Obituaries
September 23, 2024
Victor Lee Lewis born April 12, 1978 a resident of Dekalb County, TN and a native of Warren County, TN passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, September 13th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Lewis; brother, Johnathan Lewis; nephew, Brannon Rochefort; cousins, Micheal Pelham and Little Glen Waggoner; aunts Gail Pelham and Brenda Davis; uncles, Robert Helmut Pelham and Big Glen Waggoner; grandparents, Dudley & Juanita Carrick-Lewis and Fred & Ruth Augustin-Pelham. Victor is survived by his daughter, Helen Elsie Memphis Marie Lewis of Moss, TN; mother, Helen Pelham Lewis-Lowry of Smithville, TN; 2 brothers, Dudley (Annette) Lewis of McMinnville, TN and Eric (Angel) Lewis of Morrison, TN; sister, Amber Orlando of Cookeville, TN; nephews, Brady Rochefort, Cody Lewis of Cookeville, Gabe Lewis of Smithville, Trey Lewis of McMinnville; nieces, Indra & Imaya Lewis of Smithville; aunt, Margaret Waggoner of Cookeville; and special family friend Pam Yates of McMinnville. Victor was an avid fisherman and a student of all genres of music. He was a multi-talented musician with over three decades of experience. The guitar however was his preferred instrument. His two favorite guitarists were Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. Victor was also extremely proud of his German Heritage through his Grandmother Augustin-Pelham a native of Heidelberg, Germany. He will be greatly missed. A graveside memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Viola, TN with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lewis Family.
Walter N. Johnson
September 23, 2024
Walter N. Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Thursday night, September 19, 2024 at the age of 91.
Walter was born in DeKalb County, TN on March 21, 1933 to his parents, the late, Jesse and Linnie Johnson. Affectionately known as “PA”, Walter will be remembered for his tenacious attitude and pride of a good day’s work along with his dedication to his family and this country. Walter served as a Corporal in the 73rd Armored Field Artillery 1st Armored Division from 1953 – 1955 at Fort Hood, Texas. Soon after he started his 28-year career at General Motors in Michigan where he was a part of the tool and die division. Upon retirement, Walter and Jo moved back to Smithville where they enjoyed their friends, family and community for the next 33 years. He found much joy as a long-standing member of Smithville’s American Legion Post 122.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Donnie, Juanita, Paul, Huston, Johnny, Buel and Charles. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jo Doris Johnson; his daughter, Paula (Jerry) O’Brien; granddaughters, Caitilyn (Justin) Wisniewski and Molly (Patrick) Malley; five great-grandchildren, Lilly, Quinn, Rory, Maeve and Finn; sisters, Rose (George) Daniels and Wanda (Ben) Wright.
The Johnson family gives thanks to God for the life Walter modeled, and we know that he, his parents and siblings are rejoicing as they are together again. Visitation with the Johnson family will be on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11:AM until 1PM. Funeral services will be 1PM Saturday, September 28, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and entombment will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home or by mailing to Johnson Chapel Cemetery Fund C/O Richard Gravely, 8995 Sparta Highway, Sparta, TN 38583
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Johnson Family.
Kayla Rena Sanders
September 18, 2024
Kayla Rena Sanders age 35 passed away Monday night, September 16, 2024 in Smithville. She was born February 14, 1989, to her mother, Roxann Gibbs Sanders Hunt and her late father, Milton Glen Sanders. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Billy and Shirley Gibbs, Lavada Sauls and Henry Sanders. Kayla attended Long Branch Community Church and was a restaurant worker. She is survived by 2 children, Westyn Reece Griffin and Millee Rae-Ann Griffin both of Smithville; mother, Roxann (Mark) Hunt of Smithville; sister, Amanda (Steven) Peyatt of Carthage; niece, Paisley Jernigan of Carthage; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held 1PM Friday September 20, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Waller officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family ask in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Sanders family.
Mark Alan Moore
September 18, 2024
Mr. Mark Alan Moore, age 55, of Rock Island, Tennessee was born in Winchester, TN on May 17, 1969 and passed away on September 18, 2024 at his residence. He attended Long Mountain Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Leslie H. Moore.
Mark is survived by his mother Gail Moore Grosch, step-father Dale Grosch, brother Paul (Joann) Moore and Jonathan (Crystal) Moore, sister Abigail (Eric) Wood, nieces and nephews Caleb Wood, Aniston Wood, Jordan Moore, Nathaniel Moore, Anthony Moore, Hailey Moore, and Levi Moore, step brothers Zachary (Sabrina) Grosch and Timothy Grosch, four step-nieces and step nephews, and the staff at Pace Setters.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 20, 2024, at New Union The Baptist Church. Brent Craven, Donald Gregory, and Eric Wood will officiate. Interment will follow at New Union Cemetery. The family of Mark Moore will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McMinnville Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
McMinnville Funeral Home, LLC is honored to be handling the arrangements.
Mitchell Adcock
September 18, 2024
Mitchell Adcock, age 88 of Smithville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, at his residence. He was a baptist, served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the vinyl siding business in his earlier years. His most recent job was working in collections at the DeKalb County land fields.
He was born on June 9, 1936 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Otis & Bessie Adcock, son; Charles Adcock, daughter; Loretta Adcock and grandson; Michael Adcock, 1 sister and 5 brothers.
The family will have a graveside service on Friday at 11:00 am at Jefferson Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the cemetery. Bro. Johnny Adcock will officiate.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years; Imogene Adcock, 2 grandsons; Shannon (Jennifer) Adcock, Anthony (Tammy) Adcock, 1 great-grandson; Nate Adcock, son-in-law; Larry Adcock all of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Leo Grant Ashburn
September 17, 2024
Leo Grant Ashburn, age 83 of Smithville, passed away Sunday evening at NHC in Smithville. He was a member of the Church of Christ, worked as a chemist, a pilot for Ingram Oil, and a contractor. He was a 1959 graduate of DCHS and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a degree in chemistry.
Mr. Ashburn was born on May 17, 1941 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late James Leo and Zora Cantrell Ashburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Joe Phillip Ashburn and 1 sister, Jelaska Close.
The family has honored Mr. Ashburn’s wishes to be cremated with a private graveside service being held at a later date.
Survivors include 1 son, Stephen Ashburn of Smithville; mother of his son, Lynn Rooker of Murfreesboro; 1 sister, Carolyn (Woody) Adcock of Smithville; 2 brothers, Mark (Evelena) Ashburn of Smithville and James Thomas Johnson of New Mexico.
The family ask that donations please be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, or Church of Christ Disaster Relief in memory of Mr. Ashburn.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.