All Obituaries

Naomi Bynum Knox, age 88, of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Woodbury Health & Rehab. She was a native of Cannon Co. Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, Jack Knox of Murfreesboro; Children, Cheryl (David) Franklin of Bradyville & Forrest (Nichi) Knox of Mt. Juliet; Grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Franklin, Rachel Franklin Kelly, Jared Franklin, Mark (Diana) Franklin, Camille Knox (Charlie Sanders), Alexandra Knox, Portia Knox, Robert David Knox,...

Diane “Hannah” Gibson Parham, 73, passed away Sat., August 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Crossville, TN to her parents, Otis Gibson and Ruby Mae Rector Gibson. She is survived by husband of 56 years, James Terry “Stick” Parham of Bradyville; children, Teresa Ann Parham Jackson and her husband, Randy of Columbia, Terry Wade Parham and his wife, Sharon of Morrison; grandchildren, Tera (Shannon) Mohler, Amber (Josh) Phillips and Cole Jackson; great...

John "Jake" George Perdue, Jr., age 72, of Bradyville passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his home.  He was a native of Albany, Kentucky. Survivors include his daughter, Shelia Sprosty of Bradyville; Grandchildren, Jennifer & Mike Johnson and Daniel Lee & Arielle Cooper; Great Grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, Blake Cooper, Luke Cooper, & Emberleigh Cooper; Brothers, Ricky Perdue, Tommy Perdue, & Roger Perdue.  Many nieces & nephews also...

Shelby Kaylin Jordan, age 26, of Christiana passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  She was a native of Rutherford Co. Survivors include her parents, Dennis & Rachel Sands Jordan of Christiana; Son, Jason Cash Jordan of Christiana; Siblings, Lauren (Ryan) Dalton & Ryan Jordan, both of Christiana; Grandparents, Dennis "Hank" & Ava Jordan of Christiana, Janet & Bill Lee of Pekin, IL, & Barbara Sands of Dickson; and Niece & Nephew, Emma & Ely...

Brenda Joyce Farless Williams, 70, of Woodbury passed away Sun., August 11, 2019 at Concordia Nursing Home, Carthage, TN.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Evelyn Hensley Farless. She is survived by her sons, Scottie Underwood of OH. and Jeff Underwood of Woodbury; grandchildren, Cameron (Keelea) Adams, Karina Adams and Calia Adams; great grandchildren, Cruz Adams, Kenden Koler and Weston Koler; siblings, William Farless of Auburntown, Lois (Jim)...

Jo Ann Shelton, age 77, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born in Opp, Alabama to her parents, the late Gaston Suggs and Gladys Culpepper Suggs.  She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Joe L. Shelton of Murfreesboro; children, Penny Forstel of Murfreesboro and Paul (Tonia) Hollandsworth of Artesia, NM; grandchildren, Tracee Lowe, Jason LaFever, Jeremy Parker, Chris (Nina) Forstel, Chelsea Forstel, Miranda Rains, Clay Hollandsworth, Austin,...

Frances Marie Brown DeMass, 64, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Hammond, IN., to her parents, the late Cecil Brown, Jr. and Ernestine Ferrell Brown.  She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jim DeMass of Woodbury; daughters, Jennifer Delamora Milligan and her husband, Anthony of Woodbury, Angie Lowery of LaFayette, Gidget Montague, Holly DeMass and Amanda DeMass all of IN.; grandchildren,  BJ, Kristy, Brittney, Shayla,...

Hazel Davenport Vinson, 89, of Woodbury, passed away at her daughter's home Friday, August 2, 2019.  She was born in Cannon Co. She is survived by her children; Marlene, Teresa and Joe Vinson all of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Ashleigh Moses, Dustin and Bridget Snell, Molli Kate, Bryant, Seth and Leah Beth Vinson; great grandchildren; Tyler and Ava Moses; Stacie Bryson, Lane Francis, Cullen Bryson, Michael and Trina Koltay Ms. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 59...

Phyllis Mae Willis, 75, of Readyville passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She was born in Coffee Co., the daughter of the late Bernie and Clatie Stacey Hill.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Melvin Willis of Readyville; her children, Lisa Davis and her husband, Jeff of Woodbury; Terry Willis and his wife, Lynn of Readyville; grandchildren, Steven Davis, Zachary Davis and his wife, Amanda), Kelly Frazee and her husband, Ian and Lane...

Nancy Marie Coomes, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home in Cannon Co.  She was born in Kaiser, WV to her parents, John Carr Getty and Elsie Wilzbacher Getty. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dr. Bernard Coomes of Sht. Mtn., TN.; her children, Jonathan Coomes of Simi Valley, CA., Malani Coomes of Nashville, Rachel Coomes of Los Angeles, Bridgit Coomes Morris of Nashville, Damian Coomes of Memphis;  her siblings, Carr Getty and Ricky Getty both of...