Obituaries
Michaela Lynn Speck
May 28, 2021
Ms. Michaela Lynn Speck, 26, of Woodbury passed away on May 28, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN on February 22, 1995. Preceding her in death were her great grandparents, Lucille and Kato Speck, Mary Black, and Claytie Mahaffey.
She is survived by her mother, Amy Mahaffey of Woodbury; father, Gregg Speck of Murfreesboro; son, Karson; daughter, Kaydence; brothers,...
William "Keith" Pruitt
May 15, 2021
Mr. William “Keith” Pruitt, 67, of Readyville passed away on May 15, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on Feb. 23, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Bill Pruitt and Sarah Elizabeth (Sullivan) Pruitt.
He is survived by siblings, Donna and husband, Arch Walker “Chip” Carroll, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Barry (Vicki) Pruitt of Huntsville, AL...
Charlotte "Tina" Christine Mosley
Apr 29, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte “Tina” Mosley, 57, of Spencer passed away on April 29, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN on August 15, 1963. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harry Eugene Edwards, Sr. and Juanita Gilley Langrell, and her brother, Harry Eugene Edwards, Jr.
She is survived by her husband Scott Mosley of Spencer; daughter, Angela (Chris) Dykes of...
Chris Edward Pursch
Apr 25, 2021
Mr. Chris Edward Pursch, 49, of Woodbury passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born in Logansport, IN on October 29, 1971. Preceding him in death was his brother, Anthony Pursch.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Pursch; parents, Alvin Pursch and Carol Gaumer; daughter, Amber Marie Pursch; step-daughters, London Evans and Jessica Clark; step-son, Steven Clark; brother, Bruce Pursch; sister, Theresa Rains; grandson,...
Terry Joseph "T.J." Rettmann Durham
Apr 25, 2021
Mr. Terry Joseph “T.J.” Rettmann Durham, 27, of Murfreesboro passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on February 23, 1994. He is survived by his mother, Renee Durham of Murfreesboro, sister, Rebecca (Angel) Rettmann Fernandez of Murfreesboro, uncles, Randy (Jeannie) Durham, Terry (Patricia) Durham, and Ray Durham all of Murfreesboro, nieces, Olivia and Maria Fernandez, nephew Luis Fernandez, and several cousins...
Marjorie E. Smith
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie Smith, 94, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1926 in Bedford, PA. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence R. and Edith Trent Anderson, sister, Norma J. Henshaw, daughter, Connie Eisenmann, and grandson, Mark Eisenmann. She is survived by her grandson, William Eisenmann, and great-granddaughters, Savannah Ashley and Daley...
Gerald "Cadillac Joe" Wayne McCandless
Apr 18, 2021
Mr. Gerald “Cadillac Joe” Wayne McCandless, 58, of Readyville passed away on April 18, 2021. He was born in Winslow, IN on January 5, 1963. Preceding him in death were his father, Dude McCandless, father-in-law, George Altheide, son, Gerald “Joe Joe” McCandless, and brother, Troy McCandless.
He is survived by wife of 33 years, Pamela McCandless of Readyville; son, Mikey...
Ray Charles Anderson
Apr 13, 2021
Mr. Ray Charles “Curly” Anderson, 55, of Watertown passed away on April 13, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on January 8, 1966. Preceding him in death were his father, Howard Anderson, and brothers, Steve and Paul Anderson.
He is survived by his wife, Gabriele Anderson of Watertown; mother, Sudie Anderson of Murfreesboro, sons, Justin (Heather Franklin) Anderson of...
Alfred Lee Ervin
Apr 13, 2021
Mr. Alfred L. Ervin, 80, of Smithville passed away on April 13, 2021. He was born in Smithville, TN on July 5, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents, James Donald and Lucille Atnip Ervin; brothers, Jimmy, Bobby, and Tommy Ervin; and sister, Mayrene Stesanski.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Ervin of Smithville; sons, Mark (Shannon) Ervin...
Thomas John Kolasa, Jr.
Apr 5, 2021
Mr. Thomas John Kolasa, Jr., 60, of Murfreesboro passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born on June 8, 1960 in Detroit, MI. Preceding him in death was his father, Thomas Kolasa, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Mondoux Moore of Acton, CA; ex-wife, Angela Petro of Bellevue; son, Christopher (Alexandria) Kolasa of Lebanon; daughter, Chloe Loftis...
Linda Bailey Ford
Mar 30, 2021
Mrs. Linda Bailey Ford, 74, of Woodbury passed away on March 30, 2021. She was born at her home in Woodbury, TN on March 11, 1947. Preceding her in death were her parents, James Truit and Lucille Merriman Bailey, her husband, W T Ford, and her brothers, Roy Bailey, Russell Bailey, and Jimmy Bailey. She is survived by her son...
Bronson Reed Barrett
Mar 25, 2021
Mr. Bronson Barrett, 24, of Woodbury passed away on March 25, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on November 6, 1996. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, John P. and Patricia Barrett and Molly Sue Butcher, and brother Joseph “Blake” Barrett. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Hazel Barrett of Morrison, father, Joe Don Barrett of Woodbury,grandfather,...
Nadine Milligan
Mar 22, 2021
Mrs. Nadine King Milligan, 86, of Woodbury passed away on March 22, 2021. She was a native of Cannon County, TN born on April 23, 1934. Preceding her in death were her parents, Shelah Estes King and Effie Belle Mullinax King, husband, TJ "Tip" Milligan, brother, Loyd King, sisters, Anna Carmine King and Coleen Northcutt, and nieces, Sheryl Northcutt and...
Raymond "Alex" Haines
Mar 11, 2021
Mr. Raymond “Alex” Haines, 33, of Woodbury passed away on March 11, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on December 3, 1987.
He is survived by his parents, David and Cyndi Haines of Woodbury, mother, Robbye (Ronnie) Goins of Knoxville, fiancée, Stacie Miller of Woodbury, sons, Kaide Alexander Haines and Landen Ray Haines of Woodbury, stepdaughters, Lacie (Kyle) Baxter of...
June Johnson
Mar 6, 2021
Mrs. June Johnson, 60, of Bradyville passed away on March 6, 2021. She was born in Cannon County on November 17, 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Taylor Burks and Inis Mae Mathis Burks, her brother, Lanis Burks and by her sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Randall Burks.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Johnson,...
Hilda Shelton Batts
Feb 20, 2021
Hilda Shelton Batts passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Hilda was born to Robert and Bettie Wooten Shelton on June 17, 1938. In addition to her parents, Hilda’s only sibling, Donohue Jackson Shelton, preceded her in death. Hilda is reunited with them in heaven along with her husband of 22 years, William Aubrey Batts.
Hilda was raised...
Larry Neil Young
Feb 20, 2021
Mr. Larry Neil Young, 70, of Beechgrove passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Young and Freddie (Appleton) Young.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net. Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337
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Brenda Fay Kelly
Feb 16, 2021
Ms. Brenda Fay Kelly, 64, of Smyrna passed away on February 16, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1956 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Warrick and Katherine (Rich) Morton.
She is survived by her daughters, Tonya (Todd) Thomas of Manchester and Lisa Warrick of Woodbury; siblings, Cheryl (Jim) Barlow of Readyville,...
John McBride
Feb 7, 2021
John McBride - Major, USAF Ret, died February 7, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna S. Day, John Michael McBride and stepfather William A. Day.
He is survived by his Wife of 63 years, Ann Northcutt McBride; Children – Patrick J. McBride, Jill F. Potts, Michael Nolan McBride (Suzanne), Susan Norvell,...
Jean Bush Kirkland
Feb 4, 2021
On Thursday, February 4, 2021, Jean Kirkland, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was 91 years of age.
Jean was born in Bradyville, Tennessee and moved to Nashville after high school where she met and married Edwin Kirkland. They celebrated over 54 years of marriage. She loved her family and friends. They...
