Obituaries

November 12, 2019

Sheila Morris Given, age 83 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  She was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky and was the only child of William Wilson "Bill" Morris and Jessie LaVora Rollins Morris.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Edmond "Ed" Given, Jr. She is also survived by children, Kerry...

November 11, 2019

Mrs. Dora Elizabeth Curlee Scott, age 85, of Christiana, TN passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Ernest Holmes and Nancy Elizabeth Stem Curlee. Mrs. Scott was a 1953 graduate of Central High School and of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker to her family and worked in the...

November 11, 2019

Kevin Daryl Howland , age 43 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. He was a native of Dalton, GA.

Kevin is survived by his son, Tyler Daniel Howland of Shelbyville, TN; daughter, Josephine Grace Howland of Alexandria, TN; two bonus daughters, Sheridan and Harper (Baby Girl) Skiles both of Murfreesboro, TN; parents,...

November 11, 2019

Mr. William Ronald Seagroves, age 50, of Antioch, TN passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. He was a native of Nashville, TN and worked in the Nashville National Cemetery. Mr. Seagroves was a member of Rural Hill Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing and always found someone to talk to wherever he went.

Mr. Seagroves is survived...

November 9, 2019

Carl Michael Summar, age 63, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2019. A native of Murfreesboro, he was preceded in death by his father, James Donald Summar; and grandparents, Oscar Carl and Mary Katherine Summar and Tully and Mattie Barrett.

Funeral services will be Wednesday 1:00 p.m. at...

November 7, 2019

James Eugene Reed, age 82 of Smyrna died Thursday November 7, 2019. He was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by his great-grandchildren, Henry Franklin Forrest and Samuel Michael Forrest; his parents, Doke Reed and Nodie Pelham Reed. Mr. Reed was a member of Southside Church of Christ and was veteran of the United States...

November 7, 2019

Donnie Malone, age 66 of Madison formerly of Murfreesboro died November 7, 2019. He was a born in Smithville and lived most of his life in Franklin. Mr. Malone was retired salesman from Wholesale Meats, Goldkist Poultry. He enjoyed Coaching Little League Baseball at Boys and Girls Club in Nashville, and Baytown TX.

Mr. Malone is survived...

November 6, 2019

William H. "Bill" Little passed away on November 6, 2019 at the age of 75 after an extended battle with cancer.  He was a native of Jasper, GA and has lived in Murfreesboro for the past 41 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Halmon and Lemma Little; Brother Brady Little and sister Dorothy "Dot"...

November 5, 2019

T. R. James, age 92 of Murfreesboro died November 5, 2019. He was a native of Bedford County and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy James, parents, Floyd James and Vera Wilson James. Mr. James member East Main Church of Christ, and retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center, he worked for Mark Pirtle Cadillac. He was...

November 5, 2019

John Sutton Webster, Jr. age 55 of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother Nora Ann Preston Webster and Grandmother Nona.

He is survived by his wife Dawn Webster; his children, Scot Webster, Kristen Thomas and her husband Mikey, Dylan Parker, Brian Adkins and Kelli Smotherman, Tricia Gonzalez and her husband Moises, Rachel...

November 5, 2019

Saturnino Rodríguez, age 52 of LaVergne, TN passed away on November 5 th , 2019. He is survived by the Nava and Rodríguez family.

Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Smyrna with Funeral Service following at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Mapleview Cemetery, Mapleview Cemetery...

November 4, 2019

Joy Pemberton, age 72 of Smyrna died Monday November 4, 2019. She was a native of Moulton AL. She was the daughter William Bowen, Sr. and Annie Mae Moore Bowen. She had attended River of Life Church in Smyrna and was retired from Walden Books.

Mrs. Pemberton is survived by her daughter, Therasia Forsythe and husband, Mark;...

November 4, 2019

Carma Nell Smith, age 79 of Smyrna, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Byron and Mary Bell Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wendell Smith; daughters, Diane Graves and Anna Marie Nipper.

Mrs. Carma is survived by her son, Joseph Frank Graves and his wife...

November 3, 2019

William "Will" Hampton, age 28 Murfreesboro formerly Clinton MS, died November 3, 2019. He is survived by his parents, William Michael Hampton and Cindy Pedigo Hampton of Murfreesboro; sister, Kristen Swann and husband Travis of Murfreesboro. Grandparents, Mary Pedigo of Ripley MS, Clara Hampton in West Point, MS., and a host of other family and friends.

Will...

November 3, 2019

Mr. David Patrick Richardson, age 43 for Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home. He was born July 2, 1976 to James Larry Richardson and Patsy "Pat" Spencer Richardson. He was graduate from Oakland High School, attended Auburn University, and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University. For eight generations his family lived most of their...

November 2, 2019

Mr. Wayne Vance Stewart, age 75, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born in Hartsville, TN to the late Dean Stewart and Gentry Vance Stewart McFarland. Mr. Stewart worked in management for Bridgestone and was of the Baptist faith. He loved watching Titans and Alabama football and NASCAR. Mr. Stewart enjoyed woodworking

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November 1, 2019

Myrtle Kilian Blanton , age 97 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday November 1, 2019. She was born in Cains Store, KY, but was raised in Dickson County, TN, and later moved to Murfreesboro, TN. Mrs. Blanton was the daughter of the late Otto W. and Maggie Miller Kilian, Sr. She was preceded in death by her...

November 1, 2019

Jim Higgins, age 36 of Smyrna, TN passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Edwin and Mary Jane Higgins, siblings Jessica Taylor and Jon Higgins; grandmother, Maureen Higgins; uncle, Hardy Higgins; aunts, Marilyn Blevins and Marion Simmons; cousins, Kim Smothers, Heather Smothers, Jane Simmons, Andy Simmons, and Cassie Simmons; and niece, Sophia Grace...

November 1, 2019

Jerry H. Ray , age 71, long time resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was called home on November 1, 2019 unexpectedly after a long battle with cancer.

He was born to J.T. and Clistie (Marsh) Ray, on April 17, 1948 in the Belk community of DeKalb County, Tennessee. Jerry received a degree in Ag-Business from Middle...

October 31, 2019

Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Clemence, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late John Victor and Marion Teresa Wilson Clemence. Mr. Clemence proudly served his country in the United States Army before becoming an accountant. His career took him from Connecticut to East Tennessee to South...