Obituaries

Lincoln Burbank Blair, age 1, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  He was born on June 14, 2019 in Rutherford Co.

He is survived by his parents, Joshua & Lauren Brown Blair of Woodbury; Grandparents, Avery & Linda Blair of Centertown and Tony & Sonia Brown of Woodbury; Aunt, Courtney Blair of Centertown; Uncle, Hunter Brown of Woodbury; and Great Grandparents, Naomi Blair of Woodbury, Wayne & Margie Helton of Woodbury, & Sarah Melton of Woodbury.

Funeral Services will be 4 PM Sunday, August 23, 2020 at New Hope church of Christ with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  Interment will follow at Wood Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 4 PM Sunday, August 23, 2020 at New Hope church of Christ.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Beverly Jayne “Jaynie” Langford, 78, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital.  A native of Dickson County, she lived on the Cumberland River, moved to Woodbury, TN, and recently moved to Nashville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Langford, and her parents Tom Herndon and Geneva Von Schmittou Redden.

She is survived by her children Johnnie (Donna) Dodd of Nashville, and Jayna (Ray) Brake of Burlington, KY.  She leaves behind four grandchildren: Jessica (Daniel) Peterson, Tyler Brake, Austin Brake, and Jake Dodd; two great grandchildren: Hallie Brake and Raegan Peterson.  She also leaves behind her faithful, furry, four-legged companion, Ellie Mae.

Jaynie was a former hairdresser and an astute businesswoman, retiring from Woodman of the World Insurance Company.  A mother to many and a friend to all, she enjoyed many things including gardening, cooking, canning, and entertaining.  She loved her family, friends, and her God.  She never turned down an opportunity to help a friend in need, and always thought of others before herself.

Jaynie was a generous, caring, and humble person who lived a life full of making memoires with family and friends.  She never missed an opportunity for a “gathering” especially Memorial Day and Labor Day at Langford Landing.  Her family and friends will be forever grateful for these memories.

Due to the current pandemic, her children have decided to postpone any service/social gathering at this time.  There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

Memorials can be sent to St. Jude (www.stjude.org) or Alive Hospice (www.alivehospice.org)

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Deborah “Debbie” Bullock, age 70 of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley. She was born in Metropolis, IL, and was a daughter of the late Fred and Aleen Schwartz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward Flint Baskin, and a brother, Fred Schwartz.

Survivors include her husband, Donny Bullock of Foley, AL; a daughter, Wendy Higgins and husband Shannon of Woodbury; step son, Steve Bullock and wife DrLyn of Omaha, NE; grandsons, Trevor Higgins and wife Ariel of Lascassas and Heath Higgins of Murfreesboro; sister, Darlene Cronin of Cape Canaveral, FL; sister in law, Carolyn Schwartz of Woodbury; brothers in law, Dan Bullock and wife Pam of Murfreesboro and Mike Bullock and wife Sheila of Foley, AL and a host of other loving family and friends.

She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and laughter. She will also be fondly remembered by her customers at Dillards where she was a beauty consultant and counter manager for Elizabeth Arden for 13 years.

Visitation with the family will be 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery in Woodbury with Tim Knox officiating.

An online guestbook is available for the Bullock family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

Edward J. Lewis, 89, of Murfreesboro passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Adams Place.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Earnest and Rebekah Parker Lewis.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Highland Lewis of Murfreesboro; children, Mark Edward (Brenda) Lewis and Roger Brandon (Norma) Lewis both of Woodbury, Kevin Lewis of Murfreesboro, Kayla (Chris) Talmage and Ken Alan Lewis both of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Matt (Beth) Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Jared (Candice) Lewis, Kinsley Grace Talmage, Carter Talmage and Tori Talmage; great grandchild, Landen Powell and sisters, Gertrude Cawthorn of Manchester and Lucille Palmer of Murfreesboro.  

Mr. Lewis was looking forward to the birth of his twin granddaughters, Ashlynn Elise and Oaklynn Elaine Talmage that are to be born in Sept.  Ed was especially close to his cousin, Mack Simmons, as they were born seven days apart.  Even though they were cousins they were as close as brothers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Richardson, Hazel Simmons, Clatie Simmons, Bud Lewis, Cleo Phillips, Bill Lewis and Grady Lewis.

A member of the Baptist church, Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the Korean war where he served in the Army.  Edward was a carpenter for Miranda Construction (Ronnie Nichols) for over 30 years.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, hunting, fishing, playing checkers, traveling, and helping other in any way he could. He loved God, his family, and friends and he will be greatly missed.

The Lewis family would like to thank Dr. Jennifer Rayburn, Dr. Christopher Waynick and Dr. Paul Johnson for all your care and kindness shown to Mr. Lewis during his illness.

Visitation with family will begin at 10 am Thursday, August 20, 2020 with funeral services to follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Bro. Tom Watkins will conduct his service.  Interment will follow in Parker Hill Cemetery.  

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

Jackie Jeanene Hodge Thomas, 46, passed away Sunday, August 09, 2020 at Unity Medical Center following her battle with cancer.

She was born in Smithville, Tn and lived in Hillsboro.

She is survived by her father, Richard Hodge of Aurora, Co.; children, Justin Thomas of Maryville, Josh Thomas of Belvidere, Joseph and Jocelyn Thomas both of Hillsboro; siblings, Richard Hodge, II of IN. and Raymond Farless of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Kinley, Bryson, Eli and Amelia Thomas, Ashton and Ashlyn Ferrell.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Trail Hodge, brother, Jason Hodge and grandparents, Claude and OnaMeega Trail Duncan.

Jackie was a homemaker and a Christian.  She enjoyed going fishing, she adored her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Visitation with the family will be begin at 10 am Thursday, August 13, 2020 with funeral services to begin at 2 pm in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Bro. Shane Nichols will conduct her service.  Interment will follow in Farrar Hill Cemetery.  

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

Thomas Frank Stembridge, age 80, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Cynthia Ann Gannon Stembridge of Woodbury; Children, Debbie Lening of Joelton, Anthony “Tony” (Irene) Stembridge of Liberty, Jamie Stembridge of Joelton, Thomas Stembridge of Woodbury, & Sharon (Steve) Melton of Woodbury; Sisters, Bernice (Darce) Wimberly of Woodbury, Carolyn (Tommy) Burks of Murfreesboro, & Teresa Farless of Woodbury; Brothers, Harrell Stembridge of Woodbury, James (Sondra) Stembridge of Woodbury, Wade (Pat) Stembridge of Ohio, & Carl Stembridge of McMinnville. 7 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel S. & Mary Susan Harrell Stembridge; and Siblings, Clarence Stembridge, Joe Bob Stembridge, Joy Stembridge, Brenda Redmon, & Russell Stembridge.

Frank was a member of the Pentecostal church and was a dozier operator and a logger.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bros. Johnny Tipton & Mark Tipton. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Monday, August 10, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Peggy J. Manus, 69, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at St. Thomas – Rutherford.  She was born in Rutherford Co.

She is survived by her son, son, George W. Manus, Jr. of Murfreesboro; siblings, Roy Parker, Shirley Dodson and Betty Moorehead all of Nashville and chosen family, Vickie Amis and Greg Nowak both of Murfreesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lizzie Brown Prater and her husband, George W. Manus, Sr.

A retired seamstress, Ms. Manus loved people and was everyone’s mama and friend.  She loved spending time with her son, George, and her beloved dogs, Max and Olivia.  She was of the southern Baptist faith.  

Funeral Services will be 11 am Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 from 4 pm until 8 pm. 

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

Roy Parker, 76, passed away at his home on August 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Parker; Children Barry (Robyn) Parker and Kim (Jamie) Kilpatrick; Grandchildren, Wes (Hayley) Parker, Savannah (Jon) Buchanan, Hannah (Dakota) Beasley, Callie (Matthew) McCloskey, Lakelyn Kilpatrick, Carly Ward, Rylee Ward and Dalton Ward; Great grandchildren, Elly Parker, Tucker Parker, Easton Parker and Kane McCloskey; Nieces, Jenny Donnell, Beverly (Kevin) Krieb and Michelle Swan; Nephews, Charles Donnell and Tony (Linda) Parker; Great Nephews, Noah Krieb, Chandler Todd, and Mickey Donnell; Great Nieces, Addy Todd, Tiffany (Todd) Gannon, and Whitney Parker; Mother-in-law, Augusta Donnell; Sister-in-law, Renae Swan; and Brother-in-law, Billy Vance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston Parker and Mary Reed Parker; Siblings, Kenneth (Mamie) Parker, Norma Vance, Grady (Alice) Parker, Coy (Patsy) Parker; Grandson, Logan Parker; Nieces, Brenda Parker and Tracey Todd; Brothers-in-law, Kenneth Simpson and Charles Donnell.

Mr. Parker was a member of Woodbury First Baptist Church. He was retired from General Electric after 24 years of service. He also retired from the Town of Woodbury as the City Manager after 25 years.  He was an active member in Cannon County Sports:  High School, Junior Pro Basketball, and Dixie Youth Baseball. He also served on the Cannon County School Board.

Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Mitchell, Bro. Dean Anderson, and Bro. Bobby Zumbro officiating. Interment will follow at Parker Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Monday, August 3, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home and from 10 am until time of service on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Parker can be made to the Youth Group at Woodbury First Baptist Church.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mr. Ricky Wilson, 32, of Woodbury, TN passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2020. He was born in Murfreesboro Tennessee on December 16, 1987.

He is survived by his wife Jessa Wilson of Woodbury, his mother, Theresa Wilson of Yerkes, Kentucky, two sons, Jason Wilson and Mason Wilson, a sister, Jessica (Michael) White of Yerkes, Kentucky, and a slew of other relatives and friends.

Ricky was a cut up who like to goof around. He loved getting his family and friends to laugh at his antics. Things like having his picture made walking his cat, Rocky, without his shirt on, sticking his belly out. He was good at fixing cars and worked doing landscaping and lawncare in times past too. He liked spending time with his boys. Most of the time he had one of them with him. They liked to go to the creek and catch crawdads or go fishing.  He planned to teach the oldest one to hunt this year.  He liked riding 4-wheelers and just being outdoors. He was just a regular old country boy.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, August 3, 2020 from 11-2 pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Due to his untimely passing and leaving a wife and two young sons, donations are requested to help with funeral expenses. Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Tanya Ann Jackson Chapman, 42, of McMinnville passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford. She was born in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children, Shawna Vanatta and Joshua Chapman both of McMinnville, and Melondy Chapman of Dibrell; her parents, Liz Jackson of Centertown and Joe Hurst, Sr. of Fairfax, S.C.; siblings, Joe (Kristen) Hurst, Jr. of Woodbury and Wendy (Albert) Hurst of Soddy Daisy, TN.; nieces and nephew, Kaydenze Summerford, Braiden Hurst, Lina, Erza and Rylee Jo Hurst.
 
She was preceded in death by her sister, Brandy Jo Hurst and grandparents, James & Frances Jackson, Charles & Elouise Hurst.
 
Tanya was a Christian, a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Kingdom of Jesus Church, 242 County House Rd., Smithville, Tn.  37166 with memorial services to follow at 12:30.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net