Florene Miller, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2018 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. She was a native of Cannon Co., Tn.
She is survived by her children, Bobby Miller (Rhonda Hatcher) of McMinnville and June Miller of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Leah Timmons, David Miller and Kevin Miller; Great Grandchildren, Jordan Timmons, Anslee & Aiden Miller, Emma & Shelby Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Susie Ferrell Merriman; husband, Hobert Miller and 13 siblings.
Ms. Miller was a member of the Short Mtn. Church of God and was a factory worker.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm Friday, April 06, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Stanton officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 11 am until 8 pm Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
2018
April Meeting of Mayor and Board of Alderman
Mostly routine business filled the April meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the Town of Woodbury.
Bob DeWinter has been serving as interim Fire Chief for the past several months. He accepted the position as Fire Chief for the Town of Woodbury, the change occurred following a unanimous vote from the board.
Alderman got an update on the solid waste project from the Chairman of the Joint County-Town Committee Faye Northcutt-Knox. The committee meet March 26th and heard from advisory representatives from the state. Some members of the committee are reviewing other operations in similar size counties. As of now, Knox reported that any further action would be contingent on the County Commission moving forward on the grants from the state.
The Town of Woodbury has considered working with Cannon County on a project to upgrade the Convenience Center. That action was tabled until the county decides what action it will take.
Chief of Police Lowell Womack give the board a report on work at the Police Department. Some vehicles from the town’s impound lot have been sold through a government website. Members of the department continue to improve services to the public with additional training. The department is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office new grants for local projects.
Public Works Director informed the board he is in the process of reviewing options for upgrading the town’s sewer system. His fact-finding mission will continue and may have another update by the May meeting.
Mayor and Board of Alderman finished the meeting in less than one hour. Next meeting is scheduled for May 8th.
Report Released On Law Enforcement Deaths in Tennessee
Law enforcement personnel in Cannon County are lucky to be absent from a new statewide report. For the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state.
The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies. Data has been divided into three categories: Deadly Use-of-Force incidents, Arrest-Related Non-Forcible Deaths, and Deaths in Custody.
Among the report’s findings:
§ In 2017, 53 law enforcement agencies reported a total of 120 law enforcement-related deaths. Of those, 24 deaths met the reporting criteria, established in state law, of deadly use of force by a law enforcement officer.
§ The most predominate time frame for a deadly use-of-force incident in 2017 was between the hours of 6:00 PM and 11:59 PM.
§ Of the 24 reported deadly use-of-force incidents in 2017, Whites accounted 87.5% of decedents, compared to Black or African-American, at 12.5%. Data did not identify any other races in these reported incidents. Males accounted for 96.0% of those killed in these incidents.
§ Of the 120 law enforcement-related deaths reported in 2017, nine met the Arrest-Related Non-Forcible Death (ARNDF) reporting criteria. The 2017 data indicated six of these deaths were reported as Suicide.
§ In 2017, 87 deaths were reported in local jails or state prisons. 92.0% of these deaths were male and most were above the age of 55. Illness accounted for the leading cause of these deaths.
“I am very proud of the efforts of all participating law enforcement agencies in the state to provide the data necessary to produce this report,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn. “Our combined efforts have resulted in a successful reporting program and the relationships necessary to produce a report of this nature.”
The full report can be found on the TBI’s website: www.tn.gov/tbi.
Tammy Winetta Lowe
Tammy Winetta Lowe, age 50, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Thomas Dekalb Hospital. She was a native of Dekalb County.Survivors include her husband, Charles Lowe; Sister, Beckie Werpecinisky of Smithville; Son, Christopher Leon Lowe of Nashville; and Niece and Nephew, Briley Werpecinisky and Kris Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and JoAnn Kelly Robinson.
Ms. Lowe worked as a bookkeeper in accounting and enjoyed doing artwork, especially painting and photography.
Memorial Graveside Services will be 12 Noon Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Cherry Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Full Slate Of Local Sports Programs Playing Today
Final full month of the high school spring sports schedule finds the Cannon County Lionettes Softball opening the week in the first of three district games. Today the Lionettes will host rival Dekalb County in a 4:30 start. The Cannon County Lions boys baseball team travels to Gainesboro to meet Jackson County with the first pitch being thrown at 6:00. Middle Grades Baseball team who last lost to Watertown in a run scoring affair 14-10 will meet Community School from Unionville on the Lions Field at the Cannon County Fairgrounds. That game will start at 5:00.
Cannon County Lionettes Middle Grades Softball team will travel to Fayetteville for a second game against Riverside Christian Academy. and the
High School Boys Soccer team takes their longest trip of the year to Jamestown for a 6:00 district matchup against York.
Area Law Enforcement To Crack Down On Distracted Driving
From today till Thursday, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol will partner with local law enforcement for Tennessee’s third statewide bus tour to crack down on distractive driving. The initiative supports Tennessee’s mission to Drive to Zero a multi agency collaboration to decrease traffic fatalities statewide.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will provide multiple unmarked passenger vehicles to transport varrious local law enforcement partners. Officers riding inside the THP vehicles will communicate to ground units after observing traffic violations to initiate the execution of enforcement action.
“Distracted driving continues to threaten public safety” said Commissioner David W. Purkey of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. “This is a high priority issue our department takes very seriously. We are pleased to have grown this initiative to include additional agencies who share our mission to decrease distracted driving crashes in Tennessee.”
Cannon County residents are reminded to watch the various speed limits on the highways and through Woodbury and to always wear your seat belt.
Marie Bumpas
Marie Bumpas, age 60, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Madisonville, KY.Survivors include her sisters, Carolene Dunkerson of Milton, Judy Dyer of Murfreesboro, Kay Bumpas, and Faye Bumpas, both of Woodbury; Special Friends, Betty Gilley of Woodbury and Michael, Kim, & Zoe Nichols of Bradyville. Also surviving are 4 nephews, 2 nieces, and 13 great nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Nellie Hughes Bumpas.
Marie was employed as a machine operator at Val Dor for many years and was a member of the New Life Church in Manchester. She enjoyed crocheting and going to gospel singings.
Funeral Services will be 10 AM Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Howard Carroll & Bro. David Siler officiating. Interment will follow at Prater Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 9 PM Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include James, Marty, Steven, & Brandon Dunkerson, Gary “Bubba” Christensen, Michael & Jimmy Nichols.
Miles Summers
Mrs. Miles “Do” Manus Summers, 64, of Woodbury passed away on March 31, 2018 after a short illness. She was born in Woodbury, TN on December 29, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Morgan Manus and Hallie Arine Mears Manus; brothers, James Morgan “Buck” Manus and Billy Joe Manus; sisters, Patsy Fay Manus and Betty Rose Manus.
She is survived by a daughter, Miles Danyell Summers of Woodbury, granddaughters, Christan Heaven McCrory and Jessica Paige McCrory both of Woodbury; great granddaughter, Karinanna Nevaeh McCrory (born March 6, 2018); brothers, Sammy Lee Manus of Woodbury and George Edward (Linda) Manus, Sr. of Bradyville; sisters, Mary Frances “Peggy” Milligan of Antioch, Bertha Mae Manus Pace, Pauline Manus Bowen, all of Woodbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Miles was the youngest of ten children. She graduated from Woodbury Central High School in the Class of 1971. She was a huge Tennessee Titans fan. She loved collecting lady bugs, butterflies, and bird figurines. She loved her family and was looking forward to becoming a Great Grandmother. She loved her dog, Fur Babies. She worked many jobs, but her favorite was Wal-Mart on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro. She worked there for 17 years, from Oct. 2000-Dec. 2017. She had many friends at Wal-Mart and they were like a second family.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 2-8 pm and on Tuesday, April 3, from 9-2 pm. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Daniel Hayes will officiate. Interment will be in Manus Cemetery. Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 615-563-5337
Mary Williams
Mary Lois Williams, 83, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford. She is survived by her aunt Ruby Smith Barrett of Readyville; First Cousins, Joyce Barrett Tilford of Murfreesboro and Dewey Barrett of Woodbury. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Calvin Mills and Mae Bell Smith Alexander and her husband, Kenneth Wayne Williams.
Ms. Williams was a very faithful Christian woman and loved her church family at Salem Creek Church of Christ. She was employed at Colonial Shirt Factory for 34 years and retired from Ingram books.
Funeral Services will be 4 pm Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Joshua Houston officiating. Interment will follow in the Thyatira Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 pm to 4 pm Friday, March 30, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Creek Church of Christ Building Fund.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
Juanita Langrell
Mrs. Juanita Langrell, 80, passed away on March 27, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County, born on October 1, 1937. She is survived by three daughters, Penny (Allen) Corlew, Beth Edwards, and Tina (Scott) Mosley; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Buster” Gilley and Christine Haywood Gilley; husband, Robert Langrell; one son, Harry Eugene Edwards, Jr.; lifelong friend, Bessie Lovvorn. She was one of 15 siblings.
Mrs. Juanita was a hard worker at any task she took on. Over the years she worked in many different jobs, including Samsonite. She liked to work in her garden and go fishing. Enjoyed living life to the fullest. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her greatest love and joy of all was her family.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 4-8 pm and on Friday from 10 am until time of service. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Smith Funeral Home chapel at 11 am. Greg Mitchell will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Brewer, Dalton Brewer, Jessie Warrick, Isaac Smotherman, David Murphy, and Dakota Gilley. Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 615-563-5337