Obituaries
Audrey D. Redmon Knowles Russell
May 3, 2021
Audrey D. Redmon Knowles Russell, age 89 was born on June 17, 1931 and went to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Webb House Retirement Home in McMinnville where she was residing.
She was the oldest child of Charlie Roston Redmon & Lorene Slatton Redmon who preceded her in death. Audrey grew up in the Indian Mound Community of DeKalb County, TN. Her most precious memories were of attending church at Indian Mound The Baptist Church where she had been a member since 1946 and attended all her life. Audrey was married to Eston Knowles on Feb. 11, 1950 and were married for 58 years until his death in 2008. She helped her husband in Eston Knowles Reality for over 40 years. They lived and raised their 3 sons in Sparta & Smithville, TN. She was later married to Tom Russell of McMinnville in 2009 until his passing in 2017.
Audrey is survived by her sons, Levoy & Teresa Knowles of McMinnville, TN, Terry & Pamela Knowles of Murfreesboro, TN & Chuck Knowles & Amanda Gibbons of Nashville, TN. Grandchildren, Bryan & Samantha Knowles of Knoxville, TN, Andy & Chelsea Knowles of McMinnville, TN, Ashley & Hayden Campbell of Nashville, TN & Caitlyn Knowles of Clarksville, TN. Step Grandchildren, Paige & Austin Gaskell of Murfreesboro, TN & Peyton Manis & fiance Chase Roberts of Murfreesboro, TN, Madison Bailey, Anna Marie Bailey & Kaitlyn Bailey of Panama City Beach, FL. Step Children, Cynthia & Rayburn Pedigo & family, Melissa & Joey Livesay & family, Tony & Angie Russell & family. Great Grandchildren who were such a joy to her, Parker & Kinsley Knowles, Beckett, Lawson & Lake Knowles. Sister, Charlene Pickett & a Brother and Sister-in-law, Keith & Sherry Redmon. Sisters-in-law, Ruth Redmon & Louise Knowles. Her special aunt, Gladys Stephens Luna Prater. Audrey has many nieces, nephews, church family, the Webb House family, and friends who survive.
Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husbands, Eston Knowles & Tom Russell, her parents, infant brother, James Calvin Redmon, brother & his wife, John & Imelda Redmon and Royce Redmon. Sister & brother-in-law, Betty & Herman Prater. Brothers-in-law & wife, Jesse Lewis (Chester) & Linda Knowles, B.P. (Dick) Knowles.
The family would like to thank the Webb House in McMinnville for their kind & helpful care of their mom, Audrey for the past few years. Also, to Avalon Hospice for the kindness & care shown to her in her last days. The family has a special thank you to Dr. Hugh Don Cripps of Smithville for his tireless medical attention to our mom through the years.
Officiating at the service will be Brother Frank Randolph, pastor of Indian Mound The Baptist Church & Brother Johnny Adcock. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 11am in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 4-8pm and again on Thursday from 9am until the service time at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Indian Mound The Baptist Church in memory of Ms. Audrey. Donations can be made at the funeral home or sent to Joe Hallums, 1307 Fanchers Mill Rd. Sparta, TN 38583.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bob Rice
May 3, 2021
Mr. Bob Rice, age 88 of Sparta, TN passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.
Bob was born on December 24, 1932 in Putnam County, TN to his parents, the late Dewey and Ola Harness Rice. Also preceding him in death was his son, Bobby Dean Rice; 2 grandchildren, Scott Davis and Josh Davis; 9 siblings, Geraldine Felts, Barbara Goff, Mary Ellen Shackelford, Gene Rice, Bill Rice, Roy Rice, James Rice, Yune Rice, and infant sister, Irene Rice; and special friend, Eddie Herman. Mr. Rice was a member of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church, a retired construction worker, and a honorary and lifetime member of the Johnson Chapel Volunteer Fire Department.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 5, at 11am in the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Elmore Judd and Bro. Jackie Miller will officiate and burial will follow at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, May 4, from 11am until 8pm and on Wednesday from 9am until the time of services at 11am. Due to Covid-19 precautions, we are not accepting food in the kitchen at this time.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruth Rice of Sparta, TN; 3 children, Connie Davis of Sparta, Kenneth (Shawn) Rice of Sparta, and Terry Rice of Sparta; 5 grandchildren, Whitney (Brandon) Cox of Smithville, Daniel (Ashley) Rice of Sparta, Dustin (Marissa) Rice of Sparta, Courtney (Dustin) Estes of Smithville, Conner Rice and fiance Kimberly Hale of Smithville; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Reba Davis of Murfreesboro and Sue Perkins of Baxter; 1 brother, Denver Rice of Madison; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Norma Hale
May 3, 2021
Norma Hale age 96 of Smithville, TN and formerly of Tompkinsville, KY went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 2, 2021 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was born November 13, 1924 in England to her parents, the late Jack and Olive Scrivner Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hale; grandson, Chris (Kim) Lee and great-grandson, Tyler Lee. Ms. Norma was a member of the Church of England and worked on the farm. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 daughters, Jennifer (Bobby) Lee of Smithville and Janice (Frank) Belcher of Greenfield, IN; 4 grandchildren, Patrick Lee, Clarissa Lee, Eric (Carol) Belcher, Jill Yarber; 6 great-grandchildren, Dustin Lee, Heather (Dewayne) Cope, Lauren (Timothy) Dobbs, Makenzie Yarber, Matthew Belcher and Brittany Belcher; 6 great-great-grandchildren, Addilyn Cope, Avery Cope, Kaleb Belcher, William Belcher, Annabelle Lee and Kenneth Dobbs. There will be a private graveside service held at the Memorial Lawn and Gardens in Tompkinsville, KY with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Ms. Norma. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Donna Marie Page Martin
May 2, 2021
Donna Marie Page Martin, age 68, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital West. She was born December 7, 1952 to her parents the late Hubert and Bessie Clemmons Page. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Doreta Scott. Ms. Martin was a member of Nazarene Church and worked at Federal Mogul for 17 years. She is survived by 3 daughters, Susan Martin of Smithville, Jeanie Martin of Smithville, and Kimberly Martin of McMinnville; 10 grandchildren, Bryan Duncan, Jesse Martin, Brandon Williams, Jacob Williams, Maria Reyes-Ortiz, Fermin Reyes-Ortiz, Lucas Reyes-Ortiz, Jr., Julia Ingram, Lalo Jimenez, and Esparanza Martin; sister, Fay Baker of Smithville; brothers, Paul Page of Shelbyville, Phillip Page of Smithville, Michael Page of Alexandria. Due to COVID-19, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The funeral lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services will be Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 1:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial in the Roan Page Family Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:AM Tuesday until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Zachary Tyler Parsley
May 2, 2021
Zachary Tyler Parsley, age 22, of Smithville passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Zachary was born on March 18, 1999 in Murfreesboro, TN to his parents, Jeremy and Sonya Linder Parsley. Preceding him in death is his grandfather, Maxie Parsley and one uncle, Joey Parsley. He was a senior at Tennessee Tech University and a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm and Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10am until funeral time at 2:00 pm. in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Shannon Cantrell will be officiating. Burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. We are not accepting food in the kitchen at this time.
Survivors include his parents, Jeremy and Sonya Parsley of Smithville; 1 sister, Maddison Parsley of Smithville and 1 brother, Nicholas Parsley of Smithville; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Peggy Linder of Smithville; paternal grandmother, Ruby Parsley of Smithville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Daniel Ray Page
April 29, 2021
Daniel Ray Page age 44 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday April 28, 2021 in Columbia, TN. He was born April 27, 1977 to his parents, Jerry Page and Deborah Griffith Page. He was non-denominational and worked in construction. He is survived by 5 children, Samantha Page (Zachary) Kendall of McMinnville, Braxton Page of Alexandria, Noah Page, Elijah Page, and Abigail Page all of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Alaina Page Adcock, and Emilya Kendall; mother, Deborah Page of Smithville; father, Jerry Page of Morrison; 2 brothers, Jimmy Page of Smithville and Brent (Rhonda) Matthews of Woodbury; niece and nephew, Madison & Hunter Matthews; special cousin, David Griffith; several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; lifelong friend, Tina Cagle. Due to COVID-19, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday May 1, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Neal officiating and burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Friday 4 PM until 7 PM and Saturday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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