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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Benjamin Gosoby Rowland

Benjamin Gosoby Rowland

June 21, 2020

Mr. Benjamin Gosoby Rowland, age 83 and a half and a day old, went home to be with his Father, on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was the son of the late William Henry and Artie Marie Cope Rowland.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Rowland; children, Marie Rowland Nichols, Teresa Rowland, Julia Rowland,...

Bobby Stansberry

Bobby Stansberry

June 20, 2020

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Houston Stansberry, age 79, of Smithville, TN passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born in Corbin, KY on Monday, November 11, 1940 to the late Bob and Irene Rowlett Stansberry. Bobby was a member of the Whitesburg, KY Volunteer Fire Department and a proud Mason and member of the Oleika Shrine Club.

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Janie Atkinson Bond

Janie Atkinson Bond

June 20, 2020

Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 the world lost a bright and beautiful woman when Janie Atkinson Bond, loving wife, mother and Yaya passed away at the age of 70. Janie was born the eldest of 4 girls in Royston, GA on January 9, 1950 to Hettie Lou and James Harvey (Bill) Atkinson. She married Clinton T. Bond on April...

Dr. William Thomas Windham

Dr. William Thomas Windham

June 20, 2020

DR. WILLIAM THOMAS WINDHAM (Dec.29, 1925 – June 20, 2020) was a native of Jasper County, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, F. W. and Lenora Read Windham, his first wife, Westy Tate Windham of Laurel, Mississippi, and his two sisters, Betty Roberts and Sara Bassett.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Mills...

Carrie Weathersby West

Carrie Weathersby West

June 20, 2020

Carrie Weathersby West, age 35 of LaVergne, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was a native of Smyrna, the daughter of Eddie Weathersby of Shreveport, Louisiana and Sharon Weathersby of Houston, Texas, who survive her.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by sons, Austin Ingram and Owen Neal; brothers, Eric Weathersby and wife Kimberly,...

Charles "Chuck" William Wilson

Charles "Chuck" William Wilson

June 18, 2020

Charles "Chuck" William Wilson, 89, of Murfreesboro, passed away on June 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Carol and his three daughters, Dawn (Jeff) Adcock, Karen (Danny) Yeager, and Kim Alden. Better known as GG Papa, he will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June...

Col. Harold L. Beasley, Usaf, Ret.

Col. Harold L. Beasley, Usaf, Ret.

June 18, 2020

Col. Harold L. Beasley, USAF Ret., age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Monday, November 12, 1928 in Christiana, TN to the late Elmo and Roberta Miller Beasley. Col. Beasley was a 1946 graduate Christiana High School. He attended MTSU...

Rita Bowen

Rita Bowen

June 17, 2020

Mrs. Rita Jean Bowen, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born in Crossville, TN to the late James and Sarah Elkins. She was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Bowen loved to garden mainly flowers and some vegetables. She read anything she could get her hands...

Virginia Louise Eddleman

Virginia Louise Eddleman

June 16, 2020

Luke 23:43. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

Virginia Louise Drake Eddleman, age 89 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 26, 1930 to the late James Beverly and Vesper Louise Mears Drake at her...

Jerry Fred Shaw

Jerry Fred Shaw

June 16, 2020

Jerry Fred Shaw, age 71, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. A native of Palm Beach County, FL, he was the son of the late Richard Edward Shaw Jr. and Ruth Lee Leonard Shaw. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Terry Shaw; and his brother, Ron Shaw....

Edna Eula Vance

Edna Eula Vance

June 16, 2020

Edna Eula Vance, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord after a long and extended illness with Alzheimer's. A native of Cannon County, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Nannie Duke Foster; husband and former Murfreesboro Chief of Police, Ralph Hoover Vance, Sr; two brothers; three sisters; and daughter-in-law,...

Edward Elam Carlton

Edward Elam Carlton

June 16, 2020

Edward Elam Carlton, Sr., age 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Elam was a Rutherford County, Tennessee native and was a graduate of the Class of 1951 of Rockvale High School. He was the son of the late Bee Washington and Mary Pearl Simmons Carlton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, M.B. Carlton, Henry...

Dr. William Grasty

Dr. William Grasty

June 15, 2020

Dr. William Joseph Grasty, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Monday June 15, 2020. He was a native of Indian Mound, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Lewis Grasty and Mary Elizabeth Blane Grasty and wife, Sarah Elizabeth Kennedy Grasty, and brother Lewis Blane Grasty.

Dr. Grasty was a member of First United Methodist...

Nookoon Boonthisan

Nookoon Boonthisan

June 15, 2020

Mr. Nookoon Boothisan born on July 1, 1940 and was a resident of Taleo village and Champhone District in Laos. He is the son of Mr. Khammy Bounkhan and his wife Souny Mathmanivong, whom together had 13 children, nine of whom have perished, including Nookoon, one living in Laos and 2 in Atlanta, GA.

After graduating, he...

Jackie Mangrum Devora

Jackie Mangrum Devora

June 15, 2020

Jackie Mangrum Devora After several years of medical illnesses associated with their diabetes Jackie went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 15th, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of Rutherford County Tennessee and attended Riverdale High School. Jackie was a member at Bellwood Baptist Church and attended Bellwood Christian Academy and later a member of Lighthouse...

Jean Amico

Jean Amico

June 14, 2020

Jean Amico, age 96 passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020 in her residence at The Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch, TN. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Ninfa "Martha" Salvaggio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Sal; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.

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William Crawford "Billy" Miller

William Crawford "Billy" Miller

June 13, 2020

William Crawford "Billy" Miller, Sr., age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020 at his home with his family at his side. A native of Murfreesboro, Mr. Miller was the son of the late Edward Elam "Pluck" Miller and Leila Mae Johnson Miller. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 26...

William "Bill" Warnack

William "Bill" Warnack

June 13, 2020

William "Bill" Henry Warnack, age 87, of Murfreesboro passed away on June 13, 2020 . He was born in Davidson County, but has lived in Murfreesboro since 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew D. Warnack and Annie Irene Morgan Warnack, wife, Elsie Louise Nipper Warnack, daughter, Susan R. Warnack, brothers, Bobbie Lee Warnack, Harry Eugene...

Diane Elizabeth Massey

Diane Elizabeth Massey

June 13, 2020

Diane Elizabeth Fluty Massey, age 57, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020. A native of Utica, New York, she was preceded in death by her father, George Fluty; and her brother, Michael Fluty.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfin...

Forrest James Weatherford

Forrest James Weatherford

June 13, 2020

Forrest James Weatherford , age 28 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Johnstown, PA on November 23, 1991.

Forrest is survived by his wife, Holly Ingram Weatherford; son, Lincoln James Weatherford; daughter, Emmalyn Rayne Weatherford all of Smyrna, TN; father, Randall...

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