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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Willie Brown Earp

Willie Brown Earp

October 6, 2010

WILLIE BROWN EARP age 89 of Murfreesboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday October 6, 2010. A native of Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Sydney E. and Euna Walker Brown. Mrs. Earp was also preceded in death by her husband James Sewell Earp, brother Charles E. Brown, nephew Michael Brown, and a niece...

Raymond Young Jr.

Raymond Young Jr.

October 5, 2010

RAYMOND YOUNG JR. age 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior October 5, 2010. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Nora Melton Young Sr. He was also preceded in death by his step mother Gracie Young, step father Jim Victory, and his brother Bobby Victory. Funeral service will be 1:00...

Raymond "Dickie" Kellum Lee

Raymond "Dickie" Kellum Lee

October 5, 2010

RAYMOND DICKIE KELLUM LEE age 90 of Smyrna, TN, died Tuesday October 5, 2010. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Roy Douglas and Sallie Thomas Lee. He was preceded in death by brothers, Thurman, Roy, W. T., and Ricks Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillie Toombs Lee; daughter...

Alma Vaughan Steagall

Alma Vaughan Steagall

October 4, 2010

ALMA VAUGHAN STEAGALL, age 93 of Rockvale died Monday October 4, 2010. Alma was born January 22, 1917 to Talmage Vaughan and Laura Bell Thomas Vaughan of Snail Shell Cave Road in Rockvale. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ella Vaughan Clark and husband Herman of Eagleville. Children, Helan Fernandez of Rockvale, Dick Steagall and wife Debbie of Rockvale,...

Brent Wendell Benefield

Brent Wendell Benefield

October 2, 2010

BRENT WENDELL BENEFIELD age 51 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday October 2, 2010 at his residence. A native of Lawrence County, he is preceded in death by his mother Alean Gladney Benefield and a brother Butch Benefield. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brothers Bob Niles, David Martin and Joe Elliott will officiate. Burial will follow...

James E. Beasley

James E. Beasley

October 2, 2010

JAMES E. BEASLEY age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Saturday October 2, 2010. A native of Robertson County, he was the son of the late Henry Taylor and Jessie Mae Parsons Beasley, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Beasley, a son, James Adams Beasley and a brother, Henry Taylor Beasley, Jr. Mr. Beasley is survived...

Marion Walden Underhill

Marion Walden Underhill

October 1, 2010

MARION WALDEN UNDERHILL age 75 of Murfreesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday October 1, 2010. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby Brannon Walden. She was preceded in death by a brother Sam Walden. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Brother Charles...

Marie L. Grider

Marie L. Grider

October 1, 2010

Marie L. Grider, age 69, of Smyrna, TN., died Friday, October 01, 2010 at her home. A native of Russellville, KY., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Sarah Holder Williamson. She is also preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna....

Jackye Carey

Jackye Carey

October 1, 2010

JACKYE L. CAREY, age 77 of Murfreesboro died Monday October 4, 2010. She was a native of Danville Kentucky and was daughter of the late, Nathan Jack and Nanny Smith Smithers. Mrs. Carey was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and was the First Female Real Estate Broker in Murfreesboro. She is survived by her husband of 60...

Catherine Jacobs Hoover

Catherine Jacobs Hoover

October 1, 2010

CATHERINE JACOBS HOOVER, age 95, of Bell Buckle, died October 1, 2010. She was a native of Beechgrove, TN, and daughter of the late Herbert and Lucille Frizzell Jacobs. Mrs. Hoover was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Joel S. Hoover who died January 27, 2010. Graveside services will be Monday at 3:00 PM at the Hazel...

Frank Elliott Garrett

Frank Elliott Garrett

September 30, 2010

FRANK ELLIOTT GARRETT, age 63, of Murfreesboro passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was a native of Pueblo, CO and the son of the late Harry Elliott Garrett. Memorial service will be 7:00pm Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Ron Caldwell will officiate. He is survived by his children, Lisa Gail Tierney and Tim Garrett, mother, Veena Ann Ives,...

Larry Dwayne Hunter

Larry Dwayne Hunter

September 30, 2010

LARRY DWAYNE HUNTER, age 43, of Murfreesboro died Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was a native of Memphis, TN. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. He is survived by his wife, Angela, son, Colton, daughter, Skyler, all of Smyrna, father and stepmother, Larry Dwayne and Evelyn Lois Hunter of Cottontown, TN, sister, Laura Watson of...

Mary Jo Mills

Mary Jo Mills

September 29, 2010

MARY JO MILLS, age 74, of Murfreesboro, died September 29, 2010. Mrs. Mills was a native of Washington, Kansas, and daughter of the late Adolf and Mary Novak Hein. A graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor John Wiegley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 Thursday and 9:30 until 10:30 AM...

Nina Gayle Dunn Bradley

Nina Gayle Dunn Bradley

September 29, 2010

NINA GAYLE DUNN BRADLEY age 63 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday September 29, 2010. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Lady Grace Bullard Dunn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Grace Bradley Mrs. Bradley is survived by her husband; William Bill O. Bradley; son and daughter-in-law, Jay...

Robert E. Alber

Robert E. Alber

September 29, 2010

ROBERT BOB E. ALBER age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday September 29, 2010. A native of Boise, ID, he was the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Betty Frances Farmer Alber. Mr. Alber is survived by his wife, Cathy Yearwood Alber; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Harry Senter of Raleigh, NC; brother, David Alber and his wife Sandy...

Floyd Dennis Jones

Floyd Dennis Jones

September 27, 2010

Floyd Dennis Jones, age 51, of Readyville, TN., died Monday September, 27, 2010 at Vanderbilt Hospital. A native of Kittrell, TN., he was preceded in death by his father Charles Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by Renee Rogers; mother, Carrie Armstrong Jones and brother, Loyd Jones both of Kittrell and many loving family members and friends. Mr. Jones was a...

Gregory Paul Swauger

Gregory Paul Swauger

September 26, 2010

Greg Swauger, age 55 of Murfreesboro died suddenly at home Sunday September 26, 2010. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Conductor of Murfreesboro Outdoors Percy Priest Open Fishing Tournament. Greg loved his family, fishing and pets. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Peggy Suter Swauger ; daughters, Allison and Sara Swauger; parents, John and...

Mary Jane Allen

Mary Jane Allen

September 26, 2010

Mary Jane Allen, age 93, of Murfreesboro died Sunday, September 26, 2010. A native of Bloomington, Illinois she was the daughter of the late Leo and Madeline Kelly. She is also preceded in death by husband Arthur Hugh Allen, son Jim Allen, Brother James Kelly and two sisters; Margaret Allen and Colleen OGrady. Services will be Thursday at 10AM at...

Eddie Sells

Eddie Sells

September 26, 2010

EDDIE SELLS, age 58 of LaVergne died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Louise Sells and former wife, Barbara Sells. Mr. Sells was Facility Maintenance Manager of Dominican Sister of St. Cecila Church, and a member of St. Cecila . He is survived by his sons,...

Helen Gilbert Smith

Helen Gilbert Smith

September 25, 2010

HELEN GILBERT SMITH, age 97, of Murfreesboro died Saturday, September 25, 2010. She was a native of Orlinda, TN and the daughter of the late William and Pearl House Gilbert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Smith who died in 2002. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro. Dr. Larry Taylor...

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