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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Dorothy Barnes

Dorothy Barnes

December 1, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Jane Patterson Barnes, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Hamm and Minnie White Patterson. Mrs. Barnes loved being a homemaker to her family throughout the generations raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as long as...

Bobby Wayne Jernigan

Bobby Wayne Jernigan

November 29, 2023

Bobby Wayne Jernigan of Murfreesboro entered eternal rest peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born May 9, 1938, he was a native of Rutherford County growing up on the family's Franklin Road farm. He graduated from Central High School, Murfreesboro where he played football. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State College.  He served in...

John Alvin Reddell

John Alvin Reddell

November 28, 2023

John Alvin Reddell, age 90, treasured patriarch, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, and friend, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home on November 28, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Joanne Pruitt Reddell, and his oldest son, John Alvin Reddell Jr. "Alvin". John's brothers Jerry, Kenneth and Larry Reddell, and sisters...

Herbert Ray Skinner

Herbert Ray Skinner

November 28, 2023

In loving memory of Herbert Ray Skinner age 79, born on January 25, 1944, and peacefully departed on November 28, 2023. A dedicated veteran of the Army, he bravely served in Vietnam, embodying courage, and honor throughout his military journey.

Herbert is survived by his beloved wife, Sondra, and leaves behind a legacy cherished by his four...

Albert Swafford

Albert Swafford

November 28, 2023

Albert Lee Swafford, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday November 28, 2023. He was a native of Campbellsville, KY and was preceded in death by his parents Paul Albert Swafford, and Dolly Kearney Swafford; siblings Clyde Swafford, Wanda Swafford Shepherd, Donald Swafford, and William Swafford.

Mr. Swafford attended World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro and was veteran of...

Emily Sue Pegg

Emily Sue Pegg

November 27, 2023

Emily Sue Pegg, age 57 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday November 27, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and moved to Murfreesboro to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mark Pegg; children, Christopher Charles Pegg and wife Lindsey, and Hadley Sue Pegg; grandchildren, Oliver, Quinn, Sebastian, Thora; sister, Janet...

Joyce Ethel Robinson

Joyce Ethel Robinson

November 27, 2023

Joyce Ethel Robinson, age 87 of Smyrna died Monday November 27, 2023. She was a born in Indiana and had worked many different jobs in her life.

She is survived by her children, Millie Salanga, Ellen Trout, Andrew Glenn Hutton; special niece, Kerry Sawyer; grandchildren, Deana Farrar, Courtney Leigh Trout, Great-Grandchildren; Anastasia Berry, Erika Pressley, Katie Robertson,...

Wanda Faye Mosley

Wanda Faye Mosley

November 27, 2023

Wanda  Faye Mosley, age 74 of Murfreesboro died Monday November 27, 2023. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Baird, Sr, and Catherine Davis Baird; brother, Thomas Baird, Jr., niece, Susan Keener.

Ms. Mosley had worked for many years at Sissy's Restaurant in Smyrna.

She is  ...

Loretta Joy Grist

Loretta Joy Grist

November 27, 2023

Loretta Joy Grist, age 66 of La Vergne died Monday November 27, 2023. She was born in Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Simmons, Sr. and Dorothy E. Teel Geyer, brothers, Ronald Simmons, and Richard Simmons

Ms. Grist is survived by her sons, Frank Sindelar, and Scott Simmons and wife Bousavanh; grandchildren; Emery...

Sue Scott Hukari

Sue Scott Hukari

November 26, 2023

Sue Scott Hukari ("Sue"), age 86, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Harry and Frances Scott.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Helge Richard ("Dick") Hukari, in 2006.

She is survived by son Richard Scott Hukari, and his wife Kim...

Frederick Arthur Shaft

Frederick Arthur Shaft

November 25, 2023

Frederick A. Shaft age 89, of Bradyville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Agatha Shaft and his brother and sister Gary and Gloria Shaft.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Mary; children, Michael (Kyira) Shaft, Jennifer (Michael) Eller, Thomas (Marcia)...

Bradley “Brad” Lee White

Bradley “Brad” Lee White

November 25, 2023

Bradley "Brad" Lee White, age 60, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  He was born on July 28, 1963 in Nashville, TN to Bractor and Helen (Lunsford) White.  He was preceded in death by his father and his beloved dog, Mac.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Trisha; his mother, Helen; his...

Frank Peter Baskit

Frank Peter Baskit

November 24, 2023

Frank Peter Baskit, age 84 of Murfreesboro. He was a native of Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vera Myrtle Baskit who died in 2022. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Rizzo; and parents, Joseph Baskit, and Anna Baskit.

Mr. Baskit was a Chrisitan and Veteran of...

Khampheng Keoneth

Khampheng Keoneth

November 24, 2023

Mrs. Khampheng Keoneth, age 81 of Hartsville died Friday November 24, 2023. She was a native of Laos and was preceded in death by her parents Sing and Chansouk Sisamouth.

Mrs. Keoneth was a deoved mother.

She is survived by her sons, Att Keoneth, and  Ainoy Khankeo Keoneth; brothers; Sisouphanh Sisamouth, Vangphen Sismaouth; 4 Grandchildren,...

William "Bill" Witherow

William "Bill" Witherow

November 24, 2023

William "Bill" Henry Witherow, Jr., age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023.  He was a native of Lansford, PA and the son of the late William H. Witherow, Sr. and Margaret Mary McLaughlin Witherow.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary...

Christine Miller-Serviss

Christine Miller-Serviss

November 23, 2023

Mrs. Christine Ann Miller-Serviss, Ph.D., age 74, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was a native of Lansing, MI. Christine earned her Ph.D. in communications from Regent University. She taught at Davenport University and also English as a second language to Korean students.

Christine is survived by her children,...

Gale Gordon

Gale Gordon

November 23, 2023

Robert Gale Gordon, 72, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born August 23, 1951, in Beechgrove, Tennessee to the late Clifford McCrory Gordon and Clera Jane Burks Gordon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Earl Gordon, W.T. Gordon, and Barney Gordon; sisters, Freida Haddix and...

Peggy Draper

Peggy Draper

November 23, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Joan Draper, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born in Dechard, TN to the late William and Clara Copeland Spencer. Mrs. Draper worked as a dental assistant and secretary at various locations while supporting her husband in his Army career. She was selfless in taking care of her family making...

Somphone Sayasaeng

Somphone Sayasaeng

November 23, 2023

Mr. Somphone Sayasaeng, age 72, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his sister, Deuane.

He is survived by his wife, Thong Sayasaeng; children, Nook and Kelen Sayavong; grandchildren, Eden and Lexus; sisters, Sommay and Sone; brother, Xay Sayasaeng; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family will...

Maj Ralph Jackson

Maj Ralph Jackson

November 22, 2023

MAJ Ralph Hardison Jackson, US Army (Ret.), age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in Mt. Juliet, TN to the late Samuel Russell and Clara Mae Jackson. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School Class of 1959 as co-Valedictorian. MAJ Jackson attended Middle Tennessee State College (MTSU) and was a member of...

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