Obituaries

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

Larry Don Tucker, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home in Cannon Co. 

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Hibdon Tucker of Woodbury; children, Dwayne (Connie) Tucker of Woodbury, Dylan (Amanda) Tucker of Hartsville, Donya Tucker Staats of Murfreesboro and Jennifer Gill of Carthage; stepsons, Barry Hibdon, Larry (Cecilia) Hibdon and Gary Hibdon all of Woodbury; brother, Randall (Treva) Tucker of Ohio. 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl H. & Ozelle Swanger Tucker, daughter, Denise Butcher and siblings, Judy Vanatta and Joe Frank Tucker.

A member of the Baptist church, Larry was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam.  He was a truck driver and mechanic. Larry was also a member of the American Legion.  He enjoyed mowing the yard, camping and riding his Goldwing motorcycle.

Graveside services will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Ivy Bluff Cemetery, Cannon Co. with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.

Visitation with his family will be Friday, March 10, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Ivy Bluff Cemetery.

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

Roger Wayne Warren, 66, of Woodbury, TN. passed away on March 6, 2023 at his home.   He was born at Good Samaritan Hospital on November 4, 1956.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Archie Paul Warren and Macon Jane Driver Warren and mother-in-law, Shirley Stewart Estes.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan Annette Estes Warren; daughters, Angel (Jay) Puffenbarger; Jan (Chris) Young  both of Woodbury; son, Steven (Jessica) Warren of Short Mtn.; brother, Ray (Patricia) Warren of Bon Aqua and sister, Helen (Ken) Kelly of Watertown; grandchildren, Shelbie & Tyler Campbell, Jasmine, Dalton and Jayda Young, Jackson & Sawyer Warren; father-in-law, Doris (Janet) Estes of Murfreesboro.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roger was a faithful and loving husband, daddy and friend.  He loved mechanic work and building motors to run fast.  He loved fishing, football, playing with his grandkids and Dale Earnhardt. 

He worked for Bill Trail Motor Co for 16 years.  Jennings Motors for 12 years and he retired from the Town of Woodbury which he worked for 14 ½ years.

Roger was always an honest and outspoken man.  He loved his family above anything else.  He was devoted to making sure family came before himself.  He fought cancer until the end and was very strong when it came to fighting the battle.

His family would like to thank Bill Jennings & family, Susan Trail & family and the Town of Woodbury for their devotion to the Warren family.

Visitation with his family will be from 11 am – 8 pm Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell and Bro. Greg Cripps officiating.  Interment will follow in Webb Cemetery, Dibrell, TN. 

Pallbearers include Dalton Young, Tyler Campbell, Wesley Young, David Goin, Kirk Todd and Timmy Stone.  Honorary Pallbearers include Joshua Warren, Ray Warren, Jr., David Parsley, Justin Markum and Floyd Anderson. 

WOODBURY FUNERAL HOME, 615-563-2311 OR TO LEAVE CONDOLENCES FOR HIS FAMILY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.WOODBURYFUNERALHOME.NET 

Jerry Wayne Stone, age 68, of Woodbury passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born to his parents, Johnny Stone & Viola Bullard Stone on December 22, 1954 in Cannon County.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Marie Pinkston Stone of Woodbury; Sons, Thomas (Jessica) Stone of Woodbury & Jerry Dewayne Stone of Nashville; Stepsons, Justin (Sky) Bentley, Jacob (Alanis) Bentley, & Joseph Bentley, all of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Kyree Odom, Kacetone Stone, Charlotte Stone, Amelia Bentley, Boone Bentley, and one on the way, Sutton Thomas Stone; and Siblings, Rita (Raymond) Barlow, Perry (Sue) Stone, and Glenn Stone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Stone; and his brother, Donald Stone.

Jerry was a foreman for the Rutherford Co. Highway Department for 30 years.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, and working on cars.  He never sat around and was always busy finding things to do.

Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 10 AM to 2 PM Friday, March 10, 2023 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

WOODBURY FUNERAL HOME, 615-563-2311 OR TO LEAVE CONDOLENCES FOR HIS FAMILY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.WOODBURYFUNERALHOME.NET 

Jamie Lynn Barrett of Woodbury passed away at his home Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

He is survived by his parents, Mary Thomas Elkins and Dewey (Arlene) Barrett both of Woodbury; children, Jordyn Barrett of Georgia, Ashley Barrett of Murfreesboro and Justin Barrett of Woodbury

siblings, Pamela Leath of Woodbury, Monica Barrett and Michael Barrett both of Smithville.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jerry Elkins.

Jamie was disabled and previously worked for Nissan Mfg. Corp.  He had many interest in life such as art, drawing and working on vehicles.  Jamie was always happy and was easy going.  He was a wonderful son and a loving father.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 5, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.

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

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