Obituaries

Sandra Paulette Mullins, 69, of Murfreesboro passed away Sun., Jan. 03, 2021at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

Paulette is survived by her husband, Billy Mullins of Murfreesboro; daughter, Kristy Yadon and her husband, Joey of Murfreesboro; siblings, James Neal of Kingston, Shirley Mingle of Auburntown, Sue Hinson of Murfreesboro and Jerry Neal of Woodbury; grandchildren, Caleb (Lauren) Yadon and Madison Yadon all of Murfreesboro and great grandchildren, J.B. and Karenna Lee Yadon, Tripp Schwager.  Also surviving are 2 stepsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvie and Delma Osment Neal.  

Paulette was a retired small business owner and was a member of the Church of Christ.  She enjoyed quilting and cross stitching.  

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Gunter Grizzle cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 10 am until 1:30 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net  

Nellie Ethelene Thomas Zumbro born January 29,1930 to James D. Thomas and Ethel LaFevre Thomas, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Woodbury Health and Rehab Center. She spent most of her young years in Manchester, Tennessee. After high school, Nellie attended business school in Nashville. She later worked as a secretary for Sequatchie County High School. She also worked in the administrative services department of State Farm Insurance in Murfreesboro,TN.

She attended church at First Baptist Church in Manchester, Tennessee. It was there that she met and married a young minister by the name of Bobby Leon Zumbro.  They were married for 65 years. Together they served the Lord in several different churches: Rucker Baptist, Whiteville First Baptist, Dunlap First Baptist, and Woodbury First Baptist.

She was a loving mother to Susan Annette Zumbro and Thomas Leon Zumbro. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading. She loved having fun and her joy was quite contagious!

She is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Zumbro; her daughter, Susan Zumbro Dennis; two grandchildren, Max (Sasha) Wilkinson and Terra Davidson (Brian) Sally. She also leaves behind one great grandson, Caden Wilkinson. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Jo Thomas; sisters-in-law, Ann Z. Bell and Betty R. Armistead as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Thomas, brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Ruth Thomas and her son, Thomas Leon Zumbro.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the benevolence fund through Woodbury First Baptist Church.

A private graveside service will be held.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mr. Gary Wade Bush, 65, of Manchester passed away on December 17, 2020.  He was a native of Coffee County born on June 10, 1955.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Lee Bush and Emma Jean Crews Bush, brothers, Randall Bush and Wendell Ray Bush, and sisters, Lucille Cheryl Markum and Patricia Ann Bush.

He is survived by a son, Lonnie Wade Bush, brothers, Jerry Wayne Bush and Winford Ray Bush, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and special friend, Tim Sprague.

He grew up in the Hollow Springs and Gnat Hill communities.  He was a hard worker all his life he worked at, Roselawn Memorial Gardens for about 25 years, the Convenience Center on Bradyville Pike for about 10 years, he was also a part-time Deputy for the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department for a while.  When he wasn’t working, he liked to go fishing and spend time with family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Cherry Cemetery on January 12, 2021 at 2 pm.  Jerry Wayne Bush, Jr. will officiate.   Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Alfred Dalton “Tut” Raines II passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Thomas Dekalb Hospital.  He was born in Davidson Co.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Rhonda Raines of Auburntown; Children, Megan (Josh) Myers of Murfreesboro, Jason Holland of Readyville, Carri Gleason of Smyrna, & Phillip Miller of Mt. Juliet; Grandchildren, Isaac Rayne Myers, Sierra Holland, Austin Holland, Chandler Corlew, Stella Miller, & Cohen Miller; Siblings, Thad (Robin) Raines of Woodbury & Missy (Lee) Nichols of Woodbury.  Three great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred “Dump” Raines & Teresa Eden Raines; Grandson, Jonathan Holland; Sister, Anne Anderson; and Brother, George Leonard Raines.

Tut was a machine operator at Ideal Clamp.  He loved his roosters, knives, & his family.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, January 3, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will immediately follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 2 PM to 8 PM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

James “Mike” Michael Knox passed away November 30th 2020, 63, in Portage County Wisconsin following an extended illness. A native of Cannon County, born December 3, 1956. Mike was the son of James Parmer Knox (step-mother Dorthy Knox Pearson) and Genece Faye Gordon (Corbitt) (step-father Billy Richard Corbitt).

Mike was preceded in death by his parents James Parmer Knox, Billy and Genece Faye Corbitt. Grandparents Jim Roe and Lacy Lorene Knox, Willy and Maude Gordon. Sister Debbie Charlene Travis and nephew Shane Michael Carpenter.

He is survived by his sister Anita Faye Knox (Crips) and brother in law Jackie Ray Crips of Woodbury. Nieces Angela Dawn Hoover (Stroh) of Readyville and Jennifer Irene Crips (Collins) of Woodbury.

Mike will always be remembered for his love of God, striking blue eyes, hunting, fishing, spotted saddle horses, Jack Russells, duct tape and his fishing Motto….ripsomelip! His step mother Dorthy Pearson added that Mike was a special boy and man, always kind and thoughtful. Precious memories with Mike and Anita his sister.

Per Mikes wishes he was cremated in WI and brought home to TN to be scattered on Center Hill Lake with immediate family. The lake held a special place in Mike’s heart, because that was the first place his father ever took him fishing. A memorial will be placed in his honor at Curlee Cemetery, where he went to church when he was younger.

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Ms. Toni Annette Dillard was born in Coffee County, Tennessee on November 24, 1969 and was lovingly cared for by her parents Tom and Jeannette her entire life. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Alive Hospice – Murfreesboro, TN with her family by her side.

Toni attended Woodbury Grammar School and then transferred to Journey’s Adult Activity Center. She faithfully attended Journey’s for 29 years; until COVID-19 caused the facility to temporarily suspend services.

Toni always brought joy and happiness to everyone who met her. There were many affectionate nicknames for our Angel; sometimes known as: Stinker, Pumpkin, Sweetheart and Missy. Her favorite things were cartoons, Wheel of Fortune, listening to music, and her special rattle. You always knew when she was near, by the sound of her rattle. Although, immobile that never stopped her from traveling with her parents to: California, Florida, Colorado, Michigan, Alabama, Mississippi, Washington DC, and many other places throughout the United States.

She leaves to cherish her memories parents Tom and Jeannette Dillard, brother LaRon (Brandy) Dillard; sister LaShonda Dillard; Grandmother Jewell Dillard, three nieces; Zowee, Ziya and Zallona Dillard; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Rosie Lee Osborne and Jake Dillard.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, January 1, 2020 from 4-7 pm and Saturday, January 2, 2020 from 10-11 am.  Funeral services will be Saturday, January 2, 2020 at 11 am in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Brother Paul Elam will officiate.  Interment will be in Cypress Garden Cemetery.  For those unable to attend, the funeral services will be broadcasted live at the appointed time on Smith Funeral Home’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Smith-Funeral-Home-166926279989266.  Support the family with memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Dennis Charles Johnson, 60, of Woodbury passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Frankfort, Germany.

He is survived by his daughters, Jamie (T.J.) Southworth of Liberty and Jessica Murphy of Woodbury; grandchildren, Jameson, Tyler, Waylon & Lane Southworth, Landyn, Brandyn and Kendra Murphy; sister, Linda (Terry) Morrison of Mt. Juliet; nieces and nephews, Terry (Gloria) Morrison and Laurie Guethlein and his best friend, Richard “Truck” Presley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie & Laura King Johnson and his brother, Jerry Johnson.

A member of the Living Springs Baptist church, he was a long-haul truck driver.  He loved spending time with his daughters but most of all his grandsons were the lights of his life. 

Graveside services will be held 3 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Woods cemetery with Bro. Sidney Parham officiating.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 11 am until 2:30 pm.  Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Deborah Lynn Ross, 67, of Bradyville passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was born in Rhode Island where her father was in the Navy and they moved to Murfreesboro when she was three days old. 

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eddie Ross of Bradyville; children, Angela Marie Ross of Bradyville, Kevin Edward Ross of Wartrace and Brittany Lynn Ross of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Taylor Lee Ross, Lia Marie Bedwell and Hank Gibson Mungoven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Armstrong and Mary Evelyn Tolbert Armstrong. A member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ, she retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center where she was an LPN.  Deborah loved her dogs and watching Christmas movies.

Funeral services will be held 1 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherry cemetery. Pallbearers include Kevin Ross, Tim Finley, Ricky Finley, Jr., David, Zack and Jonathan Bugg.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 11 am until the time of service.  Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Donna May Taylor, 93, passed away on December 24, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab in Woodbury, TN. Born in the Hollow Springs community October 29, 1927 to Homer and Hessie Sissom.  She lived in Muncie and Marion Indiana prior to locating in Tennessee.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, family, and church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Taylor, her parents, two brothers, Carl and Pharris, and a daughter, Linda of Woodbury, TN.

She is survived by sons, Larry (Joy) Taylor of Manchester, TN and Robert Taylor of Bradyville, TN, four brothers, Ellis, Morgan, Barney, and Edward all of Woodbury, TN and a sister, Wanda of Woodbury, TN, three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. 

A private service was held December 26, 2020 at Gilley Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please donate to a local food bank.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Alberta Lassiter Knox, 105, passed away  Tues., December 22, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.

She is survived by her son, Willis Knox of Readyville; grandchildren, Kim (Terry) Gannon and Joe Knox all of Woodbury; great grandchildren, Todd (Tiffany) Gannon, Luke (Christy) Knox and Alex Knox; great great granddaughter, Lucy Knox and daughter-in-law, Lillian Bynum of Tullahoma.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Alexander; her husband, Luke Knox; children, Joe Wayne Knox, Faye Maxwell and infant daughter, Betty Knox; daughter-in-law, Faye Knox and great grandson, Lincoln Knox Gannon.

Ms. Knox was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was a homemaker.  While, her husband, Luke, held a public job she kept their farm running and milked cows while he worked.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Howard Knox, Jr. officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit  www.woodburyfuneralhome.net