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Geneva Bledsoe

Geneva Bledsoe

July 8, 2018

Mrs. Geneva Burns Bledsoe, age 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was born in Giles County, TN to the late Wood and Florence Noah Burns. Mrs. Bledsoe was a nurse at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro and attended Kingwood Heights Church of Christ.

Mrs. Bledsoe is survived by...

Charles Wesley "Mink" Travis

Charles Wesley "Mink" Travis

July 8, 2018

Charles Wesley "Mink" Travis, Sr., age 82, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in the Rucker Community Sunday, July 8,  2018.  He was a native and life-long resident of Rutherford County and raised in the Salem-Rockvale communities.  Funeral services will be Thursday July 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Bro. Ron Byers officiating.  Burial...

Bobby "B.J." Lawrence, Jr.

Bobby "B.J." Lawrence, Jr.

July 7, 2018

Bobby "B.J." Lawrence, Jr., age 18 of Murfreesboro died suddenly Saturday July 7, 2018. He was a born in Murfreesboro and attended LifePoint Church Smyrna Campus. B.J. was a 2018 graduate of Siegel High School and was a member of the Football and Baseball Team at Siegel and had a scholarship to play baseball for Bryan College in Dayton, TN....

Tammy Leann Craft-Arnold

Tammy Leann Craft-Arnold

July 6, 2018

Tammy Leann Craft-Arnold, age 44 of Murfreesboro, died Friday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after a lengthy illness. She attended Global Vision Bible Church and was a Special Education Teacher at JFK Middle School in Nashville.

Tammy is survived by her mother, Sandra Bates Craft; her father and step-mother, Barney and Marie Craft; brothers, Rick Bates and...

Mark Paul Scott

Mark Paul Scott

July 5, 2018

Mark Paul Scott , age 65 of Mufreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday July 5, 2018. A native of Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Frederick George and Yvonne Eleonore Bedard Scott. Mr. Scott was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Scott.

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Mary Ellen Binford

Mary Ellen Binford

July 5, 2018

Mrs. Mary Eleanor "Mary Ellen" O'Neil Mack Binford, age 96, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born in Memphis, TN to the late Thomas J. O'Neil, Sr. and Ida M. Riggs O'Neil. Mrs. Binford was also preceded in death by her first husband, James R. Mack; second husband, Louis F. Binford; sons,...

Ellis "Jipper" Black

Ellis "Jipper" Black

July 5, 2018

Ellis "Jipper" Black , age 75 of the Silver Hill community, passed away Thursday July 5, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Marcus and Lola Nickens Black. Mr. Black was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest, Martin, and John Leslie Black.

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Dr. Chester J. Falterman

Dr. Chester J. Falterman

July 4, 2018

 Dr. Chester J. Falterman, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on July 4, 2018. He was born in Napoleonville, LA to the late Lester Patrick Falterman and Genevieve LeBlanc Falterman. He was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor Talbot and brother Timothy Falterman.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Falterman, son Chad Falterman, brothers Anthony Falterman and Patrick...

Elizabeth "Bettie" Cook

Elizabeth "Bettie" Cook

July 3, 2018

Elizabeth "Bettie" Clayton Cook, age 74 of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a descendent of Rutherford County and Murfreesboro's earliest settlers. She was a daughter of the late James K. Clayton, Sr. and Frances Gerhardt Clayton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by...

Elliott Wade King

Elliott Wade King

July 3, 2018

Elliott Wade King, age 27, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Judy King; and brother, Brian King and his wife Megan all of Murfreesboro; along with much loving extended family.

Elliott was a member of Florence Road Baptist Church. He was employed with Waffle House...

Mary Nell "Nello" Boswell

Mary Nell "Nello" Boswell

July 3, 2018

Mary Nell "Nello" Boswell , age 58 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2018. A native of Monteagle, TN, she was preceded in death by her father, Charles William Boswell.

Mrs. Boswell is survived by her husband, Franck Viez of France; sons, Joshua Derrick Boswell...

Vivian Farrar

Vivian Farrar

July 2, 2018

Vivian Crowell Farrar, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2018. She was born in 1923 and was a native of Coffee County. Mrs. Farrar was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Bible Study Fellowship, and the Gideon's International. She graduated from State Teacher's College in 1942.

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Dr. Frank W. Essex

Dr. Frank W. Essex

July 2, 2018

Dr. Frank W. Essex , age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday July 2, 2018. A native of DeWitt, AR, he was the son of the late Don Walton and Cora Gladys Baker Essex. Dr. Essex was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Wittman Essex, a brother, Jack Essex,...

Evelyn "Shell" Baltimore Hilliard

Evelyn "Shell" Baltimore Hilliard

June 30, 2018

Evelyn "Shell" Baltimore Hilliard, age 87 went home to be with our lord on June 30, 2018. She  was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. "Buddy" Hilliard; parents, Ethel and Jim Baltimore; grandmother, Matt Brandon; sisters, Thelma Baltimore, Margie Jones, Riller Wallace, Ann Layhew, Zada Smythia, Jimmie Burgess; brothers, Varner, Haynes, Pete, Jesse, and Howard Baltimore. Mrs. Hilliard was...

Peggy J. Camp

Peggy J. Camp

June 30, 2018

Peggy J. Camp, age 66, of Smyrna, TN passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born in San Jose, CA and was a retired payroll supervisor with Bridgestone.

Memorial Service will be 11:00am Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, TN.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Camp, parents, Charles Otis and Brookie...

Samantha Leigh Watson

Samantha Leigh Watson

June 30, 2018

Samantha Leigh Watson, age 34 of Smyrna passed away suddenly Saturday June 30, 2018. She was  born in Manchester, TN and was working for Nissan Battery Plant in Smyrna. She enjoyed kayaking, going to concerts, attending sporting events,  spending time with her family, and friends. Samantha is survived by her wife, Jena Gail Watson; mother, Mary Clayborne of Manchester; father,...

Jerry Max Copeland

Jerry Max Copeland

June 30, 2018

Jerry Max Copeland, age 75 of Murfreesboro died June 30, 2018. Mr. Copeland was born in Highland Park, MI and was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Neal Copeland; sister, Norma Madding; parents, Mason and Grace McBee Copeland. He was a member of Dilton Church of Christ and retired Insurance District Manager with United Insurance Company. Mr. Copeland is...

Joyce Anna Collins

Joyce Anna Collins

June 28, 2018

Mrs. Joyce Anna Collins, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was born in Edmeston, NY to the late Harry and Myrtle Hood Brown. Mrs. Collins retired from the Department of Social Services for the State of New York before moving to Tennessee. She was a member of the Church of the...

Harold R. Roosevelt

Harold R. Roosevelt

June 28, 2018

Mr. Harold R. Roosevelt, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was born in Albion, IL to the late Harold E. and Edith Duncan Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then worked as a farmer and trucker and was an avid fisherman.

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Megan Leigh Bradford

Megan Leigh Bradford

June 28, 2018

Megan Leigh Bradford , age 20 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday June 28, 2018.

Megan is survived by her parents, Doyle and Michelle Stunich Bradford; mother, Teresa Lynn Callis-Adams; brothers Shawn Byrd and Matt Braswell; sister, Amy Braswell all of Murfreesboro, TN; Grandmothers, Cecelia Maynard, Cara...

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