Obituaries

Kathryn Byford

October 10, 2019

Kathryn Byford age 74 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born May 21, 1945 in Kentucky.  Kathryn was a nurse at DeKalb Hospital and was affiliated with the Brethren In Christ Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. Byford and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by 2 children, George Lee (Lisa) Byford of Dowelltown and Deanna (Stacy) Guy of Sparta; 8 grandchildren, John Curtis Adams, Jarrett Adams, Jesse Adams, Johnathon Byford, Brandon Byford, Heather Wilson, Daniel Wilson, Jennia Wilson; 10 great-grandchildren, Gavin Adams, Shaylah Dowell, Autumn Byford, Jasmine Byford, Trent Byford, Riley Simms, Adikus Cox, Brayden Lawson, Kegan Ruthledge and Mykenzie Wilson; sister, Wanda Petersen of Texas; special nephew, David Gipson and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 11:AM Saturday, October 12, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the family will be on Friday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.



Clara May Wilkey

October 8, 2019

Clara May Wilkey age 67, passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at her residence in Smithville. She was born March 12, 1952 to her parents the late Henry H. and Ruby Elizabeth Thomason Hale. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 infant siblings; sister-in-law, Cynthia Hale. Mrs. Wilkey was a homemaker and attended Gospel Lighthouse Church. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Wilkey of Smthville; daughter, April Wilkey; step-daughter, Candida Snead; step-sons, R. J. Wilkey, and J. P. Wilkey; 3 step-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Steve (Linda) Hale, Thomas Ray “Red” Hale, Betty (Lonnie) Pack, Leroy (Penny) Hale, Charlie (Ellen ) Hale, Pauline Crook, John (Candy) Hale; a host of nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly; special nurses, Beverly Cook, Pam Parham, Christiana Pagano. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday October 11, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Edwards officiating and burial to follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 2 p.m. untill 8 p.m. and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 p.m. The family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with the funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.



Myrtie Ann Evins Doak

October 8, 2019

Funeral services for Myrtie Ann Evins Doak age 85 of Shelbyville, formerly of Lebanon will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October. 9, 2019 at Partlow Funeral Chapel in Lebanon, Tennessee. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Ms. Myrtie Ann passed from this life early Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 2019 at the Waters Nursing Home in Shelbyville, after an extended illness.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 11:00am until the service time at 1:00pm at Partlow Funeral Chapel.

Born March 15, 1934 in Smithville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late William Jackson “Dub” Evins, Sr. and Estelle McCartney Evins and was preceded in death by son, Ronnie Doak, four infant children and grandson Jeremy Doak and brothers, William Jackson “Jack” Evins, Eddie Evins & Danny Evins.

After many years of struggling with life in general, Myrtie Ann went to a rehab facility and after her treatment, began a life of helping others. She was first associated with Kowla Treatment Centers and later work for Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores with their in house employee help services. After many years of working for other employers, she went out on her own and started the Ann E. Doak Addiction & EAP Services in Lebanon. After a series of strokes, which disabled her, she moved into the Hearthside Assisted Living where she was on the Board of Directors. Some 4 years later her condition required her to move into a nursing facility in Shelbyville.

Survivors include her sons; Charlie Doak, Jr. of Lebanon, Bill (Martha) Doak of Shelbyville and Andy (Melissa) Doak of Tullahoma, daughter in law, Gwendolyn Doak of Lebanon, 20 grandchildren & 37 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Doak-Howell Funeral Home and Partlow Funeral Chapel are serving the family.

www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com   1-931-684-5011, Partlow FC 1-615 444-7007




James Daniel “Danny” Green

October 7, 2019

James Daniel “Danny” Green age 66 of the Belk Community of DeKalb County, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER.  He was born January 31, 1953 to his parents, the late Austin Elijah and Sarah Edna Rankhorn Green.  He was a mechanic.  Danny is survived by his wife, Mary Green of Smithville; 2 children, Jonathan (Twana) Green and Jeremy (Donna) Green both of Smithville; 1 grandchild, Rylin Green; 2 step-grandchildren, Justin Atnip and Trista Atnip; 2 brothers, Jerry (Melissa) Green and Anthony Green both of Rock Island; half-brother, Larry Green of Smithville; 2 nephews, Zachery and Kevin Green; 1 niece, Angela Jackson.  Visitation with the family will be Monday 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and then the family will honor Mr. Green’s request to be cremated.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  



Judy Diann Gentry

October 7, 2019

55 year old Judy Diann Gentry of Smithville passed away Monday at NHC of Smithville. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Frances Wiseman. Survivors include her father, Charles Gentry of Cookeville. Step father, Keith Wiseman of Smithville. Three daughters, Sherry Reeder, Cristy Reeder both of Smithville and Elizabeth Scott of Watertown. Seven grandchildren, Ricky and Zachery Gunner of Smithville, Zander Carter of Cookeville, Alexis, Isaiah and Ally Bly all of Smithville and Candace Bly of Wilson County. A great grandson, Colton Gunner of McMinnville. A sister, Wanda Gentry of Smithville and a niece, Kristina Gentry of Virginia. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Linda Rebekah Smith

October 7, 2019

Linda Rebekah Smith age 30 of Alexandria, died Saturday morning, Oct. 5, 2019 at her residence. Born March 4, 1989, she is the daughter of Homer Ronald Smith and Linda Gayle Upton Smith of Alexandria. Rebekah was a 2006 graduate of the Heritage Covenant School and attended MTSU and received her degree from Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro. She was employed with Discover Diagnostic Laboratory and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Amanda (Keith) Dies and brother, Joe (Christy) Smith both of Alexandria; nieces and nephews, Ethan (Victoria) Dies, Haley, Caleb, Autumn and Logan Dies, Tyler (Destiny) Malone; great nephew, Grayson Marler; special friends, Joey Brooks, Preslie and Kennadie Brooks; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Billie Friel officiating. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. till service time on Tuesday. Pallbearers, Keith, Ethan, Caleb and Chris Dies, Joe Smith and Howard Malone. Interment at Hunter Memorial Park. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME (615)237-9318




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