Obituaries

October 10, 2023

Daniel Joe Greer, age 85 of Smyrna, Tennessee formerly of Eddyville, Kentucky died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Stonecrest Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Joe was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and was preceded in death by his father Innis Greer, and mother Betty P Hollars.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy...

October 10, 2023

Ralph C. McConahy, age 92 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday October 10, 2023. He was a native of New Castle PA and was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth McConahy.

Mr. McConahy attended World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired County Director of  Social Services for Cheyenne,...

October 10, 2023

Mr. Donald "Donny" Emmett Pavatte, age 72, of McMinnville, TN passed away suddenly on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Nashville, TN to the late Ivan Eugene Pavatte and Martha Gertrude (Waldron) Pavatte. Donny graduated from Smyrna High School in 1968 with high grades. He...

October 7, 2023

Floyd Eugene Lane, born on February 14, 1933, in Rutherford County to Hilda May Cunningham and Monroe Lane, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 90. Floyd had seven siblings, Willie Lane, Clyde Lane, Ed Lane, Doug Lane, James Lane, Charles Lane, and Howard Lane, who have unfortunately all preceded him in death.

During...

October 7, 2023

Robert Charles Mayes of Enterprise, Florida passed away on October 7, 2023. In Orange City Florida at Centus Memory Care with hospice.

He was born December 25th, 1937, in Los Angles California. He received his master's degree in agriculture and educating from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN. He graduated from Smyrna High Schol where he returned...

October 7, 2023

Jennie Lynn O'Bryan, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, Mimi, aunt and best friend. Jennie was an attentive listener, freely sharing her wisdom, empathy and insights. She gathered family and friends for home cooked Italian meals and fine wine. She was a world traveler from the safari in Africa to wine country in California. Her favorite thing about life was...

October 7, 2023

Doris Marie Sadler, age 95 of Murfreesboro died Saturday October 7, 2023. She was  born in  Detroit, MI., and grew up in McEwen, TN. Mrs. Sadler was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Sadler, parents, Thomas Moody, Myrtie Peeler Moody, and son-in-law, Travis Irwin.

She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Church of Christ. She was...

October 4, 2023

Lucy Eileen Utt, age 74, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lewis Utt and her parents, Harold Vernon Francis and Jeanne Faye Francis.

A retired administrative social worker, Lucy spent most of her career enjoying policy work...

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...