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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Robert Monroe Depriest, Sr.

Robert Monroe Depriest, Sr.

February 21, 2019

Robert Monroe DePriest, Sr. , age 89 went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 21, 2019. A native of Lobelville, TN, he was the son of the late John Wilson and Lillian Pearl Hunt DePriest. Mr. DePriest was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia Dawn DePriest.

Mr. DePriest is survived...

Robert "Bob" Ferrell

Robert "Bob" Ferrell

February 21, 2019

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wayne Ferrell, age 64, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born in Donelson, TN to Buford Lee and Helen Jones Ferrell. Bob was a tool and die maker for Wright Industries for a number of years. When he wasn't riding his 1970 Harley Davidson Sportster or playing golf, he enjoyed watching...

Mary L. Butler

Mary L. Butler

February 20, 2019

Mrs. Mary L. Butler, age 84, of Milton, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1934 in Mercedes, TX, but considered Tennessee her home. Mrs. Butler attended MTSU, enjoyed multiple careers, and owned several businesses.

Mrs. Butler is survived by her children, Edie Butler, George Rios,...

Scout Hudson Brown

Scout Hudson Brown

February 20, 2019

Scout Hudson Brown met the eyes of Jesus on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

He is survived by his loving parents, Tyler and Sabrina Copass Brown; grandparents, Vickie and Teri Powers, Chelita and Roger Larsen, and Debra and Mike Brown; great-grandparents, Carol Rivers Strawbridge and Gary Gault; uncles, Donovan (Kat) Smith and River Schuster; and aunts, Amy Copass,...

Marie Louise Carter Twitchel

Marie Louise Carter Twitchel

February 19, 2019

Marie Louise Carter Twitchel , age 86, of Lascassas, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. A native of Highland, IL, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Florence Mae Gregory Carter. Mrs. Twitchel was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis Evan Twitchel and two sisters, Mary Lou Vogel and Eileen Elliff.

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Juanelle Neely Eddleman

Juanelle Neely Eddleman

February 19, 2019

Juanelle Graves Neely Eddleman, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. A native of Maury County, TN, she was born on March 9, 1931.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Ransom and Roxie Lafferty Graves; her husbands, James E. Neely and Earl E. Eddleman; son, Michael Neely;...

Bobby Blackwell

Bobby Blackwell

February 18, 2019

Bobby G. Blackwell, age 86 of Murfreesboro, died Monday, February 18, 2019 following a sudden illness. He worked as a tow truck driver for the Bob Poole family for 43 years.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Ann Blackwell; sons, Anthony Blackwell and wife Laura, Charles Blackwell; a daughter, Lisa Blackwell and fiancé Morris Robinson; stepchildren, Tina Mcgee...

Oleda J. Bowen

Oleda J. Bowen

February 18, 2019

Oleda J. Bowen, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Beddie Gammon Jones; and her husband, John Richard Bowen Sr.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother...

Robin Lynette Waller Robertson

Robin Lynette Waller Robertson

February 18, 2019

Robin Lynette Waller Robertson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 55.

Robin is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Waller. She is survived by her father, Joe Waller; her husband, Michael Robertson; and her children: Joey and his wife, Kelly (Larson), Ryan Robertson, and Kelsey Robertson.

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Harriette Huff Gaida

Harriette Huff Gaida

February 18, 2019

Harriette Huff Gaida , age 71, of Lascassas, TN, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. A native of Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late C. E. and Jessie Bevins Huff. Harriette was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Joseph Gaida, who died in 2002.

Harriette is survived by her...

Timothy Twane Jernigan

Timothy Twane Jernigan

February 16, 2019

Timothy T. Jernigan, age 60 of Beechgrove, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late James "Jim" R. Jernigan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Jernigan.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny Jernigan, mother, Nancy Madalyn Jernigan of Murfreesboro, daughters,...

Robert L. "Bob" King

Robert L. "Bob" King

February 15, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" King, age 60 of Bowling Green KY formerly of Rutherford Co., had the ultimate healing and met Jesus in Glory February 15, 2019. He was a hard worker and his family was proud of him. He loved his family, friends and his Lord. Mr. King was a born in Killeen, TX and was preceded in death...

Shakriben Patel

Shakriben Patel

February 15, 2019

Funeral services for Sharikben Patel will be Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfresboro, TN 37130

John Allen Drilling

John Allen Drilling

February 15, 2019

John Allen Drilling, age 81 of Smyrna died Friday February 15, 2019. He was a native of Oakland, CA and was the son of the late, Arthur Bernard Drilling and Florida Francis Harris Drilling. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of Otesaga-Marion Lodge Masonic Lodge in Bronx, New York. Mr. Drilling...

Robert Wayne Guiher

Robert Wayne Guiher

February 15, 2019

Robert Wayne Guiher, age 50 of Smyrna died Friday February 15, 2019. He born in Nashville, and was the son of the late, Robert Wayne Guiher, Sr and Shirley Gulley Guiher; He worked for Franklin Stone.

Mr. Guiher is survived by his wife, Dianne Whitson Guiher; daughter, Whitney Guiher; grandsons, Parker and Bryson, sister; Ginger Guiher

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Robert "Bob" W. Dubois

Robert "Bob" W. Dubois

February 14, 2019

Robert W. DuBois, age 85 of Smyrna, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was a native of Rockford, IL and the son of the late Guy Wesley DuBois and Edna Pearl Engles DuBois. He was also preceded in death by grandson, Cooper DuBois.

Memorial service will be held 3:30pm on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at...

Margaret Ann Smith

Margaret Ann Smith

February 14, 2019

Margaret Ann Smith, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away February 14, 2019 while in the tender care of the community at Adam's Place in Murfreesboro, TN. Miss Smith graduated Central High School in Murfreesboro, TN in 1945. She was a 1949 graduate with a BA from Vanderbilt University. She held a master's degree of Religious Education from Southwestern...

Mike Patton

Mike Patton

February 12, 2019

Mr. Michael "Mike" Jerrel Patrick Patton, age 54, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Galesburg, IL to the late Michael and Beverly White Patton. Mike was a registered nurse and attended Grace Christian Assembly in Smyrna. His gruff persona was never long lived before his sense of humor came through. Mike loved...

Melinda "Cissy" Denise Hill

Melinda "Cissy" Denise Hill

February 12, 2019

Melinda Denise "Cissy" Hill, age 55 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Charles Kenneth Hill, Sr.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Delbridge Cemetery, Lynch Hill Road, Christiana, TN.

She is survived by her mother,...

Judith "Judy" Ann Baker

Judith "Judy" Ann Baker

February 11, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Baker, age 77 of Smyrna, TN passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was a native of Pekin, IL and the daughter of the late Noah Wytcherley and Vivian Baker Wytcherley. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, C.J. and Harry Wytcherley.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday, February 14, 2019...

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