Obituaries

  • Ronnie Bedwell

    Ronnie Bedwell, age 70, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 due to injuries received in an automobile accident.  He was born on November 5,1953 in Cannon County. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Faye Wilson Bedwell of Woodbury, children Cindy (Matt) Duggin of Smithville, Ronnie “Rooster” Bedwell, Jr. of Woodbury, & David…


  • Dorris Joann Frazier

    Doris Joann Frazier, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother peacefully departed this world at her home on March 10, 2024. Doris was born September 2, 1932, in Saltville, VA, or “The Motherland” as we lovingly call it. Doris’s journey through life was remarked with love for her family, being “everybody’s granny” her skill…


  • Dustin Scott St. John

    Dustin Scott St. John, 38, of Shelbyville passed away March 7, 2024 from injuries received in an automobile accident.  He was born in Woodbury, TN. He is survived by his mother, Laketia St. John Grizzle of Shelbyville, children, Heavanne York and Charletta York both of Shelbyville, Bentley St. John of Coffee Co., and Dayvanie St.…


  • Thomas Muncy

    Thomas Avent Muncy, 40, died Friday March 1, 2024 at Unity Hospital emerency room in Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tina Muncy Pendergrast and Ricky Pendergrast. He is survived by his sons, Richard Wayne Muncy & Harley Allen Muncy of Bradyville and stepson, Paul Elam Tune; grandparents, Billy & Joyce Muncy of…


  • Sandy Kay Johnson

    Sandy Kay Johnson, 57, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Cannon Co., she is the daughter of Howard and Lois Todd Johnson of Woodbury. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her sisters, Pennie (Charles) Johnson of…


  • Charles B. Wilder, Jr.

    Charles B. Wilder, Jr., 89, of Readyville passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Tennessee Veterans Home.  A native of Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of the late Charles and Annie Mae McCord Wilder. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty L. Strickland Wilder of Readyville; his son and daughter-in-law,…


  • Vetrice Viola Spry Goins

    Vetrice Viola Spry Goins, 87, of Woodbury passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Leona Duke Spry. She is survived by her siblings, O’Neal (Wilma) Spry of Manchester, Evelyn (George) Barnes of Greenbriar, Joyce Smith of Nashville and…


  • Shirley Temple Morris St. John

    Shirley Temple Morris St. John, 84, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Hendersonville Medical Center.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Gribble and Esta Lee Bogle Morris. She is survived by her daughters, Earlene (David) Lewis of Millersville and Angela (Dennis) Rose of Old Hickory; grandchildren, Molly Lewis…