Obituaries

Joe Warren Mitchell, age 84, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  He was born on June 3, 1938 to his parents, Mathis Mitchell & Gracie Taylor Mitchell Foster in Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wilma Sue Hobbs Mitchell of Woodbury; Sons, Greg & Nora Mitchell of Woodbury & Jason Mitchell of Woodbury.  Nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Mitchell; and his sister, Faye Barrett.

Joe was a Christian and a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of the Army and was a sewing machine mechanic.  He enjoyed sitting around and whittling, hunting, and gardening.

Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Friday, April 7, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with his son, Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Cherry Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 PM until 8 PM Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mike Kelly, Danny Hale, Jason Mitchell, Shannon Lane, Cody Stephens, David Stone, & Joe Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Readyville Tornado Relief Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Bessie Allen “Bess” Paschal Finley, age 92 of Readyville, TN, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. A native of Milton, TN, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Maggie Lela McKnight Paschal. Mrs. Finley was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. “Mack” Finley, an infant daughter and a son, Sam Paschal Finley, and two brothers, James Morris Paschal and Vance Paschal, Jr.

Mrs. Finley is survived by a son, McAllen Finley of Readyville, TN, and a host of friends and former students.

Visitation will be held, Monday, April 3, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Teb Batey and Greg Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Woodbury, TN with Eddie Jernigan, Dwight Hancock, Russell Paschal, Gary Rains, Paul Leyhew, Mark Lester, and Nathaniel Wanner serving as pallbearers.

Special thanks to Dr. Jimmy Carter who afforded her an extra 15 years of life and to the caring and kind staff of StoneCrest Medical Center who provided excellent and compassionate care during her final days. Also, a special thank you to Lacey Peters and Cecilia Bowman for providing home care for Mrs. Finley.

Mrs. Finley was a longtime and faithful member of the North Boulevard Church of Christ, and a retired School teacher after 35 years of service. Mrs. Finley had taught at Auburn School, Westside School, Woodbury High School, and Cannon County High School before her retirement, and touched numerous lives.

An online guestbook for the Finley family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.

Woodfin Memorial Chapel. (615) 893-5151.  

Jerry Wayne Parker, hard-working, dedicated, and loving husband, father, and “Papa” passed away in his home on March 26, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 76.  He was the son of the late Berlie Lee and Mallie B. Herman Parker.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy & Truitt Parker; Sisters, Freda Rose Parker & Phyllis Young.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan Parker.  Also surviving are children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great grandpup, his sister, Betty Jo Wattlington, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He worked in the sewing industry and maintenance most of his life, but his true passion was woodworking and electrical maintenance.  He could fix anything!  He enjoyed riding horses and coon hunting in his younger years then working in his garden and spending time with his family and grandbabies.

At this time, memorial arrangements are to be determined at a later date for close family and friends.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Louise Campbell Milligan, age 93, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at NHC Murfreesboro.  She was born December 15, 1929 to her parents, Reps Campbell & Sarah Melton Campbell in Cannon County.

Survivors include her children, Stella Ann (G.C.) Hixson of Readyville, David Edward (Darlene) Milligan of Mt. Juliet, & Timothy Milligan of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Jake Milligan, Jeremy Milligan, Katie Milligan, Clay Hixson, & Cory Hixson; Great Grandchildren, Campbell, Piper, Maeve, Jeremiah, Margaret Ann, George, Emersyn, Jacob, & Sadie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Edward Milligan; Parents, Reps Campbell & Sarah Melton Campbell; daughter-in-law, Teresa Milligan; granddaughter, Sara Milligan; and her sister, Sue Patterson.

Ms. Milligan was a member of the Clear Fork Methodist Church.  She attended Middle Tennessee State University and was a teacher, an LPN, and was the owner of the Southern Health Foods store.  She enjoyed reading & gardening.  She also loved to sew and travel.

Funeral Services will be at 1 PM Thursday, March 23, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Clardy & Billy Webb officiating.  Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, March 22, 2023 & from 11 AM until time of the service Thursday.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Jerry Donald Northcutt, 81, of Readyville passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.  Born in Rutherford Co., he was the son of the late Dave and Irene Bugg Northcutt. Don was a lifelong resident of the Porterfield community.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Tenpenny Northcutt of Readyville; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Beth Daniel Northcutt of Woodbury; 2 grandsons, Daniel & Jeffery Northcutt; 2 special cousins, Mary Neil McElory Easley and Martha McElory Golden; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patsy and Jerry Gaither of Nashville, several nieces and nephews and his caregivers, Darla Cunningham and Christy Arnold.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Robert Northcutt.

A member of the New Hope church of Christ, Don was retired from Textron in Nashville where he was a tool and die maker.  He loved sports and enjoyed riding and showing Spotted Saddle Horses. In 1999, he won the three-year-old World Grand Championship on Levi’s Limited Edition.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 19, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Richardson and Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Daniel & Jeffery Northcutt, Jimmy Alexander, Gary Rains, Mark Smithson and Tony Brown.

Visitation with his family will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

For those wishing to do so donations may be made to New Hope Church of Christ Building Fund or Short Mtn. Bible Camp.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Joseph Chad Hunter, 52, passed into the arms of our Savior, at 10:35 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2013. Chad had valiantly battled a particularly virulent and aggressive form of cancer for a short time and was in the care of Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, ordained pastor, worship leader, student/youth pastor, disciple of Christ, friend, teacher, leader, comforter, missionary, avid outdoorsman, musician, song writer and vocalist.

Chad was born in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN on April 23, 1970, and graduated from Cannon Co. High School, Woodbury, TN in 1988. He received an Associate Degree from ITT Technical Institute.

He was called by God at a very early age, answered the call and has followed Christ ever since. There is an unending number of people whose lives he touched and whose lives were enriched by knowing him. He served as Youth Minister at Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN, Worship Leader at Stonebrook Church in Smyrna, TN, and was serving as Worship Leader and Youth Pastor at Providence Baptist Church in Nolensville, TN. Chad had made several mission trips helping build houses for the less fortunate in Juarez, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and helped an orphanage in Haiti.

He loved paddle boarding on the lake and in the Gulf, and hiking, particularly on the Appalachian Trail with fellow pastors Joe Stegall and John Whitenack. Another favorite was leading the youth groups on trips to Fiery Gizzard.

Chad is survived by wife, Angela Lee; sons, Wesley James Hunter and his wife Abigail Ward Hunter, Jonah Alexander Hunter; daughter, Brilee Rae Hunter; and grandson, Oliver James Hunter. He is also survived by his father, Richard Allen Hunter (Glenda) of Woodbury, TN; and by brothers, Scott Allen Hunter and Russell Blake (Ashley) Hunter. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Rae Locke Hunter. His passing is grieved by his extended family of brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and by his wonderful church family.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning, March 18, 2023, at the Providence Baptist Church, 1668 Sunset Rd, Brentwood, TN (it is actually in Nolensville, TN) with services to begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at 1 p.m. at: the Nolensville Cemetery in Nolensville, TN. Presiding over services will be Pastors Joseph Stegall and John Whitenack. Arrangements by Woodbine Funeral Home-Hickory Chapel of Nashville, TN.

Roger Lee Harris, 81, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford. He was a native of Tacoa, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sue Jennings Harris of Woodbury; his brother, Larry Harris of Murfreesboro and his sister-in-law, Naomi Jennings of Woodbury.

Roger was retired from TDOT after 27 years where he drove a dump truck and worked on the road crew.  He loved watching Westerns, Nascar and going to air shows.

Visitation with his family will be Friday, March 17, 2023 from 11 am until 2 pm. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Alf Sharp officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

James Robert “Bubba” Davis, 66, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Alive Hospice of Nashville.  A native of Kittrell, he was the son of the late Bennie Arthur Davis and Mary Goforth Barrett.

He is survived by his sons, Jamey (Christina) Davis of LaVergne, Phillip (Amber) Davis of LaVergne   and Cameron (Lesley)Davis of Woodbury; grandchildren, Ambrea Davis, Brantley Davis, Blake (Kimberly) Davis, Anthony (Ellen) Dority, Skylar and Piper Davis; great grandchildren, Kensley Davis, Aiden and Liam Dority and siblings, siblings, Bennie Davis of Murfresboro, Teresa Smotherman of Jackson TN, Lisa Peck and Wanda Hewitt, Ben Holmes, Brad Holmes, Eva Dean Frazier and Brenda Davis all of Murfreesboro and Tommy Mayville of Niceville, FL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Davis.

Bubba was retired from TDOT.  He loved driving trucks, riding 4 wheelers and trading just about anything. 

Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, March 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Walls officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen cemetery at 12:00 noon Friday.

Visitation with his family will be Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 4 pm until 8 pm 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help his family with his funeral expenses.  

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Thomas Michael “Mike” Allen, age 67, of Woodbury passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at Webb House of Smithville.  He was born to his parents, Tom & Ladye Hancock Allen on December 29, 1955 in Denver, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley Bush Allen of Woodbury; Children, Christy (Brad) Prater of Woodbury & Matt (Melissa) Allen of Readyville; Grandchildren, Micah & Liv Prater & Maddie & Anniston Allen; and his Sister, Lynne Allen Jackson of Auburntown.  Several nieces & nephews also survive.

Mike was a deacon, songleader, and a Sunday school teacher for the Prosperity Baptist Church.  He enjoyed spending his time fishing and listening to music and working with old cars and trucks.  Mike retired from General Electric as a maintenance supervisor and was an electrical inspector.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Monday, March 13, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Roger Hudson, Bro. David Moody, & Bro. Thurman Seber officiating.  Interment will follow at Prosperity Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Woodbury Funeral Home

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Timothy Allen Sullivan, 60, of Bradyville passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in Manchester, TN.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, OH.

He is survived by his children, Casey Sullivan, Robert (Breanna) Valentine, and Kylea Sullivan all of Bradyville; granddaughter, Emmory Rose Valentine and stepchildren, Summer Potts and Blake Bowsher both of Lancaster, OH.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilee Burris; his wife, Nancy Sullivan and siblings, Phyllis Fowler, Sue Sullivan, Patty Lee Sullivan, Laurilee Sullivan, and Gloria Talamantes.

Tim was an IBEW Electrician with Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma.  He enjoyed restoring vehicles, playing golf, and shooting pool.  He also was a huge Ohio State Fan.  Most of all, Tim was a dedicated to his family.  He loved his family more than anything especially his granddaughter, Emmory Rose.

Graveside services will be 2 pm Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Gilley Hill Cemetery.  

Visitation with his family will be Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10 am until 2 pm and Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.  

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net