Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr.
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr. was born May 24, 1947 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025. He was born and lived in Michigan for 45 years and then moved to McMinnville, Tennessee for the last 32 years. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Donald and Caroline Filipowski Theiss; brother, Donald Theiss and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Eula Presley. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Glenda Marie Presley Theiss; children, Susan (Mark) Long, Brandy Perez, Cindy Hale, Gwendolyn (Richard) Holt, Tammy Norma Theiss, and Tommy Norman Theiss, Jr.; grandchildren, Sean, Gabriel, Jaylen, Gavin, Tommy Ray, Hannah, and Diane; great-granddaughters, Lea and Luci; sisters, Cheryl (Butch) Galyon, Lorry Cantrell, Debra Prokoff; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Theiss; many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Mr. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, serving the Lord as well as playing games with the children, cooking and eating wild meat. He really enjoyed his church family at Peoples Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully attended. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Peoples Pentecostal Church with his pastor, Michael Hewell and Jay Young officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 PM until 7 PM, Monday 1 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM al visitation at Peoples Pentecostal Church. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Theiss family.
Jose Adelaido Lomas
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
Jose Adelaido Lomas age 77 of Smithville passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 16,1947 to his parents, the late Alfonso Lomas and Eustacia Moreno.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Lomas; granddaughter, Selena Torres; 2 brothers, Luis Lomas and Beninyo Lomas. He was a Catholic and worked as a farmer at Herndon Farms for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sara Lomas of Smithville; 6 children, Amada (Alberto) Torres, Adelaido (Veronica) Lomas, Jose Lomas (Misty Dedmon), Jorge Lomas, Sarah (Steven) Laxton all of Smithville and Luisana Robinson of Nashville; 21 grandchildren, and a host of great- grandchildren; 2 sisters, Juana Acuna of Smithville and Geronima Lomas Rodriguez of Mexico.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, March 28, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Ruben Vasaldua and Steven Laxton officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 3 PM till 7 PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lomas family.
Billy Jackson “BJ” Tubbs
by: Dwayne PageMar 31, 2025
Billy Jackson “BJ” Tubbs, 84, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Born on July 13, 1940, in Smithville, Tennessee, BJ was the eldest child of the late William C. and Inez Johnson Tubbs. As the oldest of a large and close-knit family, he stepped into the role of protector and provider early on.
A graduate of Wilson County High School, BJ stepped into adulthood with determination, grit and a fearless spirit. The world may not have been ready for Billy Jackson Tubbs, but he was ready for it.
BJ left his mark through a life of hard work and leadership—building roads and bridges, working in federal contracting, and proudly running his Goodyear store. One of his accomplishments was serving on the board of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville. His dedication to service extended into the community through his roles as President of the Smithville Jaycees and Vice President of the U.S. Jaycees.
BJ loved the open road and old cars, especially when he had the chance to restore them with his own two hands. He was just as comfortable under the hood as he was gathered around a table with family, enjoying some “lip-smacking, gum-bumping good” food.
BJ was a devoted husband to his wife of 10 years, Karen Tubbs, and a provider to his family. He is survived by his stepchildren, Nolan and Dana Baggett, and faithful dog, Peanut.
He leaves behind three children: Billie Ann “Bee” Tubbs-Trigueros (Gelber) of Smithville, Kristie Tubbs-Trapp (Mike) of Cookeville, and Richard Tubbs of Nashville– each carrying forward his resilience, sense of humor and love for family.
BJ was a proud “Pa” to eight grandchildren: Nicholas Tubbs, Kirstin Ramsey, Solomon Trapp, Silas Trapp, Ava Reese Tubbs, Alec Tubbs, Cason Paschell and Braylon Paschell. He was blessed with six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, all of whom brought him tremendous joy, laughter and pride.
He is also survived by his beloved siblings: William C. “Notty” Tubbs, Jr. of Cookeville, Walter (Joyce) Tubbs of Murfreesboro, Jo Ann (Larry) Williams of Smithville, Annette Tubbs Evans of Smithville, Connie (Glenn) Leftwich of Sparta, Shirley (Damien) Rutland of Smithville, Wanda Tubbs of Smithville and sister-in-law, Barbra Tubbs of Nashville.
In addition, BJ was preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Tubbs, brother, Bobby Lee Tubbs and his loyal dog, Little Man.
A memorial service to celebrate BJ’s life will be held on Saturday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in BJ’s memory. Donations can be made online at diabetes.org or mailed to P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements