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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries

Oliver Diffenderfer

Oliver Diffenderfer

August 20, 2023

Oliver Diffenderfer, age 99 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Pennsylvania died Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was a native of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and a United States Marines Corps veteran. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry.

Survivors include his sons, Scott Diffenderfer and wife Marsha of Pennsylvania, Tim Diffenderfer and wife Deanna of Colorado,...

Natvarbhai Patel

Natvarbhai Patel

August 20, 2023

Natvarbhai K. Patel, age 70 of Shelbyville died Sunday August 20, 2023. He was a native of India and was preceded in death by his parents, Keshavlal Patel, Raiben Patel.

Mr. Patel is survived by his wife, Savitaben Patel; sons; Devendra Patel, and Dharmesh Patel; daughter,  Falguni Patel.

Visitation will be Thursday 9:00 AM until...

Susan Pauline "Polly" Scott

Susan Pauline "Polly" Scott

August 20, 2023

Susan Pauline "Polly" Scott, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Dixon Springs, TN on March 26, 1928, the 8th of 10 siblings to William Mathis Crowder and Mary Ella Painter Crowder.  She was the last surviving sibling.

Polly was proceeded in her passing by her...

Frances Blackwelder

Frances Blackwelder

August 19, 2023

Frances Bronson Blackwelder, age 96 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Alive Hospice with her family at her side. She was born on March 20, 1927, in Jacksonville, Florida, the only child of the late James Brunzos and Gertrude Ann Brunzos (Krepper). She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Chester...

Susan Elizabeth Wix

Susan Elizabeth Wix

August 19, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Wix, age 63, passed away on August 19th, 2023, at her home in Unionville, TN. Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of Susan Wix, a woman who touched the hearts of everyone she knew. As we reflect on her journey, let us remember the love, joy, and compassion she brought into this world.

Susan was...

Arthella “Lala” Rieben

Arthella “Lala” Rieben

August 18, 2023

Arthella "LaLa" Rieben, age 26, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

LaLa was a beautiful, kind, funny, young woman who had a fierce love for her family and friends. She was loved and adored by everyone who met her. She was excited to soon...

John Pugh

John Pugh

August 17, 2023

John Pugh, age 81 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Murfreesboro and a son of the late Harvey Pugh and Virginia Brewer Pugh Hollis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Buster" Pugh.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-seven years,...

Susie Goins

Susie Goins

August 16, 2023

Mrs. Susie Hodge Goins, age 81, of Smyrna, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born in Jellico, TN to the late Clarence and Dorothy Douglas Hodge. Mrs. Goins was a 1959 graduate of Powell High School and a graduate of Knoxville Business College. She retired as a secretary for the engineering department...

Ida D. Read

Ida D. Read

August 16, 2023

Ida Dunaway Read died August 16, 2023, at the age of 99. She leaves her soul to the Almighty God from whence it came and awaits the resurrection. Born December 31, 1923, she was the daughter of Howard Newman and Ola Gill Dunaway who predecease her. She was also predeceased by her husband William Eris Read, prominent educator in...

Dani Amendola

Dani Amendola

August 15, 2023

Dani Georges Amendola (January 8, 1971 - August 15, 2023)

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of our beloved Dani Amendola's unexpected passing on August 15th, 2023. He has filled us with an abundance of joy, love and music and shines in the hearts of so many that he has graced.

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Evelyn Ford

Evelyn Ford

August 14, 2023

Evelyn Jeanette (Peters) Ford, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Chapman Peters and Jama (Derofield) Peters.  She is preceded in death by her late husband Jacob (Jake) Ford; her brothers Tommy Peters and Jerry Peters; and her sister Dora Jean Peters.

She leaves her son, Daniel...

Elizabeth Denise Poling

Elizabeth Denise Poling

August 13, 2023

Elizabeth Denise Poling, age 63 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. A native of Grafton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth DeLyte Stemple Carder. Denise was also preceded in death by her son, Isaac D. "BJ" Poling, III.

Denise is survived by her son, Jason Pingley of Smyrna, TN;...

Ann Mcgee Davis

Ann Mcgee Davis

August 12, 2023

Ann McGee Davis, age 73 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Ann was born in Franklin, TN on September 19, 1949, to the late Herbert and Margaret "Maggie" Jackson McGee. Ann was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Billy McGee of Lakeland, FL.

Ann is survived by her husband of...

Faye Hamlett

Faye Hamlett

August 12, 2023

Evelyn Faye McCormick Hamlett, age 85, of LaVergne, Tennessee, passed away on August 12, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1938 in Lynnville, Tennessee, Giles County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Edna McCormick; husband, Wallace B. Hamlett; sister, Sabra Sue Jennings; and daughter, Sue Anne Tate.

She is survived...

Lakeo Souksavong

Lakeo Souksavong

August 10, 2023

Mrs. Lakeo Souksavong, age 88, of Nolensville, TN passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born in Laos to the late Jang Yok Heng and Phengdy Manosa. Mrs. Souksavong was a homemaker to her family and a member of Wat Lao Buddhapathip.

Mrs. Souksavong is survived by her husband, Phay Souksavong; children, Nopasavanh Souksavong, Nasavanh Souksavong,...

Thelma Jennings Owen

Thelma Jennings Owen

August 10, 2023

Thelma "Dooley" Jennings Owen, age 101, passed into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Alive Hospice. Thelma was born on September 21, 1921 to the late Selmer and Lena Jennings in Huntsville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hoyte "Red" Owen, Sr. and...

Anne D. Underhill

Anne D. Underhill

August 9, 2023

Anne Dark Underhill age 79 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday August 9, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband James Lemuel Underhill who died in 2020.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; Harris J. Dark, Mildred Northcutt Dark; brothers, Joel H. Dark, James O. Dark.

Mrs. Underhill...

Fred Wynn

Fred Wynn

August 9, 2023

Frederick "Fred" Morris Wynn, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Knoxville, TN on June 12, 1940 to Martha Morris Wynn and James "Breezy" M. Wynn. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

Fred is survived by his wife of...

James Carmack Mcwhirter

James Carmack Mcwhirter

August 8, 2023

James Carmack McWhirter, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on August 8, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. James was born on February 19, 1942, in Sumner County, TN, to parents Lathan and Mildred McWhirter.

James is survived by his wife, Sharon McWhirter; children, Deborah (Keith) Taylor, Michael (Tara) McWhirter, and Rebecca McWhirter; grandchildren, Amanda Taylor,...

Winnifred Spann "Winnie" Myers

Winnifred Spann "Winnie" Myers

August 8, 2023

Winnifred Spann "Winnie" Myers, age 89 of La Vergne died Tuesday August 8, 2023. She was a native McEwen, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, John Myers, parents, Alvester C.  Spann and Blanche Winters Spann; brothers, Clint, Neil, Larry, and Wayne Spann; sisters, Sandra Spann, Rita Welch, Wilma Carney, Dorothy Papadakis.

Mrs. Myers was...

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