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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Harold Lee Murphey, Jr.

Harold Lee Murphey, Jr.

December 10, 2015

Harold Lee Murphey, Jr. "Lee" passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones after a nearly 38 year struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is survived by Nita Guinn and Ray Bennett, Harold and Darlene Murphey, Margaret Murphey, Rosa Guinn, Wayne Newcomb, Michael Murphey, Wesley and Teresa Guinn, Joey Burton and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Joe M. Brandon, Jr.

Joe M. Brandon, Jr.

December 10, 2015

Joe M. Brandon, Jr., age 47 of Murfreesboro died suddenly on Thursday December 10, 2015. Mr. Brandon was born and raised in Rutherford County, Tennessee. He graduated from David Lipscomb University in 1990 with a Bachelor's in Political Science and a Minor in Psychology and then earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law in 1994. While...

James Allan Terry, Jr.

James Allan Terry, Jr.

December 10, 2015

James Allan Terry, Jr., age 44 of Murfreesboro died Thursday December 10, 2015. He was a native of Nashville and a member of North Boulevard Church of Christ. Mr. Terry was a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and worked for AirTran/Southwest Airlines. Mr. Terry is survived by his wife of 18 years, Andrea Cooper Terry; children, Thomas Allan Terry,...

David Wayne "Killer" Douglas

David Wayne "Killer" Douglas

December 10, 2015

David Wayne "Killer" Douglas , age 45 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday December 10, 2015. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late Winston M. Douglas. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Thurman "Shorty" and Mamie Brown, and E. L. and Elizabeth Douglas. David is survived by his mother, Patsy...

Mary Louise Harris Chrisman

Mary Louise Harris Chrisman

December 8, 2015

Mrs. Mary Louise Harris Chrisman, age 103, passed peacefully away, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Adams Place in Murfreesboro after a short bout with pneumonia. Although born in Bedford County, she lived most of her adult life in Murfreesboro. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Jean Chrisman; her sister-in-law, Catherine Harris; her nephews, Tom Harris, Tom Lloyd, Jimmy Harris,...

Kenneth Henry Bernitt, Jr.

Kenneth Henry Bernitt, Jr.

December 7, 2015

Kenneth Henry Bernitt, Jr. age 37 of Smyrna passed away Monday December 7, 2015. Mr. Bernitt is survived by his loving wife of 18 years; Christina Vowell Bernitt, daughters; Kiersten Bernitt, Aubrey Bernitt, Maeghan Bernitt, his mother Bonnie Ardizzone of Smyrna, his father; Kenneth Henry Bernitt, Sr. of Colorado, and his brother William Bernitt of Chattanooga. Mr....

Steve Cannan

Steve Cannan

December 7, 2015

Mr. Steve Cannan, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. He was born in Brockport, NY to Richard and Lorraine Cannan. Mr. Cannan was self-employed in construction. Mr. Cannan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sandra Cannan; two sons, Brandon Cannan and his wife Stefanie of Clarksville, TN and Tobin Spears and his wife...

Bill E. Asbury

Bill E. Asbury

December 6, 2015

Bill E. Asbury age 84 was called home to be with his Lord and savior Sunday morning December 6, 2015. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was born June 14, 1931 in Bradshaw, W. V., the youngest son of the late Thomas Benton and Mary Jane Muncy Asbury. Mr. Asbury is survived by...

Rhonda Keith

Rhonda Keith

December 6, 2015

Rhonda Michelle Keith, age 53 of Smyrna died Sunday. She is survived by her children, David (Jean)Keith; Eric (Stevi Williams )Tapp and, Stephanie (Randall Malone)Tapp; grandchildren, Amyiah, Alayla and Dallas; mother, Eve Potts Taylor; father, George Hobgood; brother; Jim Blevins; sisters, Brenda Lee Daniel and Sherry Anita Davis, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00PM Thursday at...

Imogene Fitts French Hall

Imogene Fitts French Hall

December 6, 2015

Imogene Fitts French Hall , age 96 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday December 6, 2015. A native of Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank Orus and Beatrice Thompson Fitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William D. Hall, brothers, Robert O. and John H. Fitts, and a grandson, Micheal L....

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

December 5, 2015

Betty Thomas, age 44, of Smyrna passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, "Bo" James Thomas, daughters, Ashley Morales (Brian Grimes), Sonya Morales (Adrianne Bowden) all of Smyrna, mother, Iris (Mike) Stoudmire, sister, Jeanette Santiago, brother, Herman Tirado,...

Julie Pope

Julie Pope

December 4, 2015

Mrs. Julie Pope, age 56, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. She was born in McAllen, TX to the late Robert and Marie Palousek Hallerman. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Church in Smyrna and was a homemaker to her family. Mrs. Pope is survived by her son, Corey Phillips and his wife Shaina of Smyrna; grandson, Roadee...

Brenda Kay Warrick Potts

Brenda Kay Warrick Potts

December 4, 2015

Brenda Kay Warrick Potts , age 59 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Friday December 4, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ola Mai Gann Warrick. Brenda was also preceded in death by her husband, Barney" Gene" Potts, sisters, Thelma Pennington, Jewell Warrick, and Ruby Bly, and by her brothers,...

Marie Hallerman

Marie Hallerman

December 3, 2015

Mrs. Marie Hallerman of Smyrna, TN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015, her 90th birthday. She retired from Bell South as an operator and attended St. Luke's Catholic Church in Smyrna. Mrs. Hallerman is survived by her grandson, Corey Phillips and his wife Shaina of Smyrna; great-grandson, Roadee Phillips; and numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Douglas Leander Mullendore

Douglas Leander Mullendore

December 3, 2015

Douglas Leander Mullendore , age 49 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday December 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clarissa Lee Myers Mullendore. Mr. Mullendore is survived by his wife Emily Womack Mullendore; son, Andrew Douglas Mullendore; daughter, Rebecca Leigh Mullendore; father, Stanley Arthur Mullendore, Jr. all of Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, Christopher Todd Mullendore...

Velma Elliott Lemaster

Velma Elliott Lemaster

December 3, 2015

Velma Elliott LeMaster, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was a native of Gaffney, SC and the daughter of the late Lewis Self and Maggie Coyle Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dick Clary LeMaster and her son, David E. LeMaster. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Tuesday at Woodfin...

Myron D. "Skipper" Bounds

Myron D. "Skipper" Bounds

December 3, 2015

Myron Douglas "Skipper" Bounds, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2015. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late Myron Caufman Bounds & Opal Olene Bounds. He is also preceded in death by his daughter Rachael Yarbrough-Jerving. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cathy Bounds. Mr. &...

Amy Irene Taylor

Amy Irene Taylor

December 2, 2015

Amy Irene Taylor, age 46, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. A native of Nashville, TN, she was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara J. Saemenes Taylor and sister, Cynthia Taylor. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband, Stephen E. Jalufka; identical twin sister, Sandra L. Call of O'Fallon, IL; father,...

Leroy Jaco

Leroy Jaco

December 2, 2015

Leroy Jaco, age 71 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday December 2, 2015. He was a native of Statesville, TN and was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church.Mr. Jaco was retired from International Paper Company. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruby Jaco; granddaughter, Lauren Sissom and Dustin Britt; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Lilly and Dustin all of Murfreesboro; sister,...

Gloria Patricia Rinal

Gloria Patricia Rinal

December 1, 2015

Gloria Patricia Rinal, age 78, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. A native of Chester, WV and a long-time resident of Akron, OH, she was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter Olen and Emma Elizabeth Bennett Propts; and three sisters, Evelyn Nutter, Matilda Chambless, and Margie Bauman. Funeral Services will be...

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