Robert Soares
by: Dwayne PageFeb 02, 2025
Robert Soares age 89 of Smithville, passed away at his residence Friday morning January 31, 2025. He was born July 9, 1935, to his parents the late Manuel and Annie Coito Soares. He was of the Protestant Faith, severed in the United States Army, and worked as a Computer Tech at the National Weather Center. He is survived by his life partner; Nancy Kresge of Smithville; children, Sharon Ann Raglan, Robert Lawrence Soares, and David Keith Soares; step-children, John Kresge, Marsha Collins, and Wyatt Collins; brother, Harry Soares. Mr. Soares family has honored his request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Soares family.
Sandy Rhoady
by: Dwayne PageJan 30, 2025
Sandy Rhoady, daughter of the late Cordell Caldwell & Doris Caldwell, passed peacefully from this life on Monday January 27, 2025, at the age of 62, at the home of her lifelong friend Renna Webb Garrett and her husband Dewayne. Born in Davidson County February 20, 1962, she was a pet lover and loved her church. She was a member of the Center Hill Brethren In Christ Church, where she served as secretary, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. Thanks to Caris Hospice, who provided care for her for the past number of weeks, as did her friend Renna Garrett. Special thanks to Jennifer Summers and Jaylen Hanner for helping with her care as well.
Sandy graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1980, then earned her R.N. degree from Belmont University in Nashville. She spent over 37 years in the nursing field as Director, Administrator, and Supervisor with Mid Cumberland Home Health, Care All, Suncrest Home Health and VIP Home Health. She also made home health visits when employed with these agencies.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Cordell Caldwell, her first husband Donnie Taylor, their daughter Tabitha Young and her husband James Young. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Larry Rhoady. She is survived by her mother Doris Caldwell of Algood, her brother Eddie Caldwell of Smithville. She is also survived by all the members of the Garrett family, whom she considered to be her family as well, and Pastor & special friend Bro. Larry Steffee of Smithville.
Funeral services for Ms. Rhoady will be held 2 PM Thursday January 30, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rhoady family.
Debra Darlene Tisdale Bynum
by: Dwayne PageJan 26, 2025
Debra Darlene Tisdale Bynum, age 62, of Cookeville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on September 8, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late Billy and Lera Petty Tisdale.
Debra is survived by her loving husband, Brent Bynum of Cookeville; her son, Michael Brandon Colwell (Lisa Lambert) of Smithville; her daughter, Brandi and her husband Nick Patterson of Smithville; and her cherished grandchildren, Trenton Ashburn, Tryniti Harden, Michael Aiden Colwell, Jaxon Kennan, Brooklyn Lera Mason, Quinnton Patterson, Haven Patterson, and Ellie Dae Patterson. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael and his wife Sandra Tisdale, Billy Wayne and his wife Angela Tisdale, and Bobby Tisdale, all of Smithville, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Tisdale.
The family has honored her wishes to be cremated, and a visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 31 from 2-5pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements