Linson Farless

May 13, 2022

Linson Farless age 76 of Morrison passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022 at NHC HealthCare Center n McMinnville. He was born June 3, 1945 in Van Buren County to his parents, the late John Herman and Delma Hillis Farless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah J. Farless; sisters, Wavie Schrecengost and Mary Farless; brothers, Carson Farless, Leonard Farless and William Thomas Farless; and nephew, Ronnie Schrecengost. Linson was a plain country man that loved and was loved by so many. He was a hard worker and loved working the land. He worked in nursery work and to have only had a 3rd grade education, he knew more about plants and trees than someone with a degree. Linson was funny and enjoyed life. He was a member of the McMinnville Church of God, formerly Locust Street Chruch of God. He leaves to cherish his memory, 3 daughters, Lisa (Brian) Holt and Amy (Brent) Aughinbaugh both of McMinnville and Clarlisa Farless of Cookeville; 4 grandchildren, Alicia (Brandon) Knight, Ciara Holt, Beckham Holt and Malachi Aughinbaugh; 2 great-grandchildren, Gracie and Sadie; honorary family members, The family of his late wife, Deborah J. Farless; brother, Troy Farless; 2 sisters, Earlene Jennings and Debra Bess; sister-in-law, Janice Farless; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. A Celebration of Life honoring his life, will be 1 PM Saturday May 14, 2022 at the McMinnville Church of God with Bro. Tommy Burke officiating and burial will follow in Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will be Saturday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM at the McMinnville Church of God. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the McMinnville Church of God, in loving memory of Mr. Linson. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff of NHC McMinnville and Caris Hospice for the love and care shown to Mr. Farless. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 12, 2022

80-year-old Charles Bethel Williams of Alexandria passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday. Charles was born October 10, 1941 to the late J.B. and Haley Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mike Williams.

Charles was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who all affectionately called him “Papa”. He was a devoted Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Alexandria. He was a sports fanatic and a diehard Vandy fan, unless they were losing. He loved farming, horses, and working outside. He was employed at WorkWear Corporation until it closed and retired from DTC after 12 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Williams; daughter, Julie and son-in-law Jeff Young of Alexandria; granddaughter Chelsie and Michael Shaw of Lebanon; grandson, Charles Young of Alexandria and fiancé Morgan Bruce of Lebanon; great granddaughter, Ann Baleigh Shaw of Lebanon; brother Jimmy “Mutt” and Judy Williams of Gassaway; and a sister Betty and Bill Landrum of Lexington, Kentucky; extended family members Jacob and Crystal Young and children Madyson, Kylie, Hunter, and Lina of Spencer; Joey Hight and children Kayla, Zachary, and Ethan of Pennsylvania; nephew Marty and Kim Williams and children Macey, Molly and T. Wayne of Gassaway; niece Christy and Tommy Lackey; J.C. and Tyler Smith of Woodbury; niece Ashley and Ben Brown and son Carter of Short Mountain; and nephew Drew Baldinger of Lexington, Kentucky.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 101 Locust Street, Alexandria with Billy Friel officiating. Burial will follow in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Anderson’s Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to “Operation Christmas Child” at First Baptist Church, Alexandria in memory of Charles.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Roger McKinney and Family Medical of Lebanon, Bobbie Sue, Ashlyn and Tina of Avalon Hospice for the exceptional care shown to Charles and the family during his extended illness and final care.

Charles was loved and adored by many and will be dearly missed. Romans 8:18 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us”.

Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

May 10, 2022

Bobby Lane Cantrell age 58, of the Belk Community, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1963 to his parents, Linda Graham Cantrell and the late Billy Gene Cantrell. He worked in Manufacturing. He is survived by his mother, Linda Cantrell of Smithville; sister, Donna (Phillip) Summerford of Arthur, IL; brother, Darryl (Rachel) Cantrell of Smithville; nieces and nephews, Alizabeth Frazier, Hailey Stotts, Hannah Cantrell, Mareia Cantrell and Ethan Cantrell. Graveside Services and interment will be 5 PM Thursday May 12, 2022 at New Union Cemetery in the Belk Community with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 PM till 4 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. We will leave at 4 PM to go to the New Union Cemetery for the graveside service. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

May 10, 2022

Ronald Lawrence Huffstetler, was born on June 16, 1937. He lived a long and accomplished life. He was the first born of Clarence and Minnie Huffstetler, and he had three younger brothers, Norman, Jack, and Harris. He grew up in an idyllic setting on the western slopes of the Appalachian Mountains, off Block House Road, in a place called Carpenters Campground, just outside of Maryville in east Tennessee. He was a graduate of Everett High School.

During the mid-1950’s in the hills of east Tennessee, the New York Yankees came calling, and he signed up to play baseball with them right out of high school. Ronald then spent a couple of memorable years playing baseball for the Yankees organization in the Nebraska farm leagues. Afterwards, he spend a short stint at the University of Tennessee where he met his wife, Peggy. He then joined the United States Air Force Reserves and served at Stewart Air Force base in Smyrna, Tennessee. While on deployment in Puerto Rico, he injured his ankle and was honorable discharged. While recuperating from this injury, he picked up a guitar and began a career as a county music entertainer where he was noticed and picked up by Buddy Killen and signed with United Artist. He was a member of the Country Music Song Writer’s Association and went by the stage name, Rink Hardin.He went on to write songs for Marty Robbins and Johnny Horton. He performed at the Grand Ole Opry several times and toured with likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Roger Miller, and George Jones over the years.

After he left the music business, he began work on the shipping docks and H.D. Lee Company near Nashville, TN. He rose through the ranks where he became a member of the management team. After retiring from Lee, he and his wife built a cabin on a farm in Lebanon before finally settling down to the family place on Hurricane Ridge at Center Hill Lake.

Ronald was preceded in life by his father and mother, Clarence and Minnie and brother Norman.

He is survived by his wife Peggy; brothers, Jack and Harris; sons, Marlon and wife Ginger; and Ricky; grandchildren, Mitchell, Grayson, Garrett, and Morgan. He passed away quietly at his home of natural causes on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 84 years of age.

Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, May 11 from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 1pm at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

May 9, 2022

Mr. David Earl “Squirrel” Bain age 59 of McMinnville, TN, died Sunday, May 08, 2022. He was born December 24, 1962 (he often quoted to those he was close to ‘my birthday’s coming up’), in McMinnville, TN, was a self-employed nurseryman and provided lawncare services throughout the community. He grew up in the Dibrell and Short Mountain area, attended the People’s Baptist Church as a youth and later attended Friendship Baptist Church and Smartt First Baptist Church. Squirrel was often described as ‘One of a Kind’. He was a good judge of character, loved his family and children most of all, was proud to be a grandfather, and enjoyed aggravating those he cared most about. Mr. Bain was preceded in death by his parents Jack Smith Bain and Francis Irene Self Bain, brother Charles Lee Bain, sister Jackie Dianne Bain Roberts, and nephew Jacob King.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years Linda Taylor Bain, daughter Andrea Bain Hillis and her husband Chris Hillis, son Taylor Bain and his wife Morgan Thaxton-Bain, granddaughter Navie Michele Bain, brothers Joe Darrell (Tonya) Bain and Marlon Smith (Gail) Bain, special friend Cody Cantrell, many cherished friends and family members, and several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Funeral service will be 3:30 P.M. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Paul Newby and Larry Self will officiate. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and again on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. at McMinnville Funeral Home.

May 9, 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 announced at a later time.

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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