Obituaries

April 16, 2016

Sue Anthum Barrett McElroy, the last surviving of her six siblings, was 85 years old when she passed away quietly on Saturday evening, April 16, 2016.

She and the late Joe Dennis McElroy had been happily married 61 years when he died on September 24, 2013. They raised four...

April 16, 2016

Lamar L. Watson, age 71, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2016. A native and long-time resident of Moultrie, Georgia he was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Zalec and Bessie Mae Roberts; two sisters, Jeanetta Watson Klopfer and Jean Watson Johnson; and his beloved Basset Hound, Oscar.

Mr....

April 16, 2016

Carol Pray age 52 of Lascassas passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. She is a native of Whittier, CA and the daughter of Darrell and Dorothy Allison.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Mrs. Pray is...

April 16, 2016

Marlena B. Summar, age 73, of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She was a native of Cannon County and the daughter of the late Frank and Rachel Davenport Bryan.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday at North Boulevard Church of Christ. Bro. David Young will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

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April 15, 2016

Susanna M. DiMonte, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. A native of Jahrmarkt, Rumänien and a long-time resident of Bolingbrook, IL she was preceded in death by her parents, Nikolaus and Elisabeth Tomanski Schneider.

A funeral mass will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose...

April 15, 2016

Gracie Kate McCallum Holden, age 90 of Christiana died Friday April 15, 2016. Mrs. Holden was a native of Christiana and the daughter of the late, Charlie and Lizzie Mae Faulk McCallum. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Styles Holden, and daughter , Marcia McAnally. Mrs. Holden was a member of First Presbyterian Church of...

April 15, 2016

Jack Howard Kalish, born December 9, 1952, left this world for his heavenly home on April 15, 2016 after a 15 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Even in sickness he never once complained.

His positive outlook on life carried him through to his death.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Arthur and...

April 13, 2016

Daniel James Chapman , age 44 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday April 13, 2016. He was native of Valparaiso, IN.

Mr. Chapman is survived by his father and step-mother, Jim and Janice Chapman of Michigan City, IN; mother, Cindy Chapman of Rolling Prairie, IN; daughters, Paige Chapman and Noelle Chapman both of Vero Beach, FL;...

April 13, 2016

Sadie Lorraine Cootes, of Smyrna, TN, awoke in the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2016.

She was the daughter of Steven and Sheila Cootes Jr. of Smyrna, TN. Sadie is also survived by her grandparents, Sharon Adkins and her husband Vince of Smyrna, TN Rick Ward of Norene, TN, Steve Cootes of Nashville, TN, and Lisa...

April 13, 2016

Virginia May Becker age 93 passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was a native of Richmond, VA and the daughter of the late William and Dessie Bryant.

There will be a private family gathering at a later date.

Mrs. Viriginia is survived...

April 13, 2016

Joseph Francis Murray, III, age 75 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday. He was a native of Houston, Texas and a son of the late Joseph F. Murray, Jr and Helen Palmer Murray.

Survivors include a brother, Richard P. Murray and his wife Gloria of Kernersville, NC; a nephew, Michael W. Murray of Greensboro, NC; and nieces, Leigh K....

April 13, 2016

Garland Brantley Fulghum, Sr., age 86 of Lebanon died Wednesday April 13, 2016. He was a native of Wilson County N.C... Mr. Fulghum was a member of West Hills Baptist Church and retired from United States Navy. Following his Navy career Mr. Fulghum worked construction.

Mr. Fulghum is survived by his son, Garland Brantley Fulghum, Jr.  and...

April 12, 2016

Virginia Bell Hill Frizzell, age 98 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday April 12, 2016. She was a native of Rutherford County and a longtime resident of Park View Meadows. Mrs. Frizzell was a member of Garrison Fork Baptist and retired from White Stag.

She is survived by her husband of 64years, Dorris Whitfield Frizzell; sister, Mildred Kate Bartel...

April 12, 2016

Thomas R. Rowlette, age 70 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday at his home. He was born in Murfreesboro and was a son of the late T.R. and Beulah McClanahan Rowlette. He was also preceded by his wife, Deborah McKnight Rowlette, a brother, James Rowlette, and a daughter, Stephanie Scruggs.

Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Allen and husband Seth...

April 12, 2016

Roland D. Ireland, age 82, of Smyrna, TN passed away, Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A native of Upton, KY he was the son of the late William Thomas and Mary Mildred Kessinger Ireland. He was also preceded in death by his grandchild, Shawn Laws.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Smyrna Church of Christ....

April 11, 2016

Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Haddock, age 83, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born in Florence, AL to the late John Lee and Sarah Jane Eaton Cody. Mrs. Haddock owned her own ceramics shop in Florence, AL before moving to Smyrna where she worked for Genesco. She was best known for...

April 11, 2016

? ? ? Kenneth Micona, age 87, of Murfreesboro, passed away April 11, 2016.  He was a native of Chicago, Illinois and son of the late Anton and Dorothy Gallois Micona.  Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. John A....