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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Colby Whetstone

Colby Whetstone

July 1, 2014

Our beloved son, Colby Lane Whetstone, age 21, left this earth in the arms of Jesus to go be with his Savior at his Heavenly home on July 1, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. Colby graced this world with his beautiful spirit on November 22, 1992, when he was born to Larkin and Donna Harrell Whetstone in Gretna,...

David Michael Moorehead

David Michael Moorehead

June 30, 2014

David M. Moorehead, age 63 of Murfreesboro died Monday June 30, 2014, after a short illness. He was born in Lincoln County and lived most of his life in Rutherford County. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Paul and Margaret Smith Moorehead, and one brother, Steven Moorehead. Mr. Moorehead had attended the Methodist Church and was retired from...

Lillian Melton Powell

Lillian Melton Powell

June 30, 2014

Lillian Melton Powell, age 93 died June 30, 2014. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Sewell, and second husband George Powell, parents, Arthur and Sallie Lillian Robinson Melton, grandson, Terry Sewell Jarrell, brothers, Ruel, Foster, B, Paul and Carl Melton, sisters, Jennie Mae Ferrell, Marion Sepal Melton. Mrs. Powell...

Christopher Paul Johnson

Christopher Paul Johnson

June 30, 2014

Christopher Paul Johnson, age 43 of Murfreesboro died Monday June 30, 2014. He was a native of Nashville and 1989 graduate of Antioch High School. Mr. Johnson had attended a Baptist church and was a truck driver with Central-Cumberland. He is survived by his sister, Lisa Smith and her husband Joseph of Murfreesboro; father, Sonny Johnson and his wife Judy...

Grady Granville Rowland

Grady Granville Rowland

June 29, 2014

Grady Granville Rowland, age 92 of Rockvale, died Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was a native of Rockvale and a son of the late Eugene and Mattie Hayes Rowland. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Sue Taylor Rowland who died in 1979, a grandson Jeremy Rowland, seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral Services will be 1:00pm...

Gary Thong Sivongxay

Gary Thong Sivongxay

June 29, 2014

Gary Thong Sivongxay age 58 of Murfreesboro, passed away Monday June 29, 2014. A native of Laos he was the son of Senepheng and Phengsy Sivonggxay. Mr. Sivongxay is survived by his wife Vinh Sivongxay, sons; Rocky Sivongxay, Brady Sivongxay, Steve Sivongxay, and his daughters; Julie Sutton, Tina Sivongxay. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Woodfin Memorial...

Ken Gayton

Ken Gayton

June 28, 2014

Ken Gayton, age 56 of Dickson, TN died Saturday surrounded by his family. He was a native of Atlanta and was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Ann Gayton. Survivors include his father and step-mother, B.R. and Irene Gayton and his son Garrett Gayton all of Covington, GA; a sister, Deborah Counter and her husband Steve of Murfreesboro, TN;...

John Clyde Robinson

John Clyde Robinson

June 27, 2014

John Clyde Robinson, age 69, of Murfreesboro TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 27, 2014. He was born December 25, 1944 in Murfreesboro TN. He was preceded in death by his father, James Clyde Robinson, his mother, Mildred Robinson, and his sister, Freda Joy Miranda. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gayle Robinson,...

Carl Sanford Frost

Carl Sanford Frost

June 27, 2014

Carl Sanford Frost, age 89, of Rockvale, TN died Friday, June 27, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Nan Holton Frost; his brothers, Ernest Ray and William Alvin Frost; his sister, Jean Marie Toombs; and his children, Carl Michael Frost and Tina Carlene Frost. Funeral service will be 11:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in...

Kimberly C. Morris

Kimberly C. Morris

June 26, 2014

Kimberly C. Morris, age 50 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday June 26, 2014. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of Billie Carter and the late Charles Laseter, Sr. Kim is survived by her husband, Matthew "Matt" Lynn Morris; son, Nicholas Carter Morris and his wife Shelbie Rae of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Holly Lynn May and her husband...

Mary Anne Scott

Mary Anne Scott

June 26, 2014

Mary Anne Scott, age 80 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Scott. Memorial service will be 7:00pm Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Pastor Mike Creasy will officiate. She is survived by her children, Angela Ford and her husband...

David "Joey" Copeland

David "Joey" Copeland

June 26, 2014

David "Joey" Copeland, age 53, of Anitoch passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was a native of Davidson County. He was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Ann Copeland. Funeral service will be 6:00pm Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Bro. Danny Everette will officiate. He is survived by his fiancé, Gwen Waddell, parents, Rev. Roy and Dorothy...

Drew Delametter

Drew Delametter

June 25, 2014

Drew Delametter, age 58 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away June 25, 2014 in Murfreesboro surrounded by his family. Born December 4, 1955 in Denver, CO he was the son of Patricia Delametter and the late John J. Delametter. His family moved to Midland, TX in 1968 and he attended Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX and graduated from...

Mildred F. Klinner

Mildred F. Klinner

June 25, 2014

Mildred F. Klinner, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Montgomery, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. A native of Russellville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clayton and Emma Clay Farned. Mrs. Klinner was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Crawford Klinner, her brother, William S. Farned, step-daughter, Henrinell Lawrence, step-sons, John R.,...

Valerie Mcfadden

Valerie Mcfadden

June 23, 2014

Valerie McFadden, age 61, of Readyville, TN went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 23, 2014. A native of Baltimore, MD, she was preceded in death by her parents, Toussaint Louverture Dalton Sr. and Inez Walker Dalton and her brother, Toussaint Louverture Dalton Jr. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00PM to 6:00PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. A private service...

Perry Richard "Dick" Royse, Jr.

Perry Richard "Dick" Royse, Jr.

June 23, 2014

Perry Richard "Dick" Royse, Jr., age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday June 23, 2014. A native of Ethridge, TN, he was the son of the late Perry Richard "Dick" Royse, Sr. and Mason Hazel Callahan Royse. Mr. Royse is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shelba Jean Brown Royse; sons, Michael Richard Royse and his wife Mary...

Kathy Elaine Williams

Kathy Elaine Williams

June 22, 2014

Kathy Elaine Williams, age 58 of Murfreesboro died Sunday June 22, 2014. She was a native of Coffee County and was preceded in death by father William Teal. Mrs. Williams was retired from General Mills. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Joseph Williams; children, Brook Martin and husband John of Bell Buckle, Daniel Williams and wife Alisha...

Marian Lily Hazlett

Marian Lily Hazlett

June 21, 2014

Marian Lily Hazlett, age 82 of Murfreesboro passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was a native of San Antonio, TX and the daughter of the late Alfred Peters and Dovie Mae Lily Desborough and Ray Desborough. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa Smith. Funeral Service will be 10:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Deacon...

Jimmy C. Newman

Jimmy C. Newman

June 21, 2014

Jimmy C. Newman, age 86 of the Big Springs Community passed away Saturday night in Nashville after a brief illness. He was a native of Mamou, Louisiana and the son of the late Marcena and Rose McGee Newman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter Newman. Jimmy C. is survived by his wife of 66 years Mae...

Lorene Hendrix Sharpe

Lorene Hendrix Sharpe

June 20, 2014

Lorene Hendrix Sharpe, age 88, formerly of Murfreesboro died Friday, June 20, 2014 in Mason, OH. She was a native of Eagleville and the daughter of the late Sam Houston and Rose Vaughan Hendrix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Hollie Sharpe and her daughter, Deborah Kay Sharpe. Funeral service will be 11:00am Saturday at Woodfin...

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