Obituaries

February 9, 2026

Max Eugene Johnson, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. He is survived by two brothers, 10 children, 18 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at Etna Green Cemetery in Etna Green, Indiana on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

February 9, 2026

Ronald D. Waddle of Smyrna, Tennessee was born June 11, 1950, to the late Bernice and Norman Waddle Sr. in Dayton Ohio. He passed away peacefully Monday, February 9, 2026, after a brief illness.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years Susanne Waddle. He is the father/stepfather of Tammy (Dan) Tootle of Xenia OH, Krystal...

February 8, 2026

Harry Raymond Cook, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. He was the son of the late Allen and Helen Merwin Cook.

Harry is survived by his children; Teena Field (Shawn), Bill Cook (Marilyn), Kelly Alderman, and Jennifer Morris (Randy); grandchildren, David Windhausen, Kelly Ellis (Don), Jeff Cook (Mallory), Hunter Morris, Allison...

February 7, 2026

Kathy Baxter Grimes, age 80 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after two years of various disabling health issues. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and attended North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro.

She was born December 12, 1945, in Lewisburg, Tennessee to the...

February 7, 2026

Mr. Edward Aaron Cope, age 48, of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born in Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of Linda Graham and the late James Cope.

Aaron is survived by his loving mother Linda (Gene) Graham; sister Michelle (Kent) Murray; and his nephews, Brandon and Taylor Martin.

Aaron...

February 7, 2026

Buford Lee Herman, age 74 of the Link Community, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on May 31, 1951, and grew up in the Halls Hill Community. He graduated from Lascassas High School in 1969.

Buford was preceded in death by his parents,...

February 6, 2026

Dr. Harold Leftridge Parker, age 96 of Murfreesboro died Friday February 6, 2026. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and had lived in New York before moving to Tennessee, and was preceded by Opie Parker and Blanche Green Parker; sister, Shirley Jean Carlson; and a son, Stephen Parker.

Dr. Parker was appointed professor emeritus on his...

February 4, 2026

Mr. Steven "Randy" Meadows, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born in Rockwood, TN to the late Jack D. Meadows, Sr and Mildred Irene Abston Meadows. Randy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid guitar player and folk singer playing at many clubs in the San...

February 4, 2026

Stephen Sharp Underwood went to be with his Lord on February 4, 2026. He was the son of Neslie Vincent and Mary Emma Underwood and was born in Rockwood, TN on February 9, 1934. After high school, he received a B.S. degree and Army commission upon graduation from Middle Tennessee State University. He served as an ambulance company commander...

February 4, 2026

Mrs. Mary Ruth Ashton, age 87, of LaVergne, TN passed from this world and went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born in Giles County, TN to the late Clyde and Louise Davis Uselton. Mrs. Ashton was a 1956 graduate of Jones High School in Lynnville, TN. She was a devoted wife,...

February 3, 2026

Vicki Jean Jamison Norton, a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN, passed from this life February 3, 2026, at 68 years old. She was born on January 27, 1958, to James Houston Jamison Sr. and Betty Jean Bowers Jamison. She was a lifetime member of East Main Church of Christ.

Vicki was preceded in death by her father,...

February 2, 2026

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Foster, age 87 of La Vergne died Sunday February 1, 2026. She was a native of Ashland City and was preceded in death by her parents, Paul H. Hiland, Sr. and Addie Edene Yates Hiland; her daughter, Melissa White, and son, James Glover; her husband Larry Foster.

Mrs. Foster was a member of Southside...

February 2, 2026

Mr. Timothy Mark Hargrove, age 58, of McMinnville, TN, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son to Jerry Hargrove and the late Betty (Stephens) Hargrove. He is also preceded in death by his brother Michael Hargrove.

Tim is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Lynn Hargrove; his father, Jerry Hargrove;...

February 1, 2026

Sandra Gail Cothran April 22, 1952 – February 1, 2026

Sandra Gail Cothran, age 73, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 1, 2026. Born on April 22, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, Sandra was the daughter of the late Elmer and Odell Boshers. She was raised on a tobacco...

February 1, 2026

Joshua Easton Bryant, age 10 gained his angel wings on Sunday February 1, 2026. Joshua was a 5th grader at Salem Elementary School and attended Middle Tennessee Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Michael Alson Bryant and Megan Bryant; brothers, John Paul Bryant, and Jacob Isaiah Bryant; grandparents, Thomas Bryant and Carla Sue Bryant, Douglas...

January 31, 2026

Larry Wayne Gandy, 68, of Soddy Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. He grew up in the Falling Water Community. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Evelyn Gandy, and his sister Jerry Griffith (Tommy).

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Middie Gandy, sons...

January 31, 2026

Elsie Magdalene "Maggie" (King) Trail, 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026, at Alive Hospice. Maggie's funeral will be held at Woodfin Funeral Chapel on February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM following a visitation for family and friends at 10:00 AM.

Born in White House, TN, on March...

January 30, 2026

Roberta U. Victory, age 77 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Skyline Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Smyrna and a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Underwood and Willie Mae West Underwood. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Franklin, Ivey Gene, and Bobby Underwood; and sisters, Estelle...

January 29, 2026

Robert G. "Bob" Menefee, age 77 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at StoneCrest Medical Center. He was a native of Covington, Virginia and was a son of the late Nathan Menefee and Easter Bell Faulkner Menefee.

Survivors include his wife of over 31 years, Debbie Menefee and a host of other loving family and...

January 27, 2026

Haley Ann Shelnutt, age 30, passed on to meet with God, January 27th, 2026, as she was seeking medical treatment at the hospital for her ongoing health struggles with kidney disease, end-stage renal failure, congestive heart failure, and type 1 diabetes.

Haley was born June 22, 1995, to Keith and Pam Shelnutt in Lawrenceville, Georgia, but spent...