Patricia Ann Lawson

September 9, 2018

Patricia Ann Lawson age 62, of Smithville, passed away September 7, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. She was born April 9, 1956 to her late parents Alfred Kenneth and Thelma Jean Lawson Herman. In addition to the parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Kenny Ray Herman, James Eddie Herman, Bobby Lynn Herman; sisters, Carolyn Sue Herman, Mannie Denise Herman, and Lisa Gail Mingus. She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee Lawson of Smithville; children, Jerry Lynn (Marie) Lawson, Tim (Christy) Lawson, and Brandy Lawson all of Smithville; grandchildren, Nathan (Kelly) Lawson, Megan Fitts, Haley Fitts, Isaac Lawson, Jacob Lawson, Bryson Lawson, Brayden Lawson; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Crabtree, Cassie Taylor, and Brittany Venerable; 2 sisters, Frances (Joel) Adcock and Brenda (Stevie) Cripps; special family member, Joe Fitts, Jr.; several nieces and nephews and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive. Funeral services will be Tuesday September 11,2018 at 3:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charlie Lawson officiating and burial to follow in the Bonham Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday 10:AM until 8:PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 3:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

September 7, 2018

Carlos DeWayne Davis age 57, of Smithville, passed away Thursday night September 6, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born September 2,1961 to his mother, Shirley Davis. He worked as a maintenance tech at Stones River Hospital in Woodbury, he also attended Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Davis also served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Vanatta-Davis of Smithville; children, Sean Phillip Davis of Madisonville, KY., Loni Easterwood of Smithville, and Johnna Maynard of Smithville; grandchildren, Kaden McPherson, Amalee McPherson and Matthew Orcutt, Jr.; mother, Shirley Segovia of Kentucky; brother, Tim Segovia of California, Funeral services will be on Monday September, 10, 2018 at 1:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Banks Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 2 PM until 8 PM and Monday 10 AM until the time of the service at 1PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Banks Cemetery Fund. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

September 7, 2018

Funeral services for Edith Maynard Lowe, 99, of Baxter, will be Sunday, September 9 at 2 PM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will be in New Home Baptist Church Cemetery in the Boma Community.

Mrs. Lowe went to be with her Lord, Thursday evening, September 6, 2018 at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born October 14, 1918 in Putnam County to the late Lem and Effie Shanks Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Floyd Maynard and Iva Truman Lowe, son-in-law Jimmy Ray Dyer, daughter-in-law Lucretia Sutton Maynard, infant brother Willie Brown, grandson Larry Ray Maynard, step-granddaughter Angela Joy Huddleston.

She was a charter member of Buckner Community Church (now Buckner Freewill Baptist Church) where she had served as Church Treasurer and Children’s Sunday School Teacher.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her flowers and working in the garden before her health declined. She loved her Lord, reading her Bible, going to church and gospel singings. She was a great cook and loved being with her family and spending time with them.

Survivors include daughter Shelby Dyer of Baxter, son Harold Loyd Maynard of Nashville, 3 grandchildren: Harold Ralph (Sheri) Maynard of Baxter, James Darren (Chrissy) Maynard of Cookeville, Vicky (Mark) Walker of Alexandria, step-daughter Judy (Fowler) Low, step-granddaughter Charlotte Huddleston (Al) DeVasher of Hendersonville, great-grandchildren: Beth, Rachel, Taylor, Abby and Alex Maynard, Hailey and Brett Walker, Carley and Noah DeVasher and Sam Fountain, many cousins and special friends.

Bro. Terry Bryant will officiate.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 8 PM and after 10 AM Sunday at the funeral home.
Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com

September 6, 2018

Mrs. Janie Frances Cantrell age 88 of McMinnville, TN, died Thursday, September 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born August 18, 1930, in McMinnville, TN, was a homemaker and a member of Earleyville Church of Christ. Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by parents Johnny Firm and Nora Mae Griffin Turner, husband Glen Cantrell, sisters Earlene Nicks, Hazel Stevens, and Anita Brown, brothers Charles, Wayne, Bud, and Eugene Turner, and son-in-law Kenneth Campbell.

Survivors include her children Phyllis (Larry) Stanley, Janell (Harold) Tobitt, Glenna Campbell, John (Vicki) Cantrell, and Kenneth Cantrell, sisters Joyce Griffin and Karen Mathis, and brother Doug (Patsy) Turner. Seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, family members, and friends also survive.

A graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 07, 2018, at Fuston Cemetery. Brian Whitlock and Jason Montandon will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., P. O. Box 111180, Nashville, TN 37222-1180.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.

September 5, 2018

81 year old Jeanette West of Smithville passed away Saturday in Bell Buckle. She was a member of the Lions Club, a member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church and a former supervisor at Norvell. The funeral will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. West was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie West; son Mark West; parents, Harry and Mary Bankston; brothers, Donald Bankston, Norman Bankston, George Bankston; and a sister, Carlis Brooks. Survivors include two sons, Lyle and wife Jan West of South Bend, Indiana and Bryan and wife Julie West of Bell Buckle. Seven grandchildren, Jacob West, Hannah West, Nathan West, Cammi Smith, Jaci Smith, Jarod West, and Jason Melton. Four brothers, Garry Bankston, Darrell Bankston, Wayne Bankston, and Spurge Bankston. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins along with special friends Faye and Jack. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

September 5, 2018

Jonell Bratcher age 71 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1946 to her parents, the late Frank Brown and Betty Sue Hale Sullens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Bratcher; 1 brother, Frank Sullens. She was a member of the Blues Hill Church of Christ and a retired factory worker. Jonell leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons, Jason and Joel Bratcher both of Woodbury; step-son, Barry (Regina) Bratcher of Germany; 3 grandchildren, Aaron Bratcher, Jacob Bratcher and Vanessa Bratcher; 2 sisters, Peggy (Donnie) Scott of McMinnville and Regina (Pete) Saddler of Detroit, MI; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Saturday, September 8, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rannie Phillips officiating and burial will follow at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Friday 1 PM until 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.