Today, we remember and honor the life of Udom Kanjanabout, born March 15, 1960, and who passed away on August 11, 2026. Udom was the son of the late Jalunsak …
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Mr. James Robert “J.R.” Pugh Jr., age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away August 13, 2026. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late James R. Sr. and …
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Michael William Schmidt, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. A native of Elm, NJ, he was the son of Christopher Len Schmidt and Concetta …
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Larry Dale Kirk, 82, passed away on August 11, 2026, following a brief illness. Larry was born on April 9, 1944, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents M.T. and Marjorie Kirk, and his two sisters, Jerry Sue Cresswell and Tina Gray. He is survived by his wife of five years, Cathy Kirk. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Glenn Harris of Ft. Worth, Texas; Stepsons, Mitch Fitzpatrick (Jenni) of Murfreesboro, TN and Mike Fitzpatrick (Penny) of Davenport, Iowa. A native of Bentonia, MS, Larry went to Bentonia High School. He attended Ole Miss on a football scholarship, then transferred to Delta State University where he played football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1966. He served with the United States Army’s 7th Special Forces at Fort Bragg, NC (1966-1967) and served in the Mississippi National Guard (1967-1972). He was a proud member of the elite Green Berets. Larry Kirk began his career in the electricity field with Mississippi Power and Light Company in Jackson, Vicksburg and Brookhaven, MS. In 1969, he was employed by the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, TN. He became General Manager of Murfreesboro Electric Department on May 1, 1982, and retired on June 30, 2006. During his 24-year career he oversaw tremendous growth and served in leadership roles for many Tennessee electric industry associations. Larry was an active member of his community serving on many boards, including the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Crime Stoppers, MTSU Development Foundation and American Red Cross. He was a loyal member of World Outreach Church, the Blue Raider Athletic Association, Murfreesboro Noon Rotary Club, the Rutherford County Sportsman’s Club, and John Harney’s weekly Bible study group. He enjoyed boating, bicycling, hiking, and attending sporting events. Larry and Cathy enjoyed traveling and were able to take many trips during the past few years. Visitation will be held at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, 1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Woodfin Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Larry. An online guestbook for the Kirk family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Funeral Chapel. (615) 893-5151.
Larry Dale Kirk, 82, passed away on August 11, 2026, following a brief illness. Larry was born on April 9, 1944, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was preceded in …
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Carl Franklin “Frankie” Shearon, age 50, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock pm Tuesday, …
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Edwin J. Plush, Jr. age 92 of White House passed away Friday morning August 14, 2026 at his home. He was born May 22, 1934 in Ridgetop, TN to Edwin …
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Jerry Wendell Gulley, age 82, resident of Athens, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his residence. Jerry will be placed in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on …
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Funeral service for Bonnie Jean Spalding Moss, age 72, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with John Thorpe …
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Melinda Homer, 38, passed away on August 14, 2026. Spry Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will be added soon.
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Wanda Vickery, 79, of Huntsville, Alabama, was born on June 24, 1947, and passed away on August 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Vickery …
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Dorothy Virginia Simbeck, age 85, of Loretto, TN passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, a homemaker, …
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Mary Kathleen Cook, age 75, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her residence. She was a native of Murfreesboro, TN, a graduate of Madison Academy, a …
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Julia Diane Holcomb, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 20926, at the Coen house at thew Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo. She was born August 3, 1936, to …
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Wanda Lorraine Merritt, a beloved resident of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital following a sudden illness. She was 79 …
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Linda June Cox, age 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Noth Mississippi Medical Center, Hamilton. She was born in Marion County, Alabama on …
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Charles Gregory Barnett, age 73 of Crane Hill, AL, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, …
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Funeral service for Joyce Ann Johnson, 80, will be Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Henderson officiating and Peck Funeral Home …
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A Memorial Funeral service for Joan “Jo Ann” Wells Duncan, 94, will be Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Greg Lee officiating …
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Diane Burgess, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on April 26, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee, Diane was the daughter of …
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Tina Denise Thornton-Orr, 68, passed away peacefully at Sanctuary House in Tupelo with her family near. Born on March 23, 1958, Denise was the oldest of three children to …