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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

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...

William "Bill" Dotson

William "Bill" Dotson

August 24, 2014

William "Bill" W. Dotson age 73 of LaVergne passed away Sunday August 24, 2014. A native of Davidson County, he was the son of the late Leslie James and Mary Margaret Stratton Dotson. He is also preceded in death by a brother; James Dotson. Mr. Dotson is survived by his children; daughter; Roxanna Dotson of Donelson, sons; Jeff Dotson of...

Roger Dale Bobo

Roger Dale Bobo

August 22, 2014

Roger Dale Bobo age 59 of Smyrna, passed away Friday August 22, 2014. A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Rufus and Bonnie Prince Bobo. He is also preceded in death by his daughter; Kristen Eckman, and a brother; Randie Bobo. Mr. Bobo is survived by his wife of 30 years; Rebecca Bobo, son; Brandon...

Kelley Allen Hodge

Kelley Allen Hodge

August 19, 2014

Kelley Allen Hodge age 50 of North Carolina died August 19, 2014. He was a native of Kentucky and was retired from United States Army. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Hodge of Phoenix, AZ , Janice Austin of Jackson, TN; sons, Matthew Hodge of Raeford, N.C. Brandon Kelley Hodge of Smyrna, Zachary Allen Hodge of Murfreesboro; brother, Mark...

Andrew "Andy" Howard

Andrew "Andy" Howard

August 19, 2014

Andrew "Andy" Howard, age 40 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday. He was a native of Valdosta, Georgia and the son of Tom and Gloria Howard of Walter Hill. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Dana Howard; a son Dustin Howard; sisters Rochelle Fulghum and her husband Brian of Murfreesboro and Renee Dutro of Guntersville, Alabama; cousin...

Rollande "Ronnie" Reader

Rollande "Ronnie" Reader

August 15, 2014

Rollande "Ronnie" Reader, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 15, 2014. A native of Rome, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor Jeffrey LeClair. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Dolores LaGatta and one brother, John LeClair. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at...

Ronald Holder

Ronald Holder

August 15, 2014

Ronald Holder age 59 of Murfreesboro, passed away Friday August 15, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Charles Ross and Dorothy Jean Handley Holder. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter; Sarah Denny. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Judy Warnack officiating. Burial will follow in...

Brother James "Jim" Avaritt, Sr.

Brother James "Jim" Avaritt, Sr.

August 14, 2014

Brother James E. "Jim" Avaritt, Sr. age 78, servant of God, was taken to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Thursday, August 14, 2014. Brother Jim a native of Murfreesboro, was born June 9, 1936 to Thomas W. and Willie Blythe Avaritt who preceded him in death. Son, James E. "Jimmy" Avaritt, Jr. and a brother,...

Lee Evans

Lee Evans

August 14, 2014

Lee Evans, age 75, of Shelbyville peacefully died on Thursday evening August 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving wife and close family. Lee was a loving husband, father, and grandpa who will be greatly missed. A native of Crisfield, MD, he is survived by his dedicated wife of 28 years, Joyce Evans. He is also survived by his beloved children...

Herbert Jay Monk

Herbert Jay Monk

August 14, 2014

Herbert Jay Monk age 80 of Murfreesboro died August 14, 2014. He was a native of Chuckey, TN and he was the son of the late B.G. and Zella Mae Price Monk. Mr. Monk served in the United States Air Force and later worked in Hotel Management before retirement. He is survived by his children; Cassandra Groh and husband Norman...

Lillie Victory

Lillie Victory

August 12, 2014

Lillie Victory, age 68 of Smyrna died Tuesday August 12, 2014. She was a native of Smyrna and was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Willie Mae West Underwood; brothers, Roy, Franklin, and Ivey Gene Underwood; sisters, Estelle Gourley and Oakley McClanahan. Mrs. Victory had worked at Betterbilt and was retired from Davidson Ladders. She had attended the...

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