Obituaries

T. .J “Tip” Milligan, 88, of Woodbury passed away on September 8, 2018.  He was a native of Cannon County, TN born on June 4, 1930.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Houston Milligan and Aileen Bucey Milligan; brothers, Kenneth McKeller Milligan and Bill Milligan; and sisters, Alma White Orr and Bonnie Lee Eaton.He is survived by his wife, Nadine King Milligan; son, Roland Milligan both of Woodbury; sister, Peggy King of Nashville; daughter/granddaughter, Angie (Javin) Fann, son/grandson, Anthony (Jennifer) Milligan both of Woodbury, granddaughters, Ashley Milligan, and Whitney Milligan both of Murfreesboro; great grandchildren, J Daxton Fann, Treyton Fann, Jalin Fann, Tyler Player, Katelyn Milligan, Dakota Wimberly, Kylie Mael, and Skyler Whitford.  Also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Mr. Milligan was known by everyone in the community as Tip.  Growing up during the Great Depression his family faced some hardships.  His parents taught their children how to work hard, be honest, and take care of family.  He graduated Woodbury Central High School in the Class of 1949.  While in school he set his sights on his future wife, Mrs. Nadine.  It wasn’t long until he proposed to her.  After graduation he volunteered for service in the U. S. Army with his best friend Harry Jones.  He was sent to Korea during the war.  While he served there he was wounded in combat by a grenade.  He was separated from his unit after being wounded.  He managed to walk on broken legs for many miles until a tank unit picked him up and transported him to the 121st M.A.S.H. Unit.  They sent him to Seoul, South Korea where he spent many months recovering until he came back to the states.  He was awarded a Purple Heart due to his injuries.  He suffered for the rest of his life from those injuries, but he didn’t open up to talk about it.  He was a humble and quite person.
One of the first things he did once he got back was to make Mrs. Nadine his wife.  She had waited over two years for him while he served his country.  They were looking forward to celebrating their 66th Anniversary in December.   They enjoyed many family outings to Center Hill Lake, boating, fishing, and having extended family come join them.  The family was very close knit and enjoyed those times very much.  When he was home he kept his yard neat, grew a vegetable garden, and took rides in the country.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.  He was honored to help take care of other veterans at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro for over 30 years.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 3-6 pm.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  He will be laid to rest in Riverside Garden with Military Funeral Honors.   In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association, American Kidney Foundation, or a Veteran’s Charity of your choice.  Share memories with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337
 

Paul Adams Foster, 82, died Friday, September 7th at this home. He was a native of Cannon County. 
Survivors include his wife Cynthia L. Braswell Foster, children:  Ricky Paul Foster of Woodbury, Cynthia Jean McCabe of Bon Aqua, Darlene Heller of Knoxville and Heather Rowell of Manchester. eight grandchildren, sisters:  Margie West and Mary Lynn Bush all of Woodbury.  Sisters-in-law, June, Jennie and Judy Foster all of Woodbury, six great grandchildren also survive.
 
He was a member of the Elkins Church of Christ and a veteran serving in the Army. Paul was retired from AVCO/Textron.
 
Services for Paul Adams Foster will be Monday at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Bro. Norman Pelham will conduct the service.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 2 pm until 8 pm.
 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Jonell Bratcher age 71 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018at her residence.  She was born October 29, 1946 to her parents, the late Frank Brown and Betty Sue Hale Sullens.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Bratcher; 1 brother, Frank Sullens.  She was a member of the Blues Hill Church of Christ and a retired factory worker.  
 
Jonell leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons, Jason and Joel Bratcher both of Woodbury; step-son, Barry (Regina) Bratcher of Germany; 3 grandchildren, Aaron Bratcher, Jacob Bratcher and Vanessa Bratcher; 2 sisters, Peggy (Donnie) Scott of McMinnville and Regina (Pete) Saddler of Detroit, MI; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. 
 
 
Funeral services will be conducted 1:PM Saturday, September 8, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rannie Phillips officiating and burial will follow at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be on Friday 1:PM until 8:PM and Saturday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM.
 
 
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  
 

James Stacy Jr., 74, died Friday at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. He was a native of Cannon County.  
Survivors include; siblings Clyde Ray Stacy, Ruby Stacy Best, Alice Stacy Parker, Sally Stacy Cantrell and Viva Stacy Medders. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a construction worker.
 
Graveside Services for James Stacey, Jr. will be Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Gilley Hill Cemetery. Bro. James Caudill will conduct the service.  Visitation with the family will be from:  12:30pm to 1:30pm Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Mrs. Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Miller Ross, 65, of Woodbury passed away on August 28, 2018.  She was born in Woodbury, TN on August 30, 1952.  Her parents were the late George Smoot Miller and Pauline Mathis Miller.  She was also preceded in death by brothers, Jesse James Miller, William “Bill” Miller, and George Edgar Miller; step-son, Eddie “Bubba” Denzil Ross; and brother-in-law, Floyd Gannon.She is survived by her husband, Eddie “Ed” Ross; daughter, Linda (Chris) Davis of Bradyville; step-daughter, Cleo Rogers of Kittrell; brother, Raymond Miller of Bradyville; sisters, Fannie Gannon, Ruby Allred, Mary Stone all of Woodbury, Sarah (Carl Ray) Mathis, Lorene Holland both of McMinnville; sisters-in-law, Diane Miller and Ida Miller; grandchildren, Jacob Tyler Davis, Destiny Faith Mitchell, Hunter Blake Davis, and Christopher Brady Davis, Larissa Ross, Cody Ross, Carolyn Moore, and Billy Rogers; and great granddaughter, Graelynn Rae Mitchell, Lamayna Dion, Wild Martin, Tia Farmer, Tyler Farmer, Alyssa Moore, Joshua Moore, Caleb Rogers, and Christopher Rogers; special friend, David Anthony “Tony” Wilson of Woodbury; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was the kind of person who never met a stranger.  She loved all children and especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter.  Over the years she worked at Val-Dor Shirt Factory and more recently has been a waitress at the Scoreboard Restaurant since their opening.  She loved the job at the Scoreboard because she could talk to people.  During her free-time she enjoyed fishing, cooking, flower gardening, and watching cardinals and humming birds.  She was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ. 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3-6 pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 6 pm.  Bobby Davis will officiate.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to assist with funeral expenses.  Contact Smith Funeral Home to donate.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337
 

George Alton Farless, 76,  passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center.  He was a native of Cannon Co.He is survived by his daughter, Debra (Joey) Grandey of Bradyville; partner, Hazel Scott of Woodbury; grandchildren, Alan (Becky) Harrell, Colleen Farless, Lindsey Farless, Kasey Farless, Ciara Scott and Kayla “Jack Rabbitt” Scott; great grandchildren:  Carter Harrell, Porter Bond and Johnathan Pewitt and sister,  Peggy (Don) Brandon of Murfreesboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Thelma Duke Farless; 2 sons, Jeff Farless and Russell Farless; Brother, JC Farless; and Uncle, Jesse Lee Duke
George was a member of the Church of Christ, loved to fish and camp.  He was retired from Electrolux and the owned the Woodbury Game Room and Farless Grocery.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, August 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Cripps officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, August 25, 2018.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave his family condolences, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Tammy Marie Burger Newby, 56, passed away Fri., August 24, 2018 at St. Thomas West.  She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.   
She is survived by her husband, Ricky Newby of McMinnville; children, Jeffery Adams and Eddie Lynn Adams both of McMinnville, Becky Marie Sanchez of Morrison; grandchildren, Antonio Sanchez, Brianna Adams, Lilianna Sanchez, Juliana Sanchez, William Adams and Addison Adams; sisters, Treva Burger of Woodbury and Lisa Burger of McMinnville.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Carson & Shirley Ann Mayo Burger; Sister, Kathy Burger and brother, Danny Joe Burger.
 
A member of the Baptist church, Tammy was a housewife.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Friday, August 31, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Thursday, August 30, 2018.  Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for the family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
, 56, passed away Fri., August 24, 2018 at St. Thomas West.  She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn. 
 
She is survived by her husband, Ricky Newby of McMinnville; children, Jeffery Adams and Eddie Lynn Adams both of McMinnville, Becky Marie Sanchez of Morrison; grandchildren, Antonio Sanchez, Brianna Adams, Lilianna Sanchez, Juliana Sanchez, William Adams and Addison Adams; sisters, Treva Burger of Woodbury and Lisa Burger of McMinnville.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Carson & Shirley Ann Mayo Burger; Sister, Kathy Burger and brother, Danny Joe Burger.
 
A member of the Baptist church, Tammy was a housewife.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Friday, August 31, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Thursday, August 30, 2018.  Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for the family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Mrs. JoAnn Francis Davis of Woodbury, TN., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on August 25, 2018, following an extended illness.  She was 77. 
JoAnn was born on April 2, 1941, in Woodbury, TN. to her parents, the late Rayburn & Mae Bell Bryson Francis.  After marrying Buddy, she threw her energies into raising their children and her kitchen was always open.  JoAnn had a personality and sense of humor that brought abundant laughter and joy into any room she entered.  She was very involved in her community, acting as a city council woman for several years.  JoAnn attended Woodbury First Baptist Church.  She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sibling, friend and neighbor to many and she was passionate about helping others.  She leaves us rich in memories.
 
JoAnn was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Buddy” Arthur Davis and her siblings, Elizabeth Wilson, Naomi Francis and James Francis.  JoAnn is survived by her special, lifelong friend, Doxie Sissom; daughter, Shannon Davis; sons, Keith Davis (Christie) and Kirk Davis (Christa); siblings, Bud Francis, Nile Francis, Mary-Lillian Hall, Billy Francis and Bobby Francis; grandchildren, Erin and Nathan; great grandson, Daxton; and step grandchildren, Josh, Cassie (Blake), Kenny and Autumn; as well as many nieces and nephews.
 
Graveside services will be 2 pm Monday at Riverside Gardens with Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.  Pallbearers include Brad Hall, David Wilson, Glenn Brannon, Shane Gannon, Josh Pope and Blake Lawson.  Visitation with the family will be 4 pm until 8 pm Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Hazel Katherine Burt, age 78, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  She was born in Cannon County on July 18, 1940 to the late Claude & Molly Brown Mayo. 
Survivors include her children, Donald (Sandra) Burt of Woodbury, James (Kim) Burt of Readyville, Carla (Danny) Lowe of Murfreesboro, Alan (Laurie) Burt of Hazlegreen, AL, & Barry Burt of Woodbury; Siblings, Ida Mae Mayo of Woodbury, Carl Mayo of Woodbury, Willene Mayo, & Sarah Melton, both of Woodbury; and Grandchildren, Holly Groe, Daniel Burt, Michael Burt, Daxton Burt, Jade Smith, Jessica Lowe, Justin Burt, Tristan Burt, Chelsea Campbell, McKenzie Coggin, Kyle Vinson, & Stevie Vinson.
 
11 great grandchildren also survive.
 
She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and was retired from Whirlpool.
 
Funeral Services will be 12 Noon Saturday, August 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Groe officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, August 24, 2018 at the funeral home.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Michelle Joy Summer, age 15, of Auburntown passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital.  She was a native of Rutherford Co. 
Survivors include her mother, Bonnie Wilson Summer of Auburntown; Grandmother, Kelli Hayes of Auburntown; Grandmother & Grandfather, Tommy & Shauna Wilson of Gassaway; Step-Grandfather, Teddy Curtis of Woodbury; Aunt & Uncle, Josh & Tracy Tallman of Murfreesboro; Uncles, Joseph Curtis of Auburntown, Danny (Janette) Mayo of Murfreesboro; Lucas Mayo of Murfreesboro, & Matthew Mayo of Nashville; Cousins, Cooper Tallman, Emily Davis, Elizabeth Jones, & Evelyn Mayo; and Great Aunt, Laura Pirkle of Manchester.
 
Michelle was a member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church and was saved on July 15, 2014 and baptized July 20, 2014 by Danny Mayo.
 
Funeral Services will be 3 PM Thursday, August 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Owens & Bro. Danny Mayo officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 12 Noon to 3 PM Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the funeral home.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net