Barbara ascended to heaven on Monday, January 27 from the home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee she shared with her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Bob. She is also survived by her children, Bryon (Liz) and Lisa, adored grandchildren Bryce, Carly and Emma, sister Beth (Tom) Blews, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Barbara loved her husband, family and friends immensely. The daughter of Ivy and Ken Davies, Barbara grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from Boardman High School where she was active in chorus and Masonic Rainbow Drill Team. She led the team- which included her sister- as a Captain, State Champion, and Advisor. Barbara met Bob at US Steel and married in 1968, raising their family in Boardman. Barbara’s priority was always her family which led to her committed involvement in all the things that interested her husband and children, including baseball and dance.

The family would like to thank the numerous friends and neighbors for their generosity, support and selflessness during this most difficult time. The meals, notes, phone calls, texts have been a sustaining gift. Also to be mentioned, our gratitude to the staff at the office of Dr. Michael Kellogg, Amedisys Home Health and Hospice- Melanie, Tascha and Josh, as well as friend, Spice.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and an online
guestbook is available for the Martin family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

Billie Yvonne Lewis, age 67 of Murfreesboro, TN died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Davidson County, Tennessee and was a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro. She was a daughter of the late Ernest C. Finch, Sr and Nannie Proctor Finch. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James “Billy” Finch.

Survivors include her husband of fifty years, James Lewis; children, Jamie (Bubba) Sellers of Murfreesboro, James (Andrea) Lewis of Illinois, Haley (Frank) Cox of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Brittany (Kallie) McCrary, James (Neely) Sellars, Kennth Lewis, Alyssa Lewis, Wade Lewis, Caleb Cox, Abbigail Cox, Kasey Cox, Isabella Cox, and Harper Cox; great grandchildren, Malachi, Kaliber, and Beau; siblings, Fay Underwood, Paulette Barrett, Ernest Finch, Tillie Hall, Leroy Finch, Jimbo (Patsy) Finch, Becky Hargrove, Nelson (Donna) Finch, Howard (Sharon) Finch; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Visitation will be 2:00 until 6:00pm Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Funeral services will be 12:00pm Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna with Jeff Hollingshead officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with family serving as pallbearers.

An online guestbook is available for the Lewis family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

Carolyn Henegar Smoot, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was
born in Daylight, Tennessee to the late William A. and Jimmie Henegar. She was also
preceded in death by her sister, Jane Duke.

She is survived by her children, Gwen Williams and husband David, Campbell Smoot
III, Mandy Meehan and husband John, and Mary Carolyn Nance and her husband
Brook; grandchildren, Mitch Barnes, Tyler Barnes, Jackson Barnes, Chance Smoot,
Natalie Smoot, Logan Meehan, Nicholas Meehan, Tanner Nance, and Ellie Nance; seven
great grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Carolyn was a florist and worked for Old Time Pottery for over 30 years. She was a
dedicated member of North Boulevard Church of Christ for 47 years. Faith and family
were her top priority. She was known for being a social butterfly, often visiting several
friends and businesses within Rutherford County to share her stories and love for God’s
word. She was a loving and devoted mother, Gran, and friend. Ms. Carolyn would say
her time here on Earth was “the best ever.”

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00-6:00 PM at
Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Graveside service will be Monday,
February 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN with
grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be made to the North Boulevard Church of Christ benevolent
fund or PAWS of Rutherford County.

Tiffany Amber Glanz, age 27 of Murfreesboro died Sunday January 19, 2025. She was a native of Florida and for the past 18 years she had lived in Murfreesboro.
Tiffany was a graduate of Siegel High School and was a devoted mother to her children, Aleiana Kinsleigh Hulette and Josiah Ryder Lyles. She is also survived by her parents, James and Carole Glanz; sisters, Kelli Nicole Glanz, Megan Castro and husband Caleb; grandfather, David A. Glanz; fiancé, John Earl Lyles, Jr.; Aleiana’s father, Travis Hulette.
A private service will be held at a later date. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com

Roy “Pudge” Wolf, age 83, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was a native of Gaylord, MI but later moved to Tennessee to be closer to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Cleveann Lori Wolf, and his parents, Arthur Joseph Wolf and Margaret Clark Wolf.

Mr. Wolf retired as a meat salesman for Farmer Peet’s and later decided to make an impact on student’s lives in the Gaylord School System near the end of his career. He was a devout Christian and member of the First Congregational Church in Gaylord. Roy was also a talented woodworker, avid card shark, and enjoyed spending time with his children and bragging about his grandchildren.

He is survived by his 3 children: Roger (Kelli) Wolf, Sara Wolf, and Laura (John) Walkowski; 7 grandchildren: Joshua Thomas, Samantha Wolf, Alexandra Wolf, Chad Marvin, Paige Marvin, Brice Walkowski, and Eden Walkowski; 3 great- grandchildren: Hayden Thomas, Corbin Marvin, and Veda Marvin; 6 siblings: Joe (Emma) Wolf, Ernie (Nina) Wolf, Harry (Pat) Wolf, Illah (Bill) Webber, Ruthie (Jerry) Phillips, and Emily Wolf; and loyal canine companion, Rossi.

Mr. Wolf will forever be remembered as a man who could fill any room with laughter and make a friend out of anyone. He truly did not know a stranger. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Gaylord, MI. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of the cremation. www.woodfinchapel.com

James E. Burke Jr's journey on this earth lasted 87 good years.  He died Jan. 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife, Edna Carter, at his side.  Jim was born in Kansas City, MO. on Nov. 21, 1937, the son of Jeanne McGuirk and James E. Burke, Sr. His Sister is Suzanne Noonan, and his brother is John Burke.  His brother, Michael Burke, is deceased.  Jim was a soldier, a scholar, a father, and a world-traveler.  He had a host of life-long friends.  If he sensed a need in others, he was quick to say, "How can I help you?"  His Christian faith was central in his life, and it sustained him until the end.  His children are Bruce (Kym Fischler), James III, and Heather (Simon Stillwell).  Their mother is Gretchen Heim of State College, PA.  His grandchildren are Callie Krispin and Ryan Burke.  His great
grandchildren are Jack and Julia Krispin and Vivian and Amy James Burke.  Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the U.S. Military Academy.  His education included the University of Colorado and MIT where he earned the BS and MS degrees in civil engineering.  Jim had an amazing ability to acquire languages.  He spoke fluent Spanish and Russian and could converse in Japanese and French.  Jim had a long, varied career and after retirement in 2006, he continued to study as a "lifelong learner".  He will be sorely missed by all those who loved him.  Rest in Peace, Dear One.  Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements

Dr. Louis Edward Bittrich, beloved father, husband, brother, and son passed away on Saturday night, January 20th, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 87.  

He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1937, but he spent his childhood in Rapid City, South Dakota, growing up a little faster than usual, helping his single mom and younger twin sisters make do on his mother’s modest teacher’s salary. Most of his career was spent as an English and Theater professor at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas.

His sweet wife, Nancy (Williams) Bittrich (of Seguin, Texas), passed away six years earlier after a 10-year battle with cancer, and he was even more heart-broken when his 54-year-old daughter, Annelise Bittrich, was taken away by Covid in March, 2021, just weeks before the vaccine was widely available.

Louis is survived by his sisters, Gretchen Estergren (Escondido, CA) and Marietta Johns (San Antonio, TX), his son, Stephen Bittrich (Los Angeles, CA), his son-in- law, Josh Earwood (Murfreesboro, TN), and Josh’s (and Annelise’s) three children, Parker Earwood, Jessie Earwood, and Kai Earwood.

Cremation arrangements have been made with services to be held at a later date.

Mrs. Florrie Linda Bateman Fagan, age 90, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born in Boyle, MS to the late Everette Alton and Amise Mixson Bateman. Mrs. Fagan earned her bachelor's degree in special education from Belmont University. Her profession included her steadfast loyalty to her husband and his career as a pastor and with the Southern Baptist Convention. Mrs. Fagan and her husband travelled to Russia, China, and throughout the world as a part of their ministry. At various points in time, she taught Sunday School for young married couples, had a blind ministry, had a deaf ministry, and worked with special needs adults. Mrs. Fagan was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. She also exhibited unwavering support for her children and extended family.

Mrs. Fagan is survived by her children, Vicki Fagan and her husband Wayne Thompson, Max Fagan and his wife Marilyn, Myra McCain and her husband John, and Amy Wells; 31 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Fagan; son in law, Bobby Wells; and all seven of her siblings.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 12:00noon until 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org or the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org in memory of Mrs. Fagan.