Obituaries

Mr. Euel C. Bogle, 73, of Murfreesboro passed away on May 14, 2020.  He was born on May 18, 1946 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon Lynn Bogle and Velma Mae Campbell Bogle, and by his son, Quint Bogle.

He is survived by a daughter, Lori Burton of Old Hickory, TN, brother, Ravon Bogle of Mississippi, sister, Joyce (Louis) Hargrove of Murfreesboro, grandchildren, Kristina Hayhurst of Antioch, Tyler Johnson of Hermitage, Kailey Burton and Chloe Burton both of Old Hickory, and by a great grandson, Kayden Pendergrass.

Mr. Euel was a hardworking man.  He spent 49 years as an offset press operator with Sanders Manufacturing.  They made all kinds of novelty and advertising items.  He was very mechanically inclined and liked classic cars, especially Fords.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses, deer and squirrel hunting, and going fishing.  He and Tyler spent time fishing together at a little lake near his house.  His border collie Ben was always close by when he was home.  He was a very independent person and a man of few words.  He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 2-7 pm.  Funeral services will be Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11 am in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Al Bugg will officiate.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.  If you would like to have us place your name on the guest book due to concerns with COVID-19 please call.  Support the family with thoughts, memories, and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net   Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Johnny Travis, 76, passed away at his home Saturday, May 09, 2020.  He was a native of Cannon Co but lived in Milton.                

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Pamela Mankin Travis of Milton; sons, William Douglas Travis, and Bruce Wayne Travis both of Milton, Matthew Allen Travis of Woodbury; daughters-in-law, Amie Travis of Woodbury, and Tonia Travis of Milton; grandchildren, Megan King, Madison, Briar, Dawn, Adora, Ivy Grace, David and Tucker Travis; great grandchildren, Logan, Benjamin, and Millie King and siblings, Butch (Barbara) Travis, Tony and Jerry Travis both all of Smyrna, Joe (Mary) Travis of Murfreesboro, and Flora Mae Gunnells of Walter Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Mary Shipp Travis and siblings, Ruby Lovvorn, Barry Travis and Tim Travis.

Johnny loved going to Sonic every day for a Jr. cheeseburger and ice cream. He also enjoyed golfing, listening to Merle Haggard, and playing guitar but most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.    

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Travis Family Farm in Milton with Pastor Jason Barrett officiating.  Pallbearers will be his sons and grandchildren.   

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

Martha Katherine King Taylor, 79, passed away Tuesday,  May 5, 2020 at the home of her loving sister.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Trail Brown (Robert) of Bradyville; brother-in-law, Ronald West of Kittrell; nephews, Lynn (Krista) Trail and Bradley Trail both of Bradyville, Mike (Teresa) West of Beech Grove, Scott (Leisa) West of Winchester, Gary (Melinda) West of Kittrell; 2 special great nieces, Kaitlynn and Kathryn Trail.  Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Ms. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Lofton King and Ruth Martin King; stepfather, Wauford Groom, sister, Betty King West and brother-in-law, Ray Trail.

Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury and the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.  After retiring from United Methodist Publishing House in 2005, she moved to Woodbury.  Martha loved her family and enjoyed being together with everyone.  She found the most pleasure in picking up Kaitlynn and Kathryn from school and taking them wherever they wanted to go.

Graveside Services will be 1 pm Friday, May 08, 2020 at Prosperity Cemetery with Bro. Dean Anderson officiating.

Pallbearers are Mike West, Scott West, Gary West, Lynn Trail, Bradley Trail, Scott Schwartz, James Harris, Jason Melton.  Honorary Pallbearers will be David Parker & Lytle Tenpenny.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Nicole Richner Pankey, 42, of Murfreesboro passed away peacefully in her home on April 30, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer with family at her side.  Nicole was born on September 9, 1977 in Hackettstown, New Jersey and graduated from Warren Hills High School.  She was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving her country honorably as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief.   She was a driven professional, completing her bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 and working for HCA as an analyst until a few months prior to her passing when she was promoted to management.

Nicole not only bravely served her country but also served as a loving wife, mother, and friend.  She never wavered in her faith that the Lord would heal her.  She truly lived out the scripture found in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”   They find peace knowing that she is now healed and in the loving arms of her Savior. 

 She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Annie DeYong and Milton and Virginia Richner.

 She is survived by her loving husband, Jeremy Pankey, and children that she loved “so very much”, Cohen Bennett, Arianna Bennett, and Abrey Pankey, parents, Allan Richner, Sr. and Linda DeYong, siblings, Allan Richner, Jr., Debbie (Pat) Hall, and Renee (Steve) Bernardi.

 The family will hold a private Celebration of Life for her on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Christian Life Church at 5 pm.  Ron Kairdolf will officiate.  In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials to be given to the Nikki Mitchell Foundation, to assist patients of pancreatic cancer and their families.   Contact Smith Funeral Home for details.  The family would like to extend a special thank the staff and volunteers of The Nikki Mitchel Foundation and the many family and friends for their time and care.  Support the family with messages of hope, memories, and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Kenneth T. Jernigan, 80, passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Cannon Co. and lived in Readyville.

He is survived by his children, Kim (Michael) Nichols of Bradyville and Chris Jernigan of Readyville; brothers, French (Janet) Jernigan and Aubrey (Bernice) Jernigan both of Bradyville; grandchildren, Kallie (Caleb) Willoughby of Republic, MO, Kenna (Trent) Parker of Bradyville, Zoe Nichols of Bradyville and Paisley Jernigan of Gordonsville and great grandchildren, Carter, Bradlee, Peyton and Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bronson and Annie Bell Rogers Jernigan, his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Smith Jernigan, daughter, Lydia Mullins and brothers, Sewell and Gene Jernigan.

Kenneth was retired from the State of Tennessee Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute after 32 years of service as Admissions Supervisor.  He enjoyed a lifetime of farming.  Kenneth was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many.

Graveside Services will be 2 pm Friday, May 1, 2020 at Cherry Cemetery with Bro. Al Bugg, Jr. officiating.     

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

Sharon Anne Clark, age 72, of Missouri., was born January 27, 1948 and passed away April 27, 2020 in Springfield, MO. following a short illness.

Beloved mom, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sharon met her husband of 54 years, Delmer Clark, in Rio Linda, California where they married and then moved to Woodbury, Tennessee to raise their three children. Sharon spent her life caring for her family and patients as a registered nurse, showing compassion and generosity to those less fortunate. She was always creative and inventive, with many ideas and projects in mind. She was hard-working and loved by her family and always strived to provide for them.

She is survived by husband Delmer Clark from Missouri, children Adam Clark (Rhonda) from Woodbury TN, Gina Myers (Avery) from Maryville, TN, Jeremy Clark (Torrie) from Indiana, nine grandchildren: Christopher Clark, Madison Myers, Shalynn Clark, Tatum Myers, Shelby Clark, Jacob Clark, Will Myers, Samuel Clark, Isabella Clark, and two great grandchildren Adaleigh Clark and Ezekiel Clark, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Amity Cemetery with Bro. Douglas Na’a officiating. 

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

Aileen Knox, 79, of Readyville, Tn. passed away Tues., April 28, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.  She was born in Cannon Co.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sue Knox of Woodbury; nephews, Larry (Becky) Knox of Readyville and Billy (Angela) Knox of Woodbury; great nieces and nephews, Jessica Knox of Readyville, Kayla Knox and Jonah Knox both of Woodbury and Jacob (Amelia) Knox of Murfreesboro; great great nephew and niece, Lydia Knox and Jeffery St. John.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse James Knox and Gertrude Todd Knox; her brother, James Allen Knox and infant sisters, Edith Fay and Carolyn Lois Knox.

A member of the Curlee Church of Christ, Aileen was retired from Woodbury Medical Center where she was a receptionist.  She loved watching all kinds of sports including University of TN basketball, Titans football and the Atlanta Braves.

Graveside Services will be 11 am Friday, May 1, 2020 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  

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

Israel “Black Cat” Murin, 73, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Smithville.  He was born in Mercedes, Texas to his parents, Manuel and Rumalda Marin.

He is survived by his children, Nohelia Rodriquez (Josue Sosa) of Smithville, Israel (Graciela) Murin and Elsa Monzalvo (Edwin Pic) all of Woodbury; 13 grandchildren, Tony, Cheyenne, Sandra, Kayla and Luis Murin, Sergio Velasquez, Esperanza Monzalvo, Linzie Pic, Jose, Victor and Francisco Bustamante, Esai Rodriquez, Alexi Monzalvo and sisters, Rose (Salvador) Mendoza and Nohemi (Pablo) Lopez all of Texas.  13 Great Grandchildren also survive.

Israel enjoyed singing and playing guitar.  He also loved to read his bible.  He was a member of the Pentecostal church and he worked in Masonry.

Graveside Services will be 4:00 pm Monday, April 27, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Dave Dawson officiating.  His son and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Stanley P. Dobson age 75 passed away at his home in Auburntown, Tn. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from complications of diabetes.

Stanley was the son of Ruby Mitchell Dobson and John Pierce Dobson and was born in Davidson County, Tn.  He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Bridges Dobson and Elvis Randolph Dobson.

He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Janice Freeman Dobson; two sons,  Scott Dobson and wife Abbie and Travis Lee Dobson, all of Auburntown; one grandson Lucas Lee Dobson and two step grandsons, Cody Davenport and Colton Richardson and one great granddaughter, Adelynn Faith Weddington.  Stanley was “Pa” to the following very special adopted family members:  Karen Smithson, Kelsy Eatherly, Sandra and Chris Vaden, John Bilbrey, Lauren Smith, Andy and Alivia Pendelton and children and many others who felt loved and at home at the Dobson’s house.

Stanley grew up in Donelson, Tn. and graduated from Donelson High School in 1963.  He and Janice married Feb. 12, 1965 and began their long and adventurous life together.  They travelled all over the United States while Stanley was an over the road truck driver and made many exciting memories to cherish.  They owned and operated several different businesses together but their true love was always farming, raising dairy and beef cattle, Appaloosa horses and cutting hay.  The Dobson Family produced the first 7 generation Appaloosa to Appaloosa bred horse that is the closest thing to a Purebred Appaloosa horse in the whole world.

Stanley served as a past President of the Wilson County Livestock Association, President of the Tennessee State Appaloosa Horse Club and a Member of the National Appaloosa Horse Club Breeders Committee at one time.  He served several years as a Deacon for Shiloh Baptist Church and for over two years was Administrator of Elections for Cannon County, Tn.  Stanley was a friendly outgoing person who never met a stranger and he enjoyed volunteering and working with the Feed America Food Distribution of Murfreesboro, Tn.

At his instructions, Stanley will be cremated and a short time in the future his family will hold a Celebration of Stanley’s Life at their farm in Auburntown with family and friends.  A notice will be posted soon with details about the Celebration.  

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

Mrs. Mary Frances “Peggy” Milligan, 80, of Woodbury passed away on April 22, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Woodbury, TN on October 31, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Morgan Manus and Arine Mears Manus, husband, Billy Milligan, brothers, James Morgan “Buck” Manus and Billy Joe Manus, sisters, Miles “Do” Summers, Patsy Faye Manus, and Betty Rose Manus.

She is survived by a son, Glen “Eric” Portalatin, brothers, George (Linda) Manus, Sr. of Bradyville and Sammy Manus of Woodbury, sisters, Bertha Pace and Pauline Bowen both of Woodbury, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She grew up in a large family during the Great Depression. People during those days had to pitch in to help take care of their family. Mrs. Peggy helped with babysitting her younger siblings, cooking and whatever else she could do. She lived many years in Florida and would often make trips back to Tennessee to stay and visit family. Her son Eric was a special needs child. She did whatever she could to take care of him and make his life enjoyable. He had a medical dog, Shadow, who they both loved and was a constant companion. She worked as a security guard and in her spare time would volunteer at group homes to help other special needs children. They enjoyed listening to the Gaither Family gospel music and had seen them in concert. While in Florida she and Eric were members of the Church of Christ.

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the family will be holding a private visitation and funeral at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Tim Gentry will officiate. Interment will follow in Manus Cemetery. In support of the family, friends may call the funeral home to have their name added to the guest register. You may share memories and condolences for the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337