Augusta Kidd Davis
December 17, 2025
Augusta Kidd Davis, age 93 of Murfreesboro died Wednesday Decembre 17, 2025. She was native of Knoxville and was preceded in death by her by parents Lee Roy Kidd and Martha Kidd; husband Joel Morgan Davis and daughter Deborah Davis.
Mrs. Davis was a member of First Church of God and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Sandra Ploucher
December 17, 2025
Sandra Ploucher, age 76 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and the daughter of the late Vernon Nolan and Erlene Wilson Nolan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Ploucher.
Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Rankin and husband Kenneth; two granddaughters, Jenna and Brianna Rankin,...
Marlene Whaley
December 17, 2025
Mrs. Doris "Marlene" Whaley, age 92, of Rockvale, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was a native of Nashville, TN and a daughter of the late Henry W. and Mera Davidson Mangrum. Mrs. Whaley truly loved being a homemaker to her family and everything...
Marlis Jean Wyatt
December 16, 2025
Marlis Jean Wyatt, age 95 of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tod Wyatts, and two children Robert Wood and John Wood.
Ms. Wyatt was born in Waterloo, Iowa and spent the last 19 years in Tennessee. She was a member of Stones River Baptist church...
Cynthia "Cindy" Patterson
December 16, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Tuttle Patterson, age 59, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, William Anthony Tuttle; and son, Dakota Baldwin.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Byram; children, Rachel Patterson (Sonny), Josh Byram (Amber), Timmy Byram (Tabitha), and Tiffany McDaniel (Jonathan); grandchildren, Raeleigh, James, Kaid, and Lane; mother, Gladys...
Alvis Woods
December 16, 2025
Alvis Lee Woods of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born June 1, 1966, to the late Katina Gayle (Ohlemacher) Jones and David Michael Woods in Kokomo Indiana. In addition to his parents, Alvis was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Alvis and Helen Woods, and a brother-in-law,...
Grady Travis
December 16, 2025
Grady "Butch" Travis, age 92, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, with his family by his side. He was a native of Middle Tennessee and was a son of the late Wilmer Travis and Mary Shipp Travis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Travis; brothers, Tony,...
Donna Jean Bracy
December 16, 2025
Donna Jean Bracy, age 76 of Murfreesboro died December 16, 2025. She was a native of Old Hickory, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Kilian, and Irma Jean Lovell Kilian.
Mrs. Bracy was a devoted member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and had worked for the Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee....
Susan Brown
December 15, 2025
Susan Cooper Brown, 74, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1951, in the mountains of Keokee, Virginia.
Susan was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, as well as a dedicated teacher who touched countless lives through her patience, compassion, and quiet guidance. Her life was rooted in a deep...
William Michael Faulkner
December 15, 2025
William Michael Faulkner, age 58 of Murfreesboro died Monday December 15, 2025. He was a native Rutherford County and was preceded in death by nephews, Brian Jacobs, and Taylor Arnold.
Mr. Faulkner had worked for Bridgestone Tire Company in La Vergne and was a devoted son, brother, and uncle .
He is survived by his...
Shirley Brown
December 14, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Brown, age 80, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born in Dickson, TN to the late Oliver and Alma Donegan Byrd. Mrs. Brown loved being a homemaker to her family and being with children and babies. She was a member of Smyrna Church of Christ since 1982.
Mrs....
Deborah Ann Lutz
December 13, 2025
Deborah Ann Lutz, age 72 of Auburntown, TN died Saturday December 13, 2025, at her home. She was a native of Cario, Il and was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy J. Lutz; parents, Donald David Dennis, and Patrica Ann Smith; brother, Russell Smith.
Mrs. Lutz was a member of United Church God Murfreesboro and was...
Ardath Baxter Reese
December 13, 2025
Ardath Baxter Reese, age 95 of Murfreesboro died Saturday December 13, 2025. She was a native of the Raven Branch Community in Cocke County, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, U. Paul Reese; children, Darrell Baxter Reese  Ulyss Duane Reese, and Vanda Paulette Reese; grandchildren, John Reese, Ryan Reese; parents, Osbourne Baxter, Rachel Hall Baxter.
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Cal Christensen
December 13, 2025
Calvin Frank Christensen, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN was called home to the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 serenaded by his favorite hymns and surrounded by the warmth of his loving family.
Calvin was born on November 23, 1937 in the cabin on his parent's farm in New Lisbon, WI. He...
Jerry Lee Gann, Sr.
December 12, 2025
Jerry Lee Gann, Sr., age 77 of LaVergne, TN, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Johnnie Lee Gann, Sr. and Maxine Moore Gann. Mr. Gann was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Yvonne Gann, son-in-law, Steve McGriff, and brother, Roger Gann, Sr.
Mr. Gann is survived...
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen
December 12, 2025
Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. The beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at her home in Smyrna, Tennessee after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Rhonda was revered as a faithful Christian, leader of integrity, and tireless public servant...
Laura Mae Dozier
December 12, 2025
Laura Mae Dozier, age 95 of Murfreesboro formerly of Smyrna died Friday December 12, 2025. She was a native of Barbourville, KY and was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Dozier, her parents, Alex and Leona Murphy Shorter.
Mrs. Dozier was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Smyrna and was a devoted wife...
Ella "Dolly" Katherine Tittsworth Jolly
December 10, 2025
Ella "Dolly" Katherine Tittsworth Jolly passed away December 10, 2025 at the age of 94. Born September 18, 1931 in Shelbyville, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jack Jolly; parents John B. and Ella Catherine Tittsworth, her sisters Ione Hitt, Ruth Eakin, Lucille Stephenson, Elizabeth Dennis, Anne Smith, and her brothers Fred, John,...
Jim Demos
December 10, 2025
Jim P. Demos, age 91, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Demos; sisters, Stama Johnson, Virginia Applequist, and Christine Boyd.
He is survived by his son, Peter Demos and his wife Kristin; daughter, Felicia Demos; grandchildren, Jamey Demos and Karys Demos; sister, Mary Demos;...
Bonnie Darlene Kendrick
December 10, 2025
Bonnie Darlene Kendrick, age 82, of McMinnville, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Violet Snyder. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Charles Kendrick; daughter, Nancy Alexander; and sister, Janet Strauss.
Bonnie is survived by her sons, Marvin...
