Obituaries

Jackie Ralph Rigsby

June 10, 2025

Jackie Ralph Rigsby age 90, of Smithville passed away at his residence Monday night June 9, 2025. He was born July 12, 1934, to his parents the late Martin Luther and Sallie Ann Pack Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Rigsby; daughter, Lori Ann Nokes; sister, Ruby Cook; 4 brothers, Elijah Rigsby, Willie Rigsby, Grady Rigsby, and Elzie Rigsby. Mr. Rigsby was a faithful member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church and retired from AVCO. Funeral services will be 4 PM Thursday June 12, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Lee officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 2 PM till 7 PM and on Thursday 11:AM until the time of the service at 4: PM. He is survived by son, Jackie Darrell Rigsby of Smithville; 3 grandchildren, Joe (Brandy) Rigsby of Lebanon, Calab Rigsby of Clarksville and Emma (Brad) Alverson of Smithville; great-grandchildren, Alice Alverson, Alexis Barnes, Ethan Barnes, Bodhi Rigsby, Easton Rigsby, Towa Rigsby, Rukia Rigsby, and Sora Rigsby. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J Fox Foundation or Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Mr. Jackie. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rigsby family.




Toby Cantrell

June 10, 2025

Toby Cantrell age 76 of Smithville, passed away at his residence on Monday night June 9, 2025. He was born March 17, 1949, to his parents the late John Curtis and Elma Louise Womack Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Moore. Mr. Cantrell was a member of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church and worked as a Run Test Tech for more than 30 years at Carrier Air Conditioning. Funeral services will be 1M Thursday June 12, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Elder Joseph Arnold and Elder Jeff Winfree officiating and burial in New Bildad Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 PM till 7 PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by wife, Carolyn Cantrell of Smithville; children, Jamie (Andrew) Cantrell, Lisa (Dustin) Prater, and Teresa Cantrell Atnip all of Smithville; grandchildren, Sarah (Ricardo) Torres, Hannah (Nathan) Moore, Isaac Cantrell, Lauren (Kyle) Thompson, Maddie Prater, Zachary Atnip, Peyton Atnip. great-grandchildren, R. J. Torres, Javi Torres, Toby Moore, Henry Moore, Tobin Thompson; brother, Stanley (Sharon) Cantrell; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends also survive. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cantrell family.




Danny Martin Parker

June 8, 2025

Danny Martin Parker, age 77, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. Born on April 19, 1948, in Smithville, TN, he was the son of the late Ernest Martin and Nancy Lucille Parker. Danny dedicated his career to Mallory Timers and General Mills before retiring. He was a lifetime member Volunteer Firefighter and a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sons, Marty Parker (Amy Smythe) of Woodbury and Shannon (Michelle) Parker of Sparta. He leaves behind grandchildren, Kalene (Storm) Farley of Sparta, Braxton Parker of Cookeville, and Brantley Parker of Sparta, as well as step-grandchildren Kyle Kramer, Lauren Clark, Brandon Cook, Zach Cook, Jordan Cook, Tracey Deck, and Allen Arnold. His brother, Lee (Janie) Parker of Sparta, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins, also survive him.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy Parker and brother, Albert Parker.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at 1pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Judd officiating. Burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8, on Tuesday from 11-8, and on Wednesday from 11 until the time of service at 1pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.



Martha Lucinda Bowman

June 6, 2025

Martha Lucinda Bowman age 62 was born in Carthage, TN on November 9, 1962, to her parents the late Nathan Earl Sr. and Mary Christine Bowman. She passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her daughters, Chassity (Jeremy) Koffas of Cookeville and Mindy (Michael) Magourik of Winchester; Grandchildren, Isaac Jones, Eli (Izzy) Koffas, Mary Katherine Koffas, Hadlee Amyiah, Kennison and Ka’Mari Taylor; Brother, Michael Wayne (Lisa) Bowman. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The family has honored Martha’s request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Martha’s family would love to express a special Thank You to Gentiva hospice and special caregiver Tammy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bowman family.




Teresa Gail Bailiff

June 6, 2025

Teresa Gail Bailiff age 63, of Smithville passed away Thursday June 5, 2025, at Tri-Star Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. She was born October 27, 1961, to her parents the late, Willian Carl and Joyce Owen Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Nancy Townsend, Jim Martin, Owen Martin, and Barbara Strong. Mrs. Bailiff was a member of Dowelltown Baptist Church and worked at Mid-Cumberland and Liberty State Bank. She is survived by husband, Gerald Bailiff of Smithville; children, Kalah (Brandon) Donnell of Smithville, John Bailiff (Emily Hendrixson) of Smithville, and Myranda (Trinity) Gibson of Gallatin; grandchildren, Carson and Collin Donnell; sister, Ann (Johnny) Goodall of Lebanon; brothers, Edward Martin of Watertown and Carl Wayne (Christina) Martin of Carthage; Aunts, Brenda Skeen of Lebanon and Louise Shehane; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Kay Bailiff of Dowelltown; father-in-law, Robert Bailiff of Alexandria; sisters-in-law, June (Robert) Kieth of Dowelltown, Tiwanda (Wesley) Hall of Watertown, Debbie Martin of Lebanon; brother-in-law, Ricky (Chrissy) Bailiff of Liberty. Visitation will be Saturday June 7, 2025, at 12: Noon till 5: PM. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bailiff family.




Robert James Moseley

June 5, 2025

Robert James Moseley age 70 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born January 17, 1955, to his parents the late Stewart and Esther Green Moseley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dayle Moseley and Reynold Moseley also several aunts and uncles. Mr. Moseley worked as a correction officer for New York State. He is survived by his wife, Patti Moseley of Lancaster; 4 children, Jesse (Meghan) Moseley of Canada, Joshua Moseley of Canada, James (Janine) Moseley of New York, Scott (Emily) Moseley of Virginia; 4 grandchildren, Logan Moseley, Romy Moseley, Henry Moseley, Miles Moseley; uncle, James Green. The family has honored Robert’s request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Moseley family.




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