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Geoffrey Charles Grigg

Geoffrey Charles Grigg

March 10, 2019

Jackson, Tenn. - Geoffrey Charles Grigg, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born in Gloucester, England on September 20, 1939 to Charles Seril Wilson Grigg and Gwendolyn Irene Davidson Grigg. He spent his early years in Heston, Middlesex in West London. He graduated from the City of London School and went on to earn an...

Charley Smith

Charley Smith

March 10, 2019

Charles "Charley" Smith, age 92 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Barton County, Missouri and a son of the late Marshall and Willa Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Roland Smith; a granddaughter, Heather VanWagner; brothers, Lewis, Sam, Roy, Bud, and Bill...

Marjorie Ruth Riggs Chapman

Marjorie Ruth Riggs Chapman

March 9, 2019

Marjorie Ruth Riggs Chapman, age 91, died on March 9, 2019 at Adams Place in Murfreesboro. She was born to the late William Kelly Riggs and Lillian Jarratt Riggs on February 8, 1928. She grew up in the Salem Community in the heart of a large, loving family with five siblings and her beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. She...

John Hutchins Alexander Md

John Hutchins Alexander Md

March 9, 2019

John Hutchins Alexander, M.D. passed away, peacefully with his daughters at his side, on March 9, 2019 after an extended illness. Dr. Alexander was born on July 2, 1931 in Lamar, Colorado to John Allen Alexander and Katheryn Hutchins Alexander, who preceded him in death. He was married to Dorothy Jo Robbins Alexander for 54 years and who preceded...

Judith Ellen Jorgensen

Judith Ellen Jorgensen

March 9, 2019

Judith Ellen Jorgensen, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Smyrna in the company of loved ones. Judie was born November 27, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to J. Kenneth and Margaret Rhodes. She married Floyd Jorgensen in May of 1958 and they raised three daughters.

Judie enjoyed her work as a medical assistant...

Ray Schmidt

Ray Schmidt

March 9, 2019

Mr. Ray Gregory Schmidt, Jr., age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL. Mr. Schmidt enjoyed listening to rock-n-roll music and going fishing. He taught himself how to work on small engines.

Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianna Schmidt; mother, Carol Schmidt SummerKamp...

Charles Edward Reeves

Charles Edward Reeves

March 8, 2019

Charles Edward Reeves, age 88, passed away on March 08, 2019. Mr. Reeves was born in Gainesboro, TN on August 10, 1930 and was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Lee Reeves and Georgia Dudney Reeves; one sister, Hallie Katherine Reeves; and one brother, Howard Lee Reeves. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 67 years,...

Jacquie Pryor Mccollum

Jacquie Pryor Mccollum

March 8, 2019

Jacquie Pryor McCollum, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died peacefully at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 86.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, William "Bill" McCollum; a son, David McCollum; daughter, Pam Dunlap (Darold); grandchildren, Will and Ben McCollum, Anna Dunlap (Jesse Bawsel); sisters in law, Olivia and Barbara Pryor;...

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Julian

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Julian

March 8, 2019

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Julian was born February 6, 1950 to OteliDorothy "Dot" Jean Julian was born February 6, 1950 to Otelia Kelly and Henry Wright in Heth, Arkansas, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Rachelle Greer, Patrick (Kowanda) Julian, LaShawn Julian,...

Beecher Hodge, Jr

Beecher Hodge, Jr

March 8, 2019

Beecher Hodge, Jr, age 81 of LaVergne, died Thursday, March 8, 2019. He was a native of Crossville and retired from H.G. Hill Food Stores. He enjoyed camping and fishing and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Gifford Hodge; a daughter, Theresa Owens; step daughters, Sherry House and her husband Roger and Pamela...

Jessie Maynard

Jessie Maynard

March 8, 2019

Jessie James Lee Maynard died March 8 th , 2019. He was born on April 22, 1947 to the late John Frank and Mamie McClanahan Maynard. He retired from the Tennessee Farmers' Co-op where he was in the fertilizer department and was a towmotor operator. Mr. Maynard was a member of Powell's Chapel Baptist Church. He was also preceded...

Thomas Marion Bean

Thomas Marion Bean

March 7, 2019

Thomas Marion Bean, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2019 with his precious wife holding his hand. Marion as he was known to his family and friends was born May 19, 1932 to the late Foster Bean Sr. and Lassie Davis Bean. On November 22, 1951 he married the love of his life, Doris...

William Howard Green

William Howard Green

March 7, 2019

William Howard Green, age 81 of Smyrna, TN passed away on March 7 th , 2019. He was born in Carthage, TN to the late Calvin and Birdie Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Stan and Gene Green; and siblings, Paulette, Barbara Ann, and Tommy Green.

Mr. Green is...

Mai Bell Mooneyham

Mai Bell Mooneyham

March 6, 2019

Mai Bell Lack Mooneyham, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 6 th , 2019. She was born in Nashville to the late Herschel and Myrtle Smithson Lack. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Mooneyham; a daughter, Patricia Mooneyham; and siblings Helen Bryant, Joyce Taylor, Kenneth Lack, and Clayton Lack.

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Sara "Kelly" Phillips

Sara "Kelly" Phillips

March 6, 2019

Mrs. Sara "Kelly" Jane Jones Phillips, age 77, of Wartrace, TN passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born in Lynn Grove, KY to the late Carlos and Ruby Mae Williams Jones. Mrs. Phillips worked in sales and marketing for Magneteck before her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Beechgrove. Mrs. Phillips enjoyed...

Iral B Davis

Iral B Davis

March 6, 2019

Iral B Davis, age 87, of Murfreesboro, passed away March 6, 2019.  He was a native of Murfreesboro, and son of the late Sylvia Starling Price Davis and William Bedford Davis.

Mr. Davis is survived by sons, Rick (Tracy) Davis, Kenny Davis, and Andrew (Carla) Davis; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death...

Curtis Rhea Thompson

Curtis Rhea Thompson

March 5, 2019

Curtis Rhea Thompson, age 59, of Smyrna passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Thompson and daughter, Jamaica Ivey.

Funeral service will be 12noon Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Bro. Kyle Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.

He is survived...

Herbert Gid Lee

Herbert Gid Lee

March 5, 2019

Herbert Gid Lee, born October 13, 1942 in Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was a veteran of the Tennessee National Guard and held degrees from both Carson-Newman and MTSU. Herb was a devoted husband, father, and mentor to many.

Herb met his wife Helen in college and moved to Murfreesboro in 1967. He had...

Dallas Winfree

Dallas Winfree

March 5, 2019

Dallas Winfree, age 4 months, an infant son of Dustin and Holly Winfree died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Centennial Medical Center.

In addition to his parents, Dallas is survived by a twin brother, Daxtin; maternal grandparents, Rita McClure of Murfreesboro and Carl McClure of Beechgrove; paternal grandparents, Mellisa Winfree of Murfreesboro and Randy Bradley of Nashville;...

Steven Lloyd Poole

Steven Lloyd Poole

March 4, 2019

Steven Poole, age 34 of LaVergne, died Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born in Madison, TN and was the son of Steven Poole of Tacoma, WA and Cheryl Poole of LaVergne. In addition to his parents, Steven is survived by his fiancé Jessica Neely Quinlan of Smyrna; children, Dakota Poole, Tyler Quinlan, and Olivia Neely; uncles, Phillip Lancaster...

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