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A2 DAILY NEWS abuse and aggravated assault. He was tried on those charges and the first-deg ree murder charge at the same time. After nearly eight hours of deliberation over two days, jurors returned their verdict ust after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Carla friends and family cried as Circuit Court Judge David Bragg read the verdict in front of a packed courtroom.

Despite being emotional for a majority of the rial, Jacob Pearman sat with a stoic look on his face as the judge read the verdict. A Carla amily left the courtroom, er mother, Margie Dill ard, became more emotional with each step she took, before breaking down in the witness room. She could be heard cry- i ng from the hallways of he fourth floor of the Rutherford County Judicial Building. Parnell, who testified ednesday, told jurors he lanned for Carla Pear- an to come stay with him. He said his sister was divorcing Jacob Pearman after his child-abuse harges.

Carla fat her, Ron Dillard, said he was also happy with the decision. He added, although he cannot bring his daughter back, he too felt justice was served uesday morning. Jacob fam- i ly quickly made their way down the backstairs of the judicial building and declined to comment a fter the verdict. attorney, uke Evans, said he was disappointed by the decision. is absolutely Evans said.

is our position that nei- her truth nor justice was a ccomplished from the erdict felt like the proof was before the jury. just absolutely Evans added that he will start to work on a motion for a new trial. rosecutors believe the case came down to Jacob confession and demeanor after Carla murder. A ccording to a sworn statement Jacob Pearman wrote at Murfreesboro Police Department headquarters, he was "upset about the court date" scheduled for the child- abuse charge on the day he killed his wife. The couple fought hrough text messages the entire day before Carla Pearman's death, and he came home to find his lothes packed, he said.

rosecutors contend hat in the early morning ours of Valentine's Day Jacob Pearman beat and strangled his wife to death before placing her back in her bed. I think the confession as extremely said Assistant District Attorney J. Paul Newman. demeanor old the jury a whole lot. did not express re- orse on the video that I could tell.

He showed no remorse, no Newman went on to hank all those involved in the trial, including former istrict Attorney Bill Whitesell, who came out of retirement for the case. He added although he expected deliberations to last three hours instead of even, he was pleased with the verdict. I think (the verdict) served Newman said. shows that when you kill your wife on Vale Day, going to remember doing it and hat one day answer in court for your Contact Aldo Amato at 615-2785109 or Follow him on Twitter NORTH RUTHERFORD is currently accepting online registration for Spring 2015 for ages 3-Adult at www.nrssoccer.org. NRS will have in-person registration at Rotary Soccer Park in Smyrna from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, January 31 and Saturday, February 7.

Online registration at www.nrssoccer.org will be available through Sunday, February 22 (late fees apply to registration after February 15). NRS offers the program which is designed to introduce children to soccer at an early age. To participate in children must be 3 years old before August 1, 2014 registration is $55 (late fees apply to registration after February 15). Registration for the NRS Youth Recreational league is $85 (late fees apply to registration after February 15). NRS offers two programs for adults Recreational and Advanced.

Registration for either adult league is $100 (late fees apply to registration after February 15). All registrations can be completed online at www. nrssoccer.org you are not required to register in person. Interested in travel soccer? Please visit Stones River Futbol Club at www.stonesriverfc.org CCER In Memory of Ramona Jennings 01-21-1929 07-11-1996 You are not forgotten, Nor ever shall you be. As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee.

Death Notices Phone NameCi ty, StateAgeDeathFuneral HomeDay, Time Place of Service Burkhart, John Murfreesboro 80 2 p.m. Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 Clark, Clyde Murfreesboro 56 Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Green, Carolyn Murfreesboro 79 11 a.m. Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 Hall, Thomas Eagleville 96 2 p.m. Memorial Chapel Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 McReynolds, Jami Murfreesboro 40 5:00 pm Jennings and Ayers Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Poole, Jerry J. White, Patricia Smyrna 53 1 p.m.

Chapel, Smyrna Chapel, Smyrna 615-459-3254 The world lost kindness perso ed on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 with the passing of Carolyn J. Green, age 79 of Murfreesboro. She was a graduate of Antioch High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. She worked in various capacities during her life, but her two greatest careers were raising her children and working as the community relations director at Mur-ci Home in Antioch. She joined Mur-ci Homes in 1985 and was instrumental with the opening of the new facility in 1993.

ability to lead and serve made her a valuable asset to those in need, and a well-respected member of the team at Mur-ci Homes. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, cooking, shopping, and watching sports. Her quick wit, beautiful smile, and sense of humor brightened the lives of those around her. Her loving and generous ways and giving spirit brought joy to many. To say she will be missed would be an understatement.

Welcoming her i nto heaven are her parents, Horton and Sammie Jennings; brothers, Horton, Jr. and Neal; sisters, Charlotte and Billie. Carolyn was and always will be loved by her husband of 60 years, Harry; son, Stephen Green; daughter, Stephanie Brackman and her Jack Stevens; adopted daughter, Robin Maddox; her adoring grandchildren, Daniel, Robert, William and Veronica; her siblings, Betty Lee and Sue Rafalowski; cherished by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Thursday and again from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services beginning at 11 a.m.

at Memorial Chapel. Dr. John Shepherd will ciate. In lieu of owers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Carolyn to Leadership Rutherford, 3050 Medical Center Murfreesboro, TN 37130 or Mur-ci Homes, 2984 Baby Ruth Lane, Antioch, TN 37013. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapel and an online guestbook is available for Mrs.

Green at www.woodfi ncha el.com Carolyn Green John William Burkhart, Jr. John William Burkhart, age 80 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late John William Burkhart, Sr. and Mildred Wilson Burkhart. Mr.

Burkhart was also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne Martin Burkhart; sister, Millie Agee. Mr. Burkhart is survived by his son, John William Burkhart III and his wife Lisa of Nolensville, TN; daughter, Diane Byrd and her husband Brad of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Charlie Burkhart of Nolensville, TN, Madison and Jack Byrd both of Murfreesboro, TN; long time friend, Cindy Merryman of Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday at Memorial Chapel with Dr. Mark Gregory ciating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Family and Friends serving as Pallbearers. Grandsons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Mr.

Burkhart was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, and former owner and operator of Clothing Store. He was a retired real estate agent with Bob Parks Realty, and an active real estate investor. Mr. Burkhart was a lifelong fan and supporter of the Tennessee Vols.

In lieu of owers, memorials may be made to the Middle Tennessee Christian School, in memory of Mr. Burkhart. Memorial Chapel, (615) 893-5151. Oonline guest book is available at www.wood- ncha el.com Jami Jo (Goodin) McReynolds, US Army Retired You touched so many lives during your short time on this earth but none more than the family and friends you leave behind. Till we meet again, dear Jami, know you will always be loved and missed.

Jami was born in Greensburg, Indiana on June 12, 1974 and leaves be hind her loving, devoted husband, Henry D. McReynolds IV; son, Antonie S. McReynolds both of Murfreesboro; her mother, Pamela (Edmondson) Goodin of Nashville; father, Omer (Karla) Goodin of Lebanon, Missouri; brother, Todd Goodin; niece Alexis Goodin; nephew, Landon Goodin all of Columbus, Indiana; brother-in-law, Robert McReynolds; niece Danae Snedigar; adopted family, Josselyn, Matthew, Ben amin Hawkins and Brooke (Joseph) Lagano and Nate (Grace) Steins of Huntsville, Alabama, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and dear friends. Preceding her in death daughter, Abriana Nicole McReynolds (1996); brother, Omer Joshua Goodin II (1977); great grandmother, Clara Ernstes; grandparents, Eugene and Donna (Ernstes) Edmondson; grandfather, Ivan Goodin aunt, Rhonda Mozingo; cousins, William Hughes and Shon Warner; and a dopted father, Johnny Hawkins. isitation with the family will be Friday, January 23, 2015 PM at Jennings and Ayers.

A chapel service will follow at 5:00 PM with Todd Goodin jestering. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-8932422. Please leave online condolences at www.jen- ningsandayers.com. Jamie McReynolds Patricia White, age 53, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

A native of Los Angeles, CA, she was preceded in death by her father, Barry Mehrens; mothe Carole Pomerleau; parents, Ernest and Ethel Bly; grandmother, LouElla Pomerleau. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Chapel Smyrna. Pastor Kenneth Hale and Assistant Pastor Alvin McGill will ciate. Buria will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. White is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Bruce White; son, Elisha Daniel Clouse and his wife Monica of Murfreesboro; daughters, Jessica Lynn Roberts and her husband Kevin of Nashville and Thea Annalise Swider of Smyrna; two grandchildren, Jaylin and Jaxson Clouse of Murfreesboro and fur child, Bella Faith. Pat was a member of Gethsemane House of Prayer. She was an accountant at Block. She loved law enforcement and was a member of both the Smyrna Citiz ens Police Academy and also Citizens FBI Academy.

Pat loved the outdoors and she enjoyed camping, shing and traveling to the Smokey Mountains. She was the proud owner of several walking horses and took great pride in showin them. Elisha Clouse, Kevin Roberts, Chris Dahlgren, Tony Fuller, John Nicholson and Bryan Bowman will serve as Pallbearers. Memorials in memory of Pat can be made to St. Jude Hospital.

Visi tation will be Thur sday from 4-8 p.m. at Chapel in Smyrna, (615) 459-3254. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfi nchapel. com Patricia White Mr. Thomas Hall, age 96 of Eagleville, TN, died Monday, January 19, 2015.

Mr. Hall was a native of Moore County and was a son of the late Thomas and Merlie Johnson Hall, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Turner Hall, who died in 1996. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Memorial Chapel.

Rev. Jack Gilbert and Rev. Tommy Jobe will ciate. Burial will be in the Rocky Glade Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon Wednesday until time for services at Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Hall was a member of the Rocky Glade Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army Air Corps and was a retired teacher. He received his B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University and his degree from Peabody University.

He had taught at WR Bass School, and North High School and Wright Junior High School before his retirement. There are no immediate survivors. Active Pallbearers will be Shirley Craddock, Linda Gannon, Glenda Haley, Elaine Tucker, Betsy Malone, Janet Tucker, Lanny Turner, and John E. Turner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hall, David Turner, Bobby Turner, John Shapcott, Kevin Boyce, and Kurtis Turner.

An online guestbook for the family is available at www.woodfi nchapel.com. Thomas Hall, Jr. Jerry J. Poole, age 73, of Antioch, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Mr.

Poole was the son of the late Gerald Poole and Virginia Benjamin Singleton. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Poole; sons, Troy (Lisa), Jerry Michael (Tonya) and Donnie Poole; sister, Jackie (Everette) Tisdale; and Seven Grandchildren. Services for Mr. Poole will be graveside at Two the afternoon of Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association To share thoughts and memories, visit www.rose- lawnhf.com.

Friends are cordially invited to visitation Thursday afternoon one hour prior to the graveside service at Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-2742. Jerry J. Poole Clyde Austin Clark, age 56, passed away January 20, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County and served in the United States Army.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Cecil and Annie Ruth Clark; son, David Clark; brother, Norman Clark; and sister, Anna Marie Clark. He is survived by his sons, Nathaniel Clark, Robert Clark; daughters, Brittiny Clark, Sandra Taylor, Debra Clark; brother, William Clark; sister, Nancy Bush, Patricia Sullivan; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be set at a later date. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422.

Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsan- dayers.com. Clyde Austin Clark Police are seeking a man accused of robbing a Smyrna gas station with a semi-automatic handgun Saturday afternoon, according to a elease from the Smyrna olice Department. fficers were called to the BP station on orth Lowry Street after the robbery was reported Saturday around 1:20 p.m., the release stated. Surveillance footage showed an apparently unidentified white man ith a blue Power Rangers mask, a large frame and asemi-automatic handgun enter the store and rob the clerk The suspect was driving a red Ford F-150 extended cab truck around he time the robbery oc- urred, police said. The ehicle had green ladders and construction aterials in the back of the bed.

Smyrna Police urged anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact them at 615-459-6644. Smyrna Police seek gas station robber The Daily News Journal Continued from Page A1 Verdict.