Mitzi Sheryl Savage Lunsford

March 21, 2024

Mitzi Sheryl Savage Lunsford peacefully departed this earthly life on March 13, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Sheryl had been living in Greenville, SC, but she was a native and long-time resident of DeKalb County, TN. She also lived in Cookeville, TN for several years where she was a member of Steven Street Baptist Church.

Sheryl’s life was marked by boldness, love, and laughter. She loved reading, country music, and a sweet cup of coffee. Her grandbabies were the light of her life, her daughters her most precious gifts, and her friends her greatest treasures.

She held positions at the shirt factory, Norvell, Body Drench, and the Middle Tennessee Times. She enjoyed being a “West School Mom” and teaching the “Jesus Jammers” at Upper Helton Baptist Church. She had wonderful memories of working at Birchie’s in her younger years and never forgot the “only correct way” to cut a pie.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Barrett; stepfather, Doug (Barbara) Barrett; parental grandparents, Wade, Sr. and Dorina Savage; maternal grandparents, Mildred White and William Donald Apple; step-grandmother, Bertie Barrett; and by her sister, Melody Guinn.

She is survived by her daughter, Tayla Bree (Braden) Wade of Greenville, SC; stepdaughter, Deidre (Jerry) Vigil Cordova of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Luke and Judah Wade of Greenville, SC and Felex Nelson of Arkansas; two sisters, Angela Barrett (Shawn) Puckett of Smithville and Pamela Savage (Randy) Loague of Columbia, TN; and by three brothers, Lee Reynolds (Kathy Davis) of Christiana, TN, Tommy (Stacie) Barrett of Shelbyville, TN, and Bill (Tracy) Hart of Alabama.

She is also survived by her special aunt, Janice Apple; as well as many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was truly blessed with many dear friends over her lifetime.

In honor of her choice of direct cremation, a visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at Love Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, TN on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will take place directly following at 12:00 p.m.

Per Sheryl’s wishes, no flowers or gifts shall be sent to the family. She has requested donations be made in her memory to Lighthouse Christian Camp or the American Lung Association.

March 20, 2024

Leroy Hale age 69 of Smithville passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born October 5, 1954, to his parents the late Henry Hobert and Ruby Elizabeth Thomas Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Hale; sister and brother-in-law, Clara (Phillip) Wilkey, sisters-in-law, Cynthia Hale, Connie Brownfield; brothers-in-law: Joe Harrison, Lonnie Pack, Daniel “Duck” Anderson; nephews: John Keith Hale and Anthony Hale. Mr. Hale was a Baptist and worked at Tenneco for several years. He is survived by sons, Frank Wilkey, Leroy Hale II,; daughters: Carolyn (OJ Febus) Hale and Angela (Logan) Murphy; grandchildren: Brylie and Kenley Wilkey, Ariana Keith, TJ Bratcher, Emma and Elena Murphy, Mikeal (Destiny) Wooden, LeAnn (Scott) Wright, Josh (Aspen) Carlton, Monica (Andres) Perez, Megan Cunningham; great-grandchildren: Makayla, Christian, Brooklyn, Austin, Oaklynn, Madison and Grasyn Wright, Amora Perez, Carsen, Kamden, Analie Wooden; brothers: Steve (Linda) Hale, Thomas Hale, John (Candy) Hale, Charlie (Ellen) Hale; sisters: Betty Pack, Pauline Crook; Sister-in-law: Ginger Anderson; lots of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday March 22, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Brad Murphy and Bro. Zack Murphy officiating and burial to follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation with the family be Thursday 4 PM until 7 PM and on Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital in memory of Mr. Leroy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hale family.

March 19, 2024

Henry Huston Rowland age 89 of Smithville passed away March 18, 2024, at Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon. He was born August 7, 1934, to his parents the late John Dee and Maude Carlton Rowland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Beula Fay Rowland; siblings, Charles Rowland, Earlene Underwood, and Emmitt Ray Rowland. Mr. Rowland was a member of Keltonburg Chruch of Christ, served in the United States Navy for 10 years and worked at Power Matic for more that 30 years. He is survived by children, Lisa (Daniel) Helms of Smithville, Jeff (Crystal) Rowland of Smithville, and Ronnie (Phyllis) Samples of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Emily (Jody) Lattimore, Dustin (Crystal) Summers, and Jason Samples; great-grandchildren, Blaine Lattimore, Kinsley Summers, Allisa Summers, and Hudson Samples; brother, Jerry (Linda) Rowland of Murfreesboro; sisters, Judy Rowland of Kentucky and Lillie Faye Burks of McMinnville. Funeral services will be held Thursday March 21 at 3:30 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tommy Underwood officiating and burial to follow in New Union Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held Wednesday March 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM untill 7:00 PM and on Thursday March 21, 2024, 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 3:30 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rowland family.

March 19, 2024

Mr. Ernest Jr. Pack, age 96 of Smithville, passed away early Tuesday morning at his residence in the Jefferson community. Mr. Pack was an Army veteran and a member of Mt. Hope The Baptist Church.

He was born on June 12, 1927 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Effie Cantrell Pack, two wives: Claudean Turner Pack and Anna Audine Turner Pack, one son: Ricky Pack, one step-son: Jimmy Turner and one step-grandson: Eric Hawkins.

Visitation with the Pack family will be on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 am till the service at 1:00 pm. at Love-Cantrell Chapel. Bro. Rick Lee will officiate and burial will be in Jefferson Cemetery.

He is survived by two step-daughters: Judy Pat (Gary) Mucha and Treba (Don) Hawkins of Smithville, one step-granddaughter: Danielle Turner of Texas, two step-grandsons: Tracy (Laura) Stanley and Trent (Michelle) Hawkins all of Smithville, special niece: Denice (Mike) Reeder, two special nephews: Harvey Turner and Donnie Strinking. A very special caregiver: Debbie Ashmore Schrecongost. A host of family and friends also survive.

In addition to flowers the family ask for donations to the charity of your choice. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 17, 2024

Willie Henry Johnson, age 68 of Smithville, passed away early Saturday morning at Signature Healthcare in Cookeville. He was a retired machine operator at Nashville Wire.

Mr. Johnson was born on November 8, 1955 in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Helen Pack Johnson. Two brothers, Willie James Johnson and Jewell Brown Johnson. Three sisters, Hattie Dickens, Helen Doris Adams, and JoDean Moore.

The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation.

He is survived by one son, Willie (Nikki) Johnson, Jr. of Gallatin. Two daughters, Teri (Robert) Gibson and Lisa Pack of Old Hickory. Four grandchildren, Trey Johnson, Colten Horstman, Destiny Lee and Michael Gibson. Two sisters, Ann Bickford of Spencer and Betty Bell of Smyrna.

Love Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 16, 2024

Carnell Roy Hyde, age 97 currently of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by her children and their spouses.

She was born September 21, 1926, to her parents, the late JF Roy and Betty Myrtle Keaton Roy of Smithville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 6 siblings, Grant (Nettie), Charlie (Kathleen) and Jay (Julia) Roy, Louise Smith, Ophelia (Pink Allen) Foutch and Mary (Tom) Dunn, her husband Vernon of 64 years and an infant daughter, Teresa Faye Hyde.

Survivors include her children, Paula (David) Crossley, Knoxville, Rita (Keith) White of Smyrna, Eddie (Mary) Hyde of Knoxville, her grandchildren, Carrie (Jeff) Stubblefield, Connie Crossley, Lindsay (Bil) Cadaret, Andrew (Rebekah) Crossley, Mollie (Matt) LoJacono, Abby Hyde, and Casey Hyde, and her great grandchildren, Tristan VanDette, Aiden Stubblefield, Joseph Cadaret, Garrett VanDette, Ben Cadaret, Hezekiah Crossley, Samuel Stubblefield, Malachi Crossley, Virginia LoJacono, Maryanne LoJacono, and Solomon Crossley. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews who lovingly call her “Aunt Carnie”.

Affectionately nicknamed “Connie” by her late husband Vernon, she was a loving wife, mother, aunt, Granny and friend to all who knew her. She made many new friends at Trinity Hills Retirement Community and Sevier Heights Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN during the last 14 years.

Carnell was a member of First Baptist Church of Smithville as a child and again as adult when she and her family returned to Smithville in 1968. It was in this church she learned about Jesus and accepted Him as her Savior. She taught a ladies Sunday School class and was active in Baptist Women, the church choir and history committee. In the community she enjoyed the home demonstration club and gardening. Carnell’s career included secretarial and administrative assistant positions in Oak Ridge, Washington DC, Chattanooga, and Smithville Model City. She and her husband Vernon were realtors with Hyde Realty Company.

Funeral services for Carnell will be Thursday March 21, 2024, 12:30 pm at First Baptist Church Chapel, Smithville, TN. Visitation with the family will begin at 11AM until the service at 12:30PM at Smithville First Baptist Church located at 101 West Church Street, Smithville, TN 37166. Former Pastor, Dr. Mark Bass will officiate the service. Burial will follow the service in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the FBC of Smithville Building Fund and those donations may be made by calling or going by the funeral home.

Dekalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hyde family.

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