Dana Dale English

October 26, 2020

Mr. Dana Dale English, age 85, of Alexandria, TN, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.

Mr. English was born on August 8, 1935 in Weatherford, TX, a son of the late Gerald English and Lucinda Grace Woolsey English. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Wanda K. Adams and a great-granddaughter: Nora Jane Cooper. Mr. English was a 1953 graduate of Williams-Adams High School in Alice, TX. He Married Jean Culberth in 1956. He was a farmer and a member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church.

Mr. English is survived by his wife of 64 years Mrs. Jean English of Alexandria, TN; three children: Debra McKay of Alexandria, TN, Jerry (Hope) English of Beeville, TX and Sandra (Jerry) Osborne of Alexandria, TN: seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one sister Joy Foeh of TX and two brothers: Don English of TX and Neal English of TX.

Funeral services for Mr. English are scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at 1 PM at the Avant Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria, TN with Bro. Jerry Osborne and Bro. Jimmy Arms officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Visitation with the English Family will be at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN, on Wednesday from October 28, 2020 from 12 Noon until service time at 1PM.

Masks are required and please follow social distancing guidelines during the visitation and the funeral service.

October 26, 2020

Ronnie Mack Davis age 71 of Smithville, passed away Saturday evening at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1948 to his parents the late Melvin Dolan and Pauline Cope Davis. Ronnie Mack was a self-employed businessman and the owner of Shiney Rock Market. He was a member of the New Union The Baptist Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Patrick (Tabby) Davis of Smithville, Marty (Dawn) Davis of Smithville; grandchildren, Dillon (Jessica) Davis, Jessie (Nick) Pieper and Grace Davis; long-time companion, Donnette Pack of Smithville. Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Brian Jones and B.J. Thomason officiating and burial will follow in New Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing guidelines, our pews in the chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 for the service. We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. Our lounge is currently closed and No food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home at this time. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Under The Bridge Ministry in Nashville, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice, any of these can be made by calling or coming by the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 23, 2020

Frances Fuston Frazier age 90 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday October 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital West. She was born July 7, 1930 in Dowelltown to her parents, the late Valter Ray and Verna Lee Ballinger Fuston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Frazier; son, Edward Frazier, Jr.; step-grandson, Troy E. Hinton; brothers, Hoyte and Esdel Fuston; sisters, Bertha Parker, Bertie Hayes, Georgia Ray Fuston and Verna Ruth Fuston. Mrs. Frances was a former member of the Smithville First Baptist Church, member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church and played the piano for many years at Covenant Baptist Church. She was a messenger for the Salem Baptist Association and member of the W.M.U. She was Senior Secretary for the Department of Agriculture Extention Service. Mrs. Frances was a member of the Smithville B & P Women’s Club, FCE, DeKalb Art League, DeKalb Community Chorus, American Legion Auxiliary and a former member of the Study Club. She also did many beautiful paintings. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Susan (Jerry) Hinton of Smithville; grandson, Rance (Annette) Kelly of Huntsville, AL; step-grandson, David (Crystal) Hinton of Prattville, AL; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Kelly, Caroline Kelly, and Camryn Kelly all of Huntsville, Michael Hinton in the United States Army and William Hinton of Prattville, AL and Wyatt Hinton of Huntsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a Public Graveside Service and interment 2:PM Sunday, October 25, 2020 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bros. Donald Owens, Bobby Thomason and Chad Ramsey officiating. Due to Covid-19, please exercise Social Distancing and respect the family and keep a safe distance. In addition to flowers, the family ask that donations be made to either DeKalb County 4-H, Dry Creek Baptist, Covenant Baptist or First Baptist Churches, in memory of Mrs. Frances. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 21, 2020

Margaret Ann Pyles age 52 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born May 17, 1968 to her parents, the late Curtis and Anna Satterfield Layman. She and her husband were the former owners of Tim’s Truck Service and she was a Christian. She is survived by her husband, Tim Pyles of Smithville; two children, Jennifer Pack of Smithville and Brandon (Kelsey) Pyles of Liberty; four grandchildren, Miah, Tegan, Knox and Taylor; three siblings, Brian Layman, Tyra Manypenny and Starla Moore all of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 7 PM Friday, October 23, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until the time of the service at 7 PM. Due to COVID 19 and social distancing guidelines, our pews are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 for the service. We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. Our lounge is closed at this time and NO Food or Drinks are allowed in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 20, 2020

George “Blackie” Davis age 84 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 16, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was born July 8, 1936 in DeKalb County to his parents, the late Everett and Hallie Tittsworth Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Mae Davis and France Davis Chinn; five brothers, Bobby “Brown” Davis, John “Gray” Davis, Frank Davis, Jack Davis and Bill T. “Whitey” Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and he was a Mason, member of Masonic Lodge #417 Blue Lodge in Detroit, MI. He served in the U.S. Air Force. A retired business man and engineer who left the farm in DeKalb County and traveled the world. He returned home for his final years to enjoy his family, friends and of course golf. George told his family to celebrate his life, don’t mourn his passing and trust in Jesus. It’s not goodbye, but see you later. His family has honored his request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will held at a later date, which will be announced. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lenora Davis of Smithville; son, Michael Pascoe and his wife who is like a daughter, Cheryl of Smithville; his littlest love, his maltese Debbie; one brother, Jimmy (Lois) Davis and their son, Tony of Smithville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Service Dog Project, 37 Boxford Road, Ipswich MA 01938. Service Dog Project provide free Great Dane service dogs to veterans, children and others in need. Donations may also be made in Mr. Davis’s memory to the Shriners Hospital to help children. You may call or come by the funeral home to make either of these donations also. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 20, 2020

Mr. Ronald Stanley age 70 of Smithville, TN passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Thomas Mid Town Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Ronald was born on November 28, 1949 to his parents, the late Hiram & Amanda Ruth Ervin Stanley. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Ricky Stanley. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners and the Order of the Eastern Star. Ronald attended Faith Chapel Ministries & was a Farmer.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Steve Warren will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 3-8pm with a Masonic Service being held at 7pm & on Thursday from 10am until the service time at 2pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, the family requests that social distance measures be observed and please wear a mask. We are temporarily not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.

Survivors include 1 Daughter, Tammie Stanley of Smithville, TN. 2 Sons, Dale Stanley & Jason Stanley both of Smithville, TN. 3 Grandchildren, Daniel (Jayde) Stanley, Seth (Maci) Stanley & Caleb Stanley (Kyleigh White) all of Smithville, TN. 2 Great Grandchildren, Bristol Stanley & Bayler Stanley both of Smithville, TN. 3 Brothers, Eddie (Lou) Stanley, Randall Stanley & Michael (Mandy) Stanley all of Smithville, TN. 2 Sisters, Jennifer Pack of Smithville, TN & Melissa Stanley of Spencer, TN. Sister-in-law, Kathy Stanley of Smithville, TN. Mother of his children, Glenda Stanley of Smithville, TN. Step Brother, Wayne (Linda) Bush of Smithville, TN. 2 Special Friends, Debra Crawford & Michelle Beshearse both of Smithville, TN.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in memory of Ronald.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.