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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Kenneth Hughes

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

David Wayne Kious

David Wayne Kious

June 28, 2016

David Wayne Kious, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born in Normal, Illinois in 1948, and was the son of the late Donald Wayne and Dorothy Booker Kious. He attended Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School and Central High School. He received his undergraduate degree from MTSU and his law degree from the University of Tennessee....

Steven F. Oliver

Steven F. Oliver

June 28, 2016

Steven F. Oliver, age 65, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. A native of Minneapolis, MN, he was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Eugene Oliver and his first wife, Carrie Lynn O'Guin Oliver.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the LaVergne First...

Roy Neal Joyner

Roy Neal Joyner

June 27, 2016

Roy N. Joyner, 80, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Diversicare of Smyrna Nursing Home in Smyrna, TN, following a long battle with Alzheimer's.     He leaves his wife of 60 years, Barbara Jean; his daughter, Cindy; son, Michael and wife Carolyn; son, Mark and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Brandon, Holly and husband Rick, Bryan and wife Aimee, Cody, Christopher, and...

Billy Norman Wallace, Sr.

Billy Norman Wallace, Sr.

June 26, 2016

Billy Norman Wallace, Sr., age 84 of LaVergne died Sunday June 26, 2016. He was native of Nashville and was the son of the late, Jesse Lee Wallace and Jennie Downs Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a member of LaVergne Free Baptist and retired Printer.

He is survived by his children, Billy N. Wallace, Jr. and wife Geraldean...

Mary Alsup

Mary Alsup

June 24, 2016

Mary Alsup, age 64 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was a native of the Walter Hill Community and the daughter of the late Lillard and Carmine Alsup.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Alsup Family Cemetery, Alsup Mill Road, Wilson County, TN with Rev. David Lawson officiating.

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Diana Crow Freeman

Diana Crow Freeman

June 23, 2016

Diana Crow Freeman, age 45 of LaVergne, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Jenkins, sister, Terri Renee Leonard, step-father, Danny McElroy, grandparents, Albert and Odessa Jenkins and Marion Wallace Rogers.

Funeral service 11:00am Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Bro. Bill Thomason...

Patricia Maxwell

Patricia Maxwell

June 23, 2016

Patricia Joan Maxwell, age 81, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Born in Clinton, IL, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Comer.

Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her husband, Robert L. Maxwell of Murfreesboro; one son, Robert Doug Maxwell and his wife Leilani of Clinton,...

Cathy Lynn Sargent

Cathy Lynn Sargent

June 22, 2016

Cathy Lynn Sargent, age 58 of Lavergne, died Wednesdy, June 22, 2016 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Denver, Colorado and a daughter of the late Richard and Betty Miller Norris.

Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Clemons of LaVergne, Roger Clemons of Smyrna, Richie Stuard and wife Liz of Smyrna, and...

Vera Elizabeth Webb Coleman

Vera Elizabeth Webb Coleman

June 21, 2016

Vera Elizabeth Webb Coleman, age 87, died June 21, 2016.  She was a native of Rutherford County, and daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Ross Webb.  A celebration of her life will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Bro David Humphrey officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Coleman...

Denison Taylor

Denison Taylor

June 21, 2016

Denison Taylor, age 90 of Smyrna, died Tuesday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a son of the late Richard and Anida Denison Taylor. He was also preceded by a brother, Edwin D. Taylor; a sister, Joan Taylor; and a nephew, Denison "Little Denny" Taylor.

Bernice Shinn

Bernice Shinn

June 21, 2016

Mrs. Bernice Shinn, age 89, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Liberty, WV to the late Edgar F. and Dollie Riffee Fisher. Mrs. Shinn was a sales associate for Castner Knott and a member of Trinity Christian Church.

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Betsy Neal

Betsy Neal

June 20, 2016

Our beloved mother and best friend, Betsy Neal, age 78, of Gallatin, TN passed onto her heavenly home Monday, June 20, 2016. She was born in Clarksville, TN to the late Alvin Roy and Rhoda Raymond Batey. Mrs. Neal was a homemaker to her family and had a special knack of making everything beautiful and...

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