Obituaries

Della Katherine Frazier Young, 88, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was born in Saltville, VA., to her parents, Clyde and Georgia Talbert Frazier.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Nile Young of Woodbury; her children, Brenda (Richard) Weathers of Murfreesboro, Doug (Gloria) Young of Woodbury, Suzy Young of Jacksonville, FL. And David Clyde (Cindy) Young of Woodbury; grandchildren, Jared Young, Anthony Young, Ashley (J.B.) Harris, Angela Young, Lindsey (Will) Eipper, Stefanie Winter, Corey (Michelle) Young, Sarah Young, Clay (Eve) Young, Connor (Haleigh) Young; siblings, Grace Young and David (Joyce) Frazier all of Woodbury and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris Frazier of Smithville and Jesse Harrington of Lebanon.

Also surviving are 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death her brother, John C. Frazier and sister, Mary Lou Harrington.

Ms. Frazier was a devoted member of her beloved church, the First United Methodist Church of Woodbury where she sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group.  She volunteered for many organizations including Stones River Women’s Auxiliary, Cannon County Senior Center, and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. She was an excellent seamstress, always enjoyed crocheting and making prayer shawls for her church.  Above everything else, she was a homemaker who was especially devoted to her husband and her family of whom she was so proud.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. John Hembree officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with her family will be from 10 AM until 2 PM Saturday, July 24, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Woodbury or to the Cannon Co. Senior Center

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

Helen Louise Hall Miller, age 78, of Woodbury passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center.  She was born on September 5, 1942 in Cannon County to her parents, James Herbert & Johnnie Bell Parker Hall.

Survivors include her sister, Jerry Hall Stiver of Woodbury; Niece & Nephew, Kristy (Travis) Anderton & Jamie Trail, both of Manchester; Brother-in-law, James Trail of Manchester; and Great Nephews, Dominick Trail & Kaden Anderton, both of Manchester.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thurman Miller, Jr.

Mrs. Miller was a member of the Dillon Street Baptist Church and was retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital.

Graveside Services will be at 11 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with her family will be from 10 AM until time of the service on Tuesday.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Stephen Adam Brown, 37, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  A native of Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Donnie Joe Hill, Jr. and Judith Lynn Fox Hill.

He is survived by his wife, Deeanna Sullins Brown of Woodbury; his children, Jordan Brown and Jadyn Brown both of Woodbury; brothers, Donnie Joe Hill, Jr. and Gregory (Teya) Brown both of Woodbury and nieces and nephew, Audrianna Hill, Koby Brown and Britain Brown. Also surviving is his special uncle, Buddy Vassar.

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his brother, Bryan Brown.

A member of Leoni Church of Christ, Stephen was a mechanic and a devoted volunteer fire fighter for Woodbury, Mooretown and Westside fire departments for 17 years.  He was also a member of the Cannon Co. Rescue Squad. He was dedicated in serving the citizens of Cannon County. 

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, July 18, 2021, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Garland Robinson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Gilley Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with his family will be from  5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, July 17, 2021.

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

Tony Wayne Spray, age 41, of Woodbury, passed away suddenly Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Thomas Dekalb hospital in Smithville, TN.  He was born in Rutherford Co. to his parents, Terry Wayne and Judy Carol Thomas Spray on June 26, 1980. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 12 years, Erica Tramel Spray; his children, Kail Wayne Spray (13), Kane Thomas Spray (8), and Kasen Ann Spray (7); his brother and best friend, Brian (Kelly) Spray; 5 nephews, Zeke, Jaxon, Dawson, Braylon, Kieyler and his niece, Emery; aunts and uncles, Russell and Linda Helmers, Roger and Kay Patterson, Bobby and Kay Spray, Lisa Spray, Billy and Sherri Spray; grandmother, Bonnie Spray; special aunt, Racine Mooneyham; cousins, Christy, Troy, Colby and Gracie Oakley, Brigette, Robby & Lilly Allen, Jason (Karisse) Spray, Greg (Jessica) Spray, Josh (Christine) Spray, John (Lindsey) Green, Kayla Spray and Kenzie Patterson.  Also surviving, father-in-law, Ralph (Kathy) Tramel; mother-in-law, Terri Loftus and sister-in-law, McKenzie (Wesley) Chockley.   

Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar & Walline Thomas, grandfather, Bobby Ray Spray, Sr.; uncle, Loyd Thomas and baby cousin, Donald Wayne Blanton. 

After working for several years in factories, Tony started a career in driving dump trucks for Moody’s Trucking, Alcorn & Son, Williamson Construction and Big Orange.  He went from driver to truck supervisor to mechanic for Power Equipment.  Tony achieved so many of is goals in his short life to only find his forever job as a mechanic at IMI. 

Funeral services will be 4 pm Saturday, July 17, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Burnett officiating.  Interment will follow at Prater Cemetery.  Visitation with his family will be from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday, July 16, 2021.   

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made towards his children’s scholarship fund that will be set up at a later date.  Those donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home %Erica Spray.  

The family suggest that mask be worn while at the visitation and funeral because of family members with compromised immune systems.

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

Carmon Higgins Gunter, 70, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Woodrow & Mattie Brown Gunter. 

He is survived by his sisters, Laura Pelham and Elaine Judkins both of Bradyville and Debbie Chavez of Hermitage; aunt, Ruth Brown of Woodbury and 

special friend, Kelly Emery.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Faye Bailey, Kenneth, Woody and Randall Gunter.

A member of the church of Christ, Higgins was a retired factory worker.  He was a fun loving man who loved to talk, joke and make people laugh.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Hale officiating.  Interment will follow in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery.    Memorial visitation will be Sat., July 17, 2021 from 12 noon until his time of service.  

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

Carol Elaine Brock Makatura, 71, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021  at NHC of McMinnville.  A native of Gainesville, FL., she was the daughter of the late Ervin Edwin Brock and Willie Jean White Brock.

Ms. Makatura is survived by her children, Michele (Allen) Peyton of Lascassas and Andrew “Drew” Jr., (Frances) Makatura of Woodbury; grandchildren, Danyl Peyton, Sedona Peyton and A.C. Makatura; siblings, Wayne (Flora) Brock of FL. and Tammy (Keith) Clay of TN. Also surviving is her uncle, Jim White of Fanning Springs, FL. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew F. Makatura. 

A child of God, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker, enjoyed reading especially her bible, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Makatura Family Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 pm – 6 pm Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help with expenses. 

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

Mrs. Alice M. Robinson went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021, with family by her side after an extended illness. She lived a long and fulfilling life. She was born August 3, 1935, in Speedwell, TN to Casper Ausmus and Stella Mae Goodman Bean and was a devoted and loving wife to the late John A. Robinson. They met in Toledo, OH and were married 66 years.

Mrs. Robinson had a deep connection to the church that was pervasive within her life. Her work in the healthcare industry in Enterprise, AL and the other jobs she took on financially supported her husband’s education in ministry. During his education to become a minister, she furthered her Bible knowledge with college level courses at the Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, FL. As a devoted wife, she demonstrated her support a step further by being active within the churches where Mr. Robinson served. She played the piano, lead singing, and directed the children’s church at various churches throughout his time in the ministry. Her final home church was at Woodland Baptist Church where Mr. Robinson last preached.

Outside of her church life, Mrs. Robinson was a caring and gentle soul. She had a mother’s heart and held her family and friends close to it. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, and hosting. If there was a gathering, she was sure to be in the mix of things, staying busy and making sure everyone else had something to eat before serving herself. Her work ethic and humble approach to her endeavors often kept her in the background. She took on the role of matriarch with grace and poise and was quite the unsung hero.

A natural encourager, she never had an ill word against anyone. She was someone who knew the right thing to say and the right time to say it. When things seemed to be going awry, she was there to keep everything and everyone on track, including Mr. Robinson. Though her temperament was meek and mild, her gentle encouragement had a huge impact. She was the motivating force for her family, always prepared to roll up her sleeves, provide a shoulder to cry on, or lend a listening ear and some words of wisdom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Casper and Stella Mae Bean; husband, John A. Robinson; son, John D. Robinson; daughter, Wanda R. Bosarge; brothers, Duffie Leon “Buddy” Bean, Earl Ray Bean, Casper Jr. Bean, Will Bean, Campbell Bean, Jack Bean, and Jim Bean; and sisters, Dallas Bean, Laurel Lee Bean, and Mary Bean Harmon.

Her survivors include her daughter, Linda R. Dewrell; grandsons, Dusty Dewrell of Woodbury and Adamn (Sonia) Bosarge of Hattiesburg, MS; granddaughters, Amanda (Terry) Fredricks of Hattiesburg, MS, and Shelby L. Robinson of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Alberta Shown, Lizzie Saar, Alma Michalak, Norma Fritz, and Gearldean Crouch all of Toledo, OH; brother, T.J. Bean of Toledo, OH; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Bean, Linda S. Robinson, Joyce Pelham, and Mildred Robinson; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 1-2 pm. Funeral services will follow directly after in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel at 2 pm. Ray Robinson and Tim Gentry will officiate. Interment will be in Robinson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Alzheimer’s Foundation, or a charity of your choice. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Deborah Ann Prater, age 65, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Lancin, MI to her parents, Virginia Patterson Briggs & Richard Briggs on August 22, 1955.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth (David) Wilson of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Mackenzie McCurry, Riley Wilson, Charley Wilson, & Davin Wilson; Siblings, Jeffery Briggs of Woodbury, Kathy Trail of St. Augustine, FL, Christine Tenpenny of Woodbury, & Lisa (Donnie) Thomas of Woodbury; Nieces, Crystal Wells, Samantha Briggs, Amber (Caleb) Milligan, Erica Martin, Brittany Tenpenny, & Michelle Trompke; Nephews, Shane Tenpenny, Marcus Tenpenny, Jeremy Tenpenny, & Tyler Martin; and Beloved Friends, Wave & Mike Kramer of Fayette, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie Prater; and Brothers, Brian Briggs & Gregory Briggs.

Deborah was a member of the Methodist church and was a corporate restaurant manager and a homemaker.

Funeral Services will be 11  AM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at King Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 8 PM Monday, July 12, 2021. 

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Gary Wade Jones, age 64, of Woodbury passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  He born in Cannon County to his parents, Sam Jones, Jr. & Evelyn Carter Jones on June 30, 1957.

Survivors include his children, Kirk & Tiffany Jones of Gassaway and Rebecca & Kenny Mears of Bradyville; Fiancee, Toni Ferrell of Woodbury; Brother, Mark Jones of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Roslyn Jones, Hannah Mears, Johnathan Jones, Dalton Mears, Wade Jones, Kelsi Mears, Kallie Burnett, & Kelsie Burnett; Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law, Rhonda & Glen Wimberly of Woodbury.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, & cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Terri Hollandsworth Jones.  He retired from MTSU, working at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum and a member of the Middle Tennessee Mule Skinners.

Funeral Services will be 3 PM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Gilley Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 11 AM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 until time of service.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Patsy Ann Hindman, age 70, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Cannon County on March 3, 1951 to her parents, Doug Hindman & Gladys Phillips Davis.

Survivors include her brother, Roger (Sharon) Hindman; Sister, Sharon Dozier, Sister-in-law, Flo Hindman; Nieces & Nephews, Conswayla (Thomas) Mason, Chris (April) Harris, Shannon (Russell) Davenport, Jerime (Beth) Dozier, Rebekah (Hugh) Parton, Kayla Hindman, & Casey Hindman.

Several great nieces & nephews and great great nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Phillips Davis; Father, Doug Hindman; Brother, Jack Hindman; Sister, Darlene Hindman; and Special Friend, Dorris Tenpenny.

Patsy was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church and worked in the Dietary Department at Stones River Hospital.  She lived a full happy life, loved hugging, and never met a stranger.  She passed out Jesus stones and witnessed to everyone she came in contact with.  Many people gave her the nickname “Sunshine” because she was always a light in so many lives.

Funeral Services will be 4 PM Monday, July 12, 2021 at Plainview Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Womack & Bro. Charlie Heath officiating. Interment will follow at Gaither Cemetery.  Visitation with her family will be after 2 PM Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home & from 1 PM to 4 PM Monday, July 12, 2021 at Plainview Baptist Church.

The family asks that in honor of Patsy, our sunshine, please wear yellow to the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gaither Cemetery or to the Gideon’s.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net