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Robin Lynn Avery

Robin Lynn Avery

May 22, 2024

Robin Lynn Smith Avery, age 50 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born in Bardstown, KY to the late William Michael "Smitty" Smith and Katherine Ann Smith.

Robin is survived by her husband of 29 years, James Michael "Mike" Avery, Jr.; sons, Michael William Avery and Mariah of Cookeville, TN and Steven...

Linda Duncan

Linda Duncan

May 22, 2024

Linda Duncan, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Southern Hills Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Herkimer, New York, she grew up in Hialeah, Florida before moving to Murfreesboro in 1981. She was the daughter of the late Albert and LeMoyne Ciuffa. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Kimberley Ann Mobley

Kimberley Ann Mobley

May 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberley Ann Mobley, age 64 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She cherished her family and adored her three nephews and was delighted to welcome twin great nieces into the family.

She loved dogs and enjoyed making blankets for family and friends.

She was a graduate of...

Leigh Ann Orsulak

Leigh Ann Orsulak

May 21, 2024

Leigh Ann Hobbs Orsulak, 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN with her daughters by her side.

Leigh Ann was born July 23, 1951 in Mayfield, KY to the late Earl and Juanita Gore Hobbs. She grew up in Fancy Farm, KY with six siblings she loved dearly. Following graduation from Fancy Farm...

Edwin H. Saling

Edwin H. Saling

May 20, 2024

Edwin H. Saling age 78 passed on Monday, May 20th, 2024.  Ed was born April 4th, 1946, near Pindall, AR and he was a native of North Arkansas until marrying Peggy O. Saling on May 26th, 1967.  After marriage, Ed and Peggy moved to Little Rock, AR where their oldest son Jason was born in 1970.  They subsequently,  moved...

Jerry Wayne Paschal

Jerry Wayne Paschal

May 20, 2024

Jerry Wayne Paschal, age 92 of Readyville, TN, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. A native of Cannon County, he was the son of the late Samuel David and Willie Sam Reed Paschal. Jerry was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Paschal and sister, Joanne Smith.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years,...

Madge Lewis

Madge Lewis

May 20, 2024

Margaret Reeves McKnight Lewis (Madge), age 89 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on May 20, 2024.

She was born on October 4, 1934, to the late Matt Doran McKnight and Molly McKnight. Mrs. Lewis was also preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Lewis, MD, a daughter Helyn Lewis, and a brother Matt D. (Mike) McKnight,...

Cynthia Yandell Akins

Cynthia Yandell Akins

May 19, 2024

Cynthia Yandell Akins, age 64 of Old Hickory, TN, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was a native of Jackson, TN. Cynthia was preceded in death her father Harry Joe Yandell and her husband Christopher Akins.

Cynthia is survived by her son, Robert H. Williams of Hermitage, TN; mother, Nancy Gillespie Senter of Hermitage, TN; brother,...

Jamie Mahaffey Bess

Jamie Mahaffey Bess

May 18, 2024

Jamie Lynn Mahaffey Bess, age 39 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Murfreesboro and the daughter of the late Roy Mahaffey and Diane Casteel Mahaffey who survives her.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her children, James Bess, Shyann Bess,...

Asher Brantley Sullivan

Asher Brantley Sullivan

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of Asher Sullivan, who tragically left us at the tender age of 10. Born February 12th 2014, he brought boundless joy and laughter into the lives of all who knew him. His infectious smile could light up even the darkest room, and his compassionate heart knew no bounds.

Asher was a bright soul with...

Sally Haberly

Sally Haberly

May 17, 2024

Mrs. Sally Anne Segraves Haberly, age 79, of Milton, TN passed away peacefully Friday, May 17, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Corvallis, OR to the late William and Vivian Kane Segraves. Mrs. Haberly was a 1962 graduate of Ramona High School. She still kept up with her "Ramona Gals." To say Mrs. Haberly...

Donald "Buck" Buchanan

Donald "Buck" Buchanan

May 17, 2024

Donald "Buck" Edward Buchanan, age 67, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lewis Buchanan and Sandra Burnett Buchanan Lamb; sister, Debbie Buchanan Hanvy; and step brother, Johnny Lamb.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Buchanan; sons, Clayton and Jakob; sisters, Jane (Tom), Linda (Bob), Darlene, Sarah (Jerry),...

Mary Lorene Scott

Mary Lorene Scott

May 16, 2024

Mary Lorene Scott age 90 went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 16, 2024.  She passed away peacefully and was reunited with her precious late husband of 67 years James Loyd Scott. She was also preceded in death by her sister Betty Jean Puckett and her brother David Floyd Smotherman, parents. Horace  Smotherman and Sadie Smith...

Amber Jean Hill Wiles

Amber Jean Hill Wiles

May 16, 2024

Amber Jean Hill Wiles, age 75 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Boyde and Billie Jean Irwin Hill. Mrs. Wiles was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gary and Mike Hill and sisters, Patricia Farmer, and Sheila Keough.

Mrs. Wiles is...

Faye Richardson

Faye Richardson

May 16, 2024

Mrs. Scarlett "Faye" Richardson, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Cannon County, TN to the late Cecil and Marie Allen Harrell. Mrs. Richardson was a hair dresser for many years. She was an avid baseball fan cheering on the L.A....

Linda Gray Hall

Linda Gray Hall

May 16, 2024

Linda Gray Hall, age 70 of Murfreesboro passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was a native of Opp, Alabama. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Gray, Elma Blair, and her sister, Kathy Gray.

Linda was managing partner of Norris Hall Studio, the business they built together.

She is survived by...

Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams

May 15, 2024

Mrs. Melissa Cook Williams, age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to Bobby and Marjorie Roberts Cook. She received her associate degree from Vol State College and worked as a medical coder. Melissa enjoyed playing cards with her friends, trips to the beach, roller coaster parks, and laughing with...

Eva Frances Miller Brown

Eva Frances Miller Brown

May 14, 2024

Eva Frances Miller Brown, age, 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. A native of Christiana, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Mose Miller, Sr., and Mary Louise Parker Miller. Mrs. Brown was also preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Roosevelt Brown, Sr., and a brother, William Mose Miller, Jr.

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Dianna "Maggie" Petty

Dianna "Maggie" Petty

May 14, 2024

Dianna "Maggie" Elizabeth Petty, age 77 of Murfreesboro formerly of Triune, died May 14th, 2024, surrounded by family and her sweet dogs, who never left her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J Petty; parents, Gilbert Vance Newell, Frances Addie Newell; son, Sonny Petty; grandson, Alex Ward, and  sister, Lynda Berryman.

Maggie Petty...

Jerry "Don" Morgan

Jerry "Don" Morgan

May 14, 2024

Jerry "Don" Morgan, age 68 of Smyrna died Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was a native of Iuka, Mississippi and was preceded in death by his father, Clifford J. Morgan and brother, Billy Morgan.

Mr. Morgan was a retired Information Technologist with the State of Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years,...

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