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Goldie Marie Wedekind

Goldie Marie Wedekind

November 11, 2015

Goldie Marie Wedekind, age 77 of Nashville, TN, passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015. A native of Kingston Springs, TN, she was the daughter of the late William and Ettis Caroline Shelton Perigo. Mrs. Wedekind was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Wedekind , son, Larry Wedekind, sister, Helen Applegate, and a brother, Otha Perigo. Mrs. Wedekind is...

Jan Powell Fudge

Jan Powell Fudge

November 10, 2015

Jan Fudge, age 75, loving wife and mother, left this world on Nov. 10, 2015 to meet her Savior and loved ones who had gone to heaven before her. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Dr. Dean Sisk officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 until 8:00...

Hugh Murphy

Hugh Murphy

November 10, 2015

Hugh Murphy, age 89, of LaVergne, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Sue A. Murphy; four children, Jim Murphy and his wife Sharon, Pat Murphy and his wife Debra, Kim Bracey and her husband Mike, and Karen Cothern and her husband John; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren....

Janet Davis

Janet Davis

November 10, 2015

Janet Davis, age 73, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, November 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Irvington, New Jersey and the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Oblak Karshina. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Dan Davis; a brother, James Karshina and wife Julie of West Bloomfield,...

Arthur William "Art" Cranker

Arthur William "Art" Cranker

November 9, 2015

Arthur William (Art) Cranker, 93, died November 9, 2015, in Murfreesboro, where he has been a resident since 1947. He was born on June 14, 1922, in Amsterdam, NY and is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, who died in January, 2014, Peggy Ann Westbrooks Cranker; his younger brother, Stanley A. Cranker; and his parents, Eva Andreas...

James Edwin Beard

James Edwin Beard

November 8, 2015

James Edwin Beard, age 88 of Smyrna died Sunday November 8, 2015. He was a native of Memphis and was retired Inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church and Sam Davis Masonic Lodge. Mr. Beard was a veteran of United States Navy, having served during World War II and the Korean...

Tracey Sue Hickey

Tracey Sue Hickey

November 8, 2015

Tracey Sue Hickey, age 55, of LaVergne died Sunday, November 8, 2015. A native of South Bend, Indiana she was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Hope Hickey. She is survived by her father, George Hickey of La Vergne; and two brothers and their wives, Randy Hickey and his wife Andrea of Smyrna and Marc Hickey and his wife...

Lestel Braschler

Lestel Braschler

November 8, 2015

Lestel A. "Buck" Braschler, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8th, 2015. Buck was born in Doniphan, MO and was a long-time resident there before moving to Murfreesboro, TN in 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arnold and Clarice Featherston Braschler; and two sisters, Evelyn Jobe and Glynda Mekonen. Funeral services...

Taylor Neusse

Taylor Neusse

November 6, 2015

Taylor Neusse, age 62 of Smyrna, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. He was a native of Amityville, NY and the son of the late Larry and Jean Austin Neusse. Memorial service will be 6:00pm Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. He is survived by his sons, Jason Neusse of Carthage, Benjamin Neusse of Smyrna, Alex Neusse of Murfreesboro, Steven...

Glenna Faye Dunkle

Glenna Faye Dunkle

November 6, 2015

Glenna Faye Dunkle, age 70 of LaVergne, TN, passed way Friday November 6, 2015. A native of Briceville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lettie Huckaby Canupp. Mrs. Dunkle was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Robert Dunkle, and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Dunkle is survived by her husband Russ Dunkle; sons, Darrell...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

November 5, 2015

Mr. Michael Wayne Johnson, age 66, of LaVergne, TN passed away at home Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was born in S. Charleston, W. VA to the late Edwin and Betty Jo Hudson Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired as a diesel mechanic for U.S. Steel and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson is survived by his...

Jairo D Pasos Jimenez

Jairo D Pasos Jimenez

November 5, 2015

Jairo D. Pasos Jimenez, age 55 of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2015. A native of Nicaragua, he was a son of Dr. Plutarco Pasos and Nora Pasos Jimenez who survive him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Javier Pasos. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pasos is survived by sisters; Vanessa...

Rose Marie Jones

Rose Marie Jones

November 5, 2015

Rose Marie Jones, age 64 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday November 5, 2015. A native of Readyville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jodie and Mary Josephine Davenport Jones. Ms. Jones was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Walter, Dallas, and Hoyte Jones, and sisters, Maggie Patterson and Louise Reed. Ms. Jones is survived by...

Wilson Loftis

Wilson Loftis

November 3, 2015

Mr. Wilson Allen Loftis, age 65, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2105. He was born in Winchester, TN to the late A J and Rilda Bates Loftis. Mr. Loftis retired as a quality engineer for Nissan and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Loftis is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joy Loftis; three...

Martha Julia Mc Farlin

Martha Julia Mc Farlin

November 3, 2015

Martha Julia McFarlin, age 88, affectionately known as "Aunt Martha," passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. A native of the Kittrell community, she was the daughter of the late Julian Dexter and Martha Lowe Hall McFarlin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, the late Judge Ben Hall McFarlin, Sr., and a sister-in-law, the late Gene Marie Black...

Bouapha Khammanyvong

Bouapha Khammanyvong

November 2, 2015

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Frances Denny

Frances Denny

November 1, 2015

Frances "Sister" Denny, of Smyrna, TN, left this world November 1, 2015 at 9:40 a.m. at the age of 95. Frances was preceded in death by her father and mother; a stepmother; and her sister and brother-in-law. She is survived by her nephew, Walter Denny Hoover and his wife Judy; two nieces, Sue Margaret Hoover and Jean Hoover Ross and...

Donald "Pop" Little

Donald "Pop" Little

October 31, 2015

Mr. Donald "Pop" Little, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN died October 31, 2015. Mr. Little was a native of West Virginia and son of the late Perry and Bertha Shumate Little. He was also preceded in death by his wife Viola Swecker Little. Mr. Little is survived by his son, Donald A. Little and his wife Tommie of Murfreesboro; sisters,...

John Joseph Mcbride

John Joseph Mcbride

October 31, 2015

John Joseph McBride Jr, age 33, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Philadelphia but had lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. A funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Delly Mutajuka and Father Domenic Rossi will officiate. Burial will in Evergreen...

Jo Bragg Penn

Jo Bragg Penn

October 31, 2015

Jo Bragg Penn, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. A native of Paris, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jo Bunn Killebrew and Ima Jean Parrish. Mrs. Penn was also preceded in death by a son, James Bragg and by a sister, Ginny Harrison. Mrs. Penn is survived by a son, Greg Bragg of Roswell, GA;...

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