Obituaries

Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson

August 17, 2018

Mr. David Anthony "Tony" Wilson, age 60, of Bradyville, TN went to be with the Lord with his family by his side Friday, August 17, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born in Hampton, VA to the late Albert Arnold and Vivian Bell Wilson. Tony's father was in the military and the family traveled throughout the...

Robert "Bob" Greene

Robert "Bob" Greene

August 17, 2018

If you're about to say a prayer, stop and consider:  Robert Victor Greene (you probably knew him as Bob) who entered eternal life on Friday, August 17th, 2018 after a long goodbye with Alzheimer's Disease, left us with nuggets of wisdom. His spirit is carried on by his wife, four children, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and an...

Evelene Burns

Evelene Burns

August 16, 2018

Mrs. Grace "Evelene" Bowman Burns of Rockvale, TN passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 on her 76th birthday. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late J.H. and Lizzie Hall McCrary Bowman. Mrs. Burns was a 1961 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School. She was a member of Rockvale Church of God. Mrs. Burns dedicated...

Richard Lloyd Hendrick

Richard Lloyd Hendrick

August 16, 2018

Lt. Col. Retired Richard Lloyd Hendrick, age 84 of Murfreesboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was a native of Orgas, WV and the son of the late Carl and Iva Ayers Hendrick. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Betty Jean Thomas Hendrick, who...

Chief Richard "Ricky" Mccormick

Chief Richard "Ricky" Mccormick

August 16, 2018

Chief Richard "Ricky" McCormick, age 49, of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. A native of Maxton, NC he was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene and Sally Faye Wilkerson McCormick; and his son, Brandon Taylor McCormick.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ. Brother Stephen...

James S. Gibson

James S. Gibson

August 13, 2018

James S. Gibson, 81, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville from a sudden illness.

He was born March 6, 1937, in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents Abney Gibson and Mabel Skeen, and his sister...

Caroline Vawter Scarlett

Caroline Vawter Scarlett

August 13, 2018

Caroline Vawter Scarlett of Murfreesboro, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, died Aug. 13 in Brentwood at age 89. Born June 30, 1929, in Whitthorne, Tenn., Mrs. Scarlett spent her formative years on her parents' farm in McKenzie. She was preceded in death by husband former MTSU President Dr. M.G. Scarlett; son Jon Barry Scarlett; parents Vilas and Carrie...

Carl Robert Kilgore

Carl Robert Kilgore

August 12, 2018

Carl Robert Kilgore, age 42 of Milton, TN died Sunday August 12, 2018. He was a native of Brazil, IN and was working for FedEx Supply Chain. Carl is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kendra Kilgore; children, Tyler Roman of Texas, Drew Kilgore of Smyrna, Carissa Kilgore of Milton; parents, Pat and Sherry Chambers Kilgore of Pennsylvania; brothers,...

Michael Massey

Michael Massey

August 12, 2018

Michael Massey, age 62, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Massey; sister, Michelle Turley; and two nephews, Matthew Bryan Gilliam and Jordan Lee Turley. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Massey.

Michael was a native of Ypsilanti, MI. He was a Manufacturing...

Carmen Saucedo-Cotto

Carmen Saucedo-Cotto

August 8, 2018

Carmen Saucedo-Cotto (Jesus del Carmen Saucedo), age 55, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 after valiantly battling cancer for 5 months. She was born July 13, 1963 in Lima, Peru to Edmundo and Emilia Saucedo. She is survived by husband Elliot Cotto, son Ricardo Guerra...

Mary Corinne "Kinny Girl" Hicks

Mary Corinne "Kinny Girl" Hicks

August 6, 2018

Mary Corinne "Kinny Girl" Hicks, age 78, of Smyrna passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was a native of Portland, TN and the daughter of the late Lathan A. and Jewell Moore McWhirter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hicks and daughter, Robin Michelle Hall.

Funeral Service will be 1:30pm Friday...

Christy Reynolds

Christy Reynolds

August 6, 2018

Mrs. Christy Reynolds, age 64, of LaVergne, TN passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Charles and Phyllis Light Nolte. Mrs. Reynolds worked as a title searcher. She was a great woman who was dearly loved by all who knew her.

Mrs. Reynolds is...

James Matthew "Matt" Poynter

James Matthew "Matt" Poynter

August 6, 2018

James Matthew "Matt" Poynter, age 38 of Murfreesboro died Monday August 6, 2018. He was a native of Cincinnati, OH and was a professional Landscaper. Matt was an outstanding natural Baseball player. He loved to make people laugh with his jokes and quick wit. Matt is survived by his parents, Stephen and Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Poynter; sister, Heather Dugan and...

Deborah Baker

Deborah Baker

August 5, 2018

Deborah Baker, age 67 of Lascassas died Sunday August 5, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford Co. and was the daughter of the late, Brandon King, and Grace Wrather King Pearson. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Stewart, Peggy Campbell; brother, Jerry King; step-father, Lee Roy Pearson. Mrs. Baker was a retired Bookkeeper and devoted wife,...

Mary Lou Coleman

Mary Lou Coleman

August 4, 2018

Mary Lou Coleman, age 86 passed August 4, 2018, in Smyrna, TN. Mary was born January 18, 1932, in Pike County to the late Trimble and Ruby Coleman. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Lynn Belcher, one sister, Anne Marie Hamlin, and five brothers: Bob, Randal, Philip, Delbert, and Keith. Mary is survived by...

Robert Joseph Carroll

Robert Joseph Carroll

August 4, 2018

Robert Joseph Carroll, age 86, of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He died at home as his family embraced him in prayer. He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a veteran of the US Army. He was an active member of Saint Rose Catholic Church, where he was a member of the...

Scott Laine Hercules

Scott Laine Hercules

August 4, 2018

Scott Hercules, age 51, passed away August 4, 2018.  He was a native of Rutherford County,  and son of Stella Miller Hercules and the late John Hercules.  Funeral services will be Friday August 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with David Humphries officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Thursday, August...

Emily Jane Francis Edmonds

Emily Jane Francis Edmonds

August 3, 2018

Emily Jane Francis Edmonds , age 74 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday August 3, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Bennett Burton and Ann Wilburn Francis. Mrs. Edmonds was also preceded in death by husband Steve Edmonds who died in February of this year.

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Willard Peery, Jr.

Willard Peery, Jr.

August 3, 2018

Willard Peery, Jr. was born on July 15, 1927 and left this earth at 91 years young on August 3, 2018. Willard was the son of Ruby and Willard Lawrence Peery, Sr., who was a Methodist preacher. Willard's biological mother died shortly after childbirth and his father later married Ann McKissack, who raised Willard Jr. and his three siblings. Willard...

Mathew Khounsanthone

Mathew Khounsanthone

August 3, 2018

Mathew Khounsanthone, age 63 of LaVergne died Friday August 3, 2018. He was born in Laos and was preceded in death by his parents, Khoun and Thomb Phonb Khounsanthone. Mr. Khounsanthone was a member of Laos Baptist Church in LaVergne and retired from Parthenon Metal Works. He is survived by his wife, Pone Khousanthone; daughters, Amy (Cliff) Watson, Stephanie (...

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