Obituaries
Guycell Pedigo Cole
Jun 24, 2024
Mrs. Guycell Pedigo Cole, 85, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born to the late Oad Nelson "O.N." and Oza Rains Pedigo in Woodbury, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 30,1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her soul mate, Robert "Bob" William Cole, Jr., and brothers, Dewey, Emmitt, and Raymond...
Sally Ann McMurtry Sullivan
Jun 15, 2024
Sally Ann McMurtry Sullivan of Readyville, TN, age 92, passed peacefully on June 15, 2024. Sally was born to Flora & Drew McMurtry on August 3, 1931, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX, the youngest of three daughters, including Patricia McMurtry Semands & Mary Francis McMurtry Hofheinz. She was a daughter of the American Revolution and a lifelong member of...
Steven Edward Ladd
Jun 8, 2024
Mr. Steven Edward Ladd, 64, of Plant City, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee on Monday, July 27, 1959. Preceding him in death were his father, Paul Lewis Ladd; brother, Garry Ladd; step-brother, Ricky Barrett; and a beloved little dachshund; Rusty.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie...
Mark Elvin Davis
Jun 3, 2024
Mr. Mark Elvin Davis, 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on Wednesday, September 5, 1956. Preceding him in death were his father, Elvin Lois Davis, and mother, Evelyn Mae Burks Myers and stepbrother, Larry Myers.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Wayne King and Joshua McDonald; daughters, Tiffany (Jeremy)...
Britt A. Knox
May 19, 2024
Major Britt Knox, Army (Ret.) Beloved son, husband, father, and brother died May 19, 2024.Born December 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN to the late John G. (Jack) Knox and Edith (Speedy) Towler Knox, Britt spent his formative years in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN, he lettered in track and football and was inducted into the...
Ray N. Walkup
May 15, 2024
Mr. Ray N. Walkup, better known as "Pa" to those who loved him, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in the Gossburg Community in Coffee County, Tennessee on Thursday, February 26, 1942 to the late George Homer and Lucille Messick Walkup.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Beverly L. Johnson
May 7, 2024
Mrs. Beverly L. Johnson, 70, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on May 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Duffy or South Hadley, MA; and son, Russell N. Johnson of Fayetteville, AR.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Russell E. Johnson, Jr. of Readyville; daughter, Della "Jennifer" Johnson of Readyville; son,...
Tommy "Tom" Dean Boals
May 6, 2024
Mr. Tommy "Tom" Dean Boals, 86, of Morrison, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee on Sunday, December 12, 1937. Preceding him in death were his father, John Garner Boals; mother, Ruth (Vaughn) Nichols; brother, Harry Lee Boals; and sister, Patricia Nell Smith.
He is survived by his wife...
Harold Raymond Larkin
May 3, 2024
Mr. Harold Raymond Larkin, 53, of Union City, Tennessee passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 3, 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Raymond Larkin and by a sister, Tiffany Larkin.
He is survived by his mother, Paula Williams Larkin of Woodbury; brother, Aaron (Renee) Larkin of Illinois; sister, Jan...
Aaron Peter Carreon
May 2, 2024
Aaron Peter Carreon, 28, of Readyville, Tennessee was born at Eglin Air Force Base (Fort Walton Beach), Florida on Saturday, June 17, 1995 to his loving parents, Peter and Sandra. Though they thought Aaron was their son, his two older sisters, Alyssa and Tahnee, made sure they knew to whom Aaron really belonged. With a 5 year gap between Aaron...
Della Rinne
Apr 27, 2024
Mrs. Della Rinne, 60, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Though Della was proud of her fight against cancer and that was what brought her to Tennessee a year ago this April, cancer was far from her entire story. She lived a life of spunk and resilience, adventure and mundane, and...
Forbes Scott McLure, II
Apr 21, 2024
Sgt. Forbes "Scott" McLure II, 75, of Auburntown, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in Fresno, California on Sunday, January 16, 1949. Preceding him in death were his wife, Cecelia Mae (Moody) McLure, and parents, Forbes Scott and Annie Laurie (Wagner) McLure, Sr.
He is survived by his children, Forbes Scott (Rachel) McLure III of Yorba...
Michelle Lynn Williams
Apr 20, 2024
Mrs. Michelle Lynn Williams, 51, of Woodbury passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1972, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded by her mother, Linda Williams.
Survivors include her father, James E. Bogle of Murfreesboro, children, Cora (Eric Burton) Williams of Readyville, Katelynn (Jordan) Ward of Woodbury, Cody Williams of Murfreesboro, husband, Jeff Williams of Murfreesboro,...
Billy Ray Carmack
Apr 18, 2024
Mr. Billy Ray Carmack, 56, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday, February 19, 1968. Preceding him in death were his parents, Willie L.G. and Dianna Catherine Carmack; daughter, Brittany Annette Carmack; and grandsons, Jace L.G. Carmack and DJ Carmack.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Carmack; sons,...
Hansel Lavoy Cantrell
Apr 17, 2024
Mr. Hansel Lavoy Cantrell, 87, of McMinnville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born to the late Thomas Pleas and Ressie Frances (Cope) Cantrell on Friday, May 22, 1936 in their hometown of Smithville, Tennessee. It didn't take long for Mrs. Ressie to determine that Hansel was going to be Thomas, Jr. His mannerisms and hobbies...
Ora Ruth Hall
Apr 13, 2024
Mrs. Ora Ruth (Marshall) Hall, 90, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1934 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Gilbert Frank and Clara Ollie (Ennis) Marshal, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Clayton "Cotton"...
Larry D. Odom
Apr 8, 2024
Larry D. Odom, otherwise known to his friends as “Slick,” was born September 10, 1944, on his parents’ family farm in the Joe Harris Hollow off Auburntown Road in the Witty Hollow of Cannon County, Tennessee. His mother was Betty Louise Odom, born Morris of the Marshall Creek Community, and his father was Ray Franklin Odom of the Locke’s Creek...
Josh Tenpenny
Mar 14, 2024
Josh Tenpenny was born in Cannon County on June 15, 1943, to Virgil and Sammye Tenpenny. He grew up as a budding entrepreneur, selling geodes he collected on the hillsides to passers-by at a roadside table. He was a loving brother to his three sisters, even as he kept them on their toes with his trademark good-natured teasing. He graduated...
Jake L. Green
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. Jake L. Green, 69, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, June 23, 1954 in Riverside, California.A graveside service was held at Cherry Cemetery. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story
Gerald White
Feb 26, 2024
GERALD LYNN WHITE, was born May 16, 1960, to Lemuel White and Theodora White in Philadelphia, PA.
He transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal on February 26, 2024, at the Holiday House in Woodbury, TN.
Gerald was the first born of five boys and took his role as older brother very seriously. He showed his younger brothers kindness, generosity,...
