Obituaries

James “Bubba” Crook

September 28, 2020

Mr. James “Bubba” Crook, age 50 of New Middleton, TN passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Crook was born on July 24, 1970 in Nashville, TN to his parents, Martha Ann Herron Crook and the late James Edward Crook. “Bubba”, as he was known by his family and friends, was a self employed painter and attended the New Middleton Baptist Church.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Crook will be announced at a later time.

Survivors include his Mother, Martha Herron Crook of New Middleton, TN. Sisters, Deborah (Jerry) Cooper of New Middleton, TN and Christina Phifer (Steve George) of Unionville, TN. Nieces & Nephews, Bobby Kelly, Cory Cooper, Alexus Phifer & Dylan Phifer. Great Niece, Carly Cooper & Great Nephews, Wyatt Kelly & Braxton Pickle. Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.




Joe Timothy Hall

September 26, 2020

Joe Timothy Hall age 56 of Watertown, died Thursday morning, Sept. 24, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Born May 3, 1964, Joe was the son of the late James Thomas Hall, Sr. and Linda Sue Williams Hall and was preceded in death by a brother, James Thomas Hall, Jr. Joe was a graduate of Watertown High School and had a career in law enforcement for over 30 years. He was a former police chief for the City of Watertown and the City of Alexandria and was a certified law enforcement training officer. Joe was currently serving with the Watertown Police Dept. He is survived by his wife, Lory Hill Hall; sons, T.J. and Jimmy Hall both of Watertown; brother, Terry Hall and his wife, Glenda of Liberty; sisters, Tammy Hall of Alexandria and Tina Hamlet and her husband, Carlos of Watertown; sister-in-law, Kathy Hall of Watertown; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at the Watertown High School. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. Sunday at Hunter Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. till service time Monday at the high school. Interment will be at Hunter Memorial Park with full honors provided by the Fraternal Order of Police. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown. (615)237-9318




Clent Richard Bibby

September 24, 2020

Clent Richard Bibby age 50 of Smithville passed away suddenly September 22, 2020 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born June 22, 1970in Smithville, to his parents, George and Linda Lou Linder Bibby. He was a Baptist and a mechanic. Clent is survived by his parents, George and Linda Linder Bibby of Smithville; sister, Linda Fay Bibby of Murfreesboro; 3 step-children, Beth Buck of Sparta, Billy Martin and Shawn both of Smithville; 8 step-grandchildren; 3 aunts, Debra Anderson, Patricia Linder and Linda F. Bibby; 3 uncles, David Linder, Ervin Bibby and Benny Bibby and several cousins. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, September 25, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial will follow in Hodge Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Henry Ray Walker

September 24, 2020

Henry Ray Walker age 74 of Alexandria, died Wednesday afternoon at Vanderbilt-Wilson Hospital in Lebanon. Born July 21, 1946, Henry was the son of the late James Wesley Walker and Sophie Charlotte Sissom Walker and was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Walker Eddins and her husband, Robert. Henry was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren. A devoted Christian, he was married to his loving wife, Veda for 51 wonderful years. He retired after 37 years from DTC. He loved being outside and working hard with his hands. In the past several years he enjoyed the mornings spent playing with his rook partners. Henry was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Veda Allen Walker; son, Mark Walker and his wife, Vicky of Alexandria; daughter, Holly Brown and her husband, Billy of Gladeville; grandchildren, Hailey (Jordan) Blackburn, Brett Allen Walker, Wyatt Walker Brown, Charles (Amber) Brown; brothers, Robert Walker of Bethlehem, GA, Jerry (Opal) Walker of Lafayette, Roy (Rhonda) Walker of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Prosperity Baptist Church with Bro. Thurman Seber and Bro. David Moody officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. till service time on Wednesday. Pallbearers, Chris Blackburn, Tim Reed, Dave and Daniel Buterbaugh, Alan Hayes, Nick Nokes, Jr., Scott and Tim Walker. Interment at Hillview Cemetery, Alexandria. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown.




J.B. Taylor

September 23, 2020

Mr. J. B. Taylor, age 103 of Alexandria, TN, passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Taylor was born on March 24, 1917 in the Indian Creek community of Smithville to his parents, the late Chess & Willie Fuson Taylor. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Ruth Beckwith Taylor, infant daughter, Diana Taylor & siblings, Clyde Taylor, Colleen Snyder, Clara Nell Taylor, Obel Taylor, Willie Joe Taylor & 2 infant siblings. J.B. was born and raised on Indian Creek and lived there until the 1940s at which time construction had begun on the Dam to form Center Hill Lake. He and his family then moved to Alexandria where he would reside for the next 70 years. Mr. Taylor was a lifelong farmer. He was the oldest living member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist church and had served as a deacon for over 40 years.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy (Eddie) Fuson of Smithville, TN. Grandson, Zachary (Leigh) Fuson of Alexandria, TN. Great Grandson, Landon Fuson of Alexandria, TN. Nieces & Nephews, Faye (Nelson) Gilreath of Smithville, TN, Linda Neal of Smithville, TN, Cathy Stem of Lascassas, TN, Dianne Myers of Lascassas, TN, Roger (Mae) Snyder of Maryville, TN, Kenny (Dorothy) Snyder of Caryville, TN & Perry (Shirley) Snyder of Mississippi. 2 Sisters-in-law, Marguerite Jones of Liberty, TN & Linda (Fred) Stanley of Donelson, TN. 1 Brother-in-law, W.J. (Jane) Tramel of Alabama. Several Cousins also survive. The family would like to say thank you to all the friends and neighbors who helped care for J.B. in the last several months.

Mr. Taylors remains rest at the Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria where funeral services are scheduled to be conducted on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2pm at the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Smithville. Elder James T. Gibbs, Bro. Terry Fesler & Bro. Ric Lee will officiate with burial to follow at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, September 24th from 3pm-8pm at Avant Funeral Home and on Friday, September 25th from 10am until the service time at 2pm at the church. At this time we are not accepting food in the funeral home kitchen facilities.

AVANT FUNERAL HOME, DIRECTORS




William Harvey Dunn

September 23, 2020

Mr. William Harvey Dunn, age 96 of Smithville, TN passed away Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020 at NHC of Smithville.

Mr. Dunn was born on August 6, 1924 in DeKalb County to his parents, the late John & Helen Pedigo Dunn. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Charlene Cantrell Dunn and his brothers, James Dunn, Lonnie Dunn, Gene Dunn & 2 infant siblings. Mr. Dunn served his country in the United States Army as a Medic during the 2nd World War. He attended the Center Hill Brethren in Christ Church and was retired from Chrysler Corp. after 25 years of employment. He also loved going to Flea Markets and hanging out and the local McDonalds with his friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at Burton-Ponder Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, September 28th from 3-8pm and on Tuesday, September 29th from 11am until the service time at 2pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are temporarily not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.

Survivors include a daughter, Gail (Marlin) Gill of Angola, IN. Son, William Barry Dunn of Detroit MI. Grandchildren, Hal (Janette) Stilson, Angela (Joshua) Beavers, Andrea (Jeremiah) Taylor & Melissa. Several Great Grandchildren also survive.




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