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Douglas Macarthur Brooks, Jr.

Douglas Macarthur Brooks, Jr.

March 18, 2018

Douglas MacArthur Brooks, Jr., age 53, was born June 13, 1964 in Middlesboro, KY. He was the son of the late Douglas MacArthur Brooks, Sr., and Janice Sue Brooks.  Doug passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  Doug was most recently employed by the Rutherford County Highway Department.

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Retired Smsgt Terry L Weaver

Retired Smsgt Terry L Weaver

March 17, 2018

Retired SMSGT Terry L Weaver went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 17, 2018.  Terry was born March 7, 1943 in Elkhart Indiana to the late Richard D. and Ann Weaver.  He was also predeceased by a brother Greg Weaver.  Terry joined the United States Air Force in October...

Martha Elizabeth Mccullough Bouldin

Martha Elizabeth Mccullough Bouldin

March 16, 2018

Martha Elizabeth McCullough Bouldin, age 84, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born in Murfreesboro on January 25, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel Hubert Laws McCullough and Virginia Garrett McCullough; and her brothers, Robert Garrett McCullough and Martin Allen McCullough. She is survived by...

John D. Waldron

John D. Waldron

March 15, 2018

John D. Waldron age 84 of LaVergne died Thursday March 15, 2018. He native of LaVergne and was the son of the late, Edmond Houston and Ruth Chadwell Waldron. Mr. Waldon was former owner of Waldron Auto Parts and was owner of Smyrna Raceway. He also drove a school bus in Donelson.

Mr....

James Robert Demonbreum

James Robert Demonbreum

March 15, 2018

Services for James Robert Demonbreum, age 90 of Murfreesboro, who died Thursday March 15, 2018 are set for 2:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Murfreesboro.   The Rev. Joe Vinson will officiate.

Born in Wilder, Tennessee, he was preceded in death by his wife Charlene Shepard Demonbreum, Joe and Josie Demonbreum (parents),...

Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

March 15, 2018

Amanda Smith, age 26, of McMinnville, TN passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. A native of Poway, California, Amanda was a long-time resident of Lodi, California and had lived the last eleven years in Murfreesboro, TN.

She is survived by her mother Wende Temple and her husband Nick of Murfreesboro; sisters Hope Temple and Lilly Temple of...

James Tollerson

James Tollerson

March 13, 2018

Mr. James Tollerson, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was born in Gainesville, FL to the late James Charles, Sr. and Iliene Bridges Tollerson. Mr. Tollerson was a diehard Republican and staunch Constitutionalist. He was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in McMinnville, TN. Mr. Tollerson proudly served his country...

James A. Hill

James A. Hill

March 13, 2018

James A. Hill , age 73 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday March 13, 2018. A native of Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Chester Lee and Margaret Coleman Hill. Mr. Hill was also preceded in death by a brother, Coleman Hill.

Mr. Hill...

Jeremiah Dan Christensen

Jeremiah Dan Christensen

March 13, 2018

Jeremiah Dan Christensen, age 35, of Smyrna passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Celebration of Life will be 10:00am Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro, TN. Steve Howell will officiate. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Liberty, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Rowland Christensen, parents, Dan and...

Joseph Glenn Jennings

Joseph Glenn Jennings

March 12, 2018

Joseph Glenn Jennings went to be with the Lord at his home in Smyrna, Tennessee at the age of eighty-five.

Survivors include his wife of sixty years: Lois Jennings; his two children: David Jennings and wife Amy and Carla Cole and husband Kenneth; three grandchildren: Kyle Huggins, Jennifer Jennings, and Chrissy Mooney and husband Dana; and a...

Gloria Birk

Gloria Birk

March 11, 2018

Mrs. Gloria Jean Knight Birk, age 50, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County, TN. Mrs. Birk was an avid country music fan who began attending Fan Fare in 1972. She enjoyed shopping at yard sales and watching Alabama Roll Tide. Mrs. Birk loved spening time with her family especially...

Cheri Sue Husted

Cheri Sue Husted

March 11, 2018

Cheri Sue Shry Husted , age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday March 11. 2018. A native of Clinton County, Mo, she was the daughter of the late Morris L. and Dona J. Goff Shry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Husted.

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Joshua Brian Harris

Joshua Brian Harris

March 11, 2018

Joshua Brian Harris, age 35, of Murfreesboro passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Funeral Service will be 1:00pm Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle Floyd Harris, children, Isabella, Asher and Declan Harris, parents, Scott Harris, Teresa (Sam) Redmon, brothers, Micheal Harris, Samuel...

George W. Cunningham

George W. Cunningham

March 11, 2018

Mr. George W. Cunningham, age forever 39, of Rockvale, TN passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Andrew and Leona Claypool Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was a baker for Wonder Bread for 36 years. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He...

Dr. Timothy George Ehresman

Dr. Timothy George Ehresman

March 8, 2018

Dr. Timothy George Ehresman, age 60 of Murfreesboro went to be with the Lord Thursday March 8, 2018. He was a native of Hutchinson, Kansas and was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Christian and Elizabeth Chambers Ehresman. Dr. Ehresman was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy....

Ruth Jane Hill

Ruth Jane Hill

March 8, 2018

Ruth Jane Hill, age 79, of Lascassas, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2018. A native of Coffee County, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Beulah Adams Keasling; along with seven brothers and sister.

She is survived by her loving husband, Sewell Hill; children, Van Hill and...

Barbara Ann Lightburn

Barbara Ann Lightburn

March 8, 2018

Barbara Ann Lightburn, age 69 of Smyrna died Thursday March 8, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Lightburn; children, Melvin, Jr, and Christina; parents, Johnny William Black and Lillie Mie Wooten Black; brothers, Johnny Black and Lonnie Wooten; sister, Mary Helen McIntyre. Mrs. Lightburn was of...

Betty Sue Smith

Betty Sue Smith

March 8, 2018

Betty Sue Smith, age 86, of Smyrna, TN, passed away March 8, 2018. She was born December 14, 1931. Preceeded in death by husband Ralph Smith and 2 sons Steve Smith and Terry Smith. Survived by a son David Smith and a daughter Vera Smith Nabi and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a small graveside service on March...

Darell Eugene Willis

Darell Eugene Willis

March 8, 2018

Darell Eugene Wills, age 79 of Rockval, TN, passed away Friday March 9, 2018. A native of Eugene, OR, he was the son of the late George and Lulu Osborne Wills. Mr. Willis was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Loretta McNeely Willis.

Mr. Willis...

Bouamy Phanivong

Bouamy Phanivong

March 8, 2018

Bouamy Phanivong , age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday March 8, 2018. A native of Laos, he was the son of the late Chanphanh and Khongsy Phanivong.

Mr. Phanivong is survived by his wife, Nongluck Phanivong; children, Mani Rajvong of Murfreesboro, TN, Chan Phanivong of...

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