Obituaries

Mr. Joe Don Barrett, 58, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee at the Good Samaritan Hospital on Friday, June 26, 1964. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Pearson and Patricia Davenport Barrett, and sons, Joseph “Blake” Barrett and Bronson Reed Barrett. He is survived by his sisters, Melissa Bogle of Woodbury and Amanda “Mandy” Barrett of Bradyville; close uncle, Dwight Davenport; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

“Jack of all trades, master of none” is true for many people but not for Joe Don. If he started in on any project, he did it the Barrett way, and that meant excellence was expected. Being a man’s man, he did the jobs that required extensive education in the School of Common Sense and Hard Work. It earned him the title of Mr. Fix-It among his siblings.

If there was anything that needed fixing, Joe Don was your man, and he didn’t limit himself in the materials and areas of his craft. He knew welding, plumbing, logging, electrical, and countless other trades. Didn’t have a hammer big enough? That was fine with Joe Don because he knew how to operate heavy equipment. He ran a “dozer” for lots of people, and if you had one and needed a job done, he was happy to do it for you.

When Joe Don wasn’t working, he was still doing something. Idle time didn’t sit well with him. He was an avid outdoorsman. Just like with fixing things, he didn’t limit himself in his hobbies, and he strived for excellence. He enjoyed late nights and early mornings hunting. Coon hunting was a hobby he shared with his dad and Uncle Dwight. When it came to shooting, Joe Don wasn’t looking to just shoot something. He wanted to shoot with precision. It’d been said that he could shoot a gnat off a fly’s butt, and from the stories of fellow shooters, his sister’s finally had to admit it just might be true.

Now, if you wanted to know where Joe Don’s heart lied, it was out on the water and with his boys. He had many fond memories of fishing at Center Hill Lake, and any time spent with Blake and Bronson was a cherished moment. The outdoors seemed to be a place they all came back to, and it served as a comfort to them in the good times and the bad, especially for Joe Don.

Mr. Fix-It finally met his match with those two boys because though he could fix any machine, he never quite figured out how to mend his broken heart. The kind of man Joe Don was is a fading breed that our Nation desperately needs. It’s with broken hearts that the family says goodbye to the man who’d do anything to fix them.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4-8 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Shane Nichols will officiate. Following the service, it was Joe Don’s wishes to be cremated and reunited with his boys. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

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Terry Wardene Reed, age 84, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Escue Reed; Children, Terry & Debbie Reed, Jimmy Reed, Donna Reed, Charles & Linda Reed, & Michael Reed; Brother, Arlin (Pat) Reed; Grandchildren,  Timothy Reed, Tabitha Casteel, Thomas Reed, Tiffany & Jonathon Moore, Patricia Reed, Tisha & Robert Abboitt, Regina & Jeremy Pate, Anthony Romonas, John Romonas, & Brandy Romonas, Amber Carlton, & Christopher Reed.  !6 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild also survives.

Terry was a Deacon of the Baptist Church and was a mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Carrie Reed.

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Plainview Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Womack officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Woodbury Funeral Home and from 9 AM until 11 AM Thursday at Plainview Baptist Church.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Shirley Ann Rogers, age 86, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was born on October 21, 1935, in Woodbury, Tennessee to Thomas Hatton and Kinnie Keaton King. She was preceded in death by her loving husband JB Rogers, her siblings AD King, Thomas King, WH King, Dovie King, Mildred Russell, Dewey Gaither, Gladys George, Dorothy Mitchell, and Lovie Rowell. She was the last of the “King Girls”, as they were lovingly called.

Shirley was raised by her sister Dorothy “Dot” after her mother’s death. Shirley lost Dot, “her best friend’, on January 7, 2021, and missed her terribly.

Shirley was lovingly called “MA” and was survived by 5 children: Jesse (Carrie) Rogers of Woodbury, Lynn Rogers of Woodbury, Tammy (David) Gaither of Woodbury, Tina (Danny) Miller of Woodbury, Danny (Lottie) Rogers of Readyville. Grandchildren: Brian (Dionne) Rogers of Washington state, Kevin (Stacie) Dobbs of Gallatin, Brandon Thomas of Dickson, Montana (Emily) Gaither of Bradyville, Hunter Gaither of Woodbury, Brooke (Clay) Quick of Fayetteville, Paige (Justin) Holt of Woodbury, Dylan (Katie) Miller of Woodbury, and Kelsi (Jared) Wheeler of Readyville. Great grandchildren: London Rogers, Jack Rogers, Courtney (Ben) Johnson, Jacob Dobbs, Brantley Lee Thomas, Avalynn Moon Thomas, Emma Gaither, Ellie Gaither, Jace Gaither, Alexis Quick, Cade Quick, Hayes Holt, and Briggs Miller. Two fur babies who visited her regularly: Cooper Rogers and Bella Rogers.

Shirley’s first love was God and her family. She loved going to church and was an active member of Burt Baptist Church. She volunteered many hours at Woodbury Health and Rehab over 25 years. She had bingo with snacks, helped in the beauty shop 3 days a week and helped with all big events cutting pies and serving them. Her volunteer days were cut short when Covid shut down visitation to the nursing homes, but she continued to provide snacks and drinks for residents and staff.

Shirley collected items for the Tennessee Children’s Home in Franklin during her WMU services at Burt Baptist Church. This year, Burt Baptist will be collecting items in her honor to distribute to the Tennessee Children’s Home.

Shirley raised her family before going to public work at the shirt factory, Valdor, and Crane. She worked until she was in her seventies.

A special thank you to Woodbury Health and Rehab Staff for their loving care of MA.

Graveside services will be Friday, September 16, 2022, at 4 pm at Cherry Cemetery. This was her request. Interim Pastor Brother Don McMurry will be officiating, and Brother Larry Sanders will be leading the singing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Burt Baptist Church, 1087 Burt Rd, Woodbury,TN 37190 for the “Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home’.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Teddy (Ted) Ray Hollis passed away on Monday August 29, 2022, at his residence in the Lascassas community where he lived for over 45 years. He was 80 years old.

He was born in Burt community in Cannon County in 1941 and was a graduate of Cannon County High School.

Ted was employed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and assigned to Rutherford County for over 30 years as a game warden and was better known as “the Rabbit Sheriff”.

After retirement from being a game warden Ted started his own bail bonding business, Lucky’s Bail Bonding.

Ted enjoyed working on his farm, hunting, and fishing but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandsons which he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Ray Hollis and Rachel Elizabeth Todd Hollis. He is survived by his sister, Betty Hollis Blair of Smithville; his wife of 61 years, Pat Clark Hollis; sons, Teddy Clark Hollis (Annabelle), Sean Patrick Hollis (Jill); grandsons, Casey Hollis, Cullen Hollis, Isaac Hollis and Micah Hollis.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services beginning at 2:00 pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Michael O’Bannon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Cannon County with Casey Hollis, Cullen Hollis, Isaac Hollis, Micah Hollis, Darrel Murray, and Jerry Owens serving as pallbearers.

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

Gary Allen Owen, age 50, of Bradyville passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home.  He was born on July 24, 1972 in Dekalb County to his parents, the late Doyal Owen and Joyce Womack Owen.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Pack Owen of Bradyville; Sons, Hunter Owen of Bradyville & Brinth Owen of Murfreesboro; Mother, Joyce Womack Owen of Woodbury; Sister, Melissa (Kelly) Melton of Woodbury; Father & Mother-in-law, Jim & Marsha Bragg of Bradyville; and Nieces & Nephews, Cortney & Zachary Melton and Cindy & Daniel Hass.

Gary was a member of the Woodbury church of Christ and was a fork lift mechanic at General Mills.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Shane Nichols officiating.  Interment will follow at Cherry Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Sylvia June Warren Gunter, 98, passed away Friday, September 2,2022 at her residence. A native of Cannon Co., TN., she was the daughter of the late Jake and Mary Purser Warren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Limon Ray Gunter; daughters Deborah Lorance, Carla Collen Gunter, son Limon Ray Gunter Jr., grandson Justin Jacobs; siblings Nolan Warren, Claire Greer, Joyce Prater, and Grey Warren.

Survivors include her children, Jane Bryant (David) of Manchester, Kay Jones (Clarence) of McMinnville, Arnold Gunter of Short Mtn, Jerry Gunter of Woodbury, Terry Gunter (Donna) of Bradyville, Joyce Jacobs (Aaron) of Centertown, Tony Gunter (Evonne) of Bradyville, Christie Wimberley of Lascassas, and Patricia Powell (Stephen) of Bradyville . Several grandchildren also survive.

A member of the church of Christ, Ms. Gunter was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading the paper, quilting, flowers, games and playing cards.

Visitation with her family will be from 3 pm until 8 pm Sunday, September 4, 2022 and Monday 10:00 AM until time of service. Funeral services will be Monday, September 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral home with Bro. Stephen Powell and Bro. Charles Williams officiating.

George Clyde “Jack” Knox, 95, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at St. Thomas Stones River.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

Mr. Knox is survived by his daughter-in-law, Holly Knox of Murfreesboro; children, Cheryl (David) Franklin of Bradyville and Forrest (Nichi) Knox of Mt. Juliet; grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Franklin, Rachel Franklin Kelly, Jared Franklin, Mark (Diana) Franklin, Camille Knox (Charlie Sanders), Alexandra Knox, Portia (Jordan) Beaird, Robert David Knox and Elijah Douglas Knox; great grandchildren, Jacob (Morgan) Franklin, Hailey (Alex) Branson, Michael and Joshua Kelly, Lucy, Isaiah, Samuel and Zelie Franklin; great great grandson, Oliver Jack Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Forrest Knox and Tina Bell Graham Knox; his wife, Naomi Bynum Knox; his sons, Darrell Knox and David Knox and his brother, Carl Knox. 

A member of the Rock Hill church of Christ, Jack was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in WWII.  He was retired from TN. Dept. of Forestry.  He also was a truck driver, school bus driver and carpenter.  Mr. Knox was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling.

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Sunday, September 4, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Thyatira cemetery.  Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with his family will be Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. 

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

Robert Travis Singleton, age 59, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 28, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was born on December 1, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patricia Matheny Singleton of Woodbury; and children, Bobby Singleton of Woodbury & Lisa Wimberly of Woodbury; Parents, Travis & Katherine Bryant Singleton of Woodbury; Grandchildren, LilyBell Wimberly, Levi Singleton & Lannah Kate Singleton; and Sisters, Patsy Jones of Hermitage & Sue Harrison of Woodbury.

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Robert was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Travis Singleton.  He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a heavy equipment operator.

Memorial Services will be at 4 PM Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Patrick officiating.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 PM until time of the service at 4 PM.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311,www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Having lived a full and joyful life, Hoyd Edward Bowman, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home in Manchester, TN.  He was born on January 31, 1933 to Hoyd Littleton Bowman and Minnie Pearl (Smith) Bowman and grew up in the Geedsville Community in Cannon County with his siblings, Keith, Ruth, Doris, Peggy, Louise, Shirley, and Richard.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Gannon Bowman; two children, Eddie (Jane) and Tammy (Jeff) Spry; four grandchildren, Amanda Spry Burton (Jonathan), Tyler Spry (Jennifer), Jacob Bowman, and Sarah Bowman; and three great-grandchildren, Turner Burton, Mary Claire Spry and Kenzie Burton; and his three remaining siblings; Peggy, Louise and Richard.

Above all his worldly accomplishments (and there were many), he was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Ed was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ in Manchester. After serving for a period in the United States Army and then some other jobs, Ed had an exemplary career with the Tennessee Department of Safety where he was promoted through the ranks over his 27+ years of service. Ed and Mary also had a successful dairy operation on their farm on Geedsville Road.

All who knew Ed were very well aware of his love and devotion to his family. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He also became a very loving and nurturing great-grandfather. Ed was a person of deep spiritual convictions and lived a very principled life in all his dealings with others.

Graveside Services will be at 10 AM Friday, September 2, 2022 at McMahan Cemetery with Bro. Richard Bowman & Bro. Jeff Spry officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McMahan Cemetery or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Janet Danette Barnes, 62, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  A native of Rhea Co., TN., she is the daughter of Finley Fugate of Spring City and the late Shirley Pendleton. 

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of 38 years, James Barnes of Lascassas; stepfather, Bill Pendleton (Liea Shozeri) of Woodbury;

children, Dewayne (Melissa) Barnes of IL, Rebecca Barnes of Antioch, and Lacey Ryan of Lascassas; brothers, Chip (Penny) Fugate of Murfreesboro, Keith Fugate of Lebanon, and Brian Fugate of MS; sister-in-law, Eva Stephens; nieces, Tressia Luna, Lytres Osborne and Starlene Fredrick. 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren also survive. 

A member of the Baptist church, she was a homemaker.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Vidal officiating.  Interment will follow in Cherry cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with her family will be Friday, August 26, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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