Terry Gordon Cripps

June 4, 2020

Mr. Terry Gordon Cripps, age 76 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.

Terry was born on March 25, 1944 in Woodbury, TN to his parents the late Ray & Deli Mai Nokes Cripps. He was formerly a truck driver.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1pm at Salem Cemetery in Liberty. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery just prior to the 1pm graveside service.

Survivors include, 1 Daughter, Sherry Pennington of McMinnville. 2 Grandchildren, Jake & Katy Pennington both of McMinnville. 1 Brother, Bobby (Dianne) Cripps of Lebanon. Special Friends, Thomas (Terry) Anderson of Smithville.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Terry.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

June 3, 2020

Marcy Lynn Beede age 67 of Dowelltown and formerly of Barre, Vermont, passed away Saturday May 29, 2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 30, 1953 to her parents, the late Wayne Alton and Alice Mae Corbett Breer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jim Brown and sister-in-law, June Breer. Marcy was a Supervisor with Capital Candy and a former hairdresser. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Francis Beede of Dowelltown; son, Adam Beede (Taylor Roddick) of Washington, Vermont; grandchildren, Colby Beede, Emma Beede, and Sarah Beede; sister, Cherie Brown of Smithville; Brother, Wayne (Maryann) Breer of Montpelier, Vermont; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family has honored Marcy’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the DeKalb Animal Coalition in Smithville or the Humane Society in Barra, Vermont. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 2, 2020

Norman Hendrix age 64 of Smithville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1955 to his parents, Oliver “Man” and Ruth Arnold Hendrix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Linda Foster, Brenda Walker and Junior Hendrix. Norman was a member of the Smithville Church of God, retired from Carrier Corporation with over 29 years and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hendrix of Smithville; 2 children, Brittany (Jason) Moseley of Smithville, Caleb Hendrix (Christy) of Smithville; 2 step-children, Anthony (Kelly) Primm of Nashville, Chase Moore (Nick) of Smithville; 6 grandchildren, Hailey Moseley, Alyssa Hendrix, Kaylee Moseley, Bucksley Haney, Cass Foltz and Blakelyn Hendrix; siblings, Beecher (Phyllis) Hendrix of Hendersonville, Aubrey Hendrix of Rock Island, Carolyn Whitlock of McMinnville, David (Coletta) Hendrix of McMinnville, Frank (Lorene) Hendrix of Rock Island, Jimmy Hendrix of Smithville, Anthony (Anita) Hendrix of Smithville, Phillip (Peggy) Hendrix of Smithville, Lisa (Lee) Byford of Dowelltown; mother of his children, Donna Hendrix of Smithville and many nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19, the Governor’s Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines, Funeral Services will be 3 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie Kelly officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. The funeral service will be Live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. We have the Chapel Pews marked for 50% capacity to honor Social Distancing Guidelines. Anyone attending visitation or service, please adhere to Social Distancing Guidelines for the health and safety of everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, in memory of Norman. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:AM until the of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 30, 2020

Flint Wilson Gilley, Jr. age 35 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, May 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1985 to his parents, Flint Wilson Gilley, Sr. and Kristi Judkins Walter. Wilson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buddy Judkins, Ann Foutch Summers, Wilson and Margaret Gilley and a cousin, Anthony White. He was Non-denominational, served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at SAIC in Cookeville. He had several certificates in computer classes and was a computer technician. Survivors include his father, Flint Wilson Gilley, Sr. of Smithville; mother, Kristi Judkins Walter of LaVergne; sister, Brandy Gilley of Murfreesboro; 2 nephews, Connor and Henry and 1 niece, Aubrey; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. The family has chosen a direct cremation and no services are planned at this time. You may send condolences to the family on the funeral home website. Any expressions of sympathy may be mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 634, Smithville, TN 37166, and we will give them to the family. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 30, 2020

Lt. Col. Lee Alan Plummer, U.S. Army, age 78 of Alexandria passed away Thursday morning, May 28, 2020 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born November 6, 1942 to his parents, the late Chester Alan and Barbara Lou Greeley Plummer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-daughter, Jennifer Lopp Pate and brother, Keith Alan Plummer. He was a Lt. Col. with the U.S. Army with over 29 years of service, Two Star General with the Tennessee State Guard, a Mason and was a Christian. Survivors include 3 children, Janilee Plummer, Clark Alan Plummer and Nikki Lee Bottum; 2 step-daughters, Nola Elizabeth (David) Moore and Harriet Hankins Lopp; son-in-law, David Pate; 4 step-grandchildren, Emily, Samantha, Danielle and Brian; 2 brothers, Mark Alan Plummer and Tim Alan Plummer. Due to COVID-19, Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines, there will be a Funeral 2 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating with Full Military Honors following at the funeral home. Burial with a family only comital service will be held at 11:AM Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. Anyone attending, Please exercise Social Distancing for the health and safety of everyone. The Service will be live-streamed on the DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation, in memory of Mr. Plummer. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 29, 2020

Freeman Lee Brown age 71 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1948 to his parents, the late Enoch Brown and Nannie Brown Goolsby. Mr. Freeman was a carpenter, nurseryman and a Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father Sam Goolsby; Wife: Linda Brown; Daughter: Michelle Downing; Son-in-law: Roy Colburn; Brothers: J.B. Brown, Willard Brown; Sister: Ann Ramsey. A Graveside Service will be held 3 PM Saturday May 30, 2020 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Due to the COVID-19 and Social Distancing Guidelines, Anyone attending is asked to please exercise Social Distancing for the health and safety of everyone. The Graveside Service will be Livestreamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. Survivors include: Children: Anna Colburn, Jason (Stephanie) Brown both of Smithville; Son-in-law: Robert Downing of Lady Lake, FL.; Grandchildren: Bradley Colburn, Erika Brown, Robert Downing, Jr., Brady Colburn; Sisters: Emma Chaffin, Janie Shoemake, Betty Bryant, Bobby Ledbetter all of Cookeville, Jewel Bilbrey of Algood; Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers,the family asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. You may send condolences to the family at the funeral home website. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the 3:00 p.m. service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.