All Obituaries

Boyd Calvin Spry, 86, of Manchester, TN. passed away Monday afternoon, October 21, 2019.  He was born on September 15, 1933 to Ulysses and Lela Espy Spry and grew up in a loving family with brothers, Ellis, Alden, Andy and Johnnie; two sisters, Laura and Patsy.  He was preceded in death by all of them. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating.  Interment...

Leonard White Davis, 77, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center.  He was a native of Cannon Co., and lived in Smithville. He is survived by his wife, Mina Lou Reeves Davis of Smithville; sister,  Teresa Davis (Ellis) Brandon of Readyville; daughters, Scarlett Davis of Murfreesboro, Kelly McConnell and Denise Hollis both of Lebanon and Janet White of Alexandria; Step Son, Shea Parker of Mt. Juliet and Step Daughter, Shelley Ducharme of Murfreesboro;...

Carl Eldon Prater, age 84, passed away at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Oct. 15, 2019. Carl was a native of Cannon Co., where he grew up in the Leoni Community. Carl lived in Murfreesboro for a number of years and was a member of the East Main Church of Christ. He attended high school in Cannon Co. and was later drafted into the U.S. Army. He was later employed by Samsonite Corp. for 37 years, after which he retired. He enjoyed spending his time doing woodworking. Carl was preceded...

Ricky Mathis, age 63, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center.  He was a native of Cannon Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Gray Mathis & Alta Mae Mathis. Ricky was a member of the church of Christ, a former memberof the Woodbury Fire Department, Cannon County Civil Defense, and Cannon County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad.  He was elected as Constable in 1994 and served through 2002.  He was a former...

Jeanette Morris Prater Barrett, 75, passed away Mon., September 30, 2019 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro.  She was born in Cannon Co.   She is survived by her children, Michael (Leslie) Prater of Benton, KY., Annette (Joe) Rice and Lori (Steve) Jones all of Woodbury; borrowed daughter,  Darcy Lack of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Ashley (Erik) Haslinger and Landon Harrison of Murfreesboro; siblings, Mary Gunter of McMinnville, Shirley (Earl) St. John of Hermitage, Leon...

Colton Andrew Memphis Placek, 15, passed away in a peaceful and restful state at his home, Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was surrounded by his closest family and friends.  He was born July 19, 2004 in Rutherford Co. He is survived by his parents, Jennifer Joseph of Bradyville and Andrew Placek of Woodbury; siblings, Ayden Placek and Larissa Collette both of Bradyville and Celestia Nadeau of Murfreesboro; Grandparents, Lisa and Wade Sissom of Bradyville and Danny Joseph of...

Donnie Dwight Gilley, age 55, of Liberty passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Quality Care Health Center. He was a native of Smithville. Survivors include his siblings, Peggy Gilley of Liberty, Chester Gilley of Walter Hill, & Jimmy (Lisa) Tramel of Brush Creek; and Niece, Nicole Gilley of Smithville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Ruby Ann Nokes Gilley. Mr. Gilley was a member of the Baptist church and was an electrician. Graveside Services will be 12:30...

Bobby Dean “Bunt” Barrett, 85, passed away Wed., September 18, 2019 at Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.  He was born in the Burt Community of Cannon Co and lived in Woodbury.      He is survived by his children, Michael (Beverly) Barrett, Vickie Winfrey and Katrina Haston all of Woodbury; son-in-law, Ray Shipp of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Amy (Phillip) Parton, Kevin Shipp, Derek (Allison) Fann, Brooke (Josh) Smith, Angela Barrett,...

Brenda Carolyn Phillips Angst, age 67, of Christiana passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home.  She was a native of Cannon Co. Survivors include her husband, Walter Angst of Christiana; Children, Michael McIver & Bradley McIver, both of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Malike McIver, Killian McIver, Aleghia McIver, Gavin McIver, Isabella McIver, Cloud McIver, & Lane McIver; and Siblings, Larry (Brenda) Phillips of Bradyville, Rita Thompson of Woodbury, Vicky (Mike)...

Danny Day Cantrell, 64, passed away September 17, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  He was a native of Smithville and lived in Woodbury. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Kelley Cantrell of Woodbury; daughters, Christy (Richie) McKnight of Smyrna and Misty Cantrell of OH.; stepson, Kristopher Wheeler of Smyrna and brother, Kenneth Cantrell of Smithville.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie & Louell Driver Cantrell.   Danny was a veteran of the Army and worked...