All Obituaries

Kyle Douglas Todd, age 18, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Survivors include his parents, Jeff & Jeannette Gaither Todd of Woodbury; Sister, Kaley (Carter) Rogers of Woodbury; Grandparents, Karen Gaither of Woodbury, Ronnie & Judy Todd of Woodbury, & Kay Hargis of Smyrna; Great Aunt & Uncle, Nancy & Larry Elkins of Murfreesboro; Cousin & Best Friend, Tommy Melton; and Girlfriend, Laura Beth...

Gladys Francis Hayes, 88, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 04, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Cannon Co. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Ken) Hazelwood of Murfreesboro, Mark (Becky) Hayes of Woodbury and Roger (Connie) Singer of Readyville; grandchildren, Brandon (Nicole) Burks, Todd (Brett) Burks, Olivia Young, Daniel (Erin) Hayes, Chris (Kristin) Singer, Amy Singer and Melissa (Matt) Allen; great grandchildren, Addison, Colton, Carter and Grayson Burks, Casen Youngblood,...

Ben Walter Batey, 81, of Morrison passed away Wednesday, December 04, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Rutherford Co., TN. He is survived by his wife 59 years, Glenda Russ Batey of Morrison; children, Glenn Batey of Morrison, Timothy Batey of Bainbridge, NY, Deborah Page of Afton, NY and Shannon Dewey of Morrison; grandchildren, Alexander (Megan) Batey of Murfreesboro, Jeramy (Tani Mara) Batey of Enid, OK, Tracey (Joshua) Williams of Oxford, NY., Shaina (John) Hinman of Windsor, NY.,...

Martha Jean Crossland Blanton Curtis, 80, passed away Monday, Dec. 02, 2019 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was born in Davidson Co. and lived in Woodbury. She is survived by her son, Tim Blanton and his wife, Janie of Woodbury; grandson, Clint Blanton of Woodbury; great granddaughter, Carlie Blanton of Unionville; brother, Howard Crossland, Jr. of Goodlettsville and sister-in-law, Mary Crossland of Portland   Ms. Blanton was preceded in death by her parents, C.H. Crossland,...

Fred “Freddie” Fann, Sr. passed away Monday, Dec. 02, 2019 at his home in Cannon Co. He was 76.  Most knew Freddie as the suspender wearing go to guy for all thing’s bee keeping.  He could usually be found at grandchildren’s ballgames or at Hardees on Saturday mornings.  Through the years he was a devoted husband, great father who loved his grandchildren, he owned ribbon winning Tennessee Walking Horses, had a diverse work career, was active in...

Virginia Hope Patterson Briggs, 91, passed away Sunday, Dec. 02, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Snake Run, W.V. and moved to Woodbury in 1972. She is survived by her children, Deborah Prater, Jeffery Briggs and Lisa (Donnie) Thomas all of Woodbury, Brian Briggs of Shelbyville, Kathy Briggs of St. Petersburg, FL., Christine Tenpenny of Gassaway; grandchildren, Crystal Collene, Samantha Briggs, Shane Tenpenny, Michelle Trail, Elizabeth Wilson, Amber Milligan,...

William "Billy" Ray Bogle, 73, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Byars Bogle of Bradyville; children, Billy Wayne (Jamie) Bogle of Bradyville, Carolyn (John) Constantine of Manchester, & Kim (Josh) Schuster of Hillsboro; Grandchildren, Ashley (Robert) Prater, Allison Bogle, Chrissy (Ben) Davis, Emily Garrison, Randall (Allison) Jennings, Alana (Cody) Jennings, Alisha (Aaron) Jennings, John David...

James Sanford Vance, 91, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.  He is survived by his sons Russell (Glena) Vance of Woodbury, Roger (Lana) Vance of Manchester; grandchildren, James Carrick and Abi-Gail Jernigan; great grand children; sister in law Mamie Vance; best friend, Iva Higgins and several nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents, Callie Duggin Vance and Enzo Vance; his wife Eleanor Jean Vance; and brother Hoyte Vance. He was a...

Liza Dawn Luna, age 47, of Monroe passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co. Survivors include her mother, Ann (Randy) Lewis Vinson of Liberty; Son, Caleb Luna of Smithville; Sister, Nakia (Anthony) Lawson of Smithville; and Fiancee, Christopher Franklin of Monroe. Liza was an artist and made beautiful paintings.   Memorial Services will be 2 PM Sunday, December 8, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup...

Jerry Lee Bell, 82, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 Vanderbilt Hospital.  He was a native of Cannon Co. He is survived by his son, Jerry Lee Bell, Jr. of Rock Hill, SC.; grandsons, Joshua Lee Bell and Nicholas Aaron Sellers of Rock Hill, SC.; cousins, Sandy Blankenship of Chattanooga, Billy Tenpenny of Murfreesboro and Lytle Tenpenny of Woodbury; best friends, George and In Pae Buttrey of Murfressboro, Johnny Sain of Morrison and Donnie Vickers of Woodbury.   Mr. Bell was...