Obituaries
May 8, 2025
Robin Lynn Mullins, age 61 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. She worked at Federal-Mogul, enjoyed drawing artwork and her family was her top priority. She had a nurturing nature about her to the ones she came in contact with. She loved helping others.
She was born on September 8, 1963 in Detroit Michigan. She moved to Smithville in 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jim and Sarah Juanita Hobbs Ferrell, 2 sisters; Jimmy Fay Strawser and Deborah Huckleby and a grandchild; Bradyn Chadwell.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am until service time at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Randall Massa will officiate and burial will follow in Mount Ararat Cemetery in the Pea Ridge Community.
Survivors include her life partner; Frank Taylor of Smithville, 3 daughters; Ronnijo (Curtis) Shelton, Ellissa (Thomas) Davis and Victoria (Jospeh) Cantrell all of Smithville, 3 sons; Ellis (Hollie) Mullins, Jim Mullins all of McMinnville and Robert (Jessica) Orcutt of Smithville, father of her children; Ellis Mullins of Smithville, 3 sisters; Anita Cyphers of Michigan, Patricia Rose of Colorado and Bridget Green of Michigan, 16 grandchildren; Cristian (Angel) Ferrell, Kerstian Strawser, Carl Shelton, Hope Mullins and Isiah Howard all of Smithville, Ellis Mullins of Gainesboro, Ariel Mullins and Savannah Mullins of McMinnville, Jazlin Cantrell, Jahlia Cantrell and Brantley Cantrell all of Smithville, Rilan Mullins and Cayden Mullins of McMinnville and Cadence Kirsten and Robin Orcutt both of Smithville, 2 great-grandchildren; Amora Ferrell and Grayson Mullins, special niece and nephew; Kevin Strawser and Angie Strawser of Illinois. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive.
Temple Gray McCloud Allen
May 7, 2025
Funeral service for Mrs. Temple Gray McCloud Allen will be 12:00 Noon Friday, May 9, 2025, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Shelby officiating. Interment Old Brush Cemetery in Portland. Visitation Friday 10 AM until service.
Mrs. Allen, age 88 of Lebanon passed away May 7, 2025, at Lebanon Health & Rehab.
Born December 21, 1936, in Wilson County, she is the daughter of the late Herman and Carrie Whitfield Gray. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church. She retired from University Medical Center where she worked as a receptionist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Dale McCloud; sister, Gladys Loftis; and step son, Tim Allen.
She is survived by her husband, Omrie Allen; step daughter, Roenia (David) Turner; three step grandchildren, Lindsay (Daniel) Greer, Daxton Allen, and Andrew Allen; niece, Teresa (Reagan) McDonald; nephew, Jerry Loftis; and great nephew, Clay Loftis.
LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142 www.ligonbobo.com
Peter Hines
May 5, 2025
Peter Hines, age 64 years old of Michigan passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1960. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with the family in Michigan.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas Hines (Wife Leslie Hines) of Howell MI, Aaron Hines of McMinnville TN, Jacob and Costello of Ann Arbor MI; daughters, Abby Caplinger of Ann Arbor MI and Jenna Jarvis (Husband Doug Jarvis of Ypsilanti MI; grandchildren, Dominic Hines, Isabelle Hines, Aiden Hines, Andrew Hines, Kylie Hines, Tyler Hines, Bryson Hines, Addyson Burrage, Brookelynn Caplinger, Brayden Caplinger, Noella Jarvis; brother, Paul Hines of McMinnville TN; sister, Elizabeth Reynolds (Husband Tom Reynolds) of Alpena MI; nieces, Amber Ford of Alpena MI, Crystal Kirwan, aunt of Joyce Hines of Davenport FL.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Robert “Bob” Hines and Florence Hines of Alpena MI; wife, Kim Costello of Ann Arbor MI; uncle, Richard Hines of Davenport FL; granddaughter, Emily Hines of Howell MI
This information is provided courtesy of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.
Rondall “Wormy” Parker
May 2, 2025
Rondall “Wormy” Parker age 71, of the Snow Hill Community passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1953, to his parents the late Paul Justus Parker and Dorothy Colwell Parker White. Mr. Parker was a Truck Driver and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday May 3, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Donnie Kelly and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until 7 PM and on Saturday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by his sister, Donna Hendrix of Smithville; special friend, Jackie Ray of Smithville; step-dad, Billy White of Smithville; niece, Brittany (Jason) Moseley of Smithville; nephew, Caleb (Christy) Hendrix of Dowelltown; great nieces and nephews, Hailey, Kaylee, Alyssa, Bucksley, Blakelynn, and Kylen; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Shriners or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Parker. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Parker family.
Phillip Wayne DeBord
April 30, 2025
Phillip Wayne DeBord age 71 of Smithville passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown. He was born September 5, 1953, to his parents the late Wayne and Doris Bowen DeBord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen “Boze” and Freda Bowen; father and mother-in-law, Corbin and Marine Keith; brother-in-law, Dennis L. Keith. Phil was a member of Outreach Baptist Church and retired after 20 years in United States Army. He is survived by wife, Kathy DeBord of Smithville; daughter, Cara (Shaun) Everson; son, Jason (Rachel) DeBord; grandchildren, Kaleb Everson, Jaden Everson, Keegan DeBord, and Nathaniel Zakszewski; brother, Kevin B. DeBord; sister, Grace L. DeBord. Funeral services will be 11:AM Wednesday May 7, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11: AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Veterans Honor Guard or Outreach Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Phil. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the DeBord family.
Sherry Gayle Taylor Graham
April 30, 2025
Sherry Gayle Taylor Graham age 83 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born January 9, 1942 to her parents, the late Solon and Dean Haynes Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Taylor. She had been a clerical worker. Graveside services and interment will be 3 PM Friday, May 2, 2025 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home. Thank you to those who have been caregivers and helped take care of Sherry. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Graham family.