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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

John Patrick "Pat" Tracy

John Patrick "Pat" Tracy

March 3, 2020

John Patrick "Pat" Tracy , age 66 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. A native of Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Donald Eugene Tracy and Dorothy Louise Rutledge Tracy.

Mr. Tracy is survived by his son, James Tracy and his wife Tiffany of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Celeste Selmier...

Andrea Elizabeth Tate

Andrea Elizabeth Tate

March 2, 2020

Andrea Elizabeth Tate, age 52 of Antioch passed away suddenly at her home. She was preceded in death into the Kingdom of Heaven by her parents, Andrew Walter and Katherine Hunter Buckner. Mrs. Tate was a member of Stewart's Creek Church of Christ, and a devoted wife and mother. She was kindhearted compassionate and optimistic. She was the cheerleader...

Larry Washington Carlton

Larry Washington Carlton

March 2, 2020

Larry Washington Carlton, age 70 of Chapel Hill and was a native Rutherford Co. He was the son of the late Henry Carlton, and Mary Frances Barrett Carlton, also preceded in death by brother, Eugene Carlton. Mr. Carlton was of the Baptist Faith and had worked as a Barber. He enjoyed working with his cows and working in the...

Walter Jackson Richardson

Walter Jackson Richardson

March 2, 2020

Walter Jackson Richardson , age 84 of Readyville, TN, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Ruel and Voras Nolan Richardson. Mr. Richardson was also preceded in death by a son, Randy David Richardson, a brother, Charles "Bud" Richardson, and sisters, Ellen Primm and Audria Rollins....

Lynn Carole Ralston

Lynn Carole Ralston

March 2, 2020

Lynn Carole Ralston, age 79, of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2020.

She was a beloved wife, mother and nanny.

She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, David C. Ralston; daughters, Cori Dodson, Kathy Carbonari and her husband Tony, Davalynn Wheeler and her husband Shannon, and...

Dorris Tune

Dorris Tune

March 1, 2020

Dorris E. Tune, age 72 of Bell Buckle, TN passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Horace Tune and Betty Sebring. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Bud Sebring; brother, Ronnie Tune; sister, Brenda Russell; and step-son, Teddy Pinson.

Mr. Tune...

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

March 1, 2020

Joe E. Sawyer , age 86 of Murfreesboro died Sunday March 1, 2020. He was a native of New Brockton, Al and was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Sawyer, and Euzeba Forehand Sawyer.

Mr. Sawyer was a member of First Baptist Church and retired MTSU where he taught Business Education 1963-2004. He...

Danese Augustin

Danese Augustin

March 1, 2020

Danese Augustin, age 60 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of North Carolina and was a daughter of Freddie and Nancy Fitzgerald of Murfreesboro, who survive her.

In addition to her parents, Danese is survived by her children, Chelsie Augustin of Murfreesboro and Caleb Augustin of Pensacola,...

Hugh Harmer Van Zelm

Hugh Harmer Van Zelm

March 1, 2020

Hugh Harmer van Zelm, Jr., age 86,of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on March 1, 2020. He was born in Larchmont, NY, to the late Hugh Harmer van Zelm, Sr., and Constance Marguerite Powell van Zelm.

Hugh is survived by his wife, Sheila Porterfield van Zelm; daughters, Cynthia Antoinette van Zelm and husband Christopher James Kennedy and Antoinette...

Geniece Todd

Geniece Todd

March 1, 2020

Geniece Todd, age 81 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Travis McCullough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jewel McCullough.

Survivors include her husband of 62...

Gonzalo Ocaña Gonzalez

Gonzalo Ocaña Gonzalez

March 1, 2020

Gonzalo Ocaña Gonzalez, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020. A native of Puebla, Mexico, he was the son of the late Aurelio and Emilia Gonzalez Ocaña. He was also preceded in death by his son, Oscar Ocaña.

Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Woodfin...

Bryan Cunningham

Bryan Cunningham

March 1, 2020

Bryan Cunningham, age 57, of Smyrna passed away Sunday, March 1 st , 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Bryan was born September 22, 1962 in Camden, Tennessee to Charles and Sherry Cunningham.

In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his wife, Rhonda Willis Cunningham; children, Beau B. Cunningham, Jacob D. Cunningham, Wesley S....

Elizabeth "Betty" Evans

Elizabeth "Betty" Evans

February 29, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Evans, age 76 of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Betty was the daughter of the late Thomas and Winnie Gaskell. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Evans Bratcher.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gary Evans; daughters, Jill...

Shirley Ann Morton

Shirley Ann Morton

February 28, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Ann England Morton, age 83, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and the daughter of the late William and Maymie England. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Morton, Sr.; son, Robert C. "Bobby" Morton, Jr.; daughter, Tina Pilewicz; grandchildren, Jesse Morton and Shea Leaver; brother,...

Madaliene Bomar

Madaliene Bomar

February 27, 2020

Mrs. Madaliene Powell Bomar, age 94, of Bell Buckle, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born in Toledo, OH to the late James W. and Ethel Wyatt Powell. Mrs. Bomar was a faithful member of Bell Buckle Church of Christ. She taught high school English for many years at Kittrell High School,...

Danny Duke

Danny Duke

February 27, 2020

Mr. Danny Allen Duke, age 61, of Lascassas, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born in Rutherford Co., TN to the late Allen M. Duke, Jr. and Mary Helen Braswell Duke. Mr. Duke was a medical tech at Alvin C. York Medical Center for over 40 years. He attended Ward's Grove Baptist...

Garry Allen Blackburn

Garry Allen Blackburn

February 27, 2020

Garry Allen Blackburn, age 46 went to be with our Lord on February 27, 2020. Everyone who knew him knew of his generosity and love of people. The greatest love was for his wife, mother, and daughters. He was an avid Michigan football fan and felt his greatest peace at the baseball field and the ocean.

Garry...

Daisy Mae Turman Dye

Daisy Mae Turman Dye

February 26, 2020

Daisy Mae Turman Dye , age 77 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. A native of Franklin, TN, she was the daughter of the late Felix Turman, Sr., and Ruby Ragsdale Turman. Mrs. Dye was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Deering Dye, and sisters, Dorothy, Mary Erma June, Anna Lou, and...

Pamela Coonfare

Pamela Coonfare

February 25, 2020

Pamela Jean Coonfare age 62 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday February 25, 2020 at Saint Thomas Rutherford after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pam loved Life, People, Her Children, Her Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Including Her Furry Family, Her Beloved "Jimmy" her long-haired dachshund, along with Tammy and Roxie her cats.

Pam Loved Her...

Ryan Reese

Ryan Reese

February 23, 2020

Ryan Reese, age 34 of Nashville, died Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born September 1, 1985 and was a 2003 graduate of Eagleville High School. An avid golfer, Ryan began college at Cumberland University where he was a member of the golf team. He went on to receive his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee.

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