Obituaries - WJLE Radio

Marian Ann Read

December 20, 2020

Marian Ann Read age 81 of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 at Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood. She was born February 20, 1939 to her parents, the late John Marion and Vera Katherine Keen Dampier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Burke Read; siblings, J.M. Dampier, Edith Myer and Dolly Dampier. Ms. Read was a homemaker and member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Eastern Star in Florida. She is survived by 3 children, Rita Shows of Mississippi, Clifton Sasser of Cookeville and Andria Gooch of Smithville; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Bison of Waterport, NY and Kaye Stalnaker of Lake City, FL; 1 brother, Kalvin Dampier of Lake City, FL; aunt, Lois Dampier Carter of Louisiana. Graveside services and interment will be conducted 1 PM Monday, December 21, 2020 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Monday 12 Noon until 12:45 PM at which time Ms. Read will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. 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.

Jesse Earl Manning

December 18, 2020

Jesse Earl Manning, age 85 of Smithville passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17th 2020 at St. Thomas River Park. Mr. Manning was retired from Carrier, attended Smithville Free Will Baptist Church, and was a veteran in the U.S. Navy.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee, and Fannie Mae Billings Manning, 1 Son-Frankie Ray Manning, 1 Granddaughter-Lauren Shreiner, 6 Brothers-Oscar, Frank, John Cordell, Toy Ray, Alvin, and Charlie Ray Manning, and 1 Sister-Geneva Manning.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years JoAnn Lee Ward Manning of Smithville, 1 son- Johnny, and Carol Manning of FL, 1 Daughter-Kathy, and Doug Burch of McMinnville, 5 Grandchildren-Jesse, and Renee Manning of In. Michael, and Stephanie of In., James Deverter of Fl., Miranda, and Trevin Merriman of Smithville, Bethany Manning of Japan.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, Dec. 20th at 3pm with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating, and burial to follow at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 11am till funeral service at 3pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ami Jo Tucker

December 16, 2020

Ami Jo Tucker age 60 of Dowelltown, passed away Monday morning December 14, 2020 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born October 20, 1960 to her parents, the late Raymond and Dorothy Barnard Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Tucker. She attended the Dale Ridge Missionary Baptist and was a convenience store clerk. Ami is survived by her fiance, Ronnie Hoover of Dowelltown; siblings, Patricia Chott of Arnold, MO, Richard Miller of Crossville and Lori and her fiance Mike Dolinch of Crossville; 2 nephews, Jody and Michael Turner and great nieces and nephews, Grayson, Lillian, Lukas and Ridlee. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Pastor Amos “Jug” Jarman

December 16, 2020

Pastor Amos “Jug” Jarman, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020. Amos was born August 24, 1932 in Old Hickory, TN where he grew up with three sisters. He graduated from DuPont High School in 1950, where he excelled in academics and played several sports. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served in the Korean War. While in the military he met the love of his life, Jackie Fordham. They were married for 60 years until her passing in 2013. He was an air traffic controller for the FAA in Greenville, SC where they adopted their two children. After 10 years with the FAA he felt the call to preach and began a ministry that would take him and his family to three churches over the next 30 years. He was a former pastor at West Main Baptist Church in Alexandria, Tennessee. He retired from full time ministry at First Baptist Church Spring Hill in 2001. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Jarman and parents, William Boyden and Velma Lorraine Gunn Jarman. Survived by children, Amy (Brent) Bain and Matt (Kim) Jarman; grandchildren, A. J. Jarman, Brandi Myers and Caleb Cannon; great grandchild, Addison Grace Roberts; and sisters, Elease Taylor, Betty Sue (Larry) Goodwin and Lillie Bell Bendeman. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home with Stan Russell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be 10:00AM-2:00PM Saturday prior to the service. Due to the current health crisis, masks are required to attend. If you wish, memorials in Pastor Jarman’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. SPRING HILL MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES. 931 486-0059. www.springhill-memorial.com

Sonny Guy Jr.

December 15, 2020

Mr. Sonny Guy, Jr. age 71 of Smithville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at NHC of Sparta.

Sonny was born on August 3, 1949 in White County, TN to his parents, the late Willis, Sr. & Maudine Brock Guy. Also preceding him in death is his Wife, Helen Sue Guy & 3 Children, Janice Zoller, Pam Bell & Bobby Houk. He was formerly a Mechanic for Tenneco and was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at Young Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 11am-8pm & Thursday from 9am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our kitchen facilities at this time.

Survivors include Daughters, Rita Gail Houk, Rhonda Lefasee & Pam Yates. Son, Richard Guy. Grandchildren, Nina Lawrence, Scarlett Lawrence, Ashley Highfield, Derrick Yates & Trayler Roberts. Great Grandchildren, Keley Reeder, Gracy & Emmy, Quinten Lawrence, Ricky Earl Ponder & Raven Cantrell. Brothers & Sister, Johnny Guy, Jimmy Guy, Donald Guy & Beverly Hatcher. Family Friend, Debra Jones of Chattanooga, TN.

In addition to flowers, donations can be given to the Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Sonny.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Johnnie Cripps Jr.

December 13, 2020

Johnnie Cripps, Jr., beloved father, grandfather and brother went to be reunited with the love of his life, his wife Shirley, on the 12th of December, 2020.

Johnnie was a faithful member of the Smithville Church of Christ and served in the capacity of deacon and treasurer for many years.

During his more mobile days, Johnnie enjoyed watching first his children and then his grandchildren in their athletic and artistic endeavors. He was one of their biggest fans and was proud of their accomplishments, always ready to brag about them to any ear willing to listen.

Johnnie was sure to have a garden every summer and was always faithful to share its abundance with neighbors and the elderly in his church family. Delivering the fruits of his labors and taking the time to visit with its recipients was an important part of his life. It was such an important part that when he was no longer able to tend the garden himself, he made sure to sit garden-side and direct his son, Scott, on just how the garden should be laid out and nurtured.

As he grew older and became unable to get around and about under his own steam, making daily calls to family, friends and members of his church family became his mission. His calls ranged from just “checking in” to “offering words of encouragement” to those who were ill or in need of a kind word. If any of those he called needed help, he was quick to let them know that his son Scott was ready and willing to help in his stead.

Politics was one of Johnnie’s biggest passions, much to his late wife Shirley’s chagrin. He was ever a faithful supporter of the few politicians that were able to win his trust and, if you gave him the chance, he would tell you all about it. He was in the Army and served in the Korean War.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11am at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Dan Gulley will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 4pm-8pm and on Tuesday from 9am until the service time at 11am. Due to Covid-19 precautions, the family has mandated masks to be worn by all visitors, and social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our funeral home kitchen facilities.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Tammy (& Steve) Williams and Scott (& Gena) Cripps. His grandchildren, Brenna Williams and Loren & Tyree Cripps. His sister, Brenda Cripps. His sister-in-law, Linda Glenn. His brothers in law, M.B. Silcox and Glen Dodson. Several nieces and nephews.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Cripps, Sr. and Potter Taylor Cripps. His sisters, Jeanette Dodson and Judy Silcox. His brothers, James “Curly” (& Chloa) Cripps, Jerry “Worm” Cripps and Gene (& Brenda) Cripps.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to Church of Christ Work Camp or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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