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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Anna Barker Whitehead
December 19, 2013
Anna Barker Whitehead, age 89, of Lebanon, TN, died Thursday December 19, 2013. A native of Axton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Oscar F. and Elsie C. Burnette Barker. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings, son-in-law, Aaron Keen, and a great-granddaughter, Ella Faith Saunders. Mrs. Whitehead is survived by her daughter, Debbie W. Keen...
Richard Michael Leahew
December 18, 2013
Richard Michael Leahew, age 49, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Murfreesboro and grew up in the Walter Hill Community. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Young, his grandparents Sam O. and Estelle Leahew and Joe and Mattie Young. Mr. Leahew is survived by his father...
Khambao Kongthalath
December 18, 2013
KHAMBAO KONGTHALATH, age 77, of Murfreesboro, died December 18, 2013. Mr. Kongthalath was a native of Laos, where he was a former police officer. He is survived by sons, Davone (Alina) Kongthalath, Sumtao, Nikorn, and Amone Kongthalath; daughter, Terri (John) Dayton; and niece, Kaysone Rathsombath. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Visitation...
James Messick
December 16, 2013
James Messick age 83 of Murfreesboro, passed away Sunday December 15, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Murphy and Eudie Fox Messick. He is also preceded in death by his brothers; Sammy Messick, Homer Glenn Messick,Murphy Messick Jr., S.P. Messick, John Messick, and sister Irene Messick Pipkin. Funeral service will be 10:00am Wednesday...
Louise Robinson
December 15, 2013
Louise Robinson, age 86, departed this life to join the heavenly chorus on December 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dewey Lynn Robinson, who died in 2011. She is survived by her daughters Sherry Robinson of Murfreesboro; Jo Ann Collier and her husband, Sterling of Aurora Illinois; grandchildren, Joshua Collier and his wife,...
Esther Nichols Young
December 15, 2013
Esther Lou Nichols Young, age 79, of Murfreesboro died Sunday, December 15, 2013. She was born in Dickens, TX and was a native of Plano, TX until 2006. She was the daughter of the late Brent L. and Carrie Hill Nichols of Lubbock, TX. Funeral service will be 10:00am Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Herb Alsup will officiate. Interment...
Joseph William O'Byrne Jr.
December 15, 2013
Joseph William O'Byrne Jr., of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Alice Devena Clark O'Byrne. Mr. O'Byrne is survived by his daughter, Shelly O'Byrne; brothers, Les Hinton, David O'Byrne and Kelly O'Byrne; sisters, Darla Huff and Sara JoAnn Allen; former wife and friend, Anita O'Byrne and many...
Robert Harris Allen
December 14, 2013
Robert Harris Allen (Harris), age 84, passed away at his residence in Jackson, TN on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Graveside funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 2:30pm in Smyrna, TN at Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Cecil Kirk officiating. Mr. Allen...
