Obituaries

Evander B. Osborne Chattanooga – 78, passed away Tuesday June 26, 2018 at NHC Health Care – Chattanooga.

He was preceded in death by parents; Charlie B. and Rosie Lee Osborne and wife of 37 years, Mildred Ruth.

He was a United States Army Veteran and TVA retiree.

Besides his companion and caretaker, Sharon Wilson he is survived by his devoted daughter, Melony (Randy) Stover; Sisters Laura Christmon; Margaret (Joe) Benford; Jeannette (Tom) Dillard; Ethel (Robert) Benford; and Bettye Osborne. One granddaughter; Angie Haygood and two great-grandchildren Ruth and Elijah; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral will be Friday, July 6, 2018. Visitation 11 am Service 12 noon at the Lane Street Church of Christ – Manchester, TN.

Brian Keith Batey, 47, passed away June 26 2018 at Vanderbilt hospital.  He was a native of Nashville and resided in the Woodland Community.

He is survived by his father, Roger Batey of Bradyville; aunts, Vicki Gilchrist of Blues Hill and Peggy (Ray) Barton of Readyville.  Several cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his mother Cherie Batey.

Brian was a special person who enjoyed music, TV game shows, western channel, his dogs and cats. He was a member of Simmons Chapel Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Monday, July 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro Bobby Wheeler officiating.  Interment will follow in the Batey Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm until 8 pm, Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mernell Hutchins Alexander was born February 14, 1946 to the late Robert Milton and Mattie Lee Prater Hutchins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Hutchins and J.C. Hutchins and sisters, Marie Bivens and Sharon Hollandsworth.

She is survived by her sister, Linda Hutchins Bivens; her husband, Terry Gayle Alexander; her daughters, Sherry Alexander (Darren) Minor and Tiftonia Alexander (Randy) Hart; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Daniel, Michael, Joshua and Madeline; six great grandchildren, Jordan, Aly, Mia, Belen, Luke and Liam whom she all loved dearly.

She adored her family and made it her mission to make them happy.  She was a member of the Sanders Fork Baptist church and a devout Christian who served her Lord and Master everywhere she went.  Nell was a seamstress in the garment industry.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Elder Roger Rhoter and Elder Randy Hart officiating.  Interment will follow in the Reed Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be after 11 am Monday.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Roger Dale Miller, 67, passed away Tues., June 12, 2018 from a short illness at Parkridge Medical Center.  He was a native of Cannon Co. and lived in Morrison.  He is survived by his wife, April Watley Miller of Morrison; Daughters, Dana (Tammy) Miller of Shelbyville and
Shelby Sellars of Morrison; Siblings, Pat (Mark) Elkins and Lynn (Rita) Miller all of Woodbury; Father-in-law and
Mother-in-law, Louis & Refa Watley of Morrison; Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Keith Watley of Altamont,
Kiel (Sonia) Watley of Waco, TX, Denise (Bill) Salisbury of Altamont, Jaquetta (Phillip) Moreland of Morrison;
special family,   Jeff, Cheryl, Cody and Carly Cole of Spencer, Deborah (James) McKinney of Melborne, FL.;
Papa’s Grandson:  Steven Henshaw; Several Nieces and Nephews and his dog, Bullet. A devoted and loving
EMS family also survives him and will carry his legacy on. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Miller, Jr. and Claudine Rogers Coffman.
 
Roger was a retired Advanced Emergency Medical Tech with 41 years of service. He was a founding member of Mooretown Fire Dept and Cannon Co. Rescue Squad. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing, camping, hunting and farming. 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Friday, June 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Victor Hawkins, Capt. R.C. Christian and Paramedic Jeff Cole officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cherry Cemetery.  Pallbearers include R.C. Christian, Jeff Cole, Preston Denney, Brian Jennings, Jimmy Savage, Brian Madewell, Larry More, Keith Watley.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 11 am till 8 pm.   
Our hearts are broken because a heart that is broken is a heart that’s been loved.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 

Zena Grace Baird, age 84 of Woodbury, died at her home Saturday morning June 9, 2018 surrounded by her devoted and loving family.  She was born July 2, 1933 in Red Boiling Springs, TN to John Melvin and Lula Bean Leonard.  She was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ faith. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Kendall, Ray, James, & Charles Leonard; sisters, Dorothy Leonard Parker, Mary Leonard Barrett, Elise Leonard Haynes and infant Louise Leonard and one granddaughter Grace Lauren Baird.   
She was survived by her 5 children:  Sara & Willie Patton of Watertown, Larry & Hazel Baird of Lebanon, Terry Glen & Sonya Baird of Woodbury, Anthony & Reneé Hutchison of Morrison, and Lisa Baird of Woodbury.  One sister:  Rebecca Leonard of Murfreesboro and one brother:  John Edward Leonard of Ridgetop, TN.  10 grandchildren:  Josh, Amanda, Matthew (Bert) Patton, Jeremy Baird, Tara Baird-Wilkins, Holly Baird, Brent & Brandon Hutchison, John & Lauren Baird.  6 great grandchildren:  Cody & Audrey Baird, Wesley Patton, Maggie, Michael, & Mason Baird.
 
Ms. Baird was a retired LPN.  A member of the Church of Christ, she loved sewing and cooking.  Her greatest accomplishments were being a loving mother and grandmother. 
 
Funeral services will be 11 am Monday in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg and Bro. Brian Reed officiating.  Interment will follow in the Wilson Co. Memorial Gardens at 1 pm Monday. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm till 9 pm Sunday. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 
 

Phyllis Ann Carmin Sissom, age 83, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services in Indianapolis.  She was a resident of Cannon County, Tennessee for over 60 years residing in the Hollow Springs Community.  Originally a native of Muncie, IN, she moved to Hollow Springs in the mid-fifties and resided there with her husband, Leo Sissom, for 61 years until his death in 2015. 
She is survived by her son, Alan Sissom of Franklin, IN; Grandson, Noel Sissom of Franklin, IN; Sister, Juanita Lyons and her family of Muncie, IN; Brother, Tommy Carmin and his family of Muncie, IN; Sisters-in-laws, Delia Sissom & Cleo Burks and her family, both of Hollow Springs Community.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Ms. Sissom is remembered as an officer of the Woodbury Police Department, from which retired after more than a decade of service from 1979 to 1993.  She is also well-remembered as a talented maker of fine handcrafted jewelry sold variously in Woodbury, Tennessee.
 
Graveside Services will be Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Gilley Hill Cemetery at 2 PM.
 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Mr. Daniel Lee “Pops” Tidwell, 41, of Murfreesboro passed away on June 6, 2018.  He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on December 29, 1976.  He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Tidwell, a son, Brandon Tidwell, and his first wife, Brenda Tidwell.He is survived by his wife, Tonia Tidwell; mother, Penny Tidwell; son, Bradley Tidwell; daughter, Brianna Tidwell; step-sons, Christopher Fletcher all of Murfreesboro and John Fletcher of Bradyville; step-daughter, Cheyenne Fletcher of Murfreeesboro; three step-grandchildren, Dixon, Wesson, and Annilen; as well as many other family and friends.
Daniel was an avid outdoorsman.  Anytime he could be outside he was happier.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting.  Working outside on mechanic projects, logging, and handy man jobs were things he liked doing.  He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation with be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 11-1 pm.  Memorial services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 1 pm.  Tim Gentry will officiate.  Due to Daniel’s untimely passing donations are requested to assist with funeral expenses in lieu of flowers.  Contact Smith Funeral Home to donate. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190,  615-563-5337
 

Jeffery Joe Mitchell, age 55 of Manchester passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital.  He was born in El Paso, Texas.Survivors include his wife, Melanie Mitchell of Manchester; Parents, Joe & Sue Hobbs Mitchell of Woodbury; Children, Jeremy Bingham of Manchester, Kayla (Bradley) Kennedy of Tullahoma, Kendra (Ryan) Stewart of Winchester, Issac Gardner of Manchester, Heather (Matt) Howland of California, Stephanie (Cody) Stephens of Tullahoma, Brittany Mitchell of Manchester, & Tyler Mitchell of Manchester; Brothers, Greg (Nora) Mitchell of Woodbury & Jason Mitchell of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Ziah Bingham, Landen Kennedy, Fallon Kennedy, Nathan Stewart, Nick Stewart, Dillon, Kaitlynn, & Leland Howland, Jude, Maya, & Cora Stephens, & Ashton Mitchell; and Mother-in-law, Lynda Harrell of Manchester.
Mr. Mitchell was employed by the Manchester City Water Department and his church relationship was non-denominational.  He enjoyed cooking on his grill, singing & playing his guitar, but most of all he loved spending time with his family & grandbabies.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday, May 31, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cherry Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Greg and Jason Mitchell, Jeremy Bingham, Bradley Kennedy, Kevin Brown & Zach Miller.  Visitation with his family will be from 4 pm until 9 pm Wednesday. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Greg Merterth Byford, age 45, of Woodbury passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include his daughter, Myranda Byford; Son, Lucas Byford; Mother, Eunice Ferrell Byford; Sister, Ella (Mike) Green; Brother, Shane Byford, all of Woodbury; Special Friends, David Taylor, Nisey Maynard, & Charles Ferrell.  Several nieces & nephews also survive.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Alf Merterth “Mert” Byford.
 
Mr. Byford was a member of the Church of Christ and was a self-employed Mechanic.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and being with family and friends.
 
Funeral Services will be 4 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Leonard Herman officiating.  Interment will follow at Byford Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM to 9 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the funeral home.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net