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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Ronald Warner

Ronald Warner

September 8, 2014

Ronald C. Warner, age 86 of LaVergne, died Monday, September 8, 2014. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late John Rucker and Ora Allen Warner. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Sarah Boyd Warner, two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his children Barbara Kelley and her husband Robert,...

Tony M. Cumberland

Tony M. Cumberland

September 7, 2014

Tony M. Cumberland, age 67 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Clifford M. and Sarah Uselton Cumberland. Memorial service 10:30am Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Josh Pappas will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Cumberland, children, Teresa Sensing and her husband Chris...

Rosemary Heffernan

Rosemary Heffernan

September 7, 2014

Rosemary Thomson Heffernan, age 96, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. The daughter of Milton W. Thomson and Delia Crowley Thomson was born in Rutland, Vermont on January 8, 1918 where she attended local schools and graduated from Rutland High School. She attended Boston University and worked for the Rutland Railroad and the United States Wage and Hour Division. On...

Marvin Stewart

Marvin Stewart

September 5, 2014

Marvin Stewart age 76 of Fosterville, passed away Friday September 5, 2014. A native of Fosterville, he was the son of the late Charles and Bernice Powell Stewart. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of 41 years; Lizzie Mae, children; Jerry Lokey and his wife Penny, Tillman Lokey and his wife Jo Anne, Terry Lokey and his wife Diane...

Mary Ortega

Mary Ortega

September 5, 2014

Mary Ortega, age 101 of Smyrna died Friday September 5, 2014. She was a native of Cuba and longtime resident of Miami, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Ortega; daughter, Elizabeth Ortega, and son Manuel Ortega. Mrs. Ortega was a member of the Catholic Church, and retired from the State of Florida. In lieu of flowers...

Barbara Ann Goins

Barbara Ann Goins

September 3, 2014

Barbara Ann Goins, age 77, of Smyrna, TN passed away, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. A native of Putnam, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Roswell and Florence Shippee Corey Jr. Mrs. Goins was also preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Frank Goins; one sister and two brothers. A private burial will take place at a later date....

Christy Marie "Sissy" Willis

Christy Marie "Sissy" Willis

September 3, 2014

Christy Marie "Sissy" Willis, age 45, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday September 3, 2014. A native of Nashville, TN, she was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Willis. Christy is survived by her mother, Catherine Connolly Willis; sons, Jeffrey Weaver, and Manning Pendergrast; daughter, Unique Pendergrast all of Smyrna, TN; sisters, Cindy Jones and her husband Craig,...

Mary Potts Howell

Mary Potts Howell

September 2, 2014

Mary Ellen Batey Potts Howell, age 96, passed away on Tuesday Sept.2, 2014, where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law in the Rock Springs Community of Smyrna. Mrs. Howell was born July 24, 1918 in Davidson County, TN. She was the second of two children born to the late Carlton Clifton Batey and Tennie Mai Treppard Batey. She was...

Jayson M. Richardson

Jayson M. Richardson

September 1, 2014

Jayson M. Richardson, age 32 of Murfreesboro, went to be with Jesus on Monday September 1, 2014 surrounded by his wife, loving family and friends. Jayson was a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado and an avid Denver Broncos fan. Because of his passion for his Lord Jesus Christ, Jay showed God's love to all that came in contact with him....

Modelle E. Shivers

Modelle E. Shivers

September 1, 2014

Modelle E. Shivers, age 99, passed away at her home in Smyrna, TN on Monday September 1, 2014. She was born February 1, 1915 in White County, TN to the late Ulysses S. and Lona Weaver Cravens. The family moved to Oakland City, IN when she was 14. Mrs. Shivers and her late husband, Raymond H. Shivers, were married in...

James Stanley Mason Jr

James Stanley Mason Jr

September 1, 2014

James Stanley Mason Jr, age 70, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home. Mr. Mason was a native of Manchester, TN and was the son of the late James S. and Bessie Powers Mason, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his son, Scott Mason; and sister, Phyllis Swann. Funeral Services will be at 11:00AM Wednesday at Woodfin...

Jessie E. Williams

Jessie E. Williams

September 1, 2014

Jessie E. Williams, age 71 died Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home. Mr. Williams was a native of Smyrna and was the son of the late Ewing and Sarah Bonds Williams. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dan Watts will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as...

Whitney "Whit" Stegall, Jr

Whitney "Whit" Stegall, Jr

August 31, 2014

Whitney "Whit" Stegall, Jr., age 56, of Brentwood, TN died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN and was the son of the late Whitney and Orene Cowan Stegall. He is survived by his wife Sherry Hammons Stegall, daughters Sabrina and Sydney of Brentwood and Stephanie Sturges of Atlanta, GA; his sister Amy...

Bonita Woitkowiak

Bonita Woitkowiak

August 31, 2014

Bonita "Bonnie" Woitkowiak is at peace with the Lord beginning August 31, 2014 after a long courageous battle with melanoma and its complications. Due to her strong commitment of faith and traditional family values, she and her husband of 49 years Dennis Woitkowiak have left the following legacy. She is survived by daughters; Jennifer Dines and son-in-law, Mike Nickles, Janette...

Clarice Cagle

Clarice Cagle

August 31, 2014

Clarice D. Cagle, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2014. A long-time resident of Oak Ridge, TN she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Ina Davis; daughter, Denise Cagle Holt; and siblings, Eugene, Irene, Amarie, Faye, Jack and Lula Mae. A private Celebration of Life will be...

Khampahne Phichitchaleunsak

Khampahne Phichitchaleunsak

August 29, 2014

Khampahne Phichitchaleunsak, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Laos and a retired farmer. Mr. Phichitchaleunsak is survived by his wife, Naly Phichitchaleunsak ; seven sons, Sisavane Phichit, Somsanith Sonthipanya, Sisompane (Jimmy) Phichit, Sikomane (Joy) Phichit, Sisamane Phichitchareunsak, Sisoukane (Sak) Phichitchaleunsak , and Sisavanh Phichit; two daughters, Samlane...

Elizabeth English

Elizabeth English

August 29, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Leonard English, age 74 of Milton, TN, passed away Friday August 29, 2014. A native of West Helena, AR, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Virgie Icevene Pyron Leonard. She was also preceded in death by her husband David English, and by a brother, David Leonard, and sisters, Lois Virginia Dybas, and Sybil Leonard....

George Demumbreum

George Demumbreum

August 29, 2014

George Eugene Demumbreum, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, August 29, 2014. He was born April 3, 1927 in Nashville to the late Cleo Joe Demumbreum and Thelma Elizabeth Powell Herrod. He was also preceded by sons Howard Lewis Demumbreum who died as an infant and Wayne Eugene Demumbreum; a brother Noah Robert Demumbreum and a sister Ethel Elizabeth McCormick....

Jack R. "J. R." Miller

Jack R. "J. R." Miller

August 25, 2014

Jack R. "J. R." Miller age 75 of Readyville, TN, passed away Monday August 25, 2014. A native of Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of the late Ward Jack Miller and Helen Gillie Miller Hoover. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert James Miller. In 'civilian' life, J. R. has written 100's of TV shows,...

James E. Craft

James E. Craft

August 25, 2014

James E. Craft, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 25, 2014. A long-time resident of Milan, Indiana he was preceded in death by his parents, William and Addie Craft; three sisters, Ethel McConnell, Irene Statin, Morene Staton; and two brothers, Henry Craft and Arlie Craft . Funeral services will be held Saturday...

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