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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Pam Seals

Pam Seals

September 2, 2017

Pam Seals, age 64 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday in Nashville. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a daughter of the late Don "Parky" Parkinson and Patsy Hayes Parkinson who survives.

In addition to her mother, Patsy Parkinson of Murfreesboro; survivors include her husband, Danny Seals; children, Jenny Isaacs-Lowe and husband Andy of Charlottesville, VA; Daniel Seals...

Carrie Hannah

Carrie Hannah

September 1, 2017

Carrie Elizabeth Hannah, age 35 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was a native of Murfreesboro and the daughter of Michael D. and Mary DeLayne Hannah of Murfreesboro. Carrie is also survived by a brother Michael Edward Hannah; and her fiance James Donkin.

Visitation will be 4:00 until 6:00pm Friday at...

Fran Pierce

Fran Pierce

September 1, 2017

Mrs. Frances Sikes Pierce, age 75, of Readyville, TN passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Benjamin H., Sr. and Helen Lebo Sikes. Mrs. Pierce was a teacher's aide, devoted wife to her husband, and homemaker to her family. She attended Impact Church in Murfreesboro.

Charlene Mullins

Charlene Mullins

September 1, 2017

Charlene Dotson Mullins, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. A native of Robertson County, TN, she was preceded in death by her father, Bailey Dotson; her mother, Katherine Dotson King; and sister, Linda Tew.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Woodfin...

Billy "Bill" D. Burnett

Billy "Bill" D. Burnett

August 31, 2017

Billy "Bill" D. Burnett, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017. A native of Rutherford County he was preceded in death by his parents, Lillard and Mattie Davis Burnett; siblings, Goldia Johnson and her husband Walter, Lillard Burnett Jr, and Hazel Burnett; and nephew, David Johnson.

Funeral services...

Allen M. Duke, Jr.

Allen M. Duke, Jr.

August 31, 2017

Allen M. Duke, Jr. age 85 of Murfreesboro died Thursday August 31, 2017. He was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Stacey Duke Jernigan, Allen M. Duke, Sr.; foster parents, Landon and Lillian McDougal; brothers, Fred and Jack Duke, Larry Jernigan, Billy Jernigan; sister, Nell Vance and Mary Sue...

Debra Ruth Dewees

Debra Ruth Dewees

August 29, 2017

Debra Ruth Dewees, of Lascassas, died at home on August 29, 2017, after an extended battle with cancer.

Debra was born and raised in Mentone, AL, and had lived for long periods in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. She was a 1989 graduate of Texas Christian University, with a BA in Interior Design. She spent many years as...

Richard Jackson

Richard Jackson

August 29, 2017

Richard Eugene Jackson, 61, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on August 29, 2017. He was born April 10, 1956 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to a military family, parents Jack B. Jackson and the late Edith S. Jackson, as well as a brother, Kim Jackson. On September 22, 1990 he married the love of...

Linda Baker Tweedy

Linda Baker Tweedy

August 28, 2017

Linda Baker Tweedy, age 70 of LaVergne died Monday August 28, 2017. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband Michael Tweedy; son, Todd Pinson; father, Grady Baker, and mother, Gladys Barnes Gabler. Mrs. Tweedy was a member of River of Life Church in Smyrna and retired from United Paper Works...

Carl Ross Marsh, Sr.

Carl Ross Marsh, Sr.

August 28, 2017

Carl Ross Marsh, Sr. 72 of Murfreesboro died Monday August 28, 2017. He was a native of Detroit MI and he was the son of the late, Chester Earl and Wilma Herrod Marsh. Mr. Marsh was a retired Information Technician, and a Veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his...

Maria S. "Tony" Richards

Maria S. "Tony" Richards

August 28, 2017

Maria S. "Tony" Richards, age 92, of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. She was a native of Jonesborough, TN and the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Annette McClure Slonaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Clyde Richards.

Funeral service will be 10:30am Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Rev....

Barbara Farley

Barbara Farley

August 28, 2017

Barbara Farley, age 79 of Murfreesboro, died peacefully Monday, August 28, 2017. She was a born in Cookeville, TN. She was a daughter of the late Robert O. and Lilly Ford Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ted Lee Farley who died in 2016; a sister, Evelyn Walker...

Bettie Holder

Bettie Holder

August 27, 2017

Bettie Holder, age 66, of Franklin, TN, died Sunday, August 27, 2017. A native of Murfreesboro, TN she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ross and Dorothy Handley Holder; brother, Ron Holder; and niece Sarah Denny .

She is survived by her brothers, Michael Holder and his wife Hae Suk of Murfreesboro and Randall Holder...

Jacob Garrette Haynes

Jacob Garrette Haynes

August 26, 2017

Jacob Garrette Haynes, age 31 of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. He is the son of David and Tammie Jacobs Haynes.

A memorial service will be at 6:30 PM Thursday, August 31, 2017 with a visitation to begin at 4PM and go until the time of service...

Khamphanh Silavong

Khamphanh Silavong

August 26, 2017

Khamphanh Silavong, age 74 of Smyrna, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Vientiane, Laos.

A nurseryman by trade, he was known for his sense of humor and he always enjoyed telling a joke. He was also an avid outdoorsman and loved to cook for family...

Alan Neff

Alan Neff

August 25, 2017

Mr. Roy "Alan" Neff, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away August 25, 2017 with his family by his side. Alan was born in Hannibal, MO to Franklin and Joann Neff. After graduating Hannibal High School, Alan lived in Alaska for a few years before returning to Hannibal. Alan was a 30 year employee with...

Lillie Mae Light

Lillie Mae Light

August 24, 2017

Lillie Mae Light, age 91, of LaVergne passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was a native of Davidson County and the daughter of the late Robert Lee Nelson and Mary Bell Boyer Meadows Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Leonard Cecil Light, brothers, Robert Nelson, Chester Nelson, Exter Meadows, daughter,...

Bouala Kounlavong

Bouala Kounlavong

August 23, 2017

Bouala Kounlavong, age 100, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A native of Udon Thani, Thailand, she was preceded in death by her parents, Syoune and Khambay Soupomin; and husband, Bounmy Kounlavong.

She is survived by her children, Bouakhong Kounlavong, Sang (Bounhom) Kounlavong, Noutang Kounlavong, Vanh Kounlavong and Ty (Miko) Konlavong; 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Stone Rich

Stone Rich

August 22, 2017

Mr. Stone Randall Rich, age 23, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born July 15, 1994 in Murfreesboro, TN to Bart and Terri Adkins Rich. He believed in the lord and was saved in the Baptist faith and attended several youth mission trips.

Stone...

Earl B. White

Earl B. White

August 22, 2017

Earl B. White , age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Tuesday August 22, 2017. A native of the Rover Community in Bedford County, he was the son of the late A. F. and Mary Bumpus White. Mr. White was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred, Claude, and Clyde White.

Mr. White is survived...

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