Obituaries

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
 

Carl Mayne Knox, age 93, of Readyville passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Cleta Mae Holt Knox of Readyville; Children, Capt. Barry L. Knox of Wartrace, Timothy Knox of Readyville, & Betty (Gary) Brown of Bradyville; Granddaughters, Britney & Hannah Brown of Bradyville; and Brother, Jack & Naomi Knox of Murfreesboro.  Several nieces & nephews also survive.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Forrest Knox & Tina Bell Gram Knox; and his son, Dickie Knox.
 
Mr. Knox was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was a school bus driver for 31 years for Cannon County Schools.  He worked for General Electric for 10 years & also worked at Armour Creameries Cheese Plant.  Mr. Knox was a retired farmer where he enjoyed tending to his livestock, especially his sheep & cows.  He was a wonderful husband, father, and family man.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Interment will follow at Thyatira Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thyatira Cemetery Trust Fund.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Rachel Nell Bogle Duggin, 87, of Manchester, TN. Passed away Tues., May 22, 2018 at Horizon Health & Rehab.She was a native of Cannon Co.
Survivors include her 3 children, Patsy (Larry) Thrasher of Manchester, Brenda (Kenneth) Haggard of Tullahoma,
Timmy Duggin and his fiancé, Chris Johnson of Nashville; grandchildren, Angela (Mark) Holder, Tammy Binson,
Kristy (Richard) Crabtree, Coty (Brittany) Haggard, Jody (Laura) Haggard, Darrell (Collette) Lee, Tina Duggin,
Rachel Duggin and her fiancé, Michael Bailey; great grandchildren, Amber, Derek, Cody, Sierra, Madison, Kayse,
Dakota, Ally, Jedidiah, Kyler, Landon, Issac, Dillon, Lucas, Caden, Michael, Zander, Chelsea, Candace, Chasity
and Matthew; great great grandchildren, Kylee, Jaythan, Blain, Hadlee, Brileigh, Adriana, Amari and Kayden;
brothers, Johnny Bogle of Ashland City, Mildford Bogle of Nashville and Randall (Teresa) Bogle of Woodbury.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Lucille Stone Bogle; her husband, Calvin Duggin, Sr.;
Sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin Duggin, Jr. and Patty Duggin, Danny and Brenda Duggin; Granddaughter;
Pam and Great Grandson, Ryan; Siblings, Mary Magdalene Bogle, Linda Smitty, Bratten Bogle and James Bogle
nd sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Bogle.
 
She was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ and a factory worker. 
 
Services will be 11 am Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with
Bro. Ralph Hart officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 25, 2018 from 4 pm until 8 pm. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Ross Harry Stiver, III, 65, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Thomas Stones River. 
He is survived by his wife, Jerry Ruth Hall Stiver of Woodbury; siblings, William Stiver and Paul Stiver of Cincinnati, OH., Easter Boyd of Honaker, VA and Roger Stiver of IL.; special niece, Jamie Trail of Manchester; sisters-in-law, Helen Miller, Joann & Jimmy Trail of Manchester. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross Harry Stiver, Jr. and Daisy Barger Stiver; brothers, Joe, Cliff, Alan, Johnny, Bobby, Willie, Charles & James Stiver.
 
Ross was a construction worker.
 
Memorial Services will be 2 pm Sun., May 20, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Wade Campbell officiating.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 

Mary Lee Goins Harrison, age 90, of Woodbury passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was a native of Cannon Co.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Roy Rowland of Yulee, FL; sister, Peggy (David) Ferrell of Woodbury. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her parents, John & Estelle Finley Goins; 2 sons, Johnny & Steve Bowen; 1 daughter, Judy Slatton; and siblings, Jessie and Bobby Goins and Faye Goins Holt.
She was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Harrison enjoyed fishing, cooking, and loved her dogs.
Funeral Services will be 3 pm Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11 am until time of service Monday, May 14. Pallbearers will include J.R. Bowen, Ronnie Whitworth, Chris Carter, Lance Chandler, Austin & Kyle Worrell
 
 

Louise “Sammie” Smithson Taylor, 90, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018  at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was a native of Cannon Co. and resided in Bradyville. She is survived by son,  Bobby (Jenette) Taylor of Manchester; daughter-in-law, Joyce Taylor of Woodbury; grandchildren, Lisa (Gary) Blanton and Alan (LeighAnn) Taylor of Woodbury, Stephen (Tammy) Taylor of Bradyville, Amy (Tom) Rhodelander of Shawnee, Kansas; great grandchildren, Taylor Blanton, Hannah and Hendrix Taylor, Mitchell and Abi Taylor, Aylee and Evan Rhodelander; siblings, Loy (Carlas) and Jerry (Carmen) Smithson all of Woodbury.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Arminda Sadler Smithson; her son, Jimmy Taylor; her great grandson, Jake Taylor and her brothers, Donnie and Vernie Mae Smithson and Paul and Juanita Smithson.
 
She was a member of the McMahan Church of Christ.  She had a love for her church, grandchildren and animals.  She enjoyed eating out and visiting with others.  Her very best friend was Vernie Mae Smithson and she had a special friend and roommate Lucille Parton. 
 
Graveside Services will be 3:30 pm Saturday, May 12, 2018 at McMahan Cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup and Jim Jones. Pallbearers include Gary and Taylor Blanton, Alan, Stephen and Mitchell Taylor, Daniel Smithson and David Goin.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 11 am until 3 pm. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 
 
 

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