Obituaries

Elvena Todd Gentry, 84, of Petersburg passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 . She was born in Cannon County.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Teaney of Goodlettsville, Gary Teaney of Rockvale, Pam Goodson, Patricia (Bryce) Poteete of LaVergne, Ricky Gentry, Clay Gentry of Smyrna, Donna (Tim) Hill of Petersburg, and Sam Gentry of Lebanon; Grandchildren, Bucky McMurtry, Jeffrey, Hannah & Annie Gentry, Brian Gentry, Lindsey Gentry, Kristi & Alvin Deskins, Richard Gentry, Monica, Ashley, & Kristy Gentry and Barry & Amy Gentry; Brother, Cecil Todd; and many great grandchildren also survive.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alvin Gentry; Parents, Hassie Mae Mathis Todd & Lehman Todd; Sons, Allen Wade Gentry and Barry Ray Gentry; Grandsons, Charles David Gentry and Wayne Deskins; Sister, Lois Johnson; and aunt, Beatri Johnson.

A retired seamstress, Elvena loved to make bracelets and to color. She was a big fan of racing and Jeff Gordon.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Saturday., August 31, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 pm – 8 pm Friday, August 30, 2024. 

Sarah Ellen King Smithson, affectionately knows as Chick, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  She was 84.  The daughter of the late Elvis and Bobbie Stoner King, Chick was born in Cannon Co.

She is survived by her children, Charlene (David) Odom and Greg Smithson; grandchildren, Gretchen (Clint) Higgins and Jonathan (Sarah) Odom; great grandchildren, Alana (Bailey) Hale, Ava Jane and Amelia Odom, tucker Tayes, Kole and Kennedi Higgins; siblings, Mamie Vance and John (Betty) King of Auburntown; sisters-in-law, Benny Kay McCaslin and Peggy King; best friends, Judy Holt and Dot Duggin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arthur Smithson and her siblings, Jim Grady King, Wade King, Billy King and George King, Christine Duggin and Irene Duggin.

A member of the First Baptist church of Woodbury, Chick was known for her cooking and catering all over Cannon Co.  She was especially famous for her Banana Pudding. She enjoyed feeding people and her and Judy would do so for their church family before services on Wednesday nights.

Her family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Woodbury Funeral Home and Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist church of Woodbury.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Dean Anderson and Bro. Tony Burnett officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. 

Pallbearers include Jimmy Duggin, Randy King, Donny King, Jonathan Odom, Bailey Hale and Kole Higgins.   Honorary Pallbearers, Bob Jones, Douglas Jennings, Teddy Taylor, Scott Schwartz, Jason Melton, David Duggin, Mike Parks, Lowell Womack, Alan Duggin, Derick Smithson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Buddy Ray Mayo, 80, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Thomas Stones River E/R.  Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Dave and Annie Mae Ferrell Mayo. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcia Prater Mayo of Woodbury; children, Stephen (Regina) Mayo of Bradyville and Sheila (Charles) Walton of Woodbury; grandchildren, Dale and Dustin Mayo, Kimberly Grizzle and Cody Walton; great grandchildren, Elaina Turner, Rilley Mayo and Raylin Grizzle; brother, David Mayo of Woodbury.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mable Mooneyham, Howard, George, Roy, Teddy and Junior Mayo and his grandson, Daniel Walton.

A member of the Iconium Church of Christ, Buddy worked for different rock quarries.  He enjoyed cars and riding horses.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in Leoni cemetery. 

The Mayo family will receive friends Saturday, August 17, 2024 after 4:00 P.M. 

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

Treva Ann Summers, 82, of Manchester passed away at her home, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Coffee Co., she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Davis and Lena Jane Crosslin Davis.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Wade) Parham of Morrison, Teresa (Steve) Champion, Michelle Brown and Valerie (David) Kirby all of Manchester; grandchildren, Amber (Josh) Phillips, Steven (Kinzy) Champion, Eli (Cheyanne) Champion, Clay Kirby, Samantha Kirby and Evan Kirby; great grandchildren, Lukas Phillips, Lillian Champion and Penelope Champion; sisters-in-law, Velma Davis of Beechgrove and Waltina Davis of MI.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eli Summers and her brothers, Eldie, John Robert, Kenneth, Abe, Dorris, Eugene, Elvin, Jimmie and Vernon Davis and her sisters, Opal Bush, Ethel Duke and Jane Davis.

Ms. Summers was a selfless mother and homemaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family making memories, camping and playing cards especially Rook and Dominoes. She also enjoyed computer games, and growing flowers. She loved all animals especially dogs.

Her family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Saturday, August 17, 2024. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Midway cemetery.

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

Sondra Lee Harper, 86, of Woodbury passed away at her daughter’s home in Christiana Wednesday, August 14, 2024 following an extended illness. Born in Payette, ID, she was the daughter of Bob and Mary Helen Dorathy Ralston.

She is survived by her daughters, Jamie Harper Skinner and her husband, Wayne of Christiana and Linda Harper Frizzell of Reno, NV; grandsons, Chris Knagge, Alan Frizzell and Ryan Frizell and her life partner, James Stembridge of Woodbury. Sondra was a Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer for over 50 years. She was an accomplished pianist and played many other instruments. She always enjoyed music and loved dogs.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Goodridge Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024.

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

Harold D Duggin, 83, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford surrounded by his family. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Mack and Lovie Alexander Duggin.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Earlene Tenpenny Duggin of Woodbury; his sons, David Duggin (Kim Fann) of Woodbury and Wade (Jennifer) Duggin of Woodbury; grandsons, Jacob (Brittany) Duggin, Austin Duggin (Madison Blanton) and Will (Brooke) Bailey; great grandchildren, Lily, and Amelia Duggin and Harper Bailey; his brother, Bratten (Wanda) Duggin of Woodbury and special friend, Dale Thompson.

A member of the Sanders Fork Baptist church, Mr. Duggin was a song leader and Deacon for 63 years. He retired from Rutherford Farmer’s Co-Op and previously worked at Colonial Corporation. Harold was a farmer and loved to garden. He enjoyed gospel music, his guitar and doing both at the Red Apple Days and the Gassaway Homecoming.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Davenport and Bro. Paul Lane officiating. Interment will follow in Reed cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, August 13, 2024 after 4:00 P.M.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Reed cemetery or Sanders Fork Baptist church. Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Raymond D. Merriman, age 70, passed away at Alive Hospice of Nashville on Monday, August 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on August 9, 1953 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Raymond D. & Tommie Lee Duboise Merriman.  Ray lived in Woodbury, Tennessee for the past 35 years.

Survived by his sisters, Jacqueline Blessent and Shirley (Larry) Lewis; his good friend, Micheal Puckett, who Ray called brother; son, Marc Thomas (Michelle) Merriman; grandsons, Mason & Maguire Merriman; nephews, Jeffrey Toller, Lawrence Lewis, & Jacob Lewis; niece, Emily Kress; great nephews & nieces; and numerous cousins in Murfreesboro, Woodbury, & surrounding cities.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leah Beth Merriman; sister, Brenda Joyce Toller; brother-in-law, Charles Toller; nephews, Matthew & Michael Toller; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

During the Vietnam era, Ray served in the United States Army stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in the 101st Airborne Division.  He was proud of his military service and of being a veteran.

Ray enjoyed kayaking, horseback riding, watching movies especially about history, visiting historical sites and museums, and riding motorcycles.  Ray loved spending time with his dog companion, Karma.

The family will receive friends for the visitation Monday, August 12, 2024 from 10 am until noon at Woodbury Funeral Home.  A graveside funeral service will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Woodbury at 12:30 pm.  Pastor Bobby Nichols of Shiloh Baptist Church, where Ray attended, will be officiating.

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

Mary Katherine “Katie” Muncy Smith Prater, 79, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth & Evalena Muncy.

Katie is survived by her children, Gail Markum, Cindy Barker, Kevin Smith, Kerry Smith and Kory Smith and her siblings, Billy Muncy and Becky Hayes.  Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smith and her brother, Jackie Muncy.

A member of the Leoni Church of Christ, Katie was a retired LPN.  She was a wonderful and loving mother who enjoyed painting, journaling, cooking, singing and performing in plays.  She was also a Sunday school teacher over the years.  A graduate of the Woodbury Central High Class of 1962, she still got together once a month with “The Golden Girls”, her high school friends which she truly looked forward to. 

Her family will receive friends Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Noon.  Funeral services immediately following in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Barker officiating.  Interment will follow in Leoni cemetery. 

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Leoni cemetery or Short Mtn. Bible Camp.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-53-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.

Mrs. Alice Joy Shelton Jacobs was born Jan 24, 1946 in Manchester, TN and went to meet her Savior on July 31, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Joy was a devout Christian, a member of the Free Methodist Church and attended Covenant Fellowship Church until her health declined.  She studied the Bible daily, until her vision would no longer allow her to read.  Then she asked Wayne to get her a Bible she could listen to.  She used that until she couldn’t see good enough to use it.  After that he would read her Dr. David Jeremiah’s daily devotional, which she enjoyed. 

She answered to many names over the years including Mama, Baby, Nana, Nana Joy, Ms. Joy, Cowmaw, Mrs. Alice, Aunt Joy.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her grandchildren, whom she adored.  She chose to stay home and raise her children and help raise her grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.  She later worked at Hale’s Cleaners.  She was a wonderful cook.  As long as her health allowed, she enjoyed flowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies.  She loved unconditionally. 

She will be sorely missed by her family and many who loved her.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Wayne Jacobs of Centertown, daughters Stacy Jacobs of Knoxville and Jamie Crim of Manchester, grandchildren John Thomas Crim of Manchester and Ivy Crim of Murfreesboro, sisters Pamela Jacobs of Centertown, Kathryn (Jimmy) Merriman of Centertown, and Gwendolyn (Gary) Williams of Pelham, Ala.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.  She was preceded in death by parents William Thomas and Cleo Parker Shelton, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Hiram Stanley, brother-in-law Boby Jacobs, nephew Mark Bush and her life-long friend Dorothy Sartain Daniel.

Receiving of friends will be held at Woodbury Funeral Home on Saturday, August 3^rd from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday, August 4^th beginning at 10 a.m. with service at 2 p.m. and burial to follow at Centertown Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

JC Young, 75, of Centertown passed away at St. Thomas River Park ER Tuesday, July 30, 2024.  Born in Woodbury, he was the son of the late Fred and Margie Todd Young.

He is survived by his children, Todd Gregory of McMinnville and Brian (Michelle) Young of Centertown; his grandchildren, Savannah Cameron, Katelyn (Josh) Seng, Austin Taylor and Cassidy Taylor; great grandchildren, Riley Cameron, Ava Cameron and Kaden Taylor and siblings, Peggy Miller, Marsha Bragg and Timothy Young all of Bradyville.

In addition to his parents, JC was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Young.

A member of the Woodbury Church of Christ, JC was a farmer and retired from Bridgestone. He enjoyed farming, car shows and was active in raising his great grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Ivy Bluff Cemetery, Warren Co with Bro. Tim Knox officiating.  Pallbearers include Michael and Kevin George, Tim Blanton, Eric Taylor, Jonathon Morris, Austin Taylor and Gary Hibdon.

His family will receive friends from 4:00 PM. – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 and from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-53-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.