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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Charles Ronnie Nabors

Charles Ronnie Nabors

December 31, 2024

Charles Ronnie Nabors, age 79 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. A native of Wilson County, TN, he was the son of the late Walter V. Nabors and Pattie Grissom Nabors Taylor. Charles was also preceded in death by his stepfather, James Taylor, siblings, Mary Katherine Horton, Jackie Nabors, Kennith Nabors, Judy Nabors, and Linda...

Helen Lane

Helen Lane

December 31, 2024

Helen Roberta Lane, age 90, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee to the late Willie M. and Hallie Roberta Jakes, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lane; brothers, Willie Jakes, Jr., Jessie Jakes, and Dorris Jakes; as well as a sister, Mary Malone.

She is...

James "Jim" Crofts

James "Jim" Crofts

December 31, 2024

James "Jim" Crofts, age 76 of Smyrna/Nashville, TN, and formally of Englewood, TN, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, after a hard fought six-year battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.

Jim loved Englewood and his hometown friends, but family was his priority. He worked construction as a brick mason for many years until it...

Maree Christensen

Maree Christensen

December 31, 2024

Mrs. Maree Joy Christensen, age 83, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on December 31, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Born September 20, 1941, in Mauston, WI, she was the cherished daughter of Bernice and Oscar Halverson.

Maree grew up in New Lisbon, WI where she graduated from New Lisbon High School....

Nancy Scruggs

Nancy Scruggs

December 30, 2024

Nancy Lynn Scruggs, age 74 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with her family at her side. She was born on May 31, 1950, in Lebanon, Tennessee to William Pleasant Meador and Velma Naomi Law Meador (both deceased).

All of Nancy's childhood and teen years, she lived...

Sharon "Shari" Robinson

Sharon "Shari" Robinson

December 29, 2024

Sharon "Shari" Kay Robinson, age 63, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Marquis and Betty Cothran.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Barry "Bo" Robinson; daughters, Angie Roberts and her husband Joshua, Jennifer Robinson, and Stephanie Wright and her husband Travis; grandchildren, Dylan, CJ, Shaylin, Michael, Dejuan,...

Kenneth Wilson Cothron

Kenneth Wilson Cothron

December 29, 2024

Kenneth Wilson Cothron, age 92 of Murfreesboro and formerly of Plano, TX, died Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Cothron was born on August 16,1932 to Lucy Wilson Cothron and Martha Massey Cothron in Macon County, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Trousdale County High...

Linda Hardymon

Linda Hardymon

December 29, 2024

Linda Hardymon, age 79 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. She was a native of Frankfurt, Ohio and a daughter of the late Speck and Marion O'Brien. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lissie O'Brien.

A loving mother and grandmother, survivors include her children, Adam...

Mark Brantley Neal

Mark Brantley Neal

December 29, 2024

Mark Brantley Neal, age 64 of Murfreesboro died Sunday December 29, 2024. He was a born in Charleston S.C. and was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Mary Bryd Neal, and a brother, Jeff Neal.

Mr. Neal worked for Joslin and Son Signs and was a devoted friend to many.

He is survived...

Charles Wright

Charles Wright

December 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Waylon Wright (biggie /Charlie) who was born March 15, 2023, and was tragically taken from us on December 28, 2024. Charles's life was cut short way too early. It's a marking and brief but poignant chapter in the lives of his loving family.

Charles was...

Petis M. Powell

Petis M. Powell

December 28, 2024

Petis M. Powell, born January 11, 1938, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, December 28th with his family surrounding him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Malvin and Lillian Gordon Powell, and his sister, Nettie Laura Vaught. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Nina Givens Powell, and his three children, David...

Charles Richard "Chuck" Akers, Jr.

Charles Richard "Chuck" Akers, Jr.

December 28, 2024

Charles Richard "Chuck" Akers, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, born November 13th, 1981, gave up his earthly life for Heavenly life on December 28th, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Rebecca "Blair" Akers and the attentive father and mentor of Layne Beckett Akers and Nori Jayne Akers. Chuck was a very involved and guiding Christian figure in the lives...

Rose Ann Blandford

Rose Ann Blandford

December 27, 2024

Rose Ann Blandford, age 80 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 27, 2024. She was a native of McDaniels, KY and preceded in death by her parents, Francis Rhodes, and Margaret Kennedy Rhodes, and sister Martha Rhodes.

Mrs. Blandford had worked for International Harvester in Kentucky and National Health Care in Murfreesboro.

She is survived by...

Betty Louann Neal

Betty Louann Neal

December 27, 2024

Betty Louann Neal, age 63 of La Vergne died Friday December 27, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her father, George Thurman Todd, Jr.

Louann was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Ingram Books.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Victory and Charity Victory;...

Margaret Ann Gilbert

Margaret Ann Gilbert

December 27, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Gilbert, age 84 of Murfreesboro, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Alan Gilbert; parents, Larry and Alma (nee Erler) Dixon; sister, Judy Smith.

Peggy and her family moved from Michigan to Miami, Florida in 1977. She was an active...

Billy Joe Warrick

Billy Joe Warrick

December 26, 2024

Billy Joe Warrick, age 61 of Rutherford County, TN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank W. and Jewel Dean Warrick. Billy was also preceded by a brother, Ricky Warrick and a sister, Annette Warrick.

Billy is survived by his brothers, Freddie Warrick of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kenneth Warrick of...

Leland Jennings

Leland Jennings

December 26, 2024

Mr. Bobby "Leland" Jennings, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Bryant and Ethel Patterson Jennings. Leland proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon completion of his military service, he earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Middle...

Al Demumbreum

Al Demumbreum

December 26, 2024

Mr. Alfred "Al" Hall Demumbreum, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County, TN and son of the late Cleo and Thelma Elizabeth Powell Demumbreum. Mr. Demumbreum retired as a signal supervisor from CSX Railroad after 38 years of service. He purchased a red caboose in the early 1990's...

Donna Mechelle Barrett

Donna Mechelle Barrett

December 26, 2024

Donna Mechelle Barrett, age 58 of Murfreesboro died Thursday December 26, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her mother, Retta Barrett.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and caregiver.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Jadon Puebla; grandchildren, Natalia Puebla, Dominic Puebla; father, Billy Barrett; siblings, Shannon...

Donna Durkee

Donna Durkee

December 25, 2024

Mrs. Donna Sue Durkee, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Charles and Rose Justice Cooper. Mrs. Durkee was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She went on to work at the employment office for the...

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