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Ruth Frances Rion

Ruth Frances Rion

September 20, 2011

Ruth Frances Rion, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to her Father, Our Lord, on September 20th, 2011 in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, Indiana. Ruth was born the daughter of Charles and Dora Lannom Robertson on December 1st, 1920 in the Murfreesboro, TN, Mona Community. Ruth was the 2nd of three children born to Charles and Dora, with...

Lorene O'Dell

Lorene O'Dell

September 19, 2011

Lorene ODell, age 95, of Eagleville, TN died Monday, September 19, 2011. She was born September, 7 1916 in the Link Community in Bedford County and was the daughter of the late George Frank and Leila Myrtle Williams Brown. Mrs. ODell is also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. ODell; sisters Polly Buckner, Clarabelle Weaver and Ida Brown;...

Robert G. West

Robert G. West

September 17, 2011

ROBERT G. WEST age 75 of Smyrna, died Saturday, September 17, 2011. A native of Center Point, Alabama, he was the son of the late William Floyd and Mary Lou Grissom West. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna with Marshall Gupton officiating. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Mr. West...

Joan Elizabeth Harrell

Joan Elizabeth Harrell

September 15, 2011

JOAN EZLIABETH BETTE HARRELL age 88, died Thursday September 15, 2011. Ms. Harrell is survived by her daughter Linda (Gary) Harrell- Sadler of Smyrna, her son Tim ( Lynn) Harrell of FL., grandson Jason Harrell , 3 great grandchildren, her brothers Al Gross, Charles Gross, sister Irene Saunders, and her sister in law Jennie Gross. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in...

Buford Doris Waggoner, Jr.

Buford Doris Waggoner, Jr.

September 14, 2011

Buford Doris Waggoner, Jr. age 68 of LaVergne, TN died Wednesday September 14, 2011. He was born in Davidson County and was preceded in death by his parents, Buford Doris Waggoner Sr. and Mary Kate Wampler; son, John Waggoner. Mr. Waggoner was Church of Christ and member of McWhirtersville Masonic Lodge # 375 and Shrine. He was a Design Aerospace...

Shirley Marie Haynes

Shirley Marie Haynes

September 14, 2011

SHIRLEY MARIE HAYNES, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was born in Chillicothe, MO, spent most of her life in Moberly, MO, and moved to Murfreesboro in 2006. Mrs. Haynes was preceded in death by her loving husband Bennett Haynes and her parents Nelson and Gertrude Stephens. She...

Barbara Lee Mcglaun

Barbara Lee Mcglaun

September 13, 2011

Barbara Lee Orton McGlaun, age 80, went to meet her Savior on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was a native of Alta Vista, KS and the daughter of the late Alvin and Edith Williams Orton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. McGlaun, daughter, Linda Smythia, and son, Randall McGlaun. Funeral service will be 10:00am Friday...

Linda Templeton Hill

Linda Templeton Hill

September 12, 2011

LINDA TEMPLETON HILL, age 63, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, September 12, 2011. She was a native of White County and the daughter of the late Hollis Lee and Nina Simmons Templeton. Funeral service will be 10:00am Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Ron Harper will officiate. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Friday in Stringtown Cemetery, White County, Sparta, TN. She...

Wanda Belcher Abrahams

Wanda Belcher Abrahams

September 12, 2011

WANDA LOU BELCHER ABRAHAMS age 71 of Smyrna, died Monday September 12, 2011. A native of Tellico Plains, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Stewart Belcher. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna, with Buddy Royston officiating. Burial will follow in the Mapleview Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Ms....

Norma Jo Wolf Scott

Norma Jo Wolf Scott

September 11, 2011

Norma Jo Wolf Scott age 73 of Smyrna, TN, died Sunday September 11, 2011. A native of McMinnville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Labon and Mary Kathleen McCord Wolf. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Joe Scott, Sr. who died in 2005 and by an infant son, Gary Dale Scott and by...

David Ray Yates, Jr.

David Ray Yates, Jr.

September 11, 2011

David Ray Yates, Jr., 37 a resident of Brunswick, died Sunday at his residence in Brunswick, GA. Mr. Yates was a native of Smyrna, TN and had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 16 years. David was a Deputy Sheriff with the Glynn County Sheriff Department for the past 15 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Richard Franklin Dimmock

Richard Franklin Dimmock

September 10, 2011

Richard Franklin Dimmock, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN. passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home. A native of York, PA he was the son of the late Charles Wilson and Edna Herr Warfel Dimmock. Mr. Dimmock is also preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Hodges Dimmock and his brother, Russell Dimmock. Funeral services...

Mary Frances Sanders

Mary Frances Sanders

September 10, 2011

Mary Frances Watson Sanders, age 78 of Smyrna died Saturday September 10, 2011. She was a native of Marshall County and was preceded in death by her parents, Reavis and Ruby Carughon Watson, and son John Thomas Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Aubrey Sanders and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial may...

Samuel A. Peterson

Samuel A. Peterson

September 8, 2011

Samuel A. Peterson, age 95, of Smyrna, TN. passed away Thursday, September 08, 2011. A native of Meadville, PA he was the son of the late Davis and Harriet A. Randell Peterson. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Austin Peterson and his sister, Helen Carpenter. A memorial service will be held Sunday at the Smyrna First United...

William R. "Bill" Young

William R. "Bill" Young

September 7, 2011

William R. Bill Young age 80 of Smyrna died September 7, 2011 at his home. He was born in Green County TN and was preceded in death by his parents, William Harvey and Lillian Rhea Young, first wife, Naola P. Young and step-son, Jimmy Rooker. Mr. Young was a member of Life Point Church in Smyrna and was a 25...

Elizabeth Grace Hathaway

Elizabeth Grace Hathaway

September 5, 2011

ELIZABETH GRACE HATHAWAY, age 10 years old, passed away Monday September 5, 2011. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1601 North Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro, Tennessee with Father Mark Sappenfield officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Jason Hathaway; mother,...

Susan Booker

Susan Booker

September 5, 2011

Susan Jowers Booker, age 65 of Murfreesboro died September 5, 2011 at her home. She was a born in Jackson, TN and a native of Lexington, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Obie and Adra Ruth Bonner Jowers. Mrs. Booker was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and was Administrative Assistant in the corporate and...

James "Jim" Wilson Sr.

James "Jim" Wilson Sr.

September 4, 2011

JAMES JIM ADAMS WILSON SR. age 60 of Lavergne, died Sunday September 4, 2011. A native of Davidson County, he was the son of the late John A. and Ann Adams Wilson Sr. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna with Darrell Ward officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow in Mapleview...

Wilma Jean Hunter

Wilma Jean Hunter

September 3, 2011

Wilma Jean Hunter, age 80, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late James and Thelma Holland. Mrs. Hunter is survived by her husband Richard E. Hunter, Sr.; sons Richard E. Hunter, Jr., and John Hunter. She is preceded in death by her daughter Angela M. Hunter....

Edgar Pope, Jr

Edgar Pope, Jr

September 3, 2011

Edgar Pope, Jr, age 76, Antioch, TN passed away September 3, 2011. His stated goal in life was to be the best husband and father he could be. Having surpassed that goal he is reaping his reward. He was a member of Burnett Chapel Church of Christ and Pipefitter Local 572. Preceded in death by the mother of his children,...

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