Larry Dyer

April 4, 2024

Mr. Larry Dyer, age 63 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a farmer and of The Baptist faith.

Mr. Dyer was born on August 22, 1960 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Gordon and Priscilla Pollard Dyer. He was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Paislee Cripps and Jesse Martin.

Visitation with the family will be in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-8pm and on Monday from 10am until the service time at 1pm. Burial will follow in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Dewey Dyer officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ferrell Dyer of Smithville; 2 daughters, Priscilla (Tommy) Martin of Cannon County and Jessica (Tyler) Cripps of Alexandria; 4 grandchildren, Zach Martin of Cannon County, Josee Cripps and Tucker Cripps both of Alexandria, and Carter Martin of Cannon County; 2 brothers, Gary (Norma) Dyer of Smithville and Terry (Tammy) Dyer of Charleston, TN; 1 sister, Melissa Glenn (John Mingle) of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Larry.

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

April 1, 2024

Jean Mayo age 77, of the Gassaway community in Liberty, passed away at her home Sunday March 31, 2024. She was born July 14, 1946, to her parents the late Melvin and Mirlar Dodd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Mayo; daughter, Judy Mayo; great-granddaughter, Paisley Todd; sister, Juanita Grissom; brother, Clyde Dodd. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and worked at Liberty Cee Bee. She is survived by son, Robert (June) Mayo, JR. of Gassaway; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Still of Lascassas, Justin (Ashley) Todd of Short Mountain, and Nicole Burger of Centertown; great-grandchildren, McKinlee, Pailynn, Madison, Addi, and Laki; niece, Tammy (Robert) Smith of Alexandria; nephews, Joe (Penny) Gunter of Short Mountain, and Steve Gunter of Smithville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 3, 2024, at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Williams and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Riverside Gardens in Woodbury. Visitation will be held Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday 9:AM till the time of the service at 11:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Mayo family.

March 29, 2024

Steven LeVan Gandy, age 42 of Smithville, passed away Thursday morning at Alive Hospice in Nashville of a short illness. He was an Army veteran who took great pride in serving his country. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in the great outdoors.

Mr. Gandy was born on May 26, 1981 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father: Steven Lee Gandy.

The family has chosen direct cremation. There will be a memorial service Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Barry Boggs will officiate the service.

Survivors include his son: Micah Gandy and daughter: Nevaeh Gandy, Mother: Claudia Tatrow, 2 sisters: Leslie (Bruce) Parsley and Stephanie Sparks, Niece: Courtney (Dustin) Estes, Nephew: Connor Rice, 3 great-nieces: Cassidy Rice, Wyatt Estes and Lillian Estes all of Smithville. Several other nieces, nephews and close family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

March 28, 2024

Gary Lee Fuson age 77 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1947 to his parents, the late Luther Lee and Robbie Bennett Fuson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Kimberly Fuson; son, Gary Lee Fuson, II; daughter, Danealle Pace and sister, Paula Smith. Mr. Fuson was a police officer, U.S. Army veteran, member of the Am Vets Post 101 and American Legion Post 122. He is survived by children, William (Sarah) Fuson of Smithville, Nicole (Robert) Bruhn of Dowelltown, Maria Fuson of Virginia, Michael Morris of Smithville and James Fuson of Alabama; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special caregivers, Brandi and Elizabeth from Adoration. Funeral services will be 11:AM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Bonham Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Am Vets Post 101 or American Legion Post 122 in memory of Mr. Fuson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Fuson family.

March 27, 2024

72 year old Linda Carol Allen of Liberty died Tuesday at her residence. She was a homemaker. A graveside service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Flem Anderson and Reba Neal Anderson; husband, Butch Allen; grandson, Christopher; sisters, Tammy Spencer and Brenda Anderson; and a brother, Ronnie Anderson. Survivors include daughters, Sabrina and Brad Hayes of Liberty and Tabitha and Kirby Daniels of Gordonsville. Grandchildren, Josh and Mindy Tyree of Liberty, Kristina and DJ Haddock of Mount Juliet, Brianna and Jamos Blair of Gordonsville, and Keigen Daniels. A brother, Danny and Pam Anderson of Columbia and several great grandchildren. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

March 27, 2024

71-year-old Shirley Marie Hale of Alexandria died Sunday at her daughter’s home. She was a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Wilson Williams will officiate and burial will be in the Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy Bain and Esta Mai Anderson; husband, James E. Hale; Son, Jamie Carl Hale; brothers, Jerry Bain, Turney Bain, and Buddy Bain, Jr.; and sisters, Henrietta Estes, Rachel Taylor and Caroline Braswell. She is survived by her daughter Glenda and Jeff Curtis of Alexandria. Granddaughter, Savannah and Jonathan French of Alexandria. A brother, David Carl and Sandra Bain. Several great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends survive. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Anderson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.