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Gary Wayne "Moe" Dyer

Gary Wayne "Moe" Dyer

March 15, 2015

Pastor Gary Wayne "Moe" Dyer, age 46, of Lascassas, TN, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday March 15, 2015. He was born in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Jerry Hall. Gary is survived by his wife, Angela "Angie" Hall Dyer; daughters, Tiffany Hood and her husband Colby of Murfreesboro, TN, and Taylor Dyer...

Katrena Driver Moore

Katrena Driver Moore

March 15, 2015

Katrena Driver Moore peacefully entered into heaven on Sunday March 15, 2015 at the age of 53. Katrena is survived by her husband, Mark S. Moore, children, Corey and MacKenzie, sisters, Judy (Bratten) Cook of Smithville, TN, Lesa (Mike) Givens of Murfreesboro, TN, sister-in-law, Carol (Buddy) Cutsinger of Franklin, TN, mother-in-law, June Moore, and a host of devoted relatives and...

Margaret Louise Carter

Margaret Louise Carter

March 14, 2015

Margaret Louise "Cissy" Carter, age 72 of Smyrna, died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Stonecrest Medical Center. She was a native of Smyrna and retired as a chef at the Smyrna Town Center after 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joanna Barrett, and husband, Jerry Neal Carter. Survivors include her children, Margie Moreau and...

James Edward Hefty

James Edward Hefty

March 14, 2015

James Edward Hefty, age 68 of Murfreesboro, died March 14, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Burlington, Wisconsin, a son of the late Peter and Sophia Mikula Hefty. He was also preceded by his wife, Jan Lemuell Hefty; brothers and sisters, Robert Hefty, Warren Hefty, Sr., Peter Hefty, Donald Hefty, Joyce Pellman, Sophia Phillips, Marilyn...

Kenneth Oliver, Sr

Kenneth Oliver, Sr

March 14, 2015

Kenneth Oliver, Sr. age 81 of Murfreesboro died Saturday March 14, 2015. He was a native of Smith County and was the son of the late, C.J. and Betty Smith Oliver. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Oliver, Jr., brother, Vestal Oliver; two sisters, Eliza Gregory and Dorothy Carver. Mr. Oliver was a member of Franklin...

Ray Edward Gibbs

Ray Edward Gibbs

March 14, 2015

Ray Edward Gibbs, age 61, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. A native of Harlan, Kentucky he was the son of the late Emerson and Lissy Raines Gibbs. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Pastor Barry Smith will officiate. A graveside service will be held...

Bunlerd Sombunkham

Bunlerd Sombunkham

March 13, 2015

Bunlerd Sombunkham age 90 of Smyrna, passed away Friday March 13, 2015. She is survived by her daughter; Somphone Sinthavong, son; Khampha Sombunkhan and granddaughter; Laithong Sombunkhan. Visitation will be 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00pm Saturday March 21, 2015 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Online guestbook available at www.woodfinchapel.com 615-893-5151.

Martha Sue Becton

Martha Sue Becton

March 13, 2015

Martha Sue Becton, age 87, of Chattanooga, TN, died Friday March 13, 2015. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Taylor and Kittie Hawkins Becton. Martha was also preceded by her sister, Mary Becton Park. Martha is survived by her nephews, John Park and his wife Rebecca, and David Park; four great nieces, Hannah, Sarah,...

Donnie Joe Carter

Donnie Joe Carter

March 13, 2015

Donnie Joe "Coach" Carter, age 69 of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2015. He was an active deacon at Miracle Baptist Church. Mr. Carter was a 1964 graduate of Smyrna High School and he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. In 1969 Donnie formed his first youth...

Emily Karlene Wilkerson

Emily Karlene Wilkerson

March 12, 2015

Emily Karlene Wilkerson, age 29, passed away Thursday March 12, 2015. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN on April 2, 1985. Karlene is survived by father, Gary Lee Wilkerson of Mt. Juliet, TN; mother, Kee Wade Wilkerson of Mt. Juliet, TN; brother, James Quincy Wilkerson and his wife Kelly of Orange Park, FL; sisters, Regina Kee Conklin and her husband...

Charles Ray Goodloe

Charles Ray Goodloe

March 11, 2015

Murfreesboro Police Detective Lt., Charles Ray Goodloe, age 48 of Christiana died Wednesday March 11, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and the son of the late Sam and Nancy Ellis Goodloe. Mr. Goodloe was a 1984 Graduate of Smyrna High School. He later joined the U. S. Army National Guard. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from...

Raymond Karr

Raymond Karr

March 11, 2015

Mr. Raymond Walter Karr, age 89, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away of natural causes at Community Care of Rutherford County on March 11, 2015. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Karr was preceded in death by all his siblings and his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Lillian Schmidt Karr. Mr. Karr is survived by daughters, Diane K. Bradshaw and her...

Roger Dale Vaughn

Roger Dale Vaughn

March 11, 2015

Roger Dale Vaughn, age 61 of Murfreesboro died March 11, 2015. He was a native of Rutherford county and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Allen Vaughn, brother, Dorris Allen Vaughn and longtime companion Debra Jones. Mr. Vaughn had worked for McCormick Truck Lines. He is survived by his children, Rachael DeLair and husband Walt of Hartsville, Stacy...

Elsie Jane Earp

Elsie Jane Earp

March 10, 2015

Elsie Jane Bean Earp age 86 of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Demas and Sophia Benson Bean. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Earp, sister, Mary Jones, and a niece, Linda Phillips. Mrs. Earp is survived by two sisters, Dot Ghee...

Ann Bland

Ann Bland

March 9, 2015

Ann Bland age 78 of Murfreesboro, passed away March 9, 2015. A native of Cannon County, she was the daughter of the late John Dillard and Willie Mae Wallace Manus. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Buford "Tommy" Bland, sisters, Racine Jones, Wilma Sullins, and brothers, Roger Manus and Frank Manus. Funeral service will be 11:00am Thursday...

Paul Whitman Stuart

Paul Whitman Stuart

March 9, 2015

Paul Whitman Stuart, age 62 of Murfreesboro, died March 10, 2015. Mr. Stuart was a native of Waterbury, Connecticut and is the son of the late William C. and Lillian McPhee Stuart. Mr. Stuart is survived by his wife, Michelle Stuart, daughter, Britny Sanford and her husband Lucas, a sister, Ellen Johnson, and a granddaughter, Adleigh Sanford, all of Murfreesboro....

Maryann Eyster

Maryann Eyster

March 9, 2015

MaryAnn Eyster, age 72, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at her home in Smyrna, TN. A native of Hornell, NY and a long-time resident of East Palestine, OH she was preceded in death by her father, Samuel A. Peterson; and her husband, John Jay Eyster. Mrs. Eyster is survived by her daughter, Chris King and her husband Charles...

Sally Ann Warrick Hutchinson

Sally Ann Warrick Hutchinson

March 9, 2015

Sally Ann Warrick Hutchinson, age 75 of Murfreesboro passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Brewer Warrick. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Rev. Hewitt Sawyers will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her...

Willie Louis Goolsby

Willie Louis Goolsby

March 9, 2015

Willie Louis Goolsby age 69 of Milton formerly of Lebanon died Monday March 9, 2015. He was a native of Lebanon and was the son of the late, Desmond and Lillian Goolsby. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Inez Williams. Mr.Goolsby was retired from Nissan. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Teresa Goolsby; children,...

Donna Higgs

Donna Higgs

March 8, 2015

Donna Higgs, age 56 of Pleasant View TN died Sunday March 8, 2015. She was a native of Davidson County and was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Sylvia McCain and husband Sam of Smyrna. Niquita Urias of Murfreesboro, Hailey Khan of LaVergne, Mandy Coeyman of Pleasant View; grandchildren, Andrew, Isaac, Jordan, Taven, Elliana,...

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