Obituaries

Johnathan Rick Holland, 21, passed away suddenly Tues., October 22, 2019 in an auto accident along with his best friend, Johnny Kennedy. He was a native of Muncie, IN. and lived in Woodbury.

He is survived by his parents, Jason Holland of Readyville and Tonya Trammell Holland of Woodbury; sister, Sierra Holland (JR Garcia) of Auburntown and Austin Holland of LaVergne; grandparents, Alfred “Tut” and Rhonda Raines of Auburntown; niece and nephew, Ryder & Luna Noelle Garcia; great grandparents, Janet & Ray Nelson of Muncie, IN.; best friends, Johnny Kennedy, Jacob Bentley, Jerry Jones, Nick Blevins, Brady Anderson, Ryan Mears, Tyler Cagle, Chandler Corlew, Chase Ray, Alex Garcia, LJ Lulow, Brandon Hastings, Mason King, Brent Gleason and Skyler Robertson. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Delphia Trammell and Rick Holland.

Johnathan was known as being the most loving and kindhearted free spirit. He gave the very best hugs every time as if he wouldn’t see you again. John worked in construction and was a Christian.  

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, October 27, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm to 8 pm Saturday, October 26, 2019.

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

Boyd Calvin Spry, 86, of Manchester, TN. passed away Monday afternoon, October 21, 2019.  He was born on September 15, 1933 to Ulysses and Lela Espy Spry and grew up in a loving family with brothers, Ellis, Alden, Andy and Johnnie; two sisters, Laura and Patsy.  He was preceded in death by all of them.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating.  Interment will follow with full military honors at Midway cemetery.  Pallbearers include Doyle Duke, Brad Sain, Justin Randolph, Phillip Prater, Jr., Tyler Spry and Jonathan Burton. Visitation with the family will be 4 pm until 8 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, the jail ministry at Central Church of Christ or the Midway Cemetery Fund.

He was married to Patricia Prater Spry who preceded him in death in 2012 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Robin Haley Spry, September 11, 1986.  He is survived by his sons, Jeff (Tammy) Spry of Hixson, TN. and David Spry of McMinnville; grandchildren, Amanda (Jonathan) Burton of Canton, GA., Tyler (Jennifer) Spry of Chattanooga and Lexie Spry of McMinnville; great grandson, Turner Burton of Canton, GA.

Above all his worldly accomplishments (and there were many), he was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and led many people to the Lord all over the world.  He founded the jail ministry at Central Church of Christ, where he was a member.  While residing at McArthur Manor in Manchester, he attended the worship service hosted by the New Union Church of Christ.

After an exemplary military career in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, he retired in 1975 with 21 ½ years of service.  He received many military awards and decorations including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Outstanding Airman Ribbon and Antarctica Service Ribbon.  He then later went to work at Alvin C. York Veteran’s hospital in Murfreesboro where he again retired after 20 years of service.

He will always be remembered by those who knew him as a kind and generous soul who looked out for the interest of others above his own.  This was exhibited most by his loving devotion to his wife, but it also was true in all his relationships.  He was a student of the Bible, but even more, he lived out his faith in every way.

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

Leonard White Davis, 77, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center.  He was a native of Cannon Co., and lived in Smithville.

He is survived by his wife, Mina Lou Reeves Davis of Smithville; sister,  Teresa Davis (Ellis) Brandon of Readyville; daughters, Scarlett Davis of Murfreesboro, Kelly McConnell and Denise Hollis both of Lebanon and Janet White of Alexandria; grandchildren,  Cheyenne Bennett, Devlin Mullins, Jody Brummett and Katie Melton; great grandchildren,  Savannah Burns and Jasmine Melton. 7 step grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewin and Jimmie Mullinax Davis; brothers, Daniel Lee Davis and Van Boris Davis.

Known as the Mayor of Hidden Harbor Marina, Mr. Davis was a member of the Church of Christ.  He was a welder at Cummings Signs and MTSU where he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, water skiing, his family and keeping up with his friends on Facebook.

Funeral Services will be 12 noon Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2019. After his services, Leonard’s wishes were to be cremated.  

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

Carl Eldon Prater, age 84, passed away at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Oct. 15, 2019.

Carl was a native of Cannon Co., where he grew up in the Leoni Community. Carl lived in Murfreesboro for a number of years and was a member of the East Main Church of Christ. He attended high school in Cannon Co. and was later drafted into the U.S. Army. He was later employed by Samsonite Corp. for 37 years, after which he retired. He enjoyed spending his time doing woodworking.

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Benjamin Harrison Prater, Sr. & Jimmie Blanton Prater; Brothers, J.C. Prater, B.H. Prater, Jr. & Edmond Prater; Sisters, Nora Prater St. John & Lola Prater Ramey; and two half-brothers, Haskell Prater and Truman Prater. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace Witty Prater; Son, Greg Prater (Isabel Gauthier) of Nashville & daughter, Jennifer Prater King (Brian Tedrow) of Eagleville; three grandchildren, Natalie (Shaun) Bell, Chase (Tira) Prater, & Tanner King; two great grandchildren, Lincoln & Story Bell; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 20, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bros. Wayne Langford, James Lively, & Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow at Leoni Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Saturday, October 19, 2019.

The family would like to express their deep felt thanks to Willowbrook Hospice nursing staff for their excellent in-home care allowing him to remain in his home with family and his beloved companion, Dixie.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mr. Joseph “Blake” Barrett, 24, of Woodbury passed away on October 15, 2019.  He was born in Murfreesboro, TN on November 13, 1994.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John P. and Patricia Barrett and Molly Sue Butcher.

He is survived by his mother, Tammy Hazel Barrett of Morrison; father, Joe Don Barrett of Woodbury; brother, Bronson Barrett of Woodbury; grandfather, Billy (Barbara) Hazel of Murfreesboro; step-grandfather, Rick Butcher of Readyville; several aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins and friends; and close friend Andrew Ellis of Gassaway.

He was known to family and friends as Blake.  He was an easy-going country boy.  He was a hard worker but had suffered with diabetes for a big part of his life.  Working with his father logging, excavating, fixing equipment, and welding.  The talent for being able to do many different kinds of work runs in his family.  Growing up around all the men he developed a love for the outdoors.   They had coon dogs and he also loved his mother’s Pitbull Lulu.  He enjoyed going catfishing at Normandy Lake and Rock Island.  He liked hunting for turkey and deer.  Many of his friends and family knew him to be a good shot with a rifle or pistol.  Some of them had him sight in scopes for their rifles.  He and Bronson shared a very close bond as brothers.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on October 19, 2019 from 12 to 4 pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel on October 19, 2019 at 4 pm.  Jerry Barrett will officiate.  Blake’s wishes were to be cremated following the visitation and funeral and have his ashes scattered on the grave of his grandparents, John P. and Patricia.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting Smith Funeral Home.  Share thoughts, memories and condolences at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Kathryn Byford age 77 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence.

She was born May 21, 1945 in Kentucky.  Kathryn was a nurse at DeKalb Hospital and was affiliated with the Brethren In Christ Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. Byford and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by 2 children, George Lee (Lisa) Byford of Dowelltown and Deanna (Stacy) Guy of Sparta; 8 grandchildren, John Curtis Adams, Jarrett Adams, Jesse Adams, Johnathon Byford, Brandon Byford, Heather Wilson, Daniel Wilson, Jennia Wilson; 10 great-grandchildren, Gavin Adams, Shaylah Dowell, Autumn Byford, Jasmine Byford, Trent Byford, Riley Simms, Adikus Cox, Brayden Lawson, Kegan Ruthledge and Mykenzie Wilson; sister, Wanda Petersen of Texas; special nephew, David Gipson and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:AM Saturday, October 12, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be on Friday 1:PM until 8:PM and Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Jeanette Morris Prater Barrett, 75, passed away Mon., September 30, 2019 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  She was born in Cannon Co.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Leslie) Prater of Benton, KY., Annette (Joe) Rice and Lori (Steve) Jones all of Woodbury; borrowed daughter,  Darcy Lack of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Ashley (Erik) Haslinger and Landon Harrison of Murfreesboro; siblings, Mary Gunter of McMinnville, Shirley (Earl) St. John of Hermitage, Leon (Audrey) Morris of Murfreesboro and Linda (Dickie) Bedwell of Bradyville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gribble and Esta Lee Bogle Morris; husbands, Jerrell Prater and Donald Barrett, Siblings, Cling Morris and Loretta Dodd.

Jeanette was a member of the Church of Christ and was a retired seamstress and teachers’ aide at Woodbury Grammar School.  She was a member of the Cannon Co. Walking Horse Assoc., enjoyed her flowers and cooking. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren.  

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, October 03, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Rice, Bro. Ralph Richardson and Dr. Matthew Barrett officiating.  Interment will follow in the Leoni Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, October 02, 2019.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro and American Brain Cancer Foundation.  

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

Colton Andrew Memphis Placek, 15, passed away in a peaceful and restful state at his home, Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was surrounded by his closest family and friends.  He was born July 19, 2004 in Rutherford Co.

He is survived by his parents, Jennifer Joseph of Bradyville and Andrew Placek of Woodbury; siblings, Ayden Placek and Larissa Collette both of Bradyville and Celestia Nadeau of Murfreesboro; Grandparents, Lisa and Wade Sissom of Bradyville and Danny Joseph of Manchester; Uncles and Aunts, David, Daniel Joseph and Brandy DeHaven all of Manchester and Samuel Sissom of Bradyville and Andrea Placek of Mooresville, IN.; Great Uncle and Aunt, Paul and Manissa Smartt; Best Friends, Kylee Lowe and Gavin Wilson.

Colton was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2016 called Osteosarcoma.  It first affected his right leg, below the knee.  Teens are most often affected by this type of cancer.  It usually starts around the time of puberty in areas that have fast bone growth such as the long arm and leg bones most commonly.  It can start in any bone; however, Colton was affected by high grade Osteosarcoma, meaning it was particularly fast growing.  About 400 children are diagnosed with it in the U.S. every year.  Osteosarcoma makes up 2% of childhood cancers so many people are unaware that it even exists.  There are clinical trials that treat it but without funding it is hard to get this type of cancer to be made a major priority to find effective treatments beyond what already exists.

“I would like Colton’s three-year battle with cancer to be a steppingstone toward Osteosarcoma awareness.  It seems ironic that he passed away during Childhood Cancer Awareness month, but I would like to use his story as a hope toward a cure in the future.  He went through multiple surgeries, had to learn to walk again, went into a short remission only to have it reappear in his lungs.  This is what made it excessively hard to treat because this is the point in which current treatments methods are limited.  He endured two lung surgeries to remove tumors but unfortunately the cancer decided to hold its grip onto his little body and continue multiplying despite every available treatment. 

Throughout all these major surgeries, Colton never complained.  Ever.  He spent the equivalent to more than an entire year being inpatient at Vanderbilt.  Throughout all the nausea, hair loss and other devastating side effects, he still got up every day without a single complaint and fought with everything he had.  He fought until his very last peaceful breath.  My wish is that he would be a source of encouragement for other people battling terrible things in life.  He was just your typical teenager that loved to wear black clothes, converse shoes and play video games.  He loved his brother and his two sisters.  He loved animals and planting flowers with me in our yard.  He had an old soul and was extremely intelligent and wise beyond his years.” -Jennifer

Graveside services will be 4 pm Wednesday, October 02, 2019 at Ivy Bluff cemetery, 8597 Ivy Bluff Rd., Morrison, TN. Pallbearers will include Ayden Placek, Gavin Wilson, Hagen Fann, Jackson Thomas, Cordell Howell, Samuel Sissom and Byron Clay. Visitation with the family will be from 1 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, October 1^st at Woodbury Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St. Woodbury, TN.  37190.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help his family with funeral expenses.  To leave condolences for his family you may visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net  or call 615-563-2311.

Bobby Dean “Bunt” Barrett, 85, passed away Wed., September 18, 2019 at Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.  He was born in the Burt Community of Cannon Co and lived in Woodbury.     

He is survived by his children, Michael (Beverly) Barrett, Vickie Winfrey and Katrina Haston all of Woodbury; son-in-law, Ray Shipp of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Amy (Phillip) Parton, Kevin Shipp, Derek (Allison) Fann, Brooke (Josh) Smith, Angela Barrett, Michael “Noah” Barrett, Austin Pitts, Dalton Pitts, Beth (Joe) Myers, Brett Trail, Britta (Jonathan) Cantrell and Breka Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Sue & James Knox of Woodbury and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Terry & Betty Thomas of Auburntown.  Also surviving are 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel & Rilla Borren Barrett; his wife, Martha Ann Thomas Barrett; daughters, Janice Shipp and Sharon Fann and son-in-law, Russell Fann.

Bobby was a member of the Sugar Tree Knob Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a well-known mechanic and was retired from TN. Dept. of Transportation.  He loved to coon hunt, ride horses and be in his shop tinkering with just about anything.  Bobby sure loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and they were just as crazy about him.  He considered them his greatest blessings as he had a nickname for just about all of them.  

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 12 noon until 8 pm, September 21, 2019.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cannon Co. Walking Horse Assoc.

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

Danny Day Cantrell, 64, passed away September 17, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Smithville and lived in Woodbury.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Kelley Cantrell of Woodbury; daughters, Christy (Richie) McKnight of Smyrna and Misty Cantrell of OH.; stepson, Kristopher Wheeler of Smyrna and brother, Kenneth Cantrell of Smithville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie & Louell Driver Cantrell.

Danny was a veteran of the Army and worked in construction.

Graveside Services will be 12 noon Friday, September 20, 2019 at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10 am until 11:30 am Friday, September 20, 2019 at Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or leave condolences for the family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net