The Obituary Section

Brent Harrell

, Tennessee

December 11, 1980 — March 27, 2026

Brent Franklin Harrell 45 of Murfreesboro Tennessee passed away on March 28 2026. Born on December 12 1980 in Fort Campbell Kentucky Brent was a man whose warmth and kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Anyone who spent even a few minutes with Brent could tell you that he had such a good kind heart and a genuine love for people. He had a way of making others feel seen and welcome and his sharp playful sarcasm could light up any room. He never met a stranger and the connections he built throughout his life were a testament to the generous spirit he carried with him always. Brent was a licensed insurance broker and agent but music was the thread that ran through every chapter of his life. He was an accomplished DJ and a gifted digital creator of mix shows blending all types of music into something…

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Jay Shelton

, Tennessee

Mr. Jay Shelton age 76 passed away Sunday March 29 2026. Jay was born in New Jersey to his late parents Joseph and Mary Shelton. Growing up he traveled a lot due to his dads Air Force service which led to him spending many years in both Alaska and California. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Diane Shelton children Katherine Young Larry Josh Andersen Christy and Kimberly Valdez David brothers Jack Shelton Lisa and Jim Shelton Linda sister Jolayne Hines grandchildren Maelesa Sypris Cecila Xavier Nathan Nicholas Mariah and Avery greatgrandchildren Jeremiah Lillianna and Joaquin Many nieces and nephews and his sweet dog Bam Bam. He was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph Jr. and John Shelton his sister Patsy and brotherinlaw JP Hines. Jay had a great love for all things NASCAR and drag racing which led to him having multiple racing cars. He was…

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Martha Mccord

, Tennessee

Martha Bass McCord age 87 of Murfreesboro TN passed away on Wednesday April 1 2026. Born in Giles County TN to the late Elvy and Kathleen Bass. She is also preceded in death by her husband Dr. Richard McCord and her brothers Bill Bass and David Bass. Martha is survived by her children Kathy Randy Bennett and Chris Rita McCord and her grandchildren Ashley Jamie McCurry Ethan McCord and Lucy McCord and her sister Elaine Rob Brown and her amazing caregivers Darlene Holland Charla Hunter and Doris Ann Goodner and many nieces and nephews. Martha was a graduate of Martin College and MTSU where she got her degree as a teacher. She taught for 38 years at Hobgood and Northfield Elementary School. She was a member at the First Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be held at Woodfin Memorial Chapel on Saturday April 4 2026 starting at 1100…

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James Robert Whitley

, Tennessee

James Robert Whitley age 90 of LaVergne TN passed away Tuesday March 31 2026. A native of Davidson County TN he was the son of the late Thomas C. Whitley and Louella Seat Whitley. Mr. Whitley was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Annie Pauline Polly Knox Whitley grandsoninlaw Gary Cumberland and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Whitley is survived by his son Robert Paul Whitley and his wife Sharon Evonne Whitley of Smyrna TN grandchildren Elizabeth Liz Cumberland and Ashley Erik Tomlinson both of Murfreesboro and Paul Randall Nina Whitley of Smyrna TN greatgrandchildren Aiden Elizabeth Ava Reece Easton Luke and Annie niece Donna Cox nephews Don Whitley and Alex Whitley. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday April 1 2026 from 400 PM to 700 PM at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna. The funeral service will be held at 1000 AM Thursday April 2 2026…

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Ofelia Roberts

, Tennessee

Ofelia Vergel De Dios Roberts age 63 of Smyrna TN passed away Friday March 27 2026. Born in Angat Bulacan Philippines she was the daughter of the late Ildefonso Vergel De Dios Sr. and Corazon Dolores Vergel De Dios. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Rodel and Benedict Vergel De Dios sister Irma Razon and a grandchild Niyalee. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband Curtis Dean Roberts Sr. son Joseph Andrea Jandrokovic of Murfreesboro TN daughter Colleen Frances Delaney of Smyrna TN eight grandchildren Serenity Elvera Jason Bryson Lyrix Jasmine Joslyn and Andrew one greatgrandchild Everleigh Ofelia brother Ildefonso Vergel De Dios Jr. of Angat Bulacan Philippines sisters Leny Vergel De Dios of Smyrna TN and Dolly Coffman of Smyrna TN stepchildren Angela Lloyd Morris of Smyrna TN Curtis Kelli Roberts Jr. of Smyrna TN and Joey Roberts of Nashville TN stepgrandchildren Carson Peyton Owen Aliya…

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Christopher Finchum

, Tennessee

March 11, 2026

Christopher Gene Finchum age 48 of Cullman Alabama died March 12 2026. He was a native of Antioch and was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Finchum. He is survived by his father Donald Finchum and wife Shannon mother Patti Jacobs and partner Mike Berry Twin Sister Cheree Lynn Finchum brother Anthony Jacobs grandparents Elaine Doris Finchum children by love Candace Sattler and husband Mike Nicole Watson and partner Cameron and baby Kovur. Visitation will be Saturday April 18th 200 PM until 400 PM at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna. Celebration of life service will be Saturday April 18th 400 PM at Woodfin Chapel Smyrna. www.woodfinchapel.com

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Jr. Billy Crawford

, Tennessee

TO YOUR FAMILY. FROM OUR FAMILY. IN FERVENT PRAYER FOR THE CRAWFORD FAMILY. AND ALL BEREAVED FAMILIES. FROM WILSON COUNTY LEBANON TENNESSEE. Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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