All Obituaries

Janet Sue Banta, 70, of Bradyville passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 from an extended illness at St. Thomas Stones River E/R.  She was a native of Sullivan Co. and the daughter of the late Harry Wayne and June Lang Carpenter. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James A. “Jim” Banta of Bradyville; her son, James F. Banta of Bradyville; siblings, Darrell Carpenter of IN., Cheryl Carpenter of Hymera, IN., Pat Ford of West Palm Beach, FL. And Michelle Carpenter of...

Jeffery Allen Banta, 48, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home in Bradyville from complications of Diabetes.  He was born in Linton, IN. He is survived by his father, James A. “Jim” Banta and his brother, James F. Banta both of Bradyville. Jeffery was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Sue Banta. He was a car racing fan and a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Wed., July 28, 2021, in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home...

Della Katherine Frazier Young, 88, of Woodbury passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  She was born in Saltville, VA., to her parents, Clyde and Georgia Talbert Frazier. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Nile Young of Woodbury; her children, Brenda (Richard) Weathers of Murfreesboro, Doug (Gloria) Young of Woodbury, Suzy Young of Jacksonville, FL. And David Clyde (Cindy) Young of Woodbury; grandchildren, Jared Young, Anthony Young, Ashley (J.B.) Harris,...

William “Bill” Campbell Melton, 69, passed away peacefully in Paola, KS with family. Bill was a retired deputy sheriff with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s department for 21 years.  He was also a member of the First Baptist church in Woodbury, TN. He loved to watch old western movies, enjoyed yard selling and auctions. His favorite music included the Beetles, ABBA, Rod Stewart, and Cher. His daughter Tina took him to a Cher concert in January 2019 which he loved and...

Helen Louise Hall Miller, age 78, of Woodbury passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center.  She was born on September 5, 1942 in Cannon County to her parents, James Herbert & Johnnie Bell Parker Hall. Survivors include her sister, Jerry Hall Stiver of Woodbury; Nieces, Kristy (Travis) Anderton & Jamie Trail, both of Manchester; Brother-in-law, James Trail of Manchester; and Great Nephews, Dominick Trail & Kaden Anderton, both of Manchester. In addition...

Stephen Adam Brown, 37, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  A native of Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Donnie Joe Hill, Jr. and Judith Lynn Fox Hill. He is survived by his wife, Deeanna Sullins Brown of Woodbury; his children, Jordan Brown and Jadyn Brown both of Woodbury; brothers, Donnie Joe Hill, Jr. and Gregory (Teya) Brown both of Woodbury and nieces and nephew, Audrianna Hill, Koby Brown and Britain Brown. Also surviving is...

Tony Wayne Spray, age 41, of Woodbury, passed away suddenly Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Thomas Dekalb hospital in Smithville, TN.  He was born in Rutherford Co. to his parents, Terry Wayne and Judy Carol Thomas Spray on June 26, 1980.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 12 years, Erica Tramel Spray; his children, Kail Wayne Spray (13), Kane Thomas Spray (8), and Kasen Ann Spray (7); his brother and best friend, Brian (Kelly) Spray; 5 nephews, Zeke, Jaxon,...

Carmon Higgins Gunter, 70, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home.  A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Woodrow & Mattie Brown Gunter.  He is survived by his sisters, Laura Pelham and Elaine Judkins both of Bradyville and Debbie Chavez of Hermitage; aunt, Ruth Brown of Woodbury and special friend, Kelly Emery.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Faye...

Carol Elaine Brock Makatura, 71, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021  at NHC of McMinnville.  A native of Gainesville, FL., she was the daughter of the late Ervin Edwin Brock and Willie Jean White Brock. Ms. Makatura is survived by her children, Michele (Allen) Peyton of Lascassas and Andrew “Drew” Jr., (Frances) Makatura of Woodbury; grandchildren, Danyl Peyton, Sedona Peyton and A.C. Makatura; siblings, Wayne (Flora) Brock of FL. and Tammy (Keith) Clay of...

Deborah Ann Prater, age 65, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Lancin, MI to her parents, Virginia Patterson Briggs & Richard Briggs on August 22, 1955. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth (David) Wilson of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Mackenzie McCurry, Riley Wilson, Charley Wilson, & Davin Wilson; Siblings, Jeffery Briggs of Woodbury, Kathy Trail of St. Augustine, FL, Christine Tenpenny of Woodbury, & Lisa (Donnie) Thomas of...