Patricia Ann (Gipple) Peay, 68, of Readyville, TN, was eternally healed on July 15, 2025, after valiantly fighting multiple serious health conditions for years. She was born August 7, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the youngest of three siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Lucile (Jones) Gipple, and her beloved big brother Donald Gipple.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Robert; two daughters, Rachel (Kyle Cornett) and Katie (Manny Santana); and her five cherished grandchildren: Camille, Rocco, Isaac, Charlie, and Luca. She is also survived by her Gipple family, including her sister Elaine, sister-in-love Ellen, nieces Andrea Good (Tom), Sarah Gipple (Jack), Emily Vo (Tiger), and nephews Tom and TJ Gipple. There are many Peays in her pod, too. Surviving Peay family members include; Billie Jean Summers, Gregg (Sunnette) Peay, and Joey (Charlotte) Peay who are all brothers and sisters-in-law. Her nieces and nephews on the Peay side include Kimberly (Brad), Amy (Michael), Josh (Meghan), Adam, Madilyn (Cody), Natalie (Thomas), Zachary, Carolyn, Hayden (Brittany), Destiny (Matt), Alec (Stephanie), Rebekah, Walker, Rella, Nolan, Millie, Kasper, Toni, and Sam.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Woodfin Funeral Chapel (1488 Lascassas, Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37130). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the same location with Teb Batey officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date.

Kitty Walker, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 15, 2025, at the age of 66.

Born on August 18, 1958, Kitty lived a life marked by deep love, quiet strength, and unwavering faith. She was the beloved wife of Bill Walker, with whom she shared 32 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a home grounded in grace, laughter, and enduring love.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and grace that will live on in the lives she touched. Kitty is survived by her husband Bill; her children, Tori Walker, Josh Walker and wife Jessica, Greg Walker and wife Bethany, Casey Walker and wife Heather; her grandchildren, Kailey, Ryan, River, Maggie, Oakley, Hunter, baby Ellie on the way, and a wide circle of friends and extended family who will miss her dearly.

A celebration of Kitty’s life will be held at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 12:00pm until the time of services beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Nancy Roberts Pigg, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born in Knoxville, TN to the late William Thomas Roberts, Jr., and Cornelia Capshaw Roberts. Nancy was also preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Scoville.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles “Charlie” L. Pigg; daughters, Robbie Kay Pigg of Murfreesboro, TN, Vickie Pigg Hall of Franklin, TN, and Teri Sue Pigg of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Hall of Nashville, TN and Charles Alan Hall of Franklin, TN; and sisters, Linda Clayton of Paducah, KY, and Judith Thomas of Louisville, KY.

 Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the North Boulevard Church of Christ,1112 N. Rutherford Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday following the visitation, with Brother David Young officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Marsha Hope Woodruff Lowe, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Jacksonville, FL. She was the only daughter to the late Bill and Clara Dell Woodruff. Mrs. Lowe earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. She took great pride in being a homemaker to her family. Mrs. Lowe and her husband enjoyed taking tours to Hawaii, Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, and Yellowstone National Park. They relished their time at Surfside Beach, SC where their children and grandchildren spent time together. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Lowe is survived by her children, Lauren Whitmire, Bill Lowe and his wife Lisa, and Jack Lowe; grandchildren, Katherine Sabatier and her husband Charley, Sarah Webb and her husband Ryan, Elizabeth Sulpy and her husband David, Mackenzie Lowe, Meridith Lowe, and Sarah Lowe; and great grandchildren, Keith, Ruby, Ella, Isaac, Eva, Lincoln, Thomas, and Whitley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Larry V. Lowe.

Burial will take place at Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas, GA. Arrangements will be announced once they are available.

Noah Taylor, age 22, of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July12, 2025 due to a tragic act of violence on I-24. He was born June 13, 2003, in Hermitage, TN and he had been a resident in Smyrna since 2006. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend.

He is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Katrina and Scott Leonard; father and stepmother, Scot and Bersaida Taylor; six siblings, Jordyn Nance (Lucas), brother Joshua Taylor and Jacob Taylor and sister Hannah Taylor; stepbrother, Shawn Leonard and stepsister Marian Leonard; six nieces and nephews Addy, Delilah, Kody, Tommy, Bentlee and Holden; grandparents, John and Tina Jacob, Chet and Sandra Taylor, Carol Haggerty; and countless extended family members and friends who loved him deeply. All who knew and loved Noah are welcome to attend.

Visitation with the Taylor family will be at LifePoint Church, Smyrna on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 1:00pm until the time of funeral services beginning at 3:00pm with Pastor Joey Angulo officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery with Scot Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Jordyn Taylor, Tonny Duenas, Gabe Smithson, and Jacob Smithson serving as pallbearers.

Jerry Lee Benson, age 77, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis “Doc” and Abbie Benson; brother, Jimmy Benson and his wife Juanita; and sister, Judy Cooper.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Benson; four children, Diana Benson Bateman (Lee), Christian Benson, Joanna Jones (Jeremy), and Andrea Brewer (Drew); eight grandchildren, Hailey (Marco), Madison, Grace, Thomas, James, Brady, Isabelle, and Maya; great grandchildren, Meredith, Ava, and baby Marco Antonio III expected in September; brothers-in-law, Bob Cooper and Jackson Christian (Mary Jo); numerous beloved nieces and nephews; four-legged companions, Jake and Tink; and many other family and close friends.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 18, 2025 from 10:00-12:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with family serving as pallbearers.