Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Ruth Maeann Patterson
August 31, 2020
Ruth Maeann Patterson, age 75, of Rutherford Co., TN passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. She was born in Beechgrove, TN to the late Bertha Gay Miller and Bill Driver. Mrs. Patterson was a cosmetologist and homemaker to her family.
Mrs. Patterson is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles Patterson; her three...
Sylvia Johnson
August 31, 2020
Sylvia Crane Johnson, age 82 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. Sylvia was born November 4, 1937 in Crowell, TX, a beloved daughter of Lee and Oma Crane.
She graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1956 where she was a cheerleader and voted Homecoming Queen, Football Queen and Most Beautiful. Sylvia had a...
Dorothy Jean Routh
August 31, 2020
Dorothy Jean Routh, age 84 of LaVergne, passed away  Monday, August 31, 2020. A native of Nashville, she was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Margaret Taylor. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Peggy Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Routh; her children, Renee Chambers and her husband Mark;...
Gregory Maxwell Tekulve
August 30, 2020
Gregory Maxwell Tekulve, 73, of Smyrna, TN passed away surrounded by family on August 30th. Born November 5, 1946 in Batesville, IN he was the son of Frank and Joan Tekulve. He is survived by his devoted wife, Anne, and his two daughters, Angela and Nicole, his brother Steve, and sisters Jean, Mary Jo, and Linda.
A...
Tina Thomas
August 30, 2020
Selestina "Tina" Thomas, age 55 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Sunday at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and the daughter of the late Albert Alley and Freda Mullett who survives her.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Kristin Isabell and husband Daniel of...
James Cheum Leuang
August 30, 2020
James Cheum Leuang, age 56, of Nolensville, TN passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ne Leuang.
He is survived by his wife, Laddavanh; his children, Alex, Priscilla, and Victoria Leuang; his mother, Bien Leuang; and his siblings, Jay Leuang, Ching Leuang, and Soy Gautney (husband Lyle).
...Richard Edward Eugene Mccutcheon
August 29, 2020
Richard Edward Eugene McCutcheon , age 73 formerly of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late James Charles Ollie McCutcheon and Hattie Mae Williams McCutcheon. Mr. McCutcheon was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Dalton McCutcheon who died April 26, 2020...
Rick Stern
August 29, 2020
Mr. Richard "Rick" Stern, age 74, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Alick Frank and Rosemary Nees Stern. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years during Vietnam. He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Rick grew up playing water polo...
Lester Baker
August 29, 2020
Lester Darrell Baker, age 53 of Smyrna. He was a native of Tennessee and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Claudine Shepherd Baker. Mr. Baker was a member of Lakeshore Christian Church and was a Truck Driver for XPO Logistics.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melanie Baker; children, Joshua Baker...
Roy Thomas Thornton
August 29, 2020
Roy Thomas "Tom" Thornton December 2, 1950 – August 29, 2020
Tom Thornton was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, after a long life filled with love.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Marie Shady Thornton, and his father, Brownie Elmer Thornton, as well as his brothers,...
Tung Khan Muang
August 28, 2020
Mr. Tung Khan Muang, age 38, passed away Friday, August 28 th , 2020 at St. Thomas West in Nashville.
He is survived by his brother, Khup Thang and sister, Go Muan Vung.
Visiting hours with the family will be at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna on Monday, August 31 st , 2020 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Funeral...
Charles S Williams, Jr
August 26, 2020
Mr. Charles Smart Williams, Jr age 96 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charles Williams and Ida Parker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Williams and granddaughter, Emily Hutsell.
He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Hilda...
William "Billy" Walkup
August 26, 2020
William Wayne "Billy" Walkup , age 89 of Beech Grove, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late William James and Cora Elizabeth Wilson Walkup. Mr. Walkup was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patricia June Morgan Walkup a daughter, Tina Gail...
Carol Leah Cohen
August 25, 2020
Carol Leah Cohen , age 63 of La Vergne passed away Tuesday August 25, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Ms. Cohen worked for the State of Tennessee before retiring after 31 years of service.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lillian Cohen and brother, Larry...
Ray C. Lee
August 25, 2020
Ray C. Lee, age 75, of Smyrna, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2020. A native of Smyrna, he was the son of the late Harold Caldwell and Evelyn Barnes Carter Lee.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Rob Dunbar, Randy Neal, Barry...
Charles E. "Sonny" Moon, Jr,
August 24, 2020
Charles E. "Sonny" Moon, Jr., age 72 of La Vergne passed away suddenly early Monday August 24, 2020. A native of Nashville. He was a great husband and father, and was outgoing and friendly, he never met a stranger. Sonny spent his 46-year career in the Tool and Dye Industry. He was avid Predators Fan and loved hunting and...
Sandra Patterson
August 23, 2020
Sandra S. Patterson, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Erie, PA on November 13, 1951, daughter of the late Anthony J. Reitz, Jr. and Dolores J. Hammill Reitz of Millcreek, PA.
Ms. Patterson graduated from McDowell High School in Erie, PA.
An...
Larney Wilson, Sr.
August 23, 2020
On August 23, 2020 Larney R. Wilson, Sr. died at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1934 in the community of Possum Trott and lived for 86 years in Rutherford County, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse B. and Emma Pate Wilson; and brothers, JB Wilson (June) and Earl Wilson....
Katherine M. Bratton
August 23, 2020
Katherine M. Bratton, age 94, passed away on August 23, 2020, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Kay, as we all knew her, was born in Gurden, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur and Virginia Buckley.
Kay attended Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee State University for her undergraduate degree. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Social Work, as well...
Lora Couto
August 23, 2020
Lora D. (Clarkson) Couto age 51 of Readyville, Tennessee was called home by Great Spirit to the Great Mystery Beyond on August 23, 2020.
A loving wife and mother she is survived by her husband of 20 years, Thad Couto; her son, Marshall Couto; her brother and sister in law, Michael and Renee Clarkson; and a sister,...
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