Obituaries

Minnie Lee Fite, age 84, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co.  
Survivors include her children, Russell (Deanna) Fite of Woodbury, Rosemary (Wayne) Reed of Woodbury, & Lisa (Bryan) Hayes of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Suzanne Reed, Phillip (Julia) Reed, Alan (Chelsea) Reed, Heather (Drew) Garland, Taran Hayes, Lyndi Hayes, Lydia Fite, & Cheryl (Marty) Youngblood; Great Grandchildren, Zachary Hayes, Collin Reed, Cason Youngblood, Madie Reed, Olivia Garland, Staylee Reed; Siblings, Oleta Guthmiller & Hal Morris of Chattanooga; and Good Friend, Betty Duke.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fite; Parents, Thel Morris, Sr. & Frances Young Morris; Granddaughter, Angela Dawn Reed; and Siblings, Christine, Vertrese, Jenny, Winnie, Quention, Brent, & Thel, Jr.
 
Ms. Fite was a lifelong member of the Gassaway Church of Christ, but attended Woodbury Church of Christ in her later years.  She was retired from Colonial Shirt Factory and worked at Woodland Elementary School.  She was a homemaker and a loving mother and loved being a grandmother more than anything.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 9 PM Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 
 

Mr. Harold Potter, 74, of Woodbury passed away at his home unexpectedly on March 2, 2018. He was born November 26, 1943 in Deer Lodge, TN. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Potter of Woodbury; son, Junior (Diane) Potter of Monroe, GA; sister, Evelyn (Slim) Phillips of Crossville, TN; three step-grandsons and many good friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Potter and Viola Roark Potter. Also preceding him were his daughter, Darla; eight brothers, Stanley, Clarence, J.P., Curtis, Clayton, Grover, W.A., and Frank Potter; and two sisters, Rhovena Luttrell and Golda Moats and one step-grandson.
Mr. Harold was the type of person who never met a stranger. He carried a smile on his face and loved to talk and joke with people. He grew up in Sweetwater, TN and later moved into this area. He met and married, Mrs. Paulette. They were able to celebrate their 51st anniversary. He worked for Bunny Bread 28 years. He later worked several years for the Cannon County Convenience Center. He enjoyed going for walks outside when it was nice and watching classic westerns. When his kids were young he liked to take them fishing. He also liked listening to Hank Williams, Sr. and Elvis while on his treadmill. He was a member of the Dillon Street Baptist Church.
Mr. Harold loved to help people. He decided to become an organ donor many years ago. He had already donated a kidney to his brother and wanted to donate other organs when he passed away. His daughter was also an organ donor.
A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 2 pm in the Dillon Street Baptist Church. Visitation will be held there prior to the service from 12-2 pm. Ray Patrick will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Dillon Street Baptist Church Building Fund or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, in honor of his daughter, Darla. Share memories with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd., Woodbury, TN 37190. (615)563-5337

Officer Joe Bowen, Badge #16, passed away on March 1, 2018 at age 28.  Visitation is 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, March 4th at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN.  The Funeral Service, conducted by Brother David Lawson and Brother Chris McMillen, is 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at Fairview Church (1660 Leeville Pike) Lebanon TN.  Interment in Salem Cemetery, Liberty TN with full police honors. Pallbearers:  Lebanon Police Department. Honorary Pallbearers:  Beau Barnett, Wade Meyers, Stephen Barrett, Jacob Bowen, Chase Cantrell, Clint Halfacre, Brandon Deffendoll, Gray Parish, Eric Gray, Sean Tramel, and Matthew Holleman.               Joe had been a very devoted police officer for several years.  He was a member of the Old Fashioned Freewill Baptist Church in Smithville. He is survived by wife Kim Bowen; children Katy Jo and Wesley Brock Bowen; parents Dwayne and Lisa Bogle Bowen; brother Jacob (Kayla) Bowen; uncle Mike Bowen; nephew Knox Bowen; in-laws Steven and Kathy Deffendoll; brothers and sisters-in law Brandon Deffendoll, Chris and Kristina McMillen; niece and nephew Lacey and Cole McMillen. He is preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Helen Bowen and Lemuel and Betty Bogle.
               Memorial Donations will be accepted at Wilson Bank and Trust for the children’s scholarship fund.  Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
 
 
 
 

Randall Lee Corvin, 76, passed away Friday, March 02, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.  A native of Chattanooga, he resided in Woodbury, Tn. 
He is survived by his loving wife Judy Medlin Corvin of Woodbury; his children, Todd (Kathi) Corvin of Chattanooga, Keith (Missy) Reese of Murfreesboro and Kayla (Kevin) Rhodes of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Jamison King, Jessica Hesson, Hannah Rhodes, Ryan Ellison and Ashley Reese; great grandchildren,  Kason King & Ronan Ellison; special cousins, Jimmy (Ida) Robinson and Larry Moore.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph & Mildred Moore Corvin; siblings, James Corvin, Edwin Corvin, Betty Zeigler and Joann Reneau.
 
A graduate of Tyner High School in Chattanooga, Randall excelled in many sports.  He was an avid hunter, served in the United States Army and was retired from Bellsouth.
 
Graveside Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 06, 2018 in Moore Cemetery, Chattanooga with Rev. Steve Brigance and Jimmy Robinson officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm till 8 pm Sunday, March 04, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St. Woodbury, Tn.  615-563-2311.  To leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Juanita Farless Higgins, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff “Heavy” & Tammy Higgins of Readyville; grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) Higgins Carter, Taylor Higgins and Miranda Johnson; great grandchildren, Austin Johnson, Audrey Carter and Avery Anderson; siblings, Charlene (Ike) Parker of Bradyville, Marvin (Geraldine) Farless of Kitrell, Melvin Farless of Walter Hill and Betty Solomon.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Agnes Merritt Farless; husband, J.W. Higgins; Son, Tim Higgins; Sister, Lavada Holt; Step-Mom, Dorothy Farless and half-sisters, Diane Bauman and Peggy Farless.
 
Ms. Higgins was a member of the Church of Christ and a nurse for Dr. J.F. Adams and Cannon Co. Sportswear.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Saturday, March 03, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Norman Pelham officiating.  Interment will follow in Cherry Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm till 8 pm Friday, March 02, 2018.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cannon Co. Walking Horse Assoc. or Cherry Cemetery.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Todd Henry Taggart, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  A native of Middletown, NY., he resided in Bradyville. 
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Zella Roberts Taggart of Bradyville; Mother, Margaret Durland Taggart of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.; Children, Todd Jason Taggart (Suzanne Reed) and Justin Aaron Taggart both of Bradyville; Grandchildren, Jason Cole Taggart and his mother, Lisa Murphy; Nicholas William Taggart, Aaron James Taggart, Kayla Davis (Zack Ambrose) and their mother, Jenny Davis; Great Grandchild, Emma Love Ambrose; Siblings,  Stanley (Denise) Taggart of CA., Scott A. (Stephanie) Taggart, Larry Taggart and Kelly Taggart all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Taggart; his sister, Rita Rene Water and Sister-in-law, Louise Taggart.
 
Mr. Taggart loved his family and spending time with them.  He liked to hunt but he had rather be fishing.  A member of the Hollow Springs Community Church, he owned his own swimming pool construction business. 
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, March 04, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Sissom and Bro. Donald Witt officiating.  Interment will follow in the Gilley Hill Cemetery.   Visitation with the family will be from 10 am till 2 pm Sunday, March 04, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Sara Emma Stogner Cook, age 91, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  She was a native of Rockingham, North Carolina.  
Survivors include her sons, Chip (Linda) Cook of Woodbury & Travis (Lola) Cook of Bradyville; Grandchildren, Trey (Whitney) Cook, Nancy Cook, Maggie Cook, Libbie Duncan, & Lucas Barrett; Great Grandchildren, Jacob & Haley Cook; and Siblings, Mattie Hughes, Grady Stogner, Lewis Stogner, Virginia Deese, & Bobby Stogner.
 
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and retired at the age of 72 from Stones River Hospital as a CNA and the unite secretary.  She was one of the first employees of Stones River Hospital.  In her younger years, she was a fashion model for Belk and Ivey’s.
 
Funeral Services will be 12 Noon Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Cripps & Bro. Jonathan Womack officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home and from 10 AM until time of the service Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the church.
 
Pallbearers include Trey, Jacob, Duncan, Lucas, & Adam Smith
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Sam William Gaither, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home in Rutherford Co. He was a native of Cannon Co.  
He is survived by his children, Donna (Steve) Fuqua and Donnie Gaither both of Woodbury; Daughter-in-law, Ann Gaither of Auburntown; Stepchildren,  Ricky Victory of MS., Chris Victory, Lindy Victory and Cindy Adams all of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Chasity Gaither, Jason (Jessica) Fuqua, Clint (Tanya) Gaither, Kandice O’Sullivan, Jessica (Justin) Parker, Marissa Gilley & Regina (Billy) Cairo; Step grandchildren, Kylie, Ashleigh, Kayce, Taylor and Riannon and brother, Terry Gaither.  Also surviving are several great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also survive.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence “Noony” Gaither and Callie Mae Morgan Gaither; wives, Robby Gaither and Geraldine Gaither; his son, Danny Gaither and his brother, Jimmy Gaither.
 
Sam was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and was retired from Maintenance at MTSU.  He was a veteran of the Air Force serving from 1954 – 1960.  Sam loved to fish and was a wood crafter.
 
Memorial Services will be 6 pm Monday, February 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Gary Loux officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 – 6 pm Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 

Clara Opal Young Ferguson, 86, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2018 at Rose Care Group Home.  She was a native of Cannon Co.    
She is survived by her children, Sandra Rueff of Franklin, Carolyn Ferguson of Murfreesboro, Marc Ferguson of LaVergne, Susie Ferguson of Mt. Juliet and Tommy Ferguson of Mt. Juliet. 13 Grandchildren and 22 Great grandchildren also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Opal West Young; her husband, Harold Ferguson and Sister, Mae Faircloth.
 
A member of the Church of Christ, Ms. Clara was a loving mother and housewife. 
 
Graveside Services will be 4:30 pm Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Gunter Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Daniel Hayes officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm until 4 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Rustin James Roy Means, age 38, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and lived in Cannon County.He is survived by his mother and step-father, Barbara Rains Brown and Dan Brown, Sr. of Sequatchie, TN; Father, Russell Means of Wayne, Michigan; 3 Children, Kailee, Thomas, and Daniel Means all of Woodbury; Grandfather, Roy Rains of Woodbury; Half-sister & brother, Brittney Means of Sandusky, Ohio and Brighton Means of Wayne, Michigan; Step-Siblings, Austin Brown of Chattanooga, Ashley Jackson of Sequatchie, Angela Sipos of Auburn, AL, and Dan Brown Jr. of Fort Myers, FL. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Rustin was a member of the Church of Christ and worked in auto sales. His most important accomplishment in his life was caring for his autistic son, Thomas. 
 Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Greggory and Bro. Bryan Pitts officiating.  Interment will follow in the Midway Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm to 8  pm Wednesday, February 21, 2018. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net