Danny Lee Clayton

October 7, 2024

Danny Lee Clayton age, 71, of the Gassaway Community, passed away at his residence Sunday September 29, 2024. He was born May 8, 1953, to his parents the late James Eli and Connie Lee Clayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Verner Clayton. Mr. Clayton served in the United States Navy from 1973 till 1981, he owned a Janitorial Service for Avco, and he was a member of the Center Hill Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ann Clayton of Gassaway; children, Rusty Clayton, Melissa Clayton, Dallas Clayton, Jennifer Clayton Paige, Andrea LeeLeigh Clayton, and Amy Jo Clayton Rod; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. The family has honored Mr. Clayton’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Clayton family.

October 7, 2024

Mrs. Donna Jean Ward age 83 of Smithville, TN passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Ward was born on April 19, 1941 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia to her parents, the late George & Kate Duncan Chaney. Also preceding in death is a sister, Janet Mounts & a brother-in-law, Don Mounts. She was a Homemaker & was a member of the Temple Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at 3:00pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Gene Adkins will officiate & burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, from 11am until the time of the services at 3pm.

Survivors include her Husband of 66 years, George Ward of Smithville, TN. 3 Sons, George C. (Tammy) Ward of Lebanon, TN, Gregory Lee Ward of Liberty, TN & David Ward (Sherrie Bates) of Smithville, TN. Grandchildren, George Ryan Ward, Zach T. Ward, Jessica Cassillas, Evan Ward & Mikayla McDaniel. 10 Great Grandchildren. 2 Sisters, Carol Chaney of Shelbyville, TN & Nancy (Willis) Jobe of Murfreesboro, TN. Brother, George (Lucy) Chaney of CA. Special Nephews, Tim Mullins & Darrell Adkins. Special thank you to Gentiva Hospice.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

October 7, 2024

James Edward “Moe” Pennington, age 64, of the Belk Community, passed away Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville after an extended illness.

He was employed at AO Smith until the business closed.  James was of the Baptist faith and Lieutenant with DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, where he also served as the training officer for many years.

James was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 28, 1959 to parents Leve and Jo Anna Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Claude and Mattie Pennington and Buford and Velma Jaco; and nephew, Christopher Cass.

He is survived by sister, Felicia Woodard; nephews, raised as sons, Daniel Summers and Joshua (Jennifer) Summers; great-nephews and great-niece(grandchildren), Payton Summers, Anthony James Summers, Wyatt Summers, Adison Summers.

Funeral services will be 2:PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Martin Bell and Bobby Pennington officiating and burial will follow in New Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2: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 Pennington Family.

October 7, 2024

Ms. Martha Elizabeth Fisher, lovingly known as Sissie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the age of 81 in Oak Ridge, TN.

Martha was born in Putnam County, TN to Thirsten and Mona Lee Bates Maynard. She retired from Oster in 2005 after 43 years of service. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings George, Fred, Charles, and LT Maynard; sisters Ella Cox and Lovida Smith; and grandson Christian Maynard.

Martha is survived by her son Jeff Maynard (Courtney), grandson Logan, granddaughter Mary Elizabeth, and great grandson Graham.

A receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 5-7pm at Love – Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, TN. A graveside service and burial will take place at Smellage Cemetery in Boma, TN on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11am.

The family would like to thank NHC Oak Ridge for their loving care of Martha over the last few years.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

October 6, 2024

Rosea Nell Young, age 58 of Smithville, passed away October 5, 2024 at NHC in Smithville. She attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church.

She was born on June 26, 1966 in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her father; Ray Harvey Hale and brother; Hoyte Hale.

Visitation with the Young family will be on Monday from 10:00 am until service time at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Bill Robertson and Bro. Scott Pack will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her daughter, Tia (Brandon) Puckett of Smithville; 2 grandchildren, Jackson and Maverick Puckett of Smithville; mother, Margaret Hale of Temperance Hall; 3 nephews, Zackary (Destin) Hale of MS, and Devin Caldwell Hale of Murfreesboro, Quentin (Myrie) Hale of Smithville; special family, Wesley (Melissa) Young, and Wyatt and Lanie Young all of Baxter; sister-in-law, Lesa Hale of Smithville; several aunts and uncles also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

October 4, 2024

Harry Gordon Greek Jr., 71, of Smithville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his son’s home in Cookeville, Tennessee, on September 28, 2024. His loving spirit is carried on by his wife, Annette Greek; his sister, Theresa (Butch) Tindell; his son, Joseph (Erin) Greek; his granddaughter, Madeline; his mother-in-law, Gail Webb; his sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and countless friends and loved ones. Preceding him in peace were his parents, Harry and Kathleen Greek, and his sister, Claudia Belt.

Harry was born to Harry Gordon Greek Sr. and Kathleen L. Jones on November 6, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a talented musician and songwriter, starting out as a drummer in high school when he helped form a small band called The Blades of Grass. Music was a consistent thread throughout Harry’s life, as he later learned to play the guitar and eventually the dobro. In his later years, Harry was a member of The Gather Round Boys, where he played the dobro, sang, and wrote several songs. Every Fourth of July weekend, he could be found on the square at the Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree, playing bluegrass music with friends.

Not only was Harry musically gifted, but he was also a skilled craftsman. He built and carved his first cedar chest as a high school student, and his passion for woodworking followed him throughout his life. He hand-carved, designed, and created many beautiful pieces of furniture, and his family fondly remembers him always being in the middle of a woodworking project in his garage.

In the last couple of years, Harry devoted himself to learning about operating his own backyard sawmill, a passion that brought him great joy. Even in his final days, he watched video tutorials on sawmills. His retirement dream was to create and build woodworking projects from logs that he sawed himself.

As much as he loved his sawmill, Harry loved and cared for his family most of all. Memories of him relaxing by the pool with Annette, having coffee with his mother-in-law every weekend, dressing up in his hilarious Halloween costumes, playing Hand and Foot around the card table, fishing by the back pond, and countless other moments are forever embedded in the minds and hearts of those who knew him.

Harry will also be remembered for his hardworking nature. For many years, he owned and operated his own machine shop, Precision Ground Tooling and Machining, in Smithville, Tennessee. Until May 2024, he worked as a machinist and designer at Pack Manufacturing in McMinnville, Tennessee.

In late April 2024, Harry was diagnosed with ALS. Despite the diagnosis, he never lost his sense of humor or his ability to make others smile. His laugh, smile, and air-kisses will be sorely missed.

Harry was a dedicated Christian who enjoyed singing in the choir and spending time with his church family. He was an active and cherished member of Smithville Christian Fellowship Church.

To honor Harry’s memory, a service will be held at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 12:00 pm to service time at 2:00pm.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Shriners Children’s Fund (donate.lovetotherescue.org).

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