Obituaries

Mr. Bobby Smith, age 65, of Readyville passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was a native of Bardstown, Kentucky.

He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Smith & Ruth Metcalf Smith; and Siblings, Daniel Smith, Sissy Johnson, & Beverly Humphrey.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Henrietta Jackson Smith; Children, Lorai Smith of Readyville, Robby Smith of Murfreesboro, Rebecca (Randy) Reed of Morrison, & Adam Smith of Morrison; Siblings, Sammy Smith of Bardstown, KY, Jim Smith of Ohio, Tommy Smith of KY, Michael Smith of Rockvale, Anna Mary Nation of Taylorsville, KY, Hazel Smith of Bardstown, KY, June Abston of Bon Aqua, & Patsy Smith of IL; Grandchildren, Jesse (Chelsey) Smith, Ashtyn Smith, Darwin Reed, James Michael (Haley) Reed, Easton Reed, Lilly Reed, & Rachel Reed; and Great Grandchildren, Grace Smith & Keensley Reed.

Bobby was a member of the Catholic church and worked in Maintenance at Tennessee Rehabilitation Center for 37 years and was supervisor for 25 years.  He was a member of the Sam Davis Masonic Lodge and enjoyed collecting guns & knives and riding horses.

Funeral Services were held at 1 PM Thursday, September 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  The family received friends for the visitation from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM.

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Billy Joe Matheny, age 53, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born on Tuesday, December 10, 1968. He is the son of James H. Matheny and Ruby E. Matheny of the Hollow Springs community in Cannon County, Tennessee.

Billy was a lifelong native of Cannon County, Tennessee. He attended school at Woodland Elementary and graduated from Cannon County High School in Woodbury, Tennessee.

He was employed by International Paper, Rich Products, and Crane. He enjoyed being outdoors such as working odd jobs for the community, horseback riding, and ATV riding.

He leaves behind his mother, Ruby E. Matheny; sister, Donna (Al) Durkee of Manchester; brother, Doug (Diane) Matheny of Auburntown; and many more relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 1-4 pm. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm at Gilley Hill Cemetery. Bryan Pitts will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gilley Hill Cemetery for perpetual care and maintenance.

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Patsy Irene Haynes Barrett, age 75, of Woodbury passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Unity Medical Center.  She was a native of Cannon Co. and born on August 8, 1947.

Survivors include her children, Amanda (Thomas) Workman of Manchester & Ray (Michelle) Barrett of Watertown; Grandchildren, Kristen Jones, Charles Workman, Tristan Workman, Cassie Barrett, Cheyenne Barrett, & Charlize Barrett; and Siblings, Nancy Stroud of Lebanon, Shirley Reed of Woodbury, & Melvin Hayes of Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Nellie Adams Haynes; and granddaughter, Isabella Workman.

Patsy was a member of the Baptist church and enjoyed attending with her church family.  She was a retired librarian at Auburn School.

Funeral Services will be 12 Noon Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Haynes & Bro. Nathan Haynes officiating.  Interment will follow at Bradley Creek Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 10 AM to 12 Noon Tuesday at Woodbury Funeral Home.

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Christopher Don Grizzle, age 52, of Bradyville passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital.  He was born on April 2, 1970 in Cannon Co.

Survivors include his mother, Joyce Fan Grizzle of Bradyville; Special Aunts, Kathy Smith, Pat Fann, Linda Fann, & Myra Fann; and Special Uncles, John Smith, Joe Don Fann, Bobby Fann, & Kerry Fann.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Grizzle; Grandparents, Fred & Kathryn Mullinax Fann and Howard “Fuzzy” & Pauline Haley Campbell; and Uncles, JW Fann, Jackie Fann, Freddie Fann, & Lonnie Grizzle.

He was a member of the Midway church of Christ and was a 1988 graduate of Cannon County High School.  Chris loved wishing “Happy Birthday” to his Facebook friends, cheering on his UT Vols and the Braves, and was an all-around sports addict.  He was an avid weather watcher and loved music and good food.  He just enjoyed life.

A private graveside service will be held.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Rebecca “Becky” Carolyn Owen Smith, age 71 of Woodbury, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in Wilson County, TN and resided in Cannon County all of her life and she was the daughter of the late Boyce Taylor Owen and Hildred Owen.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, John O. Smith, II; brothers, James Owen, Geary Owen, and Oliver Owen; a niece, Kimberly (Joey) Boss; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Brad) Faulk; grandchildren, Jack, Camryn and Payton Faulk; nephews, Matthew and Luke Boss; and a host of other loving family and friends. The family offers special thanks to all of Rebecca’s friends, including Brenda Dodd, Jeri Schlinke, and Winnie West.

Rebecca was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and retired in 2015 from State Farm after 40 years of service.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 10:00am until the time of funeral services beginning at 12:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Pastor Lisa Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Mid-South Chapter, Nashville. An online guestbook is available for the Smith family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

John Russell Gilley, 46, of Murfreesboro, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford. He was born January 30, 1976 in Woodbury, TN.

He is survived by his husband, Brad Withrow of Murfreesboro; his parents, Kenny and Debbie Foster Gilley of Woodbury; grandmother, Lois Larimer of Woodbury; his sisters, Korie Gilley (Shannon DeBerry), Rebecca (Matt) Alexander and Katie (Dylan) Miller all of Woodbury; nieces and nephews of which he adored and loved as his own, Hunter and Luke Blanton, Delaney Aycock, Colt, Hattie and Walker Alexander and Briggs Miller; his fur babies; Collins Blue, Bailey and Ben; best friend, Olivia Hayes; brother-in-law, Brian Withrow and sister-in-law, Angie Wooten; Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Fuqua Gilley and his brother, James Nathan Gilley.

John was a graduate of Cannon Co. High school, Class of 1994 and David Lipscomb University where he earned his degree in History and Biblical studies. He enjoyed playing tennis. John had a wonderful and unique sense of humor. If he ever watched a movie you would hear it in quotes in everyday conversations. He loved big and gave to others even bigger. His love for music was a match for no other. He found happiness and contentment in everything life had to offer, even in a bad situation his outlook was the best. John loved history, true crime, watching Survivor and Saturday Night Live of which he would often act out. He will forever be missed by all of us who loved and knew him.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens. Visitation with his family will be Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Short Mtn. Bible Camp or the Riverside Gardens Cemetery.

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

Benjamin Franklin Dees, age 41, of Mcminnville, Tennessee,  passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Benjamin was born February 20, 1981, in California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dees and Pamela Milligan Todd Dees Lundy.  

He is survived by four half siblings, Robert Paitt, Karen Dees McComb, Cherrie (Bob) Todd Moline of Rigdgefield, WA, and Christie (Jimmy) Todd Love of Woodbury, TN; girlfriend, Shannon Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. 

As a child, he grew up in the cab of an eighteen-wheeler with his dad at the wheel and his mom in the passenger seat. Traveling all over the country, seeing all the sights, different towns, and people sparked his passion for driving. He followed right in his dad’s footsteps and became an over-the-road truck driver, putting the pedal to the metal. Though life as a trucker wasn’t all fun and games, it was what he wanted. To help him get through the tough times, he had handed over the steering wheel of life to the Lord and got baptized. 

The family will hold a private service to lay him to rest.  Share memories and condolences with them at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com. Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.

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.

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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