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Patricia Ann Galland

Patricia Ann Galland

February 18, 2025

Patricia Ann Galland, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children. She was a native of Kittanning, PA but grew up in Crestline, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Livengood.

Mrs. Galland was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and...

Mary "Carty" Mccarty Roberts

Mary "Carty" Mccarty Roberts

February 16, 2025

Mary "Carty" McCarty Roberts, born on August 9, 1936, passed away on February 16, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Leon McCarty Jr. and Gladys Hamilton McCarty, as well as her husband of almost seventy years, James Daniel Richardson Roberts Sr. She is survived by her three children, Deborah Roberts Horst of Kennesaw,...

Mary Ann Shaft

Mary Ann Shaft

February 15, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Carr Childers Shaft, age 86, of Bradyville, TN passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born in Newport, AR to the late Sherman and Clemma Carr. Mrs. Shaft grew up in rural Arkansas picking cotton along with her family and sharecroppers. She was a 1956 graduate of Newport High School. In 1957, she met and...

Will Andrew Lansdown

Will Andrew Lansdown

February 14, 2025

Will (God's "Will") Andrew Lansdown, age 15, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born December 17, 2009 in Smyrna, Tennessee to Scott and Jessica Lansdown. Will was such a happy kid and loved by all who met him. He loved music, movies, trucks, boats, and spending time with family and friends....

Dr. Norman Ferris

Dr. Norman Ferris

February 14, 2025

Dr. Norman Bernard Ferris, age 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late Paul Whyte and Elizabeth Gillett Ferris. After high school, he was a semi-professional baseball pitcher in Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for...

R. W. Groom, Iii

R. W. Groom, Iii

February 14, 2025

R.W. Groom, III, of Nashville, TN passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was the son and only child of R.W. Groom, Jr. and Bernice Vance Groom of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

R.W. is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pamela Jones Groom; son, Taylor Groom of Nashville, TN; daughter, Anna Kathryn Groom of Nashville, TN; nieces Juliet...

Tim Scott Harper

Tim Scott Harper

February 14, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Scott Harper, age 53 of Murfreesboro died Friday February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Scott Harper and Saundra Mitchell Harper.

Mr. Harper grew up in Abbeville, Alabama and was a 1989 graduate of Abbeville High School. He graduated from Troy University in 1994 and from Middle Tennessee School of...

Ronnie Wilkerson, Sr.

Ronnie Wilkerson, Sr.

February 13, 2025

Ronnie Layne Wilkerson Sr. age 66 of LaVergne, TN was called home Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born September 17, 1958, in Nashville, TN to the late Earl Layne and Barbara Wilson Wilkerson. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Lonnie and David Wilkerson.

Survived by his loving wife Jennifer Wilkerson and daughter Lacey Jennay Wilkerson...

Ronald Lee Cross

Ronald Lee Cross

February 13, 2025

Ronald Lee Cross, age 77 of Antioch, Tennessee died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro with family at his side. He was a native of Framingham, Massachusetts and was a son of the late Robert and Alice Cross. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Cross and a son, Jeremy "Jay" Cross.

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Richard Randall "Randy" Odom

Richard Randall "Randy" Odom

February 11, 2025

Mr. Richard Randall "Randy" Odom, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and a friend to many. Randy was known for his generosity, quick wit and the joy he brought to those around him.

Born on July 10, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee, Randy grew up...

Jim Downing

Jim Downing

February 11, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" M. Downing, age 89, "The Mayor of his Street" of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born December 19, 1935 in Galion, OH to the late Paul and Loretta Cole Downing. Jim attended Galion Schools. His career was with State Farm Insurance in Ohio where he was an agent for 11...

Brenda Gail Williams

Brenda Gail Williams

February 10, 2025

Brenda Gail Williams, age 73 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Monday, February 10, 2025, at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Charles and Lois Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Williams.

Survivors include her children, Heather Garcia and husband Edmond, and Charlie...

James Leroy Carroll

James Leroy Carroll

February 10, 2025

James Leroy Carroll, age 82 of Murfreesboro died Monday February 10, 2025. He was a native of Rock Island, Illinois and was preceded in death by his wife, Linnie Jane Carroll, and his parents, Robert L. Carroll and Ruth Freeze Carroll.

Mr. Carroll was a Christian and a retired from Tennessee Air National Guard and a veteran...

Muriel Maxwell-Mallard

Muriel Maxwell-Mallard

February 9, 2025

Mrs. Muriel Ruth Maxwell-Mallard, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Inglewood, CA to the late Melvin and Virginia Manning Maxwell. Muriel worked for Hewlett-Packard for many years. She was of the Christian faith.

Murial is survived by her life partner, Ronald...

Amphone Thattanakham

Amphone Thattanakham

February 8, 2025

Mrs. Amphone Thattanakham, age 90, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Laos to the late Khamphan and Phimpha Syhanath. Mrs. Thattanakham owned and operated her own grocery store in Arkansas for many years before moving to Tennessee. She enjoyed working in her garden and cooking...

Rebecca M. Comer

Rebecca M. Comer

February 8, 2025

Rebecca M. Comer, age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. A native of Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Charles I. Burrow, Sr. and Mary Lou Fowler Burrow. Mrs. Comer was also preceded in death by her husband Albert A. Comer, and a sister, Betty Trent, and a brother, Charles Burrow, Jr....

Robert "Rob" Wayne Follis

Robert "Rob" Wayne Follis

February 8, 2025

Robert "Rob" Wayne Follis, 55, of Woodbury, TN, entered into the presence of his Savior on February 8, 2025. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, Rob's life was defined by his love for the Lord, his family, and his passion for flying.

Born on July 22, 1969, in Murfreesboro, TN, Rob...

Roy Priuska

Roy Priuska

February 8, 2025

Roy Priuska of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died on February 8th, 2025. He was 88 years old. Roy was born May 27th, 1936, in Negaunee, Michigan to Olga and Matt Priuska. He is survived by his children, Valerie (Kevin) Rains of Murfreesboro, TN, Victoria Priuska of Murfreesboro, TN and Eric Priuska (Jay Anderson) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Roy is also survived...

Ronald "Ron" Morrison

Ronald "Ron" Morrison

February 7, 2025

Ronald "Ron" James Morrison, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. As a husband, father, brother, and friend, he was known for his unwavering kindness, steadfast faith, and dedication to those he loved. Ron was born on October 21, 1959, in Inglewood, California, to the late William "Bill" James...

Toni Lynn Hester

Toni Lynn Hester

February 7, 2025

Toni Lynn Hester is forever young on February 7, 2025.  Toad, as we loved to call her, came into this world fast and she lived her life like that.  Independent and strong, and a little defiant, she made her way through elementary school, making many friends and extended her family beyond just her relatives.  She grew into an extra...

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