Patricia Lorine Mathis

January 10, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Lorine Mathis, age 53 of Sparta, passed away Sunday evening at her residence. She was a homemaker.

She was born on January 20, 1970 in Murfreesboro, TN. Her parents were William Freeman George and Hilda Mae Bogle who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Landon Lynn Mathis.

The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Survivors include 1 bother, Ronnie Doyle Farless of Bradyville, 1 sister, Hilda Reana (Brad) Marsh of Sparta, special friend, Judy (Aaron) Highsmith of Smithville, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

The family has asked that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses.

January 9, 2024

Brenda Kay Driver age 69, of Smithville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Smithville. She was born September 30, 1954, to her parents the late, Elbert “Les” and Frances Lorene Kelly Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry “Red” Foster. Ms. Brenda was a Christian and worked at Kingston Timers for 35 years. She is survived by son, Chad (Tara) Driver of Smithville; granddaughters, Caroline and Lillie Cate Driver; brother, Prentice (Jan) Foster of Sparta; niece, Loren (Will) Martin of Brimingham, AL; nephew, Jalon Foster (Cameron Bryant) of Sparta; great-niece and nephew, London and Korbyn. Funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday, January 11, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Abram Edwards officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4 PM till 7 PM and Thursday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Brenda. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

January 9, 2024

Vona Mable Ballew Davis age 83, passed away January 6, 2024, at N H C Healthcare Smithville. She was born February 21, 1940 to her parents the late, Norman and Lovie Selby Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Marie Ballew Barrett; siblings, Virgie Simmons, Buster Simmons, Ethel Hedges, Irene Taylor, Vitalla Emery, Vena Davis, and Merle Simmons; the father of her children, Beacher Ballew. Ms. Mable was of the Baptist Faith and worked as Sales Represenative for Dollar General Store. She is survived by her son, Hank (Charlotte) Ballew of Clarksville; grandchildren, Hank (Lisa) Ballew, JR., of Clarksville, Tressa (Lewis) Lastik of Clarksville, Brad (Holly) Williams of Cookeville, Keisha (Tony) Smith of Sparta, Nikki Barrett of Gallatin; great-grandchildren, Zackary Smith, Gavin and Tyler Williams, and Nicholas (Cainey) Ballew, Jack Elliot Ballew; great-great-grandchild, Judy Bee Ballew; brothers, David Simmons of FL and Frank Simmons of VA. The family has honored Ms. Mable’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11;00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

January 6, 2024

Glenn Nixon age 67, of Smithville passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital, ER. He was born October 31, 1956 to his parents the late, James Fletcher and Shirley Nixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-son, Chris Turner; step-daughter, Jessica Ann Flint; mother of his children, Robin Carlene Creel; and his 2nd wife, Ovis Ann Nixon. Mr. Nixon worked as Self-employed Plumber. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Nixon of Smithville; son, George (Nikki) Nixon of AL.; grandchildren, Natalie Nixon, Blakelee Nixon; step-grandchild, Mason Westbrook; brother, Fletcher (Sue) Nixon of GA.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John (Kerri) Turner of Smithville; step-daughter, Jenny Baker; step-son, Paul Flint; 3 step-children, Jenny Hall, Lorie Rupp, and LeAnn Maretti. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, January 8, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel, with John Adam Turner officiating and burial to follow in Woods Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

January 6, 2024

Nancy Ann Wiebel age 74, of Smithville, passed away at her residence January 5, 2024. She was born January 12, 1949, to her parents the late Dean and Mary Stock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister DeeDee Kellogg. She worked as a Pharmacist Tech. Mrs. Nancy volunteered at the Hope Center and was very active with the Smithville Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed playing volleyball. She is survived by husband of 56 years, Ted Wiebel of Smithville; son, John (Wiebke) Wiebel of Smithville; daughter, Mariann (Joseph) Sigillo of New York; grandchildren, Mia, Jacob, Matteo, and Sara; brother, John Swinbourne of Maine; sister, Georgia Wattam of Washington. The family has honored her request to be cremated. Visitation will be held Monday January 8, 2024 at 10:AM until 4 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel, with a brief service at 4 PM. She will be inurned at St. John of Jerusalem Cemetery in Wantagh, New York at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

January 5, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Bain Braswell, age 76 of Smithville, passed away Thursday evening at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. She was a faithful member of the Faith Tabernacle Church of the Pentecost. She served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and foremost 1st Lady and co-founder of Faith Tabernacle Church of Pentecost. Carolyn was a wonderful southern cook and shared her passion of cooking as an employee with L.B.J. & C. HeadStart Centers located in Smithville and the Midway community, Rock Island, TN for 30 years. After retiring she returned to work in the Warren County School System Nutrition Department at Hickory Creek Elementary School and Dibrell Elementary School for 15 years. Mostly, she loved her Lord and served him with all her might. Her greatest accomplishment was her 4 children that she loved but also a mother to so many who regarded her the title of mother. Carolyn loved to garden. She grew the best vegetable gardens along with beautiful flower gardens this side of Heaven. Her green thumb was known to many as she supplied numerous friends with irises, peonies, roses and her famous ornamental banana trees.

Carolyn was born on August 18, 1947 in DeKalb County, TN. Her parents were Buddy Sam & Esta Mae Davis Bain both whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, James, Turney, Buddy Jr., & Jerry Bain, 3 sisters, Trudy Brown Bain, Henrietta Estes and Rachel Taylor.

Visitation with the Braswell family will be on Sunday from 1:00 to 8:00 pm and on Monday 9:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Dr., Rev. Carroll Lawson and Bro. Jason Nunley will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rev. Jerry L. Braswell of Smithville, 4 children, Debbie Taylor Luna of McMinnville, Garry Hale of KY, Kim (James) Evans and Brent Estes all of Murfreesboro, 7 grandchildren, Meshia Hammers, Jordan Roller, Ryan Taylor, Makenzie Stanley, Megan Evans, Samuel Lawson & Hannah Lawson, 10 great-grandchildren, sister, Shirley Hale of Liberty, brother, David (Sandra) Bain of Smithville and special cousin, Annie Mae Walker.

In addition to flowers donations may be made to Faith Tabernacle Church of Pentecost or thestrokefoundation.org.

To keep Carolyn’s memory alive the family wanted to share her recipe of her famous banana cake. 1 box of yellow cake mix, 3 to 4 ripe bananas and 1 box of vanilla pudding. Directions: prepare yellow cake mix by directions on the box. Blend bananas in with cake mixture. Blend vanilla pudding into mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or done. Icing: 4 cups of powdered sugar, 2 packs of cream cheese (softened) and 1 T of vanilla flavoring. Mix and blend.

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