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Rance Tillman

Rance Tillman

September 22, 2017

Rance Tillman, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2017. A native of Savannah, TN, he was preceded in death by his father, Jack Haywood Tillman; and his brother, Jeff Haywood Tillman.

A Celebration of Life will be Monday at 5:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

He...

James Mcgregor

James Mcgregor

September 22, 2017

James McGregor , age 95 of Lascassas, TN, passed away Friday September 22, 2017. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Eley and Martha Stembridge McGregor. Mr. McGregor was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Elisabeth Barrett McGregor who died February 14, 2017, a grandson Claye Maynard, a...

Juanita Janie Onkst

Juanita Janie Onkst

September 20, 2017

Juanita Janie Onkst, age 57 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday September 20, 2017. She was a native of Los Angeles and was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Onkst.

Mrs. Onkst is survived by her of husband of 38years, Daniel Onkst, Jr.; children, Daniel Onkst, III  and wife Abby of McMinnville, Eva Noss...

Gerald Hatfill

Gerald Hatfill

September 20, 2017

Gerald W. Hatfill, age 79 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday September 20, 2017. He was a native of Cumberland County, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Dorothy Fern Croy Hatfill. Mr. Hatfill was a Baptist and retired Reliant Realty Agent.

He is survived by his wife Janet Cornell Hatfill...

Raojibhai Patel

Raojibhai Patel

September 19, 2017

Raojibhai "Raoji" Patel, age 95 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Residence at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was born in India and held a degree in Agriculture. He later returned to school to receive medical training. Upon completeion of his training, he returned home and served his community as a medical practitioner, often times purchasing needed...

Gerhard "Gary" Steinhauff

Gerhard "Gary" Steinhauff

September 17, 2017

Gary Steinhauff, 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Sarasota, Fl and Park Ridge, NJ, passed away on September 17, 2017, after a brief illness. Gary was the beloved husband of Elvira, and adored father of Eve Rutledge, Heidi Taber (Mike) and Claudia Lindstrom (Andy) and cherished Opa of Brett and Ryan Rutledge, Dakota...

Mark Ehleben

Mark Ehleben

September 17, 2017

Mark Ehleben, age 57 of Readyville died Sunday September 17, 2017. He was a native of Olney, IL and was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Douglas Hillman Ehleben. Mr. Ehleben was a member and elder of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Vice President of sales and marketing for FMS. He was a graduate of MTSU and...

Doris Henry

Doris Henry

September 17, 2017

Doris Archer Henry, age 89, of Rockvale, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017. A native of Greensboro, GA, she was a long-time resident of Jackson, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Claribell Lee Archer; husband, William Robert Henry, Jr; two sons, Chuck and Scott Henry; brothers, Gilbert and...

Scott Parker

Scott Parker

September 16, 2017

Mr. Scott Parker, age 46, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in Granite City, IL to Paul Steven and Deborah Kay Tubbs Parker. Scott enjoyed boxing and was quite the pool shark.

Scott is survived by his parents, Paul and Deborah Parker of LaVergne, TN; siblings, Belinda...

Alan Wayne Whitmore

Alan Wayne Whitmore

September 16, 2017

Alan Wayne Whitmore, age 77 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday at the Residence at Alive Hospice, Nashville. He was a native of Phillipsburg, New Jersey and a son of the late William and Ruth Whitmore. He was the loving and devoted husband to Shirley Mason Whitmore who passed in 2015. He was also preceded by siblings, Ruth Norton, William J....

Kelly Wike

Kelly Wike

September 16, 2017

Kelly Wike, age 54 of Lascassas died Saturday September 16, 2017. He was a native of Catawba NC and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel A. Wike and Edith Setzer Wike Miholland. Kelly was member and worship leader of Lascassas United Methodist Church. His profession was a software architect with Schneider Electric.

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Bruce Alan Fortner

Bruce Alan Fortner

September 15, 2017

Bruce Alan Fortner, age 65, of Murfreesboro passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born in Muncie, IN to the late Robert Eugene and Nona Gamester Brown Fortner.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Robinson...

Paul Bradshaw

Paul Bradshaw

September 14, 2017

Paul Bradshaw, age 78, of Smyrna, TN, died Thursday, September 14, 2017. A native of Flora, MS, he was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick Bradshaw; mother, Marie Tullos Schindel; and his loving wife, Linda Spurlin Bradshaw. He is survived by his children, Melissa Melton of Smyrna, Tonya Bradshaw of Portland, OR, Debbie Bradshaw of Crossville, TN, and Waymon...

Robert "Roby" Ewing Corlew, Iv

Robert "Roby" Ewing Corlew, Iv

September 14, 2017

Robert "Roby" Ewing Corlew, IV , age 28, passed away Thursday September 14, 2017. He was a native of Murfreesboro, TN. Roby was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. Robert E. Corlew, Jr.,  Mary Saille Corlew, and John Krauss.

Roby is survived by his mother, Beverly Clanton and her husband Trey of Shelbyville,...

Kerry Wayne Kimbrough, Sr.

Kerry Wayne Kimbrough, Sr.

September 13, 2017

Kerry Wayne Kimbrough, Sr., age 68, of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was a native of Davidson County and the son of the late Norval Eugene and Lora Kathleen Redmond Kimbrough.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Brandon Kimbrough, daughter, Iesha Gentry, son, Kerry Wayne Kimbrough,...

Paul Dwight Postlewait

Paul Dwight Postlewait

September 13, 2017

Paul Dwight Postlewait, age 64 of Murfreesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 11, 1953 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Ruth Smith Tatum and the late Paul D. Postlewait.

Mr. Postlewait is survived by his wife of 41 years, Penny Crim Postlewait; his sons, Jonathan Paul "J.P."...

L.G. Bucy

L.G. Bucy

September 13, 2017

L.G. Bucy, 86, of Athens passed away Wednesday, September 13th, at Etowah Starr Regional Rehabilitation Center.

He was a native of Murfreesboro having moved to McMinn County January 1, 1970. He was owner of Southeastern Badger Sales, Inc. selling and installing farm equipment in Tennessee and surrounding states throughout his career. His association with Badger Northland, Kaukauna,...

Judith Lee Bricker

Judith Lee Bricker

September 13, 2017

Judith Lee Bricker, age 63 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Rom and Elizabeth Robison Bricker.

A graveside service will be at 10AM Friday, September 15, 2017 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Judith is survived...

John Dejarnatt

John Dejarnatt

September 13, 2017

John N. DeJarnatt, Jr. age 93 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday September 13, 2017. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his wife, Velma DeJarnatt; his parents, John DeJarnatt, Sr., and Ethel "Carter" DeJarnatt; brothers, James DeJarnatt, Austin DeJarnatt, sister, Betty Jo DeJarnatt. Mr. DeJarnatt was a member of Third Baptist Church...

Jennifer Soorty

Jennifer Soorty

September 12, 2017

Jennifer Soorty, age 31 Murfreesboro died Tuesday September 12, 2017. She was native of Orlando Flordia. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Sandra and Jerry Wayne Barentine; brother; Daniel Lee Soorty, Zechariah Lee Soorty, Jeremiah Lee Soorty; sisters, Christina Lee Soorty, Christy Lynn Lane, Ghazalaha Sanders.

Visitiation will be 2PM-4PM Monday October 9,...

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