Obituaries

Kenneth O. Tucker, age 84, of Bradyville TN, went to be with the Lord on 21st day of June 2020.  A native of Cannon County, TN, he was the son of the late Samuel and Odie Sissom Tucker. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Sharon Tucker and Regenia Grissom; brothers, Edward Tucker and Milan Tucker; sister-in-law, Dorothy Tucker; brother-in-law, Fred Fann Sr. and nephew, Michael Tucker.

A graveside service will be held Thursday June 25, at Midway Cemetery in Bradyville, TN at 2:00 PM brother Norman Pelham will officiate.

He is survived by son, Ken Tucker, his wife Brittany, grandsons, Grayson and Sawyer of Woodbury, TN; stepdaughter, Kellie Walia and her husband Henry, granddaughters, Ashlyn, Autumn, Aasha, Saylor, and Shyla of Sacramento, CA; last wife Mickie Tucker of Woodbury; sisters, Pat Fann of Woodbury, and Faye Elam of Murfreesboro; brother Avery Tucker of Bradyville; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and close friends.

Kenneth grew up on the family farm in Cannon County, where he always enjoyed saying he had done more work than 5 men.  He was truly a jack of all trades; from plowing fields, mobile feed crushing business, working at the rock crusher, running road grader, paving asphalt, spreading lime, making bags at Bemis Packaging (where he had 15 years perfect attendance), and in later years hauling cattle.  If you saw Kenneth, he was speeding down the road in an orange Ford truck, anything else to him was an off brand. Most may remember his funny sense of humor and his many sayings. He loved life, he loved horses, and loved his family but the thing he loved most in the world was his grandchildren.

Greg Grissom, Glenn Fann, Fred Fann Jr, Donald Alderson, Eugene Baxter, and Wayne Mullins will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Tucker can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Harry Lee Barnes died at his farm on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born in Warren County, Tennessee to C.D. and Lucille Barnes on April 14, 1947. He graduated from Centertown High School Class of 1965. Services will be held at 10:00 am at Leoni Church of Christ on Tuesday June 23, 2020. Burial will follow in the Leoni Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Monday, June 22, 2020 at Woodbury Funeral Home. 

He is survived by wife, Janet; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Jeremy Judkins, Valerie and Michael Bush, and Stephanie Fann. His grandchildren are Jared Judkins, Blake Bush, Abbie Judkins, Jenna Bush, Jake Fann, Kendra Fann, Ty Fann, and Braden Fann.

Also surviving are brother, Jimmy and Paula Barnes; sisters, Joyce Faye Barnes, Vickie and Michael Bouldin; his brother-in-law, Jonathan Lines; and numerous special nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Harry was proceeded in death by his parents, C.D. and Lucille Barnes; brother, Carl Barnes; mother and father-in-law, Marshall and Wauline Duggin; and sister-in-law, Bette Lines.

Harry was known for his love of his family, Leoni Church of Christ family, the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Barnes can be made to the Leoni Church of Christ Missionary Fund or Seek the Old Paths.

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Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Florence Elaine Howell, age 73, a McMinnville, TN resident and Short Mountain, TN native, was born July 15, 1946 and passed June 18, 2020 at home following an extended illness.

She was retired from NHC of McMinnville, a member of Short Mountain Old Methodist Church, and the daughter of the late, Howard Daniel and Naomi “Dude” Jewell Motley Howell. She was also preceded in death by brother, Michael Daniel Howell and son-in-law, Dean McMillen.

Ms. Howell is survived by four children, Tamela McMillen, JerryLee (Kymberly) Certain, Brent Hayes, and Amanda (Brandon) Stalcup all of McMinnville; she was a proud and loving nana to twenty grandkids and twenty three great-grandkids; sister, Cynthia Anne Howell; brother, Timothy Rowan (Virginia) Howell; two nieces; one great-niece and three great-nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Faye Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery in Smithville, TN. Visitation will be Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at High’s.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Peggie Lois Driver Grandstaff McClain, age 71 of Woodbury, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Peggie was born on June 22, 1948 to her parents, the late Gene & Rosie Arnold Driver. Her husband, Cecil McClain also precedes her in death along with a sister, Doris Driver. She worked for Hartman Luggage & was a Cafeteria worker at Centertown Elementary School. She loved camping in the outdoors and fishing.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Nick Pelham will officiate and burial will follow at Viola Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 2-8pm & again on Saturday from 10am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed.

Survivors include her son, Marcus (Dianna) Grandstaff of Woodbury, TN. 3 Grandchildren, Dakota Grandstaff, Tyler Grandstaff & Zaxton Grandstaff all of Woodbury, TN. 3 Step Children, Shirley Tomlin-Butler, Kent McClain & Danny McClain. 5 Step Grandchildren, Tabitha Medley, Tiffanie Tomlin, Jennifer Tomlin-Botbyl, Lauren McClain & Julie Tomlin. 1 Brother, Robert Driver of McMinnville, TN. 3 Sisters, Pat Pelham of McMinnville, TN, Jewell Kirby of Smithville, TN & Debbie Scurlock of Smithville, TN.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge or arrangements.

Gerald Allen “Joe Joe” McCandless, 28, of Woodbury passed away on June 17, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1990 in Evansville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dude McCandless and George Altheide, step-grandfather, Bob Newcom, and by an uncle, Troy McCandless.

He is survived by his parents, Joe McCandless and Pamela Altheide McCandless of Readyville, long-time girlfriend, Heather Johnson of Readyville, daughters, Madison Johnson, Ellie Mae McCandless, and Harper McCandless, grandmothers, Judy Newcom of Marion, KY and Patricia (Tom) Hauck of Newburg, IN, brother, Michael (Carol) Miller of Readyville, sister, Karly (Trenton Seal) McCandless of Readyville, nephews, Braxton Miller and Branson Miller, a host of other family in Marion, KY and Evansville, IN, many friends, and by loving and concerned neighbors in the Porterfield and Readyville communities. 

Family and friends all called him, “Joe Joe” after his dad’s nickname, “Cadillac Joe”. He graduated from Westside Elementary and CCHS in the Class of 2009. During high school he played football until he hurt his knee to bad to play anymore.  He and his family were very patriotic.  They loved the United States.  After high school he joined the U. S. Marines. He had a big and loud personality. When he came into a room you would know it right away. He had a big heart and would give you the shirt off his back.  He had a knack for knowing what to say to cheer you up if you were down. He liked doing mechanic work and worked construction building sheds more recently.

He loved his girls and liked to do anything they wanted. He would often take Ellie Mae on coon hunting adventures.  He liked to take them riding. They would tell him to go fast and do doughnuts, until Heather found out, anyway.  He liked riding 4-wheelers, fishing, kayaking, and just being outdoors.  Family described him as a go getter and a little stick of dynamite. 

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 11-1 pm. Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Jay Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.  Due to his untimely passing and leaving three small girls, memorials donations are requested in lieu of flowers to assist with expenses. Share memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Read Less

Jacob Bradley Watts, 16, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was born in Davidson Co. to his parents, Thomas Watts (Jennifer Smitty) of Woodbury and Jennifer Bugg Watts (Dwayne Taylor) of Murfreesboro.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Sidney Watts of Murfreesboro; grandparents, Bud & Vicky Watts of Woodbury and Barbara Anderson of Manchester; aunt and uncle, Lori Watts of Woodbury and Jason (Heather) Anderson of Watertown and his cousins, Justin Watts, Anna Lee, Trent Ricketts, Zeth Locklear, Julianna and Tessa Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Bradley Bugg.

Jacob was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist church and recently completed his sophomore year at Cannon Co. High School.  He loved all genres of music, history and anything that involved being outdoors including kayaking and motorsports.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Fri., June 19, 2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Howard officiating.  Interment will follow Odom Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm., Thursday, June 18, 2020.  Pallbearers, Thomas Watts, Trent Ricketts, Jason Anderson, Robert Finch, Justin Watts and Anna Lee.

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

Virginia Ann Melton Caldwell, age 86, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at NHC of Murfreesboro.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include her sister, Lily Frances Hipkins of Murfreesboro; Brother, Ernest Melton of Michigan; Nephew, Mark (Sheril) Hipkins of Murfreesboro; and Niece, Paula (Michael) Szymanski of Michigan.

Ms. Caldwell was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Caldwell; and her parents, Ernest Melton & Guy Rogers Melton.

She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro and was a retired manager from the State of Tennessee Department of Employment Security.  Ms. Caldwell was highly active in her church and worked with her church outreach program feeding and serving the homeless in shelters.  She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Association.

Memorial Visitation will be at 12 Noon, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Memorial Services will be held at 1 PM with Pastor Thad Collier officiating and burial to follow at Center Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to G.R.O.W. (God Restoring Our Women) at Salem United Methodist Church.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneral@dtccom.net

Joyce Monzell Lewis

( January 25, 1935 – June 14, 2020 )

Smithville, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Joyce Monzell Lewis, age 85, was born January 25, 1935 and died June 14, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville, TN following an extended illness.

A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Belford and Kathleen Young Lewis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Don Ray Lewis and daughter-in-law, Debbie Reuhland Lewis. 

She is survived by four children and spouses, Ronald and Carol Lewis of McMinnville, Russell Lewis of Murfreesboro, TN, Jimmie and Teresa Lewis of Woodbury, TN and Gretchen and Carl Byford of Smithville, TN; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Jerry Foster of Montana; and four nieces and nephew also survive. 

A graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Mt. View Cemetery with Brock Lillis officiating.  There will be no visitation at High’s.  Friends are to meet at the cemetery. 

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Dorothy Borzick, 82, of Woodbury, TN passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born February 5, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry M. Rawn and LaVergne King Rawn, her husband, Donald Borzick, Sr., sons, Christopher Borzick and Byron Borzick, a brother, Wayne “Bunky” Rawn, and a sister, Lucy Rawn.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilee Lehman of Woodbury, TN, sons, Donald (Sam) Borzick, Jr. of Woodbury TN, Andy (Angie) Borzick of Lake Villa, IL, and Eric (Cindy) Borzick of Woodbury, TN., sisters, Ginny Lundeen of IL, Kathleen (Ivra “Charlie”) Fouts of Woodbury, TN, brother, Charlie Rawn of MN, four grandchildren, Dana (Cory) Henson, Michelle Borzick, Marc Borzick, Jake (McKenzee) Borzick, and one great-grandson, Tommy Marcos, III.

Dorothy was born and raised in Waukegan, IL not far from the shores of Lake Michigan. That began a life-long love for fishing and boating. Dorothy often joked about how she would finish her chores early so that she could spend her time outdoors by the lake, swimming, or playing baseball, seeing movies, or going dancing. Light-hearted and happy she always looked at the bright side of things and she loved to have a good time.

She later married and raised her six children in Grayslake, IL. She was a fun mom, who played lots of games, a tradition that she continued with her grandchildren. Her mischievous side would often get the kids in trouble with their dad as she pelted them with snowballs indoors! She was also a hardworking mother who taught her children everything that they needed to be strong, independent, and hardworking people. She taught them to cook, clean, and sew, to the delight of their future spouses! More importantly, she raised kind, loving children for whom her daughters-in-law and son-in-law will be forever grateful.

In 1967, Dorothy undertook a lengthy study of the Bible and in 1969 was baptized as one of Jehovah’s witnesses. Serving God would become the most important and happiest part of her life. When she moved to Woodbury, TN in 1988, she became a member of the Woodbury Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She built a strong network of close friends in the congregation and in the community. She worked as seamstress in her alterations shop called, Sew What, in Murfreesboro, TN and became widely known and appreciated there as well.

Upon retiring, she began to travel. She loved to meet new people and experience new things. Her favorite place to visit was Disney World. In her later years, Dorothy spent her time visiting with family and friends. She would always lend a helping hand to people in need, delivering food from the local food bank. She also spent her time reading, fishing, playing all kinds of games from Sudoku to Scrabble, making puzzles, and watching old movies. She loved our beautiful countryside. She would sit on her porch, with her sister, Kathleen, admiring the hills, flowers, and birds of Tennessee, the place she chose to call home. The one thing that most people have said about Dorothy, is that she was always smiling. She is loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Her wish was to be cremated and the family will celebrate her life privately.  Those who wish to share condolences, thoughts, and memories may do so at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Bonnie Pearl Stacy, 96, of Bradyville passed away at Community Care of Rutherford County, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  She was born in Cannon County where she lived her entire life.

She was survived by a host of nieces and nephews who reside throughout the U.S. and abroad.  Also survived by a large extended church family who loved and cared for her as their own mother or grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom P. and Annie Stacy; brothers, Walter, Robert and Thomas Stacy; and sisters, Nora Mears and Violet Smith.

Bonnie was a long-time member of Jehovah Witnesses in Woodbury and was very faithful to attend.  She worked many different jobs from an early age and devoted years to caring for her aging parents, her sister Nora, and many other individuals who needed assistance.  She loved gardening, crochet, cooking for others, and keeping up with everyone by phone.  She also wrote an article for the Cannon Courier about the happenings in the Ivy Bluff community.  She will truly be missed by the many who knew her.

Due to the Covid-19 situation and Ms. Bonnie’s request for cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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