Obituaries
William Earl Bush, III
November 24, 2022
William Earl Bush, III “Bill” aged 63 passed away after heart complications on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherry Chumbley Bush and William Earl Bush, Jr. Surviving family members include one son, Dr. William Earl Bush, IV, two brothers, John Chumbley Bush and Thomas Nixon Bush.
Mr. Bush graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1977. After high school, he completed an internship serving as a page in Washington, D.C. for congressman Joe L. Evins. During the 1980’s Mr. Bush lived and worked in Murfreesboro, Tennessee while studying law at Middle Tennessee State University. In 1983, he married Donna Gwen Eley from Woodbury, Tennessee and they had one son, Will who became a classically trained concert organist.
Mr. Bush will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at DeKalb County Memorial Gardens on Monday, November 28th at 2 p.m.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrrangements
Danny Ray Ponder
November 23, 2022
Danny Ray Ponder age 61 of Dowelltown, passed away Thursday November 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 17, 1961, to his parents, Mary Frances Pratt Ponder Smith and the late Frank Eugene Ponder. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Jeffery Ponder; and sister, Charlotte Ponder. Mr. Ponder served in the Army National Guard and worked for Yates at Nissan, and he was a Tool and Die Maker. He is survived by his mother, Frances Smith of Dowelltown; brother, Gary Ponder of Dowelltown; niece, Gwen Harrington of Shelbyville; nephews, Aaron Ponder, Chris Ponder and Brandon Ponder. Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM Wednesday November 23, 2022, at Burton-Ponder Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday 1:30 P.M. until 2:15 P.M. at which time the family will leave to go to Burton-Ponder Cemetery for the graveside service. The family has ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
James Willard Brock
November 21, 2022
Willard Brock age 63, of Smithville, passed away at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER, Sunday November 20, 2022. He was born April 12, 1959 to his parents, mother Corena Ashburn Brock and his late father, Willis “Mutt” Brock. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Alma Meekins; grandparents, James Willie and Sarah Magdalene Brock and Allie and Virda Ashburn. He served for 29 years in the Army National Guard and worked in Construction. He is survived by his wife, Patty Brock of Smithville; daughters, Laura (Jon) Foutch of Liberty and Renee (David) Close of Watertown; granddaughters, Kelsey (Brandon) Pyles of Liberty, and Alexandria (Kyle) Smith of Knoxville; grandsons, Elijah (Baleigh) Foutch of Liberty, Benjamin and Evan Close of Watertown; great-granddaughters, Miah Johnson and Mai Lynn Foutch of Liberty; great-grandson, Knox Pyles of Liberty; mother, Corena Brock of Sparta; brother, Jerry Brock of Sparta. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 23, 2022 at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Judd officiating and burial to follow in Plain View Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Tuesday 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM and on Wednesday 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the DeKalb County Veterans Association. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Vivian Delores Cantrell Stock
November 21, 2022
Vivian Delores Cantrell Stock of Smithville, TN, passed surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born November 14, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN, to Russell Evans & Billye Ruth Cantrell. She was a member of First Baptist Church Smithville where for over 20 years she faithfully led a Women’s Bible Study. She previously attended and served in many capacities at First Baptist Lafayette, First Baptist Gallatin, Southside Baptist, and First Baptist Mt. Juliet. She was a Vanderbilt alumnus and retired Registered Nurse as well as a respected teacher, accomplished needleworker, pianist, and avid gardener. Her family always came first and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy and treasure.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11am. Bro. Mark Bass will officiate and burial will be at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 9am until the service at 11am.
Mrs. Stock was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Evans Cantrell and Billye Ruth Cantrell. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Walter Vance Stock of Smithville, TN. Children, AmyBeth and Randy McBride of Maryville, TN, Jennifer and Brian Ledbetter of Cookeville, TN, Stephen and Jamie Stock of Franklin, TN, and Marilynn and Michael Mitchell of Murfreesboro, TN. Grandchildren, Russell Thompson of Murfreesboro, TN, Walter and Margaret Thompson of Maryville, TN, B.J. and Mariah Ledbetter of Maineville, OH, Vivian and Zach Benzon of Chapel Hill, TN, Emma and Champion Buckler of Cookeville, TN, Eric Mitchell of Murfreesboro, TN, Ryan and Jessica Mitchell of Cookeville, TN, and Isaac, Colton, and Camryn Stock of Franklin, TN. Great grandchildren, Lyla and James Ledbetter of Maineville, OH.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Vivian’s name. Ministries/Organizations particularly beloved and faithfully supported by Vivian are as follows:
Living on the Edge Ministries: https://livingontheedge.org/donate/
In Touch Ministries: https://store.intouch.org/donate/general
St. Jude: https://www.stjude.org/give.html
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tressia Lanay Luna
November 18, 2022
Mrs. Tressia Lanay Luna age 65 of Smithville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Mrs. Luna was born on August 21, 1957 in Smithville, TN to her parents, Eva Barnes Stephens and the late Joe Lane Taylor. Also preceding her in death is a son, Gregory Brice Luna. She was a factory worker and a member of Mt. Hope The Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:30pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, from 1pm-8pm & Sunday, from 11am until the time of services at 1:30pm.
Survivors include her husband, of almost 50 years, Robert Luna of Smithville, TN. Daughter, Regina (Shane) Turner of Smithville, TN. 2 Sons, Justin Luna of Smithville, TN & Allen Luna of Alabama. Mother, Eva Stephens of Nashville, TN. Sister, Lytres (Gary) Osborne of Smithville, TN. 2 Sisters-in-law, Judy (Ricky) Bowman of Gordonsville, TN & Doris Flickinger of Smithville, TN. Grandchildren, Darrian (James) Harper of Sparta, TN, Elainia Turner of Smithville, TN & James Luna of Knoxville, TN. 2 Great Grandchildren, Alex Turner & Carson Harper both of Sparta, TN. and special uncle James Barnes of Lascassas.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry Luna
November 14, 2022
Jerry Luna age 68, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Cookeville Regional Hospital. He was born October 18, 1954 to his parents the late Riley and Ruth Minnear Luna. Mr. Luna was affiliated with Johnson’s Chapel Baptist Church and worked as a Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Debra Luna of Sparta; son, Shannon Luna of Sparta; siblings, Linda Herman of Sparta and Danny Luna of Sparta. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk and Bro. Paul Taylor officiating and burial to follow in Johnson’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM and on Thursday 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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