Obituaries
Lois L. McGriff
Jun 2, 2012
Mrs. Lois L. McGriff, 75, of Woodbury died June 2, 2012. She was born July 29, 1936 in Rison, Arkansas. Her parents were the late Vera Meadows Neal and Louannie (Vettoe) Neal. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Eugene McGriff; daughter, Teresa Suzette McGriff; brother, Charles "Buddy" McGriff; sister, Grace Clayton and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lovvorn....
Larry Adam Merritt
May 10, 2012
Mr. Larry Adam Merritt, 66, of Woodbury died May 10, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born July 21, 1945 in Cannon County, TN. His parents were the late Willie Adam Merritt and Eva Hestle (Mears) Merritt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lee (Young) Merritt, sister, Martha Jo McCullough. He is survived by nieces,...
Ann (Savely) Hollandsworth
May 8, 2012
Mrs. Ann (Savely) Hollandsworth, 79, of Woodbury died May 8, 2012. She was born Feb. 4, 1933 in Hendersonville, TN. Her parents were the late Charlie Robb Savely and Ina (Tittle) Savely . She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Jabo" Hollandsworth; daughter, Terri Ann Jones; brothers, Charles Savely, Harold Savely, Ed Savely and Gilbert Savely...
Gary W. Barton
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. Gary W. Barton, 50, of Murfreesboro died April 25, 2012. He was born March 10, 1962 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by a sister, Terri Gail Barton. He is survived by his parents, Bill Barton and Patsy (Davis) Barton of Murfreesboro; daughter, Chelsea Barton; brother, Darrell & Sandy Barton of Woodbury; sister, Sheile & Rich Mitchell...
Mary Ann (Hall) Barnicle
Apr 16, 2012
Mrs. Mary Ann (Hall) Barnicle, 65, of Murfreesboro died April 16, 2012. She was born March 8, 1947 in Murfreesboro. Her parents were William Hall and Louise (Adams) Hall. She was preceded in death also by her step-mother, Ruth Hall, sons, Steve Gilley, Elijah Gilley and Billy Wyrich, brother, Jule Alan Hall and a half-brother, Glen Hall. She is survived...
Lois Marie (Smitty) Chitwood
Apr 1, 2012
Mrs. Lois Marie (Smitty) Chitwood, 68, of Murfreesboro died April 1, 2012 at her home. She was born April 24, 1943 in Rutherford County. Her parents were the late Earl Ruben Smitty and Cora Elizabeth (Swan) Smitty. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnny Baxter and Andrew Jackson Chitwood, brothers, Earl Ruben Smitty, Jr., William Smitty, Edmond Smitty,...
Jeff Fann
Mar 24, 2012
Mr. Jeff Fann, 47, of Woodbury died March 24, 2012. He was born July 25, 1964 in Rutherford County. He is survived by his wife, Melanie (Gannon) Fann of Woodbury; two sons, Justin Fann and Jordan Fann; daughter, Kristen Fann; father and mother, Jimmy Fann and Charlotte (Barrett) Fann; sister, Becky & Victor Fann; grandmother, Ruby Fann all of Woodbury....
Luree (McBroom) Tenpenny
Mar 18, 2012
Mrs. Luree (McBroom) Tenpenny , 88, of Woodbury went home to be with the Lord March 18, 2012. She was born Dec. 8, 1923 in Woodbury, TN. Her parents were the late Clarence McBroom and Kathleen (Odom) McBroom and was also preceded in death by a brother, Bratten McBroom and sister, Pauline Elliot. She lived in Nashville many years until...
Jeffery Taylor
Mar 17, 2012
Jeffery Lynn Taylor was born August 12, 1959 to Dorothy and Robert Taylor the final chapter of his life was closed on March 17, 2012. He received education in Woodbury graduating from Central High School. Jeffery enjoyed cooking as a hobby with a special interest painting, music, and playing his guitar. He was well liked and respected by his peers...
Truman Edward Brown
Mar 13, 2012
Mr. Truman Edward Brown, 80, of Auburntown died March 13, 2012 at his home. He was born in Cannon County on January 29, 1932. His parents were the late Willie Lee "Bill" Brown and Julie (Thomas) Brown. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ila Kay Rhoden; brothers, Sterling Brown and Willie Brown; sisters, Josie Ferrell, Virginia Vickers and...
James Harris "Jim" Gilley
Mar 3, 2012
Mr. James Harris "Jim" Gilley, 68, of Woodbury died March 3, 2012. He was born June 30, 1943 in Coffee County, TN. His parents were the late James Stanley Gilley and Mary Jane (Hollis) Gilley. He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Elijah Harris Gilley and Steve Lee Gilley; brothers, Paul Stanley Gilley and Teddy Ray Gilley...
P. J. "Rooster" Cook
Feb 27, 2012
P. J. "ROOSTER" COOK Mr. P. J. "Rooster" Cook, 75, of Woodbury died Feb. 27, 2012 at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1936 in the Short Mountain area of Cannon County. His parents were the late P. J. Cook, Sr. and Ira (Elkins) Cook. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Cook and a sister,...
Harold L. Beagle
Feb 8, 2012
HAROLD L. BEAGLE Harold Lee (Bud) Beagle (86) of Milton, TN, (formerly of Englewood, FL), went home to be with his Lord on February 8, 2012. He was born December 10, 1925 in Alexandria, VA and grew up in Catonsville, MD. Bud married the love of his life, wife Livie Sue Thomas in 1947 and they were together 64 &...
Richard Van Dyck "Ricky" Butcher
Feb 7, 2012
RICHARD "RICKY" BUTCHER Mr. Ricky Butcher, 28, of Woodbury died Feb. 7, 2012. He was born on Dec. 24, 1983 in Harvey, IL. He was preceded in death by his sister, Savannah Butcher; grandfathers, James Butcher and Jerry Van Dyck. He is survived by his mother, Luanne Rains of Readyville; father, James Thomas Butcher of Illinois; brother, Nicholas (Raven Scott)...
Johnnie Bell (Davenport) Nichols
Jan 15, 2012
JOHNNIE BELL NICHOLS Mrs. Johnnie Bell (Davenport) Nichols, 83, of Readyville died January 15, 2012. She was born April 21, 1928 in Cannon County, TN. Her parents were the late Johnny Eagleton Davenport and Lena Bell (Preston) Davenport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris "Slick" Nichols; son, Roger Allen Nichols; brothers, Rodney Davenport and Robert William Davenport;...
Donna Jo Cook
Jan 11, 2012
DONNA JO COOK Donna Jo Cook, 46, of Woodbury died January 11, 2012. She was born November 13, 1965 in Woodbury, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Joan Geasley. She is survived by her father, Joe Cook of Readyville; brother, Zachary Cook of Readyville; sister, Kim Cook of Readyville and two nieces, Ali Jo Peckham and...
Terri Ann (Hollandsworth) Jones
Jan 11, 2012
TERRI ANN JONES Mrs. Terri Ann Jones, 53, of Woodbury died January 11, 2012. She was born March 14, 1958 in Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. "Jabo" Hollandsworth. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Gary Jones; her mother, Ann (Savely) Hollandsworth; son, Kirk & Tiffany Jones all of Woodbury; daughter, Becky &...
Robert Wayne Keedy
Dec 21, 2011
WAYNE KEEDY Wayne Keedy, 48, of Bradyville died Dec. 21, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born in Pikeville, TN on July 20, 1963. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Layhew Keedy of Bradyville; mother, Barbara (Ogle) Keedy of Murfreesboro; father, Bobby Joe Keedy of Lee Station, TN; sons, Joshua & Shelly Keedy of Murfreesboro, Shane & Brandie...
William G. "Bill" Bryant
Dec 17, 2011
WILLIAM G. BRYANT Mr. William G. "Bill" Bryant, 88, of Woodbury died Dec. 17, 2011. He was born on March 6, 1923 in Moulton, Alabama and moved to Cannon County in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew W. Bryant and Annie Josephine (Canup) Bryant. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Bryant, his...
Billy Eugene Porter
Dec 13, 2011
Billy Eugene Porter, 52, of Woodbury was called home on Dec. 13, 2011 by our Heavenly Father. He was born on Dec. 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Porter and Mary (Barlow) Porter. He lived his life with his brother, Jerry Wayne Porter in Woodbury; he leaves behind three other brothers, Jimmie & Faye of...
