Obituaries

Vicki L. McCormick, 88, of Woodbury died Wed., February 26, 2020 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  She was a native of Guntersville, AL.

She is survived by her children, Kay (Donnie) Neal and Ronnie Vickers both of McMinnville and friend, Lisa Baird of Woodbury.  She is also survived by several grandchildren.

Ms. McCormick was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Della Winkle Lipham and daughter, Donna Gail Vickers.

Vicki was a people person and was always a worker. She worked in retail and restaurants.  She loved to line dance and was very supportive of veteran causes.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Joey Barkley and Bro. Brian Reed. Interment will follow in the Centertown Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from  2 pm until 6 pm., Saturday, February 29, 2020.

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

Dallas Phillip Mast, age 15, and his younger brother, Dexter Allen Mast, age 10 both of Morrison, TN., died suddenly Monday morning, February 24, 2020 in a tragic auto accident. Together they left this earth to spend eternity with their Lord Jesus and are safe in his arms. 

Dallas was born in Wooster, OH and had graduated 8^th grade.  Dexter was born in North Carolina and was in the 4^th grade. 

Survivors include their loving parents, Phillip and Priscilla Yoder Mast of Morrison; sisters, Destiny Grace and Paniesha Faith Mast of Morrison; Maternal grandparents, Noah and Fannie Yoder of Summertown and Paternal grandmother, Sara Mast of OH.

They were preceded in death by their sister, Jasmine Sierra Mast; paternal grandfather, Mahlon Mast and cousin, Rosalie Diane Mast.

Dallas and Dexter attended Grace Christian Fellowship church. They both loved to be outdoors, fishing, hunting and being around the water.

Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Grace Christian Fellowship with Bro. Stephen Martin officiating.  Interment will follow at Grace cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 2 pm until 4 pm and 6 pm until 8 pm at Grace Christian Fellowship church, 5194 Jim Cummings Hwy., Woodbury, Tn.  37190.

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

83 year old Doyle Hi Christian of Woodbury went on to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born September 29th, 1936 in DeKalb County and married the love of his life on October 28, 1955 in Smithville. He was a trader, farmer, and logger for over 40 years before his retirement. More importantly he was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.

Doyle was saved and served the Lord with all his heart. Doyle loved his family and was a wonderful provider for them throughout his life. He could often be found on the farm, in the woods, or trading. Doyle was a quiet man that used the sunrise as his alarm clock. Though he said little, his life led his family by example and his actions spoke volumes.

Mr. Christian loved life and enjoyed being in nature. Throughout life, he made many friends at livestock barns and trading adventures. Doyle had an amazing smile and contagious laughter that would make people want to be around him. Doyle was an honest, hard-working man that his family loved and will be reunited with one day in heaven.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. David Dodd will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, February 22nd from 11am-8pm and Sunday, February 23rd from 10am until the service time at 1pm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Nicholas & Ruby Malone Christian. Daughter, Reba Provins. 2 Grandchildren, Gary Mitchell Fleet & Candy Annette Fleet. Sisters, Elizabeth Davis, Evangeline Hood, Margaret Fields, Pauline Elrod, Maggie Wheeler. Brothers, James, Erbie & Eugene Christian. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jessie Ramsey Christian of Woodbury. 2 Daughters, Linda & George Tripp of Liberty & Sally Sullivan of Bonecave. 5 Grandchildren, Paula Davis of Woodbury, Heidi Herman of Woodbury, Angela Georgette Tripp of Liberty, Sara & Brandon Johnson of Chattanooga, Cassie Leigh Tripp of Liberty. 6 Great Grandchildren, Lydia Danielle & Eric Cantrell of Lebanon, Katelyn Alysia Carr of Chattanooga, Christian Aron Trail of Liberty, Brady Doyle Davis of Murfreesboro, Oliver Johnson & Zayne Johnson both of Chattanooga. Sister, Kathleen & Bill Moss of Buffalo Valley. Brother, Roy & Margie Christian of Buffalo Valley.

In addition to flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Doyle Christian.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Mary Alice Ferrell Parker, 79, of Woodbury passed away February 14, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Grover Parker of Woodbury; children, Brenda (Teddy) Rains, Denton Parker, Lynn Parker, Dale Parker, Thomas Parker and his fiancée, Kaitlin Patterson; grandchildren, Luke Parker and Macy Scott and siblings, Levonia Gill, Margie Luna, Jewell Knowles and Ellis Ferrell.

A native of Cannon Co., Ms. Parker was the daughter of the late Marshall and Josephine Durham Ferrell.  As a young woman, she worked at Short Mtn. School Cafeteria, Woodbury Shirt Factory and Stones River Hospital Cafeteria.  Most of all, she was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife.  Her and Grover married March 1, 1963 and they raised five loving children.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers and music.  She prepared many meals for her family and friends in her home with never a stranger at her dinner table.  She was a member of Ivy Bluff church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Nannie Cantrell, Houston Ferrell, Limmer Lee Estes, Lamon Ferrell, Bertha Layhew, Carmen Watson, Joe Brown Ferrell, Burley Ferrell and Pauline Davenport.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Hoover and Richard Bowman officiating.  Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 4 pm until 8:30 pm and Sunday from 9 am until time of service. 

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

Mildred Alexander Paschal, 94, of Readyville, TN. passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. 

She is survived by her niece, Mary Forrest Paschal Hancock and her husband, Dwight of Murfreesboro; grand nephew, Matthew Thomas (Lauren) Hancock of Nashville; great grand niece and nephew, Ella Harper Hancock and Sims Forrest Hancock; special friend and caregiver, Darren Whaley and family of Woodbury.

A native of Cannon Co., Ms. Mildred was the daughter of the late Oscar B. and Mettie Bell Alexander.  She graduated from Auburn high school and Draughons Business College.  After graduation, she was employed with Alvin C. York Medical center as the secretary to the Director from 1944 until 1981.   She retired after 38 years.  She was married to Donald Paschal who preceded her in death.  They were married in 1948 and were together for 52 years until his passing. Ms. Mildred prided herself in being the wife of a TN Walking Horse Trainer. 

Ms. Paschal enjoyed her family, traveling and Sunday rides.  She loved walking horses, attending horse shows and talking about politics. 

She was a member of the First Baptist church of Woodbury and TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Assoc.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Milton (Helen) Alexander and sister, Nola (Clark) Turney.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Bray and Bro. Bobby Zumbro officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 10 am until time of service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Gardens cemetery %Woodbury Funeral Home. 

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

Olean Bush Markum, 90, died: Saturday., Feb. 8, 2020 at Woodbury Health & Rehab. She was a native of Cannon County.

Survivors include; sons:  Perry M. Markum (Linda) of Woodbury and Larry Markum of Murfreesboro, 4 Grandchildren:  Belinda Ruth, Adam and Alan Melton all of Woodbury and Andrew Mullican of McMinnville also surviving are 5 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ivy Monroe “Buster” Bush and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Stacey Bush, her husband, McDonald “Mack” Markum and 2 daughters, Glenda O. Mullican and Susan E. Melton.          

Ms. Olean worked in the Cannon County school system as a cafeteria cook for over 25 years.  She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, and being with her family.

Graveside Service: Gilley Hill Cemetery

When:  2:30 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Visitation: 12 “noon” to 2 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Minister:  Bro. Greg Mitchell

Interment:  Gilley Hill Cemetery

Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gary Oliver Parker , 82, passed away Tues., Jan. 28, 2020 at Woodbury Health Care.  He was a native of  Vancouver, WA. and lived in Woodbury.

He is survived by his children, George M. Parker, II of Woodbury, Leslie Parker Medieros of MA., Joan K. Garretson of CA., Julia Ann Schaeffer of S.C.; grandchildren, Rachel Smith, Robert Garretson, Sarah Johnson, Casandria Doyle, Jessica Schaeffer and Brooke Schaeffer. 6 great grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, George Marvin Parker and Lillian Beatrice Hasbrook and his wife, Linda Avanell Davenport Parker.

A member of the Baptist Church, Gary was a retired mechanic with United Airlines.  He was also a member of the Army National Guard, the Schriners, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star in California and Tennessee, a 33 degree Mason at Cannon Lodge #774.  

Memorial Services will be 2 pm Wed., 02/12/20 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. John Jones officiating.  Interment  will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1 pm until 2 pm., Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

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

Peggy Joyce Mercer Thomas, 79, passed away Thurs., February 06, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was a native of Jackson Co., Tn.

She is survived by her sons, Donnie (Lisa) Thomas of Woodbury and Daryl Thomas of IL.; grandchildren, Amber (Jay) Harlan, Jason (Jeanetta) Thomas, Jeremy Thomas, Donnie Thomas Jr., Christopher Thomas, Amber (Caleb) Milligan, Erica Martin and Tyler Martin; special cousin, Ted Barnhill of FL. Several great grandchildren also survive.

Ms. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Lula Mercer; her husband, Donald Buford Thomas; and her daughter, Cheryl Appleby.

A member of the Methodist Church, Peggy was retired from Genesco as a Receptionist.  She loved her family and her grandchildren were the most special to her.  

Funeral Services will be 11 am Wed., February 12, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at 2:30 pm at Spring Hill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, Tn.  37216  Visitation with her family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm., Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  

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

Grady Lee Williams, 52, of Bradyville passed away Wed., February 5, 2020 at his home.  He was a native of Rutherford Co., Tn.

He is survived by his siblings, Cheryl (William) Holt of Bradyville and Nelson B. “Dill” Williams of Warren Co.; special friend and caregiver, Frances Genovese of Bradyville; nieces and nephews, Kim, Phoebe, Danny, Nathan, Gayle, Matthew and several great nieces and nephews; uncle and aunt, Grady Morton Williams of Charlotte and Ann Ruth Williams of Smyrna. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Cass & Thelma Elizabeth Wallace Williams.  

Mr. Williams was a good Christian man that lived a simple life.  He had great faith and was a farmer.  He was a 1st mate on tow boats on the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio rivers.

A memorial service will be held later at the Nolensville Cemetery. 

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

Alvin Carl Jones, 77, passed away Tues., February 04, 2020  at Woodbury Nursing Center following an extended illness.  He was a native of Warren County.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Opal Jones of Woodbury; son and daughter-in-law, Barry Lynn & Monica Jones of Woodbury; grandson, Brent Lynn (China) Jones of Woodbury; sister, Carolyn Diane (Ace) Boren of Warren Co.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Major Jones & Lucille Williamson Jones; 3 brothers, Bobby Jones, Bennie Jones and Buddy Jones.

A member of the Woodbury United Methodist Church, Carl was a retired business owner and florist at Woodbury Flowers where he and his wife operated for 44 years.  He was a member of the B.O.C Cloggers and Square dancers where they traveled on many occasions with the Lions Club to international conventions.

Memorial Service will be 5 pm Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Lilley officiating.  Memorial visitation with the family will be from 2 pm until 5 pm., Saturday. 

For those wishes to do so, donations may be made to Woodbury United Methodist Church.

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