Nancy Cantrell

May 10, 2019

Nancy Cantrell age 78 of Smithville, passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1940 to her parents, the late Johnie and Beulah Dillon Mace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Herbert Mace; 2 sisters, Lucy Dockery and Betty Forrest. Nancy was a caregiver and member of the Quebeck Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Glen West Cantrell of Smithville; loving special friend, Diane Ferrell of Smithville; 6 daughters, Lisa Shoemaker of Cibolo, Texas, Debbie Pettit of St. Croix, US Virgin Island, Sandra Eidson of Tampa, FL, Sharon Kotecki of Olive Branch, MS, Reba (Curtis) Jones of McMinnville and Gina Nixon of Smithville; grandchildren, Misty (Mert) Schulze, Dickie (Amy) Denton, Clayton (Ally) Jones, Coty Jones, Katie (Kevin) Powell, Ryan Shoemaker, Jennifer (Clint) Fellows, Ashley Eidson, Danielle (Greg) Bourne, Kristen (Sabin) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Carter, Adrianna, Sadie, Aiden, Mason, Ashton, Kolton, Isabelle, Jackson, Emyrn, Brieanna, Ethan, Brayden, Kayla; siblings, Ricky Mace of McMinnville, Micky Mace of Cookeville, Leroy Mace of Sparta, Wilma Thrower of McMinnville, Lenie Montgomery of Florida, Doris Ward of Cookeville and Millicent Ashburn of Cookeville and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bobby Thomason officiating and burial will follow in Jericho Cemetery in Quebeck. Visitation with the family will be on Monday 4 PM until 8 PM and Tuesday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, in memory on Nancy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 9, 2019

A memorial service for Cecil (Cec) Margaret Thweatt Crosby of Henderson, Nevada and formerly of Smithville will be Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Whorton Springs Baptist Church. She was a member of the Class of 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margie Caldwell Thweatt and Cecil Thweatt; aunt, Pauline Summers Parsley; daughter, Sandy Jones; and sister, Linda Curtis. She is survived by her son, Tony and Jane Jennings of Watertown and husband Charlie Crosby.

May 9, 2019

Mallie Brown Martin Harvey age 88 of Watertown died Wednesday evening, May 8, 2019 at Tennova Health Care in Lebanon. Born June 21, 1930 in Liberty, TN, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Nancy Lou Adamson Martin. Mallie was preceded in death by her husband, J. Eldon “Corkey” Harvey on May 15, 2016; brother, Edward Martin and his wife, Jodie; niece, Shirley Johnson and an infant sister. She attended Liberty schools and was a retired supervisor at Robertshaw Lux Time. She later was active in hosting shows and sales for Home Interior products. Mallie is survived by her nieces, Tammie Martin Burger (Anthony) of Smithville and Brenda Whitehead (John) of Watertown; nephew, Harold Ray Johnson (Linda) of Watertown; great nieces and great nephews; Nancy Burger, Nicole (Brandon) Gay and her children, Jaxon, Gunner and Kinslee, Scott (Greta) Whitehead, Josh (Anna) Whitehead, Tara (Landon) Hewitt, Kaye Harman, Austin (Andrea) Johnson and Alex Johnson; several great great nieces and nephews; special friend, Brenda Fogus Adams and husband, John and son, Jim Greer III; caregiver, Pam Northcott; and her little dog, Precious. Funeral services 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. till service time on Saturday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Interment at Salem Cemetery. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME 615-237-9318

May 9, 2019

87 year old Margie Davis Close of Olive Branch, Mississippi passed away Wednesday at Methodist Olive Branch in Mississippi. She was a Methodist and was retired after 25 years with the Castner Knott Company in Donelson. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Clayton and Alan Ray Dupree will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyte Close; parents, Tal and Myrtle Davis; granddaughter, Jamie Hobbs; and six sisters, Marie Robinson, Wilma Cubbins, Ova Driver, Lena Vanderpool, Edith Seals and Alta Vandergriff. Survivors include a daughter, Vickie and Ray Dupree of Mississippi. A son, Jim and Phyllis Close of Mt. Juliet. Two grandsons, Alan and Jessie Dupree of Mississippi and Todd Close of Mt. Juliet. Great grandchildren, Bailey Hobbs of Mt. Juliet, Mikee Brown of Murfreesboro, and Emma Grace Dupree of Mississippi. Two great great grandchildren, Brinley Brown and Rilynn Evans of Mt. Juliet. Two brothers-in-law, Paul Close of Smithville and Otis Close of McMinnville. Two sisters-in-law, Doris Estes of Smithville and Margie and A.W. Patterson of Mt. Juliet. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made to Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery or your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Close.

May 8, 2019

Ernest Ray Terrell, 85, of Hermitage passed on May 2, 2019, preceded six months earlier by his cherished wife of 65 years Marjorie Spencer Terrell.  Born August 29, 1933, to John and Arlena (Ashburn) Terrell in Smithville, Ray retired after a long and distinguished career at the Tennessee Department of Transportation as Executive Director, Bureau of Planning and Development, in Nashville. He was a member of First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet. A man of great integrity, respect, know-how, strength and leadership, he was devoted to his family and public service. Survivors include his children, Shain (Clint) Dennison and Michael (Donna) Terrell; grandchildren, Nathaniel Dennison and Lauren Terrell; great-granddaughter, Luca; sisters Lela Summers, Betty Moss and Nell Medley; sister-in-law Montie Estes and close nieces and nephews. As he requested a graveside service for family was held in Smithville with Reverend Billie Friel officiating. Honorary pallbearers included David Terrell, Pat Wallace, Mark Wallace,  Michael Terrell, Clint Dennison and Nathaniel Dennison. DeKalb Funeral Chapel in charge of the arrangements.

May 8, 2019

Jack Watkins age 86 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, May 7, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER of a sudden illness.  He was born September 22, 1932 to his parents, the late Doyle D. and Clyda Evelyn Lawrence Watkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Johnny Barry and brother, Wesley Watkins.  Jack was a faithful member of the Smithville First Baptist Church, a U.S. Air Force and Navy Veteran and retired from Lifeway Christian Resources as an Account Receivables Manager.  Jack love walking and running.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his  wife of 38 years, Frankie Watkins of Smithville, daughter, Danita (Claude) Baham of Lilburn, GA; step-daughter, Melissa (Eddie) Branscomb of Clemons, NC; granddaughter, Julia Baham and grandson Joshua Baham; 8 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Wallace Watkins of Illinois, Lawrence Watkins and Richard Watkins both of Arkansas; sister, Millicent Willbrand of Illinois.  Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chad Ramsey officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 3 p.m.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.