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Vera Corter

Vera Corter

May 3, 2023

Mrs. Vera Aliche Brock Corter, age 93, of LaVergne, TN passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Summertown, TN to the late Thomas and Tennessee Wilson Staggs Brock. Mrs. Corter loved to cook and take care of people. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing on Percy Priest Lake. Mrs. Corter was a member of...

Martha Grant Davis

Martha Grant Davis

May 3, 2023

Martha Grant Davis, age 90 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. A native of Rutherford, TN in Gibson County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Brown Grant and Marguerite Elise Moseley Grant. Mrs. Davis was also preceded in death by husband Richard Edward Davis, Jr., daughter, Janet Davis, brother, Gary Grant, and...

Michael Wayne "Mike" Nipper

Michael Wayne "Mike" Nipper

May 2, 2023

Michael Wayne "Mike" Nipper, age 67 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was born in Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Nipper, Sr., and Frances Crowell Nipper; and a grandson, Michael Andrew Nipper Williams.

Mike was member of Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church and was retired from Square D...

Juanita Cook Davis

Juanita Cook Davis

May 1, 2023

Juanita Cook Davis, age 94 of Murfreesboro died Monday May 1, 2023. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Cap Davis; her parents Frelan Tom Cook and Alta Elizabeth Tolbert; a sister, Wanda Leverette.

Mrs. Davis was a member of Florence Baptist Church and...

Charles Edward Slayden, Iii

Charles Edward Slayden, Iii

May 1, 2023

Charles Edward Slayden, III, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Monday May 1, 2023. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Slayden, Jr., and Margorielou Slayden.

Mr. Slayden was a Christian and Auto Mechanic. He was an avid race fan at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville.

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James "Jim" Roe Dodson

James "Jim" Roe Dodson

May 1, 2023

James "Jim" Roe Dodson, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. A native of Warren County, TN, he was the son of the late Sherman Roe and Ella Breedlove Dodson. Jim was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Denstedstat.

Jim is survived by his wife, Taunya...

Elna Ruth Beasley

Elna Ruth Beasley

May 1, 2023

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Norma Faye Langston

Norma Faye Langston

May 1, 2023

Norma Faye Langston, age 80, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Cordelia Veasey; husband, Wayne Langston; and grandson, Trey Langston.

She is survived by her children, David Langston and his wife Dawn, Tom Langston and his wife Edie, Becky Scott and...

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...

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