Obituaries

Richard Howard Brennesholtz, Sr., 86, of Morrison passed away on May 4, 2018.  He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on April 18, 1932.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary Kleshefski Brennesholtz; step-son, Kenneth Downs; brothers, George (Betty Ann) Brennesholtz and Edward (Dorothy) Brennesholtz; and a sister, Florence (Harry) Hladki and their daughter, Karen Hladki.He is survived by a son, Richard Brennesholtz, Jr. of Hendersonville; daughters, Joanne (Randy) Warta of Morrison and Lysa (John) Coe of Lebanon; grandchildren, Mark (Kelly) Graham, Jr. and Justin (Erika) Brennesholtz; great granddaughters, Alyssa, Avery, and Mila; niece, Peggy; and a nephew Edward.
Mr. Richard loved to travel.  He traveled to many locations, including a 2-week trip across 12 states to the west coast with Joanne.  When he wasn’t traveling he loved being at home in sunny Florida.  He had a wide variety of interests.  He loved to cook, make candy & fudge, make candles, doing stained glass & enjoyed dancing and the theatre.  He was an avid bowler and was on a team for many years.  He loved gardening.  He loved life and being with his family and friends.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He will be laid to rest in Florida with his parents later this month.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Melvin Gail Reed, 80, passed away Mon., May 07, 2018 at NHC Murfreesboro. He was a native of Cannon Co. and resided in Readyville.  
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette Turney Reed of Readyville; his sons, Marlon Reed, Keith Reed and James Reed all of Readyville; 2 grandchildren, Annie Grace Reed & Isabella Claire Reed; brother-in-law,  Jimmy Bugg of Woodbury; nieces, Cindy Bugg Odle and her husband, Jeff and Sandra Bugg Whitesell and her husband, Alan.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Reed & Irma Gentry Reed and his sister, Joyce Bugg.
 
Mr. Reed was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ and was a retired truck driver with Bunny Bread.  He enjoyed farming and gardening.
 
Funeral Services will be 11 am Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 09, 2018 from 4 pm until 8 pm. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 

Rosalie Mary Hays, age 74, of Woodbury passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital.  She was a native of Chicago, IL. 
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Paul Hays of Woodbury; and Brother, Leonard Novak of Chicago.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard & Angeline Novak; and her sister, Donna Novak.
 
Ms. Hays was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.  She was a volunteer at the Cannon County Senior Center and enjoyed serving others.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Cripps officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Mr. Bobby Barrett, known to family and friends as “Cob”, 77, of Woodbury passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, C. L. Barrett and Louise Gill Barrett; brothers, Jimmy Barrett, Pearson Barrett, Donald Wayne Barrett, and Joe Barrett.Survivors include his loving companion, Betty Bailey; brother, Dee (Joan) Barrett of Readyville; sisters, Shirley (Allen) Moody of Murfreesboro, Mary (Tom) Effler of Readyville; best friend and cousin, Billy Gerald Barrett; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins.
Mr. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman.  He would rather be outside hunting, fishing, or working on the farm than anywhere else.  Many of the deer and turkey he harvested were shared with family and friends.  He was a good hearted and hard-working person, even if a little rough and tumble, fearless one, too.  He was always willing and able to help his friends and family.  If you could get him to sit down it would be to watch an episode of Gunsmoke, an old western, or a Braves game.  He loved to be with his family and friends having a good laugh and sharing a story. 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 1 pm.  Richard Burks will officiate.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers and in honor of his passion for being outdoors, donations may be given to the TWRA.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Johnathon Wayne Darrow, age 28, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 after an auto accident. He was born in Murfreesboro and lived in Woodbury. He is survived by his parents, John Darrow of Camden, TN and Christina Hughes Goodwin of Woodbury; Fiancée, Angel Renee Ferrell of Woodbury; Children, Serenity, Carter, Camden and daughter-to-be, Angel Rose; Brother, Daniel James Darrow of Murfreesboro; Sisters, Sarah Rose Darrow & Olivia Marie Goodwin both of Woodbury and Heather Lee Luckett of Detroit, Michigan; Grandparents, Steve & Marie Peterson of Murfreesboro and John & Pat Darrow of Camden, TN. Numerous other uncles, aunts, and cousins also survive. 
Johnathon was a painter and enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. 
 
Graveside services will be 3:30 pm Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Amity Cemetery in Woodbury with Rev. Kenneth Hale officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12 until 3 PM Sunday, May 6 at Woodbury Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help with expenses. www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

W. T. Todd, 78, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Upchurch Todd of Woodbury; 2 Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jeff & Beth Todd and Tommie & Lori Todd all of Woodbury and 4 Grandchildren, Chandler, Addison, Jake and Seth Todd all of Woodbury. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Hoyte and Retha Atlee Gaither Todd and his sister Martha Hoyte Todd.
 
Mr. Todd was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Woodbury, a lifelong educator and member of the Woodbury Lions Club.  
 
Funeral Services will be 10 am Wednesday, May 02, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Wade Campbell and Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Thyatira Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for the family at  www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 
 
 

Mrs. Virginia Bea Parker age 92 of Woodbury died April 28, 2018 of an extended illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison Simmons and Carnellia Bush Simmons; husband, Jimmy Parker, three sisters, Clara Burks, Ollie May McDougal, and Ruth Barnett, and her son-in-law, Melvin Green.Survivors include two daughters, Barbara & James Perry and Phyllis Green, two grandchildren, Vanessa & Mike Bailey and Greg Green and Tammy, two great grandchildren, Ana and Steven Smith and Jordan Bailey, two great grandchildren, Nora and Levi Smith.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and special friends. 
She was a member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ, a homemaker, and a former employee of Colonial Corporation.  Being a parent to five generations was her favorite gift in life. 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 10-2 pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 2 pm.  Al Bugg and Tim Gentry will officiate.  A private burial will take place in Cherry Cemetery.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN
615-563-5337
 

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. 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