Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Services

04/06/2026

Betty J. Ladd Lytle, passed away April 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Franklin, TN on June 8, 1934. Betty was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ and she faithfully read her Bible daily. She was an avid reader, a great scrabble player and loved family gatherings. O...

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04/04/2026

Mary Ellen Parker Vaughan, age 79 of Murfreesboro passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 3, 2026. She was born in Nashville to the late William Edward Parker and Nancy Ellen Oakley Raynes. In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, C...

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04/03/2026

James “Jimmy” Creason Lester, age 83, passed away April 2, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and farmer. Jimmy was a member of Lascassas Church of Christ.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James Calvin Lester and Jessie Viola Elrod Lester; and wife, Sandra Gail ...

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04/02/2026

Jerry B. Brown, age 65, passed away April 1, 2026 at The Waters of Smyrna. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and retired after 21 years as a Supervisor with Osborne-Hessey Logistics.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Kelton Brown and Ester B. Brown. He is survived ...

04/01/2026

Shari Laine Cable, age 58, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she made her home in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Shari was preceded in death by her father, Thomas E. Knight, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband, Ti...

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03/31/2026

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03/31/2026

John Richard Baio, age 74, passed away March 28, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was past president of the Middle Tennessee Adult Baseball League and also coached the Nissan Men’s team. He also played and coached softball for years and was an avid golfer. John retired from Nissan North Ame...

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03/27/2026

James Isaac Vassar, age 88, passed away March 26, 2026 at Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born in Cannon County and lived most of his life in Rutherford County. James retired as Maintenance Supervisor with the Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Department.

James was preceded in dea...

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03/27/2026

Debra Ann Brown, age 70, passed away March 26, 2026 at Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was lifelong resident of Rutherford County.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Matt Pitts and Mattie Victory Pitts; husband Randy Brown; and sister, Patricia Scott. She is survived by...

03/27/2026

Betty Sandlin Lee - May 21, 1944 – March 25, 2026

Betty Sandlin Lee, age 81, passed peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

She married the love of her life, William (Bill) W. Lee, Jr., on February 18, 1963, and together they shared 63 wonderful years of m...

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