Rondall “Wormy” Parker

May 2, 2025

Rondall “Wormy” Parker age 71, of the Snow Hill Community passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1953, to his parents the late Paul Justus Parker and Dorothy Colwell Parker White.  Mr. Parker was a Truck Driver and enjoyed riding motorcycles.  Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday May 3, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Donnie Kelly and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until 7 PM and on Saturday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by his sister, Donna Hendrix of Smithville; special friend, Jackie Ray of Smithville; step-dad, Billy White of Smithville; niece, Brittany (Jason) Moseley of Smithville; nephew, Caleb (Christy) Hendrix of Dowelltown; great nieces and nephews, Hailey, Kaylee, Alyssa, Bucksley, Blakelynn, and Kylen; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.  In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Shriners or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Parker.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Parker family.

April 30, 2025

Phillip Wayne DeBord age 71 of Smithville passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown. He was born September 5, 1953, to his parents the late Wayne and Doris Bowen DeBord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen “Boze” and Freda Bowen; father and mother-in-law, Corbin and Marine Keith; brother-in-law, Dennis L. Keith. Phil was a member of Outreach Baptist Church and retired after 20 years in United States Army. He is survived by wife, Kathy DeBord of Smithville; daughter, Cara (Shaun) Everson; son, Jason (Rachel) DeBord; grandchildren, Kaleb Everson, Jaden Everson, Keegan DeBord, and Nathaniel Zakszewski; brother, Kevin B. DeBord; sister, Grace L. DeBord. Funeral services will be 11:AM Wednesday May 7, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11: AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Veterans Honor Guard or Outreach Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Phil. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the DeBord family.

April 30, 2025

Sherry Gayle Taylor Graham age 83 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born January 9, 1942 to her parents, the late Solon and Dean Haynes Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Taylor. She had been a clerical worker. Graveside services and interment will be 3 PM Friday, May 2, 2025 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home. Thank you to those who have been caregivers and helped take care of Sherry. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Graham family.

April 29, 2025

Jerry Marshall Griffith age 77 of Smithville passed away Monday night, April 28,2025, at Life Care Center of Sparta. He was born September 16,1947 to his parents the late John Marshall and Gladys Ivy Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Griffith. Mr. Griffth was a US Army Veteran, retired from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas after 28 years of service and was a Methodist. He is survived by wife, Penny Griffith of Smithville; stepdaughter, Jade (Phil) Lucas of California; 4 grandchildren, Summer Adcock, River Moser, Lake Moser, Victoria Lucas. Funeral service will be held 11:AM Friday, May 2, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 3 PM until 7 PM and on Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 11: AM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethel Cemetery Fund in memory of Jerry. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Griffith family.

April 26, 2025

Roberta Malone Robinson age 92 of Liberty died Thursday evening, April 24, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. Born April 13, 1933 in Dowelltown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Eliga and Nonnie Moore Malone and was preceded in death by her sisters, Alma Dean Henley and Mainell Foutch, and brothers, Frank, Hubert, Jerry and Eddie Malone.

Roberta was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a graduate of Liberty High School. She and her husband, Robert operated Roberts Bi-Rite and Robinson Dairy for a number of years.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Robinson of Liberty; sons, Charles (Rita) Robinson of Liberty, Mitch (Jenny) Robinson of Clarksville and Brian (Jennifer) Robinson of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Stephen (Samantha Frazier) Robinson, Samantha Robinson and Sydney (Scott) Fetcho; step grandson, Jordan (Sabrina) Melton and their son, Jay Austin Melton. Roberta is also survived by a sister, Ann Campbell and brother, Tommy Malone; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at Salem Baptist Church in Liberty with Bro. Don Mathis and Bro. Thurman Seber officiating. Visitation will be at Salem Baptist Church on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and on Monday from 1 p.m. till service time. Pallbearers will be Charles Robinson, Mitch Robinson, Brian Robinson, Stephen Robinson, Jordan Melton, Scott Fetcho. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME 615-237-9318

April 25, 2025

Betty Jean Knowles, born in June 1930, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 94. She will be deeply missed as the beloved matriarch of a strong and loving family. Betty was born Betty Hardison and raised in McMinnville, Tennessee. Early in life, she married Chester Leo Knowles after he enlisted in the United States Air Force. The couple began their life together in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, before settling in Smithville, Tennessee, where they raised four children. Betty was a devoted mother to her children: Danny (deceased) of Geneva, Alabama, married to Meatrice, Brenda Whigham of Columbia, South Carolina, married to Royce, Joy Dysart of Denver, Colorado, married to Bill and Jeff of Columbia, South Carolina, married to Meredith. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who live across Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and South Carolina. In addition to being a dedicated mother and grandmother, Betty was passionate about serving her community. She worked at the Justin Potter and volunteered for many years at Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida. Her compassion and selflessness touched the lives of many. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband, Chester Leo Knowles. She will be laid to rest beside him at DeKalb Memorial Gardens in Smithville, Tennessee, during Graveside Memorial Service at 3:30PM Friday, May 2, 2025. The family is deeply grateful for the love and support shown during this time and will always cherish her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation or the Justin Potter Library in Smithville, Tennessee. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Knowles family.

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