Obituaries

July 24, 2023

Dr. Eldred Houck ("Buddy") Wiser, MD completed his life on Earth on July 24, 2023, at the age of 80.   Born March 9, 1943, in Nashville, Dr. Wiser was the only child of the late James Eldred Wiser, PhD and Louise Marcene Wiser, both of whom were the first in their families to attend college and achieve higher education...

July 23, 2023

Teressa Denise Bell, age 64 of Nashville, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at St. Thomas West. She was a native of Nashville and a daughter of the late Jack Curtis Bell and Flora Warrick Bell who survives her.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Debbie Bell of Nashville, many cousins, and a...

July 22, 2023

Tammie Lee Griffin, age 53 of Auburntown died Saturday July 22, 2023. She was a native of Mississippi and was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy Griffin, and Martha Ellen Jackson Egli; brother,  Donnie Jackson.

Tammie was a devoted mother, grandmother.

She is survived by her children; Lindsey Fuhrer  and husband Michael, Joshua...

July 21, 2023

Arthur Daniel Esquilla Sr. 78, was born in Meridian, Mississippi and passed away on July 21, 2023 at TriStar Slyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was the son of Victor William Esquilla Sr. (deceased) and Agnes Janet Esquilla. (deceased)

His greatest joy was spending time with his children, camping, boating, tinkering on cars, and...

July 21, 2023

James Kenneth "Jim" Dixon, age 73 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Friday, July 21, 2023, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro surrounded by his family. He was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee and a son of the late Louis Dixon and Margaret Brooks Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Dixon.

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July 21, 2023

Fritz Elmer Humphries, age, 82 of Lebanon, TN, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, after an extended illness. A native of Cincinnati, OH, he was born to the late Elmer Fritz (Pop) and Pernie (Mom) Mae Meadors Humphries. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil, Howard, Gwendle, and Alvin Humphries, and sister, Ruth Karhoff.

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July 21, 2023

Jeremiah Dujuan Collins also known as J2, age 18, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cheryl Polk.

He is survived by his father, Melvin D. Collins; mother, Regina Saulsberry; Dondi Santander; Ken Cartwright; brothers, Xavier Collins, Erick Lindsay, James Monroe, Jr., Jayshawn Monroe; sisters, Darias Collins, Nicole Santander, Nicari...

July 20, 2023

John Gregory McIntyre, age 54 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at home following a brief illness with his father and sister by his side. He was born June 4, 1969, and was a native of Corry, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Patricia Ann Szymanski McIntyre and John Morris McIntyre who survives him. John was...

July 20, 2023

Charles Phillip "Phil" Bivens, 71, of Dyersburg and Murfreesboro, TN, left behind the struggles of this life in favor of his eternal reward in Heaven on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

He was born on July 5, 1952, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late & very Godly Charles Hassel & Annie Carolyn (Lambert) Bivens. Phil was a longtime...

July 20, 2023

Mr. Gary Wayne Limer, age 64, of LaVergne, TN passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was a native of Erie, PA, but lived in many different places throughout his life including Sarasota, FL before settling in LaVergne. Mr. Limer was a carpenter and helped to refurbish many condos. He had a fun personality and lit up the room....

July 19, 2023

Mrs. Janice Arnold died on July 19, 2023, age 90. She cherished God, Jesus, the church, the Word, her family, and her friends. Janice worked in public schools as a speech therapist for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Following nominations from Lascassas Elementary and Kittrell Elementary, Janice received the Rutherford County Teacher of the Year award and also received...

July 18, 2023

Elbert Eugene Scott, age 84 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born in Ashland City on December 23,1938 and was a long-time resident of Nashville before moving to Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Avery and Evy Lee Richardson and in addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

July 17, 2023

Jimmy Dale Rich, age 77 of Smyrna died Monday July 17, 2023. He was born in Paris, TN  and was the son of the late Haywood Rich and Bertha Chandler Rich, preceded in death by a brother of David Lee Rich.

Mr. Rich was a Christian and veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from...

July 17, 2023

Mr. Charles Burton Smith, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully at his home Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late E.H. "Mutt" and Charlie Bright Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in Germany during the height of the Cold War....

July 16, 2023

Mary Estelle Tharp, age 101, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Verva Taylor; husband, Claude Tharp; and sister, Mildred "Bea" Taylor.

She is survived by her neighbors who became family, Treva and Terry Arnold; Tonya McKee and her husband Jeff, Tara Maychrzak and her husband Nolan; Katie,...

July 15, 2023

Barbara Sue Thomas Huffman, age 70, passed away at home on hospice care Saturday, July 15, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late, Fayetta and James Thomas; and sister of the late, Jim Thomas.

She was the dear wife of Billy Huffman; sister to Nancy Rademaker (Jim); adored aunt to Jill Rademaker, Mike Rademaker, Susan Rudroff (Corey), and...

July 15, 2023

Mr. Walter "Dido" Eugene Hackney, age 85, of Beechgrove, TN passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born in Springfield, TN to the late Herbert and Ola Mae Poole Hackney. For a short time, Mr. Hackney proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He worked for Allvan and Nissan before...

July 11, 2023

Rear Admiral Jimmie W. Taylor USN (Ret.), age 89 of Smyrna died Tuesday July 11, 2023. Mr. Taylor was  born in Nashville and longtime resident of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Annette Lee Taylor who died in September of 2022. He was also preceded in death by his children, Jimmie Wilkes...

July 10, 2023

Katherine Beauton Ryan, age 91, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday, July 10th, 2023 at Woodbury Nursing Center. Katherine was born on June 2nd, 1932 to parents Roy and Mary Reasons in Crockett County, TN.

Katherine was a graduate of Business College. She grew up on a farm and enjoyed gardening. She and her husband, William...

July 10, 2023

Janet G. Davis, age 91 of Smyrna died Monday July 10, 2023. She was a native of Missouri and was preceded in death by her parents, William McKinley Green and Stella Luella Dunn Green and her sister, Mary Amelia Campbell, and her brother, Lowell Green.

Mrs. Davis was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna, where...