Nelda Sue Burklow

July 29, 2023

Nelda Sue Burklow age 82 of Dowelltown passed away Friday afternoon, July 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born August 30, 1940 to her parents, the late Walter and Pauline Yates Vandergriff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Earl Burklow, Sr. She was a member of the Dowelltown Baptist Church and worked in retail sales for many years, lastly at Fluty’s Clothing. Ms. Nelda was also a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by 3 sons, Louis Burklow, Jr. of Dowelltown, David (Michelle) Burklow of Smithville and Andrew (Jessi) Burklow of Newton, Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Emily, Drew and Charlie; 2 sisters, Carolyn (Kenneth Ray) Mullinax and Debra Rowland both of Liberty; 2 brothers, Wayne (Becky) Vandergriff of LaGrange, KY and Douglas Vandergriff of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Ms. Nelda’s request to be cremated and Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice, in memory of Ms. Nelda. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 28, 2023

Thomas “T. D. Thomason age 56, of Smithville, passed away Saturday July 22, 2023 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born April 20, 1967 to his parents the late, James Thomason and Rose Petty Thomason Knowles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Thomason. Mr. Thomason was disabled. He is survived by 4 children, Brandy Thomason, Markus Majka, Charity Thomason and Michael Thomason all of Smithville: 7 grandchildren, Jayden Anderson, Angel Rutland, Kasin Hicks, Anna Marie Thomason, Aubrey Thomason, Riley Thomason, and Maya Thomason; 7 siblings, Ann Certain, Pam Turner, Sandra Petty, Barbie Neal Macias, Jeff Thomason, Chad Knowles, and Jason Knowles all of Smithville; several nieces and nephews; ex-wife, Sharon Thomason of Smithville. Funeral services will be 1:PM Friday, July 28, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billy Martin officiating and burial to follow in Petty Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 3:PM until 7:PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 26, 2023

Randall “Randy” Gene Brelje age 68, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence in Dowelltown. He was born April 26, 1955 to his parents, the late Herbert William and Ruth Ann Stockman Brelje. Mr. Brelje was a Self-Employed Carpenter having built Log Homes and was of the Lutheran Faith. He loved spending time with his family, had a great love of drawing pictures and the outdoors fishing and hunting. He is survived by sons, Nathan Brelje, Ryan Brelje and Riley Brelje; precious grandchildren; brother, Thomas Brelje of Dowelltown: sisters, Judy (Dale) Flemming of Minn., Becky (Nels) Olson of Minn.; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Brelje’s request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 24, 2023

78-year-old Eddie Wayne Yelverton of Smithville was born in Lebanon on Jan. 9, 1945 to his parents, Robert Yelverton and Lula Mae Shelton. Eddie departed this life on July 20th 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He worked at Ford Glass Plant for most of his career and was co-owner of the Herb Cottage. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Shelton. Eddie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susie Yelverton of Smithville, his son, Wayne Yelverton of Watertown, his sisters, Aline Miller, June (Tim) Cripps and his beloved family dog, Maggie May.  The funeral will be Friday at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Harold Pullaman will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a tree to be planted in his name. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

July 23, 2023

Billy D. Crymes age 63 of Smithville joined Christ in his Heavenly home on Saturday July 22, 2023.  He was at home surrounded by family and friends.  Billy was born April 8, 1960, to his parents, the late Roy O. and Norma Jean Keller Crymes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Randy Matthews; nephew, Peyton Arnold and special friend Mary Lou Bennett.  He attended the Old Fashioned Freewill Baptist Church and loved his church family very much.  Billy worked in construction and at the DeKalb County Landfill and was a volunteer fireman for many years.  He received an honorary lifetime membership to the DeKalb County Fire Department in 2014.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Crymes; sisters, Kathy Matthews and Penny and Donny Arnold; children, Jennifer and Jimmy Smallwood, William and Shelby Hale, Sherry and Derrick Satterfield, Michael and Rachel Lawrence, Louise and Glenn Ferrell; grandchildren, Kirkland and Bri Smallwood, Karson Smallwood, Dakota, William D., Helen and Samantha Hale, Jennifer and Micah Sanders, Harley Lawrence, Steven and Kelsey Lawrence, Rebecca Cooprider, Lucian Freeman, Raven and Joseph Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Rhydian and Alice Smallwood, Madison Pelham, Andrew Johnson, Gunnar Easterwood, Juliann, Kayden and Raelyn Lawrence, Adonis and Cecilynn Cooprider; nieces and nephews, Haven and Jordan Boyles, Leslie and Alex Kopischke; great-nephews, Taylor and Conrad Boyles; special friends, Darrell and Jenny Adkins, Keith Bennett and Shirley Williams.  Billy had a love for everyone and a light about him that made everyone love him.  He was always full of life and spread joy to all who knew him.  He never met a stranger.  There is no way to list all of you, but if you were lucky enough to meet him, then know he considered you his friend.  He loved and cherished his wife, family and dog, Pepperjack with his whole heart.  Pa Billy will always be deeply missed, but we rejoice in knowing he found peace in his Father’s arms.  Funeral services will be 6PM Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Billy Martin and Michael Hale officiating.   Visitation will be Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 6PM.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel, to help with funeral expenses.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 23, 2023

Harold Tomlin age 76 of Smithville, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 1, 1946, to his parents, the late James and Charlene Kemp Tomlin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Harry Tomlin and sister, Bernice Parker.  He retired from Safety Clean after 22 years and attended the Church of Christ.  Harold loved to travel.  He was always upbeat, happy and gave 110% in all he did.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 23 years, Angelika Tomlin of Smithville; son, Christopher Tomlin of Hendersonville; stepdaughter, Tonya Garvin of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Brayden Tomlin and Hannah Garvin both of Murfreesboro; great-grandchildren, Deytin, Reni, Rori and Vanna all of Murfreesboro and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 2PM Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2PM.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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