Obituaries

Ricky Andy Lawrence

October 24, 2019

Ricky Andy Lawrence age 61 of Smithville passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at NHC of Smithville. He was born January 31, 1958 to his parents, the late Frank Buffalo and Emogene Brazier Lawrence. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Lawrence and Michael Lawrence; sister, Gloria Jean Lawrence; special friend and mother of his child, Janice Houk-Zoller. He was retired from Star Manufacturing. He survived by daughter, Nena Cantrell of Smithville; grandchild, Raven Cantrell of Smithville; brother, Frank (Shelby) Lawrence of Smithville; sister, Julie (Bobby) Lawrence Pulley; special lifelong friends, Terry Pedigo and Little Man Pedigo; special nieces; Scarlett Lawrence and her children, Keley Reeder and Ricky Ponder; nieces Donna Estes, Melissa Petty, and Sherry Bloom. A memorial service will be held at Midway Community Center at a later date. In lieu of flowers  the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with final expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.



Daniel Arthur Adams

October 23, 2019

62 year old Daniel Arthur Adams of Smithville passed away Sunday at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a truck driver with Marten Trucking. The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation.. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Mae Pyrtle; father, John Raymond Adams, and a brother, Robert Jim Adams and sister Veronica Sue Adams. Survivors include two sons, Russell Adams of Indiana and Ryan Herron of Smithville. Granddaughter, Gabriella Adams. Sisters, Leatha Skelton, Judy Williams, and daughter Samara Williams, Rita and Randy Brown and Tammi and Anthony Adcock. Brother, Darold and Leighann Carter; sister-in-law, Tina Adams; special aunt, Kay Sexton and much loved nieces, nephews, and cousins especially Kamus Sexton  and Tania Raglin. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has asked for donations to help with cremation expenses.




Richard M. White

October 23, 2019

76 year old Richard M. White of Smithville passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was retired from Star Manufacturing. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Willie Cameron will officiate. Burial will be in the Dowell Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be Friday from noon until the service at 2 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Landis White and Fannie Dowell White. Survivors include a daughter, Sonya White and Tyrone Jackson of Smithville. Two step daughters, Rochelle and Voyd Hogan of Sparta and Beverly Thompson of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Tyson, Tyrique, Tyyare, and Tyiana Jackson all of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Thomas Toy Miller

October 23, 2019

Thomas Toy Miller age 82, of Smithville passed away October 21, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  He was born November 27, 1936 to his parents the late Toy Alford and Nannie Mae Arnold Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, James and Doris Miller; and a sister, Jessie Mai Miller. Mr. Miller worked at Powermatic for years and he was a member and a Deacon at Mt. Pisgah Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Billie Ann Miller of Smithville, sons, Jeff (Myra) Miller, Randal Miller, and Russell (Selena) Miller; daughter, Shana Miller; sister, Betty Jean (John) Atnip; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will by Thursday October 24, 2019 at 1 PM with Bro. Danny Bandy officiating and burial to follow in Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at 1 PM until 8 PM and on Thursday 10 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 



Charles “Toots” Pinegar

October 22, 2019

Charles “Toots” Pinegar of Dowelltown passed away Tuesday morning October 22, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  He was born March 20, 1933 to his parents the late Tom and Prudie Hale Pinegar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, T. J. Pinegar. Mr. Pinegar was a lifelong farmer and a bulldozer operator having cut a lot of roads near the lake. He was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church and a founding member of DeKalb County Rescue Squad. He and his wife were married May 19, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Zada Pinegar of Dowelltown; son, Michael (Gloria) Pinegar of Smithville; daughter, Teresa (Terry) Maxwell of Smithville; grandchildren, Heather (Chris) Young of Smithville, Amanda Maxwell of Smithville, and Robbie (Alicia) Maxwell of Dowelltown; great-grandchildren, Trinity and Denton Young of Smithville, Gavin and Braxton Bain of Smithville, Brooklyn Maxwell of Dowelltown; sister Dean (Gene) Cook of Smithville; special friend, Todd Testerman of Smithville; also all his buddies at DeKalb Market. Funeral services will be Thursday October 24, 2019 at 3:30PM with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating and burial to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will  be Wednesday 4:PM until 8:PM and on Thursday 9:AM until the time of the service at 3:30 PM. In addition to flowers donations may be made to Lighthouse Boys and Girls Ranch. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Bobby L. Cripps

October 21, 2019

Bobby L. Cripps, age 84, of Smithville passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. Mr. Cripps was a carpenter and a farmer and a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: JoAnn Cripps; parents: Roy and Cora Cripps; Sons: Stevie Cripps and Mark Cripps; Daughters: Nancy Cripps and Bobbie Jo Cripps, Brothers: Hoyte Cripps and RL Cripps; Sisters: Nettie Foster, Maireen Garvey, Dorothy Mensuittie, JoAnn Rhody and Judy Hale. Survivors include sons: David and Sheryl Cripps of Smithville, and Gary and Kenderly Cripps of Smithville; Grandchildren: Chala and Caleb McDonald of Texas, Corey and Kami Cripps of Smithville, Brett Cripps of Columbia, Chloe and Justin Winchester of Smithville, and Sophie Cripps of Smithville; great-grandchild: Blakelyn Cripps of Smithville; Brother: Ray Cripps of Smithville; Sisters: Faye West of Smithville, and Wanda and Orville Hendrix of Smithville; Brothers-in-law: Bob and Peggy Motley of Nashville, and Joyce and Dawn Gilliland of White House; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be Saturday October 26 at 11:00 am at Whorton Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Whorton Springs Baptist Church building fund. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




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