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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Matthew Yates

Matthew Yates

December 13, 2024

Matthew Donnell Yates, born on July 16, 1984, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Doyle D. and Valerie J. Yates.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lillye Moore Yates; best friend and brother, Jason Worley; sister, NormaJean Richcreek; grandmother, Sue Smith; aunt, Kimberly Smith; uncle, Buddy Yates; many more...

David Randolph Brown, Sr.

David Randolph Brown, Sr.

December 12, 2024

David Randolph Brown, age 86 of Murfreesboro died Thursday December 12, 2024. He was a native of Chambers County, Alabama and was preceded in death by his parents,  Floyd Lester Brown, and  Jesse Edna Simmons Brown; siblings, William Oliver Brown and  Andrea Brown Hays.

Mr. Brown was a Retired Colonel with the United States Army. He served...

Randy Ascher

Randy Ascher

December 12, 2024

Mr. Phillip Randall "Randy" Ascher, age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Aaron and Doris Neuman Ascher. Randy was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He was an avid Bulldogs football fan and was looking forward to the upcoming playoff games. He worked in...

Stella Hercules

Stella Hercules

December 12, 2024

Mrs. Stella Ann Miller Hercules, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was a life-long resident of Murfreesboro and the daughter of the late George and Hattie Lee Harris Miller. Mrs. Hercules was the CEO of her family and home. She made sure everything ran smoothly and was aware of the needs of everyone....

Allen Dixon Fuller

Allen Dixon Fuller

December 10, 2024

Allen Dixon Fuller, a lifelong Tennessean known for his kind heart and tireless work ethic, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 88 following complications from heart disease and pneumonia.

Born in Holt's Corner, Tennessee, on Dec. 26, 1935, Mr. Fuller was a graduate of Forrest High School, where he excelled in athletics. He...

Dorothy Jean Allen Barnett

Dorothy Jean Allen Barnett

December 10, 2024

Dorothy Jean Allen Barnett, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Dorothy Jean, known to family and friends as DJ, was a longtime resident of Smyrna, TN. She was born on November 13, 1931, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a 1949 graduate of Central High School in Murfreesboro and attended St. Thomas School of Nursing. She worked...

George Edward Cowley

George Edward Cowley

December 10, 2024

George Edward Cowley, age 92 of Smyrna died Tuesday December 10, 2024. He was a native of Madison TN and was preceded in death by his parents, George Crittendon Cowley and Addie Carter Cowley; granddaughter, Frances Cryer.

He was member of Smyrna Church of Christ and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Cowley...

John Brian Gambill

John Brian Gambill

December 9, 2024

John Brian Gambill, age 50, of Murfreesboro. He died Monday December 9, 2024. Brian was born in Nashville and had lived most of his life in Rutherford County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Barnet Gambill, and was Christian and was veteran of United States Marine Corps. He was owner operator of American Marine Heating...

Bounethanh Chanthalasy

Bounethanh Chanthalasy

December 8, 2024

Mr. Bounethanh Chanthalsay, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born in Laos to the late Pouma and Ma Tau Ahm Chanthalasy. Mr. Chanthalsay worked at Samsonite for a few years and then worked at Nissan in the stamping department for 17 years before his retirement. He was very involved in the Lao...

Joseph Riley Kinney

Joseph Riley Kinney

December 8, 2024

Joseph Riley Kinney was born on December 16, 1950, in La Vergne, TN, a small town south of Nashville. Joe was adopted by Joseph and Catherine Kinney and grew up in Memphis, TN. Joe was a deeply spiritual individual and experienced many profound instances with God while attending parochial school as a practicing Catholic. In November of 1972, while...

Larry Farmer

Larry Farmer

December 8, 2024

Larry Wayne Farmer Born August 3rd, 1957, called home December 8th, 2024, at the age of 67 in Murfreesboro TN. He fought a short battle with dementia, but for the ones that loved him it seemed like eternity.

He is survived by his wife Ginger Farmer of 40 years. His daughter's Sherry Day (Dustin Bryant) Leigh Anne...

Christopher "Chris" Dale Crumley

Christopher "Chris" Dale Crumley

December 8, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Dale Crumley, 56, peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous and heroic battle with lung cancer.

Chris was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Madison High School Class of 1986. After graduation, Chris joined the United States Marines...

Edward Tatum Barret, Jr

Edward Tatum Barret, Jr

December 7, 2024

Edward Tatum Barret, Jr. entered Heaven on December 7, 2024 in Sugar Land, Texas at age 85 in the presence of his two sons.

Edward, more commonly known as "ET" or "Fast Eddie", was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to many and was the first baby born in the year in Dyersburg, Tennessee on...

Rev. R. Dwight Bennison

Rev. R. Dwight Bennison

December 7, 2024

Rev. R. Dwight Bennison, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 7, 2024. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Roy Wilson and Ethel Marie White Bennison. Bro. Dwight was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Williams.

Bro. Dwight is survived by...

Vilay Chittaphong

Vilay Chittaphong

December 6, 2024

Mrs. Vilay Chittaphong, age 89, of Smyra, TN passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born in Laos to the late Thitonesy and Khansy Sirivong. Mrs. Chittaphong was a homemaker to her family and a member of Wat Lao Buddhapathip Temple in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Chittaphong is survived by her children, Bangone Sithiphone and her husband...

Flora Mai Bell

Flora Mai Bell

December 6, 2024

Flora Mai Bell, age 89, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born in Davidson County, Tennessee to the late Dave and Callie Warrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bell; daughter, Teressa Bell; sisters, Lena, Gladys, Betty, and Barbara; and brothers, Henry, Jessie, Ben, Charles, and William.

She is survived by...

Khamphang Vongsayarath

Khamphang Vongsayarath

December 4, 2024

Mr. Khamphang Vongsayarath, age 90, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Laos and was in law enforcement before coming to the United States. Mr. Vongsayarath was an assembly technician at Whirlpool and was a member of Wat Lao Buddharam Temple.

Mr. Vongsayarath is survived by his wife, Youne Vongsayarath; children,...

Kevin Price

Kevin Price

December 4, 2024

Kevin Lee Price, age 64 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was a native of Shelbyville, Illinois and was a son of the late Marvella Nadine Thompson Price and he is survived by his father, Perry Eugene Price. He is also survived by his wife, Eileen Marie Price; daughters, Alisha and Ashley Price; a brother, Al...

Billy Story

Billy Story

December 3, 2024

Billy Story, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of Hartsville, Tennessee and was a son of the late Cordell and Cordelia Story. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Shane Story, and a brother-in-law, Robert Wood.

Survivors include his wife, Linda...

James B. "Jim" Davidson, Jr.

James B. "Jim" Davidson, Jr.

December 2, 2024

James B. "Jim" Davidson, Jr., age 75 of Murfreesboro died Monday December 2, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Broadus Davidson and Narene Bell Davidson.

Mr. Davidson was a member of Minerva Drive Church of Christ and Salem Creek Church of Christ. He was retired from Tennessee...

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