Margaret Doris Uselton

October 24, 2024

Margaret Doris Uselton age 79, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 2024 at her Lebanon residence. Born Jan. 25, 1945 in the Liberty Hill Community of Alexandria, she was the daughter of the late Joe Thomas Harvey and Alene Adamson Harvey. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Thomas Harvey and his wife, Miranda and a brother-in-law, Eddie Crips.

Doris graduated as Salutatorian of the last graduating class of Liberty High School in 1963. She was a retired office clerk at the State Farm Insurance Regional Office in Murfreesboro. Doris was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church.

Doris is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donnie Uselton; her sisters, Mary Katherine Matus (Richard), Elaine Chapman (Ken) and Brenda Gail Crips; sister-in-law, Glenda Campbell (Terry); nieces and nephews, Kendra Erie (David), Shelly Brown (David), Randal Harvey, Kevin Harvey (Angelia), Ryan Crips (Kasey), Chad Harvey (Kayla), Jeff Crips (Melissa), Shannon Case (Angela), Michelle Arms, Jason Case and many great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Diffenderfer and Rev. Bo. Burgener officiating. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and 11 a.m. till service time Friday at the church. Pallbearers, Randal, Kevin and Chad Harvey, David Erie, David Brown and Creed Clifton. Interment at the Talley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Leash of Life, 507 Jim Draper Blvd., Lebanon, TN 37087 or Amedisys Hospice, 100 Physician’s Way, Suite 240, Lebanon, TN 37090. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME – Watertown 615-237-9318

October 23, 2024

Bobby “Hoss” Mingle Jr. passed away Sunday October 20th at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Smithville to the late Bobby Sr and Paulette Mingle.

He is also preceded in death by his brother John Mingle who passed just last month.

Nicknamed “Hoss” due to his large persona and an even bigger heart, Bobby was a truck driver by trade, something he loved almost as much as his family (pups and grand pups included). He was a member of the Smithville Church of the Nazarene and Masonic Temple as well as the Masonic Order of Eastern Stars. A servant of God, Country and Community, he will be sorely missed by all.

He leaves behind his dear wife Priscilla Mingle, daughters Nikki (Joey) Pillow and Brittany (Chris) Church. Pups Jethro, Skye, Thumper and Marley and grand pups Hossy, Bubba, Jax and Essie. He is also survived by his sister Felisa (Steven) Coppinger, brother Billy (Donna) Mingle, Mother-in-law Darlene Matthews, Brother-in-law Chris (Dana) Stanley and Harlee Stanley (Blake Parker) whom he loved like a daughter. Bobby is also survived by many nieces and nephews Dustin (Samantha) Mingle, Justin Mingle, Nathan Mingle, Candace (Will) Bell, Dalton Coppinger, Cheyenne Fann (James Parker), Hagen Fann (Lakelyn Kilpatrick), Zack (Amanda) Stanley, Caleb Gingerich, and Seth Stanley.

His family will receive visitors at Woodbury Funeral Home Friday, October 25th from 10am to 8pm and again on Saturday, October 26th from 10am until time of service which will be held at the Chapel at Woodbury Funeral Home at 1pm officiated by Trent Colwell and Billy Martin. Burial to follow at Dekalb Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Dustin Mingle, Justin Mingle, Nathan Mingle, Dalton Coppinger, Zack Stanley, Caleb Gingerich, Hagan Fann, and Seth Stanley.

October 23, 2024

Emma Jean Parker Vanatta of the Snow Hill Community, passed away Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024 at NHC HealthCare of Smithville. She was born in Liberty to her parents, the late Euen Everett and Effie Viola Gilley Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. “Buck” Vanatta; sister, Aunia Bell Vanatta and nephew, Kennith Vanatta. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by extended family and friends. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday October 24, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. A special “Thank You” to the staff of NHC HealthCare and Gentiva Hospice for the wonderful love and care shown to Emma Jean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Vanatta family.

October 23, 2024

Felicia Ann Moore age 34 of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born December 4, 1989 in Dearborn, Michigan to her parents, Kenneth Moore and the late Carolyn Johnson. She was a welder. She is survived by her father, Kenneth Moore of Crossville; step-father, David Johnson of Monterey; sister, Amanda Eldridge of Cookeville; 2 brothers, Jason Moore of Liberty and Justin Moore of Sparta. nieces and nephews, Nevaeh Moore, Phillip Martin, Jr., Maryalice Moore, Oliver Moore, Kenlee Moore and Everlyn Moore. The family has chosen a direct cremation and there will be a Memorial Visitation on Friday, October 25, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel from 11:AM until 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Moore family.

October 22, 2024

Lorene “Big Mama” Jenkins, aged 90, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her residence. Born on June 8, 1934, in Smithville, TN, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ben and Louise Young Cantrell. Lorene was a member of Mt. View The Baptist Church of Christ and worked as a clerk at Sonny’s Bait and Tackle.

She is survived by her loving children, Sheryl (David) Cripps of Smithville, Roger (Jan) Turner of McMinnville, and Sharon Cox. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Chala (Caleb) McDonald, Corey Cripps, David Turner, Josh Turner, and Franklin Cox, as well as her great-grandchildren, Blakelyn Cripps, Briley Cripps, Bradley, Hunter, Sarah, McKaylin, Weston, Alexis, Makayla, Sydney, Bently, Brooklyn, Jacklyn, Lila Bess, Livia, Elise, Keson, and Elyie. Lorene is also survived by her brother, CY Cantrell, and sister, Wilma Young.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Turner; her second husband, David Jenkins; her grandson, Adam Turner; and her brothers, Ben Cantrell, Jr. and B.L. Cantrell.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday from 10am until the time of the service at 2pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

October 20, 2024

Mrs. Velma Vesta Armstrong Turner, age 83, of the Prosperity Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home.

Velma was born on December 23, 1940 in Cannon County TN. She grew up in rural Wilson County Tennessee near the Statesville and Prosperity Communities and spent most of her life in that area.

On June 4, 1959, Velma married her love of more than 65 years, Joe Turner from the Alexandria area. They settled in Watertown, TN after getting married. Velma was employed as a dental assistant by Dr. Thomas Parker in Watertown until her and Joe decided to start a family. She was a wonderful mother to their 3 children where they were raised on Armstrong Road in the Statesville area. After their children were grown, they moved to a new farm just a few miles away in the Prosperity Community. Velma was a dedicated member of Prosperity Baptist Church. She loved her service there including helping with the children, being part of the kitchen crew and being involved with her women’s Sunday School class.

Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Hansel Bryant Armstrong and Vella Vesta James Armstrong, sisters Mary Ruth Groom, Beulah Johnson, Juanita Owen, and her twin brother Delma Armstrong.

She is survived by her husband of more than 65 years, Joe D Turner of the Prosperity Community. She is also survived by her children: Sons, Larry Turner of Alexandria, Jeff (Teresa) Turner of Pikeville, TN and her daughter Jane Gaither of Auburntown. Grandchildren: Emily (Andy) Turbeville, Jessica (Matt) Stanley, Lauren (Cole) Williams, Dalton Gaither, Savannah (Patrick) Burgess, Taylor Gaither, Gracie Turner (Jacob Smith), and Lucas Turner. Great Grandchildren: Kyleigh (Caleb) Stanley, Jordyn Turbeville, Turner Stanley, Carson Turbeville, Tillie Kate Stanley, Preston Crawford, Ella Jane Burgess, Bryce Burgess, Amelia Turbeville, Emerson Burgess. Great-Great Grandchildren: Baylor Stanley, Beckett Stanley.

Serving as Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers will be Grandsons and Great-grandsons.

Visitation with the family will be held at Prosperity Baptist Church on Sunday October 20, 2024 from 3pm until 8pm. The funeral will be held at Prosperity Baptist Church on Monday October 21 at 2pm with visitation from 11am until the time of the service. Bro David Moody and Bro Thurman Seber will officiate, and burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery.

Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

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