Obituaries

James Brian Storie

January 6, 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

January 3, 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 Bros. Bernard Houk and Michael Hale officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 10:AM until 1:45PM 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, Blaine Lattimore, Cody Johnson, Tony Pack; 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.




Jean Herman

January 3, 2025

Jean Herman age 86 of Cookeville formerly of Alexandria, passed away Thursday night January 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 5, 1938, to her parents, the late Cecil & Maggie Green Ray. She was retired from farming along with multiple businesses, attended Nash Grove Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sister: Becky Thomas; Nephew: Bill Thomas. Funeral services will be held 1PM Saturday January 4, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary West officiating and burial to follow in Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation with the family will be Friday 4:30PM until 6:30PM and Saturday 11:30AM until time of service at 1 PM. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Frank Herman; Son: Scott Herman; Grandson: Gabriel (Taylor) Herman; Great granddaughters: Irelynn & WrenLee Herman. In addition to flowers donations can be made to the Mustard Seed Ranch in memory of Ms. Jean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Herman family.




Jason Ray Sifford

January 1, 2025

Jason Ray Sifford age 42 of Bellevue passed away Monday December 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 31, 1982, to his parents, Ronald “Ron” Dean & Patricia “Patsy” Ray Utter Sifford. He was a US Navy Veteran working as an Aviation Tech, a member of New Life UPC Smithville and attended New Life UPC Maine. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rev. Carl & Carolyn Sifford, Lee & Madeline Utter; Uncles: Pete Sifford, Calvin Sifford, Kieth Utter & Terry Utter and friends in faith. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday January 4, 2025, at New Life Pentecostal Church with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation with the family will be 12 PM until the time of the memorial service at 2 PM. Survivors include his wife Stephani Renee Sifford of Nashville; Parents: Ron & Patsy Sifford of Smithville; Brother: Brandon (Racheal) Sifford of Fairbanks, Alaska; Sister: Kendra (Jamie) McClure of Tullahoma; Brother: Josh (Bobbie Jo) Williams; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Steve & Gwen Williams of Smithville; Nieces & Nephews: Taydem Addison, Dakota Sifford, Austin White, Ronnie White, Windy White, Isabella Williams, Braylon Williams; Jason was also well loved by a host of Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Sifford Family.




Judy Annie Pollard

December 29, 2024

Judy Annie Pollard, age 67, passed away Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 at her residence in McMinnville. She was retired from Vaughn’s nursery and attended Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was born on October 8, 1957 in DeKalb County to her parents, the late Billy Neal and Betty Pearl Hodges Phifer. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Pollard.

Visitation with the Pollard family will be on Monday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and Tuesday from 10:00 until the service time at 11:00 am at Spring Hill Baptist Church of Christ in Walling. Bro. Robby Black will officiate and burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Survivors in her husband of 50 years, Kelly Pollard of McMinnville; daughter, Jessica (Robby) Black of McMinnville; 2 sons, Eric Pollard and Isaih Pollard both of McMinnville; 6 grandchildren, Chris (Jayme) Thrower, Anna (Alyc) Simmons, Rebecca Lance and Alton Womack all of McMinnville, Cain Pollard of Nashville and Isaac Pollard of Rhode Island; 4 great-grandchildren; Cooper Knox, Colton Kye, Aubree Hope, and Haisleigh Rein Thrower;1 brother, Billy Neal of Woodbury; 1 sister, Dean (Roger) Denson of Cookeville; bro-in-law, Robert Pollard and sister-in-law, Ruetta Pollard both of Smithville.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Thelma Dean Allen

December 29, 2024

Thelma Dean Allen age 91 of Liberty passed away Saturday morning December 28, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. She was born October 15, 1933, to her parents the late Rob and Gracie Parkerson Crook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Allen. Ms. Allen was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and worked at the Shirt Factory for over 40 years. She is survived by son, Albert (Bonnie) Allen of Liberty; niece, Mary Nokes (Larry) Robinson of Liberty; cousins, Margie Smith of Smithville, and Mary Nell Paris of Murfreesboro; fur babies, Pete and Sadie. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday December 31, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 3 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Dr. Cripps and Staff and to NHC Healthcare of Cookeville for the love and care shown Mrs. Allen. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Allen family.




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