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2A DAILY NEWS news jenningsandayers.com TN-0001141600 Melvin E. Richards age 66, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital West, Nashville, TN. Mr. Richards is survived by his loving wife Mrs.

Janet L. Richards; daughters, Peggy (Greg) Maples, Murfreesboro, TN and April Richards, Nashville, TN; son Adam (Chevon) Richards, Houston, TX; 4 grandchildren Adam, Janet and Julie Smith and Gavon Richards. Mr. Richards was a caring and loving father, husband, grandfather and friend. Mr.

Richards served bravely in the US Army during the Vietnam War earning a Purple Heart, Silver Star and many other medals and citations. Mr. Richards dedicated his life to serving the Veterans of Rutherford County, suppling both nancial and emotional support where and when needed, putting their needs ahead of his own. Memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Saturday June 17, 2017 at Fellowship United Methodist Church, 2511 New Salem Murfreesboro, TN with visitation from 5:00 pm until service time. Murfreesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 615-896-2229 MELVIN E.

RICHARDS Murfreesboro, TN Wayne Eugene Leonard, age 66, passed away June 13, 2017 at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Davidson County and a resident of Rutherford County. Wayne served in the United States Army National Guard and attended the House of Faith Church. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Leonard. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Basford Leonard; wife, Teresa Leonard; sons, Daniel (Tasha) Ivy, Damon (Kara) Ivy; brothers, Mickey Carl Farmer, Joe Michael Farmer, Marty Farmer; sisters, Sharon Davis, Patsy Billing, Darlene Todd, Sarita Christy, Cindy Pool, Regina Stone; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation with the family will be PM, Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Chapel service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, June 16, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers with Pastor Ronnie Simmons. Burial will follow in Thyatira Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-8932422.

Please leave online condolences at www.jen- ningsandayers.com. WAYNE LEONARD Murfreesboro, TN Joyce Marillyn Benedict of Murfreesboro, age 87, passed away June 13, 2017 at Saint Thomas Hospital of Murfreesboro. She was a native of St. Johns, Michigan and was the daughter of Wilbur Sievert and Lilian Dobson Sievert. A lifelong homemaker, mother to six children, and military spouse, Joyce travelled the world with her husband of 66 years, Colonel William Benedict.

She was quick to adapt to every situation and learned to be uent in Hindi while in India; and Korean while in the Republic of Korea, and of course English where on occasion she might have corrected your grammar once or twice if you were close enough to be considered family. She also became an exceptional cook of Indian, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. When the family was stationed in Hawaii she became a certi- ed Hula Instructor and a Master Ikebanist (Japanese Flower Arrangement). When stationed in Saudi Arabia Joyce put to use her creative administrative skills while serving as the ce manager for a French surgical supply company. Joyce Benedict was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and active in numerous organizations, most prominently the Optimistic Garden Club where she won numerous awards for design and horticulture.

In addition she was a member of Toastmasters, Rutherford County Republicans, and Retired Military cers Association. She was a woman of many accomplishments with numerous hobbies to include gardening, sewing, hand crafting clay pottery, and of course ower arranging. She will be greatly missed by family and all who knew her. Joyce Benedict is preceded in death by her husband, Colonel William Benedict and brother, Reo Sievert and nephew Brian Sievert. She is survived by her sister-in- law, Mary Sievert of Michigan and by her brother-in- law, Gerald Benedict, of Idaho; sons and daughters-inlaw: Bruce Benedict of Spokane, WA, Bill and Kathy Benedict of Sequim, WA; Rex and Michelle Benedict of Melbourne, FL; Mark and Sallie Benedict of Murfreesboro, Leith and Pam Benedict of Huntsville, AL.

She is also survived by daughter Mary Benedict Thompson and her husband Randy of Murfreesboro. Joyce also leaves eleven grandchildren: Aimee Koshlap, Heather Oines, Sarah Fuoco, Ben Benedict, Ruth Prather, Tim Benedict, Megan Benedict, Will Benedict, Jamie Salas, Thomas Maland, Eric Maland, and six great-grandsons and ten great-granddaughters in addition to nieces Ann (Eldon) Whitford and Kay (Dave) Aughton and niece-in-law Pam Sievert. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 PM Friday, June 16th at Wood Memorial Chapel with memorial service Saturday, June 17th at 4 PM also at Wood Memorial Chapel ciated by Rev. Brandon Eggar. Interment will be in St.

Johns, Michigan at a later date. In lieu of owers, memorials may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Building Program, Murfreesboro, TN, or Greenhouse Ministries in memory of Joyce M. Benedict. The family wishes to thank the sta of Stones River Manor, caregivers at St. Thomas Rutherford, and the support of Alive Hospice for all of their assistance and kindness to Joyce.

An online guestbook is available at www.wood- nchapel.com 615-893-5151 JOYCE BENEDICT Murfreesboro, TN Albert Dale Flowerday, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Flowerday; daughter, Tonda (Randy) Pruitt; and grandchildren, Jena Carrier and Ryden and Andrea Pruitt all of Murfreesboro. Family will receive friends at their home, 2447 Trevor Trail on Friday evening, June 16, from Six to Eight To view complete notice or leave thoughts or memories, visit www.roselawnfh. com. Roselawn Funeral Home Memorial Gardens, 615-893-2742.

ALBERT DALE FLOWERDAY Murfreesboro, TN William Robert Hu age 83 went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2017. He was born May 8, 1934 in Dickson, TN He was preceded in death by his mother Jewell Hu father Paul Hu and stepmother, Florence Hu sister, Eva brothers, David and George Hu and grandson in law, Harley Ra aele. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Susan Keener; son Wayne (Ann) Bogle; grandchildren, Autumn Ra aele, Dustin (Lauren) Keener, Allison Keener, Thomas Wayne (Betty) Bogle, Jerry Lee, Jamie and Jace Hawkins; 7 great-grandchildren, Katarina Keener, Kinsey, Lexi, and William Ra aele, Bryson Logan and Willie Bogle; brother, Paul Hu and nephew, Bubba Hu Visitation with the family will be held pm Friday, June 16, 2017 at Murfreesboro Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 2:30 pm at Hillview Baptist Church Cemetery, Grove Murfreesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 615-896-2229 WILLIAM ROBERT HUFF Murfreesboro, TN Mr. Billy Gene Jones, age 60, of Lascassas, TN passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

He was born in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Chester Leon Jones, Sr. and Margaret Josephine Smithia Jones. Mr. Jones worked for Bridgestone for over 40 years and was a liated with the Church of Christ. Mr.

Jones is survived by his daughters, Rita McCormack and her husband Patrick of Pulaski and Julia Jones and her Paul Ethridge of Murfreesboro; brother, Ronnie Jones of Murfreesboro; sisters, Regina Price and her husband Gary of Smyrna and Sandra Jones of Murfreesboro; and grandchildren, Trey and Seth Jones, Alyssa, Andrew and, Addison McCormack, and Lily Ethridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Jones; two brothers, Cecil Jones and Chester Leon Jones, Jr; and a sister, Brenda Finley. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 from until at Wood Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at at Wood Memorial Chapel. An online guestbook is available for the family at www.wood nchapel.com.

Wood Memorial Chapel (615) 893-5151 BILLY JONES Lascassas, TN Judy Mae Smith Lynch, 71, of Smyrna, TN passed away on Monday June 12, 2017. She is survived by her daughters; Angie Gregg (Kendall) and Sherry Barrett (Greg); granddaughter Bethany Gregg. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Judy will be at Four the afternoon of Saturday June 17, 2017 at Walter Hill Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Having never met a stranger, Judy will be remembered for her kindness and smile a long career at Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Judy enjoyed travelling with her family and dedicating herself to her church during retirement. Judy is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, James Lynch, her parents, Sam and Eula Branum Smith and three siblings John Smith, Nell McBee and Jim Smith.

As a re ection of lifelong love of animals, in lieu of customary oral tributes, the family requests donations be made to a local animal charity of your choice. Suggested charities are as follows: Puddle, Big Flu Dog Rescue, Siamese Cat Rescue Center and Rutherford County Cat Rescue. To leave thoughts or memories, visit, www.rose- lawnfh.com. Friends are cordially invited to visitation from Three until the time of the Memorial Service on the afternoon of Saturday June 17, 2017 at Walter Hill Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. JUDY MAE LYNCH Smyrna, TN Benedict, Joyce Murfreesboro, TN 87 4:00 p.m.

Wood Memorial Chapel Wood Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 Flowerday, Albert Dale Murfreesboro, TN 89 6:00 p.m. Family residence Roselawn Funeral Home 615-893-2742 Huff, William Robert Murfreesboro, TN 83 2:30 p.m. Graveside Hillview Baptist Church Cemetery Murfreesboro Funeral Home 616-896-2229 Jones, Billy Lascassas, TN 60 7:00 p.m. Wood Memorial Chapel Wood Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 Leonard, Wayne Murfreesboro, TN 66 1:00 p.m. Jennings and Ayers Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Lynch, Judy Mae Smyrna, TN 71 4:00 p.m.

Walter Hill Baptist Church Roselawn Funeral Home 615-893-2742 Phinney, III, Timothy Paul Murfreesboro, TN 2 2:00 p.m. Wood Memorial Chapel Wood Memorial Chapel 615-893-5151 Richards, Melvin E. Murfreesboro, TN 66 7:00 p.m. Fellowship United Methodist Church Murfreesboro Funeral Home 615-896-2229 Ridley, Margie Smyrna, TN 77 11:00 a.m. Wood Funeral Chapel Lawrence Funeral Home 931-364-2233 Death Notices Name City, State Age Death Day, Time Place of Service Funeral Home Phone Sunday school teacher faces child porn charges GREENEVILLE, Tenn.

-A Tennessee church deacon and Sunday school teacher who allegedly used a smartphone app to entice a child into sex has been indicted. The Kingsport Times- News reported 55-year- old Mark Curtis Adams was indicted Tuesday on two counts of production of child pornography and enticing a minor to en- gage in sexual activity. Adams allegedly used the app Kik in Feb. and March to entice a child into sex and acquire explicit photos of the juvenile. Adams served as a deacon and youth Sunday school teacher at Mount Oak Grove Baptist Church.

The church said in a statement Tuesday that there is no indication that the alleged victims were church members. Mom, boyfriend charged for harnessing boy EVENSVILLE, Tenn. Amother and her boyfriend have been arrested after authorities said the couple harnessed her developmentally challenged boy to the floor of alocked room. News outlets reported 39-year-old Monica Hall and 42-year-old Dennis Couch were charged Monday with multiple offenses, including ag- gravated child neglect. A family member or friend alerted authorities to the condition of the 5-year- old boy.

Rhea County Office investigator Rocky Potter said the harness was fashioned from a dog harness, belt and some electrical tape. Two deputies from same office charged with assault MEMPHIS- Authorities said two deputies from the same office in Tennessee face discipline after being arrested for having domestic disputes with their wives. The Shelby County Office said Tuesday that Patrol Deputy Terrell Turnage has been relieved of duty without pay after he was charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence. According to media reports, an affidavit shows Turnage got into a fight with his wife when he became upset over a call she made. The office said Deputy Mark Laub was charged with simple assault Saturday after a domestic violence incident with his wife.

He has been suspended with pay. Press State Briefs.