Obituaries

R.L. Redmon

March 6, 2022

Mr. R. L. Redmon, age 92 of Smithville, TN passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2022 at NHC of McMinnville.

Mr. Redmon was born on January 20, 1930 in McMinnville, TN to his parents, the late Matt & Willie Ellen Warren Redmon. Also preceding him in death is his Son, Jerry Redmon. 4 Sisters, Magadlene Emberton, Frances Hendrixson, Louise Braswell, Cilla Mae Redmon. 1 Brother, Charlie Redmon. He was self employed as a Carpenter and had worked as a Nurseryman. Mr. Redmon was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 3-8pm & on Tuesday from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Earlene Bratcher Redmon. 2 Daughters, Patricia (Amon) Cantrell & Donna (Bob) Smith all of Smithville, TN. 6 Grandchildren, Jeremy (Carrie) Cantrell of Smithville, TN, Tanna (Roan) Crain of Cookeville, TN, Sue Jared of Sparta, TN, Sara (Aaron) Young of Smithville, TN, Josh (Tera) Redmon of KY & Danielle Bowling of Elizabethton, TN. 12 Great Grandchildren, Maggie Crain, Caiden Crain & MiLee Crain all of Cookeville, TN, Zackary & Jace Cantrell both of Smithville, TN, Luke & Lela Young both of Smithville, TN, Josie & Piper Redmon both of KY, Jason, Addison & Mason Bowling of Elizabethton, TN. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Antonia AylaGrace “Marlee” Nardone

March 5, 2022

Antonia AylaGrace “Marlee” Nardone age 16, passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. She was born November 14, 2005 in Jamestown, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Anthony and Dorothy Nardone; grandmother, Canada Bryant; great grandparents, Antoinette and Giavanti Nardone. She was in the 10th grade. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Michelle Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Rosina Nardone of Smithville; brother, Giavanti Nardone of Smithville; sister, Jaxe Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Kristen Lynch of Smithville; uncles, Mike Elswick of Smithville, William Morris of Florida, Rick Lynch of Smithville; nana, Diana Lynch of Smithville; cousins, Mariah Lynch, Michael and Jeremiah Elswick. The family has chosen a direct cremation and Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, in memory of Antonia. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Conley Necessary

March 5, 2022

Conley Necessary age 54 of LaVergne passed away Sunday morning, February 27, 2022, at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. He was born January 20, 1968, to his parents, Barbara Necessary and the late Charles Necessary in Fort Pierce, FL. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ellen Stephens. He was a truck driver and attended the Pentecostals of Smyrna. He is survived by his wife, Debra Necessary of LaVergne; mother, Barbara Necessary of St. Albans< WV; 2 daughters, Sarah Necessary of Chattanooga and Amber Howey of Augusta, GA; 4 stepchildren, Katreece Robinson, Tonya Burnett, Renee Simpson and Raymond Simpson; 4 grandchildren, Riley, Andralyn, Alex and Caden; 18 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Vicki Haynes of St. Albans, WV and Annette Edwards of Tampa, FL; 2 brothers, Randy Necessary of Bradenton, FL and Keith Necessary of Fl; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, March 10, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Carlos Sadler officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. 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.




Timothy Wayne Stafford

March 4, 2022

On Saturday, February 26th, 2022 the Stafford Family suffered the unexpected loss of their Father, Grandfather and Brother, Timothy Wayne Stafford, at the age of 62.

Tim was born on October 5th, 1959 and grew up with his Parents and siblings in Marietta, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Stafford. He later relocated to Tennessee as a young adult in the 1980’s. This is where he met and married his wife and raised his two beautiful children. He retired from his career as a truck Driver several years ago and could often be found spending his time fishing, tinkering with cars, working on home improvement projects, and traveling to visit family as often as possible. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and a good friend to all who knew him.

Friends and Family members are invited to honor Tim’s memory at Dekalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville, Tennessee for viewing on Thursday , March 3rd from 3 PM until 7 PM and his final service on Friday, March 4th at 1 PM with visitation 10:AM until the time of the service at 1M. Burial will follow in Adcock Cemetery.

Tim is survived by his son and daughter, Jonathan Stafford and Kimberly Stafford, his sister, Teresa Carlile, his 3 brothers, Terry, Jon & Eric Stafford, and 4 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret Elizabeth Stafford, and his father Ralph Douglas Stafford, and younger brother, Christopher Stafford.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Gary Richard Goff

March 3, 2022

Gary Richard Goff age 70 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at St. Thomas West Hospital. He was born February 29, 1952, to his parents, the late LeRoy and Barbara Rice Goff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Raymond Goff. He was the owner-operator of Arrow Termite and Pest Control and a member of the Christ Pentecostal Church in Brush Creek. Gary leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 40 years, Charlene Goff of Smithville; son James and daughter-in-law, Krista Goff of Smithville; granddaughter, Mila Goff and grandson, Greyson James Goff; 5 sisters, Chris Moore, Gaye LeFever and Robin Beckham all of Cookeville, Leisa Young and Pam Lankford both of Smithville; 3 brothers, Dale Goff of Baxter, Mike Goff and Danny Goff both of Smithville and a host of nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation. Visitation with the Goff family will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home from 11AM until 6PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel and Love-Cantrell Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.




Deborah Adams

March 2, 2022

Funeral services for Deborah Williams Adams, age 64 will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday March 2 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Harold Walker and Bro. Estel Bilbrey will officiate. Interment will follow at Algood City Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 – 8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Deborah went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband and daughter.

She was born May 5, 1957 in Overton County, TN to the late Earl and Winnie Martin Williams of Algood, TN

Deborah was a loving, devoted wife and mother, who above all, put her faith and trust in God. She was a supportive pastor’s wife and member of Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church.

Deborah was retired from human resources at Tennessee Tech University after more than 30 years of service. She loved to read, take countryside road trips, work in the garden, and care for her special dog, Molli Coco.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mike Adams, whom she married September 3, 1977 in Algood; daughter, Jennifer Adams of Cookeville; brothers, Donnie (Patsy) Williams of Cookeville, Lonnie Williams of Algood, and Tommy Williams of Algood; mother-in-law Willie Brown Adams of Smithville; brother-in-law Mark (Karen) Adams of Smithville; sister-in-laws Vicky (Randall) Duke of Smithville and Veronica (Johnny) Pack of Smithville; nephews, Stacy (Misty) Williams of Cookeville, Jeremy Williams of Algood, Trenton Williams of Algood, Justin (Felicia) Duke of Smithville, Jared (Sydney) Adams of Chattanooga; nieces, Amanda (Scott) Goodwin of Smithville, Marla (Jim) Beshearse of Smithville, Brooke (Drew) Hutton of Knoxville, Megan (Joseph) Carroll of Smithville, and Mykaela (Riley) Young of Smithville and several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law Brownie Adams and her sister-in-law, Loretta Williams.

Pallbearers will be Stacy Williams, Jeremy Williams, Trenton Williams, Mark Adams, Randall Duke, and Johnny Pack. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles West, Darnell Null, Bobby Greenwood, Fletcher Barlow, and Reuben McBroom.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church, 4825 Buck Mtn. Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506.

Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.




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