Carol Ann O’Clare
by: Dwayne PageJan 10, 2025
Carol Ann O’Clare age 78 passed away Sunday January 5, 2025, at Alive Hospice Center in Murfreesboro. She was born November 24, 1946, to her parents the late Garland and Margaret Clark Lester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Butts. Ms. O’Clare was Baptist and attended the Smithville First Baptist Church and worked in Ministery at Lighthouse Christian Camp where she enjoyed living in the Widow’s home. She is survived by granddaughter, Rachel Jarvis; grandson, David Butts; 2 sisters, Cathy Sizemore, and Julia Anderson; brother, Michael Lester. The family has honored Ms. O’Clare’s wishes to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the O’Clare family.
James Brian Storie
by: Dwayne PageJan 06, 2025
James Brian Storie, age 59 of Smithville, TN and formerly of Byrdstown, TN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence.
He was born January 27, 1965 in Hartford City, IN to James Winford ‘George’ Storie and Ina Lois (Cross) Storie. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a registered nurse and loved golfing.
James is survived by (1) daughter: Natasha Pryor and husband: Chris; (3) grandchildren: Brody Pryor, Nora Pryor and Camilla Pryor; father: George Storie and wife: Judy; mother: Ina Lois Hudson and husband: Jerry; (1) sister: Tamara Murphy; (3) brothers: Stephen Wayne Storie, Christopher Todd Storie and Troy Lee Storie. Also survived by other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Brown Funeral Chapel in Byrdstown.
James Donald Lattimore
by: Dwayne PageJan 04, 2025
James Donald Lattimore age 88 of Smithville passed away Friday afternoon January 3, 2025, at the Webb House in Smithville. He was born November 6, 1936, to his parents, the late Bobby E. & Mary Ferrell Lattimore. Mr. James worked for TRW for 40 years, was a farmer, and had also worked as a part-time deputy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Mae Elizabeth Lattimore; Son: James Bradley “Brad” Lattimore. Graveside service will be held 2 PM Sunday January 5, 2025, at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 10:AM until 1:45 PM at which time we will leave to go to DeKalb Cemetery for graveside service. Survivors include children: Barbara (Harold) Burton, David Lattimore, Kathy (Roger) Bailey, Rick Lattimore all of Smithville; Grandchildren: Steve Mabe, Chris Burton, Rachel Anderson, Ashley Satterfield, Glen Lattimore, Jody Lattimore; Great Grandchildren: Jeron Burton, Haden Burton, Heath Mabe, Lance Mabe, Haylee Mullican, Jordan Farley, Cloey Anderson, Jackson Lattimore, Kalynn Lattimore, Madelynn Lattimore; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren: Colton, Karson, Karter and Brooklyn Mabe; Other extended family & friends also survive. In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to the Animal Shelter or Live & Let Live. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lattimore family.