Dr. Russell Church
July 6, 2016
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Russell Church devoted his efforts to a lifelong pursuit of education for himself and his students. He began his college education at Memphis State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1968. He then earned a Master's Degree at Southern Illinois University, followed by a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Communication in 1976...
William G. Tyner
July 6, 2016
William G. Tyner, age 93 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday July 6, 2016. He was a native of Salem, KY and was preceded in death by his wife Jewel Tyner, infant daughter, Teresa Tyner, and parents, William C. Tyner and Nellie Conyer Tyner, sister, Billie Vibbert. Mr. Tyner was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Murfreesboro and was retired...
James "Buddy" Drake
July 6, 2016
James J. "Buddy" Drake, age 87, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at his home. Mr. Drake was a native of Rutherford County and son of the late James B. and Louise Mears Drake. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Mai Dell Douglas Drake and two sisters, Mary Love Phillips and Edith...
Phyllis Dodd Hartman
July 5, 2016
Phyllis Dodd Hartman, age 87 of Smyrna died Tuesday July 5, 2016. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hartman, a daughter Paula Hartman, and parents, Cyrus and Emmalene Waldron Dodd. Mrs. Hartman was a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ. She was the very best cook and was a...
Lillian Davis Williams
July 4, 2016
Lillian Davis Williams, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Monday July 4, 2016. She was a native of Rutherford County and was member of the Baptist Church. She was retired Secretary for General Electric.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Elaine Puckett and husband Jim of Murfreesboro, son, David Sanders and wife Betty of Murfreesboro; sister Marian...
Jewell Mae Radford Woodruff
July 4, 2016
Jewell Mae Radford Woodruff passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. She is the wife of the late Ervin Byrns Woodruff Jr. and the daughter of the late Napoleon Bonaparte and Bessie Davis Radford.
Mrs. Woodruff is survived by two sons, Michael Woodruff and his wife Teresa and Mark Woodruff...
Don Nance
July 4, 2016
Mr. Don Nance, age 61, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 of natural causes. Mr. Nance was born in Atlanta, GA to David Franklin and Ellen Nance. He attended Middle Tennessee State University and worked as a computer repair technician. Mr. Nance is survived by his mother, Ellen Nance; brother, Stan Nance...
Wilma White
July 3, 2016
Wilma Arnold White, age 82, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016. A native of Salem, IL she was a long-time member of Smyrna Church of Christ. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her loving husband, E. B. White who died in 1984; her parents, Everett and Marie McDonald Arnold; sister,...
Kevin Richard Koback
July 3, 2016
Kevin Richard Koback, age 47, of Smyrna, passed away July 3, 2016. He was a native of Brookfield, WI. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at LifePoint Church in Smyrna with Rev. Pat Hood officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday at LifePoint Church.
Mr. Koback is survived...
Longstreet "Street" M. Hull
July 3, 2016
Major L. M. Hull, USMC Ret., age 82, of Tullahoma, TN passed away on July 3, 2016 following a brief illness. Major Hull was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Thomas Cobb and Nancy Linthicum Hull. He attended Sewanee Military Academy and received his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Major Hull proudly...
Doris "Dottie" Boudiette
July 3, 2016
Doris "Dottie" Boudiette, age 96, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016. A native of Jersey City, NJ, and a long-time resident of southern California, she was the daughter of the late James and Augusta Kaffka Mulvaney. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Pietronico and Gloria Macdonald; and...
Alana Vailyphone Luangaphay
July 3, 2016
Alana Luangaphay, age 17, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. She is the daughter of Soukasamay Malathong and Rosalie Luangaphay both of Murfreesboro.
Funeral Service for Alana will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2016 with a visitation from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday, July 8, 2016...
Kenneth Hughes
July 2, 2016
Kenneth M. Hughes, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN died July 2, 2016. Mr. Hughes was a native of Spring Hill, TN and was the son of the late Leo and Mildred Holland Hughes. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Lovell, a granddaughter, Rachael Ward and a sister, Lillian Bennett.
Virginia Sue Bell
July 2, 2016
Virginia Sue Bell, age 63 of LaVergne, passed away on Saturday, July  2, 2016. She was a native of Victoria, TX and the daughter of the late Alton and Nora Bell Tatum Parker.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm Saturday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Pastor Randy Berg will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.
She...
Dexter Glenn Warner, Sr.
July 1, 2016
Dexter Glenn Warner, Sr. , age 58 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Friday July 1, 2016. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Ronald Coleman and Sarah Jean Boyd Warner.
Mr. Warner is survived by two sons, Richard Glenn Warner and his wife Melinda, and Dexter Glenn Warner, Jr. all of...
Bill James
June 30, 2016
Mr. Bill James, age 50, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born in Murfreesboro to William R. and Judy James. Bill was self-employed.
Bill is survived by his mother, Judy James of Murfreesboro; uncle, Dennis Johnson and his wife Nancy of Murfreesboro; cousins, Matthew...
Pauline "Paula" Patton Branch
June 30, 2016
Pauline "Paula" Patton Branch, age 70, of Nashville, TN died peacefully in her home after an extended illness that she fought with great courage. Thursday, June 30, 2016. A native of Shelby, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence Dulin Patton.
Mrs. Branch is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Sam...
Thomas W. Worthington
June 30, 2016
Mr. Thomas W. Worthington, age 86, of Beech Grove, TN passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was from Cleveland, MS and was the son of the late George Isaac and Mable Williford Worthington. Mr. Worthington is survived by his wife Mariann Moorer Worthington; daughters, Suzie W. Walters and her husband...
Jason Mcgill
June 29, 2016
Jason McGill, age 44 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. "Bill" McGill who died in 2013. He is survived by his mother Diane Jones McGill of Murfreesboro; a sister, Jeanna Loyd and husband Michael of Eagleville; nephew, Trevor Goodson and niece, Taylor Goodson, both of Eagleville.
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Sawyer Robert Mcavoy
June 28, 2016
Sawyer Robert McAvoy , age 21 of Liberty, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN.
Sawyer is survived by his mother, Heather White McAvoy of Hohenwald, TN; father, Robert Dale McAvoy of Lascassas, TN; daughter, Viviana Marie McAvoy of Hohenwald, TN; sister, Graceann Virginia McAvoy of Hohenwald, TN; grandparents,...
