McKenna James Lawrence

September 7, 2021

McKenna James Lawrence the 10 week old infant daughter of Andrew & Holly Lawrence gained her wings Monday September 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by aunt: Holly Michelle Lawrence; Cousin: James Hurst; Great Grandfather: Dale Chaffin; Great Grandparents: Schuyler & Frances Hendrixson & Hollis Harrold. Her family attends Locust Street Church of God. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sister: Paisley Michelle Lawrence; Maternal Grandparents: Julia & Scott Tayes of Cookeville, Steve & Lisa Baugh of Allons; Paternal Grandparents: Tony & Lori Lawrence of Smithville; Great Grandparents: Mertie Lawrence of Smithville, Joann Chaffin of Cookeville, Larry & Debbie Fults of Morrison; Maternal Great Grandmother: Barbara Tayes of Monterey; Several aunts, uncles & cousins also survive. Funeral services for McKenna will be held 4 PM Thursday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeff Page officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 2 PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. In addition to flowers, the family ask that donations be made to help with Funeral Cemetery expenses. Due to COVID, the funeral home lounge is closed and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 7, 2021

Mr. Rodney Dale Driver age 68 of McMinnville, TN passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Driver was born on November 18, 1953 in Smithville, TN to his father the late Bernie Driver & his mother, Clara Sandlin Driver. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Donnie Driver & Jeloy Driver. He had worked for Colonial Freight as a Truck Driver.

The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service being planned for a later time.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Rosa Green Driver of McMinnville, TN. Son, Beau Driver of FL. Grandchildren, Lennox Driver and Ryan Driver both of CO, Autumn Yates of Cookeville, TN & Aaron Yates of Auburntown, TN. Mother, Clara Sandlin Driver of McMinnville, TN. Step Children, Amber Farless of Auburntown, TN & Jennifer Harell of McMinnville, TN.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

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

September 6, 2021

Anderson Lee Orchard the 6 week old infant son of Donny and Elisha Anderson Orchard of Smithville, gained his angel wings Sunday morning September 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmothers, Judy Anderson and Nina Chapman and great-uncle, Kyle Melton. His family attends the Temple Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived b big brother, Michael Grayson Orchard of Smithville; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Lisa Anderson of Smithville; aunt, Emilee Anderson of Smithville; great-aunts and uncles, Tony (Samantha) Vanatta, Eric (Tammy) Vanatta and Krissy Vanatta; great-great-aunts and uncles, Peggy (Kenneth) Cantrell, Jackie Jones and Patricia McCormick and several cousins also survive. Funeral services will be 11:AM Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Shannon Cantrell officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Project Heart or The Brett Boyer Foundation, in memory of Little Anderson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 6, 2021

Evie Sue Walker age 83 of Smithville passed away Sunday morning, September 5, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born February 25, 1938 to her parents, the late Lesley and Lucal Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Walker; grandparents, Mary Blackburn, Lige Simmons and Bithie Crosslin; sisters, Bessie MaCory, Hope Simmons; brothers, Jerry, Donnie, Robert, James, Russell and Gerald. She was a retired factory worker and a Baptist. She leaves to cherish her memory, 7 children, Betty Neal, Rebecca Crank, Norma Neal, Judy Highsmith, Sandra Neal, Leon Neal and Jeff Neal; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shelia McCumbers, Marrie Brandon and Mary Jane Smith and brother, Randy Simmons; several nieces and nephews and her CNA, Peggy Tramel. Funeral services will be 10:AM Thursday, September 9, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tony Smith officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4 PM until 7 PM and Thursday 9:AM until the time of the service at 10:AM. 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.

September 1, 2021

Mr. Calvin Douglas Jones, age 78, of McMinnville passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 from an extended illness at The Rutherford Memory Care. He was a member of Assembly of God, worked at AEDC as a sheet metal worker and was a Navy Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents- Carl and Elua Deane West Jones; wife, Brenda Faye Jones; brother, Terry Jones; and nephew, Tim Jennings.

He is survived by 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Regina (Ronald) Jennings, and Tonya (Trent) Kell all of McMinnville; 3 nephews, Brian (Jodi) Jennings, Keaton (Carissa) Kell, and Justin Tyler Jones all of McMinnville; 1 niece, Ashley (Nick) Silvus of Viola; 2 brothers-in-law, Paul Jackson and Don Jackson; 2 stepchildren, Donna Overall and Jim Blankenship; 3 step grandchildren, Cody Blankenship, Alec Vilan, and Adain Overall; special godson, Gordon Bass; several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 1 from 9am until 1:30pm at Gardens of Memory in McMinnville, and a graveside service will be held at 2pm at Shell’s Ford Cemetery with burial to follow. Bro. Chester Stovall will be holding the service.

In addition to flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

At the family’s request, masks are highly encouraged. With Covid precautions, there will be no food or drink at the funeral home.

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

August 31, 2021

Gradie Bond Gribble age 93 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 16, 1927 to her parents, the late Johnny William and Bertie Sue Atnip Bain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Garrison Lee Bond and Clifford Gribble; daughter, Gradie Lee Hernandez; son, Joe Bond; 2 sons-in-law, Rickey Stanley and John Hernandez; siblings, Bernice Bain, Flossie Linder, Troy Bain, Alton Bain, Mai Bain, J.E. Bain and Honest Bain. Ms. Gradie was a member of the Bethlehem Community Church. She was a caregiver, babysitter, took in and raised 3 of her nephews and was a homemaker. As long as she was able, she loved working in her flowers. She leaves to cherish her memory, 4 children, Danny Bond (Susan Johnson) of Dowelltown, Linda (Richard) Gonzales of Texas, Johnny Bond (Shannon) of Utah and Kathy Stanley (Danny Martin) of Smithville; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Bond of Missouri; 16 grandchildren, Andrea’ (Jason) Isaac, Johnathon Hernandez, Amy Bond, Phillip (Maria) Bond, Andy Bond, Nicholas (Lizbette) Bond, Jacob (Trista) Bond, Christopher (Jennifer) Gonzales, Ashley Gonzales, Brooke Bond, Sara Paulk, Shawnee Bond, Garrison Bond, Matthew Bond, Angela (Joe) O’Connell, Rickey (Jessica) Stanley; 22 great-grandchildren, Arianna, Jennya, June, Madison, Piper, Natalie, Garret, Keaton, Logan, Danica, Michael, Lettie, Grant, Hudson, Genevieve, Adalynn, Scarlett, Reanna, Faithann, Jolynn, Chelsie and Lily; special nieces, Peggy Hensley and Helen Holler; special caregivers, Rita Matthews, Evelyn Young, Mary McCoy; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, September 3, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Donald Owens and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 4 PM until 7 PM and Friday 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. The family asks that everyone please exercise social distancing and wear a mask during visitation and funeral service for the health and safety of everyone. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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