2018

Lonia Mai Tate, age 97, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
Survivors include her children, Jimmy & Brenda Tate, Windol & Joann Tate, both of Woodbury, Joel & Marlyn Tate of McMinnville, Gayle & Karen Tate, and Jeanne & Mike Melton, both of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Steven & Meagan Tate, Angela Mullinax, Whitney, Christopher, & Nickolas Tate, Heather Melton, & Hope Young; Great Grandchildren, Kaylee Hayes, Laney Mullinax, Dani Young, Michael & Tate Melton-Green.  Many nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Ms. Tate was preceded in death by her parents, Smith Bogle & Altie Summars Bogle; Husband, Malcolm Tate; Granddaughter, Camia Hayes; and Siblings, Melvin, Medford, Robert, Willie, Clarence, Bonnie Ray, Dorthina Bogle, & Pauline Hayes.
 
She was a charter member of the Sycamore Baptist Church and was an excellent seamstress and quilter.  She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers.
 
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Sycamore Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 to 9 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018, until 12 PM Thursday at the funeral home, and will lie in state from 1 to 2 PM Thursday at Sycamore Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church or Sycamore Cemetery
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Clayton Thomas Underwood, 81, passed away Sat., January 20, 2018 at St. Thomas Stones Rutherford.  A native of Homestead, FL., he lived in Woodbury. 
Mr. Underwood is survived by his wife, Dolores; Brother & wife; Harold & Dorcas Underwood; Sister; Patricia Hull; Brother-in-law & sister-in-law; Bobby & Jayne Leitch; Children; Rick & Donna, Vickie Lynn, Jeff & Jana; Step Children; Debora, Donna, Patrick & Dawn Marie; Grandchildren; Jason & Stephanie, Justin & Rebekah, Scott & Nicole, Christopher & Nicole, Matthew & Shannon, Clayton & Callie & Carter; Nine great grandchildren; Ashtyn, Avery, Addyson, Andrew, Aiden, Abram, Jude, Rose & Madison.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; Clayton & Gladys Anderson Underwood; wife, Joann Bryant Underwood, and brother-in-law, Lonny Hull.
 
Mr. Underwood was a farmer, a member of the Cornerstone Community Church and former member of Princeton Church of Nazarene in Princeton, FL.  He was a long-term Sunday school teacher for over 30 years, board member and youth leader.  Thomas loved his family, reading, horses, farming and his church.
 
Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Rick McFerrin & Bro. Rick Underwood, Ph.D. officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  His nephews will serve as pallbearers.  Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. 
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net to leave condolences for his family.

Michael Allen Fann, 57, Friday, Jan. 19, 2019 St. Thomas Stones River following a sudden illness.  He was a native of Cannon Co. 
Mike is survived by his children, Cody Deutermann (Sara Darrow), Clint Fann and Abby Fann (Ronny Jernigan) all of Woodbury; 1 Granddaughter, Alexis Jean Fann of CT; Siblings, Ricky Fann, Darlene (Gary) Witty and Kim (Kim) Fann all of Woodbury, Charlene (Mike) Adcock of Smithville; Stepdaughter,   Brittany (Eric) Davenport Moss and Step Grandchildren, Peyton & Alyssa Davenport.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Pauline Hill Fann.
 
Mike was a member of the Baptist Church and was the owner of Fann’s Maintenance Heating and Air.  He was a simple man who loved his family, hunting and fishing.
 
Graveside Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in Riverside Cemetery with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
 
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Anna Mae George, 93, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Corbin Lee Snow and Callie Lee Smithson Snow; her husband, Raymond Braxton George; her son, Jerry Ray George; her sister, Christine Snow Owen, Brother-in-law, James Owen; Brothers, Floyd Lee Snow and Hoyte Mason Snow.  She was a native of Cannon Co.  
She is survived by her son, Curtis (Jean) George of Bradyville; Brother, Don (Glinda) Snow of Nashville; Sisters, Freda (James) Bryson of Manchester and Paulette Snow Kierstead of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Timmy (Susie) George of Manchester, Danny Wayne George of Gassaway and Billy Raymond George of Bradyville; Great Grandchildren, Tylor Ladd George of Manchester, Bethany Alayne George of Bradyville, Amelia George of Manchester, Hannah Teeters of Dowelltown; Great Great Grandchildren, Mia Luealla Eldridge and Kinchen Ladd George.
 
Ms. George was a member of the Church of Christ, the Granny Club and she loved cooking.  She was a factory worker and retired from Woodbury Nursing Center as a Dietician.   
 
Funeral Services will be 10 am Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. John Barker and Bro. David George officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 pm until 8 pm Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.
 

Wendell G. Mingle, 70, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Cannon Co and resided in Murfreesboro.  
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rita Davis Mingle of Murfreesboro; 2 Daughters, Lisa (Steve) Stone of Crossville and Kasey (A.J.) Troupe of Murfreesboro; 5 Grandchildren, Bobby Williams, Ashley (Jordan) Case, Dustin Priest, Gentry & Teagan Troupe; 3 Great Grandchildren, Bryson Williams, Rylee Case and Chloe Priest; Sisters, Virginia Rogers and Brenda Hawk both of Woodbury; Sisters-in-law, Rhama Mingle of Woodbury and Shirley (Charles) Craig of Murfreesboro; Brother-in-law, Ricky (Donna) Davis of Woodbury.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Mingle and Christine Bryson Mingle; baby brother, James Mingle and Brother, Wayne Mingle.
 
Wendell was a member of the Salem Creek Church of Christ and was a veteran of the United States Marines.  He was retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center where he was the Supervisor of Medical Records.  He loved to make people laugh and always put others before himself.  He loved the Lord and his family.
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg, Jr.  and Bro. Ron Harper officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be from 5 pm to 8 pm Monday, 01/22/18.
 
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Carol Sue Watts Phann, 75, Thursday, January 18, 2018  in Henderson, KY following an extended illness.  She was a native of Ponset Co., AR. 
She is survived by her daughters, Kay Phann of Henderson, KY and Melissa Phann Rains of Woodbury; Grandchildren,  Emily Fare & Lindsay Miller both of Henderson, KY, Miranda (Nick) Vecchio of Mt. Juliet, Jesse (Kylie) Rains of Woodbury, Jessica Phann, Julie Phann & Matt Phann all of Eagleville; Siblings, Jr. (Rose) Watts & Bud (Vicky) Watts both of Woodbury, John (Alecia) Watts of TX, Ann Ferguson of Statesville and Ruth Ashford of Watertown. Also surviving are 10 Great Grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pleas & Lucy Maggart Watts; her husband, Winters Phann; son, Winters Phann, Jr., brothers:  Oris, Dewey, Felix & David Watts, Mandy Watts & Linda Hamlet.   
 
She was a member of the Sunny Hills Baptist Church and a retired seamstress at Auburntown Garment Factory.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker.   
 
Funeral Services will be 1 pm Monday, January 22, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. John Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Holly Cemetery in
Smithville.  Visitation with the family will be from 3 to 9 PM Sunday, January 21, 2018.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net     
 

Guy Roosevelt Dotson, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died January 16, 2018.  He was born February 27, 1941 in Elora, Tennessee.  He was the son of the late Hamp and Elsie Mae Russell Dotson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Pardue Dotson and a sister, Grace Dotson Gattis. Guy is survived by his four sons, Guy Jr. (Nicole), Greg, Von (Jana), and Ben (Jenny) and one daughter, Bethe (Frank) Becker all of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Samantha Dotson, Trey (Angelica) Dotson, Brent Dotson, Hank Becker, Emily Becker, Kyle Dotson, Grace Dotson, and Cecilia Jean “CJ” Dotson, Holly Newsom, Darby (Josh) Culbertson, Leya Victory, Brendan Dye, Collin Dye, and Evan Dye.  In addition, he is survived by two brothers, Buck (JoAnn) Dotson and Sammy Dotson both of Winchester, Tennessee, and two sisters, Roxie (Jack) Rainaldi, Anaheim, California and Nancy Cash, Acworth, Georgia and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Guy graduated from Franklin County High School.  He earned his undergraduate from the University of the South at Sewanee before earning his law degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  He was appointed District Attorney General for the 16th Judicial District (Rutherford and Cannon counties) in 1969 and served in that position until his retirement in 1995.  He was very well respected by all who knew him and was always ready to share his wisdom and dry wit.  He always had time for young attorneys who often sought his advice and guidance.  He made a huge impact on all that knew him.
Guy was an avid golfer, pool player, and loved basketball.  He loved to travel and has been all over the world.  His true treasures in life were his family.
Pallbearers with be Billy Duke, Randy Galloway, John Jones, Chuck Lewis, Gerald Melton, and Bill Whitesell.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gene Wise officiating.   Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will also be at Woodfin Chapel, Monday, January 22, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Charity Circle of Murfreesboro or the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County.
An online guestbook is available for the Dotson family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

Melinda Carol Barrett, 51, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at Skyline Hospital.  She was a native of Cannon Co. 
She is survived by her daughter, Paige (Dylan) Light of Auburntown; Stepdaughters, Debra Pritchard and Shelia Collett both of Woodbury; Grandchildren,  Kaydence & Kinsley Light, Vanessa Farris, Brady Byrge, Dillon & Bella Collett; Brothers,  Jeff & Mark Thomas and Lee Markum. Several Aunts & Uncles also survive.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Toby Thomas & Linda Lois Mooneyham Brown.
 
A memorial visitation with the family will be from 4 pm till 6 pm Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Woodbury Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
 
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Karen Lynn Curlee, 54, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at her home following a sudden illness.  A native of Rutherford Co., she lived in Manchester.  
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Clyde Curlee of Manchester; her children, Cassie Curlee (Drew Reed) of Bradyville and Donald Curlee (Danielle Roney) of Manchester; grandchildren, Brady & Cynthia Davenport, Noah Curlee and Ashlan Reed and her brother, Phillip (Patti) Shook of Woodbury.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Shook and Charlotte Lovvorn Jones and her sister, Lisa Shook.
 
Karen was a CNA and a member of the Living Springs Church.  She loved her family but her grandchildren were what mattered most. 
 
Memorial Services will be 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Sidney Parham officiating.  Visitation with the family will be from 12 noon till 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
 
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net to leave condolences for her family. 
 

Mr. Stephen Cook, 37, of Woodbury passed away on January 14, 2018 with his family at his side.  He was born on May 12, 1980 in Woodbury, TN.  He was preceded in death by his father, P. J. “Rooster” Cook. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Howell Cook of Woodbury; a sister, Abby Frazor of Woodbury; nieces, McKenna Powell and Meredith Frazor; nephew, Aidan Frazor; also by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close family friends.
Stephen had a child like spirit and loved people.  Wherever he was he had a hug and smile for you.  Over the years he and his family traveled together visiting all 50 states.  He especially enjoyed their trip to Hawaii and learning to hula dance.  His dad was an avid coon hunter and raised coon hounds, many of them were champions.  Stephen went with his father to numerous events for coon hunting competitions.  Stephen was chosen to receive the Carl Perkins Sportsman of the Year with the American Coon Hunting Association. 
Stephen was a sports junkie, he loved University of Tennessee sports, especially the Lady Vols, MTSU women’s basketball teams, UT Vols football, and the Titans.  He had season tickets to MTSU to see their games for many years and made numerous trips to Knoxville to see the Vols.  He was probably their most dedicated fan and almost every year he got autographed items from the Lady Vols.   
Stephen loved his family, especially, his nieces and nephew.  They loved him too.  They spent almost every day together.  He got a special kick out of seeing his niece, McKenna, playing basketball at Boyd Christian School.  He loved going with them to the Challenge Youth Conference in Gatlinburg over the last couple of years, too.  All of the family and close friends knew he loved to drink Coca Cola.  He was an unofficial “taste tester” for Coke.   They made a point to bring him special care packages for Christmas and his birthday with his favorite drink and snacks. 
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 4-8 pm.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 2 pm in the Smith Funeral Home chapel.  Bryan Pitts will officiate.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association or Special Kids in Murfreesboro.  Contact Smith Funeral Home for details.  Share memories or condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net  Smith Funeral Home, 615-563-5337