Obituaries
Kenneth Hollis
Aug 7, 2024
Kenneth "Unc" Hollis, 76, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on August 7, 2024. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on May 16, 1948. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ellis Martin and Mamie Elizabeth Hollis; sisters, Rachel Kiddy, Ruby Hollis, and Ruth Sweeney. He is survived by his sister, Marie Ferrell of Woodbury; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...
Annabel Seward Black
Jul 27, 2024
Mrs. Annabel Seward Black, 87, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 25, 1936 to the late Harry and Grayce Martin Seward. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Buddy Black, and several cousins and extended family members.
She is survived by her close friends, Tommy and Linda...
Ray Sanders
Jul 19, 2024
Mr. Ray Sanders, 71, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on December 19, 1952. He was preceded by his parents, Herman Sanders and Adell Rogers Sanders. Also, by a son, Douglas Sanders; a brother, Pete Sanders; and a sister, Helen Porter.
He is survived by his wife of over...
Tamara Dillon
Jul 16, 2024
Ms. Tamara Dillon, 73, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on July 16, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee with her family and close friends at her side. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 15, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Donald Haley and Julia "June" Dillon Muszynski; and aunts, Christine "Cripp" Dillon and Rachel "Sack" Haley.
She...
Madeline Carroll Sanders
Jul 14, 2024
Mrs. Madeline Carroll Sanders, 78, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born to the late Amos Paschal and Pearlee Fairbanks Richey in Knoxville, Tennessee on Sunday, October 14, 1945.
She is survived by her husband, George Roland Sanders of Woodbury; children, Teresa (Jim) Stluka, Carol Sanders Willis, and Roland "Jason" (Kim Lewis) Sanders; half-siblings, Debbie...
Annie Lou Mount
Jul 7, 2024
Annie Lou Mount, aka “Mama Lou,” was born on April 24, 1951 in Woodbury, TN to the late Bratton & Polly Odom. She transitioned on July 7, 2024 from her earthly home to her eternal home. She received her education in the Cannon County school system. She worked at Samsonite and MTSU for several years. She was a faithful member...
Joel B. King
Jul 2, 2024
Joel B. King was born March 17, 1967 to the late Joseph King of Cleveland Ohio and Brownie D. Russell of Van Buren, Tennessee. Joel attended Cleveland Municipal School District and obtained his high school diploma from Collinwood High School.
While attending, Joel participated in high school athletics, playing both baseball and football as his primary sports. Joel aspired to become...
Joe Dwight Miller
Jun 30, 2024
Joe Dwight Miller, known affectionately as Dwight to his friends and family, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on June 30, 2024, in Columbus, GA. Born on July 19, 1952, in Woodbury, TN, Dwight's early years on the farm as the youngest of three children instilled in him the values of hard work, family, and community that would define...
Kathy Marie Thompson
Jun 30, 2024
Mrs. Kathy Marie Bynum Thompson, 62, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Thursday, March 8, 1962. Preceding her in death were her husband, Frank Thompson; father, Bobby Bynum; grandson, Nickolas Koss; and sisters, Deborah Perry and Margie Mears.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Bynum of Woodbury; daughters, Amy...
Guycell Pedigo Cole
Jun 24, 2024
Mrs. Guycell Pedigo Cole, 85, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born to the late Oad Nelson "O.N." and Oza Rains Pedigo in Woodbury, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 30,1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her soul mate, Robert "Bob" William Cole, Jr., and brothers, Dewey, Emmitt, and Raymond...
Sally Ann McMurtry Sullivan
Jun 15, 2024
Sally Ann McMurtry Sullivan of Readyville, TN, age 92, passed peacefully on June 15, 2024. Sally was born to Flora & Drew McMurtry on August 3, 1931, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX, the youngest of three daughters, including Patricia McMurtry Semands & Mary Francis McMurtry Hofheinz. She was a daughter of the American Revolution and a lifelong member of...
Steven Edward Ladd
Jun 8, 2024
Mr. Steven Edward Ladd, 64, of Plant City, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee on Monday, July 27, 1959. Preceding him in death were his father, Paul Lewis Ladd; brother, Garry Ladd; step-brother, Ricky Barrett; and a beloved little dachshund; Rusty.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie...
Mark Elvin Davis
Jun 3, 2024
Mr. Mark Elvin Davis, 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on Wednesday, September 5, 1956. Preceding him in death were his father, Elvin Lois Davis, and mother, Evelyn Mae Burks Myers and stepbrother, Larry Myers.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Wayne King and Joshua McDonald; daughters, Tiffany (Jeremy)...
Britt A. Knox
May 19, 2024
Major Britt Knox, Army (Ret.) Beloved son, husband, father, and brother died May 19, 2024.Born December 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN to the late John G. (Jack) Knox and Edith (Speedy) Towler Knox, Britt spent his formative years in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN, he lettered in track and football and was inducted into the...
Ray N. Walkup
May 15, 2024
Mr. Ray N. Walkup, better known as "Pa" to those who loved him, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in the Gossburg Community in Coffee County, Tennessee on Thursday, February 26, 1942 to the late George Homer and Lucille Messick Walkup.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Beverly L. Johnson
May 7, 2024
Mrs. Beverly L. Johnson, 70, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on May 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Duffy or South Hadley, MA; and son, Russell N. Johnson of Fayetteville, AR.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Russell E. Johnson, Jr. of Readyville; daughter, Della "Jennifer" Johnson of Readyville; son,...
Tommy "Tom" Dean Boals
May 6, 2024
Mr. Tommy "Tom" Dean Boals, 86, of Morrison, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee on Sunday, December 12, 1937. Preceding him in death were his father, John Garner Boals; mother, Ruth (Vaughn) Nichols; brother, Harry Lee Boals; and sister, Patricia Nell Smith.
He is survived by his wife...
Harold Raymond Larkin
May 3, 2024
Mr. Harold Raymond Larkin, 53, of Union City, Tennessee passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 3, 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Raymond Larkin and by a sister, Tiffany Larkin.
He is survived by his mother, Paula Williams Larkin of Woodbury; brother, Aaron (Renee) Larkin of Illinois; sister, Jan...
Aaron Peter Carreon
May 2, 2024
Aaron Peter Carreon, 28, of Readyville, Tennessee was born at Eglin Air Force Base (Fort Walton Beach), Florida on Saturday, June 17, 1995 to his loving parents, Peter and Sandra. Though they thought Aaron was their son, his two older sisters, Alyssa and Tahnee, made sure they knew to whom Aaron really belonged. With a 5 year gap between Aaron...
Della Rinne
Apr 27, 2024
Mrs. Della Rinne, 60, of Woodbury, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Though Della was proud of her fight against cancer and that was what brought her to Tennessee a year ago this April, cancer was far from her entire story. She lived a life of spunk and resilience, adventure and mundane, and...
