Obituaries

Corbin Eudene Keith

February 14, 2020

Corbin Eudene Keith age 88 of Smithville passed away Thursday night, February 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1931 in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his mother, O’Fallon Keith Pack; wife, Marine Hill Keith; son, Dennis Layne Keith. Mr. Corbin was a member of the Outreach Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran with 27 years of service and worked at Pirtle Nursery and Bouldin & Lawson in McMinnville. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kathy (Phil) DeBord of Smithville and Janda (Joshua) Hendrixson of Smithville; special granddaughters, Lori Keith of Lebanon and Stephanie Davis of McMinnville; 3 grandchildren, Cara (Shaun) Everson of Ft. Hood, Texas, Jason (Rachel) DeBord of Lawton, OK, Crystal (Billy) Sandell of Cookeville; 12 great- grandchildren, Shea (Justin) Foster of Smithville, Arrion (Emily) Matthews of Smithville, Arianna Matthews of Cookeville, Alanna (Brandon) Jones of Baxter, Lance Curtis of McMinnville, Kaleb Everson of Ft. Hood, TX, Nathan Zakszewski of Lawton, OK and Keegan DeBord of Lawton, OK, Dillyn Keith of Cookeville, Corey McCloud of Cookeville, Alyssa McCloud of Cookeville, and Jaden Everson of Fort Hood, Texas. 6 great-great-grandchildren, Brandon Jones, Jr., Mackenzie Hendrixson, Serenity Foster, Avery Martin, Addison Jones and Ronald Jones. Funeral services will be 1 P.M. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Nathan Thomason and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be Monday 1 P.M. until 7 P.M. and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 P.M.  In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Outreach Baptist Church Building Fund, in memory of Mr. Corbin. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Linda Garnett Landahl

February 14, 2020

Mrs. Linda Garnett Landahl age 77 of Smithville, TN, died Friday, February 07, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born in Woodbury, TN on April 03, 1942, was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Landahl was preceded in death by her parents Dixie Denby and Rebecca Elizabeth Gunter Hale, husband Robert Benjamin Landahl, sons Michael Joe Hildreth and Steven Bradley Hildreth, and brother Jerry Denby Hale.

Survivors include her daughter Tammy Burton, grandchildren Travis Davenport, Justin Davenport, Kristy Stubblefield, Taran Hildreth, Kaylan Hildreth, Matthew Hildreth, and Brandy Chantelle, great grandchildren Madeline Stubblefield, Olivia Grace Davenport, and Emily Faith Davenport, and niece Leslie Crabtree. Many family friends also survive.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Barren Fork Baptist Church. Bro. Dave Dawson will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.




Donna Greer

February 13, 2020

Donna Greer age 56 of Smithville passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1963 to her parents, the late Earl and Sandra Titcombe Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Brown. She was a Baptist and a cook. She is survived by 5 children, Jason Allen of Smithville, Ashley Mingle of Smithville, Cody Boner of Smithville, Sandra Knight of Smithville and Sue Knight of Clarksville; 12 grandchildren, Justin Allen, Kensley Allen, Brantley Boner, Noah Boner, Gracie Boner, Hunter Harville, Chris Gibbs, Navaya Knight, Anna Knight, Katelyn Knight, Romeo Knight, Dillon Johnson; 2 great-grandchildren, Addison and Ayden Gibbs; 1 brother, Steve Allen of Gainesboro. Graveside services and interment will be 11:AM Saturday, February 15, 2020 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Steve Allen officiating. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at DeKalb Cemetery for the service at 11:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Floyd Lee Culwell

February 13, 2020

Floyd Lee Culwell age 73 of Smithville, passed away Saturday night, February 8, 2020 at the V.A. Medical Center in Nashville. He was born June 14, 1946 to his parents, the late Eligah Brown and Lera Josie Summers Culwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Fermon and Boyd Culwell and 3 sisters, Ocia Marie Arnold, Sarah Frances Hullett and Evie Mai Culwell. Floyd was a mechanic and a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. Survivors include 4 children, Floy Lee Culwell, II of Smithville, Samantha Greene of Sparta, Michelle Gurley of Smithville and Sandra Culwell of Smithville; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Wanda Cantrell of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Saturday, February 15, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lawson officiating and burial will follow in Bonham Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Saturday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3:30PM. 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.




Maurice Lee Griffith

February 13, 2020

Maurice Lee Griffith age 59 of Dowelltown passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1960 to his parents, the late S.B. Griffith and Bobbie Jean Neal Houk. Maurice was a Baptist and a drywall finisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Stephan Patrick; step-son, Jerry Lee Estes; 2 brothers, James and Jimmy Griffith; 2 sisters, Marie McBride and Teresa Griffith. Funeral services for Mr. Griffith will be held 1 p.m.
Saturday February 15, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial to follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday 10:AM until time of the service at 1 p.m.
Survivors include 2 sons, Matthew and Billy Griffith both of Smithville; 1 granddaughter, Kynlee Griffith; several step-grandchildren; mother of his children, Darlene Jackson of Smithville; 2 sisters, Deborah Page of Dowelltown and Melissa Culwell of Smithville; 1 brother, Charles (Phyllis) Griffith of Alexandria; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins also survive. 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.




Billy Carrol Myers

February 11, 2020

Billy Carrol Myers age 87 of McMinnville went to be with the Lord Monday night, February 10, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. He was born January 30, 1933 in Doyle, TN to his parents, the late Paul Otto and Jennie Bell Davis Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Myers; 4 brothers, Johnny Bradford, James Arnold, Paul, Jr. and Joe Donald Myers; 1 sister, Betty Jane (Bernice) Hubbard. He was a faithful member of New Life United Pentecostal Church, a U.S. Army veteran having served 8 years and he was an Aerostructure Mechanic and Air Conditioning Mechanic with Avco/Textron for 35 years. Bro. Bill as he was affectionately known to many, was a humble God fearing man that study the word of God in depth to grow in knowledge and in his relationship with the Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory, 5 children, Carol Anne (Bruce) Northcutt of Smithville, Brian Keith Myers of McMinnville, Melody Jean (Tim) West of Smithville, Lisa (Virgil) Joines, Jr. of McMinnville and Monica (Jeff) Robinson of McMinnville; 13 grandchildren, Jacob (Whitney) Northcutt, Jesse (Alicia) Northcutt, Jonathan (Courtney) Myers, Brian Thomas Myers, Sarah West, Rebekah West, Joseph West, Adam West, Mark (Erin) Joines, Rachel Joines, Stephen (Heather) Robinson, Matthew (McKenzie) Robinson and Olivia Flanders; 3 great-granddaughters, Bethanie and Gracie Northcutt and Beckley West; 3 brothers, Jackie (Caroline) Myers of Rock Island, Charlie (Brenda) Myers of Bone Cave and Bruce (Beverly) Myers of Murfreesboro; 2 sisters, Judy Ann Rogers of Gallatin and Janice Bowen of California; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Jack Peacock of Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be 1 P.M. Friday, February 14, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Dwayne Cornelius and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Scurlock Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 3 P.M. until 8 P.M. and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 P.M. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations to be made to the United Pentecostal Missionary Fund or to the Children’s Sunday School department at New Life, in memory of Bill. The Myers family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the caregivers and staff of NHC and Caris Hospice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




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