Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
James Henry Huffine Iii
January 12, 2019
James 'Jimbo' Henry Huffine III, age 66 of Denver, CO passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was a native of Dyersburg, TN and longtime resident of Tampa Bay, FL. Mr. Huffine was preceded in death by his parents, James 'Jimmy' Henry Huffine, Jr. and Loris 'Little Sister' Davis Huffine; brother-in-law, Ray Martin of Ocean Springs, MS.
...Charles Wayne Thomas
January 12, 2019
Charles Wayne Thomas, age 57, of Christiana passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County, a member and longtime treasurer of Hoover's Gap Church and one of the founders of the Hoover's Gap Church Community Missions Team. He was employed by Rich's for 30 years and was a lifelong Farmer.
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Nancy Sugg Dodd
January 11, 2019
Nancy Sugg Dodd, March 16, 1932- January 11, 2019, died at home surrounded by her family and with deep gratitude to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, David T Dodd, MD; her parents Octavia and Harbard Sugg; sister Jane Alston, Boynton Beach Fl; brother Harbard (Bud) Sugg Jr., Xenia Oh;...
Anita Rivera
January 11, 2019
Mrs. Anita Rivera, age 58, of LaVergne, TN passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born in Sycow, Poland to the late Henryk and Leokadia Balinski. Mrs. Rivera was a teacher in Poland before coming to the United States. She enjoyed gardening and playing Chopin and Mozart on the piano. Mrs. Rivera attended World Outreach Church.
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William Douglas "Doug" Gambill
January 10, 2019
Mr. William Douglas "Doug" Gambill, age 68 of Smyrna, died January 10, 2019. He was born in Ashland, KY to the late William and Mae Litteral Gambill. In high school, he played baseball, football, and ran track. Mr. Gambill enjoyed fishing, surfing, and going to the beach during his younger years. When he wasn't watching Florida Gators football, he...
Brandie Elyse Giblin
January 10, 2019
Brandie Elyse Giblin , age 29 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 of injuries received in an automobile accident.
Brandie is survived by her husband, Robert Arnold; son, Jeremy Arnold; daughters, Vanessa and Kaylee Arnold all of LaVergne, TN; mother, Kim Giblin of Smyrna, TN; father, Rick Watts of Gallatin, TN; brother,...
Patricia Bates
January 10, 2019
Patricia Bates, age 81 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born in Schenectady, New York and was a daughter of the late Harold and Grace Goodwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edd Sam Bates. Survivors include two sons, Sam Bates and wife Shannon and Ward Bates and wife Leanne,...
Thaddeus Warsaw Hassell, Jr
January 9, 2019
Thaddeus Warsaw Hassell, Jr. age 77 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday January 9, 2019, at Alvin C. York Medical Center. He was a native of Chattanooga, TN and was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Hassell and his parents Thaddeus Warsaw Hassell, Sr. and Mary Cole Hassell. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
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Troy Ellis White
January 7, 2019
Troy Ellis White , age 72 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Monday January 7, 2019. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN, he was the son of the late Doyle Ellis White and Mable Edith Walters White Victory. Mr. White was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Laverne Rhodes White, sisters, Dorothy Maynard and Connie Wilson and...
Marcia Jacobson
January 6, 2019
Marcia F. Jacobson , age 83 of Smyrna died Sunday January 6, 2019. She was a native of East Orange, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Dr. M. James Fine and Lillian G. Eidelman Fine. Mrs. Jacobson was an Administrative Assistant and dedicated many years to volunteer service. She is survived by her daughter;...
James Randall Bozeman Iii
January 6, 2019
James Randall Bozeman III, age 21, of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. James was the son of Amelia and Randy Bozeman of Murfreesboro. He was the grandson of the late Ruby and the late Randall Bozeman, Tony and the late Brenda King, and Jane Nunley, all of Alabama. In addition to his parents, James is survived by...
Linda M. Wilcox
January 5, 2019
Linda M. Wilcox , age 69 of Christiana died Saturday January 5, 2019. She was a native of Putnam CT., and was preceded in death by her husband, George Francis Wilcox and her parents, Chester Perry and Aggie Perry Dunkel.Mrs. Wilcox was retired Nurse at Alvin C. York Medical Center and NHC She is survived by her...
Debra Bynum
January 4, 2019
Mrs. Debra Diane Bynum, age 60, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born in McKenzie, TN to the late Clyde Nuten and Mary Lee Nanney Blaylock. Mrs. Bynum worked at World Color in Dresden, TN for 24 years before becoming a CNA and massage therapist and most recently working for Federal Mogul. When she...
Loretta "Lori" Lucille Kimball
January 3, 2019
Loretta "Lori" Lucille Kimball, age 83 of Smyrna, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was a native of Detroit, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie Malkowski. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin Kimball in 2017, and a daughter, Renee Kimball.
Survivors include a...
Leland D. Manahan
January 3, 2019
Leland D. Manahan, age 68 of Smyrna, died unexpectedly January 3, 2019. He was born in Fairfield Iowa and grew up in Roberts, IL. He was the son of the late, Douglas and Betty Thomas Manahan. Mr. Manahan retired from the United States Army, after 21 years of active duty. He also worked for the State of TN, and...
Virgil Thomas Shoulders
January 3, 2019
Virgil Thomas Shoulders, age 78, of Smyrna passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was a native of Smith County, TN and the son of the late Jimmie and Flora Gregory Shoulders.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Bro. Jason Wheely will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery....
Bobbie Sue Jones
January 2, 2019
Bobbie Sue Jones, age 87, of Smyrna and formerly of Old Hickory passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was a native of Hickman, KY and the daughter of the late Lee and Mary Sue Rivers Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Jones, sister, Betty Jean Delk and granddaughter, Kelsey Nicole Dearmon.
...Rebecca Akins
January 2, 2019
Rebecca Akins, age 71 of Smyrna, Tennessee, died January 2, 2019 in Murfreesboro. She was a native of Jackson County, TN and a daughter of the late Harley and Dona Jackson. She was also preceded in death by a husband, James K. Akins, and siblings, Jean Johnson and Roy Jackson and Don Jackson.
Leamon Gossett
January 1, 2019
Mr. Leamon Roy Gossett, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born in Hickman County, TN to the late Claude and Willie Mae Clark Gossett. Mr. Gossett owned Gossett's Auto Parts where he knew everyone who walked in the door and treated them like family. He enjoyed all sports from MTSU...
Marguerite H. Grandstaff
December 31, 2018
Mrs. Marguerite Hankins Grandstaff, age 94, of Lebanon, TN passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born in Lebanon to the late Ollie and Ethel Parker Hankins. Mrs. Grandstaff retired as the office manager for the Rutherford Co-Op that her husband managed. She was a faithful member of North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN....
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