Obituaries

Tammy May Davenport age 52 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Sunday at the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

She was born July 30, 1968 to her parents, the late George Emory and Minnie Louise Estes Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Davenport.

She worked in nursery and was a Pentecostal.

She is survived by 3 brothers, Russell Taylor, Bobby Taylor and Randall Taylor; 2 sisters, Brenda Barrett and Georgene (Jeffery) Grisham all of the Short Mountain Community; 3 nieces also survive.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:PM Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Melton Cemetery at Half Acre.  There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home.  Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 2:PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Donna Mae (Bush) Taylor, age 92, passed peacefully from this life to her Heavenly Home Friday, October 2, 2020.

Survivors include her six children: Bonnie (Ricky) Estes, Eddie (Jackie) Taylor, Jerry (Judy) Taylor, Wanda (Lynn) Jones, Teddy (Cindy) Taylor, and Bruce Taylor all of Cannon County.

Siblings, Imogene Rogers, Les Bush, Daphne Miller, Linda Avera, and Georgia Prater.

She was preceded in death by: Her husband of 53 years, Norville Taylor, Parents: George and Millie Bush Siblings: Jesse Bush, J.T. Bush, Joyce McBride, Twila Underwood, Thelma Kennedy, Bobby Bush, and Gail Bush. Grandson: Steve Taylor.

“Ma” lived her life serving her Lord, loving her family and friends, and caring for dozens of children that she loved as her own. Although we grieve her passing, we celebrate a

life well lived and cherish the memories made that will carry us through.

Funeral services will be 1 pm Sunday, October 4th, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Cherry Cemetery.  Visitation will be 3 pm until 8 pm Saturday, October 3^rd, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Simmons Chapel Free Methodist Church, 3295 Hollow Springs Road, Bradyville, TN 37026.

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

Paul Hilton Ferrell, 78, passed away  Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at St. Thomas Dekalb E/R.  He was a native of Cannon Co. 

He is survived by his daughter, Viva Johnson of Smithville; grandchildren, Brad and Brandie Johnson, Melissa Johnson and Debra Johnson; 4 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie James and Nanny Mae Jones Ferrell, his wife, Nellie Marie Ferrell and siblings, Jones, Charles W., Billy and Nadine Ferrell.

Mr. Ferrell was a member of the church of Christ and he enjoyed picking a guitar.  He was retired from State of TN with the Forestry dept. and TDOT.

Funeral Services will be 3 pm Sunday, October 4, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Aarat Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 4 to 8 pm.

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

Ruby Nell Harrison, age 84, of Readyville passed away September 29, 2020 at her home.  She was a native of Fyfe, Alabama.

Survivors include her children, Randy Davis of California & Wanda Davis (Gary) Reed of Readyville; and Grandchildren, Jason, Jamey, Candice, Chris, Chelsea, Cassie, Wendy, Christy, & Daniel.

Several great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews also survive.

Ms. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison; Daughter, Betty Davis Cox; and Parents, Honest Boyd Wright & Ruthie Boyd Wright.

She was a member of the Curlee church of Christ and was a housewife.

Graveside Services will be 10 AM Friday, October 2, 2020 at Roselawn Cemetery with Bro. James Lively officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 7 PM Thursday, October 1, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Curlee church of Christ.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Samuel Edward Bragg, 80, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with God on Sunday September 27, 2020 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. 

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Bertie Charett Bragg of Olive Branch, MS and her children, Dr. Dannett Babb of FL. and Charett Hamby of Memphis and her 3 grandchildren, Kimberly, Matthew, and Brian and 3 great grandchildren. 

He is also survived by his daughter Natalie Dawn Bragg McNulty of Louisville, KY and her husband, Chris and his 3 grandchildren, Mitchell, Connor and Cole.  He is also survived by his sister, Kathy Vinson of Woodbury and 2 brothers, Bobby Bragg of LaVergne and Jimmy Bragg of Woodbury, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Davenport Bragg and Emory Bragg as well as his brother, Richard Bragg.

Ed was a veteran of the US Army and a retired firefighter from the City of Memphis Fire Department where he happily worked for 33 years.  He was a member of the LaBelle Haven Baptist Church.  He was born and raised in Woodbury, TN and moved to Memphis, TN in 1963.  Ed never met a stranger and was loved by so many.  All of his friends said “Big Ed” always had a smile on his face; he was hard working and helped countless people over the years, and was known in his neighborhood as the man who would gladly help with any project – big and small.  He even built his own home with the help of friends, where he lived until his passing this week.  When he wasn’t working, he loved playing golf through the years and was a member of Houston Levee Golf Course.  He loved driving his Ford truck everywhere, especially to the donut shop.  He was a salt of the earth good Christian man with a heart of gold.   
 
Graveside Services will be at 2:30 pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 until 2:00 pm at Woodbury Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memphis Fire Fighters Association https://www.iaff1784.org/, mail to MFFA Foundation 5150 Stage Rd., Suite 103 Memphis, TN 38134 or a donation can be made to Fire Museum of Memphis (which he and Tony Brock painted the inside of 22 years ago). http://www.firemuseum.com/

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

Craig Stephen Hayes, 57, passed away Thursday., September 24, 2020 at St. Thomas Stones River.  He was born in Coffee Co., Tn. He is survived by his mother, Jewell Perry Hayes of Readyville; sister, Sheron (John) Brothers of Murfreesboro; nieces and nephew, Allie and Garrison Brothers and Faith Hayes; aunts and uncle, Helen Davenport of Woodbury, Joyce Trail and Charles Perry both of Manchester. Also surviving are numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Hayes and his brother, Byron Hayes.

Craig was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and worked for many years at Samsonite as a welder.  Craig enjoyed riding horses and took pride in his cars especially his Camaro.  Above everything else, he loved his nieces and nephew and their dog, Kallie.

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Sunday, September 25, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery with his cousin, Bro. Bryan Hayes officiating.  Pallbearers will be John Brothers, Garrison Brothers, Chris Perry, Jeff Perry, Ryan Fowler and Michael Fowler.

Due to Covid-19, the family request that no public visitation take place and use social distancing at the graveside service. 

Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Georgia Mae “Polly” Root Campbell, age 91, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home.  She was a native of Davidson Co.

Survivors include her children, Linda (Billy) Lawson, George Terry Campbell, & Kenneth Hoyte (Nancy) Campbell.  6 grandchildren also survive.

Ms. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyte W. Campbell; Parents, George & Margaret Root; Grandson, Daniel Cawthorn; and Sister, Normagine Haley.

She was a member of the church of Christ.  Known as a hard worker, Ms. Polly had many jobs in her life including the Armour Cheese Plant, Colonial Shirt Factory, teaching, Middle Tennessee State University, farming, and a homemaker.

Graveside Services will be 2 PM Friday, September 25, 2020 at Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday, September 25, 2020.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Layuna “Noonie” Goin , 82, of Woodbury passed away on September 22, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1938 in Woodbury, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard “Bill” Ray Bailey and Nettie Merriman Bailey, husband, Samuel Whyte Goin, brothers, Hugh Bob Bailey and T. J. Bailey, sisters, Shirley Logan and Loretta Bailey, nephews, Mike Logan and Tim Logan, niece, Christie Belcher and a cousin, Hazel Blair.

She is survived by her son, David (Brandi) Goin of Woodbury, grandchildren, Bailey Goin and Cameron Goin, brothers, Donald Ray Bailey and Freddie Belcher, nephews, Donnie Bailey and Ronnie Bailey, nieces, Jimmie Montgomery, Kelly Hobbs, Melinda Bailey, and Teena Cooper.

She loved her family, never met a stranger, and loved holding babies. People who knew her could easily see her soft spoken, loving, and caring personality. When you would see her she would have a sweet smile and a hug waiting for you.  Her grandkids were her pride and joy.  She was happiest spending time with them.  She also loved to talk on the phone every night to various family members and to her good friends Shirley Vance and Sandy Hazel and eat to supper with Ovie Hollis. She was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Greg Mitchell will officiate.  Interment will be in Riverside Garden.  The family would especially like to thank the staff of Woodbury Health and Rehab for their care and understanding while taking care of Mrs. Layuna during the current time of turmoil in our country. Support the family with condolences and memories at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Wade Paschal, 78, of Readyville, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at St. Thomas Stones River. 

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie & Mary Paschal of Readyville; nephew, Alan Paschal of Readyville; niece, Debbie (David) Newman of Franklin; great nieces and nephews, Alana Paschal, Emily, Sarah, and Andrew Newman; best friends and caregivers, Daffy Self and Kim Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reedy and Vernia Parker Paschal.

Wade was a member of the Baptist church and was retired from Whirlpool where he was a tool and die maker.

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.  

Due to Covid-19, the family request that no public visitation take place and use social distancing at the graveside service.  

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

Ike Parker, Jr., 86, passed away Wed., September 16, 2020 at Woodbury Health Care.  A native of Cannon Co., he lived in Bradyville.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel Charlene Farless Parker of Bradyville; 4 children, Vicky (Larry) Campbell of Woodbury, Deborah (Mickey) Fricks of Bradyville, Mark Parker and Roger (Danna) Parker both of Woodbury; grandchildren, Jamie (Tyler) Morten, Angie (Tony) James, Andy Parker, Signa (Eli) Walden, Cody Fricks, Will (Shellie) Parker, Dillon (Rachel) Parker, Bo Parker, Emily (Derek) Elgin and Matthew Pemberton; 11 great grandchildren; nephew, Jeremy Parker and his dog, Buddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike Parker, Sr. & Dorothy Davenport Alexander and his great grandson, Ralph Walden.

Ike was a member of the New Hope church of Christ and retired from General Electric after 32 years.  He was born and raised on the family farm that his great grandfather bought in 1800’s and that’s where he raised his family as well.  After retirement, he bought a portable sawmill and enjoyed many days using it.

Graveside Services will be 2:30 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Cherry Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 12 noon until 2 pm Woodbury Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Short Mtn. Bible Camp or New Hope church of Christ.

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