Investigators Release Name of Victim in Deadly Fire

December 9, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The name of the victim in Tuesday night’s deadly structure fire on Jacobs Pillar Road has now been released by investigators.

In an update Thursday, Sheriff Patrick Ray said 43-year-old Edward Layne Lemmons died in the blaze, but the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The investigation is ongoing by TBI fire investigators and the Sheriff’s Department.

Lemmons was reportedly upstairs at his 5056 Jacobs Pillar Road home when the fire started, and he couldn’t escape.

Central dispatch received the fire call at around 8 p.m. County firefighters, DeKalb EMS, and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department rushed to the scene.

The home was extensively damaged.

Sheriff Ray said TBI fire investigators were contacted as is customary especially when there is a fire fatality.

In addition to DeKalb EMS, TBI, and Sheriff’s Department, members of the Blue Springs, Short Mountain Highway, Belk, Cookeville Highway, Main Station, and Liberty Stations of the DeKalb County Fire Department responded along with the county medical examiner. County Fire Chief Donny Green said a special thanks goes to neighbors in the community who assisted by bringing in heavy equipment used in the recovery effort.

Lemmons’ body was sent to Nashville for an autopsy

December 9, 2021
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Smithville Elementary students and families enjoyed a math and science themed Winter Wonderland family engagement night on Thursday, December 2. The building was decorated with a winter theme, and winter themed student work also lined the walls. There were a variety of activities for the families to participate in, as well as pictures with Santa sponsored by the PTO. The event ended with an exciting show by the Science Guy.

Students entered the arctic to measure different arctic animals and objects, and they were able to go ice fishing for math facts. There was an ornament making station, several dice and card games to play, and also shape building with snowballs (mini marshmallows) as well. Students were able to make guesses at the Estimation Station, with the closest guess in several categories winning a prize.

Smithville Elementary would like to thank the following businesses for their donation of prizes and gifts for students: Wilson Bank & Trust, Liberty State Bank, First Bank, Dollar Tree, Food Lion, 615 Threads Boutique, Four Seasons Boutique, Just a Little Southern Charm, and Button Willow. Appreciation also goes out to Mykaela Young, with MRYoung Designs for painting a winter scene on the front entrance of the school to welcome the students and their families into the building.

December 9, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb Funeral Chapel has scheduled its Annual Christmas Memorial Service for tonight (Thursday, December 9) at 6 p.m. in the Chapel.

“This is a special service that the community is invited to attend as there will be prayers and words of comfort from some local pastors, Christmas songs by local praise team and singers, the Veterans Honor Guard will honor the veterans we have cared for this year and the names of each loved one will be read. Each family will light a candle in memory of their loved one,” said Michael Hale, owner and operator of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

“Our family and staff invite you to join us tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. for a time of remembrance, celebration and fellowship,” added Hale.

For more information, please call DeKalb Funeral Chapel at 615-597-9400. You may also pick up your 2022 Weathervane Almanac Calendar.

If you cannot attend, you may view the service via LIVE stream on the DeKalb Funeral Chapel facebook page.

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