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…

Florence Alma Brothers, age 90 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Smyrna Care Center. She was a native of Wilson County and was a daughter of the late Rusal Ward and Bessie McPeak Ward. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Granville Donald Brothers…

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,…

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…

Lyle Laverne Ploger passed peacefully on July 4 th, 2023. His sons were at his side when he entered his Lord’s Kingdom. Lyle was born on February 16, 1948, at his family’s old farmhouse in Exeland, Wisconsin. His parents, Ray & Ethel Ploger, one sister, and three brothers preceded him in death. Lyle believed in…

Mrs. Margaret Louise Utley, age 99, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born near Dawson Springs, KY to the late Chester and Vannie Walker Brown. Mrs. Utley had several careers in her life; she was a homemaker, hairdresser, and owned her own seamstress shop at one point. She was a…

Mrs. Betty Jane Long Lowe, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Maryville, TN to the late Linton and Ruth Mae Coulter Long. Mrs. Lowe was a 1955 graduate of Maryville High School where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen,…

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Pyburn Ethridge, age 93, of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born in Nashville to the late James Donald Pyburn, Sr. and Ernestine Goad Pyburn. Mrs. Ethridge had a passion for giving especially to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to serve…

Teresa Gayle Duggin was born July 14, 1957, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2023, as a result of brain trauma suffered in a fall. She was a native of Madison, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her father, Sonny Richardson, and her husband, Randall Duggin. Teresa’s main goal…

On June 20, 2023, Michael J Spiroff, known to his loved ones as Mike, bid farewell to this world. Born on July 26, 1952, Mike led a life filled with love, friendship, and unwavering dedication. As we reflect on his life, we remember a remarkable man who touched the hearts of many. Mike is survived…