Obituaries
September 26, 2018
W. Doyle Smith, age 95 died peacefully on September 25, 2018 at NHC Healthcare. He was a resident of the Webb House Retirement Center,
He is survived by his children, Barbara and Jim Wall, Brenda and Dr. Doug Hooper of Smithville and Al and Toni Smith of Huntsville, Alabama.
In addition to his children, he is survived by his grandchildren, Bryon, Brooke, Daniel, Justin, and Matt and three great grandchildren, Victoria, Caroline, and Knox.
A native of Smithville, he was born February 22, 1923 to Isaac A. and Callie Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melford Stone Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Othel Smith and sisters, Alvilda Hendrixson, Beulah Hendrixson, and Maurene Tramel, and a grandson Robert Allen.
He graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1943. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Following his service, he attended Tennessee Technological University and graduated earning a B.S. in Agriculture.
After graduation, he was a representative for the Tennessee Farmer’s Cooperative and the Agrico Chemical Company. His career made a significant change when he was asked to relocate to Ohio. Instead of relocating, he accepted a position at DCHS subsequently becoming assistant principal and eventually Director of the Vocational School.
He and his wife created a scholarship at Tennessee Tech given each year to a DCHS graduating senior. With this endowment lives of young people will be forever changed just as his was as a young adult after the war.
After retirement he was elected to the executive board of the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association and served the local chapter in many capacities.
He was active in civic and community organizations serving on the Caney Fork Electric Board, Chamber of Commerce, and Liberty Masonic Lodge #77. He was also an active member of the American Legion serving many years as the Girls and Boys State coordinator.
He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church, the Friendship Class, and he served on various committees.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from 9-10 a.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home followed by the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. also at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Brian Dale Finchum
September 25, 2018
Michael Eugene Evans
September 25, 2018
Michael Eugene Evans age 44 of Smithville passed away Saturday afternoon, September 22, 2018 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born May 27, 1974 to his parents, Randall Carl Evans and Dian Anderson Short. Mike worked as an Automotive Technician with Nissan and was disabled. He is survived by his wife, Kayla Evans of Smithville; 6 children, Krestin Evans of Smithville, Trenton Evans and Allie Evans both of Murfreesboro, Brooklyn Barnes of Smithville, Stormy Evans of Carthage and James Lane of Smithville; mother, Dian Short of Murfreesboro; father, Randy Evans of Rock Island; grandmother, Joyce Bugg of Murfreesboro; grandfather, James Burton of Lancaster; 2 sisters, Jamie Lyn Holt of Murfreesboro and Jessica Stanford of Lebanon; brother, Chris Evans of Smithville. The family has honored Mike’s request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Oleta Hale
September 25, 2018
Ms. Oleta Hale age 86 of Smithville passed away Monday afternoon September 24, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born to her parents, the late Houston Gray and Ella Mae Ashford Hobbs. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, worked in a bakery, shirt factory and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bud Hale; Brothers: Arnold Hobbs, Harrison Hobbs, Bill Hobbs, Sammy Hobbs; Sister: Juanita Ferrell; Son-in-law: Larry “Horse” Ferrell. Funeral Service will be held 11:AM Thursday September 27, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Leonard Herman and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 12 noon until 8 p.m. and Thursday 9:AM until the time of service at 11:AM. Survivors include Daughter: Starr Ferrell (the late Larry “Horse” Ferrell) of Smithville; Grandchildren: Jarrod Dodd of Liberty, Sherranna (Bobby) Walker of Winchester; Great-Grandchildren: Hunter, Ava & Sophia Walker; Nieces: Brenda Gregory, Frances (John) Clark, Debbie (Jack) Tauber, Anita Ferrell, Robin Ferrell, Judy Pack, Sandra (Mike) Tisdale, Murriana Herman; Nephews: Doyle Hobbs, Wilburn (Janice) Hobbs, Steven Hobbs; Brother: John Hobbs of Liberty. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
William Lloyd Billings
September 24, 2018
Funeral services for William Lloyd Billings, age 80 of Baxter, Tennessee, will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:00PM from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5:00-9:00PM and Thursday, September 27th from 8:00AM until time of service at 2:00PM.
Mr. Billings passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Signature Healthcare in Putnam County.
William Lloyd Billings was born on September 5, 1938 in DeKalb County, TN to the late William Richard Clyde and Ora Mae (Mahan) Billings. He was of the Christian faith. Lloyd is former owner and operator of Billings Crane Service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Clara (Dunn) Billings; Mother-In-Law & Father-In-Law: Jessie and Sam Dunn; Beloved Sister-In-Law: Margie Hickey; Beloved Sons: David Eugene and Daniel Lloyd Billings; Grandson: Anthony Billings; 2 Brothers: John Anson and Joel David Billings.
His Survivors Include:
Son: Donald Curtis Billings
Daughter-In-Law: Rene’ Billings
Brother & Sister-In-Law: Berle (Mamie) Billings
Sisters & Brothers-In-Law: Sue (Bill) Dearman, Loretta Sharritts, Rebecca Lorance Tucker, Elizabeth (Marvin) Napier, Kaye (David) Fedak, Sharon (Chris) Hargrove, Sarah Billings
Sister-In-Law: Susan Billings
Grandchildren & Spouse: Christopher (Carrie) Billings, Joshua Billings, Andrew Billings, and Alesha Billings
16 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild
Grandsons, Family, and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Bro. Donnie Agee will officiate at the Funeral Service.
WHITSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Linda Gail Kilgore Armour
September 22, 2018
70 year old Linda Gail Kilgore Armour of Smithville passed away Friday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a member of the New Home Missionary Baptist Church and a retired owner and operator of Kilgore’s Restaurant. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Jason Lohorn and Bobby Hale will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-8 p.m., Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Winnie Summers Taylor; first husband and father of her children, Edsel Kilgore; two sisters and brother-in-law, Christine and Melvin Reeder and Faye and Donnie Lohorn, a brother, James A. Buddy Taylor, and a brother-in-law, Jack Ludy. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Armour; daughter, Brenda and Wayne Adcock; two sons, David and Terri Kilgore and John and Ginda Kilgore all of Smithville. Step daughter, Peggy and Mike Redmon of Smithville. Five brothers, Ricky and Diane Taylor of Smyrna, Ronnie Taylor of Smithville, Jerry Taylor of Smithville, Jimmy and Rita Taylor of Smithville, and Tony and Vickie Taylor of Murfreesboro. Five sisters, Mary Ludy of Smyrna, Peggy and Ralph Tramel, Judy and Ronnie Redmon, Darlene Jones, and Sandra and Cameron Dunn all of Smithville. Sister-in-law, Brenda Taylor of Smithville. Eight grandchildren, Byron and Paige Adcock, Lauren Adcock, Colby and Taylor Kilgore, Clay and Mariah Kilgore, Colby Barnes, Kolter Kilgore, Kora Kilgore, and Conner Hullet all of Smithville. Four great grandchildren, Stella Adcock, Lakelynn Adcock, Titus Stone, Briar Rose Kilgore, and Baby Kilgore of parents Colby and Taylor Kilgore expected in February. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of Christ Disaster Relief, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, or Light House Christian Camp.
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