Obituaries

Betty Jo Taylor

April 10, 2022

Funeral services for Betty Jo Taylor, 78 of Silver Point, will be Sunday, April 10 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Maynard Cemetery in the Cherry Hill Community of DeKalb County. Bro. Tony Crow will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Taylor died Friday, April 8, 2022 at NHC of Cookeville.

She was born April 20, 1943 in DeKalb County to the late Ather Avery Maynard and Lillie Mae Clemons Maynard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers James “Jim” Avery Maynard and Terry Lynn Maynard and father of her children Bobby Taylor.

She was a retired assembler with Kingston Timers of Smithville and worked at the Herald-Citizen of Cookeville in the press room. She also served as secretary on the board at the Cherry Hill Community Center.

Betty Jo was a woman of faith. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, working in the yard and her flowers. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially the grand and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters Tammy (Brent) Hickman of Cookeville, Kathy (Kirk) Moody of Smithville, sons Glyn (April) Taylor of Silver Point, Lynn (Trenia) Taylor of Baxter, sister Rosie Maynard of Cookeville, brother Donald (Cindy) Maynard of Indiana, grandchildren: Brittany Guerrero, Devan Taylor, Jacob Taylor, Jaylee Taylor, Avery Hickman, Presley Hickman, great-grandchildren: Rhealynn Taylor, Ryleigh Taylor, Jocelyn Guerrero and Dean Guerrero.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.




Johnnie Agee Taylor

April 8, 2022

Johnnie Agee Taylor age 94 of Liberty, passed away Thursday night April 7, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. She was born March 16, 1928 to her parents, the late Jospeh & Lola Mai Hendrixson Green. She was retired shirt factory worker, clerk at Robert’s Grocery Store and a member of Salem Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husbands: Grady Agee and C.B. Taylor; 2 Step-Children: Betty Jean Welch, Donald Taylor; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Sunday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Butch Agee, Joey Agee, Josh Agee and Bro. Wilson Williams officiating and burial to follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 12 noon until 8 PM and Sunday 12 noon until the time of the service at 3 PM. Survivors include: 2 children: Wanda Agee of Liberty, Butch (Cynthia) Agee of Liberty; Step-Children: Peggy Pursell of Liberty, Doyle Taylor of Mahome, Charles Taylor of Watertown, Joy Mahoney of Watertown and Lisa Pominski of Lebanon; Grandchildren: Josh (January) Agee of Smithville, Joey (Casey) Agee of Alexandria; 6 Great-Grandchildren: Kennedy, Avery, Jordyn, Vaden, Lucas and Teagan Agee; Special Niece: Robbie Joan Frazier of Dowelltown; Several nieces and nephews; Special family member: Deborah Taylor. In addition to flowers, family asked that donations be made to Avalon Hospice of McMinnville or Salem Cemetery in memory of Ms. Johnnie. The family would like to express a very special Thank You to NHC Healthcare and Avalon Hospice of McMinnville, for the love and care given to Ms. Johnnie. The Funeral Home lounge is closed at this time and NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Margaret Ann Caldwell Cantrell

April 8, 2022

Ms. Margaret Ann Caldwell Cantrell, age 80 of Smithville, TN passed away early Friday morning, April 8, 2022 at NHC of Smithville.

Ms. Cantrell was born on November 4, 1941 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Herman & Vera Summers Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her husband, Doyce Cantrell, son, Ricky David Cantrell, daughter, Tammy Marlene Cantrell Young. 5 brothers, Wayne, Jerry, Cordell, Joe & Eldridge Caldwell. 2 sisters, Frances Page & Katie Ruth Shook. She was a retired School Bus Driver and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Shannon Cantrell & Pastor Chuck Catafu will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 5pm-8pm & Sunday from 11am until the time of services at 1pm.

Survivors include a Son, Mike Cantrell of Missouri & a Daughter, Rosanna (Jim) McCurry of Michigan. 7 Grandchildren, Brent (Lacy) Arnold of Smithville, TN, Tammy Lowhorn of Crossville, TN, John Cantrell of Smithville, TN, Josh McCurry of Michigan, Sarah Pierik of Michigan, Jessica Jones of Murfreesboro, TN & Eric Hill of Woodbury, TN. 13 Great Grandchildren. Special Friend, Jim Weller of Rock Island, TN.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Mrs. Johnnie Sue Hall Patrick

April 8, 2022

Mrs. Johnnie Sue Hall Patrick, age 68, of Alexandria, TN, passed away Thursday April 7, 2022.

Mrs. Patrick was born May 20, 1953, in Carthage, TN daughter of the late John William Hall and Nellene Crawford Hall who lived in the Sykes, TN community. She was a 1971 Graduate of Gordonsville High School and was married to Bobby Wayne Patrick on May 19, 1972. She worked at Alexandria Shirt Factory, Alexandria Dairy Mart, Norvell and ran a day care for children. She attended the Alexandria Church of Christ.

Mrs. Patrick is survived by her husband: Bobby Patrick of Alexandria, TN, two daughters: Donna (Roger) Whitehead of Alexandria, TN and Debora (Tim) Colwell of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi; grandchildren Jordan and Kendra Whitehead, two sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth “Sal” (David) Haynes of Gordonsville, TN and Mrs. Shirley Gooch of Smithville, TN, one brother: James (Nancy) Hall of Lawrenceburg, TN

Funeral Services for Mrs. Patrick are scheduled to be conducted from the chapel of Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2 PM with Jeff Ford and Charlie West officiating. Interment will follow in the Vanatta Cemetery.

Visitation with the Patrick family will be at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria,TN on Friday from 2PM until 8PM and on Saturday from 10AM until service time at 2 PM.




Donald Wayne Cantrell

April 6, 2022

Donald Wayne Cantrell age 71 of Smithville passed away Monday April 4, 2022. He was born February 15, 1951 to his parents, the late Ray Donald Cantrell and Leotra and Thaniel Cantrell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Cantrell. Wayne was a member of the Church of Christ and worked in Nursery and an Iron Worker. He is survived by his son, Ray (Sonya) Cantrell of McMinnville; daughter, Betsy Hildreth of Kentucky; grandchildren, Maddie, Bella and Brett Cantrell; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. Funeral services will be 4 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:30 AM until the time of the service at 4:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The funeral home lounge is closed and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Jeremy Wayne Hallum

April 6, 2022

Jeremy Wayne Hallum age 45 of Smithville, passed away Monday night April 4, 2022 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. He was born September 6, 1976 to his parents, Phyllis Mai Cantrell Hallum and the late Larry Wayne Hallum. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather: Elmus “Tot” Cantrell; Paternal Grandparents: Leonard & Edmonda Hallum. Jeremy was a truck driver and attended Friendship The Baptist Church. Graveside services and interment will be held 1 PM Thursday at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday 11:AM until 12:45PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel, at which time we will leave to go to DeKalb Memorial Gardens for the graveside service. Survivors include: 2 sons: Wesley Hallum, Peyton Hallum both of Smithville; Mother: Phyllis Hallum of Smithville; Sister: Stephanie Crabtree of Woodbury; Maternal Grandmother: Gladys Cantrell of Smithville; Nephews: Conner and Trey Crabtree; Aunt: Suzanne (Bill) Gash of Smithville; Several cousins also survive. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the building. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




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