Odis Dan Close

July 14, 2020

Mr. Odis Dan Close age 85 of McMinnville, TN, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Gulf Breeze Hospital in Gulf Breeze, FL. He worked at Carrier Air Conditioning, was a farmer, and attended Gath Baptist Church. Mr. Close was preceded in death by parents Elmer Felix and Alta Lee Page Close, wife Marguerite Cope Close, and siblings Barbie Julia Spencer, Opal Lee Cantrell, Frances Edward Close, Mary Brown Demali, Drewsie Ellen Myers, Josephine Kania, and James Hoyte Close.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Barry (Gwen) Close, granddaughter Kalli Close, grandsons Dan (Kelly) Close and Nick Close, great-granddaughter River, and siblings Doris Coggins Estes, Thomas Paul Close, and Marjorie Ann Patterson. Nieces, nephews, family members, and friends surviving.

Graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 19, 2020, at DeKalb Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Smithville, TN. Elder Kenneth Brown will officiate. There will be no visitation at the funeral home as family and friends will meet at the cemetery.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

July 13, 2020

Mr. Connie “Conrad” Stibil, age 75 of McMinnville passed away on Sunday night, July 12, 2020 at NHC in Smithville.

Conrad was born on January 9, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, the late John and Jennie Stibil. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Betty Sue Stibil and sister, Shirley Strekel. He worked as a truck driver for Southern Central.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 5-8pm and on Wednesday from 10 until the time of service at 2pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. The funeral home is temporarily not accepting food in the kitchen facilities.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville; one daughter, Connie Hollon of McMinnville; 4 Grandchildren, Leslie Hale of McMinnville, Savannah Stibil of Smithville, Crystal Stibil of Smithville, and Kachina Hollon of McMinnville; 4 Great-grandchildren, Makenzli Thomas, Chloe Myers, Bonnie Myers, and Bentlee Myers.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations please be given to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.

July 11, 2020

Calvin J. Sifford age 63 of McMinnville and a longtime resident of Douglasville, GA, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon July 9, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1956 in Bristol, TN to his parents, the late Bro. Carl Lynn and Frances Carolyn Hester Sifford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Steven “Pete” Sifford; sister-in-law, Sue Sifford and cousin, Johnny Wycuff. Calvin was an Insurance Underwriter and affiliated with Calvary Church of God in Douglasville, GA and New Life UPC in Smithville. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 41 years, June Sifford of McMinnville; 2 daughters, Jeana (Matthew) Lowe of Temple, GA and Tracey (Chad) Russell of Apollo Beach, FL; 7 grandchildren, Kirsten Stone, Grant Stone, Jeremiah Lowe, Carter Russell, Bryce Russell, Lexi Lowe and Brystol Russell; 2 brothers, Carl Sifford and Ron (Patsy) Sifford both of Smithville; mother-in-law, Louise Manning of Land O’ Lakes, FL; brother-in-law, Gary (Paula) Manning of Seffner, FL; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jimmy) Stephens of Wesley Chapel, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:AM Monday, July 13, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 2 PM until 5 PM and Monday 9 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Orders 38 and 51 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Life UPC, in memory of Calvin. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 11, 2020

Delores Irene Jones age 86 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. She was born July 9, 1933 to her parents, the late Everett and Gertrude Doran Allsop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard Jones; son, Charles V. Jones; siblings, Junior Allsop, William Allsop, Joseph Allsop, Ruby Dunaway and Sweed Allsop. Ms. Delores was a homemaker and a member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 children, Richard Reed Jones of Crossville and Janet (Kevin) Felts of Tullahoma; 1 grandson, Trent Jones of Knoxville; 1 great-granddaughter, Nora Jones; 1 sister, Helen Spicer of Prescott Valley, AZ. The family has chosen a direct cremation and Memorial Service will be 12:30 PM Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Dry Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Donald Owens officiating. We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 10, 2020

William Harold “Bill” Williams age 75 died Wednesday evening at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. Born March 21, 1945 in Nashville, he was the son of the late Jesse and Allie Moore Williams. He was preceded in death by brothers, J.C. Williams, Edward Lee (Red) Williams and George Kenneth Williams; sisters, Roxie Little, Elsie Gilbert and Etheleen Wills and a stepson, Barry Ford, Jr. Bill was a veteran of the US Army and a skilled carpenter. He is survived by his children, Becky Stroll of Pegram, Johnny Williams and Roxie Martin both of Alexandria, Judy (Brad) Askew of Watertown; stepson, Timothy Ford; mother of his children, Linda Williams of Alexandria; grandchildren, Kayla Watley, Tayler Martin, Madison Askew, Claire Stroll; great grandchildren, Oaklee and Rylee Watley; step-children, Steven and Ryan Ford, Chasity, Autumn, Heather and Amber Ford; brother, Harry Joe Williams of Baxter; sister, Josephine Rhoads of Nashville; nephew, Henry (Courtney) Williams of Illinois; great nephew, Jonah Williams and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown with Bro. Dusty Desimone officiating. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. till service time. Pallbearers, Brad Askew, Robert Watley, Mike Wills, Henry Williams, PeeWee Askew, Ricky Baker, Harry Joe Williams. Interment will be at Union Hill Cemetery. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME (615)237-9318

July 7, 2020

Lawrence Frederick Galten age 61 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1958 in Savannah, GA to his parents, the late Robert Frank and Sherry Ann Galten. Lawrence was a member of Outreach Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a factory worker. He is survived by 2 children, Malia (Scott) Kowitt of Chandler, AZ and Alan (Nicole) Galten of Bellemont, AZ; 3 grandchildren, Sarai Crawford, Cy Durfee and Lucy Galten. The family has honored Mr. Galten’s request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Friday July 17, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating and inurnment will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 PM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Animal Coalition, in memory of Lawrence. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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