Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Alford Thomas Fann
October 15, 2018
Alford Thomas Fann, age 83 of Smyrna, Tennessee went to meet his Savior on October 15, 2018. Alford was the most loving, caring, kindest, honest husband, father, grandfather and true friend to all who knew him. He was a deacon and trustee at Smyrna Church of Christ where he was a member for 53 years....
James "Jimbo" Mitchell
October 15, 2018
James "Jimbo" Mitchell, age 75, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. A native of Smyrna, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, John G. and Julie Weakley Mitchell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patti Mann Mitchell; sons, James Kelly Mitchell and his wife Cassie of Smyrna and...
Lessie V. Jackson
October 14, 2018
Lessie V. Jackson, age 101 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was a native of Marshall County, MS and the daughter of the late Richard and Hattie Johnson Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William Earl Henry, Doyle Blankenship, Clarence Jackson, sisters, Florence Smith, Ida Mae Teasler, brothers, Gilbert, Richard and...
Susan Joyce Cleveland
October 14, 2018
Susan Joyce Cleveland age 61 of Murfreesboro died Sunday October 14, 2018. She was a native of Tracy City and was the daughter of the late Charles Mitchell Douglas and Ruth Clydene Gross.
Along with her husband, she was co-founder of Safari Pet Resort, bringing a totally new concept in pet care to...
David Duchac
October 11, 2018
Mr. David Duchac, age 76 of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, October 11th, 2018. He was born in Mobile, AL to the late Frank Duchac and Jessica Riley Duchac. In addition to his parents, Mr. Duchac is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dailey Duchac, and daughter, Rebecca Louise Sanders.
Mr. Duchac is survived by his...
Faye Simmons
October 11, 2018
Eva Faye Simmons, lovingly known as "Faye", was born March 6, 1942 in the small town of Woodbury, TN. She grew up on a farm where she adored her father, Bill Whitfield, and would help him with any task just to be with him, including gigging frogs and skinning squirrels. Her father was a spiritual...
Michelle D. Graham
October 10, 2018
Michelle "Shelly" Ellen Delene Graham, age 73, passed away on October 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. Ms. Graham was born and raised in Detroit, MI, and moved to Tennessee in 1982. She worked at Middle Tennessee State University, starting as a Secretary in the Department of Economics and Finance, and then working as executive aide to the dean of...
Hallie G. "Tiny" Lester
October 9, 2018
Mrs. Hallie G. "Tiny" Lester, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born on November 13, 1928 to the late John H. and Eunice Allen Bowling, the youngest of eleven children. Mrs. Lester was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, homemaker, and caregiver to her family. She was a longtime member...
Amy Tatham-Buchanan
October 9, 2018
Amy Tatham-Buchanan, age 44 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Chattanooga. She was born in Augusta, Georgia and was a homemaker. Once her children were old enough to attend school, she began work as a Call Service Representative for Asurion.
Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Terry Buchanan, Jr.; children, Michael Tatham and Autumn...
Tracy Ann Mccauley
October 8, 2018
Tracy Ann McCauley, age 50 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018.
Celebration of Life will be 3:30pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Pastor Tim Posch will officiate. Please wear bright colors in honor of Tracy.
As a loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Ray McCauley,...
Dr. Frederic M. Crawford, Jr.
October 7, 2018
Dr. Frederic M. Crawford, Jr. age 87 of Murfreesboro died Sunday October 7, 2018. He was a native of Youngstown, Ohio and was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Miriam Sue Crawford who died May 30, 2018. Dr. Crawford was also preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Frederic M. Crawford Sr., and  Rachel...
Catherine "Cat" Neal
October 7, 2018
Catherine Luyckx Neal
If you're fortunate in this life, you'll come across someone who brightens your world and makes you live a little bit better, just for having know them. Or in this case, blessed by her presence. Catherine (Georgette Henriette) Luyckx Neal, age 43, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was certainly one of those rare persons.
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Robert "Bob" Steven Rimbey
October 6, 2018
Robert Steven "Bob" Rimbey, age 68 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was a native of Rockford, IL and the son of Charles and Carmella Salvaggio Rimbey. Bob was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School and received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Northern Illinois University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi...
Walter L. Kemp
October 6, 2018
Memorial Services will be held for Frances Pickle Kemp and Walter Leonard Kemp, Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Inurnment following at Evergreen Cemetery.
In 1958 when Walt was transferred back to Sewart Air Force Base 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron, Walt and Frances bought a...
Walter L. Kemp
October 6, 2018
Memorial Services will be held for Frances Pickle Kemp and Walter Leonard Kemp, Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Inurnment following at Evergreen Cemetery.
In 1958 when Walt was transferred back to Sewart Air Force Base 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron, Walt and Frances bought a...
Walter L. Kemp
October 6, 2018
Walter L. Kemp, Retired Major U.S.A.F 98 years old, passed peacefully October 6, 2018 and joined his wife, Frances P. Kemp who passed away January 26, 2017 in Heaven.
Walt and Frances were long time residents of Murfreesboro, TN.
In 1958, when Walt...
Robert Harvey "Bob" Baltimore
October 6, 2018
On October 6, 2018, Robert H. "Bobby" Baltimore age, 72 met his Savior and Lord Face to Face. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was born April 7, 1946 to the late Peter Paul and Mildred Evelyn Bond Baltimore. Mr. Baltimore was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Baltimore.
Brent Mccawley
October 6, 2018
Mr. Brent McCawley, age 33, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born in Murfreesboro to Jim McCawley and Lisa McCawley. Brent was a graduate of Siegel High School and attended Pellissippi State Community College and the University of Tennessee. He attended North Boulevard Church of Christ. Brent was a state trooper for...
Thurman David Payne
October 6, 2018
Thurman "David" Payne, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. A native of Kettering, OH, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Mayme Madewell Payne; grandmother, Cora Madewell and Zella Payne; and brothers-in-law, Mike Chapman and Roger Williams.
He is survived by his children, Andrew (Kaci) Payne, Matthew Payne, and...
Charlotte Scott
October 5, 2018
Charlotte Scott, age 89 of Murfreesboro, passed away on October 5th, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hogan Scott and Willie Smith Scott, and her brother, Hogan Scott, Jr.
Ms. Scott is survived by her nieces, Jennifer Scott Goines, Gayle Scott Chumbley Howell, and Marsha Scott Collins; nephews, Mitchell Scott and Michael Scott; two...
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