Shirley “Nanny” Martin

November 25, 2023

Shirley “Nanny” Martin age 82 went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, November 24, 2023 at home. She was born August 18, 1941 to her parents, the late Arzie Logan and Ollie Lucille Pinegar Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who has greeted her with a big hug, Tavous “Boppa” Martin; 2 children, Tamyra Taylor and Dennis Braun; 2 sisters, Helen Wright and Yvonne Green. Nanny was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church, she and Boppa served and worshipped at several different churches throughout the years. She has cared for so many people in DeKalb County, cooking, cleaning and loving on them as a caregiver for years. In her free time, she had a passion and could have been called the “Yard Sale Queen.” She leaves so many memories with her daughter, Susan (Chuck) Gulick of McMinnville; grandchildren, Shana (Will) Key of Smithville, LaTroya (Phil) Key of Monterey, Sydney (Kevin) Alambatin of McMinnville, Tracey (Stacey) Rollings and Jessica (Travis) Gregg both of Indiana; great-grandchildren, Tavia, Liam, Aeriel, Greyson, Kyleigh, Holden, Leilani, Kainoa, Hailee, Warren, Jaycee, Joslyn, Ryder, Ty and Liza; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Braun of Indiana; sister, JoAnn Sparkman of Smithville; special great niece, Kate (Zach) Arnold; several nieces, nephews, special loved ones and friends. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 2:PM Monday, November 27, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Andy Patterson and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 1:PM until 7:PM and Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bailey, age 86, was born in Liberty, Tn. Oct. 9,1937 and departed this life November 21, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in

Smithville. She was a member of Faith Congregational Methodist Church in Dowelltown. Mary worked as a seamstress at Work Wear in Alexandria for many years. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lula Mae Bass Stone, her husband, Jerry Bailey, son Tony Bailey, and siblings, Anna Laura Young, Janice Davis, Billy Stone and Ernest Stone. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Tallent of Smithville. Grandchildren, Sabra (Jeremy) Murphy of Smithville, Chris (Brandi) Cantrell of Crossville, and Leslie Bailey(Jay Ellis) of Alexandria. Great-grandchildren Braya Murphy(Haden Cripps) of Cookeville, Briahna Murphy of Smithville, Caleb Cantrell and Dylan Cantrell of Crossville, and Kayleigh Goodman of Alexandria. She is survived by two siblings, Bobbie (Charles) Fite of Lebanon and Joe Stone of Smithville. Daughter-in-law, Connie Bailey of Alexandria, and special friend, Jimmy Carter.

Visitation will be Friday 4-8 and Saturday 8-service time at 10 in the chapel with Mark Miller officiating and interment to follow in Hillview Cemetery

Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

November 21, 2023

Brenda Pelham Davis, a resident of Cookeville, TN, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 67. The youngest of four siblings, she was known for her organizational skills and attention to detail. In the kitchen her specialties were homemade carrot cake and “noodles and gravy” – a German recipe she learned from her mother. Ms. Davis was a homemaker who loved the snow and wintertime, collecting books and jewelry, and was a huge fan of herbal remedies. She was a lifelong learner and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Liberty University in 2013.

Preceding her in death were her parents Fred Wiley & Ruth Anneliese (Augustin) Pelham of Smithville, brother Fred Robert Pelham of Murfreesboro, son Michael Pelham of Smithville, grandson Brannon Rochefort of Manistique, MI, nephew Glen Waggoner of Cookeville, and nephew Jonathan Lewis of Smithville, and her beloved dog and companion Rosie.

Ms. Davis is survived by her son and his wife Jeremy & Jacki Davis, daughter Amber Orlando (Pelham), 3 grandchildren Jacob Davis, Jaidyn Davis, Brady Rochefort, 3 great-grandchildren Cadence Rochefort, Quinn Rochefort, and Abel Rochefort, and 2 sisters Margaret Waggoner and Helen Lowry – in addition to several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being made by Dekalb Funeral Chapel. A small graveside gathering will be held at Gaither Cemetery in Woodbury, TN on Monday, November 27th @ 11am for those who wish to attend. In lieu of sending flowers, the family is requesting attendees bring their own flowers to be placed on Brenda’s final resting place.

November 21, 2023

84-year-old Jack D. Underhill of Alexandria died Monday at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. He was retired from DTC after 34 years and then worked with Anderson Funeral Home for 21 years and Close and Paschal Auction and Realty. Underhill was born in the Pea Ridge Community of Cannon County. He was also a member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church in Alexandria and the Alexandria Lions Club. The funeral will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Jimmy Arms will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service at 6 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, S.V. Underhill and Cora Owen Patterson and brothers, John and Ellis Morgan Underhill. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Faye Underhill of Alexandria. Children, Angie and Larry Ashford of Alexandria, Mark and Martha Underhill of Lebanon, and Edwin and Teresa Bogle of Alexandria. Grandchildren, Casey and Joey Agee, Heather and Blake Satty, Dustin and Brittany Bogle, Bradley and Lauren Campbell, Lydia Ashford, and Austin and Angel Underhill. Twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and sisters, Joyce and JT Crook and Pat and Barry Turner. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to the DeKalb County Fairgrounds.

November 21, 2023

A memorial service for the late Linda Gail (Estes) Strasburg of Sparta, will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Robinson Chapel Presbyterian Church in White County. Bro. Larry Wilmoth will officiate at the service.

Mrs. Strasburg passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County.

Linda was born on July 22, 1940, in Smithville, TN to the late Albert and Kate (Sullivan) Estes. She was a teacher for the White County school system. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  Husband, Pete Strasburg, Daughter Beth McKee Waggner, Two Brothers: Don and Bass Estes, and one Sister, Sylvia Estes Redmon.

Her surviving family includes her daughter: Vicki (McKee) McClanahan and Husband Steve; Three Grandsons: Kris Waggoner, Dain and Alec McClanahan. And one Sister: Dora Estes (James Brazier).

Linda passed away from a stroke complicated by Covid-19.

Whitson Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements

November 20, 2023

Arthur Eidman, III passed peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA, at 1:28am on October 30th, 2023. Art was 79 years old and is survived by his loving wife Jo Carolyn Eidman, his daughter Kristen Eidman Stokes, his granddaughter Caroline Whittington Stokes, and his son in law James Neal Stokes Jr. He was the son of the late Margret Whittington Eidman and Arthur Eidman, II. Also, brother to the late Christopher Eidman. Born and raised in Greenwood, Ms.

Art and Joe lived in Smithville during the 1980s and operated the former Pizza Inn and original Sonic drive-in restaurants during those years. Jo was also a teacher at Smithville Elementary School.

Art served in the United States Army as a medic and was also classified as a sharp shooter during the Vietnam War. After serving in Vietnam, he received a degree in Business from University of Southern Mississippi. He moved to San Francisco, California and worked with Del Monte Corporation. He later moved to New Orleans and opened a waterbed factory and retail store. He and his wife also lived in Guatemala, after living on a 44 foot sail boat and traveling the world. They then moved to Smithville, TN, owning multiple restaurants. Art eventually obtained a master’s degree in teaching Spanish within a high school classroom setting. For almost two decades, Art impacted the lives of his students with his love for Mexico and South America. Art and his family traveled the world across the globe as he wanted his family to experience different cultures and to appreciate the different aspects of life from each culture. Art believed the more a person understood about one’s culture the more a person could humanize that country. Art valued global experiences as people are all the same…wanting to feel wanted and most importantly to be loved. Art loved the soul of every person he came across throughout his life and often found this relevance within his love for music. One of his last requests was to have Ripple by the Grateful Dead played at his service. If you knew him, it truly served him well.

Art’s graveside service will be held at The National Cemetery in Natchez, MS, on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 am. A celebration of life service will be held at The Pub at Dunleith from 4-6 this Sunday, November 5, 2023.

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