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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

John "Fred" Frederick Scarbrough, Jr.

John "Fred" Frederick Scarbrough, Jr.

April 14, 2015

John Frederick "Fred" Scarbrough, Jr., age 96, passed away on April 14, 2015. Born June 14, 1918, in Ravenscroft, TN, he is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Pearl McBroom Scarbrough; a son, John F. Scarbrough III and his wife Martha of Tullahoma; and daughter, Martha C. Scarbrough of Monrovia, CA. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...

Kelsey Nicole Dearmon

Kelsey Nicole Dearmon

April 14, 2015

Kelsey Nicole Dearmon, age 21, of Smyrna, TN was tragically taken in an automobile accident on Tuesday April 14, 2015. She was a native of Smyrna, TN. She was a beacon of love and bright light everywhere she went. Kelsey never met a stranger and everyone loved her. She was very passionate about family, and driven in every aspect of...

Angela Spence

Angela Spence

April 14, 2015

Angela "Angie" Spence age 37 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Tuesday April 14, 2015. A native of Elgin, Illinois she is the daughter of the late Wallace and Jo Ann Miller Mulliken. Mrs. Spence is survived by her husband of six years; Phillip Spence of Murfreesboro, her three boxer dogs; Jules, Harper, and Daisy. She is also survived by mothers-...

Alline Hix

Alline Hix

April 13, 2015

Alline G. Hix, age 97 of Smyrna died Monday April 13, 2015. She was a native of Red Boling Springs and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Audra Parsey Wilder; husband John Leslie Hix, and son Ray Hix. Mrs. Hix was a member of Northside Baptist Church, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived...

Dorothy Frances "Dot" Spann Center

Dorothy Frances "Dot" Spann Center

April 13, 2015

Dorothy Frances "Dot" Spann Center, age 97 passed away Monday April 13, 2015. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Lula Spann; husband William Center, four sisters, and two brothers. Mrs. Center was a member of Third Baptist Church and a graduate of Hume Fogg High School in Nashville. She was...

Lucille Robinson

Lucille Robinson

April 13, 2015

Lucille Rich Robinson, age 84, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2015. A native of Rutherford County she was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Lillie Armstrong Rich; husband, Freeland Robinson; brother, Jake "JC" Rich; and sisters, Mamie Rich, Magalene Williams and Lillie Harris. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00...

Ryan James Carey

Ryan James Carey

April 11, 2015

Ryan James Carey, of Smyrna, TN, infant son of James and Jesica Carey, passed away Saturday April 11, 2015. Ryan is survived by his parents, James Aaron and Jesica Jocelyn Ramirez Carey; brother, Chandler Carey; sister, Lina Carey all of Smyrna, TN; grandparents, Tom and Debbie Carey of Mt. Juliet, TN, Tino and Tere Ramirez of Mexico City, Mexico; and...

Roger Carrigan

Roger Carrigan

April 9, 2015

Mr. Roger Glenn Carrigan, age 64, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. Mr. Carrigan was born in Nashville to Felix Glenn and Susie Harp Carrigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Gene Carrigan. Mr. Carrigan was a sales associate for GMC of Murfreesboro and was a member at World...

Edward Dye Leonard

Edward Dye Leonard

April 9, 2015

Edward "Pee Wee" Dye Leonard age 94 of Murfreesboro, passed away Thursday April 9, 2015. A native of Clay County he was the son of the late James Wade and Charity Pedigo Leonard. He is also preceded in death by his first wife; Edith Leonard, son; Jimmy Edward Leonard, step-son; James Owen Puckett, and two sisters and seven brothers. Visitation...

Justina Kirkland

Justina Kirkland

April 8, 2015

Justina Kirkland, age 63 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday April 8, 2015. She was a native of Sweetwater TN, and was daughter of the late Homer Sweeton and Valrie June Byars, and was preceded in death by her husband Harold Kirkland. Mrs. Kirkland attended Impact Church and was a retired Education Assistant for Rutherford County Schools, having worked at Smyrna Middle...

William Donald Warpoole

William Donald Warpoole

April 8, 2015

William Donald Warpoole went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8th after a short illness. He was born in Davidson County but spent most of his life in Rutherford County. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked many years as an electrician wiring homes and some commercial buildings. He was asked to wire the Paradise Walking...

Mary Fisher Anderson Healey

Mary Fisher Anderson Healey

April 8, 2015

Mary Fisher Anderson Healey, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday April 8, 2015. A native of Nashville, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dock M. and Tina Elizabeth Poteee Fisher, and by two sisters, Ernestine Fisher Pegram and Linda Carol Fisher Dodson. Mrs. Healey was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Marshall Anderson, Jr....

Tommy Oliver Prine

Tommy Oliver Prine

April 8, 2015

Tommy Oliver Prine, age 81, of Smyrna, passed away April 8, 2015. He was a native of Texas, and son of the late Archie and Alberta Wallace Prine. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna with Bro. Ron Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at Woodfin Chapel in...

David Richard Cook

David Richard Cook

April 8, 2015

David Richard Cook, age 61 of Rockvale passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was a native of Akron, OH and the son of the late Bernard John and Jessie Jarzenski Cook. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Cook. Funeral mass will be 11:00am Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Delly Mutajuka...

Nancy Ann Zumbro Lanier

Nancy Ann Zumbro Lanier

April 7, 2015

Nancy Ann Zumbro Lanier, 89, passed away April 7, 2015. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Lanier was the daughter of Boyd Earthman and Lizzie May Gray Zumbro. She graduated from Central High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. Mrs. Lanier was raised attending First Baptist Church where she volunteered with Cradle Roll and in the nursery, and attended...

Leonard Hilley

Leonard Hilley

April 6, 2015

Leonard Hilley, age 73 of Murfreesboro, died Monday. He was a native of Chavies, Alabama a son of the late Grady and Chloe Wilbanks Hilley. He was a Baptist and retired as a security guard for Adams Place in 2011 after nine years of service. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Nancy Basham Hilley; three sons, Chris Hilley and...

Grace Holt Stone

Grace Holt Stone

April 6, 2015

Grace Holt Stone, age 93 of Nashville, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. She was born in DeKalb County to the late Dewey Stone and the late Louise Holt Abernathy. Graveside service 11:00am Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, TN. She is survivied by her daughter, Bobbye (Larry) Reese of Smyrna, grandchildren, Michael Reese of Smyrna, Kenneth (Peggy) Reese of...

Paul Hartman

Paul Hartman

April 5, 2015

Sr. Chief Paul R. Hartman (U.S. Navy - Ret.), age 62, of Smyrna, TN died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his home. He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to Maxwell C. and Eva Ann Kandrotas Hartman. Mr. Hartman proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a jet mechanic and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Charles Anderson Pope

Charles Anderson Pope

April 3, 2015

Charles Anderson Pope, age 56 of Lebanon, TN, passed away Friday April 3, 2015. A native of Watertown, TN, he was the son of the late Anderson B. and Aggie Lee Minton Pope. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dale Pope. Charles is survived by his wife, Marie Wade Pope; daughter, Candy Kimbro and her husband Jonathan...

Patricia Anne Lynch Burnette

Patricia Anne Lynch Burnette

April 3, 2015

Patricia Anne Lynch Burnette, age 78 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. A native of Astoria, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Helen Walsh Lynch. Mrs. Burnette is survived by her husband, Arthur A. Burnette; son, Arthur M. Burnette and his wife Donna of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Barbara J. Pierce and her...

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