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Gerald Burgess Lee

Gerald Burgess Lee

July 22, 2018

Gerald Burgess Lee, age 78, of Smyrna, TN, died Sunday, July 22, 2018. A native of Smyrna, he was preceded in death by his parents, William Winstead and Ellen Burgess Lee; sister, Barbara Burgnon; brother, Braden Lee; and sister, Eloise Lee.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Evelyn Johns Lee; sons, Gerald "Gerry"...

Thomas Robert "Tommy" Lawwell

Thomas Robert "Tommy" Lawwell

July 22, 2018

Thomas Robert "Tommy" Lawwell , age 35 of Readyville, TN, passed away Sunday July 22, 2018. He was native of Rutherford County.

Tommy is survived by his mother and step-father, Betsy and Larry Jernigan of Readyville, TN; father, Robert "Bobby" Lawwell of Shelbyville, TN; son, Jordyn Robert...

Sherwood Frederick Dowd

Sherwood Frederick Dowd

July 21, 2018

Sherwood Frederick Dowd, age 73, of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was a native of Buffalo, NY and the son of the late Sherwood DeForrest and Etheland Harrison Dowd.

Funeral service will be 6:00pm Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Pugh Dowd,...

Susan J. Harker

Susan J. Harker

July 20, 2018

Susan J. Harker, age 71 of Murfreesboro died Friday July 20, 2018. She was a native of Provo, Utah and was the daughter of the late, Parnell and Golda Larson Pratt, also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen P. Pratt and Jeanine Twitchell. Mrs. Harker was a graduate of Brigham Young University, and a retired Receptionist and Bookkeeper for...

Betty Blackmore

Betty Blackmore

July 19, 2018

Mrs. Betty Gail Porter Blackmore, age 67 of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away on July 19th, 2018. Mrs. Blackmore was known for her sense of humor, her love for children, and her cooking.

Mrs. Blackmore is survived by her husband, Thomas Blackmore; children, Anthony Porter and his wife Deanna of...

Troy Massey

Troy Massey

July 19, 2018

Troy Massey, age 20 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born in Nashville and was a 2016 graduate of Blackman High School. Troy loved his family, friends, and his loyal companion and protector Daisy. He enjoyed trips to the beach, Alabama football, and laughing as loud as he could.

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Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson

July 17, 2018

Mr. Harry Nelson, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on July 17th, 2018. Mr. Nelson enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He was an avid reader and was known for his wit and storytelling. He also enjoyed gardening. He will be remembered by his loved ones for the flowers and trees he planted, the...

Frances Pauline Foust Hanes

Frances Pauline Foust Hanes

July 17, 2018

Frances Pauline Foust Hanes, age 87 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday July 17, 2018. She was a native of White Hall Arkansas and was the daughter of the late John Alex Foust and Dannie Smith White; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Hanes, and daughter-in-law, Mitzi Hanes. Mrs. Hanes was a member of East Main Church...

Evelynn Renee King

Evelynn Renee King

July 17, 2018

"I lived my life inside you

cocooned in all your love

so please don't cry

I'm still with you, just up above.

I felt your every heartbeat

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Thomas Richard Mitchell

Thomas Richard Mitchell

July 17, 2018

Thomas Richard Mitchell , age 71 of Bell Buckle, TN, passed away Tuesday July 17, 2018. A native of Bell Buckle, TN he was the son of the late Burr James and Pauline Duggin Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Edward, and Glenn Mitchell.

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Kathleen Lowe

Kathleen Lowe

July 16, 2018

Mrs. Kathleen Todd Lowe, age 97, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late W.T. and Ollie Anderson Todd. Mrs. Lowe was the bookkeeper for the Stones River Air Service in Smyrna and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She dearly loved and dedicated her life...

Marie Jacobs

Marie Jacobs

July 16, 2018

Marie Jacobs, age 76, of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was a native of Bedford County, TN and the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie McCullough Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Dorris Bynum, Herbert, Mitchell, William, and Emma Jacobs.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday at Woodfin...

John Wesley Few

John Wesley Few

July 16, 2018

John Wesley Few, age 34 of Murfreesboro, died Monday, July 16, 2018. He is survived by his parents Charlie and Sharon Few of Murfreesboro; his children, Eric, Cooper, William, and Marley Few; brothers, Justin Few and wife Rebecca of Murfreesboro, Brian Green and wife Corrina; a sister, Sandy Womble and husband Robby; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Ruth Vaughn,...

Gai Marciniak

Gai Marciniak

July 12, 2018

Gai Marciniak, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2018. A native of Waverly, TN, she was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Bell; and her husband, Donald "Don" J. Marciniak.

Funeral Services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother Craig Bell, Brother Charles...

Peggy Juanita Murphy Patterson

Peggy Juanita Murphy Patterson

July 12, 2018

Peggy Juanita Murphy Patterson , age 79 of Smyrna, TN, it is with great sadness the family announces her passing on Thursday July12, 2018. Mrs. Patterson was born on May 8, 1939 to the late Grady Lee and Jessie Elberta "Birdie" Taylor Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband Milburn...

Luther Roy Holley

Luther Roy Holley

July 11, 2018

Luther Roy Holley, age 73 died Wednesday July 11, 2018 at his home. Mr. Holley was born in Nashville and the son of the late Mady McNelly Carter and the late Calvin Holley. He was also preceded in death by brothers, George Hooper and Jimmy Holley; sister, Ellene Garner. Mr. Holley was a member and elder of Jefferson Pike Church...

John Mark Rice

John Mark Rice

July 11, 2018

John Mark Rice, age 50 of Murfreesboro formerly of LaVergne died Wednesday July 11, 2018. He was born in Rawlins,Wyoming and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Rice and Hattie Elizabeth Poteete Rice. Mr. Rice was a member of Miracle Baptist Church and had worked for Bridgestone and Nissan. He was a veteran of the United States...

Bill Clark

Bill Clark

July 11, 2018

BillClark, age 86 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was the son of the late Harvey Clark and Gladys Elrod Clark. Bill, a retired sports journalist and tennis pro, was preceded in death by his brother, Harvey Clark, and nephew, David Clark.

Survivors include his...

Tom Davis

Tom Davis

July 10, 2018

Thomas Taylor Davis, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 . Born in Haleyville, AL on September 3, 1956 but a native of El Paso, TX, he was the son of the Leon and Imogene (Taylor) Davis.

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Margaret Evans Sharp

Margaret Evans Sharp

July 9, 2018

Margaret Evans Sharp, born July 31, 1927 the youngest child of John William Evans and Ela Bailey Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents and all seven siblings. Mrs. Sharp married Robert Harold Sharp July 29, 1944 who preceded her in death in 2000. She was a retired LPN having worked 30 years at the Jackson Clinic and...

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