Glenda Diann Scott

January 12, 2023

Hermitage, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Glenda Diann Scott, age 73, was born July 31, 1949 and died January 4, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.

A retired employee of Kloeckner Metals and of the Church of Christ faith, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Velma Green Walker.

Ms. Scott is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Michael Tucker of Hermitage, TN and brother, Jason Walker of Smithville, TN.

Per Ms. Scott’s wishes, she will be cremated. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at High’s.

High Funeral Home and High’s Cremations, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

January 12, 2023

49 year old Richard Barry Edmonds of Alexandria died Tuesday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a machine operator for S&W Manufacturing. Edmonds graduated from DeKalb County High School and attended Cumberland University. He was an active member of the band in high school and college. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Dusty Desimone will officiate and burial will be in the Jennings Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday prior to the service. He is survived by his parents, William and Jean Ferrell Edmonds of Alexandria. A sister, Mary Edmonds Polat and her husband Savas. A niece, Reyna Polat along with aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in his name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, or the Disabled American Veterans. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

January 10, 2023

Ms. Frankie Dean Carroll age 86, of Smithville, passed away January 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born April 8, 1936 to her parents the late Burnice and Clara Young Bain. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Carroll; son James Carrol; grandson Jamie Edward Carroll; sisters, Margie Barrett and Jody Martin. She attended the People’s Pentecostal Church and worked at the Shirt Factory. Ms. Carroll is survived by son, Steven Carroll; grandchildren, Carri Carroll, Katlyn Waltz, and Candance Carroll; brothers, Austin Bain, and James Bain; sisters Peggy Bain McClain, Judy Bain and Brenda Cook. The family has honored Ms. Carroll request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

January 9, 2023

Mrs. Hellen Patrecia Davis Fogelsong, age 81, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, January 7 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was retired from Ford Motor Company.

Mrs. Fogelsong was born on May 21, 1941 in Liberty, TN to her late parents, Elijah Davis and Willie Louise Evans Miller. She was also preceded in death by her parents as well as 1 daughter, Athena Jean Wittington; 1 brother, Houston “Bob” Davis; and 5 sisters, Robbie Anderson, Leona
Owens, Jesse Slory, Mildrid Davis, and Lorine Burgess.

The family has honored her wishes of cremation.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William Fogelsong of Sparta; 1 son, Kevin (Tonya) Fogelsong of Manchester, Michigan; 1 daughter, Lea (Jeff) Sinkler of Mancelona, Michigan; grandchildren, Sunny June Fogelsong, Kevin James Fogelsong Jr., Taylor James Samek, Alexis Whittington, Calvin Whittington, Ronald Heinz Szeve, Jade Szeve, Hollie Sinkler, Paige Widrig, Johnny McCleese; great-grandchildren, Savanna Sheeks, Lawrence Aikins, Peyton Fogelsong, Haley Fogelsong, Ronald Szeve II, and Violet Sinkler Poli; 2 sisters, Iness (Jose) DeLeon and W.T. Street both of Smithville.

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

January 7, 2023

Ms. Brittany Lynn Schemmer, age 37 of Smithville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Ms. Schemmer was born on September 6, 1985 in Nashville, TN to her parents, Joseph Blossom & Cindy Furline Lloyd. She was a member of the Smithville Church of God & was formerly employed at Shiroki North America.

Survivors include her 5 Children, McKenzie Driggers, Elizabeth Driggers, Bethany Driggers & Devon Driggers all of Centerville, TN, & Jessamay Schemmer of Smithville, TN. Father, Joseph (Cynthia) Blossom of Smithville, TN. Mother, Cindy (Steve) Lloyd of Sparta, TN. Sister, Amanda (Michael) Peek of Dickson, TN. Brother, Eric (Misty) Sharpe of Cookeville, TN. Several Nieces & Nephews also survive.

The family has chosen direct cremation. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 am at the First Assembly of God in Smithville.

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

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

January 6, 2023

Mr. Calvin Urias LaFever, age 86 of Sparta, passed way Friday morning at Ascension St. Thomas West in Murfreesboro. He was the owner of Nashville Computer Service and a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church. He was a National Guard veteran and a member of the National Association of Accountants.

Mr. LaFever was born on July 6, 1936 to his parents, the late Verble & Lula Dunn LaFever. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie LaFever and brother, U.L. LaFever.

Funeral services for Mr. Lafever will be on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 @ 11am at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sparta, Tennessee.  Sister Faye Tucker will officiate. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 10:00am until the service at 2:00pm.

Survivors include his sister, Louise (Jack) Phelps of Antioch, 2 nephews, Bobby (Christie) Phelps of Murfreesboro and Eugene LaFever of McMinnville, fiance, Merle Sandlin of Smithville, 2 great nephews, Austin & Alex Phelps of Murfreesboro and Sarah Beth LaFever of Knoxville, special family, Mary Jo Puckett of Smithvile and Ted & Jenny Sauls of Murfreesboro and special friend, Shannon Parker of Sparta.

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