Obituaries

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 

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