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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Barbara Sullivan

Barbara Sullivan

January 5, 2024

Barbara Dale Sullivan, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carmack and Adelle Moore Sullivan and was also preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Sumruld.

She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Sullivan Hart and Dianne (Carl) Cashion Sumruld; nephews, Kenny Standley, Michael Sumruld, and Jody Sumruld; and nieces,...

Ned A. Roberts

Ned A. Roberts

January 5, 2024

Mr. Ned A. Roberts, age 76, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024. He was born in Daleville, IN to the late James and Pauline Roberts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Roberts.

Ned is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Roberts; his daughters, Melissa (Matt) Austin and Christine...

Edith Harrison

Edith Harrison

January 4, 2024

It is with our greatest regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Ramsey Harrison, age 74, of Smyrna, TN on January 4, 2024. Mrs. Harrison was born October 24, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to the late Orin N. and Zelma Tedder Ramsey. She owned and operated Hair Illusions in Smyrna for over 35 years. Mrs. Harrison...

Lorene Collins

Lorene Collins

January 4, 2024

Lorene Collins ran into her Savior's arms on January 4, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born November 13, 1921 near Franklin, N.C. She was of the Baptist Faith, most recently a member of Belle Aire Church in Murfreesboro.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Browning of Bryson City,...

Peggy Williams

Peggy Williams

January 3, 2024

Peggy Williams, age 76, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Williams; parents, F.R. and Sally Robinson Goodwin; brothers, Jerry Goodwin and Jackie Goodwin.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Burkhart and her husband Tony, Jeff Fuqua and his wife Becky; grandchildren, Emily Weathers (Dalton), Joshua Burkhart (Izzy...

Dr. Warren Frederick Mcpherson

Dr. Warren Frederick Mcpherson

January 1, 2024

Dr. Warren Frederick McPherson (Dr. Mac) passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on June 5, 1939, in Washington, D.C. Warren is survived by his sisters Sally Riviello and Michelle Halasz, his brother Tim McPherson, his children Kathryn McPherson, Amanda Mueller, Charley McPherson, and Shane Whitley, as well as...

Jim Copous

Jim Copous

December 31, 2023

James Allen "Jim" Copous, age 70 of Manchester, Tennessee died Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was a native of Columbus, Georgia and grew up in Tennessee, a son of the late James Edward and Barbara Ella Copous.

Survivors include daughters, Christi Cunningham and husband David of Old Hickory and Jennifer Barlog of Rock Island; a brother, Robert...

Ernest Brandon, Jr.

Ernest Brandon, Jr.

December 31, 2023

Mr. Ernest Rayburn Brandon, Jr., age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late Ernest R. Brandon, Sr. and Esta Emory Brandon. Mr. Brandon was a 1953 graduate of Smyrna High School. He proudly served his country...

Megan Beecham

Megan Beecham

December 30, 2023

Ms. Megan "Meggie" Rose Beecham, age 38, left us too soon for heaven on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was her family's special girl. To know her was to love her, and she loved back just as much. Megan was born and raised in Murfreesboro by her dad, Don, from whom she got her infectious laugh and sense of...

Steven Edward Marcrum

Steven Edward Marcrum

December 30, 2023

Steven Edward Marcrum, age 65 of Smyrna died Saturday December 30, 2023. Mr. Marcrum was a native of Chicago, Il and was preceded in death by his parents, James Alford Marcrum, and Elvira Arteaga Marcrum; brothers,  Ralph Marcrum, and Rick Marcrum.

Steve was a Christian and enjoyed Christmas as his favorite Holiday. He always enjoyed dressing up...

Isabella "Bella" Garrett

Isabella "Bella" Garrett

December 29, 2023

Our beautiful daughter, Isabella Margeurite Garrett sadly passed away on December 29, 2023. Bella was born on March 14, 2005, in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated from Siegel High School, summer class of 2022. She and her sister, Elizabeth, shared a very special bond. They were silly and happy when together and had fun playing with their dog, Charlie. Most...

Elaine Seale Wilson

Elaine Seale Wilson

December 29, 2023

Elanie Seale Wilson, age 75 of Murfreesboro died Friday December 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband's Douglas Wilson, and Danny Cole;  children, Melivn Smith, Jr., Raymond Smith, Bridget Wilson; parents, Grover Seale and Agnes Seale.

Mrs. Wilson was a Christian and retired Nurse and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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David Russell

David Russell

December 29, 2023

David G Russell peacefully departed this world on December 29, 2023. Born in February 1957, to Donald G Russell and Patricia Joanne Russell in Cincinnati, Ohio. As one of five kids in the Russell family, Dave found his voice through music. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Dave followed in his father's footsteps with a long career in...

Patricia Steele

Patricia Steele

December 28, 2023

Patricia Anne Steele, age 83, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Steele, Jr.; parents, Linus and Mai Frances Goodson; daughter, Manita Bennett; and great grandson, Darren Cook.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Cook and Angela Harden (Rich Katchur); grandchildren, William Bradley Allen, Nikki Bennett, Daniel...

C. Nathan Adams

C. Nathan Adams

December 27, 2023

C. Nathan Adams passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 84.

He was born in 1939 in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Clarence Douglas Adams and Ruby Viola McDaniel Adams. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 27 years, Matha Drake Adams, and his brother, Clarence...

Harry Phillip Maddux

Harry Phillip Maddux

December 26, 2023

Harry Phillip Maddux, age 75 of the Fellowship Community in Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. A native of Wilson County, he was the son of the late John Berdyne and Mary Frances Graves Maddux. Mr. Maddux was also preceded in death by sisters, Betty Ann Maddux, and Frances Faye Maddux Davis.

Mr. Maddux...

Dr. Arthur Ford, Jr.

Dr. Arthur Ford, Jr.

December 26, 2023

Dr. Arthur Milton Ford, Jr., age 89, died peacefully at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on December 26, 2023. Arthur was born on February 26, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, the youngest of four children born to Arthur and Genevieve Ford.

Arthur was reared by his paternal grandmother, and it was through her he developed a life-long...

Shirley Rose Perorazio

Shirley Rose Perorazio

December 25, 2023

Shirley Rose (McDevitt) Perorazio, 81, of Smyrna, TN passed away December 25, 2023 in Franklin, TN in hospice care. She was born February 28, 1942 in Wellsville, OH.

Shirley is survived by her sons Joseph M. Perorazio of Smyrna, TN, and Thomas E. Perorazio of Dexter, MI, their spouses David Gray and Nancy Calvin-Naylor, former husband Carmen...

Mary Hart

Mary Hart

December 24, 2023

The Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31)

10 Who[c] can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways...

Beverly Bullard

Beverly Bullard

December 23, 2023

Mrs. Beverly Darlene Bullard, age 61, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to Howard and Frances Midgett Belt. Beverly was a 1980 graduate of Glencliff High School. She lived an adventurous life full of love. Beverly loved her family and friends deeply and will be truly missed by all who...

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