(MURFREESBORO) Midstate community leader Mark Pirtle passed away overnight at the age of 70. The arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced later by Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Senior Judge Don Ash noted, "Our friend Mark Pirtle passed away last night after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In addition to being devoted to his family and friends, the impact on this community had been enormous. No matter which way you look in Murfreesboro, you will see a development .