Smith Funeral Home in Woodbury, TN

Death Date Birth Date Cemetery

01/05/2005 Ford, Susie Mae 07/15/1918 Riverside

01/06/2005 Churchill, Perley Norman 02/07/1930 Cremation

01/06/2005 McBroom, Reba (Robbins) 01/19/1925 Riverside

01/21/2005 Collins, Dorothy Lee Simpson 03/06/1924 Amity

01/22/2005 Whitehead, Richard Henry 02/24/1950 Turkey Creek

Land Between the Lakes

02/08/2005 Whittemore, Ronnie Newton 07/18/1957 Cherry

02/18/2005 Parker, Nicky Ezra 12/06/1942 Midway

02/21/2005 Barrett, Polly Olean (Duke) 07/27/1943 McMahan

02/22/2005 Smith, Miss Evelyn Grace 07/14/1984 Riverside

02/23/2005 Reed, Miss Lurlie Dee 06/28/1940 Riverside Garden

03/01/2005 Blair, Russell Edward 03/23/1915 Gunter-Grizzle

03/16/2005 Lack, Tonya Sue(Mace) 01/19/1973 Gaither

03/16/2005 Arnold, James A. 09/29/1919 Riverside

03/17/2005 Griesmer, Teresa Suzette McGriff) 12/16/1961 Gaither

03/30/2005 Gannon, Alice Dean

(Ledbetter) 10/20/1929 Pleasant ridge

04/09/2005 Bucey, Larry 01/28/1960 Cremation

05/26/2005 Crouch, Roy "Edd" 07/02/1940 Mt.Zion- Warren County

06/14/2005 Merritt, Betty Sue Christopher 02/20/1935 Cherry

07/02/2005 Zimmerlee, Violet M. (Bryan) 01/03/1932 Riverside

07/05/2005 Gatten, Jeanne A. (Simmons) 01/19/1929 Cremation

07/16/2005 Stafford, Cory James 09/20/1981 Riverside

07/19/2005 Nolen, James Ivon 12/28/1919 Riverside

07/31/2005 Alsup, Herbert Eugene, SR. 02/10/1917 Middle Tn. Vet

07/31/2005 Prater, Royce Wayne 11/12/1938 Private Location

08/04/2005 Graham, Doris Ray 06/26/1935 Riverside

08/06/2005 Pedigo, Emmitt Lee 08/08/1916 Riverside

09/26/2005 Garner, Elizabeth (arnold) 12/17/1917 Riverside

10/02/2005 Mashburn, Joann (Whitehead) 09/10/1956 Brown Cemetery

New Hope, Alabama

Lola Davenport Lola Davenport, age 82, Date of birth: April 22,1923, died Nov. 16,2005 at her residence in Woodbury, Tennessee.

She was a native of Cannon County and her parents were the late Ezra Cooper and Lallie Davenport. Her spouse was the late Ben Davenport and she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Mingle and Ruby Davenport.

She is survived by two sons: Robert (Hoppy) and Helen Davenport of Woodbury and Dwight and Carol Davenport of Murfreesboro, TN. Two daughters: Lynne and Med Foster of Woodbury and Patricia and Pearson Barrett of Woodbury. One sister Eunice Barrett of Woodbury. Nine grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren

She was a member of the Dillon Street Baptist Church

Visitation will be Friday Nov. 18, 2005 from 11:00 AM until 08:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Woodbury, Tn.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday Nov.19 at 02:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home with Richard Haley and John Clontz officiating. Interment will follow at Fugitt Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Virgie Irvine Arrington Mrs. Virgie Irine (Wright) Arrington, Age 80, died Saturday Nov. 26, 2005 at NHC Smithville, Tn. She is a native of Smithville and is the daughter of the late Lannis & Celia (Mayes) Wright. She is also preceeded in death by her husband, Jesse Davis Arrington; three brothers, Clarence, Verble, and Earl Wright; one sister and a step-son Bobby Arrington.

Survivors include, one step-son, Jim Arrington of Tennessee Ridge, TN.; four step-grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Altaloma Baptist Church in Goodlettsville, Tn. She worked at Wright's Market in Smithville many years ago. She was a homemaker.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov.29,2005 at Smith Funeral Home from noon until 2 PM and funeral services followed at 2 PM with Jimmy Wright officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Gardens. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth (Bryson) Allen Elizabeth (Bryson) Allen age 95, born Sept. 27, 1910. Died Nov. 29, 2005 at Woodbury Nursing Center.

She was a resident of Woodbury, Tn. and a native of Cannon county. Her parents were the late Grover Cleveland and Terah Jane (Dobbs) Bryson. She was preceeded in death by her husband the late Raymond Lee Allen, one son, Ray Donald Allen, three daughters, Virginia Sue Allen, Gladys Donegan, and Dorothy Sutton. Three brothers, Bob, Ervin, and Jessie Bryson. Three sisters, Mae Francis, Rachel Turner, and Lou Duggin. And one grandson, Keith Sutton.

She is survived by one brother, Dewey Bryson of Readyville, Tn. Seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren

She was currently a member of the Franklin Rd. Baptist Church and a long time member of The Woodbury First Baptist Church. She was a retired supervisor at Clover Bottom.

Visitation will be Friday Dec. 2, 2005 from 2PM till 8PM and Saturday 10AM till 2PM at Smith Funeral Home. The funeral will be at Woodbury First Baptist Church Saturday Dec. 3, 2005 at 2PM. with Charlie Heath and Mike Norris officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lions Club Eye Center For Children or Gideon Bibles.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements

Myra Bryson Myra (Smith) Bryson, age 89, born Aug.1,1916, died Dec.1,2005 at Woodbury Nursing Center.

She was a member of Smith Grove Church of Christ and was an elementa She was a resident of Woodbury, Tn. and a native of Cannon County. Her parents were the late Henry H. and Margaret P.(Reed) Smith. Her husband was the late Ike Bryson. She was preceeded in death by two brothers, Hayden and Hobert Smith,two sisters, Grace Engle and Clima Bryson. She is survived by two sons, Andy (Patricia) Bryson and Hayden Bryson, both of Woodbury. One daughter, Susan (Charles) Sain of Bradyville, Tn. and one sister, Joyce Pigg of Crossville, Tn.. Two grandchildren and two great grandchildren She was an elementary teacher and she was the first head start teacher in Cannon County.

Visitation will be Friday Dec. 2, 2005 from 1Pm till 8PM at Smith Funeral Home. The fuuneral will be Saturday Dec.3, 2005 at 10AM in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Billy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to smith Grove Church of Christ Building Fund.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Barnett
Ruth Barnett age 82, born Nov.20, 1923, died Dec.6,2005 at Stones River Hospital, Woodbury, Tn.
She was a resident of Woodbury and a native of Cannon County. Her parents were the late Thomas Harrison and Cornellia (Bush) Simmons. Her spouse was the late John Barnett.
She is survived by a son, James Randall Barnett of McMinnville, Tn., One daughter, Judy Neufell of Bradyville, Tn. Two sisters, Bea Parker of Woodbury and Ollie Mae McDougal of McMinnville, Tn. Two granchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Friday Dec.9, 2005 at Smith Funeral Home from 11:00 AM till 9:00 PM. The funeral will be on Saturday Dec.10,2005 at 1:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home with Lemmuel Underhill officiating. Interment will follow at Gilley Hill Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bennett, Byrum Guy "Barney"

Smith Funeral Home wishes to announce that a great man has gone to be with the Lord. Byrum Guy "Barney" Bennett passed away December 25, 2005. A man and leader with vision far beyond his time.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Kingwood Heights Church of Christ 115 E. MTCS Rd. Murfreesboro, Tn. Brother Tony Holt will officiate.

Mr. Bennett was born August 3, 1919 in Portland, NY.to parents; Guy Roland and Grace McCoy Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a native of Falconer NY. and a resident of Murfreesboro, Tn. He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church. Publisher emeritus of the Village Advocate, McMinnville and Murfreesboro, publisher of newspapers in Arizona, California, and Colorado. Was President of the school board of Corry Pa., served on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Salvation Army,Industrial Development Committee and was a member of the Rotary Club. He was owner of Bennetts Ladies Ready to Wear in Corry, Pa. from 1955 till 1968. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Bennett was preceeded in death by his parents and daughter Janie Crosby Bennett. He is survived by his wife; Janet L. "Parrish" Bennett, son; Pete "carrol Powel" Bennett, all of Murfreesboro. Four daughters; Ann Byrum "Bill" Lamm of Pennsylvania, Bonnie Bennett of Arizona, Mary Grace "Chris" Lanterman of Arizona, Carol "Ron" Shadrick of California; thirteen grandchildren; Sam and Peter Powell Bennett, Chris "Dana" Bennett, all of Murfreesboro, Jennifer "Van" Huff of Burwood Tn., Jeremy Lamm of Pennsylvania, Becky Lamm of N.J., Katie Mennow of Washington, Robbie "sarah" Janet and Betsy Mennow of Arizona, Alex "Shannon" Washburn of Arizona, and Lindsey and Amanda Shadrick of California. Two great grandchildren, Kaleigh and Kyle Bennett of Murfreesboro. A brother H. Paul Bennett of New York; a sister. Mary "Kjell" Gustafson of South Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Linbaugh Library, Murfreesboro, Tn. and Middle Tennessee Christian School, Murfreesboro,Tn

Smith Funeral Home 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, Tn. 615 563 5337

Ira Elkins Cook

Ira Elkins Cook age 89, born Sept. 23, 1916, passed away Jan. 24, 2006 at Stones River Hospital, Woodbury Tn.

She was a native of Coffee County Tennessee and a resident of Woodbury, Tn.

She was preceeded in death by her parents: Father Silas Elkins, Mother Allie Ray "Elkins" St John and Step Father Homer St John. Spouse Palmer Cook, three sones at birth: Hugh Bob Cook, Benny Cook, and an infant son Cook. Five sisters: Ludie Hudson, Earline Taylor, Eula Jones,Ethel "Coger" Roberts and Lulla Belcher. and two grandchildren: Doran Pucket and Lisa "Pucket" Dickens.

She is survived by Two sons: Arnold Cook and P.J. "Rooster" (Mary Jean) Cook, both of Woodbury,Tn. Four Daughters: Sherrie Fay(R.C.) Kee of Somerville, Tn., Wilma(Edmond) Prater of Greenfield Tn.,Sue(Zeb) Redmon of McMinnville, Tn. and Louise Louvorn of Woodbury Tn. and one brother Paul "Buster" Elkins of Memphis, Tn. Eight grandchildren, ninteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was retired from Colonial Corporation.

Visitation will be Wednesday Jan. 25, 2006 from 4PM till 10PM in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. The funeral will be held Thursday Jan.26, 2006 at the chapel at 2PM with Odel Powell and Herb Alsup officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

R. Jeanette Jones

Memorial services for R. Jeanette Jones 67, of Smyrna, Tn. will be held Thursday Feb.2, 2006 at the Lighthouse Wesleyan Church, 239 Jefferson Pike in LaVergne Tn. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Ms. Jones was born August 21, 1938 in Nashville, Tn..Her father was the late Plummer Hershel Jones. She is survived by her mother Carrie Mae (Sensing) Jones, two daughters and sons in law, Lisa (Palmes) Exum and Michelle (Mark) Tavernier, both of Murfreesboro, Tn. ;six sisters, Fatricia Jackson, Mary Faircloth, Linda Potts, Marie D'Arc, Helen Heyen, and Jenny Duke. Also five grandchildren, all of Smyrna, Tn. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Lighthouse Wesleyan Church. She was an employee of Whirlpool Corporation for thirteen years. She was a foster parent for several years.

She wrote poetry and one of her poems is on display at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center.

She enjoyed fishing and also enjoyed gardening and the outdoors.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the church at Smith Funeral Home.

Rayburn Ray Merritt 71, a lifelong resident of Woodbury, passed away Saturday March 4 due to complications resulting from an auto accident February 23 on Auburn Town Road.
He was preceeded in death by his wife, Betty(christopher) Keel Merritt and an infant son James Elbert Merritt, and son Joe Merritt. Two brothers, Haskell and Tillmon Merritt. Two sisters, Mamie and Frances Mears.

He is survived by two sons, Robert Merritt of Murfreesboro Tn. and Frank Merritt of Louisville, Ky; two step sons, Malcolm Keel of Murfreesboro, Tn. and Jesse Keel of McMinnville, Tn.; one daughter,Betty Cason of Smyrna, Tn.; one step daughter,Wanda Smith of McMinnville, Tn; one brother, James Robert Merritt of Harrison, Tn. and several grandchildren. Also three nieces and loving caretakers Ella Francis Tash, Mary Ellen Carmack and Shirley Merritt.

Rayburn Ray Merritt
     Rayburn Ray Merritt 71, a lifelong resident of Woodbury, passed away Saturday March 4 due to complications resulting from an auto accident February 23 on Auburn Town Road.
     He was preceeded in death by his wife, Betty(christopher) Keel Merritt and an infant son James Elbert Merritt, and son Joe Merritt. Two brothers, Haskell and Tillmon Merritt. Two sisters, Mamie and Frances Mears.
     He is survived by two sons, Robert Merritt of Murfreesboro Tn. and Frank Merritt of Louisville, Ky; two step sons, Malcolm Keel of Murfreesboro, Tn. and Jesse Keel of McMinnville, Tn.; one daughter,Betty Cason of Smyrna, Tn.; one step daughter,Wanda Smith of McMinnville, Tn; one brother, James Robert Merritt of Harrison, Tn. and several grandchildren. Also three nieces and loving caretakers Ella Francis Tash, Mary Ellen Carmack and Shirley Merritt.
     Visitation will be held, at Smith Funeral Home, Tuesday March 7, 2006 from 3 PM till 7 PM. Funeral services will be held in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel at 7 PM on Tuesday. Interment will be in Cherry Cemetery Wednesday at 10:30 AM
     In lieu of flowers the family requests donations at Smith Funeral Home to help cover the cost of funeral expenses.
Smith funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Gertrude Hoover

Mary Gertrude Hoover , 93, of Woodbury died March 7, 2006 at Stones River Hospital in Woodbury Tn.. She was a native of Cannon County.

She was the daughter of Balaam and Hattie (Scott) Young. She was also peceeded in death by her husband James William Hoover and two brothers; Thurston and Arthur Young and an infant sister.

She is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Joe & Kathleen Hoover of Readyville, Tn. and Charles and Genny Hoover of LaVergne, Tn..Also surviving are two grandchildren, Larry Hoover and Christy Mortinsen. Also three great gandchildren.

Mrs. Hoover was a long time member of the New Hope Church of Christ.

Visitation will be at Smith Funeral Home Wednesday March 8, 2006 from 5 PM till 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday March 9, 2006 in the Smith Funeral Home chapel. Brother Howard Knox Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sammy Lefevers

     Sammy Lefevers, age 92, born Feb.14, 1914, passed away March 19, 2006 at Stones River Hospital, Woodbury Tennessee.
     He was a native of Cannon County and resided in Woodbury, Tn.
     He was preceeded in death by his parents, Sam and Mae (Arnett) Lefevers; one brother Hoyte Lefevers,and five sisters; Vera Wood, Annie Northcutt, Betty Mason, Lillian Downing, and Hattie Pelham.
     He is survived by one son; Frank Wayne & wife Ruth Lefevers. two brothers; Gene Lefevers of Woodbury, Tn. and Ray and wife Janie Lefevers of Woodbury, Tn. one sister; Ruth and husband Lawrence Patrick of Romulus, Michigan; one grandchild Donna and husband Dean Jennings and several nieces and nephews.
     He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be Wednesday March 22, 2006 from 10AM till 3PM. at Smith Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3PM on Wednesday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Bro. James McDonald will officiate. Buriial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie J Haley

Jackie J. Haley age 69, Born Oct. 11, 1936, Died May 8, 2006 at Centennial Medical center.
     He was a resident of Woodbury, Tn. and a native of Cannon County. His parents were the late Barney Lee and Prudie Haley. He is survived by his spouse; Rachel Haley of Woodbury, One son in law; David Spry and his daughter Lexy Spry. One Brother Doran Haley of Dunedin, Florida. Two sisters;Vickie McAllister and Virginia Thomas, both of Nashville, Tn. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceeded in death by one daughter; Robin Haley Spry and two brothers; Mack and Robert Floyd Haley
     He was a member of The Woodbury Church of Christ
     He was a former owner and operator of various businesses in Woodbury, a road construction worker, chair maker, livestock dealer, and a retired superintendent of the Cannon County Highway Department.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean conflict.
     Visitation will be Wednesday May 10, 2006 at Smith Funeral Home from 4:00 till 10:00 PM and Thursday May 11, 2006 until service time .
     Funeral services will be May 11, 2006 at 2:00 PM. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Al Bugg officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Short Mountain Bible Camp or the American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs Rachel (Milligan) Hillstrom
     Mrs. Rachel Hillstrom , age 83, died May 18, 2006, after an extended illness, in Mission, Texas. She was a native of Cannon County. She was preceeded in death by her parents; William Powell Milligan and Nannie(Vandergriff) Milligan; also was preceeded by two brothers: Brown Milligan and Billy Milligan.
     She is survived by her husband of 62 years; Jack Hillstrom of Mission, Texas, a daughter; Beverly Bean of California, two sons; Jackie Hillstrom of Minnisota and Buddy Hillstrom of Texas, sisters; Sammye Tenpenny of McMinnville, Tn., Marjorie Lorance of Shelbyville, Tn.,Quixie Carroll of Manchester, Tn., Betty Billings of McMinnville, Tn.,, Shirley Tate of Merritt Island, Florida, Helon Gentry of Woodbury, Tn.: brothers: Jack Milligan of McMinnville, Tn., & Jimmy Milligan of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
     Memorial services will be held in Mission, Texas and interment will be at Leoni Cemetery at a time and date to be announced later.

Lawrence Patrick
     Lawrence Patrick, Age 86; Died May 27, 2006 at Romulus, Michigan.
He resided in Michigan but was a native of Cannon County. He was preceeded in death by his parents the late Wilburn and Minnie Mae (Davenport) Patrick and two sisters; Beatrice Tenpenny and Mildred Nichols. Three brothers: White Patrick, Hildon Patrick and Robert Patrick.
     He is survived by his wife; Mattie Ruth Patrick of Romulus, Michigan. Two sons: Mike & Linda Patrick of Lavergne, Tn. and Gary & Alma Patrick of Florida. Two daughters; Betty & Ray Hickman of Michigan and Melba Clemmons of Michigan. One sister; Mazel Russell of Michigan. 12 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
     His occupation was a boiler operator.
     Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Thursday June 1,2006 at Smith Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Friday June 2, 2006 at 11.00 AM at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Marvin Davenport officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Lee Corley
     Ricky Lee Corley, Age 47 born July 27, 1958. Died July 1, 2006 at Woodbury, Tennessee. He was a native of Cannon County and resided in Woodbury, Tn.
     He is survived by his parents: Bobby Corley and Olivene(Allen) Corley of Woodbury, one Brother Steven Corley of Woodbury and one daughter Jessica Corley of Murfreesboro, Tn.
     Visitation will be on Wednesday July 5, 2006 from 12:00 noon till 8:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home in Woodbury. The funeral will be held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday July 6, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Greg Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Amity Cemetery.
     Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Earl Davenport

     Thomas Earl "Ted" Davenport age 76 died Sept. 30, 2006 at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1930, was a resident of Readyville, Tn. and a native of Cannon County.
     He was preceeded in death by his parents, the late Lehman and Leatha Mae "Pitts" Davenport and a sister in law, Reba Joe "Tenpenny" Bowman.
     He is survived by his Spouse, Mae Ann "Tenpenny" Davenport, Brothers and sisters in law, Billy and Shirley Tenpenny and Lonny and Lola Bowman, also Tony Tenpenny. Nephews Patrick Bowman, Andy Tenpenny, and Billy Tenpenny II. Nieces, Rebecca Anderson and Jilda Bowman. Also special relatives, Jerry and Brenda Mullinax.
     He was a member of Woodbury Church of Christ, was a farmer, and bus driver for Cannon County Schools for 37 years.
     Visitation will be on Monday Oct. 2, 2006 from 12:00 noon till 9:00 PM. at Smith Funeral Home.
     The funeral will be held at Smith Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2006 at 3:00 PM with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted for the Woodbury Church of Christ building fund.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Current Obituaries
Jacob Bush
     Jacob "Jake" Thomas Bush, 15 of Readyville. died Thursday October 12, 2006. Jacob was a thoughtful and caring person. He was always polite and respectful to others. Jake loved to work on the farm with his father and grandfather. He was a student at Cannon County High School and Student Representative for F.F.A., Mr. Bobby Meltons Ag class was one of his favorites. He also loved hunting, riding and working in his four wheeler, being outdoors, and spending time with his many friends.
     He is preceeded in death by his maternal grandfather, Warren Carter, Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Janie (carter) Bush of Readyville; his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Katheryn "Kitty" Bush of Woodbury; maternal grandmother, Anna Belle Carter of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Morgan and Chris Stone of Woodbury and Anna Kathryn Bush of Readyville; aunts and uncles, Tim Bush of Murfreesboro, Mark and melanie Carter of Rockvale, Annette and Gilbert Olerud of Smyrna, and Brad and Brenda Carter of Christiana; as well as several great aunts and uncles and cousins.
     Visitation will be held at Woodbury Church of Christ from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 14, 2008 and Sunday, Oct 15, 2006 from noon until time of service. Funeral services will also be held at the church on Sunday at 2:00 PM. with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted for the CCHS athletic Fund or CCHS Ag. Nursery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

W.T. Ford
     W.T Ford died Nov. 5, 2006 at his home in Woodbury, Tn. at the age of 62, he was born Aug. 12,1944 and was a native of Cannon County.
     We was preceeded in death by his parents, Horace "Lem" and Argie(Melton) Ford and two brothers Robert and Mike Ford.
     He is survived by his wife Linda (Bailey)ford of Woodbury and one Son and daughter in law Jamie and Angela Ford of Woodbury. Two brothers;Joe Ford of Smithville,Tn. and James Ford of Murfreesboro,Tn., five sisters;Willa Deberry of Woodbury, Faye Rogers of Hermitage, Tn., Lucille Todd of Centertown,Tn., Beatrice Jolly of Rockwood,Tn.,and Janice Bills of Lewisburg Tn.. Also two grandchildren.
     He was a self employed logger.
     Visitation will be Monday,Nov. 6, 2006 from 1till 9 PM. at Smith Funeral Home and the funeral will be on Tuesday Nov. 7, 2006 at 2 PM at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Cleo Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at the Goodridge Cemetery.
     Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Brazzell
     David Brazzell age 85, date of birth Dec.31,1920 passed away on Nov. 10,2006 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tn. He was a resident of Antioch, Tn. and was a native of Cannon Counry and formerly lived in Woodbury.
     He was preceeded in death by his parents; the late E.T. and Eva (Vaden) Brazzell. First wife Hazel Marie (Haley) Brazzell. Also a step son; Jack Allen. Four Brothers; Oscar, Everett, Virgil, and Paul Brazzell. Two sisters; Dollie Hutchins, and Mary Brazzell.
     He is survived by his second wife Barbara (Knox) Allen Brazzell and a step son; Jack Allen. He is also survived by two daughters; Diane Brazzell of Murfreesboro, TN. and Linda and Fred Hill of Amarillo, Texas. One brother; Jimmy Brazzell of Nashville, Tn. and one sister; Evalena Muncy of Woodbury. Six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
     He was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ.
     He was a sales manager for The Missouri Pacific Railroad.
     Visitation will be on Sunday Nov. 12, 2006 from 2:30 PM until 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home.
     There will be a private gravesite service for the family and the family is invited to a celebration of life following the gravesite setrvices at Leoni Church of Christ. Brother Herb Alsup will officiate. Interment will be at Leoni Cemetery.
     Donations may be made to Alive Hospice in lieu of flowers- Contact Smith Funeral Home.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Woodward (Granny) Stone

Ruth Woodward (granny) Stone age 91, born Dec. 17, 1914 passed away Dec. 1, 2006 at Stones River Hospital, Woodbury Tn.

She was a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a resident of Woodbury, Tn. She was preceeded in death by her parents R.C. and Tenilla (Thurston) Woodward. Spouse, the late Hilton Stone. Two brothers; R.W. and Ted Woodward. Also two sisters Mary and Charlene.

She is survived bytwo sons; James E. (Jimmy) and Frances Stone of Woodbury, and Charley F. and Judy Stone of Kimberling City, Missouri. Two brothers; Tom and David Woodward and one sister; Katie Akin. Five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and her occupation for over twenty years was a cook in the Cannon County Schools.

Visitation will be Saturday Dec. 2, 2006 from 4:00 till 8:00 PM and Sunday Dec. 3, 2006 from 12:00 till 2:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home and the funeral will be held Sunday Dec. 3, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Edward Floyd, Jr.
     Charles Edward Floyd, Jr. died Nov. 28, 2006 at his residence in Manchester, Tn.. He was 18 years of age and his date of birth was Jan. 14, 1988. He was a native of Woodbury and Cannon County Tennessee.
     He was preceeded in death by his grandmother ;Mary Lee Daniels and grandfather; the Rev. Baker B. Floyd.
     He is survived by his parents; Charles Edward and Bobbie Jean (Daniels) Floyd of Manchester, Tn.,fiancee; Shana Cargill of Manchester, grandfather; Robert J. Daniels of Manchester, grandmother; Peggy Ann Daniels of LaVergne, Tn. and one son; Michael Cameron Floyd of Knoxville. Two brothers; John Baker Floyd of Manchester, and Jared Ray Floyd of Dickson County, Tn.. Three sisters; Angela Marie Floyd and Rebecca Ann Floyd of Manchester and Abagail Floyd of Dickson County.
     Visitation will be Friday Dec. 1, 2006 from 9:00 Am until time for the funeral service at Smith Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held in Smith Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Dec. 1, 2006.
     Interment will follow at Gilley Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flwers donations can be made at Smith Funeral Home to help defray funeral costs.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elmer louis Davenport Age 69, Born March 11, 1937. Died January 5, 2007 at Trousdale Medical Center. He resided in Hartsville Tn. but was native of Cannon County Tennessee.