Riverdale High School - In Memory

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--Jordan Henderson
--Matt Lovejoy (2008)
one of murfreesboro's finest will be deeply missed
--Katie Martin (2008)
--Joe Van Hoose

08
--Anthony Pederson (08)

1976
--Tommy Anderson (2009)
Passed away from car accident.

1983
--Derek Heritage (1986)
Derek died in a car accident in Alabama.
--Todd Smith (1982)
Todd died in a car accident our junior year. He was a great guy and a true friend.

1984
--Lisa Allen (around 2001)
She was taken by mistakes of a Hospital in Tn. She is very much missed.

1985
--Glenn Fletcher (2/2/09)
My uncle passed with a massive heart attack. He will be missed.

1988
--Clay Gatewood (1990)
Clay passed away in a car accident on hwy 231 on leave from the military. Clay was an awesome person. He is deeply missed

1991
--Jennifer Hartley (1989)
She died of cancer our Junior year.
--Matt Lovejoy (2007)

1992
--Mark Espy (1995)
passed in car accident

1993
--Aaron Baker (10/21/1991)
Aaron was shot and killed by his mother, along with his older brother, Jay, home on weekend leave from the military. She then committed suicide and set the home on fire. Sadly, the remnants still stand on Panther Creek Road and can be seen each fall and winter when the trees are bare. Their mother left behind notes and videos for the police department that was very disturbing and "explained" why she choose to end their lives.
--Emily Cox (10/11/1991)
Emily passed away in a car accident on Homecoming afternoon in fall 1991. She had moved to Murfreesboro from Jonesboro, Arkansas, the school year before and was pledging ADK as a junior.

1994
--Stacy Chanthara (1995 or so)
Stacy was killed in a car accident when the car she was a passenger in hit a brick mailbox on 96/Franklin Highway.
--Chris Douglas (2004)
Chris passed away in the summer of 2004.
--Robin Fields (2006)
Robin actually graduated from Oakland but started out at Riverdale. She passed away after a long battle with brain cancer at the age of 29.
--Scott Frye (2005)
Scott always made me laugh. I will miss you greatly.
--Freddy Phillips (October 25, 2009)

1994?
--CJ Massaquoi (?)
Heard it happened while visiting his home country.

1995
--Travis Buttrey (???)
Travis was one of my close friends in ROTC. He accidently shot himself with his hunting rifle.
--Rickie Miller (????)
Richie attended christiana Elementary before coming to Riverdale. He was shot by Quinton, who is now serving 30+ years in prison.

1996
--Wes Barrett (1996?)
Wes passed away his senior year in a car accident

1998
--Hattie Rice (1996 )

1998
--Christopher Scott Rice (1997 )
Scott passed away of leukemia.He was agreat friend to all that knew him and we love and miss him

1998-2000
--Britton Martin (July 24, 2006)
My dear friend, he was born the year I graduated from RHS in 1983. He died as a result of an Auto Accident in which he was a passenger. "we miss you Brit....l, tanYa and daKoTa PaYne

1999
--Paramecia Alexander
greatly missed!!
--Michael Troy Baldwin (2004)
--Craig Copen (2001)

2002
--Frank Walkup (2007)
Frank was a cool guy whom we lost too soon to the war in Iraq. Frank always believed in doing the right thing and fighting for those less fortunate was something he believed in. RIP Frank... http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=6682692
--Emily Williams (4/14/2000)
Emily passed away in a car accident during her sophomore year.

2003
--Brittany Howerton (2003)
Brittney was such a wonderful young woman. She left us shortly after graduating at age 18. We miss you Brit!!

2004
--Anthony Pederson (2008)
Loving Father And Great Friend

2005
--Brandon George (2008)
We will miss you Buddy!
--Shaun Harris (2009)
Shaun was an amazing friend and tragically took his own life far too young... It was not how he died that we will all remember, it was the amazing way in which he lived. We love you Shaun and miss you so much. Thank you for serving our country!
--Shaun Harrison (2009)

2005
--Martin Thomas (October 2008)

2005?
--Kristifer Cox (2008)
Kris you will be greatly missed. You made my hardest days so light with laughter. You were taken too young. We miss you so much. Love you dear friend. RIP
--Kristopher Cox (2008)
Kris was always the kid that no matter how bad of a mood you were in, he could and would make you smile. He always had a smile on his face and was the class clown. We all loved him and miss him very much.... RIP Kris

2006
--Brandon George (2007)
Brandon was a great guy.... Him and his sister were some of the sweetest ppl and he had an awesome sense of humor. We will miss you buddy!

2010 - Baseball
--Jordan Henderseon (July? 2007)

History Teacher
--Sheryl Jakes (2002)
Miss Jakes sadly away from cancer in late 2002. It was a very sad situation and a long battle. She was such a great teacher!

ROTC Teacher
--Dannie Morris (March 2008)
Col. Dannie Morris was the best teacher and friend anyone could ever have. If the world was filled with people like him, it would be heaven on earth. He showed kindness, leadership, and friendship to all of his students. We will never forget you Col. Morris!!!

Teacher
--Faye Phillips (2009)
--Hattie Sue Tipton
Great teacher with a great sense of humor.She is deeply missed.

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