Obituaries

Troy Clifton Murphy, 61, passed away Wed., May 20, 2020 at his home in Woodbury.  He was born in Soddy Daisy, TN.                

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean Mathis Murphy of Woodbury; daughters, Wanda Mayo (David Barrett) of Bradyville and Barbara Nichols (Terry Brewer) of Woodbury; grandsons, Jeffery “Bubba” Nichols (Mary), Dustin Nichols and Dewayne Carmack all of Woodbury and Jonathan Johnson of Murfreesboro; great grandchildren, Natalie, Emma, Addison and Allie Nichols, Jesiah Johnson, Remington and Colt Carmack and sister, Wanda Kay Mathis of Woodbury. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton White Murphy and Helen Louise Hall Murphy, brothers, Ray and Ricky Murphy and sons-in-law, Jeff Nichols, and Billy Mayo.

A member of the Baptist church, Troy, affectionately known around Woodbury as “Pa”, never met a stranger and was a mechanic. He was the jack of all trades and never met a stranger.  Troy was always willing to help others.  He got his greatest joy in teaching his grandsons how to work on vehicles.  He also enjoyed fishing, racing, camping, and going rock crawling.  

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Centerhill Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be from 12 noon until 1:30 pm Thursday. Due to Covid-19 and the Governor’s orders, please maintain social distancing during the services.  

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

Mrs. Lisa Ann Moody, 45, of Murfreesboro passed away on May 18, 2020. She was born on November 28, 1974 in Huntsville, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest C. Mashburn, Jr. and Joann Whitehead Mashburn and by two sons, Austin Moody and Jimmy Dean Robinson, Jr.

She is survived by her significant other, Jimmy Robinson, son, Charles Edward Moody, Jr., daughters, Hope (Payton Cantrell) Robinson and Nichole Robinson both of Woodbury, brothers, Bobby (Bella) Mashburn of Murfreesboro, Ray (Heather) Mashburn of Smithville and Joel Mashburn, sisters, Brenda (David) Fulton of McMinnville and Rachel Mashburn of Smithville, two grandchildren, Austin Moody and Anna Moody, and by aunts, uncles, and cousins.

 She was born in Alabama, but her family moved to Tennessee while she was still young. She enjoyed listening to music, mainly country, such as Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, and Elvis.  Kid Rock happened to be one of her favorites though.  She liked to cook and loved when her family and friends would give her flowers.  Throughout her life she faced many health challenges.  She stayed strong and determined to keep fighting. She could be fun loving and have a good time but could also be serious when she needed to be.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm.  Funeral services will be Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:00pm.  She leaves behind two young daughters and those who wish may make donations through the funeral home to assist with expenses in lieu of flowers.  You may also share condolences, thoughts and memories at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  If you are unable to attend due to COVID-19 you may call to have your name placed on the guest book.  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Max Stills, 86, passed away May 18, 2020 at St. Thomas West, Nashville.  He was born in Centertown, Tn to his parents, Jesse Stills and Quixie Brown Stills.

He is survived by his son, Max Still, Jr. of Readyville; grandchildren, Max Aaron Stills, Nicole Stills Risner and Joshua Stills all of IN., Raven Vierke of Readyville and great grandchildren, Matthew, and Wyatt Risner of IN.

Max was a member of the Baptist church, the UAW and served in the United States Air Force.  He was retired from Bud Company in Indiana where he made automotive equipment. After retirement, Max worked at Unionville Sale Barn and was the owner of Stills Tree Service. He enjoyed his animals including goats and horses but among everything he was a great dad and granddad.  

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

Johnny Hoyte Holt, age 64, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Michigan.

Johnny was survived by his cousins, Joan Banks Shirley & Dr. Melanie Banks.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyte & Dorothy Frances Johnson Holt.

He enjoyed reading & collecting records and was the custodian at Cannon County High School.

Due to the threat of Covid-19, Graveside Services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Gilley Hill Cemetery with Bro. Mark Barker officiating.

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

Mr. Euel C. Bogle, 73, of Murfreesboro passed away on May 14, 2020.  He was born on May 18, 1946 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon Lynn Bogle and Velma Mae Campbell Bogle, and by his son, Quint Bogle.

He is survived by a daughter, Lori Burton of Old Hickory, TN, brother, Ravon Bogle of Mississippi, sister, Joyce (Louis) Hargrove of Murfreesboro, grandchildren, Kristina Hayhurst of Antioch, Tyler Johnson of Hermitage, Kailey Burton and Chloe Burton both of Old Hickory, and by a great grandson, Kayden Pendergrass.

Mr. Euel was a hardworking man.  He spent 49 years as an offset press operator with Sanders Manufacturing.  They made all kinds of novelty and advertising items.  He was very mechanically inclined and liked classic cars, especially Fords.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses, deer and squirrel hunting, and going fishing.  He and Tyler spent time fishing together at a little lake near his house.  His border collie Ben was always close by when he was home.  He was a very independent person and a man of few words.  He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 2-7 pm.  Funeral services will be Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11 am in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Al Bugg will officiate.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.  If you would like to have us place your name on the guest book due to concerns with COVID-19 please call.  Support the family with thoughts, memories, and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net   Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Johnny Travis, 76, passed away at his home Saturday, May 09, 2020.  He was a native of Cannon Co but lived in Milton.                

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Pamela Mankin Travis of Milton; sons, William Douglas Travis, and Bruce Wayne Travis both of Milton, Matthew Allen Travis of Woodbury; daughters-in-law, Amie Travis of Woodbury, and Tonia Travis of Milton; grandchildren, Megan King, Madison, Briar, Dawn, Adora, Ivy Grace, David and Tucker Travis; great grandchildren, Logan, Benjamin, and Millie King and siblings, Butch (Barbara) Travis, Tony and Jerry Travis both all of Smyrna, Joe (Mary) Travis of Murfreesboro, and Flora Mae Gunnells of Walter Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Mary Shipp Travis and siblings, Ruby Lovvorn, Barry Travis and Tim Travis.

Johnny loved going to Sonic every day for a Jr. cheeseburger and ice cream. He also enjoyed golfing, listening to Merle Haggard, and playing guitar but most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.    

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Travis Family Farm in Milton with Pastor Jason Barrett officiating.  Pallbearers will be his sons and grandchildren.   

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

Martha Katherine King Taylor, 79, passed away Tuesday,  May 5, 2020 at the home of her loving sister.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Trail Brown (Robert) of Bradyville; brother-in-law, Ronald West of Kittrell; nephews, Lynn (Krista) Trail and Bradley Trail both of Bradyville, Mike (Teresa) West of Beech Grove, Scott (Leisa) West of Winchester, Gary (Melinda) West of Kittrell; 2 special great nieces, Kaitlynn and Kathryn Trail.  Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Ms. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Lofton King and Ruth Martin King; stepfather, Wauford Groom, sister, Betty King West and brother-in-law, Ray Trail.

Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury and the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.  After retiring from United Methodist Publishing House in 2005, she moved to Woodbury.  Martha loved her family and enjoyed being together with everyone.  She found the most pleasure in picking up Kaitlynn and Kathryn from school and taking them wherever they wanted to go.

Graveside Services will be 1 pm Friday, May 08, 2020 at Prosperity Cemetery with Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.

Pallbearers are Mike West, Scott West, Gary West, Lynn Trail, Bradley Trail, Scott Schwartz, James Harris, Jason Melton.  Honorary Pallbearers will be David Parker & Lytle Tenpenny.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Nicole Richner Pankey, 42, of Murfreesboro passed away peacefully in her home on April 30, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer with family at her side.  Nicole was born on September 9, 1977 in Hackettstown, New Jersey and graduated from Warren Hills High School.  She was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving her country honorably as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief.   She was a driven professional, completing her bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 and working for HCA as an analyst until a few months prior to her passing when she was promoted to management.

Nicole not only bravely served her country but also served as a loving wife, mother, and friend.  She never wavered in her faith that the Lord would heal her.  She truly lived out the scripture found in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”   They find peace knowing that she is now healed and in the loving arms of her Savior. 

 She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Annie DeYong and Milton and Virginia Richner.

 She is survived by her loving husband, Jeremy Pankey, and children that she loved “so very much”, Cohen Bennett, Arianna Bennett, and Abrey Pankey, parents, Allan Richner, Sr. and Linda DeYong, siblings, Allan Richner, Jr., Debbie (Pat) Hall, and Renee (Steve) Bernardi.

 The family will hold a private Celebration of Life for her on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Christian Life Church at 5 pm.  Ron Kairdolf will officiate.  In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials to be given to the Nikki Mitchell Foundation, to assist patients of pancreatic cancer and their families.   Contact Smith Funeral Home for details.  The family would like to extend a special thank the staff and volunteers of The Nikki Mitchel Foundation and the many family and friends for their time and care.  Support the family with messages of hope, memories, and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Kenneth T. Jernigan, 80, passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Cannon Co. and lived in Readyville.

He is survived by his children, Kim (Michael) Nichols of Bradyville and Chris Jernigan of Readyville; brothers, French (Janet) Jernigan and Aubrey (Bernice) Jernigan both of Bradyville; grandchildren, Kallie (Caleb) Willoughby of Republic, MO, Kenna (Trent) Parker of Bradyville, Zoe Nichols of Bradyville and Paisley Jernigan of Gordonsville and great grandchildren, Carter, Bradlee, Peyton and Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bronson and Annie Bell Rogers Jernigan, his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Smith Jernigan, daughter, Lydia Mullins and brothers, Sewell and Gene Jernigan.

Kenneth was retired from the State of Tennessee Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute after 32 years of service as Admissions Supervisor.  He enjoyed a lifetime of farming.  Kenneth was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many.

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Friday, May 1, 2020 at Cherry Cemetery with Bro. Al Bugg, Jr. officiating.     

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

Sharon Anne Clark, age 72, of Missouri., was born January 27, 1948 and passed away April 27, 2020 in Springfield, MO. following a short illness.

Beloved mom, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sharon met her husband of 54 years, Delmer Clark, in Rio Linda, California where they married and then moved to Woodbury, Tennessee to raise their three children. Sharon spent her life caring for her family and patients as a registered nurse, showing compassion and generosity to those less fortunate. She was always creative and inventive, with many ideas and projects in mind. She was hard-working and loved by her family and always strived to provide for them.

She is survived by husband Delmer Clark from Missouri, children Adam Clark (Rhonda) from Woodbury TN, Gina Myers (Avery) from Maryville, TN, Jeremy Clark (Torrie) from Indiana, nine grandchildren: Christopher Clark, Madison Myers, Shalynn Clark, Tatum Myers, Shelby Clark, Jacob Clark, Will Myers, Samuel Clark, Isabella Clark, and two great grandchildren Adaleigh Clark and Ezekiel Clark, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Amity Cemetery with Bro. Douglas Na’a officiating. 

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