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POSTMASTERNOTICE ispublisheddailyby SendaddresschangestoTEAI NE SO RNA ,01 E.MainSt.,Suite00,Murfreesboro,TN3130. Mr. Melvin Thomas Parrish, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 13th. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted children, Melvin Parrish, Cassandra (Michael) Bentley, Michael (Mary Ann) Parrish and Adrian (Latamarah) Parrish and Cli ord (Jackie) Parrish; two step-daughters, Terrie Gooch and Tonya (Kenny) Barnes; two sisters, Bertha Barry and Shirlene Brown; 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; and a devoted friend, Elva Brooks. Services for Mr.

Parrish will be Saturday, August 19th at Jackson Street Church of Christ 1408 Jackson St, Nashville, Visitation to begin at 9:00 am with Funeral to follow at 10:00 noon, Burial at the Sand Hill Cemetery in La Vergne. Services are in the care of Nelson Sons Chapel Murfreesboro (615) 4945001 www.nelsonand- sons.net MELVIN THOMAS PARRISH La Vergne, TN John G. Brewer, age 66, of Franklin, TN, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, August 14, 2017. John was born in Ducktown, TN on May 26, 1951 to Leroy and Irene Brewer. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1969 and the University of Tennessee in 1973.

He and his wife, Virginia (Ginny), have been married 43 years. They have two beautiful daughters and spent many happy years in Roswell, GA, Westlake Village, CA, Park City, UT and Washington D.C. before settling in Franklin, TN. John was proud to end his career as the Deputy Chief Financial cer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C.

Previously, he was Vice President of Customer Operations for Promedix, Salt Lake City, UT; Vice President of Logistics at Safeskin, San Diego, CA; Manager of Supply Development Procurement at Glendale, CA; and Director of Strategic Business Services at Kimberly-Clark, Roswell, GA. John began his career as a C.P.A. for Windham, Brannon, Cashin Duval and Ernst Whinney. He retired the year prior to his passing and was overjoyed to spend the extra time playing with his three extraordinary grandchildren. He had a lifelong passion for golf and was a member of the Vanderbilt Legends Golf Club.

John G. Brewer served on the vestries and building committees of St. Episcopal Church in Roswell, GA and The Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park, CA. He aided both parishes in building new churches and his name is written on the cornerstone of each. John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Virginia (Ginny) Brewer; his brother, James Brewer (Bonnie) of Lascassas, TN with several nieces and nephews; his daughters, Virginia (Ginny) Pennekamp (Kyle), Michelle Blackwelder (Brent); and his fabulous grandchildren, Juliette Margot Blackwelder, and Findlay Pennekamp.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at St. Episcopal Church at 510 W. Main St, Franklin, TN 37064. The Reverend W.R.

McCown will be ciating. A reception will follow in the Otey Hall. In lieu of owers, the family requests donations to St. Episcopal Church in loving memory of John G. Brewer.

JOHN G. BREWER Franklin, TN Sandra Jean Murphy, age 75, of Murfreesboro passed away on August 16, 2017. She was a longtime resident of Rutherford County. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, James T. and Mattie Lankford McKown, husband, Robert (Bob) Murphy, sisters, Barbara Adams, Martha Mosteller, and Carol Loyd.

She was survived by her sons: Andy Murphy of California, Brian (Annette) Murphy of Murfreesboro, daughter: Stephanie (Steve) Jones of Murfreesboro, grandchildren: BJ Murphy, Daniel Murphy, Mackenzie Murphy, and Stephen Jones, and sister: Charlotte Brown. A graveside service will be held at Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, John Smith ciating. Burial will follow with sons, son- in-law, and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be held at Murfreesboro Funeral Home on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 4-8pm. Murfreesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Service 615-8962229 SANDRA JEAN MURPHY Murfreesboro, TN Paul Ray Peery, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2017.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Northside Baptist Church. An avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and he also enjoyed gardening. More than all he was a loving father and papa to his grandkids. Preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Peery and a sister, Mary Lou Tyree.

He leaves behind his children, Michael (Michele) Bennett and Paula (Mike) Baker; grandchildren, Joel (Ashley) Bennett, Susan Bennett, Loren Ball, Taylor and Emily Baker; great grandchildren, Carson Ball and Brayden Sha er. Funeral services will be held at on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1-3PM Sunday. Burial in Williamson Memorial Gardens with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northside Baptist Church, 655 W.

Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. PAUL RAY PEERY Murfreesboro, TN Charles Cooper, age 80, passed away at his residence, August 16, 2017. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County and retired from Samsonite. Charles was a member of Sharpesville Church of Christ. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, J.M.

(Mack) and Frances Mears Cooper. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Cooper; daughter, Diane (Charles) Cooper Miller; brother, Jerry Cooper; sister, Betty Sneed; grandchildren; Billy (Melissa) Myrick, Rebecca Myrick (Jason) Fortune; Charles Micah (Christin) Miller; and great- grandchildren, Julienne Myrick, Joely Myrick, Jocelyn Myrick, Justin (Ashley) Harrell, Jeremy Harrell, Lora Harrell, Bella Harrell, Jasmine Miller, AnnaBelle Miller and Sarah Miller. Visitation with the family will be PM, Friday, August 18, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Chapel service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with Kyle Webb ciating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com. CHARLES COOPER Murfreesboro, TN Judy Fay Moody Davis, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2017 at Horizon Health and Rehab after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County.

Judy was a member of Fosterville Baptist Church. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin Miller and Frances Vassar Moody; husband, Jimmie Wade Davis; daughter, Vickie Lee Davis; and sister, Lois Williams. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Davis, Jr. of Woodbury; daughter, Donna Davis of Murfreesboro; brother, Allen (Shirley) Moody of Murfreesboro; sister, Cathy (Donald) Mullins of Christiana; and grandchildren, Allie Davis and Katie (Matt) Pitts. Visitation with the family will be PM, Friday, August 18, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.

Chapel service will be 10:00 AM, August 19, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers with A.D. Reed ciating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Special thanks to Horizon Health and Rehab and Hospice for the loving care to our mother.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com. JUDY DAVIS Murfreesboro, TN Littly Beatrice Jones, age 81, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2017 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was a native of Obion County and a resident of Rutherford County.

Bea will be remembered by her loved ones for her beauty, her love of owers and her amazing ability to make things grow and ourish, especially roses. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Charlie, whom she worked alongside for many years in the family business, her son, Charles and her daughter, Mary Lee, who loved her dearly. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, and Dolly Mae Stover; brothers, Buford Stover, Clester Stover; and sisters, Leona Plant and Elzie Murry. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Jones; son, Charles (Tammy) Jones; daughter, Mary Lee (Jimmy) Harris; and grandchildren, Seth James Harris, Miley Jones and Jayden Jones. Visitation with the family will be PM, Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers.

Chapel service for Bea will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Jennings and Ayers with John King ciating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

BEATRICE JONES Murfreesboro, TN August 16, 2017. Age 88. Survived by devoted wife of sixty- ve years, Pearlie Mae Wade Martin; children, Alma (Leo) Martin, Rodney (Monica) Martin; sister- in-law, Valerie (Pierre) Lyons; brothers-in-law, Gerald Wade and Goldy (Mary) Wade; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews; other relatives and devoted friends. Visitation with family, Friday, August 18, 5-7pm, New Hope MBC, 1260 New Hope Baptist Circle; Pastor Rodney Martin, Murfreesboro, TN. Public viewing Saturday, August 19, 11-12pm, Olive Branch Church, Funeral Service to follow, 1115 Minerva Drive; Pastor Vincent L.

Windrow. Interment, Sunday, August 20, 11am, Roselawn Cemetery, 5350 NW Broad Street. Murfreesboro, TN. SMITH FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 706 Monroe St, Nashville, TN. (615) 726-1476.

DEACON JAMES ROBERT MARTIN Murfreesboro, TN Balzer, Robert Antioch 70 Arrangements are pending Neighbours Life Celebration Services 615-956-6999 Boyko, Stephen Murfreesboro, TN 65 1:30 PM St Rose of Lima Catholic Church Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Brewer, John G. Franklin, TN 66 1:00 PM St. Episcopal Church Williamson Memorial Funeral Home 615-794-2289 Cooper, Charles Murfreesboro, TN 80 1:00 PM Jennings and Ayers Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Davis, Judy Murfreesboro, TN 69 10:00 AM Jennings and Ayers Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Freano, James Dickson 87 Arrangements are pending Neighbours Life Celebration Services 615-956-6999 Haigis, June Nashville 71 Arrangements are pending Neighbours Life Celebration Services 615-956-6999 Hux, Patricia Murfreesboro 77 Arrangements are pending Neighbours Life Celebration Services 615-956-6999 Jones, Beatrice Murfreesboro, TN 81 2:00 PM Jennings and Ayers Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Lykins, Clarence Murfreesboro, TN 86 2:00 PM Murfreesboro First Church of Nazarene Jennings and Ayers 615-893-2422 Martin, Deacon James Robert Murfreesboro, TN 88 12:00 PM Olive Branch Church Smith Brothers Funeral Directors 615-726-1476 McBride, Jean Gallatin, TN 66 Wood Chapel, Smyrna Wood Chapel, Smyrna 615-459-3254 Murphy, Sandra Jean Murfreesboro, TN 75 1:00 PM Murfreesboro Murfreesboro Funeral Home 615-896-2229 Parrish, Melvin Thomas La Vergne, TN 77 10:00 AM Jackson Street Church of Christ Nelson Sons Chapel Murfreesboro 615-494-5001 Peery, Paul Ray Murfreesboro, TN 88 3:00 PM Williamson Memorial Funeral Home Williamson Memorial Funeral Home 615-794-2289 Wilson, Nell Shaw College Grove, TN 84 11:00 AM College Grove United Methodist Church Lawrence Funeral Home 931-364-2233 Death Notices Name City, State Age Death Day, Time Place of Service Funeral Home Phone.

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