Obituaries

Paul McKinley Neal

February 10, 2022

Paul McKinley Neal age 82 of Liberty, passed away Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born October 5, 1939 to his parents, the late Rastis and Tinnie Lee Neal. He worked at Jersey Farm Milk Service for 24 years, also worked at Athalon Sports and TN Wholesale Drugs, he was a former Alderman for Liberty and a member of Salem Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by Sisters: Billie (Houston) Herman, Mary (James) Hale, Myrtle Neal; Sister-in-law: Linda Pursell. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 PM at Salem Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 4 PM until 8 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and Friday from 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM at Salem Baptist Church. Mr. Paul is survived by his wife of 63 years Jean Neal of Liberty; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law: Dale (Marie) Malone of Mt. Juliet, J.T. (Peggy) Pursell of Liberty, Dale Pursell of Liberty; several nieces and nephews also survive. The Funeral Home lounge is closed at this time and NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Don Mabe

February 9, 2022

Don Mabe, age 56, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away following a brief illness, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Unity Medical Center.

Born in McMinnville, Tennessee, on February 5, 1966, Don devoted his life to being a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was a twenty year member of Trinity Baptist Church in Manchester, Tennessee and a Member of Christian Motorcyclists Association- Holy Spirit Reigns Chapter of McMinnville, Tennessee. Don loved riding motorcycles and witnessing for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. In his spare time, he enjoyed raising his chickens and woodworking. Don will surely be missed by his loving family and friends.

Preceding him in death, is his father, William “Dexter” Mabe and one sister, Donna Tedrow.

Survivors include his mother, Lillian “Marie” Mabe; loving wife of thirty-two years, Tara Mabe; one son, Christopher Mabe; one daughter, Christin (Phillip) Brown; one sister, “Debbie” (Ricky) Arnold; and one granddaughter, his pride and joy, Lillian “Lilly” Brown.

Funeral services will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 2PM, with Bro. Ricky Arnold officiating. The family will receive visitors from 11AM until time of service.

Interment to immediately follow at Fredonia Cemetery in Manchester, Tennessee.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to assist the family with the arrangements




Doris Ann Hullett

February 9, 2022

Doris Ann Hullett, the mother of Apryl Snider Valentino (Chris Valentino) passed from this life on February 7, 2022 while surrounded by her family and loving companion Aaron Hester. Doris was born August 2, 1946 to her loving parents the late Ewin and Ada Hicks. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Stevie and Jackie Snider; brothers Tom, Billi and Ewin Hicks, Jr.; sisters, Ruby Johnson, Virginia Atnip and Jean Hicks. She was a member of Smithville First Baptist Church and was known throughout the community for her delicious cooking served with sarcasm and a smile. You may have known her for the mischievous acts from rolling yards and pranks played in stores. Not a week went by that a joke wasn’t played on some unsuspecting soul. Doris’s greatest adventure happened each spring when the weather would fair and the sales began. It would be easy to run into her at a yard sale and without fail share a laugh and a hug. Cherished grandmother of Marla, Trent, Brandi, Carlie, Jayce, Emily and Christian. great-grandmother to Trey, Seth, Keira, Kylie, Adden, Collin, Avery, Daniel and Carson. Remembered by her many nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 2:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Shane Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00PM till 7:00PM and on Thursday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. Donations may be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp in memorial of Ms. Doris. 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 arrangements.




Martin Cervantes Bravo

February 8, 2022

Martin Cervantes Bravo age 57 of Smithville passed away Sunday February 6, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born December 12,1964 to his parents, Luis Cervantes Guerrero and Juana Bravo Ramirez. He was a Catholic and spent most of his life working in a nursery and was currently disabled. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial to follow in the Webb Cemetery at Bluff Springs. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 3 PM until 7 PM, Wednesday 3 PM until 7 PM and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Survivors include his wife Catalina Contreras Ledesma; Children: Victoria Cervantes Contreras, Maria del Carmen Cervantes Contreras, Martin Cervantes Contreras, Luis Cervantes Contreras; Brother: Jose Luis Cervantes Bravo; Sister: Carolina Cervantes Bravo; 8 Grandchildren also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Willie Hazel Taylor Johnson

February 8, 2022

Willie Hazel Taylor Johnson age 86 of Smithville passed away Monday February 7, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. She was born November 29, 1935 to her parents, the late Columbus and Clara Colwell Young. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands: Dan C. Taylor and Cecil Johnson; Sisters: Kelly Young, Audrey Harris; Brother: James Leonard Young. Funeral services will be held 1:PM on Friday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ric Lee and Mike Carpenter officiating and burial to follow in Adcock Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. She is survived by son: Anthony Mark Taylor of Smithville; Daughter: Cherri Murphy of Florida; Grandchildren: Daniel J. Taylor of Smithville, Cody Brandon Murphy of Murfreesboro; 2 Great Grandchildren; Great Niece: Rhonda Young of Smithville; Several friends at church also survive. THE FUNERAL HOME LOUNGE IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME, NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Wilma Sanders

February 7, 2022

Wilma Sanders of the Short Mountain Community of Cannon County went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, February 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 12, 1950 to her parents, the late Robert and Cora Lee Underwood Prater. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Granddaughter: Heather Sanders; Brother: David Prater; Sisters: Novella Hodges and Carolyn Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Murphy officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 3 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Survivors include her husband of 57 years Lincoln D. Sanders of the Short Mtn. Community; Children: Gary Douglas (Dorothy) Sanders of Smithville, Terry Wayne Sanders, Timothy Leon Sanders both of the Short Mtn. Community, Karen (Billy) Murphy of Florida, Denita Faye (Jesse) Roberts of McMinnville, Shonnie (Diane) Sanders of the Short Mtn. Community, Robert Nathan (Chen) Sanders of Murfreesboro, Vanessa (Steve) Murphy, Kathy Morton both of Smithville; Brothers: Michael Prater of the Short Mtn Community, Danny Prater of Dowelltown; Sisters: Lydia Murphy, Doreen Murphy and Cheryl Prater all of McMinnville; 21 Grandchildren; Several Great-Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




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