Jerry Bowen
August 15, 2025
Jerry D. Bowen, age 83 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home at the Stones River Manor surrounded by his family. He was a native of Lascassas, Tennessee and was a son of the late J.C. Bowen and Mary Belle Helton Bowen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Will David...
Edith Tarwater Richardson
August 14, 2025
Edith Tarwater Richardson, age 98 of Murfreesboro passed away Thursday August 14, 2025. She was a native of Murfreesboro and was preceded in death by her Parents, Roy Tarwater and Susie Harrell Tarwater; husband, Robert Richardson, and grandson-in-law, Jon Hall; sisters, Frances Johns and Jean Glover; nephews David Tarwater and John Johns
Mrs. Richardson was a member...
Beverly Aynn Higdon
August 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, Beverly Aynn Cottar Higdon, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN died peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Rutherford County, TN and was a daughter of the late John Barbee Cottar and Ethel Mai Odom Cottar. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew...
Al Green
August 14, 2025
Mr. Alfred "Al" Cleophus Green, age 92, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Spring Hope, NC to the late Wilson and Senora Bryant Green. Mr. Green was a 1951 graduate of Spring Hope High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy...
George Earl James
August 14, 2025
George Earl James passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. George was born in Quitman, Mississippi to Eva Thames James and Chester Earl James on April 4, 1942. He was welcomed by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
George's family settled in Knoxville, TN, he grew up across the street from the...
Esther Yearwood
August 14, 2025
Always full of adventure, Esther Elaine Yearwood departed on her heavenly journey on August 14, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1940 in Manchester, Ohio to Geneva and Albert Reeves. She was the second of seven children, including Mina, Cheryl, Susan, Claudia, Mark, and Bart. She lived many years in Bracken County, Kentucky and graduated in 1958 from...
Shirley Butler Maxwell
August 13, 2025
Shirley Butler Maxwell, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A native of Cleveland, TN, she was the daughter of the late John and Pauline Parkinson Butler. Mrs. Maxwell was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Butler, sister, Peggy Butler Cochran, and a grandson, Mitchell Maxwell.
Mrs. Maxwell is survived by...
Robert Hanson
August 12, 2025
Mr. Robert Louis Hanson, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2025. He was born May 27, 1927 in Nashua, NH to the late Roland and Roxie Bishop Hanson. Robert was a 1945 graduate of Hollis High School in Hollis, NH and also a graduate of the Peterson School of Steam Engineering in Boston,...
Helen Joyce Rush
August 12, 2025
Helen Joyce Hill Rush, age 91 of Manchester, TN formerly of Murfreesboro died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at McArthur Manor Assisted Living in Manchester. She was a native of Coffee County, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Winfred Hill and Beulah Garner Hill. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Hill and Winfred Hill, Jr....
Juanita Watkins
August 11, 2025
Juanita Adcock Watkins, age 77 of Rockvale, Tennessee died Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Sparta, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late William and Berchie Adcock. Juanita was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Hayes, and a nephew, Scotty Adcock.
Survivors include her...
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,...
