Richard Ernest Temple, Jr.

August 11, 2018

Richard Ernest Temple, Jr. age 69 of Smithville, passed away Friday morning at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  He was born October 22, 1948 in Germany.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Cashman Temple, Sr.  He was a retired tow motor operator at Nissan, a member and Sunday School teacher at Calvary Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Elaine Temple of Smithville; 3 children, Cheryl Temple of New York, Kelly (Mike) Lawson of Smyrna and Raymond (Carla) Temple of Antioch; 2 step-sons, Brad (Jennifer) Evans and Justin (Brittany) Evans both of Smithville; 6 grandchildren, Courtney, Morgan, Emily, Michael and Carson Lawson and Brayden Temple; 6 step-grandchildren, Christiana, Courtney, Riley, Jordan and Mikayla Evans and Allen Evans; 1 sister, Jean Skinner of Massachusetts.  Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Martin officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.  Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday  from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.  In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church, in memory of Richard.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

August 11, 2018

August 10, 2018

Reverend Jonathan Wayne Spence, age 48, of Alexandria, TN was born on January 21, 1970 in Grundy, VA. He went to be with Jesus on August 7, 2018 after living with chronic pain for many years.

Rev. Jonathan was a true man of God and had the biggest heart in the world. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and introducing others to Jesus. He was also extremely talented. He was an anointed singer and could play almost any instrument he picked up, including the guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, and piano. He was a dedicated member of the Alexandria Church of God.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Jasmine Zervas Spence and step-son, Damien Sullivan of Alexandria; father, Rev. Clifford and mother, Jean Spence of Brush Creek; daughter, Kelly Spence and grandson, Raymond Nester IV of Detroit, MI; brother, David Spence (Dana) of Lebanon, TN; maternal grandmother, Margie Shortridge of Lebanon, TN, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large extended family also survive.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Paul Shortridge; uncles, Tilford Salyer and Don Shumate; paternal grandfather and grandmother, Melvin and Pearl Spence; and aunt, Judy Woodall.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Sparta with Pastor Cliff Spence and Pastor Freddy Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Hunter Memorial Park in Wilson County. The family will welcome friends from 11am until time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

August 10, 2018

78 year old W.J. Page of Smithville passed away Friday at NHC Smithville. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church and a retired contractor with Page Brothers Construction. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Rick Lee and Terry Little will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon until the service at 2 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Herbert and Della Atnip Page; wife, Ruthie Mai Page; infant daughter, Teresa Charlene Page; sisters, Ruby Pinegar and Aline Snyder; and brother, William (Bill) Page. Survivors include a son, Glen and Cynthia Page of Smyrna. A daughter, Cindy and Sam Chessor of Centerville. Grandchildren, Sarah Page of Franklin, Lindsey and Alex Guill of Arkansas, and Jacob Page of Smyrna. Sisters, Barbara Vanatta and Helen and Charles Cantrell both of Dowelltown. Sister-in-law, Jo Ann Page of Smithville. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive and special friend Faye Adkins. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made to the Indian Creek building fund.

August 9, 2018

Dorothy Jane Nardone age 66 of Smithville and a native of Florida, passed away Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1952 to her parents, the late, William Poppell and Jennie Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Alice Bailey, Jimmy Ray and Elizabeth Ray. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Anastasia Catholic Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 son, William Morris of Port St. Lucie, FL; 2 daughters, Michele Nardone and Rosina Nardone both of Smithville; 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Morris and his wife Ashley, Giavanti Nardone, Marlee Nardone; 2 great-grandchildren, Colton and Owen Morris; 8 siblings, Shirley Engman, Betty Dupree, Kenneth Ray, Bobby Ray, Pat Crowe, Mona Lincoln, Debbie Dugan and Billy Poppell. The family has honored Ms. Dorothy’s request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

August 9, 2018

77-year-old Ray Morris Webb of Franklin passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at his residence. He was a retired insurance agent and a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Smithville First Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be Sunday at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Clara Belle Calhoun Webb; sisters, Jo Evelyn Underhill and Janelle LaFever; and mother of his children, Virginia Anne Holland Webb. Survivors include his son, Kevin Sloan and Melissa Morrison Webb of Franklin; daughter, Lisa Monet’ Webb and Kenith Leon Robins of Murfreesboro; sister, Ina Ruth Bess of Smithville; nephews, Tony and Tina Bess and Greg and Malissa Bess of Smithville; Roger and Rita Underhill of Livingston; Norman and Carol Underhill of Smithville; Carlon and Suzanne LaFever of Soddy-Daisy; and Ray Donald and Jeanne LaFever of Nashville.

Mr. Webb loved his children, grandchildren and sisters very much. He especially loved his mother and father. He often said “Everything I have or will ever be I owe to Mama and Daddy. My sisters and I are truly blessed for having them as parents.”

Memorial donations may be made to the DeKalb County Animal Coalition.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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