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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Jean Mason Woodall

Jean Mason Woodall

November 22, 2023

Jean Mason Woodall, age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Montie Frances and Fred Mason; husband, Robert "Sonny Lowe" Woodall; brother, Elmus Mason; and sister, Katherine Mason.

She is survived by her son, Bob Woodall (Inge Nunis); daughter, Ann Linville and her husband Andy; grandson, Chad Hickerson; and...

French Jernigan

French Jernigan

November 22, 2023

French Jernigan, age 88 of Bradyville, TN died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Cannon County and a son of the late Bronson Jernigan and Annie Belle Rogers Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Seawell, Shaufner, Aubrey, and...

Becky Young

Becky Young

November 22, 2023

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Young, age 58, was born in Carthage, Tennessee on March 29, 1965. She was a longtime resident of Milton and passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, after a long and strong fight with cancer, with her family at her side. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and "GG" to her family.

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Cynthia Faye Leitzel Batdorf

Cynthia Faye Leitzel Batdorf

November 22, 2023

Cynthia Faye Leitzel Batdorf, age 85 of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A native of Millersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Mary Virginia Snody Leitzel. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Batdorf; brothers, Melvin, Warren, and Glenn Leitzel; sisters, Betz and Anna Mae Geyer; and...

Joyce Elaine Dement

Joyce Elaine Dement

November 21, 2023

Joyce Elaine Dement, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Joyce Florida; and sister, Mary McKee.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Paul Dement; children, Bryan Dement and his wife Amy, Mark Dement and his wife Melissa,...

Donny Holland

Donny Holland

November 21, 2023

Mr. Donald "Donny" Murray Holland, Sr., age 74, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Dean M. and Dorothy Helen Fletcher Holland. Donny earned his bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University and master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He taught P.E. kindergarten through 12th grade at...

Wesley Maynard

Wesley Maynard

November 20, 2023

Mr. John "Wesley" Maynard, Sr., age 43, of Woodbury, TN passed away Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to Jesse James Lee Maynard and Alta Patricia Bowen. Wesley worked in construction doing everything from woodworking to HVAC. He enjoyed fishing for whatever he could catch on Percy Priest Lake.

Wesley is survived by...

Jayden Barksdale

Jayden Barksdale

November 19, 2023

Mr. Anthony "Jayden" Letrel Barksdale, age 19, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born in Hermitage, TN to Dennis D. Barksdale and Emily K. Flippo.

Jayden is survived by his parents, Dennis D. Barksdale and Emily K. Flippo; siblings, Dennis D. Barksdale, Jr., Khyi Akins, Devon Lee, Arianna Barksdale, Aniya March, Amera...

Ruth Tomberlain Harless

Ruth Tomberlain Harless

November 19, 2023

Ruth Tomberlain Harless, age 85 of Leanna, Tennessee died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manchester. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Ernest Calvin Tomberlain and Mamye Dockery Tomberlain. She was also preceded in death by siblings, J.W. Tomberlain and Ray Tomberlain and his wife Faye.

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Virginia Louise Long Anderson

Virginia Louise Long Anderson

November 18, 2023

Virginia Louise Long Anderson, age 86, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. and Hattie Mae Warrick Long. Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by her husband, Grady E. Anderson, a son, David Ray Anderson, brothers Steve and Joe O. Long, and...

Thomas "Dallas" Cook

Thomas "Dallas" Cook

November 17, 2023

Thomas "Dallas" Cook of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died on November 17, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born December 7, 1932, the son of the late Ernest L. Cook and Varena Cook. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nora Mai Summers and his beloved wife of 66 years, Wanda F. Cook.

Dallas is survived...

Steve Mears

Steve Mears

November 16, 2023

Steve Mears passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Howard "Pete" Mears and Grace Nave. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Lee Nave and sister, Joan Steagall.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; his sons, Chris Mears and his wife Lacresha, Jeremy Mears and his...

Elizabeth Joyce Mcmurray

Elizabeth Joyce Mcmurray

November 14, 2023

Elizabeth Joyce Jones McMurray was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a short illness on November 14, 2023, at age 93 while at Alive Hospice.

Elizabeth was born to the late Charles and Ruby Jones in Detroit, Michigan.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters Delores Jones...

Dr. Dennis Oneal

Dr. Dennis Oneal

November 12, 2023

Dennis Jay Oneal, Ph.D., a dedicated educator and esteemed veteran, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 leaving behind a legacy marked by a quiet determination and a profound commitment to the field of education.

Born to Jay and Zella Oneal on the summer day of August 22, 1944, in Gibson City, IL, Dennis was the last leaf...

Beverly Ann Loetz Ferguson

Beverly Ann Loetz Ferguson

November 11, 2023

Beverly Ann Loetz Ferguson, age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Michigan City, IN, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Catherine Merkel Loetz. Mrs. Ferguson was also preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Ferguson; brothers, Lawarence "Larry" Loetz and Ronald "Ronnie" Loetz; sisters, Darlene Loetz, Lillian Fowler,...

Ben Coop

Ben Coop

November 11, 2023

SSgt Ben Hoover Coop USAF (Ret.), age 92, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was a son of the late Will Freeman and Dora Catherine Knox Coop of Williamson County, TN. Mr. Coop proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force during the Vietnam era. He came...

Daniel Stover

Daniel Stover

November 11, 2023

Daniel P. Stover, age 75 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was a native of Celina, Ohio and a son of the late Cleveland and Lucy Stover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susy Stover, and a son, Eric Stover.

Survivors include grandchildren, Casey Stover and husband...

James Olen Bell

James Olen Bell

November 11, 2023

James  Olen  Bell, age 89 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 11, 2023. He was a native of Cannon County but was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,  Juanita Jamerson Bell; son, Thomas Bell; parents, Medford and Mae Bell; brother, Eugene Bell, sister, Narene Davidson.

Mr. Bell is...

Anderson W. Rios

Anderson W. Rios

November 11, 2023

Anderson W. Rios, age 45 of Murfreesboro died Saturday November 11, 2023. He was a native of White Plains New York and was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Elena Arcila.

Mr. Rios was a Christian and was working for HCA in Nashville in the Information Technology Department.

He is survived by his wife...

Mary Francis Williams

Mary Francis Williams

November 11, 2023

Mary Francis Willams, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Badkissinker, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Fodafame Williams.

Mary is survived by two sons, James, and Michael Delp both of Virginia, and many friends who loved her dearly.

A graveside service will...

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