Sharon Dawn Hancock

December 9, 2024

Sharon Dawn Hancock, age 63, of Smithville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her residence. Born on November 26, 1961 in Murfeesboro, TN, she was the beloved daughter of Dan and Norma Hancock. Sharon dedicated her career to the State of TN, most recently working in the Department of Corrections, and was a passionate volunteer at the Nashville Zoo.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Sharon Hancock, and her sister, DeLynne Burgess. Sharon is survived by her father, Dan Hancock of Smithville; her brothers, Jeff Hancock of Dover and Wade (Mary Helen) Hancock of Smithville; her niece, Emma Hancock; her nephew, Grady Hancock; and her brother-in-law, Tim Burgess of Hendersonville.

A graveside service will be held for Ms. Hancock on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11am at Prosperity Cemetery with David Dunn officiating. Visitation with the family will take place on Friday from 3-7pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses with SunCrest Home Health and Genitive Hospice, especially Bobbie Sue Wilson and Heather Griffin of Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, for their compassionate care.

In addition to flowers to honor Sharon, the family requests donations be made to the Nashville Zoo in her memory.

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

December 7, 2024

Bradley Dewayne Taylor, a skilled maintenance mechanic and devoted family man, passed away on December 4th 2024 at the age of 39 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a Christian and member of Mt. Pisgah Freewill Baptist Church. His life was defined by his hard work, love for his family, and unwavering determination to be a better person. Though his passing leaves a deep void, his memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

Bradley was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Joe Allen and Joe Dean Moore; his paternal grandparents, E J and Edna Taylor; and his father, Kenneth Wayne Taylor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amber Taylor; cherished son, Braxton Taylor; stepson Eric Smith all of Smithville; mother and stepfather, Brenda and Michael Kingsbury of Smithville; Bradley also leaves behind his siblings, Billy Wayne (Marnie) Taylor, Glenda (John) Stibil, Linda(Jeff) Williams, Brandon (Shayna) Taylor all of Smithville and Shannon(Ashley) Lepley of Cottontown, TN, and stepbrother, Jesse Kingsbury of Smithville, all of whom hold dear countless memories of love and laughter shared over the years.
Bradley’s legacy lives on in his many nieces and nephews, including Allison Taylor, Crystal Stibil, Leslie Stibil , Savannah Stibil, Kayla Bowen, Michael Williams, Jacob Williams, Caleb Taylor, Caley Taylor, Aubree Taylor, Madison Taylor, Cameron Lepley, and Ashton Lepley. Each of them will carry his memory in their hearts. He also has a host aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Monday, December 9, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Bernard Houk and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday 1 PM until 5 PM and Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Taylor family.

December 6, 2024

David Michael “Cookie” Cook, age 52 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a retired truck driver and attended New Life United Pentecostal Church.

He was born on September 12, 1972 in McMinnville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arlo and Shirley Walker Cook, maternal grandparents; Cecil and Maggie Walker and paternal grandparents; Mervin and Nina Cook.

The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 8 at 5pm at 860 S. Congress Blvd. Smithville, TN. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 3-5pm.

Survivors include his daughter, Aja Cook and 2 grandchildren, Woods Walker and Arie Smith all of Rickman; 3 brothers, Jeff (Linda) Cook, Johnny (Rachel) Cook all of Smithville and Gerwin Cook of Arizona; 2 sisters, Deborah (Danny) Young and Crystal Petty of Smithville; significant other, Tiffany Hendrixson of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

December 4, 2024

Mary Christine Smith age 65 of McMinnville, passed away Tuesday morning December 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 21, 1959, to her parents the late Nolan & Dorothy May Estes Underwood. She had worked at the shirt factory, Goody’s, and as a cook at Warren County High School, she was a member of the Pentecostals of McMinnville Church. In addition, to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Willie Underwood and Calvin Underwood; First husband: Buford Anthony Myers; Grandson: Kayden Anthony Myers. Funeral services will be held 11:AM Thursday December 5, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Robert Burns and Jason Nunley officiating with burial to follow in the Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 3 PM until 7 PM and Thursday 9:AM until time of the service at 11:AM. Survivors include her husband Roger Smith of McMinnville; Children: Christy (Tim) Anderson of Sparta, Angela (Beau) Patrick of Smithville, Shanda (Paul) Peterson of Sewanee, Alisha (Andrew) McCormick of McMinnville; Grandchildren: Blake Myers, Brooklyn Hosse, Austin Hosse, Spencer Peterson, Carson McCormick, Brantley McCormick; Great-Grandchildren: Mason Myers, Adalyn Myers, Tucker Godwin; Sisters: Wanda Beshearse of Smithville, Joyce Farless of Lebanon, Rebecca Farris of Smithville, Brenda Anderson of Liberty; Brother: Greg Johnson of Rock Island. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Smith Family.

December 4, 2024

Maurene Gillette age 98 of the Dibrell Community of Warren County, passed away at her residence Monday afternoon December 2, 2024. She was born April 20, 1926, to her parents the late Henry and Myrtle Jones Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph T. Gillette; daughter, Mildred Louise Lee; siblings, Marvin Young, Betty Jean Young, Juanita Donalson, Gerald Young, and Willie Young. Ms. Gillette was a member of New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church and worked as an Insurance Clerk with Century. Maurene taught 4 of her successive generations how to make biscuits and to appreciate good homegrown foods, along with countless other lessons. Her quiet generosity was known to all who knew her. She is a treasured grandmother, sister, and aunt to many and the bedrock of her family. She is survived by grandchildren, Cheri Lee (Steve) Farris of NE., Mark (Angelia) Lee of Murfreesboro; great-grandchildren, Brittaney Dean (Daniel) Lopez of GA., Thomas (Alexis) Ashcraft of Nashville, Josie (Clifford) Cook of Shelbyville, Lance (Aubrey) Lee of Murfreesboro; Great-great-grandchildren, Raiden and Ronin Lopez, Mary Rose, Tommy, Henry, Charlie, and JR Ashcraft, Ansley Gaad, Maverick Cook; siblings, Charles (Barbara) Young, and Jimmy (Marlene) Young; niece, Carolyn (Toby) Cantrell; great nieces, Jamie (Andrew) Cantrell, Lisa (Dustin) Prater, and Teresa Atnip. Funeral services will be held 11:AM Friday December 6, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Elder Ricky Arnold officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 3 PM until 7 PM and on Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In addition to flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Ms. Maurene. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Gillette family.

December 2, 2024

Phillip Lane Lawrence age 57 of Brush Creek passed away Sunday morning December 1, 2024, at Quality Center for Rehabilition & Healing in Lebanon. He was born April 2, 1967, in Smithville. He was a construction worker. Phillip was preceded in death by 1 brother: Greg Lawrence; Grandparents: James & Annie Odell Summers. Graveside Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Saturday December 14, 2024, at DeKalb Cemetery. No visitation will be held. Survivors include Mother: Barbara Summers of Brush Creek; Father: Frank Lawrence of Smithville; 3 Children: Molly Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence both of Smithville, Hunter Summers of Memphis; 6 Grandchildren also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lawrence family.

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