JoAnn Patricia Moyer, age 80, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and worked as a secretary at Bullock, Hornsby and Fly attorney’s office. She was of Catholic Faith.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Doris Schimpf. She is survived by her husband, Robert George Moyer; son, Robert George Moyer Jr.; daughters, Stacy (Ethridge) Moyer and Kimberly (Christopher) Rydel; sister, Michelle VanKirk; grandchildren, Kevin Daugherty, Ashley Moyer, Madison Rydel, Jordan Moyer, Zachery Moyer, Dillon Pruitt and Kenneth Pruitt; and 7 great-grandchildren.

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.

Cynthia ( Cindy) Rochelle Haynes, 51, of Woodbury, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, June 20, 2026,
surrounded by her husband, family and friends.
Born on December 27, 1974, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Cindy lived a life marked by faith, love, service, and dedication to
those around her. She was a devoted follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and an active member of Experience
Community Church, where her faith was evident in the way she loved and served others.
Cindy dedicated 26 years to serving students, families, and educators through Murfreesboro City Schools. At the time of her
passing, she was the Site Director for the Extended School Program at Hobgood Elementary School. Throughout her career, she
taught in-service courses, supported education, and poured her heart into encouraging both her coworkers and students. Her
impact reached far beyond the classroom, and she will be remembered for her compassion, leadership, and unwavering
commitment to helping others succeed.
More than anything, Cindy cherished her family. She loved spending time with loved ones in both Bowling Green, Kentucky,
and Woodbury, Tennessee. She embraced her role as an aunt and great-aunt with her whole heart, loving her nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, and great-nephews as if they were her own children. Her family was the center of her world.
Known as the family photographer, Cindy rarely missed an opportunity to capture life's special moments. She loved taking
photographs, creating lasting memories, and living life to the fullest. Those who knew her will remember her unconditional love,
creativity, kindness, nurturing spirit, and playful sense of humor. She brought joy wherever she went and left a lasting impression
on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Cindy is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 33 years, Jason Haynes; father, Jimmie Robert White; her
mother, Erika June White; her sister, Cheryl White Wilson; her brother, JT White; her nieces, Brooke White Ingram, Brittany
White, Emily Davis Inniger, Shelby Follis Feathers, and Madison Follis; her nephew, Eli Wilson; her great-niece, Olivia Inniger;
and her great-nephews, Cooper Ingram and Luke Inniger.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Chuck White.
A Celebration of Life honoring Cindy will be held at Experience Community Church in Woodbury, Tennessee. Service details,
including the date and time, will be announced at a later date. Family and friends are encouraged to watch for updates as
arrangements are finalized.
Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void, Cindy’s legacy of faith, love, generosity, and service will continue to live on in
the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, church family,
coworkers, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com

Shirley Ann Hood, age 62, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical
Center after a complicated and long illness. Shirley was born on December 20, 1963, in Marion,
IN. She was the daughter of Carol A. South and the late Walter A. South of Columbia, TN
(formerly of Lawrenceburg, TN). She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dr. Roy L. Hood
of Murfreesboro, TN; son, Ryan L. Hood of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Dr. Emily A. Hood and
her husband, Dr. Seth C. Weiss of Memphis, TN; brothers, Robert A. South and his wife Kim
and their son Little Robert of Lawrenceville, GA, and Marvin N. South and his wife Sheila of
Seminole, FL, and their daughters Genevieve and Melissa and their families of Harrison, NY;
and multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins of Rolla, MO.
Shirley grew up in Triune, TN and graduated from Page High School in 1982. She graduated
from Middle Tennessee State University in 1986 with a degree in Recording Industry
Management and later graduated from the University of Memphis in 1995 with an MBA in
Finance.  Shirley worked for the Memphis VA Medical Center and later CNA Insurance
Company until 1997 after the birth of her daughter and was a lifelong homemaker and supportive
mother to both of her children thereafter. Shirley and her family were members of Kingwood
Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN.
Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant of the Lord. She loved her
church, family, and friends, as well as her beloved grand dog, Dolly the cockapoo. Shirley
enjoyed spending time with her family, creating through arts and crafts and scrap booking,
attending concerts and listening to all genres of music, especially country music, and attending
and watching sporting events, especially UT Vols football. She will be deeply missed by all who
knew and loved her, but her family finds comfort in knowing she is now in paradise at peace and
resting in the arms and bosom of Abraham while awaiting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to
return and take her back with him to heaven.
Visitation will be Friday June 26 th 4:00 PM to 7:00PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, and
Saturday June 27 th 10:00AM to 12 Noon at Kingwood Church of Christ. Funeral service will
Saturday June 27 th 12Noon at Kingwood Church of Christ. Interment to follow in Roselawn
Memorial Gardens. www.woodfinchapel.com

Mrs. Alice Murray Freeman, age 86, of Rockvale, TN passed away Friday June 19, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN. Alice was born November 5, 1939 to William Murray and Mary Ophelia Petty Roll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Freeman, and a son, Eddie Freeman, a daughter in law, Debbie Freeman, and brothers, Billy Roy Murray and Johnny Lee Murray. 

Alice was a kind, caring, and compassionate friend to many. Alice was always willing to help others however she was able to. In her early years of work, she began her career in Emma’s Florist on West End in Nashville where her passion in the floral industry grew. She later retired from Eagleville Florist and truly loved growing flowers. One of her greatest joys in life was the day she met her late husband. You could always find the two of them together and spending time with their children. She was an accomplished artist as well as a pianist for her beloved Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she has been a member for over 50 years. In the last several years, she enjoyed playing games and cards often with Alice Faye Ralston and Linda Simpson. Her most special moments came from spending time with her sons, Ron and Don. She enjoyed listening to them play music and putting a smile on her face. Her love and care will be missed for many generations to come.

Alice is survived by her sons, Ron and Don Freeman of Shelbyville, TN; a niece, Faye Lynn Coffey (Johnny Walker) of Tullahoma, TN; and a great nephew, Bryce (Lauren) Murray Coffey of Chattanooga, TN; and a lifelong friend for over 50 years Alice Faye Ralston.

Visitation with the Freeman Family will be Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 2PM until 4PM. A Funeral Service will take place at 4PM from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow in Cothran Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.

The family would like to extend their love and appreciation to each care giver that devoted their time and love to Mrs. Alice.

Services in care of Lawrence Funeral Home 203 S. Horton Pkwy Chapel Hill, TN. 37034. 931-364-2233 www.lawrencefuneral.net

Heather Jean Gertz Witcher, age 38 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Farmington, CT, she was the daughter of Linda Jean Camara Gertz of Meriden, CT, and the late Kenneth Donald Gertz, Jr. Heather was also preceded in death by her husband, Clint Jared Witcher and a brother, Kenneth Donald Gertz, III.

Heather is survived by her daughter, Ryleigh Jean of Manchester, CT; son, Matthew Jean of Manchester, CT; mother, Linda Jean Camara Gertz of Meriden, CT; sister Courtney Mingrino and her husband Daniel of Cheshire, CT; brothers, Anthony Martorelli, III and his wife Dawn of Meriden, CT, and Kyle Gertz of Cromwell, CT; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

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