Jeffrey Alan Rice, age 48 of Smyrna, TN, gone in search of his Heavenly Peace on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was native of Rutherford County, born on May 14, 1972. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, James H. Rice; brothers, Ronnie Rice and James Mark Rice; step-father, Carl “Red” Pennington; step-brother Donald…

Mr. Guy R. Dotson, Jr., age 57, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born in Sewanee, TN to the late Guy, Sr. and Jeanne Pardue Dotson. Guy received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis and has practiced law in Murfreesboro for over 30 years. He was a faithful…

Mrs. Barbara Rose Asbury, age 86, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Monaville, WV to the late Arnold, Sr. and Lida Lester Rose. Mrs. Asbury taught for Mad River Schools in Riverside, OH until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Asbury is…

Bettye Jean Haynes, age 81 of Murfreesboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2020. Bettye was born March 22, 1939 to the late Charles and Ruby Upchurch in Gainesboro, TN. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Haynes, and 7…

Tamera Blair graduated Riverdale in 1987 and returned to the school more than 20 years later as a library media specialist. She’s now headed back to the school as the head principal, Director of Schools Bill Spurlock announced today. “Ms. Blair has been a strong instructional leader as the principal of Lascassas Elementary and has…

Mr. James “Jim” Stanley Johnson, age 73, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born in Fountain Head, TN to the late William and Margaret Taylor Johnson. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then worked for State Farm Insurance for 34 years retiring as a Senior…

Genaro Escobar Lopez, age 67 of Smyrna died Monday June 29, 2020. He was born in Malacatan, Guatemala, and was preceded in death by his wife, Juana Gomez Yoc. Mr. Lopez was a retired Cabinet Maker and devoted husband, and father. He is survived by his children, Rony Escobar, Bayron Escobar and wife Lilia, Fernando…

Robert Dennis Johnson, 69, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away June 21, 2020 surrounded by family. He graduated from Central High School in 1969, received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University in 1973, and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville in 1977….

Esther Viola Hampton, age 84 of Woodbury, TN, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. A native of Hundred, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David LeRoy and Mary Pearl Flaherty Anderson. Mrs. Hampton was preceded in death by her husbands, Cletus Baker, Henry Hampton, and Vernon Reames, a son, Kenneth Baker, a…

JoAnn Marie Manning, age 84 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. A native of Ironwood, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Sanna Erickson Leppanen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ralph David Manning and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Manning is survived by her…