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Virginia Pearl Moore

Virginia Pearl Moore

May 21, 2011

VIRGINIA NANNIE PEARL JENNY MOORE, age 75 of LaVergne died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at her home of 50 years. She was a native of Widen, West Virginia and the daughter of the late LLoyd and Bessie Ruth Phillips Butcher, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald and Lloyd Butcher. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Tuesday...

Joy Lou Cox

Joy Lou Cox

May 20, 2011

JOY COX, age 74, of Murfreesboro, died May 20, 2011. Mrs. Cox was a native of Lexington, KY, and daughter of the late Clement and Ruby Armstrong Sullivan. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Cox is survived by daughters, Rebecca Edwards, Sandy Cox, and Theresa Lewter all of Murfreesboro, Catherine Dearry...

Matthew Graham Williamson, Jr

Matthew Graham Williamson, Jr

May 20, 2011

Matthew Graham Williamson, Jr. age 82 of Murfreesboro died May 20, 2011. Mr. Williamson was the son of the late Matthew and Virda Jewell Williamson, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Terry Wayne Williamson and Danny Allen Williamson. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Dr. George Jackson and Pastor Jim Wideman...

Dustyn Michael Taapken

Dustyn Michael Taapken

May 20, 2011

DUSTYN MICHAEL TAAPKEN age 23 of Smyrna, died Sunday May 22, 2011. Born July 18, 1987 in Springfield, IL. he had lived in Smyrna most of his adult life. Mr. Taapken is survived by his mother and step father Debra and Robert Bob Chandler of Smyrna, Father and stepmother David and Janet Taapken of IL., sister Alicia (Joe) Winningham of...

James Reno "Jimmy" Payne

James Reno "Jimmy" Payne

May 19, 2011

James Reno Jimmy Payne of Murfreesboro, TN. passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was a Jack of all trades, he was a friend to all, loved by many and lived his life to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Elvia Payne and Reno and Lucille Robinson, his father Marvin Edwin Payne Sr., his...

Gail Williamson

Gail Williamson

May 14, 2011

Gail Williamson, age 56 of Antioch died Saturday. He was a member of St. Patricks Anglican Church. He is survived by his children, Sara Kelley and Michael Williamson; grandchildren, Johnathan, Rilee, and Haven; sister, Sherria Ball and brother, Keith Williamson. Memorial service will be at 6:00PM Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro. Visitation will be one hour before service....

Shirlene Worosz

Shirlene Worosz

May 13, 2011

Shirlene Worosz of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday May 13, 2011. She was a native of Mill Shoals Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Wilma Newby. Mrs. Worasz married Tom Worosz in 1963 and lived in Olney Illinois from 1963-1986, relocating to Murfreesboro in 1986. She is also survived by her daughter; Pamela Marlin and husband...

Robert "Slim" Smithson

Robert "Slim" Smithson

May 13, 2011

Robert Slim Smithson age 66, was born on May 8, 1945 and departed this life on May 13, 2011. He was the son Mrs. Grace Smithson and the late William Smithson. Mr. Smithson is survived by his constant companion and caregiver Huey Miller; sisters Katherine Windrow and Sue Hibdon of Rockvale; fourteen nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, and...

Levi Burril Morrison

Levi Burril Morrison

May 13, 2011

BURRIL MORRISON age 71 of Murfreesboro, went to be with his Lord on May 13, 2011. A native of Westlake, LA, he was the son of the late Levi Alexander and Ella Bessie Sturgeon Morrison. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, with Brother Adam Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends...

Jeffrey C. Hendrix

Jeffrey C. Hendrix

May 12, 2011

JEFFREY C. HENDRIX, 53, of Lascassas, TN peacefully left this earth in Gods loving embrace after a heroic battle with cancer on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Jeff was born in Dothan, AL and grew up in Daleville, AL. In 1979 he married his high school sweetheart, Geneva Kay Felter. Jeff began his career with the United States Air Force where...

Beatrice Nicholson

Beatrice Nicholson

May 12, 2011

Beatrice Nicholson, age 85 of Smyrna TN died Thursday May 12, 2011. She was a native of Rutherford and was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Smith Nicholson and parents, Houston and Mary Jones Carter. Mrs. Nicholson was a member of Stones River Baptist Church and retired from General Motors. She is survived by brother, Kenneth Carter and wife...

Juanita Gayle Ringham

Juanita Gayle Ringham

May 11, 2011

JUANITA GAYLE RINGHAM, age 62, of Smyrna, died May 11, 2011. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Bro. Ron Caldwell officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Roselawn. Mrs. Ringham is survived by her husband, Lowell G. Ringham, children, Misti Ringham and Jarred Ringham both of Smyrna,...

Joseph Dorris Mcclanahan, Jr

Joseph Dorris Mcclanahan, Jr

May 11, 2011

JOSEPH DORRIS McCLANAHAN, JR, age 76 of Smyrna died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was a native of Davidson County and the son of the late Joseph Dorris and Julia Marie McClanahan, Sr. He is also preceded in death by a son, Joey McClanahan, and two daughters, Ginger Ferrell and Tammye Tidwell. He is survived by his wife, Reba Blackwell...

Sommay Vanisouvong

Sommay Vanisouvong

May 10, 2011

SOMMAY VANISOUVONG age 59 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday May 10, 2011. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. She is survived by her husband Bounlamg Vanissouvong, daughter Manivone Vanisouvong, and her sons: Khounthavy, Kaviphone, Chadamone, Keoodone, and Phonethavy Vanissouvong. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Burial to follow...

Nancy Jane Overman

Nancy Jane Overman

May 10, 2011

Nancy Jane Loving Overman, 88, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward S. Overman, Jr.,her son, Edward S. Overman III, and parents, Anne Harvey Loving and Elbert B. Loving. She is survived by her sister, Anne Lawler of Luray, VA, daughters, Betsy(Robert) Smith of...

Su Hong Springer

Su Hong Springer

May 9, 2011

SU HONG SPRINGER, age 53, of Murfreesboro died Monday, May 9, 2011. He was a native of Seoul, Korea and the son of the late Edward Springer. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Saturday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Chaplain Anthony Ratagick will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Danna Springer, mother, Kim Springer of Huntsville, AL, children, Bridgette (Jake) Hill...

Vickii Parker

Vickii Parker

May 9, 2011

VICTORIA VICKII L. PARKER age 57 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Monday May 9, 2011. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Smith and Nannie Lou Rogers Parker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roger Steven Parker who died in 1997. Vickii is survived by her brother, Joseph Smith Joe Parker of...

John William "Bill" Hewgley

John William "Bill" Hewgley

May 8, 2011

JOHN WILLIAM BILL HEWGLEY age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday May 8, 2011. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Bennie Hugh and Mildred Irene Todd Hewgley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Hewgley and sister, Joyce Johnson. Mr. Hewgley is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret Harbuck...

Frances Annette Leyva

Frances Annette Leyva

May 8, 2011

FRANCES ANNETTE LEYVA age 48 of Christiana died May 8, 2011. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Robert White Scott, Sr. She was also preceded in death by sister, Robbie Scott, and brother, Robert Scott, Jr. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro Kenneth Hale will officiate....

Sara Frances Steagall Lowe

Sara Frances Steagall Lowe

May 6, 2011

Sara Frances Steagall Lowe, 90, of Rockvale, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 6, 2011. She had lived at home independently until late last year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neri Tad Lowe IV, her parents, William Mitchell Steagall, Sr. and Cora Felicia Sutton Steagall, one sister, Mary Elizabeth Steagall Taylor, and six brothers, William, Harry,...

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