Toby Cantrell
by: Dwayne PageJun 10, 2025
Toby Cantrell age 76 of Smithville, passed away at his residence on Monday night June 9, 2025. He was born March 17, 1949, to his parents the late John Curtis and Elma Louise Womack Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Moore. Mr. Cantrell was a member of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church and worked as a Run Test Tech for more than 30 years at Carrier Air Conditioning. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday June 12, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Elder Joseph Arnold and Elder Jeff Winfree officiating and burial in New Bildad Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 PM till 7 PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by wife, Carolyn Cantrell of Smithville; children, Jamie (Andrew) Cantrell, Lisa (Dustin) Prater, and Teresa Cantrell Atnip all of Smithville; grandchildren, Sarah (Ricardo) Torres, Hannah (Nathan) Moore, Isaac Cantrell, Lauren (Kyle) Thompson, Maddie Prater, Zachary Atnip, Peyton Atnip. great-grandchildren, R. J. Torres, Javi Torres, Toby Moore, Henry Moore, Tobin Thompson; brother, Stanley (Sharon) Cantrell; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends also survive. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cantrell family.
Danny Martin Parker
by: Dwayne PageJun 08, 2025
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
by: Dwayne PageJun 06, 2025
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.