Richard "Rick" James Smith
August 25, 2023
Richard James Smith, age 70 of Murfreesboro died Friday August 25, 2023. He was a native of Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lorene Smith, and son, Alex Smith; brother, Stanley Smith.
Mr. Smith was a retired Mechanic and owner of All Pro Transmission. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and taking yearly...
Carrie Wade
August 25, 2023
Carrie Ann Wade, age 45 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died August 25, 2023, at her home. She was a native of Murfreesboro and a daughter of the late Levi and Patricia Wade. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Angelica Nicole Wade and her husband, John Shelby. Survivors include daughters, Courtney Shelby and Sarah Shelby; granddaughters, Keeley Mooneyham...
John Shelby
August 25, 2023
John Martin "Big John" Shelby, age 47 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died August 25, 2023, at his home. He was a native of Nashville and a son of John Thomas and Julia Faye Shelby. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Angelica Nicole Wade and his wife, Carrie Ann Wade. Survivors include daughters, Courtney Shelby, and Sarah Shelby; sister,...
Lawrence E. Nochowicz
August 25, 2023
"Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence." – Pope John Paul II
Lawrence E. Nochowicz, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on July 7, 1937,...
Barbara Barnes
August 24, 2023
Barbara Williams Barnes, age 72, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, P.B. and Georgia Williams; and brother, Bill Williams.
She is survived by her children, Chris Barnes, Erin Barnes, and Patrick Barnes; sister, Ginger Clements and her husband Jack; brothers, Joe Williams, Tim Williams and his wife Kathy, Paul...
Wendy Margaret Frost
August 24, 2023
Wendy Frost, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on August 1, 1943, in Coventry, England to Louise Sammons and William Sammons.
Wendy shared a beautiful journey through life with her adoring husband Eric Frost. They stood by each other's side through...
Alice Faye Hudson
August 23, 2023
Alice Faye Hudson, age 70 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, she was the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Nicey Sauls Hudson.
Miss Hudson is survived by her sisters Ruth Hudson of Murfreesboro, TN, Frances Beel of Smyrna, TN, and Margaret Hardin of Benton, AR. She is...
William Howard Steele, Jr
August 22, 2023
William H. Steele, Jr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Steele, Sr. and Juanita Duncan Lawrence; daughter, Manita Bennett; and great grandson, Darren Cook.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Goodson Steele; daughters, Rhonda Cook and Angela Harden (Rich Katchur); grandchildren,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
