Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Gloria Dell Layhew Burks
August 9, 2025
Gloria Dell Layhew Burks, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hershell and Addie Pitts Layhew. Mrs. Burks was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Burks, son, Robin Burks, and brothers, J. W., Walter, Elmer, and Melvin Layhew.
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Chris Smith
August 8, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Taylor Smith, age 30, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN to Roland Smith and Christa Nichols. Chris was a 2014 graduate of LaVergne High School. He enjoyed the outdoors while fishing, hiking, and camping.
Chris is survived by his mother, Christa Nichols; dad, James Nichols; father, Roland Smith and...
James Labor Vaughn, Jr
August 8, 2025
James Labor "Jim" Vaughn, Jr., age 72, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday August 8, 2025. He was a native of Smyrna, TN and was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Bomar Vaughn; parents, James Labor Vaughn, Sr., and Carolyn Webster Vaughn.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, and granddaddy. He was selfless and incredibly caring,...
Kenneth Little
August 8, 2025
Kenneth E. Little, age 63 of Murfreesboro died Friday August 8, 2025. He was a native of Harlan KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Little, and Dixie Little; brothers, Bill Little, Glen Dean Little, and Robert Little.
Mr. Little was member of Pursuit Church in Murfreesboro. He had worked for Nissan in Smyrna...
Crissy R. Singer
August 6, 2025
Crissy R. Singer, age 53 of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN, the late Charles Cecil Kendrick and Evelyn Sue Garrett. Crissy was also preceded in death by her sons, David and Daniel Majano and a sister, Wendy Smith.
Crissy is survived by her life partner, Richard Potts of...
Brenda Joyce Herrod Bucey
August 6, 2025
Brenda Joyce Herrod Bucey, age 75 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry Jackson Herrod and Ruby Hillard Herrod. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Don Bucey, twin sister, Helen Lois Herrod and a brother, Robert Herrod.
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Valerie Mobley
August 6, 2025
Valerie E. Mobley, age 64, of Murfreesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was a native of Fordsville, KY, and was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Mobley; father, Earl Martin; mother, Willis Jane Jones; and a sister, Cathy Pearce.
Val lived her life with boldness and tenacity. Her journey was not always easy, but...
Karen Herring
August 5, 2025
Karen Sue Herring, age 61, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Franklin Ratcliff, Sr.; daughter, Amanda Herring; and brother, Franklin Ratcliff, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Radtke (Angela) and Jason Herring; grandchildren, Noah Hamblin, Ava Radtke, Madison Herring, and Mila Herring; aunt, Betty McClain;...
Linda Popplewell
August 4, 2025
December 12, 1940 - August 4, 2025
Linda White Kennedy Popplewell (84), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. Linda was born and raised in Ninnekah, Oklahoma. The daughter of a farmer and an educator, and older sister to 4 brothers, she learned to hold her own at an...
Jared Stephen Plummer
August 2, 2025
Jared Stephen Plummer, age 46, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away, Saturday August 2, 2025, at his home.
Jared was a graduate of Murray State University and had attended Experience Community Church in Murfreesboro. He had worked in the computer technology field.
Jared is survived by his children, Addison Plummer Bryan and husband Alec, Ian Plummer,...
Marvin Ray Berry
August 2, 2025
Marvin Ray Berry of Smyrna, TN was a proud father, beloved Poppie, devoted husband, friend of all, follower of his Beloved Savior Jesus. His jovial spirit lit up every room he entered.
Marvin passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at age sixty-nine. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Walter Leonard Berry and...
Mary Christine Grigg
August 2, 2025
Mary Christine Grigg, age 53 of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday August 2, 2025. She was born in New Jersey, and lived in Brentwood, TN. She worked at Middle Tennessee State University in Admissions.
Mrs. Grigg was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, was a Christian.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years,...
Johnny Nuzzo
August 1, 2025
Johnny Francis Nuzzo, age 42, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John Nuzzo; brother, Steven Popwell; maternal grandparents, Constance Wiley and William Parker; and step grandparents, Cecil and Hildi Popwell.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kelley and Fred Popwell; daughter, Raelynn Nuzzo; son, Lucas Nuzzo; fiancé,...
Toney Robinson
July 31, 2025
Mr. Harold "Toney" Robinson, age 82, of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Smith County, TN to the late Doc Robinson and Ethel Mai Hackett Robinson Russell. Toney worked as a plumber until his retirement. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Toney enjoyed fishing...
Jeanne Marie Maynard
July 30, 2025
Jeanne Marie "Martin" Maynard, age 84, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A native of West Warwick, Rhode Island and she was the daughter of the late Roderick Martin and Lorette Parenteau Martin. Also, the stepdaughter to the late Albert Martin. Mrs. Maynard was proceeded in death by her late husband,...
Lance Jennings
July 29, 2025
Lance Jennings, age 55 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Nashville and a son of the late Neal Lee Jennings, Sr. and Carolyn Jo Lance Jennings.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pam Jennings; their children, Jessica Campbell (Zach), Kristen Jennings, Madison...
Konnie Anderson
July 28, 2025
Konnie Lee (Fiscel) Anderson passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, July 28, 2025, at Adams Place Rehab Center in Murfreesboro, TN after a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis, asthma, and other health issues. Her husband, David, was by her side. She was a strong, loving, intelligent woman of faith, who never met anyone she wouldn't carry on a...
Ernie Cates
July 28, 2025
Ernest "Ernie" Cates passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Longmont, Colorado.
Ernie was a kind and good man, known for his gentle nature, strong faith in the Lord, and love for family. He served his country with pride in the United States Air Force and worked more than 40 years as a banker. In retirement,...
Kimberly "Kim" Thomas
July 27, 2025
Kimberly Faith "Kim" Thomas, age 60, of LaVergne, TN, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward Lawrence Fulcher and Edna Lavell Ogden Fulcher.
Kim is survived by her husband, David Bruce Thomas; sons, Stephan McClure and his wife Alicia of Madisonville, TN, and Matthew Enochs and his wife...
Mary Schmidt
July 24, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Park Schmidt, 81, passed away peacefully at her Smyrna, Tenn., home July 24, 2025, with the love of her life by her side.
Mary's friends and family remember her as lighthearted, spunky, and tireless — a woman who brought fun and energy to a gathering. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, sewing, and making a big deal...
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