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Eleanor J Cooksey

Eleanor J Cooksey

March 4, 2019

Eleanor Cooksey, age 88 of Nashville, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Belmont Village Senior Living in Nashville. She was a native of Columbia, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Jessie and Sara Rittenberry Lamar.

Survivors include nephews, Bill Worley of Murfreesboro, Tony Worley of Nashville, Barry Worley of Fairview, Ronnie Maxwell of Yorktown, Virginia and...

Beverly Mcpherson

Beverly Mcpherson

March 4, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Beverly "Bev" Hill McPherson announces her sudden death on Monday, March 4, 2019 at St. Thomas West, Nashville. She will be remembered for the light she brought this world as a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend to the many she touched. Beverly is survived by her husband, Dr. Warren...

Howard Grant Tillery

Howard Grant Tillery

March 4, 2019

Howard Grant Tillery, age 73, of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was a native of Knoxville, TN and the son of the late Carl A. Tillery and Anna Marie Harbin Tillery. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Tillery, Jr. and sister, Betty Boles.

Funeral service will be 6:30pm Friday...

Jon Fox

Jon Fox

March 3, 2019

Jon Michael Fox, age 27, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born in Nashville, TN to J. Orion Fox and Kristi Fox Graves. Jon played football and basketball at Obion County Central High School. He worked at Ryan's and Zaxby's.

Jon is survived by his mother, Kristi Fox Graves and her husband...

Phillip Lee Shook

Phillip Lee Shook

March 3, 2019

Phillip Shook, age 50 of Bradyville, Tennessee died Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late Cleo Shook and Charlotte Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Karen Curlee and Lisa Shook.

Survivors include two sons, Bobby and Phillip Shook; girlfriend, Cathy...

Faye Clark Parker

Faye Clark Parker

March 3, 2019

Mrs. Faye Clark Parker, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born in Murfreesboro to the late James Edward Clark, Sr. and Evelyn Patton Clark. Mrs. Parker was an insurance agent for Davidson Insurance Agency. She was a faithful member of Franklin Road Baptist Church where she taught 5 th Grade Sunday School...

Mary Helen Young Nipper

Mary Helen Young Nipper

March 3, 2019

Mary Helen Young Nipper , age 60 of Dowelltown, TN, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Pearlie Mai Roberson Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Nipper, Sr., brothers, Wayne, Willie Floyd, and Walter Emmett Young, sister, Elise...

Thomas Lester

Thomas Lester

March 2, 2019

Mr. Thomas Edward Lester, age 38, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born in Franklin Co., TN. Thomas was a 1999 graduate of Oakland High School. He worked in construction and was well thought of by all who knew him.

Thomas is survived by his sons, Austin Blair and Caiden Lester; parents,...

Kason Chuseng Vang

Kason Chuseng Vang

March 1, 2019

Kason Chuseng Vang, infant son of Kou Vang and Yer Yang of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. In addition to his parents, Kason is survived by his brother, Josiah Vang, and sisters, Emmalia and Adalyn Vang all of Murfreesboro, TN.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday March 7, 2019...

Douglas Lee Sory

Douglas Lee Sory

February 28, 2019

Douglas Lee Sory, age 69 of LaVergne, TN passed away on February 28 th , 2019. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Opie Gleaves and Tommie Pauline Clark Sory. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Goodman Sory.

Mr. Sory is survived by his daughter, Crissy Dunn and husband Jeremy; grandchildren,...

Fred Woodson Fisher

Fred Woodson Fisher

February 28, 2019

Fred Woodson Fisher, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away February 28, 2019. A native of Quebeck, TN in White County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Ollie Hefner Fisher. He was the youngest of six boys all who have preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at...

Peggy Anne Fields Collins

Peggy Anne Fields Collins

February 27, 2019

Peggy Anne Fields Collins, age 84, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Pattie Fields; her son, Roger Dale Collins and six siblings. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of almost 67 years, Dale Collins and her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Harold Best. Survivors...

Lilia Sarmiento

Lilia Sarmiento

February 27, 2019

Lilia Sarmiento, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday February 27, 2019. She was born in Colombia, South America and was the daughter of the late, Rafael Fernandez, and Isabelina Plazas Fernandez. Mrs. Sarmiento was of the member of the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Alba Coppola and husband Jim of Murfreesboro, Clara Sarmiento of...

Elizabeth Steele Conway

Elizabeth Steele Conway

February 26, 2019

Elizabeth Steele Conway, age 58 of Smithville died Tuesday February 26, 2019. She was born in Fort Bragg NC and was preceded in death by her husband Donald Conway and parents, James Steele and Frances Posten Steele. Mrs. Conway was a member of Giles Creek Baptist Church and a devoted wife, and mother.

She is survived by...

Edith Louise Moon

Edith Louise Moon

February 26, 2019

Edith "Edie" Louise Ernst Moon was born to Gunnar and Julia Lovello Ernst on June 28, 1944 in Santa Clara, CA. She married Arell Dean Brooks in 1964, had three children Eva, Steven, Julie and moved to Spokane, WA. She later married the love of her life and soul mate, Larry Wayne Moon, on December 14, 1979. They had...

Jose Antonio (Tony) Ray

Jose Antonio (Tony) Ray

February 26, 2019

Jose Antonio "Tony" Ray was born on September 26, 1964 in Ensenada, Mexico, grew to live a faith-filled life, and departed to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2019 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 54. Tony is survived by his wife, Sheri, with whom he would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on April...

Virginia Bernice Brown

Virginia Bernice Brown

February 26, 2019

Virginia Bernice Brown, age 93 of Rockvale, TN., died Tuesday February 26, 2019. She was born in Corning, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Preulow Hudson Brown who died in 2009; also preceded in death by her parents, August Bernard Krajesky and Frances Rose Woodfin Krajesky; four brothers and one sister.

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Lori Ann Wilson

Lori Ann Wilson

February 25, 2019

Lori Ann Wilson, age 57 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on February 25 th , 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, John F. Wilson, Jr.

Ms. Wilson is survived by her son, John Wilson and wife Emily; mother, Peggy Wilson; and siblings, Lydia Wilson and Mike Wilson and wife Deborah.

Visitation with...

Cecil Arms

Cecil Arms

February 24, 2019

Cecil Guy Arms passed from this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was born in Castalian Springs, TN on July 4, 1921 to Millard Jefferson Arms and Lona Cherry Arms. Cecil was the ninth of eleven children and was the last surviving.

Cecil was an employee of the Lebanon Woolen Mills for 47 years. He maintained...

William Lee Canter

William Lee Canter

February 24, 2019

William Lee Canter, age 84 of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday February 24th, 2019. He was born in Graves Co. KY and was the son of the late Chester and Minnie Russell Canter. Mr. Canter was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bukeen and brother, Charles Rex Canter. He was District Sales Manager for Lewis Brothers Bakeries, having...

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