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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Butch May

Butch May

August 31, 2024

Alvin "Butch" May, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late Clifford and Mary Mason May. Butch was a 1965 graduate of SRU High School in East Smithfield, PA where he played on the basketball team. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States...

Gina Chanthaseng

Gina Chanthaseng

August 31, 2024

Gina Chanthaseng, age 62 of Nashville died Saturday August 31, 2024. She was a native of Laos and was preceded in death by her mother, Pheing Viravong.

She is survived by her husband, Sivilay Chanthaseng; children, Mike Chanthaseng and fiancé Sheraine Chou, Kan Chanthaseng and partner Sara Hirt; grandchildren, Lei Keomany, Sakara and Nick Chanthaseng, Anthony Torres,...

Vera Loraine Felts Beasley

Vera Loraine Felts Beasley

August 30, 2024

Vera Loraine Felts Beasley, age 101 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. A native of Orlinda, TN, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Edwin and Vera Loraine Sanders Felts. Mrs. Beasley was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Beasley who died in 2010, daughter, Dianne Beasley, son, James Adams Beasley, brothers,...

Carole Lucille Morris Valesky

Carole Lucille Morris Valesky

August 29, 2024

Carole Lucille Morris Valesky, age 80, of Murfreesboro died Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was a native of Glover's Gap WVA and was preceded in death by her husband Donald Valesky; parents, Robert Eugene Morris, and Margaret Eleanor Thomas Morris.

Mrs. Valesky retired from Middle Tennessee Medical Center.

Nanny, as she was called by her...

Oraxone Thapasith Chantharath

Oraxone Thapasith Chantharath

August 29, 2024

Oraxone Thapasith Chantharath, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024. A native of Saphay, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Thap and Pheng Thapasith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Chomsy Chantharath, three sisters, and five brothers.

Mrs. Chantharath is survived by her children, Kinnalone Chantharath, Kinnaly Banouvong,...

Patricia Louise Victory

Patricia Louise Victory

August 28, 2024

Patricia Louise Victory, age 71 of Murfreesboro, TN, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, her family moved shortly after her birth. Pat, as she was known to her family and friends, was a self-proclaimed Army brat. Her family lived many places growing up including Fort Campbell, KY and even Hawaii for a bit. The King family...

Dennis Wayne Jones

Dennis Wayne Jones

August 28, 2024

Dennis "Wayne" Jones, 71, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away August 28, 2024. He is finally at peace after a long battle with vascular dementia, following a stroke several years ago.

Wayne was born on April 3, 1953, to Jesse and Georgia Jones (Brown) in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne excelled in the HVAC business. He loved working with his...

Melinda Samuels

Melinda Samuels

August 28, 2024

Mrs. Melinda Lou Knight Samuels, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away August 28, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1947 in Nashville, TN to the late James and Margaret Knight. She, her sister, and brother were the first set of triplets born at Vanderbilt Hospital. Her educational journey included attending St. Edwards Catholic School, Glencliff High School,...

Debbie Brock

Debbie Brock

August 28, 2024

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Landrum Brock, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was born March 26, 1965 in Murfreesboro to Jerry and Judy Landrum. When she was young, her family moved to Winchester, TN where she then graduated from Franklin County High School, class of 1983. After high school, the...

Greg Brashear

Greg Brashear

August 27, 2024

Greg Brashear, age 47 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro after a long fought, valiant battle with a callous and unforgiving disease.

Survivors include his wife, Nikole Brashear and his bonus children, Elizabeth Howard, Taylor McMahan, and Jordan McMahan; his mother, Carolyn Anderson; father, Kenny Brashear and wife Debbie Duke Brashear,...

Myra Faye Pearcy

Myra Faye Pearcy

August 26, 2024

Myra Faye Pearcy, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Louise Johnson Lewis. She was also preceded in death by a brother, J. D. Lewis.

Mrs. Pearcy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jesse W. "Buddy"...

Steve Wayne Brewer

Steve Wayne Brewer

August 24, 2024

Steve Wayne Brewer, 76, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was born in Whitton, Arkansas on July 26, 1948, to the late Howard L. and Birdie E. Brewer. In addition to his parents, Steve was also preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Carlton.

He is survived by his loving...

Clyde Marlin, Jr.

Clyde Marlin, Jr.

August 23, 2024

Mr. Clyde E. Marlin Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at his home in New Mexico after an extended illness. He previously lived in Michigan and various cities in Tennessee. He was born to Clyde E. Marlin Sr. and Dorothy A. Marlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer Polk Marlin Sr. and...

Paul Crawford Dees

Paul Crawford Dees

August 23, 2024

Paul Crawford Dees, age 72 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Born in Winston, MS, he was the son of the late Billy and Lois Sillman Dees. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kim Duane Dees.

Paul is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry Lynn Fields Dees; daughter, Shelly...

Christi Burnett

Christi Burnett

August 23, 2024

Mrs. Christi Wells Burnett, age 53, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, TN to Bill and Sally Wells. Christi was a graduate of Smyrna High School and MTSU. She was a loving wife and mother to her family. She was delighted to be involved in her children's sporting events. Christi spent...

Michael "Mike" Givens

Michael "Mike" Givens

August 23, 2024

Michael "Mike" Eugene Givens, age 80, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winnel B. and Eunice Inez King Givens; son, Troy Givens; father in law and mother in law, Earl and Ravanell Driver; brother in law, Eddy Driver; and sister in law, Katrena Moore.

He is survived by his...

Tony Bounheum Douangkesone

Tony Bounheum Douangkesone

August 22, 2024

Tony Bounheun Douangkesone, a beloved son and brother, sadly left us on August 22, 2024 at approximately 9 pm.  He was born on July 10, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  In 1992, Tony and his family moved to Nashville, TN where he attended Overton High School and graduated in the year 2000.  Tony was born with ROP which is...

Timothy Miles Bath, Jr

Timothy Miles Bath, Jr

August 22, 2024

Timothy Miles Bath, Jr, age 41 of Murfreesboro died Thursday August 22, 2024. He was a native of Paris TN and was a Christian. Timothy had worked as a Computer Programing Engineer.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Denice Kirby and partner Scott Stone; father, Timothy Miles Bath, Sr and wife Donna; sisters, Maria Barnes and...

Stephen Dale Hilliard

Stephen Dale Hilliard

August 22, 2024

Stephen Dale Hilliard, age 45 of Murfreesboro died Thursday August 22, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford Co. He worked for Clark Iron and Metal in Murfreesboro.

Stephen is survived by his wife,  Melissa Sue Hilliard; son, Caleb Dale Hilliard;  daughter, Nevaeh Hilliard; Mother, Kay Puckett and husband Terry; father, Allen Hilliard and partner Rita Haislip;...

Lisa Renee Millen

Lisa Renee Millen

August 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Renee Millen, who departed this life on August 22, 2024, at her home in Murfreesboro, TN. Born on February 28, 1990, in Tullahoma, TN, Lisa was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother whose memory will be deeply treasured by all who knew her.

Lisa...

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