Obituaries

Pamela Kay Mathis, age 62, of Murfreesboro passed away March 26, 2022 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jimmy C. Mathis of Murfreesboro; Children, Lonnie (Kim) Bush of Wartrace, Jennifer Mathis of Murfreesboro, Jamie (Pint) Ashford of Christiana; Grandchildren, Lonnie Bush, Jr., Tyler Bush, Alyssa Aguilera, Austin, Caden, & Braxton Ferguson, Alexis & Caleb Ashford; Great Grandchildren, Hunter & Kamben Bush, Hexlee & Hendrix Ruiz; Siblings, Helen (Ricky) Campbell of Alabama, Anthony (Pam) Davis of Bell Buckle, Tonya Davis of Murfreesboro, & Eula Davis of Shelbyville; and her beloved dog, Rocky.

She was preceded in death by her father & step-mother, Lonnie B. Davis & Helen Fults Davis; Grandparents, Joe B. & Cora Davis; Brother, Michael Davis; Sister, Vanessa Hoover; and Grandson, Lonnie Grant Bush.

Mrs. Mathis loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed going to yard sales and was known as the “Yard Sale Queen”.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

James Young Smith, 93, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at his home in Woodbury.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Banford and Tina Young Smith.

He is survived by his 4 loving daughters, Debbie (David) Kelley and Darlene Smith both of Woodbury, Diane (Danny) Smith of Centertown and Alice (Robert) Menendez of Soddy Daisy; grandchildren, Bradley Gann, Joshua Self, Wendy Rogers, Adam Smith and Matt Smith.  12 great grandchildren also survive and 1 great grandson to be born in May.

He was preceded in death by his parents,; his wife, Lettie Olivene Smith; grandson, Michael Gann and brothers, Loy, Ozle and Jr. Smith.

Mr. Smith was a devoted Deacon and beloved member of Pleasant View Baptist church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a farmer.

Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Cripps and Bro. Adam Smith officiating.  Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Matthew Smith, Matt Smith, Joshua Self, Sean Rogers, Taylor Arkon and Michael Gann.  His nephews will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Visitation with his family will be Monday, March 28, 2022 from 4 pm until 8 pm and Tuesday from 9 am until time of service.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Pleasant View Vision Fund; S2L Recovery or to Gideons International.

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

Mrs. Peggy Jo Porter Markum, 66, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on March 19, 2022. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 6, 1955. Preceding her in death were her parents, Jim Bill and Mary Emiline Barlow Porter; her daughter, Peggy “Sue” Markum Hodge; her brothers, Jerry Wayne Porter, Billy Eugene Porter, John Porter, James Barlow, and Frankie Porter; and sister, Shirley Tittle.

She is survived by her husband, Isaac Charles Markum, Sr.; Son, Isaac Charles Markum, Jr.; brother, Jimmy Lee Porter or Lakewood; sisters, Judy Fay Bogle of Woodbury, Janie Marie Narramore of Murfreesboro, and Mary Frances Chalner of Alabama; grandchildren, Dalton Green, Jolene Green, and Alexis Markum all of Woodbury; great-grandchildren, Aiden Wayne Drake and Wynter Mae Stone (due this May) both of Woodbury; and close friend, John Burns of Woodbury.

First and foremost, if you knew Peggy, you knew she was a momma through the generations. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. If Isaac or Sue tried to get on to the kids, Peggy quickly came to their defense. There was a reason she earned the loving title of “Granny,” and there was nothing she cherished more than spending time with her family.

Jolene remembers all of the tender moments where Peggy would rub her head before she went to sleep. Peggy’s job title of “homemaker” fit perfectly because if she was there, her family knew they were home. It was love that kept her going and her nightgowns that kept her comfortable. Being a homebody, her family didn’t have to go far to find her. She stayed busy around the house with Kevin Gates’ music setting the tempo in the background. Peggy’s favorite activity at home was rearranging the living room, and the family lost count of how many times they came into a completely different layout.

Just like everyone else, Peggy had her quirks. Even though her daughter, Sue, loved Christmas, Peggy was always more of a Halloween girl. It may have had something to do with the fact she met Isaac for the first time on Halloween night. However, she also was lighthearted, enjoyed cutting up, and was a connoisseur of scary movies. Peggy didn’t scare easy, and that went for most of her endeavors in life. From saying “I do” at 17 with her parents signing an authorization for her to start her life with Isaac to taking on undesirable household tasks that we often take for granted, Peggy wasn’t one to back down from a challenge.

When Peggy wasn’t being a homemaker, she liked to kick up her feet and settle in for a movie. She had a passion for movies, especially horror films with Chucky making it into her most-watched list. It didn’t matter what holiday or birthday it was. If you didn’t know what to get her, she’d say “Just get me a movie,” and you knew you were bound to be watching it with her either that day or in the near future. Her collection was something to marvel at. She could have opened her own theater or movie rental store.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 11 am-2 pm. Memorial services will follow Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Tim Gentry will officiate. 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

Lloyd Wade Bowen, 84, passed away at his home in Cleveland, Tn. with his daughter by his side.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Claude Thomas Bowen and Vassie Lee Barrett Bowen.

He is survived by his daughter, Megan Bowen of Cleveland; 3 grandchildren, Jackson Abood, Reese Morrison and Roderick Morrison all of Cleveland; daughter Melissa Luker-Uehling of Idaho along with her children and grandchildren; 3 sisters, Claudette Alexander of Readyville, Lynn Oldham of Murfreesboro and Kay Bowen of Gilford, Ontario, Canada.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Boyd Bowen.

Lloyd and Boyd graduated in 1956 from Woodbury Central High School and together enlisted in the United States Air Force.  In the USAF he was an aircraft mechanic, which allowed him to travel the world going to different Air Force bases across the United States and in England.  Decades later retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force Reserves.  Lloyd enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, socializing with community members, Tennessee football and grilling. Above all, family was most important to him. Spending time and making memories with them is what mattered most.

Memorial visitation will begin Friday, March 25, 2022 from 12 noon until 2 pm with memorial services to follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating.  Interment will follow with military honors in Riverside Cemetery, Woodbury, Tn.

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

Stacey Lynn Givens Hansen, 47, of Smyrna passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Stonecrest Medical Center.  She was born in Nashville to her mother, the late Janie Reed Givens. 

She is survived by her siblings, Chasity (Michael) Warrick of Murfreesboro, Tabitha (Kelly) Sisco of Smyrna and Benjamin (Jennifer) Reed of Murfreesboro

nieces and nephews, Caylie Cosby, Kenzie Warrick, Gracie Sisco, Hayden Sisco and Benj Reed and aunts, Betty George of Lavergne and Shirley Gentry of TX.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Tracey Givens.

Stacey was a member of Restoring Hope church in Hermitage and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed being involved with her church and watching gospel shows as the UP TV on the Hallmark channel.  She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her dog, Ripley.

Visitation with her family will be from 11 am until 1 pm, Saturday, March 26, 2022 with funeral services to follow at 1 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Thyatira Cemetery.

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

Grace Cazarin Moreno, stillborn daughter of  Hope Moreno and Jose Cazarin of Madison, TN., was born on March 15, 2022 at Tristar Centennial Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Faith Moreno of Madison, her grandparents, Jacqueline Gannon Moreno and Francisco Moreno both of Nashville; uncles, Jose Moreno and Francisco Moreno both of Nashville and great grandmother, Deborah Gannon of Nashville.

She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Jackie Gannon and her great great grandparents, Frank and Evelyn Gannon.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 21, 2022, at Prater Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  

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

Thomas Edmund Tilford, better known as Tom passed away on March 16, 2022 at his home in Readyville, TN.  He was 95 years old.  He was the co-founder and owner of Tilford Lumber Co and Tilford Trucking Inc.  He was born in Anadarko, OK. on June 25, 1926.  Due to the Dust Bowl of the thirties, the family moved to Tennessee where he was been a life long resident of the Kittrell-Readyville, TN community. He attended Woodbury Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Orville and Fannie Mai (Hood) Tilford, his wife, Jewell (Arnold) Tilford, and he was the last remaining of 6 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son, Randy Tilford and his wife, Becky (Alexander) Tilford of Readyville, granddaughter, Tracy (Gavin) Litchenwalter, great-granddaughters, Ruby, Reagan and Riley all of Murfreesboro; nephews, Ronnie Maxwell & family of Murfreesboro, Tommy Henson & family of Greenbriar, TN., Mike and Russell Halliburton & their families of Readyville, Danny Parker and Timmy Parker. 

He served in both World War II and the Korean War.  He volunteered for the Navy in WWII at the age of 17 and trained for Submarine duty.  About a month after he was transferred off one Submarine, it went down during training exercises off the coast of Hawaii and every man on board perished.  He also served on the USS Alabama battleship where his name is etched in infamy on a plaque that lists all the men that served on it during WWII.  It is presently docked at Mobile, AL as a reminder of what it took to get the United States of America to the great country it once was.  He had many fond memories of his time in the Navy. 

His favorite past time was work, and that is what he did until he wasn’t able.  He was well known in Cannon County and the surrounding area for his many years in the lumber, building supply and trucking business.  He was well known for being an honest and upstanding individual.  He was one of the few that remain of what some consider the greatest generation this Country has ever seen.  He will surely be missed.

Visitation with his family will be from 10 am until 2 pm Saturday, March 19, 2022 with funeral services to follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Bro. Herb Alsup will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riverside Gardens for aid in its’ continuous care % Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  To leave condolences and memories with his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Shirley Bowman Borren, age 82, a native of Cannon County passed away March 16, 2022 at Woodbury Health and Rehab after an extensive battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Hoyt & Minnie (Smith) Bowman. 

She is survived by her three children Tony (Gail) Borren, Darlene (Troy) Odom and Jack (Diana) Borren II all from Woodbury; grandchildren Bucky (Hope) Young, Christopher (Rebecca) Fann, Danielle (Jesse) Puckett, Nick (Eden) Borren, and Sydney Borren; great-grandchildren Dani & Dallas Young, Zane & Dylan Fann, Rylie & Avery Puckett, Rowan & Wrenley Borren, Enman Johnson, and Reed Chrisman.

She is also survived by her siblings Edward (Mary) Bowman, Peggy Hollis, Louise Hillis, and Richard (Brenda) Bowman and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her sisters Doris Hibdon and Ruth Borren, and brother Keith Bowman.

Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her, many of whom simply knew her as Granny.

She was a long time member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was proud to call Woodbury her home.  She was a homemaker and loved to sew in her spare time. All her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will cherish the items she made for them over the years.

Anyone who knew Shirley knew of her love for politics. She was proud to be part of the Republican party and proud of the work she did within it.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. For Those wishing to do so donations, may be made to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. 

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

Claude Douglas Jennings, 65, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was born in Rutherford Co., the son of the late Ollie Claude Jennings and Mildred Wood Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Elkins Jennings of Woodbury; children, Chuck (Debbie) Jennings of Woodbury and Sean Adam Jennings of FL.

grandson, Logan Jennings and brother, Michael (Linda) Ross of Cookeville.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and his dog, Butch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Fults, Brother, Wayne Jennings and nephew, Robert Jennings.

Doug was a member of the Baptist church and was retired from work. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in Cherry Cemetery.  Visitation with his family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

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

Betty Jean White, 78, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center.  A native of Jena, LA., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Gladys Smith Walton.

She is survived by her children, Donnie White of FL. and Tammy White Gipson of Woodbury; grandchildren, Alyssa Coleman, Nicholas St. Cyr, Amanda White, Megan White and Amber White and siblings, Kathy Walton, Willie Walton and Buster Walton and Shirley Pardue. Several great grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents, Ms. White was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Coleman and siblings, Joyce Laffoon and Johnny Walton. 

Betty was retired from Ingram Books.  She had a heart of gold and was a very giving person. If you were in need, she would try her best to provide.  She loved God and spending time with her family.  

Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday, March 11, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gunter Grizzle Cemetery.  

Visitation with her family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Thursday, March 10, 2022.

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