Obituaries

Mr. Norman Ray White, Sr., 87, of Woodbury passed away on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Greenville, NC on May 2, 1930.  He was a long-time resident of Richmond, VA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Eronia Dee Jones White; brothers, James Clyde White and George Lee White; sisters, Rosalee Harrell, Geraldine Morris, Molly Mae Harrell, Hazel Gholson, Ollie J. Vanderburg, Letha Mobley and by a grandchild.He is survived by sons, Norman Ray (Kathy) White, Jr., Michael Robert (Lynn) White both of Richmond, VA, and David Calvin (Jennifer) White of Prince George, VA; daughters, Nancy Malone and Deborah Lynn White both of Woodbury, and Lisa D. (Ken) Murphy of Richmond, VA; a sister, Susie Naomi Palmer, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Norman was born in the early part of the Great Depression in a large family.  Those times taught him the value of hard work from a very early age.  He had a talent for building and constructed many homes for families.  He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball in his off time.  He had a gift for being able to put the right kids in the positions to take the worst team in the league to be the best.  He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh.  When his kids were young they enjoyed going to drive in movies, bowling, skating, parks, to ball games, and the zoo.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Cannon County Senior Center, 609 W. Lehman St. Woodbury, TN on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5-7 pm.  A life celebration memorial service will follow at 7 pm also at the Cannon County Senior Center.  Tim Gentry will officiate. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN, 615-563-5337
 

William “Will” Mark West, 27, passed away Tues., April 17, 2018.  He was a native of Davidson Co. and lived in Woodbury.            
He is survived by his parents, Diane (Brian) Mayo of Woodbury and Mark (Melissa) West of Murfreesboro; Sister, Whitney West of Woodbury; Grandmothers,  W.T. Melton and Margie West both of Woodbury; 2 Stepsisters, Alicia Beckett & Amanda Boisseau of Murfreesboro; Nephews, Lennox and Legend Cope; Aunt and Uncles, Darrell & Bryan West, Dennis Banks, David (Tammy) Gaither and Dana (Josh) Rinehart; His Beloved Dog, Bodie.
 
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack West and Ronnie Gaither.
 
Will loved his family and animals.  He liked to fish and play video games. 
 
Funeral Services will be 4 pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 10 am till the time of the funeral Saturday. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net to leave condolences for the family.
 

Mr. Hank Lloyd, 84, of Woodbury passed away on April 16, 2018.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 28, 1934.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Lloyd and Lillian Fulton Lloyd; wife, Gracie Alene Johnson Lloyd; son, Danny Lloyd; brother, Bobby Lloyd; and a grandson, Ricky Smith.He is survived by sons, Mike (Laura) Lloyd of Florida, Jim (Leslie) Lloyd of Bradyville, Rick (Ann) Smith of Michigan, Tom (Tina) Smith of Michigan; daughter, Cindy (Terry) Staton of McMinnville; sister, May (Ray) Smith of Michigan; special grandchildren Brandi (Brad Johnson) Pelham and Chase (Hollie) Pelham; numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren, also by a special friend Norma Bryson.
Mr. Hank lived a colorful and full life.  He had a passion for driving and law enforcement.  He worked as a truck driver for many years.  As a hobby he drove stock cars on the ARCA circuit and owned a garage and gas station for many years.  He was inducted into the ARCA hall of fame in 2009.  Over the years he worked in several law enforcement departments.  He started in the Sheriff’s Department of Lucas County Ohio, later Cannon County Sheriff’s Department, and Campus Police Department at MTSU.  During his time at MTSU he met and got to know many different music artists.  His love of law enforcement caused him to be an active member of the F.O.P. for many years.
He also worked as a guard on an armored car with Wells Fargo.  His love of cars carried on to helping a local car dealer and friend, Randy Vance at Vance Motors.  Hank enjoyed joking and sharing stories with family and friends. If he had a choice about something to eat it would be anything chocolate.  His nature was to be honest and to the point, even if you didn’t like it.  He was very strong in his beliefs.  He was raised in the Church of Christ and was a member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ.  Hank was involved in many different community projects through the years, he wanted to give back and help the community.  He was a former board member for Center Hill Cemetery.  He and fellow officer Bill Avera started the neighborhood watch in Cannon County.  He was instrumental in providing Christmas baskets of food for needy families in the community.  After he transitioned to living at the Woodbury Health and Rehab Center he kept his sense of humor.  The staff and fellow patients got a kick out of how he would joke and say, “Hey Baby” to people he encountered.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 2-8 pm and on Thursday, April 19th from 11-2 pm.  Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Herb Alsup will officiate.  Interment will be in Center Hill Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be given to either F.O.P., Smith Grove Church of Christ, or Alzheimer’s Association.  Contact Smith Funeral Home for details.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 615-563-5337
 

Jack Alfred “Jackie” Miller, 78, passed away Sat., April 14, 2018 at Fayetteville Health and Rehab.  He was a native of Dekalb Co., Tn.  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Susie Mai Hale Miller and his wife, Nannie Rose Cripps Miller.
Mr. Miller was a member of the Baptist Church, was a farmer and worked on tractors.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Leonard Herman & Bro. Joe Sissom officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cripps Cemetery. Pallbearers include Gaylon Sissom, Randy Harris, Chad Hale, Jimmy Williams, Marty Williams and John Cook
 
Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 and 12 noon till 2 pm Wed. Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Margie Faye Bynum Mears, 57, of Woodbury passed away on April 11, 2018.  She was born on March 14, 1961 in Woodbury, TN.  She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Bynum; sister, Deborah Perry; and step-sons, Glen Grier, Brian Mears, and Kenneth Mears.She is survived by her sons, Christopher Powell James of Murfreesboro and Rodney Joel James of Georgia; daughter, Jennifer Carol (Steven Nelson) Pittard of Tracy City; mother, Betty Bynum of Woodbury; step-son, Jason Mears of New Orleans; step-daughter, Becky Grier of Nashville; brothers, Randy Bynum of Tullahoma, Barry Bynum, Ricky Bynum, Michael (Tracy) Bynum, and David Bynum all of Woodbury; sister, Kathy Thompson of Woodbury; and granddaughter, Gracie Lou Saddler.
She was a loving mother with a big heart who would help anyone.  She relaxed by coloring pictures in adult coloring books.  She loved being with her family and friends.  Her cat, Rascal Flatts and her dog, Jake were a great comfort and companions for her.  She was a big fan of Rascal Flatt’s music. She was baptized at Center Hill Baptist Church and had been attending Plainview Baptist Church more recently.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10am-1pm.  Memorial services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 1 pm.  Johnathan Womack will officiate.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested through to assist with funeral expenses.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Hildred Morrow Owen, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home.A native of Cherokee, AL., she was the daughter of the late Ollie Monroe Morrow and Janie Deering Morrow. 
 
She is survived by her children, Rebecca Carolyn (John) Smith, Olliver Hall Owen and Gary Leon Owen all of Sycamore and James Taylor (Cheryl) Owen of Smithville; grandchildren, Kimberly (Joey) Boss, Jamie Owen, Jessica Owen, Ashley Owen and Jennifer (Brad) Faulk and 8 great grandchildren also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Taylor Owen. 
Ms. Owen was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She loved to quilt and do crafts. 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, April 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home
with Bro. David Dodd officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 am until time of the funeral Thursday.
Serving as pallbearers are Joey, Matthew & Luke Boss, Joe Bryson, Ricky Barrett & Eugene Waggoner.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Sandra “Lee” Gilley, 76, of Woodbury passed away on April 6, 2018 after an extended illness.  She was born on March 28, 1942 in Massachusetts.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sam Gilley.She is survived by close friends, George (Maribell) Bragg, III of Old Hickory, Tammy (Charlie) Jones and their daughters, Morgan & Jordan Jones of Woodbury, Wade Davenport of Woodbury and other friends.
 
Mrs. Lee was a retired Registered Nurse with Alvin York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.  When she retired she had nearly 30 years of service taking care of veterans.  She was known to be a top nurse while at the VA and coworkers commented, “she ran a tight ship.”  She and her husband had a farm where they raised goats, at one time they had a herd of over 600.  Mrs. Lee loved her goats, dogs, and animals in general.  People who knew her, knew she was a plain spoken, no nonsense person, but she could cut loose and have a good laugh too.  Her health deteriorated in the past few years and friends stepped in to help her, like she had helped so many other people over the years.
 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 4:30-6:30 pm.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 1 pm. Bobby Nichols will officiate.  In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Cannon County S.A.V.E.
 
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Brent Reed Griffith, age 48 of Auburntown, TN, passed away Saturday April 7, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, TN, he was the son of the late Wayne Reed Griffith and Elaine Jones Mingle. Brent was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Sally Griffith and Thomas Earl and Opha Jones.Brent is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cheri Barrett Griffith; son, Tommy Griffith and his fiancé  Jeannie Beth Bailey of Auburntown, TN; daughter, Bethany Griffith Bell and her husband Will of Milton, TN; sisters, Holly McCrary and her husband Johnny of Lascassas, TN, and Brooke Mingle Harrell and her husband Corey of Milton, TN; step-father, Jimmy Mingle and his wife Millie of Woodbury, TN; nieces, Hannah and Caitlyn McCrary; nephews, Dawson and Christian McCrary, Oakley Fisher, and Easton Harrell.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Bro. Ray Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Odom Cemetery, Auburntown, TN with Alan Lack, John Powell, Corey Harrell, Johnny McCrary, Jonathan Griffith, and Shane Ross serving as pallbearers.
Brent was a member of the Auburn Baptist Church and a retired truck driver for Roadway Express. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing on the lake.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Bill Terry Alexander, age 83, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Alive Hospice of Nashville.  He was a native of Cannon Co.Survivors include his children, Jeff (Tina) Alexander of Murfreesboro, Terry (Jerry) Bogle of Woodbury, Becky (Randy) Tilford of Readyville, & Greg Alexander of Readyville; 7 Grandchildren, Dan (Jessica) Alexander, Matt (Rebecca) Alexander, Sarah Alexander, Jennifer (Jeff) Medlin, J.T. (Lindsay) Bogle, Erin (David) Tucker, & Jake Alexander.  12 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas “J.T.” & Martha Sullivan Alexander; and his best friend Pup, the dog, who passed away last Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Mr. Alexander was a member of the church of Christ.  After he graduated high school, he attended David Lipscomb University.  He was the owner and operator of Alexander Chevrolet.  He was also an auto and truck salesman and managed several dealerships.  Bill Terry enjoyed life and loved to play golf, fly planes, and sailing on sailboats.
Graveside Services will be 1 PM Monday, April 9, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Billy Henson officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Sons & Grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Short Mountain Bible Camp.
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Florene Miller, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2018 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.  
She is survived by her children, Bobby Miller (Rhonda Hatcher) of McMinnville and June Miller of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Leah Timmons, David Miller and Kevin Miller; Great Grandchildren, Jordan Timmons, Anslee & Aiden Miller, Emma & Shelby Miller.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Susie Ferrell Merriman; husband, Hobert Miller and 13 siblings.
 
Ms. Miller was a member of the Short Mtn. Church of God and was a factory worker.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Friday, April 06, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Stanton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be from 11 am until 8 pm Thursday, April 5, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.