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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

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...

Jeremy Brooks

Jeremy Brooks

February 24, 2019

Jeremy E. Brooks, 35, of Lakeland, passed away on February 24, 2019 at Osceola Regional Medical Center due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was born on July 1, 1983 to Thomas and Patricia (Garthwaite) Brooks in Keokuk, IA.

He had a great love for his country and served 12 years as a combat veteran...

Derek Faulkner

Derek Faulkner

February 24, 2019

Derek Faulkner, age 58 of Murfreesboro died Sunday February 24, 2019. He was a native of Atlanta, Georgia and was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Baker Mitchell; brothers, Troy and Scott Faulkner.

Derek was Executive Director of Renewed Life Ministries Outreach (RLMO) and was associated with many churches in Rutherford County. He was a member...

Della Jewel Vanderpool

Della Jewel Vanderpool

February 23, 2019

Della Jewel Vanderpool, age 98 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was a native of Monterey, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Dillard and Laura Buckner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Clyde Vanderpool; a son, Albert Doyle Vanderpool; a daughter, Thelma Edde; and two grandchildren, Terry and Tracy Murphy; three...

Michelle Lee Cook

Michelle Lee Cook

February 23, 2019

Michelle Lee Cook, 44, of LaVergne, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on February 23 rd , 2019.

Michelle was born in Campbell, New York on February 20 th , 1975. She graduated from LaVergne High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She worked as a Medical Assistant and book keeper. Being...

Robert "Bob" Robertson

Robert "Bob" Robertson

February 22, 2019

Mr. Robert "Bob" Joe Robertson, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Gordon Co., GA to the late James W. and Annie Whitfield Robertson. Mr. Robertson was an associate engineer for the TVA. He was a faithful member of Belle Aire Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United...

Gertrude "Trudy" Naomi Brown Palmer

Gertrude "Trudy" Naomi Brown Palmer

February 22, 2019

Gertrude "Trudy" Naomi Brown Palmer , age 89 of the Big Springs Community, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 22, 2019. A native of Giles County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Gaius Van William and Florence Mae Tomerlin Brown. Mrs. Palmer was also preceded in death by her brothers, Van, Erskine,...

Patricia "Pat" Mary Shaver

Patricia "Pat" Mary Shaver

February 22, 2019

Patricia Mary "Pat" Shaver, age 83 of Smyrna, TN passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born in Brighton, England and is the daughter of the late William and Ethel Bellamy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "Ken" Shaver.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00am Tuesday, February 26 th at Woodfin...

Melissa Daune Burns

Melissa Daune Burns

February 22, 2019

Melissa Daune Burns, age 62 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Paul Waner Lannom and Marian June Harvey Lannom.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.

She is survived by her...

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...

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