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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Martin Jennings Rooker

Martin Jennings Rooker

April 14, 2012

Martin Jennings Rooker, age 75, of Walter Hill died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at his home. He was a native of Walter Hill and the son of the late Joseph J. and Ethel Grace Cook Rooker. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Elders Joe Arnold and Ricky Arnold will officiate. Burial will be at...

Mark Richard Goodman

Mark Richard Goodman

April 14, 2012

Mark Richard Goodman age 50 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Saturday April 14, 2012. A native of Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Marvin Russell and Barbara Ann Watkins Goodman. Mark is survived by his wife of 25 years, Robin Reeves Goodman; son, Matthew Reeves Goodman; daughter, Courtney Jewell Goodman all of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Edie Goodman Jackson...

Marguerite Leslie Peyton

Marguerite Leslie Peyton

April 14, 2012

MARGUERITE LESLIE PEYTON age 95 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday April 14, 2012. A native of Milton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Gaither Vaught. She is preceded in death by her husband J.B. Peyton, two sons John David Peyton, Gary Neal Peyton, sister Frances Todd, and a brother Sam...

James Patrick Hodge

James Patrick Hodge

April 13, 2012

James Patrick Hodge, age 69 of Smyrna died Friday April 13, 2012 at home. He was a native of Tullahoma Tennessee and was the son of the late, Edward and Nellie Thoms Hodge Nellie, and was preceded in death by step son, Ronnie Disney. Mr. Hodge was retired from construction and was very active in the local Flea Markets. His...

James Manley Dickson Sr.

James Manley Dickson Sr.

April 13, 2012

JAMES MANLEY DICKSON, Sr. died April 13 at the age of 92. He was the son of the late Dr. Alvah and Zelma Dickson. His wife Judy Dickson of 70 years preceded him in death last year. He is survived by his son Jim Dickson, Jr. and daughter-in-law Mary Alice Dickson, two grandchildren, Michelle Price-husband Adam and Michael Dickson-wife Amanda,...

Patsy Ann Brown

Patsy Ann Brown

April 13, 2012

PATSY ANN JAMES ARMS PETTY BROWN age 72 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday April 13, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lizzie Mae Wooten James. Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by two sisters Mattie Mae Vogle, Anna Quixie Moses, and two brothers Robert James...

William James Montgomery

William James Montgomery

April 13, 2012

William James Montgomery, age 87 of Lavegrne, died Friday, April 13, 2012. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Joe Ramsey and Evie McGowen Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jo Dean Hunter Montgomery, sister, Mai Murphy, brothers, Joe and Raymond Montgomery. Funeral service will be 11:00am Monday at Woodfin...

Hobart Clay Johnson

Hobart Clay Johnson

April 13, 2012

HOBART CLAY JOHNSON age 57 of Christiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 13, 2012. A native of Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Hobart and Opal Vickers Johnson. He is preceded in death by a son Grady Clay Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by three daughters Marcie (Timmy) Black, Kellie Clay Johnson, Stevie...

Edna Earl Edwards Comer

Edna Earl Edwards Comer

April 12, 2012

Edna Earl Edwards Comer age 87 of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Thursday April 12, 2012. Born in the Fellowship Community in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Epps and Earlene McPeak Edwards. Mrs. Comer was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Comer who died in 1978, and her twin sisters, Pauline and Lorene Edwards,...

Bessie Lea Viola Voyles

Bessie Lea Viola Voyles

April 12, 2012

Bessie Lea Viola Voyles, age 87, died April 12, 2012. Mrs. Voyles was the daughter of the late Huber Harry Craig and Minnie Jane Spiva. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Chris Ilene Duncan, five brothers Robert Lee Craig, Ralph Edward Craig, George Harrison Craig, Ulyses Franklin Craig, and William Thomas Craig; five sisters Freda Leona Craig,...

Gene Templeton

Gene Templeton

April 12, 2012

Gene Templeton, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Thursday April 12, 2012. He was a native of Bedford County and was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Belle Talley. Mr. Templeton was owner of G & T Electrical and worked for Butler Construction in LaVergne. He is survived by his children; Jeff Templeton and wife Janice of Murfreesboro, Vickie Templeton...

Harvey Ray Thompson

Harvey Ray Thompson

April 11, 2012

Harvey Ray Thompson, age 76, died April 11, 2012. Mr. Thompson is the son of the late Harvey W and Alma Pauline Griffin Thompson. He is also preceded in death by his son Robert Ray Thompson and a brother James Clinton Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his lifelong girlfriend of 30 years Patricia Gentry of Smyrna; son Curtis Thompson...

Robert F. "Bob" Tolbert

Robert F. "Bob" Tolbert

April 11, 2012

Robert F. Bob Tolbert, age 79, of Donnells Chapel died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at MTMC. He was a native of Rutherford County and son of the late Charles Hoyt and Georgia Lee Hoover Tolbert. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Joyce Tolbert. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Saturday at Riverside Cemetery, Woodbury. Bro. Dan Allen...

Margaret Poole Cran

Margaret Poole Cran

April 10, 2012

Margaret Poole Cran, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Memphis, TN passed away April 10, 2012. She was a native of Shubuta, MS and the daughter of the late Thomas and Maida Nettles Poole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Cran. A private service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Cran is survived...

Betty Freeman Srygley

Betty Freeman Srygley

April 9, 2012

Betty Freeman Srygley age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Monday April 9, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Srygley was a native of Florence, AL, and was the daughter of the late M. V. and Emma Darby Freeman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar V. Srygley who died in 1989. Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Tuesday...

Addie Ogles Steele

Addie Ogles Steele

April 9, 2012

ADDIE OGLES STEELE age 90 of Readyville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday April 8, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Amanda Birch Ogles. She is also preceded in death by her husband Marvin Steele, five brothers Frazier, Mitchell, Albert, Sidney, and Bernice Ogles and a...

Ival L. Bentley

Ival L. Bentley

April 7, 2012

Ival L. Bentley, age 87, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. A native of Millstone, KY she was the daughter of the late Wibb and Betsy Mullins Collier. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel L. Bentley, two daughters, Vera Clement and Sandra Carter, six sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held...

Mary Wardine Reed Bartlett

Mary Wardine Reed Bartlett

April 6, 2012

MARY WARDINE REED BARTLETT age 92 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday April 6, 2012. A native of Cannon County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Lydia Vance Reed. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Lankford officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Family...

Ronnie Ellis

Ronnie Ellis

April 6, 2012

Ronnie Ellis, 61 of LaVergne died Friday at home. He was a native of Indiana, and was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Mildred Boley Ellis. Mr. Ellis had worked in the heating and air condition business and was a avid Jeff Gordon fan. He is survived by his children, Greg Ellis and wife Angel of Murfreesboro, Melissa...

Loyd Earl Richardson

Loyd Earl Richardson

April 5, 2012

LOYD EARL RICHARDSON age 79 of Murfreesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 5, 2012. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Walter and Rosielee Scantland Richardson. He is also preceded in death by a brother Charles Willard Richardson. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, with Ralph...

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