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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Nellie Grace Herring Couch

Nellie Grace Herring Couch

August 15, 2013

Nellie Grace Herring Couch grew up in a small Mississippi town. All the furniture in her house was made by her father, all the flowers on the church altar were grown in her yard. As an Air Force wife, she raised children in a bombed-out Germany and grew bananas in her yard in Hawaii. She made stained glass art, raised...

Houston William Cunningham

Houston William Cunningham

August 14, 2013

Houston William Cunningham, age 61 of Readyville, TN, died Wednesday August 14, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of Velma Robbins Cunningham of Smyrna, TN, and the late Johnnie Houston Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lavenia Elizabeth Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham is survived by three sons, Johnnie Cunningham and his wife Sue,...

Myrtle I. Blurton

Myrtle I. Blurton

August 12, 2013

MYRTLE I. BLURTON, age 83, of Murfreesboro, died August 12, 2013. She was a native of Bridge City, Texas, and daughter of the late G.W. and Ada Walker Reed. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel Burial will be in Coleman Cemetery. Mrs. Blurton is survived by her son and daughter in law, Randy and Marie...

Wanda Shires League Blythe

Wanda Shires League Blythe

August 11, 2013

Wanda Shires League Blythe Services for Wanda Lou Blythe, 84 of Murfreesboro, who died Sunday, August 11, 2013, at a daughter's home, will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Verlin D. Thornton will officiate;he and his wife, Jean Thornton, will provide a special song. Grandsons serving as pallbearers are Lance Corporal Derek...

Marie Tipton Sternberger

Marie Tipton Sternberger

August 11, 2013

Marie Tipton Sternberger, age 86 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Sunday August, 11, 2013. A long time resident of Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin and Gladys Kyle Lawson Tipton. Mrs. Sternberger was also preceded in death by her husband,Saul Sternberger, Jr. MD; brothers, Roy, William, James and Gilbert Tipton, and sisters, Gladys Elizabeth Bentley...

Mildred Alice Swann

Mildred Alice Swann

August 11, 2013

Mildred M. Swann Mrs. Mildred Alice Miller Swann, 80, of Smyrna, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 11, 2013 at her home. Born February 10, 1933 in Nashville, she was the loving wife of Lloyd Swann and the daughter of the late David B. Miller and Eva Mai Crouch Miller. She was homemaker and a member of...

Jimmie Dallas Victory

Jimmie Dallas Victory

August 11, 2013

Jimmie Dallas Victory age 80 of Murfreesboro, passed away Sunday August 11, 2013. A native of Rutherfod County, he was the son of the late James and Nora Melton Victory. He is also preceded in death by his wife; Helen Tetters Victory, brothers; Bobby Victory, and Raymond Young. Funeral service will be 3:00pm Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Brother...

Laura R. Beem

Laura R. Beem

August 11, 2013

Laura R. Beem, age 67, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. A native of Nashville, TN, she was born January 26, 1946, and was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Hearn Robinson; father figure and brother, William Robinson; two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00AM at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Dr....

Annie Lou Holland Johnson

Annie Lou Holland Johnson

August 10, 2013

Annie Lou Holland Johnson, age 86 of Smyrna died August 10, 2013. She was a native of Hickman County and daughter of the late Herbert and Fannie Clark Holland. She was also preceded in death by her husband Julian M. Johnson who died in 1999, a daughter, Gladys Johnson Hall, a sister, Iola Holland and brother, Herbie Holland. Funeral service...

Diana Sue Koger

Diana Sue Koger

August 10, 2013

Diana Koger, age 47 of Murfreesboro died Saturday August 10, 2013. She was a native of Indiana and was preceded in death by her father, Randolph Allen. Ms. Koger was a Nurse at Community Care of Rutherford County. She is survived by her daughters, Dara Caffey and husband Ronnie of Fayetteville, Kasandria Reasoner and husband Brian of Spring Hill; grandchildren,...

Harold Wayne Langston

Harold Wayne Langston

August 10, 2013

Harold Wayne Langston age 74 of Smyrna, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday August 10, 2013. A native of Mountain Home Arkansas, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Inza Hicks Langston. Mr. Langston is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma Veasey Langston, his children; Son David Langston and his wife Dawn...

Tammie Ray Mcintyre

Tammie Ray Mcintyre

August 9, 2013

Tammie Ray McIntyre, age 46, went to her Heavenly home August 9th, 2013. She was a native of Nashville, TN, and resided in Lascassas for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Walker of Lebanon. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Jim McIntyre and her beloved son Levi McIntyre and daughter Lexi...

Edith Dempsey Burke

Edith Dempsey Burke

August 8, 2013

EDITH DEMPSEY BURKE, age 88, of Smyrna, died August 8, 2013 at home. She was a native of Rossville, GA, and daughter of the late Mose G. and Elsie Cassady Curd. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM EST at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park in Rossville, GA. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 5:00 PM Saturday at Woodfin...

James Singkham Phimmasene

James Singkham Phimmasene

August 7, 2013

James Singkham Phimmasene age 70 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday August 7, 2013. Mr. Phimmasene is survived by his wife;Kay Phimmasene, daughter; Vanessa Luangrath; sons; Edward Phimmasene,John Phimmasene, and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 1:00 until 3:00pm Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. On line condolences may be made to www.woodfinchapel.com (615)893-5151.

Carolyn Webster Vaughn

Carolyn Webster Vaughn

August 7, 2013

Carolyn Webster Vaughn, age 85 of Smyrna, TN went to walk with Jesus Christ Wednesday August, 8, 2013. She was born in Huntland, TN, but moved to Smyrna when she was just five years of age. She is the daughter of the late Jesse and Jimmy Dean Webster. She is also preceded in death by the father of her children,...

Frances Keller Mcpeak

Frances Keller Mcpeak

August 6, 2013

Frances Keller McPeak, age 83, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Smyrna died Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Lola Duke Keller. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dewitt McPeak. Funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her...

Albert Loveless

Albert Loveless

August 6, 2013

Albert Loveless, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday August 6, 2013. He was a native of Virginia he was the son of the late, Harry Loveless, Sr. and Ester Winestine Loveless. Mr. Loveless was retired from the Refrigeration business. He is survived by his daughter; Sabrina Tobias and husband Rick; granddaughter, Stormy Tobias; brothers, George and Clarence Loveless, Preston Loveless...

Patricia Nelson Turner

Patricia Nelson Turner

August 6, 2013

Patricia Nelson Turner, age 71 of Murfreesboro died August 6, 2013. She was a native of Sheridan, Wyoming and was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Turner, daughter, Laurie Ann Molen, and parentsThomas Nelson, Sr. and Vivian Thurber Nelson. Mrs. Turner was retired from the United States Department of Defense. She is survived by Daughter; Stacy L. Garcia & husband...

Pat O'Connor

Pat O'Connor

August 6, 2013

Pat O'Connor, age 76 of LaVergne, died at home Tuesday surrounded by her family. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Kehoe O'Connor. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel O'Connor, Tom O'Connor, Bill O'Connor and a sister Mary O'Connor. Mrs. O'Connor is survived by two sons, John...

R. L. Morgan

R. L. Morgan

August 3, 2013

R. L. Morgan, age 86, passed away August 3, 2013. A native of Springfield, TN he was a longtime resident of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucy Dickens Morgan; his wife, Mildred Meador Morgan; and eight siblings. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3:00PM at Hillview Baptist Church. Brother Charles McKnight and Brother Owen...

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