Obituaries

Percy Lee Pinegar, Sr.

October 28, 2024

Percy Lee Pinegar, Sr., age 89 passed away at his residence in Smithville, Saturday October 26, 2024. He was born June 1, 1935, to his parents the late Jessie Lee and Ethal Elizabeth Young Pinegar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, David Wayne Pinegar; daughter, Debra Dunn; daughter-in-law, Rhodessa Pinegar; son-in-law, Jimmy Beacham; grandson, Percy Lee Pinegar,III; granddaughter, Layla Pinegar; siblings, Zelb Pinegar, Jim Pinegar, Frank Pinegar, Johnny Pinegar, Haddie Rozier, Jean Dyal. He is survived by wife, Nancy Pinegar of Smithville; children, Percy Pinegar, Jr., Charles (Melissa) Pinegar, Cindy Beacham, Johnny Lee Pinegar; son-in-law, Jimmy Dunn; special granddaughter, Kayla (Greg) Hooper; grandchildren, Jimmie Lynn (Kenneth) Wolfe, Billy (Lashonda) Dunn, Jessica Steinback, Rebecca Steele, Jason (Misti) Parsley, Chris Pinegar, Jessie Pinegar, and Dillon Lee; several great and great-great grandchildren; 1 special great-great grandson, Issiac Pinegar. Graveside Services and interment will be 1 PM Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Webb Cemetery at Bluff Springs with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 9:AM until 12:30, at which time Mr. Pinegar will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pinegar family.




Antoinette Parent

October 27, 2024

Antoinette Parent affectionally known as Mama or Toni, passed away on October 24, 2024 in her residence in Smithville, Tennessee surrounded by her loved ones.

Born to her parents, the late John and Veronica Swistak Pilot and raised in Detroit Michigan she graduated from Saint Hedwig High School. She, as well as her mother “Lou” shared a strong passion for Christ. As a divorced, single mother, she raised her two children with love and compassion and instilled in them to follow the Lord and be Christ like.

Toni loved to attend “Ministering HIS Love” prayer groups and retreats at Saint Mary’s Academy in Monroe, Michigan, where little did she know she would meet the love of her life Jeffrey in 1982. They built a beautiful friendship that was never forgotten and in 1994 she married her soulmate and best friend at Saint Hedwig Catholic Church in Detroit, MI. They shared their passion for Christ and together they sang in the choir. She enjoyed camping, cooking & baking, enjoying the sun & spending time with family & friends.

In 2015 she moved to Smithville Tennessee to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She attended both Saint Gregory‘s Catholic Church in Smithville Tennessee and Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church in McMinnville Tennessee where she along with her husband sang in the choir. She had such a love for animals, she absolutely loved her cat “Buddy” you could find her laying down with her cat snuggled up on top of her. She loved to sing, to read and collect recipes and church bulletins to read for later, she enjoyed sitting in the shade while “supervising” her husband to do yard work. Whether they were going for walks or going for rides, they were inseparable, wherever he was she was right next to him.

She looked forward to having a “girls’ day” every week with her daughter. Spending precious time and doing things that brought her great joy like exercising, walking, shopping, going to her favorite restaurants, coloring, or watching movies together.  She enjoyed being helpful. She loved to be in the kitchen to help whether it was cooking or baking. She loved to dance in the middle of the kitchen with her daughter, just being together made her so happy.

She loved to spend time with her family at all family events, and recently she celebrated her 80th birthday party with her family and friends, where she danced and listened to songs that brought her joy. Creating precious memories.

Her gentle spirit would touch anyone that she met. Wherever she went, she left people in awe of her sweet, beautiful smile and angelic, soft voice. She was the perfect example of God‘s grace. No matter what was going on in her life, she would share her sweet smile with you and left anyone that she met with the feelings of pure love and peace.

According to scripture, angels are in harmony with the desires of Jesus Christ to bring salvation to people’s lives. If ever there was a perfect example of a peaceful, gentle angel on earth she was that and more.
“Our world is now dimmer, but the heavens are indeed brighter and lovelier than ever”

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Jeffrey Parent of Smithville; daughter, Lynn (Christopher) McCoy of Smithville; son, Dwayne Stephens of Michigan; grandchildren, Christopher (Victoria) McCoy, Jr., Andrew (Courtney) McCoy, Brandon McCoy, Alyssa McCoy and Cameron McCoy; great-grandchildren, Jayden McCoy, Mary Claire O’Grady; sister, Roberta (Thomas) Norman; cousins, Judy Cook and Linda Hancock.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Father Bala officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, 10:AM until the time of the service at 1PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer Association, in memory of Mrs. Parent. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Parent family.




Danny Green

October 27, 2024

Danny Green age 71 of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning October 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 22, 1953, to his parents the late Charles Edward “Pete” and Mildred Virginia Cantrell Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Sabrian Brown; brother, Tim Green; and sister, Kathy Northcut. Mr. Green was a man of God and faithful member of Open Word Tabernacle.  He retired after 34 years from Carrier and then worked at the DeKalb County Landfill for many years. He is survived by wife of 49 years, Pauline Green of Smithville; brothers, Steve (Barbara) Green and Anthony “Doc” Green both of Smithville; sisters, Marilyn Strayn of McMinnville and Sandy Stone of Smithville; brother-in-law, Roy Chapman (Teresa Gilreath) of Smithville; several nieces and nephews; 3 grandchildren, Kashia, Haley, and Chelsie; special son and daughter, Darren and Rebekah Kinzer, and grandchildren, Hannah, Sam, Isaiah, Naomi, Rachel, Gideon, Colton, and Luke; special niece, Amanda Hale, special great-niece, Deanna Neal. Funeral services will be held 4PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darren Kinzer and Bro. Phil Bontrager officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10:AM until the time of the service at 4PM. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Caris Hospice Staff for the love and care shown Danny. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Green family.




Dorothy Jean Baines

October 25, 2024

Dorothy Jean Baines age 92 of Smithville, passed away Thursday night October 24, 2024, at Willow Branch Health & Rehab in McMinnville. She was born June 18, 1932, to her parents, the late Everett & Ina Louise Jones Hutchens. Ms. Dorothy was a Pentecostal and worked at the Hosiery Mill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Baines; Sisters: Pauline Hutchens, Annie Louise Hutchens; Brother: Jerry Hutchings, Sr. Funeral service will be held 2 PM Monday October 28, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joe Jones officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 1 PM until 5 PM and Monday 10:AM until the time of service at 2 PM. Survivors include: 3 sons: Gary Baines, Michael (Linda) Baines, Ronald (Gail) Baines all of Smithville; Grandchildren: Jason Baines, Caleb (Carrie) Baines, Emily (Josh) Linder, Michael Paul (Karla) White; Great Grandchildren: Matthew Baines, Ira Baines, Katie Linder, John Linder, Lilliann Linder, Wesley White, Adelyn White; Brother: Edward (Janie) Hutchings of Smithville; Sisters: Mary (Jay) Young, Loretta Walls both of Smithville; Several nieces & nephews; Special Friend: Peggy (John) Caldwell. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Baines family.




Margaret Doris Uselton

October 24, 2024

Margaret Doris Uselton age 79, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 2024 at her Lebanon residence. Born Jan. 25, 1945 in the Liberty Hill Community of Alexandria, she was the daughter of the late Joe Thomas Harvey and Alene Adamson Harvey. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Thomas Harvey and his wife, Miranda and a brother-in-law, Eddie Crips.

Doris graduated as Salutatorian of the last graduating class of Liberty High School in 1963. She was a retired office clerk at the State Farm Insurance Regional Office in Murfreesboro. Doris was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church.

Doris is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donnie Uselton; her sisters, Mary Katherine Matus (Richard), Elaine Chapman (Ken) and Brenda Gail Crips; sister-in-law, Glenda Campbell (Terry); nieces and nephews, Kendra Erie (David), Shelly Brown (David), Randal Harvey, Kevin Harvey (Angelia), Ryan Crips (Kasey), Chad Harvey (Kayla), Jeff Crips (Melissa), Shannon Case (Angela), Michelle Arms, Jason Case and many great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Diffenderfer and Rev. Bo. Burgener officiating. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and 11 a.m. till service time Friday at the church. Pallbearers, Randal, Kevin and Chad Harvey, David Erie, David Brown and Creed Clifton. Interment at the Talley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Leash of Life, 507 Jim Draper Blvd., Lebanon, TN 37087 or Amedisys Hospice, 100 Physician’s Way, Suite 240, Lebanon, TN 37090. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME – Watertown 615-237-9318




Bobby “Hoss” Mingle Jr.

October 23, 2024

Bobby “Hoss” Mingle Jr. passed away Sunday October 20th at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Smithville to the late Bobby Sr and Paulette Mingle.

He is also preceded in death by his brother John Mingle who passed just last month.

Nicknamed “Hoss” due to his large persona and an even bigger heart, Bobby was a truck driver by trade, something he loved almost as much as his family (pups and grand pups included). He was a member of the Smithville Church of the Nazarene and Masonic Temple as well as the Masonic Order of Eastern Stars. A servant of God, Country and Community, he will be sorely missed by all.

He leaves behind his dear wife Priscilla Mingle, daughters Nikki (Joey) Pillow and Brittany (Chris) Church. Pups Jethro, Skye, Thumper and Marley and grand pups Hossy, Bubba, Jax and Essie. He is also survived by his sister Felisa (Steven) Coppinger, brother Billy (Donna) Mingle, Mother-in-law Darlene Matthews, Brother-in-law Chris (Dana) Stanley and Harlee Stanley (Blake Parker) whom he loved like a daughter. Bobby is also survived by many nieces and nephews Dustin (Samantha) Mingle, Justin Mingle, Nathan Mingle, Candace (Will) Bell, Dalton Coppinger, Cheyenne Fann (James Parker), Hagen Fann (Lakelyn Kilpatrick), Zack (Amanda) Stanley, Caleb Gingerich, and Seth Stanley.

His family will receive visitors at Woodbury Funeral Home Friday, October 25th from 10am to 8pm and again on Saturday, October 26th from 10am until time of service which will be held at the Chapel at Woodbury Funeral Home at 1pm officiated by Trent Colwell and Billy Martin. Burial to follow at Dekalb Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Dustin Mingle, Justin Mingle, Nathan Mingle, Dalton Coppinger, Zack Stanley, Caleb Gingerich, Hagan Fann, and Seth Stanley.




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