Obituaries
Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Robert Charles Mayes
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...
Jennie O'Bryan
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...
Doris Marie Sadler
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...
Lucy Eileen Utt
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...
Ronald Randolph
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, Â Everett Randolph, Willard Randolph Jr.
Mr. Randolph had worked many jobs including the Oil Fields...
Robert Andrew Law
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...
Brandon Calderon
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...
Chuck Heriges
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...
Dr. Dwight Bullard
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...
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....
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