Obituaries

Billy Lee Mayo, 48, passed away Mon., January 29, 2018 at St. Thomas West after a short illness.  He was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Markum Mayo of Woodbury; Children, Rachel (Kevin) Miller, Jonathan (Carla) Johnson all of Bradyville, Hunter Mayo and Aleyiah Mayo both of Gordonsville; Father, Roy Mayo of Lebanon; Sister, Martha “Kat” (Danny) Morgan of Al.; 5 Nephews, Bubba & Dustin Nichols, Casey, Clint & Cody Morgan; Aunt, Linda Patterson of Murfreesboro; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Troy and Jean Murphy of Woodbury.  He was so excited to be expecting his first grandchild in August. 
 
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Jean South and Chuck South and his grandmother, Martha York.
 
A member of the Baptist church, Billy was a roofer and construction worker.  He loved fishing and being outdoors.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Thursday, Feb. 01, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Moody officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 11am to 9 pm Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Odell Vance Fann, age 68, of Murfreesboro, passed away January 27, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Odell was a life-long resident of Rutherford County. She was the daughter of Rufus Becton Beecher Vance and Ollie Mollie Edna Lee Jones Vance. She grew up in downtown Murfreesboro and attended McFadden Elementary and Central High School. She graduated with the class of 1968. Odell played basketball for the Central Tigers from 1964-1968. She was a loving wife to her husband of 49 years, Ben Carmack Fann, a good mother to her son, Richard Lee Fann of Shelbyville and granddaughter Jessica Danielle Fann of Murfreesboro, Thomas Stone of Woodbury and his son Kaceton Stone plan to join her family soon. She is survived by her brother, James Edward Vance of Murfreesboro; several nieces, nephews and she had a devoted fur companion named Princess that was loved dearly.
Odell was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Beecher Vance Jr and Robert Vance; sisters, Mamie Jenson, Mable Victory and Joe Ann Bowman.
Odell worked in Murfreesboro most of her life. She began working in high school at Harrison Drugs in the malt shop and later at Cowan’s Department Store. She worked for Park Sherman Industries, ProCon and National Health Corporation. She worked for Singer Sewing Company for more than 30 years and retired in February of 2005 to become a homemaker. Odell’s interests included family, reading, cooking, antiques and playing bingo. She will be remembered for the beautiful quilts she made for her loved ones. She was a resident of the Meadow Hills Subdivision in Murfreesboro.
Visitation with the family will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.
Chapel service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with Jason Barrett and Mike Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include nephews, Steve Lannom, Bruce Harris, Lamar Tate, Joshua Tate, Steven Harris and Joshua Agee and employees of Farrar Brothers Construction.
Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

Barry Leon Halliburton, age 66, of Bell Buckle passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 following an extended illness. He was a native of Readyville. Survivors include his son, Jason (Bridgette) Halliburton of Maryville; Grandchildren, Jaylen and Kaylee Halliburton of Maryville; Brothers, Mike (Sandy) Halliburton of Readyville & Russell (Beverly) Halliburton of Woodbury. 
Mr. Halliburton was preceded in death by his parents, Brady & Jeanette Tilford Halliburton and nephew, Josh Halliburton. 
He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from production at Bridgestone. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Halliburton was a big Nascar Racing fan. 
Memorial Services will be 6 PM Thursday, Februrary 1, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Brother Doyle Hayes officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM until time of service Thursday, February 1.

Houston Parker, Jr., age 70, of McMinnville passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co.  
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Martha Lynn Braswell Parker of McMinnville; Children, Brad (Tiffany) Parker of Woodbury & Melissa Cantrell (Jeremy) Lance of McMinnville; Grandchildren, Mackenzie & Mackayla Parker; Brother-in-laws & Sister-in-laws, Bernie Brazle, Faye Reed, Ray & Joan Braswell, and Louise & Paul Foster; and Uncle & Aunt, Grover & Mary Parker.  Several nieces, nephews, & friends also survive.
 
Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Houston Parker, Sr. & Martha Davis Parker, and an infant son.
 
He was a member of the Blues Hill Church of Christ and was retired from Carrier after 34 years.  He was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the United States Army.  Mr. Parker enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting, but loved spending time with his granddaughters.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bros. Jerry Gilley & David Gilley officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 8 PM Monday, January 29, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Name Garnett Merriman Campbell                              Age: 75Date Died: Sat., Jan 27th, 2018 @ 5:30 AM   Where:  Woodbury Health CareBirth Place: Cannon County, TennSurvivors: Children: Clay Campbell of Morrison, Hugh (Stephanie) Campbell of Murfreesboro& Priscilla Campbell of WoodburyGrandchildren:  Payton Campbell, Erika Taylor, Lela Taylor, Emily (Chad) Robinette, Caleb Jones Great Grandchild:  Presley RobinetteSiblings: Betty (Jerry) Reed of Woodbury, Dale (Brenda) Merriman of Yukon OkSister and Brother in law: Linda LeFevers and Dorothy & Jimmy Reed.   Several nieces and nephewsPreceded in Death by Parents: Late William “Dick” & Willie Matt Mooneyham Merriman  Husband:  Late Charlie W. Campbell & her brother: Lonnie Ray MerrimanShe was a member of Woodbury Church of Christ and was a child care giver and homemaker. She loved to read, sewing and cross stich.Funeral Services: Chapel of Woodbury Funeral HomeWhen:  3:00 PM Tuesday Jan. 30           Interment:   Prater CemeteryVisitation:  5 to 9 PM Monday Jan. 29 & 10 AM Tuesday until time of serviceMinister:  Bro. Justin Reed
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Woodbury Day School
 

Ann Howard Ward Todd, 90, passed away Friday January 26, 2018.  She was born in Lascassas, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Buddy Todd. 
She was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State Teachers College and taught school for 30 years in Cannon County.  She was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ.
 
Survivors include; two sons, Stephen Ward Todd of Woodbury and Bruce Todd of Murfreesboro; 6 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
 
Graveside services for Ann Howard Ward Todd will be 10:00 am Monday, January 29, 2018 at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Leslie Rae Love, 35, who passed away Tues., January 23, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital. She was born in Cannon Co. 
She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Odom Love of Readyville; Sister, Katie Love of Cookeville; Aunts and Uncles, John & Joy Resko of Bradyville, Billy & Betty Love and Jimmy & Kristy Love all of Woodbury, Rhonda L. Jackson of Little Rock, Joey & Beverly Odom and Larry & Vicky Campbell of Readyville; Special Great Aunt and Uncle, Ann & Bob Green of Murfreesboro.
 
She was preceded in death by her father who was her most favorite person, James Michael Love and her grandparents, Joe & Janice Odom, Jimmy & Kathleen Love.
 
Leslie loved everybody especially her daddy and grandpa. Although she was special needs she was well traveled and loved bowling.  Even in death, Leslie continued her love for people as she was an organ donor and through her donation she helped 7 people live. 
 
Graveside Services will be 1 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Riverside Gardens with Bro. Billy Land officiating.  Visitation 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 
 
 

Tommy Darrell Hale, 50, passed away Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.  He was a native of Cannon Co., TN. 
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Hale of Woodbury; Children, Jay (Randi) Hale, Megan Hale and Hailey (Emby) King all of Woodbury; Mother, Joyce Brown Hale of Woodbury; Sisters, Gayle (Mark) Jones of Woodbury, Pam (Mike) Horne of OK.; Grandchildren,  Brenton, Jayci & Kayleigh Hale, Landan, Laykan & Leighah King all of Woodbury; Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, J.W. Hale and his son, Brenton Clay Hale.
 
Tommy was a member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ and a Salesman for Haynes Brothers Lumber company.  A former Cannon Co. Firefighter and Rescue Squad member, Tommy was also a former member of the Cannon Co. School Board where he served as Chairman.  He loved his church, fishing and spending time with his grandbabies. 
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in the Prater Cemetery. Pallbearers include Curt Haynes, Randall Holt, Blake Brower, John Acuff, Gary Curtis, Guy Smith and Hunter Vickers.
Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 9 pm Fri, Jan. 26, 2018 and till 9 pm Sat., Jan. 27, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 
 

Hazel Brown Cooper, 76, passed away Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at her home in Portland, Tennessee.  She was a native of Cannon County. 
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Prentice Cooper; daughter by choice, Patricia Hughes of Portland; brother, Norman Brown of Woodbury; nieces, Rhonda Merriman, Jennifer Morris all of Woodbury.
 
Ms. Copper attended Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church and was a pharmacy technician.
 
Funeral Services for Hazel Brown Cooper will be 1:00 pm Friday, January 26, 2018 in the chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts and Bro. Tom Watkins.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.
 
Visitation with the family will be from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday, January 25th and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, January 26th.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lonia Mai Tate, age 97, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include her children, Jimmy & Brenda Tate, Windol & Joann Tate, both of Woodbury, Joel & Marlyn Tate of McMinnville, Gayle & Karen Tate, and Jeanne & Mike Melton, both of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Steven & Meagan Tate, Angela Mullinax, Whitney, Christopher, & Nickolas Tate, Heather Melton, & Hope Young; Great Grandchildren, Kaylee Hayes, Laney Mullinax, Dani Young, Michael & Tate Melton-Green.  Many nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Ms. Tate was preceded in death by her parents, Smith Bogle & Altie Summars Bogle; Husband, Malcolm Tate; Granddaughter, Camia Hayes; and Siblings, Melvin, Medford, Robert, Willie, Clarence, Bonnie Ray, Dorthina Bogle, & Pauline Hayes.
 
She was a charter member of the Sycamore Baptist Church and was an excellent seamstress and quilter.  She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers.
 
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Sycamore Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 to 9 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018, until 12 PM Thursday at the funeral home, and will lie in state from 1 to 2 PM Thursday at Sycamore Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church or Sycamore Cemetery
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net