Obituaries

Cannon County native and resident, Mr. Lonnie “Buck” Youngblood, age 94, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born November 23, 1927, to the late George Washington and Hattie Enos Youngblood.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Youngblood was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Summers) Youngblood; son Lonnie Steven “Stevie Boy” “Rug” Youngblood; brothers and sisters Helen Youngblood, Hallis Youngblood, Lela Osment, Elvert Youngblood Maine Youngblood, Toy Youngblood, and Dovie Hibdon; and nephew and best friend Billy Lois Youngblood.

Mr. Youngblood is survived by his sister, Lola Barrett, of McMinnville, who celebrated her 100th birthday in March; daughters Sherry (Jimmy) Bouldin of McMinnville, Debbie (Rickey) Powers of McMinnville, and Tina Tenpenny of the Short Mountain community; grandchildren Valerie Gunter, Robert (Samantha) Gunter, Justin (Whitney) Tenpenny, Jiles (Lindsey) Tenpenny, and Lonnie Jeran Tenpenny; great-grandchildren Dakota (Louisa) Basham, Devin Lewis, Lexi (Kolin) Roberts, Daniel Norrod, Grayeson Holt, Cambrie Gunter, and Holden Tenpenny; and great-great-granddaughter Isla Basham. Also surviving is son Eddie Youngblood, daughter Vickie Griffith, and their children and grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. Additionally, Buck leaves behind longtime neighbor and friend Ronnie Smith.

Mr. Youngblood’s family also expresses their gratitude on his behalf to Suzanne Reed for her care during his final months.

Save for a few short years, Buck lived his entire life in the Short Mountain community on Blanton School Road – along with many of his brothers, sister, nieces and nephews – a short distance from where he was born and raised. Buck attended New Short Mountain United Methodist Church and was retired from International Paper and the Cannon County Highway Department. In retirement he enjoyed farming, gardening, mowing his yard, helping in the food ministry at his church, going to breakfast on Tuesday mornings with his son-in-law Jimmy, and any time he and his family gathered for a meal. He was a beloved “Daddy” and “Pa” who will be missed every day by his family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with his grandson, Jeran Tenpenny officiating.  Interment will follow in Leoni Cemetery.  Pallbearers include, Jiles Tenpenny, Justin Tenpenny, Robert Gunter, Devin Lewis, Dakota Basham and Daniel Norrod. Serving as honorary pallbearers, Ricky Ball, Dwight Barrett and Ronnie Smith. 

Visitation with his family will be Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leoni Cemetery or New Short Mountain Methodist church.

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

Billie Cummings Barrett, 86, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at  St. Thomas Rutherford.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Issac Cummings & Lilly Bell Campbell Cummings.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Clark and her husband, Adam of Woodbury; grandchildren, Deanna Pemberton, Shalynn Clark and Jacob Clark;  great grandchildren, Keely Pemberton, Adaleigh Clark and Ezekiel Clark and her sister, Shirley Young and her husband, Felson of Woodbury.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Barrett; her daughter, Jolene Pemberton and siblings, Dorothy (Edward) Tucker and Radene Frazier.

Ms. Billie was a member of the Sunny Hills Baptist church and a homemaker.  She was the best cook, loved watching birds and reading.  Above all, she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Prater Cemetery.  

Visitation with her family will be Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4 pm until 8 pm.   

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

Charles Richard Vantrease, 84, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Quality Health Center. Born in Shelby Co.  He was the son of the late Adrian Vantrease and Lilburn Pyle Vantrease.

He is survived by his wife Dean Bogle Vantrease of Auburntown; son, Aaron Vantrease (Heather) of Auburntown, grandchildren; Jordan Vantrease, Tessa Vantrease, Chase and Cameron Bogle; cousins; Lois Moody and Brenda (Bill) Emmert.

He is preceded in death by his step son Richard Bogle and step daughter Demetrius Bogle.

Mr. Vantrease was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. He retired from the VA after 38 years as a fireman and a police officer.  Mr. Vantrease also was a Sheriff deputy in Cannon Co.  He was a 32-degree Mason with Mt. Moriah lodge #81 in Murfreesboro and Scottish Rites, also a member of the Auburn Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Visitation with his family will be Monday, June 13, 2022 from 4 pm until 8 pm. Interment will follow at Prosperity Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fisher House for wounded veterans.

Ricky Edward Earls, 64, passed away May 25, 2022 at his home following an extended illness.  He was born in Ypsilanti, MI.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pamela “Pam” Jones Earls of McMinnville; children, Bill Earls of Manchester, Mark (April) Earls, Cody (Shawntel) Earls and Tiffany “Sis” Earls all of McMinnville; grandchildren, Logan Earls, Noah Bain, Ryder Earls, Adonis Earls, McKenzie Earls and Odin Childress; brother, Terry Earls of Centertown; best friends, Ronnie Bouldin and Mike Lawrence and his sweet girl dog, Teenie.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Landon Earls and Udean Ferrell, siblings, Bobby Lynn, Jeff and Donnie Earls.

Ricky was a member of the Baptist church and he served in the United States Navy.  He was a retired truck driver and was known as “bumper jack” when he was driving.  He loved his grandkids, all kinds of 80’s music and fishing.

Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Leoni Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. 

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

Jesse Farrow Pate, III, 70, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  Born in Davidson Co., He was the son of the late Jesse Pate, II and

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Margaret Duke Pate of Woodbury; daughters, Rachel Hope Pate McFerrin and her husband, Daniel of Centertown and Hannah Faith Pate and her fiancé, Matthew White of Dunlap; grandchildren, Marshall Daniel McFerrin, Parker Dean McFerrin, Layla Ann Purvis and Jordon Maddox White and siblings, Sherry Pate (Gary) Wallace of Maine, Sandra Gail Dorsey (Donald Newsome) and Stacy (Glenda) Pate both of Georgia.

Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mr. Pate was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam era.  A member of the Woodbury United Methodist church, Jesse was a Methodist pastor for many years and enjoyed reading his bible daily.  He was also retired from Nissan Mfg. Corp.  In his younger years, he played the drums and played many shows with the Gilley Brothers Band.  He loved being outdoors, watching all kinds of sports “on full blast”, and was an avid pool player.  Additionally, he was a master in the art of sarcasm.  Above all, he enjoyed his time with his family, especially when he would visit and could just sit and talk as the hours passed.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation with his family will be after 10 am Thursday, June 9, 2022.  Funeral services will follow at 3 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Burnett and Bro. Rick McFerrin officiating. 

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help his family with funeral expenses.  

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

Andrea Jean Smith Dodd, age 75, of Castalian Springs passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 10, 1946 to her parents, Haskel Hall Smith & Juanita Vertrease Melton Smith in Warren Co.

Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Gail (Gilbert Michael) Johnson of Cottondale, FL & Angela Jean (Dale) Wynn of Westmoreland; Grandchildren, Andrew Dodd, Kristen Hughes, Britney Lyles, Ashley Long, Derek Johnson, Blake Johnson, Brittany Hatcher, & Courtney Wynn; and Siblings, Barbara Graves of Cottontown, Myrna Kent of Springfield, Brenda Crotzer of White House, Linda Lane of Goodlettsville, Becky Henderson of Morrison, Shirley Best of McMinnville, & Tammy King of McMinnville.  Fourteen great grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Dodd; her son, Billy Joe Dodd; and her siblings, Billy Smith, Kenneth Smith, & Peggy Adams.

Andrea was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, kayaking, crafting, and camping.

Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Friday, June 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Blues Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edith Butler Warpool, 92, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 13, 1929. Preceding her in death were her parents, Willie and Nellie Butler; husband, Willie D. Warpool; sons, Phillip and Roger Turner; brothers, Carl Butler, Carsie M. “Bill”(Martha Belle Rowe) Butler, Thomas Butler, Paul Butler, Selton E. “Gene” (Betty Joyce Pence) Butler, Billy Ray (Mattie) Butler, and Butch Butler; and sisters, Edna Pearl (William Haskel) Troutt and Hazel Marie (Jack B.) Spitznas.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Ben Edward) Holt of Woodbury and Lillian (Phillip) Gibbs of Pleasant View; sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Wood of Texas; 7 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

Mrs. Edith, better known as Granny, was a working woman in every sense of the term. Growing up during the Great Depression as one of 11 children came with a lot of responsibility. Everyone had to be ready to pitch in where they could. The boys would work on the farm while the girls would tend to the house and younger children. With all of the work to be done, Granny quit school during her elementary years to work her fair share, except Granny was the kind of person who was ready to work more.

Working most of her life, she held a job as a factory worker at Nashville Hosiery Mill, but her favorite job was being a full-time momma. And she was good at it too! With just the right combination of soft and stern, she raised kids that knew they better behave with the love and understanding only a momma can give. When she finally retired, Granny took it easy and decided it was high time that she rested. She enjoyed kicking back and casting a line fishing during her earlier days of retirement.

Being called “Granny” got started when Carol’s son was little and couldn’t understand how Mrs. Edith could be his granny and Carol’s momma. Then, something about the affectionate name just stuck. Granny’s well-balanced personality and friendly disposition had everyone calling her Granny. Even the healthcare staff would call and ask for Granny when she had an appointment. From a little girl living in a place not far from being Bug Tussle to a woman loved by many, Granny lived a full life and knew she was ready to go on to be with the Lord.

The family will hold private services at a later date. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story

Edna Sue Goff Blanton, 90, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Brookedale Assisted Living in Tullahoma.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth Doyle (Nancy) Blanton of Chelsea, MI and Connie Sue Leanza; grandchildren, Sara Blanton Kroll (Matt), Jenna Blanton Rahmel (Adam), Jennifer Leanza McCullar (Ryan) and Craig Leanza; great grandchildren, Quin Blanton Kroll and Francis Blanton Kroll; siblings, Savage (Marella) Goff of Dearborn, MI., Betty Barrow of Chattanooga, John Goff of Gainsboro, Bill (Pat) Goff of McMinnville, Phyllis Rackley of Bradyville, Harold (Sylvia) Goff of Dearborn, Gary (Connie) Goff of Canton, MI.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Savage Goff and Verda Turner Goff; her husband, Mershal Doyle Blanton; son-in-law, Thomas Michael Leanza and siblings, Lonnie Goff and Mahavel Jo Fudalla. 

Ms. Blanton was born in Centertown and married her husband, Mershal.  Like many others, they moved to MI. in 1948 for work.  A homemaker, she was always active in her children’s childhood community.  They relocated to Woodbury in 1979 and she helped her sister-in-law, Polly Wilcher, at the Stock Barn.  Mr. & Mrs. Blanton enjoyed traveling back and forth to MI to visit their grandchildren.  She especially loved to visit during the apple orchard season.  Ms. Sue was a faithful member of the Woodbury church of Christ.  She enjoyed talking on the phone to her friends and family always checking on everyone. 

Visitation with her family will begin at 10 am Saturday, June 4, 2022.  Funeral services will follow at 12 noon in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Interment will follow in Blues Hill Cemetery in Warren Co.  

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

Robert Lee McMahan, 75, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford. He was a native of Cannon County.

Survivors: children, Dena (Tim) Thomas & Robert L. “Rob” (Stacie) McMahan II, all of Woodbury & Cynthia (Garrett) Aunne of Panama City, FL, grandchildren, Cierra Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Skylar McMahan, Lyla McMahan Christian Aunne, siblings, Clyde (Gerrie) McMahan of Lebanon, Wauline (Hilton) Wall of Smyrna, Nita (Billy) Cantrell & Carolyn (Jimmy) Butcher all of Woodbury half-sister, Vanessa (Scott) McMahan of Nashville, several nieces & nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wesley & Lucille Pittman McMahan and his wife, Cherrie Northcutt McMahan.

Mr. McMahan was a member of the Woodbury 7^th Day Adventist Church.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed keeping his trucks running and cutting his grass. 

Graveside services will be 2:30 Monday May 30, 2022 at Pleasant View Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Clark officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Woodbury Funeral Home.        

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Pleasant View Cemetery.  

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

Clark Rains, 93, passed away Tues, May 24, 2022 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  He was born in Cannon Co., TN.

He is survived by his children, Jackie (Connie) Rains of Murfreesboro, Linda (Billy) Lance of Morrison and Teddy (Brenda) Rains of Bradyville; stepchildren, Gary (Tammy) Nichols of Woodbury and Mike (Shantay) Nichols of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Lewanda (David) Jordan, Lindsay (Benji) Locke, Erin (Kevin) Moore, Nathan (Stacie Dunn) Rains; great grandchildren, Wyatt & Josey Locke, Ryder Jordan, Jack, Bennett and Ella Marie Moore and siblings, Roy Rains and Cora Jean Duke both of Bradyville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Bertha Sadler Rains; his wives, Carlene Prater Rains of 53 years and Frances Nichols Rains of 13 years; brother, Ray Rains and sister, Thelma Rains.

Mr. Rains was a member of the Woodbury church of Christ and was a veteran of the Korean war where he served in the Army.  He earned several prestigious medals including the purple heart and 3 bronze stars.  Clark was one of the oldest surviving veterans of the Korean war in Cannon Co.  He retired from Alvin C. York Hospital and was a farmer.  He enjoyed being a cattle farmer and making walking sticks. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Boggess and Bro. Al Bugg officiating.  Interment will follow with military honors at Midway Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Johnny Sadler, T.J. Daniel, Jimmy Merriman, Jonathan Hall, Ricky Foster and Denton Parker.
 
Visitation with his family will be Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 4 pm until 9 pm. 
 
For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Midway Cemetery, Cannon Christian Academy, Hospice Compassus or the Alzheimer’s Association. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net