Obituaries

Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Douglas Wayne Nicholson

Douglas Wayne Nicholson

January 29, 2018

Douglas Wayne Nicholson, age 75, of Bradyville passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a native of Greenville, SC and the son of the late Riley B. and Willie Mae Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Nicholson and sister, Judy Roberson.

Celebration of his life will be announced at a...

Charles E. Holden

Charles E. Holden

January 29, 2018

Charles E. Holden, age 81, of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a native of Trumann, Arkansas and the son of the late Edward "Jack" and Elsie Manry Holden.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. Craig Bell will officiate.

...

Wally Matuszewski

Wally Matuszewski

January 28, 2018

Mr. Walter "Wally" Matuszewski, Jr., age 77, of Rockvale, TN passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dearborn, MI to the late Bernice and Walter M. Matuszewski, Sr. He moved to Murfreesboro, TN in 1985 and then to Rockvale in 1989. Wally worked for General Motors for 25 years and attended Rockvale...

Thelma Jean Britton

Thelma Jean Britton

January 28, 2018

Thelma Jean Bowen Britton, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was born on January 15, 1935 to Eugene Henry and Vessie Lillian Jones Bowen in East Stone Gap, Virginia.  On November 26, 1959 she married Johnny Mac Britton in Appalachia Virginia.

She was predeceased in death by...

Jeri Lamb

Jeri Lamb

January 28, 2018

Jerilyn ("Jeri") Massey Lamb of Murfreesboro, TN passed into eternal life on January 28, 2018.  Her vivacious spirit is carried on by her soulmate and loving husband of twenty-two years, Bob Lamb; 4 children:  Ashley Shearin Meade (Jim), Megan Shearin Jones (Jason), Ashley Lamb Ernst (Austin), Wesley Lamb; 8 grandchildren: Logan, Macie, Sophie, Andrew, Hunter, Jackson, Noah and soon-to-arrive...

Donna Blanks

Donna Blanks

January 27, 2018

Donna Blanks, age 55, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, she was preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Lorene E. Christopher Blanks.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Brother Terry Campbell will officiate. Burial...

Isetta Thompson

Isetta Thompson

January 27, 2018

Isetta Zohnia Smith Thompson, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was a native of Leaksville, NC. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband of 59 years, James C. Thompson of Murfreesboro; daughter, Juliene Wallace of Fairhope, AL; son, James "JT" Thompson of Rochester, NY; brother, Kramer Smith of Stiles, IA; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Sharon Mcdonald

Sharon Mcdonald

January 26, 2018

Sharon McDonald, age 55 of Smyrna died Friday January 26, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Paul Jean McDonald and Mercella Vanover McDonald. Mrs. McDonald was a member of LifePoint Church in Smyrna and had worked for CEVA Logistics.

She is survived by sons,...

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson

January 26, 2018

Margaret Johnson, age 88, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018. A native of Indianapolis, IN, and a long-time resident of LaVergne, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband; Alford Johnson; father, William Henry Bell; mother, Sarah Elizabeth Beacham; step-mother, Mable Ledbetter; sister, Juanita Bell Moore; and brother, William Henry...

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

January 26, 2018

Janet Lynn Jones died after a long and courageous battle with cancer/leukemia at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the age of 64.

Janet is survived by her loving spouse of 41 years, Joan Porter of Lascassas Tennessee, her sister Nancy Hansen of Las Vegas Nevada, six nieces...

Mary Gragg

Mary Gragg

January 25, 2018

Mary Frances Brewer Gragg, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2018.  Frances lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee near her daughter for the past three years. Prior to that she was a lifelong resident of Newland, North Carolina.  She was proud to tell her Tennessee friends about Avery County and the beautiful view of the mountains from...

Bradford Earl Roberts, Jr

Bradford Earl Roberts, Jr

January 24, 2018

Bradford Earl Roberts, Jr., passed away January 24, 2018.  He was a native of Murfreesboro, and son of the late Bradford Earl, Sr. and Annie Byrn Roberts.  A memorial service will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 12 Noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 431 DeJarnette Ln., with Dr. Mark Gregory officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 AM...

Tommy Hogan

Tommy Hogan

January 23, 2018

Mr. Huzell Thomas "Tommy" Hogan, Sr., age 72, of Arrington, TN passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born in Sylacauga, AL to Thomas Edward Hogan and Edith Ilene Phurrough Grooms. Mr. Hogan proudly served his country in the United States Navy before working as a machinist for a number of automotive manufacturers. He enjoyed fly fishing and...

Mary Jewell Huper

Mary Jewell Huper

January 23, 2018

Mary Jewell Huper, age 73 of Smyrna died Tuesday January 23, 2018.She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late Oscar Jessie Gentry and Dona Rene Luther Gentry. Mrs. Huper worked at The Discovery School @ Bellwood in Murfreesboro.

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Marie Huper of...

Lorraine Kelley Ireland

Lorraine Kelley Ireland

January 23, 2018

Mrs. Laura Lorraine Kelley Ireland, age 84, of Smyrna died Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She grew up in Williamson County near Porter's Branch and attended school in Santa Fe, TN. She was the daughter of the late Betty Southern Kelley and Lawrence Hardin Kelley. Mrs. Ireland was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Dale...

Marjorie Helan Steagall Fernandez

Marjorie Helan Steagall Fernandez

January 22, 2018

Marjorie Helan Steagall Fernandez, age 83 of Rockvale died Monday January 22nd, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept 26, 1934 to Thomas and Alma Steagall in Rockvale, TN. She is survived by her children, Thomas & Kurt Fernandez, David Fernandez, Richard & Michele Fernandez, Kelly & Shawn Fernandez, Pam Maxwell...

Annie Pauline "Polly" Whitley

Annie Pauline "Polly" Whitley

January 22, 2018

Annie Pauline "Polly" Knox Whitley , age 81 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Monday January 22, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Wilson and Annie Irene Hoover Knox. Mrs. Whitley was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Wayne Knox and a sister Emma Jane Hicks.

...

William F. Low

William F. Low

January 20, 2018

William F. Low, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Saturday January 20, 2018. He was a native of Greenville MS and was the son of the late, James Rascoe and Annie Katherine Brantley Low. Mr. Low was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a retired Loan Officer with Veteran Administration in Nashville.

...

Betty Everhart

Betty Everhart

January 20, 2018

Mrs. Betty Everhart, age 83, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born in Greenville, MI to the late Milo and Reta Rasmussen Madison. Mrs. Everhart worked for State Farm for over 20 years before relocating to Tennessee to be closer to family. She enjoyed working on puzzles and watching game shows.

Mrs....

Mitsue Williamson

Mitsue Williamson

January 19, 2018

Mitsue M. Williamson, age 88, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Griffin, Georgia.  She was ushered into eternity by her daughter and her son who shared the same unending love for her that she bestowed upon them.  Along with her husband who preceded her in death, she desired to...

Obituaries for Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.