Obituaries

January 13, 2016

Merlyn Meyer age 88 of Murfreesboro, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016. Born in Elgin, IL he was a long time resident of Loves Park, IL.He was the son of the late Herman and Luetta Meyer. He is also preceded in death by a wife; Mary Meyer, a son; Timothy Meyer, daughter; Kathleen Try, grandson;...

January 13, 2016

Mr. Jack Marsh, age 67, Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born in East Chicago, IN to the late Secundino and Bessie Irene Salas. Mr. Marsh was a retired inspector from Bridgestone and attended the Pentecostals of Smyrna. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army.

January 12, 2016

Thomas Peary King, 77, of Murfreesboro, TN, died peacefully at home on January 12, 2016 after succumbing to cancer. He was born in Aurora, IL, on July 30, 1938, the son of the late Ernest and Helen Bridge King. He was one of four children. He married Bernice Marie Mayes on October 9, 1959, who survives. Mr. King was raised...

January 12, 2016

Bessie Bell Victory Parker, age 88, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. A native of Christiana, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Parker; daughter, Dorothy Taylor; parents, John and Virgie Newman Victory; and a sister, Margaret Stacey. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel...

January 11, 2016

Nancy Robinson Demonbreun, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2016. A native of Nashville, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband, Al Demonbreun; son, Chip Demonbreun; parents, James and Peggy Cooke Robinson; and father-in-law, Louis Alton Demonbreun Sr. Funeral services will be Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland...

January 11, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" W. Tolliver, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 11, 2016, at NHC in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Redith Tolliver of Louisville, Kentucky. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 49 years, Loretta Harvey Tolliver, son Darron "Chip" Tolliver and wife Jackie of Murfreesboro, daughter Trina Tolliver Haug and...

January 10, 2016

Gary E. Hagewood, Jr, age 39, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, TN. Bishop Steve Sutherland will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Gary was survived by his parents, Gary and Anne Blocker Hagewood Sr.; daughter, Kaitlin; seven siblings, Michael (Amy), Ryan,...

January 10, 2016

Tanya Linder, age 44 of LaVergne died Sunday January 10, 2016 at her home. She was a native of Chattanooga; TN. Mrs. Linder was a veteran of the United States Navy and had worked in the warehouse industry. She is survived by her sons, Chris Spence and Larry Brown both of Smyrna; mother, Diana Johnson and her husband Harold of...

January 10, 2016

William "Bill" Earl Halfacre, age 74 of Arrington, TN, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. A native of Old Hickory, TN, he was preceded in death by his father, Donald Earl Halfacre.

Mr. Halfacre is survived by his wife, Deborah Bugbee Halfacre; mother, Emma Ruth Robinson of...

January 10, 2016

Marjorie White, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Sunday at her home. She was a native of McDonald, Kansas and the daughter of the late Richard and Alfaretta Bartholomew Courtright. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wilbur H. White who died in 1988.

Memorial service will be 2:00PM Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Central Christian...

January 9, 2016

Mr. John "Ook" McCurrie, Jr., age 48, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born in Humboldt, TN to John Wesley and Betty McCurrie. Mr. McCurrie worked for Atco as a part checker with Nissan. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

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January 9, 2016

Iris Parsons Young, age 84, of Christiana died January 9, 2016. Mrs. Young was a native of Christiana and daughter of the late Hoyt and Kathleen Fingar Parsons. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harry D. Young who died in 1994 and her brother, Hoyt Parsons, Jr.

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January 9, 2016

Kris Lee Russell, age 46 of Murfreesboro died Saturday at home. He was a native of Berlin, VT and a longtime resident of Loveland, CO. Mr. Russell was the son of Edward and Annie M. Russell and worked as a manager at Pizza Hut. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Annie M. Russell; two brothers Ronnie and Randy...

January 8, 2016

Carolyn Ann Grimes age 77 of Smyrna, passed away January 8, 2016. Born July 13, 1938 in Holdenville, Oklahoma she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Nellie Barrett Commander.

Mrs. Grimes is survived by her husband of 58 years; Thomas Grimes, daughters; Carolyn Blake and her husband...

January 7, 2016

Mary Ann Fiscus, age 79 of Smyrna died Thursday at home. She was a native of Lewisburg, TN and was the daughter of the late Odie and Virginia Farmer Cole. Mrs. Fiscus attended the Church of Christ, and a retired Phlebotomist.

She is survived by her husband, David Fiscus; daughters, Paula Cole and husband Perry Travis of...

January 6, 2016

Mr. Fred Mullins, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born in Pike County, KY to the late Charles Edward and Opal Ludwig Mullins. Mr. Mullins was a senior transportation analyst for Baltimore Mass Transit and had recently joined Riverdale Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the...

January 6, 2016

Mary "Helen" Lentz Boyd, age 85 of Smyrna died Wednesday January 6, 2016. She was a native of Warren County and was a member of Smyrna Church of Christ. Mrs. Boyd was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gerald Boyd; children, Dennis Boyd of Nashville, Carl Boyd...

January 6, 2016

Peter Vann Gregory , age 58 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2016. A native of Dalton, GA, he was the son of the late Bradley and Shirley Blaylock Gregory.

Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Jenifer Midgett Gregory; children, Keith (Jaime) Gregory of...

January 5, 2016

Zan Edmund McCormick, age 56, of Murfreesboro died January 5, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was a son of Louis C. McCormick of Murfreesboro and the late Dorothy Robertson McCormick. He is also survived by a brother, Scott McCormick of Murfreesboro and two sisters, Joanna Elliott and her husband...

January 4, 2016

Nancy Graham, age 64 of Loudon, TN died Monday, January 4, 2016. She was a native of Bell Buckle and a daughter of the late William Julius and Adeline Arnold Adcock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tim Graham who died in 2011. Survivors include her daughters, Brandy Ray of Taylorsville, Utah and Kathy Johnson and her...