OBITUARY: Sharon Phillips Sloan

Barbara Murphy Earp passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Princeton, WV and a resident of Rutherford County. Barbara was a member of Mission Point Community Church and retired from the State of Tennessee as Vital Records Clerk with...

On the morning of, January 28, 2023, Mary Catherine Duvall (32) of Murfreesboro, TN, died in her home surrounded by her family. Mary Catherine was born December 4, 1990, in Nashville, TN, and has lived most of her life in Murfreesboro, TN. She graduated from Siegel High School in 2009,...

Ernest “Ernie” William Brothers, Jr. age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023, at the Tennessee Veteran’s Home in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on July 19, 1937, in Christiana, TN to the late Ernest W. Brothers, Sr., and Inez Williams Brothers. He...

Mrs. June Faye Scott, age 83, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Readyville, TN to the late Raymond and Mamie Bowman Adams. Mrs. Scott was a 1958 graduate of Kittrell High School where she played basketball. She was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott enjoyed all kinds of crafts including sewing and knitting.

Melvin Palmer Brunstad, age 79, of Smyrna, TN passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. Melvin was born on November 14th, 1943 to parents Oscar and Hattie Brunstad of Hoquiam, Washington. Melvin and Elizabeth met while he traveled the corporate world. Melvin met Elizabeth, a Tennesse...

Margaret Lovene Huff, age 85, wife of Bobby R. Huff and a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away Sunday morning, January 29, 2023, at Diversicare of Smyrna. In September 1956, Margaret—who went by her middle name Lovene with family and friends—met Bobby R. Huff in Antioch, Tennessee, and they married on December 1, 1956. Margaret and Bobby went on to have four children, Sherry, David, Rhonda, and Steven.

Gail Dean “Tee” Gorline, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1945 in Highland, IL and was a 1963 graduate of Greenville High School in Greenville, IL. Tee served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War....

A man of many talents, a mama’s boy at heart, a friend to all and loved by many, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Stephen Ray Collier, 39, of Smyrna, Tennessee. As a young child, Stephen loved to play baseball, work in...

Lewis Weeks, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was a native of Rutherford Co. and was preceded in death by his wife Maggie Lee Porterfield Weeks, his parents, Andrew Floyd Weeks, and Annie Ethel Anderson Weeks. Mr. Weeks was a member of Taylor’s...

Mr. Larry Gifford Lee, age 75, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Albert C. and Annie Louise Gifford Lee. Mr. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Lee worked...

John Ellis Richards, age 91, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence. He was known as “Tomato Man” on Thompson Lane and he was a big believer in Disaster Relief. John was a retired farmer and a member of Kingwood Heights Church of Christ. John...

Mae Qualls Blansett, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Monday, January 31, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro with her family by her side. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and a daughter of the late Edwin and Pearl Hudgins Poole. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Charmaine Myrna Szymanski, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Davis and Myrtle Krakowski Davis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Szymanski; and son, Gerald Nelson Szymanski.

Mr. Mark Andrew Crouch, age 61, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born in Frederick, MD to the late John Gordon, Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Spasaro Crouch. Mr. Crouch worked for Whirlpool and later Lowe’s. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Crouch was...

VidaFlo held its ribbon cutting on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 2909 Old Fort Parkway, Suite 101 in Murfreesboro. Vida Flo Murfreesboro – a pioneer in the IV Hydration and Vitamin Infusion industry. 2909 Old Fort Parkway, Suite 101. Murfreesboro, TN 37128. (615) 900-3976.

The party takes place on international Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon (all eight Nashville shops will be participating). Here’s a quick look at what Jeni’s has planned:. A victory lap for our favorite breakfast flavor: Last year’s runaway hit, Maple...

The James Beard Awards is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. Each year, they recognize chefs across the country in a variety of categories. Nashville...

The Tailored Closet held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 531 Huntley Industrial Dr. in Smyrna. The Tailored Closet of Nashville helps to provide efficient whole-home organization systems to make everyday life a little easier. 531 Huntley Industrial Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167. (615) 590-8775.

Create memories that will last a lifetime at the annual Father-Daughter dance for young ladies and their dads, grandpas, uncles, or special escorts. The girls and their chaperone will be treated to an afternoon filled with music, dancing, desserts and a chance to sit and take pictures in our photo booth. Everyone is welcome to attend, not just La Vergne residents. Mothers and sons are also welcome to attend the dance.

Monopoly, featuring all of your favorite Nashville landmarks, could soon be a game you play with your family. Top Trumps announced a Nashville edition of Monopoly is in the works. It will be available to purchase on October 1st, reports WSMV. Ahead of the game releasing, they are asking for...