Reba Nell Jones Hennessee

November 1, 2019

80 year old Reba Nell Jones Hennessee of McMinnville passed away Thursday at Boulevard Terrace in Murfreesboro. She was a retired steamstress and homemaker and a member of the Mt Leo Church of Christ. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Trent Key will officiate and burial will be in the Mt View Cemetery in McMinnville. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Hennessee; parents, Benjamin and Sophie Cantrell Jones; and two sisters, Jean Neal and Helen Mayo. Survivors include a daughter, Karan and Kerry Crowe of Virginia. Three sons, Brad and Renee Hennessee of Smithville, Kevin and Heather Hennessee of Smyrna, and Stacy Hennessee of McMinnville. Eight grandchildren, Nathan Crowe and Samantha Crowe of Virginia, James and Abby Caplinger, Zackary and Faith Caplinger, Katya, Valya, and Pasha Hennessee of Smithville and Rion Hennessee of Smyrna. Two great grandchildren, Brookelynn and Brayden Caplinger. One sister, Dean Edge of Smithville. One brother, Winston and Nellie Jones of McMinnville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

October 31, 2019

Earl Ellis Lester age 82 of Smithville and formerly of Hanover, WV, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  He was born March 11, 1937 to his parents, the late General and Minerva Mullins Lester.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Lester; daughter, Frieda Lester; siblings, Dorothy Copley, Ed Lester, Harold Lester, Shirley Mayhorn and Mack Lester.  Mr. Lester was a member of the Sprattsville Freewill Baptist Church in Sprattsville, WV, a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired coal miner.  He leaves to cherish his memory, 3 children, Karen Christian of Rock Island, John Lester and fiancé, Kelee Kennedy of Rock Island and Aaron and wife, Karen Lester of Smithville; 5 grandchildren, Susan (David) Taylor, Nick (Jodi) Lester, Cassi (Chad) Curtis, Jayde Lester and Jacob Lester; 5 great-grandchildren, Preston, Paizlee and Parker Sue Taylor, and Jonah and Karsyn Lester.  Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating.  Visitation will be Friday 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.  Interment services and burial will be 2 p.m. EST Saturday at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV.  In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Shriner Children’s Hospital, in memory of Mr. Earl.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 31, 2019

October 30, 2019

Oma Frances Taylor age 101 of Smithville passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 at her residence.  She was born November 18, 1917 to her parents, the late Isaac Yates & Hattie Jewel (Bell) Tisdale Taylor.  She was a retired garment factory worker and a member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Firman L. Taylor; Sisters: Myrtle Taylor, Elsie Lamberson, Ruby Mullican, Clara Nixon, Julie Ervin, her twin Ona Durham, Audrey Snyder; Brothers: Dan, Roy, Johnnie, Bob & Joe Taylor; Several nieces & nephews.  Funeral service will be held 1:PM Friday November 1, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ric Lee officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday 1:PM until 6:PM and Friday 10:AM until time of service at 1:PM.  Survivors include Son: Harold (Melise) Taylor of Alabama; Daughter: Mary Spencer of Smithville; Grandchildren: Denise Spencer Patton, Darrell (Teresa) Spencer of Smithville; Great-Grandchildren: Justin Patton & Allison Patton both of Smithville, Caleb Spencer of Smyrna; Sisters-in-law & Brothers-in-law: Helen Taylor Cook, Hazel Taylor Johnson, Georgia Ridout all of Smithville, Jorene (Glenn) Thompson of Oklahoma, Gene (Mary) Taylor of Statesville & Donald (Debbie) Taylor of Greenvale; Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews also survive.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 30, 2019

88 year old Thomas Gray Webb of Smithville passed away Tuesday at the Webb House. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was also a retired teacher of 44 years. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Isaac Gray and Dan Gulley will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Benton (TB) and Gladys Gray Webb. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Audrey Turner Webb; special nephew, Brad and Dana Turner; and two special great nephews, Nathan Turner and Jacob and Courtney Turner all of Smithville. Brother, Dr. Kenneth and Faye Webb of Pulaski. Two nieces, Martha Gray and Alonzo Guess of Nashville, Sarah and Scott Stewart of Pulaski, great niece Maggie Guess of Nashville, and a great nephew Webb Stewart of Pulaski. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Webb requested that no flowers or food be sent but instead anyone who wishes to may donate to the Whorton Springs Cemetery fund or to the charity of your choice.

October 28, 2019

Bobby Charles Martin Sr, 79, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home. He was a native of DeKalb County, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Brown Martin of Liberty; sons, Charles (Denise) Martin of Erin TN & Terry Martin of Smithville; Step-children, Allen Ashford of DeKalb County, Dana (Chris) Stanley of Gassaway; Grandchildren, Joshua (Alexia) Martin, Chasity (Joel) Parker, Emma Leigh Fletcher, Caleb Gingerich, Elizabeth Stanley, Seth Stanley, Rachel Patterson, & John Daniel Patterson. Also surviving are a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Martin and Pauline Davis Martin; wife, Julana Alcorn Martin; Step-daughter, Gidget Ashford Patterson; and Brother, Thomas Larry Martin.

Bobby was a former pastor of Clear Fork United Methodist Church, a former school bus driver for DeKalb County for 49 years, and a supervisor at Dowelltown Water Plant.

Bobby served in the Army and the Army National Guard. He was a Mason with DeKalb Lodge and enjoyed genealogy and Indian Artifacts.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM Tuesday, October 29 at Clear Fork United Methodist Church with Bro. Tommy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday, October 28 4 PM to 8 PM at Woodbury Funeral Home and 10 AM until time of service Tuesday at Clear Fork United Methodist Church.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net