Obituaries
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,...
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...
Albert Lee Lorance
Feb 8, 2025
A beloved husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many, Albert grew up in Woodbury, TN but had resided in Hendersonville, TN since 2019.
Albert was born in 1939 and lived through remarkable times and approached life with an extraordinary spirit of acceptance and positivity. What truly set Albert apart was his ability to face life's challenges without complaint.
A...
James Edward Helton
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. James Edward Helton, 70, of Woodbury, Tennesse passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, January 4, 1955. Preceding him in death were his parents, James Walter and Elizabeth Lee Sims Helton.
He is survived by his wife, Mila Helton; daughters, Kristina Murphy and Mandy Helton; brothers, Kevin Matthew Helton, John Phillip...
Betty Joe Whitehead
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Betty Joe Davenport Whitehead, 88, of Bradyville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born to the late Lawrence Elmer and Verna Lee Watson Davenport on Thursday, September 17, 1936 in Woodbury, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel and Ida Richards Davenport and Joseph B. and Eliza...
Blaine John Waldrop
Jan 21, 2025
Blaine John Waldrop, born on September 13, 1988, in Renton, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025, in Bradyville, Tennessee. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many.
Growing up, Blaine exhibited a deep passion for sports, particularly baseball, where he shone brightly as a star pitcher from the age of four through high...
Sharon Hillis
Jan 18, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Hillis, 78, of McMinnville passed away on January 18, 2025. She was a native of McMinnville born on December 23, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles C. Womack and Oma Lea (Rhea) Womack, her husband Eddie Hillis, brother, Ronnie Womack and sister, Dixie Martin.
She is survived by her son, Trent Hillis and daughter, Angie...
Joseph John Prince, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Joseph John Prince, Jr., 80, of Readyville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. Born on June 17, 1944, in Yonkers, New York, to Joseph Prince, Sr. and Rubena Povey Prince, Joe – nicknamed “Rusty” – grew up in the suburbs north of New York City along the Hudson River. His strong work ethic and determination...
