Paul Dean Parsley

June 27, 2020

Paul Dean Parsley age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 26, 2020 at NHC in Murfreesboro. He was born September 11, 1927 to his parents, the late John Hood and Velma Pedigo Parsley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Jorene Washer Parsley; his second wife, Mary Robinson Washer Parsley; brother, Warren Parsley; and sister, Emogene Parsley Washer Nicely. He followed in his father’s footsteps working in and managing Parsley Brothers Nursery. He also spent several years working in a factory, setting up machines and making sure everything worked properly. His favorite hobby was wood working, his favorite wood was cherry. He made many pieces of furniture, for his home, his church, his family and others in the community. Mr. Paul was a Christian man and a proud member of Jacobs Pillar United Methodist Church, he was also a member of the Liberty Lodge #77 and a former Worshipful Master. He was a shiner and a member of the Smithville Rotary Club. Mr. Paul is survived by his daughter, Lori Parsley Driver of Smithville; grandson, Eddy Glen (Stephanie) Driver of Murfreesboro; great-granddaughters, Shelby and Saleen Driver; sister, Mary Lou Parsley Wade of Pennsylvania; special grandson, Relley Yott of Smithville; and numerous friends. There will be a visitation for family and close friends Sunday 8:A.M. until 10:A.M. Funeral Services will be 10:A.M. Sunday in the Parlors of DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro, Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow at Whorton Springs Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our Chairs in the Parlors are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 50 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations to be made to Whorton Springs Cemetery or to Whorton Springs Baptist Church Building Fund. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 26, 2020

Mr. John Alsup age 78 of Dowelltown passed away Thursday June 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1942 to his parents, the late Lillard Jacob, and Mary Carmine Alsup. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alsup and a brother, Sonny Alsup. Mr. Alsup served in the United States Air Force, he worked as a car dealer and he attended The Old Fashioned Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Judy Alsup of Dowelltown; sons, John Miller Alsup of Dowelltown and Jacob Lee Alsup of Brentwood; sister, Pam Alsup of Murfreesboro; brother, Jerry Alsup of Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be Sunday June 28, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mark Miller officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday 4:P.M. until 7:P.M. and on Sunday 10:A.M. until the time of the service at 2:P.M. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the DeKalb Animal Coalition or to the charity of your choice, donations may be made at the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June 26, 2020

Mr. Richard Lee Franklin, age 62 of Dowelltown passed away at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.

Richard was born on December 26, 1957 in Carthage, TN to his parents, the late Harry & Reba Bryant Franklin. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Rita Kaye Franklin & a brother, Ronnie Edward Franklin. He worked in Landscaping, was a Minister and had formerly pastored the In Christ United Church. He also served in the United States National Guard.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 12noon from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Keith Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 10am until the service time at 12noon. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are temporarily not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.

Survivors include 2 Children, Christopher (Jamie) Franklin of Orlando, FL & Stacey Robinson (Jeremy Bilbrey) of Dowelltown. 8 Grand Children, Destiny & Jamison Franklin both of Smithville, Brianna Franklin of Orlando, FL, Keirstine Robinson, Kaden Robinson, Malakai Bilbrey, Kristian Bilbrey & KayDe’Anna Bryant Bilbrey all of Dowelltown. 2 Brothers, Keith Franklin of Smithville & Kenneth (Charlene) Franklin of Wyoming. 1 Sister, Charlene (Gary) Goff of Smithville.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations please be given to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

June 23, 2020

Bro. Larry O’Neal Huling age 81 of McMinnville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening June 22, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was born May 2, 1939 to his parents, the late William Ray and Lillian Traylor Huling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Sylvester and Carl Huling and 2 sisters, Margaret Sutterfield and Adel Rogers. Bro. Huling surrendered to the call of ministry in the mid 80’s and was a member of The Bible Church U.P.C. in Manchester. He was a Carpenter and served in the National Guard. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Grace Huling of McMinnville; 3 children, Keith (Barbara) Huling of Smithville, Cynthia Morgan of Smithville and Bryan (Holli) Huling of Loganville, GA; 5 grandchildren, Ryan (Kelly) Huling, Jordan (Meghan) Huling, Hannah Jo Huling, BrandaLynn Huling and Bryson Huling; 3 great-grandchildren, Madeline Nicole Huling, Zachary Grant Huling and Allianna Rose Huling; 1 brother, Abraham (Mary) Huling; sister, Joyce (Ray) Roberts; sisters-in-law, Ruby Huling and Hazel Huling and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 3 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Vernon Waggoner, Keith Huling and Dwayne Cornelius officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4 PM until 8 PM and Wednesday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 3 PM. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either The Bible Church in Manchester or Alive Hospice, in memory of Bro. Huling, the donations may be made at the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 22, 2020

Loyd Barry “Buzzy” Maxwell age 62 of Baxter and Smithville native, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1958 to his parents, the late Loyd and Ruth Sutton Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Jean Taylor. Buzzy was a retired truck driver. He is survived by 2 children, Brandy (Daniel) Maynord of Phoenix City, AL and Zackary Maxwell of Baxter; 2 grandchildren, Kylie and Isabella Maynord; 1 brother, Terry (Teresa) Maxwell of Smithville; 1 brother-in-law, Wayne Taylor; 1 niece, Amanda Maxwell; 2 nephews, Robbie (Alicia) Maxwell and Kent (Cindy) Taylor; 1 aunt, Charlie Mai Maxwell; cousins, Sammie Ray, Steve and Gayle. The family has honored Buzzy’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 19, 2020

Clayton Pack age 74 of Dowelltown and a former resident of Michigan, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born April 28, 1946 to his parents, the late Arbit and Mary Cox Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 siblings, Phyllis McCaig, Malda Marcum, Exlee Moore, Vaudney Pack, Eddie Pack, Homer Pack, Roger Pack, Joan Begley, Lonnie Pack, Odell Pack and Jennings Pack. A son of a coal miner, Clayton was a Baptist and was self-employed. He is survived by 1 daughter, Denise (Freddy) Blair of Dowelltown; 3 grandchildren, Stephanie (Hunter) Angel, Heather Page and Steven Page; 3 great-grandchildren, Addison Curtis, Kallen Curtis and Gunner Angel; 1 sister, Hazel Marcum of Detroit, MI. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a service will be held in West Virginia at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.