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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Allen Mason, Sr.

Allen Mason, Sr.

December 29, 2013

Allen Mason, Sr., age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday December 29, 2013. Mr. Mason was a native of Beech Grove, TN, and the son of the late William Ewin and Jessie Junia Shelton Mason. He was also preceded in death by a son, Garry Mason. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Rev. Nathan Hale...

Sherry Lee Hurt Tucker

Sherry Lee Hurt Tucker

December 29, 2013

Sherry Lee Hurt Tucker, age 44 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. She was a native of Nashville, TN and the daughter of the late Ben Allen Hurt who died on February 9, 2000. She is survived by her children, Ashley Tucker, Stephen "Tuck" Tucker, Rebecca "Becca Boo" Tucker, mother, Mary McBroom Hurt, sisters, Jennie Hurt, Rachel...

William Gerald Hendrickson

William Gerald Hendrickson

December 28, 2013

William Gerald Hendrickson, age 74 of LaVergne died Saturday December 28, 2013. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Willie Brown Vandygriff Hendrickson, also his first wife Georgia M. Hendrickson who died in 2002 and Merry Betsy Hendrickson who died in 2010. Mr. Hendrickson was a member of LaVergne First...

Jerry Johns

Jerry Johns

December 28, 2013

Jerry Conner Johns, age 81, of Smyrna, Tennessee died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert H. and Mary Law Gooch Johns and his sister, Mary Helen Johns. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 1:00PM at Mapleview Cemetery with military naval honors. Dr. John Larson will officiate. Mr. Johns is survived by...

Bounchanh Sayvone

Bounchanh Sayvone

December 27, 2013

Bounchanh Sayvone age 89 of Murfreesboro, passed away Friday December 27, 2013. Ms. Sayvone is survived by her children; Ms. Thong Detmongkhoune, Mr. Khoune Sayvone, Mr. Bob Sayvone, Mr. Lat Sayvone, Mr. Bounvath Sayvone, Mr. Home Sayvone, Mr. Dom Sayvone, Mr. Deng Sayvone, and Mr. Kheavanh Sayvone. Visitation will be 11:00am until time of service at 1:00pm Saturday January 4,...

Annie "Tiny" Mahaffey

Annie "Tiny" Mahaffey

December 27, 2013

Annie Mae "Tiny" Dunnaway Mahaffey, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday December 27, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hobart Garrett and Bessie Mae Shipp Dunnaway. Mrs. Mahaffey was also preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Brown Mahaffey, a daughter, Virginia Lee Mahaffey, granddaughters, Annie Ophelia Mahaffey and Renee Mahaffey...

Victor G. Ristvedt, Jr

Victor G. Ristvedt, Jr

December 26, 2013

Victor G. Ristvedt, Jr, age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. A longtime resident of Manchester, he was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Ristvedt Sr and Ruby Dill Ristvedt. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Dr. Mark Gregory will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with full military...

Eva Lucille Ring

Eva Lucille Ring

December 26, 2013

Eva Lucille Ring, age 97 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Thursday Dec. 26, 2013. A native of Mentor, TN, she was the daughter of the late Author Omnis and Mary Pearl Garrett Ring. Miss Ring was also preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Patton Ring and by her sisters, Floy R. Hague, Nina Ruth Ring, and Ethel P. Callaway. Miss...

Claude Adams

Claude Adams

December 25, 2013

Claude Thomas Adams, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday December 25, 2013. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late John Elam and Martha Isabell Marlin Adams. Mr. Adams was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Mildred Basham Adams who died in April of this year, brothers, Marlin and Sam...

William Howell Woodroffe

William Howell Woodroffe

December 25, 2013

William Howell Woodroffe, age 74, of Murfreesboro, died December 25, 2013. Mr. Woodroffe was a native of Philadelphia, PA. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mr. Woodroffe is survived by his wife, Marcia Woodroffe; children, Michele Woodroffe of Nashville, Brian (May) Woodroffe of Murfreesboro, Brad (Deanna) Woodroffe of Warson Woods, MO, and Cheryl (Damon) Page...

Zane Bell

Zane Bell

December 24, 2013

Zane Bell, age 62 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday December 24, 2013 after a battle of cancer earlier this year. He fought an amazing fight and was the strongest man anyone could imagine. Mr. Bell is survived by his amazing and loving wife of the past three years Barbara Bell along with his eight kids. Michelle Lynn Bell, Rebecca Anne Bell,...

Nathan "Nate" Joines

Nathan "Nate" Joines

December 24, 2013

Nathan Burke "Nate" Joines age 22 of Murfreesboro TN died suddenly on Tuesday December 24, 2013. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana and lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. Nate was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, and was a graduate of Oakland High School. Nate played center on the 2008 Oakland High School State championship team....

Robert Donald "Don" Eaton

Robert Donald "Don" Eaton

December 24, 2013

Robert "Don" Donald Eaton age 78 of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2013. A native of Beech Grove, he was the son of the late Rex and Ruth Carter Eaton Pryor. He is also preceded in death by his first wife; Judith Gayle Eaton, and a brother; James Eaton. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Saturday at The Church of...

Robert N. Scott

Robert N. Scott

December 23, 2013

Robert N. Scott, age 83, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home in Murfreesboro, TN. Son of the late Norman G. and Francis Scott. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Scott. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife of 60 years, Charolette Scott, daughter in law Sandra Scott of Miami, Floridadaughters Cheryl (Steve) Roberts...

Mark Brew Heath

Mark Brew Heath

December 23, 2013

Mark Brew Heath age 55 of Smyrna, TN, died Monday December 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by a brother, Horace Joseph Heath. Mr. Heath is survived by his parents, Horace Lowe and Patricia Brew Heath of Smyrna, TN; twin daughters, Bridget LeAnn Heath of Springfield, TN and Nicole DeAnn Heath of Smyrna, TN; brothers, Steven Troy Heath of...

Ray Hughes

Ray Hughes

December 22, 2013

Coach Ray Hughes, age 78, of Murfreesboro, died December 22, 2013. Coach Hughes was born in Bethel TN, and was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dosia Hughes, his brother, Harold Dean Hughes, and his sister, Allene Hughes Lewis. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. James Clardy officiating. Burial will...

Edmond R. Gibson

Edmond R. Gibson

December 21, 2013

Edmond R. Gibson, age 93, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was a native of Hoovers Gap and the son of the late Rollie Lee and Mattie Ola Orren Gibson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Donna G. Hale, brothers, Hershell Gibson, Carl Gibson, Hall Gibson, Willie Paul Gibson, Osnee Gibson, Frank Gibson, sisters, Linnie Dell Alcorn,...

Deanie Smith

Deanie Smith

December 21, 2013

Deanie Insel Smith, age 79, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at her home with her devoted husband and loving family surrounding her. The victory was hers after a lengthy, valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. She faced this final battle with the same courage, fierce determination, and dignity that characterized her entire life. Mrs. Smith was a native of Rutherford...

Ruby Mae Lankford

Ruby Mae Lankford

December 20, 2013

Ruby Mae Lankford, age 66, of Lavergne died, Friday, December 20, 2013. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late R.J. Hartman. She is survived by her mother, Doris Hartman, son, James Clifton Watson and his wife Evelyn of Lascassas, daughter, Vickie Belcher and her husband Gary of Lavergne, brother, Richard Hartman, sisters, Ann Barrett,...

Justin Fisher

Justin Fisher

December 20, 2013

Justin Fisher, age 34, of Antioch died Friday at Southern Hills Hospital after a sudden illness. He was a native of Houston, Texas and remained a Texan at heart regardless of where he lived. He was a Team Leader at Sam's Club #6447 in Bellevue and was a substitute teacher for Metro- Nashville School District. Justin is survived by his...

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