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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Breton Ruskin Robbins Sr.

Breton Ruskin Robbins Sr.

November 18, 2011

BRETON RUSKIN ROBBINS SR. age 92 of Murfreesboro, died Friday November 18, 2011. A native of Dillon County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Bascom and Mary Dew Robbins. Mr. Robbins is survived by his wife of 65 years Valerie Smoak Robbins, Son Breton R. (Karen) Robbins Jr. of Alpharetta, GA., Daughter Cindy (Ron) Gossett of Murfreesboro,...

Geneva Christyne Melton

Geneva Christyne Melton

November 17, 2011

Geneva Christyne Melton, age 94, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, November 17, 2011. She was a native of Cottontown, TN and the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Hassie Crafton Glover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Paul Melton, brothers, James Roy, Leon, Glenwood, and Howard Glover, sisters, Louise Moore and Lola Mae Beerman. Funeral service...

Nell Graves Taylor

Nell Graves Taylor

November 17, 2011

Nell Graves Taylor The Avon Lady , age 89, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, November 17, 2011. She was a native of Trenton, TN and the daughter of the late Muncie and Ludie Elizabeth Crowell Graves. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Randall Randy Taylor. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Dr. Eugene...

Willie Pearl "Judy" Norris Caffey

Willie Pearl "Judy" Norris Caffey

November 16, 2011

Willie Pearl Judy Norris Caffey, 98, our Mother and Nannie went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Boulevard Terrace. Mrs. Caffey is the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Mary Adelaide Christopher Norris. She is also preceded in death by her husband Edward Carmack Caffey; brothers Charles H. Buddy Norris and Roy Norris; and...

Jessie Aaron Russell

Jessie Aaron Russell

November 15, 2011

JESSIE AARON RUSSELL age 24 of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2011. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with full Military Honors with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Bob Bush will officiate. Mr. Russell is survived by his parents Bradley and Renada Russell, sister Stephanie LaMay all of Murfreesboro, Grandfather Gary Russell of...

Mattie Elizabeth Potts

Mattie Elizabeth Potts

November 13, 2011

Mattie Elizabeth Potts age 96, died Sunday, November 13, 2011. Mrs. Potts is the daughter of the late Oval and Nora Adams Bingham. Mrs. Potts is preceded in death by her husbands Jessie T. Lannom and Ernest Potts; step-father Luke Bingham; step-son Robert Thomas; one granddaughter; four brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Woodfin...

Gary Lee Grooms

Gary Lee Grooms

November 13, 2011

Gary Lee Grooms age 57 of LaVergne, TN, died Sunday November 13, 2011. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Harvey Clay and Nema Jean Tate Grooms, Jr. He was also married to the late Patricia Ann Bowman Grooms who died in 2003. Mr. Grooms is survived by his wife, Nancy Woodall Grooms, daughters, Summer...

Richard Douglas Gleaves, Jr.

Richard Douglas Gleaves, Jr.

November 13, 2011

Richard Douglas (Dick) Gleaves Jr., age 82, of Murfreesboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 13, 2011. He was born May 8, 1929, in Nashville and was a longtime resident of Murfreesboro. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Richard Douglas Gleaves and Carolyn Jones Gleaves and his first wife, Mollie Matheson Gleaves. Dick loved...

Jesse Junior Whitefield

Jesse Junior Whitefield

November 11, 2011

JESSE JUNIOR WHITEFIELD age 72 of Smyrna, died Friday November 11, 2011. A native of Smith County, he was the son of the late Jesse William and Minnie Mae Smith Whitefield. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Warrick Whitefield. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna, with Brother David Humphrey officiating. Burial will...

Charles "Chuck" Winkler

Charles "Chuck" Winkler

November 10, 2011

Charles Chuck Stanton Winkler, age 59, of Christiana, passed away Thursday. Chuck was a long-time business owner in Murfreesboro, operating Murfreesboro Import Service for many years. Chucks friends and customers all knew him as a man of integrity and honesty. Chuck is survived by his daughters Robin Kathryn Winkler of Christiana and Kimberly Dawn Winkler, brothers Aaron, Jim and Jerry...

Joshua Ray

Joshua Ray

November 10, 2011

Joshua Ray, age 23 of Murfreesboro died Thursday November 10, 2011. He was a born in Kingsport TN and was a Massage Therapist. Joshua attended Holy Cross Episcopal Church. He is survived by his parents, Mary and Mike Dryden of Murfreesboro; step-sister, Kayla Dryden of Ohio; father, James Robert Ray and a half brother and sister in East Tennessee; grandparents,...

Sreenivasa Reddy Mogali

Sreenivasa Reddy Mogali

November 9, 2011

SREENIVASA REDDY MOGALI age 61, died Wednesday November 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife Sobharani, daughters Shanthi Mogali, Sudha Mogali Patel, and his sister Seetha Kethireddy. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. On line condolences may be made to www.woodfinchapel.com (615) 893-5151.

Jesse B. "Brownie" Arnett

Jesse B. "Brownie" Arnett

November 9, 2011

Jesse B. Brownie Arnett age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday November 9, 2011. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Etta Mae Enos Arnett. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Vedora Hinson Arnett who died in 1984 and by his brothers Joe and Hoyte Arnett. Mr....

Charles "Chuck" L. Wall

Charles "Chuck" L. Wall

November 9, 2011

Charles Chuck L. Wall, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN died Wednesday, November 9, 2011. A native of Ceder Rapids, Iowa he was the son of the late Louie and Cora Jepsen Wall. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gayle Beasley Wall and brother, Ray Wall. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00PM at Woodfin Memorial...

Freddie Allen Hobbs

Freddie Allen Hobbs

November 9, 2011

FREEDIE ALLEN HOBBS age 70 of Readyville, died Wednesday November 9, 2011. A native of Viola, Tennessee, he was preceded by his mother Hollie Hobbs, and Grandparents Tom and Marvin Hobbs. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Tim Mitchell and Bud Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Coleman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of...

W. E. Wood

W. E. Wood

November 8, 2011

W. E. Wood age 85 of Smyrna, TN died Tuesday November 8, 2011. Born February 10, 1926 he was the eleventh child of the late W. D. and Lillian Mullins Wood. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Puryear. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife of 65 years, Estelle Lee Wood; daughter, Marsha (Doug) Paul; son,...

Crucita H. Serrano

Crucita H. Serrano

November 8, 2011

Crucita H. Serrano, age 81 of Smyrna died Tuesday November 8, 2011 at her home. She was of a native of Puerto Rico and was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Serrano and parents, Aurelio and Bonefacia Reyes Hernandez.Mrs. Serrano was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by...

Yong S. Wong

Yong S. Wong

November 7, 2011

YONG S. WONG age 92, died Monday November 7, 2011. He is survived by his children Bounmy Wong, Phonethip Senbutavate, Soukthavy Mauaikham,Phonekeo Panya, Boonta Wong, Bounlay Wong, and Bounseng Wong. Visitation will be 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. On line condolences may be made to www.woodfinchapel.com....

Carolyn Lee Boatright Reeves

Carolyn Lee Boatright Reeves

November 5, 2011

Carolyn Lee Boatright Reeves, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Reeves is the daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Pigg Boatright. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at North Boulevard Church of Christ. Rev. David Young and Rev. John Risse will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Reeves...

Joseph T. Traughber, Jr.

Joseph T. Traughber, Jr.

November 5, 2011

Joseph Trent Traughber, Jr., age 85, from Nashville, TN died November 4, 2011 at the Alive Hospice unit at Saint Thomas. Mr. Traughber is son of late Joseph T. and Ruth Foster Traughber, Sr. Mr. Traughber was a great man who served in the Army during WWII. Mr. Traughber is survived by Ruth Traughber of Clarksville; sons Wade (Tammy) Traughber...

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