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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

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...

Patrick Taylor Arnold

Patrick Taylor Arnold

April 5, 2024

Patrick Taylor Arnold, age 33 of Murfreesboro died Friday April 5, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. He was a 2009 graduate of Riverdale High School and was attending  Colorado Technical College online. Mr. Arnold was working for McDonalds at the Buchannan Exit.

He is survived by his mother, Michelle Faulkner; father, Jamie Arnold; brothers;...

Linda May Porter

Linda May Porter

April 5, 2024

Linda May Porter, 80, passed away on April 5, 2024 at the Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living facility in Murfreesboro, TN after a long, brave battle with Alzheimer's.

Linda was born Linda May Hamilton on May 30th, 1943, in Hampton, IA.  She was raised as the second youngest of six children by her parents, Ruby and...

Billie David Davenport

Billie David Davenport

April 4, 2024

Billie David Davenport, age 81 of Lascassas died Thursday April 4, 2024. He was a native of Monroe, MI and was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Davenport Witt, parents, Lawrence Davenport, Verna Watson, Davenport; brothers, Kenneth Davenport, Ray Davenport, Thomas Davenport; sister, Mary Holden.

Mr. Davenport was as member of Lascassas Church of Christ and...

Tommy Vann Winkles

Tommy Vann Winkles

April 1, 2024

Tommy Vann Winkles, age 66 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, April 1, 2024, after a difficult and courageous battle against MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome).   A native of Albertville, AL, he was the son of the late Hassell Vernon and Lela Jean Ball Winkles.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34...

Mattie Evelyn Tagliente

Mattie Evelyn Tagliente

April 1, 2024

Mattie Evelyn Tagliente, age 95 of Smyrna died Monday April 1, 2024. She was a native Franklin, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tagliente;  parents, Steven Irvin, and Bertha Sanford Irvin.

Mrs. Tagliente was a lifelong Catholic and had attended Cathedral of the Incarnation. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

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Nikki Michelle Oldham

Nikki Michelle Oldham

March 31, 2024

Nikki Michelle Oldham, age 46 of Murfreesboro died Sunday March 31, 2024. She was a native of Lansdale PA and was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Joyce Johnson.

Nikki was a devoted caregiver for her mother. She will be remembered first and foremost for her big heart, infectious laugh and warm smile.

Her...

James Scott Kitchens

James Scott Kitchens

March 30, 2024

James Kitchens, age 61 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Dallas, Texas and a son of the late James and Laura Kitchens.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Kitchens; sons, Jeff Kitchens and wife Tasha, and Matt Kitchens and wife Kourtney; grandchildren, Norah, Emilia,...

Gin Suan Khup

Gin Suan Khup

March 29, 2024

Gin Suan Khup, age 51 of Antioch, TN, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was a native of Burma and the son of Awi Khua Cing of Burma and the late Gin Khan Kam

Gin is survived by his wife, Niang Ngaih Dim; daughter, Cing Ban Kim of Antioch, TN; mother, Awi Khua Cing of Burma;...

Buddy Allen

Buddy Allen

March 29, 2024

William "Buddy" Allen, age 65 of Manchester, Tennessee formerly of Murfreesboro, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was the son of the late Carl "Bubber" and Mae Busey Allen. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Mason.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Allen; a...

Dianna Hassell

Dianna Hassell

March 29, 2024

Dianna Lynn Hassell, age 66 of Smyrna died March 29, 2024. She was born in Williamson County and was preceded in death by her parents, James Ingram, and Wanda Lovell Ingram and a sister Karen Ingram.

Mrs. Hassell worked for Kroger on Sam Ridley Parkway. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs....

Eleanor Elizabeth "Betty" Hoover Derryberry

Eleanor Elizabeth "Betty" Hoover Derryberry

March 29, 2024

Eleanor Elizabeth "Betty" Hoover Derryberry, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ephriam H. and Eleanor Miller Hoover. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ephriam H. Hoover, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Hoover Colley and Mariam Hoover Cole.

She is survived by her sons, Douglas C. Derryberry and wife Anna...

Louise Gray Sams

Louise Gray Sams

March 27, 2024

Louise Gray Sams, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Cora Russell Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Everette Sams; three brothers; and one sister.

She is survived by her children, Mike Sams and wife Susan, Linda Johnson and husband Howard, Patti...

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