Obituaries

October 4, 2023

Ronald Dean Randolph, age 62 of Manchester formerly of Smyrna died Wednesday October 4, 2023. He was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio and was preceded in death by his son, Willard "JR" Randolph, parents, Willard Randolph. Sr and Meryl Couch; brothers,  Everett Randolph, Willard Randolph Jr.

Mr. Randolph had worked many jobs including the Oil Fields...

October 2, 2023

Robert Andrew Law, age 58 of Lascassas died Monday October 2, 2023. He was a native of Arkansas and had lived most of his life in Rutherford County.

Mr. Law was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Wayne Hollingshead, and Virginia Sue Puckett Hollingshead.

He is survived by his daughters, Francie Law and Elizabeth...

October 2, 2023

Brandon Daniel Calderon, age 39, was greeted at Heaven's gate by many loving relatives and friends on October 2, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Ashley Calderon; children, Aydin Calderon and Averie Dilworth; father, Daniel Calderon and his wife Nancy; mother, Elaine McLauchlin and her husband Ronnie; sister, Brittney Calderon; bonus siblings, Gary, Stephen, and David...

September 30, 2023

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ezekiel Heriges, age 38, of Smyrna, TN passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to Terry M. and Jean Stuart Heriges. Chuck was a 2003 graduate of Lighthouse Christian School where he learned the Bible front to back. He enjoyed creating different kinds of raps with his son, Brayden. Chuck became...

September 28, 2023

Dr. Dwight Bullard, 81, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He fought hard to recover from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 15, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Dwight was a retired Associate Dean and Professor Emeritus of the Jennings A. Jones...

September 27, 2023

Wayne Hailey, age 69 of LaVergne, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home following a brief illness. He was a native of Davidson County, Tennessee and a son of the late J.C. and Lela Hailey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hailey, and sisters, Patricia Decker and Wendy Dodson.

Survivors include...

September 25, 2023

Wade "Red" Markum, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. A native of Cannon County, TN, he was the son of the late George and Altie Melton Markum. Mr. Markum was also preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Bonnie, and Sid McDonald.

Mr. Markum is survived by his wife...

September 25, 2023

Mr. Isaiah Kosal Bun, age 20, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to Kosal and Sopha Bun. Isaiah was a 2021 graduate of Rockvale High School. He played center on the football team. Isaiah tended to be shy at first but really came out of his shell once he got...

September 25, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann Shepard, age 61 of Smyrna, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones by her side. Patty was born March 8, 1962, in Madison County, Tennessee. She was full of life and loved with her whole heart. She always had a kind word to say and was selfless above...

September 25, 2023

An Epitome of Bravery, Dedication, and Love

Keithlin "Keith" Durkee, a decorated Vietnam War hero and esteemed member of the Tennessee Military Collectors Association, passed away on September 25, 2023. Born in Chattanooga, Keith's life was a story of unwavering commitment to his family, country, and community.

From the lanes of Chattanooga to the dense...

September 25, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Lee Busch Benson, age 71, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at her home Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Alma, MI to the late Stephen and Georgia Yates Busch. Mrs. Benson earned a B.S. in Education and a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in childhood development and counseling. She retired as a...

September 24, 2023

Dennis Ray Pots, age 77 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home. He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and an only child born to the late William and Opal Pots.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Stephanie Pots; stepchildren, Frank Hoelck and wife Anissa of Murfreesboro and Cristi Miles and...

September 24, 2023

Dimples Davis Zipperer, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Ashton, SC, but was reared in Hampton County, SC. Mrs. Zipperer was the daughter of the late Gilbert Rawls and Bessie Hickman Davis. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Zipperer is survived by...

September 24, 2023

Barry Tracy Scott Harris, age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He is the son of Theresa Ann Wilson Rowland of Murfreesboro, TN, and the late Barry Randall Harris. Scott was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Brian Harris.

Scott is survived by his son, Michael Scott Harris of Murfreesboro, TN;...

September 23, 2023

JoAnn Kothe Bardet, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence. A native of Wentzville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Rose Hoeckelman Kothe. Mrs. Bardet was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Paul "Ed" Bardet and her brother Jack Kothe.

Mrs. Bardet is survived...

September 22, 2023

Louis "Lou" Wenisch, age 85, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 22, 2023 while surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Wenisch; son, Ronnie Wenisch and his wife Michelle; grandchildren, Benjamin Louis Wenisch and Allie Rochelle Wenisch; great granddaughter, Bethanie Wenisch; niece, Lisa Higgenbottom; and many other family and friends....

September 22, 2023

Terri Mullen Bartling, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt, aged 57, of Memphis Tennessee, sadly passed away on September 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness surrounded by loved ones.

Terri was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on February 12, 1966 to Mike and Shirley Mullen. Her family moved to Casper, WY where she attended both Kelly...

September 22, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Leigh Gordon, age 57, of Soperton, GA passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to Robert and Annie Faye Gordon. Nancy was a 1985 graduate of Riverdale High School. She was of the Baptist faith. Nancy grew all kinds of flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be...

September 22, 2023

Janet Stone, born on August 2nd, 1940 in Hempstead, NY, began her journey as a beautiful daughter to Johanna and John Schlitt. Being the eldest among her siblings, John (Magda), Donald (Suzanne), and Richard (Suzanne) Schlitt, Janet embraced her role as a guiding light for her family with grace and love.

In her own journey of motherhood,...

September 20, 2023

Mervin Porter Edwards, age 89 of Murfreesboro passed this life on Wednesday September 20, 2023. He was a native of Fosterville, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Wade Miller Edwards, Sarah Nance Edwards, sister, Ruth Thomson, twin brother, Marvin Wade Edwards.

Mr. Edwards was a welder and a friend to many. He was a...