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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Angel Michelle Mullins-Kent

Angel Michelle Mullins-Kent

April 18, 2025

Angel Michelle Mullins Kent, age 53 of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1972, in Nashville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Kent; her parents, Howard and Cherry Mullins; and her sisters, Wendy Mullins and Candy Wisdom.

Angel will be deeply missed by all...

Sarah Mccaslin

Sarah Mccaslin

April 17, 2025

Sarah Lyon McCaslin, age 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN, Sarah devoted her life to her family, her faith, and the simple joys of home. She was one of the first members of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.

Sarah was a devoted homemaker who lovingly raised not only her...

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

April 16, 2025

Elizabeth Kennemer Wilson was born on October 3, 1945 to Andrew Timotheus Kennemer and Flora Robertson Kennemer in Athens, Alabama. Her father was a sharecropper. In addition, he held a variety of jobs to provide clothing, shelter, and food for his family of six girls. After his youngest child, Elizabeth, was born, Mr. Kennemer gave up trying to have...

Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson

Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson

April 16, 2025

Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson, age 92 of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN, she was born February 2, 1933, to the late Donald Warren and Gladys Irene Trapp Short. Mrs. Johnson was also preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Johnson of 40 years, and her brother Don Short.

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Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin

April 15, 2025

Daniel D. Martin of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on April 15, 2025, with his beloved wife at his side. Born in Madison, WI, he was the son of MaDonna Gibbs and the late Darwin Martin.

Daniel was a devout Catholic, very firm in his faith and role as a follower of God. He was a brilliant computer...

James Edward Bogle

James Edward Bogle

April 14, 2025

James Edward  Bogle, age 80 of Murfreesboro died Monday April 14, 2025. He was a native of Milton, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, George Bogle, and Addie Davenport Bogle; his wife, Mary Neely, two daughters, Susan Keener, and Michelle Williams; sisters, Mammie Campbell and Sara Pauline Bogle, brothers, Franklin Jewel Bogle, Thomas Carl Bogle, Benny...

Mor Lee

Mor Lee

April 14, 2025

Mor Lee, known in Hmong as Mos Lauj Lis, passed away peacefully in Owasso, Oklahoma, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 102.

Born on March 17, 1923, in Laos, Mor lived through extraordinary times. During the war, she lost her beloved husband and became a widow at a young age. With unshakable determination and courage,...

Margaret Ann Bailey

Margaret Ann Bailey

April 13, 2025

Margaret Ann Bailey, age 82 of Smyrna died Sunday April 13, 2025. She was a native of Paradise Bottom, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Popham, and Belva Crecelius; and seven brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and a retired 2nd Grade Teacher in New Jersey and...

Rebecca Ann Dubois Heath

Rebecca Ann Dubois Heath

April 12, 2025

Rebecca Ann Dubois Heath, age 88 of Murfreesboro went to be with Jesus Saturday April 12, 2025. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ruby Porterfield Dubois; a son, Robby Robinson, grandson Ryan Ferrell, and a brother, Eugene Dubois.

Mrs. Heath was a member of New Hope...

Michelle "Emberly" Mccoy

Michelle "Emberly" Mccoy

April 11, 2025

Michelle "Emberly" Leanna McCoy, age 35, formerly of Cookeville, TN passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. She was born in Rapid City, SD to Scot Nee and Earline Burnham. Michelle worked as a massage therapist in Cookeville. She had a bright personality. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Michelle is survived by her...

Margie Jean Parton

Margie Jean Parton

April 9, 2025

Margie Jean Parton, age 93 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Albert and Lydia Myrtle Preston Harrell. Mrs. Parton was also preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Parton, her son, Lynn Harris, brothers Ed, Leo, Forrest, Jesse, and Homer "Snook" Harrell; sisters,...

Bettye Jo Warren Lynch

Bettye Jo Warren Lynch

April 8, 2025

Bettye Jo Warren Lynch of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, age 93, passed away on April 8, 2025.

She was born on August 9, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Robert H. Warren and Jessie Bush Warren.

Bettye was also preceded in death by Martha Jean Warren, sister; Robert Clayton Forsythe, husband; and Robert Warren Forsythe, son....

David Lawlor, Sr.

David Lawlor, Sr.

April 8, 2025

David Lawlor, Sr. age 68 of Lascassas, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Danbury, Connecticut and a son of the late Thomas and Martha Cable Lawlor.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, VaLinda Lawlor; sons, David Lawlor Jr. and wife Melissa of Bradyville, and...

Linda Gail Gomer

Linda Gail Gomer

April 8, 2025

Linda Gail Gomer, age 83 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with her family at her side. She was a native of Nashville and a daughter of the late William Edward Booker and Mildred Randall Bland Booker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, William Bonner and Jerry...

Gary Alan Farrar

Gary Alan Farrar

April 7, 2025

Gary Alan Farrar, born June 12, 1960, in Anchorage, Alaska passed suddenly at home on April 7, 2025. He was born to the late Ellen Louise Robinson Farrar and James "Jim" Charles Farrar. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John Will and Imogene Hill Robinson and Mary and Pete Powers.

He is survived by...

Jerry Todd

Jerry Todd

April 6, 2025

Mr. Jerry Owen Todd, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late A.J. and Pauline Richards Todd. Jerry was a longtime member of Kingwood Church of Christ. He retired from TVA as a lineman and then began working as a farmer. Jerry...

Tammy Michelle Barrett

Tammy Michelle Barrett

April 6, 2025

Tammy Michelle Barrett, age 56 of Woodbury, Tennessee died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Anna Claudette Spivey Barrett and Fred Kelly Barrett who survives her. She was also preceded in death by son, Phillip Matthew Shook.

In addition to...

Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers

April 5, 2025

Charles C. Rogers, age 66 of Smyrna died Saturday April 5, 2025. He was a native of Bowling Green,  KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Clevis E. Rogers, and Josephine Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was Project Manager for Charlie Irwin Paint, and owner of Rogers Wallcovering Installations. He was an avid Golfer, devoted husband, father...

Thomas Lee Solomon

Thomas Lee Solomon

April 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that dad, pops, Lee, "Uncle Lee", Thomas Lee Solomon age 80, transitioned from this Earth Saturday, afternoon, April 5, 2025, peacefully with family at his side comforting him. He was a gentle giant who LOVED family, friends, and music deeply and was always willing to help someone in need. We are sad and miss...

James Christopher Burke

James Christopher Burke

April 4, 2025

With deep sorrow and enormous love, we mourn the passing of James Christopher Burke, 57, of Smyrna, TN, who went to his heavenly resting place on April 4, 2025.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Dr. Michelle Burke; a proud and devoted father to three children: son, James Patrick Burke of Smyrna,...

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