Obituaries
Ryan Kinte Lyons
Jul 6, 2026
Ryan Kinte Lyons, 47, of Woodbury passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born in Woodbury TN on September 1, 1978. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Catherine Lyons and his father Robert Lee Batey, sister, Monzell Batey, uncles, Johnny Lyons, Russell Lyons, and Johnny Burger.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Carrie Devault, children, Xharia...
Judy Reed Durkin
Jun 24, 2026
Judy Reed Durkin passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at home with her loved ones by her side at the age of 83. She was born in Woodbury, TN. Her parents were the late Paul Lee Reed and Rhea Brandon Reed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepson, John James Durkin III, her sisters-in-law,...
Helen Burns Elvington
Jun 22, 2026
Helen Burns Elvington, age 84, born September 16, 1941, in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky, went home on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home in Woodbury, Tennessee, after several years of illness.
She came into the world as one of two; her twin sister Stella arrived the same day, and though Stella lived only weeks, Helen carried that twinship through every...
Jerry Wayne Parsley
Jun 21, 2026
Mr. Jerry Wayne Parsley, 83, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. God knew exactly what He was doing when Jerry was born at home on August 4, 1942. For the next 83 years, 10 months, and 17 days, Jerry’s life would be centered around the Short Mountain community that he called...
Sharleen Elizabeth Vassar
Jun 20, 2026
Ms. Sharleen Elizabeth Vassar, 71, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born in Smyrna, Tennessee on September 23, 1954. Preceding her in death were her mother, Sara Howse; brothers, Johnny Madrid and Donnie Claude; and sister, Elise Cox.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Dorris) Potts of Woodbury; grandchildren, Robert Ray Claude, Sara Ann...
Jimmy Lee Porter
Jun 18, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Lee Porter, 76, of Beechgrove, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Preceding him in death were his parents, JB and Mary Barlow Porter; brothers, Billy Porter, Jerry Wayne Porter, John Porter, James Barlow, and Frankie Porter; sisters, Shirley Tittle and Peggy Markum; fur baby, Shadow; and several friends.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Watson of...
Doris Jernigan
Jun 12, 2026
Doris Jernigan, born April 13, 1945, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 12, 2026.
Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She shared 31 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William Jernigan. Together they built a life centered on love, family, and cherished memories.
She is survived...
Linda L Davenport
Jun 10, 2026
Linda L. Davenport, 79, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born in Hill City, Georgia on August 9, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents Hannibal Norrell and Eva Norrell, also by her four brothers, Charles Norrell, James Norrell, Ronnie Norrell, and David Norrell.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Davenport of Woodbury,...
Marcus "Mark" J. Vanzant
Jun 1, 2026
Marcus J. “Mark” Vanzant, 88, Woodbury, TN passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born June 4, 1937, in St. Augustine, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Moody Vanzant and Lucy Kirby Vanzant, a son, John Dwight Vanzant, a sister, Dorothy Marshall and the matriarch of their family, Lucy “Weebe” Browning.
He is survived by his wife,...
Rebecca Christine Mallory
May 23, 2026
Rebecca Christine Mallory, 55, of Bradyville Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1970, in Panorama City, California. She was preceded in death by her father Fredrick Rogers.
She has survived by her husband, Robert Mallory, sons, Michael Kriegler, Anthony (Melissa) Jones, and Brandon (Yesenia) Mallory, mother, Sharon Nickels, a brother, Christopher (Erin) Rogers,...
Michael Aaron Craig
May 10, 2026
Michael Aaron Craig, 58, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born in Tacoma Washington on April 24, 1968.
He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Anderson Craig, his father Lloyd Craig, both of Readyville, several aunts, numerous cousins, many other friends, and his fur buddy cat, Fuzzy.
Michael was born in Tacoma, but a lot of his...
Thomas "Dale" McCrary
Apr 30, 2026
Mr. Thomas "Dale" McCrary, 92, of Smithville passed away on April 30, 2026. He was born at home in the Murray community near Bradyville, Tennessee. His parents were the late Cleveland McCrary and Nannie Denton McCrary. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Gail McCrary, and two brothers, Denton McCrary and Charles McCrary.
He is survived by his...
William "WR" Nichols
Apr 13, 2026
William Richmond “WR” Nichols, Jr, 88, of Woodbury passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born January 23, 1938, in Woodbury, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Richmond Nichols, Sr. and Maggie Lucille Davenport Nichols, wife, Jo Ann Hughes Nichols, son, Jeffery William Nichols, grandson, Jeffery “Bubba” Dewayne Nichols, brothers, Thomas (Ruth) Nichols and Roy...
Martha Dillon Brandon
Apr 12, 2026
Martha Francis Dillon Brandon was born in Woodbury, Tennessee, on April 29, 1929, daughter of Herbert John and Gladys Francis Dillon. She was raised on a farm, with four sisters and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of sixty-six years, Charles Winston Brandon, her brothers Frank Boyd and John Hopkins (Nancy King) Dillon,...
William "Ray" Brown
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. William "Ray" Brown, 74, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born in Murfreesboro on Sunday, July 22, 1951 to the late Horace and Virginia Reed Brown.
He is survived by his son, Michael Brown of Decatur, AL; brother, Roger (Sue) Brown of Milton; sisters, Marie (Tim) Steagall of Lascassas and Patsy (Doug) Sneed...
Margaret Faye Hayes-Ryan
Mar 23, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Faye Higgins Hayes-Ryan, 87, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born at home in Woodbury on Sunday, April 17, 1938 to her loving parents Jesse "Doc" and Sammie Davenport Higgins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ryan; son, David Hayes; and sisters, Betty "Jean" Bise...
Mary Virginia Lance
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Mary Virginia Lance, 80, of Morrison, Tennessee passed away on February 27, 2026. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on September 1, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents William Pauley and Elizabeth Brown Pauley, her husband, Bennie C. Lance, and a brother, Jay Pauley and a sister, Delma Hawkins.
She is survived by two sons, Bennie “Shannon”...
James "Morgan" Cummings
Feb 27, 2026
Morgan Cummings, 68, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on February 27, 2026, at his home. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on December 13, 1957, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. His parents were the late Ed Cummings and Josephine Mears Cummings. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Cummings.
He is survived by, his daughter, Amy (Jason) Batey...
Richard Calvin Hill
Feb 16, 2026
Richard Calvin Hill, 70, of Liberty, Tennessee, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born February 7, 1956, in Groveport, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Spence, and his daughter, Angela Draese.
He is survived by his son Richard (Janita) Hill; his adopted mother Jeanne Carnes; his father Frank Davis Jr; seven grandchildren; one great‑grandchild; and close friends...
Marlin Christopher Prater
Feb 16, 2026
Marlin Christopher Prater, 54, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on February 16, 2026, after an extended illness with his family at his side. He was born on October 26, 1971, in Smithville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Smith Prater.
He is survived by his parents, David Prater and Pam Arnold Prater, sons, Justin Prater and Chris...
