Obituaries

Tracy Mallyn Lee Helser

January 22, 2024

Tracy Mallyn Lee Helser age 65 of Dowelltown, passed away Wednesday night, January 17, 2024 at St. Thomas West Hospital. She was born March 4, 1958 to her parents, the late Malcolm & Mimi Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Mac Lee, Chris Lee and Brad Lee; sister-in-law, Cynthia Lee; brothers-in-law, Vernon Barnes, Charles Rushings. Tracy was a member of the Outreach Baptist Church and was a hardwood floor installer. She is survived by her husband, Vincent Helser of Jackson, TN; 2 sons, Nathan (Starr) Jacobs of Florida and Casey (Donna) Jacobs of Smithville; 8 grandchildren, Cameron (Aurora) Silcox, Mason Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Shawn Jacobs, Kayden Jacobs, Tristan Jacobs, Hunter (Randi) Howell, Sierre (Cody) Storms; 3 great-grandchildren, Gracie Silcox, Braxton Howell and Braylon Howell; 3 sisters, Kelly (Carlis) Hollingsworth, Robin Lee Rushings, Holly Lee Barnes; sister-in-law, Dela Lee and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family has honored Tracy’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Helser family.




Priscilla Jean Dyer

January 20, 2024

Mrs. Priscilla Jean Dyer passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her residence in Smithville. She was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Mrs. Dyer was born on November 19, 1937 in Huntsville, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Tatum & Thelma Pollard Cates, husband, Gordan Dyer, 2 great-grandchildren, Paislee Cripps and Jessie Martin, 2 brothers, Roy and Junior Pollard and sister, Earlene Pollard.

Visitation with the Dyer family will be on Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the service time at 1:00 pm. Bro. Dewey Dyer will be officiating and burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Baxter, TN.

Survivors include, 3 sons, Larry (Shirley) Dyer of Smithville, Gary (Jean) Dyer of Woodbury and Terry (Tammy) Dyer of Charleston, TN, 1 daughter, Melissa (John) Mingle of Smithville, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangemments




Sarah Opal Atnip

January 17, 2024

Sarah Opal Atnip age 82 of Smithville, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at her home. She was born May 16, 1942 to her parents, the late William Earl DeVault and Helen DeVault Burdett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 8 children, Rickey DeVault, Anthony DeVault, Terry Ferrell, Jeffery Ferrell, Dennis Ferrell, Garry Ferrell, Larry Ferrell and Charles Ferrell; and brother, Roy DeVault. She was a nurse assistant and worked at the DeKalb County Health Department for 28 years. She is survived by sons, Scott Ferrell, Chris Ferrell and Wayne Ferrell; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Faye Wells. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Thursday, January 18, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for Ms. Opal’s family.




Bobby Joe Anderson

January 15, 2024

Bobby Joe Anderson age 41 of Smithville, passed away suddenly Friday night, January 12, 2024, at Vanderbilt Wilson County ER in Lebanon. He was born June 15, 1982, in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Goodwin; brother, Billy Gene Anderson and grandfather-in-law, Bill Petty. Bobby Joe was a member of Pomeroy Chapel Brethren In Christ Church and was a Police Officer for 10 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tabitha Anderson of Smithville; 2 children, Nikolas Joe Anderson (Mady Ray) of Smithville and Macy Lynn Anderson; mother, Marlene Wheeler Goodwin of Smithville; sister, April Anderson of Smithville; brother, John David Anderson of Smithville; mother-in-law, Rebecca Petty of Smithville; grandmother-in-law, Winnie Petty of Smithville; nieces and nephews, Thea (Blake) Pichey, Hunter Walker, Kloee Walker, Kadence Walker, Marley Anderson, Collins Anderson, John Maddox Anderson and Lilly Anderson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday January 17, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bryan Jones officiating and burial will be in Petty Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Anderson Family.




Henry Parker Campos

January 14, 2024

Henry Parker Campos, age 14 of Woodbury, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a freshman at Woodbury High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer and was an avid gamer. He loved his 12 year old dog, Honey Girl. She was his constant companion. Henry was a big cut up. He enjoyed life to the fullest.

Henry was born on April 27, 2009 in Smyrna, TN. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Hilda Ashburn Adkins.

Visitation with the Campos family will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut.

Survivors include his mother, Annie Helton (Joshua Collins) of Woodbury, Father, Tyrel Helton of Henning, TN, Sister, Ava Brooke Helton of Woodbury, step brother & sister, Drew and McKenzie Collins of Woodbury, grandfather, Darrell Eugene Adkins of Smithville, 3 aunts, Shaundra (Kenny) Cantrell of Smithville, Audrey Brown of Woodbury and Amy Davis of Smithville. 3 mentors that Henry admired and they helped to reshape his life were, Officer Lee Brandon, Coach Pedro and Chirag Patel.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses.




James Dean Allen

January 14, 2024

Mr. James Dean Allen, age 52 of Smithville, passed away Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ, an EMT Instructor at TN Tech and was a critical care paramedic for 26 years. James was a big family man that enjoyed anything involving his children and grandchildren. He also was a happy go lucky guy that loved joking around. He chose to make life fun.

Mr. Allen was born on October 18, 1971 in Spencer, TN. Preceding him in death were his parents, JL and Linda Allen, step-sister, Daphne Shockley and father-in-law, Aubrey Wright.

The family has chosen to honor James request to be cremated. There will be a memorial service held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 and Bro. Houston Austin will officiate.

Survivors include his wife, Teena Wright Allen, 2 sons, Nathan (Brittney) Gard and Ben (Traci) Gard, 6 grandchildren, Paityn, MaKenlee, Addison, Logan, Reese and Axel, sister, Dana Shoemake, Stepmother, Diana Allen, stepsister, Angie Smith, Niece, Paige Shoemake, mother-in-law, Betty Jo Wright, sister-in-law, Misty (Jason) Poss, several nieces and nephews also survive.

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




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