August 18, 2023
Corey Shane Nicholson age 52 of Smithville passed away at his residence Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 22, 1970, to his mother, Judy Bratcher Hughes and his father, the late, Louis “Nick” Nicholson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Vanmeter, and brother, Leonard Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Welder at Tenneco Automotive. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Nicholson of Smithville; children, Trever Nicholson of Smyrna, Gaberille Miller of Murfreesboro, John Hayes of Sparta, Madison (Shawn) Cline of Smithville and Gracelynn Nicholson of Smithville. grandchildren, Timothy Nicholson, Madilynn Barrett, Marilynn Cline, and Maverick Cline; mother, Judy (David) Hughes of Murfreesboro; sisters, Rhonda (Gary) Ryan of Smyrna, Sheri (Billy) Bickford of Lascassas, Carrie (David) Hughes of Shelbyville, Elizabeth Hughes of Murfreesboro; father-in-law Ronald Ferrell, Sr. and mother-in-law, Peggy Ferrell, brother-in-law, Ronald Ferrell, Jr. Funeral service will be held 1 PM Monday, August 21, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating with Military Honors and burial to follow in Mt. Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements