Bishop Alvin L. Hitchcock and Dorothy Louise Pugh Hitchcock

June 4, 2022

Bishop Alvin L. Hitchcock, age 87, and Dorothy Louise Pugh Hitchcock, age 85, passed peacefully just hours apart on Easter Sunday.

A memorial service honoring their lives and ministry will be held at 2 PM CST on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Carthage Church of God, 382 South Main Street, Brush Creek, TN. The family will begin receiving friends at the church at 1:30 PM.

Alvin was born September 30, 1934, in Rock Island, TN to the late Horace Edward and Sophia Electa George Hitchcock. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Olney, Euclid, Carson, Houston, Carl, Randle, Buford, and Kenny Hitchcock; and sisters Winona Sellars and Clarice
Young.

Dottie was born June 1, 1936, in McMinnville, TN to the late Troy Arvil and Virginia Glenn Pugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Troy Glenn Pugh.

Survivors include their two sons and one daughter-in-law, Monty Hitchcock of Nashville, TN., and Keith and Paige Hitchcock of Maricopa, Arizona. One granddaughter, Savannah Hitchcock of Colorado. Two grandsons, Max and Sam Hitchcock of Arizona. One sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Don
Turner of Smithville. Sisters-in-law Betty Pugh of Chattanooga, Maudie Hitchcock of Rock Island, and Ruth Hitchcock of Rock Island. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Alvin and Dottie’s lives were that of continued commitment to each other, their family, and their ministry, as well as service to God, their church, and their community. Their love story would span almost 70 years. After their time at Warren County High School, Alvin and Dottie wed in 1953. In the years that followed, they moved from Tennessee to Cleveland, Ohio to Philadelphia, where Alvin joined the US Army and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant during his second tour of duty. After his honorable discharge, their journey then brought them back home where they began their 55-year ministry with pastorates in Gruetli-Laager and 47 years in Carthage. Together, they oversaw congregational growth and facilities expansions at both churches, including the design, development, and construction of a sanctuary with capacity for 500 and spacious fellowship hall in Smith County. Their contributions during this time to various charitable organizations as volunteers and committee members or chairs are vast and too numerous to list.

Many will remember Alvin’s quiet-gentle spirit, his enduring smile, comforting nature and wonderful catfish dinners, carpentry skills, and salads made from his home garden. Dottie will be cherished for welcoming everyone, from strangers to life-long acquaintances, as a friend, making each person feel as though they were the most important person in the room, and for her famous fried chicken and mouth-watering desserts.

Steadfast in their convictions, honest and authentic until the end. There were no bounds to their generosity and compassion; no limits to their love.

Their lives touched many, and their memory and impact will bring joy for years to come to all who knew and loved them.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Alive Hospice at 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Please indicate that the donation is in honor of Alvin and Dorothy Hitchcock.

June 4, 2022

Bula Ethlene Arnold age 91, of Smithville passed away June 2, 2022 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was born December 3, 1930 to her parents, the late Otis and Clara Smithson Braswell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Arnold; daughter, Brenda Bates; grandson, Brian Clayborn. Ms. Arnold attended the Smithville Church of God and worked at the Shirt Factory and retired from Kingston Timers. She is survived by daughter, Shelia (Kenneth) Clayborn of Alexandria; grandchild, Christie Goodman; great-grandchildren, Claire Waggoner, Shelby Clayborn; nephew, Jason Love. Graveside services and interment will be held 3:00PM Saturday June 4, 2022 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro, Chris Moore and Bro. Jeff Oliver officiating. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June 4, 2022

David Scott Davis, “Big Dave” passed away peacefully at his home at Center Hill Lake on Thursday, June 2nd at the age of 73.

Dave was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 6, 1949. He grew up in Donelson, TN and later moved to Old Hickory, TN on the lake. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1999. When he wasn’t on the lake, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with his many friends. Dave was a kind-hearted and fun-loving man who never met a stranger. He was the life of the party and loved by everyone.

Dave is survived by his loving daughters Cheryl Betty (Eric) of Old Hickory, TN; Melissa Paris (William) of Mt. Juliet, TN; granddaughter, Deana Spruill and great-grandson Maddox; brother Chuck Davis (Jan) of Waverly, TN and sister, Cathy Myers (Jimmy) of Westminster, SC. as well as his companion, Patty Bacon. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Kevin Harbin.

The family has honored his request to be cremated and private services will be held later. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 2, 2022

Billy League Phillips Jr. was born to the late Billy Phillips Sr.and Minnie (William) Hurd on October 11, 1953. He departed his life on May 31, 2022 at Vanderbilt Hospital.

Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be on Saturday, June 4 at 1pm with burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11am until the time of service at 1pm.

Billy graduated from DeKalb County High School in Smithville, TN and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 42 years.

Billy enjoyed traveling, fishing and watching westerns and the sports channel. He played adult league softball for the Lakers and Homeboys. After retiring from the United States Postal Service, he volunteered and enjoyed coaching his granddaughter in softball.

Billy is survived by his lifelong partner Donna Carr, siblings Danny (Libby) Phillips Sr., Julia Owens, Gerald (Karen) Hurd, Vincent (Sabrina) Hurd and Lisa (Robert) Seay. Children;Tracey Phillips, Ike (Donda) Phillips, Darrick Dibrell and Alicia Carr. Grandchildren; Kyler Phillips, Corey Phillips, Chloe Phillips, Leni Dibrell, Kita Carr and Tyron Carr. He has two surviving uncles, Walter Phillips and William Griffith. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends left to cherish his memory.

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

June 2, 2022

Brian Timothy Beckham age 56 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born July 11, 1965 to his parents, Tom and Wanda Beckham. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Arlin Beckham. He worked as an Auto Mechanic and Small Engines. Mr. Beckham is survived by his parents, Tom and Wanda Beckham of Smithville; brother, Thomas John Beckham, II, of Smithville; 2 nephews, Travis Beckham and Joshua Beckham; sister-in-law, Shelia Beckham of Smithville. The family has honored Mr. Beckham’s request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June 2, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Dwayne Evans, age 61 of Smithville, TN passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Evans was born on January 24, 1961 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Charles & Frankie Jo Stewart Evans. A Brother, Gary Evans also precedes him in death. He was retired from Nissan and was a Christian. Jimmy served in the National Guard when he was younger.

The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 4 at 1:00 pm at Whorton Springs Cemetery.

Survivors include 5 Brothers, Larry (Jannie) Evans of Smithville, TN, Danny (Diane) Evans of Cannon County, TN, Ronnie (Carolyn) Evans of Smithville, TN, Eddie (Julie) Evans of Rockwood, TN, Frank (Darlene) Evans of Smithville, TN & Wanda (Roger) Bradford of Smithville, TN. Several Nieces & Nephews also survive.

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

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