All Obituaries

Marilyn Leone Cowen Santala began eternal rest in Woodbury, Tennessee on February 10, 2021, aged 85 years.  She spent her last moments peacefully and surrounded by family.  She was born on July 14, 1935 in Pratt, Kansas.  Leone was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Herman Dwane "Sandy" Santala DVM, having been married on September 23, 1956 in Cullison, Kansas.  Leone graduated with a BS from Kansas State University and taught school for...

Nicholas Thomas Gann, 34, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home in Morrison.  He was a native of Murfreesboro, TN. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane Springer Gann of Morrison; his mother, Sherry Lynn Williams Gann and his grandmothers, Jane Sells and Juanita Williams. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Ray “Nicky” Gann, Jr. and grandparents, Jimmy Gann, Sr. and Grady Williams. Nick...

Rev. Thomas Earl Nichols, age 89, of Woodbury passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital.  He was born in Cannon County on February 18, 1932. Survivors include his daughter, Ruth Ann (Dennis) Watts of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Daniel (Amber) Watts & Lee Ann Watts; Great Grandchildren, Katie Watts & Asa Watts; Brother, W.R. Nichols of Woodbury; and his companion, Tiger & Great Grand Dogs, Loosey & Kitty. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nancy Lee Sullivan, 51, of Bradyville passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was a native of Columbus, OH.                  She is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Sullivan of Bradyville; children, Summer (Donny) Potts & Blake Bowsher both of Lancaster, OH., Casey Sullivan, Robert (Breanna) Valentine and Kylea Sullivan all of Bradyville;...

Jerry D. Sacchinelli, 75 of Goodlettsville, Tn. passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Alive Hospice.  He was a native of Davidson Co., Tn. He is survived by his brother, Steven Sacchinelli of Milton; special family friend, Joyce Gambrel; significant other, Kimberly Kemp of Goodlettsville; aunt, Betty (Pat) Denton of Ridgetop; nieces and nephew, Stephanie Amanda Sacchinelli (Jonathan) Wright, Leslie Watson & Stephen McCasland; extended family, Phyllis (Joe) McCasland, Sherrie Kemp...

Jodie Lee Tuck, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Auburntown.  He was born in Macon Co., Tn. He is survived by his wife, wife, Sara Dockery Tuck of Auburntown; 2 daughters, Diane (Doug) Matheny and Jo Helen Tuck both of Auburntown; grandsons, Jackie Hayes, Danny Matheny (Bobbi Mears) and Colton (Abby) Tuck; great grandchildren, Shawn Michael and Mahaley Matheny, Hunter, Jordan, Levi & Kelly Tuck; siblings, Betty Smith of Watertown, Wanda...

Howard Knox, Jr., age 78, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon Co. Survivors include his children, Lisa Knox Smith & Tim of Nolensville and Chris Knox & Susan of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Katelyn Smith, Hayley (Harrison) Waldron, & Natalie Knox; Great Grandson, Liam Hollis; and Sister, Johnnie (Floyd) Alexander of Nashville.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Woods Jones, age 68, of Murfreesboro passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Community Care of Murfreesboro.  She lived in Murfreesboro and was a native of Cannon Co.  Vicky was the daughter of the late William Claris Woods and Dorothy Jean Cope.  She was a graduate of Woodbury Central High School, Class of 1970. She is survived by her two sons, Joey (Kristy) Yadon of Murfreesboro and Justin (Lynette) Payne of Patterson, CA.;...

Russell Leon Parton, age 70, of McMinnville passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was a native of Cannon Co. Survivors include his son, Kevin Parton & his fiancee, Kelly Simpson; Brother, Grady Parton & his wife, Alice; Nephews, Ted Parton & Douglas Parton; Niece, Hallie Quick; Father, "Pa" Ray Davenport; Life Partner, Lynda Evans; Stepdaughter, Nicki Evans; Grandchildren, Newby, Jonah, Ian, Lindsay, & Chaley; and Great...

Dr. Donna Eley Bush passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday March 25th, after an electrical fire occurred in her home. She is proceeded in death by her parents Don and Vivian Eley as well as her brother Bruce Eley and is survived by a son, Dr. Will Thomas of Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Eley Bush graduated with honors from Cannon County High School in 1976. Although she first began a career as a banker at Warren County Bank in McMinnville, Tennessee, she enjoyed a career as a...