Mr. Vernon Edward Steffey, age 82, of Smyrna, TN passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024.
He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Gerson and Mary Silcox Steffey. Mr. Steffey
worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years starting at the Tri-City Airport, then to
the Nashville Airport, before retiring from the Smyrna Airport. He enjoyed tinkering
with things making sure he maintained his family’s cars. Saying he was an avid golf
enthusiast would be an understatement. Mr. Steffey watched all kinds of sports on
television including the Predators, Titans, and Braves.

Mr. Steffey is survived by his wife of 63 years, Winona Steffey; children, Brian Steffey
and his wife Denise, Shirley Steffey, and Garin and Lisa Steffey; grandchildren, Jordyn
Marin and her husband David, Maegan Steffey, Daniel Wood, Evan Wood, Chandler
Wood, Mary Beth Steffey, and Matthew Steffey; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at
Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at
2:00pm at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna.

An online guestbook is available for the family at www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin
Chapel, Smyrna (615) 459-3254

Janice Elaine Lewis (Puckett) passed away suddenly on July 16th, 2024.

Janice was born August 12, 1953 in Aurora, Colorado. She grew up with her loving parents and siblings all over the country while her father served in the U.S. Air Force finally settling in Middle Tennessee in her teenage years. She graduated from Community High School in Unionville, TN in 1972.

She had a busy career from which she retired after 15 years at Middle Tennessee State University in the Office of the Provost in 2020. 

Janice had a zest for life, all things flamingos and loved any time spent with family and friends. She loved adventure, travel, crafting, sewing, playing games and just having fun. Her passion for others and creativeness were best evidenced in one of her biggest passions - quilting and volunteering for the Quilts of Valor Foundation. She spent innumerable hours of her time sharing her talent with others through sewing days, quilt kit assembly, her own quilting as well as serving as a volunteer coordinator. One of her greatest joys was presenting a quilt to a deserving veteran.

She loved traveling and was always ready to go whether it be weeks in Florida with her mother, Mexico or lake with friends or her numerous mission trips to a Guatemalan orphanage. 

She loved her family fiercely and is survived by her husband of 18 years, Glenn, her two daughters Sylvia McLaughlin (Bill) and Rhiannon Huffman, stepdaughters Jamie Lewis-Stewart (Amber) and Samantha Haun, two granddaughters Emma and Leah McLaughlin, her mother, Genevieve Helen Puckett, siblings Gerald Puckett (Regina), Rebecca Snow (Dennis), Cassie Davenport (Michael) and Kathy Reeves, step granddaughters Addison and Mason, nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, cousins and extended family as well as so many friends that she considered family. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Nathaniel Puckett and stepson, Justin Arnold. 

Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.

Chapel service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 22, 2024 at Jennings and Ayers with Michael Davenport officiating. Burial will follow in Cothran Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Quilts of Valor Foundation - www.qovf.org/donate or to Safe Homes for Children - Casa de Sion Orphanage Orphanage Paypal

Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com  Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130.  615-893-2422.

Robert Semler, age 65 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, July 5, 2024,
following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Finley, Ohio and a
son of Robert Lanny Semler and Betty Alspach Semler. He was preceded in death
by his father, and a brother, Tim Semler.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sharon Semler;
daughters, Angela Titus (Alan), Christina Assmus (Evan), Tara Mitchell (Michael),
and Amanda Murphy; grandchildren, Zoe, Natalie, Sydney, Addison, Jasmyn,
Ethyn, Michael, Mia, Maisyn, Madden, Colby, Camden, Ashlyn, Corvin; sisters,
Cathy Anderson (Brent), Pam King (Donnie), and Patti Keatts (Dean); a sister in
law, Diane Semler; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Mr. Semler was a devoted family man who loved his animals and enjoyed
NASCAR races. He had worked as an auto mechanic by trade as long as his health
allowed.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 3:00 until 7:00pm
and once again Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services
beginning at 11:00am at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro with Johnathon
Schleicher officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin
Funeral Chapels and an online guestbook is available for the Semler family at
www.woodfinchapel.com.

rs. Kathy Marie Bynum Thompson, 62, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on
Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Thursday, March 8,
1962. Preceding her in death were her husband, Frank Thompson; father, Bobby Bynum;
grandson, Nickolas Koss; and sisters, Deborah Perry and Margie Mears.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Bynum of Woodbury; daughters, Amy (Ryan) Koss
of Murfreesboro and Brandy (Tommy Osborne) Turnbo of Smyrna; son, Jeremy
(Michelle) Pittard of Christiana; grandchildren, Brianna Pittard, Jacob Turnbo, Leandra
Hailey, and Michael Koss; brothers, Randy Bynum of Manchester, Barry, Ricky,
Michael, and David Bynum all of Woodbury; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
Kathy proved to be a handful as a child, but her beauty and free spirit made her a joy to
be around. She worked as a seamstress at the Shirt Factory for many years before taking
the opportunity to get out of Woodbury for a while. In her younger years, she enjoyed
traveling, and moving to Smyrna gave her new experiences and opportunities.
She worked at a bookstore for a few years, but as she got older, she decided there was no
place like home. Kathy remained in Smyrna for 30 years before moving back to
Woodbury. Establishing roots at Plainview Baptist Church, Kathy made the decision to
be baptized in 2022. Her failing health prevented her from fellowshipping there as
regularly as she wanted, but her soul can be at rest now. She finally made it home.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 10 am - 12 pm. Funeral services will
follow on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel.
Bro. Jonathan Womack will officiate. Interment will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses.
Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith
Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because
every life has a story

Robert Dale Stoffregen, age 57 of LaVergne died Friday June 28, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Dale Stoffregen and
stepfather, Larry Hainlen; fiancé, Nora Hilliard.
Robert attended Springhouse Church and World Outreach Church. He
was baptized in April 2024 at World Outreach Church. Robert enjoyed
helping others and had worked at the Food Bank in Lascassas for many
years. He was a devoted caregiver and will be missed by his family and
friends.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Dowing Stoffregen Hainlen; brother;
Andrew Stoffregen and wife Andrea; sister, Jennifer Keller and husband
Michael; nephews, Brandon Keller and Jacob Keller; niece, Miranda
Stoffregen; great-nephew, Miles Russell Keller.
Celebration of life service 10:30AM Saturday July 6 th at Springhouse
Church, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167. A Luncheon
and visitation to follow the service at the church. Woodfin Chapel,
Smyrna is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
www.woodfinchapel.com