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Helen May Norris

Helen May Norris

February 14, 2023

Helen May Turner Norris, age 87 of Murfreesboro formerly of  Ripley, West Virginia died Tuesday February 14, 2023. She was a native of Huddleston, Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, Hampton Turner and Edna May Conant Turner; brothers, Delbert and Royce Turner; son in law; Mark Barnes.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Peggy Jean Henderson

Peggy Jean Henderson

February 12, 2023

Peggy Jean Henderson, age 86, of Murfreesboro passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 12th, 2023. She was born on September 12th, 1936 to parents Clarence Charles and Edith May Nixon. Peggy was a faithful Baptist. She spent her time being a loving wife, mother, and home maker to her husband and children. She is survived by...

Darryl Vining

Darryl Vining

February 11, 2023

Darryl L. Vining, age 67 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. He was a native of Maywood, California and the son of the late Edward Thomas Vining and Dorothy May Sanborn. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Vining.

Survivors include his...

Donald Griffin

Donald Griffin

February 11, 2023

Mr. Donald Ray Griffin, age 79, of Antioch, TN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late John and Sadie Bonor Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a 1961 graduate of Antioch High School. He worked in the printing business for Baird Ward Printing...

Mr. Thongsay Dethliphichonghak

Mr. Thongsay Dethliphichonghak

February 11, 2023

Mr. Thongsay Dethliphichonghak, age 48, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.

He is survived by his father, Bounmy Phomkasen; sisters, Thongdam Rajvong (Aaron), Sy Casey (Tim), and Sonh Phoumkasenh (Dane Kyle); uncle, Phonekeo Wong (Nancy); aunt, Oudone Depe; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, February...

Frances Mcmurray

Frances Mcmurray

February 9, 2023

Frances Joann McMurray, age 89, of Smyrna, TN., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on December 18, 1933, to parents Luther Ward and Juanita Howell Ward. She is survived by her four children, Steve McMurray of Pasadena, TX; Dennis McMurray of Raleigh, NC; Colleen Giller of Eagleville,...

Sallie Gray Harlow Statham

Sallie Gray Harlow Statham

February 9, 2023

Sallie Gray Harlow Statham, age 96 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Falcon Gray Harlow and Rossie Neece Harlow.

Mrs. Statham is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Jackson "Jack" Statham; sister-in-law, Carolyn Nix of Biloxi, MS;...

Deborah Watson

Deborah Watson

February 8, 2023

Deborah Watson, age 62 of Smyrna, TN passed away on February 8, 2023. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Fullhart; and brother, Rusty Fullhart.

Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband, Danny Watson; sons, Justin Watson and Jason Watson; father, Phillip Fullhart; grandchildren, Kaylee Watson, Morgan Evans, Brea Perry, Paislea Perry, Evan Watson, Zoey...

William Michael "Smitty" Smith

William Michael "Smitty" Smith

February 8, 2023

William Michael "Smitty" Smith, age 64 of Rockvale, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. A native of Bardstown, KY, he was the son of the late William Charles Smith and Frances Ruth Metcalf Smith. Smitty was also preceded in death by his wife, Diane Freeze Smith, a brother, Daniel Smith and sisters, Catherine Johnson, and Beverly Humphrey....

Joe Patty

Joe Patty

February 6, 2023

Joe Patty, age 74 of Winchester, TN passed away on February 6, 2023. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, he is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Kay Patty and Elaine Blair Patty; and sisters, Malinda Newman and Nancy Ryan.

Mr. Patty attended Campus School and was a 1966 graduate of Central High School. He joined the...

Margie Berry

Margie Berry

February 6, 2023

Margie Berry, age 82 of Rockvale died Monday February 6, 2023. She had lived in La Vergne and was a born in Ackerman, MS. Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by her son, Morris "Ed" Berry, Jr, her parents, Leon  Hayes Berryhill, Octavia Prewitt Berryhill; her brothers, James, Kenneth and Russell Berryhill.

She was a member of...

Jonathan Wilt

Jonathan Wilt

February 4, 2023

Jonathan Wilt, age 48 of Lascassas, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro. He was a native of Murfreesboro and a son of the late Everett Ronald Wilt and Sara Goldie Shaw Wilt. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Kenneth Smith.

Survivors include his wife of eighteen years, Tracy Wilt; their...

William "Alan" Hall

William "Alan" Hall

February 3, 2023

William Alan Hall, 64, beloved and loving husband, father and grandfather, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

A native of Murfreesboro and resident of Lascassas, he graduated Oakland High School in 1976 and worked in post-production video editing in Nashville. He later became a photographer, a gardener, a farmer and a home renovator.

He was the...

Clyde Winters, Sr.

Clyde Winters, Sr.

February 3, 2023

Clyde Kimper Winters of Arrington, TN died on Friday, February 3rd at the age of 93.  Preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jo Winters; his siblings, John O'Brien (Jack) Winters Jr., Floyd Taylor Winters, James Andrew Winters, and Mary Ellen Winters Hatcher. He is survived by his children, Clyde Winters Jr. (Reginia) and Mary Winters Marler; his grandchildren,...

Reba Geraldine Copeland

Reba Geraldine Copeland

February 3, 2023

Reba Geraldine Overstreet Copeland, age 98, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at NHC Murfreesboro.

Geraldine was born December 28, 1924, in Sandy, TN, to Estell Claude and Minerva Asberene Kennedy Overstreet. She was one of 14 children – altogether, 7 sisters and 7 brothers. She attended Davidson Elementary and Wilder Junior High...

Rilla Hasty Anthony

Rilla Hasty Anthony

February 2, 2023

Mrs. Rilla Mae Hasty Anthony, age 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, TN to the late Horace and Birdie Simpson Hasty. Mrs. Anthony worked as an administrative assistant for Tennessee Wholesale Drugs for a number of years. She was a member of Murfreesboro United Pentecostal Church. She loved people and...

Ernest W. Brothers, Jr

Ernest W. Brothers, Jr

February 2, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" William Brothers, Jr. age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023, at the Tennessee Veteran's Home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on July 19, 1937, in Christiana, TN to the late Ernest W. Brothers, Sr., and Inez Williams Brothers. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years,...

Mr. Won Mook Kim

Mr. Won Mook Kim

February 2, 2023

Mr. Won Mook Kim, age 97, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born in Korea September 5, 1925. He served in the military and was a self employed expert tailor for many years.

He is survived by his eight children, Jae Kook Kim, Kyuk Kim, Jae Seung Kim, Jae Poon Kim, Jae Hwa Kim, Jae...

Dorothy Louise Fann

Dorothy Louise Fann

February 1, 2023

Dorothy L. Fann, age 96 of Readyville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 1, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Christiana, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Clyde F. and Bessie Moore Adcock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.B. Fann in 1995, and siblings, June Gale, Randy Adcock, Doolittle Adcock, Charlie...

June Scott

June Scott

February 1, 2023

Mrs. June Faye Scott, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Readyville, TN to the late Raymond and Mamie Bowman Adams. Mrs. Scott was a 1958 graduate of Kittrell High School where she played basketball. She was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott enjoyed all kinds of crafts including...

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