Jackie Lee Clayborn

November 13, 2021

Jackie Lee Clayborn, 85 of Watertown, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Jack was born to the late Bill and Ella Malone Clayborn on July 31, 1936, and raised in Dekalb County (Alexandria). He was an avid fisherman and hunter and had a great love for the outdoors. Jack was also a Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan. He was a retired State of Tennessee employee with 25 years of service to Edgar Evins State Park. Jack loved his family and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charleen Johnson Clayborn; daughter, Lisa McKinney; brother, Bobby Clayborn; sister, Judy (Roy) Slager and nephew, Willie Clayborn. Jack is survived by his grandson, Dustin and wife, Katie McKinney of Red Boiling Springs; great grandson, Neyland “Little Jack” McKinney; sister-in-law, Mildred Clayborn; niece, Charissee Allen and nephews, Kenneth Clayborn and Dennis Slager. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Hunter Funeral Home, Watertown, TN. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 at Hunter Memorial Park for graveside services with Bro. Jonathan Willoughby officiating. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME (615)237-9318.

November 12, 2021

Mr. Bobby Lee Hicks, age 85, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born April 30, 1936, in Dekalb County Tennessee, the son of the late Ewin L. Hicks and the late Ada Lillian Adamson Hicks. Mr. Hicks was in the construction industry for many years. Mr. Hicks proudly served our country in the United States Army. He enjoyed collecting records, watching his Atlanta Braves, gardening, fishing, cooking and most of all spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Bobby Lee Hicks, Jr. and Doris Elaine Hicks; sisters Ruby Johnson, Virginia Atnip, and Jean Hicks; brothers, Thomas Hicks and Ewin Hicks, Jr.; grandson, Wayne Hicks; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Taylor; along with several nephews.

Mr. Hicks is survived by sons and daughter-in-law: Terry (Melissa) Hicks of Liberty, Tennessee and Mark Hicks of Liberty, Tennessee; his daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Hicks of Smithville, Tennessee, Linda (Glenn) Kennedy Beech Grove, Tennessee, Delilah Bain and Daniel McGhee of Carrolton, Georgia, Rachel (Richard) Petty of Kennesaw, Georgia; his sister, Doris Hullett of Manchester, Tennessee; twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; special friends, David and Theresa Blair of Whitesburg, Georgia and Sweta Patel of Carrollton, Georgia; caregivers, Faith Carr and Lisa Pilgrim; the mothers of his children, Lois Self of Liberty, Tennessee and Vera Hicks of Kennesaw, Georgia; his beloved puppy, Buddy; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive

According to his wishes, Mr. Hicks will be cremated and private family services will be held.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica is in charge of the arrangements 770-459-3694

This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

November 11, 2021

Craig Tyler Price, age 59, of Smithville died of a massive heart attack on Tuesday, November 9, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on November 9, 1962, to Harold “Tony” and Judy (Parker) Price. When Craig was 12, his family moved from Dayton, Ohio, to Smithville, the home of his mother’ s extended family. He graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1981 and continued his education at Nashville State Technical Institute, earning an Associate Degree in computer science. Craig had developed a passion for computers as a youngster, an interest he inherited and shared with his father who was an early master of applied computer technology.

After his graduation from Nashville Tech, Craig was employed by Federal Mogul and had a fulfilling career there for 28 years. He managed the computer program, first in Smithville and eventually becoming the Information Systems Coordinator for the entire Southeast region of the U.S.. In 2016 he went to work for Amazon where he was employed at the time of his death.

Craig was known by his family and friends as a “neatnik.” From an early age he always wanted to look well put together. He took neatness to the extreme, to the point that he insisted on ironing his own clothes. His persnickety-ness did not go unnoticed. He was elected “Neatest” boy in the class by his fellow seniors.

In addition to spending time on the computer, Craig enjoyed hiking and working outdoors. He kept his parents’ house and yard in pristine condition. In recent years he developed a fascination with cooking. It was his tradition that every Monday night, he would prepare family dinner, surprising his guests with his gourmet meals. Another activity that gave Craig satisfaction was his work with young people. For several years he worked with the Salem Baptist Youth Group and later he taught the youth Sunday School class at Crosspoint Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bailey and Johnnie (Hill) Parker and Charles and Edna Price; aunts Lucy Parker and Charlotte (Price) Mayo; uncle Charles Price, Jr.

Survivors include his son, Dr. Christopher Price, and daughter, Lydia Price (Will Taylor); parents,
Judy and Harold “Tony” Price; grandchildren, Brantley Brooks and Willow Grace Taylor (all of Smithville); a sister, Mary (Sergei) Chubenko; great niece, Alana and great nephew Eli (all of Murfreesboro); maternal aunts, Anet Parker Lockwood and Karen Parker Hendley (both of Michigan); the mother of his children, Meshia (Rigsby) Johnson; and numerous cousins.

The family will receive friends at DeKalb Funeral Chapel, beginning at 12:00 noon Friday, November 12 with a service following at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the DeKalb Animal Coalition or to the charity of one’s choice.

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 the arrangements.

November 11, 2021

78 year old Doris Gean Gilbert of Franklin died Thursday at the Williamson County Medical Center. She was a Baptist and a retired librarian in Alexandria. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.B. and Sarah Elizabeth Ford Garrison. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Victoria Gilbert of Franklin and Michael and Mindy Gilbert of Lawrenceburg. Sister, Linda and Charles Willoughby of Kentucky. Niece, Christie and Joey Parsley and nephew, Eric and Robin Willoughby all of Kentucky. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexandria Library. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

November 11, 2021

Penny Beth VanDyne age 43 of Smithville passed away Thursday morning, November 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to her parents, Jesse and Sharon Ervay VanDyne.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse VanDyne, Jr.  Penny attended Covenant Baptist Church and was disabled.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents Jesse and Sharon VanDyne of Smithville; siblings, Christine (Frank) Elliott, Todd VanDyne and Danny (Susan) VanDyne all of Smithville, Stephen and Timothy VanDyne both of Florida; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and 1 great-great-nephew.  Visitation will be Friday, November 12, 2021 4:PM until 7:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel.  The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home at this time.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 10, 2021

Bonnie Sue Blasingame age 77 of Smithville passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1944 to her parents the late Zeb Vance and Dorothy Alleah Robinson Burney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, James B. Whitehead; brother Roy Burney. Mrs. Bonnie was affiliated with the Smithville Church of God. She worked with Temp Agencies, a medical company in Franklin and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gilbert “Buddy” Blasingame, Jr. of Smithville; daughters, Alleah Louise Graves of Nashville, Amy Carr Wilson of Edmond, OK, and Rhonda B. Walp of Springville; son, Todd Blasingame of Woodbury; 8 grandchildren, Kyle Walp, Kori Walp, Sgt. Stephen M. Parr, Ashleigh Casey, Jessica Adcock, Emily Wilson, Alleah “Reece” Wilson, J. T. Whitehead; 9 great-grandchildren, Paxton Walp, Bailey Walp, Adrianna Maeweather, Hayven Casey, Kamron Casey, Cade Adcock, Gemma Parr, Jackson Parr, Gabriel Castillo. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held later. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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