Laura "Laurie" Ann Jarrell
October 2, 2026
Ms. Laura “Laurie” Ann Jarrell, age 74, of Hermitage, TN, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Loretta Reis.
Laurie dedicated 39 years of her life to serving as a psychologist with Metro Nashville Schools, a career that she was truly passionate about. She also generously dedicated her...
Norma Jean Clouse West
October 1, 2026
Norma Jean Clouse West was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 1, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1960, in Sparta, Tennessee, to Wilma and James “Jim” Clouse. Norma grew up in Sparta, where she was involved in many leadership roles and enjoyed art and craft activities in her spare time.
Norma went on to become...
Penny Brewer Wallace
October 1, 2026
Penny Brewer Wallace, age 66, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Minnie Bell Brewer; brothers, Ernest Brewer, Tommy Brewer, Larry Brewer, Jimmy Brewer, and Richard Brewer; sister, Linda Scott; and granddaughter, Porsha Collier.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Wallace; children, Kathy Collier Zettlemoyer, Jennifer Zettlemoyer, and Jeffrey Zettlemoyer; grandchildren,...
Virginia "Jenny" Bell Travis
October 1, 2026
Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Bell Travis, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, she was the daughter of the late James W. Smith and Loudelia Blankenship. She is also preceded in death by husband, Charles “Frank” F. Travis Jr. and her sisters, Margaret Brandon and Rebecca “Becky” Davis, and her stepmother, Sara...
Shirley Ethel Parsons
October 1, 2026
Shirley Ethel Parsons, age 85 of Smyrna passed away Thursday October 1, 2026. She was a native of Boston Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her parents, James Hazelhurst and Bertha Ethel Lenoard Hazelhurst, grandson, Daniel Hansen.
Mrs. Parson was a devoted wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ronald Kenneth Parsons; children, Danny...
Rebecca Stachura Dunlap
October 1, 2026
Rebecca Stachura Dunlap, age 57 of Antioch passed away Thursday October 1, 2026. She was a native Raymond, Washington and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Boggs, and Vickie Campbell McKee.
Mrs. Dunlap was a veteran of the United States Army and had served during Desert Storm. She was working for HCA Skyline Hospital.
Mrs. Dunlap is survived by her...
Christopher "Chris" Dwayne Stafford
September 30, 2026
Mr. Christopher “Chris” Dwayne Stafford, age 53, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1972, in Gainesboro, TN, to Sally Stafford and the late Sammy Stafford. He is also preceded in death by his great-nephew, Otto Wayne Moody.
Christopher will be remembered for his huge heart, big hugs and kisses, and willingness...
Lanny Lentz Turner
September 29, 2026
Lanny Lentz Turner, age 89, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Clara Smotherman Turner; brothers, Willard Turner and his wife Jean Turner, and John E. Turner; sister, Robbie Hall and her husband Thomas Hall, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Turner and his wife Jenny; grandchildren, Perry, Carolina,...
Roberto Gaspar Millan Lopez
September 28, 2026
Roberto Gaspar Millan Lopez, age 60 of Murfreesboro passed away September 28, 2026. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Millan Peza,
Roberto had many friends in the Murfreesboro area and was a master gardener and worked on many different projects for his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Diego...
Betty Hethcox McMunn
September 28, 2026
Betty Catherine Hethcox McMunn passed peacefully from this life on September 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on September 19, 1946, Betty was the only child of Chester and Fannie Bynum Hethcox.
Betty grew up on a farm in rural Altoona, Alabama, surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She learned the value of hard work...
James "Jim" Christian Bauman III
September 27, 2026
James "Jim" C. Bauman III, age 76, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
He was a man who lived life on his own terms—casual, hardworking, tough as nails, and always ready with a story, a joke, or an opinion whether you asked for one or not.
A salesman by trade, Jim had a natural way with people....
Howard W. Thompson, Jr.
September 27, 2026
Howard W. Thompson, Jr, age 61 of Beechgrove formally of Smyrna passed away Sunday September 27, 2026. He was a native of Smyrna and was preceded in death by parents, Howard Wesley Thompson, Sr. and Annie Laurie Thompson.
Mr. Thompson was a strong believer in Jesus Christ and was working for FedEx as a driver. He was a devoted husband, and...
Roy Allen
September 25, 2026
Roy V. Allen passed away peacefully in his home on Friday September 25, 2026, at age 85. Born in Jackson County, Tennessee to Effie Bean and Daniel Allen, he was the 9th of 11 children. From a young age, he was a hard worker on his family farm. He later went on to work for Nashville Wire Products for many...
Douglas Laryne Conley
September 25, 2026
Douglas Laryne Conley, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. A native of Andrews, NC, he was the son of the late Douglas Brammer Conley and Mary Frances Love Conley.
Mr. Conley is survived by his wife, Kheungthong “Thong” Conley; sons, Michael Conley of Panama City, FL, Laryne Conley of Cookeville, TN, and Christopher Conley of Cornersville,...
David Lee Shirk
September 24, 2026
David Lee Shirk of Murfreesboro, TN passed away September 24, 2026, as the result of a traumatic brain injury. David was born April 09,1956 in Sunbury PA, the son of Ernest E. and June E. (Shadel) Shirk of Mount Pleasant Mills, PA. He is survived by his wife, Susan Myers Shirk of Murfreesboro, TN, his brother and sister-in-law, Darryl and...
Gregory Lewis, Sr
September 24, 2026
Gregory Owen Lewis, Sr., age 72, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 2, 1954, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas R. Lewis, Sr. and Nellie Mae Gregory Lewis.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 47 years, Deborah Ann (Heiken) Lewis;...
Melanie Lynn Flowers
September 23, 2026
Melanie Lynn Flowers
June 29, 1961 – September 23, 2026
A Life Rooted in Faith and Love
On September 23, 2026, Melanie Lynn Flowers went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 65. To Sarah, she was Mom. To Sydney and Miles, she was Lita, who proudly called them her “favorite grandchildren.” To 38 years of hospice patients...
Ralph Douglas Fox
September 23, 2026
With a life marked by enduring purpose, quiet joys, and deep devotion to his family, Ralph Douglas Fox passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.
Born on August 22, 1953, Ralph grew up in Nashville, attending Sylvan Park Elementary School and graduating from Bellevue High School with...
Robert Lee
September 23, 2026
Mr. Robert Kelley Lee, Jr., age 90, of Smyrna, TN passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Smyrna and son of the late Robert Kelly Lee, Sr and Nannie Ada Burgess Lee. Mr. Lee was a 1955 graduate of Smyrna High School. He went on to work as a lineman for TDS Telecom for over...
Harry Earl Pond, III
September 22, 2026
Harry Earl Pond III, known to family and friends as Earl Pond, passed away on Sept 22, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 84. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and three children. He was born in 1942 in Nashville, TN, and initially lived near Centennial Park. He would often talk of his fond...
