Obituaries

Billy Kenneth McPeak, 83, passed away Fri., Feb. 09, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness.  He was a native of Dekalb Co., Tn.  
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda Pittard McPeak of Woodbury; Children, Kenny McPeak and Johnny McPeak of Woodbury, Cheryl (Chuck) Jones and Tim (Tammy) McPeak all of McMinnville; Brother, Mark Steven McPeak of Kokomo, IN.; 12 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren also survive.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillard Sanders McPeak and Jessie Brown Campbell McPeak; his daughter, Teresa Lynn Mason and his sister, Jo Helen Jones.
 
Billy was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and was a retired Supervisor from Carrier.  A veteran of the US Army, he enjoyed gardening, wood working, hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the Volunteer Shooters Assoc.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Cripps officiating.  Interment will follow in the Leoni Cemetery.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Visitation with the family will be from 11 am to 9 pm Monday, February 12, 2018. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Mr. Douglas “Doug” Butcher, 73, of McMinnville, TN passed away on February 8, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born on August 4, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valter Mason Butcher and Elsie Mae Lawson Butcher; brothers, Lee “Jitter” Butcher and Billy Butcher; sisters, Lucille Romans, Betty Jo Burns, Melba Hudson, Linda Ferrell; 2 infant siblings; and a sister-in-law, Linda Butcher.He is survived by his son, Jerry (Diane) Butcher of McMinnville; daughters, Tammy Foutch of McMinnville, Teresa Bailey of Woodbury, Carmella (Mike) Burton of Woodbury, Mechele Mason of Murfreesboro; brothers, Jimmy (Carolyn) Butcher of Woodbury, Waymon Butcher of McMinnville, Gary (Trish) Butcher of McMinnville, Mason (Joyce) Butcher of Big Sandy; sister, Sandy (C) Shelton of McMinnville; thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He grew up and spent his whole life in Warren County. He loved to go fishing and camping at Center Hill Lake. He also enjoyed going horse back riding at Short Mountain on the Ride-A-Thon. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Before he became ill he worked for many years with the McMinnville Fire Department and the Warren County Ambulance Service as a paramedic. His German Shepard, Tig, was his special companion.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 10am-1pm. Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 1 pm. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery in McMinnville. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 615-563-5337

Vernia May Paschal, age 96, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co.  
Survivors include her sons, Wade Paschal & Ronnie (Mary) Paschal, both of Readyville; Grandchildren, Deborah (David) Newman of Franklin & Alan Paschal of McMinnville; and Great Grandchildren, Alana Paschal of Woodbury, Emily, Sarah, & Andrew Newman, all of Franklin.
 
Ms. Paschal was preceded in death by her parents, George Wesley Parker & Amanda Frances Rogers Parker; Her husband, Reedy Paschal; and Siblings, Phronia Conley, Ora Sissom, Cephus Parker, Zadie Thomas, Howard Parker, Ruby Vance, & Lois Campbell.
 
She was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ and was an inspector at Colonial Corporation for 38 years.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time at church.
 
Funeral Services will be 4 PM Friday, February 9, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 10 AM until time of service Friday, February 9, 2018 at the funeral home.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Dorothy Rhea Parker, 92, passed away Sun., Feb. 04, 2018 at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
She is survived by her 5 Children, Marilyn (Paul) Romero of Morrison, Johnny Parker and Tammy Barrett both of Woodbury, Norma Parker of Spring Hill, Delora (Gary) Bryant of Manchester; 13 Grandchildren, Bryan Hollis, April Harris, Amanda Hollis, Buddy Davis, Jesse Scott, Rachel Scott, Hollie Pelham, Logan Parker, Thomas Davis, Cullen Bryant and Christopher Lanier; 12 Great Grandchildren also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Talmon Young Merriman; her husband, Thurston Parker; Children, Ronnie Parker & Winona Rains; Grandchildren, Oakley Scott and Andrew Bryant.
 
Ms. Dorothy was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was a retired LPN from Good Samaritan Hospital.  She like to sew, crochet and spend time with her animals.
 
Funeral Services will be 3 pm Wednesday, February 07, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow in the Gilley Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 pm to 9 pm February 06, 2018.

Betty Haynes Smithson, age 85, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital.  She was a native of Rutherford Co.  
Survivors include her sons, Chip (Tera) Smithson of Woodbury & Mark Smithson of Knoxville; Seven grandchildren, Trevor, Parker, Adam (Bryanne), Eric (Anna), Amy, Kesley, & Lindsey; Four nieces, Shirley, Kathy, Lynn, & Sandy; and closest friends, Ann & Milt, and Judy & Jill.
 
Also surviving are 5 Great-Grandchildren.
 
Betty was the daughter of the late Alvin & Laura Baldridge Haynes and was also preceded in death by her three daughters, Vicky Haynes, Sherry Hayes Zahn & Carol Hayes Ryan; two brothers and sister-in-law, J. W. Haynes & Ellis & Catherine Haynes.
 
She was a member of the Washburn Church of Christ and a homemaker.  Betty enjoyed anything to do with nature and loved all animals.
 
Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home.  Graveside services will immediately follow at Vaughn-Layne Cemetery in Almaville in Rutherford Co.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 
 

James “Jim” Nelson Holden, age 70, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at his home. He was a native of Cannon Co.Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Peggy Douglas Holden of Woodbury; Daughter, Sandra (Joe) Henderson of Woodbury; Granddaughter, Jessica (Shane) Hollandsworth of Woodbury; Grandson, Mason Leonard of Woodbury; 2 Great Grandchildren, Everett Holden & Emersyn Jane Hollandsworth; Sister, Patricia Stephenson of Tullahoma.
Mr. Holden was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Oden and Miriam Bell Holden and his great granddaughter, Cadence Pearl Hollandsworth.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from Bell South and AT&T after 34 years.  Mr. Holden was a veteran of Vietnam where he served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter.
Graveside services will be 2 PM Monday, February 5, 2018 at Miller Cemetery in Christiana, TN with Brother Herb Alsup officiating. Visitation with the family will be 11 AM until 1 PM Monday, February 5 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Billy Joe Melton, age 81, passed away Friday, February 2 at St. Thomas Dekalb. He was a native of Cannon County.  Survivors include his sister, Daisy Melton Ferrell of Nashville. 
Mr. Melton was preceded in death by his parents, Edd & Hannah Ferrell Melton; Sisters, Febbie Melton Piper, Goldie Melton Crips, Christine Melton Neal; and brother, Norman Brown Melton. 
Mr. Melton was a member of the Baptist Church and was a farmer. He done lots of hard work throughout his life and was an honest person. He will be greatly missed. 
Funeral services will be in the 12 PM Wednesday. February 7 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Brother Donald Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 12 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, February 6 and 10 AM until time of service Wednesday, February 7. 
 
 

72 year old Sally Ann Koblinsky of Woodbury passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Sally was also an avid volunteer with the Baptist Children’s Home of NC. She fostered 12 children throughout her lifetime. Sally loved her Lord and church. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Smithville . Chad Ramsey will officiate. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and Friday at the First Baptist Church. Doors will open at 1 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Clara Pearl Carmichael and a sister, Susan Ruth Crawford. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Thomas W. Koblinsky of Woodbury. One daughter, Cynthia Ann and Michael Matthew Madden of Smyrna. One son, Robert D. and Patti Koblinsky of Nashville. One granddaughter, Marissa Lillian Madden of Smyrna. One sister, Joann Bowers of Virginia and a brother, Stanley Larry Carmichael of Virginia. The family has asked that no flowers be sent but to please make donations to the First Baptist Youth Group. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Verita Elaine Tenpenny, 58, of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Northside Healthcare.  She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn. 
She is survived by her brother, Terry Tenpenny of Murfreesboro; Her loving Cat, Pumpkin; Uncles and Aunts, Gordon (Sara) Bell of Murfreesboro, G.L. (Jerri Ann) Tenpenny and Louella Johnson all of Woodbury, Berry Sue Penner of Hendersonville, NC, and Pauline (Harold) Mathis of MI.; Special Friends,  Kathy Rogers & Lynn Soloman both of Murfreesboro.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Dee & Juanita Bell Tenpenny.
 
Verita was a member of the Barfield Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She loved to crochet, make prayer shawls, baby blankets and crosses.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Friday, February 02, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Byers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday, Feb. 01, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Billy Lee Mayo, 48, passed away Mon., January 29, 2018 at St. Thomas West after a short illness.  He was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Markum Mayo of Woodbury; Children, Rachel (Kevin) Miller, Jonathan (Carla) Johnson all of Bradyville, Hunter Mayo and Aleyiah Mayo both of Gordonsville; Father, Roy Mayo of Lebanon; Sister, Martha “Kat” (Danny) Morgan of Al.; 5 Nephews, Bubba & Dustin Nichols, Casey, Clint & Cody Morgan; Aunt, Linda Patterson of Murfreesboro; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Troy and Jean Murphy of Woodbury.  He was so excited to be expecting his first grandchild in August. 
 
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Jean South and Chuck South and his grandmother, Martha York.
 
A member of the Baptist church, Billy was a roofer and construction worker.  He loved fishing and being outdoors.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Thursday, Feb. 01, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Moody officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 11am to 9 pm Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net