Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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February 23, 2020

Claire Janet Olsson Roberts, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on February 23, 2020.

Claire was born to Carl and Sina Olsson August 15, 1927 in Miami, Florida. She attended Miami Senior High School where she played clarinet in the band and developed a passion for music. Claire left Florida...

February 21, 2020

Thomas William Orsulak, 72, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Tom was born May 31, 1947, in Danville, Illinois, to the late Russell and Leona (Dietz) Orsulak.

Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Leigh Ann (Hobbs) Orsulak, on May 2, 1989. With this union, he became a devoted step-father...

February 21, 2020

Trudy Ann Neu, age 73 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, February 21, 2020 at AdamsPlace. She was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Marcella Anderson Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Wayne Harlan Neu.

Survivors include sons, David...

February 21, 2020

Sue Ella Steagall Jones of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2020, at the age of 81, following a brief illness. She is survived by her sons Hugh Jones (Gina) and Jason Jones (Tracy); her three grandchildren Anna, Andrew, and Matthew Jones; and her sister Jane Steagall Bennett. She was preceded in death by her...

February 21, 2020

Billy Burt, age 82, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Otha Lee and Vera Woods Burt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Gibson Burt and a son, Charlie Burt.

He is survived by his son, Dean Burt and wife Trudy Burt;...

February 20, 2020

Eleanor Anne Porter, age 2 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 20, 2020. She is the daughter of Jeffery and Natalie Porter. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Sam and Adeline; grandparents, Randy and Amy Ballard and Jeff and Jewel Porter; and great-grandparents, Audrey Wilson, Barbara McPeak, and Pat Hancock.

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February 20, 2020

Wallace Burton "Burt" Phillips , age 80 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. A native of Otter Lake, MI, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Hattie Batrow Phillips. Mr. Phillips was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cook Phillips, a daughter, Sherry Wilson, a grandson, Jake Cook, and...

February 20, 2020

Clayton Eugene Fann, age 68, of Christiana, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond James and Virgie Mae Davenport Fann; an infant Fann; and sister, Bettie Leonard.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial...

February 19, 2020

Clayton Claxton , age 75 of Lebanon, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. A native of Yulee, FL, he was the son of the late Weldon and Bessie Mae Nix Claxton. Clayton was also preceded in death by a brother, Weldon Doyle Claxton.

Clayton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou...