Stephen Taylor Poynter
May 8, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Taylor Poynter of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family after a year long battle with leukemia.
Steve was born on December 19, 1950, to James Taylor and Patty Poynter in Maysville, KY. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 years Mary “Libby” Poynter, his daughter Heather Dugan...
Virginia Carter McGowen
May 6, 2026
Virginia Ann Carter McGowen, 90, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the loving care of her son and daughter-in-law. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Vine, Tennessee, to the late Roy Lee and Lydia Carter.
Virginia lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was known for her...
Garlon Houston Russell, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Garlon Houston Russell, Jr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pam Russell; children, Tonya Russell (Gerald Farmer), Samantha Salmonson (Mitch), Katlin Atkinson (John), and Houston Russell (Haley); grandchildren, Gavin and Finley Salmonson; sisters, Joyce Bush and Judy Bell; brother,...
Heather Jean Gertz Witcher
May 4, 2026
Heather Jean Gertz Witcher, age 38 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Farmington, CT, she was the daughter of Linda Jean Camara Gertz of Meriden, CT, and the late Kenneth Donald Gertz, Jr. Heather was also preceded in death by her husband, Clint Jared Witcher and a brother, Kenneth Donald Gertz, III.
Heather is survived by...
Teri Tipton Dedmon
May 4, 2026
Teri Tipton Dedmon, age 71, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Bruce Tipton; mother, Eleanor Murphy Tipton; father of her children, Charles Wayne Dedmon; and sister, Emma Jeane Bailey.
She is survived by her sister, Toni Tipton; brother, Robert Allen Blansett; sons, Chase Wayne Dedmon, Adam Thomas Dedmon, Brian Tinnon Dedmon, and...
Butch Gilley
May 4, 2026
Eugene “Butch” Gilley, age 72 of Woodbury, Tennessee died at his home Monday, May 4, 2026, with his family at his side. He was a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and was a son of the late Tommy and Kathleen Gilley. He was preceded by brothers James and AC. He was also preceded in death in 2021 by his wife of...
Maria Bertha Scharf
May 1, 2026
Maria B. Scharf, 94, of Murfreesboro, TN went home to the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born in Norwalk, OH, the daughter of John and Krescentia (nee Krieg) Stadelmaier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Donald R. Scharf who died in August of 2025.
Maria and Don raised their family in Amherst, OH...
Cheryl Wright Hennigan
May 1, 2026
Cheryl Wright Hennigan, age 66, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Richmond VA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Wright and Markeeta Jane Fink Wright.
Cheryl is survived by her husband of 34 years, Warren B. Hennigan; son, Dustin Hennigan of Murfreesboro, TN; chosen sister, Christi Bedsaul of Lascassas, TN; and many friends.
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LTC Travis Clonch
April 30, 2026
LTC Travis Richard Clonch, age 40, of Nolensville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 19 years, Kim, and a proud and loving father to their three sons, Ryder, Holston, and Milo, who were the center of his world and his greatest joy. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Ken and...
Ethel Stacey Byrd
April 30, 2026
Ethel Stacey Byrd, age 71 of Smyrna passed away Thursday April 30, 2026. She was a native of Shelbyville, TN and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Byrd; her parents, William Arthur Heath, and Clara Frances Wright Heath; brother, John Heath.
Mrs. Byrd had attended the Church of Christ Church and was retired from Nissan.
She is survived by...
Deborah Marie Thomas
April 30, 2026
Deborah Marie Thomas, age 72 of La Vergne passed away Thursday April 30, 2026. She was a native of Pensacola, Florida and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thomas; her parents, Joseph Tronu, and Catherine Bond Tronu; her sister, Gina Tronu.
Mrs. Thomas was of the Catholic faith and had worked for La Vergne Middle School Cafeteria and Walmart...
Ronald Thaxton Scott
April 29, 2026
Ronald Thaxton Scott, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN was called to be home with the Lord on April 29, 2026, with his wife by his side. Son of the late James C. Scott and Wilma Jean Scott of Shelbyville, TN. Ron was a life-long educator in various counties across the state of Tennessee and most notably where he found his...
Priscilla Hooper Uselton
April 28, 2026
Priscilla Hooper Uselton, age 86, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
She was born on April 9, 1940, in Huntsville, Alabama, and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Georgia Lee Hooper.
Mrs. Uselton was retired from Standard Register and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a faithful...
Annie Jo Frost
April 28, 2026
Annie Jo Frost, age 90 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday April 28, 2026, at her home. She was born in Murfreesboro in 1935 to Eva Mai McCord and Joe Frank Herrod and known as Jo to her friends and family. She attended Rockvale High School before going to business school. She worked many jobs over the years and had worked for...
Dr. Race Bergman
April 26, 2026
Dr. Race Bergman passed away on April 26, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Leigh, a native of Flat Creek Tennessee, sons Drew Bergman, Seth Hayes and daughter Lavye Hayes. Born in Canandaigua, N.Y. on April 22,1939, he graduated from Albion, N.Y. High School, then acquired a B.S. from the State University of N.Y. at Geneseo, and...
Cindy Luangrath
April 22, 2026
Mrs. Cindy Chanthy Luangrath, age 78, of Smyrna TN passed away April 22, 2026. She was born in Laos, was a dedicated to nursing, and being a great mother. Mrs. Luangrath was an extremely determined woman with a strong character and an invincible spirit.
Mrs. Luangrath is survived by her husband Yonh Luangrath; daughter, Dana Souksavanh; son, Mark Souksavanh; eight siblings;...
Charles "Charlie" Loyd Pigg
April 22, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Loyd Pigg, age 92 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on April 22, 2026. He was born in Petersburg, TN to the late Joel Doak Pigg and Wilma Sowell Pigg. Charles was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Roberts Pigg, his brothers, Joe H. Pigg and Billy D. Pigg, and sister, Nancy P. Derryberry.
Charles...
Robin Marie Fisher
April 21, 2026
Robin Marie Fisher, born November 22, 1954, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away April 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Robin was known for her warm heart and gentle spirit. She had a way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued, whether through...
Antonio Manzur
April 21, 2026
Antonio Manzur, age 68, of La Vergne, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife, Gilma, and their sons, Christian and Gabriel.
Antonio was born in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, and immigrated to California as a teenager, where he later met his wife, Gilma Manzur, at church. They were married on November...
Virginia Jackson
April 21, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Brown Jackson, age 97, of Eagleville, TN passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was born in the Longview Community of Bedford County, TN to the late Frank and Leila Williams Brown. Mrs. Jackson was a 1947 graduate of Rockvale High School. She went on to work as a customer service representative for what...
