Obituaries

Martha Alberta England, age 85, of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  She was a native of Prentis Co., MS.  

Survivors include her son, Karl & Cindy England of Woodbury; Grandson, Josh England of Woodbury; Sister, Jean Hodge of Hornsby, TN; and her longtime companion, Billy Higgins of Murfreesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletis Willard & Nellie Alberta Goodrum Burcham; and sisters, Dorothy Grantham & Elizabeth Hodge.

Martha was a member of the Piney Grove Church of God and was retired from Samsonite.  She enjoyed growing and tending to her flowers, shopping, and spending time with her grandson.

The family will receive visitors for the visitation from 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home & 1 PM to 2 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar on Sunday, May 2, 2021 with graveside services immediately following at Hatchie Cemetery (McNairy Co.).

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Marjorie Smith, 94, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2021.  She was born on December 14, 1926 in Bedford, PA.  Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence R. and Edith Trent Anderson, sister, Norma J. Henshaw, daughter, Connie Eisenmann, and grandson, Mark Eisenmann. She is survived by her grandson, William Eisenmann, and great-granddaughters, Savannah Ashley and Daley Grace Eisenmann.

Mrs. Smith was a Christian woman with an extravagant personality. She loved getting dressed up and always tried to look her best. That mentality along with her years working in retail sales at a clothing boutique led to an extensive jewelry collection and clothing ensemble. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and visiting with friends. She was also an avid volunteer at the Stones River Hospital Auxiliary.

Per her wishes, Ms. Marjorie will be transported to Schellsburg, PA. Interment will be in Fishertown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Amanda Nicole Windham, 39, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home in Liberty.  She was born in Davidson Co.

She is survived by her mother, Lorri Ann Hager of Woodbury; children, Alexis Hope Frederick of Smithville, Kessler Wayne Speigle and Abigail Faith Marie Speigle both OH., Taylen Sean Windham of Lebanon; sisters, Kristina Marie Pruitte of Woodbury and Brittney Danielle Kalicharan of Smyrna; best friend, Bridgette Shyanne Johnson of Liberty. 

Amanda was a Christian who enjoyed doing bible studies and she loved God.  She also enjoyed coloring and spending time at the ocean.  Amanda loved her family especially her children.

A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

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

Lionel John Bourgeois, age 78, of Woodbury passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Woodbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Vicksburg, MS. 

He was survived by his wife of 37 1/2 years, Lynn Watson Bourgeois of Woodbury; Children, Beverly (John) Lasseigne of Grossetete, LA, Brandon Bourgeois of Baker, LA, Todd (Jennifer) Maddox of Yorkville, IL, & Andrew Bourgeois of Woodbury; 15 Grandchildren, Heather, Kristiana, Justin, Katie, Bradley, Heidi, John, Gregory, Fawn, Destiny, Adleigh, Brendon, Remy, Dalton, & Tristan; Brother, Joe F. (Judy) Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, LA; Sister, Teresa Y. Bourgeois of Zachary, LA. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Bourgeois & Carolyn McCaleb Bourgeois; son, Timothy J. Bourgeois; and brothers, Phillip Bourgeois & James Bourgeois. 

Lionel was a insurance salesman & was a supervisor at MTSU. He was also the owner of the leather shop at the flea market in town. He enjoyed playing saxophone & he played with the McMinnville Silver & Gold Band, the South Jackson Street Dance Orchestra, and the Tennessee Valley Winds. 

Funeral Services will be at 11 AM Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 3 PM to 9 PM Wednesday, April 28, 2021 & from 9 AM until time of the service Thursday. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pat Summitt Association for Alzheimer’s or American Diabetes Association.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Nancy Lee Sublett McAdon, 80, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, after a mighty fight with ALS. She was a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa (Dan) Wilson and Mary (Ralph) RIchardson; grandchildren, Jessica (Charles) Matheson, Amber (Marshall) Gillikin, Brandon (Megan) Richardson and KristyAnn (Zachary) Grimes; her great- grandchildren, Landon Matheson, Ellie Chapman, Finley Richardson and Greyson Grimes; her sister, Mabel Green; and her nephew, Nelson Green. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, friends and her church family at New Hope Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Sublett and Florence Sublett; and her granddaughters, Britney Waycaster-Orndorff and Candace Richardson.

Nancy was generous in her life and in her death. She often volunteered to serve others. She supported multiple charities and she had a great passion for mission work.  It was her desire that lieu of a funeral service, that her funds be used to erect a church building in India and to finance the building of a well and irrigation system in a village in Zimbabwe.

For those wishing to do so, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc.

A memorial service will be held at later date.

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Jason Lee Tancer, 38, of Readyville passed away suddenly April 20, 2021 from heart complications.  He was born in Houston Co., TN., to his parents, the late William “Billy” Tancer and Betty Jane Beaudreau Heath of Readyville. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 21 years, Amber Hoffman-Tancer of Readyville; his five-year-old daughter, Catherine Jane Tancer of Readyville; sisters, Bobbie Jo Beaudreau of Dickson and Billie Jo Hall of Smyrna; grandmother, Barb Masterson; mother-in-law, Vallerie Rae Jones (Randy Jochem); sisters-in-law, Jessica (Josh) Figured, Erica (Jr. “Juju”) Schoonmaker and Brandie Rae Hoffman; nieces and nephews, Cody Allen Hall, James Douglas Parrish, Jameson Snow, Madison Paige Beaudreau, Cory Ray Hacker, Austen Simmons, Elijah Seth Figuried, Aiden Isaiah Figuried, Brooklynn Nicole Schoonmaker and Ava Elizabeth Figuried; best friends, Nathan , Mark, Trent, Jeff, Chris & Ron; cousins by marriage,  Dale and Chris Heath-Mack, Gale Heath-Pitchford, James Pitchford and Alice Pitchford.  

In addition to his father, his was preceded in death by his sister, Paula Kay Tancer and his stepdad, Paul Oliver “Cookie” Heath, Sr. 

Jason was a mama’s boy who loved being with his family, especially his daughter and wife.  He loved to do anything outdoors which included fishing and grilling.  He was sarcastic, a free spirit, an animal lover, would talk to anyone and would make friends anywhere he went.  He was a friend to all and an enemy to none.  Jason would do anything for anyone and would never expect anything in return.  He found joy in finding God again after the death of his father.  He is now at home with him and his sister. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 2 pm until the time of Jason’s memorial service beginning at 4 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made for his wife, Amber and his daughter, Catherine while they deal with his sudden passing. %Woodbury Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St. Woodbury, TN.  37190, 615-563-2311 or to leave memories for his family, you may use his online guestbook available at www.woodburyfuneralhome.net 

Mr. Gerald “Cadillac Joe” Wayne McCandless, 58, of Readyville passed away on April 18, 2021.  He was born in Winslow, IN on January 5, 1963.  Preceding him in death were his father, Dude McCandless, father-in-law, George Altheide, son, Gerald “Joe Joe” McCandless, and brother, Troy McCandless.

He is survived by wife of 33 years, Pamela McCandless of Readyville; son, Mikey (Carol) Miller of Readyville; daughter, Karly (Trenton Seal) McCandless of Woodbury; mother, Judy Newcom of Marion, KY; mother-in-law, Patty (Tom) Hauck of Newburgh, IN; brothers, Scotty McCandless of New Salem, KY and Jerry McCandless of Evansville, IN; sister, Melinda McCandless of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Madison Johnson, Ellie Mae McCandless, Harper McCandless, Braxton Miller, and Branson Miller; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

Though his name by birth was Gerald, almost everyone knew him as Cadillac Joe. He lived the life of a biker and was a very talented mechanic. An ASE-certified Master Technician, he could work on anything from a weed eater to a helicopter. Though his profession was auto mechanics, his hobby lied with motorcycles. His love for grease and wrenches was unmatched, and he made it clear that the only thing that came before his “old lady” was his bike. He worked hard in the oil fields to buy his first Harley and later on in life helped build the Epcot Center in Daytona, FL. Whether it was a car or a bike, you could be sure that he would get everyone else’s fixed before he worked on his own. Many people knew he was a Harley enthusiast, a big supporter of Anheuser-Busch, and a talented mechanic; however, his life was so much more than that.

Cadillac Joe was a man in every sense of the word. He served his family as a protector and provider. He was a wonderful father to his children. Stepping up to the plate, he stood in the place of their fathers when they needed him most. He treated them like they were his own and taught them how to be good parents. Even though he would go wherever the wind would take him, he stayed and enjoyed his time at the house with his family. He was a rock and a shelter from the storms of this life for his wife and children. Though he will be deeply missed, his presence and influence live on in the hearts and actions of his family and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 12-2 pm. Funeral services will follow directly after on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home. Share memories and condolences with them at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Rev. Thomas Earl Nichols, age 89, of Woodbury passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital.  He was born in Cannon County on February 18, 1932.

Survivors include his daughter, Ruth Ann (Dennis) Watts of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Daniel (Amber) Watts & Lee Ann Watts; Great Grandchildren, Katie Watts & Asa Watts; Brother, W.R. Nichols of Woodbury; and Grand Dogs, Loosey & Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Harmon Nichols; Parents, William Richmond Nichols & Maggie Lucille Davenport Nichols; Brother, Roy Nichols; and Grandson, Levi Nichols.

Thomas Earl was a member of the Dillon St. Baptist Church and was retired from Bridge Builder where he worked in construction.  He was a Baptist minister for 30+ years and was ordained to preach in 1967.  After he retired in 1994, he was an avid beekeeper.  He enjoyed taking trips to the Smoky Mountains, painting & drawing, and loved his family, but especially his great grandchildren.  Thomas Earl was also the founder of the Veterans and Concerned Citizens of Cannon County.

The family will receive friends for the visitation from 11 AM until 2 PM Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home with graveside services immediately following at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Ray Patrick & Bro. Bobby Nichols officiating.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Nancy Lee Sullivan, 51, of Bradyville passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was a native of Columbus, OH.                 

She is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Sullivan of Bradyville; children, Summer (Donny) Potts & Blake Bowsher both of Lancaster, OH., Casey Sullivan, Robert (Breanna) Valentine and Kylea Sullivan all of Bradyville; grandchildren, Cooper, Grace and Jordan Potts and Brighton Bowsher; brother, Mark (Donna) Seevers of Lancaster, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Judy Lisk Seevers.

A member of the Baptist church, Nancy was a homemaker and worked at Woodbury Nursing Center.  She was an animal lover and enjoyed shopping, poetry and music. Above anything, she loved being with her family and was a loving wife and mother. 

Graveside Services will be 2:30 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Gilley Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with her family will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 12 noon until 2 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mr. Ray Charles “Curly” Anderson, 55, of Watertown passed away on April 13, 2021.  He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on January 8, 1966.  Preceding him in death were his father, Howard Anderson, and brothers, Steve and Paul Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Gabriele Anderson of Watertown; sons, Justin (Heather Franklin) Anderson of Lebanon and Josh Anderson of Savannah, GA; daughter, Stephanie (George) O’Donnell of LaVergne; brothers, Alvin Johnson and Howard Anderson, Jr., Eddie, Tommy, Tony, Christopher, Jeffery, and Michael Anderson; sister, Donna Folk; grandchildren, Gracie Brand, Kenzie Brand, Allie Jones, and Tanner O’Donnell; and tons of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

When Ray was only 3 years old, his aunt gave him the nickname “Curly,” and it has stuck ever since. Originally for his curly hair, he made it his own and grew into the name. He loved to cut up and carry on with his family, which was full of characters. His charismatic personality and quick wit attracted many people into his life. He was also a social butterfly, which made it practically impossible for him to go anywhere without seeing someone he knew. His children remember going on vacations, and he was still able to run into at least a couple of people he knew. He always had something to say, and he was sure to say it, making him the last person to leave gatherings on most occasions.

On the other hand, Curly was a simple and hard-working man. A jack-of-all-trades, he worked as a handyman for 30 years doing carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and concrete. His love for his craft transferred into his hobbies. Though he was a social butterfly, he was still a homebody at heart. He enjoyed his time tinkering on projects at home. Whether it was fixing the lawn mower or restoring a toy for his kids or grandkids, you could usually find him working on something. He was old school and a thrifty man. His habit of pulling over to stop and pick up something off the side of the road has passed on to his children, and it is an action that his memory will live on each time they do it.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 10 am – 3 pm. Funeral services will follow directly after on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home. Share memories and condolences with them at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337