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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

William Duarte

William Duarte

April 1, 2020

Mr. William Richard Duarte, age 56, of Cottontown, TN passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Richard and Patricia Lane Duarte. Mr. Duarte worked for SRP Contractors. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his Tennessee...

Jeweldean Hall

Jeweldean Hall

March 31, 2020

Jeweldean Bivens Hall, age 95 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on March 31, 2020. Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coy and Clayton Cleek; her two husbands, Levoy Bivens and Dayton Hall; and her sister, Fayna Nunley. Jeweldean was a loving wife, an incredible mother, and a wonderful grandmother.

Jeweldean is...

James Lawson

James Lawson

March 30, 2020

James Ray Lawson, age 76, of Smyrna, died Monday, March 30, 2020. He was a native of Pound, VA, and was preceded in death by his daughters, Jenny Lynn Lawson and Jeannie Rae Lawson; parents Zona Irene Draughn and Hiram Dranghn; parents, Pearlie Mae Lawson Kitchen and Kedrick Kitchen; brother, Calvin Kedrick Draughn, and sister, Betty Yvonne Bouteiller.

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Mrs. Thongbay Kanjanabout

Mrs. Thongbay Kanjanabout

March 29, 2020

Mrs. Thongbay Kanjanabout, age 79, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jalunsak Kanjanabout and a son, Nikhom Kanjanabout.

She is survived by her children; Udom Kanjanabout, Moe Kanjanabout, On Kanjanabout, Vatsana Kanjanabout, Stacie Vanida McKnight, Santy Kanjanabout, Ree Tempongko, Soumaly Hosein, Thatsany Kanjanabout; numerous grandchildren; and many other family...

Jan Howard

Jan Howard

March 28, 2020

Grand Ole Opry member Jan Howard died peacefully on Saturday March 28, 2020 in Gallatin, Tennessee, at the age of 91. She had been a member of the Opry for 49 years, inducted on March 27, 1971.

Jan's music career launched in 1960 with her first major country hit "The One You Slip Around With." That led...

John Franklin Alvey

John Franklin Alvey

March 28, 2020

John Franklin Alvey , age 85 of Smyrna died Saturday March 28, 2020. He was a native of Louisville, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary Davis Alvey, also a daughter, Susan Stogner

Mr. Alvey was devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He received the Metal of Bravery while of...

Brenda Harrod Pruskowski

Brenda Harrod Pruskowski

March 27, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Harrod Pruskowski, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma on April 17, 1946 to the late T.W. Harrod & Thelma C. Harrod. Mrs. Brenda Harrod Pruskowski was a member of World Outreach Church Murfreesboro. She loved her family and...

Say Meh

Say Meh

March 27, 2020

Say Meh was born in Burma on January 1, 1945. She is survived by her husband Mr. Me Reh, 3 sons, 1 daughter, and 6 Grand Children. In 2009 her family came to United States from Thailand, where they had been living in Mehongsong Refugee camp. She was kind and wonderful mother. Her family, Church and friends loved her...

Jane Dyer

Jane Dyer

March 26, 2020

Jane Freeze Dyer, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on March 26th. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late William R. and Susie Lorene Damron Freeze. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff, of 56 years, her parents, and her brothers, Clark Freeze, Garth Freeze, and her sister, Madolyn Patterson. Jane is survived by...

Bessie Lane

Bessie Lane

March 26, 2020

Mrs. Bessie Ramona Lane, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Bennie and Annie Rowland Potts. Mrs. Lane was a bus driver for Rutherford County Schools. She was also a faithful member of Powell's Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane enjoyed plantings flowers and traveling.

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Jaime Howell

Jaime Howell

March 25, 2020

Jaime Marie Rhodes Howell , age 43 of Smyrna died Wednesday March 25, 2020. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Jaime was a LPN, devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children; Virginia Howell of Smyrna, Jonathan Howell of Smyrna; grandson, Andrew Horton; parents, David and Cheryle Morrison Rhodes; brother Gregory Rhodes...

Jaime Marie Howell

Jaime Marie Howell

March 25, 2020

Jaime Marie Rhodes Howell , age 43 of Smyrna died Wednesday March 25, 2020. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Jaime was a LPN, devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children; Virginia Howell of Smyrna, Johnathan Howell of Smyrna; grandson, Andrew Horton; parents, David and Cheryl Morrison Rhodes; brother Gregory Rhodes...

David Lee Rich

David Lee Rich

March 24, 2020

David Lee Rich, age 77 of Goodlettsville died March 24, 2020. He was a native of Paris, TN and was preceded in death by parents, Haywood Rich and Bertha Chandler Rich. Mr. Rich was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Rich; sons, Lee Rich, Derek Rich,...

Ruth Ellen Strong

Ruth Ellen Strong

March 24, 2020

Ruth Ellen Strong, age 82 of Murfreesboro went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was a native of Tulsa, OK and was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Pauline Clark Albitz.

Mrs. Strong was a long-time and faithful member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. She also was a devoted employee...

Sadie Brandon

Sadie Brandon

March 24, 2020

Martha Sarah "Sadie" Brandon passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020. Sadie was born February 19, 1935 to Emmett and Lucille James in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. She later moved to Centre, Alabama and graduated from Cherokee County High School. Sadie attended Auburn University and Jacksonville State. Sadie met Edward Woodward Brandon of Birmingham, Alabama, and he became her husband of...

James Lemuel Underhill

James Lemuel Underhill

March 23, 2020

James Lemuel Underhill, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Monday March 23, 2020. He was a native of Cannon County and was the son of the late, Willie James Underhill and Ethel Bernice McDougal Underhill, and brother, JW Underhill.

Mr. Underhill was a retired Minister with the Church of Christ and last served at Deason Church of Christ....

William Edwin Kriner, Jr.

William Edwin Kriner, Jr.

March 23, 2020

William E. Kriner, Jr. (Ed, Eddie, Pappy or Grampy), age 78, passed away peacefully at his home of 35 years in Smyrna, Tennessee on the morning of Monday, March 23, 2020.  His devoted wife, Constance (Connie) was at home with him along with his fur-baby, Mitzi when he passed away in his sleep.

Ed was born on...

Evie Ann Rutledge

Evie Ann Rutledge

March 23, 2020

Evie Ann Rutledge, age 72 of La Vergne died Monday March 23, 2020. She was a native of Clarksville, and was preceded in death by parents , Morris Butts, and Lucy Byrd Butts, her husband, John Harris Rutledge III. grandparents Evie Byrd and Ed Byrd.

Mrs. Rutledge was a member of First United Methodist Church in La...

Patti Baker

Patti Baker

March 23, 2020

Patti Baker , age 62 of Murfreesboro, passed away at her home on Monday, March 23, 2020 with her sister at her side and the love of her family and friends surrounding her. She was an Inventory Control Analyst at Nissan in Smyrna, where she worked for many years. Patti was vivacious, tenacious, at times could be maddening and...

Ruth Morris Bogle

Ruth Morris Bogle

March 22, 2020

Ruth Morris Bogle , age 90 gained her angel wings Sunday, March 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Ms. Bogle was the daughter of the late Jim and Louella Parker Morris. She was also preceded in death by husband Thurman Bogle; sisters, Dana Perry and Louise...

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