Obituaries

Catherine Gannon Hutchinson, age 91, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan 31, 2022. Catherine was born in Woodbury, TN (Cannon, Co.) on June 3, 1930 to Howard and Emiline Bogle Gannon.

Catherine lived a rich and full life and was loved by all who knew her. She retired from American General Insurance Company in 2001. She was a master seamstress, and over the years sewed and smocked special clothing for her siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was the family historian, and spent many hours researching in the downtown library and state archives long before the internet was available. Catherine was a long standing member of Tusculum Church of Christ for 40 years.

Survivors include daughters Diane Lewis and Darlene (Trigg) Wilkes, grandchildren: Jennifer HInterman, Christopher Lewis and Karime Binkley, great grandchildren: Vince and Emerson Hinterman, Christopher, Lindsay and Gia Lewis, beloved sister: Myla Gannon Close, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Catherine was preceded in death by her four brothers and one sister, George Franklin Gannon, Howard Gannon, Jr, Wille Gannon, Gerald Gannon and Carol Gannon.

Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville on Wednesday, February 2 from 4:00-8:00 PM, and there will be a private graveside service on Thursday, February 3 at 11:00. Pallbearers: Christopher Lewis, Sr, Christopher Lewis, Jr, Vince Hinterman, Trigg Wilkes, Wesley Ligon, Mike Gannon, Levi Gannon and Keith Gannon.

Mary Jo McCord Bryan, 75, of Woodbury passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford surrounded by her family.  She was born in Franklin, TN. To her parents, Marvin McCord and Elizabeth McArthur Murphy.

She is survived by her loving children, Terry (Brandie) Bryan of Sherwood, OR., Sherry (Alfred) Emanuel of Woodbury and Randy Bryan of Shelbyville.  She was a blessed Nanny to her grandchildren, Hunter (Gena) Bryan, Tori, Zoie and Zach Bryan, Brittany (Quinton) Thompson and Elizabeth Emanuel; great grandchildren, Amiyah, Kya and Nariah Thompson and Teiah Bryan; siblings, Clyde (Betty) McCord, Betty Ann (William) Green and Arlene (Larry) Sanders all of Woodbury and her beloved dog, Maggie.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, J.T. McCord, Margie Burks and John McCord.

Ms. Bryan was a member of the Woodbury Pentecostal Church and her favorite bible verse was Psalm 23.  She was a retired CNA where she worked in home health and made lasting relationships with the families she was privileged to help. Jo loved being outside whether it was enjoying her flowers or traveling.  She also enjoyed collecting quilts. Most of all she was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Being with her family made her most proud.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Neal officiating.  Interment will follow in Jennings Cemetery, Statesville, TN.  

Visitation with her family will be from 4 PM until 8 PM, Friday, February 4, 2022 and Saturday from 11 am until her time of service. 

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Bobby Ray Taylor age 65 of the Short Mountain community, passed away at St. Thomas West Hospital Friday morning January 28, 2022. He was born November 11, 1956 to his parents, the late George and Minnie Estes Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Taylor; step-son, Leonard Johnson; and sister, Tammy Davenport.

Mr. Taylor attended Mt. Aarat Church of Christ and worked for Cannon County Highway Department and Hillis Group as a truck driver.

He is survived by brothers, Randall Taylor of Short Mountain, and Russell Taylor of Woodbury; sisters, Brenda Barrett of Short Mountain and Georgene (Jeffery) Grisham of Short Mountain; grandchildren, Brad (Brandi) Johnson, Melissa Johnson, and Debra Johnson; niece, Brenda (Wayne) Lattimore; great nieces, Miranda, Serenity, and Brandi; great-nephew, Joshua Grisham; special friend and caregiver, Mark Pryor and special friend, Jerry “Frog” Estes.

Graveside services and interment will be 1:PM Monday, January 31, 2022 at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Gary Hancock officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to help with funeral expenses.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Debra Jean Stone, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home.  She was born in Paris, IL.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Glenn Stone of Woodbury; 3 sons, Corey (Heather) Matheny and Chris (Maggie) Stone all of Woodbury and Justin (Liz) Stone Readyville; grandchildren, Tyler, Shianne and Preston Matheny, Hunter, Tucker and Gunter Stone, Callie and Bryson Stone; sisters, Patty (Robert) Singleton and Karen Matheny; brothers-In-Law, Jerry (Lisa) Stone and Perry (Sue) Stone both of Woodbury; sister-In-Law, Rita (Raymond) Barlow of Woodbury.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Matheny and Shirley Armstrong Barrett; her brother, Donald Greenwood and her step father, Don Greenwood.

Debra was a member of the church of Christ and a homemaker.  She was previously the manager at The Cookie Store.  Debra was a fighter when it came to her health, she was a protector of her husband and children with whom she loved endlessly.  She enjoyed doing crafts, loved her pets and she also loved listening to the music of Neal McCoy. Debra will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Graveside services will be 2 pm Friday, January 28, 2022 at Thyatira cemetery with Bro. Donald Johnson officiating.   Visitation with her family will be Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 4 pm until 8 pm.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Joshua Dennis Conner, 30, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home in Bradyville.  He was born in Murfreesboro, TN.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Karlene Barrett Sliger and Terry Sliger of Bradyville, his father and stepmother, Calvin Conner and Angie Conner of Murfreesboro; his 2 daughters, Brooklyn and Bellame Conner of Woodbury; mother of his children, Katelyn Ferrell Conner of Woodbury; aunt, Beverly Bond of Woodbury and uncles, Russell, Doug and Mark Barrett all of Woodbury.

Josh was a member of the Elkins church of Christ and worked in Road construction and was also a security guard.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for many years. 

Memorial services will be Friday at 7 pm with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Visitation with his family will be from 5 pm until 7 pm. 

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

William Albert Warren, age 86, of Smithville passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Smithville.  He was the former Associate District 4 Supervisor of the University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Service and a member of the Church of Christ.  Mr. Warren was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he got a B.S. in Agricultural Education and his Masters in Extension Education. He was a veteran of the United States National Guard and an avid outdoorsman. 

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.  Brother Charles Williams will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Warren County.  Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. 

Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his parents William Thomas Warren and Winnie Trail Warren; a wife, Eva Glenn Warren; Sisters, Alma Milligan, Lou Davis Higgins, and Margaret Williams; Brother, Alex Stone.  

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Judy Thweatt Warren of Smithville; 1 Daughter, Karen (Kim) Friesen of Indiana; 2 Grandsons, Grant and Garrett Friesen; Step-Children, Lori Odom (Jason Brown), and Scott Odom; step-grandchildren, Cooper and Kennedy Odom; Brother, Bob (Buddy Faye) Warren of McMinnville; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

In addition to flowers, the family has requested donations to the DeKalb County 4H. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Mildred Davenport Reed, 96, passed away, January 18, 2022.  She was a resident of Readyville, TN. until she went to go live with her daughter a year ago in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Cannon Co., the daughter of the late Ellis and Samantha Davenport.

Survivors include her children, Betty (Larry) Claxton and Russell (Mary) Reed; grandchildren, Kimberly Reed, Meredith (Currie) Gilbert, Ryan (Amy) Reed, Matt (Kim) Claxton and Brittney Reed; great grandchildren, Katee (Tommy) Melton, Mac Gilbert, Emme Silcox, Carter Gilbert, Reed Claxton, Ryder Reed and Kate Claxton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Reed; her son, Ray Dave Reed and siblings, McKinley, Clarence, Ceburn and Guy Davenport, Duff Mingle, Mamie Tenpenny, Clara Mae McKnight, Odie Miller and Myrtle Claar.

A graduate of Woodbury Central High School, Class of 1944, Ms. Reed previously worked at the shirt factory, Kroger from 1957 until 1970.  Ms. Reed was also a business owner in Cannon Co owning businesses, Pat’s Drive In, Reed’s Grocery and Russell’s Market. She was a member of the New Hope church of Christ and also Woodbury church of Christ.

When she retired her biggest enjoyment was working in the yard with her flowers.  She also enjoyed watching sports on TV and she liked basketball best.  She has always been very tough and worked hard all her life.  She has been a great example for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Riverside Cemetery with services conducted by her grandchildren.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Nile Young, 90, of Woodbury passed away January 17, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late, Joe Young and Margaret Todd Young.

Survivors include his children, Brenda (Richard) Weathers of Murfreesboro, Doug (Gloria) Young of Woodbury, Suzy Young of Jacksonville, FL., and David Clyde (Cindy) Young of Woodbury; grandchildren, Jared Young, Anthony Young, Ashley (J.B.) Harris, Angela Young, Lindsey (Will) Eipper, Stefanie Winter, Corey (Michelle) Young, Sarah Young, Clay (Eve) Young, Connor (Haleigh) Young. Also surviving are 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family.

In addition to his parents, Nile was preceded in death his beloved wife, Della Frazier Young who passed July 21, 2021; siblings, Marion Young, Mack Young, Virgil Young, Martha Rogers, Willie Gannon, Lizzie Hutchinson, Stella Bogle and Mary Hale.

Mr. Young was a veteran of the Korean war where he served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the First United Methodist church of Woodbury and was retired from Dupont in Old Hickory.  Nile was also the Chief Deputy with the Cannon Co Sheriffs Dept. for many years and a Judicial Commissioner.

Nile enjoyed collecting guns and knives, working at the jail and taking care of his family.  Although large in stature and a man of few words, his actions spoke volumes. The love he had for his family that will live on for many generations. 

The Young family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Elmcroft Assisted Living of Murfreesboro for their excellent care of Mr. Young. 

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, January 20, 2022, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Pastor David Lilley officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation with his family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 12 pm until the time of his service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Woodbury or to the Tennessee Fraternal Order of Police.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Roger Dale Youngblood, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at his home. He was a native of Cannon County.

Survivors: Daughters: Robbie Bogle of Smithville, Faye Youngblood of Woodbury and Angela Lynch (Mark) of Murfreesboro

Grandchildren:   Erica Ramey, Kayce Sweeney, Dylan Sweeney, Lema Youngblood, Cierra Witty and Larena Youngblood, 7 great grandchildren and 1 on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents Toy & Alice Thomas Youngblood

He was retired from Samsonite.

Roger enjoyed camping, fishing, working seek-a-word puzzles at the barn and feeding, petting and spoiling the old red mule.

He also enjoyed helping Steve Foster and sons on the farm and spending time with Jonathan “John John” Lynch.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in Leoni Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 3:00 PM Monday.

Pallbearers include Steve, Wesley & Ethan Foster, Jonathan Lynch, Darrell Young, Dwight Barrett. 

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

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 Woodbury, and Katie Maxwell of Georgia; son, Glen (Jordan) Smith of Lebanon; brothers, Robert, Ronnie, and Michael (Sharon) Smith all of Woodbury; sisters, Jeannie (Randy) Durham of Readyville, Pat Maxwell of Murfreesboro, and Marie (Ray) Ferrell of Lebanon; and grandchildren, Mykal Smith, Payton Blair, Jade Blair, Elijah Smith, Ashlynn Smith, Harper Smith, and Kailynn Lewis.

Known to many as Jeff, Jeffery was a man of the woods and the river. His passion in life revolved around hunting and fishing, which earned him the nickname Rambo. Even though he loved hunting and fishing, he made sure to make room and time for what he loved most, his family.

Jeff also liked working on old cars. He fixed up a blue ’77 and gold ’79 Trans Am. Doing the motor, paint job, and interior, he poured himself into all of the mechanical and aesthetic details. All of his skills and knowledge were self-taught and self-cultivated, and his siblings admit Jeff would take them by surprise. 

Having thick skin, strong faith, steadfast patience, and a good sense of humor served Jeff well during his life when challenges came his way. Jeff spent most of his working life hanging drywall, and he had the work ethic to match the career.

Anne may not have completely known what she was getting into when she married Jeff, but she loved him unconditionally. Just like being in the woods or on the river, Jeff was at ease in his marriage, and they shared 41 years of simple and blissful marriage.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 4-8 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, January 14, 2022 at 2 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Ray Ferrell will officiate. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses.

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