Obituaries

September 24, 2023

Dimples Davis Zipperer, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Ashton, SC, but was reared in Hampton County, SC. Mrs. Zipperer was the daughter of the late Gilbert Rawls and Bessie Hickman Davis. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Zipperer is survived by...

September 24, 2023

Barry Tracy Scott Harris, age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He is the son of Theresa Ann Wilson Rowland of Murfreesboro, TN, and the late Barry Randall Harris. Scott was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Brian Harris.

Scott is survived by his son, Michael Scott Harris of Murfreesboro, TN;...

September 23, 2023

JoAnn Kothe Bardet, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence. A native of Wentzville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Rose Hoeckelman Kothe. Mrs. Bardet was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Paul "Ed" Bardet and her brother Jack Kothe.

Mrs. Bardet is survived...

September 22, 2023

Louis "Lou" Wenisch, age 85, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 22, 2023 while surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Wenisch; son, Ronnie Wenisch and his wife Michelle; grandchildren, Benjamin Louis Wenisch and Allie Rochelle Wenisch; great granddaughter, Bethanie Wenisch; niece, Lisa Higgenbottom; and many other family and friends....

September 22, 2023

Terri Mullen Bartling, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt, aged 57, of Memphis Tennessee, sadly passed away on September 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness surrounded by loved ones.

Terri was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on February 12, 1966 to Mike and Shirley Mullen. Her family moved to Casper, WY where she attended both Kelly...

September 22, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Leigh Gordon, age 57, of Soperton, GA passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Rutherford County, TN to Robert and Annie Faye Gordon. Nancy was a 1985 graduate of Riverdale High School. She was of the Baptist faith. Nancy grew all kinds of flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be...

September 22, 2023

Janet Stone, born on August 2nd, 1940 in Hempstead, NY, began her journey as a beautiful daughter to Johanna and John Schlitt. Being the eldest among her siblings, John (Magda), Donald (Suzanne), and Richard (Suzanne) Schlitt, Janet embraced her role as a guiding light for her family with grace and love.

In her own journey of motherhood,...

September 20, 2023

Mervin Porter Edwards, age 89 of Murfreesboro passed this life on Wednesday September 20, 2023. He was a native of Fosterville, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, Wade Miller Edwards, Sarah Nance Edwards, sister, Ruth Thomson, twin brother, Marvin Wade Edwards.

Mr. Edwards was a welder and a friend to many. He was a...

September 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jonathan Thomas Scudder 1979 - 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jon, whom many knew simply by his surname "Scudder" on Wednesday September 20, 2023. He was an extraordinary person whose presence made an impression on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him....

September 19, 2023

Gerri Smith Mosier, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023. Born January 6, 1931, she was the first Caesarean baby born at Rutherford Hospital. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Gerri was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; she worked for the Pathology department at Rutherford/St. Thomas Hospital until 2010.

She is survived by: her...

September 19, 2023

Vickie Renita Zitney, age 67 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday September 19, 2023. She was a native of Bedford County and was preceded in death by her father, Dorris  Darnell and mother, Juanita Smelcer Darnell who died in April of 2023.

Mrs. Zitney was Christian and retired from State Farm Insurance Company . She was a devoted wife,...

September 18, 2023

Miss Riley Ann Netherland, age 9, of Murfreesboro, TN lost her battle with mitochondrial disease Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro to Braden and Alisha Netherland. Riley was in fourth grade at John Pittard Elementary School. She attended New Vision Baptist Church with her family. Riley loved animals especially all kinds of birds, being outside, and...

September 17, 2023

Ricky Lynn Vaughn age 60 of LaVergne died Sunday September 17, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Walker Vaughn and Myrtle Potts Vaughn also, a brother Jerry Wayne Vaughn who died January 2023.

Mr. Vaughn worked in construction for most of his life and was a...

September 17, 2023

Jason Frederick Grady Rowland, age 71 of Murfreesboro died Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his parents, Grady G. Rowland, Betty Sue Taylor Rowland and son, Jeremy Rowland.

He is survived by his children, Michael Rowland and wife Kate, Jaron Rowland, Kaleb Rowland, Lisa Rowland; grandchildren, Emma...

September 17, 2023

Abelardo Alfredo Borges, age 76, born in Valencia Venezuela and long- time resident of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 17, 2023.

He was a retired engineer from Nissan in Smyrna and current owner of Ram Insurance Services LLC.  Abo enjoyed coaching softball and soccer in his younger years and was an avid supporter of Middle Tennessee State University....

September 15, 2023

Milford Ervin Busho, 97, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Waters nursing home in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He had been in the nursing home for a year after losing his ability to walk after having had COVID.

Milford was originally from Austin, Minnesota. He was the son of Albert Busho and Regina (Klecker) Busho. He married...

September 14, 2023

Nancy Ann Dotson Pharris, age 86 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Thursday September 14, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN on January 31, 1937, to the late Joseph and Bettie Tatum Dotson. Mrs. Pharris was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Dotson, sisters, Cindy Bury and Dorothy Edmonds, and a grandson, Chad Wanca.

Mrs....

September 12, 2023

Steven Horace Sewell, age 74 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. A native of Kirkwood, MO, he was the son of the late Horace and Eleanor Keller Sewell. Mr. Sewell was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jacob Funderburk.

Mr. Sewell is survived by his wife, Marlane Shanker Sewell; daughters, Erica L. Sewell,...

September 12, 2023

Mr. Donald H. Lauderdale, age 76, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Lester and Anna Mitchell. Mr. Lauderdale proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He finished out his career in sales.

Mr. Lauderdale is survived by his...

September 12, 2023

Cindy White, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on March 14, 1956, in Iowa City Ia, Cindy was the cherished daughter of Johnette Cray and Thomas Hudson.

On a March 2, 1974 in Iowa City, Cindy exchanged vows with her loving husband Donald White, whom...