Dorothy Christine Patrick

April 27, 2022

Dorothy Christine Patrick age 83, of Smithville passed away Monday night, April 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 9, 1938 to her parents the late, Riley Bumbalough and Pearlie Bumbalough Hillis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Patrick; son, John Rice; daughter and son -in-law, Sabra and Noel Redmon; 2 grandchildren, Stephen Patrick and Little John Poss; sisters, Ann Cooper, Reda Patrick, and Irene Foster. Ms. Patrick was affiliated with New Life United Pentecostal Church and worked as a Sewing Machine Operator with Valdor Shirt Factory. She is survived by children, Jerome (Rhonda) Patrick of Webster, FL, Angela Jarvis of Smithville, Teresa Patrick of McMinnville, Loretta Elkins of Smithville, and Sandra (W D) Jones of McMinnville; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mae Bumbalough of Cookeville. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday April 28, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial in Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 1:00PM till 5:00PM and Thursday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

April 25, 2022

Mr. J L “Bud” Mahler, age 87, of Smithville, TN passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Mr. Mahler was born on August 12, 1934 in Sparta, TN to his parents, the late Walter and Bertha Maynard Mahler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Mahler; a brother Hubert Mahler; and a sister, Willie Austin.  Bud worked for Oster as a mechanic before retiring, and he attended Pomeroy Chapel Brethren-Christ church. Mr. Mahler served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11am at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.

Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Rick (Ava) Mahler of Smithville; 1 grandson, Ricky (Joey) Mahler of Smithville; several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

April 23, 2022

Lynn Josephine Pichey age 78, passed away Friday morning April 22, 2022 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born April 2,1944 to her parents, Leo and Josphine Seliva Pichey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Pichey; her brother, Paul Pichey; sister, Frances Accardo. Ms. Pichey was a member of New Life United Pentecostal Church and worked as a Custodian at Northside Elementary School. She is survived by her son, Patrick Pichey of Smithville; grandchildren, Blake Pichey, Blake Moore, Brady Pichey, and Bryson Pichey; 2 brothers, Robert Pichey and Donald Pichey. Funeral services will be Sunday April 24, 2022 at 3:00PM at New Life United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating with burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at New Life United Pentecostal Church from 1:00PM until the time of the service at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

April 21, 2022

Bobby Ray Ponder age 85, passed away at his residence in Smithville, Wednesday April 20, 2022. He was born December 1, 1936 to his parents the late J. E. and Geneva Cantrell Ponder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Garlon Ponder, Eugene Ponder, and Cordell Ponder; sisters, Lucille Collins, Helen Frazier, and Mairhene Prater. He was a member of Buckner’s Chapel United Methodist Church and worked at Textron. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jewell Dean Gibbs Ponder of Smithville; brother, Glendon J. (Marie) Ponder of Smithville; sisters-in-law, DeEtte Shelton of Dowelltown, Alma (Jerry) Montgomery of Dowelltown; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Darrell Gill officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 11:00AM till 7:00PM and on Saturday 9:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM. The funeral home lounge is currently closed and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

April 21, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Allocco age 64, of the Short Mountain Community passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022, at St Thomas Stones River Hospital in Woodbury. She was born June 18, 1957 to her parents the late Thomas Ross and Inas Irene Beatty Hill. Ms. Allocco was a Girl Scout Leader for many years, Volunteer Firefighter at Short Mountain for several years, and was a mechanical engineer. She is survived by her sister, Cindy Hill of the Short Mountain Community; brothers, Dusty (Janice) Hill of Florida and Bob Hill of Ohio; nephew, Tommy Hill. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 3:00PM until 5:00PM at Gondola Restaurant in McMinnville. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

April 21, 2022

Melvin Earl Barrett age 88 years and 9 months, passed away April 20, 2022 at his residence in Woodbury. He was born July 28, 1933 to his parents the late W. H. and Bertha Walker Barrett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son-in-law, Larry Prater; brothers, W. T., Donald and Austin Barrett; sister, Ovie Bogle; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Altie and Elzie Vickers. Mr. Barrett was a member of Old Pleasant View Baptist Church, served in the United States Army, worked at Carrier Corporation for 29 years and Colonial for 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Glynda Vickers Barrett of Woodbury; daughter, Pamela Prater of Woodbury; granddaughter, Jessica Prater of Woodbury; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be held Saturday April 23, at 2:00PM at Pleasant View Cemetery with Bro. Russell Vickers officiating and burial to follow. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home. Everyone will meet at the Pleasant View Cemetery at 2:00PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.