Mrs. Lillian Marie Mabe
by: Dwayne PageMar 25, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Marie Mabe, age 83, of McMinnville, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Willow Branch Health & Rehab. She was born on August 12, 1941 in McMinnville, TN, was a homemaker, and was of the Missionary Baptist faith. Mrs. Mabe was preceded in death by father Calvin Womack, mother Edith Ward Womack Taylor, husband Dexter Mabe, daughter Donna (Richard) Tedrow, son Don Mabe, and brother David Womack.
Survivors include daughter Debbie (Ricky) Arnold, daughter-in-law Tara Mabe, sisters Ann (Richard) Walker, Ruth Walker, Linda Whitlock, Mary Lou (Donald) Woodlee, and Helen (Garry) Gillentine, brothers Tommy Womack and Jimmy (Gail) Womack, grandchildren Joseph (Christy) Arnold, Lisa Porter, and Cassie (Brian) Swayne, Glenna Tedrow, Kellie Baldwin, Christopher Mabe, Christin Brown, and great grandchildren Yasmin Arnold, Lealon Arnold, Lauren Porter, Bryson Porter, Asher Swayne, Anthony Stout, Nolan Baldwin, Billy Baldwin, and Lilly Brown.
The graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at New Bildad Cemetery. Elder Joseph Arnold will officiate. Interment will immediately follow the service. The family of Marie Mabe will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at McMinnville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Marie’s memory.
McMinnville Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the family of Marie Mabe.
Timothy Corley Allen
by: Dwayne PageMar 23, 2025
Mr. Timothy Corley Allen, age 48 of Lebanon, TN passed away on March 18, 2025.
Mr. Allen was born on March 13, 1977 in Lebanon, TN to his parents, Omrie & and the late Madonna Allen. Mr. Allen was a 1995 graduate of DeKalb County High School. He had been a factory worker most of his life and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his 2 Sons, Andrew Allen (Gina Joy) of Chicago, Ill. & Daxton Allen of Florida. Father & Stepmother, Omrie (Temple) Allen of Lebanon, TN. Sister, Roenia (David) Turner of Alexandria, TN. Niece, Lindsay (Daniel) Greer of Portland, TN.
Mr. Allens remains rest at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN where funeral services are scheduled to be conducted on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1pm from the chapel. The Allen family will receive friends on Friday from 11am until the time of the funeral services at 1pm. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Cemetery in Alexandria, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.
AVANT FUNERAL HOME, DIRECTORS
Bob Earl Fuston
by: Dwayne PageMar 23, 2025
Bob Earl Fuston, age 83, of Smithville, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Webb House in Smithville. Born on July 3, 1941, in Dowelltown to his parents, the late Robert and Vena Crips Fuston. He was a devoted member of Dry Creek Missionary Baptist Church and attended Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church. Bob retired from a fulfilling career at Carrier.
He is survived by his loving family, including his son, Tony Fuston (Thena Edwards), and his daughter, Gina (Richard) Close, all from Smithville. Bob was a proud grandfather to Caden Close and Conner Close, also of Smithville. He is also survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Betty Lattimore of Liberty and Lucille Lewis of Alexandria, and a special niece, Dana Turner of Smithville. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and workers of the Webb House for their exceptional care and love.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Fuston.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 3pm, with Bro. Mike Gay and Bro. Jonathan Willoughby officiating. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 10am until the time of service at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church youth group.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.