Patsy Ann Jones

December 23, 2022

Patsy Ann Jones, age 91, of Dickson, TN, (formerly of Liberty, TN), passed away peacefully at her daughter’s house on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Patsy was born September 19, 1931, in Temperance Hall, Tennessee, to the late John Wesley and Gertrude (Williams) Tubb. She is the youngest of six siblings. She retired from Work & Wear Manufacturing in Alexandria, TN. She is also a member of the Mt. Zion Church. She loved her family; she loved to crochet, and she loved living on her farm and vegetable gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carolyn (Donnie) Spann of Dickson, TN; granddaughters, Carla Spann (Eric Sease) of Bellevue, TN, and Keri (Joel) Howell of White Bluff, TN; great-granddaughter, Greta Howell of White Bluff, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Wiley Roy Jones, Jr., brothers, Jack and Joe Tubb; and sisters, Lizzie Nixon, Jonnie Spence, and Lois Spencer.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be at DeKalb Funeral Chapel on Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel and Dickson Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.

December 21, 2022

Mrs. Loretta Adcock, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her residence in Smithville, TN. She passed peacefully with family and friends at her side after a 4 year battle with cancer. She fought hard and never gave up till the week of her passing. She was a strong lady who fiercely loved her family, friends and coworkers. She always showed kindness and compassion to anyone around her.

Mrs. Adcock was born on February 13, 1962 in Smithville, TN to her parents, Mitchell & Imogene Adcock. Preceding her in death was a son, Michael Adcock and brother, Charles Adcock. Loretta attended Outreach Baptist Church and was a bank teller for Wilson Bank and Trust. She was a past member of the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Nathan Thomason will officiate, and burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00.

Survivors include her husband, of almost 40 years, Larry Adcock, 1 son and daughter-in-law, Anthony (Tammi) Adcock all of Smithville, grandson, Johnathon Adcock of Laverne, parents, Mitchell and Imogene Adcock of Smithville, mother-in-law, Sara Adcock, brother-in-law, Douglas (Dawn) Adcock all of Murfreesboro, sister-in-law, Lori Hendrixson Adcock, nephew, Shannon (Jennifer) Adcock and Nate all of Smithville. 3 special golden girlfriends, Symantha Haley of Mt. Juliet, Kathy Adcock Merz and Renee Hennessee of Smithville. A host of cousins and friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses in memory of Loretta.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

December 20, 2022

97 year old Betty Bing Smith of Smithville passed away on Monday December 19, 2022 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was the former owner/operator of the Sunrise Grill and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. Mrs. Smith was also a member of the B&PW Club, and the Home Demonstration Club. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

Bro. Dan Gulley and Bro. Bobby Black will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the Smith family will be on Tuesday from 3pm until 6pm, and on Wednesday from 11am until the time of services at 1pm.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Bing Sr. and Mary Ova Summers Bing; Husband, Warren Smith; Daughter, Marcia Smith Taylor and a son-in-law, Lloyd Black.

Survivors include 1 Daughter, Debra Black of Smithville; 1 Grandson, Andrew Taylor of Smithville; Son-in-law, Burks Taylor of Pleasant View, TN; 1 Step Grandson, Robby (Jessica) Black of McMinnville; 1 Step Granddaughter, Heather (Doug) Black Hennessee of Manchester. A number of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In addition to flowers donations may be made to Smithville Day School.

December 20, 2022

68-year-old Daniel Eugene (Danny) Page of Alexandria died Monday at Wilson Manor Assisted Living Center in Lebanon. He was a DeKalb County native and a member of West Main Baptist Church. He was employed at Shenandoah Mills. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Dusty Desimone will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Page was preceded in death by his father, Willis Edward Page; a sister, Marcie; and a brother, David. He is survived by his mother, Katie Ruth Page of Alexandria. Nieces, Magan and Sonny Mask and Karissa and Dewayne Grandstaff all of Watertown. Great nieces and nephews, Lucas Paris, Cody Paris, Amber Granstaff, and Aiden Granstaff. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

December 18, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Anne Grandstaff Cantrell, age 69 of Alexandria, TN, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at her home.

Barbara was born on October 8, 1953 in Carthage, TN to her parents, the late Carl “Nat” & Lee Midgett Grandstaff. Also preceding her in death is a sister, Joyce Bailiff.

Barbara graduated from DeKalb County High School in May of 1971 and just a few days later, married Hamp Dwayne Cantrell on May 22, 1971. Upon her graduation from high school, Barbara had achieved perfect attendance for her entire 12 years of schooling. All the way from her childhood days at the Alexandria Elementary School till she finished her last year at DeKalb County High School.

Barbara worked for many years in the garment industry in Alexandria. She was employed at Workwear for numerous years until it was bought out by Norvell in later years and she continued there until her retirement.

In 2005, Barbara had to undergo a liver transplant. Through organ donation she received her transplant from Mr Donnie Baker. She was given a 10-year life expectancy and overcame that with the Lord’s blessings to gain 17 ½ more years of life and memories with her family. The family is truly grateful to the Baker family and Barbara joined Donnie in heaven this year on December 16 which is his birthday.

Barbara was a member of Malones Chapel Baptist Church on Walkers Creek. She loved her church family and it was her wishes to be brought back to the church one more time.

Funeral Services are scheduled to be conducted on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 2 pm at Malones Chapel Baptist Church. Bro. Seth Presley will officiate and burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation with the Cantrell family will be on Sunday from 3-8pm & on Monday from 11 am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include her husband of over 51 years, Hamp Dwayne Cantrell of Alexandria, TN. 2 Daughters, Susan (Matt Moore) Cantrell of Alexandria, TN & Nancy (Sammy) Malone of New Middleton, TN. 4 Grandchildren, Justin (Karissa) Cantrell of Baxter, TN, Phillip (Faith Ricketts) Cantrell of Smithville, TN, Kacie (Brady Driver) Malone & Abby Malone both of New Middleton, TN. Great Grandchild, Theodore Cantrell.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with funeral expenses in memory of Mrs. Barbara.
Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria in charge of the arrangements.

December 18, 2022

Hellon Beatrice Emberton age 79 of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1943 to her parents, the late Robert Fate and Geneva Rufene Redmon Cantrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Emberton; sister, Ann (Leon) Barnes; and nephew, Jimmy Irby. Hellon was a member of the Sink Creek Missionary Baptist Church and worked in nursery. She is survived by 3 sisters, Thelma Irby and Linda (Charles) Moseley both of Smithville and Brenda (John) Clark of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, David (Suzette) Barnes, Jason (Beth) Moseley, Tammy (Jim) Plamer, Tina (Daniel) King and Tisha Emberton; several great-nieces and nephews. The family has honored Hellon’s request to be cremated and there will be a Memorial Service 1 PM Friday December 30, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Friday December 30, 2022 12 Noon until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to New Union Cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.