Bonnie Summers
by: Dwayne PageMay 29, 2025
Bonnie Summers age 92 of Smithville passed away Thursday morning May 29, 2025, at NHC of Smithville. She was born September 16, 1932, to her parents the late Charlie and Della Irene Howell Goodwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Michael Stoglin and Johnny Stoglin; daughter, Cynthia Diane Allen; great-great-grandchild, Jathan Craven; and 9 siblings. Ms. Summers attended Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and worked as a Seamstress at the Shirt Factory. She is survived by 2 sons, Ronnie (Veronica) Stoglin of Soddy Daisy, and Randy (Tammy) Summers of Smithville; grandchildren, Amy (Brian) Craven, Taylor (Gage) Brown, Johnathan (Allison) Allen, Jeremy Jackson, Jenniffer Stoglin, Allen Stoglin, Eric Stoglin and Carrie Stoglin; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; son-in-law, Dwayne Allen; brother, Charles (Corlis) Goodwin; sisters Dorothy Hutchins, and Linda (Dewey) Pittman. Graveside services and interment will be 2 PM Sunday June 1, 2025, at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bobby Thomason officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at DeKalb Memorial Gardens for the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Ms. Bonnie. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Summers family.
Joe Herbert Sissom
by: Dwayne PageMay 29, 2025
Joe Herbert Sissom, 89, of Bradyville left his earthly tent to go to his permanent home with his Lord Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Floyd D. Sissom and Elsie Elizabeth Parker Sissom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ed Sissom, Bud Sissom, Garland Sissom, Clyde Sissom, J.T. Sissom and Jean Bandy.
He and his wife, Joyce Miller Sissom were married for 63 years, creating a family and a legacy of love. He was the best kind of Dad, absolutely delighting in his family and loving us with his life. He was always willing to do anything for any of us.
If you knew our Dad, then you knew how much he loved Jesus. He was bold and fearless about sharing his faith. Even in these last difficult months, he was always asking nurses and anyone he could where they stood with the Lord.
We’ve heard stories of him in his younger, wild days. We never knew that Dad. Our Dad was like the man in parable who found the pearl of great price and sold all he had to buy it (Matthew 13:45-46). His life was a testimony to the Lord and we believe he got up every day thinking about he could do for Jesus.
We know that sometimes in this life, he felt he wasn’t good enough, that he didn’t have enough education. But we believe that when he crossed over into his new life, that he received a hero’s welcome, surrounded by all those who came to Christ through his faithful witness. We believe “his Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been faithful over a few things. Enter into the joy of thy Lord!” (Matthew 25:23).
For all of you that he pastored through the years, he loved you, too. He prayed over you, cared for you, grieved with you and carried your burdens. Thank you to all those who loved him back.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Joyce and his two children, Tammy (Randall) Harris and Gaylon (Suzette) Sissom. He had seven grandchildren, Amanda (Lee) Baker, Emily (Phillip) Mullins, Abbey (Camron) Bond, Anna Grace Sissom (Timothy Stayskal) and Jack, Luke and Nick Harris.; six great grandchildren, Anneliese and Lainey Baker, Grayson, Maddox and Banks Mullins and Bru Bond. Also surviving are his brothers, Duane “Doc” Sissom of Middleton, OH., June Sissom Sadler of Murfreesboro, and Jerry (Nancy) Sissom of Bradyville.
Bro. Joe was a pastor of 50 years and a member of the Hollow Springs Community Church. He loved the Tennessee Vols, going fishing, playing golf and watching his grandchildren play ball.
His family will receive friends Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Hollow Springs Community Church and Friday, May 30, 2025 beginning at 9:00 A.M at Woodbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Sissom and Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating, Interment will follow at Gilley Hill cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
Wanda Faye Byford
by: Dwayne PageMay 29, 2025
Wanda Faye Byford, 83, of Liberty, TN. passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford with her family by her side.
Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rebecca Nokes McGee.
She is survived by her children, Rebecca Byford (Mike) Reedy, Sam (Alisha) Byford, and Cindy Byford (Michael) Underhill all of Cannon Co.; grandchildren, Corey Reedy, Jeremy (Kim) Reedy, Will (Samantha) Byford, Jack Byford, Georgia-Grace Byford, Makayla (Garrett) Johnson and Kelsey Underhill; great grandchildren, Katie Reedy, Makayla Reedy, Matthias Reedy, Josh Reedy and Raivah Reedy.
A member of the Church of Christ, Faye worked as a clerk at the Dekalb Farmer’s Co-Op for 17 years and she also worked for Federal Mogul. She enjoyed fishing, reading romance novels, working on the farm and gardening. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and making wonderful memories with them.
Her family will receive friends, Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jackie Reedy officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Aarat cemetery. Pallbearers include Corey and Jeremy Reedy, Josh and Matthias Reedy, Will and Jack Byford. Honorary Pallbearers will be Garrett Johnson and Tanner Young.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net