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Carol Burris Canterbury

Carol Burris Canterbury

February 10, 2018

Mrs. Carol Burris Canterbury, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was a native of Christiana, TN and was a daughter of the late Nathan and Elizabeth Kelton Burris. Mrs. Canterbury was a 1967 graduate of Christiana High School and attended MTSU. She was an enrolled agent for H&R Block and was a faithful...

Ava Rose Mcmurphy

Ava Rose Mcmurphy

February 10, 2018

Miss Ava Rose McMurphy, infant, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Steve and Danyiel McMurphy.

She is survived by her parents, Steve and Danyiel McMurphy; sisters, Grayson and Lily all of Bell Buckle, TN; grandparents, William and Bobbie Patterson of Cadiz, KY and Doug and Cathy McMurphy of Hutchinson, KS;...

Jean Elizabeth Maxwell

Jean Elizabeth Maxwell

February 10, 2018

Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Maxwell, age 96, of Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late Isaac and Cora Corfman. Mrs. Maxwell served in the Air Force, where she worked at the Pentagon as a stenographer from 1947 to 1951. She was active in the...

Mike Harrell

Mike Harrell

February 9, 2018

William "Mike" Harrell, age 56 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital following a brief illness. Mike was born in Murfreesboro and was a son of Johnnie Harrell and the late Georgia Russell Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Harrell.

In addition to his father, Johnnie; Mike...

Michael David Porter

Michael David Porter

February 9, 2018

Michael David Porter , age 69 of Beechgrove, TN, passed away Friday February 9, 2018. A native of Athens, OH, he was preceded in death by his father, John Porter.

Mr. Porter is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Abner Porter of Beechgrove, TN; mother, Bobbie Tolliver...

Annie "Ann" Sue Whitworth

Annie "Ann" Sue Whitworth

February 9, 2018

Annie "Ann" Sue McKnight Whitworth, age 74 of Nashville, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Watt and Sue Bryan McKnight, but was raised in Murfreesboro.

Visitation will be from 12noon until 2:00pm Tuesday, with Funeral service 2:00pm Tuesday, February 13th at Woodfin Memorial...

Kenneth Clyde Evans

Kenneth Clyde Evans

February 8, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Clyde Evans, age 95, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late James Clyde and Lola Bell Kelton Evans. Mr. Evans was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Evans worked at...

Ashley Parker Nebel

Ashley Parker Nebel

February 7, 2018

Ashley Parker Nebel was born May 5, 1988 and passed away February 7, 2018.  She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Jana Parker; one daughter, Aubree Leigh Nebel; her grandmother, Christina Pomery; and her aunt, Cathy West.

A Celebration of Life for Ashley will be held at the Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna, TN on Saturday,...

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr.

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr.

February 6, 2018

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr., age 77, a resident of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Mr. Longworth was born on July 22, 1940, in Chattanooga, TN to Ernest H. Longworth, Sr. and Mildred Hayes Lane Longworth. He was also preceded in death by brothers,...

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr

February 6, 2018

Ernest Harry Longworth, Jr., age 77, a resident of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Mr. Longworth was born on July 22, 1940, in Chattanooga, TN to Ernest H. Longworth, Sr. and Mildred Hayes Lane Longworth. He was also preceded in death by brothers,...

Frank Pokorny

Frank Pokorny

February 6, 2018

Frank Pokorny, age of 97 passed away on February 6, 2018. Frank was the proud owner of Distinctive Homes in Morristown, TN.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife and life partner of 74 years, Mildred. Frank and Mildred Pokorny have been separated by the natural course of life.

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Gordon G. Warner, Jr.

Gordon G. Warner, Jr.

February 6, 2018

Gordon G. Warner, Jr., It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon G. Warner, Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the age of 61 years.  A long-time resident of Smyrna, TN, he was the son of Patricia Warner of St. Petersburg, FL, and of the late Gordon G. Warner, Sr., of Knoxville, TN....

Raymond "Wesley" Naron

Raymond "Wesley" Naron

February 6, 2018

Raymond "Wesley" Naron, age 71, of Lebanon, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. A native of Smyrna, TN, he was the son of the late Andrew and Christine Hamer Naron. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Naron and David Naron; and his sister-in-law, Katherine Naron.

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Art Wyatt

Art Wyatt

February 5, 2018

William Arthur "Art" Wyatt, age 80 died peacefully on Monday morning, February 5, 2018 at his home in Smyrna, TN. Art was born February 3, 1938 in Cement, OK and was raised in Hemet, CA, the only child of the late Riddie Bernice Harris and his adoptive father, Elmer Wyatt.

In addition to his parents and grandparents,...

Nora B. Gentry Fann

Nora B. Gentry Fann

February 4, 2018

Nora B. Gentry Fann , age 83 of Murfresboro, TN, passed away Sunday February 4, 2018. A native of Warren County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Maggie Mahaffa Gentry. Mrs. Fann was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Ray Fann, brothers, Cecil and Harold Gentry, and...

Carlene Frances Fillmore

Carlene Frances Fillmore

February 3, 2018

Carlene Frances Fillmore, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Bloomington, IL passed away on February 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Margratha Winkelmann Short; her first husband, Harry J. Meredith; her second husband, Truman D. Fillmore; and a step great-grandchild.

Surviving are her children, Cynthia Prescher...

Silas Henry Diedrich

Silas Henry Diedrich

February 2, 2018

Silas Henry Diedrich of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born in Nashville, TN to Tom and Jessica Diedrich. His family attends New Vision Baptist Church.

In the brief life that Silas lived, he has already positively changed lives forever. Although he will be missed dearly by...

Bessie Lee Garvin

Bessie Lee Garvin

February 2, 2018

Bessie Lee Garvin, age 67 of LaVergne died Friday February 2, 2018.She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late, Brady and Ruby Tidwell Lovell. Mrs. Garvin was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Eugene Garvin. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Gina Blythe

Gina Blythe

February 1, 2018

Ms. Gina Mitchell Blythe of Bruceton, Tennessee, passed with family by her side on February 1, 2018. Ms. Blythe was born on October 21, 1958, to the late Mr. Tyler Cox Mitchell (Rebecca).  Ms. Gina Mitchell is predeceased by her parents, brother Ted Mitchell, and several aunts and uncles.  Ms. Blythe resided in Smyrna and is survived by her...

Eric Duwayne Rose

Eric Duwayne Rose

February 1, 2018

Eric Duwayne Rose, age 51 of Lascassas died Thursdays February 1, 2018. He was born in Cleveland OH and was a longtime resident of Rutherford County. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Rose. He was a graduate of Oakland High School.

Eric is survived by his mother, Pamela Rose...

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