Rondall “Wormy” Parker
by: Dwayne PageMay 02, 2025
Rondall “Wormy” Parker age 71, of the Snow Hill Community passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1953, to his parents the late Paul Justus Parker and Dorothy Colwell Parker White. Mr. Parker was a Truck Driver and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday May 3, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Donnie Kelly and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until 7 PM and on Saturday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by his sister, Donna Hendrix of Smithville; special friend, Jackie Ray of Smithville; step-dad, Billy White of Smithville; niece, Brittany (Jason) Moseley of Smithville; nephew, Caleb (Christy) Hendrix of Dowelltown; great nieces and nephews, Hailey, Kaylee, Alyssa, Bucksley, Blakelynn, and Kylen; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Shriners or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Parker. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Parker family.
Phillip Wayne DeBord
by: Dwayne PageApr 30, 2025
Phillip Wayne DeBord age 71 of Smithville passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown. He was born September 5, 1953, to his parents the late Wayne and Doris Bowen DeBord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Boze and Freeda Bowen. Phil was a member of Outreach Baptist Church and retired after 20 years in United States Army. He is survived by wife, Kathy DeBord of Smithville; daughter, Cara (Shaun) Everson; son, Jason (Rachel) DeBord; grandchildren, Kaleb Everson, Jaden Everson, Jason Keegan DeBord, and Nathaniel Zakszewski; brother, Kevin B. DeBord; sister, Grace L. DeBord. Funeral services will be 11:AM Wednesday May 7, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM til 7 PM and on Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Veterans Honor Guard or Outreach Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Phil. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the DeBord family.
Sherry Gayle Taylor Graham
by: Dwayne PageApr 30, 2025
Sherry Gayle Taylor Graham age 83 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born January 9, 1942 to her parents, the late Solon and Dean Haynes Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Taylor. She had been a clerical worker. Graveside services and interment will be 3M Friday, May 2, 2025 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home. Thank you to those who have been caregivers and helped take care of Sherry. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Graham family.