Obituaries
Margaret Ruth Blanks
Oct 18, 2023
Mrs. Margaret Ruth Blanks, 85, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Thursday, February 17, 1938. Preceding her in death were her husband, John Alex Blanks; her father, Sam Hayes who passed away when she was only three months old and her parents, Fisher Wood and Vera Mae Wood.
She...
Claudia Suzanne Henley
Oct 7, 2023
Mrs. Claudia Suzanne Henley, 64, of Hockessin, Delaware passed away after a long-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on December 18, 1958. Her parents were the late Alexander Luther Smith, Jr. and Joanne Willie Paschal Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Henley of Hockessin, DE; sons, Michael Henley of Chadds Ford, PA,...
Billie Doris Asbury
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Billie Doris Gilreath Asbury, 93, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, March 8, 1930. Preceding her in death were her husband, George R. Asbury; parents, Homer and Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath; brother, Jerry Gilreath; and son-in-law, Stanley Honeycutt.
She is survived by...
Olive Elizabeth Peasley-Polzin
Sep 20, 2023
Olive Elizabeth Peasley-Polzin sprouted her wings on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born to her loving parents Ethaniel Peasley and Zoe Polzin and shared in their embrace as she was called on to the arms of Jesus.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Everleigh Polzin; grandparents, Destiny Peasley, Justin Polzin, and Victoria Cole;...
Shirley Diane Kestner
Aug 25, 2023
Ms. Shirley Diane Kestner, 72, of Smyrna, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born to the late Charles and Minnie Alice Daniels in Baxter, Tennessee on Tuesday, October 10, 1950. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Gail Robinson; and brother, Charles Eugene Daniels.
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Janice Ann Smith
Aug 21, 2023
Mrs. Janice Ann (Beshearse) Smith, age 61, of Woodbury, Tennessee was reunited with her husband on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Monday, February 19, 1962. Preceding her in death were her husband of 37 years, Samuel "Sammy" Smith; nephew, Michael Shane Shipley; brothers-in-law, Jeffery (Catherine Anne) Smith and Carl Michael Shipley; sisters-in-law, Teresa (Smith)...
Garl Martin Fugitt
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. Garl Martin Fugitt, 59, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born to the late Karl and Katherine Fugitt in Elwood, Indiana on Sunday, August 2, 1964. In addition to his parents, Garl was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Fugitt.
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Gina Eileen Fann
Aug 3, 2023
Ms. Gina Eileen Fann, 60, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born to the late Curtis Ray and Nora B Gentry Fann in Woodbury, Tennessee on Tuesday, July 16, 1963. In addition to her parents, Gina was preceded in death by her uncles, Jimmy Fann, Cecil Gentry, and Harold Gentry; and aunts, Virginia Fann,...
Christopher George Willard
Aug 3, 2023
Mr. Christopher George Willard, 42, of Nolensville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, September 14, 1980. Preceding him in death were his grandfathers, Sam Willard and John Herrera.
He is survived by his significant other, Heather Willard; children, Chris (Annie) Willard of La Vergne, Shalyn Willard of Murfreesboro, and Kallie...
Mary Joyce Tyner
Jul 18, 2023
Mrs. Mary Joyce Tyner, 87, a native of Cannon County, Tennessee passed away on July 18, 2023, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Hill Haley and Gertie Mae Gann Haley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Earls; and all of her siblings, Billy Haley, J C Haley, Junior Haley, Martha...
Hollis Woodroe Nipper
Jul 13, 2023
Mr. Hollis Woodroe Nipper, 83, of Bradyville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born in Smyrna, Tennessee on Thursday, May 9, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents, Milbra N. and Lucille L. (Haley) Nipper; brothers, Clay Nipper, Bill Nipper, and Thomas Nipper; and sisters, Carolyn Woodson, Kate Nipper, and Sarah Nipper.
He is survived...
Myrtle Sue Bryson
Jul 8, 2023
Mrs. Myrtle Bryson, 89, of Woodbury passed away with family at her side on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Woodbury, Tennessee. She was preceded by her husband, James Edward "Ed" Bryson; parents, John E. Alexander and Gracie Christine (Odom) Alexander; and brother, Harold Alexander.
She is survived by her children, Wallace (Barbara) Bryson...
Richard Eugene Ladd
Jun 24, 2023
Private Richard Eugene Ladd, 85, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on Friday, July 9, 1937. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ollie D. "Jay" Sanderson; parents, Ernest and Ida Jane Clark Ladd; and brother, Daniel Ladd.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Sumrall of Doyle; sister, Helen...
Contessa Ann Allen
Jun 21, 2023
Mrs. Contessa Ann Allen, 50, departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on Tuesday, October 10, 1972 in Lawton, Oklahoma.
She was the beloved daughter of Jerry D. and Carmen Smithson and loving mother of Cameron and Livy Allen, wife of Shelby Allen and daughter-in-law of Paul and Pat Allen, precious granddaughter of Clyde M....
Robert Wayne Fathera
Jun 20, 2023
Mr. Robert "Wayne" Fathera, 54, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Monday, December 9, 1968. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Bob and Helen Fathera and Arvis and Lena Black, and mother, Shirley Anne Black.
He is survived by his father, Tommy Fathera of Readyville; sister, Monica Knight...
Robert G. Carroll
Jun 15, 2023
Mr. Robert Glenn "Bobby" Carroll, 72, of Manchester, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on Saturday, November 4, 1950. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Carroll, and his parents, Dixie and Quixie Carroll.
He is survived by two sons, Douglas (Rachel) Carroll of Hillsboro and Terry (Kim) Carroll...
Lillian Rhea Alexander
Jun 9, 2023
Mrs. Lillian Rhea Alexander, 90, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2023. She entered this life in Readyville, Tennessee on Wednesday, October 12, 1932. Preceding her in death were her husband, Richmond Alexander; parents, Jake and Mildred Finley Alexander; sisters, Marlene Taylor, Elaine Martin, and Jessie Burr Jackson; and sister-in-law, Betty Ann...
Raymond C. Pedigo
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. Raymond Pedigo, 92 of Woodbury passed away on June 3rd, 2023.
He was born on September 12, 1930, in Coffee County. Soon after his birth, the family came to live in Cannon County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Pedigo; his parents, Oad Pedigo and Oza Rains Pedigo; brothers, Emmitt Pedigo and Dewey Pedigo; their...
Gregory Melvin Green
May 14, 2023
Gregory Melvin Green, 49, of Woodbury, TN passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 20, 1973. Preceding him in death were his father, Melvin Green; grandparents, Jimmy and Bea Parker; grandparents, Cecil and Thelma Green. He is survived by his wife Tammy Green; step-daughters Jessica Bevelacqua (Scott) and...
Patricia Ann Evans
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Ann Evans, better known as "Penny", went on to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Raymore, Missouri. She was born on Monday, October 13, 1958, and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and for 44 of her 64 and a half years on this earth, she lived in the home she built with her husband, Donnie,...
