Obituaries

Dorris Ferrell, 84, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Born in Cannon Co., he was the son of John Wiley and Treva Wright Ferrell. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Ferrell and his sister, Dean Stewart. Mr. Ferrell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Stanka…

Mrs. Joan Edith Barrett, 92, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born to the late Alfred Edward and Evelyn Rose Bean Steward in Norfolk, England on Friday, September 2, 1932. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Garry…

Shannon Hayes Colvard, 62, of Woodbury passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Buddy and Virginia Pack Hayes. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Donnie Colvard of Woodbury; her children, Kayla (Chris) Johnson of Manchester and Brandon Colvard…

Billy Garth Nichols, age 89, of McMinnville, TN passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1936 in Woodbury, TN, was a Master Barber, and member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. Billy graduated from Cannon County High School in 1954…

George Washington Pitts, 84, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the 7th child of Charlie and Effie Love Pitts.  He was named after George Washington as they share the same birthday. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…

Jerry W. Smith, 94, passed away at his home in Nashville, March 11, 2025.  Jerry was born in Cannon Co on April 9, 1930 and attended school in Woodbury.  He moved to Nashville and dedicated 40 years of service with the State of Tennessee before retirement.  He worked with the Shriners Organization in Nashville.  He…

Billie Williams Stacy departed this life on Sunday March 2, 2025.  She was born on April 12, 1942 in Woodbury, Tennessee to the late Walter and Christine Tenpenny Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Vogt, and grandson, Jarob Vogt, both of Smyrna.  Also surviving is her sister, Betty (Oran) Hicks, Nephew, Lee (Kelly)…

Jerry Warren Gilley, age 77, of Woodbury passed away at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025.  He was born to his parents, the late Charlie D. & Ludie Carnal Gilley on July 28, 1947 in Cannon County. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joy Wimberly Gilley of Woodbury; Sons, Barry (Ellee)…