Obituaries

Randy David Vinson, age 58, of Liberty passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at St Thomas Dekalb Hospital.  He was a native of Warren County

He is survived by his Wife, Ann Lewis Vinson of Woodbury; Son, Ryan and his wife, Amanda Vinson of Cookeville; Grandchildren, Riley, Emma, Lucy and Cora Vinson all of Cookeville; Step-daughter, Nakia Lawson (Anthony) of DeKalb Co.; Brother, Larry Vinson Jr. of Woodbury; Aunts and Uncle, Sandra Vinson of Murfreesboro, Margie Williams of McMinnville, and Mike Vinson of McMinnville; Niece, Heather Butner of Norfolk VA; and Great Niece, Alice Butner of Norfolk, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Joyce Barrett Vinson; and Step-daughter, Liza Luna. Randy was retired from International Paper.  He loved to fish, hunt, work on cars, and enjoyed the outdoors.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, March 23, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow in Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12 pm until time of service, Monday, March 23, 2020.

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

James Willie Smithson, age 94, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital he was a native of Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jewell “Dean” Baltimore Smithson of Woodbury; children, James Richard Smithson of Murfreesboro, Stephen Smithson, John Smithson, and Debbie Smithson all of Woodbury; grandchildren, David Smithson of Murfreesboro and Robert Smithson of Arizona; sisters, Gertrude Gann, Mary Grizzle of Woodbury, and Rachel Johnson of Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe Smithson and Angie Prater Smithson; children, Stanley and Kathy Smithson; and siblings Ray Smithson, Christine Beatty, Opal Smithson, Lucille Mears, and Viola Foster.

He was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ and worked in construction and remodeled houses.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Howard Knox officiating. Interment will follow in Midway Cemetery. Visitation with the family 11 am until time of service, Sunday, March 22, 2020.

J.C. Bailey, age 73, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was a native of Fayetteville. 

He is survived by his siblings, Patricia Ann (David) Walls of Rockvale, J.W. (Patricia) Bailey of Woodbury, & Betty Lykins of Woodbury.  A host of nieces & nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen Lawrence & Eunice Reedy Bailey; and siblings, Marvin Bailey & Kathy Jean Murphy.

Mr. Bailey was a member of the Baptist church and was retired from Genesco warehouse. He enjoyed fishing & hunting.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, a private funeral service & visitation will be held for the immediate family.  Please sign Mr. Bailey’s online guestbook to leave condolences for his family.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mr. Bobby Lee Corley, 81, of Woodbury passed away on March 15, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was born on November 9, 1938 in Lynchburg, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Nat Corley and Mary Jane Harris Corley, a son, Ricky Corley, brothers, Edward Dean Corley and Ernest Corley, and by a sister, Betty Jean Bean.

He is survived by a son, Steven Corley of Woodbury, brothers, Paul (Fran) Corley of Rockvale, Jerry Wayne Corley of Readyville, Charles (Emily) Corley of Murfreesboro, Donald (Rosemary) Corley of Readyville; a granddaughter, Jessica Wood of Murfreesboro and great grandchildren, Riley Wood and Kinsley Wood, as well as, special friends, Bobby & Susie Simpson of Bradyville, Hazel Sissom of Woodbury, and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bobby was the oldest boy of seven with one older sister.  Growing up he learned how to work, not just work hard but work smart.  He could do just about anything he set his mind to do.  He built many homes from the ground up.  Laying the foundation, framing, laying brick, plumbing, wiring, he could do it.  He loved helping friends, talking, telling stories and having a good laugh.  He retired from the Cannon County School System in maintenance.  Never one to be idle, if he didn’t have his hands on a project, he was thinking about one.  His shop always had a tractor or a piece of equipment he was working on.  Other people took junk to a salvage yard.  He could go to the salvage yard and see things he needed to repair or build all kinds of things.  He built several log splitting machines for himself and friends.  In the summer he would be found in the hay field.  When he got in at night, he’d have a gallon of ice cream to satisfy his sweet tooth.  Many times, he would top the ice cream with grape jelly and eat it with a fork.  He didn’t mind sharing it with his dog, Amanda either.  If there was a job everyone thought could not be done, you wouldn’t want to bet against Mr. Bobby.  He would figure out a way.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Greg Mitchell will officiate.  Interment will be in Amity Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Amity Cemetery or the Alzheimer’s Association.  Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Gracie Mae Knox Reed, 91, of Woodbury passed away Wed., March 11, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Reed Merritt of Smyrna, Judy Reed Hayes and her husband of Woodbury, Fran Reed Jones and her husband, Jeff of Smyrna, Gina Reed Burke and her husband, Mitch of Woodbury, Jill Reed Spry and her husband, Tim of Woodbury; 8 grandchildren, Terry Duggin, Tracie (Jeff) Estes, Ryan Jones, John Jones, Lana Spry, Carly Grace Spry, Jesse Burke and Shelby Grace Burke; 8 great grandchildren, Kelsie (Cole) Reed, Lexie Estes, Lena Duggin Hodgson, Audrey, Jeremiah, Jon Wayne, Maria and Elizabeth Jones; great great grandson, Carson Reed; brother, Clyde Knox of Woodbury;   nieces, Wanda (Knox) Gunter and her husband, Dee and Linda Knox Gunter and her husband, Charles; Special friend and caregiver, Lisa Nichols.

Gracie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Pearl Rogers Knox and brother, Bobby Knox.

She was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ where she was involved with many church activities.  She enjoyed cooking and was retired from catering.  Ms. Gracie was well known for her fried pies and cakes. She also worked for Wiley Reed Construction, the 911 Center and the Cannon Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Funeral Services will be 11 am Saturday, 3/14/2020 at the Woodbury Church of Christ, Old Auditorium with Bro. Tim Knox and Bro. Charlie Gunter officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm., Friday, March 13, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Church of Christ, Woodbury Day School or the Short Mtn. Bible Camp

Danny Lynn Cantrell, 66, passed away suddenly Sat., March 07, 2020 at his home. He was born in Smithville., Tn.

He is survived by his children, Josh (Windy) Cantrell of Grimsley, Tn. and Kacy Lynn (Jason) Miller of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Ezekiel James Cantrell and Nathanel Cain Cantrell, Ryder Cole Miller and Rowan Carley Miller; mother of his children and his best friend, Connie Cantrell of Woodbury; siblings, Charles (Helen) Cantrell of Smithville, Jack (Lestel) Cantrell of Lebanon, Jo Ann (Doris) Campbell of Woodbury, Jeff (Lori) Campbell of Woodbury; special nephew, Preston Campbell of Woodbury.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, James Roy Cantrell and Cordi Mae Taylor Campbell; stepfather, Jim Campbell; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Reba Cantrell.

He attended the New Short Mtn. Methodist church and worked at Woodbury Farmer’s Co-Op.  Danny was retired from Carrier Corp.  He enjoyed being outside whether it was working in his garden, riding and raising horses or helping his many friends.  Danny never met a stranger.  His family, especially his grandchildren, were his world.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Friday, 3/13/2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell and Josh Cantrell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Preston Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be 2 pm until 8 pm., Thursday, March 12, 2020.

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

Robert Dean Graham, 75, passed away Tues., March 03, 2020 at St. Thomas Stones River E/R.  He was a native of Nashville, Tn and lived in Auburntown.

He is survived by his mother, Gladys Grimes of Murfreesboro; his wife of 41 years, Robin Hall Graham of Auburntown; children, Billy Graham of Murfreesboro, Beresha Ring of Walter Hill and Amber Youngblood of Milton and brother, David Graham of Greenbriar.  Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Graham.

Mr. Graham was a member of the Catholic church and was retired from Southern Color Type as the plant manager. 

He loved his job at the printing company, being outdoors on his farm and on the water.  He also enjoyed rabbit hunting. 

Memorial Services will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Visitation with the family will be from 12 noon until 2 pm. 

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

Hazel Colene Layhew Davis, 82, of Woodbury passed away Fri., March 06, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was a native of Rutherford Co., Tn.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Mance J. Davis, Sr. of Woodbury; children, Michael Glenn (Alyssa) Pendergrast of Readyville, Penny (Jimmy) Nichols of Woodbury, Mancia Davis Walker of Indianapolis, IN., Daniel Dean Davis Quitman, TX, Vickie (Bobby) Hester of McKinney, TX. and Mance Jr. (Beth) Davis of Woodbury; grandchildren, Michael Pendergrast, Jimmy Jr. (Jennifer) Nichols, Ashley (Ben) Cantrell, Bethany Lewis, Estar Hester, Aidan Davis, Cadee Davis and Annie Davis; great grandchildren, Mason, Sophia and Maggie Nichols, Cohen and Addy Cantrell; sisters, Elizabeth Carpenter of Smyrna and Bertie Parker of Portland; sister-in-law, Ida Belle Layhew of Lascassas and cousin, Evelyn Brothers of GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Charles Layhew and Annie Elizabeth Baltimore Layhew; her brothers, Donald Jean Layhew and Charles Layhew

Mrs. Davis was a homemaker, a founding member of the Lakewood Baptist Church and a member of the WMU. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and making beautiful bouquets from her flower garden.  

Funeral Services will be held 2 pm Sunday, March 08, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Zumbro and Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow in Jernigan Cemetery.  Visitation with the family 4 pm until 8:00 pm., Saturday, March 07, 2020. 

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

John Marshall Gunn, Jr., 77, passed away Sun., March 1, 2020 at St. Thomas Stones River E/R.  He was a native of Elizabeth, NJ.

He is survived by his sons, Keith (Kathy) Gunn of N.J., Kevin (Kelly) Gunn of VA, Adam (Joanna) Gunn of MD; grandchildren, Taylor Gecking and Sydney Teran; great grandchild, Lucy Charlotte Teran; brother, Alan Gunn of FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. Gunn, Sr. and Lucy B. Perewich Gunn and his wife, Rosemary Veronica Doty Gunn.

Mr. Gunn was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired.  He enjoyed woodworking and building model trains.

A private memorial service will be held with his family at a later date.

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

Harry Lindrell Barrett, 68, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Thomas – Rutherford.  He was a native of Cannon Co. and lived in Readyville.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanie Medlen Barrett of Readyville; children, Cory (Stacey) Barrett of Watertown, Caleb (Amber) Barrett of Murfreesboro and Casey Barrett of Woodbury; grandchildren, Brady, Carleigh, Presley, Bo & Nash Barrett; brother, Jerry (Faye) Barrett of Woodbury. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Lindrell was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon Moody Barrett and Ruby Estelle Fann Barrett, brothers, Dudley and Maurice Barrett.  

He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ and was a retired Produce Manager.  She loved to play, sing, listen to music and was a member of the Readyville Four.  He was a “couch coach” that loved watching sports.  He enjoyed farming but most of all, he loved spending time and making memories with his grandchildren.  

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, March 01, 2020 at New Hope Church of Christ with Bro. Ralph Richardson, Bro. Boyd Barker and Mitch Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm until 8 pm., Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home and Sunday from 12 noon until time of service at New Hope Church of Christ.

Pallbearers, Mark and John Barker, Buster Alexander, Tony Brown, Richard Burks, Adam Fan, Marty Reed and Ronnie Wimberly. Honorary Pallbearers, Buddy Davenport, Buddy Oliver, Don Northcutt, Billy Mullins, Jimmy Alexander, Derek Fann, Jim McNeil, Lanny Lester and Bob Paredes.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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