Obituaries

Marie Fleming Johnson, age 74, of Woodbury, passed away at her residence on August 11, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 22, 1951, in Smithville, TN, to her parents, the late Walter and Margaret Hawkins Fleming, she was a Christian who loved the Lord. Marie had a passion for arts and crafts,…

Ms. Joyce Robinson Pelham, 82, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Richard Alex Robinson, Sr. and Lizzie Bell Davenport Robinson.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded by her husband of 50 years, Jerry W.…

Larry Carter Lawson, 70, of Eagleville, TN, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2026, following a long battle with cancer. He had family by his side. Larry was born on September 5, 1955, in Lafollette, TN. He spent his life working in maintenance and was proud to be a veteran and a member of the…

Mr. Randall Taylor, 80, of Auburntown passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  He was born in Kannapolis, N.C., the son of the late William C. and Mallie Tate Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ethan Cord Taylor and siblings, Rachel Melton and…

Ms. Mary Evelyn Alford Johnson, 91, of Woodbury passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  Born in Coffee Co., she was the daughter of the late Nathan Thomas Alford and Lucy May Finley Alford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vanus Johnson and her…

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Orville (Bill) Wise and Mable Irene (Stratton) Wise, his brother and sister-in-law Ron (Irene) Wise, his son Ronald (Punky) Wise, and his grandson Matthew Freer. Larry is survived by his wife Shirley (Dallas) Wise of 64 years, his Children Cindy (Keven) Conley and Melinda (Buddy) Vanatta and…

Fount Winfrey Bertram, 87, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in his home near Bradyville, with his wife and children at his bedside. He was on hospice care for one week, following 10 days in the hospital. His illness began 3½ years before his death, and in May he was diagnosed with acute blood…

Mazel Pearl Mathis, 75, of Woodbury passed away on July 25, 2026.  She was born on April 21, 1951, in Woodbury, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Vinson Mathis, mother and stepfather, Nannie Bell Stanley Mears and John Mears, a brother, Charlie B. Mathis, nieces and nephew, Angel Ferrell, Tammy Mathis,…