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Jimmie G. Mullican

Jan 21 2013

79 year old Ms. Jimmie G. Mullican of Smithville died Saturday at NHC of Smithville. She was a Christian and was retired from Toshiba. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mike Clayborn will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Austin Mullican; parents, Franklin and Connie Pack Hendrix; a son, Philllip Lyle Mullican; a brother, George Hendrix; and a sister, Frankie Hendrix Taylor. Survivors include two sons, Jackie Mullican of Smithville and Darrell Mullican of Nashville. One daughter, Jayrah Hire of Alexandria. Three grandchildren, Brad and Kim Trapp of Smithville, Josh Hire of Hartsville, Tabitha and Bobby Joe Anderson of Smithville. Five great grandchildren, Nikolas Anderson, Macy Anderson, Liz Qualls, Cailin Trapp, and Briz Trapp all of Smithville. Special friend, Rebecca Petty of Smithville. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Buford and Hazel Mullican, Gloston and Florene Mullican all of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Maurice Edwin Braswell

Jan 20 2013

87 year old Maurice Edwin Braswell of Smithville died Saturday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retail store owner and manager, and a member of the Smithville First United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Randall Ganeus, Terry Little, and Freddy Curtis will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Braswell was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Allen and Minnie LeFevre Braswell; his wife, Elsie Braswell; a sister, Lillie Mai Braswell; brothers, Jewel "Mouse", Gerald, Wilburn, Clarence, M.A., Vallas, Lloyd and Johnny Vestal Braswell. Survivors include children, Teresa and husband Mike King of Murfreesboro and Eddie and wife Coral Braswell of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Chloe and Claire Robinson and several nieces and nephews. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Louise Goodwin

Jan 18 2013

74 year old Louise Goodwin of Liberty died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a member of the Faith Congregational Methodist Church and a retired cook at DeKalb West School. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Freddy Savage, Chris Long, and Chris McMillen will officiate and burial will be in the Dismal Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Landon Goodwin; parents, Delmer and Athalene Driver; one son, Steve Landon Goodwin; and a granddaughter, Candace Dodd. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Ellis of Liberty. Two granddaughters, Natosha Reinhart and fiance David Miller of Liberty and Rachel and husband Brandon Haggard of Smithville. One great granddaughter, Autumn Reinhart of Liberty. Four sisters, Reba and husband Louis Fuson of Liberty, Telia Miller of Liberty, Marie and husband Joe Johnson, and Barbara and husband Roger Davis all of Smithville. Two brothers, Alfred Driver of Kentucky and Joe and wife Kathy Driver of Dowelltown. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in memory of Ms. Louise.

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Maureen McGuire Sellars

Jan 18 2013

87 year old Maureen McGuire Sellars of Smithville died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ and a retired Nurse Aide with the State Health Department. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Tim Woodward and Dan Gulley will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by parents, W.B. and Suzie Rankhorn Green; husbands, Oscar McGuire and Frank Sellars; a son, Jerry McGuire; two brothers, J.D. and James Green; and a sister, Velma Walker. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara J. Underwood of McMinnville. A daughter-in-law, Patsy McGuire of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Angela Neal, Michelle Jones, Steve Martin, and Sherry McGlothen. Five great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Jones, Trey Jones, Seth Jones, Haley Jones, and Cameron Neal. One great great grandson, Brently Youngblood. Sisters, Josie Boyd and Janis Dunn Haley both of McMinnville and Dorothy Adcock of Smithville. Special caregivers Elaine Cowart and Linda Cloyd both of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Glynn Aron Cantrell

Jan 16 2013

79 year old Glynn Aron Cantrell of Smithville died Wednesday at his residence. He was a Baptist, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a self-employed brick mason. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in the Young Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. Cantrell was preceded in death by his parents, Zollie and Viola Adcock Cantrell; his wife, Ruth Ann Cantrell; brothers, Gentry Edward, John Thomas, Ernest Clifton, and Virgle Seborn Cantrell; and a sister, Jackie Gay. Survivors include two daughters, Beth and husband Valter Vandergriff and Glenda and husband Kerry Davis all of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Vandergriff and Lance and Leah Davis. Three sisters, Lillian and husband Brownie Tittsworth of Smithville, and Lois and husband J.E. Gay and Judy and husband Ronnie Cantrell all of McMinnville. A brother, Dale Cantrell of Knoxville. A sister-in-law, Mary Clark of East Lake, Ohio. Twenty five nieces and nephews survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to either the Shriners Hospital or to the charity of your choice in memory of Mr. Glynn.

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Rosie E. Pack

Jan 15 2013

78 year old Rosie E. Pack of McMinnville died Monday at River Park Hospital of a sudden illness. She was born in McMinnville, daughter of the late Willie Pedigo and Larkin Pack. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of the Baptist Church. A graveside service will be at the Bonham Cemetery in Smithville on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Kenneth Kirby will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Gardens of Memory Funeral Home in McMinnville. In addition to her parents, Pack was preceded in death by six brothers, Tom, Charles, Arlie, Fred, Franklin, and Clidye Pack. Survivors include two brothers, Lindon Pack and Carl and wife Joanna Pack all of McMinnville. Special nephew, Tommy Pack, several nieces and cousins. Gardens of Memory Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Alton Hayes

Jan 15 2013

63 year old James Alton Hayes of Smithville died Monday at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of the Mount Herman Baptist Church and a self-employed business owner. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Smithville First Assembly of God at 1650 Cookeville Highway. Larry Briggs and Donnie Kelly will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Hayes was preceded in death by his father, Alton Hayes; mother, Evelyn Carter Waggoner; and step-father, George Waggoner. Survivors include his wife, Amy Keith Hayes of Smithville. Three children, Jayme Linn Hayes of Smithville, Brently James Hayes of McMinnville, and Amanda Hayes Stallcup of McMinnville. Two step-children, Brittney and Christian Cantrell of Smithville. Grandchildren, Samantha, Ashley, Leah, Toby, Kayla, Michael, Elizabeth, and Eli. A brother, Harold Douglas Waggoner of Smithville. Special friend, Caitlyn Anderson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to DeKalb Funeral Chapel in memory of James.

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Charlie B. Hendrixson

Jan 14 2013

90 year old Charlie B. Hendrixson of Smithville died Saturday at the Veterans Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was a retired carpenter and he attended the Gath Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. David Mahan will officiate and burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Lassiter Hendrixson; parents, Charlie Robert and Ethel Childress Hendrixson; brothers, Jay and Robert Hendrixson; and a sister, Sally Mabel Brown. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Whitlock of Lascassas and Wanda Hendrixson of Smithville. Two sons, Rick Hendrixson of Palm Dessert, California and David and wife Kathy Hendrixson of Smithville. Grandchildren, Michael and Stacie Whitlock and Sherry Breedlove all of Murfreesboro, Christy and Mark Steel of Cookeville, Chad and Julie Hendrixson of Smithville. Eight great grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Jodie Bain Martin

Jan 12 2013

73 year old Jodie Bain Martin of Smithville died Friday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was retired from Kingston Timers and was a member of the Center Hill Brethren in Christ. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m.at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Larry Steffee will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Clara Young Bain; and a sister, Margie Barrett. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Edward Martin; a daughter, Tammie and husband Anthony Burger; and grandchildren, Nancy Elaine and Nicole Clara Burger all of Smithville. Special pets Boots and Peanut. Four sisters, Frankie Dean Carroll and Peggy and James McClain all of Smithville, Brenda and Joe Cook of Watertown, and Judy and Jay Williamson of McMinnville. Two brothers, Austin Bain and James and Marie Bain all of Smithville. One sister-in-law, Mallie and J. Elton Harvey of Watertown. One brother-in-law, Hoyt Barrett of Smithville and several nieces and nephews. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Norma Jean Leadlove

Jan 12 2013

70 year old Norma Jean Leadlove died Saturday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was an Insurance Claims Clerk with Blue Cross Blue Shield and a member of the Center Hill Brethren in Christ. The funeral will be Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Larry Steffee will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by parents, Carrol Victor and Goldia Sylvia Bardmess Barr; a sister, Beverly Rogers; and a brother, Gene Barr. Survivors include her children, Angelia Cantrell of Alexandria, Cynthia and husband Daniel Niles of Dowelltown, and Richard Leadlove of Indianapolis, Indiana. Five grandchildren, Ashley Reif, Amy Blaylock, Channon Leadlove, Michael Ferrarie, and Tabitha Leadlove. Three great grandchildren, Landon Hinckley, Loralye Blaylock, and Cadence Badgett. A sister, Shirley and husband Marvin Beckham of Smithville. Several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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