Obituaries
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...
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;...
Eddie Paul Brewer
May 20, 2025
Mr. Eddie “Paul” Brewer, 82, of Bradyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee on Monday, April 12, 1943. Preceding him in death were his parents, Eddie Brown Brewer and Callie Wilson Brewer; brother, Doug Brewer; and sisters, Helen Long and Evie "Tessie" or "Tooter" Brewer.
He is...
Nancy Lorene Hill
May 19, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Hill, 82, of Christiana, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Sunday, August 23, 1942. Preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Charles Hill; daughter, Melinda Denise Hill; parents, Cecil and Rosie Delbridge Mason; brothers, JD Mason, Billy Ray Mason, Bobby Lee Mason, and Cecil Jr. Mason;...
Jane Noe Davis
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Jane Noe Davis, 79, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Saturday, July 21, 1945, to the late James Wilton and Mary Lee Noe Kinports. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Davis, Sr., and sister, Elinor Leigh Schram, and beloved dog,...
Paulette Potter
Apr 25, 2025
Mrs. Paulette Potter, 76, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Woodbury, Tennessee on Wednesday, October 13, 1948. Preceding her in death were her parents, Thomas E. "Rick" Merritt and Magalene Bly Merritt; husband, Harold Potter; daughter, Darla Potter; sister, Debra Taylor; daughter-in-law, Diane Potter; and grandson, Michael...
Courtney Renee Dixon
Apr 20, 2025
Courtney Renee Dixon, born on March 23, 1989, in McMinnville, Tennessee, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Woodbury, Tennessee. She left her family and friends much too soon.
She is survived by her loving husband, Zack Dixon; son, Blain Dixon; father, Larry (Tammy Skeen) Lowe; brother, Curtis Paull; sister, Faith Lowe; step-father, Allen Johnston; aunt, Valeria Brewer; mother-in-law, Susan Howse;...
Vera B Brooks
Apr 18, 2025
Mrs. Vera B. Brooks, 91, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born in Milton, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 12, 1933. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clyde Thomas and Helen Bratcher Bogle Thomas; husband, Gordon Brooks; sons, Shawn Patrick Brown and John (Kathy) Bowen; granddaughter, Nicole Leigh...
Fred Albert "Freddy" Scott
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. Fred "Freddy" Scott, 59, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee at the Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Sewell Scott.
He is survived by his mother, Sue Redmon of Woodbury; daughter, Macy Scott of Woodbury; sister, Pam (James) Patrick of...
David Allen Gariepy
Apr 3, 2025
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, after 64 short years, David Allen Gariepy left this world behind. David was born June 18, 1960 in Tacoma, Washington. As a child Dave got to live a life filled with the adventure of travel and lived in places that most of us only dream about. As an adult, he served this country in the...
Ernestine Bryant
Apr 1, 2025
Mrs. Ernestine Rogers Smith Bryant, 89, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on April 1, 2025. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on December 25, 1935 to the late Ernest John and Hallie Goad Rogers.
Born on Christmas Day, God let Ernest and Hallie know that their little bundle of joy was going to be a special...
Patrick J. McBride
Mar 28, 2025
Patrick J. McBride passed peacefully with his loving family at his side. Patrick is preceded in death by his father, John McBride, and is survived by his mother, Ann Northcutt McBride; his sisters, Jill Potts, Susan Norvel, Nancy Casselman and Suzanne McBride (in-law); his brothers, Michael McBride and Todd Casselman (in-law); his aunt, Faye Northcutt Knox; his uncle, Richard Northcutt;...
Alicia Caroline Odom
Mar 21, 2025
Ms. Alicia Caroline "Bitt" Odom, 53, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Monday, August 2, 1971.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Brenda Odom; son, Justin Odom; granddaughter, Meleah Odom; brothers, Robert Odom, Marcus Odom, Glenn Odom, and Carlos Odom; father, Jimmy Randolph; sisters, Theresa Randolph, Stephanie Harris,...
Joan Edith Barrett
Mar 19, 2025
Mrs. Joan Edith Barrett, 92, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born to the late Alfred Edward and Evelyn Rose Bean Steward in Norfolk, England on Friday, September 2, 1932. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Garry Ladd and Steven Ladd; step-son,...
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...
Larry Harrod
Feb 16, 2025
Mr. Larry Harrod, 88, of Nashville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 1, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruby Goins Harrod; daughter, Patricia E. Harrod; and brothers, Bobby C. Harrod and Paul Harrod.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Harrod; sons, Bobby (Vickie) Harrod...
Karin Lorraine Tucker
Feb 16, 2025
Mrs. Karin Lorraine Kopczeski Tucker, 64, of Readyville, Tennessee finished her journey on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born to the late Gene and Donna Pierce Kopczeski in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, March 7, 1960.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dave Tucker of Readyville; children, Charity (John) Person of Beechgrove, Dave (Becky) Tucker of Readyville, Cherish...
Marvin Stacy Wheeler
Feb 14, 2025
Marvin "Stacy" Wheeler, 54, of Auburntown, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on April 8, 1970. Preceding him in death was his brother, Dr. Scott Wheeler.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Wheeler of Auburntown; children, Libby (Jordan Merchant) Wheeler of Murfreesboro, James Wheeler, and Sarah Wheeler both of Auburntown; father, Marvin...
Susie Mae Scott
Feb 13, 2025
Mrs. Susie Mae Jernigan Scott, 83, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born to the late Foster and Hilmer Mae Jernigan on Thursday, July 31, 1941, Susie spent her younger life being raised and trained in Woodbury, Tennessee. She had a firm grip on what her priorities were, which guided her footsteps throughout her life.
First and...
Donald W. Conn
Feb 12, 2025
Donald W. Conn was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 3, 1949, and went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025.
He was the son of Clarence Conn and Ruby Murphy Conn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Elizabeth Ervin and Evelyn Sackellares; and his brother, Chester Conn.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Reed...
