Bennit Gene Johnston
August 17, 2012
Bennit Gene Johnston, 7weeks, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2012. He was born on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Murfreesboro. He is survived by his parents, Joshua Robert Johnston and Penny Rychelle Rabon, siblings, Joshua and Addison Johnston, grandparents, Carl and Tina Spurling all of Murfreesboro, Carla Rabon of St. Peters, MO, great grandparents, Robert...
Mamie Louise Davis Brown
August 17, 2012
Mamie Louise Davis Brown, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday August 17, 2012 at her home. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Asa Davis, Sr. and Florence Smith Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Shorty Brown, Jr. who died in 2010, and brothers, Asa Davis, Jr., Morgan...
Lt. Col. Robert D. Ogg
August 16, 2012
LT. COL. ROBERT D. OGG, age 83 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday August 16, 2012. A native of Nashville, he was the son of the late Felix and Margaret Maurey Ogg. He was preceded in death by wife Fay Parsons Ogg who died in 2009. Lt. Col. Ogg is survived by his son Brig.Gen. (Retired) R. David Ogg, Jr. and his...
Elma Mae Grissett
August 15, 2012
Mrs. Elma Mae Grissett, age 81, formerly of Alabama, died August 15, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Oreen Black Blair. She is also preceded in death by her first husband Robert Gray who died in 2002. Mrs. Grissett is survived by her son Roger Gray of Noblesville, IN; and daughter Linda Hall of Murfreesboro. A...
Mary Kate Cope
August 15, 2012
Mary Kate Cope, former First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University, died on her birthday, August 15, 2012, in Murfreesboro. She was 96 years of age. Mrs. Cope is preceded in death by her late husband, Dr. Quill Evan Cope, who served as the Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee from 1952-1958, and president of Middle Tennessee State...
Drew Ashley Pate
August 15, 2012
Drew Ashley Pate slipped peacefully into eternal slumber on Wed., Aug. 15, 2012. Born on Jan. 6, 1977, he was 35 years old. He was a treasured husband, father, and son. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kristin Moore Pate, his loving parents Judy Turner Goodwin (Steve), W.A. (Buddy) Pate (Bernice). Other survivors include his stepsister, Julie Goodwin of...
Clint Harrison Lowe, Jr.
August 14, 2012
Clint Harrison Lowe, Jr., age 64 of Smyrna died Tuesday August 14, 2012 at his home. He was a native of Waverly Tennessee and was the son of the late, Clint Harrison Lowe, Sr. and Zelma Scott Lowe. Mr. Lowe had served in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. He was retired from Walmart in Smyrna. Mr. Lowe...
Gary D. Hicklen
August 13, 2012
Gary D. Hicklen, age 65, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, August 13, 2012. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN and the son of the late Sylvan B. Hicklen and Bertha Boyd Marston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Darlene Sandusky Hicklen. Funeral service will be 10:00am Friday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Rev. Dr. Keith Duncan...
James (Jim) E. Estes
August 11, 2012
James E. (Jim) Estes Jr. passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 after a short illness at the home of his parents. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 10:00AM at Evergreen Cemetery. Brother Joe Pruitt and David King, family friends, will officiate. Jim was born at Amarillo Air Force Base, Texas May 3, 1957 to James E and Neita...
Ellen Rebecca Ransom Jones
August 9, 2012
Ellen Rebecca Ransom Jones, age 99 of Murfreesboro, died August 9, 2012. Descendent of several prominent and early Rutherford County families, the Ransom family traces their roots to a Richard Ransom, born 1752, from the Isles of Wight, United Kingdom who settled in Rutherford County in the early 1800s. Mrs. Jones mother was Frances Elam Ransom, and her father was...
Susan Mary Yates
August 7, 2012
Susan Mary Yates, age 64, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. A native of Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Clinton Green and Lucille Leggiadro Green. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Dennis Green. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:00PM at St. Lukes Catholic Church. A...
David Lawrence Floyd
August 7, 2012
David L. Slim Floyd, age 93, of LaVergne, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Mr. Floyd was a native of Sparta, TN, and was the son of the late Robert and Clara Walden Floyd. Mr. Floyd was also preceded in death by his wife Ida May Warpool Floyd who died in 1996; brothers Elisha, Dee, Steve, Thurman and Silas Floyd; and...
Dylan Hollandsworth
August 7, 2012
Dylan Hollandsworth, age 16 of Auburntown died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, after a long, battle with Cancer. His strength, courage and determination will be remembered by all. Dylan attended Auburntown Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by his granny Jeanette Hollandsworth. He is survived by his parents, Todd and Tracy Stone Hollandsworth; brother, Nathan Hollandsworth; grandparents, Jerry and...
Eleanor Hrabar Peoples
August 7, 2012
Mrs. Eleanor Hrabar Peoples, age 88, passed away in her sleep early Tuesday, August 7, 2012, following a wonderful life. She was born in Fords, N.J., to Laslo and Julia Hrabar on March 31, 1924. Mrs. Peoples lived in LaVergne and Murfreesboro, TN for the past several years and attended St. Lukes Catholic Church in Smyrna. She devoted her entire...
Teresa Gerhart
August 6, 2012
Teresa Ann Tess Gerhart, age 48, of Lascassas, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at her home. She was a native of Franklin, N.J. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at Central Christian Church 404 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Rev. Steve Odom will officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Mrs....
Larry Boucher
August 5, 2012
Larry Joe Boucher, age 71 of Smyrna died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Bowling Green KY and was the son of the late, Isaac and Peggy Boucher. Mr. Boucher was a Navy Veteran and Accountant. He is survived by his daughter, Dina Demarest and husband John; grandchildren, Brennan, Noah and Abby Demarest; former wife, Hester Boucher...
Betty Jean Sullivan
August 4, 2012
Betty Jean Sullivan, age 73, of Antioch died Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was a native of Davidson County and the daughter of the late Irvin O. Leaver and Daisy M. Mason. Funeral service will be 11:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Pastor M. Bryan Russell will officiate. Burial to follow in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. She is survived...
Ty Wesley Green
August 4, 2012
Ty Wesley Green, age 17, of Smyrna died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. He was a native of Davidson County. Memorial service will be 4:00pm on Wednesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Margie Green of Smyrna, sisters, Jessica Green of OH, Julia Ann Green of Smyrna, brother, Joshua Brandon Green of Smyrna, grandparents,...
Thonda Lee Gullick
August 4, 2012
Thonda Lee Gullick, age 55, of Murfreesboro died Saturday, August 4, 2012 from complications of kidney disease. She was a native of Homestead, Florida and the daughter of the late Donald Neeley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Danny. Memorial services will be held Saturday August 11, 2012 at New Vision Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Jerry Philip Tucker Sr.
August 3, 2012
JERRY PHILIP TUCKER SR. age 61 of Murfreesboro, died Friday August 3, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Philas and Waulene Parker Tucker. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra, and brother Larry Tucker. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel with Brother Paul Norwood officiating. Burial...
