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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Dennis Sterling

Dennis Sterling

October 4, 2019

Dennis "Kent" Sterling, age 65, passed away October 4, 2019 after a battle with brain cancer. Kent was born in Fort Campbell, KY and grew up in Memphis, TN. He graduated from the University of Memphis in 1978 with a degree in business administration. He moved to Tulsa, OK in 1982 and worked for Charles Chips and Frito Lay...

Ruth Zumbro Espy

Ruth Zumbro Espy

October 4, 2019

Ruth Zumbro Espy, of Murfreesboro died Friday October 4, 2019. She was native of Davidson County and was preceded in death by her husband, Marion W. Espy; parents, Edgar L. Zumbro, and Beatrice King Henley; brother, William Zumbro, sisters, Louise McCallum and Lillie Harrell. She was a member of Hillview Baptist Church, and a devoted wife and mother.

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Robert "Bobby" Lindell Hockett, Sr.

Robert "Bobby" Lindell Hockett, Sr.

October 3, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Lindell Hockett, Sr. age 65 of Christiana died Thursday October 3, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford Co and was preceded in death by his parents, Lindell and Dorothy (Fox) Hockett, and a sister, Laketa (Hockett) Powers; grandparents, Robert and Modene Fox, Burrell and Mary Hockett, father-in-law, Charles Barrett, Jr. Mr. Hockett was retired from Consolidated...

Sidney "Sj" Petty

Sidney "Sj" Petty

October 3, 2019

Mr. Sidney "SJ" Petty, age 96, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was the son of the late Henry and Hermie Petty. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Jackson; grandson, James "Sonny" Randall Petty; great grandchild, Alex Ward; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and his first wife Betty Jean Petty.

He is survived...

Judy Smythia

Judy Smythia

October 3, 2019

Mrs. Judy Teresa Smythia, age 70, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born in Murfreesboro to the late Ernest and Flora Beasley Underwood. Mrs. Smythia was a faithful member of Haynes Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed adult coloring books. Mrs. Smythia loved meeting and talking to people.

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Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

October 2, 2019

Shirley A. Johnson, age 59 of Rockvale died Tuesday October 2, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford Co. and was the daughter of the late, Horace and Annie Watson Clark. Mrs. Johnson was a devoted wife and mother.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 34 years, Alex Johnson; sons, Brad Johnson and wife Melissa,...

George Bruce Clarke

George Bruce Clarke

October 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of George B. Clarke of Smyrna, TN, announces his passing after a long illness on Tuesday, October 1 st , 2019 at the age of 91 years.  George was born on February 21, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Arthur Edward and Mary Bruce (Scott) Clarke.  In addition to his...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

October 1, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy A. Miller, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born in Houston County, TN to the late Henry and Dora Barker Baggett. Mrs. Miller was a faithful member of Family Worship Center. She loved her family and church family.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband of 67 years,...

Bonnie Reed Thomas

Bonnie Reed Thomas

October 1, 2019

Bonnie Reed Thomas, of Murfreesboro died on Tuesday October 1, 2019. Graveside service was held on Friday October 4, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Thomas was born in Virginia to two wonderful parents. She remembered lots of fun times with her parents, sisters, and brothers. She became a member of Mount View Brethren Church in Hollins,...

Barbara Gail Timberlake

Barbara Gail Timberlake

September 30, 2019

Barbara Gail Timberlake, age 82 of Murfreesboro formerly of Leisure World in Seal Beach CA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gabriel Gayou who died in 1989, second husband, George Timberlake who died in 2012; parents, George and Alberta (Lee) Wigers, and grandson, Rich Timberlake. Mrs. Timberlake was of the Episcopalian Faith and had enjoyed working...

David Kellermann

David Kellermann

September 29, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of Francis David Kellermann, age 68, who died on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Chattanooga and raised in South Pittsburg, TN by his parents, the late Francis and Lillian Finch Kellermann. David graduated in 1972 from The University of...

Henry Carl Gray, Sr.

Henry Carl Gray, Sr.

September 29, 2019

Henry Carl Gray, Sr. 90, of Murfreesboro TN died September 29, 2019. "Hank" Gray was the son of Edward and Lilian Gray from Trenton, NJ. He was the loving husband of Claire Doolan Gray who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by his children, Henry Carl Gray, Jr from Culpeper, Va., Robert Edward Gray from Barboursville,...

Edwin N Woodard

Edwin N Woodard

September 29, 2019

Edwin "Ed" Woodard, age 79 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was a son of the late Mark and Alma Johnson Woodard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son, Eddie Woodard and a brother, Robert Woodard.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary Phillips Woodard; daughters, Ellen W. Murphy and...

Joy Dean Lanoue

Joy Dean Lanoue

September 29, 2019

Joy Dean Lanoue, age 76 of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 29, 2019. She was a native of Coleman Texas and was the daughter of the late Oran and Nadine Elkins Smith. She was a member of Blackman United Methodist Church and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Lanoue is survived by her husband, Don Lanoue; son,...

Doris Rae Deaton Dryden

Doris Rae Deaton Dryden

September 29, 2019

Doris Rae Deaton Dryden, age 67 of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 29, 2019. She was a native of Warren County and was preceded in death by her husband, John Michael Dryden and father H.G. Deaton. Mrs. Dryden attended World Outreach and Belle Aire Baptist Church. She had worked as a Dental Assistant with Dr. Richard Williams 1973-2015. She enjoyed...

Sookja Lee

Sookja Lee

September 29, 2019

SookJa Lee, age 76 of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 29, 2019. She was a native of Pyongannamdo Jinnampo Beesuklee. She was preceded in death by parents, Kyung Sam Lee and Kyung Sook Park. Mrs. Lee attended Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted mother, and grandmother.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter, HyeLan Pearce and Husband,...

Robert Griffin

Robert Griffin

September 28, 2019

Heaven is rejoicing with the homecoming of Robert "Bob" Griffin whose 90 year earthly journey ended on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Bob was born on May 19, 1929 in Plainview, TX and was the son of Wesley E. and Betty C. Griffin. Shortly after graduating from Lubbock High School in 1946 he enlisted and served in the...

Gerold "Steve" Long, Sr

Gerold "Steve" Long, Sr

September 27, 2019

Mr. Steve Long, age 70, of Lavergne passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Hattie Mae and Willie Erman Long. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Long.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Remona Long; daughters, Stephanie Palma and her husband Luis, Wendy Gowing;...

B. E. Mccullough, Jr.

B. E. Mccullough, Jr.

September 26, 2019

B. E. "Bevo" McCullough, Jr., age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born August 13, 1934 in Clarksdale, MS to the late B. E. McCullough, Sr. and Claudia P. McCullough. Mr. McCullough was preceded in death by a son, John Ragland McCullough.

Mr. McCullough is survived by his wife of 59...

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