Obituaries

Margaret Ann Pyles

October 21, 2020

Margaret Ann Pyles age 52 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born May 17, 1968 to her parents, the late Curtis and Anna Satterfield Layman. She and her husband were the former owners of Tim’s Truck Service and she was a Christian. She is survived by her husband, Tim Pyles of Smithville; two children, Jennifer Pack of Smithville and Brandon (Kelsey) Pyles of Liberty; four grandchildren, Miah, Tegan, Knox and Taylor; three siblings, Brian Layman, Tyra Manypenny and Starla Moore all of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 7 PM Friday, October 23, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until the time of the service at 7 PM. Due to COVID 19 and social distancing guidelines, our pews are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 for the service. We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. Our lounge is closed at this time and NO Food or Drinks are allowed in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




George “Blackie” Davis

October 20, 2020

George “Blackie” Davis age 84 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 16, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was born July 8, 1936 in DeKalb County to his parents, the late Everett and Hallie Tittsworth Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Mae Davis and France Davis Chinn; five brothers, Bobby “Brown” Davis, John “Gray” Davis, Frank Davis, Jack Davis and Bill T. “Whitey” Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and he was a Mason, member of Masonic Lodge #417 Blue Lodge in Detroit, MI. He served in the U.S. Air Force. A retired business man and engineer who left the farm in DeKalb County and traveled the world. He returned home for his final years to enjoy his family, friends and of course golf. George told his family to celebrate his life, don’t mourn his passing and trust in Jesus. It’s not goodbye, but see you later. His family has honored his request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will held at a later date, which will be announced. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lenora Davis of Smithville; son, Michael Pascoe and his wife who is like a daughter, Cheryl of Smithville; his littlest love, his maltese Debbie; one brother, Jimmy (Lois) Davis and their son, Tony of Smithville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Service Dog Project, 37 Boxford Road, Ipswich MA 01938. Service Dog Project provide free Great Dane service dogs to veterans, children and others in need. Donations may also be made in Mr. Davis’s memory to the Shriners Hospital to help children. You may call or come by the funeral home to make either of these donations also. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Ronald Stanley

October 20, 2020

Mr. Ronald Stanley age 70 of Smithville, TN passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Thomas Mid Town Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Ronald was born on November 28, 1949 to his parents, the late Hiram & Amanda Ruth Ervin Stanley. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Ricky Stanley. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners and the Order of the Eastern Star. Ronald attended Faith Chapel Ministries & was a Farmer.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Steve Warren will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 3-8pm with a Masonic Service being held at 7pm & on Thursday from 10am until the service time at 2pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, the family requests that social distance measures be observed and please wear a mask. We are temporarily not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.

Survivors include 1 Daughter, Tammie Stanley of Smithville, TN. 2 Sons, Dale Stanley & Jason Stanley both of Smithville, TN. 3 Grandchildren, Daniel (Jayde) Stanley, Seth (Maci) Stanley & Caleb Stanley (Kyleigh White) all of Smithville, TN. 2 Great Grandchildren, Bristol Stanley & Bayler Stanley both of Smithville, TN. 3 Brothers, Eddie (Lou) Stanley, Randall Stanley & Michael (Mandy) Stanley all of Smithville, TN. 2 Sisters, Jennifer Pack of Smithville, TN & Melissa Stanley of Spencer, TN. Sister-in-law, Kathy Stanley of Smithville, TN. Mother of his children, Glenda Stanley of Smithville, TN. Step Brother, Wayne (Linda) Bush of Smithville, TN. 2 Special Friends, Debra Crawford & Michelle Beshearse both of Smithville, TN.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in memory of Ronald.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.




Anna Marie Robinson

October 18, 2020

Mrs. Anna Marie Robinson, age 76, of Temperance Hall, TN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Mrs. Robinson was born September 28, 1944 in Buffalo Valley, TN, a daughter of the late Kenneth Scott Alcorn and Nettie Lois Williams Alcorn. She was also preceded in death by Brother; Bill Alcorn and Sisters; Frances Woods, Julana Martin, Cathy Parker, and Janie Bierbaum.

Mrs. Robinson graduated from Upperman High School in 1962. Marie married Larry Robinson on December 22, 1964. She worked at Quick & Easy and as the deli manager of the Carthage Bestway. Mrs. Robinson wrote the Temperance Hall News for the Smithville Review and ran the Temperance Hall Community Center for 20 years. She was a member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by Husband; Larry Robinson of Temperance Hall, TN. Children; Lynn Robinson and lifelong partner, Michelle Rich, of Temperance Hall, TN, and Tracy Robinson of New Johnsonville, TN. Grandchildren; Hunter Robinson of Dowelltown, TN, and Tara Greene of Gordonsville, TN. Sisters; Jackie Reins of Temperance Hall, TN, and Sharon Hendrixson of Baxter, TN. Father-in-Law; Curtis Woodard of Temperance Hall, TN. Special companions; Gage and Crickett.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Robinson are scheduled to be conducted from the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Home on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1PM with Bro. Donnie Agee and Bro. Herb Leftwich officiating. Interment will follow in the Gordonsville Cemetery.

Visitation with the Robinson Family will be at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Sunday from 3PM until 8PM and on Monday after 11AM until service time at 1PM.

The family requests masks be worn and social distancing guidelines be observed if visiting the funeral home.




Jimmy Lee “Bo” Reynolds, Sr.

October 17, 2020

Jimmy Lee “Bo” Reynolds, Sr. age 66 of Liberty, passed away Sunday morning October 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1954 to his parents, the late W. Howard and Margie R. Gibbs Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Mae Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds worked in carpentry and a warehouse worker. He is survived by his wife, Becky Lou Reynolds of Liberty; son, Jimmy Lee Reynolds, Jr. of Liberty; 2 sisters, Becky Lou Jones of Woodbury and Geneva Jewel of Lebanon. Mr. Reynolds family chose a direct cremation and his cremains will be buried at Salem Cemetery in Liberty. No public services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Gladys Haggard

October 15, 2020

84 year old Gladys Haggard of Smithville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at her residence.

She was a retired caregiver at NHC Smithville and was of the Baptist faith. Gladys was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jones; her husband, William ‘Bud’ Haggard; a son, Paul Haggard; and sisters, Alice Harville, Chaddies Jones, and Millie Gambell.

Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am until 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Brother Tommy Davis will officiate and burial will be at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Ms. Gladys is survived by her son, Danny Haggard of Smithville; granddaughter/daughter, Danielle Haggard of Smithville; and grandchildren, Marcaus Scoville and Tierra Scoville of Crossville.

In addition to flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Ms. Gladys.

Special thanks to Suncrest and her caregivers Carolyn Powers, Ashley McCormick and Amanda Betancur.




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