Obituaries

Sallie Leora Hibdon

99 year old Sallie Leora Hibdon of McMinnville died Sunday at her residence. She was a member of Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church since 1927 and a homemaker. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Izear and Edna Taylor Vanatta; her husband, Wilcey Hibdon; a daughter, Georgia Moore; and two grandchildren, Anita Eldridge and Janice McMillen. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Loretta and husband Manuel Fernandez of Michigan. A son-in-law, Lindy Moore of Kentucky. Two grandsons, Chris Baltorich and Bwana Fernandez both of Michigan. One granddaughter, Twany Craig Fernandez of McMinnville. Several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren survive. Special caregivers, Patsy Helton, Donna Pinegar, Christina Murphy, Ann McCormick, Joyce Luna, and Tawny Craig Fernandez. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Marvin "Pete" Parker

86 year old Marvin "Pete" Parker of Smithville died Sunday at his residence. He was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and he served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Parker was a baseball coach in Birmingham, Michigan and in 1973 he coached the Little League All-Star Team to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Ford Motor Tractor Division. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bernard Houk 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 Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Flora Taylor Parker; a son, Marvin Taylor Parker; and two brothers, Kenneth and Jack Parker. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucy Parker of Smithville. A son and daughter-in-law, David and Becky Parker of Smithville. Daughter-in-law, Michelle Parker of Michigan. Six grandchildren, Bill, Brian, Zach, Samantha, and Hannah Parker,and Paul Holland. Two great grandchildren, Brooke and Bryce Parker. Two sisters-in-law, Billie Sue Parker of Smithville and Virginia Shoops of Michigan. Nieces and nephews, Kenneth Wayne Parker, Greg, Craig, Cindy Shoops, George and Janice Shoops. The Parker family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the caretakers that helped care for Pete. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer Dean Wallace

Elmer Dean Wallace of Rutherford County died Thursday at his residence. He was a member of the Church of Christ and he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Clark Metal and Iron. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. John Tipton will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Monday from noon until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter Tillman and Roxie Riller Wallace. Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Wallace of Murfreesboro. A son, Phillip Dean and wife Melissa Wallace of Smithville. Step-sons, Jerry King, Mack Edward, Jack Edwin, and John Edward Banks. A step daughter, Judy Banks Pugh and three grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth, Harper Lee, and William Alton Wallace. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Vanderpool

69 year old Wayne Vanderpool of Smithville died Friday at VA Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was affiliated with the Smithville Church of God. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of the Tennessee Constable Association, as well as a retired school teacher, auto mechanic, and constable for the third district of DeKalb County. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bill Robertson and Jeff Armstrong will officiate with burial in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Algie Lee and Dora Kay Vanderpool, and infant brother James David Vanderpool. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Puckett Vanderpool of Smithville; children, Wayne Reed Vanderpool and Julia Cantrell, and Melissa and Philip Wallace, all of Smithville. Grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth, Harper Lee and William Alton Wallace; sisters, Wanda and Ray,Jr. Dunham of Smithville; Lorraine Webb of Donelson; brother, Rodney and Phyllis Vanderpool of Centertown; brother-in-law, Darwin and Delores Puckett of Lebanon. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Willie E. Murphy

78 year old Willie E. Murphy of Liberty died Thursday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a member of the People's Pentecostal Church and a crane operator at the Chrysler Corporation for 32 years. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Howard Carroll will officiate and burial will be in the Gunter-Grizzle cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Murphy was preceded in death by parents, Grady and Bertha Murphy and four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Christine Murphy of Liberty. Four sons, Larry Edward Murphy of Windham, Ohio; Lee Roy Murphy of Ravenna, Ohio; Jeffery Wayne Murphy of Liberty; and Michael Anthony Murphy of Liberty. Two sisters, Beulah Mia Bishop of Nashville and Peggy and Vernon Bogle of Woodbury. Four grandsons, seven granddaughters, six great grandsons, and nine great granddaughters also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mae Elizabeth Lattimore

71 year old Mae Elizabeth Lattimore of Smithville died Thursday night at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was retired from Kingston Timers, a homemaker, and she attended the Whorton Springs Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bernard Houk, David Mahan, and Junior Ellis will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:30 p.m. Lattimore was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sheily Shehane and Julia Mae Williams Shehane Johnson. A son, Brad Lattimore. Brothers, Robert, Maxie, Frank, Toy B. Hoyte, and Ben Shehane; and sisters, Willene Saylors and Lura Jean Reeder. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James D. Lattimore of Smithville. Children, Barbara and husband Harold Burton, David Lattimore, Kathy and husband Roger Bailey, and Rick G. Lattimore all of Smithville. Six grandchildren, Steve Mabe, Chris Burton, Rachel Anderson, Ashley Satterfield, Glen Lattimore, and Jody Lattimore. Great grandchildren, Heath, Lance, Jeran, Haden, Haylee, Jordan, Chloe, and Jackson. Great great grandson, Colton. Sisters, Jessie Bell Johnson, Mary Lattimore, Frances and husband Harlon Bates, and Alma Swafford all of Smithville. A host of nephews, niece, and friends and family also survive along with dear friends Addie Dean Glen and Gwynn League. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Rickey Ashford

52 year old Rickey Ashford of Liberty died Wednesday at his residence. Born in DeKalb County, he was a carpenter. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Wilson Williams will officiate and burial will be in the Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen Allen Ashford and Geraldine Smith; a daughter, Gidget Deshealea Ashford Patterson; and a sister, Tina. Survivors include a son, Allen Ashford and fiance' Tavia Keith. A daughter, Dana and husband Chris Stanley. Grandchildren, Caleb, Harlee, Seth, Zack, Dakota, Brady, Emma, Cody, Racheal, and John John. Brothers, Eddie Wayne and wife Kathy Ashford, Willie Ashford, and Richard Ashford. The family has requested that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to Anderson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

Carter Glen Davenport

92 year old Carter Glen Davenport of Liberty died Wednesday at his residence. Born in DeKalb County, he was a carpenter, member of the New Hope Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Dewey Dyer and Ronnie Smith will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the service. Davenport was preceded in death by his parents, Carter B. Davenport and Willie Macon Foutch; sisters, Hilda Luciel and Ruth Marie; brothers, Lonnie, Cordell and John Henry; brother-in-law, Howard Granstaff; and daughter-in-law, Betty Davenport. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Lucille Mathis Davenport. Children, Larry Glenn Davenport of Alexandria, Mickey Don and wife Jennifer Davenport, Hugh Dwain and wife Teri Davenport, and Leanne and husband Jimmy McGill. Grandchildren, Wesley, Brian, Jr., Chris, Heather, Timothy, Benjie, Brad, Jennifer, Matt, Brandon, Rachel, and Micah. Great grandchildren, Travis, Autumn, Alan, Jackson, Gabriel, Lane, Lydia, Isaiha, Aniah, Ellie, Nolan, Emmy, Rellon, Andrew, and Mahala. Brother, Clarence and wife Jimmy Davenport. Sisters, Helen and husband Carlos Warden and Earlene and husband Garland Estes. Sisters-in-law, Violet Davenport and Mainelle Derting. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

Rubye Margaret Rigsby Cook

81 year old Rubye Margaret Rigsby Cook of Smithville died Monday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a retired inventory clerk with DAB Industries. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther "Dude" and Sallie Pack Rigsby; her husband, Billy J. Cook; and three brothers, Elijah, Elzie, and Grady Rigsby. Survivors include daughter, Vickye and husband Jay Smith of Liberty. One granddaughter, Jayme Smith of Franklin. One grandson, Jason Smith of Murfreesboro. Two brothers, Willie Lee and wife May Rigsby and Jackie and wife Frances Rigsby all of Smithville. One brother-in-law, Jack and wife Matilda Cook of Alexandria. Four sisters-in-law, Jean Cook of Alexandria, Kathryn Cook of Nashville, Carolyn Cook of Hermitage, and Irene Durso of Florida. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins all survive. Special friend and partner for 12 years, Horace Howard of Dowelltown. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eva Dean Wright

87 year old Eva Dean Wright of Cookeville died Sunday at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville.

Mrs. Wright was born in Warren County, daughter of the late Virgil (Jones) Cantrell and Rufuss Cantrell. She worked as a bookkeeper with GTE of Cookeville for over 15 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Mrs. Wright is survived by daughters: Tenille Rowland & Paul of Smithville; Julie Franklin & Billy of Cookeville. Grandsons: Daniel Stanley, Seth Stanley, Caleb Stanley & Zach Rowland all of Smithville; Cody Batson & Jared Batson both of Sparta. Niece: Deborah Kurk & Alan of Knoxville. Nephew: Ronald Pelham of Knoxville. Niece: Johnnie B. Pelham-Hurd of Sparta.
She was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Johney V. Wright, her parents, brother Bill Cantrell, sister Georgia Pelham and a great nephew James Hurd.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Freddie Harding officiating. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial. Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 p.m and on Thursday from 10 a.m-1 p.m at the funeral home.

Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.