James Curtis “Chunky” Morton, age 21 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, April Dawn Heath Morton, his grandfathers, Terry Heath, and William Morton, and by his beloved dog Duke. Curtis is survived by his father and stepmother, William and Miranda Morton of Smyrna, TN;…
Mickale Steven Murphy, Sr., age 67 of Hartsville, TN died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Alive Hospice, Nashville. He was a native of Nashville and was the son of the late Joe Thomas Murphy and Bettie Sue Walker Murphy. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sherry Murphy; sons, Mickale Steven Murphy, Jr. of Chapel…
The beautiful Linda Gilmore Kinard of Murfreesboro, TN entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Wednesday, November 17, 2021 surrounded by her family that she loved so much. She was born the sixth of ten children at the family home in Fosterville, TN to her adoring parents Leander and Ollie Gilmore. She spent her happy childhood…
Rosalee Grace Yglesias, age 8 months, infant daughter of Katelyn Tramel and Tyler Yglesias, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. Rosalee is survived by her parents, Katelyn Tramel and Tyler Yglesias of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Jayce Yglesias of Murfreesboro, TN; grandparents, Jamie Tramel of Readyville, TN, James and Brandi Mason of Murfreesboro, TN, and Dennis…
Odis Richard McCrary, Sr., age 79 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late John Foster McCrary and Mattie Lowe Leahew McCrary. Mr. McCrary was also preceded in death by his brothers, Sam, John, Charles, Hollis, Wayne, and Dawson McCrary, and his…
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEM PHASES 1 AND 2 Project is approved and funding allocated from FHWA, TDOT, and Town of Smyrna to link traffic lights along Sam Ridley, Nissan Drive, parts of Enon Springs, parts of Rock Springs, and parts of Lowry Street to a central Traffic Operations Center at Town Hall. The project is nearing…
Ms. Stephanie Anne Clark, age 48, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro and was a 1991 graduate of Tioga High School in Alexandria, LA. Ms. Clark worked in the Accounting Department at Kroger and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking and watching cooking shows. Whenever…
Ms. Mary Catherine Bullard, age 78, of Goodlettsville, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Ray D. and Dora Ella Alsup Bullard. Ms. Bullard worked as a caregiver. She was a faithful member of and very involved at Liberty Baptist Church. Ms….
Patsy Louise Brown Douglas, age 72 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman “Shorty” Brown and Mamie Davis Brown. Patsy was also preceded in death by her son, David Wayne Douglas. Patsy is survived by her brothers, Larry Brown of…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) requests the public’s assistance in locating Rodney Garrett. On November 1, 2021, shortly after midnight, SPD personnel were dispatched to the 500 block of Almaville Road in response to a domestic shooting. Mr. Garrett’s wife sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital. He fled the scene on…