Obituaries
July 18, 2018
Jeffery Brown Ferrell age 55 of Smithville passed away Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018 at his mother’s home. He was born October 15, 1962 to his parents, Opal Atnip and the late Jewel Brown Ferrell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son Ashley Ferrell, 7 brothers, Tony and Rickey DeVault, Terry “Vern” Ferrell, Gary, Charles, Larry, and Dennis Ferrell. He worked in farming. Survivors include his mother, Opal Atnip of Smithville; grandson, Ashton Ferrell of Smithville; 2 brothers, Scott Ferrell and Chris Ferrell both of Smithville; 3 aunts, Christine Johnson and Emma Burnette both of Mt. Juliet and Faye Wells of Dayton; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 1:PM Friday, July 20, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 2:PM until 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 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 in charge of the arrangements.
Jobyna Lockhart Ferrell
July 17, 2018
Jobyna Lockhart Ferrell age 76 of Smithville passed away Sunday night, July 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 20, 1942 to her parents, the late Albert and Eula Swanger Lockhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Brown Ferrell; son, Larry Gregory Strange; sister, Dottie Hixson. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She is survived by 1 son, Jeffery Todd Strange of Smithville and 1 sister, Wilbalene Crocker of South Pittsburgh, TN. Graveside services and interment will be Wednesday July 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any services or visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Maideen Merriman
July 17, 2018
79 year old Maideen Merriman of Sparta passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Frank Bratcher will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lula Mae Dutton; husband, Oliver Merriman; sons, Bobby and Allen Merriman and a brother, Clyde Dutton. Survivors include seven children, Carol Jan Young of Sparta, Earl and Vickey Merriman of Sparta, Anita Dunn of Sparta, Lisa Armstrong of McMinnville, Margret Stembridge of McMinnville, Ricky Merriman of Sparta, and Jeff Merriman of McMinnville. A brother, Jerry Dutton of Watertown. A sister Penny Brooks of Gallatin. Grandchildren, Debbie Ring, Jason Young, Stacey Young Collins, Brad Young, George Merriman, Reba Merriman, Brian Stembridge, Michale Stembridge, Krystal Merriman, Jessie Merriman, Tammy Merriman, Dawn Meeks, Eddie Vaughn JR, Cody Vaughn, Tina Roberts, Jamie Merriman, Angie Campbell, Johnny Merriman, Scottie Merriman, Donnie Merriman, and Cassie Merriman. Twenty one great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and several cousins, and a niece and nephew also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family expresses their deep appreciation to their mother’s caregiver, Deborah Barriger, Dr. Chad Griffin, and the staff of Avalon Hospice for the wonderful care given to their mother.
Don Carlos Ashburn, Jr.
July 12, 2018
87-year-old Don Carlos Ashburn, Jr. of Smithville passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his residence. He was a farmer and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in Korea. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Brother Dan Gulley will officiate and burial will be in the Ponder-Burton Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12:00 noon until the service at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Ashburn was preceded in death by his parents Ollie Carr and Don Carlos Ashburn, Sr. and granddaughter, Leslie Ashburn Houchin. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Reba Parsley Ashburn of Smithville; two sons, Ronald and Tammy Ashburn of Smithville, and Lyndon and Deborah Ashburn of Dowelltown; granddaughter, Stacy and Mark Winfree of Smithville; two great grandchildren, Rilee and Laina Winfree of Smithville; and one sister, Peggy Richardson of Tullahoma.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Smithville Church of Christ Day School. They have also requested no food please.
Kathryn Ann Patterson Matuszewski
July 11, 2018
Kathryn Ann Patterson Matuszewski of Hendersonville and a native of DeKalb County, passed away Monday. Born April 25, 1940 to the late Joe Robert and Juanita Maxwell Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Duane Patterson. Kathryn was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed writing and wrote over 1,000 sonnetts. She was a member of the Hendersonville First Baptist Church for over 40 years and devoted housewife and mother. Ms. Kathryn leaves to cherish her memory, 2 children, Rhonda (James) Calhoun of Hendersonville, Randall Matuszewski of Goodlettsville; 2 grandchildren, Haydn Michelle Calhoun and Elizabeth Nichole Matuszewski; 2 brothers, Mack Patterson of Springfield and Kim Patterson of Murfreesboro; 1 sister, Judy Bakken of Greenbrier. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church Chapel with Bro. Ray Cleek officiating. Burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery at 3:30PM. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 1 PM at the Church chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Homebound
Meals, 381 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075, in memory of Ms. Kathryn. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Maurice Moore
July 11, 2018
74 year old Phillip Maurice Moore of McMinnville passed away Monday at his residence. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a brick and block mason. A graveside service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Members of the family will officiate. No visitation will be held at the funeral home, only during the graveside service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Edward and Joanna Snow Moore. Survivors include two daughters, Heather Moore of McMinnville and Stacy and Alex Miller of Bradyville. Grandchildren, Seth Michael Grissom of Cookeville, Olivia Claire Grissom of McMinnville, Lacie and Kyle Baxter, Elaine and David Greer and Macy Miller all of Bradyville. Two great grandchildren. One sister, Yolanda and Tom Barry of Brentwood. Two brothers, Kenneth and Hazel Moore of Texas and Steve and Melissa Moore of Hendersonville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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