Marvin Lindell Beckham
by: Dwayne PageMay 10, 2025
Marvin Lindell Beckham age 93 of Dowelltown, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born in Doniphan, MO to his parents, the late Wardie Auther and Ruby Ward Beckham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beckham; 2 sons, Kenneth Beckham and Jerry Beckham; and brother, Thomas Beckham. He was the owner of Gino’s Bar-B-Que for almost 48 years. He was a member of Center Hill Lodge 77 and a Shriner. Marvin served in the United States Air Force for over 21 years. He is survived by 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Chapman and Nikki Beckham both of Smithville, JJ Beckham and Chase Beckham both of Cookeville, Chesney (Blake) Ayers, Danny (Callie) Crews and Matthew Exum; 5 great-grandchildren, Brady (Allison) Hughes, Carleigh Beckham, Whitleigh Chapman, Lily Beckham and Emma Beckham; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Presley Hughes; adopted daughter, Vickey (Dan) Crews. There will be a Masonic Service on 6 PM Monday evening, May 12, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation with the family will be on Monday 3 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Beckham family.
Basil Dean Foutch
by: Dwayne PageMay 09, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Warren County native Basil Dean Foutch, age 60, was born July 19, 1964 and died May 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a two-month illness.
A salesman with Potters Hardware in Smithville, he was the son of the late Wiley Foutch and Jewelldean McBride Alligood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Quimbe Lynn Foutch, Samuel Dale Foutch and Michael Fuston Foutch and lifelong friend, Greg Keaton.
Mr. Foutch is survived by his companion of 26 years, Drenda Murphy of Smithville, TN; daughter, Ashley Nichole Barnes and James Harden of La Vergne, TN; grandchildren, Kenzi Barnes and Brody Harden; brother, Buddy (Terri) Foutch of McMinnville; sister, Patricia (Doug) Pack of Rock Island, TN; companions children, Veronica (Gary) Johnson and Stephanie (Brian) Leist both of Smithville; companions grandchildren, Christian (Nick) Underhill, Alexis Atnip and Savannah Murphy Leist and companions great-grandchildren, Elijah, Halle Grace and Clara.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Trent Colwell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery on Hwy 30 in McMinnville. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at High’s.
Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robin Lynn Mullins
by: Dwayne PageMay 08, 2025
Robin Lynn Mullins, age 61 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. She worked at Federal-Mogul, enjoyed drawing artwork and her family was her top priority. She had a nurturing nature about her to the ones she came in contact with. She loved helping others.
She was born on September 8, 1963 in Detroit Michigan. She moved to Smithville in 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jim and Sarah Juanita Hobbs Ferrell, 2 sisters; Jimmy Fay Strawser and Deborah Huckleby and a grandchild; Bradyn Chadwell.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am until service time at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Randall Massa will officiate and burial will follow in Mount Ararat Cemetery in the Pea Ridge Community.
Survivors include her life partner; Frank Taylor of Smithville, 3 daughters; Ronnijo (Curtis) Shelton, Ellissa (Thomas) Davis and Victoria (Jospeh) Cantrell all of Smithville, 3 sons; Ellis (Hollie) Mullins, Jim Mullins all of McMinnville and Robert (Jessica) Orcutt of Smithville, father of her children; Ellis Mullins of Smithville, 3 sisters; Anita Cyphers of Michigan, Patricia Rose of Colorado and Bridget Green of Michigan, 16 grandchildren; Cristian (Angel) Ferrell, Kerstian Strawser, Carl Shelton, Hope Mullins and Isiah Howard all of Smithville, Ellis Mullins of Gainesboro, Ariel Mullins and Savannah Mullins of McMinnville, Jazlin Cantrell, Jahlia Cantrell and Brantley Cantrell all of Smithville, Rilan Mullins and Cayden Mullins of McMinnville and Cadence Kirsten and Robin Orcutt both of Smithville, 2 great-grandchildren; Amora Ferrell and Grayson Mullins, special niece and nephew; Kevin Strawser and Angie Strawser of Illinois. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive.