Wayne “Pea Ridge” Estes

April 5, 2020

Mr. Wayne “Pea Ridge” Estes, age 59 of White Bluff, TN and a DeKalb County native passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Tri Star Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.

He was born on March 5, 1961 in DeKalb County to his parents, the late Homer Estes & Susie Johnson Farris. Mr. Estes formerly worked in the tree service industry.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his 2 Sisters, Diane Horn & Trena Barrett. Survivors include 2 Sisters, Denise Maynard of Liberty & Renee Keaton of Smithville. Step Father, Robert (Paula) Farris of Smithville. 3 Aunts, Nell Hale of Smithville, Eula Presley of McMinnville & Christine Murphy of Liberty. Uncle, Toy (Fay) Lawson of Liberty. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins also survive.

Mr. Estes family has chosen cremation. Memorial services will be announced at a later time.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

April 4, 2020

Edward Frazier age 94 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord very peacefully Friday morning, April 3, 2020 at his residence. Edward was born March 13, 1926 to his parents, the late Robert Lee and Hassie Pearl Hubbard Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son, Edward Frazier, Jr.; step-grandson, Troy Hinton; sister, Ruby Smithson and brother, James Frazier. Edward was a member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church, Former Smithville Mayor and Councilman, member of the American Legion Post 122, member of the Nurseryman’s Association for many years, owner of Frazier Brothers Nursery and he was involved in many civic organizations through the years. He is survived by his wife, Frances Frazier of Smithville; daughter, Susan (Jerry) Hinton of Smithville; grandson, Rance (Annette) Kelly, Jr. of Huntsville, AL; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Caroline Kelly; 1 step-grandson, David (Crystal) Hinton of Prattville, AL; 3 step-great-grandchildren, William, Michael and Wyatt Hinton; twin brother, Edsel Frazier of Smithville and several nieces, nephews and cousins. As much as Mr. Edward was in the public and loved people, Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus and the Governor’s Executive order of 10 people or less for public gatherings, there can only be a private family Graveside Service held at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Donald Owens officiating and Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Gideon’s International, Dry Creek Baptist Church or Smithville First Baptist Church in memory of Edward. You may send cards or donations to the Funeral Home at P.O. Box 634, Smithville, TN 37166 and we will get them to the family. Online condolences may be sent on our website, which the family will be able to read. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 28, 2020

35 year old Joshua Rhyan Cripps passed away Thursday March 26, 2020, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a construction worker. In accordance with the Executive Order Number 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation with the family. There will be a private graveside service for Joshua on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Linder-Hodges Family Circle Cemetery in DeKalb County with Bro. Mike Carpenter officiating.  Joshua was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Doris Cripps, and aunts, Melissa Cripps and Mary Sue Hodges Guff. He is survived by his mother, Barbara and Billy Stewart of Smithville; father, Joey and Staci Cripps of Dowelltown; sisters, Sabrina Cripps, Nicole and David Cobb, and Jessica and Barrett Holubek, all of Smithville; brothers, Justin Goodman, Marcus Cripps, and Alex Cripps, all of Smithville; maternal grandparents, Homer Hodges and Patricia Linder, of Smithville; paternal grandparents, Billy Joe and Ann Cripps, of Dowelltown; nephew, Layne Cobb; nieces, Kaydanze Cobb, Raylen Holubek, all of Smithville and Kayleigh Goodman of Alexandria. In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Cards for the family may be mailed to the funeral home and they will be delivered to the family.

March 25, 2020

Frances J. McBride age 85 of Hermitage and a native of Smithville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1934 to her parents, the late Lonnie Clifton and Josie Hullett Braswell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl McBride; 2 children, Patricia Gail McBride and Ronnie McBride; grandson, Andrew McBride Ferris and sister, Mary Threadgill. Fances was a hairdresser and homemaker, she attended The Gathering in Smithville until she moved to Heritage in 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 daughters, Cindy (Grover) Moss and Angie (Rob) Havener both of Hermitage; 2 nieces, Pam (Glen) Beeler and Nina Zweep; 2 brothers-in-law, John (Mary) McBride of Mt. Juliet and Charles (Marie) McBride of Brentwood. Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus and the Governors Executive Order 17, the family will be having a Private Graveside Service at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alive Hospice, in memory of Ms. Frances. Also, if you wish to send sympathy cards to the family, you may mail them to the Funeral Home at P.O. Box 634, Smithville, TN 37166 and we will give them to the family and you can also send condolences on the funeral home website that the family will receive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 23, 2020

75 year old Oleda Redmon Thomas passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the Webb House Retirement Center in Smithville. She was a member of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church and was a Retired Teacher and Director of LBJ&C Headstart. A Graveside Service with Burial to follow will be held for Mrs. Thomas on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Rickey Arnold and Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. In accordance with the Govenor’s Executive Order 17 concerning COVID-19, there will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Redmon and Lora Mai Flemings Maggart; Sisters: Annie Ruth Bain, Emma Bell Cantrell; and Brothers: Gentry Brown, William Monroe, Howard Winston, and James Thomas Redmon. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Thomas; Daughters: Lisa and Jackie Norton, Johnna and Danny Goff, and Lora and Alan Webb; Granddaughters: Olivia and Jeremy Southard, Martha and Justin Hooper, and Emily and Jared Newell; Grandsons: Jacob Norton and Alina Lou, Anderson and Viviane Webb, Thomas Webb, and Nick Goff and Kelsey Ceriotti; Great Grandsons: Aiden and Emmett Hooper; Sister: Evelyn Christine Gish; and Brother: Jewel Edison Redmon. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 22, 2020

Brian Clayborn age 44 of Alexandria, Tn. passed away Friday, March 20th 2020 at his residence. Brian was preceded in death by his maternal Grandfather Billy Arnold, and paternal Grandfather Bobby Clayborn. Survivors include Daughter Shelby Clayborn, Parents Kenneth and Shelia Clayborn, Grandmothers Bula Arnold and Mildred Clayborn.
The funeral Service will be Monday, March 23 at 1pm at the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Bro. Jonathon Willoughby will officiate, with burial at Hillview Cemetery (Family Only). Visitation will be Sunday 4pm-8pm, and Monday 10am till service time at 1pm. Pallbearers Kevin Chappell, Jon Johnson, Dale Sholders, Lonnie Eaton, Eddie Reynols, Shawn Caplinger, Jason Marlor, and Randy Sowell. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.