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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Stephanie Turley

Stephanie Turley

September 21, 2020

Stephanie was born on January 19, 1944, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Ruth Dodson Lambert and Earl Francis Lambert. She was preceded in death by her aunts, Jessie Maie Dodson and Roberta Dodson Boyer, uncle, Robert Farrow Dodson, uncle, Blake Boyer, and first cousin, Fred Boyer.

She is survived by her husband of 56...

Nancy Wylene Fletcher Christiansen

Nancy Wylene Fletcher Christiansen

September 20, 2020

Nancy Wylene Fletcher Christiansen was born on May 3, 1935 and passed away peacefully at home September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Clinton Christiansen, her parents, James Wilson Fletcher, Jr. and Rebecca Miles Fletcher and her sister Catherine Fletcher Smith.

She is survived by sons Michael Fletcher (Cynthia) Christiansen...

Jack Raymond Wood

Jack Raymond Wood

September 20, 2020

Jack Raymond Wood, age 87 of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 20, 2020. He was a native of Terre Haute, IN and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry Wood and Olive Frances Rogers Wood, sisters, Frances Hopkins, Connie Wood, brothers, Richard Wood, Charles Wood, and Don Wood.

Mr. Wood was a member and deacon with...

Allan Thomas Brittain

Allan Thomas Brittain

September 19, 2020

Allan Thomas Brittain , age 57 of Murfreesboro, TN, was taken home to be with our Lord Saturday, September 19, 2020 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. A native of Erie County, NY, he was the son of the late Merritt R. Brittain and Amanda R. McAfee Brittain. Allan was also preceded in death by his...

Lorena Jacks

Lorena Jacks

September 19, 2020

Lorena Jacks, age 91 of Nashville, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Lakeshore the Meadows. She was a native of Dickson County, TN and was the daughter of the late Jerry Foster and Clara Allen Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Jacks.

Survivors include a...

Robbie Garrett

Robbie Garrett

September 18, 2020

Mrs. Robbie Cathey Garrett, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Percy and Mary McCartney Cathey. Mrs. Garrett was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church and retired as a special education teaching assistant at Central Middle School. Being a mom was her greatest joy....

Toni Strong

Toni Strong

September 17, 2020

Toni Leigh Strong age 57 died at home on September 17, 2020 from complications of cancer. She was born on May 8, 1963 in Johnson City, New York at Leigh Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene C. Strong and Janice L. Strong and her dog Baby.

She is survived by her brothers...

Ray Jones, Jr.

Ray Jones, Jr.

September 17, 2020

Ray Jones Jr, age 57, son of Sara Louise Blessing – Jones and the late Ray Jones Sr. passed away September 17, 2020. Ray leaves behind his wife of 34 years Jamie Naron – Jones. He also leaves behind three brothers John Jones, Robert (Melissa) Jones, Williams (Stormy) Thomas Jones; a brother-in-law, Ron Naron; mother-n-law, Lucy Naron and father-n-law,...

Gwen Pardin

Gwen Pardin

September 16, 2020

Gwen Pardin , age 82 of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. A native of New Albany, MS, she was the daughter of the late J. W. and Annie Lee Roberts Brown. Mrs. Pardin was also preceded in death by her daughters, Gina Hall and Tammy Pardin.

Mrs. Pardin is survived by her...

Charles Robert Mullins

Charles Robert Mullins

September 16, 2020

Charles R. Mullins, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. A native of the Blackman Community he was preceded in death by his parents, James Hershel and Mildred Alsup Mullins; and his loving wife, Charlene Dotson Mullins.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Church...

Major General Don Follis

Major General Don Follis

September 15, 2020

Major General Don Edgar Follis, age 85, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2020 with his family by his side. A native of Nashville, TN, he was born January 3, 1935. He was the son of the late Fred Edgar and Erbie McLemore Follis.

General Follis is survived by his beloved wife of 61...

Dorothy Jean Patton

Dorothy Jean Patton

September 15, 2020

Dorothy Jean Patton, age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on September 15, 2020. She was born in Christiana to the late Felix Smith Patton and Mattie Belle Jacobs Patton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Felix Smith, Jr. (Zee), Jimmy (Patsy), Denver, and Larry Patton; sister, Janise Patton; and sister-in-law, Annette...

Kristopher Hughes

Kristopher Hughes

September 13, 2020

Kristopher Lafayette Hughes, age 45, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was the son of the late Vinson Clyde Hughes.

He is survived by his mother, Dennial Phillips Wilson and her husband Porter Wilson; brother, Shann Vinson Hughes; sister, Shannon Viola Hatcher; and a host of other family and friends.

Kristopher was a kind...

David Marshall James

David Marshall James

September 13, 2020

Mr. David M. James, age 60 of Smyrna, TN passed away at home on Sunday, September 13 th , 2020 after a courageous and brave battle with cancer. After a long career at UPS, he retired in 2019. He was a native of Strongsville, OH, and enjoyed to travel to the many beaches in Florida. He was a fan...

Oscar "Douglas" Hiland

Oscar "Douglas" Hiland

September 13, 2020

Oscar "Douglas" Hiland, age 77. He was native of Woodbine and was preceded in death by, Paul Hammond Hiland, and Addie Edene Yates, brothers, Carl, Paul Jr, Steve, Wayne.

Mr. Hiland was a member of Church of Christ and retired from Beaman Bottling.

He is survived, Ronnie Hiland and David Lee Hiland both of Nashville;...

Ashley Elaine Barrett

Ashley Elaine Barrett

September 12, 2020

Ashley Elaine Jansky Barrett, age 37, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Amy Harris Nichols.

She is survived by her husband, George Barrett; children, Jackson Barrett, Brendan Barrett, Patton Barrett; father, Jeff Jansky; mother, Laura Shadowens and her husband Philip; sisters, Katie Shadowens and Sydney Shadowens; grandmother, Paula Harris;...

Melvin Kenneth Nodine

Melvin Kenneth Nodine

September 11, 2020

Melvin Kenneth Nodine, age 75, went to his eternal home in Heaven on September 11, 2020 after a brief, but fierce battle with cancer. Melvin was a member of Life Point Church in Smyrna and active volunteer in several church and community organizations. Some of those include the Boy Scouts of America and The Smyrna Food Bank.

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Harold Lee Stocker

Harold Lee Stocker

September 11, 2020

Harold Lee Stocker, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Friday September 11, 2020. He was a native of Newcomers Town, Ohio and was the son of the late, Orlan Harold Stocker, and Wilma Walters Stocker. He was a member of Third Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United State Army Mr. Stocker attended David Lipscomb University and retried...

Juanita Kerr

Juanita Kerr

September 11, 2020

Mrs. Juanita H. Kerr of Halls Hill, TN passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. Surrounded by her family, she died peacefully after a brief illness.

A feisty redhead, Juanita possessed a quick wit, a strong, independent nature, and boundless determination. She had the rare ability to make a perfect stranger feel special because she listened with her...

Dorothy "Dot" Lee Mullins

Dorothy "Dot" Lee Mullins

September 10, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Lee Edmondson Mullins, age 86, of Smyrna, TN passed away on September 10, 2020.

Dot loved her family, church, and friends and would always go the extra mile to make people feel loved.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert Franklin Mullins, Sr.; son, Bobby Mullins, Jr.  (Cheryl) of Friendship,...

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