John Franklin Alvey, age 85 of Smyrna died Saturday March 28, 2020. He was a native of Louisville, KY and was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary Davis Alvey, also a daughter, Susan Stogner Mr. Alvey was devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He received the Metal of Bravery while of Chief…

Jamie Marie Rhodes Howell, age 43 of Smyrna died Wednesday March 25, 2020. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Jamie was a LPN, devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children; Virginia Howell of Smyrna, Jonathan Howell of Smyrna; grandson, Andrew Horton; parents, David and Cheryle Morrison Rhodes; brother Gregory Rhodes of…

Ruth Ellen Strong, age 82 of Murfreesboro went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was a native of Tulsa, OK and was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Pauline Clark Albitz. Mrs. Strong was a long-time and faithful member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. She also was a…

Ruth Morris Bogle, age 90 gained her angel wings Sunday, March 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Ms. Bogle was the daughter of the late Jim and Louella Parker Morris. She was also preceded in death by husband Thurman Bogle; sisters, Dana Perry and…

Patti Baker, age 62 of Murfreesboro, passed away at her home on Monday, March 23, 2020 with her sister at her side and the love of her family and friends surrounding her. She was an Inventory Control Analyst at Nissan in Smyrna, where she worked for many years. Patti was vivacious, tenacious, at times could…

James Lemuel Underhill, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Monday March 23, 2020. He was a native of Cannon County and was the son of the late, Willie James Underhill and Ethel Bernice McDougal Underhill, and brother, JW Underhill. Mr. Underhill was a retired Minister with the Church of Christ and last served at Deason Church…

Evie Ann Rutledge, age 72 of La Vergne died Monday March 23, 2020. She was a native of Clarksville, and was preceded in death by parents, Morris Butts, and Lucy Byrd Butts, her husband, John Harris Rutledge III. grandparents Evie Byrd and Ed Byrd. Mrs. Rutledge was a member of First United Methodist Church in…

Darrell Reese, age 62 of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born September 20, 1957 and was a 1979 graduate of the University of Tennessee. Darrell had a unique enthusiasm for life and was deeply passionate about his grandchildren, horse racing, Tennessee football, and Halloween. Darrell succeeded…

Randall Loyd Smith, Jr. age 54 of Murfreesboro, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, he was a native of Medina, Tennessee and was a son of Randall Smith, Sr. and Shirley McClearen Smith who survive him. In addition…

Mrs. Janiece Cole Roberts, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. She was born in Obion, TN to the late Craig and Oletha Hicks Cole. Mrs. Roberts was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro. She enjoyed helping other people whenever she could. Mrs. Roberts is survived by her…