Obituaries

Lori Ann Sullins, 38, passed away Wed., April 25, 2018 at her home in Readyville.She is survived by her parents, Ellis and Barbara Reed Sullings of Readyville; siblings, Stan (Sandra) Sullins of Woodbury, Shannon (Tim) Bacon of Readyville and Tracy (Steve) Marks of Columbia; nieces and nephews, Shellie (Matt) Rigsby, Scott Sullins, Brianna (Jon) Smith, Garrett & Emily Bacon; 3 great nephews, Race, Coy & Wynn Rigsby and aunts, Myra Greeno, Bonnie Vance, Jean Sullins, Nancy (Jerry) Sissom.
Lori is described by her family as a free spirit, fun loving soul that had a fierce love for nature, her family and God.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Curlee Church of Christ with Bro. Charlie Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Curlee Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or you may leave condolences for her family at www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Helon Marie Gentry, 80, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2018.  She was born in Woodbury, TN on August 13, 1937.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Powell Milligan and Nannie Vandergriff Milligan; brothers, Billy Eugene Milligan, Milton Brown (Alma) Milligan; sisters, Sammye (Virgil) Tenpenny, Marjorie (Morgan) Lorance, Quixie Frances (Dixie) Carroll, Rachel (Jack) Hillstrom, Shirley Ann Tate; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laura Deskin (George) Prater, Roberta McBride Gentry, Nora B (Curtis Ray) Fann, Cecil Vinson (Judy) Gentry, and Harold Lanier Gentry.She is survived by her husband, Boyd Freeman Gentry, daughters, Karen Mechelle (Richard) Burks, Stephanie Rene (David) Faulkner, Jennifer Maria (Phill) Coppinger, Lydia Denise (Brent) Bush; son, Timothy B. (Terri) Gentry all of Woodbury; brothers, Jack Milligan of McMinnville, Jimmy (Shirley) Milligan of FL; sister, Betty Billings of McMinnville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Tate of FL, William Thomas “Billy” Gentry of NE, Marion Sue (Dwayne) Griffith of Woodbury, and Shirley Gentry of TX; thirteen grandchildren, Richard Douglas “Doug” Burks, Jr., Daniel Brian (Beth) Burks, Johnathan “David” (Emily) Burks, Emily Christine (Kyle) Stembridge, Rebekah Elaine (Jonathan) Lamb, Hannah Isabelle Faulkner, Samantha Marie (Adam) Elrod, Bradley Glen (Laura) Coppinger, Jessica Nicole (Mike) Mowl, Zachariah “Zack” Dale (Kendall) Bush, Nathaniel Brent (Danielle) Bush, Jeremiah Beard, and Drew Perry Sanders Gentry; eleven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Helon graduated in the Class of 1955 from Woodbury Central High School.  She made friends easily because of her easy-going personality.  She met Boyd and married on January 3, 1957.  They recently celebrated 61 years together.  She had to do a lot of traveling early in their marriage and for many years because of his duty in the military.  Her first plane and boat trips were to be with him while in the service.  They began having children in 1959 and they too, enjoyed the thrills of living abroad.  Raising five children was a challenge and a joy for her.  She made all of her family feel special by remembering them on special days, cooking, and offering up her time and talents.  Having a large family made her very happy.  She made a point to have them over to celebrate the birthdays for each month and cook a requested special dish for them.  It was always a pleasure for her to baby sit grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Going to numerous events including ball games, awards ceremonies, marriages, and births were precious moments she treasured.  They enjoyed traveling and seeing different places and visiting family also.
Her giving nature and loving character were her hallmarks.  She loved everyone with the love she felt through her belief in God and her Christian faith.  She loved her church family at Smith Grove Church of Christ.  She was active in many things going on there.  She was always willing to help or offer a kind word or a card to encourage someone. 
Through the years she enjoyed working outside the home too.  She worked for Colonial Shirt Factory, Val-Dor, OMC Boats, and others.  Idle time was not something she knew about if she wasn’t sleeping, she was up and busy doing something.  Her love and spirit has impacted several generations of family and friends and will continue.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 2-8 pm and on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10-2 pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Al Bugg will officiate.  Interment will follow in Leoni Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers you may donate to the charity of your choice in her memory.  Contact Smith Funeral Home if you would like a card to be placed.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN, 615-563-5337
 

Mrs. Helon Marie Gentry, 80, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2018.  She was born in Woodbury, TN on August 13, 1937.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Powell Milligan and Nannie Vandergriff Milligan; brothers, Billy Eugene Milligan, Milton Brown (Alma) Milligan; sisters, Sammye (Virgil) Tenpenny, Marjorie (Morgan) Lorance, Quixie Frances (Dixie) Carroll, Rachel (Jack) Hillstrom, Shirley Ann Tate; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laura Deskin (George) Prater, Roberta McBride Gentry, Nora B (Curtis Ray) Fann, Cecil Vinson (Judy) Gentry, and Harold Lanier Gentry.She is survived by her husband, Boyd Freeman Gentry, daughters, Karen Mechelle (Richard) Burks, Stephanie Rene (David) Faulkner, Jennifer Maria (Phill) Coppinger, Lydia Denise (Brent) Bush; son, Timothy B. (Terri) Gentry all of Woodbury; brothers, Jack Milligan of McMinnville, Jimmy (Shirley) Milligan of FL; sister, Betty Billings of McMinnville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Tate of FL, William Thomas “Billy” Gentry of NE, Marion Sue (Dwayne) Griffith of Woodbury, and Shirley Gentry of TX; thirteen grandchildren, Richard Douglas “Doug” Burks, Jr., Daniel Brian (Beth) Burks, Johnathan “David” (Emily) Burks, Emily Christine (Kyle) Stembridge, Rebekah Elaine (Jonathan) Lamb, Hannah Isabelle Faulkner, Samantha Marie (Adam) Elrod, Bradley Glen (Laura) Coppinger, Jessica Nicole (Mike) Mowl, Zachariah “Zack” Dale (Kendall) Bush, Nathaniel Brent (Danielle) Bush, Jeremiah Beard, and Drew Perry Sanders Gentry; eleven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Helon graduated in the Class of 1955 from Woodbury Central High School.  She made friends easily because of her easy-going personality.  She met Boyd and married on January 3, 1957.  They recently celebrated 61 years together.  She had to do a lot of traveling early in their marriage and for many years because of his duty in the military.  Her first plane and boat trips were to be with him while in the service.  They began having children in 1959 and they too, enjoyed the thrills of living abroad.  Raising five children was a challenge and a joy for her.  She made all of her family feel special by remembering them on special days, cooking, and offering up her time and talents.  Having a large family made her very happy.  She made a point to have them over to celebrate the birthdays for each month and cook a requested special dish for them.  It was always a pleasure for her to baby sit grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Going to numerous events including ball games, awards ceremonies, marriages, and births were precious moments she treasured.  They enjoyed traveling and seeing different places and visiting family also.
Her giving nature and loving character were her hallmarks.  She loved everyone with the love she felt through her belief in God and her Christian faith.  She loved her church family at Smith Grove Church of Christ.  She was active in many things going on there.  She was always willing to help or offer a kind word or a card to encourage someone. 
Through the years she enjoyed working outside the home too.  She worked for Colonial Shirt Factory, Val-Dor, OMC Boats, and others.  Idle time was not something she knew about if she wasn’t sleeping, she was up and busy doing something.  Her love and spirit has impacted several generations of family and friends and will continue.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 2-8 pm and on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10-2 pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Al Bugg will officiate.  Interment will follow in Leoni Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers you may donate to the charity of your choice in her memory.  Contact Smith Funeral Home if you would like a card to be placed.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN, 615-563-5337
 

Mrs. Wanda Diane Hargrove, 58, of Smithville, TN passed away on April 20, 2018.  She was born in Nashville, TN on January 4, 1960.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rainey Odell Adams, Sr. and Faye Parker Adams; and two brothers, Rainey Adams, Jr. and Terry Phelps.She is survived by her husband of over 37 years, Jerry Fisher; two sons, Eddie (Lori) Foriest and Wiley Randall Hargrove both of Smithville; a brother, Tommie (Cookie) Phelps of KY; a sister, Melanie (Billy) Kirby of Madison, TN; grandsons, Eric, Nathan, Ethan, and several other grandchildren.
Mrs. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a free spirit who didn’t let anyone mess with her family.  She loved playing with her grandkids out in the yard because family time was important to her.  Going horseback riding and listening to music were great releases for her.  She enjoyed going fishing at Percy Priest Lake, Mill Creek, and anywhere else she could put a hook in the water.  She worked many years at the Aladdin Plant in Nashville and would bring home many of the special lunchboxes for her kids.  She developed health problems at a young age but she didn’t let that stop her from enjoying life, she was a fighter.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 4-6 pm.  A memorial service to celebrate and honor her memory will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 6 pm.  Tim Gentry will officiate.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to assist with expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Mrs. Wanda Diane Hargrove, 58, of Smithville, TN passed away on April 20, 2018.  She was born in Nashville, TN on January 4, 1960.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rainey Odell Adams, Sr. and Faye Parker Adams; and two brothers, Rainey Adams, Jr. and Terry Phelps.She is survived by her husband of over 37 years, Jerry Fisher; two sons, Eddie (Lori) Foriest and Wiley Randall Hargrove both of Smithville; a brother, Tommie (Cookie) Phelps of KY; a sister, Melanie (Billy) Kirby of Madison, TN; grandsons, Eric, Nathan, Ethan, and several other grandchildren.
Mrs. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a free spirit who didn’t let anyone mess with her family.  She loved playing with her grandkids out in the yard because family time was important to her.  Going horseback riding and listening to music were great releases for her.  She enjoyed going fishing at Percy Priest Lake, Mill Creek, and anywhere else she could put a hook in the water.  She worked many years at the Aladdin Plant in Nashville and would bring home many of the special lunchboxes for her kids.  She developed health problems at a young age but she didn’t let that stop her from enjoying life, she was a fighter.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 4-6 pm.  A memorial service to celebrate and honor her memory will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 6 pm.  Tim Gentry will officiate.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to assist with expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Mr. Norman Ray White, Sr., 87, of Woodbury passed away on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Greenville, NC on May 2, 1930.  He was a long-time resident of Richmond, VA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Eronia Dee Jones White; brothers, James Clyde White and George Lee White; sisters, Rosalee Harrell, Geraldine Morris, Molly Mae Harrell, Hazel Gholson, Ollie J. Vanderburg, Letha Mobley and by a grandchild.He is survived by sons, Norman Ray (Kathy) White, Jr., Michael Robert (Lynn) White both of Richmond, VA, and David Calvin (Jennifer) White of Prince George, VA; daughters, Nancy Malone and Deborah Lynn White both of Woodbury, and Lisa D. (Ken) Murphy of Richmond, VA; a sister, Susie Naomi Palmer, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Norman was born in the early part of the Great Depression in a large family.  Those times taught him the value of hard work from a very early age.  He had a talent for building and constructed many homes for families.  He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball in his off time.  He had a gift for being able to put the right kids in the positions to take the worst team in the league to be the best.  He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh.  When his kids were young they enjoyed going to drive in movies, bowling, skating, parks, to ball games, and the zoo.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Cannon County Senior Center, 609 W. Lehman St. Woodbury, TN on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5-7 pm.  A life celebration memorial service will follow at 7 pm also at the Cannon County Senior Center.  Tim Gentry will officiate. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN, 615-563-5337
 

Mr. Norman Ray White, Sr., 87, of Woodbury passed away on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Greenville, NC on May 2, 1930.  He was a long-time resident of Richmond, VA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Eronia Dee Jones White; brothers, James Clyde White and George Lee White; sisters, Rosalee Harrell, Geraldine Morris, Molly Mae Harrell, Hazel Gholson, Ollie J. Vanderburg, Letha Mobley and by a grandchild.He is survived by sons, Norman Ray (Kathy) White, Jr., Michael Robert (Lynn) White both of Richmond, VA, and David Calvin (Jennifer) White of Prince George, VA; daughters, Nancy Malone and Deborah Lynn White both of Woodbury, and Lisa D. (Ken) Murphy of Richmond, VA; a sister, Susie Naomi Palmer, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Norman was born in the early part of the Great Depression in a large family.  Those times taught him the value of hard work from a very early age.  He had a talent for building and constructed many homes for families.  He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball in his off time.  He had a gift for being able to put the right kids in the positions to take the worst team in the league to be the best.  He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh.  When his kids were young they enjoyed going to drive in movies, bowling, skating, parks, to ball games, and the zoo.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Cannon County Senior Center, 609 W. Lehman St. Woodbury, TN on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5-7 pm.  A life celebration memorial service will follow at 7 pm also at the Cannon County Senior Center.  Tim Gentry will officiate. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN, 615-563-5337
 

William “Will” Mark West, 27, passed away Tues., April 17, 2018.  He was a native of Davidson Co. and lived in Woodbury.            
He is survived by his parents, Diane (Brian) Mayo of Woodbury and Mark (Melissa) West of Murfreesboro; Sister, Whitney West of Woodbury; Grandmothers,  W.T. Melton and Margie West both of Woodbury; 2 Stepsisters, Alicia Beckett & Amanda Boisseau of Murfreesboro; Nephews, Lennox and Legend Cope; Aunt and Uncles, Darrell & Bryan West, Dennis Banks, David (Tammy) Gaither and Dana (Josh) Rinehart; His Beloved Dog, Bodie.
 
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack West and Ronnie Gaither.
 
Will loved his family and animals.  He liked to fish and play video games. 
 
Funeral Services will be 4 pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 10 am till the time of the funeral Saturday. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net to leave condolences for the family.
 

Mr. Hank Lloyd, 84, of Woodbury passed away on April 16, 2018.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 28, 1934.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Lloyd and Lillian Fulton Lloyd; wife, Gracie Alene Johnson Lloyd; son, Danny Lloyd; brother, Bobby Lloyd; and a grandson, Ricky Smith.He is survived by sons, Mike (Laura) Lloyd of Florida, Jim (Leslie) Lloyd of Bradyville, Rick (Ann) Smith of Michigan, Tom (Tina) Smith of Michigan; daughter, Cindy (Terry) Staton of McMinnville; sister, May (Ray) Smith of Michigan; special grandchildren Brandi (Brad Johnson) Pelham and Chase (Hollie) Pelham; numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren, also by a special friend Norma Bryson.
Mr. Hank lived a colorful and full life.  He had a passion for driving and law enforcement.  He worked as a truck driver for many years.  As a hobby he drove stock cars on the ARCA circuit and owned a garage and gas station for many years.  He was inducted into the ARCA hall of fame in 2009.  Over the years he worked in several law enforcement departments.  He started in the Sheriff’s Department of Lucas County Ohio, later Cannon County Sheriff’s Department, and Campus Police Department at MTSU.  During his time at MTSU he met and got to know many different music artists.  His love of law enforcement caused him to be an active member of the F.O.P. for many years.
He also worked as a guard on an armored car with Wells Fargo.  His love of cars carried on to helping a local car dealer and friend, Randy Vance at Vance Motors.  Hank enjoyed joking and sharing stories with family and friends. If he had a choice about something to eat it would be anything chocolate.  His nature was to be honest and to the point, even if you didn’t like it.  He was very strong in his beliefs.  He was raised in the Church of Christ and was a member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ.  Hank was involved in many different community projects through the years, he wanted to give back and help the community.  He was a former board member for Center Hill Cemetery.  He and fellow officer Bill Avera started the neighborhood watch in Cannon County.  He was instrumental in providing Christmas baskets of food for needy families in the community.  After he transitioned to living at the Woodbury Health and Rehab Center he kept his sense of humor.  The staff and fellow patients got a kick out of how he would joke and say, “Hey Baby” to people he encountered.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 2-8 pm and on Thursday, April 19th from 11-2 pm.  Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Herb Alsup will officiate.  Interment will be in Center Hill Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be given to either F.O.P., Smith Grove Church of Christ, or Alzheimer’s Association.  Contact Smith Funeral Home for details.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Jack Alfred “Jackie” Miller, 78, passed away Sat., April 14, 2018 at Fayetteville Health and Rehab.  He was a native of Dekalb Co., Tn.  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Susie Mai Hale Miller and his wife, Nannie Rose Cripps Miller.
Mr. Miller was a member of the Baptist Church, was a farmer and worked on tractors.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Leonard Herman & Bro. Joe Sissom officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cripps Cemetery. Pallbearers include Gaylon Sissom, Randy Harris, Chad Hale, Jimmy Williams, Marty Williams and John Cook
 
Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 and 12 noon till 2 pm Wed. Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.