Obituaries
Phillip Lynn Holt
Oct 18, 2025
Phillip Lynn Holt, 66, of Woodbury passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on May 28, 1959. His parents were the late Joe Palmer Holt and Mildred Phillips Holt. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Jeremy Holt.
He is survived by his son, Richard Phillip Holt of Colorado,...
Robert Earl Bishop
Oct 10, 2025
Robert Earl Bishop, 91, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away October 10, 2025, at home. Born March 16, 1934, in Dover, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, Flodie and Allie Bishop, sons, Dewayne and Robert Bishop, and siblings. He is survived by his wife, Elisa, daughter, Jill Strickland, and stepdaughter, Joveline Paredes.Despite early hardships, including the Great Depression...
David Purcell Haines
Oct 5, 2025
David Purcell Haines, 76, of Woodbury passed away on October 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Simpson Haines and Jane Purcell Haines, also by a son, Alex Haines.
He is survived by his wife, Cyndi Haines of Woodbury, son, Robert...
Pauline Bowen
Sep 30, 2025
Pauline Bowen, age 82, of Woodbury passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, surrounded by family.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Bowen and Kay Bowen of Woodbury; her son James Bowen of Murfreesboro; her son-in-law Tim Muncy of Woodbury; her grandchildren Rachel Muncy, Derek Muncy and Tabitha Muncy of Woodbury; Her brothers Sammy Manus of Woodbury...
Kathleen Hoover
Sep 19, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Hoover, 81, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on Wednesday, August 9, 1944. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lee A. and Willie Johnson; and brothers, Leroy Johnson, Wayne Johnson, and Bobby Johnson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Joe Hoover of Woodbury; son,...
Barbara "Joan" George
Sep 6, 2025
Mrs. Barbara "Joan" Carroll George, 79, of Bradyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born to the late Dixie and Quixie Milligan Carroll in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, July 20, 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert "Bobby" (Jackie) Carroll.
She is survived by...
Bobby Dewayne Sanders
Sep 4, 2025
Mr. Bobby Dewayne Sanders, 39, of Woodbury passed away after an extended illness on September 4, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on September 11, 1985. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Robert Sanders and by a brother, Douglas Sanders.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Sanders, daughter, Julianne Hodge, brothers, Robert Sanders,...
Donna Sue Hoover
Sep 2, 2025
Donna Sue Hoover, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on September 2, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on March 29, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter C. Hoover, Sr. and Amy Iree (Tucker) Hoover, siblings, Idella Carver, Virginia Smith, John D. Hoover, Walter Hoover, Jr. and Reba Lewis.
She is survived by...
Gary Adams
Aug 30, 2025
Mr. Gary Paul Adams, 77, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Trenton, Michigan, just off the coast of Lake Erie proved to be a location that resonated with Gary throughout different stages of his life. Though he was a trick-or-treat baby born on Friday, October 31, 1947, into the...
Lola Grissim
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Lola Grissim, 97, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on August 26, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Floyd Hale and Ovie Lena Vanatta Hale and a son, Danny Grissim.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy (Connie) Grissim of Murfreesboro, daughter, Patricia Dromgoole of Texas, brother, S. E. Hale of Auburntown, sister, Paulette Duggin of...
John "Johnny" Joseph Pearson, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
John "Johnny" Joseph Pearson Jr., 42, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away after an extended illness with family at his side. He was born in Fremont, Ohio on July 15, 1983. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry and Virginia Everhart, Carol Eishen and Kenneth Pearson, Sr., and a niece, Nevaeh Pearson.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather,...
Jesteen Brown
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Jesteen Brown, 86, of Woodbury, Tennessee transitioned to her eternal home on August 4, 2025. She was born in Harleysville, South Carolina on October 2, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Matthew Moore and Estelle Pendarvis Moore. Also preceding her in death are her two sons, Marvin Brown and Greg Brown, three brothers, Matthew Moore, Jr., Herbert...
William "Bill" R. New, III
Feb 27, 2025
William R. New, III, 84, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Bill was a faithful member and servant of the Fountain City Presbyterian Church. Bill retired from the Knoxville City/County Schools where he was a Teacher, Coach and Administrator.
A true Volunteer For Life, Bill served as the Lady Vols Clock Operator, 2001-2020.
Bill’s career in education included teaching...
Johnny Albert Hoover
Jul 17, 2025
Johnny Albert Hoover, born on December 24, 1953, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on July 17, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Johnny was known for his dedication to his work and family, embodying the spirit of hard work and love that characterized his life.
Johnny spent many years as a roofer at Joe...
Sandra Diane Brown
Jul 16, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Diane Brown, 72 Woodbury TN passed away on July 16, 2025, at her home in Woodbury TN surrounded by her family and best friend. She was born in Murfreesboro TN on April 20, 1953. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Spence, her grandmother, Grace Spence Lovvorn, and by an infant baby sister.
She is survived by...
Patricia Peay
Jul 15, 2025
Patricia Ann (Gipple) Peay, 68, of Readyville, TN, was eternally healed on July 15, 2025, after valiantly fighting multiple serious health conditions for years. She was born August 7, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the youngest of three siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Lucile (Jones) Gipple, and her beloved big brother Donald Gipple.
Pat is...
Ken Curtis
Jul 14, 2025
Ken Curtis, 59, of Woodbury passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2025, in Smithville, Tennessee. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on September 1, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Douglas Curtis and Helen Talma Smith Curtis.
He is survived by his son, Gage (Ishia) Curtis of Christiana and daughter, Taylor (Jeremy)Curlee of Shelbyville, twin brothers, Eddie...
Joyce Higgins Alexander
Jul 11, 2025
Joyce Higgins Alexander peacefully departed this life on July 11, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born on December 21, 1942, in Woodbury, Tennessee, Joyce brightened the lives of those around her with her vibrant spirit.
Joyce's journey began in Woodbury, where she graduated with the class of 1960 from Woodbury Central High School. At just 13 years old, she fell in love...
Melvin Lee Dillard, Sr.
May 20, 2025
Melvin Lee Dillard, Sr. was born on July 8, 1951 in Manchester, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Jake Dillard and the late Jewell Little Dillard. He was raised in a loving family surrounded by his many siblings. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jake Dillard, Jr., David Dillard, and Harry Dillard; his sister, Forrestine Rowe;...
Jimmie Dale Petry
Jun 18, 2025
Jimmie Dale Petry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on June 18, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was born on November 15, 1946, in Annapolis, Maryland. Jimmie’s life was marked by a blend of service, love, and a deep passion for family and cars that shaped not just his existence but also the lives of those around...
