Obituaries

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...

September 11, 2023

Kristi Gilliam, born on November 29, 1960, in Evreux, France, to Nancy Primm and William Gilliam, has sadly passed away at the age of 62 on September 11, 2023. Kristi was a beloved individual who touched the lives of many with her kind heart and compassionate nature.

Kristi's life was centered around her role as a parent...

September 11, 2023

Virginia "Ginnie" Bittikofer, age 71, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Durward and Audrey Gilbert; sister, Sandy Rosser; and brothers, Bobby Gilbert and Johnny Gilbert.

She is survived by her daughter, Erin Mills and Harry Weeden; grandchildren, Alysa Jones, Elijah Mills, Regan Weeden; sisters, Treva Camp and Tracy Gilbert...

September 9, 2023

Roberto Mata Hernandez, a loyal, hardworking, and outgoing individual, passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 41. He was born on October 3, 1981, in El Salvador to his loving parents Reina Marina Mata Portillo and Francisco Reyes Hernandez Penate.

Roberto was known for his unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. He always...

September 8, 2023

Ronald Dale "Ron" Fisher, age, 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Dock Morris and Tina Elizabeth Poteete Fisher. Ron was also preceded in death by his brothers, Morris and Dorris Fisher, sisters, Ernestine Pegram, Mary Healey, and Linda Dodson.

Ron is survived...

September 7, 2023

Dorothy "Dot"  Glenn, age 79 of Smyrna died Thursday September 7, 2023. She was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Spud" Russell Glenn who died in 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank Duncan and Tommie Bowers Duncan; sister, Jean Evans; nephew, Tony Morales.

Mrs. Glenn...

September 4, 2023

Naomi Thompson Lee, age 89 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, TN, she was the daughter of the late David Washington and Cassie Mae Benson Thompson.

Mrs. Lee was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John R. "Buddy" Lee, Jr., her daughter, Cynthia Evelyn Lee,...

September 3, 2023

Denise Antoinnette Dawson, age 59, of Murfreesboro, TN died unexpectedly Sunday September 3, 2023, at her home. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and lived most of her life in Tennessee. For 27 years, she worked as a paralegal for Dix and Associates in Murfreesboro, TN.

Mrs. Dawson was saved on a Friday night in her...

September 3, 2023

Margaret Eileen Hogshead, age 87 of Nashville formerly of Murfreesboro died Sunday September 3, 2023. She was born in Fosterville, TN and preceded in death by her parents, Newton Perry, Margaret Jarman Roth.

Eileen was a graduate of Central High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. She was spunky, a tenacious businesswoman, and loved her family...

September 2, 2023

Mr. Matthew Gustavus "Gus" Drake, age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born in Rutherford County, TN to the late James Beverly and Louise Mears Drake. Mr. Drake attended First Baptist Church. He retired from Bell South as a cable repair man.

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 57...

September 2, 2023

Bailey W. Gipson, age 74, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert L. and Tressie M. (Perry) Gipson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen L. (Moore) Gipson; daughters, Jaimie E. Raymond of Murfreesboro and Amanda L. Gipson of Seminole, FL; three grandchildren, Patrick Finnigan, Charles Brody,...

August 31, 2023

Peggy Kemp Dycus was born in Jackson County December 3, 1936 to Fred and Pauline Kemp.  She was the third of four children, Ward, Joe, Peggy and Kenneth.  On August 25, 1959 she married Foy Dycus.  She passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023.

She is survived by her 3 boys and her 3 daughters in law,...

August 31, 2023

Mrs. Jane Anna Phillips Vailes, at the amazing age of 108, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at The Bridge of Hickory Woods. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Phillips and Bertie Matheney Phillips, and her only brother, Alden Phillips. Her husband, Andrew Vailes, died in the1970's after many years of her devoted care due...

August 30, 2023

Mr. Duane Steven Brownfield, age 56, of Columbia, TN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Kankakee, IL on September 25, 1966 to Delbert II and Carol Kirchner Brownfield. He moved to Tennessee in October 1996 with the mother of his children, his firstborn, and two more to be.

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