Obituaries

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

Lois Cummings, age 91, of Woodbury passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  She was born on May 7, 1931 in Cannon County. Graduated from Woodbury Central High School. Completed Knox Business College in 1960.

Survivors include her niece, Carol Powell (Pete) Bennett of Murfreesboro; Nephew, Sammy Powell of Murfreesboro; Best Friend, Mildred Powell of Woodbury; Great Nephews, Peter (Lauren) Bennett & Samuel (Ginny) Bennett of Murfreesboro; Great Niece & Nephew, Reese & Chloe Bennett of Murfreesboro; and Cousins, Bobby (Connie) Moore of Woodbury & Nancy (Wendell) Key of Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Cummings in 1989; Uncle Otis “Pap” Cummings in 1980; and Grandmother,  Sallie “Mammy” Melton Cummings in 1971.

Ms. Cummings was retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Stones River Hospital and she attended Woodbury Church of Christ and was one of the oldest attending members.

Graveside Services will be 11:30 AM Friday, May 27, 2022 at Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation will be at 11 AM Friday, May 27, 2022 at Riverside Cemetery.  

Pallbearers will be Sammy Powell, Bobby Moore, Peter Bennett, Pete Bennett, Samuel Bennett and Jerry Knoll.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Reese Bennett & Chloe Bennett.

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

Don Barker, 82, of Readyville passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  He was born in Rutherford Co., the son of the late Joe Don Barker, Sr. and Dorothy McBroom Barker.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dean Francis Barker of Readyville; daughters, Libby (Trevor) Sledge of Murfreesboro and Mary Ellen (Matt) Smith of Readyville; grandsons, Jacob Barton Sledge and Benjamin Barker Sledge; brother, Dr. Charles L. (JoAnn) Barker of Sewanee; brother-in-law, Fred (Cindy) Adams of Readyville and his sister-in-law, Drunell Higgins of Woodbury.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kitty Adams.

Don was a Christian and worshipped with his family at First Baptist church, Woodbury.  He served with the National Guard for 4 years until it was time to come home and work.  He was a hardworking lifetime farmer, from crops to animals, he did it all.  He also enjoyed restoring antique John Deere tractors. Don was fun-loving, life of the party who loved to laugh and aggravate everyone.  He always kept that mischievous smile.  His favorite pastime was work and that was what he did until he wasn’t able.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at First Baptist church, Woodbury with Dr. Dean Anderson officiating.  He will lie in state at the church from 1 pm until his time of service.  Interment will follow in Riverside cemetery.  Pallbearers include Jacob & Benjamin Sledge, Mitch & Evan Kincaid, Issac & Lytton Haley, Andy Higgins, Justin Weaver and Quint Baird.

Visitation with his family will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 4 pm until 8 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home.  

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro or to St. Jude’s Hospital %Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Jaxon Nealand Reed, age 7 weeks, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  He was born on March 28, 2022 to his parents, C.W. & Atheana Jernigan Reed of Woodbury.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Sadie Grace Reed & his twin sister, Everly Joelle Reed; Grandparents, Russell Reed of Woodbury, Mary Harmon of Woodbury, and Mark & Dewanna Jernigan of Morrison; Great Grandparents, Johnny & Judy Harmon of Woodbury; and Uncles, Casey Reed & Matt Jernigan.

Several cousins, aunts, & uncles also survive.

Jaxon was preceded in death by his grandmother, Denise Reed; grandfather, Jeff McNeese; and great grandparents, Warren & Ladye Ruth Reed and Cliff & Joy Mankin.

Graveside Services will be at 1 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Ivy Bluff Cemetery (Cannon Co.) with Bro. Jeff Cripps officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Jean Rigsby, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her home in Woodbury. She was born in Cannon Co., TN., the daughter of the late, Casto and Mary Bragg Creson.

She is survived by children, Randy Rigsby and his wife, Violet Brandon Rigsby of Woodbury and Kathy George and her husband, Randy George of Woodbury; grandchildren, Leigh Ann (Alan) Taylor of Woodbury Matthew (Shellie) Rigsby of Murfreesboro, Natalie (Will) Perkins of Murfreesboro and Alex (Olivia) George of Auckland, New Zealand and great grandchildren, Hannah Grace and Hendrix Taylor, Race, Coy and Wynn Rigsby, Ezra and Gracie Perkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Rigsby.

Ms. Jean was a member of the Leoni church of Christ and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed quilting and she blessed her family with many quilts to cherish.  She also enjoyed reading and gardening.  Most of all, she loved her family and taking care of her grandchildren. 

Visitation with her family will be from 11am until 1:45 pm Friday, May 20, 2022. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 pm in Riverside cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.   

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