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Glen E. Shelton

Glen E. Shelton

October 13, 2014

Glen Shelton age 83 of Unionville, passed away Monday October 13, 2014. A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Helen Shelton. He is also preceded in death by a sister; Margaret Johnston. Funeral service will be 11:00am Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Brother Bobby Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial...

Gregory Gerald Schaffrath

Gregory Gerald Schaffrath

October 11, 2014

Gregory Gerald Schaffrath, age 72 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was a native of Chicago, IL and the son of the late Henry and Sophia Barscz Schaffrath. He is survived by his wife, Paula Gilman Schaffrath of Murfreesboro, sons, Gregory Schaffrath, Steven Schaffrath, Michael Schaffrath, Sennecca "Sam" Schaffrath, daughter, Pamela Schaffrath, all of Chicago, brother,...

Jane Dunn Wilson

Jane Dunn Wilson

October 11, 2014

Jane Dunn Wilson, age 60 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday October 11, 2014, after her courageous battle with breast cancer. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Clinton and Lady Grace Bullard Dunn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Nina Gayle Bradley. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, W....

Opal M. Fergus

Opal M. Fergus

October 11, 2014

Opal M. Fergus, age 90, of LaVergne, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Burdah May Martin Millard; husband, Walter Keeney Fergus Sr.; sons, Steven Edward Fergus and Robert Millard Fergus; sister, Frank Edna Earle; and brothers, Bruce Wiggins, Robert Millard, Thomas Millard and...

Ivena Reynolds

Ivena Reynolds

October 10, 2014

Ivena Reynolds, age 93, of Smyrna, TN passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014. Born June 23, 1921 in Albany, KY she was the daughter of the late Brownlow and Maye Byers. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Levi and Donnie; brother, Bill Byers; sister, Minnie Crothers; and husbands, Roy Clark, John Stockton, Ralph Phillips, Letcher Foster,...

Eugene Carleton Humphrey

Eugene Carleton Humphrey

October 7, 2014

Eugene "Gene" Carleton Humphrey, age 66, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. A native of St. Albans, VT he was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ann Green; and his wife, Terry Lee Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his son, Eugene "Gene" Carleton and his wife Erika of Milton, VT; daughter, Kathleen Mary Humphrey...

Jason Phillip Lane

Jason Phillip Lane

October 6, 2014

Jason Phillip Lane, age 33 of the Walter Hill Community, passed away Monday October 6, 2014. He was a native of Rutherford County, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Lane. Jason is survived by his father, Randy Lane and his wife Toni of Lascassas, TN; his mother, Sandy Moss Mitchell and her husband Jack of Murfreesboro, TN;...

Kendall Clark Morton

Kendall Clark Morton

October 3, 2014

Kendall Clark Morton age 69 of Murfreesboro is in the arms of our Lord now, having gone from our sight October 3,2014. He leaves behind his wife of 25 years Claire Bradford, his daughter Lisa Clarke, his step sons Drew Bradford and Peter Bradford, daughter in law Marjorie Bradford, grand children Courtney, Connor, Collin, Casey and Christopher Clarke, Amber and...

Ray C. Leonard

Ray C. Leonard

October 2, 2014

Ray C. Leonard age 91 of LaVergne passed away October 2, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Lula Bean Leonard. He is also preceded in death by two sisters; Louise Leonard, Dorothy Parker and three brothers; Kendall, James, and Charles Leonard. Funeral service will be 11:00am Monday October 6, 2014 at...

Katherine Louise Cawthon

Katherine Louise Cawthon

September 29, 2014

Katherine Louise Cawthon, age 84, of Rifle, CO, formerly of Murfreesboro, TN died on September 29, 2014. She was a native of Readyville, TN and the daughter of the late Johnny Butler and Annie Kathleen Miller Hoover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cawthon. Funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bob Bush...

Christine Brown

Christine Brown

September 29, 2014

Christine Brown, age 92 of the Gum Community died Monday. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha McCrary Hughes. She was also preceded by her husband Clifton Brown who died in 1977. Mrs. Brown is survived by a daughter, Pam Davenport and her husband Billy of Murfreesboro; grandsons, Philip Davenport and...

Aaron Baskin

Aaron Baskin

September 28, 2014

Aaron Baskin, age 89 died Sunday September 28, 2014. Mr. Baskin was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late Grover C. and Maxine Burkhart Baskin, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hutchins Baskin, and his brother G. C. Baskin, Jr. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel....

Ashton Thomas

Ashton Thomas

September 28, 2014

Ashton Martin Thomas, age 24, of Smyrna, TN left this world early Sunday Morning, September 28, 2014, after injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be Saturday at LifePoint Church at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military honors. Ashton is survived by his loving parents, Patrick Thomas and Kendra Robichaud; step-mother, Danita Thomas;...

Martha Watkins Downs

Martha Watkins Downs

September 28, 2014

Martha Watkins Downs, age 75 of Smyrna, TN died Sunday September 28, 2014. She was a native of Enterprise Alabama and was the daughter of the late, J.C. Watkins and Nellie Parrish Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Kay Watkins, Linda Watkins Wolfe, and brother, J.L. Watkins. Mrs. Downs was member of LifePoint Church in...

Amanda "Mandi" Herring Council

Amanda "Mandi" Herring Council

September 28, 2014

Amanda "Mandi" D. Herring Council, age 34, of Shelbyville died Sunday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from injuries she received in an automobile accident. She was born in Murfreesboro, raised in Smyrna, attended Smyrna High School and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James "Scooter" Council, Jr.; mother, Karen Sue Herring of Smyrna; a son Noah James Hamblin; two...

Jerry Miles

Jerry Miles

September 27, 2014

Jerry Long Miles, age 76 of Monroe Louisiana died Saturday September 27, 2014 in Monroe. Mr. Miles was a native of Murfreesboro and was the son of the late, James Caswell Miles and Helen Long Miles Bell. He was also preceded in death by his wife Elaine Rooker Miles who died in May of 2014, and a brother James Caswell...

Joyce Jeanette Kluge

Joyce Jeanette Kluge

September 26, 2014

Joyce Jeanette Kluge, age 85, of Christiana, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2014. A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin she is preceded in death by her parents Elden LaVere Tibbits and Anna Clara Louisa Blank Tibbits; husband, Harold Kluge; daughter, Sherry Martin; son, Jeff Kluge; sister, Beverly Larson; and brothers, Clyde Tibbits and Russell...

Hazel Virginia Helton

Hazel Virginia Helton

September 25, 2014

Hazel Virginia Heath Helton, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, and long-time resident of Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Tipton Heath. Mrs. Helton was also preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Lee Helton who died in 1981. Funeral...

Savannah Alora Garner

Savannah Alora Garner

September 25, 2014

Savannah Alora Garner, age 15, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Friday, at 7:00PM at the Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro. Caleb Griffin will officiate. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Savannah is survived by her parents, Brett and Tammy...

David Foster

David Foster

September 25, 2014

David Foster, age 59, of Smyrna, passed away peacefully Thursday September 25, 2014. He was a native of Placerville, CA, and was preceded in death by his father, Lee Grice Foster. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna with Reverend Jim Diamond officiating. Private family Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. David is survived by...

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