Jeffrey Fitzgerald George

January 7, 2019

Jeffrey Fitzgerald George age 53 of Alexandria died Friday morning, Jan. 4, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. Born April 16, 1965, he was the son of Dorothy Cook George and the late Emmett Lee George. Jeff was preceded in death by his two brothers, Joel and Michael George; an infant son and a great nephew; step-father, Clyde Wooden and his grandparents, Roy and Hazel Cook of Smithville and Arthur and Pearl George of Alexandria. Jeff is survived by his wife, Billie Bozarth George, daughter, Jessica Claridy and his mother, Dorothy George all of Alexandria; 6 nieces and 4 nephews; a special aunt, Brenda Cook and several other aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. David Revelle and Bro. Chris Long officiating. Visitation from Noon till 8 p.m. on Monday and 10 a.m. till service time on Tuesday. Pallbearers, Daniel Poley, Timothy Bozarth, Ricky Barrett, Greg Cook, Ernie Cook , Bobby Hale. Honorary pallbearers, Mack Gipson, Carl Montgomery, Wade Gatlin, Shirley Robert Vanatta. Interment at Prosperity Cemetery. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown. (615)237-9318

January 5, 2019

Brent Foster passed away on January 4, 2019 at age 76. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, on Monday from 1-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Funeral Service is 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home. Interment in DeKalb County Memorial Gardens will follow the service. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.

Mr. Foster taught math and general science at Lebanon High School from 1963 until 1976 and was Guidance Counselor from 1966-1974. He had also served as a Testing Coordinator and Attendance Supervisor for Wilson County. He was Superintendent of Wilson County from 1976-1984, Mt. Juliet Guidance Counselor from 1984-1992 and Attendance Supervisor for Wilson County from 1992 until he retired in 1999 with 36 years of service to the Wilson County community. Mr. Foster was County Commissioner “Squire” from 1970-1974. He was to date the most successful baseball coach in Lebanon High School history with approximately 259 wins to 52 losses, 6 Baseball District Titles, 4 Baseball Divisional Titles, 3 MTIT Championships, and the induction into the Inaugural LHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Mr. Foster is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cheryl Evins Foster, daughter Michele Carson, grandchildren Brady Foster, Eli Carson, Micah Carson, and Kiah Carson, siblings Michael (Wanna) Foster and Ricky (Stephanie Rhodes) Foster, and several nieces and nephews including Kelli Foster Bullard and Lee Foster. He is preceded in death by son John Richard Foster, parents James Richard and Mary Alice Foster, and grandparents Elbridge Kiah, Bonnie Puckett, and Julius and Etta Foster.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Lebanon High School Baseball Team (500 Blue Devil Blvd, Lebanon TN 37087), Lighthouse Christian Camp (205 Serenity Place, Smithville TN 37166), and/or Hunters Point Celebration Center (2232 Hunters Point Pike, Lebanon TN, 37087).

The family extends their deepest gratitude to caregivers Larry Jobe, Linda Meeks, Martha Dale, and Cindy Selph. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.

January 5, 2019

Charles Donald Page age 72 of Smithville, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1946 to his parents, Charlie Buck and Mina Belle Hale Page. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Junie Lee Page; 4 sisters, Judy Bullard, Martha Sue Page, Lois Hamilton, Nina Faye Wicks; 1 brother, Robert Page. Mr. Page was a member of the Harvest Time Church, a Merchant Marine and a heavy equipment construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Deborah I. Page of Smithville; 2 sisters, Kathy Cantrell of Smithville and Carolyn Miller of Sparta; 1 brother, Jerry Page of McMinnville; special nephews, Richard Bullard, Steve Page and Victor Hamilton and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:AM Tuesday, January 8, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wendell Judkins officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday 2 PM until 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

January 5, 2019

Nina Cantrell Clark, age 79, passed away January 3, 2019 at NHC Place at Cool Springs. She was born in Smithville, TN and has lived in Murfreesboro since 1972. She received her masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1967. She taught school in the Nashville School System from 1963-1969. Nina was a member of the Methodist faith. She devoted her life to her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Nina was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Willadean Estes Cantrell; and brother, Phillip Cantrell. She is survived by her husband, Charles Clark; son, Phil (April) Clark of Brentwood; daughter, Emily(Paul) Joyce of Franklin; sister, Nancy Estes of Nashville; grandchildren, Jack Joyce, Braeden Clark, Lily Joyce, Grant Clark and Willa Claire Clark; and nephew, Houston (Hays) Estes.

Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Monday, January 7, 2019 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.

Chapel service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Jennings and Ayers. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

January 4, 2019

Christopher John Osborn age 45 of Silver Point, TN, passed away Saturday night, December 29, 2018. Chris was born August 26, 1973 in Kingston, PA. He was a fuel truck driver with Grade A Construction. He is survived by his wife, Christine Osborn of Silver Point; 2 sons, Ty Osborn of Silver Point and C.J. Osborn (Brittany Smith) of Pennsylvania; mother, Diane Brace of Falls, PA; 2 sisters, Nancy Allen and Dawn Chavis both of Meshoppen, PA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cathy and Gene Ostrowski of Duryea, PA; 2 brothers-in-law, Jack (Jen) Ostrowski of Duryea, PA and Gene Ostrowski of Pittston, PA; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family of Chris have chosen a direct cremation and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

January 4, 2019

Roger Howard Schaffnit of Smithville, passed away Friday night, December 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1954 to his parents, the late Vilas and Hazel Talcott Schaffnit. Roger was a Mason and member of Liberty Lodge #77/Center Hill Lodge and was a police officer. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Schaffnit of Smithville; 3 children, Cayla Mahaney (Chris) Hale, Krista Dawn Mahaney (James Mullican) and Michael Justin Maggart (Devin Lancaster); 12 grandchildren, Makenzie Ray, Caden Clark, Kailey Herron, Braxton Roller, Kinzi Foutch, Michael Ray Maggart, Addison Hale, Jacksten Sanders, Sylar Sanders, Carson Maggart, Pacey Maggart and Brayden Maggart; 1 sister, Cindy (Lou) Lara of California. The family has honored Roger’s request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.