Obituaries

January 23, 2025

Lois Ann Wehofer died peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025 with her family by her side.  She was 88.  Lois grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Wanda Schrider and sister of the late Leo A. Schrider of Massillon, Ohio.  Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was married to...

January 22, 2025

Mrs. Betty Ann Stephens Cox, age 87, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was a native of Murfreesboro and the only child of the late Frank and Anne Mullins Stephens. Mrs. Cox was a 1955 graduate of Central High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in home economics from Middle Tennessee State College in...

January 21, 2025

James E. Burke Jr's journey on this earth lasted 87 good years.  He died Jan. 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife, Edna Carter, at his side.  Jim was born in Kansas City, MO. on Nov. 21, 1937, the son of Jeanne McGuirk and James E. Burke, Sr. His Sister is Suzanne Noonan, and his brother is...

January 20, 2025

Dr. Louis Edward Bittrich, beloved father, husband, brother, and son passed away on Saturday night, January 20th, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 87.

He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1937, but he spent his childhood in Rapid City, South Dakota, growing up a little faster than usual, helping his single mom and younger...

January 20, 2025

Lewis Marion Miller, Jr, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN died Monday January 20, 2025. He was a native of Wyandotte MI and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Baggett Miller; grandchild, Shaun Ryan Talbot; parents, Lewis M. Miller, Sr., and Margaret James Miller; brother, Paul Miller, and sister Phylis Ingram.

Mr. Miller was a member...

January 20, 2025

Mary Katherine Moore, age 87 of Smyrna died Monday January 20, 2025. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her husband, Carl David Moore, Sr; her parents, John Wilson Young, Katherine Singleton Young; two brothers, J.W. Young, Bobby Young; sister, Jean Caperton; granddaughter, Amanda Smitty; daughter, Earnestine Smitty; great-grandson, Eric King, great-granddaughter, Arielle...

January 19, 2025

Roy "Pudge" Wolf, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was a native of Gaylord, MI but later moved to Tennessee to be closer to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Cleveann Lori Wolf, and his parents, Arthur Joseph Wolf and Margaret Clark Wolf.

January 19, 2025

Morris Edwin "Ranger"  Berry, Sr., age 85 of Rockvale died Sunday January 19, 2025. He was a native of Maben, MS and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margie Nell Berry. He was also preceded in death by his parents, J.W. "Jim" and Nellie Mae Hurst Berry; brothers, Tommy, Jacks, and Jimmy Berry, also son,...

January 19, 2025

Tiffany Amber Glanz, age 27 of Murfreesboro died Sunday January 19, 2025. She was a native of Florida and for the past 18 years she had lived in Murfreesboro.

Tiffany was a graduate of Siegel High School and was a devoted mother to her children, Aleiana Kinsleigh Hulette and Josiah Ryder Lyles. She is also survived by...

January 19, 2025

Marilyn Kay Ramsey Barnes, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN, was born on June 27, 1947, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2025. A native of Sumner County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Crystell Keen Ramsey.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Ray...

January 18, 2025

Mr. George Lawrence "Larry" Stephens, Jr., was born on October 18, 1937 and passed away on January 18, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN. He lived a life filled with service and accomplishment. Larry grew up in Monroe, LA and graduated from Neville High School, where he was a standout football player, helping lead his team to a state championship. During...

January 18, 2025

Marshall Fields, age 65, of La Vergne, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was a native of Dyer, TN, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie B. Fields and Evelyn Fields, as well as his siblings, Martha Ann, Janice Lynn, Ozella, Olice, O.B., and Bervie.

Marshall attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...

January 18, 2025

Monte Adams, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, died January 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bend, Oregon, he was the son of the late Carl Adams and Mavis Dyer. He was also preceded in death by his brother David Adams.

Monte was a proud veteran of the Marines. He is survived by his wife,...

January 18, 2025

Edwin R. Epps, Jr., of Smyrna, TN, went to be with our Lord on January 18, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years Dorothy Dollar Epps, his parents, Edwin R. Epps, Sr., and Bessie Malone Epps, his brothers, John L and James Epps, his sister,...

January 17, 2025

Ella Virginia Smith

Services for Ella Virginia Smith of Murfreesboro, who died peacefully surrounded by family on January 17, 2025, at the age of 91, will be at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro.  Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until services at 12:00 PM on Saturday January 25th.  Burial will be at Gardens of...

January 17, 2025

Margaret Virginia Lewis, age 82, of LaVergne, passed away the morning of January 17, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro after a brief illness. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Samual Clyde and Katie Mae Gregory Thomas; four brothers, Claude, Bub, Jack, and Mikey Thomas as well as three sisters, Mary Lou Deal "Sis", Jean Warren, and...

January 16, 2025

A memorial service for Mary Lou Hendrix will be Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna TN. Ms. Hendrix, age 92, died Thursday, January 16 in Tullahoma, TN.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E Hendrix; her parents Hugh R. & Edith Jones; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She is also...

January 16, 2025

Mrs. Carol Fox Joseph, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Shelbyville, TN to the late Dee Fox, Jr. and Almeda Spence Fox. Mrs. Joseph was a 1964 graduate of Bell Buckle High School. She worked at Cascade Elementary School for over 15 years as an educational assistant. Mrs. Joseph was...

January 16, 2025

Edythe L. Roberts, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Velma Chapman; and granddaughter, Nikki Roberts.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Roberts; son, Dennis Roberts and his wife Sue; grandchildren, Leah Getchel (Chad) and their children, Brigette Adkins; great grandchildren, Gillyanne Adkins and Finnlay...

January 16, 2025

Martha Josephine Hargrove, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, James "Jim" and Bessie White Boyce; daughter, Brenda Carol Wray; brother, William Boyce; and sister, Wilma Poe.

She is survived by her children, Donna Gipson and her husband Joe, Kaye Simpson, and James Hargrove; six grandchildren; eleven great...