Obituaries

Pastor Amos “Jug” Jarman

December 16, 2020

Pastor Amos “Jug” Jarman, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020. Amos was born August 24, 1932 in Old Hickory, TN where he grew up with three sisters. He graduated from DuPont High School in 1950, where he excelled in academics and played several sports. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served in the Korean War. While in the military he met the love of his life, Jackie Fordham. They were married for 60 years until her passing in 2013. He was an air traffic controller for the FAA in Greenville, SC where they adopted their two children. After 10 years with the FAA he felt the call to preach and began a ministry that would take him and his family to three churches over the next 30 years. He was a former pastor at West Main Baptist Church in Alexandria, Tennessee. He retired from full time ministry at First Baptist Church Spring Hill in 2001. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Jarman and parents, William Boyden and Velma Lorraine Gunn Jarman. Survived by children, Amy (Brent) Bain and Matt (Kim) Jarman; grandchildren, A. J. Jarman, Brandi Myers and Caleb Cannon; great grandchild, Addison Grace Roberts; and sisters, Elease Taylor, Betty Sue (Larry) Goodwin and Lillie Bell Bendeman. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home with Stan Russell officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be 10:00AM-2:00PM Saturday prior to the service. Due to the current health crisis, masks are required to attend. If you wish, memorials in Pastor Jarman’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. SPRING HILL MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES. 931 486-0059. www.springhill-memorial.com


Sonny Guy Jr.

December 15, 2020

Mr. Sonny Guy, Jr. age 71 of Smithville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at NHC of Sparta.

Sonny was born on August 3, 1949 in White County, TN to his parents, the late Willis, Sr. & Maudine Brock Guy. Also preceding him in death is his Wife, Helen Sue Guy & 3 Children, Janice Zoller, Pam Bell & Bobby Houk. He was formerly a Mechanic for Tenneco and was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at Young Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 11am-8pm & Thursday from 9am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our kitchen facilities at this time.

Survivors include Daughters, Rita Gail Houk, Rhonda Lefasee & Pam Yates. Son, Richard Guy. Grandchildren, Nina Lawrence, Scarlett Lawrence, Ashley Highfield, Derrick Yates & Trayler Roberts. Great Grandchildren, Keley Reeder, Gracy & Emmy, Quinten Lawrence, Ricky Earl Ponder & Raven Cantrell. Brothers & Sister, Johnny Guy, Jimmy Guy, Donald Guy & Beverly Hatcher. Family Friend, Debra Jones of Chattanooga, TN.

In addition to flowers, donations can be given to the Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Sonny.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements


Johnnie Cripps Jr.

December 13, 2020

Johnnie Cripps, Jr., beloved father, grandfather and brother went to be reunited  with the love of his life, his wife Shirley, on the 12th of December, 2020.
Johnnie was a faithful member of the Smithville Church of Christ and served in the capacity of deacon and treasurer for many years.
During his more mobile days, Johnnie enjoyed watching first his children and then his grandchildren in their athletic and artistic endeavors. He was one of their biggest fans and was proud of their accomplishments, always ready to  brag about them to any ear willing to listen.
Johnnie was sure to have a garden every summer and was always faithful to share its abundance with neighbors and the elderly in his church family. Delivering the fruits of his labors and taking the time to visit with its recipients was an important part of his life. It was such an important part that when he was no longer able to tend the garden himself, he made sure to sit garden-side and direct his son, Scott, on just how the garden should be laid out and nurtured.
As he grew older and became unable to get around and about under his own steam, making daily calls to family, friends and members of his church family became his mission. His calls ranged from just “checking in” to “offering words of encouragement” to those who were ill or in need of a kind word. If any of those he called needed help, he was quick to let them know that his son Scott was ready and willing to help in his stead.
Politics was one of Johnnie’s biggest passions, much to his late wife Shirley’s chagrin.   He was ever a faithful supporter of the few politicians that were able to win his trust and, if you gave him the chance, he would tell you all about it. He was in the Army and served in the Korean War.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11am at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Dan Gulley will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 4pm-8pm and on Tuesday from 9am until the service time at 11am. Due to Covid-19 precautions, the family has mandated masks to be worn by all visitors, and social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our funeral home kitchen facilities.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Tammy (& Steve) Williams and Scott (& Gena) Cripps.  His grandchildren, Brenna Williams and Loren & Tyree Cripps. His sister, Brenda Cripps.  His sister-in-law, Linda Glenn.  His brothers in law, M.B. Silcox and Glen Dodson. Several nieces and nephews.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Cripps, Sr. and Potter Taylor Cripps. His sisters, Jeanette Dodson and Judy Silcox.  His brothers, James “Curly” (& Chloa) Cripps, Jerry “Worm” Cripps and Gene (& Brenda) Cripps.
In addition to flowers, donations can be made to Church of Christ Work Camp or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Georgia Ann Little

December 12, 2020

Georgia Ann Little went home to be with the Lord on her 80th birthday on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Smithville. She was born in Kokomo, IN to her parents, the late Raymond Earl and Bonnie Bell Wilson Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Little; son, Ronald Wayne Ballard; daughter, Linda Foote; 3 grandchildren, Peanut Scott, Jeffrey Pasley and Carolyn Foote; sisters, Nancy Riley, Lou Ella James, Lou Anna Gibson; brothers, Ernie Turner, Walter Turner and Bobby Cummins. She was a retired shirt factory worker and a member of Lighthouse In Home Ministry. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 daughters, Jacqueline (Tino) Moreno of Dugger, IN and Rexanna (Kevin) Neely of Smithville; son, Roger (Carolyn) Little of Kokomo, IN; grandchildren, Michael (Chanda) McDorman, Timothy (Allison) Secrest, Travis (Itzel) Bline, Jeremiah (Monique) Pasley, Tabatha (Deron) Batey, Jeff (Holly) Pasley, Matt (Kara) Neely, Erica (Ben) Goering, Ronald Wayne Ballard, II and Jamie Sparger, Tammie (Mark) Nichols, Kimberly Balakin, David (Jennifer) Foote, Scott Little, Katherine (Scott) Gifford, Donna (Matthew) Stalter ; 35 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-granddaughter; daughter-in-law, Milissa Ballard; 3 brothers, Michael Turner, Ricky Turner and Johnny Turner; sister, Teresa Toy. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 4 PM Monday December 14, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday December 14th 3:PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. 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.


Blanche VanDam

December 10, 2020

Blanche VanDam passed away Tuesday night December 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1945 in Patterson, New Jersey. Ms. Blanche was preceded in death by her mother, Blanch Haywood VanDam and a brother, Angelo “Butch” Onorato. She was a factory worker and also worked in nursing at NHC and DeKalb Hospital. She is survived by 5 children, John Knauer of Smithville; Gloria England of Rock Island, Marily Doty of Colorado, Bob Irvine of Iowa and Heather Irvine of Smithville; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Bethlehem Community Church with Bro. Steve Keaton officiating. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.


Jarvis Trapp

December 10, 2020

Jarvis Trapp age 60 of McMinnville, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 in McMinnville. He is survived by his siblings, Judy Agee, Jerry (Faye) Trapp, Jackie Trapp, Johnny Trapp, Joe Trapp and Jimmy Trapp; several nieces and nephews also survive. Jarvis worked in farming and nursery. The family has chosen a direct cremation and his cremains will be buried at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with a graveside memorial service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.


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