Obituaries

Danny Martin Parker, age 77, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. Born on April 19, 1948, in Smithville, TN, he was the son of the late Ernest Martin and Nancy Lucille Parker. Danny dedicated his career to Mallory Timers and General Mills before retiring. He was a lifetime member Volunteer Firefighter and a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sons, Marty Parker (Amy Smythe) of Woodbury and Shannon (Michelle) Parker of Sparta. He leaves behind grandchildren, Kalene (Storm) Farley of Sparta, Braxton Parker of Cookeville, and Brantley Parker of Sparta, as well as step-grandchildren Kyle Kramer, Lauren Clark, Brandon Cook, Zach Cook, Jordan Cook, Tracey Deck, and Allen Arnold. His brother, Lee (Janie) Parker of Sparta, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins, also survive him.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy Parker and brother, Albert Parker.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at 1pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Judd officiating. Burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8, on Tuesday from 11-8, and on Wednesday from 11 until the time of service at 1pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Martha Lucinda Bowman age 62 was born in Carthage, TN on November 9, 1962, to her parents the late Nathan Earl Sr. and Mary Christine Bowman. She passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her daughters, Chassity (Jeremy) Koffas of Cookeville and Mindy (Michael) Magourik of Winchester; Grandchildren, Isaac Jones, Eli (Izzy) Koffas, Mary Katherine Koffas, Hadlee Amyiah, Kennison and Ka’Mari Taylor; Brother, Michael Wayne (Lisa) Bowman. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The family has honored Martha’s request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Martha’s family would love to express a special Thank You to Gentiva hospice and special caregiver Tammy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bowman family.

Robert James Moseley age 70 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born January 17, 1955, to his parents the late Stewart and Esther Green Moseley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dayle Moseley and Reynold Moseley also several aunts and uncles. Mr. Moseley worked as a correction officer for New York State. He is survived by his wife, Patti Moseley of Lancaster; 4 children, Jesse (Meghan) Moseley of Canada, Joshua Moseley of Canada, James (Janine) Moseley of New York, Scott (Emily) Moseley of Virginia; 4 grandchildren, Logan Moseley, Romy Moseley, Henry Moseley, Miles Moseley; uncle, James Green. The family has honored Robert’s request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Moseley family.

Stephanie Lynne Baldacchino, age 49, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 after a long battle with M.S.

Mrs. Baldacchino was born April 20, 1976 in Red Bank, NJ, a daughter of Michael Baldacchino and Sandi Stone Baldacchino Smith.

Mrs. Baldacchino is survived by Daughter; Kaia (Diego) Coronado of Smithville, TN. Brother; Christopher Baldacchino of NJ. Grandchildren; Oaklynn Coronado and Madilynn Kate Coronado. Father; Michael (Dawn) Baldacchino. Mother; Sandi (Louis Zeller) Smyth. Several nieces and nephews.

The family will hold private services at a later date.
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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 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, 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

Wanda Faye Byford, 83, of Liberty, TN. passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford with her family by her side.

Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rebecca Nokes McGee.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Byford (Mike) Reedy, Sam (Alisha) Byford, and Cindy Byford (Michael) Underhill all of Cannon Co.; grandchildren, Corey Reedy, Jeremy (Kim) Reedy, Will (Samantha) Byford, Jack Byford, Georgia-Grace Byford, Makayla (Garrett) Johnson and Kelsey Underhill; great grandchildren, Katie Reedy, Makayla Reedy, Matthias Reedy, Josh Reedy and Raivah Reedy.

A member of the Church of Christ, Faye worked as a clerk at the Dekalb Farmer’s Co-Op for 17 years and she also worked for Federal Mogul. She enjoyed fishing, reading romance novels, working on the farm and gardening. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and making wonderful memories with them.

Her family will receive friends, Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jackie Reedy officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Aarat cemetery. Pallbearers include Corey and Jeremy Reedy, Josh and Matthias Reedy, Will and Jack Byford. Honorary Pallbearers will be Garrett Johnson and Tanner Young.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

Karen Taylor age 57 of McMinnville passed away Monday May 26, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born November 4, 1967, to her parents the late, Marvin and Nancy Taylor. Ms. Karen worked in Restaurants. Graveside services and burial will be held Friday May 30, 2025, 11:AM at Melton Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 11:AM. She is survived by her uncle, Thomas “Ernie” Taylor of McMinnville; several cousins also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Taylor family.