Jaye Ann Ogden Ottinger

October 4, 2021

Jaye Ann Ogden Ottinger was born on November 23, 1944 to Betty Jo Young and David Jay Atnip, Jr. in Smithville, Tennessee. She passed away on September 30, 2021 after her third battle with cancer.
Jaye graduated from DeKalb County High School in Smithville. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 1974 to live the remainder of her life. She was a devoted member of Mountaintop Community Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

Jaye felt blessed to have two wonderful husbands. The first of these was James “Jim” Carl Ogden, Jr., to whom she was married in 1968. Jim and Jaye had two daughters, Kellie and Heather. The light of Jaye’s life was her grandchildren, J.D., Piper, Kai, Asher, Jackson, and Molly Kate. There was nothing Jaye loved more than making memories with her children and grandchildren. She particularly enjoyed having tea parties, playing in the pool, and traveling with her entire family.

Many years later, Jaye found love a second time with Jamezell “Jim” Marion Ottinger. Jaye and Jim married in 1992 and were inseparable until his death in 2018. In usual Jaye fashion, she opened her heart to Jim’s amazing children, Jamie, Linda, and Keith, who to this day refer to her as Mom II.

Jaye was a very successful businesswoman. She was the first Fannie Mae approved underwriter in the southeastern United States as well as the first woman to own a mortgage company in the state of Alabama. She was also the first single woman to become a full member of the Vestavia Hills Country Club.

Jaye sold her mortgage business, First General Lending, to Pinnacle Bank in 1997 and finished her career there as the Vice President of Mortgage Lending. She broke the glass ceiling and loved the role of training and supporting new loan officers.

Jaye was preceded in death by her parents, David Jay Atnip, Jr., Betty Jo Davis, and Joe Wyatt Davis, and her beloved husband, Jamezell Marion Ottinger.

Survivors include Jaye’s baby brother, David Wyatt Davis (Sheila); her nephew, Lee Joseph Davis; her children, Kellie Jo Ogden, Heather Lee Olivet (David), Jamezell Sylvain Ottinger (James), Linda McFarland Betschart (Bruce), and Keith Allen Ottinger (Karina); grandchildren, Jackson Wyatt Ogden, Jay Dylan Olivet (Meagan), Piper Delaney Olivet, Kai Beckett Xiangyang Olivet, Asher Hudson Hejun Olivet, Molly Kate Yunning Olivet, Maxie Lawrence McFarland (Laura), Jeffrey Ryan McFarland (Keryn), Justin David Ottinger (Christi), Alexandra Maria Ottinger, Keith Jordan Ottinger, Amanda Elizabeth Warner, Tamara Mary Williams (Jon), and Christopher Albert Warner; and her great-grandchildren, Camden Lawrence McFarland, Sawyer Lee McFarland, Emersen Ann McFarland, Adlee Mae McFarland, Jayce Maxwell McFarland, Kaylee Ottinger, and Madison Ottinger.

The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. A Service of Remembrance for Jaye will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Chapel, Pelham. Burial will be at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham. Pastor Carter McInnis will officiate.

Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

October 4, 2021

Jennifer Kay Butts age 50 of Murfreesboro passed away Friday night October 1, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was born June 9, 1971 to her parents, Bruce Alan Bromley and Carol Ann O’Clare. She was an interior upholstery worker. The family has honored her request to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include: 2 children: Rachel Butts (Garrett Jarvis) of Indiana, David Butts of Murfreesboro; Mother: Carol Ann O’Clare of Smithville. The family has asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 4, 2021

William Michaels age 81, of Smithville, passed away Monday September 27, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born February 24, 1940 to his parents, the late Albert and Betty Mack. Mr. Michaels attended the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church and worked in construction. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Caroline Michaels of Smithville; children, Robert Matulewich of New York, Kirk Michaels of Alabama, Gwenevere Michaels of Smithville, and Brad Michaels of Virginia; grandchildren, Emerison Michaels and Landon Michaels. The family has honored Mr. Michaels request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 2, 2021

Mary Atnip Roller, age 58 passed away at her residence on Friday, October 1, 2021.

Mary was born on September 19, 1963 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Roscoe and Reba Atnip. Also preceding her in death was her husband, George Roller; 2 brothers, Randy Atnip and Eddie Atnip. She was a member of Peoples Missionary Baptist Church.

The funeral will be on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home chapel and burial will follow in Taylor Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 1-8pm and on Monday from 10am until the time of service at 2.

Survivors include 1 son, George Roller, Jr. and his fiance, Abbey Caldwell of Smithville 2 grandchildren, Ava and Kase Roller of Smithville; 3 sisters, Lou Dean Murphy and Rose Atnip both of Smithville, and Rachel (Aaron) Ponder of Dowelltown; 6 brothers, R.J. (Suzi) Atnip of Murfreesboro, Jerry (Betty) Atnip, Ricky (Ally) Atnip, Teddy (Lori) Atnip, Freddy (Vickey) Atnip, and Michael (Amy) Atnip all of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of services.

October 1, 2021

30 year old Branger Colt Ingram of Hartsville and formerly of Alexandria died Wednesday in a work accident. He was employed as a quality inspector at Lochinvar. Ingram was also a member of the New Middleton Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. B.J. Thomason will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 1-7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Aundra Hale and Claude and Glenda Ingram. He is survived by his wife Alexandra Dolby Ingram of Hartsville. Children, Jack Howard Ingram and Adeline Lynn Ingram. Mother, Carmellia Hale Ingram of Smithville. Father, Martin “Marty” Ingram of Lebanon. Brothers, Brandon (Lindy) Ingram of Murfreesboro and Brody (Coletta) Ingram of Smithville. Nieces and nephews, Preston, Brianna , Brooklyn, Jaxon Ingram, Jackson Fowler, Mickensey Parker, Kyleigh Lavery, Jerrica Moyer, Lucas, Hunter, Madison, and Eligah Dolby. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Gene and Terra Dolby of Castalian Springs. Brothers-in-law, Nick (Cassie) Dolby of Alabama and Chris (Amanda) Dolby of Gordonsville. Sister-in-law, Amanda Dolby of Indiana. Special lifelong friend, Colton (Zoe) Hinson. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

September 30, 2021

James Doil (J.D.) Vantrease age 85 of Alexandria, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 28, 2021 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Born Sept. 15, 1936 in Alexandria, he was the son of the late Doyle Vantrease and Ada Vantrease Willoughby. J.D. was a graduate of Liberty High School and served in the National Guard. He was a retired cabinet maker and former operator of Clara’s Dairy Mart in Alexandria. J.D. was the last surviving Charter Member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Clara Lee Winfree Vantrease; daughters, Carol Tate and her husband, Bill of Sparta and Vivian Campbell and her husband, Tex of Alexandria; granddaughters, Lacy Hall and her husband, Bradley of Alexandria and Tera Campbell of Cookeville; great grandchildren, Mia and Noah Hall. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at Upper Helton Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Arms, Bro. Thurman Seber and Bro. David Revelle officiating. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 and 11 a.m. till service time on Friday. Interment at Hunter Memorial Park. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME IN WATERTOWN IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS (615)237-9318