Thelma Dean Allen

December 29, 2024

Thelma Dean Allen age 91 of Liberty passed away Saturday morning December 28, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. She was born October 15, 1933, to her parents the late Rob and Gracie Parkerson Crook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Allen. Ms. Allen was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and worked at the Shirt Factory for over 40 years. She is survived by son, Albert (Bonnie) Allen of Liberty; niece, Mary Nokes (Larry) Robinson of Liberty; cousins, Margie Smith of Smithville, and Mary Nell Paris of Murfreesboro; fur babies, Pete and Sadie. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday December 31, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday 3 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Dr. Cripps and Staff and to NHC Healthcare of Cookeville for the love and care shown Mrs. Allen. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Allen family.

December 28, 2024

James Cooper age, 60 passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1964, to his parents, Matthew and Jackie May Cooper. He was preceded in death by a stepson: Jeremy Ray Ferrell; sister: Bertha Cooper; brother: Joseph Cooper; grandparents: Seymour and Pearl Cooper, and James and Bertha May. Mr. Cooper was a Christian and a Truck Driver for Canco. He is survived by his wife Ethel Cooper of McMinnville; stepsons: Jonathan (Angelia) Ferrell of Smithville and Steven (Amanda) Ferrell of Smithville; extra children: Chris (Tori) South and Justin Braswell; grandchildren: Shaun West, Linda West, Ellabeth Ferrell, Colton Ferrell, C. J. South, Summer South, Brooklyn South; siblings: Jeffery (Melissa) Cooper, JoAnn (Randy) Zelker, and Jason Cooper all of West VA.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many other family and friends also survive; special friends: Glenn “Cotton” and Trish Bogle. Graveside services and burial will be held 2 PM Monday December 30, 2024, at Beach Hill Cemetery in Gassaway with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cooper family.

December 28, 2024

Ronald Jay Carter age 69 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born September 21, 1955, to his parents, Rubbie Carter and the late R.J. Carter. He was retired from Carrier Corp. and a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by wife Debra Carter. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Keaton officiating and burial to follow in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 2 PM until 6 PM and Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Survivors include Daughter: Jayme (Nathan) Dowell of Smithville; Son: Ronald Joshua Carter of Smithville; Grandchildren: Ryan Carter, Ethan Carter, Izayah Dowell, Kylynn Dowell; Mother: Rubbie Carter of Smithville; Sister: Lynn (Larry) Eaton of Smithville; Nephew: Hugh (Chassity) Eaton of Smithville; Great niece: Allie Eaton. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Carter Family.

December 27, 2024

Jimmy Walker, age 76 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at NHC in Smithville. He was retired from Star Mfg.  He attended Covenant Baptist Church where he also loved playing his guitar. He enjoyed walking, working in and picking his blueberries and playing his guitar with his friends at the County Complex.

Mr. Walker was born on October 23, 1948 in Livingston, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents; Odos and Illa Mae Walker.

Visitation with the Walker family will be on Sunday from 10:30 until funeral time at 2:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Bobby Thomason and Bro. Darrell Gill will officiate. Burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years; Annie “Susie” Bain Walker, brother, Wayne (Linda) Walker, nieces; Lisa (Dewey) Peterson, Leann (Jason) Miller, Jennifer Ritter, Samantha (Billy) Phillips, brothers-in-law; Cleveland (Diane) Bain, Harold Bain, Earlie Bain, sisters-in-law; Helen Moore and Pauline Braswell, special nephews; Jimmy (Amanda) Bain, Clayton Moore and Hunter Moore.

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

December 26, 2024

Betty Sue Tittsworth Hale, age 94, of Smithville died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Born on May 9, 1930 in Smithville, where she lived for most of her life, Betty was the oldest daughter of the late Maudell Parker Tittsworth and Haskell Brown Tittsworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jerre Ray Hale Sr.; sons Jay and John; her siblings Billy (Dot), Brownie, Sandra, Faye (Clamon) and Jane (Sonny); and her brother in law J Edward Hale.

A longtime member of Smithville First Baptist Church, she believed deeply in volunteering as a member of the Smithville Women’s Club and was one of the driving forces in the establishment of Greenbrook Park.

Betty was fascinated with history of all kinds, loved decorating for holidays, enjoyed reading and creating art, was a fantastic cook, is deeply loved and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.

She is survived by her sisters in law, Lillian Tittsworth of Smithville, Gloria Hale of Liberty and Betty Henderson of Martin; her daughter, Suzanne (Bo) Barbour of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Jason (Becca) Hale, Amanda Hale, Sara (Doug) Green and Holly (Peter) Lee; eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, various friends, and her great grandson’s dog Charlie, the only dog she ever liked.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held 11:AM Monday, December 30, 2024 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service on Monday at 11:AM.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hale family.

December 26, 2024

Jackie Ray Crips, age 69, of Smithville Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his Woodbury home following an extended illness. Mr. Crips was the son of the late Jim Robert and Goldie Irene Melton Crips.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Timothy Joe Crips and Jerry Lane Crips, sisters Beverly Diane Crips and Jimmie Irene Crips Carter.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Anita Faye Knox Crips daughter, Jennifer Irene Crips Collins, son-in-law Mark Anthony Collins, grandson Robert Dalton Collins and granddaughter Taylor Riley Collins; Sons, Jackie Ray Crips Jr, Jamie Lee Crips and Jimmy Robert Crips, granddaughter Alex Morgan Crips and Weston Robert Kenamer Crips Daughter, Angela Dawn Hoover Stroh, son-in-law Shawn Stroh, granddaughters Lacy Elizabeth Stroh and Allie Kate Stroh. Brothers, Douglas Don Crips and wife Gail, Thomas Edward Crips and late wife Ann, Melvin Leon Crips and wife Leeann, Ricky Gene Crips, Billy J. Crips and wife Toni and sister Cathy Sue Crips Jiminez and many special nieces and nephews. Lastly his faithful little white dog, Quinzel, “Bob Barker”, who was his constant shadow.

Jackie was a “jack of all trades”, skilled in Carpentry, roofing, and painting and was also a Butcher. Jackie was an avid collector of antiques, coins, and stamps. He loved tinkering with clocks. He had an amazing green thumb and artistic talents. He loved fishing, hunting, and most of all his family. Jackie loved to cook and made the best pies around town. Our best memories will always be gathered around the kitchen table. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and that “Crips” laugh.

“Now we have to remember you, but you will get to live through us.” “Remember that I am always with you until the end of time” Matthew 28:20.

His family will receive friends, Friday January 3, 2024 starting at 11:00 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Curlee cemetery. Pallbearers include Mark Collins, Robbie Crips, Ricky Crips, Harley Crips, Stephan Crips, and Noah Crips.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.

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