Wayne Hailey
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...
Wade "Red" Markum
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...
Isaiah Bun
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...
Patty Shepard
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...
Keith Durkee
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...
Claudia Benson
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...
Dennis Ray Pots
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...
Dimples Davis Zipperer
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...
Barry Tracy Scott Harris
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;...
Joann Kothe Bardet
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...
Louis "Lou" Wenisch
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....
Terri Mullen Bartling
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...
Nancy Gordon
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...
Janet Louise Stone
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,...
Mervin Porter Edwards
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...
Jonathan Thomas Scudder
September 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jonathan Thomas Scudder 1979 - 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jon, whom many knew simply by his surname "Scudder" on Wednesday September 20, 2023. He was an extraordinary person whose presence made an impression on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him....
Gerri Smith Mosier
September 19, 2023
Gerri Smith Mosier, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023. Born January 6, 1931, she was the first Caesarean baby born at Rutherford Hospital. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Gerri was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; she worked for the Pathology department at Rutherford/St. Thomas Hospital until 2010.
She is survived by: her...
Vickie Zitney
September 19, 2023
Vickie Renita Zitney, age 67 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday September 19, 2023. She was a native of Bedford County and was preceded in death by her father, Dorris  Darnell and mother, Juanita Smelcer Darnell who died in April of 2023.
Mrs. Zitney was Christian and retired from State Farm Insurance Company . She was a devoted wife,...
Riley Ann Netherland
September 18, 2023
Miss Riley Ann Netherland, age 9, of Murfreesboro, TN lost her battle with mitochondrial disease Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro to Braden and Alisha Netherland. Riley was in fourth grade at John Pittard Elementary School. She attended New Vision Baptist Church with her family. Riley loved animals especially all kinds of birds, being outside, and...
Ricky Lynn Vaughn
September 17, 2023
Ricky Lynn Vaughn age 60 of LaVergne died Sunday September 17, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Walker Vaughn and Myrtle Potts Vaughn also, a brother Jerry Wayne Vaughn who died January 2023.
Mr. Vaughn worked in construction for most of his life and was a...
