Obituaries

Jeanette Key Linnan

July 16, 2019

Jeanette Key Linnan age 78 of Liberty and a native of Booneville, MS, passed away Monday morning, July 15, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  She was born July 4, 1941 to her parents, the late Vernon and Aera Sweeney Key.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Linnan.  Ms. Jeanette was a member of the Church of Christ and an electrician.  She is survived by children, Douglas (Janine) Morgan of Liberty, Susan Voce of Huntsville, AL and Daniel Bryce Richie of Booneville, MS; 9 grandchildren, McKenzie Dunaway, Craig Wilusz, Anna Grantham, Abby Voce, Austin Hart, Savannah Packard, Chandler Packard, Landon Richie and Conner Richie; 3 great-grandchildren, Jackson, Lilly Claire and Henry Dunaway; 2 sisters, Carolyn Duncan of Ripley, MS and Erma Ruth Buchanan of Pensacola, FL.  The family of Ms. Jeanette have chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM Saturday, July 20, 2019 at McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville, MS.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Dorla Nixon Moore

July 15, 2019

Dorla Nixon Moore age 85 of Dowelltown, Tn. passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at St Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper at Family Medical, and member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. Ms. Moore was preceded in death by her parents Haskell and Eliza Nixon, and husband Kenneth Moore. Survivors include son Joel Moore, Granddaughter Caitlin Moore and Cris Bird all of Dowelltown, and brother Robert L. Nixon of Michigan. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Bro. Thurman Seber will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 AM-8 PM and Thursday from 10 AM until services at 2 PM. Donations may be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp or to The Gideons. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Ruth Reilly

July 15, 2019

Ruth Reilly age 88 of Smithville passed away Thursday night, July 11, 2019 at her residence in Smithville. She was born March 18, 1931 to her parents, the late Alfred and Elizabeth Alice Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Reilly and 2 sons, George Reilly, Jr. and James Reilly. She was a Christian and worked in housekeeping at Princeton Medical Center. Ms. Ruth is survived by 3 children, Anna Carr of Smithville, Diane Kisamore of Sunset Beach, NC and Joseph Reilly of New Jersey; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a service will be held at a later time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Sharon Kay Paschal

July 14, 2019

Sharon Kay Paschal age 60 of Alexandria, died Saturday evening, July 13, 2019 at her residence. Born June 26, 1959, she was the daughter of Phyllis Anderson Paschal and the late James Carl “Chigger” Paschal. Sharon was a graduate of Dekalb County High School and attended the Baptist church. She was night manager at Prichard’s Foods in Alexandria. Sharon is survived by her mother, Phyllis Paschal of Alexandria; sisters, Pam (Aaron) Huddleston of Alexandria and Lanee (Terry) Young of Mt. Juliet; brother, Ron (Tina) Paschal of Alexandria; nieces and nephews, Brandon (Lauren) Huddleston, Beth (Aaron) Eakes, Lincoln (Amy) Young, Whitney (Hunter) Wharton, Justin Paschal, Jessica (Sean) Leiser and several great nieces and nephews that she dearly loved. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Anderson Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Dillard and Stein Prichard officiating. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. till service time on Monday. Pallbearers, Justin Paschal, Sean Leiser, Lincoln Young, Hunter Wharton, Aaron Eakes, Brandon Huddleston, Tyler Hearn and Tim Hearn. Interment at the Paschal Family Cemetery.  ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, Alexandria  (615)529-2173.




Eddie Royce Cantrell

July 11, 2019

Eddie Royce Cantrell, age 86, a Warren County, TN resident and DeKalb County native was born January 11, 1933 and passed away July 9, 2019 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a lingering illness.

Mr. Cantrell was a veteran of the United States Navy and Tennessee Army National Guard, retired officer of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and son of the late James Nathan and Maggie Givens Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Ruth Raymond Cantrell.

He was married February 14, 2004 to Glenda Stubblefield Cantrell who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Debbie Cantrell Howard and husband Sammy of Morrison, TN; step-children and spouses, Rick and Faye Stacey of Winchester, TN, Dondi and Geno Volz of McKinney, TX, Beachel Sean and Tamara Curtis of Crestview, FL, Joseph Shane and Debbie Curtis of Ft. Leavenworth, KS; grandchildren, Mimi Howard Turner and Andrea Howard and several other grandchildren; two sisters, Emmalyne France of Smithville, TN and Melinda Young of Crossville, TN.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Hebron Cemetery with Rickey Magness to officiate. Military grave rites will be conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at High’s.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.




Ernest Crook, Jr

July 11, 2019

Ernest Crook, Jr. age 77 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday night at his residence. He was born June 4, 1942 to his parents, the late Ernestine and Ila Mai Clayton Crook. Junior was a Baptist, Truck Driver and a U.S. Army and National Guard Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Crook of Smithville; children, Kathy (Todd) Dodson and Ernie Crook both of Smithville; step-son, Jonathan Pedigo of Smithville; 3 step-grandchildren, Payton, Luke and Robert; sister, Linda Vickers of Woodbury; 2 brothers, Don (Carol) Crook of Smithville and Tim Crook of Liberty. There will be a Memorial Service 1 PM Friday, July 19, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Visitation will be Friday 11 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




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