Fred William Brown
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
Fred William Brown age 72 of McMinnville passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 7, 1952, to his parents the late Alvie and Florene Locke Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 7 siblings. Mr. Brown was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1975 and served faithfully as a minister until his death. Mr. Brown served in the United States Air Force and was a self-employed garbage collector. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Joan Brown of McMinnville; son Stephen Brown of Wyoming; step-sons, Mark Holmes of England and Carl Holmes of Thailand; step-grandson, Benjamin Holmes; siblings, Pauline Cummings, Annie Brown, and Jesse Brown; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. The family has honored Mr. Brown’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held 2:30PM April 6, 2025, with Bro. Brian Williams officiating and a slide-show presentation starting at 2:15PM, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1015 Harrison Ferry Rd, McMinnville, TN. The family ask in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McMinnville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in memory of Mr. Brown. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Brown family.
James R.H. Hayes
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
James R.H. Hayes age 95 of Smithville passed from this life on Sunday, March 23 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville from an extended illness. He was born December 25,1929 to his parents, the late Floyd & Novella (Hutchins) Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Aughinbaugh) Hayes; son, Ricky Hayes and sister, Elsie Braswell. He was a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Hayes was a farmer and a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky (Joe) Bogle of Smithville; 2 Grandchildren Michelle Trapp Cantrell and Tony (Amanda) Trapp all of Smithville; 2 step-grandchildren, Chris Bogle of Smithville and Eric (Tina) Bogle of Crossville; 5 great grandchildren, Brittany (Brennan) of Richmond, VA, Kylee (Austin) of Sterlington, LA, and Gage, Holden (Hannah) and Bryson all of Smithville; 6 step great-grandchildren, Kami, Kelsey, Chase, Dylan, Jacob, Piper; 3 great- great-grandchildren, Blakelyn, Briley and Karter; Brother, Johnny Hayes of Pegram, TN. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Mahan officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 10:AM till 7 PM and Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Hayes. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hayes Family.
Delena Ann Young Sellers
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
Delena Ann Young Sellers, age 69, of Smithville, passed away on March 22, 2025, at St. Thomas Midtown. Born on September 2, 1955, in Lebanon, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Versie Pollard Young. Delena dedicated many years of her life working at the Family Medical Center and attended Smithville First Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Norman (Mary) Young of Nashville; her children, Paula (James) Tindall of Murfreesboro, Timothy (Kayla) Vanderpool of Christiana, and Mallorie (Chris) Kirouac of Baxter; and her grandchildren, Jordan (Robert) Gordon and Colin Tindall all of Murfreesboro, Kaydence Vanderpool, Evalynn Vanderpool, and Owen Vanderpool all of Christiana, Amelia Kirouac and Claire Kirouac both of Baxter. Delena also leaves behind her nephews, Byron (Elizabeth) Young of Huntsville and David Young of Nashville, as well as her great-nephew, Alex Young, and great-niece, Adelyn Young. Her extended family includes her friends and work family at Family Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, Delena was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garry Sellers.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 28, at 2pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Young Bend Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from noon to 8pm and on Friday from 11am until the time of service at 2pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.