Miranda McGinnis Harvey

February 5, 2024

Miranda McGinnis Harvey age 68 of Alexandira, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at her residence. Miranda was born January 29, 1956 in Nashville and adopted at birth by the late Elder Grady and Athlene McGinnis. Her birth mother’s only request was that she go to a good Christian home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Harvey and grandson, Gradyn Elijah Harvey. Miranda was a realtor with Crye-Leike Realty in Lebanon, she was a member of the M.T.A.R. and was a faithful member of Helton Creek The Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, 3 sons, Randal (Tara) Harvey of Mt. Juliet, Kevin (Angelia) Harvey of Alexandria and Chad (Kayla) Harvey of Alexandria; 5 grandchildren, Kailey, Wyatt, Jack, Haddeigh Grace and Parker Kayte Harvey. Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Helton Creek The Baptist Church with Bros. Frank Randolph and Gary Glover officiating and burial will follow in Hillview Cemetery with Bro. Eric Wood officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 PM until 8 PM at the Church and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM at the Church. In addition to flowers, donations can be made to an education fund for her 5 grandchildren. All Visitation and Services will be held at the Helton Creek The Baptist Church, 4152 Lower Helton Road, Alexandria, TN 37012. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Harvey family.

February 2, 2024

Zada Nell Redmon Pinegar

She went into eternity with her Lord and Savior.

A Christian and Baptist, she is a member of Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She worked in the local shirt factory prior to obtaining certifications in practical nursing, lab and x-ray technology. Zada worked for Dr. WW Knowles until he retired, and some local MDs bought the facility. She worked for the local hospital under many different organizations & names in the radiology department. After leaving the hospital she worked in the office of Dr. Jerry Puckett until she retired from the healthcare profession. She didn’t quit working, she was a dealer for Avon, Watkins and Stanley and worked 5 booths at the Parkland Flea market for many years. She loved being outside in her flowers and working in the garden.

Zada has lived at the Webb House retirement center since the death of her childhood friend and loving spouse—Charles Edward Pinegar. She was also preceded in death by her parents—Robert Lee & Ova Douglas Redmon. Siblings that preceded: Anna Musice-Hughes, Jessie Redmon, Reba Hayes, Nettie Redmon, Myrtle Foster-Wheelock-Leonard, and Nelson Redmon.

Surviving to cherish her memories:

Children-Charles Michael (Gloria) Pinegar and Teresa Ann (Terry) Maxwell.

Grandchildren-Heather (Chris) Young, Amanda Maxwell and Robert Maxwell.

Great grandchildren-Trinity and Denton Young, Gavin and Braxton Bain, and Brooklynn Maxwell.

Siblings- Leslie Redmon (Charleston, SC) and Marie Redmon-Mehringer (Jasper, IN).

Many loving and sweet nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, one may make donations to Lighthouse Boys’ & Girls’ Ranch, Gideon’s or a charity of your choice in Zada’s name. May God bless your life journey!

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Sunday, February 4, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Jason Lohorn and Bill Robertson officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 4 PM until 8 PM and Sunday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pinegar family.

February 1, 2024

Mrs. Judy Kay Fish, age 70 of Dowelltown, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was a retired factory worker from S&W Factory where she worked for 22 years.

Mrs. Fish was born on September 5, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents were James Todd and Dorothy Lawson Davis who preceded in her death. She is also preceded in death by 2 husbands, Clayton Pack and Jerry Fish .

The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Survivors of Mrs. Fish include one daughter, Denise (Freddy) Blair of Dowelltown, 3 grandchildren, Stephanie (Hunter) Angel of Newbern, Heather (Josh) Rhoton of Smithville and Steven (Rebecca) Page of Sparta, 6 great-grandchildren, Addison and Kallen Curtis, Ada Page, Bowen Rhoton, Gunner & Maelynn Angel, 1 brother, Rickey Todd of Manchester and one special friend, Lisa Dulley of Smithville.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

January 30, 2024

Richard “Andy” Andrew Scruggs, age 44 of Sparta, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his residence in Sparta. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on November 20, 1979 to his parents, Richard “Ricky’ and Deborah “Debbie” Scruggs. He was a factory worker and attended Life Church in Cookeville. He had a love of music, hiking and was an artist and musician. Andy was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother, and uncle. He made a lot of friends in life who were very special to him. He loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Hudson, and GL & Betty Harrison and niece, Rayleigh Scruggs.

Andy is survived by his wife, Kayla Scruggs of Sparta; 3 children, Julian Scruggs, Zoey Scruggs, and Chloe Scruggs all of Sparta; parents, Ricky and Debbie Scruggs of Smithville; 1 sister, Michelle (Don) Greer of Smithville; 2 brothers, Chris Scruggs and Jeremy Scruggs both of Smithville; mother-in-law, Kathy (Michael) Flatt of Cookeville; father-in-law, Eddie (Debbie) Clouse of Sparta; brother-in-law, Kyle (Cadie) Clouse of Quebec; grandfather, Getties Hudson of South Carolina; grandmother-in-law, Wilma Clouse of Mississippi; nieces and nephews, Jamie Scruggs, Elaine Greer, Victoria Greer, Cameron Scruggs, Landon Scruggs, Leland Scruggs, Devin Knight, Madison Law, Lilly Quistarrd, Emery and Finley, Luke and Ava, Audrey Clouse, and Owen Clouse; several cousins also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 1 at 11am in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 1-7pm and on Thursday 10am until the service at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

January 29, 2024

Dannie Haley age 85 of Woodbury, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, January 27, 2024 at his home. He was born October 6, 1938 in Woodbury, to his parents, the late James Carl Haley and Lucille Gilley Haley Pursell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Sam Pursell; daughter, Pamela Haley and brother, Jimmy Haley. Dannie was a member and deacon at Sycamore Baptist Church. He retired from Hartmann Luggage and the Cannon County Highway Dept. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Haley of Woodbury; daughter, Vicki (Lanny) Sandlin of Liberty; 2 grandchildren, Amy (Derrick) Campbell of Brush Creek and Hunter Sandlin of Liberty; 2 great-grandchildren, Hayley and Hudson; 3 sisters-in-law, Marie Seabaugh of Woodbury, Helen Rhodes of North Carolina and Alberta Lafever of Woodbury; brother-in-law, Ben (Wilma) Lafever of Woodbury. Funeral services will be 1:PM Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Williams and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow at Sycamore Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 3:PM until 7:PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Haley family.

January 26, 2024

96-year-old George W. Corley, Jr. “Bill” of Alexandria died Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas River Park in McMinnville. He was A U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of the Alexandria Church of Christ. Corley was also a former member of the Lions Club and a former Alexandria City Alderman and member of the Alexandria Industrial Board. Corley was a lifelong insurance agent having started with his father George W. Corley and Sons Insurance Agency in Alexandria and he was one of the last surviving World War II veterans in this area. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Alexandria Church of Christ. Jeff Ford will officiate with burial to follow in Eastview Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Alexandria Church of Christ. Corley was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Corley and Mary Lester Corley and a sister, Katherine Lester Corley. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Sue Wilkerson Corley of Alexandria. Children, William Michael and wife Amy Puckett Corley of McMinnville and Dr. Cris Gordon Corley of Lebanon. Grandchildren, Peter K. and wife Kasie Corley of Post Falls, Idaho and Luke C. Corley of McMinnville. Great grandchildren, Henry and Evelyn. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.