Obituaries

Brenda Carolyn Phillips Angst, age 67, of Christiana passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Angst of Christiana; Children, Michael McIver & Bradley McIver, both of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Malike McIver, Killian McIver, Aleghia McIver, Gavin McIver, Isabella McIver, Cloud McIver, & Lane McIver; and Siblings, Larry (Brenda) Phillips of Bradyville, Rita Thompson of Woodbury, Vicky (Mike) Melton of Woodbury, & Michael (Maylene) Phillips of Woodbury.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Phillips & Alice Bailey Phillips; and Siblings, Phyllis Phillips & Steven Phillips.

Memorial Visitation will be from 1 to 5 PM Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

William “Dee” Maxwell Smith, age 82, of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He was a native of Madison Co., AL.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Betty Smith of Murfreesboro; Children, Diana (Troy) Keele of Manchester, Steve Smith of Woodbury, Joann Smith of Murfreesboro, & Renee (Terry) Bowen of Murfreesboro; Stepdaughter, Kim (Steve) Wright of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Nicole (Jeff) Hogg, Christopher Watson, Alaina (Jason) Banks, Shannon (Mark) Gilbert, & Todd (Jessi) Mason; Step Grandchildren, Joseph Boyd, Mary-Evelyn Wright, & Erika Boyd. 13 Great Grandchildren also survive. Sister, Dottie (Jim) Jones of Woodbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel & Mabel Ross Smith; Stepson, Kirk Boyd; Step Granddaughter, Lauren Eischied; and Siblings, Daniel Smith, Harris Smith, Alvin Smith, Wesley Smith, Milton Smith, Frank Smith, Edith Caylor, Helen Curtis, Dorcas Filyaw, Ruth Zachos, & Rachel Smith.

Dee served in the Army and was a member of the Walter Hill First Baptist Church. He was a retired plant manager & supervisor at Cummins Sign where he was loved and respected by his employees. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, building houses, motorcycles, & boats.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Shelby Smith & Bro. Jim Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 & from 11 AM until time of the service Wednesday.

Pallbearers will be Chris Watson, Todd Mason, Hayden Smith, Terry Bowen, Jason Banks, Robert Smith, & Joseph Boyd.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Wilburn Grizzle, 75, passed away  Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  He was a native of Cannon Co.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Chris Emberton of Woodbury; grandson, Braden Emberton of Woodbury and sister and brother-in-law, Bobbi and Ray Freeze of Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudie and Bertha Arnold Grizzle and brothers, Carson and Kenneth Grizzle.

A member of the Church of Christ, Wilburn was a mechanic. 

The Grizzle family would like to thank send a thank you to Woodbury Nursing Center especially Helen Davenport and the rehab staff for their special care of Wilburn.

Graveside Services will be 11:30 am Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Amity Cemetery with Bro. Al Bugg officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 9 am until 11 am Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Short Mtn. Bible Camp.

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

Anna Jo Francis Gooch, age 84, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at her home.  She was a native of Rutherford Co.

Survivors include her daughter, Karla Judkins of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Levi Young, Buddy Young, & Amanda Young Myers; Great Grandchildren, Gage Raymond Hooper & Aden Karl Hooper: & Sisters, Lonnie Sue Knight of Texas & Mary Williams of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Kenneth Gooch; Parents, Fred & Tennie Travis Francis; Son, Kenny Gooch; Siblings, Burr Francis, Margaret Downey, & Evelyn Brite; & Great Granddaughter, Shea Makyla Hooper.

Ms. Gooch was a registered nurse for home healthcare and was a home delivery carrier for the Daily News Journal for many years.  She enjoyed her hummingbirds, gardening, sewing, painting, & taking care of others.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Earl Black officiating.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2 to 6 PM Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Mrs. Shirley Ann Baxter, 50, of Murfreesboro passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2019.  She was a native of Murfreesboro, TN born on August 7, 1969.  She was preceded in death by her father, Shirley Clayton Warrick.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ty Baxter of Murfreesboro; mother, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Lee Warrick of Murfreesboro; daughter, Tiffany (Dustin) Higginbotham of Lebanon; brothers, Johnny (Kim) Warrick, Clayton “Junior” (Leslie)  Warrick, Robert Warrick all of Murfreesboro, James (Tabitha) Warrick of Manchester; and grandchildren, Destin and Kinsley Higginbotham.

She was a graduate of Riverdale High School in the Class of 1987.  She met Ty while in school and married right after graduation.  She loved kids and worked for many years with Kids R Kids Daycare.  Her grandchildren were especially loved.  She and Destin were nearly inseparable.  She enjoyed waiting on him “hand and foot” and spoiling him with all kinds of things.  She and Mr. Ty were hard workers and led simple lives.  She had always dreamed of a family trip to Florida.  They had been blessed to go in the last couple of years to make a special memory together.  She enjoyed working with her hands crocheting and having a peaceful evening watching movies and tv with her family.   Through the years she had attended church at First Freewill Baptist and the House of Prayer and Praise.

SVisitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 11-2 pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 2 pm.  Interment will be in Cherry Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations are requested to assist with expenses due to her unexpected passing.  Contact Smith Funeral Home for details to make a donation.  Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337

Hazel Paulette St. John Scott, 70, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness.  She was a native of Cannon Co.

She is survived by her children, Ricky D. Scott of Woodbury and Angela Scott of McMinnville; grandchildren, Kayla Scott, Wesley Scott, Ciara Scott and Bobby Joe Harrell; great grandchildren, Lillian Grace Mayhart, Braydon Scott, Clara Scott, Brooklyn Scott, Jillian Scott, Addison Scott, Jonathan R. Pewitt, Jr. and Zoe Faith Pewitt; siblings, Ann Mooneyham, Linda Reed and Terry (Raccine) St. John all of Woodbury and Faye Foster of Readyville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Paul St. John and Beatrice Mathis St. John; brother, Joe Don St. John and daughter, Melissa Scott.

Hazel was a member of the Baptist church and was retired from Carrier Corp. She loved to sing, go to yard sales and auctions but most of all, Hazel loved her family and having family get togethers.  

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Thursday, Sept 05, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Centerhill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be after 4 pm Wednesday, September 04, 2019.

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

Jimmy Gayle Nichols, 71 , of Woodbury passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home. He was a native of Cannon Co.

He is survived by his children, Craig (Michelle) Nichols, Teresa (Anthony) Pirtle and Tracy Matthews all of Woodbury; grandchildren, Lindsay (Wesley) Alexander, Caleb Sissom, Madison Matthews, Hunter Matthews and Kelsie Nichols; Great Grandson, Avery Alexander; siblings, Margarita (Steve) Watts of Kittrell and Randy (Carolyn) of Murfreesboro. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Dorris Lehman “Slick” Nichols and Johnnie Bell Davenport Nichols and his wife Linda Sue Bogle Nichols.

Gayle was a member of the Baptist Church and was retired from General Electric.  He enjoyed fishing and coon hunting but most of all he loved being around his family and friends.  

Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday September 4, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, September 3, 2019. 

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

Daniel James Panak, beloved husband, father, brother, son and a stranger to no one, passed from this life Thursday, August 29, 2019.

A native of Kinsman, OH, Dan was a graduate of Kent State University, as well as a UCF alumnus.

The owner of Stones River Payroll Company, Dan was a caring presence for his employees and clients. Most who knew him will remember his integrity, mischievous laugh, his kind small acts, his generosity, and his adventurous spirit. He enjoyed golf, raising chickens, top shelf bourbon, traveling, hiking, camping, and biking along the beach at Jekyll Island, GA.

His greatest joy was his children for whom he was a constant, encouraging father. He spent many years with his son as a little league baseball coach and then as a basketball coach with the Central Christian Warriors. For his daughter, Dan bought a pregnant goat, a donkey, and two horses who helped her win many ribbons.

Dan was a calm, steady anchor for his family during the storms of life and brought joy and hope whenever most needed. He will be missed by life partner, Elizabeth M. Sodergren, as well as children, Benjamin J. Panak and Sydney N. Panak. He is also survived by his mother, Jean Panak; brother, David Panak, both of Kinsman, OH; sister Denise Panak of Howland, OH and sister, Diane Venzera of Lee’s Summit, MO.

 memorial donations may be sent to First Shot Basketball (https://www.1stshotbasketball.net/support) of Murfreesboro, TN one of Dan’s favorite charities that sends at-risk youth to summer camps for academic and sports studies.

Visitation with the family will be Monday, September 2, 2019 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 2, 2019 at 1:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.

Cleo Sissom Burks,99, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 @ 3:25 AM at Woodbury Health & Rehab. He was a native of Cannon County, TN.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Russell and Wanda Burks of Bradyville, grandson and grand daughter-in-law: Terry and Chassity Burks of Bradyville, great grandson: J`Khari Burks of Bradyville, sister: Delia Sissom of Bradyville, nephews:  Leon Burks of McMinnville and Alan Sissom of Franklin, IN, nieces:  Lois Clements and Avelene Warren both of Hermitage.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tillman & Elizabeth Spry Sissom; her husband, Homer Burks and her brother, Leo Sissom.

Mrs. Burks was a member of the Hollow Springs Community Church and was retired from Colonial Corp.  Her passion was reading her bible and her favorite hobby was quilting.

Funeral Services:  11;00 AM Tuesday September 3, 2019,  Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Visitation:  4 to 8 PM Monday, September 2, 2019

Interment:  Gilley Hill Cemetery    Minister:  Bro. Joe Sissom and Bro. James Caudill

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gilley Hill Cemetery .

Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Roger D. Robinson, 65, of Murfreesboro passed away at his home Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.  He was a native of Coffee Co.

He is survived by his sons, Shannon (Cydney) Robinson of Woodbury and Chad Robinson of Bradyville; stepsons, Dewayne Haynes of Murfreesboro and Mikey (Michelle) Haynes of Readyville; siblings, Dorothy Stacey of Woodbury, Wayne Robinson of Murfreesboro, Sandra (Bob) Murphy of Manchester; grandson, Ethan Grizzle; step grandchildren, Chris (Dani) Haynes, Austin Haynes, Tatum and Everitt Haynes; great grandchildren, Paisley and Ainsleigh. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Vassar Robinson; his father, William Robinson; mother and stepfather, Lillian and Britt Crosslin; sister, Ruby Martin, nephews, Pruitt Stacey, Donald Stacey and Jeff Murphy and great niece, Candace Richardson.

Roger was a member of the Sink Creek Baptist church and the Cannon Co. Walking Horse Assoc. He was a hard-working farm manager and a long-time truck driver.  He enjoyed his horses, riding his Harley and working with his bulldozer and tractor.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Jernigan Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 pm until 7 pm Saturday, August 31, 2019.  

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