Obituaries

Dorothy Dean Murphy Fletcher, age 88, passed from this life on January 6, 2023 following a long illness.  Dean was born on October 21, 1934 in Wilson Co.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Henry Murphy and Mary Lucille Adamson Murphy; her son, Steve Fletcher; and her great granddaughter, Cadence Pearl Hollandsworth.

Dean is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bobby Lee Fletcher.  They made their home in Auburntown.  Together they had four children, Greg (Jennifer) Fletcher of Azle, TX, Steve (Janice) Fletcher of Auburntown, Sandy (Stan) Hollandsworth of Woodbury, & Melinda Crook of Woodbury. 

She is also survived by two brothers, J.B. (Arlene) Murphy of Murfreesboro and Larry (Judy) Murphy of Woodbury; and 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

A member of the Baptist church, Dean was a long-time seamstress at Colonial Corporation shirt factory in Auburntown and Norvell in Alexandria.  She was a beautiful person inside and out and a loving wife, mama, and granny.  She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 8, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Thurman Seber officiating.  Burial will follow at Prosperity Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM until time of service.   

Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Harrison Fletcher, Shane Hollandsworth, W.C. Basham, Mark Vance, James Hancock, & Carter Hancock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Auburn Baptist Church or Prosperity Baptist Church.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Marie Davis Rogers, 80, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at St. Thomas West. She was born in Cannon Co, Tn.

Survivors include her son, Jr. Davis of Woodbury; grandchildren, Miranda Johnson of Woodbury, Josh Davis of Centertown, Ethan Curtis of Woodbury and Kelli Davis of Murfreesboro; great grandchildren, Austin Johnson, Avery Johnson and Presley Jackson; brother, Larry Emberton of Bradyville; niece and nephew, Jeff (Lisa) Davis and Rebecca (Brian) Womack and cousins, Tommy and Bobby Barber

She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse Lee and Mary Etta Adcock Emberton; husbands, Edward “Buck” Davis and Jimmy Rogers; daughter, Teresa Diane Higgins and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Melton and Wilma Davis.

A member of the Elkins church of Christ, Marie and her husband, Buck, was well known for the beautiful furniture they made including chairs and tables.  She enjoyed fishing and going to the lake with her second husband, Jimmy.  She also loved to bowl, go to flea markets, gardening and growing flowers.  She took the most pride in raising her family, being the caretaker for her grandchildren spoiling and cooking for them.  That is where she showed her love the most.  

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 7, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Norman Pelham officiating.  Interment will follow in the Blue Wing Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Josh Davis, Ethan Curtis, Austin Johnson, Andy Davis, Brian Womack and Jeff Davis.

Visitation with her family will be Friday, January 6, 2023, from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

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

Mrs. Ruby Tittle Walls, age 87, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born to her parents, Arthur Tittle and Julie Jennings Tittle on December 14, 1935 in Wilson County.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years Selmar Walls of Murfreesboro children, Faye (Randy) Sulls of Murfreesboro, Brenda (Bob) Freel of Maryville, Ricky (Diane) Campbell of Murfreesboro and Billy (Linda) Campbell of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Wendy Tiano, Shannon McGee, Valerie Freel, Michael Freel, Ashley Primn, Brandon Campbell, Shane Campbell, and Matthew Campbell. Several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Randy Alen Sulls, her brothers Joe B. Tittle, Paul Howard Tittle, and Arthur Tittle Jr;  sisters, Dixie Lee Crocket, Wilma Barrett, and Carmine Johnson. 

Ms. Walls was a member of Liberty in Christ Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her time watching TV, coloring, puzzles eating ice cream but more importantly she loved making memories with her family.

The family will receive friends for her visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Funeral Services will be at 11 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Smitty officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.

Douglas Craig Robbins, age 43, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was born on January 10, 1979 in Upland, California.

Survivors include his parents, Randall & Janice Baese Robbins of Woodbury; Fiancee, Tessa Gahart of Woodbury; Brothers, Edwin (Sunshine) Robbins of Bradyville & Chris (Karrie) Robbins of Morgantown, KY; Nephew & Nieces, Jack Robbins, Emma Robbins, Reece Robbins, Loryn Robbins, & Olivia Robbins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Haven Gahart.

Doug was a member of the Global Vision Bible Church and worked at Sledge Craft.  He enjoyed watching all sports.

The family will receive friends for the visitation from 12 PM to 2 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Bowman officiating.  Interment will follow at Gilley Hill Cemetery.

Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Carlene Vance Alexander, age 85, of Woodbury passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Woodbury Health & Rehab Center.  She was born to her parents, Otis Vance & Mai Tenpenny Vance Blanks on May 26, 1937 in Cannon County.

Survivors include her children, Wadene (Mike) Gannon of Woodbury, Maxine (Ricky) Duke of Lascassas, & Tommy (Stephanie) Alexander of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Ryan (Wendy) Gannon, Kara (Brandon) Fuston, Emily (Rob) Walker, Nathan (Sarah) Scott, Rachel (Tucker Francis) Alexander, & Luke Alexander; Great Grandchildren, Madelyn Gannon, Harper Fuston, Hollyn Fuston, Hayes Fuston, Corinne Walker, & Savannah Walker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Alexander; and her brothers, Carlton Vance, David Vance, Kenneth Vance, Doyle Vance, & Charles Vance.

Ms. Alexander was a member of the Sanders Fork Baptist Church.  She was a secretary at Colonial Corporation, worked at State Farm, and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing and traveling and was a wonderful cook.  She mostly enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, & great grandmother.

The family will receive friends for her visitation from 3 PM to 8 PM Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Monday, January 2, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Davenport & Brandon Fuston officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Gannon, Brandon Fuston, Rob Walker, Nathan Duke, Luke Alexander, Tucker Francis, & Hayes Fuston.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Minnie Mae Gannon, age 81, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford. She was born to her parents, Frank & Addie Mears Morris on September 21, 1941 in Cannon County.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Mears (Bill) Pelham of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Steven Mears, Brittany Mears, & Kimberly (Jimmy) Gunter; Great Granddaughter, Emery Grace Mears; Step Grandchildren, Mary Moore, Daphne Moore, & Nathan Moore; Special Granddaughter, Nikki Pillow; and Siblings, Inez Hale & J.C. Morris, both of Watertown.  Several nieces & nephews also survive.

Ms. Gannon was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and was a housewife.  She loved to watch tv and playing with her dogs.

The family will receive friends for her visitation from 2 PM to 8 PM Friday, December 30, 2022 at Woodbury Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be at 12 Noon, Saturday, December 31, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Nichols officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Jeffrey Scott Edmondson, Sr. was born in Nashville TN on June 9, 1965 as number 5 of 6 children to the late Dan Jr. and Mabel Ruth Edmondson. He departed this earth to his Heavenly home on December 26, 2022.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife and soul mate of 34 years, Monica Beck Edmondson; 4 handsome sons, Calvin, Robertt, Scotté Jr., and Jimmy; one and only grandchild, Jason Klossner; his loving mother-in-law, Elvira Beck; sister-in-law, Betty Jo (Steve) Vowell; sisters-in-love, Kimmie Climer, Teri Hood (Kenny) Voyles, and Holly Sinner; brothers, Ronnie, James, Dan, and Robert Edmondson; sister, Lori Kirby; Godchildren, JR, Jason, and Kevin Hood, Skyler and Megan Holbert, Kristy Holbert Giblin, Kwesi Manuel, and Earl Hollaman; loving nephew, Harry Swift; and many other nieces and nephews.

Jeff was the most amazing friend to everyone that ever met him. He worked as a maintenance technician and supervisor for a few corporations including Ed’s Supply, The Gazebo Apartments, The YMCA, Lee Company, and Smart Space. He also owned his own business, J & M Mechanical Service. Jeff loved spending time with family and loved ones, Jeff Gordon NASCAR, camping, fishing, and the beach.

He was a former member of Antioch First Baptist Church and current member of Plainview Baptist Church and was baptized on July 28, 2019, in the Lucky Community by Pastor Jonathan Womack; brothers in Christ, Roger Hindman and Jimmie Hayes; and his son, Robertt.

This world has lost the most amazing husband, Papa Bear, Pa, dad, Poppop, brother, and friend. He will be missed more than ever by everyone that knew him. As Brother Roger Hindman said, “When I met Jeff I met a man whose heart was larger than the man himself.”

Pallbearers will be Calvin Edmondson, Robertt Edmondson, Scotté Edmondson, Jason Klossner, Harry Swift, JR Hood, Jason Hood, Kevin Hood.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kwesi Manuel, Michael Morris, Mike Williams, Geremy Roseti, Skyler Holbert, Earl Hollaman, Austin Poteete Vanatta, and Austin Baird.

Services will be conducted by Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Plainview Baptist Church (6088 Jim Cummings Hwy Woodbury, Tennessee 37190). Visitation will be held from 10 am-2 pm, and the funeral service will follow directly after at 2 pm. Pastor Jonathan Womack and Pastor Scott Dobbins will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist Jeff’s family with future expenses.

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Dorothy S. Godshall, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Woodbury, TN, on December 24, 2022. Born May 1, 1928 in Chester County, PA, she moved to Tennessee in 1978.

Although Dorothy’s life had many hardships, her heart for the Lord was always soft and tender, filled with gratefulness to Him. She kept her faith to her last breath. She was the wife of Willard, and mother of Ken, Melvin, Regina, Rebecca and Henry. She also loved all kinds of animals and had a special attachment to her doggies!

Dorothy is survived by her son, Ken (Judy) Godshall of Willoughby, OH; daughters, Regina (Christian) Wanner, of Woodbury, TN, and Rebecca (Steve) Piller of Mentor, OH; seventeen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren, and a brother, Harry J. Smith, Jr. of Shamokin, PA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, and sons, Henry and Melvin.

Visitation from family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 29, from 11AM until 3PM at the Woodbury Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 3PM in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home, same address.

Friends may leave condolences for her family at www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Martha Lee Duggin Ferrell, 84, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was born in Cannon Co., the daughter of the late Coleman Duggin and Susie Henderson Duggin.

She is survived by her children, Randy (Margaret) Vassar of Woodbury, Donald (Shelia) Vassar of Lascassas, Jennifer Deerman of LaVergne, Bruce (Darla) Vassar of McMinnville and Andy Vassar of Murfreesboro; and her sister, Jessie Turner of Smithville. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren & 4 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Coleman Duggin and Susie Henderson Duggin; her children, Shirley Robinson, William Vassar, Jr. and Anthony Vassar.

Ms. Ferrell was a housewife and a member of the Baptist church. She was a loving mother and grandmother.   

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Gunter officiating.  Interment will follow in Thyatira cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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

Jerry Ann Todd Tenpenny, 84, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 just 5 days shy of her 85th birthday.  Born on Christmas day 1937, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Dona Reed Todd.

She is survived by her husband, G.L. Tenpenny of Woodbury.  They would have been married 65 years on December 23rd.  Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Teresa) Tenpenny of Woodbury and Diane (Gary) Thomas of Bradyville; grandchildren, Treva (Roy) Moss, Alex (Sarah) Tenpenny and Grady (Alexis) Tenpenny all of Woodbury; great grandchildren, Cheyanne and Olivia Moss, Caraline Tenpenny and her sister, Faye (Jerry) Barrett of Woodbury. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Trueit and E.W. Todd.

A member of the Burt Baptist church, she was a babysitter.  She loved on children all over the county.  She enjoyed reading, working puzzles such as crosswords, crocheting and sewing.  Her favorite shows were Perry Mason and Murder She Wrote. 

Visitation with her family will be from 10 am until 2 pm, Monday, December 26, 2022 with funeral services to follow in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David King officiating.  Interment will follow in the Reed Cemetery. 

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