Obituaries
Peggy Jo Markum
Mar 19, 2022
Mrs. Peggy Jo Porter Markum, 66, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on March 19, 2022. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 6, 1955. Preceding her in death were her parents, Jim Bill and Mary Emiline Barlow Porter; her daughter, Peggy "Sue" Markum Hodge; her brothers, Jerry Wayne Porter, Billy Eugene Porter, John Porter, James Barlow, and Frankie Porter;...
Gary Steven Hale
Mar 10, 2022
Mr. Gary Steven Hale, 76, of Christiana, Tennessee passed away on March 10, 2022. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on October 27, 1945. Preceding him in death were his parents, Thurman Hartford and Verna Beatrice Davis Hale; daughter, Sherry Storm Brandywine "Brandy" Hale; brothers, James William Hale, Donald Everett Hale, and Daniel Richard Hale; and sister, Betsy Diane Hale.
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James Edward Bryson
Mar 9, 2022
James Edward Bryson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at Woodbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He retired from Samsonite after 34 years.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Willie and Beatrice (Pitts) Bryson, and granddaughter, Helena Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Myrtle Alexander...
Melissa Basham Wagner
Mar 1, 2022
Mrs. Melissa Basham Wagner, 48, of Hendersonville, TN graduated to her eternal reward on March 1, 2022, at home with family by her side. She was born March 20, 1973, in Livonia, Michigan to her parents, the late Jerry Basham and the late Sharon Cadoret. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and...
Herbert R. Wolf
Feb 27, 2022
Herbert R. Wolf, M.D., 79, of Woodbury, TN passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Nashville, TN surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1942, in Tecumseh, MI to the late Harold and Olive Wolf. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Carol Wolf of Woodbury; son, Jeff (Darla) Wolf of Woodbury; daughters, Dana (Greg) Winsted...
Artavious D. Collier
Feb 25, 2022
Artavious Domotrese Collier was born on September 9, 1997 to LeRanda Collier Jackson. He transitioned to his heavenly home on February 25, 2022.
He graduated from Riverdale High School in 2016. He attended Murfreesboro Barber College in Murfreesboro, TN.
His first job as a barber was at Top Chop Barber Shop in Antioch. He was known for his barber techniques....
Dorothy J Stacey
Feb 18, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Stacey, 87, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on Monday, July 23, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceding her in death were her parents, William "Will" Robinson and Lillian Spencer Robinson Crosslin; husband, Elmer Pruitt Stacey, Sr.; sons, Pruitt Stacey, and Donald Stacey; brother, Roger Robinson; sisters, Sandra Murphy...
Ricky E. McCullough
Feb 16, 2022
Mr. Ricky McCullough, 64, of Murfreesboro passed away on February 16, 2022. He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on September 7, 1957. He was the son of the late, Granville McCullough and Kitty Reed McCullough. Also preceding him in death are his wife, Tina McCullough, one brother, and two sisters.
He is survived by his sons, Rick (Shanna Odom) McCullough...
George Luther David Mitchell
Jan 31, 2022
LCPL George Luther David Mitchell, 74, of Morrison, TN passed away on January 31, 2022. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina on December 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anne Mae Jones Mitchell; brothers, Johnny Mitchell and Larry Mitchell; and grandson, Travis Singleton.
He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Walls of Denver,...
Charles Edward Gustin
Jan 18, 2022
Charles E. Gustin, 85, of Woodbury, TN passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, AL on July 28, 1936. Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred W. and Lola Mae Morris Gustin; wife, Patricia Ann Gustin; daughter, Donna Lynn Richey; and brother-in-law, Wendell Rasco. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah A. Miller; brother-in-law, Michael...
Jeffery "Jeff" Glen Smith
Jan 6, 2022
Jeffery "Jeff" Glen Smith, 64, of Woodbury, TN passed away on January 6, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Woodbury. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harris and Barbara Higgins Smith; wife, Anne Payne Smith; brother, Sammy Smith; and sister, Teresa Pelsue.
He is survived by his daughters, Jenny Hurd of Murfreesboro, Penny (Chase) Lewis of...
Judy Carol Mayo
Jan 4, 2022
Judy Carol Mayo, age 50, of Auburntown, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in Woodbury, Tennessee unexpectedly. Judy was born April 16, 1971, in Smithville, Tennessee, She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Mayo, Sr. and by a granddaughter, Paisley Morgan Todd, and by her grandparents, Dave and Annie Mae Mayo and Melvin and Myla Dodd.
She...
Gloria Jeanette Armstrong
Dec 23, 2021
Gloria Jeanette Armstrong, 83, of Manchester, TN passed away on December 23, 2021. She was born in Smyrna, TN on May 30, 1938. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ellis Boots and Rennie Ferrell Wade; brothers, Ellis, James, Billy, and Jerry Wade; sisters, Helen Barrett, Betty Greenfield, and Rosemary Cagle; and son, Joe Keith Pharris.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Macie Bogle Walkup
Dec 9, 2021
Mrs. Macie (Bogle) Walkup, 85, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on December 9, 2021. She was born to the late Thomas Andrew Bogle and Georgia Madison (DuBois) Bogle on February 14, 1936 in Milton, TN. Being born on Valentine's Day fit Macie like a glove. She was someone who exuded love wherever she went and to...
Kathy Leigh Johnson
Dec 4, 2021
Kathy Leigh Johnson, 41, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born on Friday, January 11, 1980 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Preceding her in death were her father, Bobby Huddleston and mother, Nancy (Timothy) Graham.
She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Jeremy Johnson; daughters, Katelyn Bucey of Woodbury and Christina Bucey of Bradyville; stepdaughters, Nevaeh...
Waymon Bill Mears
Nov 28, 2021
Mr. Waymon Bill Mears, 57, of Woodbury, TN passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in McMinnville, TN on November 23, 1964. Preceding him in death were his father, Billy Wayne Mears; mother, Brownie Dean Russell; son, Devin Bill Mears; sister, Cecelia Pearl Mears; and half-brother, Manuel Malone.
He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Mears of McMinnville;...
Juliana Estelle
Nov 13, 2021
Ms. Juliana "Judy" Jeffries Estelle, 82, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on November 13, 2021. She was born in Anderson, IN on April 6, 1939. Preceding her in death were her father, Charles Jeffries; mother, Mary Laura Gray (Clifford) Bodenhafer; sister, Janet Rothel; and granddaughter, Samantha Jane Hunt.
She is survived by her daughter, Elisabetta Bess Hunt of Murfreesboro; partner,...
Ruth Ann Blythe
Nov 6, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Ann Blythe, 79 of Murfreesboro passed away on November 6, 2021. She was a native of Toledo, Ohio born on April 1, 1942, but lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Lewis and Nancy D. Smith, stepmother, Joann Lewis, husband, Bobby Blythe, Sr., and by a son, John...
James Brandon-Butner Byrd
Nov 6, 2021
James Brandon-Butner Byrd entered the world on November 5, 2021 and was called back to heaven by God on November 6, 2021. He joins in heaven his great grandfather, Harold Harrington; grandfather, James “Randy” Byrd; grandmother, Ellen Marie Butner; great uncle, Ricky Abel; and uncle and aunt, Brandon and Samantha Byrd.
His passing is mourned by his parents, Amanda Byrd...
Carter White Murphy
Nov 5, 2021
Carter White Murphy was born on Thursday, April 22, 2021 to his loving parents, Clifton R. Murphy, Sr. and Mary L. Nichols, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Carter's family was blessed with 6 months and 14 days with him before he went to his heavenly home on November 5, 2021.
Though Carter was born premature, he was a happy and...
