Robert Leonard Marcellino

April 3, 2022

Mr. Robert Leonard Marcellino, age 89 of Michigan, passed away Friday evening, April 1, 2022, at his son’s residence in Smithville.

Mr. Marcellino was born on January 18, 1933 in Fort Plain, New York to his parents, the late James & Beatrice Marcellino. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Ruth Hummel Marcellino, 2 brothers, Lew & Jim, 3 sisters, Carolyn, Betty & Rita, 1 grandchild, Jessica. Mr. Marcellino was a U.S. Army veteran and had an honorable discharge. He was of Christian faith and formerly attended Christ Memorial Reform Church in Michigan.

The family has chose direct cremation and there will be no visitation. Mr. Marcellino will be laid to rest by his beloved wife at Graafschap Cemetery in Holland, MI at a later date.
Survivors include 3 sons, John & Ronda Marcellino of Smithille, David Marcellino of MI and Bob & Tabitha Marcellino of FL. Several grandchildren & great-grandchildren also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 31, 2022

Ms. Carol Ann Zellman age 66 of Smithville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Ms. Zellman was born on October 9, 1955 in Baine Bridge, Maryland to her parents, the late Robert Lee & Carrie Cook Donley. Also preceding her in death is a son, Paul Martin. 2 Grandchildren, Sabastian Mayo & Jesse Paul Martin. Brother & Robert Donley. Ms. Zellman was a Beautician & was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include her Husband of 38 years, Larie Zellman of Smithville, TN. 5 Sons, Larry Zellman & Gene (Marsha) Zellman both of Pennsylvania, Tommy (Priscilla) Martin of Woodbury, TN, Roy (Donna) Zellman of McMinnville, TN & Lenny Zellman of Smithville, TN. Daughter, Linda (Johnny) Bailey of McMinnville, TN. 2 sisters, Evelyn Barber & Rosie Barr. Sister-in-law, Beverly Donley. Grandchildren, Tara Zellman, Tina Zellman, Justin Zellman, Zach Martin, Cynthia Cantrell, Lillian Cantrell, Caleb Bailey, Ethan Bailey & MaKenzie Zellman. Great Grandchildren, Callie & Weston. Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & special friends, Chad Buchan & Wanda Davis all survive.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with the burial expenses.

March 31, 2022

Richard David Driver, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his residence in Smithville. He was born June 13, 1948 to his parents, the late Richard and Nettie May Bates Driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Jennie Mai Lassiter Martin. David was a member of Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and worked at DeKalb Farmers Co-op for 34 years. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Driver of Smithville; children, Jennie Driver and Darrell Adkins of Smithville, David Eugene Driver of Smithville, Gail Driver and Joseph Jenkins of Smithville; grandchildren, Gregory Hooper, Lindsay Michelle Woodlee, Tasha K. Jenkins, Jerrica and Hunter Wilkins; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Don Driver of Smithville. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday April 1, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk and Bro. Michael Hale officiating with burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 12:noon till 7:00 PM and Friday 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

March 30, 2022

Mattie Lucille (Luna) Hooper, 84 of Elmwood, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at NHC of Smithville.

She was born in Sparta, TN, on August 17, 1937, to the late George and Bettie Luna. Mrs. Hooper graduated from White County High School in 1955.

Mrs. Hooper was a faithful woman who loved the Lord. She was saved in 1948 at the young age of 11 at East Sparta Freewill Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Newtown The Baptist Church in McMinnville, TN where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years, directed Christmas plays, and was the church piano player. She lived her life as a dedicated servant of Christ sharing her testimony with many.

Mrs. Hooper was the owner of the Photo Barn in McMinnville until she retired and was a loving housewife. She was a very talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Mrs. Hooper was a skilled piano player and will be remembered for her love of singing and playing.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hooper will be held at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, TN on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 2 PM with Bro. Darrell Cantrell and Bro. Martin Bell officiating. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Friday, April 1, 2022, from 4 PM until 8 PM and on Saturday, April 2nd after 12 PM until service time at 2 PM.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Junior Luna, and husband of 49 years, Aaron Hooper. She is survived by her children, Keith Hooper of Nashville, and Denise (Frank) Randolph of Elmwood, grandchildren, Nathan (Deseree) Randolph and Luke (Amanda) Randolph, and great-grandchildren, Reece Pennington, Granville Ours, Jackson Randolph, Walter Randolph, and Hazel Sue Randolph.

The family requests memorials be made to Newtown The Baptist Church in memory of Ms. Hooper.

On behalf of the Hooper Family, a special thank you to all the nursing staff at NHC Smithville and Avalon Hospice Care of McMinnville for their kindness, loving care and friendship so freely given to our loved one.

March 29, 2022

Mr. Charles Truman Fish, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford.

Mr. Fish was born on September 21, 1945, in DeKalb County, TN to his parents, the late Jim and Euna Vanatta Fish. Charles was Baptist and a carpenter.

Funeral services for Mr. Fish will be on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Charlie Wright will be officiating. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 2-6pm and on Thursday from Noon until the service at 2pm.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Dorothy Burnett Fish of Murfreesboro; 3 children, Charles Jeffrey (Gail) Fish of Auburntown; Melicia Dian (Danny) Coons of Woodbury, and Steve (Christy) Long of Murfreesboro; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, JC (Charlene) Fish of Humbolt; 2 sisters, Kathy (Bobby) Vaughn of Murfreesboro and Georgia Faye (Jerry) Emerson of Michigan; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

March 28, 2022

Grover Ashley Morris age 61, of Smithville passed away at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, March 26, 2022. He was born January 29, 1961 to his parents the late, John Kelly and Rose Anna Bodi Morris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Ronald Morris and Kelly Barger; brothers-in-law, Jerry Stec, and Robert Musick; sister-in-law, Marie Morris. Mr. Morris was raised as a Jehovah Witness and was a construction worker. He is survived by his children, Joyce Lattimore of Smithville, Grover Morris, Jr. (Tiffany Lattimore) of Smithville, Tiffany Miller of Smithville, John “Little J” (Ashley) Morris of Baxter, Toni Lloyd of Smithville, Jessica Lloyd-Ricketts (Ronald Estes) of Smithville, Zackary Musick of Smithville, Alannah Musick-Morris of Smithville; grandchildren, Jammy Bruce, Emily Lattimore, Alora Morris, Damian and Ayden James Morris, Annabelle Miller, Emily Miller, Killian Miller, Kalena Morris, Makayla Turner, Kahlanna Turner, Cloey Ervin, Ezraya Gingerich, Aiden Ricketts, Lynox Ricketts, Spencer Ricketts, Emberly Musick-Morris, Riversyn Musick-Morris; wife, Celina Musick-Morris of Smithville; sisters, Rose (Richard) Roller of Smithville, Mary Stec of Toledo, Ohio; brother, John Kelly Morris, Jr. of Smithville. Visitation will be Wednesday March 30, 2022 10:00AM until 1:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. The funeral home lounge is closed and No Food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.