Obituaries

Betty S. Coons

April 27, 2021

Betty S. Coons age 80, passed away Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021 at the Uplands Village Wellness Center in Pleasant Hill, TN. She was born June17, 1940 to her parents, the late Will and Viola Wilburn Ledford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Ms. Coons was a Freewill Baptist and worked over 30 years in the office at Frigidaire/ Electrolux. She is survived by a sister, Annie (Dennis) Sharp of Silver Point; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services and interment will be held 1 PM Friday, April 30, 2021 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Redmon officiating. There will be not be any services or visitation held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Sue Carol Hughes

April 27, 2021

Sue Carol Hughes age 70 of Smithville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was born January 25, 1951 to her parents, the late Quentin and Frances Pack Caplinger. Sue was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, worked at Moog for 13 years and Burger Shake for many years with her parents. The homegoing of Sue, is definitely true of the saying “Earth’s loss is Heavens gain.” She is survived by her son, Ryan Hughes (Tania Raglin) of Smithville; 2 grandchildren Brady (Alli) Hughes of Smithville and McKenna Hughes of Sparta; brother, Gary Caplinger (Regina Kent) of Smithville; niece, Westin Caplinger of Silver Point and special friend, Kathy Brown Vanatta of Smithville. Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday, April 30, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Caplinger and Randy Vaughn officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 3 PM until 7 PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. Due to COVID-19, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The pews in the chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines. 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.




Herbert Rose

April 26, 2021

Mr. Herbert Rose, age 91, of Smithville passed away on Monday at his residence. Mr. Rose was a previous machine operator and a member of the Webbs Chapel Methodist Church. Mr. Rose was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Esmaree Rose; mother of his children, Sarah Rose; wife, Willodean Rose, and grandchild, Christopher Rose.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 4pm until 7pm and on Wednesday from 1pm until the time of service at 3:30. Bro. David Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. We are not accepting any food in our facility in compliance with Covid regulations.

Survivors of Mr. Rose include 5 daughters, Gail Sherman of Cookeville, Lynn Hall of Cookeville, Carol and Bob Poole of Cookeville, Judy Rose of Smithville, and Brenda and Martin Winter of Smyrna; 4 sons, William and Brenda Rose of Cookeville, Thomas and Tina Rose of Brush Creek, Randy Rose of Sparta, Alvin and Linda Rose of Cookeville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Frances Brown of Kentucky.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Lillie Cantrell Derting

April 25, 2021

Mrs. Lillie Cantrell Derting age 96 passed on Saturday at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. Mrs. Derting was a homemaker and of Methodist faith.

Mrs. Derting was preceded in death by her son- Glenn Cantrell and grandson- Scotty Ponder.

Visitation with the Derting family will be on Monday from 12 noon until the service time at 2:00. Funeral will be held at Love-Cantrell Chapel with burial in Burton Ponder Cemetery. Bro. Bryan Jones will officiate.

Survivors include 3 Sons- Paul Cantrell, Lewis & Peggy Cantrell of Smithville, Ralph & Debbie Cantrell of Wyoming. 1 Daughter- Helen & Yeghia Yeghiavan of Pulaski. Daughter-In-Law- Donna Cantrell of California. 10 Grandchildren- Jeannie Sue & Wayne Jones, Melissa & Fred Parrish, Alex Kilgore, Eric & Karen Agee, Sabrina St. John, Amy & Bruce Curtis, Ginger Ponder, Reece Cantrell, Keri Cantrell and Zac & Tara Cantrell. Several Great Grandchildren also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Mitchell League Sr.

April 25, 2021

Mr. Mitchell League Sr. age 72 of Smithville passed away on Saturday at Ascension St. Thomas in Rutherford County. Mr. League was a retired maintenance worker with McDonald’s and a member of the Northside Church Of Christ. Mr. League was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Naptown Motorcycle Riders.

Mr. League was preceded in death by his mother- Alice League.

Visitation with the League family will be on Wednesday from 10 until time of the service at 12 noon. Bro. Burnace Lyons will officiate. Burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.

Survivors of Mr. League include 2 Daughters- Michele League of Sparta and Farrah & Rohan League-Sutherland of FL. 2 Sons- Michael League of Sparta and Mitchell & Nickie League of Nashville. 9 Grandchildren, 4 Sisters- Teresa Sweatt of Smithville, Vanessa & Daniel Williams of TX, Karen & Gerald Hurd of Lebanon and Chris League of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Virgie Pauline Pollard Young

April 23, 2021

Ms. Virgie Pauline Pollard Young, age 85 of Sparta, formerly of Smithville, passed away at 5:45pm on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Virgie was born January 27, 1936 in Walling, Tennessee to the late Willie Lee “Shorty” and Zonnie Lee Luna Pollard. She was a retired garment factory worker. She enjoyed reading, bird watching and caring for her precious Chihuahua Rosie. She was an active member of the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary #101 in Smithville. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by sons Ronnie Young, Lynn Allen Young and Bobby Lee Young; brothers Ed Pollard, Junior Pollard, Elijah Pollard and David Pollard; sister Dora Faye Pollard.

Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Gleen (Ruthie) Young, Keith (Diane) Young all of Sparta

Two daughters: Shirley (Joe) Brady, Deana (Charles) Miller all of Sparta

Daughter-in-law: Jan Young

Ten grandchildren

Several great and great-great-grandchildren

Two brothers: William Pollard of Smithville and Charles (Karen) Pollard of Sparta

Sister-in-law: Faye Pollard of Sparta

A host of nieces and nephews also survive

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Hensley Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Young Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 4:00pm Friday at the church. Buster Young and Dewey Young will officiate.

Brian Young, Wayne Allen Grantham, Jessie Young, Gregory Brymer, Zach Young, Jason Young and Justin Collins will serve as pallbearers.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hunter Funeral Home.




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