All Obituaries

Arba John Clifford, Jr., 54, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022  at his home following an extended illness.  He was born in Asbury Park, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Clifford of Woodbury; his children, children, Amanda Clifford, Nicholas Clifford, Michelle Clifford; grandchildren, Annastisia Clifford, Rhya Clifford and Bradley Anders, Jr. and sister, Melonie Graham. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Mr. Clifford was preceded in death by his...

Joyce Fann Grizzle, 74, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2022 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred Morgan Fann and Kathryn Mullinax Fann. She is survived by her siblings, Joe Don (Linda) Fann of Auburntown, Kathy (John) Smith of Hillsboro, Bobby Fann (Ashley Parker) of Morrison and Kerry (Myra) Fann of Manchester.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. Ms. Grizzle was preceded in death by her...

Shane Holt, age 62, of Woodbury passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born to his parents, the late Joe Don Holt & Fay Goins Holt on February 24, 1960 in Rutherford County. Survivors include his sister, Shannon Holt of Murfreesboro; Brother, Donnie Holt of Smyrna; Aunt, Sue Holt Patrick of Woodbury; Cousins, Grant Holt of Woodbury & Todd Wiedeman of Wichita, KS; and his caregiver, Jennifer Colins of Woodbury. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Kathleen Nelson Winchell, 88, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home in Woodbury.  A native of Manhattan, NY., she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Jones Lee.      She is survived by her children, John (Rhonda) Nelson of Augusta, GA., Frank (Roseanna) Nelson of Orlando, FL., Carmel Nelson of Woodbury, Theresa (Allen) Lindsay of Knoxville and Joseph Nelson of Murfreesboro.  Several grandchildren, many great and 2 great great grandchildren...

Sterling Parker, Jr., age 69, of Beechgrove passed away Monday, November 26, 2022 at his home.  He was a native of Paris, Illinois. Sterling truly was the person that never met a stranger; just a friend he hadn't spoken to yet. Prior to retiring he was the owner of Sterlings Packaged Liquor Store in Woodbury, Tn. He was enjoying his retirement and loved sharing his home and boat dock with family and friends. His sense of humor and generosity reached far out in the community and...

Barbara Lynn Gooch Simmons, age 65, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her home.  She was born on December 29, 1956 to her parents, William Howard Gooch Sr. & Edna Pirkle Gooch in Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by her son, Terent Chester of Woodbury; Grandson, Cole Chester of Woodbury; Brother, Billy (Lynda) Gooch of Mt. Airy, GA; Aunt, Joyce Shollenberger of Woodbury; Nephews, Ryan Gooch, William Gooch III, Jeremy Gooch, & Alex (Nicole) Gooch, all of...

Gaylon Parton, 75 Passed peacefully on October 27, 2022, in Palm Coast, Florida. Gaylon was born on February 19, 1947, in the Leoni Community. Gaylon grew up on the Parton family farm and attended grammar school at Leoni. During high school, he was involved in Student Council, Boy’s State, Varsity Basketball and the FFA. Graduating Cannon County’s Central High School in 1965 with academic honors, Gaylon earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in...

Augusta “Gustie” Bowen Donnell, 95, passed away at her home Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  A native of Van Buren Co., she lived most of her life in Rutherford Co.  In the past several years, she lived in Woodbury. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Parker and Renae Swann both of Woodbury; 6 grandchildren, Barry (Robin) Parker, Kim (Jamie) Kilpatrick, Bubba Donnell, Jenny Donnell, Michelle Swann and Tammy Donnell.  9 great grandchildren and 6 great...

Colleen Farless, 33, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Thomas Stones River E/R following an extended illness. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Stacey and Jacob Keedy of Woodbury; longtime boyfriend, Traie McBratnie of Woodbury; siblings, Lindsey (Taylor) Higgins of Readyville, Kacey Farless and Ethan Sargent both of Woodbury; step siblings, Becca (Brandon) Crew, Katelyn (Clayton) Cohen and Matthew Keedy all of IL., and her grandmothers, Judy...

Gail Wayne Grizzle, 71, of Woodbury passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Clarence and Armilda Lance Grizzle.  He is survived by his siblings, J.W. Grizzle of Manchester, Jimmie (Sharon) Grizzle, Marcel (Roy) Melton, Darlene (Wally) Schneider and Raccine (Terry) St. John all of Woodbury, special niece and nephew, Allison Drake and Ty St. John both of Woodbury.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. In...