Obituaries
June 9, 2020
Linda Charles Steinmark age 64 of Sparta and native of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1955 to her parents Will Charles Johnson and Gertrude “Dollie” Ferrell Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Michelle Prater Carr; sister, Irene Johnson Bain and brother, Dale Bain. She worked in factories and was an entrepreneur. Linda was a affiliated with The Apostolic Ark. Survivors include 1 daughter, Donna Prater Bogle of Sparta; 4 grandchildren, Nathan Neal, Destiny Herron, Bailey Pack and Kaleb Bogle; 4 great-grandchildren, Audrey Herron, Kyle Bell, II, Tucker Merriman and Corbin Claude; 2 sisters, Peggy Dyer of Sparta and Joann Meece of Dowelltown; 1 brother, Randy (Donna) Massa of Smyrna; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Randy Massa officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 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 Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Peggy Lynn Turner Jordan
June 9, 2020
Peggy Lynn Turner Jordan age 54 of McMinnville and Smithville native, passed away Sunday morning June 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1966 to her parents, the late Wilson and Peggy Gail Green Turner. She was a devout Christian and worked in Bookkeeping and Accounting. She is survived by 3 sons, Ryan Turner of Nashville, Weston Jordan of Murfreesboro and John Jordan of Smithville; former husband and friend, Mike Jordan of Smithville. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, June 12, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with David Settles and Rex Boles officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 10: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 Service will be live-streamed on DeKalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Martha J. Ferrell
June 8, 2020
Martha J. Ferrell age 85 of Smithville, passed away Sunday night, June 7, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. She was born February 27, 1935 to her parents, the late Hurshell and Harriett Martha Martin Judkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Roscoe Ferrell and 2 children, Janie Ferrell and Jackie Ferrell. Ms. Martha was a Baptist and a retired factory worker. She is survived by 2 children, Kenneth Ferrell of Smithville and Jonah Maysam of Richland, Washington; granddaughter, Darya Maysam. There will be a Private Interment held at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. No Visitation or Services will be held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Eddie Wayne Herman
June 6, 2020
71 year old Eddie Wayne Herman of Sparta passed away Thursday at his home. He grew up in Liberty and attended DeKalb County High School. He also attended the Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Herman worked for Douglas Aircraft in Smithville, Avco Aircraft in Nashville, and he did construction work. Herman was born to the late Troy and Minnie Herman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Certain of Liberty and a grandson, Michael Ferm of Blair, Nebraska. Herman is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Luna Herman. Daughter, Cindy Herman of Sparta; son, John Herman and daughter-in-law Beverly of Sparta; and daughter Cristy Herman of Sparta. The family will receive friends Saturday at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Sparta from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Elmore Judd and Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Oak Lawn Funeral Home inĀ Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
Shanell Marie Paine
June 5, 2020
Shanell Marie Paine age 38 of Smithville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 in Sparta. She was born May 31, 1982 to her parents, Roy Paine and Lisa Craft Grissom. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Robert Craft, Sr. and Roy Paine; grandmother, Louise Paine; uncle, Robert Craft, Jr. Shanell worked at Wal-Mart. She was a very loving and liked person by so many and had a very contagious laugh. She is survived by her mother, Lisa Grissom of Smithville; father, Roy (Rose) Paine of McMinnville; sister, Samantha (George) Melson of Smithville; 3 step-brothers, Timothy Blakely, Jr., Isaiah Taylor, Aaron Whitaker all of McMinnville; maternal grandmother, Fredia Craft of Smithville; 3 aunts, Jennifer (Steve) Howard of Smithville, Kathy Thompson and Vickie Clemons both of Indiana; 1 niece, Raiden Griffin of Smithville; 3 step-nieces and 1 step-nephew all of McMinnville; companion, Chris Corbin of Smithville and numerous cousins. The family has chosen a direct cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:AM Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her Grandmother’s (Fredia) home at 927 Students Home Road in Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Sue Frazier Sifford
June 5, 2020
Mrs. Sue Frazier Sifford, age 64 of Smithville passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her residence.
Sue was born October 5, 1955 in Smithville to her parents, the late Harold, Sr. & Dorothy Lamberson Frazier. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Shelia Whitford. She was a member of Smithville First Baptist Church and was a Preschool Teacher with the First Methodist Preschool in Smithville.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Chad Ramsey will officiate. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, from 5-8pm & on Sunday, from 11am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Sifford of Smithville. Daughter, Carla Sue Madewell of Smithville. 3 Grandchildren, Madalyn Sifford, Gabe Madewell & Brody Madewell. 3 Sisters, Martha Brown of Smithville, Jane (Thomas) Groom of Smithville & Mary (Emilio) Barrientos of Smithville. Brother, Billy (Buffy) Frazier of Lascassas. Brothers-in-law, Ron (Patsy) Sifford of Smithville, Calvin (June) Sifford of Dibrell, and Ed Whitford of Smithville. Special Family, Leighann Summers, Victoria, JT, Eric. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins also survive.
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