Donna Jean (Blades) Napier

November 1, 2023

Donna Jean (Blades) Napier, age 84, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 31, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 11, 1938, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to her parents, the late Robert Willis Blades and Tressie Sybil (Burlison) Blades. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thurman Napier; devoted son, Thomas Napier; and three precious grandchildren, Stacey Bain Powell, Dusty Bain, and Amy Napier Miller; four sisters, Jean Mishler, Wilma Balser, Edith Shadwell, and Elaine Jenkins; one brother William Blades and several nieces and nephews.

Her infectious smile and witty sense of humor were loved by all who knew her. She was famous throughout the county for her mouthwatering pies and homemade chicken and dumplings. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a lifelong love of books, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was a retired insurance agent, a Christian, and a member of the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club, as well as a volunteer for many DeKalb County organizations.

She is survived by four loving children, Carol (A.J.) Bain of Smithville, Jane (Rickey) Mathis of Liberty, Greg (Deborah) Napier of Smithville, and Nancy (Dimitrios) Vafeas of Sarasota, Florida; six grandchildren, Jennifer Reeves, Brandi McDonald, Mathew Napier, Samantha Herron, Alexander Vafeas, and Olivia Vafeas; 14 great-grandchildren and three great, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billie Friel and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. The family was truly blessed to have such caring people looking after her and will always be grateful for the excellent health care that was given. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Justin Potter Library in her memory. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 31, 2023

Beecher Ward Taylor age 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father, October 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 14, 1944, to his parents the late John Mason and Lillie Lucille Pollard Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death 3 brothers, Mason Jr., Donnie and Eddie; 1 sister, Margie. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church and was a Construction Worker. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Taylor of Smithville; 3 children, Angie (Dwight) Moore, James (Tammy) Taylor and Charlene Hallum; 6 grandsons, Jacob (Megan) Moore, Caleb (Emily) Moore, Wesley Hallum, Peyton Hallum, Brandon (Kim) Ray, and Daniel (Kaytlin) Ray; 8 great-grandchildren, Carson, Charlotte, Emma, Ella, Jack, Evie, Analeigh, Deklan and baby boy Walker due in February; 1 sister, Delores Haggard of Baxter. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Taylor officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 PM till 8 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of service at 2 PM. The family would like to Thank Adoration Home Health, and a special “Thank You” to Brandi Cantrell Keith for the love and care shown to Beecher. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 29, 2023

Rena “Dinky” Adcock age 89 of Smithville passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born July 13, 1934, to her parents the late Rev. Silas and Elise Staggs Luna. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 son, Myron Adcock; brother, Buford Luna; sisters, Leona Roberts, Jamie Luna, and Earlene McCormick. She was a member of Taylor’s Providence Freewill Baptist Church, retired from Kingston Timers and for D.C.H.S. as a Cafeteria Worker. She is survived by 2 sons, Tim “Rock” Adcock of Dowelltown and James Richard Adcock of Sparta; grandchildren, Brandon Adcock of Murfreesboro, Myronika Franklin of Sparta; great-grandchildren, Laila Marie Adcock, Audrey Claire Adcock, Conner Allen Adcock, Charis Franklin, Cora Frankin, Asher Franklin, and Everett Franklin; brother, Danny Luna of Lebanon; sister Ovean Phifer of Sparta. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, at 3:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Taylors Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 30, 2023, at 11:00AM until the time of the service at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

October 28, 2023

Billy Eudean Pack age 66 of Smithville passed away Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was born June 6, 1957 to his parents, the late Billy Jack Pack and Virginia Mai Adcock Daniel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Pack; sister, Regina Pack and nephew, Brian Pack. He attended the Smithville Church of God and was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Tamie Pack of Smithville; 2 sons, Christopher Pack and Derek (Cora) Pack both of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Austin, Vivian, Everett and Douglas Pack; 1 brother, Darrell Pack of Smithville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy Lee and Melba Pedigo of Smithville; 2 sisters-in-law, Debra (Miles) Malone of Liberty and Suzanne Pedigo of Smithville; 2 brothers-in-law, Carl (Becky) Pedigo and Scott Pedigo both of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 3PM Sunday, October 29, 2023 with Bro. Chris Moore and Bro. Andy Estes officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 27, 2023

Mrs. Donna Gayle Cope, age 62, passed away on Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Willow Branch in Warren county. She was a homemaker and became a Christian at Calvary Baptist Church was baptized there years ago.

She was born on June 3, 1961 in McMinnville, TN. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Sullivan husband, Tim Cope and brother, Bernie Sullivan.

Visitation with the Cope family will be on Monday, October 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 9:00 until service time at 11:00 am at Love-Cantrell Chapel. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Warren county.

Survivors include 1 son, Clint (Lakota) Cope, 4 grandchildren, Leauna Cullum, Bethany Dillion, Emmitt Hale and Abigail Hale, mother, Gayle Hill, 2 nephews, Ryan (Jennifer) Sullivan and Matthew Sullivan all of Smithville, great nieces and nephews, Emily Sullivan of Woodbury, Hannah Sullivan of Bradyville, Austin Sullivan of Centertown, Jonathan (Emily) Caldwell of VA and sister-in-law, Kandy Fish of Smithville.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral arrangements.

October 27, 2023

Mr. Perry Eugene LaFever, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence in Warren County. He was a self-employed audio engineer and attended Lighthouse Church.

He was born on September 13, 1975 in Smithville, TN to his parents, UL & Helen Perry LaFever who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dana LaFever.

Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 11:00 am to the service time at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Doug Dillard will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be to the Warren County High School Choir in memory of Eugene.

Survivors include one daughter, Sahara “Sara Beth” LaFever of Knoxville, 3 aunts, Sue (Jimmy) Bryson of Old Hickory, Louisa Phelps of Antioch and Merle Sandlin of Smithville. Special family, Kennette Dixon of McMinnville, McKenna and Justin Proffitt of Lebanon and Allie and Tyler Morton of McMinnville.

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

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