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09/03/2026

Sometimes, words are used so commonly that we assume we know what they mean. What really is a will or an estate plan? Is there really any difference between the two? This article dives into answering those questions as well as providing additional information:
https://smartasset.com/estate-planning/estate-planning-vs-will

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Debra Kay "Willow" Townsend

Debra Kay “Willow” Townsend, 73, of Woodbury passed away on August 20, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Williams and Jacquelin Williams. She is survived by her husband, Frank Magistro, children, Forest King, Theodore Townsend, Robert Townsend, Zoe York, Haven King, and Cassie Townsend, stepsons, Chris Magistro, David Magistro, and Joseph Magistro, brother, Scott Williams, granddaughter, Alex Scrougham, and great grandson, Warren, and several nieces and nephews. Debra grew...

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08/26/2026

With how connected the world is, it isn't out of the question that you could end up attending a funeral for someone part of a different culture. While research shows your personal care for the individual, just like with religions and different denominations, cultures have different factions, where the funeral rites might differ. The best practice is to communicate with someone from that culture or who is familiar with the family's preferences. If you don't have that opportunity, you can call the funeral home for guidance and stand back to observe after you arrive.

This article provides an overview of core practices for funeral rites, where the eulogy fits, and basic attendee guidelines for several cultures:

https://eulogyexpert.com/posts/cultural-funeral-traditions

08/24/2026

Billy Lee Cook

Billy Lee Cook, 71, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born in Oak Ridge Tennessee on December 26, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cook and his mother, Nora Cook, and by a sister, Cathy Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Karen Blanks Cook, step children, Seth (Krystal) Powell, Lydia Weber, Hannah (Devan) Tucker, sister, Lou, (Darrell) Goins, brothers-in-law, Mike Bennett and Clay Blanks, grandchildren, McKenna (Joel) Nieves, Reshan Nickson,...

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08/19/2026

Raymond "Allen" Minix, Jr.

Raymond “Allen” Minix, Jr., 51, of Woodbury passed away on August 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Allen Minix, Sr. and his special fur baby cat, Sassy Mae. He is survived by his wife, Angie Minix, son, Zachary Minix, brother and sisters-in-laws, Brant (Kathy) Fletcher, Mandy Fletcher, nieces and nephews, Miranda (Gunnar) Morrison, McKenna (Austin) Overton, Ella Kate Fletcher, father-in-law, Larry Fletcher, mother-in-law, Tony Reese, and fur baby cat, Sunny Ray. He was born in...

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08/19/2026

Ever wondered what a word actually meant, especially when it comes to your loved one's final resting place? Cemetery terminology can get confusing, but you'll find four commonly used terms broken down and explained at the link below:

https://funeral.com/blogs/podcasts/understanding-cemetery-terms-entombment-burial-and-inurnment?srsltid=AfmBOopve9PIm2hbrhi4Zwvx3r9fFoHeDoDeIWbpDeihdz4MRDzlY1tc

08/18/2026

Annette Elizabeth Packer

Annette Elizabeth (Klein) Packer, 88, formerly of Gahanna, Ohio. Only child born to Mary and James Klein on January 19, 1938, died August 17, 2026, in Woodbury, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Donn Packer and son, Robert Alan Packer. Survived by children, Melinda Guendert and her husband Steve, and Sterling James Packer and his wife Jackie, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Member of NSDAR-Daughters of American Revolution, Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter, Murfreesboro, TN. Private...

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