Obituaries
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,...
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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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...
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...
Sheila Ruth Lookabill
Jan 22, 2021
Ms. Sheila Ruth Lookabill, 75, of Readyville passed away on January 22, 2021. She was born in Thomasville, NC on July 1, 1945. Preceding her in death were her parents, John Frank Lookabill and Eunice Inez (Gibson) Lookabill.
She is survived by her children, Ben Watts of Asheville, NC, Jeff Watts, Jr. of Statesville, NC Larry Warren Jackson, Jr. of...
Lola Ann Gaither
Jan 15, 2021
Mrs. Lola Ann “Mur” Weeks Gaither, 90, of Woodbury passed away on January 15, 2021 with family at her side. She was born on May 13, 1930 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Annie Anderson Weeks, husband, Johnny “G” Gaither, brothers, Sam Weeks, C. P. Weeks, Bud Weeks, Archie Weeks, and by sisters,...
Brittany "Bootsie" Lynn Contreras
Jan 12, 2021
Ms. Brittany Lynn Contreras, 19, of Beech Grove passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on November 21, 2001. Preceding her in death was her grandfather, Jimmy Driver Sr.
She is survived by her grandmother, Faye Driver of Bradyville, parents, Jose Contreras Sr., Connie Mejia of Old Hickory, and Rebecca Driver (Eric Renner) of Franklin,...
Naomi Joyce Tiffin
Jan 11, 2021
Mrs. Naomi Joyce Tiffin, 92, of Woodbury passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1928 in Hoopeston, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Jessie Griffin, a son, Donald Tiffin, Jr., a daughter, Leona Hinton, and by all her siblings.
She is survived by a son, Dale Wayne Tiffin, daughters, Patricia Temple, Mary...
Lonnie Ray Bain
Jan 11, 2021
Mr. Lonnie Ray Bain, 54, of Murfreesboro passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on August 24, 1966. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest Ray Bain and Mary Linda Hoover Barlow, and a brother, Donnie Lee Bain.
He is survived by his wife, Toni Bain, children Wade (Stacey) Lambert of Woodbury and Tina...
Linda Jean Williams
Jan 8, 2021
Mrs. Linda Jean “Memaw” Williams, 70, of Woodbury passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born in Anniston, Alabama on November 30, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Weaver and Lena Bradford Weaver, a sister, Margaret Knox, brothers, Bobby Weaver, Danny Weaver, and Gary Lynn Weaver.
She is survived by children, Hiram (Rhonda) Hodge of...
Toni Annette Dillard
Dec 29, 2020
Ms. Toni Annette Dillard was born in Coffee County, Tennessee on November 24, 1969 and was lovingly cared for by her parents Tom and Jeannette her entire life. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Alive Hospice – Murfreesboro, TN with her family by her side.
Toni attended Woodbury Grammar School and...
James Paul Oriti
Dec 28, 2020
Mr. James Paul Oriti, 62, of Manchester, TN passed away on December 28, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1958 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Oriti, and brother, Charlie Oriti.
He is survived by his mother, Joann Dillon Oriti, daughter, Jamie (Thomas) Genovese, Jamie’s mother, Denise Dailey, his sisters, Gina and Elissa,...
Donna May Taylor
Dec 24, 2020
Donna May Taylor, 93, passed away on December 24, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab in Woodbury, TN. Born in the Hollow Springs community October 29, 1927 to Homer and Hessie Sissom. She lived in Muncie and Marion Indiana prior to locating in Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, family, and church.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Elisabeth Leigh King
Dec 23, 2020
Mrs. Elisabeth Leigh King, 35, of Woodbury passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1985 in Charleston, South Carolina.
She is survived by her husband, Blake King, children, Xander and Emersyn King, mother, Sherry Sunday-Booth of Murfreesboro, father, Albert Warren Shirer III, brother, Zack Rossey and sister, Sara Sunday both of Murfreesboro, grandparents, Gary...
Gary Wade Bush
Dec 17, 2020
Mr. Gary Wade Bush, 65, of Manchester passed away on December 17, 2020. He was a native of Coffee County born on June 10, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Lee Bush and Emma Jean Crews Bush, brothers, Randall Bush and Wendell Ray Bush, and sisters, Lucille Cheryl Markum and Patricia Ann Bush.
He is survived...
Forrest Dwain Griffith
Dec 15, 2020
Mr. Forrest Dwain Griffith, 86, of Woodbury passed away on December 15, 2020. He was a native of Cannon County born on September 25, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jay Griffith and Golda Prater Griffith, sister, Eva Lois Griffith Rogers, In-laws: Laura Gentry Prater and George Edward Prater, Nora Gentry Fann and Ray Fann, Cecil...
Russell "Rusty" Lee Manus
Dec 14, 2020
Russell Lee “Rusty” Manus of Bradyville died after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He was diagnosed with cancer Saturday May 2, 2020. He was born Tuesday August 28, 1979 and was a native of Cannon County.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents John Morgan Manus and Hallie Arine Manus and maternal grandparents Elmer Lewis Davenport...
Dale E Dinkins
Dec 14, 2020
Mr. Dale E. Dinkins, 60, of Morrison passed away on December 14, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1960 in Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Ed Lee Dinkins and by a stepson, Justin Bogard.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Byford Dinkins of Morrison, mother, Patricia Ross Dinkins of Lakeland, FL, daughter,...
