Obituaries

Loyd Barry “Buzzy” Maxwell

June 22, 2020

Loyd Barry “Buzzy” Maxwell age 62 of Baxter and Smithville native, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1958 to his parents, the late Loyd and Ruth Sutton Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Jean Taylor. Buzzy was a retired truck driver. He is survived by 2 children, Brandy (Daniel) Maynord of Phoenix City, AL and Zackary Maxwell of Baxter; 2 grandchildren, Kylie and Isabella Maynord; 1 brother, Terry (Teresa) Maxwell of Smithville; 1 brother-in-law, Wayne Taylor; 1 niece, Amanda Maxwell; 2 nephews, Robbie (Alicia) Maxwell and Kent (Cindy) Taylor; 1 aunt, Charlie Mai Maxwell; cousins, Sammie Ray, Steve and Gayle. The family has honored Buzzy’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Clayton Pack

June 19, 2020

Clayton Pack age 74 of Dowelltown and a former resident of Michigan, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born April 28, 1946 to his parents, the late Arbit and Mary Cox Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 siblings, Phyllis McCaig, Malda Marcum, Exlee Moore, Vaudney Pack, Eddie Pack, Homer Pack, Roger Pack, Joan Begley, Lonnie Pack, Odell Pack and Jennings Pack. A son of a coal miner, Clayton was a Baptist and was self-employed. He is survived by 1 daughter, Denise (Freddy) Blair of Dowelltown; 3 grandchildren, Stephanie (Hunter) Angel, Heather Page and Steven Page; 3 great-grandchildren, Addison Curtis, Kallen Curtis and Gunner Angel; 1 sister, Hazel Marcum of Detroit, MI. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a service will be held in West Virginia at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Dolia Marie Cantrell

June 19, 2020

Dolia Marie Cantrell age 68 of Murfreesboro passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1951 to her parents, the late William F. and Audrey Colwell Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Cantrell; 2 brothers, Freddy Morris Moore and Freeman Dale Moore; niece, Andrea Skelton and great-niece, Misty Tatrow. She worked many years in garment factories. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey (Nicky) Moore of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Austin Moore of Hermitage and Brandon Moore of Sparta; 2 nephews, Jason and Michael Moore; great-niece, Kimberly Tatrow Griffith; special friend, Suzy McPeak of Lascassas. Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, June 22, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Due to COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Florence Elaine Howell

June 19, 2020

Florence Elaine Howell, age 73, a McMinnville, TN resident and Short Mountain, TN native, was born July 15, 1946 and passed June 18, 2020 at home following an extended illness.
She was retired from NHC of McMinnville, a member of Short Mountain Old Methodist Church, and the daughter of the late, Howard Daniel and Naomi “Dude” Jewell Motley Howell. She was also preceded in death by brother, Michael Daniel Howell and son-in-law, Dean McMillen.
Ms. Howell is survived by four children, Tamela McMillen, JerryLee (Kymberly) Certain, Brent Hayes, and Amanda (Brandon) Stalcup all of McMinnville; she was a proud and loving nana to twenty grandkids and twenty three great-grandkids; sister, Cynthia Anne Howell; brother, Timothy Rowan (Virginia) Howell; two nieces; one great-niece and three great-nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Faye Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery in Smithville, TN. Visitation will be Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at High’s.
Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.




Peggie Lois Driver Grandstaff McClain

June 19, 2020

Mrs. Peggie Lois Driver Grandstaff McClain, age 71 of Woodbury, TN passed away Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Peggie was born on June 22, 1948 to her parents, the late Gene & Rosie Arnold Driver. Her husband, Cecil McClain also precedes her in death along with a sister, Doris Driver. She worked for Hartman Luggage & was a Cafeteria worker at Centertown Elementary School. She loved camping in the outdoors and fishing.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Nick Pelham will officiate and burial will follow at Viola Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 2-8pm & again on Saturday from 10am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed.

Survivors include her son, Marcus (Dianna) Grandstaff of Woodbury, TN. 3 Grandchildren, Dakota Grandstaff, Tyler Grandstaff & Zaxton Grandstaff all of Woodbury, TN. 3 Step Children, Shirley Tomlin-Butler, Kent McClain & Danny McClain. 5 Step Grandchildren, Tabitha Medley, Tiffanie Tomlin, Jennifer Tomlin-Botbyl, Lauren McClain & Julie Tomlin. 1 Brother, Robert Driver of McMinnville, TN. 3 Sisters, Pat Pelham of McMinnville, TN, Jewell Kirby of Smithville, TN & Debbie Scurlock of Smithville, TN.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge or arrangements.




Bobby Carl Dale

June 18, 2020

Bobby Carl Dale age 82 of Knoxville, Tenn. formerly of Smithville passed away at his home June 16, 2020. He was the son of Robert & Pauliene Dale. He is survived by his wife Deloris Dale; Mother of his children: Mary Ellen Dale; 3 surviving children: Jamie, Joshua, David; surviving grandchildren, JD, Lucas, and Jonah; 1 sister: Nell Beshearse; 1 nephew: Jim (Marla) Beshearse; 2 great nieces: Carsyn and Cate Beshearse; 4 step-children, several step-grandchildren; 2 deceased children: Patricia and Scott Dale. His wish was to donate his body to Restore Life USA. A memorial will be held at a later date in Knoxville, Tn. This information is provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.




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