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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Sisouphanh Thysavathdy

Sisouphanh Thysavathdy

May 30, 2024

Mr. Sisouphanh Thysavathdy, age 62, of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born in Laos to the late Boukau and Somchin Thysavathdy. Sisouphanh worked as a forklift driver for Bridgestone. He was of the Buddhist faith.

Mr. Thysavathdy is survived by his wife of 23 years, Somphet Keosavanh Thysavathdy; son, Nicky Thysavathdy; six...

James Wade Herring, Jr

James Wade Herring, Jr

May 30, 2024

The family of James Wade Herring, Jr., age 64, of Murfreesboro mourn his passing on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  James was born in Mayfield, Kentucky but lived his life in Murfreesboro.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Bettie Wallace Herring.

James was a deacon, ministry leader and a grateful servant of God at North Boulevard...

Bobby Cleveland

Bobby Cleveland

May 29, 2024

Bobby Lee Cleveland, age 50, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was born in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Bobby and Helen Cleveland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Cleveland.

He is survived by his son, Zakk Cleveland; daughter, Noel Cleveland; brother, Kenny Charles; nieces, Ashley, Amber, Nicole, and Irish; nephews, Cody,...

Robert "Bob" Harry New

Robert "Bob" Harry New

May 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Harry New, age 77 of Smyrna died Wednesday May 29, 2024. He was a native of Watertown NY. Mr. New was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Virginia Baker New.

Mr. New was a graduate of Indian River High School and a Veteran of National Guard, Member of American Legion of 58 years....

Sue Wilson Clark

Sue Wilson Clark

May 28, 2024

Sue Wilson Clark, age 80 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. A native of Cecilia, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Lucille Sheroan Wilson. Sue was also preceded in death by her sons, Michael Christopher Cornette and David Alan Cornette, her granddaughter, Sarah Duncan, her brother, James Michael Wilson and her...

Lillian Frances Jernigan Bain

Lillian Frances Jernigan Bain

May 26, 2024

Lillian Frances Jernigan Bain, age 61 of Smyrna died May 26, 2024. She was a native Shelbyville KY, and was preceded in death by two husbands, Gerald Joseph Jernigan, and Ricky Bain; parents, David Floyd Hoskins, Evelyn Josephine Barnes Hoskins.

Mrs. Bain was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked many jobs and loved her...

Ellen Nance

Ellen Nance

May 24, 2024

Ellen Sara Nance, age 86, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born in Stonewall, Georgia to the late Grady and Margaret Simpson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David F. Nance; son, Donald Nance; and brother, Leon Simpson.

She is survived by her son, Stan Nance and his wife Cindy; brother, Grady...

Dr. John Willmott Backer, Sr., Dvm

Dr. John Willmott Backer, Sr., Dvm

May 22, 2024

Dr. John Willmott Backer, Sr., DVM, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Kingsport, TN, to the late Irene Willmott and David Watkins Backer, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Watkins Backer, Jr., his sister, Irene "Bunny" Backer, and the mother of his children, Julia Ann Cowgill.

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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),...

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