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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Dr. Ellen Barrier Garrison

Dr. Ellen Barrier Garrison

November 15, 2024

Dr. Ellen Barrier Garrison, aged 80, passed away Friday November 15, 2024.

She is survived by her son, Colonel John J. Neal and his wife Kêlig, and her grandchildren Solenn and Tadek.

Dr. Garrison was an archivist and historian. Throughout her career, she taught and worked passionately at the following institutions: Middle Tennessee State University...

Charles Lee Williamson

Charles Lee Williamson

November 14, 2024

Mr. Charles Lee Williamson, age 100, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born in Smyrna to the late Lonnie Lee and Helen Hodge Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a 1942 graduate of Smyrna High School. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps...

Johnny Ownby

Johnny Ownby

November 14, 2024

Mr. Johnny Ray Ownby, age 67, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born in Knoxville, TN to James R. and Katherine Hurst Ownby. Johnny worked as an industrial maintenance manager for Shenandoah Mills for many years. He enjoyed building bird houses and other things with his hands. He went fishing on Percy Priest and...

Danny O'Brien

Danny O'Brien

November 14, 2024

Danny Lane O'Brien, age 76, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born to the late John and Gloria O'Brien in Lima, Ohio. He then quickly moved to Murfreesboro where he lived his life. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Joseph Adam O'Brien and Jared Prater O'Brien.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sally Michaelson

Sally Michaelson

November 14, 2024

Sally Thomas Michaelson

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." Those words from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream" describe Sally Louise (Thomas) Michaelson to a tee. Sally departed this Earthly plane unexpectedly in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on November 14, 2024, six days before her 67th birthday. Sally was fierce, compassionate, funny, forgiving, strong and loving. If...

Justin Rush

Justin Rush

November 13, 2024

Justin Robert Rush, age 39, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Norman Fox.

He is survived by his father, Bob Rush (Marina); mother, Lori Fox; brothers, Jason Rush (Beki), Dylan Rush, Aidan Rush, and Nicholas Paul; sister, Alyssa Paul; grandparents, Glenice Fox, Monika Florian, and Lloyd Florian; nephew, Stephen...

Orville Lee Gibson

Orville Lee Gibson

November 13, 2024

Orville Lee Gibson, age 64, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Childers; son, Steve McGriff; grandchildren, Justin and Michael Payne; and brothers, Larry Childers and Bobby Childers.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Gibson; children, Michael McGriff (Tara), Anita Hatcher (Curtis), and Heather King (Dustin); grandchildren, Carter,...

Steve Carter Pope, Sr.

Steve Carter Pope, Sr.

November 13, 2024

Steve Carter Pope, Sr., age 65 of Smyrna died Wednesday November 13, 2024. He was born in Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Pope, and Geneva Boyce Pope; a brother, Earl Pope.

Mr. Pope was a member of Providence Baptist Church and had worked with Conard Transportation, Inc. He was a veteran...

Joan Carol Hopkins

Joan Carol Hopkins

November 13, 2024

Joan Carol Hopkins, age 85 of Smithville died Wednesday November 13, 2024. She was a native of Detroit MI., and was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Pansey Howard  Hopkins,

She had worked in retail in Michigan and moved to Smithville after retirement.

Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her cousin Thomas Hopkins, and...

Donald Christensen

Donald Christensen

November 13, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Donald "Don" William Christensen, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Frederica "Rica" Christensen, his brother Lester Christensen, his sister Bonnie Goodwin, and his parents, Arthur B. Christensen, and Violet (Schultz) Goodwin.

Don was born on July...

Victoria Ann "Vikki" Curtiss

Victoria Ann "Vikki" Curtiss

November 13, 2024

Victoria Ann "Vikki" Curtiss, age 49 of La Vergne died Wednesday November 13, 2024. She was born in Nashville and was preceded in death by her parents, James Miles, and Patricia Horton Miles.

She worked for Cardinal Health in La Vergne.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Curtiss; children, Ryan Dyle and wife Devynne,...

Amber Britt

Amber Britt

November 12, 2024

Mrs. Amber Dawn Britt, age 43, of Byrdstown, TN passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Winchester, TN to Devin Storie and Laura Kennedy. Amber was a 1998 graduate of Pickett County High School. She was an avid reader taking in romance novels and mysteries. She could then easily recall details of what she had read....

Sharon Ann Herrod

Sharon Ann Herrod

November 12, 2024

Sharon Ann Herrod, age 61 of Christiana died Tuesday November 12, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her niece. Melinda Adams.

Mrs. Herrod was a member of Crescent Church of Christ and had worked as an LPN. Her final gift was being an organ donor.

She is...

Richard Carl Reichardt

Richard Carl Reichardt

November 11, 2024

Richard Carl Reichardt, age 81 of Chapel Hill died Monday November 11, 2024. He was a native of Manitowoc ,WI and was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Reichardt and parents, Herbert Reichardt, and Norma Hoefner Reichardt.

Mr. Reichardt was a veteran of the United States Army and attended World Outreach Church. He had retired from...

Dona L. Templeton

Dona L. Templeton

November 9, 2024

Dona Louise Bewley Templeton, age 76 of Nashville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. A native of Scottsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Burnice Bewley and Dona Lois Horn Bewley. Dona was also preceded in death by her husband, the late James Elmer Templeton, Sr. and brothers, Wayne Bewley and Charlie Burnice Bewley, Jr.,...

Stacie Lynn Gray Stien

Stacie Lynn Gray Stien

November 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of beloved Mother and Grandmother, Stacie Lynn Gray Stien

November 3, 1970 – November 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stacie Lynn Gray Stien, age 54, of Smyrna, TN. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Born on November 3, 1970, in Michigan, Stacie brought warmth, kindness,...

Barry Lee Burney

Barry Lee Burney

November 7, 2024

Barry Lee Burney passed away peacefully at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by family. Born January 5, 1941, in Trion, Georgia, he grew up in LaFayette, Georgia, the son of the late James Barry Burney and Wilma Lee Westbrook Burney. He was also preceded in death by sisters Martha Burney McClure and Eloise...

Kothia Kuany Mabior Juarwel

Kothia Kuany Mabior Juarwel

November 7, 2024

Mr. Kothia Kuany Mabior Juarwel, age 87, formerly of South Sudan, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born to the late Mabior Juarwel and Achok Chut Aleer. Mr. Kothia worked as a pastor and attended All Saints Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, UT. He was very involved as a leader in the community and his church....

Peggy Richmond

Peggy Richmond

November 6, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Richmond passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1953, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a member of the Technical High School class of 1971 and trained as an LPN before attending the American Medical College of Miami, Florida.  Peggy...

Linda Helen "Gunnie" Love

Linda Helen "Gunnie" Love

November 4, 2024

Linda Helen "Gunnie" Love, age 82 of Charlotte TN formerly of Smyrna, TN passed away surrounded by her family Monday November 4, 2024. She was a native of Chillicothe, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Paschall Love; grandchild, Kendrick Love; parents, Fred Schwartz and Vera Schwartz; sister; Wilma Landress and brother, Freddy Schwartz.

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