Gene Calvin Wilkerson

November 16, 2020

Gene Calvin Wilkerson age 82 of Smithville, passed away Sunday night November 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1938 to his parents, the late Roy L. and Dovie Lorene Gamill Wilkerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katelynn Wilkerson. Gene was retired from Smithville Concrete with close to 30 years of service. He was a National Guard and U.S. Army Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Lena Harbin Wilkerson; 6 children, Marilynn Schaddelee (Frank), James Wilkerson (Angela), Sherry Wilkerson (Jeremy), Lisa Bowman (Mike), Darryl Wilkerson (Annette) and Denise Bogle (Tim); 19 grandchildren, Celena Schaddelee, Josiah Schaddelee, Talor Darling, Stephanie Driver, Shellie Wilkerson, C.J. Wilkerson, Arigail Keaton, Delilah Keaton, Nathan Lawson, Tiffani Martin, Brandon Stockling, Hillary Tramel, Payton Bowman, Emily Wilkerson, Jacob Wilkerson, Olivia Logan, Savannah Whitefield and Joel Wilkerson; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Barbara Replogle and Mackie Easterly (Leon). Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bobby Thomason officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 4 PM until 7 PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Due to COVID 19 and Social Distancing Guidelines we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The pews are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 for the service. Our lounge is closed at this time and NO Food or Drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 11, 2020

Howard Charles Brown born December 11, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio passed from this life on November 6, 2020 at NHC in Smithville, Tennessee. Howard was born to Howard Joseph Brown and Lucille Marie Rohde. He was the second child of five. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Sandy. He is survived by Siblings: Marilou (Gary) Butler of Orlando, Florida; Ted (Mary Jane) Brown of Ladson, South Carolina; Chuck Brown of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; and Mike (Heidi) Brown of Palm Springs, Florida. Children: Denise (Phillip) Brown of Skipperville, Alabama; Howard (Michelle) Brown of Fort Pierce, Florida; Laura Brown of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Greg (Kerry) Ward of Gainesville, Florida; Matthew (Jane) Brown of Smithville, Tennessee. Grandchildren: Tim (Mari) Brown; Ashley Ward; Jessica Brown; Kyle Ward; Michael (Kayla) Chadwick; Justin (Amy) Chadwick; Matthew (Brandi) Sesco; Cooper Brown; Gabby Ward; Tyler Ward; and Cale Brown. Great-grandchildren: Aaron Yarborough; Josiah Mills; Bryson Chadwick; Levi Chadwick; Tucker Chadwick Whitley Chadwick; Amara Sesco; and Charlie Brown. Several nieces and nephews survive. Howard grew up in Lake Osborne Estates, Lake Worth, Florida. He served in the United States Navy. He had a passion for planes and earned his pilot license at the age of fifteen. With his talents, he restored a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria which everyone knew as “Vicky”. He met the love of his life Sandra Faye Cooper, and they moved to Smithville, Tennessee in 1985. He and Sandy enjoyed woodworking, building unique items for their home and for family members. Many people got to know Howard and Sandy during their years of installing carpet. Howard has resided the last three years at NHC of Smithville where he gained new friends and family with the Staff of NHC. The family would like to thank the dietary staff at NHC for providing meals that Howard enjoyed very much. The family also acknowledges and give specials thanks to Mario, Beckie, and so many others that doted over Howard taking time for conversation and watching his western movies with him. At the request of Howard and Sandy, no memorial service will be held. The family will gather in south Florida at a later time to spread their cremains. The family request that in memory of Howard donations be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through DeKalb Funeral Chapel. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

November 11, 2020

Jerry Wayne Walker age 73 of Smithville, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1947 in Warren County, Tennessee to his parents, the late Cecil and Maggie Green Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola Walker; siblings, J.B. Walker, Lera Arnold, Chuck Walker, Shirley Cook, infant Melbie Walker, Cordell Walker, Fay Griffin and Dwight Walker. He was retired from DTC Communications and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Patty K. Walker; son, Timothy (Joanie) Walker; two grandchildren, Javan and Kendall Walker; his chosen daughter, Tamara (Derrick) Young and chosen granddaughter, Dominique Young; two brothers, Douglas Walker and Ronnie Walker and many nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored his request to be cremated and there will be a Graveside Memorial Service 11:AM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. There will not be any services or visitation at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 11, 2020

Katherine Jean Goodwin Johnson age 81 of Donelson, passed away Monday morning November 9, 2020 at TriStar Summit Hospital in Hermitage. She was born November 12, 1938 to her parents, the late Jarvis and Dellie Hendrix Goodwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Johnson; 8 siblings, Alma, Elsie, James, Roy, Nettie, Walter, Sue and Orvil. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. Ms. Katherine did factory work and was a homemaker, however her greatest enjoyment was being grandmother and babysitting her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 children, Ricky (Terri) Johnson of Mt. Juliet, Vickey (Joel) Carr of Donelson and Mickey Johnson of Donelson; 3 grandchildren, Matt (Dana) Johnson, Jennifer (Eric) Roberts, Kimberly (Jim) Ledford; 8 great-grandchildren, Gabe and Micah Johnson, Anna and Dean Roberts, Emery Jane and Ellis Patterson, David and Dallas Ledford; several nieces and nephews also survive. There will be a private graveside service held for Ms. Katherine at Whorton Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, in memory of Ms. Johnson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 5, 2020

Clyde Bradley Nokes age 91 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born December 13, 1928 to his parents, the late Shelah and Gertrude Derting Nokes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rayburn Nokes and sister, Dorothy Bryant. He was a member of the Gassaway Church of Christ and a TV repairman. Clyde played music for over 80 years. He is survived by 4 sons, Gerry (Rita) Nokes of Short Mountain, Nicholas (Patsy) Nokes of Liberty, Billy (Kathy) Nokes of Short Mountain and Jeffery (Maureen) Nokes of Short Mountain; 8 grandchildren, Tonya (Bill) Melton, Stephanie (Tommy) Alexander, Nicholas (Susan) Nokes, Jr., Wesley Nokes, Natasha (James) Anderson, Sarah (Derrick) Arnold, Hannah Nokes and fiance Mike Hartman, Jeffery (Shannon) Nokes, II; 13 great-grandchildren, Jacob Melton, Erica (Josh) Shores, Jarrett Melton, Rachel Alexander, Luke Alexander, Matthew Nokes, Lucas Nokes, Lakelynn Anderson, Noah Anderson, Koen Bradley Nokes, Chloe Nokes, Anna Nokes, and Miles Nokes; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Allie Melton and Chloe Melton; 1 sister, Oleta Bullard of Murfreesboro; special nephew, Charles Nokes of Short Mountain and special friends, Gloria Steward and Jesteen Brown. Graveside services and interment will be 1 PM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Melton Cemetery at Short Mountain with Gary Hancock officiating. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM until 7 PM at the funeral home. There will not be any visitation on Saturday, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 1 PM. Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing Guidelines, 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. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Gassaway Community Center in memory of Clyde. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

BIO:
Clyde Nokes was born on December 13th 1928 to the Gassaway community. He began his music career at age 5 when his parents bought him a guitar from Sears and Roebuck for $5.00. Two ladies took an interest in him and taught him some cords and he started from there to go on and perform for over 8 decades. He and his brother Rayburn played together for many years He formed close relationships with local musicians and even formed a band named The Short Mountain Boys and Girls. He played music throughout the communities of Gassaway, Smithville, Woodbury, and many others. He played with countless Grand Ole Opry stars to include Benny Martin, Michael Cleveland, Curly Fox, Buddy Spiker, Ernie Ashford, Johnny and Bob Campbell, Billy Womack, Speedy Grissom, Harry Smith, Benny Williams, Earnest and Dean Rubley, Randall Smith, Homer Hodge, George Asbury, Rayburn Simmons, Mitchell Fuston, Ronny Loftis, Jerry Lee Cantrell and boys, and many many more. He was a frequent performer at the Gassaway Homecoming and Smithville Jamboree. He played on the local record called the Smithville Jail. He even played a role in a movie called Nashville 99. On February 18th 2016 he was honored by the Governor and state of Tennessee, and Cannon County Executive Mike Gannon proclaimed March 18th as “Clyde Nokes Day”.
Clyde married Maxine Hale on April 23, 1949 in Mississippi. They had 4 wonderful sons, Gary, Nick, Bill, and Jeff. He and the boys played music together every time they were together whether it be Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even birthdays.
Clyde was a business owner of his own radio and TV repair shop. He worked at colonial bread baking in Nashville, he and his dad, Shelah, owned at the general store in Sycamore, and he worked with his mom and dad at Nokes’ General Story in Liberty TN.
Clyde was respected and loved by many in all communities that he was a part of. Everybody knew of the famous Clyde Nokes from Short Mountain TN.
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November 5, 2020

Mrs. Debbie Bishop, age 68, of Alexandria, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Mrs. Bishop was born April 15, 1952 in Smithville, TN, the daughter of the late Harvey Braxton Malone and Eva Ray Parkerson. She married Danny Bishop on January 27, 1997 and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2017. She was also preceded in death by Siblings; Roy Lee Malone, Billy Malone, Robert Donald Malone, and Frances Moss. Debbie graduated from Dekalb County High School in 1970. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the West Main Baptist Church in Alexandria, TN.

Mrs. Bishop is survived by Sister; Jimmie (David) Carter of Alexandria, TN. Step-daughters; Angela (Gale) Sanders of Lewisburg, TN, and Sharon Glover of Carthage, TN. Grandchildren; Brian (Jen) Dillehay, Megan Watson, and Andrea Glover. Great-grandchildren; Ava, Ethan, Malorie, Owen, and Liam. Brother-in-Law; Wayne (Paulette) Bishop of Maggart, TN. Sister-in-Law; Loretta Malone of Alexandria, TN, and Betty Jean Malone of Dowelltown, TN. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews also survive.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bishop are scheduled to be conducted from the Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria, TN, on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1PM. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Memorial Gardens.

Visitation with the family will be at Avant Funeral Home on Friday from 4PM until 7PM and on Saturday after 10AM until service time at 1PM.

The family requests memorials be made to the West Main Baptist Church Children’s Fund.

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