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T. Earl Richards

T. Earl Richards

February 5, 2016

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Thomas Earl Richards, age 59, a life-long resident of Murfreesboro, TN went home February 5, 2016.  Born November 19, 1956, he was the son of the late G. Earl and Joyce Murdock Richards.  A 1974 graduate of Riverdale, he attended the University of Tennessee and earned a degree from O'More School...

Linda Diane Uselton Brown

Linda Diane Uselton Brown

February 4, 2016

Linda Diane Uselton Brown, age 63 of Murfreesboro passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was a native of Rockvale and daughter of the late William Clifford Uselton, Sr. and Pearlie Mai Jones Uselton. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Clifford Uselton, Jr. and T. Carroll Uselton and sister, Margie Faye Uselton Sharber. She is...

Calvin Duane Sharp

Calvin Duane Sharp

February 4, 2016

Calvin Duane Sharp, age 87, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2016. A native of Wesley, Arkansas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Hugh Hunt and Martha Lea Sharp Pearcy. Mr. Sharp is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Wells Sharp; sons, Ron Sharp and his wife Barbara of Blue...

Edward Bowlin Maupin, Iii

Edward Bowlin Maupin, Iii

February 4, 2016

Edward Bowlin Maupin III, age 75 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born in Shelbyville, TN on February 7, 1940 to the late Edward B. "Eddie" Maupin, Jr. and Mary-Ruth Mclean Maupin. He was also preceded in death by uncle, Samuel Kennedy Maupin, Sr. and his wife Helen Alexander Maupin, his aunt Vidora McLean...

Mary Russell

Mary Russell

February 4, 2016

Mary Russell, age 78, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2016. A native of Knoxville, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Ruble and Hazel Cordell Carroll Martin; brother, Jim Martin and his wife Jean; and sister-in-law, Betty Martin. Funeral Services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Chapel...

Billy Smotherman

Billy Smotherman

February 3, 2016

Billy Smotherman, age 67 of Pensacola, FL, died Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a native of Murfreesboro and the son of the late Billy and Evelyn Smotherman. Survivors include a son, Scott Nelson Smotherman and wife Suzanne; sisters, Sondra Whaley and husband Robert of Nashville, and Jackie Morgan and husband Charlie of Pensacola, FL; two granddaughters, Allison and Madeline;...

Janis Marie Martin

Janis Marie Martin

February 2, 2016

Janis Marie Trail Martin, age 74, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. A native of Woodbury, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Elsie M. Burks Trail; husband, Alfred Martin; son, Michael Alfred Martin; brothers, Jim and Cecil Trail; and sister-in-law, Gerry Trail. Funeral Services will be...

Wayne Harold Bates

Wayne Harold Bates

February 1, 2016

Wayne Harold Bates, age 57, of Murfreesboro, passed away February 1, 2016 at NHC in Franklin, TN. Mr Bates was a native of Mountain Home, Idaho and son of the late Paul and Delores Bates. A graveside service will be held Saturday Feb. 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00...

Janice Doyle Richey

Janice Doyle Richey

February 1, 2016

Janice Doyle Richey , age 64 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Monday February 1, 2016. A native of Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Phillip and Margreate Ann Melzer Doyle, Sr. Mrs. Richey was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Arthur Hall, a brother, John Phillip...

Peggy J. Whicker

Peggy J. Whicker

January 31, 2016

Peggy J. Whicker, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on January 31, 2016 at home with her family and friends present. Peggy was born in Rockmart , GA. She moved with her husband to Murfreesboro in 1958. Peggy was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to different churches with friends to listen to sermons. Peggy was preceded in...

Harry Albert Haines

Harry Albert Haines

January 31, 2016

Mr. Harry Albert "Hank" Haines, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. When asked during his last week where he was born, Hank said, "Blytheville, Arkansas." Upon being reminded that he was from Wisconsin Rapids, WI, he adamantly held to his original answer. Hank's parents, the late Harry...

Thomas Craig

Thomas Craig

January 30, 2016

Thomas Edwin Craig, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Saturday, January 30, 2016. He was born in Cartridge, TN to the late Thomas and Olene Craig.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Craig; a daughter, Jenny Lee Serrono; and two sons, Jimmy Franklin Craig and John...

Bounlouan Thaengthongsy

Bounlouan Thaengthongsy

January 28, 2016

Bounlouan Thaengthongsy, age 84 of Murfreesboro passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by his children, Jenny Phimmachack, Linda Vongpanya, Mike Thaengthongsy, Olay Thaengthongsy, Becky Kha and all the grandchildren.

Karen Etheridge

Karen Etheridge

January 27, 2016

Karen C. Etheridge, age 61 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday at her home. She was born in Lock Haven, PA and was the daughter of the late William O. Cox and Helen E. Cox. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lowell W. Cox. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Etheridge; sister Janee Cox of...

Christopher "Tiger" Johnston

Christopher "Tiger" Johnston

January 27, 2016

Mr. Christopher "Tiger" Johnston, age 44, of Ashland City, TN passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born in Waukegan, IL to Roy and Patsy (Johnston) Hume and was the shipping manager for Structural Bolt in Nashville, TN.

Tiger is survived by his parents, Roy and Patsy Hume...

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

January 26, 2016

Richard Dewayne Tucker, age 49, of LaVergne, TN died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from complications of Diabetes.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Thursday at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Rick D. Lyles and Jim Spivey will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

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Roselyn Waltz

Roselyn Waltz

January 24, 2016

Roselyn Waltz passed away at the Southminster Retirement Community in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 24, 2016.

Roselyn, daughter of Fred and Velice Osborne of Midland, Ohio, was born on August 9, 1923. She grew up in Clinton County, graduating from Jefferson High School. She married William Clinton Waltz after WWII and they had three children: Cheryl...

James Elkins

James Elkins

January 24, 2016

James Elkins, age 91 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Cumberland, Kentucky and a son of the late David Clarence and Dora Ellen Vaughn Elkins. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sarah Etta Rector Elkins in 2012. Survivors include his children, Barry Elkins, Rita Bowen and...

Jeffrey John Click

Jeffrey John Click

January 23, 2016

Jeffrey John Click, age 48, of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was a native of Greeneville, TN and the son of the late Elgin G. Click. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Osea and Texie Click and Roy and Emma Starnes. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Chris Myers,...

Irene Barrett Huddleston

Irene Barrett Huddleston

January 23, 2016

Irene Barrett Huddleston, age 87 of Murfreesboro, formerly of Lascassas, died Saturday, January 23, 2016. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Azilee Barrett. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, James Thomas "J.T." Huddleston, a son, Tommy Huddleston, a daughter, Paula Blackburn, a sister, Christine Paschal,...

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