Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Patrick Conrey "Pat" Meagher
August 10, 2019
Patrick Conrey "Pat" Meagher, 84, died peacefully at home on August 10th, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. Mr. Meagher was born December 10th, 1934 in Montgomery, AL. Son of the late John Francis "Jack" and Frances Conrey Meagher. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Bill Meagher, Marilyn Perry, Richard "Dick" Meagher, Michael "Mickey" Meagher, and survived by...
Frances Ormes
August 9, 2019
Mrs. Frances Olivia Ormes, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Tuscon, AZ to the late Frank G. Varela, Sr. and Nellie Figueroa Varela. Mrs. Ormes was a telephone operator for Bell South and was of the Catholic faith. She loved being around people. She will be dearly missed by all...
John A. "Jack" Shipley
August 8, 2019
John A. "Jack" Shipley, age 71 of Murfreesboro. He was born in Merced CA and was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Shipley and Donna Ragsdale Shipley. Mr. Shipley was a self-employed welder.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cynthia Shipley; daughter, Sally Shipley Williams and husband John ; granddaughters; Megan E....
Michael Alan Bennett
August 7, 2019
Michael Alan Bennett, age 54 of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was a 1983 graduate of Lebanon High School. He was retired from International Operating Union 369.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Wilma Bennett and stepfather, Walter Jones and Sister Nancy Bennett; nephew Brice Bennett.
Mr....
Ben E. Bugg
August 7, 2019
Ben E. Bugg , age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Zackariah and Verlinda Elizabeth James Bugg. Mr. Bugg was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles H. Bugg, Sr.
Mr. Bugg is survived by his wife...
David Wayne Weaver
August 6, 2019
David Wayne Weaver, age 54 of Smyrna died Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was a born in Gary, IN and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Weaver, Ed and Eartis Savage. Mr. Weaver was owner of Weaver's Home Improvements in Murfreesboro.
He is survived by...
Lynda G. Eisbrenner
August 5, 2019
Lynda G. Eisbrenner, age 73, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. A native of Amarillo, TX, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Claudine Bretthauer Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son Justin Eisbrenner; her sister Jeannie Caperton; and her brother Michael Williams.
Funeral...
Jennifer Graham Wylie Miller
August 5, 2019
Jennifer Graham Wylie Miller, age 49 of Smyrna died Monday August 5, 2019. Mrs. Miller was a devoted wife and mother and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her parents, Herbert "Reed" Graham, Jr. and Patsy Chessor Graham; husband, Danny Miller; children, Jonathan Wylie of Smyrna, Robin "Little Man" Wylie of...
Lynda Sue Fortner
August 4, 2019
Lynda Sue Fuller Fortner, age 72, died Sunday, August 4 th , 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Kingsport, TN and moved to Murfreesboro to be closer to her daughter and family 16 years ago. She was a member of Third Baptist Church, and Bloomingdale Baptist Church in Kingsport. While in Kingsport, she was...
Carson E. Rimer, Jr. Dds
August 4, 2019
Carson E. Rimer, Jr, DDS, age 58 of Smyrna, died unexpectedly at home after an extended illness on Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up in Chattanooga. He was the son of the late Carson Sr and Phyllis Bertelson Rimer. Dr. Rimer was the owner of Signature Smiles Family Dentistry in Smyrna....
Rachelle K. Monroe
August 3, 2019
Rachelle K. Monroe, age 80 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 following a brief illness. She was a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Wilmer William and Arlene Naomi Monroe.
Survivors include her son, Michael Faauaa and wife Jennifer, and two granddaughters, Ariel and Erin Faauaa, all of Murfreesboro.
...John Schmueser
August 1, 2019
John Schmueser, age 70, of Lascassas, TN, passed away August 1, 2019, at St. Thomas Rutherford of cardiac arrest. John was born in Tucson, AZ and was preceded in death by his mother, Capitola Schmueser Putman, and sister, Jeanne Webster Glassock. He is survived by brother, Bob Webster of Atlanta, Georgia and several nieces and nephews. John is also ...
Billy Sans
August 1, 2019
MSgt Billy Sans, US Air Force (Ret.), age 77, of Nashville, TN passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Houston, TX to the late Robert and Gertrude Rogers Sanchez. Mr. Sans proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an aircraft electrician. He sang in the Billy Sans Band and enjoyed golf, bowling,...
Ruby Gladys Rice
July 31, 2019
Ruby Gladys Rice, age 81, of Lascassas passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was a native of Bedford County and the daughter of the late Alvie Lem Davis and Ruby Elaine Hale Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John B. Rice, son, Stephen Mosley, brothers, Jimmy Davis, Bobby Davis, Donnie...
Patricia A. Beaumont
July 29, 2019
Patricia A. Beaumont, age 74, of LaVergne, TN, passed peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford. A native of Sparta, TN she was preceded in death by her mother Sylvia Baker Savage.
She is survived by her sons, Ryan Beaumont of Nashville, TN and Scott Beaumont of Smyrna, TN; father, John G. Savage Sr....
Catherine Tippin
July 28, 2019
Mrs. Catherine Andrew Tippin, age 98, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Community Care of Rutherford County. Mrs. Tippin was born and raised in Chang Chung, China. She was married to the late Lyle M. Tippin whom she met while he was stationed in China during World War II.
She was preceded in...
Joseph Franklin Locke
July 28, 2019
Joseph Franklin Locke, age 75, of Smyrna passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was a native of Athens, AL and the son of the late Wesley David Locke and Mary Irene Kennemer Locke.
Funeral service will be 6:00pm Friday, August 2, 2019 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Bro. Tony Dye will officiate.
He is...
Joe Mason Williams
July 28, 2019
Joe Mason Williams , age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Houston and Meady Sullins Williams. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lou Taylor Williams, a son, Joe David Williams, a daughter, Betty Ann Majors, and...
George Henry Brunk
July 27, 2019
George Henry Brunk , age 71, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. A native of Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harold and Clara Goble Brunk.
Mr. Brunk is survived by his sons, Vincent Brunk of Murfreesboro, TN, Cooper Brunk and his wife Heather of Pine, CO, and Forrest Brunk and his...
Bounoum Thapvongsa
July 26, 2019
BounOum Thapvongsa, age 81, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Khamdy Thapvongsa; daughters, Keneta LeMire, Vy Thapvongsa and her husband Kevin B. Chan, Vanna Thapvongsa, and Kay Khamla Thapvongsa; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; niece, Onmany Sukhavong; nephews, Somchay Litchna and Larry Soboun.
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