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Janice Nadine Vaughn

Janice Nadine Vaughn

July 26, 2019

Janice Nadine Jordan Vaughn of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away July 26th of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pitzer Hebert Jordan and Alcienia Elizabeth Chumbley, and her sister, Becky Miller. She is survived by children David Vaughn, Diane Brewer, and Tony Vaughn (Dana); Grandsons Matthew Brewer, Zachary Brewer (Megan), Jonas Vaughn, Danny Vaughn, John...

Charles Evans Rountree, Jr.

Charles Evans Rountree, Jr.

July 26, 2019

Charles Evans Rountree, Jr., age 56 of Donelson, Tennessee, died Friday at his home. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late C.E. Rountree, Sr and Mary Johnson Rountree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a long-time companion, Cheryl Craddock.

Survivors include sisters, Connie Hendrix, and Beth Rountree...

Sharon Barnett

Sharon Barnett

July 25, 2019

Sharon Fay Barnett , age 69 of Antioch died Thursday July 25, 2019. She was a native St. Louis Missouri and was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Mulholland and Lorene Rogers Mulholland; brothers, Richard and Randy Mulholland. Mrs. Barnett was a retired beautician.

She is survived by husband, Terry Barnett; sons, Ryan and...

Janice Mae Alexander

Janice Mae Alexander

July 25, 2019

Janice Mae Alexander, age 78 of Murfreesboro died Thursday July 25, 2019. She was a native of Sangamon, Co., IL and was preceded in death by LaRue Walker and Elizabeth Matthews Walker; brother, Roger Walker. Mrs. Alexander was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, and retired from SunTrust Bank.

She is survived by her husband...

Wendell Tomlinson Jones

Wendell Tomlinson Jones

July 25, 2019

Wendell Tomlinson Jones, also known as "WT" was welcomed into heaven July 25, 2019. He lived and died in his home on the family farm. His hard work and dedication showed in the corn and soybean fields that he took such pride in. He was raised on his parents farm in the Crescent Community growing up milking cows and...

Frances Jones Vaughan

Frances Jones Vaughan

July 25, 2019

Frances Jones Vaughan, age 81 of Murfreesboro died Thursday July 25, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford Co., and was a preceded in death by her son, Steven Douglas Vaughan, parents, Jennings Andrew Jones and Rebecca Ransom Jones; a brother, Russell Jones. Mrs. Vaughan was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. She was a gifted Artist and a Master...

Billy Edward Steekley

Billy Edward Steekley

July 24, 2019

Billy Edward Steekley, age 88 of Murfreesboro died July 24, 2019. He was a native of Franklin Co, and was a preceded in death by his parents, Walter Steekley and Jessie Hillyard Steekley; son, Bruce Steekley; grandson, Caleb White; brother, Ray Steekley and sister, Ann Steekley. Mr. Steekley was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Navy Veteran...

Virginia Eakins

Virginia Eakins

July 23, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Ann Eakins, age 88 of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald E. Eakins and granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Eakins.

Mrs. Eakins is survived by her son Donnie Eakins and his wife Sarai; and 2 grandsons, Trey Eakins and Justin Abide.

In lieu of flowers...

Maria Susan Weisz Smotherman

Maria Susan Weisz Smotherman

July 23, 2019

Maria Susan Weisz Smotherman, age 59 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 23, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford Co. and was the daughter of the late, Carl and Bennie Herron Weisz. Mrs. Smotherman was retired from MTMC and worked at Trininty Presbyterian Church Pre-School.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Kenneth Ray Smotherman;...

Peggy Reed Duggin

Peggy Reed Duggin

July 23, 2019

Peggy Reed Duggin, 70, of Christiana, TN passed away on July 23, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN.

Peggy leaves behind a loving husband, James T. Duggin of Christiana, TN; two children, Lisa Duggin-Gatewood (David) of Murfreesboro and Aaron Duggin (Maria) of Christiana; and three grandsons, Tanner Duggin, Cole Duggin, and Connor Gatewood.  Peggy also leaves behind two sisters,...

Hughie "Bubba" Rowland

Hughie "Bubba" Rowland

July 23, 2019

Hughie "Bubba" Rowland , age 69 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Clayton and Beular Mae McCoy Rowland.

Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat Bussell Johnson Rowland; children, Robert Rowland and his wife Jamie...

Nina Ruth Tolleson Holder

Nina Ruth Tolleson Holder

July 23, 2019

Nina Ruth Tolleson Holder, age 70 of Smyrna, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Boaz, Alabama and was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Shell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Holder.

Survivors include three sons, Danny Tolleson and wife...

Betty Lee Young

Betty Lee Young

July 20, 2019

Betty Lee Young, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Farmington, Missouri and a daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Young and a grandson, Heath Young.

Survivors include her children, Debbie...

Julie Nattrass

Julie Nattrass

July 20, 2019

Mrs. Julia "Julie" Ann Nattrass, age 73, formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was born in El Centro, CA to the late Frank and Rita Sutcliffe McPartlan. Julie worked as an occupational therapist before opening her own massage therapy business. She enjoyed her work in helping people through their physical and emotional difficulties. Julie...

Raymond C. Fairbanks

Raymond C. Fairbanks

July 20, 2019

Raymond C. Fairbanks Sr. age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Ray is survived by his wife Raene Fairbanks; daughters, Patti Miller (Don) of Dickson, TN and Carol Darnell (Paul) of Murfreesboro, TN. One granddaughter, Laura Mobley (Andy) of Dickson, TN; 2 grandsons and 9 great grandchildren.

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Ben Ed Paul, Sr.

Ben Ed Paul, Sr.

July 19, 2019

Ben Ed Paul, Sr. , age 77 of Morrison, TN, died Friday July 19, 2019. A native of LaVergne, TN, he was the son of the late Albert Boyd and Sarah Arnold Paul. Mr. Paul was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jean Bradford Paul who died in 2008.

Mr. Paul is survived...

Annie Blythe Norfleet

Annie Blythe Norfleet

July 19, 2019

Annie Blythe Tomlin Norfleet, age 97, of Smyrna, TN left this world on July 19, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Abb and Maude Tomlin; husband, Robert "Bob" Norfleet; daughters, Joan Mooney and Stella Cathey Kerr; brothers, Leon Tomlin, James Tomlin, Grady Tomlin and Johnny Tomlin;and sisters, Maggie McNeely, Lucille Cathey, Sara Mosley, Ruby...

Beverly Sue Pitts Hatchett

Beverly Sue Pitts Hatchett

July 19, 2019

Beverly Sue Pitts Hatchett , age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 19, 2019, after a several year struggle with ALS. A native of Lincoln County, she was born to the late Younger Riley Pitts, Jr. and Martha Rhea Hobbs Pitts. Bev was also preceded in death by a brother,...

Wayne Neu

Wayne Neu

July 19, 2019

Wayne Harlan Neu, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Friday, July 19, 2019. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Harlan A. and Isabell M. (Schuster) Neu.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Trudy A. Neu; sons, David Neu of Brentwood, Scott (Kristen) Neu, of Nolensville, Troy (Carol) Neu of...

Larry Wayne Bullard

Larry Wayne Bullard

July 18, 2019

Larry Wayne Bullard, age 69, of Antioch passed Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was a native of Murfreesboro, TN and the son of the late Ray D. Bullard and Dora Ella Alsup Bullard.

Funeral service will be 12noon Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Dr. Dean Sisk will officiate. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

He...

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