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Joy Paffrath

Joy Paffrath

March 7, 2011

Joy Paffrath, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN., died Monday, March 7, 2011. Mrs. Paffrath was a native of Conneaut Lake, PA. and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian McCain Depner. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Depner. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Mark...

Dorothy Barbara Kelso

Dorothy Barbara Kelso

March 6, 2011

DOROTHY BARBARA KELSO, of Murfreesboro, died March 6, 2011. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and daughter of the late John and Loretta Dorsch Skorup. A funeral mass will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Mark Sappenfield officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the Jo Call Room. . Mrs....

Dortha Elaine Thomas

Dortha Elaine Thomas

March 6, 2011

DORTHA ELAINE THOMAS, age 62, left for a better life Sunday, March 6, 2011. Throughout years of illness, often battling pain and complications, she had a smile and witty comments for all and was the entertainment no matter if she was in the hospital awaiting surgery or meeting a stranger. She had a kind heart for anyone needing help. She...

Gladys Munday Belcher

Gladys Munday Belcher

March 5, 2011

Gladys Munday Belcher, age 94, of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at NHC. Mrs. Belcher was a native of Franklin, KY., and the daughter of the late Ernest and Bessie Lawler Munday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harry L. Belcher who died in 1999. Mrs. Belcher was a devoted Christian, wife, and mother....

Patrick James Burke

Patrick James Burke

March 5, 2011

PATRICK JAMES BURKE age 69 of Murfreesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday March 5, 2011. A native of New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Frances Burke. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Brother Luke Buckner officiating. Burial will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery....

Betty A. Sanford

Betty A. Sanford

March 4, 2011

Betty Adams Sanford, age 79, of Murfreesboro, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Sanford was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Cook Adams. Graveside services will be at Monday at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Brother Kevin Dye will officiate. Mrs. Sanford is survived by her...

Jerry Wayne Wilson

Jerry Wayne Wilson

March 3, 2011

Jerry Wayne Wilson, age 58, of Smyrna, TN. died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Stone Crest Medical Center. A native of Davidson County, he was the son of the late Charlie V. and Louise Gentry Wilson. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Pastor Keith Cameron will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Mr. Wilson...

Angie Elizabeth Kerr Caffy

Angie Elizabeth Kerr Caffy

March 3, 2011

ANGIE ELIZABETH KERR CAFFY, age 93, of Nashville, TN, died Thursday March 3, 2011. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ida Stroop Kerr. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Kerr Caffy and daughter, Carolyn Kane Caffy. Mrs. Caffy is survived by her brother, John Kerr of Valparaiso, IN...

Gary Stuart Highfill

Gary Stuart Highfill

March 1, 2011

GARY STUART HIGHFILL, age 49 of Murfreesboro died March 1, 2011. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Highfill; mother, Virginia Chapel Highfill; brothers, Phillip and Steve Highfill. Mr. Highfill was a 26 year veteran and captain with the Metro-Davidson Nashville Fire Department, and a retired 1St Sergeant with the Air National...

Juanita Davis Burkhalter

Juanita Davis Burkhalter

February 27, 2011

Juanita Davis Burkhalter, age 90 died February 27, 2011. She was a native of Blount County Tennessee and was the daughter of the late J. Alfred and Katherine Cunningham Davis. Memorial service will be 2:00pm Friday at St. Marks United Methodist Church. Visitation will follow the service. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Blount County, TN....

Velvia Lucille Vaughan

Velvia Lucille Vaughan

February 27, 2011

VELVIA LUCILLE VAUGHAN age 78 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday February 27, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Comer and Voltra Chumney Burks. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Bud Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Vaughan is...

Wesley C. "Boots" Rankin

Wesley C. "Boots" Rankin

February 27, 2011

Wesley C. Boots Rankin, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN. died February 27, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital. Mr. Rankin was a native of Trousdale County and was the son of the late James W. and Emma Eller Rankin. Funeral services will be 9:00AM Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jason Morrison will officiate. Burial will be in...

Hazel Potts Dollar

Hazel Potts Dollar

February 26, 2011

HAZEL POTTS DOLLAR, age 68 of Smyrna died Saturday, February 26, 2011. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Barney and Daisy Mears Potts. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Clyde Potts, Dorris Potts, Dayton Potts, Charles Ray Potts, Robert Earl Potts, Barney Eugene Potts, sister, Roberta Ann Lambert, and Mary...

Howell Frances "Fran" Brandon

Howell Frances "Fran" Brandon

February 26, 2011

HOWELL FRANCES (FRAN) BRANDON died peacefully on February 26, 2011 at the age of 94. Born to Howell F. Sweeny and Eustatia Ellis Sweeney after the death of their two boys, Fran became a tomboy who eagerly accompanied her father on hunting and fishing expeditions, leaving her two younger sisters, Gayle and Anita to more ladylike pursuits. Taking after her...

Donald Ward Smith

Donald Ward Smith

February 24, 2011

DONALD WARD SMITH age 82 of Murfreesboro died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 24, 2011. He was a native of Overton County and the son of the late Ambers and Pearl York Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Booher and brother, Harley Smith. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Sunday at Woodfin Memorial...

Mary Lucille Littlepage

Mary Lucille Littlepage

February 24, 2011

MARY LUCILLE STARNES LITTLEPAGE, age 93 of Murfreesboro passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1917 in Seagoville, Texas. Mary was preceded in death by her spouse, Gordon Ray Littlepage of Texas, parents, John and Alice Seago Starnes of Texas, brothers Wallace, Eunice, Bob and Bill Starnes, and sister, Margie Nunn all of Texas. She...

Margaret Nell Lane Miles

Margaret Nell Lane Miles

February 23, 2011

Miles, Margaret Nell Lane Born on March 4, 1929 passing on February 23, 2011. Margaret, a Tennessee native, living in Huntingdon, Nashville and Crossville was proceeded in death by parents Erclie and Lillian Lane, brothers Erclie Lane, Jr. (Junior), Elizabeth Clark and Spencer Lane; granddaughter Darcy (French) Simms. Surviving is her dearly beloved husband, Robert P. Miles, Sr. Also surviving...

Mae Brewer

Mae Brewer

February 23, 2011

Mae Brewer, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN. died Wednesday February 23, 2011. A native of Smyrna, TN., she was the daughter of the late John L. and Nannie Lydia Neely Sullivan. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cameron Brewer; three sisters, Thelma Herrod, Virginia Eades, and Dot Leverette; and three brothers, Clayton, James and John Sullivan...

Peggy Jean Gowins Gann

Peggy Jean Gowins Gann

February 23, 2011

PEGGY JEAN GOWINS GANN age 60 of Lavergne, died Wednesday February 23, 2011. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Laura Bell Warrick Gowins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roger Gann, Sr. who died in 2008. She is survived by sons, Roger Gann, Jr. and Tony and Lisa...

Wanda M. Steagall

Wanda M. Steagall

February 23, 2011

WANDA M. STEAGALL, age 75 of Rockvale died Wednesday February 23, 2011 at her home. She was a native of Toledo, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband Jack Steagall; son, Thomas Tom Webb; and parents, Fred and Helen Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Webb, Susan Webb, Laura Webb Ralston all of Rockvale, and Gail...

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