Dr. Harvey Birch Vanderford
June 29, 2012
Dr. Harvey Birch Vanderford , age 102, died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Adams Place. A native of Maben, MS, he was the son of the late Robert William and Sarah Mize Vanderford. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Hazel Billingslea Vanderford, six brothers and four sisters. Dr. Vanderford is survived by his daughter and...
Ruby M. Davis
June 29, 2012
RUBY M. DAVIS, age 94, of Murfreesboro, died June 29, 2012. She was a native of Wilson County, TN, and daughter of the late Benjamin and Jenny Crook Paris. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel with Pastor Shelby Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Co. Memorial Park. Mrs. Davis is survived by grandchildren, Daniel...
Robert F. Drake, Sr.
June 29, 2012
Robert Franklin Drake, Sr., age 74, of Hoovers Gap, TN died Thursday June 28, 2012. Mr. Drake was a native of Hoovers Gap and was son of the late Jim Asa and Lela Lovvern Drake. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robie Drake. Funeral Services will be at 2:00PM Sunday at Hoovers Gap Church. Rev. Raymond Albright...
Christopher Paul Harper
June 29, 2012
Christopher Paul Harper, age 23, left suddenly for a better life Friday, June 29, 2012. His shy smile and quiet way won the heart of all those around him. He is survived by his parents, Lara Wilmoth Boles of Smyrna and Lee Harper of LaVergne; his brothers, Joshua Harper of Smyrna and Milton Foster of North Carolina; children, Trenton Harper;...
Carolyn June Williams
June 29, 2012
Carolyn June Williams, age 57 of Murfreesboro died Friday June 29, 2012. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Otho Logan Gannon and Leila Mae Perry Gannon; brother, James Clayton Gannon, and a sister, Patricia Woodcook. She was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church of Woodbury and was retired from Hoover Paving Company. She is survived by...
Kelly Gannon Lackey
June 28, 2012
Kelly Gannon Lackey, age 54 of Murfreesboro died June 28, 2012 at her home. She is survived by her father Dan Erickson of Murfreesboro; daughter Ashley Gannon of Murfreesboro; brother, Michael Erickson of Pekin Illinois, and sister; Courtney Erickson Yates of Murfreesboro; grandchildren; Braydan Adams and Rylee Ann Cremeans. She was preceded in death by her mother Marcella Erickson. Ms....
Jo Ann Davis Jones
June 28, 2012
JO ANN DAVIS JONES, age 76, of Murfreesboro, died June 28, 2012 at home. Mrs. Jones was a native of Wilson Co, TN, and daughter of Ruby Mae Davis and the late Jessie Clyde Davis. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 AM at Woodfin Funeral Chapel with Pastor Shelby Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wilson County Memorial Gardens....
John Richard Bowen, Sr
June 27, 2012
John Richard Bowen, Sr., age 86, of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at MTMC. Mr. Bowen was a native of Rutherford County and son of the late John C. and Alta George Bowen. Funeral Services will be at 3:00PM Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Reverend John Herdman will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bowen is survived...
Edward Leland Jordan, Jr
June 27, 2012
Edward Leland Jordan, Jr., age 85, of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at MTMC. Mr. Jordan was a native of Rutherford County and was the son of the late Edward Leland and Eliza Evelyn Tilford Jordan Sr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Jordan Williams. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM Saturday at Woodfin Memorial...
Viola Jean Hubbs
June 27, 2012
Viola Jean Hubbs, age 64 of Altamont TN died Wednesday June 27, 2012. She was a native of Covington Kentucky and was preceded in death by her parents George and May Owenburg. Mrs. Hubbs was a Methodist and a retried Engineering Technician. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Russell Hubbs; daughters, Jessie Hubbs Seagroves and husband Carl of Murfreesboro,...
Hilda Crawford
June 27, 2012
Hilda Crawford, age 91 of Smyrna died Wednesday June 27, 2012. She was a native of London England and was preceded in death by her parents, Caleb and Maude Henry Winch, her husband, Roy Crawford, and granddaughter, Lisa Utley. Mrs. Crawford member of Womens Land Army in England and had worked for the Telephone Company in England. She attended River...
Judi Ann Gray
June 25, 2012
Judi Ann Gray, age 46 of Murfreesboro, died June 25, 2012 following a 5-year, hard fought battle with melanoma cancer. She was a native of Matteson, Illinois and lived in Knoxville, Tennessee for several years, where she began her life with Les. Judi was mostly known for her infectious smile, positive attitude, and loving spirit. She touched the lives of...
Joan Marie Schmelzer
June 24, 2012
JOAN MARIE SCHMELZER age 71 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday June 24, 2012. A native of Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Kopydlowski Lizak. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Eugene Schmelzer Sr. Mrs. Schmelzer is survived by her children, daughter Barbara (Stephan) Nutter of Smyrna, her sons Richard Schmelzer, Joseph...
Mary Josephine O'Neal Vaughn
June 23, 2012
Mary Josephine ONeal Vaughn, age 83, of Walter Hill, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hezekiah and Dessie Mae Dillon ONeal and her husband, Robert Lee Vaughn, who died in 1976. Funeral service will be 1:30pm Tuesday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Murfreesboro. Dr....
Billy Thomas Beckham
June 22, 2012
Billy Thomas Beckham, age 81, of Rockvale, died Friday, June 22, 2012 at Alive Hospice, St. Thomas. Mr. Beckham is the son of the late Jay and Alta Davis Beckham. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, J.W. and Hassell Beckham. Mr. Beckham is survived by his wife of 48 years Katherine Beckham; son Brent Beckham and his...
John "Jackie" Karstetter
June 21, 2012
John Jackie Karstetter, age 59, passed away June 21, 2012. A native of Lewistown, PA and Canton, OH he was the son of the late John Karstetter and Ruth Blankenship Karstetter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Feldpusch and stepson, James Thomas Keene. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00AM at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna....
Gilbert Wayne Tarpley
June 20, 2012
Gilbert Wayne Tarpley, age 69, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012. A native of Nashville, TN he was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Dewitt Tarpley and Lorene Meadows Tarpley. He is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Burton Capps. A funeral service will be held Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel at 6:00PM. Dr. Johnny...
James H. "Mr. Jim" Watson
June 18, 2012
JAMES H. MR. JIM WATSON, age 80, of Smyrna, died June 18, 2012 at his home. Mr. Watson was a native of Davidson Co., and son of the late Everette D. and Bernadine McMeen Watson. Funeral services will be 1:00 Thursday at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna with Rev. Dan Parker officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park with military...
Windell Brown Staley
June 18, 2012
Windell Brown Staley, age 71, of Murfreesboro died Monday June 18, 2012. He was the son of the late Weston and Louise Carter Staley, and was a member of First Baptist Church, and attended Belle-Aire Baptist Church. Mr. Staley was a dedicated employ of for Roscoe Brown for over 52 years. He was a 1960 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel...
Willie Hoyd Burks
June 17, 2012
Willie Hoyd Burks, age 85 of Mt. Juliet died Sunday June 17, 2012 He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Comer P. and Votra Geneva Chumney Burks, sister, Beulah Mae Burks, brothers, James Howard Burks, and Jerry Burks, and sisters,Velvia Vaughan and Bertha Burks. Mr. Burks was a member of Belle Aire...
