Sherri Ann Young

June 2, 2022

Sherri Ann Young age 68, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, May 31, 2022 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born August 14, 1953 to her parents, Mabel Glenn Young and the late J. T. Young. Ms. Young was a life time member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Elmwood Tennessee Post 389 and worked at Star Manufacturing. She is survived by her mother, Mabel Young of Smithville; children, Mark Mason and Chrystal Mason both of Smithville; grandchildren, D. J. Mason, Renny Godfrey, Michelle Mason; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Mason, Waylon Mason; brother, Tony Young of Smithville; sister, Shirley Burrage. The family has honored Ms. Young’s request to be cremated. A private service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

May 28, 2022

92-year-old Margie V. Robinson of Liberty passed away Saturday at the Webb House Retirement Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Don Mathis will officiate, and burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Robert Smithson and Minnie Mai Parker; her husband, Truitt Robinson; and siblings, Elzie, Calvin, Jessie Mai, and Olen Smithson. Survivors include children, Vickie and Mike Williams of Alexandria; Donna and Jim Arnette of Smyrna; and Phil and Susan Robinson of Liberty. Grandchildren, Tara and Joe Beck of Madison, Wisconsin, Bryan Evans of Rockvale, Gwen and Clay Dyer of Murfreesboro, Lauren and Travis Keeton of Soddy Daisy, and Caitlin and Kalahan Potter of Lebanon. Great grandchildren Alex, Miri, Aaron, Ethan, Lydia Beck, Collin, Drew, Nate Dyer, Lilly Belle, Brooks, Hudson Keeton, Lexi, Knox Potter and several nieces and nephews. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in her name be given to Salem Cemetery Fund or to the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee.

May 28, 2022

80-year-old Robert Earl Winfree of Alexandria passed away Friday at his residence. He was a self-employed mechanic and a member of the Church of God. He served in the 1st Calvary Division of the Army. The funeral will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Scott Pack will officiate, and burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis Winfree and Mae Barrett; brothers, Wesley and James Winfree; and brothers-in-law, Bill Shouse and Letcher Cowan. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Webster Winfree of Alexandria. Children, Keith Winfree of Smithville, Suzanne and Donnie Key of Alexandria, Mark Winfree of Alexandria, and Kevin Winfree of Smithville. Grandchildren, Logan and Rachel Vanatta, Devin Vanatta, D.J.and Katie Key, Rilee Winfree, Laina Winfree, Bailey Winfree, and Brennan Winfree. Great grandchild, Maizey Vanatta. Sisters, Mary Cowan and Lois Shouse. Sisters-in-law, Loretta Winfree and Shirley Winfree. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

May 27, 2022

Audrey Carol Tucker age 76 of Dowelltown passed away at her residence Tuesday May 24, 2022.  She was born May 20, 1946 to her parents the late Clement and Caroline Dargatz Burczyk. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Tucher. She worked  as a Supervisor at Hayes Brakes. Ms. Tucker is survived by 2 children, Robert Bruhn of Dowelltown, and Carol Bruhn of Milwaukee, WI; 2 step-children, Julie Tucker-Voeller, and Jodie Tucker- Dahlia; grandchildren, Jennifer Wenther, Darven Bruhn, Toni Bruhn, Nolan Voeller, Kyle Voeller, Vita Marie Dahlia; several great-grandchildren also survive; brother, Roger Burczyk. The family has honored Ms. Tuckers request and chosen direct cremation. There will be no services held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

May 25, 2022

Mrs Sudie Lyndola (Burger) Vickers of Liberty was born on April 16, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. She was raised in the Center Hill Community. She was 92 years old and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Willie Burger, her husband of 58 years, Mr. Hoyte Vickers, her brother, Cecil (Jo) Burger and nephew, Joseph Vickers. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Geneva (Vickers) Judkins, nephews, David (Kyoko) Burger of Japan, Anthony (Tammy) Burger, nieces, Gereda Burger and Pamela (Danny Poss) She is also survived by nephews, Ricky (Barbara) Vickers, Hank Vickers, William Vickers, Bobby (Kim) Vickers, niece Jenny (Larry Montgomery) and niece by marriage Wanda Vickers. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held at Sycamore Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2 P.M. with Bro. Russell Vickers officiating. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

May 23, 2022

Bertie Ree Harrison age 89 of Alexandria, died Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 at American House Senior Living in Lebanon. Born Oct. 7, 1932 in Statesville, Bertie was the daughter of the late Willie Alvin Robertson and Mildred Lee Turney Robertson. She was a 1950 graduate of Watertown High School and had a long career with Alexandria Bank & Trust, Dekalb County Bank and Union Planters Bank. Bertie was a member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church were she served as church treasurer for many years and was an active member of the Alexandria Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Thermon Neal Harrison; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Julie Harrison; grandchildren, Jonathan (Bethany) Harrison, Jacob (Amelia) Harrison and Macy (Evan Potts) Harrison; great grandchildren, Jack, Wade and Banks Harrison; sister, Marjorie (Charles) Lanius; brother-in-law, J.B. Granstaff; nieces and nephews. Bertie was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Granstaff; a brother, Wallace Robertson and his wife, Nancy and an infant brother, John Wayman Robertson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Diffenderfer officiating. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday and prior to services on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Jonathan and Jacob Harrison, Jeff and Steve Cantrell, Greg Harrison and Paul Stovall. Interment will be at Hillview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Watertown High School Scholarship Fund. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at American House Senior Living and Avalon Hospice for all their love and care. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown. (615)237-9318.