Audine Turner Pack

March 17, 2022

Mrs. Audine Turner Pack, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home.

Audine was born on January 23, 1932 in Smithville, TN to her parents, James & Mary Frances Adcock Barnes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Gentry, son- Jimmy A. Turner, infant daughter- Regina Ann Turner, Grandson- Eric Lee Hawkins, 2 brothers- Aubrey (Cilla) Barnes, Austin & (Maudy Lee) Barnes and 1 sister- Odale & (Sterline) Cantrell.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pack will be on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Frank Randolph will be officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 5 to 8 and Friday 10 until time of service at 2pm.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Junior Pack, 2 daughters- Judy “Pat” & Gary Mucha and Treba & Don Hawkins all of Smithville, 3 grandchildren- Tracy Stanley, Trent & Michelle Hawkins all of Smithville and Megan Danielle Turner of Texas. 2 great-grandchildren- Eathan Ray Stanley & Faith Deck, special friends- Brenda Caldwell, Evelyn Young, Donna Knowles, Orthana Young & Dar Womack, special caregiver and friend- Carolyn Dyer of Smithville.

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

March 17, 2022

Dr. James Arthur Reynolds, II age 61 of the Pates Ford community of DeKalb County, passed away Tuesday night, March 15, 2022 at the Emergency Room of St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Dr. James A. Reynolds II was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on March 9, 1961 to Lillie Ruth and James Reynolds. Jimbo as he was affectionately known during his childhood grew up in Salisbury North Carolina. After finishing high school, James attended Lee McRae College in Banner Elk for his undergraduate degree transferring to Wake Forrest to pursue a doctorate of medicine degree. But as the Lord would have it, Jim injured his back and visited a chiropractor that change his whole life. He changed his major and college to Life Chiropractic College in Marietta Georgia and had a fulfilling practice that included adjusting both human patients and their respective pets. Dr. Reynolds’ passion for animal adjusting led him to becoming an instructor at Health Pioneers Institute teaching other chiropractors and veterinarians this art of healing.

Jim had many passions and God given talents such as music. Jim’s beautiful voice could be heard singing with Lanny White, the Foxfire Newgrass Band, Gemstone and with his sister Paige but his favorite was singing in church. Jim also had a talent for preaching the gospel whether to his wonderful animal clients or to his wife on a trip or to a clerk behind a counter at a store or in the pulpit at church, Jim loved serving the Lord this way. He was exercising and liberated to becoming an elder of the Primitive Baptist Church before his death.

The Lord blessed his family to have had Jim a part of their lives, his wife Jean was the love of his life and shared many exciting adventures together. He was an excellent example to his son of how to be a Godly man. One of the family adventures was opening Juicy’s Wellness Café in Cookeville with his son Kent.

He was preceded in death by his father, James A Reynolds & grandparents, Glen & Lillie Mae McKinney. Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory, Jean Reynolds, wife of 22 years, Kenton Wayne Hawkins (Melinda), son, Wyatt Wayne Hawkins, grandson, Lillie Ruth Chautin (Gerald), mother, Paige Bragg (John), sister, Anna Sigmon, niece, Beth Compton (Bryan), sister by friendship, Several cousins, aunts and uncles, A host of colleagues, friends and brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Elder Andrew Huffman will officiate. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday from 11am until the time of the services at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Moriah, a Christian camp that was near and dear to Jim’s heart. He loved teaching children how to play music, fish or other outdoor activities while showing the many aspects of God through these activities. Donations can be sent directly to them at Christian Activities Inc. 756 W. Cooper St. Ripley, MS 38663, (662) 316-1100. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 15, 2022

Mr. Forrest “Frosty” Byrd age 64 of McMinnville, TN and a DeKalb County native passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville.

Mr. Byrd was born on October 25, 1957 in Nashville, TN to his parents, the late Melvin & Gladys Adamson Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clay Byrd and sisters, Vetrice Cook, Toledo Byrd & Dean Yaney. He was self-employed.

Burial was at Salem Cemetery in Liberty, TN

Survivors include his companion & caregiver, Michelle Johnson of McMinnville, TN. Brother, Jerry Byrd of Smithville, TN. Several nieces & nephews also survive.

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

March 15, 2022

Tyler Nathaniel Williams age 17 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning, March 13, 2022, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. He was born September 17, 2004. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, J. B. Williams. He attended Refuge Church and was a 11th grade student at DeKalb County High School. He is survived by father, Kent Williams of Smithville; siblings, Jim (Whitney) Williams of Murfreesboro, Amy Williams of Lebanon, Delena Cantrell of Portland, Oregon, and Kayla and Haley of McMinnville; paternal grandmother and grandfather, Jo and Jess Baker of Smithville; several, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; devoted friend, Josh Grisham. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jimbo Eddins officiating with burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 12:Noon until the service at 1:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the building. In honor of Tyler, the family asks that anyone attending the funeral, to please wear Tennessee Titans Apparel. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

March 14, 2022

Nell Terrell Medley age 84 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning, March 13, 2022 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. She was born June 13, 1937 to her parents, the late John and Arlena Ashburn Terrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Bud” Medley; siblings: Daisy Ferrell, Rosa Allen, Ferman Terrell, Bernice Terrell, Laura Ruth Hughes, Ernest Ray Terrell, and Lela Summers. Ms. Medley was a member of Webbs Chapel United Methodist Church and was a Factory Worker. She is survived by 1 sister: Betty Moss of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Hill officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00 PM till 7:00 PM and on Wednesday 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. In addition to flowers the family ask donations be made to Webb’s Chapel United Methodist Chruch in memory of Ms. Medley. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 12, 2022

Sally J. Troyer Potts age 64 of Smithville, passed away March 10, 2022, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born March 5, 1958, to her parents the late, John R. and Amanda Yoder Troyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Potts. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ, a caregiver and homemaker. Ms. Potts is survived by siblings, Mary J., Rudy J., Andy J., and Lovina J. Troyer; friends, Charlie Lawson, Jessie Mashburn and her Church Family. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charlie Lawson officiating and burial to follow in Jennings Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 3:00PM till 7:00PM and on Tuesday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO Food or Drinks are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.