Obituaries

Aileen Knox, 79, of Readyville, Tn. passed away Tues., April 28, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.  She was born in Cannon Co.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sue Knox of Woodbury; nephews, Larry (Becky) Knox of Readyville and Billy (Angela) Knox of Woodbury; great nieces and nephews, Jessica Knox of Readyville, Kayla Knox and Jonah Knox both of Woodbury and Jacob (Amelia) Knox of Murfreesboro; great great nephew and niece, Lydia Knox and Jeffery St. John.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse James Knox and Gertrude Todd Knox; her brother, James Allen Knox and infant sisters, Edith Fay and Carolyn Lois Knox.

A member of the Curlee Church of Christ, Aileen was retired from Woodbury Medical Center where she was a receptionist.  She loved watching all kinds of sports including University of TN basketball, Titans football and the Atlanta Braves.

Graveside Services will be 11 am Friday, May 1, 2020 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  

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

Israel “Black Cat” Murin, 73, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Smithville.  He was born in Mercedes, Texas to his parents, Manuel and Rumalda Marin.

He is survived by his children, Nohelia Rodriquez (Josue Sosa) of Smithville, Israel (Graciela) Murin and Elsa Monzalvo (Edwin Pic) all of Woodbury; 13 grandchildren, Tony, Cheyenne, Sandra, Kayla and Luis Murin, Sergio Velasquez, Esperanza Monzalvo, Linzie Pic, Jose, Victor and Francisco Bustamante, Esai Rodriquez, Alexi Monzalvo and sisters, Rose (Salvador) Mendoza and Nohemi (Pablo) Lopez all of Texas.  13 Great Grandchildren also survive.

Israel enjoyed singing and playing guitar.  He also loved to read his bible.  He was a member of the Pentecostal church and he worked in Masonry.

Graveside Services will be 4:00 pm Monday, April 27, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Dave Dawson officiating.  His son and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Stanley P. Dobson age 75 passed away at his home in Auburntown, Tn. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from complications of diabetes.

Stanley was the son of Ruby Mitchell Dobson and John Pierce Dobson and was born in Davidson County, Tn.  He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Bridges Dobson and Elvis Randolph Dobson.

He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Janice Freeman Dobson; two sons,  Scott Dobson and wife Abbie and Travis Lee Dobson, all of Auburntown; one grandson Lucas Lee Dobson and two step grandsons, Cody Davenport and Colton Richardson and one great granddaughter, Adelynn Faith Weddington.  Stanley was “Pa” to the following very special adopted family members:  Karen Smithson, Kelsy Eatherly, Sandra and Chris Vaden, John Bilbrey, Lauren Smith, Andy and Alivia Pendelton and children and many others who felt loved and at home at the Dobson’s house.

Stanley grew up in Donelson, Tn. and graduated from Donelson High School in 1963.  He and Janice married Feb. 12, 1965 and began their long and adventurous life together.  They travelled all over the United States while Stanley was an over the road truck driver and made many exciting memories to cherish.  They owned and operated several different businesses together but their true love was always farming, raising dairy and beef cattle, Appaloosa horses and cutting hay.  The Dobson Family produced the first 7 generation Appaloosa to Appaloosa bred horse that is the closest thing to a Purebred Appaloosa horse in the whole world.

Stanley served as a past President of the Wilson County Livestock Association, President of the Tennessee State Appaloosa Horse Club and a Member of the National Appaloosa Horse Club Breeders Committee at one time.  He served several years as a Deacon for Shiloh Baptist Church and for over two years was Administrator of Elections for Cannon County, Tn.  Stanley was a friendly outgoing person who never met a stranger and he enjoyed volunteering and working with the Feed America Food Distribution of Murfreesboro, Tn.

At his instructions, Stanley will be cremated and a short time in the future his family will hold a Celebration of Stanley’s Life at their farm in Auburntown with family and friends.  A notice will be posted soon with details about the Celebration.  

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

Mrs. Mary Frances “Peggy” Milligan, 80, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Woodbury, TN on October 31, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Morgan Manus and Arine Mears Manus, husband, Billy Milligan, brothers, James Morgan “Buck” Manus and Billy Joe Manus, sisters, Miles “Do” Summers, Patsy Faye Manus, and Betty Rose Manus.

She is survived by a son, Glen “Eric” Portalatin, brothers, George (Linda) Manus, Sr. of Bradyville and Sammy Manus of Woodbury, sisters, Bertha Pace and Pauline Bowen both of Woodbury, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She grew up in a large family during the Great Depression. People during those days had to pitch in to help take care of their family. Mrs. Peggy helped with babysitting her younger siblings, cooking and whatever else she could do. She lived many years in Florida and would often make trips back to Tennessee to stay and visit family. Her son Eric was a special needs child. She did whatever she could to take care of him and make his life enjoyable. He had a medical dog, Shadow, who they both loved and was a constant companion. She worked as a security guard and in her spare time would volunteer at group homes to help other special needs children. They enjoyed listening to the Gaither Family gospel music and had seen them in concert. While in Florida she and Eric were members of the Church of Christ.

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the family will be holding a private visitation and funeral at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Tim Gentry will officiate. Interment will follow in Manus Cemetery. In support of the family, friends may call the funeral home to have their name added to the guest register. You may share memories and condolences for the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Franklin Dale Simmons, Jr., age 59, of LaVergne passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Stone Crest Medical Center.  He was a native of Knoxville.

Survivors include his father, Franklin Dale (Mary) Simmons, Sr. of Murfreesboro; Daughter, Brittney (Kirk) Kalicharan of Smyrna; Sister, Vickie Simmons Mayton of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Amaya Berkey & Izabella Kalicharan; Niece & Nephew, Kaylee & Logan Mayton; Step-brother, Jr. Underwood of Bradyville; and Step-nephew, Elijah Underwood.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vancie Haywood Warren and his step-father, George Warren.

Mr. Simmons was a member of the Baptist church and enjoyed hunting and the University of Tennessee Football.

Graveside Services will be at 2 PM Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Charles Gunter officiating.

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

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Howard Arthur Gohde, age 91, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home.  He was a native of Marysville, OH.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Betty Milham Gohde of Woodbury; and his children, Glenn E. (Winnie) Gohde of Cleveland, Tennessee & Joyce (Tory) Kimbel of Woodbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George John & Gatha L. Sheneman Gohde; and son, Bruce Warren Gohde.

Mr. Gohde was a member of the Woodbury Seventh Day Adventist Church and was retired from College Press as a printer & photographer.  He was a member of the College Dale Camera Club.

No services are planned at this time.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Hazel McCullough Alexander, 93, of Woodbury passed away April 17, 2020 at Woodbury Health & Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law,  Linda & Wallace King of Woodbury; grandson, Tracy King of Mexico; great grandsons,  Jonathan (Heather) King of Atlanta & Dylan King of Tempe, AZ; great granddaughter, Kelcy King of Murfreesboro and her sister, June McCullough Foster of Woodbury. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mason & Lidia Mae Parker McCullough; her husband, Floyd Alexander; he sister Patsy McCullough Holt and 2 brothers:  Willie McCullough & Joe McCullough.  Hazel was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Woodbury and a retired dental assistant.

Graveside Services will be 11 am Monday, April 20, 2020  in the Riverside Gardens with Bro. Bobby Zumbro and Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. 

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

Robert “Bobby” Steve Bush, 64, of Bradyville passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at St. Thomas Stones River E/R.  He was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mitzie Carver Bush of Bradyville; his sons and daughters-in-law, Craig (Brandy) Bush of Woodbury and Chad (Stephanie) Bush of Smyrna; grandsons, Parker, Cooper and David Bush and sister, Nelda Capps of Nashville.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rachel Knox Bush.

He was a member of the World Outreach church and was retired from Paramount/Bemis where he was a press operator. Bobby loved to be outdoors, fishing and hunting but above all he loved being with his grandsons more than anything. 

Due to Covid-19, no services will be held at this time. 

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

Sue Francis Gilley Campbell, 76, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home in Woodbury, Tn.  She was a native of Cannon Co.                

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Max K. Campbell of Woodbury; children, Susan Renee’ Gee and her husband, Michael Gee of Clarksville and Bobbi Jo Karschner of Woodbury;   grandchildren, Samantha Davis Jenkins, Bill Karschner and Dillon Karschner; great grandchildren, Jackson Hayden Jenkins and Finley Grace Jenkins.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jay “Bill” Gilley and Evelyn Alexander Gilley.
 
A member of the Smith Grove Church of Christ, Sue was a secretary and bookkeeper.  She enjoyed painting and doing any kind of crafts.
 
Graveside Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Al Bugg, Jr. officiating.   
 
Due to Covid-19, we ask that all that attend the graveside service to please practice social distancing.  Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia Ann Todd Young, 71, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.  She was a native of  Warren Co.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years,  J. C. Young of McMinnville; mother, Lucille Wade Todd of McMinnville; 2 Sons, Todd Gregory & Brian (Michelle) Young all of McMinnville; 4 Grandchildren, Savannah Cameron, Katelyn Seng, Austin Taylor & Cassidy Taylor; 2 great grandchildren, Riley Cameron & Ava Cameron.

She is preceded in death by her father, William Jack Todd.   

A member of the Woodbury Church of Christ, Pat received her Master of Education degree from MTSU and taught school at Woodbury Grammar School, Central Middle School and Buchanan in Murfreesboro.  She enjoyed car shows and showing her Shelby CS6 at car shows.

Graveside Service services will be 11 am Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Ivy Bluff Cemetery in Warren Co. with Bro. Tim Knox officiating.

Due to Covid-19, we ask that all that attend the graveside service to please practice social distancing. 

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