Obituaries

Jerry D. Sacchinelli, 75 of Goodlettsville, Tn. passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Alive Hospice.  He was a native of Davidson Co., Tn.

He is survived by his brother, Steven Sacchinelli of Milton; special family friend, Joyce Gambrel; significant other, Kimberly Kemp of Goodlettsville; aunt, Betty (Pat) Denton of Ridgetop; nieces and nephew, Stephanie Amanda Sacchinelli (Jonathan) Wright, Leslie Watson & Stephen McCasland; extended family, Phyllis (Joe) McCasland, Sherrie Kemp (Jeff Pedigo).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerrino Sacchinelli, Sr. and Willie Louise Sauls Sacchinelli and his son, Travis Sacchinelli.

A member of the church of Christ, Jerry was a graduate of UT Knoxville and was a software programmer for Kraft Foods. He was a veteran and served in the United States Air Force.  In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He also liked working in his yard and traveling.   

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10 am until time of funeral service at 12 noon in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.

Jodie Lee Tuck, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Auburntown.  He was born in Macon Co., Tn.

He is survived by his wife, wife, Sara Dockery Tuck of Auburntown; 2 daughters, Diane (Doug) Matheny and Jo Helen Tuck both of Auburntown; grandsons, Jackie Hayes, Danny Matheny (Bobbi Mears) and Colton (Abby) Tuck; great grandchildren, Shawn Michael and Mahaley Matheny, Hunter, Jordan, Levi & Kelly Tuck; siblings, Betty Smith of Watertown, Wanda Wright of MI. and Charles Tuck of Nashville and best friends, Ronnie Todd and Bobby Fletcher.

He was preceded in death by his birth parents, Aubrey and Nettie Tuck, his parents who raised him, Dink & Betty Blair and 9 brothers and sisters.

A member of Shiloh Baptist church, Jodie was a paint and body mechanic.  He loved to be outside especially when he could hunt.  He collected guns and knives and adored being with his family.  His grandsons and great grandchildren were the light of his life.  You would see him smiling the most at family gatherings, but his favorite time was enjoying Christmas with everyone and trying to figure out his gifts before they were opened.  

Graveside Services will be 1 pm Friday, April 9, 2021 at Prosperity Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Nichols officiating. Visitation with his family will be Thursday, April 8 from 4 pm – 8 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311.  For those wishing to do so, you may leave condolences for his family at www.woodburyfuneralhome.net  

Mr. Thomas John Kolasa, Jr., 60, of Murfreesboro passed away on April 5, 2021.  He was born on June 8, 1960 in Detroit, MI. Preceding him in death was his father, Thomas Kolasa, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Mondoux Moore of Acton, CA; ex-wife, Angela Petro of Bellevue; son, Christopher (Alexandria) Kolasa of Lebanon; daughter, Chloe Loftis of Murfreesboro; step-son, Robbie Murphy of Monterey; brother, Zachary Kolasa of Downingtown, PA; sisters, Kathy Rossitto of Santa Clarita, CA, and Carol Kolasa of Tacoma, WA; granddaughters, Amileah, Savannah, and Caroline Kolasa of Lebanon; and several nephews.

Mr. Kolasa was a man of his craft. A framer for most of his life, he loved to work and had a knack for building things. He was a sensible man with a big heart and enjoyed the simple things in life. He moved several times throughout his life, living across the United States from Washington to Florida before settling down in Tennessee. It was fortunate that he was such a talented storyteller because he definitely had some adventures to share. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loved ones.

The family will hold private services at a later date. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Dr. Donna Eley Bush passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday March 25th, after an electrical fire occurred in her home. She is proceeded in death by her parents Don and Vivian Eley as well as her brother Bruce Eley and is survived by a son, Dr. Will Thomas of Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Eley Bush graduated with honors from Cannon County High School in 1978.

Although she first began a career as a banker at Warren County Bank in McMinnville, Tennessee, she enjoyed a career as a business college professor for many years. Dr. Eley Bush held an Associate’s Degree from Motlow Sate Community College, both a Bachelor ’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Middle Tennessee Sate University, and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Memphis. From 1985-1999, Dr. Eley Bush worked at Middle Tennessee State University, first as a graduate teaching assistant and then as a full-time faculty member. Known for her vibrant charisma and genuine interest in students, she was well-liked and respected by both students and colleagues. Unfortunately, the last several years of her life where dominated by several physical health issues.

At her request, Dr. Eley Bush will be cremated, and a memorial service will be planned for later in May.

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

Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Woods Jones, age 68, of Murfreesboro passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Community Care of Murfreesboro.  She lived in Murfreesboro and was a native of Cannon Co.  Vicky was the daughter of the late William Claris Woods and Dorothy Jean Cope.  She was a graduate of Woodbury Central High School, Class of 1970.

She is survived by her two sons, Joey (Kristy) Yadon of Murfreesboro and Justin (Lynette) Payne of Patterson, CA.; grandchildren, Caleb (Lauren) Yadon and Madison Yadon all of Murfreesboro, Zac Payne of Wartrace, Kendra, Whitney and Cooper Payne all of Patterson, CA.; great grandchildren, J.B and Karenna Lee Yadon, Tripp Schwager; brother, Wade Nokes of Des Moines, Iowa; former daughter-in-law and friend, Hope Payne of Wartrace.

In addition to her parents, Vicky was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jones and her brothers, Michael Wood, Glen Nokes and Timothy Nokes.

Vicky worked most of her life in the healthcare industry as a unit secretary and nurse.  She could strike up a conversation with anyone and made friends with everyone she met.  She also enjoyed a good yard sale, Elvis and the Wizard of Oz.  Vicky loved her family but her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Vicky’s request was to be cremated, with no service, and for everyone to remember her and the good times they shared together. 

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

Howard Knox, Jr., age 78, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include his children, Lisa Knox Smith & Tim of Nolensville and Chris Knox & Susan of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Katelyn Smith, Hayley (Harrison) Waldron, & Natalie Knox; Great Grandson, Liam Hollis; and Sister, Johnnie (Floyd) Alexander of Nashville.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Knox, Sr. & Myrtle Reed Knox; first wife, Janice Tate Knox; second wife, Judy Gilley Knox; sister, Mary Rogers; and brother-in-law, Wade Rogers.

Howard was a member of the North Boulevard Church of Christ and was a retired minister of 35 years at New Hope Church of Christ.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at New Hope Church of Christ with Bro. Charles Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  The family requests friends for visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Woodbury Funeral Home and from 1 PM until time of the service at New Hope Church of Christ.

Pallbearers will include Russell Alexander, Glenn Alexander, Mike Alexander, & Joe Knox.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Howard Knox, Jr.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Linda Bailey Ford, 74, of Woodbury passed away on March 30, 2021.  She was born at her home in Woodbury, TN on March 11, 1947.  Preceding her in death were her parents, James Truit and Lucille Merriman Bailey, her husband, W T Ford, and her brothers, Roy Bailey, Russell Bailey, and Jimmy Bailey. She is survived by her son Jamie (Angela) Ford of Woodbury, grandchildren, Cassie Ford and Tyler Ford of Woodbury, and great granddaughter, Paisley Ford.

Mrs. Linda possessed a mothering spirit. The oldest child, she helped raise her three younger brothers. Even though, she did dress Russell up as a girl because she wanted a sister.  Besides helping care for her   brothers, she later got a job working at the Shirt Factory in Liberty. Once Jamie was born, she left work to become a homemaker. From her brothers to her great granddaughter, she raised many different children throughout her life. She was a babysitter for other families, and her granddaughter, Paisley, was her pride and joy. They slept beside one another for 3 years.

Spending time with family was important to Mrs. Linda, and they all went on a family trip to Gatlinburg every year. On one of their last trips, she got the opportunity to see a bear up close with it foraging just across the road from them. She enjoyed the cabins up in the mountains and talked about her desire to live in one. Also, an Elvis fan, she always wanted to go to Graceland. From her Elvis themed pocketbook to her handbag, she had hints of his memorabilia throughout her day-to-day life. She was the last of her generation in her family, and her influence and perspective on life will surely be missed.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Tim Gentry will officiate.  Interment will be in Goodridge Cemetery.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Mrs. Nadine King Milligan, 86, of Woodbury passed away on March 22, 2021. She was a native of Cannon County, TN born on April 23, 1934. Preceding her in death were her parents, Shelah Estes King and Effie Belle Mullinax King, husband, TJ “Tip” Milligan, brother, Loyd King, sisters, Anna Carmine King and Coleen Northcutt, and nieces, Sheryl Northcutt and Barbara Elliott.

She is survived by her son, Roland Milligan of Woodbury; daughter/granddaughter, Angie (Javin) Fann of Woodbury; son/grandson, Anthony (Jennifer) Milligan of Woodbury; brother, Wallace (Linda) King of Woodbury; granddaughters, Ashley Milligan and Whitney Milligan both of Murfreesboro; great grandchildren, J Daxton Fann, Treyton Fann, Jalin Fann, Tyler Player, Katelyn Milligan, Dakota Wimberly, Kylie Mael, and Skyler Whitford; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Nadine was born the middle child on her family farm in the hollow at Sanders Fork. Growing up during the Great Depression, she knew the trials of this life early on in her childhood. She learned to be conservative and frugal and how to creatively save and reuse items. She attended Auburntown for grade school and quickly realized the most important things in life to be faith and family. Baptized into the Church of Christ, she was a shining light and loving heart to her family and friends.

Her family left their home at Sanders Fork and moved closer to town. She attended and played basketball at Woodbury Central High, where her bubbly personality earned her a spot in the “Big 11.” The Big 11 was a group of girls who became close-knit friends. They would often go horseback riding together and have continued to stay in touch after all these years. You could often find Mrs. Nadine giggling with her family and friends, but friends weren’t all she found during high school.

Once she met “Tip,” they quickly became sweethearts. He joined the military and left for Korea after high school but not before giving Mrs. Nadine a ring. While he was gone, she began working for Colonial Shirt Factory. She waited patiently and faithfully until he returned 2 years later, and they were married. Tip suffered a severe injury during the war, and she moved with him to Fort Gordon, GA for his rehabilitation. Though they considered starting their lives there together, they decided to come home to Woodbury.

Mrs. Nadine worked for Colonial Shirt Factory for nearly 25 years before making a change in career. She worked for the Bank of Commerce for 18 years as a teller and loved to see people at the drive-in. In everything she did, she kept that same loving heart. At the bank, she would often fulfill the role of a mother/grandmother for people she worked with, hearing their stories and giving them valuable advice. When the bank provided her with the opportunity to further her education, she started back to school, attending college in her 50s. Certain to not get a B, she worked hard and studied all the time to earn straight A’s in all of her classes.

Mrs. Nadine and Tip were simple people, they centered their lives around family.  Mrs. Nadine blessed the lives of those she considered her children. She was a loyal and devoted wife and mother, and Tip paid her back by being adamant about spoiling her at home. He often cooked her breakfast, did the housework, and took care of the vehicles. Mrs. Nadine didn’t learn to pump her own gas until Tip’s health began to falter.

She enjoyed going to Floating Mills at Center Hill Lake on the weekends with Tip and Roland to go boating and fishing. Once they decided to sell the boat, she easily filled her time taking Angie and Anthony to basketball, softball, baseball, and football games and practices. A talented seamstress, she made Roland’s and Angie’s clothes, even including a “Handcrafted by Nadine Milligan” tag in Angie’s clothes. She took the time to teach Angie how to sew, and they share many cherished memories of this time together.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 12-2 pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Richard Burks will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Garden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Share your condolences and memories with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Jackie Dee Rogers, age 85, of Woodbury left this life March 20, 2021 at Woodbury Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on February 2, 1936 in Cannon County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, C.D. & Lois Knox Rogers; two sisters, Hazel Beck and Martha Knox Rogers; and three brothers, Joe, Ray, and Gayle Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Myrna Smithson Rogers; one daughter, Jacquelyn (Boyd) Pitts of Woodbury; one son, Greg (Lisa) Rogers of Woodbury; four grandchildren, Wesley Rogers, John (Mandy) Pitts, Erin (Ryan) Emlen, and Alex (Brittney) Pitts; great grandchildren, Eli Rogers, Brinley Pitts, Jack & Duke Emlen, and Baby Logan Pitts who is due in May.  Also surviving are six sisters, Ovie Hollis of Woodbury, Jean Mathews of Pensacola, FL, Joyce (Tom) Harris of Gulf Breeze, FL, Linda Strickland of Murfreesboro, Joan (Bill) Bryson of Lebanon, & Cathy (Alvin) Brandon of Kittrell; and one brother, J. Mark (Jean) Rogers of Murfreesboro.

Jackie graduated from Woodbury Central High School in May of 1955 and went into the Marine Corp in May of 1956 for three years.  When he left the Marine Corp, he was a Sgt.  After serving in the military, he came home and worked at General Electric for seven years.  He then went to work for Cumming Sign Company as a graphic designer for 31 years.  Meanwhile, he was doing volunteer work for Children’s Discovery Center Museum in Murfreesboro for 31 years as well.

Jackie was a member of the West High Street church of Christ and became a member of the Woodbury Lions Club in 1983.  In 1994-1995, he was named Lion of the Year and following that from 1988-1998, he was named Lion of the Decade, as well as Melvin Jones Fellow and Lindsay Jennings Fellow.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Rogers, John Pitts, Alex Pitts, Ryan Emlen, Brad Smithson, & Brian Hughes.

Honorary pallbearers are nephews:  Alvin W. Brandon, Matt Bryson, Shane Hollis, Jon Mark Brandon, & Ken Beck

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Smithson officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM Monday, March 22, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jackie’s memory to Cannon Christian Academy, Children’s Discovery Center Museum, or the Riverside Gardens Cemetery.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Russell Leon Parton, age 70, of McMinnville passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include his son, Kevin Parton & his fiancee, Kelly Simpson; Brother, Grady Parton & his wife, Alice; Nephews, Ted Parton & Douglas Parton; Niece, Hallie Quick; Father, “Pa” Ray Davenport; Life Partner, Lynda Evans; Stepdaughter, Nicki Evans; Grandchildren, Newby, Jonah, Ian, Lindsay, & Chaley; and Great Grandchildren, Chasity, Allyann, & Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Ferrell Davenport; Father, “Bud” Parton; and a Stepson, Joey Evans.

Mr. Parton was a longtime resident of the Blues Hill Community and was a veteran of the Army.  He was a retired employer of General Electric in Murfreesboro & more recently retired as a groundskeeper of Faulkner Cemetery.  He loved mid-50s Ford cars, yard sales, flea markets, junkyards, & “all you can eat” buffets.

Funeral Service will be 11 AM Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Wood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, March 24, 2021 & 9 to 11 AM Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net