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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Cheston "Chet" Ross Henderson

Cheston "Chet" Ross Henderson

May 26, 2017

Cheston "Chet" Ross Henderson, age 42 of LaVergne died Friday May 26, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Chet was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter King Hoover, Margaret Denny Hoover, Angus Freemont Henderson, and Olga Mary Mattheus Henderson.

Cheston is survived by his wife; Cheryl Henderson; two children,...

Charles Parham Sr.

Charles Parham Sr.

May 25, 2017

Charles Everett (Chuck) Parham Sr., age 79 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was called to heaven on Thursday, May 25th 2017 at Adams Place after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Allen and Helen Rector Parham, brothers Robert Allen Parham, Rex Earl Parham, Larry Dean...

Nancy June Cole Pearson

Nancy June Cole Pearson

May 24, 2017

Nancy June Cole Pearson , age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017 in Conway, AR. A native of Hazard, KY, she was the daughter of the late James and Wilma Bentley Cole. Mrs. Pearson was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Larry Paul Pearson and her sister, Shirley Dean....

James Paul Robinson

James Paul Robinson

May 24, 2017

Mr. James Paul Robinson, age 3 days, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Chuck and Sydney Robinson.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Phil and Deb Newman of Dyersburg, Scott and Jackie McDonald of Cleveland, Terry Wayne...

Charles Edward Neal

Charles Edward Neal

May 24, 2017

Charles Edward Neal, AKA Big Daddy, passed into the loving arms of his heavenly Father on May 24, 2017, at 101 years of life. He was with his girls and his loving family of Hospice and Azalea Court care givers.

He was born May 10, 1916 in Clay Township,...

William Kimball

William Kimball

May 23, 2017

William Edwin Kimball, age 84 of Smyrna, died Tuesday at his home with his family by his side. He was a native of Romeo, Michigan and a son of the late Arthur and Ruth Ransom Kimball. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Renee Kimball.

Survivors include...

Mary Jean Goad

Mary Jean Goad

May 23, 2017

Mary Jean Young Goad, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Jean was a graduate of St. Cecilia High School and Falls Business College. Jean received many accolades and awards throughout her business career. She and Mike Nunley became the first two employees of the Rutherford County EMS in October, 1972....

Willie Dee Haynes, Jr.

Willie Dee Haynes, Jr.

May 23, 2017

Willie Dee Haynes, Jr., age 79, of Murfreesboro passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Willie Dee Haynes, Sr. and Edith Overcast Haynes.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Gavin Coriell will officiate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens....

Minnie Belle Baldwin Curtin

Minnie Belle Baldwin Curtin

May 22, 2017

Mrs. Minnie Belle Baldwin Curtin, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born in Double Springs, TN to the late James Monroe and Grace Philpot Baldwin. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, friend, and blessing to all who encountered her presence. Her faith, family, and friends provided her...

Jeremy Fortner

Jeremy Fortner

May 22, 2017

Jeremy Wesley Fortner, age 43, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Alive Hospice Residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elicia (Lici) Gomez Fortner, and father of Emma (15), Reagan (11), McCoy (6), and Judson (4).

Jeremy was...

Steve Henderson

Steve Henderson

May 21, 2017

Mr. Steve Henderson, age 59, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Angus Fremont and Olga Mary Mattheus Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a long-time Bridgestone employee, an avid cyclist, life enthusiast, and friend to many.

Mr. Henderson is...

Deborah Isbell

Deborah Isbell

May 21, 2017

Deborah Isbell, age 49 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Robert Barnes and Helen Belew Barnes. She was also preceded by an infant son, Scott Isbell, and a brother, Randy Belew.

Deborah is survived by sons, Blake Isbell and...

Horace Edward "Eddie" Woods

Horace Edward "Eddie" Woods

May 21, 2017

Horace Edward "Eddie" Woods, age 74 of Murfreesboro died peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Horace and Sarah Woods. He was also preceded in death by brothers, James David Woods and Jimmy Woods.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro....

Joyce "Diane" Minton

Joyce "Diane" Minton

May 21, 2017

Joyce "Diane" Minton, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee,  Diane was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Jarrell Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Steve Minton.

She is survived by three sons: Charles Carter (Patti), Steve Minton (Stephani),...

Jean Hutchison

Jean Hutchison

May 21, 2017

Jean Hutchison, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at home after a short illness.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Fr. Mark Sappenfield will officiate.

Jean is survived by her children, Ellen Simon of Tennessee; and her son, George...

Donald Wayne Walker

Donald Wayne Walker

May 19, 2017

Donald Wayne Walker , age 59 of Lebanon, TN, passed away Friday May 19, 2017. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of Betty Ruth Light Walker of Mt. Juliet, TN and the late Owen Clark Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife Janeann Walburn Walker and a brother, David Clark Walker, Sr....

Franklin D. Potts

Franklin D. Potts

May 19, 2017

Franklin D. Potts , age 83 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday May 19, 2017. A native of Smyrna, TN, he was the son of the late Barney and Daisy Ann Mears Potts. Mr. Potts was also preceded in death by his wife, Willie Jo Rutherford Jones,  brothers, Doris, Dayton, Clyde, Robert Earl, Barney Eugene, Charles Ray,...

Bessie Mai Moore

Bessie Mai Moore

May 19, 2017

Bessie Mai Moore, age 86 of Goodletsville, TN, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. She is the wife of the late Andrew J. Moore and the daughter of the late Riley Richard and Susie Anna Spann Barrett.

Graveside service will be 10 AM Monday, May 22, 2017 at Roselawn...

Jackolyn "Jackie" Edwards Piner

Jackolyn "Jackie" Edwards Piner

May 18, 2017

Jackolyn "Jackie" Edwards Piner , age 82 of Murfreesoro, TN, passed away Thursday May 18, 2017. A native of Red Oak, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Alphonso Edwards and Nellie Bly Garner Edwards. Mrs. Piner was also preceded in death by a sister, Jenni Kelley.

Mrs. Piner is survived by her...

Candy Lynn Adcock

Candy Lynn Adcock

May 18, 2017

Cremation arrangements handled by Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151

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