Obituaries
Kimberly Ann Smith
January 1, 2024
Kimberly Ann Smith, age 59 of McMinnville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas West in Nashville. She was a retired waitress.
She was born on October 19, 1964 in Newton, New Jersey. Her father, Ray Smith, and husband, Thomas Sutphen preceded her in death.
She is survived by her fiance, Mark James Foreman, 1 son, Christopher Smith both of McMinnville, 3 daughters, Alexis Sutphen (Brian McKnight) of McMinnville, Katie Sutphen of Murfreesboro and Hayley Sutphen of Rock Island, 3 grandchildren, Ethan Watts, River McKnight and Waylon Stoner, 2 sisters, Barbara Smith of Silver Point, Jenny (Keith) Lepes of FL and 2 brothers, Jim Smith Jr. of NY and Bud Smith Jr. of FL.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 1pm at Roberts-Asbury Cemetery in Rock Island, TN. There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery just prior to the 1pm service time.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses.
Bro. Bratton Tucker
December 30, 2023
Bro. Bratton Tucker age 87, of Wartrace formerly of Smithville, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1936, to his parents the late, Jesse Byrd and Jessie Alexander Hunt and his adopted parents, William Albert and Mary Alexander Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death birth-family siblings, Annie Ruth Hunt Howell, Roy Sylvester Hunt, SR., Thomas Burley Hunt and infant, Janise Williams Hunt; adopted siblings, Gladys Tucker Hopkins, Nannie Grace Tucker Wilson, Sam B. Tucker, Willie Lee Tucker. Bro. Tucker was a Chaplin for American Legion in Crossville, and Winchester, Pastor Advisor for Aglow International, served in the Air Force Reserve, Retired Pastor of 50 years, and a member of the United Methodist Conference. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Fay Tucker of Wartrace, formerly of Smithville; children, Janet Tucker (Bruce) Krapf and Karen Tucker Vaughn both of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Karissa Fay Krapf, Kevin Bruce Krapf, Adam Garrett Vaughn and Brady Reed Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Currie Alden Dail, V., Judah McKellon Alexander Dail, and Annie Rae Vaughn; sister, Melba Tucker Rooker of Smyrna; sister-in-law, Helen E. Hunt of Beach Grove, TN,; several precious nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 2:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale, Bro. Bruce Krapf and Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial to follow in Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 4:00PM till 7:00PM and on Sunday 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00PM. In addition to flowers the family ask donations be made to Gideons International, Soul Choir of Nashville or Domestic Violence Center of Murfreesboro. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Glynn Howard Farless
December 30, 2023
78 year old Glynn Howard Farless of Smithville passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital Smithville.
He was employed by the City of Smithville for 17 years until retirement. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Brother Dan Gulley will officiate and burial will be in Bonham Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Farless was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Lovie Farless. Mr. Farless is survived by one daughter, Angela (Larry) Luna of Smithville; one son, Jackie Farless and Lisa Barret of Smithville; two grandchildren, Kristi (Fred) Gallhand of Cookeville and Hope Farless of Smithville; one great grandchild, Tyson Lee Gallhand and another expected; two sisters, Mary Ann (Frank) Simmons and Linda Duke; and one brother, Jerry Lee Farless.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Danny Franklin George
December 29, 2023
Danny Franklin George age 77 of Smithville, passed away at his residence Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born April 8, 1946, to his parents the late William Floyd and Marie Allen George. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Rickey George. Mr. George was of the Baptist Faith, served in the United States Army, and retired from TVA after 33 years. Danny loved being on the water fishing and for a longtime he also enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 58 years JoAnn George of Smithville; 1 son, Chris George of Flat Rock, AL,; daughter, Jennifer (Del) Hacker of Smithville; 3 grandchildren, Kennedy George, Eric George, and Garett George; step great-granddaughter, Karsyn Hacker; 1 sister, Fay Szalay of Rossville, TN. The family has honored Mr. George’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Saturday January 6, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and Military Honors will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 12 Noon until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Glenn Rigsby
December 29, 2023
Lloyd Glenn Rigsby age 72, of Smithville passed away at his residence Monday December 25, 2023. He was born November 25, 1951, to his parents the late Jewel Brown “Red” and Elizabeth Pascal Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Wanda Rigsby Vanatta; daughter, Gayle Thomas; grandson, Jeffery Rigsby; granddaughter, Erica Bullard; brothers, Ronald Dean Rigsby, James “Jim” Rigsby, Floyd Lynn Rigsby, Danny Marlin Rigsby, Donald “Donnie” Rigsby, and Billy Joe Rigsby. Mr. Rigsby was a member of Keltonburg United Methodist Church, served in United States Army, and worked in Nursery. He is survived by children, Trina Hernandez, Christopher Rigsby, Aubrey Rigsby and Heather Ingram; grandchildren, Michael Bullard, Phillip Thomas, Randall Ingram, Helen Winchel; great-grandchildren, Audrey Beth and Jaxon Winchel; sisters, Margie Miller and Melissa King both of Smithville; brother, Bob (Vanessa) Rigsby of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive; special friends, Gidget and Mark Malone, and Matt Brown. The family has honored Mr. Rigsby’s request to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sally Colwell
December 22, 2023
Sally Colwell age 73, of Smithville passed away at her daughter’s residence Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born December 19, 1950, to her parents the late, Abe and Lena Holt Harbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Colwell; grandson, Gary Shuttleworth; siblings, Nancy Marie, Andy Lee, Maggie Sue Gray, Betty Pearl, Faye Harbin, and Linda Kaye. Ms. Sally attended Coopers Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and worked at the Pharmacy at Wal-Mart. She is survived by 3 daughters, Rhonda (Royce) Moore of Dowelltown, Renae Edmonds and Yvonne (Shannon) Hale both of Smithville; step-sons, James (Christy) Colwell and Lee (Cora) Colwell; grandchildren, Jayrah (Adam) Nunley of Murfreesboro, Leah Cooper of Smithville, Bobby O’Conner, Jr., of Smithville, Michael Shuttleworth of Nashville, Kathryn and Kaleb Hale of Smithville; step-grandchildren, Evangeline, Amalie, Vienne, and Julien Colwell and Avery Colwell; great-grandchildren, Benjamin O’Conner and Shelby Jo Hensley; siblings, Lena Wilkerson of Smithville, Ann Austin of Savannah, TN, Dexter (Judy) Harbin of Adams, TN, Benny Harbin of Huntington, TN., Paul Harbin of West, TN.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 11:AM Saturday December 23, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Caplinger officiating and burial to follow in Plainview Cemetery in White County. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM till 7 PM and Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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