Obituaries
Murfressboro & Shelbyville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Murfreesboro, Shelbyville along with Rutherford and Bedford County in TN.
Jaquces Delenta Norman
May 25, 2024
ServiceSaturday, June 8, 2024Family Visitation: 1:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M.Held atEbenezer Primitive Baptist Church4122 Old Nashville HwyMurfreesboro, TennesseeJaquces D. Norman was born to Yolando Russell and the late James Sneed, Jr. on July 16, 1989. He left this earthly life on May 25, 2024. Jaquces loved kids and time with family and friends. When he was around, you would be on...
Johnny Lee Woods, Jr.
May 23, 2024
ServiceFriday, May 31, 2024Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, June 1, 2024Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atHwy 231 Church of Christ4331 Shelbyville HighwayMurfreesboro, TennesseeJohnny Lee Woods, Jr. was born on November 29, 1979, to Juanita and Johnny Woods, Sr. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He gave his life to Christ...
George Lee Nelson
May 18, 2024
ServicesMonday, May 27, 2024Public Viewing: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M.Held atNelson& Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeTuesday, May 28, 2024Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atHwy 231 Church of Christ4331 Shelbyville HighwayMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentLovvorn CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeGeorge Lee Nelson was born June 12, 1947, in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Tommy and Lorene Nelson. He departed this earthly life on...
David Christopher Devone
May 9, 2024
Memorial ServiceFriday, May 17, 2024Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atNelson& Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee David Christopher Devone of Dellrose, Tennessee was born in Jamaica Queens, New York to the late David and Marjorie Devone on September 4, 1965. David transitioned, May 9, 2024.David is survived by his wife, Candace Carney Devone; his sister Valeria Grimes, her...
Judy Ann Snyder
May 7, 2024
**Arrangements will be announced at a later date****In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - www.jdrf.org/donate/ - in honor of her grandson who has type 1 diabetes.**
Nancy Adell Fishback
May 7, 2024
ServiceWednesday, May 15, 2024Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atBird Street Church of Christ428 Bird StreetShelbyville, TennesseeIntermentWillow Mount CemeteryShelbyville, Tennessee
Leanna Elizabeth Fishback
May 3, 2024
ServiceSaturday, May 11, 2024Lie In State: 11:00 A.M. Funeral Service: 1:00 P.MHeld atFairlane Church of Christ101 Dow DriveShelbyville, TennesseeIntermentWillow Mount CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeLeanna Elizabeth (Buchanan) Fishback was born March 20, 1943, in Shelbyville, TN. Leanna was the daughter of Rosa Lee Buchanan and Willie Lee Buchanan. She transitioned her life’s journey on May 3, 2024. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Akili Hashim Robertson
Apr 28, 2024
September 5, 2002 - April 28, 2024ServiceThursday, May 9, 2024Family Visitation: 2:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 3:00 P.M.Held atFirst Baptist Church738 East Castle StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeAkili was the son of Robin Ocha Spencer and Stephen Cordell Robertson, born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on September 2, 2002. He left this earthly life on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was the grandchild of Lois L. Knox.Akili...
Rosia Anna Ward
Apr 19, 2024
February 3, 1941 - April 19, 2024ServiceSaturday, April 27, 2024Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb Street Shelbyville, Tennessee IntermentWillow Mount Cemetery Shelbyville, TennesseeRosia Anna Arnold Ward, the daughter of the late Clarence Sherman Arnold and Georgia Anna Leftwich Arnold, was born February 3, 1941, in Wheel, Tennessee. She departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2024....
Marlene Delores Watkins
Apr 14, 2024
August 13, 1942 - April 14, 2024ServiceTuesday, April 23, 2024Family Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atKinsey & Walton Funeral Home3618 Peach Orchard RdAugusta, GeorgiaWednesday, April 24, 2024Celebration of Life: 11:00 A.M.Held atChrist Fellowship Church3006 Richmond Hill RoadAugusta, GeorgiaIntermentMount Olive Memorial GardensHephzibah, GeorgiaMrs. Marlene (Turner) Watkins, of Augusta Georgia entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Murfreesboro, TN....
Maria Lidia Cubias
Apr 11, 2024
November 22, 1943 - April 11, 2024ServiceFriday, April 19, 2024Family Visitation: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Cordell Witherspoon
Apr 8, 2024
August 22, 1949 - April 8, 2024ServiceTuesday, April 23, 2024Family Visitation: 9:30 A.M.Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M.Held atFirst Missionary Baptist Church113 Natchez Street Franklin, Tennessee****Interment2:00 P.M.Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery7931 McCrory LaneNashville, Tennessee ***In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to African American Heritage Society of Williamson CountyPO Box 1053Franklin, TN 37065615-305-0904Info@aahswc.org
Cordell Witherspoon was born August 22, 1949, to the late Theresa...
Barbara A. Woods
Apr 2, 2024
April 18, 1946 - April 2, 2024ServiceTuesday, April 9, 2024Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atMt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church510 Mason CourtMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentEvergreen CemeteryMurfreesboro, TennesseeMrs. Barbara Anne Woods, 77, was born on April 18, 1946, in Rutherford County, Tennessee to Robert Thomas Woods Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson at Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro TN. She was called to rest on...
Robert Demetrius Mintlow
Mar 27, 2024
June 18, 1966 - March 27, 2024ServiceFriday, April 5, 2024Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held at Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeSaturday, April 6, 2024Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M. Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld atSmithfork Association2701 Halls Hill PikeMurfreesboro, TennesseeIntermentHickory Grove CemeterySmyrna, TennesseeRobert Demetrius Mintlow, was born June 18, 1966, to the late Nelson Akins and Maybell Gregory Mintlow, in...
James Holman
Mar 24, 2024
November 21, 1961 - March 24, 2024Service Saturday, March 30, 2024Family Visitation: 11:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 12:00 NoonHeld at2nd Ave Churh of Christ720 2nd Ave NorthLewisburg, TennesseeIntermentCook Cemetery Lewisburg, Tennessee James E. Holman was born on November 21, 1961, in Marshall County to Roy David and Annie Therissa Holman. He departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
James professed his love for Christ at...
Ruth Harrison
Mar 15, 2024
January 25, 1932 - March 15, 2024ServiceSaturday, March 23, 2024Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.Held atBelievers Faith Fellowship Church2011 South Cannon BlvdShelbyville, Tennessee****Hillcrest CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeAnnie Ruth Harrison was born in Unionville, Tennessee, on January 25, 1932, to the late Willie Lee and Myrtis L. Biggers.
She was wed to John D. Harrison on the 8th day of November, 1952, and...
Gloria Mai Chunn
Mar 13, 2024
November 23, 1943 - March 13, 2024ServicesWednesday, March 20, 2024Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, Tennessee****Thursday, March 21, 2024Family Visitation: 12:00 NoonFuneral Service: 1:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, Tennessee****IntermentHillcrest CemeteryShelbyville, TennesseeGloria Mai Chunn was born on November 23, 1943, in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Walter and Susie...
Robert Turner Stokes
Mar 5, 2024
July 25, 1936 – March 5, 2024
Services
Friday, March 15, 2024
Public Viewing: 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Held at
Nelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro
448 East Burton Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Family Visitation: 10:00 A.M.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.
Held at
Allen Chapel AME Church
224 South Maney Avenue
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Interment
Evergreen Cemetery
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
****Click link to view videoRobert Turner Stokes' VideoRobert Turner Stokes, a native of Alexandria, TN, was born...
