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Nane Phaphilom

Nane Phaphilom

September 1, 2015

Nane Phaphilom, age 78, of Murfreesboro died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He was born in Laos. He is survived by his wife, Pheth Phaphilom, children, Viengvham Phaphilom, Viengsavanh Phaphilom, Viengthong Phaphilom, Viengxay Phaphilom, Viengngeune Phaphilom, Ahavanh Phaphilom, Santi Phaphilom, Ham Phaphilom, Pheth Phaphilom, and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Phaphilom was retired from Samsonite. Visitation will be 1-4pm Friday and Service...

Jewel Vance Hoover

Jewel Vance Hoover

August 31, 2015

Mrs. Jewel Vance Hoover, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was born in Lindale, TX to the late George and Minnie Staggs Vance. Mrs. Hoover was retired from State Farm and was a faithful member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jack R. Gentry

Jack R. Gentry

August 29, 2015

Jack Gentry, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29th 2015. A native of Sevier County, TN he was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Louise Moore Gentry and her husband, his dad, J.R. and biological father, Jack N. Terry and his wife, Johnnie Mae. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00...

Pauline Stroop

Pauline Stroop

August 28, 2015

Pauline Freeman Stroop, age 80 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, August 28, 2015. She was a native of Fayette County, TN and a daughter of the late William Preston and Anna Lee Windrow Freeman. She was also preceded by a son, Ronald Fults; and two sisters, Peggy Winfree and Josephine Freeman. Survivors include her husband, Robert T. Stroop; daughters, Wanda Cagle...

Max Gibson

Max Gibson

August 28, 2015

Max W. Gibson, age 70, of the Hoovers Gap Community, died at his home. Mr. Gibson was a native of Hastings, Michigan and son of the late, Winnell and Norma Mackey Gibson. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Gibson Cemetery. Mr. Gibson is survived by one son, Frank Gibson; and two daughters, Holly Kendall and Carrie Bell...

Dr. Francisco "Frank" Panol

Dr. Francisco "Frank" Panol

August 28, 2015

Dr. Francisco " Frank" Panol, age 76 of Murfreesboro died Friday August 28, 2015. He was a native of the Philippines and was member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Dr. Panol worked in research and development in the Agriculture Industry. He is survived by his wife, Zeny Panol; children, Ace, Jay, M.A., and Minnette; siblings Remy, Sonia, Julietta,...

Robert Mcreynolds

Robert Mcreynolds

August 27, 2015

Robert D. "Bob" "Mac" McReynolds, MSG, USF, retired, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his lovely wife, Ruth McReynolds; his parents, Harry and Lillian McReynolds; brothers, Harry Jr. and William McReynolds; and sister, Jean Carr. A graveside service with full military honors will take place in Roselawn...

Lester Clayton Kirk

Lester Clayton Kirk

August 25, 2015

Lester Clayton Kirk, age 80 of Smyrna formerly of Arizona died at home August 25, 2015. He was a native of Arizona and was the son of Abner Lester and Katie Kirk. Mr. Kirk was an entrepreneur business owner in the Scottsdale Arizona area. He was a member LifePoint Church Stewarts Creek Campus. Mr. Kirk is survived by his children,...

Arthur X. Paradis

Arthur X. Paradis

August 24, 2015

Arthur X. Paradis, age 87 of Murfreesboro died Monday August 24, 2015. Mr. Paradis was a retired Master Sgt. with the United States Air Force. During his twenty plus years with the Air Force Mr. Paradis flew into combat regions during the Vietnam War as part of low flying top secret aerial photographer reconnaissance team. He was fluent in French...

Charles Daniel Piper

Charles Daniel Piper

August 24, 2015

Charles Daniel Piper, age 74 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Monday August 24, 2015. A native of Gallatin, TN, he was the son of the late J.B. and Mary Katherine Holland Piper. He was also preceded in death by a son, Andy Lynn Piper, and a brother, Jerry Wayne Piper. Mr. Piper is survived by a son, Randy Glenn Piper...

Carl Eugene Quakenbush

Carl Eugene Quakenbush

August 23, 2015

Carl Eugene Quakenbush, age 62 of Murfreesboro, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 following a bicycle accident. A native of Russiaville, Indiana, Carl graduated Western High School and Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1976. He worked as an engineer for Kohler Company before starting a career in the food industry at Kraft General Foods, Pillsbury, and...

Charles Aaron Lewter

Charles Aaron Lewter

August 23, 2015

Charles Aaron Lewter, age 76 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, August 23, 2015. Born in Lincoln County, a son of the late Marvin and Edna Lewter, he was preceded by a brother, Thomas Lewter, and a sister, Betty Horne. Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Lewter (Jennifer McMurray); brother, Robert (Doris) Lewter; sisters, Mary Ellen (David) Hatcher, Verna Canto, Pamela Lewter; and a...

Patricia Ann Mack

Patricia Ann Mack

August 23, 2015

Patricia Ann Mack, age 72 of Lebanon, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nashville and was one of thirteen children born to the late Frank and Lora Mae Standley. She was also preceded by a husband, John Everett Mack; a son, Thomas "Bubba" Geldreich; and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Beasley and...

Virgie Beaty

Virgie Beaty

August 22, 2015

Virgie Beaty, age 75, of LaVergne, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2015. A native of Byrdstown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jane Neal Garrett; husband, Robert Beaty; son, Robert Beaty; daughter, Carla Faye Beaty; brothers, L.T. Garrett and Ken Garrett; and sisters, Vi Franklin and Margaret Smith. Visitation will...

Sara Smith Griswold Marsh

Sara Smith Griswold Marsh

August 21, 2015

Sara Smith Griswold Marsh passed away at AdamsPlace in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on August 21, 2015. Sara was born on April 5, 1940 in Alabama and grew up in Chattanooga. After graduating from Red Bank High School, she moved to Miami where she worked for National Airlines. She spent most of her adult life in Florida making many friends and traveling...

Rondal G. Butt

Rondal G. Butt

August 21, 2015

Rondal G. Butt, age 79, of Arrington passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. He was a native of Somerset, KY and the son of the late Mitchel and Beatrice Wesley Butt. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Godbey. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna and one hour prior to...

Wenoka Chapman

Wenoka Chapman

August 20, 2015

Wenoka Chapman, age 97, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2015. A native of Saltville, VA, and long-time resident of Squire, WV she was the daughter of the late L.D. and Mary Turner Tuggle. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Glen Chapman and three brothers. A graveside service will...

Charles Epright

Charles Epright

August 20, 2015

Mr. Charles J. Epright, age 83, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles and Mary Tripoli Epright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucy Epright, in April 2004. Mr. Epright proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

William Tousignant, Sr.

William Tousignant, Sr.

August 20, 2015

William "Bill" Tousignant, Sr., age 69, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and was a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth McCarroll Tousignant. Mr. Tousignant is survived by his wife of 49 years, Diane Tousignant; three children, Tina, William "Billy", and Robert "Bobby" Tousignant and his wife Ashley, all of Murfreesboro; grandchildren,...

Ruby L. Timmons

Ruby L. Timmons

August 19, 2015

Ruby L. Timmons, age 93, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. A native of Hartsville, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Velie Reeves England; husband, George Timmons; one sister; and four brothers. A graveside service will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park....

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