All Obituaries

Robert Knox passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, a day after his 101st birthday at Woodbury Health and Rehab. A native of Cannon Co., he lived in Murfreesboro.  He is survived by his children, Joy (Steve) Knox-Ritchie of Louisville and Dale (Mary Kay) Knox of Harrison Township, MI.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeremy) Nikodym, Jonathon (Leticia) Smith, Adam (Laura) Knox, Danny (Melissa) Knox and Larissa Knox-George; great grandchildren, Elliana Smith, Kaitlynn George, Sarah &...

Deborah Lynn Gannon, 58, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford.  A resident of Woodbury, she was born in San Diego, CA. to her parents, Don Holland Reese and Mildred Thomas Reese. She is survived by her son, Matt Gannon of Murfreesboro.  Also surviving are many extended family and friends.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Don Holland Reese, Jr.   Deborah was a member of the church of Christ.  She was a...

Kizzie Lou Vance, age 92, of Auburntown passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her daughter's home.  She was a native of Auburntown in Cannon County. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Janice & Charles Ritchey of McMinnville; Grandchildren, Edwin & Sloane Ritchey of Princeton, KY and Kelly & Eric Walker of Adams, TN; and Great Grandchildren, Easton Walker, Avery Ritchey, Harper Ritchey, Jake Walker, & Sutton Ritchey.  Numerous nieces &...

Stephanie Martha Lynn Pohl, 47, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home in Bradyville after battling leukemia. She was a native of Davidson Co., Tn.  She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jimbo Warren of Bradyville; parents, Steve & Dorothy Dabbs Pohl of Lake Murray, FL.; children, Staci Warren of Bradyville and Christopher Pohl of Smyrna; grandchildren, Kennedi Campbell and Hunter Warren; brother, Michael Pohl of Lake Murray, FL.; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...

Dorothy Jean Melton Douglas, 88, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 in Milton, FL.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Effie Sullins Melton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jo Patterson and sisters, Lillian Ferrell, Margaret Melton, Josephine Melton Ferrell, & Ophia Mae Turner.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Darlene Douglas of Pace, FL. Also surviving are...

Frances Fletcher Haley, 86, passed away January 18, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Cookeville, TN.   Frances was born January 3, 1935 in Auburntown, TN., the youngest of four children of the late Culley and Mary Odom Fletcher.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Byford Fletcher, J.D. Fletcher; sister, Mary Etna Ingalls; children, Vicky West Heady and Kevin West and husband, John Ransom “Hank” Haley.  She lost her...

Mrs. Gearldean Janatta Blair Duke, age 89, died Friday January 15, 2021 at her home following a short illness.  She was a native of Dekalb County but lived in Woodbury.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Blair and Sylvia Hibdon Blair, her husband, Coubert Duke, grandson, David Higgins and brothers, Ricky, Will H., Jimmy and Morris Blair. Mrs. Gearldean is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Renales of McMinnville and Wanda (Dave) French of Murfreesboro and...

Harry Lee Smith, 99, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home in Morrison.  He was a native of Cannon Co. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darla LaRue Wright Smith of Morrison; children, Warren (Lennieann) Smith of Gallatin and children, Gina and Bo, Charles (Billi Jo) Burnette of Waverly and children, Corey, Kyle, Matt, J.C. and Kate, Steve (Gail) Burnette of Mt. Juliet and children, Stephanie and Brandon and Vicky Burnette Smith of Morrison and her children,...

Lucille Melton Parton, 90, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Woodbury Health and Rehab following an extended illness.  She was a native of Cannon Co. As a young mother during an era where most women stayed home, Lucille was considered an exceptional wife and mother. In addition to taking care of her home, she cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She was always the first to offer help and regularly visited and fed the sick. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God,...

Ronnie Orville “George” Pittman, 67, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at his home in Bradyville.  He was a native of San Angelo, TX. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anna Maria Morgan Pittman of Bradyville; son, Jason Michael Pittman and his wife, Kelly Maria Pittman of Bradyville; mother, Ellen Joyce Simpson Pittman of Hollywood, AL.; siblings, Barbara Ellen Matthews, Terry, David, Mark and Steve Pittman.   He was preceded in death by his father,...