Donnie Lewis
by: Dwayne PageJun 27, 2025
Donnie Lewis, age 82, of Smithville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on May 22, 1943, in Nashville to the late J.D. and Sara Stephens Lewis, Donnie lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep devotion to his family.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Donnie served as a Seabee in Vietnam, where he skillfully operated heavy equipment and helped build infrastructure. After his military service, he returned home and applied his talents to a successful career as a small business owner, operating both Lewis Construction and Magic Video. He later retired from Rogers Group and, never one to sit still, spent his retirement years driving a school bus. He served his community as a Smithville City Alderman in the 1970’s.
Donnie was a devoted husband, having shared 31 loving years with his wife, Christine Lewis. He was a beloved father to his son, Jimmy (Gina) Lewis, and daughter, Heather (Mark) Kent. He found great joy in his role as Granddaddy to his grandchildren: Ava and Hayes Kent, Caitlin Anderson and Chelsea McCroskey. Great grandchildren: Lilly Anderson, Emilia and Adalyn Meadows, Jayme Linn Hayes and Layla James McCroskey. He is also survived by his sister Gail Coil.
He was a man of Baptist faith. Known for his gentle nature, tireless work ethic, and kind heart, Donnie touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Hayes Kent, Mark Stephens, Mike Stephens, Nate Meadows, Conner McCroskey, Todd Kent, Terry Taylor, and Donnie Roller.
In honoring Donnie’s memory, his family celebrates a life well lived and a legacy that will continue through those who loved him.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lewis family.
Annie Elaine McGuire
by: Dwayne PageJun 26, 2025
Annie Elaine McGuire also known to many as “Aunt Thang,” age 66 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, June 24, 2025, at her sister’s home. She was born October 31, 1958 to her parents, the late Clarence Cecil and Nancy Lillian Hale Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren, Oaklynn Messina and Emery Russell; 2 sisters, Bobbie Jean Houk and Loretta Bain; 2 brothers, LW Neal and Douglas Neal. She worked in construction home cleaning. Elaine leaves to cherish her memory, 3 daughters, Linda Brock (Roy Murphy) of Alexandria, Crystal (Billy Jo) Sandell of Baxter and Stephanie (Joey) Redmon of Dowelltown; grandchildren, Aaron (Vanessa) Brock, JoAmber (James) Messina, Dillyn (Alicia) Keith, Corey (Nicole) McCloud, Alyssa (Leah) Russell, Shawn Woods, Brionna Neeley, Erica Elaine Redmon and Rylee Redmon; several great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Linda Knowles and Pat Sanders both of Smithville. Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, June 30, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Gentiva Hospice for the love and care shown to Elaine. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the McGuire family.
Idan Alberto Estudillo Gutierrez
by: Dwayne PageJun 26, 2025
Idan Alberto Estudillo Gutierrez age 21 of Smithville, passed away early Saturday morning, June 21, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born January 22, 2004 in Matias Romero, Oaxaca Mexico. He worked in roofing and was a Catholic. There will be a Funeral Mass at 5 PM Friday, June 27, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial will be in Mexico. Visitation will be on Friday 1PM until the time of the service at 5 PM. He is survived by his parents, Valentina Gutierrez Dominquez and Juon Manuel Carrillo Soto; siblings, Dylan, Brayden, Dayami and Jhoselinne; grandparents, Domingo Gutierrez Carbajal and Antonieta Dominquez Suarez; fiancé, Lelin Valladares; In-laws, Yeni and Eddy Valladares. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care of the Gutierrez family.