Sandy Rhoady

January 28, 2025

Sandy Rhoady, daughter of the late Cordell Caldwell & Doris Caldwell, passed peacefully from this life on Monday January 27, 2025, at the age of 62, at the home of her lifelong friend Renna Webb Garrett and her husband Dewayne. Born in Davidson County February 20, 1962, she was a pet lover and loved her church. She was a member of the Center Hill Brethren In Christ Church, where she served as secretary, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. Thanks to Caris Hospice, who provided care for her for the past number of weeks, as did her friend Renna Garrett. Special thanks to Jennifer Summers and Jaylen Hanner for helping with her care as well.

Sandy graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1980, then earned her R.N. degree from Belmont University in Nashville. She spent over 37 years in the nursing field as Director, Administrator, and Supervisor with Mid Cumberland Home Health, Care All, Suncrest Home Health and VIP Home Health. She also made home health visits when employed with these agencies.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Cordell Caldwell, her first husband Donnie Taylor, their daughter Tabitha Young and her husband James Young. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Larry Rhoady. She is survived by her mother Doris Caldwell of Algood, her brother Eddie Caldwell of Smithville. She is also survived by all the members of the Garrett family, whom she considered to be her family as well, and Pastor & special friend Bro. Larry Steffee of Smithville.

Funeral services for Ms. Rhoady will be held 2 PM Thursday January 30, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rhoady family.

January 26, 2025

Debra Darlene Tisdale Bynum, age 62, of Cookeville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on September 8, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late Billy and Lera Petty Tisdale.

Debra is survived by her loving husband, Brent Bynum of Cookeville; her son, Michael Brandon Colwell (Lisa Lambert) of Smithville; her daughter, Brandi and her husband Nick Patterson of Smithville; and her cherished grandchildren, Trenton Ashburn, Tryniti Harden, Michael Aiden Colwell, Jaxon Kennan, Brooklyn Lera Mason, Quinnton Patterson, Haven Patterson, and Ellie Dae Patterson. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael and his wife Sandra Tisdale, Billy Wayne and his wife Angela Tisdale, and Bobby Tisdale, all of Smithville, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Tisdale.

The family has honored her wishes to be cremated, and a visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 31 from 2-5pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

January 26, 2025

JoAnn Adcock Wall age 88 of the Keltonburg Community, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 25, 205 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was born May 18, 1936 to her parents, the late Toy Ordon and Mary Lula Cope Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Green Wall; step-children, Thwaitt Wall, Jack Wall and Bobbie Harrison. JoAnn was a retired Shirt Factory worker, homemaker and a faithful member of the Keltonburg Church of Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory, a son Danny (Stephanie) Ford of Sumter, SC; 2 granddaughters, Hailey Ford and Natalie Ford; brother, Billy Adcock of Smithville; step-daughters, Lynn (Douglas) Cantrell, Ann (Carl Lee) Webb and Melba (Roy Lee) Pedigo all of Smithville. Funeral services will 2 PM Friday, January 31, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial will follow in the Keltonburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Keltonburg Church of Christ, in memory of JoAnn. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Wall family.

January 24, 2025

Edward “Ed” Braseel age 61 of McMinnville, passed away Tuesday January 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born June 7, 1963, to his parents the late Tom and Selma King Braseel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Bryson Braseel and Beau Cripps. Mr. Braseel was a member of the Church of God and retired as Press Operator at Star Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife Lynn Braseel of McMinnville; 2 children: Seth (Ashleigh) Braseel and Shelly Braseel both of Smithville; 3 step-children: Nathan (Lisa) Simmons of Algood, Ashli (Michael) Russell of McMinnville, and Shawna (Andy) Cripps of McMinnville; 2 sisters: Teresa Norris of McMinnville, Regina (Tom) Johnson of Oak Ridge; brother: Terry Braseel of McMinnville; 15 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:AM Saturday January 25, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sommer Worley officiating. Visitation with family will be held Friday January 24, 2025, 3 PM til 7 PM and on Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Braseel family.

January 24, 2025

Mr. Grady Nixon Ellis, age 85, of Temperance Hall, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Mr. Ellis was born December 27, 1939 in Temperance Hall, TN, a son of the late Thomas Grady Ellis and Henry Margarette Nixon Ellis. He was also preceded in death by Son; Randy Dewayne Ellis on January 11, 2023. Grady married Edna Ruth Wright on May 19, 1962 in Lebanon, TN. Grady worked as a machinist for TRW for 30 years and 5 months until his retirement in 1995. He was a lifelong farmer.

Mr. Ellis is survived by his Wife of 62 years; Edna Ruth Ellis of Temperance Hall, TN. Children; Donnie (Tonya) Ellis of Alexandria, TN, Kenneth Ellis of Alexandria, TN, Juanita (Michael) Howell of Brush Creek, TN, and Felecia (Bob) Vantrease of Temperance Hall, TN. Grandchildren; Miranda Grant, Kayla Ellis, Killian Ellis, Andrew (Jamie) Ellis, Emily Howell, Kelsey (Brandon) Doss, Taylor Ellis, Paige (Ian) Grigg, Colin (Trinity) Howell, Lynsey Ellis, and John Ellis. Ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mr. Ellis are scheduled to be conducted from the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2PM with Bro. Jerry Osmond and Bro. Bill Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Saturday from 2PM until 8PM and on Sunday after 11AM until the service time at 2PM.

January 23, 2025

Johnathan Rockford Cassity “Rocky”, a loving son, brother, and friend, passed away on
January 20, 2025, at the age of 48 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Born on August 22, 1976, in Smithville, Tennessee, Rocky lived a life filled with love and laughter.

As a skilled mechanic, Rocky took pride in his work and was always willing to lend a helping hand. However, his true passion was spending time with his family, who were the center of his universe. He had a heart of gold and extended to everyone he knew.

Rocky is survived by his father, Bobby Cassity; brother, Josh Cassity; aunts, Theresa (Ronnie) Turner, Connie ( Daniel) Cripps, Glenda Hutchinson, Donna (Jay) Nichols, Uncles, Ricky Cassity and Robert (Tammy) Smith. Niece Kristin (Reed) Farley and nephew Christopher (Jen) Snyder. Special cousins, Tia (Jessie) Adcock, Caven Ponder, Caitlyn Adcock, Greg (Trudie) Matthews, Matthew Hale, and Michael Saylors along with a host of others, and many friends. Also survived by step grandmother Faye Smith.

He was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Lavone Smith Foster and brother Tracy D Cassity. Grandfathers, Tom Cassity and H C Duke and Glen D Smith. Grandmothers, Ethel Cassity and Doris Lynn Duke.
Rocky’s passing leaves a gaping hole in the lives of those who loved him. His infectious smile, kind heart, and generous spirit will be deeply missed. As we say goodbye to this beloved man, we take comfort in the memories we shared with him and the love that will continue to bind us together.

Rocky chose direct cremation, with a private graveside service with family and close friends at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria on Saturday, January 25th at 10am, officiated by Bro. Isaac Gray. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Anderson Funeral Home. A private celebration of Rocky’s life will be held at a later date. Rest in peace, dear Rocky. Your love and life will never be forgotten. You are and were loved. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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