Amanda Faye Ervin Mullican

July 7, 2021

Amanda Faye Ervin Mullican age 37 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was born April 14, 1984 to her parents, Timothy Junior Ervin and Zettie Faye Linder Ervin. She was preceded in death by grandparents, J.C. and Elizabeth Linder, Junior Ervin and Bonnie Highthorn; long-time companion, Roger Adam Turner. She was disabled and a Pentecostal. She is survived by 3 children, Cameron Ervin, Alexus Grace Turner and Cloey Ervin all of Smithville; mother, Zettie Ervin (Wayne Laleman) of Smithville; father, Tim (Fran) Ervin of Smithville; brother, Bryan (Carrie) Ervin of Georgia; step-brothers, Johnny Barber, Eric (Dana) Barber and Gage Ervin all of Smithville; aunt, Carolyn Ervin of Georgia and several nieces and nephews. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held 1 PM Friday, July 23, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 11 A.M. until the time of the service at 1 PM on Friday July 23, 2021. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 7, 2021

Mr. Julius Clyde Hawkins age 70 of McMinnville, TN passed away Monday evening July 5, 2021 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN.

Mr. Clyde was born on September 24, 1950 in DeKalb County to his parents, the late Robert & Nancy Pirtle Hawkins. Also preceding him in death was an infant child and other brothers & sisters. He had worked at Carrier Corporation and was of the Baptist faith.

The family of Mr. Clyde Hawkins has chosen cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Survivors include his Wife, Bessie Sartin Hawkins of McMinnville, TN. 2 Foster Children, Tiffany & her husband Joe of Morrison & Lekeshia Bryant of Rock Island, TN. Brother, Lynn Hawkins of Rockwood, TN & a Sister, Judy Ann Hawkins Montgomery of MI. 2 Brothers-in-law, Mark Sartin of Columbia, TN & Tony Sartin of Summitville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be given to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

Love Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

July 6, 2021

Liliana Maria Lopez the stillborn infant daughter of Joan and Alissya Coronado Lopez, was stillborn Sunday July 4, 2021 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville. She is survived by her parents, Joan and Alissya Coronado Lopez of Smithville; sister, Cecilia Lynn Lopez of Smithville; maternal grandparents, Martin and April Coronado of Smithville; paternal grandparents, Pedro Lopez of Mexico and Paz Lopez of Mexico; 4 uncles, Diego Coronado, Junior Coronado, Michael (Jessica) Coronado, Jose Lopez,; 2 aunts, Angeles Lopez and Carmen Lopez; several cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 1 PM with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Cannady Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:AM until the time of service at 1 PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 6, 2021

Mr. Phillip Morris Inglis, age 80 of Dayton, Maryland & a native of the Short Mountain community, passed away July 1, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Phillip was born on June 4, 1941 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late William “Willie” & Wilma Josephine Cantrell Inglis. He was raised in the Short Mountain community of DeKalb County and eventually married Mrs. Judy Ann Webb on October 3, 1975. Phillip was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University. He was a retired Engineer with the FCC and the consulting firm started, T.R.P Inc. and he was a world traveler, letting nothing stand in his way of his goal or destination. Phillip was a member of the Lighthouse Church in Mayland.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11am in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Wendell Judkins will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, from 4-8pm & Thursday from 10am until the service time at 11am.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Judy Ann Webb Inglis of Dayton, MD. Daughter, Janie (J.P.) Monier of New Market, MD. Grandchildren, Cole Baptiste Monier & Connor Declan Monier both of New Market, MD. Brother, William Harold (Rosario) Inglis of Columbia, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Inglis.

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

July 4, 2021

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary “Emaline”London, age 91 will be held Thursday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Jeff London and Brett Flowers will officiate. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Social distancing and masks are appreciated.

Mrs. London died Thursday July 1, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 30, 1929 in Grundy County, TN to the late George Pocus and Millie Barker McCullough. She attended Grundy County High School.

Emaline was a homemaker and later worked at Park View school. She also served as the director for the Cookeville Senior Citizen’s Meals on Wheels Program. She was a long time member of Park View Methodist Church (Friendship United Methodist Church). She loved everyone and was loved by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Vicki Vickers; brother, Jerry Pocus; and by sisters, Anna Meadows and Yvonne Wachob.

Mrs. London is survived by, as she called them her “precious” family, her husband of nearly 73 years, Jim London; daughters, Jill (Gary) Flatt of Cookeville and Sharon (George) Simmons of Signal Mountain, TN; son, Steve (Debbie) London of Smithville; son-in-law, Cleston Vickers; sister, Donna Dixon of Jasper, TN; grandchildren, Jeff (Dana) London, Danielle (Brett) Flowers, Christy Vickers, Andy Simmons and Kelly (Andy) Beck; great grandchilren, Eli Flowers, Caleb (Libby LaFever) London, Courtney London, Piper Beck and Griffin Beck; and by great-great grandson, Jonah London.

Brett Flowers, Caleb London, Cleston Vickers, Jeff London, Andy Simmons, Andy Beck and Griffin Beck will serve as pallbearers.

A special thank you to Dr. Kathy Bertram for all her years of care. Also a thank you to CRMC’s 6 East staff for taking such good care of her.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation’s Heart Fund, 1 Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN 38501.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

June 27, 2021

Ruth Ann Lawson age 64 of Smithville passed away Saturday morning June 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1956 to her parents, the late Hobert & Betty Tittle Linnear. Ms. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Lawson; brother, Hobert Lawson, Jr.; and aunt, Ada Ruth “Bug” Lanier. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday June 29, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Charlie Lawson & Shonnie Sanders officiating and burial to follow in the Jennings Cemetery in Statesville. Visitation with the family will be Monday 4 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Survivors include her husband of 48yrs. Bro. Charlie Lawson of Smithville; Children: Diane (Shonnie) Sanders of Smithville, Amy Lawson (Craig) of Smithville, Mark (Brandy) Lawson of McMinnville, Virginia (Chad) Carrier of Smithville; Grandchildren: Mordecai, Elisabeth, Isaac, John, Molly, Emily, Travis, Trevor, Kalli, Clark, Austin, Naomi, Traven, McKenzie, & Colby; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 2 special friends, Sister Peanut and Sister Sally. Due to Covid-19, the funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.