Mildred Lee Murphy

October 16, 2023

Mildred Lee Murphy of Smithville, age 86 passed away Monday morning October 16, 2023, at NHC of Smithville. She was born May 22, 1937, to her parents, the late John and Maggie Johnson Ashford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, L.C. Murphy; daughter, Linda Self; sister, Freda Maxwell; brothers, Jerry, Owen, Wayne and James (Edna) Ashford; son-in-law, Tony DeVault. Ms. Murphy was a member of Faith Congregational Methodist Church and a retired garment factory worker. She is survived by 2 daughters, Vicky (Jay) Ramsey of Smithville and Teesha (Keith) Reynolds of Smithville; son, Sherman (Selby) Murphy of Florida; grandchildren, Joey (Brittany) Murphy of Fairview, Sheri Murphy of Smithville, Taylor Gibbs, Alexis Reynolds, Jada Murphy, Arian Murphy, Nyla Murphy, Azlan Murphy, Jack Mullican and Jay Lee Mullican; great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaden, Jacob, Ella, Bailey, Kaylee, Khloe, Hunter, Haylee; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Isaac, Everleigh, and Amelia; sisters-in-law, Diane Ashford of Smithville, Annie Ashford of Watertown. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Hale Cemetery at Pea Ridge. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff of NHC for the love and care shown to Mrs. Mildred. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 12, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Cantrell age 67 of Smithville passed away Thursday October 12, 2023, at his residence from an extensive battle with cancer. He was a life-long resident of the Blue Springs Community. He was born January 10, 1956, to his late father, Lawrence Parker Cantrell and his mother, Mary Lou Phillips Cantrell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, James Cordell Lawson. Mr. Cantrell gave his life to Jesus at Bethel Methodist Church where he is a member and was baptized in the Lassiter swimming hole. Mr. Larry loved gardening and caring for plants. He worked in nursery and was a maintenance worker. He will be sadly missed by his family that survives including his mother, Mary Lou Cantrell Lawson of Smithville; sisters, Deborah (Lee) Smith of Cookeville, Vicky (Donald) Langston of FL., and Catherine McKeown of Smithville; brother, Edward (Roberta) Cantrell of Harriman; step-brother, Bill (Sharon) Lawson of Texas; step-sister, Teresa (Paul) Jones of Texas; nieces and nephews, Daniel (Lydia) Langston, Stephen (Anna) Cantrell, Jessica (Elliott) Thompson, Stephanie (Dree) Simmons, and Elijah (Nastasia) Cantrell. Funeral services will be held 10:AM Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Bethel Methodist Church with Bro. Gerald Taylor officiating and burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 3 PM till 7 PM and Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 10:AM all at Bethel Methodist Church. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 11, 2023

92-year-old Lucy N. Snyder of Alexandria died Wednesday at NHC Healthcare Center of Smithville. She was a member and church secretary at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria. Michael E. Cantrell will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and Saturday from 12 noon until the service time at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria. She was born on Feb. 12,1931 in Warren County to her Parents, Robert H and Flara Kelly Hale. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Amon, Sister, Beatrice Davenport and her Brother, Grady Hale. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Snyder of Lebanon, Penny (David) Thompson of Alexandria, and Jamie (Twyla) Snyder. Her Grandchildren, Megan (Daniel) Easterly of Alexandria, Shelley (Joe) Eberle of Nashville, Drew Thompson of Chattanooga, Levi (Kelsea) Snyder of Idaho, Winston (Molly) Snyder of Virginia, Colten (Kate) Snyder of Memphis, and Holden (Vivian) Snyder of Dickson. She is also survived by her Great-grandchildren, Ezra Easterly, Judah Easterly, Rachel Eberle, Amon Snyder, Riley Snyder, Shepherd Snyder and Boone Snyder. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

October 10, 2023

Kathleen Palmer, age79 of Smithville, TN passed away at her daughters residence on October 7, 2023. Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Ms. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, David and Irene Dunn. Also preceding her in death was one son, Donnie Manning; 2 sisters, Carolyn Summers and Dean Reed; and 1 brother, Kenneth Dunn.

She is survived by one daughter, Connie (Nathan) Baker of Sparta; 1 daughter-in-law, Hattie Manning of Sparta; 4 grandchildren, Todd (Meredith) Jones of Sparta, Andrew Billings of Nashville, Alisha (Marty) Vickers of Baxter, and Adam (Amy) Manning of Cookeville; 10 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Ruby Sweat, Anna Maxwell, Shirley Cantrell, Cappie Womack, and Helen Kirby; 3 brothers, James Dunn, Roger Dunn, and Billy Dunn.

Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, October 11 from 10am- until the time of service at 1pm. Eric Burchfield will officiate, and burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

October 8, 2023

Dianna Kay Phillips age 54 of Watertown and Smithville, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 4, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Born Aug. 29, 1969, Dianna was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Phillips and Wanda Lasater Phillips and was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Phillips. Dianna was a 1987 graduate of Watertown High School and an infant care worker at La Petite in Mt. Juliet. She was a member of Round Lick Baptist Church. Dianna is survived by her brothers, Troy and Jeff Phillips; niece, Kaitlyn Stillwell (Naaman); nephews, Dalton Phillips (Kelsey) and Justin Redmon (Ashton); great nieces and nephews, Cheyenne, Gabriel, Tristan, Eli, Bryson, MacKenzie, Conner, Chandler, Emmett and Everett; sisters-in-law, Kathy Redmon Phillips and Cindy Phillips and a number of step nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at Hunter Funeral Home with Carl Russell officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Noon till service time on Wednesday. Interment will be at Jones Hill Cemetery. To honor Watertown tradition you are asked to wear the color purple at Dianna’s services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown. 615-237-9318

October 8, 2023

Sharon Anita Bates age 63, of Morrison, passed away Friday October 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 9, 1960, to her parents the late, Charlie Oneal and Myrtle Myers Glenn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, Bentlee Bates; 3 brothers, Joe Scott, Charles Glenn, Bobby Glenn; 1 sister, Patsy Glenn. Mrs. Bates was of the Baptist faith and worked in Nursery. She is survived by her husband, Hareld Bates of Morrison; 4 children, Tim (Keri) Bates, and Bobby Bates both of Morrison, Robbie (Heather) Bates and Joanna (Jacob) Hubbard both of McMinnville; 10 grandchildren and 1 soon arriving, 1 great-grandson and 1 soon arriving; 1 sister Betty Jo Taylor of McMinnville. Graveside Service and interment will be held 1:PM Tuesday October 10, 2023, at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Viola, TN with Bro Jeff Vandagriff officiating. There will not be any services held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 1: PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.