Dr. Norman “Max” Atnip

October 12, 2022

Dr. Norman “Max” Atnip, 75 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this earthly plane Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home in Cookeville.

Born Friday, June 6, 1947 in Sparta, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Dr. Norman Roy and Sara Janette (Cantrell) Atnip.

Dr. Max was from a family of chiropractic physicians, who have served the needs of the healthcare consumers of the Upper Cumberland region for well over 75 years. He left an indelible impact on his community.

Dr. Max received his A.A. degree from Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1967. He received his B.S. in Human Biology, and his Doctor of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), in Lombard, IL, in 1971. He was a board-eligible chiropractic orthopedist. During his professional career, Dr. Max served as a former consultant to the Tennessee State Board of
Chiropractic Examiners. He was twice chosen by his peers as Tennessee’s “Chiropractor of the Year.” Twice he was chosen “Cookeville’s Favorite Chiropractor” by the Herald-Citizen’s People’s Choice Awards. He received the Heritage Award from the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) for Lifetime Achievement.

Dr. Max was a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors and a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), where he served as Tennessee’s State Delegate. He was a member and two-term past president of the TCA and a past president of the Federation of Tennessee Chiropractors and the Upper Cumberland Chiropractic Association. He was a Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and a member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. He was a former chair of the Legislative Council of the TCA, and a member of the alumni association of NUHS. Dr. Max was a former Congressional Chair for the TCA. He chaired the Stars for Chiropractic’s Children to benefit Kentuckiana’s Children’s Center.

In 1997 and 1998 Atnip Chiropractic Office won the Tennessee Quality Award for having High Standards of Excellence in Business Practice Procedures. In 2004 and 2005 Dr. Max’s practice was selected as a finalist for the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. And in 2009, the Upper Cumberland Business Journal awarded the practice the Ovation Award for Best Professional Services Overall.

Dr. Max was an active participant in his community. He attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, taught Sunday School, and sang in the choir. He was secretary and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cumberland Broadcast Council for WCTE-TV. He was past chair of the Citizen’s Advisory Board of the Cookeville Department of Leisure Services. Dr. Max was a past President, Colonel, and Lifetime Member of the Cookeville Jaycees, where he served on the Board of Directors of Willow Park Apartments and on the board of the Jaycees Academic Trust Fund.

Dr. Max was a member and served on the Board of Directors of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. He served 20 years with the Noon Day Rotary Club. In 1980 he was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America; in 1984 he was honored with Outstanding Young Man of the Year. He was a graduate of Leadership Putnam class of 1996, and a graduate of both the Citizen’s Police and Fire Academies in 1997 and 1998. Dr. Max and his wife, Patti, served on the Advisory Board to Fortis from 1998 to 2021.

Dr. Max was chosen a Volunteer Hero. He served six years with the Tennessee Army National Guard and another six years in the Medical Command of the Tennessee State Guard. He was a member of the NRA, and the local chapter of the Masonic Lodge.

Dr. Max loved life, people, and his family. Much of his time shared with family and friends included playing cards, drumming, chatting about world happenings, and taking an invested interest in the lives of loved ones. He had a great admiration for Jeeps and Grand Wagoneers, Ham Radio, and podcasts.

Dr. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Norman Roy and Sara Janette Atnip of Smithville, and his daughter, Jennifer Shea Atnip of Cookeville.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patti Jean; his daughters, Becky Vincent (Chris) of OK; and, Cryste Bennett (Will) of Cookeville, and grandchildren, Brady Ryan and Josie Reese, and Shelby Shea and Tucker Boone. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Roy Atnip (Guylene) of Smithville, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and in-laws.

Dr. Atnip had chosen cremation.

Crestlawn Funeral Home in Cookeville in charge of the arrangements

October 6, 2022

Mr. Franciso Sosa Sanchez, age 84 of Smithville, TN passed away on Wednesday at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. Mr. Sanchez was born on Oct. 4, 1938 in La Caballada, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Jorge Sota & Patricia Sanchez and 2 sons, Jorge & Lorenzo Sosa.

The visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 8 and Fri. 9 until the funeral service at 1. Bro. Bernard Houk will officiate. Burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.

He is survived by 7 sons, Apolinar Sosoa and Martin Sosa both of Mexico, Felix Sosa, Ezequiel Sosa, Felipe Sosa, Juan Sosa & Fransico Sosa all of Smithville, 3 daughters, Nohemi Brown, Santos Sosa & Ines Pilcher all of Smithville. Several Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

October 6, 2022

James David Linder age 63, of Smithville passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville. He was born December 6, 1958, to his parents, the late J. C. and Clara Elizabeth Stafford Linder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death siblings, Joyce Mayo, Lois Ann Page, and J. Edward Linder. Mr. Linder was a member of House of Prayer Church and of the Baptist Faith and was a drywall finisher. He is survived by wife, Teresa Linder of Smithville; children, Brandon Linder of Alabama, Cody Linder of Alabama and Tori Linder of Smithville; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Danny Linder of Texas, Jerry Linder of Lebanon, Peggy Carpenter of McMinnville, Zettie Ervin of Smithville, Sue Caldwell of Smithville, and Roger Linder of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Linder’s request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Thursday, October 13, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donald Haggard officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 4, 2022

Mrs. Glenda Jane Neal, age 63 of McMinnville, TN passed away on Monday at her residence.

Mrs. Neal was born on June 18, 1959 in Smithville, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Hodges Phifer, Sister, Betty Diane Jackson and niece, Becky Pollard. She was retired waitress.

The family will have a private visitation and memorial service. Pastor Robby Black with officiate.

She is survived by a son, Derrick Hill of Smithville, 4 Grandchildren, Reece George and Ian Mason Hill both of Smithville and Jonas Hill & Madalynn Hill both of Texas, 2 sisters, Judy & Kelly Pollard of McMinnville and Dean & Roger Denton of Cookeville, 1 brother, Billy & Kimerly Neal of Smithville, 3 nieces, Jessica & Robby Black of McMinnville, Legina & Squeak Jackson of Cookeville, and Meagan Perry of McMinnville. 3 nephews, Eric Pollard, and John Arthur Sewell both of McMinnville, and Travis and Olivia Neal (their two children Caroline and Cammie) of Smithville, 7 great nieces and great nephews also survive; Eric Cain Pollard, Isaac Orion Pollard, Chris and Jayme Thrower (their 4 children; Cooper, Colt, Aubrey, and Haisleigh), Anna and Alyc Simmons, Alton Womack, and Rebecca LeAnn Lance.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.

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

October 3, 2022

Paul Robinson Webster age 82 of Smithville passed away October 2, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Smithville. He was born August 26, 1940, in Smith County to his parents, the late Thomas Loye and Bonnie Bell Williams Webster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Phillip W. Webster and stepson, Dwayne Pedigo. Mr. Webster was of the Baptist Faith and worked as Heavy Machine Operator. He is survived by 2 children, Paula Benedict of Smithville and Shawn Webster of Dowelltown; grandchildren, Ron Collins, Chassity Benedict, Nicholas (Jamie) Benedict, Zoe Webster, Phillip Wright, Joseph Webster, Thomas (Olivia) Webster, and Ashley Webster; several great-grandchildren; brother, Doyle (Willette) Webster of Brush Creek; nephew and nieces, Mark (Charlotte) Webster, Felicia (Paul) Pope, Pam (Randall) Mason; mother of his children, Billie Joyce Webster of Dowelltown; step-son, Terry Pedigo of Smithville. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, October 5, 2022, DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Thurman Seber officiating and burial to follow in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 2, 2022

Dennis Wayne Roller age 71 of Dowelltown passed away Friday morning, September 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1950 to his parents, the late Ivory Eugen and Billie Marie Cooley Roller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Chris Roller and brother, Danny Roller. He attended the Snow Hill Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the National Guard. Dennis is survived by his wife, Eva Roller of Dowelltown; daughter, Carla Roller (Rusty Young) of Dowelltown; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cantrell of Centertown; 3 grandchildren, Cameron (Samantha) Roller, Caleb (Ashley) Roller, Alyssa Roller and Zackary Young; 1 great-grandson, Rylan Roller and 1 expectant great-granddaughter; sister, Sharon (Billy) Washer of Smithville; several nieces and nephews and special aunt, Jo Smithson of McMinnville; and his church family and friends. Graveside services and Interment will be 3:30 PM Monday, October 3, 2022 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Todd Pack officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 PM until 6 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. There will not be any visitation on Monday, family and friends will meet at DeKalb Memorial Gardens for the graveside service at 3:30 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Frontiers, in memory of Dennis. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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