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Walter Price Jernigan

Walter Price Jernigan

January 27, 2020

Walter Price Jernigan, age 73 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Lee and Elsie Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by twelve brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Jernigan is survived by his sisters, Ann Barrett, Peggy Ray, Patricia Parker...

Ivan Emerson Duggin

Ivan Emerson Duggin

January 27, 2020

Ivan Emerson Duggin of Murfreesboro, born September 18, 1944, went home to be with his LORD on January 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyte Emerson and Mary Lou Bryson Duggin.

Mr. Duggin is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Nancy Youree Duggin, his children Mark (Julie) Duggin of Cookeville,...

Jessica Rose Kelley

Jessica Rose Kelley

January 26, 2020

Jessica Rose Kelley July 14, 1989 - January 26, 2020 Preceded in death by her father, James Michael Kelley. She leaves behind her loving mother, Candace Kirsch Kelley; her brother Michael Kelley, (wife) Chandy, Charlotte and Mac; her sister Melissa Kelley Porterfield, (husband) Kendell, Eliyah, Ava, Kaelyn and Karissa; her brother Jeremy Kelley, (wife) Michelle, Kinsley, Caden, and Addie; her...

Jack "Edward" Forrest Ii

Jack "Edward" Forrest Ii

January 26, 2020

Jack Edward Forrest II, age 52, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Jack E. Forrest; grandparents, Euel and Mildred Forrest and Paxton and Reba Dupree.

Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Forrest; siblings, Kimberly O'Neal and husband Steve, Nathan Forrest, Micah Forrest, and Rachel...

Shirley Matthews

Shirley Matthews

January 25, 2020

Shirley A. Matthews, age 70 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Perry and Mattie Warrick Tucker. She was a graduate of Smyrna High School and retired from the accounting department at State Farm after 43 years of service.

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Mary Etta White

Mary Etta White

January 25, 2020

Mary E. White, age 94, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020. A native of Liberty, TN, she was the daughter of the lateDutch and Velma Lee Neal Henley. She was also preceded by her husband Otis William White; son, William Paul Gambrell; one sister; and four brothers.

A graveside...

Rose Lannom

Rose Lannom

January 24, 2020

Mrs. Rose Ann Lannom, age 87, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born in Smyrna, TN to the late Jesse Peyton and Rose Ella Langrell Patterson. Mrs. Lannom was a 1950 graduate of Smyrna High School. She retired from Chromalox and has doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren ever since. Mrs. Lannom enjoyed going...

Nicholas Allen Brooks

Nicholas Allen Brooks

January 23, 2020

Nicholas Brooks, age 34 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Thursday at his home surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Tullahoma, he was an avid video gamer and worked at State Farm as a computer programmer. Nicholas was partially bilingual and "Cada dia mas hermoso".

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Chapa;...

Gwendolyn Hallquist

Gwendolyn Hallquist

January 23, 2020

On June 8 th , 1973, Gwendolyn Marion (Colbert) Hallquist came into this world where she became an amazing, strong and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. On January 23 rd , 2020, Gwendolyn left this world leaving a hole that cannot be filled. Gwen was 46 years old.

Gwen did everything with love and passion...

Falhon Margaret Beers Stansbury

Falhon Margaret Beers Stansbury

January 22, 2020

Falhon Margaret Beers Stansbury, age 30, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Bailey Beers, Kiley Stansbury, and Ally Stansbury; father, Al Beers and his wife Kelly of Mountain Home, AR; mother, Tammie Beers and her husband Freddy Hubbs of Dawson Spring, KY; brothers,...

Carie Jolley

Carie Jolley

January 20, 2020

Ms. Carie Ann Jolley, age 40, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born in Warren, MI to Richard, Sr. and Evrene Powers Janes on December 14, 1979. Carie was a 1998 graduate of Graves County High School in Mayfield, KY. She worked in the accounting department for NHC. Carie...

Jerry Boss

Jerry Boss

January 20, 2020

Jerry Boss, age 72 of Woodbury, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Woodbury and a son of the late Rev. Clay and Mary Lou Boss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Benny Boss.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years,...

Brenda Stout

Brenda Stout

January 20, 2020

Brenda Stout, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Tuesday, January 20, 2020. A native of South Bend, IN, she was the daughter of the late Roy Harrison and Mamie Lee Penrod Yates. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Max Stout.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus...

Arlin Leon Mcknight

Arlin Leon Mcknight

January 19, 2020

Arlin Leon McKnight age 81 Surrounded by his family, Arlin entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2020 in Nolensville, Tennessee.

He was born in Hollywood California on January 16, 1939 to William and Leatha McKnight, who both preceded him to heaven. He was the oldest of three children, a brother,...

Pat Crockett

Pat Crockett

January 18, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Ann Tiesler Crockett, age 86, died peacefully at her home in Rutherford County, TN surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

She was born in St. Louis, MO on July 2, 1933. She was the eldest child of Elmer Tiesler and Dorothy Leuthauser Tiesler.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Sarah Serafin

Sarah Serafin

January 18, 2020

Sarah Indiana Ballew Serafin was born March 20, 1926 in Burke County, North Carolina and died January 18, 2020 in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was Indiana or Indy to her North Carolina family and friends but Sarah to the rest of the world.  Sarah was predeceased by her parents Belle Hunter Ballew and William Jay Ballew and her brothers Bill,...

Louis Calvin Mccormick

Louis Calvin Mccormick

January 17, 2020

Louis Calvin McCormick, age 95 of Murfreesboro died Friday January 17, 2020. He was a native of Henderson KY, and preceded in death wife, Dorothy McCormick and son, Zan McCormick and parents, Pate and Mildred McCormick. Mr. McCormick was veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was retired from Life of Georgia and City of...

Jean Sartor Hillman

Jean Sartor Hillman

January 17, 2020

Jean Sartor Hillman , age 61 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. A native of Shreveport, LA, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Jean Grigsby Oliver Sartor.

Jean is survived by her husband, John Hillman; son, Evan Hillman and his wife Jordan of Nashville, TN; brothers, Dr. Balfour Sartor...

Hope Elizabeth Culver

Hope Elizabeth Culver

January 16, 2020

Hope Elizabeth Culver, age 31 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday January 16, 2020. She was born in Davidson County and attended Veterans Church of Christ. Hope had worked as a teacher at Rock Springs Middle School.

She is survived by her husband, Dustin Culver; daughter, Lola Culver; mother Marla Curry Shelly of Smyrna; father, Anthony Shelly of Smyrna;...

Virginia Magada

Virginia Magada

January 16, 2020

Virginia O. Magada, age 88, passed away quietly in Murfreesboro, Tennessee during the early morning hours of January 16 th , 2020. She was the daughter of prominent mathematicians Dr. Frank C. Ogg Sr. and Florence S. Ogg of Bowling Green, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dr. Frank C. Ogg Jr. She...

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