Obituaries

Clyde Bradley Nokes age 91 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  He was born December 13, 1928 to his parents, the late Shelah and Gertrude Derting Nokes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rayburn Nokes and sister, Dorothy Bryant.  He was a member of the Gassaway Church of Christ and a TV repairman.  Clyde played music for over 80 years.

He is survived by 4 sons, Gerry (Rita) Nokes of Short Mountain, Nicholas (Patsy) Nokes of Liberty, Billy (Kathy) Nokes of Short Mountain and Jeffery (Maureen) Nokes of Short Mountain; 8 grandchildren, Tonya (Bill) Melton, Stephanie (Tommy) Alexander, Nicholas (Susan) Nokes, Jr., Wesley Nokes, Natasha (James) Anderson, Sarah (Derrick) Arnold, Hannah Nokes and fiance Mike Hartman, Jeffery (Shannon) Nokes, II; 13 great-grandchildren, Jacob Melton, Erica (Josh) Shores, Jarrett Melton, Rachel Alexander, Luke Alexander, Matthew Nokes, Lucas Nokes, Lakelynn Anderson, Noah Anderson, Koen Bradley Nokes, Chloe Nokes, Anna Nokes, and Miles Nokes; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Allie Melton and Chloe Melton; 1 sister, Oleta Bullard of Murfreesboro; special nephew, Charles Nokes of Short Mountain and special friends, Gloria Steward and Jesteen Brown.

Graveside services and interment will be 1:PM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Melton Cemetery at Short Mountain with Gary Hancock officiating.  Visitation will be Friday 4:PM until 7:PM at the funeral home.  There will not be any visitation on Saturday, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 1:PM.  Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing Guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing.  The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and No food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home.

In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Gassaway Community Center in memory of Clyde.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

William Dee Prater, 75, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his daughter’s home.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

He is survived by his children, Jacquelyn (Kennon) Hooge of Hartsville, Gwendolyn (Ryan) Jones of Soddy Daisy, Stephanie Bonner of McMinnville, Gary Prater and Belinda Purvis both of Woodbury; siblings, Buford (Getta) Prater, David (Pam) Prater and Treva (Walkup) Warren all of Woodbury; Reta (Danny) Barney of Murfreesboro and Rose Holt of McMinnville. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell “Sport” Prater and Tina Bell Prater; wife, Deborah Prater; grandsons, William R. Prater and Caleb Jones; brothers, Jackie Prater and Wayne Prater.

A member of the Baptist church, he was a truck driver for 58 years, enjoyed flea markets, working in the yard and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, November 5, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Madison officiating.  Interment will follow in the Centertown Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12 noon until 8 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

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

William Howard Blair, Jr., 83, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home in Woodbury from an extended illness.  He was a native of Cannon County.

Howard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda Moore Blair; daughters, Tammy Duke (Chuck Isenhart) of Woodbury and Anna Nichols (Stanley Browning) of McMinnville; grandchildren, Madison (Hunter) Eades of McMinnville; TJ (Michelle) Nichols, Josh (Amy) Nichols, Case, Culyer and Jory Isenhart all of Woodbury.  He is also survived by several great grandchildren, nephews, and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Blair, Sr. and Annie Opal Porterfield Blair; brother, Wayne Blair; and niece, Karen Blair Jacobs.

Howard was a retired tool and die instructor at the Vocational Technical Institute in McMinnville.  He also served with the Cannon County Sheriff’s department for 14 years, mainly as an officer of the court.  He was an active member of the Cannon County Walking Horse Association and a founding member of the National Spotted Saddle Horse Association. 

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends, but horseback riding was his passion.  Knows as “Papa” to his loving family, he adored his light, Madi, as he referred to her.  He loved all his family and friends dearly.  He loved traveling by bus, cruise line or car to any destination but most of all he enjoyed our Florida family vacations every year.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Friday, November 6, 2020 at Cherry Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Funeral procession will be leaving at 1:15 pm from Woodbury Funeral Home if anyone wishes to be a part of it.  Pallbearers include Chuck Isenhart, Willie Jacobs, Grady George, Jimmy Weis, Case Isenhart and Culyer Isenhart.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Cherry Cemetery or to the Cannon County Walking Horse Association.

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

Joe Frank Campbell passed away November 2, 2020, at his home at his home after a short illness. He was born July 16, 1943 the son of Adam and Idella Leach Campbell.  A native of Cannon County, he lived in the Porterfield Community.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann Bingham Campbell, children, Angela M. Wells of Lascassas and Wayne Rust Jr. (Jennifer) of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Christina M. Wells and Ava I. Rust.

In addition to his parents Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his half-brother Mike Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was a member of the Auburntown Church of Christ.  After retiring from the Alvin C. York Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Joe volunteered for 11 years at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in the Transport Department. His love for Tennessee Walking Horses began in high school when he worked for Sam Paschal and continued thru his entire life. Joe trained, showed horses, and judged horse shows all across the country.

The family requests that anyone attending the funeral to please practice social distancing and wear masks.

Funeral Services will be 10 am Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Dunn officiating.  Interment will follow in Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle.  Pallbearers include B.J. Bobo, Mark Smithson, Brad Stevens, David Sanders, Ronnie Todd, Gary Rains, Jim Rains and Jerry Stone.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 4 to 8 pm at the Woodbury Funeral Home.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Auburn Church of Christ, Middle Tennessee Christian School or Caris Hospice of Murfreesboro, 242 Heritage Park Drive #102, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

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

Mr. Michael Wade Mayo, 57, passed away on October 29, 2020 with family at his side.  He was born in Woodbury, TN on February 1, 1963.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wade Mayo.

He is survived by the love of his life, Trisha Myers of Millersville, mother, Roberta Preston Riley of Nashville, son, Johnathan Mayo of Hendersonville, daughter, Monica Mayo of Hendersonville, stepchildren, Kevin Myers of Madison, Tabitha Myers of LaVergne, Brandy Myers of Millersville, brother, Gary (Leslie) Mayo of Murfreesboro, one great aunt, Emma Clancy, three grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, one step great grandchild, and many cousins.

He learned at an early age how to work on cars.  Once he fixed his cousin’s brakes with a coat hanger.  He kept a love for cars the rest of his life. He and Trisha would often go to car shows or take a long Sunday afternoon drive in the country.  He worked as a plumber most of his life and ran his own plumbing company, Mayo Plumbing.  Trisha would go with him on many jobs to hand him tools or help with other things.  He was good with animals, family described him as being like Dr. Doolittle.  He liked watching the History Channel and anything to do with conspiracies.  He and Trisha liked to listen to country music and won a trip to the CMA awards once, including the hotel stay, limo, and special entrance to the show.  He believed in the Lord and had been baptized years.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 3-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Ron Davenport will officiate.  Support his family by sharing condolences and memories at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Gertrude Lewis Cawthorn passed away October 29, 2020 at Unity Medical Center at the age of 94. She was born December 10, 1925 and was the daughter of Rebecca Parker Lewis and Ernest Lewis of Bradyville, TN.

In addition to her parents Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years General H. Cawthorn and two infant daughters.  Also preceded in death by sisters Marie Richardson, Cleo Phillips, Hazel Simmons and Clatie Simmons. Brothers Bill, Clarence, Edward and Grady Lewis.

Gertrude is survived by daughter, Judy (Shawn) McClellan of Winchester. Sons, Ronnie (Sandy) Cawthorn of Tullahoma, Barry (Patricia) Cawthorn of Bradyville and Steve (Kerri) Cawthorn of Murfreesboro. Survived by five grandchildren, Troy Cawthorn, Mark (Amanda) Cawthorn, Tina Cawthorn, Jacob (Sherry) Cawthorn and Cameron Cawthorn. Seven great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. One sister Lucille Palmer of Murfreesboro.

Besides being with family, Gertrude while able, loved gardening, taking care of her many flowers, and every opportunity, telling everyone she met about her Lord Jesus and his saving grace. A deeply religious person of Pentecostal Faith over the years she ministered at House of Prayer Pentecostal at Iconium, hosted gospel radio programs at Manchester and Woodbury and loved attending revivals and gospel singings.  She always looked forward to Sunday services and gospel singing at the assisted living center where she lived. She recently hinted at staying around until she was 100 years old. She didn’t realize the Lord had other plans for her. He needed another angel in Heaven .  HOME AT LAST.

Graveside Services will be 2:30 PM Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Parker Hill Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 PM until 2 PM at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Doyle Edwin Mooneyham, 52, of McMinnville passed away Wed., Oct. 28, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

He is survived by his daughters, Whitney Eubanks and Sarah Nunley both of McMinnville; grandchildren, Alyssa, Leah and Brantley Eubanks and Aryanna Nunley; siblings, Frances Buse of Woodbury and Melba Finley of McMinnville and special friend, Phyllis Evans of Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Howard Mooneyham and Janie Elizabeth Underwood Mooneyham; siblings, Linda Brown, Sherry Reed, James Howard, Carl, Ernest, Billy Joe and Joe Robert Mooneyham.

A member of the Baptist church, Doyle loved his family especially his mama, Janie, his daughters. and grandkids.

Graveside Services will be 12 noon Saturday, October 31, 2020 Centerhill Cemetery with Bro. William Randolph officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 10 am to 11:30 am Saturday, October 31, 2020. 

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

Mr. Brian Ray “Worm” Alexander, 35, of Lascassas passed away on October 27, 2020.  He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on October 11, 1985.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Samuel Stacey and John Allen Alexander, and by his brother, Eric Lee “Bigen” Stacey.

He is survived by his father, James “Bubba” Stacey of Murfreesboro, mother, Karen Alexander Stacey of Lascassas, son, who he loved very much, Kobe Brian Alexander, grandmothers, Jolene Hillis of Shelbyville and Mary Alexander of Lebanon and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Brian worked with his uncle at Bradley Paving for most of his working life.  When he wasn’t working, he liked to catch up on sports, such as football, basketball and M.M.A. fights, some of his favorite athletes were Tom Brady and Kobe Bryant.  He liked to go hunting and fishing too.  He was good at raising game roosters and traveled to many different states to events.  People at the events knew him by the entry name, “Magic 4”.  One of his favorite places to go was Louisiana. His best buddy was his pit bull, Caesar.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 10-2 pm.  Funeral services will be at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  James Wade will officiate.  Interment will be in Bradley Creek Cemetery in Lascassas.  Support the family with condolences and memories at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Larry Ricky Blair, age 65, of Lebanon passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Summit Medical Center.  He was a native of Detroit, MI.

Survivors include his children, Desiree Greer of Georgia & Micah Blair of Woodbury and Siblings, Dean Colbert of Woodbury, Bill Blair of MI, & Terry Blair of MI.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Star Blair, Son, Larry Ricky Blair, Jr.; Parents, Floyd W. Blair & Sylvia Hibdon Blair; and Siblings, Morris Blair, Will H. Blair, & Jimmy Blair.

Mr. Blair was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and worked in construction.

Graveside Services will be 2:30 PM Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Amity Cemetery.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

David Alan Schroder, age 74, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home.  He was a native of Memphis, Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sue Jane Acree Schroder of Shelbyville; Children, Ginna (Darby) Chaney of Cartersville, GA, Amy (Andy) Cooper of Morrison, and Tony (Amanda) Schroder of Lebanon; Granddaughter, Mackensie Schroder; and Brother, John Clifford (Frieda) Schroder of Mt. Home, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Herman Schroder & Beverly Virginia Hundley Schroder.

He was a teacher in Moore County & Cannon County.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Ivy Bluff Methodist Church with Father Chris Finley officiating.  Interment will immediately follow at Ivy Bluff Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Andy Cooper, Tony Schroder, Darby Chaney, Travis Johnson, Christopher O’Neal & Timothy O’Neal.

The family requests that anyone attending the funeral to please practice social distancing and wear masks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net