Paula Darlene Russell
Smyrna, Tennessee
Mrs. Paula Darlene Russell age 65 of Murfreesboro TN passed away Thursday February 12 2026 at her home. She was a native of Rutherford County she is preceded in death by her loving parents Audie and Martha Tucker. She is also preceded in death by her three siblings Dennis Tucker Arlene Birnbaum and Sandra Dickens. Paula is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Tim Russell her children SeRita Henry Turner Wendy James Sanders Kala Jon Shyloski Michelle Russell and Joy Truman grandchildren Haley Jasmine Tiara Kaleb Ethan Kaden Zoe Chimerra Dustin James Kyler Braylee siblings Ronnie Tucker Pam Randy Morton and Sharon Purnell and her motherinlaw Dorothy Fights. Paula was feisty lady strong willed and one of the toughest and strongest people you could ever meet. In 1997 Paula was diagnosed with a brain tumor and from that moment forward she fought and inspired everyone around her to…
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Jerry Downs
Smyrna, Tennessee
Jerry L. Downs 85 passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11 2026 in Woodbury Tennessee near family and by the side of his wife Brenda. Born in Grayson Georgia in 1941 and formerly of Lilburn and Snellville Georgia Jerry was a devoted husband loving father and generous provider. The youngest in a large family Jerry grew up on a farm and would graduate from South Gwinnett High School where he also played basketball. He then served in the U.S. Army. Afterwards he soon began a 32plus year career with General Motors where he advanced to a senior logistics management position. He served at GMs Tech Center in Detroit during two separate periods. Jerry never really retired continuing various occupations up into his seventies including managing a furniture store and as a driver relocating vehicles for a local dealership for what he called walkingaround money. The father of two…
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