Obituaries

Mitchell Adcock

September 18, 2024

Mitchell Adcock, age 88 of Smithville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, at his residence. He was a baptist, served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the vinyl siding business in his earlier years. His most recent job was working in collections at the DeKalb County land fields.

He was born on June 9, 1936 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Otis & Bessie Adcock, son; Charles Adcock, daughter; Loretta Adcock and grandson; Michael Adcock, 1 sister and 5 brothers.

The family will have a graveside service on Friday at 11:00 am at Jefferson Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the cemetery. Bro. Johnny Adcock will officiate.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years; Imogene Adcock, 2 grandsons; Shannon (Jennifer) Adcock, Anthony (Tammy) Adcock, 1 great-grandson; Nate Adcock, son-in-law; Larry Adcock all of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Leo Grant Ashburn

September 17, 2024

Leo Grant Ashburn, age 83 of Smithville, passed away Sunday evening at NHC in Smithville. He was a member of the Church of Christ, worked as a chemist, a pilot for Ingram Oil, and a contractor. He was a 1959 graduate of DCHS and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a degree in chemistry.

Mr. Ashburn was born on May 17, 1941 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late James Leo and Zora Cantrell Ashburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Joe Phillip Ashburn and 1 sister, Jelaska Close.

The family has honored Mr. Ashburn’s wishes to be cremated with a private graveside service being held at a later date.

Survivors include 1 son, Stephen Ashburn of Smithville; mother of his son, Lynn Rooker of Murfreesboro; 1 sister, Carolyn (Woody) Adcock of Smithville; 2 brothers, Mark (Evelena) Ashburn of Smithville and James Thomas Johnson of New Mexico.

The family ask that donations please be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, or Church of Christ Disaster Relief in memory of Mr. Ashburn.

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




John Lynzy Mingle

September 13, 2024

John Lynzy Mingle, age 58 of Smithville, passed away Thursday night at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He attended Old Fashion Free will Baptist Church and was a dump truck operator with Faulk Trucking.

He was born on February 7, 1966 in Smithville. He is preceded in death by his parents; Bobby and Paulette Mason Mingle.

Visitation with the Mingle family will be on Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to the service time at 2:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell. Bro. Billy Martin will officiate and burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery.

Survivors include his fiance; Melissa Glenn of Smithville, 3 sons; Dustin (Samantha) Mingle of McMinnville, Justin Mingle of Gassaway, and Nathan Mingle of McMinnville, Bonus children; James Glenn of Smithville, AJ (Emma Daugherty) Glenn of Sparta and Hailey (Sean) Booth of Smithville, 6 grandchildren; Zoie Mingle of Auburntown, Matthew Mingle of Gassaway, Jeffery and Lynzy Mingle of McMinnville, Tinley Booth of Smithville and Sammy Glenn of Sparta, 1 sister; Felisa (Steven) Coppinger of Woodland, 2 brothers; Bobby (Priscilla) Mingle of Smithville and Billy (Donna) Mingle of Woodbury.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell to help with expenses.




Robert Harold Murphy

September 11, 2024

Robert Harold Murphy, age 77 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Murphy was born on September 6, 1947 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur Lee “Doc” & Cathleen Crook Murphy and 5 brothers; Ralph, James, David, Jeffery and Ricky Murphy.

Visitation with the Murphy family will be on Saturday from 10:30 am until the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cannady Cemetery.

Survivors include; 2 sons; Michael (Crystal) Murphy of Crossville, Darrell Murphy (Amy Scott), 1 daughter; Melinda Murphy all of Smithville, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother; Kenneth (Gayle) Murphy of FL, 2 sisters; Kathy Murphy of Shelbyville and Fay (Sam) Baker of Sparta, mother of his children; Clara Murphy of Smithville.

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

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




Faye Hill Hendrix

September 6, 2024

Mrs. Faye Hill Hendrix age 81 of Gallatin, formerly of Smithville, passed away on Thursday night at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church and retired from the DeKalb Co. Board of Education as a vocational secretary.

She was born on July 5, 1943 in Smithville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents; Jack and Eva Hill, brother; Donald Hill and nephew; Kyle Hill.

Visitation with the Hendrix family will be on Sunday, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Monday from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include 1 daughter; Debbie (Stan) Hardaway of Gallatin, son; Dustin (Tanetta) Hendrix of Walling, grandchild; Caitlin (Cris) Bird, great-grandchild; Jude “Ju Ju” Bird all of Gallatin, 2 step-grandchildren; Blake Hardaway and Brett (Lexie) Hardaway all of Hendersonville, 3 step great-grandchildren, 1 sister- Polly Hill, 1 brother; Wayne (Vivian) Hill, sister-in-law; Brenda Hill Stewart all of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to flowers the family ask that donations be made to Light House Christian Camp or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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




Bobby Wayne “BJ” Pinegar Jr

September 5, 2024

Bobby Wayne “BJ” Pinegar Jr, age 48 of Smithville, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a Baptist, a construction worker, a certified HVAC technician and loved playing the guitar.

He was born on June 30, 1976 in Smithville, TN to his parents, Bobby and Paula Pinegar.

The family has chosen cremation; however, a visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

In addition to his parents, Bobby “Bear” and Paula Pinegar Sr., he is survived by his sister, Sandy (Mike ) Gillentine; 2 nieces, Breanna Knowles (Curtis Thomas) of Clarksville and Britney Knowles of NC; nephew, Zach (Kiersten) Gillentine,; great nephew, Denver Gillentine both of Tullahoma; and special friend, Shellie Bain of Smithville.




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