Obituaries

Amanda Tara Pulliam

February 22, 2024

Amanda Tara Pulliam age 45, of McMinnville passed away Sunday February 18, 2024, at St. Thomas River Park Hospital E.R. She was born June 24, 1978, to her parents Glinda Gail Steakley and Thomas Clifford Mosley, Sr. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James B. Atnip. Ms. Pulliam is survived by her children, Jasmine Anderson (Bryce Hildreth), James Anderson, Aliyah Pulliam, Paris Pulliam (Leland Hobbs); sister, Mistie Nigh (Dale Nigh); brother, Thomas Mosley; grandson Brylen; mother, Glinda Steakley; father, Thomas Clifford Mosley, Sr.; grandmother, Dorothy D. Atnip; lots of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 2:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Gath Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 10:00AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pulliam family.




Margaret Peggy Prem

February 21, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Peggy Prem, age 86 of Smithville, passed away Friday afternoon at NHC in Smithville. She was of the Catholic faith.

Mrs. Prem was born on October 15, 1937 in New York. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Prem.

The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation for Mrs. Prem.




Tammy Denise West

February 21, 2024

Tammy Denise West age 57 of McMinnville, formerly of Smithville, passed away November 4, 2023, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville. A native of Cannon County, Tammy was born January 13, 1966, to her parents the late Edwina Ferrell and William Morris. She was also preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Jess and Lily Ferrell. Tammy was a member of Martin’s Chapel Fellowship and was a Homemaker. Tammy was a loving wife, beloved mother and devoted grandmother. She was a person who never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. Her smile and laughter will be missed by anyone who knew her. Her unexpected death has placed a huge hole in her family’s hearts. Tammy is survived by her husband, Charles West; children, Shannon Ray Herman, Shane Miller, Jessica Ray, Holly (Ryan) Whaley and Ashley (Jonathan) Morris; brother, Willian “Bud” Morris; sister Kathy McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Heidi Herman; grandchildren, Christian, Lydia, Madison, Bethany, Tabitha, Jeremiah, Kayleb, Taylor, Noah, Aadyn, Levi, Chloe, Colton, Sam, Owen, and Mason; her faithful fur babies, Littleman and Jack; lifelong friend, Linda Kennedy; special son, Cortney Bradshaw; and other extended family members and many friends. Her family has honored her wishes to be cremated with a brief Memorial Service to be held Friday, February 23 at 11:AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2024 10:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the West family.




Pauline Dodd

February 18, 2024

Pauline Dodd age 87 of Smithville, passed away Friday night February 16, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born June 28, 1936 to her parents, the late James and Rosie May Bayne Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dodd; son, Jimmy Wade Thomason; daughter, Brenda Gail Thomason; granddaughter, Paula Joe Young; sister, Nellie Tyree; 2 brothers, James Albert Morris and John Morris. Mrs. Pauline went to school at Watertown, was of the Baptist faith and a factory worker. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carolyn Farrar of Murfreesboro and Janey (Larry) Dickens of Smithville; 5 grandchildren, Joseph McGuire, Brandon McGuire, Joe Young, II, Corey (Rebecca) Dickens, Eric (Nikki) Dickens; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Morris of Watertown; sister, Frances Dodd of Alexandria. Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday February 19, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. BJ Thomason officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the DeKalb Animal Coalition, in memory of Mrs. Pauline. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Dodd family.




Danny “Dan” Gunter

February 15, 2024

Danny “Dan” Gunter age 76, of Florida, formerly of Smithville, passed away at the Webb House, Monday February 12, 2024. He was born April 20, 1947, to his parents the late Howard and Norma Phillips Gunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Gunter. Mr. Gunter was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Gunter had a long career with the State of Florida as a professor at University of Florida, research economist with IFAS, and two stints as Director of the Florida Department of Citrus. He also worked for several private companies. He is survived by daughter, Danielle Gunter (Stig) Thomsen of Denmark; son, Matthew (Thi) Gunter of Georgia; grandchildren, Auden Thomsen, Benjamin Thomsen, Ella Gunter, and Madison Gunter; sister, Sharon (Harold) Rader of Smithville; 3 nieces also survive. The family has honored Mr. Gunter’s request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valdosta State University Foundation, Phil Gunter Scholarship Fund. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Gunter Family.




Scott Benjamin Carroll Sr.

February 14, 2024

Mr. Scott Benjamin Carroll Sr. age 61 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday evening at his residence in Smithville. He attended First Baptist Church in Smithville and was a retired construction worker with American Constructers.

Mr. Carroll was born on October 07, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irwin Ray and Nancy Lee Avery Carroll and grandparents, Ben & Donda Avery and Irwin & Florence Carroll.

The family has chosen direct cremation and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Visitation will begin at noon until the service at 1:00 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

Survivors include 3 children, Scott Carroll Jr., Erin (Josh) Turner and Joseph (Megan) Carroll, 4 grandchildren, Aidan & Liam Turner and Lexi & Allie Carroll all of Smithville. 2 sisters, Rebecca (Duane) Hegge of Arizona and Debbie (Noel) McSweeney of Kansas, mother of his children, Sherri Carroll, several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Special thanks to Bobbie Sue Wilson and Lindsey Winfree with Gentiva Hospice.

In addition to flowers donations can be made to the Over Comers group at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Youth Group.

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




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