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Billy F. Thomas

Billy F. Thomas

October 2, 2015

Billy French Thomas, 82, of Smyrna, Tennessee passed into our Heavenly Father's hands on October 1, 2015. He was born on February 14, 1933, in Monteagle, Tennessee to Helen French Thomas and Charles Henry Thomas. Billy attended Grundy County High School and then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. After returning from Korea, he and his...

Jaxson Carter Morris

Jaxson Carter Morris

October 2, 2015

Jaxson Carter Morris, was born, and passed away Friday October 2, 2015. He was the son of Jessica Lyne Wilburn and Kenneth DeWayne Morris of Murfreesboro, TN. Jaxson is also survived by a brother, Damon Wilburn of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Emily Kennedy of Carthage, TN and Bailey Morris of Murfreesboro, TN; grandparents, Teresa Morris of Murfreesboro, TN, and Beverly and...

Carl Richard Maxson

Carl Richard Maxson

October 2, 2015

Carl Richard Maxson passed away at age 80 in his home in Murfreesboro, TN, October 2, 2015, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Portville, NY, on September 12, 1935 to Braton and Pauline Maxson, Carl was employed by Olean Tile Company, for whom he worked for over 40 years. He graduated from Portville Central High School in 1953...

Billie Frank Trout

Billie Frank Trout

October 2, 2015

Billie Frank Trout, age 89, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was a native of Holt's Corner, TN and the son of the late Jasper Herman and Adele Barnes Trout. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nina Trout. Funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Pastor John Hill will...

Irene Brewer

Irene Brewer

October 1, 2015

Irene Brewer, age 99, of LaVergne passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was a native of Short Mountain and the daughter of the late Charlie and Tedi Sullivan Mayo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Moore Brewer, children, Hoyte, Joyce and Lois, Billy, Carolyn, Jane and Katrina, and seven grandchildren. Funeral service will be...

Carol "Shayla" Crooks

Carol "Shayla" Crooks

October 1, 2015

Mrs. Carol "Shayla" Crooks, age 46, of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Albert and Shirley Langhammer. Mrs. Crooks was a homemaker and loved her garden. Shayla is survived by her husband of almost 28 years, Scott Crooks; son, Ian Crooks; mother, Shirley Langhammer; and two sisters, Lillian "Cookie" Harrison of...

John A. "Jack" Jones

John A. "Jack" Jones

September 30, 2015

John A. "Jack" Jones, age 96, of Leanna Community died September 30, 2015 at his home. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years Mildred Arms Jones who died in 2013. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jones is survived by his son,...

Adam Cicco

Adam Cicco

September 29, 2015

Adam Cicco, age 28 of Rockvale, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and was a 2005 graduate of Blackman High School and attended MTSU. Survivors include his parents, Chris and Laura Cicco of Rockvale; a sister, Gabby Cicco Gann and husband Jason of Christiana; brother, Anthony Cicco of Knoxville; paternal grandparents, Robert Alan and...

Bounleuame Souvannaraj

Bounleuame Souvannaraj

September 28, 2015

Bounleuame Souvannaraj, age 69, of Murfreesboro Tennessee died Monday, September 28, 2015. A native of Muangpheen, Laos he was preceeded in death by his parents, Phienlaow and Bue Souvannaraj; and two brothers, Phomma and Guy. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel at 3:00 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Bouaphanh Souvannaraj; two sons,...

Annie Audrey Cantrell

Annie Audrey Cantrell

September 28, 2015

Annie Audrey Cantrell, age 88, of Smyrna passed peacefully to her Savior on Monday, September 28. A native of Smyrna, she was the daughter of the late Marion Nelson Mullins and Leola Sullivan Mullins. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 27 years, Leonard Frank Cantrell and her four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Cantrell is survived...

Maymie Nadine Harrell

Maymie Nadine Harrell

September 26, 2015

Maymie Nadine Harrell age 82 of Murfreesboro, passed away Saturday September 26, 2015. A native Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Houston Drennon and Maggie Bowman Porterfield. She is also preceded in death by her husband; Glenn Edward Harrell, brothers; John Porterfield, Arnold Porterfield, Everett Porterfield, and sisters; Pauline Robinson, Annie Opal Blair and Dell Roberts. Funeral...

Kenneth Leroy Voyles, Sr.

Kenneth Leroy Voyles, Sr.

September 25, 2015

Kenneth Leroy Voyles, Sr., age 91 of Eagleville, TN passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Mr. Voyles was born March 15, 1924 in Hockerville, OK to the late William M. and Maude Elizabeth Smith Voyles. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Lea Voyles, stepfather, Elmer Lee Whited and brother, Floyd Junior Voyles. Funeral service will...

Ila P. Thompson

Ila P. Thompson

September 25, 2015

Ila P. Thompson passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 92. Ila was born in Laclede County, Missouri and grew up on a farm near Sleeper. She and her siblings used to ride a horse in order to cross a stream on their way to school. After graduating high...

Sharon Nicole Smith

Sharon Nicole Smith

September 25, 2015

Sharon Nicole Smith, age 40 of LaVergne, Tennessee, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville. She was a native of Scottsville, Kentucky and was a 1993 graduate of Allen County-Scottsville High School. She graduated Western Kentucky University in 1997 with her bachelor's in dental hygiene and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Sharon was a...

Mary Jo Fann

Mary Jo Fann

September 25, 2015

Mary Jo Fann, age 74 of LaVergne died at her home Friday, September 25, 2015. She was a native of Nashville and was the daughter of the late, Joe B. and Mary Coleman Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Fann, Jr.; a son, Bruce Allen Fann; and sister, Jo Ann Garvin. Mrs. Fann was a...

William C. Anderson

William C. Anderson

September 23, 2015

William C. "R.C." Anderson, age 81, of Smyrna, TN, formerly of Gastonia, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September, 23, 2015. A native of Murphy, N.C. he was preceded in death by his parents, Moaten Anderson and Ada Stiles Anderson Robinson. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Joel S. Hovis will...

Ruthie Nell Walker

Ruthie Nell Walker

September 23, 2015

Ruthie Nell Walker age 78 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015. A native of Haywood County, she is preceded in death by her parents, and husband; Carl C. Walker. Mrs. Walker is survived by her sons; Carl Ricky Walker and his wife Paula of Almaty, Kaz., Michael E. Walker of Smyrna, John David Walker of Smyrna, 10 grandchildren...

Clara Lou Back

Clara Lou Back

September 22, 2015

Clara Lou Back, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday September, 22, 2015. A native of Martin County, Indiana, she was she was the daughter of the late Kelsey and Ida Mae Rush Webster. Mrs. Back is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Linda Back of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Brian Stewart of Franklin, TN, Jeff Back of...

Dorothy "Dot" Charlotte Norris

Dorothy "Dot" Charlotte Norris

September 22, 2015

Dorothy "Dot" Charlotte Norris, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday September 22, 2015. A native of Palatka, FL, she was the daughter of the late James G. and Dorothy H. Bass Spencer. Mrs. Norris was also preceded in death by her brothers, James G. Spencer, Jr, Marshall, John, and Robert E. Spencer. Mrs. Norris is survived by her...

George Everett Waldron Iii

George Everett Waldron Iii

September 22, 2015

George Everett Waldron III, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. A native of Smyrna, TN he was preceded in death by his parents, George Everett Waldron Jr. and Imogene Clark Waldron. A memorial service will take place Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother Ron Caldwell will officiate....

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