Obituaries
October 12, 2024
Dustin Allen Pedigo , age 34 of Dowelltown, passed away on Friday October 11, 2024 at DeKalb St. Thomas Hospital. He was a former employee of Stain & Seal Experts. He was a Christian, an avid UT fan, loved fishing and just being outdoors.
He was born on January 14, 1990 in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles Ayers and Rose Anderson; paternal grandfather, Aaron Pedigo; aunt, Cheryl Perkins; step grandfather, Bill Phillips.
Visitation is with the Pedigo family will be on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
He was the only child of his parents, David & Tina Pedigo; other survivors include his grandmother, Freeda Phillips; aunts, Tammy (Carl) Tyler and Brenda Dilldine; first cousins, Amber (Tony) Prater, Jacob (Erica) Tyler, Aareann (Billy) Luna , Charica (Anis) Perkins, Daylon Luna and his girlfriend Christina Graham.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Harry Gordon Greek Jr.
October 12, 2024
Harry Gordon Greek Jr., 71, of Smithville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his son’s home in Cookeville, Tennessee, on September 28, 2024. His loving spirit is carried on by his wife, Annette Greek; his sister, Theresa (Butch) Tindell; his son, Joseph (Erin) Greek; his granddaughter, Madeline; his mother-in-law, Gail Webb; his sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and countless friends and loved ones. Preceding him in peace were his parents, Harry and Kathleen Greek, and his sister, Claudia Belt.
Harry was born to Harry Gordon Greek Sr. and Kathleen L. Jones on November 6, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a talented musician and songwriter, starting out as a drummer in high school when he helped form a small band called The Blades of Grass. Music was a consistent thread throughout Harry’s life, as he later learned to play the guitar and eventually the dobro. In his later years, Harry was a member of The Gather Round Boys, where he played the dobro, sang, and wrote several songs. Every Fourth of July weekend, he could be found on the square at the Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree, playing bluegrass music with friends.
Not only was Harry musically gifted, but he was also a skilled craftsman. He built and carved his first cedar chest as a high school student, and his passion for woodworking followed him throughout his life. He hand-carved, designed, and created many beautiful pieces of furniture, and his family fondly remembers him always being in the middle of a woodworking project in his garage.
In the last couple of years, Harry devoted himself to learning about operating his own backyard sawmill, a passion that brought him great joy. Even in his final days, he watched video tutorials on sawmills. His retirement dream was to create and build woodworking projects from logs that he sawed himself.
As much as he loved his sawmill, Harry loved and cared for his family most of all. Memories of him relaxing by the pool with Annette, having coffee with his mother-in-law every weekend, dressing up in his hilarious Halloween costumes, playing Hand and Foot around the card table, fishing by the back pond, and countless other moments are forever embedded in the minds and hearts of those who knew him.
Harry will also be remembered for his hardworking nature. For many years, he owned and operated his own machine shop, Precision Ground Tooling and Machining, in Smithville, Tennessee. Until May 2024, he worked as a machinist and designer at Pack Manufacturing in McMinnville, Tennessee.
In late April 2024, Harry was diagnosed with ALS. Despite the diagnosis, he never lost his sense of humor or his ability to make others smile. His laugh, smile, and air-kisses will be sorely missed.
Harry was a dedicated Christian who enjoyed singing in the choir and spending time with his church family. He was an active and cherished member of Smithville Christian Fellowship Church.
To honor Harry’s memory, a memorial service will be held at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 pm to service time at 2:00pm.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Shriners Children’s Fund (donate.lovetotherescue.org).
Bradley Miller
October 11, 2024
Bradley Reed Miller, age 44 of Watertown, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Vanderbilt Health in Lebanon. He was the former area manager for Aerocare, Inc. and was a member of The West Haven Baptist in Lebanon.
He was born in Nashville on March 27, 1980. He was preceded in death by his mother; Pamela Scurlock Miller.
Visitation with the Miller family will be on Sunday from 12:00 to 7:00 pm and on Monday from 9:00 until service time at 11:00 am. Brother Bill Robertson will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include 2 sons, Jordan Miller and Mason Miller both of Watertown; father, Reed Miller of Smithville; brother, Brandon (Becky) Miller of Smithville; mother of his children, Lynn Miller of Watertown.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to the DeKalb Angel Tree. Donations can be made at the funeral home.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Earl David Ferrell
October 11, 2024
Mr. Earl David Ferrell, age 70, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1954 to his parents, the late Joe Brown Ferrell & Sudie Nadine Ferrell in Cannon County.
He is survived by his siblings, Eunice Byford of Woodbury, Janet (Johnny) King of Smithville, Shirley Dyer of Alexandria, Lisa (Roy) Merriman of Smithville, & Jean (Gary) Dyer of Smithville. His loyal dogs, Dan, Billy, & Joe and numerous nieces & nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Danny Ferrell, Charlie Ferrell, Jodean Ferrell & Linda Ferrell; and his brothers-in-law, Mert Byford & Larry Dyer.
David enjoyed living a simple life which included fishing and mules and loved going to flea markets. He was retired from Lewis Bakery.
Funeral Services will be at 2 pm Friday, October 11, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Buck officiating. Interment will follow at Gunter Grizzle Cemetery. His family will receive friends for the visitation from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday, October 10, 2024 and from 10 am until time of the service at 2 pm on Friday.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615.563.2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
Jorge Hernandez Barajas
October 11, 2024
Jorge Hernandez Barajas, age 60 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his residence. He was a construction worker and of the Catholic faith.
He was born on April 23, 1964 in Mexico.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 until the service time at 4:00.
Survivors include 3 sons; Clem (Andrew) Barajas, Lee Roy Barajas and Jorge Rito Barajas all of Smithville, 1brother; Evaristo Barajas of Mexico and sister; Maria L. (Sandro) Aguirre of Smithville.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell to help with funeral expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Danny Lee Clayton
October 7, 2024
Danny Lee Clayton age, 71, of the Gassaway Community, passed away at his residence Sunday September 29, 2024. He was born May 8, 1953, to his parents the late James Eli and Connie Lee Clayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Verner Clayton. Mr. Clayton served in the United States Navy from 1973 till 1981, he owned a Janitorial Service for Avco, and he was a member of the Center Hill Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ann Clayton of Gassaway; children, Rusty Clayton, Melissa Clayton, Dallas Clayton, Jennifer Clayton Paige, Andrea LeeLeigh Clayton, and Amy Jo Clayton Rod; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. The family has honored Mr. Clayton’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Clayton family.