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Jack Evans Gritton

Jack Evans Gritton

April 30, 2023

Jack Evans Gritton, age 82, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Bernice Gritton.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia Gritton; sons, Jack Evans Gritton, II and his wife Judy, and Robert Patrick Gritton; grandchildren, Kallie Hudson...

"Pat" Patricia Mcmahon Taylor

"Pat" Patricia Mcmahon Taylor

April 29, 2023

Patricia McMahon Taylor was born on December 27, 1938, to Thomas and Eara McMahon of Old Hickory, TN and passed away on April 29, 2023, in Murfreesboro, TN.

Patricia "Pat" McMahon and William "Bill" Taylor were married on September 12, 1958, at Old Hickory Baptist Church. Bill and Pat enjoyed traveling, antique car...

Anita "Lou" Bielaczyc

Anita "Lou" Bielaczyc

April 29, 2023

Anita "Lou" Bielaczyc, age 78 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Humphreys County, TN and a daughter of the late Jimmy and Grace Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Willy Baker, Sarah Ortega, Oleane Dotson, Larry Baker, Dora...

Joy Kabelu

Joy Kabelu

April 28, 2023

Joy Kabelu, age 21, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tshitenge Kabelu and Francoise Matabaro.

He is survived by his brothers, Stephan Kabelu, Moses Kabelu, Aaron Kabelu; sister, Ornella Jibikilayi; aunt, Mamick Matabaro; and many other family and friends.

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Betty Jones

Betty Jones

April 28, 2023

Mrs. Betty Mullins Jones, age 87, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born in Rockvale, TN to the late Arthur Doke and Pearl Woodson Mullins. Mrs. Jones retired as the bookkeeper for McKendree Manor. She enjoyed working with her husband in their greenhouse growing plants and flowers for their garden. Mrs. Jones loved...

James Elliott Beard

James Elliott Beard

April 27, 2023

James Elliott Beard, age 35 of Murfreesboro died Thursday April 27, 2023. He was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by father, James Edwin Beard.

James worked for Moody Excavation and was an avid Crimson Tide Fan.

He is survived by his mother, Teresa Beard; sister, Elizabeth Beard; grandparent,...

Nellie Jane Hutchins

Nellie Jane Hutchins

April 27, 2023

Nellie Jane Hutchins, age 88 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro with family by her side. She was a native of Rutherford County and a daughter of the late Ephraim Franklin Hoover and Mary Jane Curlee Hoover. She was also preceded by siblings, Ephraim Hoover, Jr., David Hoover, Robert Hoover, Joyce Bolinger,...

Shelley Lynn Holt

Shelley Lynn Holt

April 27, 2023

Shelley Lynn Holt, age 48, of Smyrna, TN passed away on Thursday, April 27 th , 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born on July 4 th , 1974 to parent Sara Upchurch in Nashville, TN.

Shelley is survived by her husband, Brian Holt; sons, Collin Holt, and Cooper Holt;...

Nellie Marie Warrick Roberts

Nellie Marie Warrick Roberts

April 26, 2023

Nellie Marie Warrick Roberts, age 75 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ola Mai Gann Warrick. Nellie was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Wayne Roberts who died in 2017, and brothers, John Daniel, Dennis Earl, and Jody...

Helen Nichols

Helen Nichols

April 26, 2023

Mrs. Helen Louise Nichols, age 98, of Waverly, TN passed to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Waters of Smyrna Nursing Home. Helen was born on March 15, 1925 at St. Ann's Hospital in St. Louis, MO to the late Mary Clara Arnold. She attended Fairview School and Waverly High School in Humphreys Co., TN....

Allen Jack Moss

Allen Jack Moss

April 26, 2023

Allen Jack Moss, age 60 of LaVergne, TN died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Centennial Medical Center. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, raised in Chesapeake, Ohio and was a son of the late Jack and Marilyn Moss.

Survivors include a sister, Angela Babich and a brother, Chris Moss; nephews, Michael Babb and Chase...

Carol Canter

Carol Canter

April 26, 2023

Carol Sue (Harrell) Canter, age 69, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully April 26, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with extended illnesses. She was born in Warren County, Tennessee, to Cecil and Josephine Thomas on March 19, 1954. She grew up in Woodbury with her brother and sister, getting into...

Mack "Mickey" Council

Mack "Mickey" Council

April 25, 2023

Mack "Mickey" Council, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on April 25, 2023. A native of Louisiana, he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dianne Council; parents, Walter W. Council and Doris Sorrells Council; and sisters, Carolyn Council Wall, Patricia Council Mason, and Bobby Sue Council.

Mr. Council is survived by his...

Charles Daniel Chadwell

Charles Daniel Chadwell

April 25, 2023

Charles Daniel Chadwell, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. A native of Columbia, TN, he was the son of the late James Richmond Chadwell and Edith Southern Chadwell Love.

A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, May3, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Woodfin Chapel,...

Mary Harder

Mary Harder

April 25, 2023

Mary E. Lee-Harder, 88, of Parrish, Florida passed away on April 25, 2023. She was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Ethel and William Whitson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Lee Harder and daughter, Cynthia Kebler. Mary enjoyed the beach, dancing and visiting with friends.

Mary is survived by her loving family; son in...

James Rowland

James Rowland

April 23, 2023

James Oscar Rowland, age 92 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Adams Place. He was a native of Rockvale, Tennessee and a son of the late Oscar Gray Rowland and Susie McDaniel Rowland.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Rowland; sons, Mark Rowland and wife Courtney and Chris Rowland and wife Rhonda; sister, Earline...

Norma Jean Eanes

Norma Jean Eanes

April 23, 2023

Norma Jean Eanes, age 79 of La Vergne died Saturday April 23, 2023. She was a native of Cheatham County and was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Eanes; parents, Henry C. Hudgens and Virgie Parker Hudgens; brothers, Robert Hudgens and Willis Hudgens; sisters, Joan Bessire; Willie Mai Leist, and Flora Mai Hudgens.

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Dale Pelland

Dale Pelland

April 23, 2023

Dale Joseph Pelland, 83, a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went peacefully to his heavenly home on April 23rd, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Dale was born on November 28th, 1939, to Evelyn and Russell Pelland in Lake Linden, MI. Dale graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1958 and joined the Navy soon after. Upon...

Brenda Gale Jones

Brenda Gale Jones

April 23, 2023

Brenda Gale Jones, age 70 of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Nashville, TN and the daughter of the late Jack Borden Jones and Frances Irene Carver Jones. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Daniel Jones.

She is survived by...

Marla Shelly

Marla Shelly

April 22, 2023

Mrs. Marla Jayne Shelly, age 65, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was a native of Yorktown, IN and daughter to Paul and Betty Roberts Curry. Mrs. Shelly worked as an ICU nurse for 37 years before her retirement. A graduate of Harding University, nursing was all she ever wanted to do. She was...

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