Obituaries

Shelby Jean Rogers Merriman, age 76, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include her daughter, Annette (Richard) Nicholas of Woodbury; Granddaughters, Jessica (Michael) Gilchrist & Tequilla Miller, both of Woodbury; Five Great-Grandchildren, Nevaeh Miller, Dawson Miller, Tyler, Alexis, & Harley Sissom; Brother, Jerry (Pat) Rogers of Readyville; and Sister, Sue (Avon) Conley of Bradyville.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer White & Elizabeth Smith Rogers; and Husband, Tommy Merriman.
 
Ms. Merriman was a member of the Bethlehem Church of Christ and was a cook at Woodbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She enjoyed working in her flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.
 
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Cherry Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 9 PM Friday, January 5, 2018 at the funeral home.
 

Carylee Caputo, 74, of Woodbury, Tn. passed away Thurs., November 09, 2017 at St. Thomas Rutherford. 
She is survived by her daughter, Jeannianne (Christopher) Carr of Medina, OH.; 2 grandsons, Caleb & Wesley Carr both of Medina; Siblings, James (Denise) Boex of Hudson, OH. and Kathleen (Judy) Jordan of Louisville, KY.; Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Boex and Harriet Fremont.
 
Carylee was born in Miami, FL and raised in the small historic town of Schuylerville, NY.  She graduated from the State University at Plattsburg with a Bachelor of Science degree in English Education.
 
Ms. Caputo spent most of her adult life in New York City including two years as a dancer with Alvin Alley American Dance Theater. She moved to Tennessee in 1995 and began teaching English and Service Learning at Cannon Co. High School.  An exceptional instructor, Carylee established several community service learning projects for her students to enrich their cultural knowledge. Those projects included military veterans projects and local history projects as in “Old’uns’ Stories Told to Young’uns’”. The stories were published and generated thousands of dollars for scholarships. She was named one of  Tennessee’s most esteemed educators by the Tennessee House of Representatives.
 
Carylee was a superlative educator and was admired by so many for her accomplishments and her dedication as a teacher, mentor and friend.
She retired from Cannon Co. High School and was a member of the Cannon Co. Arts Center. She enjoyed cooking and quilting and was an avid reader and member of a local book club.
 
Memorial services will be held from 1pm to 3pm, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Cannon Co. Senior Center.  Donations may be made to S.A.V.E. , Adams Memorial Library or any charity you feel represents Carylee.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
 

Pauline Alexander-Witty, age 85, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co.  
Survivors include her sister, Jewell (Ted) Cashion of Lewisburg; Loving Caregiver, Gracie Vasquez & her family of Woodbury; Sister-in-law, Gayle Alexander of Murfreesboro; Nieces, Teresa Stoetzel of Woodbury, Sharron (Steve) Prosser & Karen (Jeff) Stewart, both of Cornersville, and Crystal (Beau) Palone of Murfreesboro; Nephews, Steve (Marlena) Scott of Hillsboro, Mark Scott of Woodbury, Mike (Markela) Cashion of Lewisburg, and Guy “Bo” (Shelly) Alexander III of Murfreesboro; Great Nieces, Candice Stoetzel (Bruce) Payne, Britton Stewart, Samantha Prosser, Sarah Beth Prosser, Mackenzie Palone, Emily Palone, Ava Claire Cashion, & Piper Brynne Cashion; and Great Nephews, Dustin (Taylor) Stoetzel, Tracey Stoetzel, Matthew Cashion, Ryan Prosser, Alexander Stewart, & Chase Linley.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Alexander, Sr. & Mary Elizabeth Davenport Alexander; her husband of 35 years, Jim Gassaway; her husband of 20 years, James L. “Bud” Witty; Brother & Sister-in-law, Guy Jr. & Julie Alexander; Sister and Brother-in-law, Joy & Ray Scott; and Nephew, Bob Stoetzel.
 
Ms. Witty loved to cook and was a member of the Home Demonstration Club.  She was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from the UT Extension Office after 30 years.
 
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net