Stevie Keith

July 15, 2024

Stevie Keith age 68, of Morrison passed away at his residence Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born January 16, 1956, to his parents the late Claude and Carnell Taylor Keith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Phillip, Vernon, and Bobby; sister, Brenda. Mr. Keith served in United States Army and was a Truck Driver. He is survived by brother, Paul Keith of Troy, Tn; daughter, Stephanie; son Little John; companion, Carolyn Milvae. The family has honored Mr. Keith’s request to be cremated and a Graveside Memorial Service will be 2 PM Friday July 26, 2024 at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Keith family.

July 12, 2024

Larry Wayne Norrod age 73 of Smithville, passed away Thursday night July 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1950, to his parents, the late Claude and Rosie Hale Norrod Simmons. He was a truck driver for 45 years and a member of the New Union The Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Norrod will be held 4 PM Sunday July 14, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Danny Hale and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in the New Union Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 10:AM until the time of service at 4 PM. Mr. Norrod is survived by his wife of 54 years Phyllis Norrod of Smithville; 2 Sons: Jared Norrod, Jamie (Adrea) Norrod all of Smithville; Granddaughter: Lakelyn Norrod; Half-sister: Paula Rogers of McMinnville; Sisters-in-law: Bettie Micheal, Helen (Doug) Smoot all of Smithville; Brother-in-law: Charles Jaco of Smithville; Several nieces and nephews also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Norrod family.

July 11, 2024

Funeral service for Mrs. Julia Zieske Coe will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Fairview Church, 1660 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, with Rev. Matthew Meridieth, Rev. Jon Akin, Rev. Dan Coe, and Jordan Marcellino officiating. Interment will follow in Barton’s Creek Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 PM and again on Saturday at Fairview Church after 10 AM.

Julia, age 35 of Lebanon, passed away July 7, 2024 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after having fought a long battle with cancer. Even in her final moments on earth Julia was ministering to, and witnessing to those around her.

Born February 21, 1989, in Offenbach, Germany, she is the daughter of Bernd and Regine Mueller Zieske. She grew up in Germany and professed Christ as her Savior at a young age. Having a passion for the Jewish people, Julia became involved in gospel ministry in Israel, where she met the love of her life, Dan Coe. Julia and Dan were married September 24, 2011 and began life together as husband and wife. They served in vocational ministry together for around 8 years, around 5 of which were spent with the Baptist Convention in Israel. When Julia received her diagnosis, she met it with grace and boldness. She never complained, but continued to praise the Lord for His goodness in her life. Moving back to the United States, she and Dan continued to serve the people of God in Wilson County. Dan most recently accepted the call to become the Pastor of First Baptist Church of Alexandria, TN.

Mrs. Coe is survived by her husband, Jesse Daniel “Dan” Coe; four children, Olivia, Naomi, Micaiah, & Josiah Coe; parents, Bernd and Regine Mueller Zieske of Bortshausen, Germany; brothers, Christian (Lea) Zieske and Thomas Zieske; maternal grandmother, Christel Muller; father in law and mother in law, Jim and Rachel Coe of Lebanon; nieces, Mila and Toma Zieske; as well as a host of extended family and close friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Vanderbilt Wilson for their kindness and compassionate care, as well as the many intimate friends whom have poured into them over the span of this long battle. Their prayer is this, that “God may be glorified”.

Pallbearers: Matt Coe, Marc Coe, Dustin Marcellino, Josh Richardson, Hunter Baker, & Jordan Marcellino.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the “Coe Children Education Fund” in care of Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 West Main St. Lebanon, TN 37087.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements (615) 444-2142

July 10, 2024

Mrs. Hilda Lou Puckett Garrett, age 81 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, July 9 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was a member of the Smithville Church of God and a retired manager at Bee Jay Apparel. She had a love of wild flowers and working in them in her landscaping.

Mrs. Garrett was born on December 16, 1942 in Smithville to her parents, the late Casto and Josie Staley Puckett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jeff Garrett; one brother, Morris Puckett and one sister, Marie Webb.

Visitation with the Garrett family will be on Wednesday from 3:00 until 8:00 pm and on Thursday from 10:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm. Bro. Chris Moore will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Keith Garrett of Smithville; son, Scott (Kelley) Garrett of Cookeville; 3 grandchildren, Claire Garrett of Smithville, Austin (Amber) Garrett of Murfreesboro, and Sloane (Hayden) Hill of Cookeville; 2 great-grandchildren, Summer Garrett of Smithville and Mary Kendall Garrett of Murfreesboro; 3 sisters, Carolyn (Jerry) Tramel, Gail Kirksey, and Bettye Pollard all of Smithville; brother-in-law, Don Garrett and sister-in-law, Yvonne Williams both of Arkansas. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Webb House staff and Gentiva Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to the Smithville Church of God

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

July 9, 2024

Mrs. Oleta Robbins Stanton passed away peacefully at age 96 on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, after a long and beautiful life.

Mrs. Stanton was born on Dec. 7, 1927, in Byrdstown, Tenn., to Virgil Winsted Robbins and Donna Myrtle (Reagan) Robbins, the only daughter of six children. She graduated from Pickett County High School in 1946, and dedicated her life to caring for her family, making a home and following her passions.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Fowler G. Stanton. Together, they built a life on love, family, faith and music in Smithville, Tenn., where they were members of the First United Methodist Church. Mama O deeply loved her children and grandchildren and was passionate in her interests.

While her main priority was being a devoted mom, she also had an eye for fashion and style. (Among the many, many lessons handed down, “Remember, black shoes do not go with everything.”) Mrs. Stanton enjoyed working in local businesses Smithville Dress Shop, Zollicoffer’s and Nichol’s Jewelry. She also served local schools, as a teacher’s assistant at the York Institute and a seamstress for the high school marching bands that Mr. Stanton directed in DeKalb, Smith and Jackson counties.

An avid reader, Mrs. Stanton loved memoirs and biographies, as she enjoyed learning about people, their stories and their lives. There, she fell in love with the Kennedy’s Camelot and Grace Kelly. Mrs. Stanton moved through her life with grace, with a green thumb, training as an archeress, a flair for hostessing and a passion about animal rights causes. Her donations were always anonymous, and her style was always flawless.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Stanton was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Harold, Ralph, Kelly, Keith and Ward Robbins; and stepson Tommy Stanton.

Mrs. Stanton is survived by one son, Harold Edward (Vicki) Copeland of Cookeville, Tenn.; two daughters, Donna Jane Copeland of Nashville, Tenn., and Sonata (Rob) Helbig of Hendersonville, Tenn.; one stepdaughter Melody (Dr. Tim) Foster of Old Hickory, Tenn.; four grandsons, Duke and Dean Rayburn and Ethan and Braden Copeland; two granddaughters, Lauren (Gabe) Fiscus and Katie Foster (fiancé Jan Niec); and great-granddaughter Adelaide Fiscus.

A visitation will be held from 12:30-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and a celebration of life officiated with Bro. David Hill will follow.

Memorials in Mrs. Stanton’s honor may be made to Red Cedar Glen Senior Living, 202 Walton Ferry Rd., Hendersonville, TN 37075; or the First United Methodist Church Capital Campaign, P.O. 95, Smithville, TN 37166.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

July 7, 2024

Mr. J.D. Pedigo, age 89 of Smithville, passed away on Saturday, July 6 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. He was retired from Kingston Timers and a member of Smithville Church of God.

He was born in Smithville on February 22, 1935 to his parents, the late Othel and Bessie Billings Pedigo. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethelene Cantrell Pedigo; daughter, Melanie Faith Pedigo; 2 brothers, Garland Pedigo and Royce Pedigo; nephews, Larry Pedigo and Steve White; great-niece, Bobbie Pedigo; great-nephew, Corey Pedigo.

Visitation with family will be in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Monday from noon until 8pm and on Tuesday from 10am until the service at 2pm. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Chris Moore officiating.

Survivors include 2 special nephews, Tim (Andra) Pedigo and Glynn (Melody) Pedigo all of Smithville; 5 nephews, Jeff (Sherry) Pedigo of Murfreesboro, Mark (Virginia) White of Gallatin, Darrell (Claudia) Pedigo, David White, Thomas (Tammy) White, and Paul White all of Smithville; 3 nieces, Tina (Jeff) Allred of Mississippi, Marlene Romo, and Beth Adcock both of Smithville; special aunt, Eva Cubbins of Smithville; uncle, Alfred Pedigo of Smithville; and special companion, Bella.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to Emma’s Kids Closet at Smithville Church of God.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.