Jimmy H. Taylor

March 6, 2020

Jimmy Hoyte Taylor age 81 of the Snow Hill Community, passed away Thursday morning, March 5, 2020 at his residence. Jimmy was born August 25, 1938 to his parents, the late Jasper and Ocia Page Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nadean Taylor; sister, Dossie Taylor; nephews, Kenny Rhody, Terry Watts; niece, Rhonda Newby; sisters-in-law, Melba (Arnold) Watts and Nadell (Paul) Grissom. Jimmy was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and retired from Carrier. He is survived by his daughter, Jan Taylor of Dowelltown; sister, June Rhody of Smithville; niece, Gayle (Stacy) Caldwell; nephews, Myron (Cindy) Rhody and Tim (Regina) Watts; several great-nieces and nephews; special granddaughters by love, Caitlin and Christian and their parents, Tammy and Scott Turner. Funeral services will be 2:PM Sunday, March 8, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Joel Wood and Bill Robertson officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1:PM until 8:PM and Sunday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 6, 2020

Lula “Delsa” Stevens age 85 of Smithville passed away Friday March 6th at her residence. Mrs. Stevens was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her Husband J.D. Stevens, Parents Robert and Willie Pack Murphy, Grandson Larry J. Stevens, several brothers and sisters. Survivors include Son Larry (Rose) Stevens of Smithville. 2 Grandchildren Marty Stevens of Smithville, and Sandra (Matthew) Majors of Smithville. Sister-In-Law Lydia Murphy of McMinnville. Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 8th 2020 at 1:30pm. Bro Danny Bandy will officiate. Burial will be at Cantrell Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 1pm till 8pm, and Sunday 10am till the time of the service at 1:30pm. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 5, 2020

Mack N. Judkins age 75 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. He was born April 7, 1944 to his parents, the late Oliver and Nodia Young Judkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, David S. Carlton and Cooper Judkins; 3 sisters, Ravanell Culwell, Corina Young and an infant sister. Mack was a nurseryman and member of the Allen’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He is survived by 1 brother, Eddie Roy (Edith) Judkins of Smithville; sister-in-law, Janice Judkins of Smithville; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Phil Tollett and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Mack. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of NHC and Dr. Kevin Rhody for the love and care shown to Mack. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 3, 2020

46-year-old Cindy Vaughn of Smithville died Sunday, March 1st at her residence of natural causes. A memorial service is scheduled Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Smithville. Visitation with the family will be from Noon until 2:00.

A native of Smithville, she was a graduate of DeKalb County High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University. At age 11, she professed faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord…and was baptized as a member of Covenant Baptist Church.

Cindy was the daughter of Ralph E. Vaughn of Nashville and the late Betty Sue Driver Vaughn of Smithville. In addition to her mother, Cindy was preceded in death by her grandparents – Robert and Lorene Driver of Alexandria; J.D. and Betty Vaughn Wilson and C.W. Wilson of Smithville.

Survivors include her father, Ralph (June) Vaughn of Nashville; brother, Randy (Natasha) Vaughn; nephew, Drake (Amanda) Vaughn; niece, Ellie Vaughn; great niece, Amelia Vaughn; and special friend, Rex Elder, all of Smithville.

To honor Cindy’s memory, memorials may be made in her name to DeKalb Animal Coalition, Lighthouse Christian Camp or Haven of Hope.

March 1, 2020

76 year old Nancy Marie Whitefield of Smithville passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was a homemaker.
Visitation with the family will be at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3rd from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 4th from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Bro. Bobby Thomason will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt Holly Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitefield was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Whitefield; parents, Goldie Lee and Mary Jim Braswell Atnip; daughter, Teresa Whitefield; brothers Gordon, Joel B, and Bobby Atnip; and sister, Rose Bain.
She is survived by sons, Jimmy Earl Whitefield of Smithville and Gary Wayne Whitefield of Alabama. Daughter, Rhonda Reeves of Sparta. Grandchildren, Jeffery Whitefield of Spencer, Jason and Savannah Whitefield of Smithville, Gavin Whitefield of Georgia, and Corey Lumpkin of Cookeville and special granddaughter, Haley Jones of Smithville. Great grandchildren. Brother, Duywane and Anna Atnip of Smithville. Sisters, Lois Atnip and Priscilla and Cotton Bain of Smithville; and brother-in-law, Toy Johnny Bain of Smithville. Special friend, Carol Ann O’Claire. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

February 29, 2020

Bertie Crook Barrett age 96 of Alexandria, passed away Thursday night, February 27, 2020 at her sons home. She was born July 8, 1923 to her parents, the late William Horace “Bill” and Maltida Emmaline Hale Crook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truemon Barrett; son, Doug Barrett; step-granddaughter, Melody Guinn and 11 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church and worked in the shirt factory for 23 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, 3 children, Donald Barrett of Alexandria, Hoyte (Fay) Barrett of Smithville and Rita (Gary) Beshearse of Smithville; 7 grandchildren, Jimmy (Christie) Barrett, Angela (Shawn) Puckett, Tommy (Stacie) Barrett, Sheryl Lunsford, Lee Reynolds, Lacey (Daniel) Foutch, Kandy (James) Culbertson; several great and great-great grandchildren; 1 sister, Lucille Laythe of Florida and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 4 P.M. Sunday, March 1, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Sycamore Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1 P.M. until 7
P.M. and Sunday 11:AM until the time of the service at 4 P.M.DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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