Obituaries

Henry Wallace Bryan, 73, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2019 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  He was born in Wilson Co to his parents, the late Henry Neil Bryan and Thelma Bullard Bryan.   
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Jennings Bryan of Woodbury; children, Christopher Bryan and Candace (Kevin) Prater all of Woodbury; grandchildren,  Caitlyn, Caleb (Samantha), Sadie, Anna and Ella; great granddaughter, Brynlee; siblings,  Wanda (Bobby) Eads of Murfreesboro, Jerry (Beverly) Bryan of Auburntown, Deani (Marvin) Farless of Murfreesboro; mother-in-law,  Macon Jennings of Woodbury; in-laws,  Charlie (Kaye) Jennings and Violet (Freddy) Barrett both of Woodbury, Sharon (Mike) Driver of McMinnville and Craig Jennings.
 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Billy Bryan.
 
Wallace was a member of the church of Christ and worshipped with the Smith Grove Family.  He was a driver for M.T. Pharmacy Supply.  He loved to travel, was an avid sports fan and was an outdoorsman who loved to be in nature.  Wallace was committed to his loving family but above all, his beloved title was simply grandpa.
 
Memorial visitation with the family will be from 9 am until 11 am Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Woodbury Funeral Home with graveside services to follow in the Odom Cemetery.  Bro. Al Bugg will officiate.  Per Wallace’s request, no flowers to be sent but for those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Short Mtn. Bible Camp or Smith Grove Youth.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 
 
 

Ms. Ruby Keaton King, age 107, of Woodbury passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Woodbury Health Care Center.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include her nephews & nieces, David (Gwen) King of Franklin, Mary Hilda (John) Vaughn of Lebanon, Sherry Hughes of Lascassas, Ann Pat (Roy) Fanning of Huntsville, & Carol Lavella of Bradenton, FL.  Several great nieces & nephews & a host of friends also survive.
 
Ms. King was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Frankie Adamson Keaton; Husband, Seldon King; Son, Winfred King; Sister & Brother-in-law, Nina Keaton King & J. Otis King; Sisters-in-law, Ola King, Nola King, Minnie Lee & Willie Campbell, Jessie & Paul Grizzle; Brothers-in-law, John & Bird King, Grady & Effie Katherine King.  She was also preceded in death by several nieces & nephews.
 
She was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church where she was active in the choir & Sunday school and was a nurses’ assistant at the Ohio State Hospital in Lima, OH.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sycamore Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Williams & Bro. John Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the funeral home and will lie in state from 12 Noon until the time of service at Sycamore Baptist Church on Thursday.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfunerahome.net
 

Gary Ray Bedwell age 72 of Smithville and a native of Woodbury, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville.  He was born June 5, 1946 to his parents, the late Floyd and Margaret Bucey Bedwell. 
He was of the Baptist faith and a carnival worker.  He is survived by siblings, Ronnie Bedwell of Woodbury, Carol Petry of Murfreesboro and Betty Bynum of Woodbury. 
 
Mr. Bedwell has been cremated and no services are planned.
 
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
 
 

Mrs. Patsy Fletcher Parker, 72, of Woodbury passed away on May 29, 2019.  She was born in Coffee County, TN on February 11, 1947.  She was preceded in death by her parents Hodge Fletcher and Winnie Pearl Bowen Fletcher; her husband, Coy Parker; and daughter, Tracey Todd. 
She is survived by her grandchildren, Chandler Todd and Addy Todd of Bradyville; brothers, Jimmy (Vivia Gay) Fletcher of Wartrace, Larry (Priscilla) Fletcher of Fairfield; sister, Blanche (Charlie) Alsup of Lascassas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
 
She went to work at Colonial Shirt Factory at an early age.  Shortly after beginning work she met her future husband, Coy.  She cut her hand and he took her to the doctor to have it checked and they fell in love.  They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage in July.  She later worked for Heatcraft and Honeywell as a supervisor.  One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandchildren.  They lovingly called her Nana.  She loved watching their ballgames and looked forward to their annual family vacation to Panama City, Florida.  She was a people person and could talk to anyone.  She was a member of the Noah’s Fork Baptist Church. 
 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 6-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Chad Fletcher will officiate.  Interment will be in Parker Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the Parker Hill Cemetery.  Share thoughts and memories with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net   Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190  615-563-5337
 

Jerry Layne Graham age 57 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, May 28, 2019 at his residence. 
He was born February 9, 1962 to his parents, Jewell Ferrell Graham Knowles and the late Jerry Wayne Graham.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edward and Fannie Graham; maternal grandparents, Marshall and Josephine Ferrell; aunt, Josephine (Loyd) Hale.
 
He was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and worked several years with Graham Services.
He is survived by mother, Jewell Graham Knowles of McMinnville; brother, Eddie Wayne Graham of McMinnville; uncles and aunts, Carlon (Melba) Graham of Smithville, Billie Graham of Akron, Ohio, Ann (Phillip) Hawkins of Smithville, Mary (Grover) Parker of Woodbury, Margie (Staco) Luna of McMinnville, Levonia (Glenn) Gill of Dibrell; special friend, Crystal Hale of Smithville.
 
Funeral services will be 11:AM Saturday, June 1, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be on Friday 4:PM until 8:PM and Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.
 
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.     
 

Jimmy Wayne Arnold, 63, died: Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home. He was a resident of Woodbury and was a native of  Dekalb County. 
Survivors include his wife of 44 years:  Pamela Jo Arnold, children,  Jason Wayne Arnold and Jessica Hayes both of Woodbury, mother,  Juanita Cripps Arnold of Woodbury, 5 Grandchildren:  Linsey Arnold, Hannah Jo Foulk, Lacie Arnold, Haylee Foulk and Dakota Hayes all of Woodbury.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Arnold; brothers:  Gregory Arnold, Ronnie Arnold & Roger Dale Arnold.
 
Jimmy was a member of the Baptist Church, a US Army veteran and a member of the American Legion.  He was an owner and operator truck driver.  His favorite thing was loving his grandchildren.
 
Siblings:  Ricky Arnold and Kathy Davis both of Woodbury.
 
Special Family Friend:  Shelia Sprosty of Woodbury.
 
Funeral Service:  Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home   When:  2:00 PM Wednesday, May 29th. Interment:  Cherry Cemetery        Minister:  Bro. Jonathan Womack
Visitation:  after 11:00 AM Tuesday May 28, 2019
 
Pallbearers:  Travis Foulk, Lee Williams, Steven Lowe, J. B. Smith, Tom Potette & Jeff Robinson.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Mr. Charles E. “Charlie” Brown, 87, of Readyville passed from this life on May 24, 2019.  He was born on January 9, 1932.  He was the son of George Brown and Willie D. Alexander Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, George Brown; mother, Willie D. Brown, sisters, Lorell Brandon, Betty McBroom, Mary Brown, Margaret Dillard, and Dora Johnson and a brother, George Brown, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory sister, Katherine Ezell of Nashville; brother, Thomas Brown of Nashville; best friend Helen (Leo) Pleitez and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other friends.
 
Mr. Charlie was a hard-working farmer.  He was a retired veteran of the U S Air Force with 23 years’ service and had also served in the U S Army for a period of time.  Following his Air Force retirement, he came back to Readyville and bought his farm in 1963.  He worked at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro for 40 years as a cook.  He retired from the VA and continued to farm.  He was an active member of the Woodbury Lions Club for many years.  He was also a devoted member of the Auburn Hills Church of Christ and the former Water Street Church of Christ.
 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Interment will be in Hoover Cemetery.  Share thoughts and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337
 

Mr. Coy Lynn Parker, 75, of Bradyville, TN passed away on May 23, 2019.  He was born on January 13, 1944 in Bradyville.  His parents were the late Houston Roosevelt Parker and Mary Isabell Reed Parker.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tracey Todd; brothers, Kenneth Parker and Grady Parker; sister, Norma Simpson Vance; niece Brenda Parker; and a great nephew, Logan Parker. 
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Fletcher Parker of Bradyville; twin brother, Roy (Shirley) Parker of Woodbury; son-in-law, Jeffery Todd; grandchildren, Houston Chandler Todd and Addison Olivia Todd.
 
Mr. Coy was born, raised, and lived his whole life in Bradyville.  He graduated Woodbury Central High School in the Class of 1962.  He met and married the love of his life and they planned to celebrate 55 years of marriage on July 10th.  He retired from General Electric working for over 30 years.  He also spent about 10 years working for the CO-OP in Woodbury.  He loved being outdoors.  When he was in good health, he enjoyed hunting rabbits, raising beagles, planting a garden, and mowing the yard.  He and his twin brother shared a special bond and he loved Roy very much.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He had been teaching his grandson how to plant and raise a garden and looked forward to seeing him harvest vegetables this year.  His grandchildren called him Poppy and they enjoyed spending time together.  He was happy to sit and watch an old western, wrestling, or most kinds of sports when he wasn’t outside doing something.  He didn’t mind helping Mrs. Patsy with anything she needed, washing dishes, laundry, or anything else. 
 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Chad Fletcher and Joe Sissom will officiate.  Interment will be in Parker Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the charity of your choice.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337
 

Donna Ann Gaither Fuqua, 57, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was born in Rutherford Co. Survivors: 
 
She is survived by her husband, of 39 years,  Steve Fuqua of Woodbury; children, Jason (Jessica) Fuqua of Murfreesboro and Jessica (Justin) Parker of Bradyville; grandchildren, Shelby, Preston, and Jameson Fuqua, Wyatt and Willow Parker and brother, Donny Gaither of Woodbury.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Robbie Neely Gaither and brother, Danny Gaither.
 
Donna was a member of the Woodbury First Baptist Church where she was the Custodian.  She was also the Custodian for the Cannon Co. School System.  She worked at Westside, Woodbury Grammar and Woodland Schools.  She had previously worked for Bill Trail Motor Company.
 
Donna loved life even through this awful disease she was always making people laugh and feel better with her sweet smile, her wit and her infectious laugh.  She loved to cook, go to the beach and absolutely loved traveling to Disney.  Most of all, Donna loved her family and friends but especially her grandkids. 
 
Memorial Services will be 6 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Wade Campbell and Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm to 6 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury First Baptist Church or to the schools in which she worked, Westside, Woodbury Grammar or Woodland % Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net. 
 
 

Christie Lee Belcher, age 37, of Woodbury passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital.  She was a native of Davidson Co. 
Survivors include her Father & Stepmother, Winford Nile “Freddy” Belcher & Sandy Belcher of Woodbury; Mom, Brenda Randolf Foster of Nashville; Children, Gage Cross & Valentine Batts both of Woodbury; Fiance, Charles Batts of Nashville; Sisters, Chloe Belcher of Morrison, Michaela Belcher, Holly Carter, Jaiden Harris & Stephanie Jones, all of Woodbury, Merri Rippetoe Carroll & Kimberly Howard, both of Nashville; and Grandparents, Gloria Lynn Kaylor of Bradyville, Donnie (Debbie) Kaylor of Nashville, & David Mayo of Woodbury.
 
Many aunts, uncles, & cousins also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beth Kaylor.
 
Christie was a kind soul, a warrior who fought with everything she had.  Her children were her world and she was an outstanding mother.  She loved her family and friends and put others before herself.  She loved God and her church.  She was a master barber at Uncle Classics Barber Shop in Nashville where she loved her clients and her job.  She was also a member of the Plainview Baptist Church.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Womack officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 9 PM Monday, May 20, 2019.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net