Obituaries
Alena Hope Preston Grayson
Oct 19, 2020
Mrs. Alena Hope Preston Grayson, 26, of Murfreesboro passed away unexpectedly along with her soon to be born son, Hayden Zane Merlo on October 19, 2020. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN on October 6, 1994. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arvis and Mildred Marie Black.
She is survived by the love of her life, Brandon Merlo,...
Buddy Floyd
Oct 18, 2020
Mr. Buddy Floyd, 61 of Hillsboro passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1959 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Baker Floyd, Sr. and Jackie Woodham Floyd Ott, a daughter, Autumn Marie Floyd, brothers, J. D. Floyd and Charles Floyd, and sisters, Frances Floyd and Ester Floyd.
He is survived...
David Young
Oct 16, 2020
Mr. David Young, 22, of Bradyville passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2020. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on October 31, 1997. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Janice Young and Jimmy Driver, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Angel (Bobby Murphy) Hernandez of Bradyville, father, Brad Young of Alabama, grandmother, Faye Driver of...
Viriginia Lemmons
Oct 15, 2020
Mrs. Virginia Lemmons, 83, of Woodbury passed away on October 13, 2020. She was born in Woodbury, TN on May 17, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Elizabeth Wallace Davis, husband, Joe Houston Lemmons and a daughter, Frances Reed.
She is survived by five daughters, Dottie Leiman of Long Island, NY, Brenda K. Lemmons of...
Jerry W. Alviar
Oct 3, 2020
Mr. Jerry W. Alviar, 62, of Woodbury passed away on October 3, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1958 in Aurora, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse, Sr. and Laurine Alviar.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Alviar, two daughters, Megan Alviar and Emily Alviar, three brothers, Pancho Alviar, Jesse Alviar, and Leonard Morin,...
Layuna "Noonie" Goin
Sep 22, 2020
Mrs. Layuna “Noonie” Goin , 82, of Woodbury passed away on September 22, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1938 in Woodbury, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard “Bill” Ray Bailey and Nettie Merriman Bailey, husband, Samuel Whyte Goin, brothers, Hugh Bob Bailey and T. J. Bailey, sisters, Shirley Logan and Loretta Bailey, nephews, Mike...
James "Jim" Devello Davis, Sr.
Sep 12, 2020
James “Jim” Devello Davis, Sr., 82, of Readyville passed away on Sept. 12, 2020. Born in Murfreesboro, TN on Dec. 7, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fratos D. Davis, Sr. and May Corrine Wright Davis and by three brothers, William A. Davis, Edward N. Davis, and Fratos D. Davis, Jr.
He is survived by his wife,...
James "Jim" E. DeJoice, Jr.
Sep 5, 2020
Mr. James “Jim” E. DeJoice, Jr., 76, of Woodbury passed away on September 5, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1944 in Renovo, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward DeJoice and June Arlene Hills DeJoice.
He is Survived by his wife, Brenda Gravel DeJoice of Woodbury, sister, Janet DeJoice Stone of Renovo, PA, stepson,...
Ray David Foutch
Aug 29, 2020
Mr. Ray David Foutch, 70, passed away on August 29, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1949 in Woodbury, TN to the late John H. Foutch and Nannie Mae Batey Foutch. Also preceding him in death are his daughter, Stephanie Angeline Johnson, brothers, Bobby Pinkerton, Frank Batey, and Charles Foutch, and a brother-in-law, Joe Hill. He grew up going...
Wendy Lee Whittemore
Aug 26, 2020
Mrs. Wendy Lee Whittemore, 51, of Woodbury passed away on August 26, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born in Woodbury, TN on May 30, 1969. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel Ross Youngblood and Dovie Dean Cook Youngblood, husband, Johnny Whittemore, and by her brother, Joel Carson “Bubba” Youngblood.
She is survived by...
James D. Shelton, Sr.
Aug 21, 2020
James D. Shelton, Sr. passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 at Northview Health and Living Center in Anderson, Indiana. James was born in Manchester Tennessee the son of Birdie H. and Willie F. Shelton on Tuesday March 30, 1937. He served in the United States Army and then having several full-time jobs before settling at the United States Post...
Samantha Jane Hunt
Aug 3, 2020
Samantha Jane “Sammy” Hunt, 24, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on August 3, 2020 after an extended battle with illness. She was born in Nashville, TN on December 5, 1995. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Russell Rudolph Meyer. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Elisabetta “Bess” Hunt; sister, Mary Hunt (Jesse) Moore; nephew, Theodore “Teddy” Moore; nieces, Cynthia Elise and Mary Catherine Moore; grandparents; Julianna Estelle,...
Nancy Alyce (Davenport) Brander
Aug 2, 2020
Nancy Alyce Davenport Brander went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 9:34am in Ocoee, Florida. She was a native of Cannon County and the daughter of the late Sterling A. Davenport and Dorothy Wood Davenport.
Survivors include two daughters, Colette B. Platts (Ronnie) of St. Augustine, FL. and Coleen B. Chomanics (Dave)...
Betty F Billings
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Betty F. Billings, 87, of McMinnville passed away on July 27, 2020. She was born in Woodbury, TN on September 12, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Powell Milligan and Nannie Vandergriff Milligan, also by nine siblings, Milton “Brown” Milligan, Billy Milligan, Jack Milligan, Sammye Tenpenny, Marjorie Lorance, Rachel Hillstrom, Quixie Carroll, Shirley Tate,...
Ricky Wilson
Jul 27, 2020
Mr. Ricky Wilson, 32, of Woodbury, TN passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2020. He was born in Murfreesboro Tennessee on December 16, 1987.He is survived by his wife Jessa Wilson of Woodbury, his mother, Theresa Wilson of Yerkes, Kentucky, two sons, Jason Wilson and Mason Wilson, a sister, Jessica (Michael) White of Yerkes, Kentucky, and a slew of other...
Bradley "BJ" James Durham
Jul 11, 2020
Mr. Bradley James “BJ” Durham, 30, of Readyville passed away on July 11, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1989 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Betty Durham and Harris and Barbara Smith and by a brother, Chad Durham.
He is survived by his parents, Randy and Jeannie Smith Durham, daughter, Stella...
Lindsay "Lee" Gene Powers
Jul 11, 2020
Mr. Lindsay Gene “Lee” Powers, 38, of Woodbury passed away on July 11, 2020. He was born in Nashville, TN on June 29, 1982. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Jean (Mason) Powers, aunts and uncles, Mary Honaker, Barbara Hood, Mike Waldrep, and Delton Waldrep.
He is survived by his father, James “Jimmy” (Lisa Davenport) Powers of...
Jerry O'Connor
Jul 8, 2020
Mr. Jerry O’Connor, 48, of Bradyville passed away on July 8, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on November 15, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tim O’Connor.
He is survived by his father, Tim O’Connor of Bradyville, mother, Shirley Holt Carrozza of Elgin, IL, sister, Chris (Jon) McNutt of Bradyville, brother,...
Wanda Kay Mathis
Jun 27, 2020
Mrs. Wanda Kay Murphy Mathis, 62, of Woodbury passed away on June 27, 2020 in Nashville, TN. She was born on February 13, 1958 in Woodbury, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton White Murphy and Helen Louise Hall Murphy, husband, Billy Joe Mathis, and brothers, Ricky Murphy, Ray Murphy, and Troy Murphy.
She is survived...
Edwin "Slim" Wayne Smith
Jun 27, 2020
Mr. Edwin “Slim” Smith, 64, of Woodbury passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Edwin Smith and Evelyn Elaine Jarrell Smith, and by a son, C. J. Francis.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Smith of Woodbury, son,...
