Archie Ray Garmer

June 25, 2023

Archie Ray Garmer age 55, passed away June 24, 2023 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born March 20, 1968 to his parents Ronald Lee and Patricia Ann McGee Garmer. Mr. Garmer served in the United States Army having Retired in 2016. He is survived by his wife, Alysha Garmer of Smithville; 4 children, Marissa Garmer (Steven) Barnes of Hamilton, MS, Krisann Garmer of Sparta, Sydnie Garmer of Smithville, and Rylee Garmer of Smithville; 5 grandchildren, Mason Garmer, Ivy Jean Newell, Aislinn Dunn, Kenneth Dunn, and Benjamin Giles; parents, Ronald Lee and Patricia Ann Garmer; sister, Angela (Rick) Cramer of Kissimmee, FL; father and mother -in-law, Tommy and Judy Whitaker of Iuka, MS; brother-in-law, Scott (Linette) Pace of McMinnville; host of nieces and nephews also survive. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel at 2:00PM. Visitation will be Thursday, June 29 at 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. In addition to flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Wounded Warrior. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June 25, 2023

Emogene (Hooper) Atnip age 94 of Smithville, was welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday Morning June 25, 2023. Emogene was born on June 28, 1928 to her parents the late Herman and Willie Hooper. Emogene, “Mama Jean” to most of her family and friends, valued Jesus and family above all else. She devoted everything she had to taking care of her family, raising her son and grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Church of God for the majority of her life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Boyd Atnip; daughter-in-law, Lori Atnip; and great-grandson, Elias Atnip. She is survived by her son Dennis Atnip; two grandsons, Eric Atnip and Jordan (Morgan) Atnip; great-grandchildren, Savory and Neveah Brown, Wyatt Atnip, and Jude Atnip: sister, Sandra Turner. Funeral services for Ms. Emogene will be held 4:PM Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with her grandson, Jordan Atnip officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Monday 4:PM until 6:PM and Tuesday 2:30PM until the time of service at 4:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 25, 2023

Jean Neal age 85 of Liberty, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2023 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville.  She was born March 18, 1938 to her parents, the late William and Dexie Pursell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Paul Neal; sisters-in-law, Linda Pursell, Billie (Houston) Herman and Mary Frances (James) Hale.  Jean was retired from Horace Mall in Nashville and worked for 7 years with the DeKalb County Schools Transportation Department.  She was a faithful member of the Salem Baptist Church.  She is survived by brothers, J.T. (Peggy) Pursell of Liberty and Dale Pursell of Liberty; sister, Marie (Dale) Malone of Mt. Juliet; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.  She was the matriarch of the family and lived out life as a Godly virtuous woman.  Funeral services will be 1PM Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Don Mathis and Bro. Wilson Williams officiating and burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday 4PM until 8PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1PM.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 23, 2023

Frances Rigsby age 87, passed away June 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born June 6, 1936, to her parents the late James Isaac and Alton Smith Alexander.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Lori Ann Nokes; brothers: James Isaac, Bill, Nick, and Jimmy Alexander, and Infant Brother; sisters: Mary Foster, Audrey Elam, and Dorothy Bennett. Ms. Rigsby was a member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church, and a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jackie Rigsby of Smithville; son: Jackie Darrell Rigsby of Smithville; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Nancy Colwell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2:PM Sunday, June 25, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ric Lee and Terry Fesler officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, June 24, 2023, 3:PM until 8:PM and on Sunday, June 25, 2023, 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM.  In addition to flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, the Church or Charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June 19, 2023

Shelia Lavon Adamson age 69 of Smithville passed away on Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1954, to her parents, the late Floyd and Jossie Dempsey George. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Adamson; son, Carl Eldridge, Jr.; 2 sisters, Caroly George and Jackie Burton. She worked for 15 years at Star Manfacturing and was a homemaker. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. She is survived by 4 daughters, Betty Simmons of Pikeville, Martha (Richie) Knowles of Smithville, Mary (Mark) Fritts of Soddy Daisy and Jossie Bock of Smithville; grandchildren, Gabriel (Kylee) Knowles, Hannah Knowles and other grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Emberleigh, Emryn and Enslee Knowles and other great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia Smith of Murfreesboro and Deanda Wilkey of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be 1:PM Monday, June 19, 2023, at Salem Cemetery in Liberty with Richie Knowles and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 1:PM Monday. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 16, 2023

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