Larry Wilson McKinney
by: Dwayne PageMay 30, 2025
Larry Wilson McKinney was born in Carthage on May 23,1959 to his parents, Clyde and Irene (Highers) McKinney and passed away peacefully in his home on May 26, 2025. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Janet Harris, Tommy McKinney and Joe McKinney. Larry was known for his humor and his love for fishing. He grew up up surrounded by a strong and loving family. On June 20 he married the love of his life, Anna Fay (Law) McKinney. Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years Fay and his children, Keith (Amber) McKinney of Buffalo Valley, Heather (Thad) Underwood of Sykes and Kandi (Shayne) Ray of Alexandria. He was proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Linda (Terry) Hale of Gordonsville, Johnny (Vicki) McKinney of Gordonsville, Emily West of Hartsville, Cindy York of Westmoreland and Penny Dillehay of Lafayette.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God”. Ephesians 2:8
Visitation with the family will be May 31,2025 at West Main Baptist Church in Alexandria From Noon till service time at 2
In lieu of flowers the Family has requested that donations may be made to The DeKalb County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) or Lighthouse Christian Camp.
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
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