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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

George Tinkham, Jr

George Tinkham, Jr

April 20, 2024

George "Tink" Tinkham, Jr, age 89 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Belding, Michigan and the son of the late George and Dagmar Tinkham, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his wife of forty-four years, Doris Jean Tinkham, and a...

William Eugene Pinkston

William Eugene Pinkston

April 19, 2024

William "Eugene" Pinkston, age 78, of Unionville, TN, passed away from this Earth and into his heavenly home on Friday, April 19, 2024.

He was the son of the late Josh Clayton "Jack" and Mary T. Pinkston. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Dennis Pinkston and Roberto Pena.

Eugene married Peggy Frost...

Joe David Nickens

Joe David Nickens

April 19, 2024

Joe David Nickens, age 70, of Christiana, TN died Friday, April 19, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Nickens and Ina Mae Nickens.

He was a Christian and retired from Steel Technology in Murfreesboro. After retirement he worked for Rutherford County Convenience Center.

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Kiang Phommateth

Kiang Phommateth

April 18, 2024

Mr. Kiang Phommateth, age 90, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, La Phommateth.

He is survived by his children, Oun Sayavong, Kham Phommateth, One Prine, Choum Vannaketh, Yoth Sipaseuth; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Ping Phommateth; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family...

James David Hendrix

James David Hendrix

April 15, 2024

James David Hendrix, age 70 of Smyrna died Monday April 15, 2024. He was a native of Fitzgerald Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Lamar Hendrix, and Frances Mangrum Hendrix; a sister, Sue Hendrix Guerra.

Mr. Hendrix was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany and a veteran of Tennessee...

Deborah Mae Cordle Russell

Deborah Mae Cordle Russell

April 15, 2024

Deborah Mae Cordle Russell, age 61 of Murfreesboro died Monday April 15, 2024. She was a native of Lafayette, GA and preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Jo Cordle.

Mrs. Russell was a retired RN with St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mark Russell; children, Stephanie Hillard...

Edward Ernest Weckwert

Edward Ernest Weckwert

April 14, 2024

Ed Weckwert was born on February 18, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Lucille Weckwert.  He died in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on April 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Ed attended Pershing High School, Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky and worked as a teacher in the Warren Consolidated School District for nearly 35 years.

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John Howell

John Howell

April 14, 2024

Mr. John E. Howell, age 84, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Chicago to the late James and Veronica Howell. Mr. Howell proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and lifetime member of the VFW. He then got into the insurance industry and was successful financial planner who...

Deborah Ann Raines

Deborah Ann Raines

April 14, 2024

Deborah Ann Raines, age 61, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Gary and Dorothy Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie Frances.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Raines; daughters, Michelle Sanders and husband Jason, Devin Ayala and husband Rudy; grandchildren, Annlee Sanders, Paige Sanders,...

Thomas Miller, Sr.

Thomas Miller, Sr.

April 13, 2024

Thomas R. Miller, Sr. of La Vergne, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old. Thomas was born on August 31, 1946, in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Roy and Margaret (Talmadge) Miller.

Shortly after serving onboard the USS Waller (DD-466) and USS...

Dorothy Ann Epps

Dorothy Ann Epps

April 13, 2024

Dorothy Dollar Epps, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with our Lord on April 13, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Henry Dollar and Annie Ruth Hill Dollar, her brother Bobby Dollar, and her son, David Joe Epps, and son-in-law, Steve Douglas

She is survived...

Nancy Wong

Nancy Wong

April 12, 2024

Nancy Bouaphanh Wong, age 62 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. A native of Laos, she was the daughter of the late Phoui Soutphommasane and Douangthip Dee Wong. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kim Liu.

Mrs. Wong is survived by her husband, Paul Phonekeo Wong; sons, Daniel Wong and his...

Jimmie J. Burlison

Jimmie J. Burlison

April 12, 2024

Jimmie J. Burlison, age 77, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Jean "Renee" Palmore and great grandson, William Douglas Sisco.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Barbara Burlison; children, Jimmie "Jay" Burlison, Jr., Jenny M. Cobb, Jason T. Burlison (Gwen), Jennifer Burlison (Ryan), and Jeanette Whitman;...

Frank Durden, Jr.

Frank Durden, Jr.

April 11, 2024

Frank Reeks Durden, Jr, age 60 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was a native of Monroe, Louisiana and was the son of the late Frank Durden, Sr. and Pauline Fowler Durden.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-six years, Carol; a sister, Wanda Grimes and husband Steve; nephews, Doug and Daniel Grimes; a niece,...

Nathubhai Patel

Nathubhai Patel

April 10, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Nathubhai Patel, age 92 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee will be held from 9:00am until 11:00am, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro.

Collin Ray Roberts

Collin Ray Roberts

April 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Collin Ray Roberts, age 22, who passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was a native of Murfreesboro, TN and the son of Angela Sanders Dunkerson of Smithville, TN, and Mark Roberts of Readyville, TN. Collin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray Sanders, Louis and Meredith Roberts, and a sister, Kayla Wells.

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Gary Don Thomas, Sr.

Gary Don Thomas, Sr.

April 9, 2024

Gary Don Thomas, Sr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was the son of the late Reed and Ethel Cooper Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Thomas; great granddaughter, Bella Garrett; sisters, Judy Thomas, Beverly Manus; and brother, Floyd Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Thomas;...

Jeffrey Jamison

Jeffrey Jamison

April 8, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Jamison, age 59, of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Dennis and Joyce Jamison. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Gary and Steve Jamison, and a niece, Candace Bolden.

Survivors include his sister, Kim Bolden; a nephew,...

Cathleen Duke

Cathleen Duke

April 8, 2024

Cathleen Ann Heinz Duke born May 22, 1940, in Peoria, IL and died on April 8, 2024, in Murfreesboro, TN.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Jerome Nicholas Heinz and her mother, Geraldine Routh Heinz and her sister, Janice Heinz Ruggerio. Cathy is survived by her children: Lynn T. Duke Eilers (Jeff); Edward D. Duke;...

Paul "Ron" Ronald Powell

Paul "Ron" Ronald Powell

April 7, 2024

Paul Ronald Powell, age 86, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Paul was born in Humbolt, Tennessee to the late, Paul E. Powell and Colleen Smith Powell.  In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his siblings, Gail Phelan and Jerry Powell.

Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force...

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