Mildred “Bill’ Poss

October 5, 2023

Mildred “Bill’ Poss age 82 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2023, at Centennial Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1941, to her parents, Albert and Flora Trusty Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lane Poss; siblings Maureen Florida, Eugene Hooper, Milas Hibdon, Peggy Blish Parsley, Doris Cripps, Hoyte Hooper and Faye Trotter. Bill was a member of Bright Hill Church and was a homemaker, but the thing she was most proud of was being a wife, mother, mimi and sister. She loved her family, friends and even those she met the first time. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 63 years, WJ Poss of Smithville; 3 children, John (Lori) Poss, Jim (JJ) Poss and Dana (Travis) Franklin all of Smithville; 5 grandchildren, Corey (Erin) Poss, Bethany Poss, Whitney (Cameron) Lester, Lane (Madison) Poss and Tanner Poss (Lexi Roller); Laney and Sutton Poss and Oakleigh Lester; 2 sisters, Dean Johnson of Smithville and Sue Banker of Sparta; several nieces and nephews; special caregivers, Janet Greer and Brenda Cripps. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 8, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 3 PM until 6 PM and Sunday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Bright Hill Church, Whorton Springs Cemetery or the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

October 5, 2023

Roger Dale Culwell, 65 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Cookeville.

Roger was born Thursday, July 31, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late Boyd Lige Culwell and Linda Kay (Matthews) Culwell.

Roger was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa, uncle, and friend. He loved anything cowboy, and he was an evangelist and felt called to reach people for God.

Roger is survived by, 3 Daughters, Nickie Rogers and her husband, Keith, Carla Bundrant and her husband, Doug, and Regina Geer and her husband, Kyle; 8 Grandchildren, Breanna Short and her husband, Joey, Jake Rogers and his wife, Makayla, Trey Bundrant and his wife, Ashlynn, Andrew Bundrant, Mary Grace Bundrant, Alyssa Geer, Jenna Geer, Lakyn Geer, and Bretton Geer; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Emerson Bundrant, and Mallory Rogers; Mother, Linda Culwell; Sister, Debra Bates; Brother, Jon Culwell; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Culwell; 2 Brothers, Jimmy Ray Culwell, and Timothy Lynn Culwell.

Graveside Service for Roger Dale Culwell will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Cookeville, TN. 38501, with Bro. John Pippin officiating. Interment will follow the service.

To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com

Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

October 4, 2023

Mr. Bobby Earl Cook, age 79 of Liberty, passed away Tuesday night at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a self-employed farmer.

Mr. Cook was born on March 17, 1944 in Liberty. His parents were Palmer and Maggie Bell Herman Cook who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Roger Cook.

Visitation with the Cook family will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 and on Friday from 10:00 until the service at 1:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Leonard Herman will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include two sisters, Betty Owen and Kathy (Jerry) Cook all of Woodbury, 1 brother, John Cook of McMinnville, nieces and nephews also survive.

October 1, 2023

Mr. Aubrey Junior Wright, age 77 of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning, September 30, 2023, at his residence. He was a member of the  Smithville Church of Christ, retired from Federal Mogul and a butcher in his younger years with Wright’s Grocery. He was a lifetime member of the DeKalb County Rescue Squad, an avid Vanderbilt Commodores sports fan and loved fishing and hunting.

He was born on June 9, 1946 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Aubrey and Lear Pack Wright, 1 brother, Jerry Wright and 1 sister, Linda Wright.

Visitation with the Wright family will be on Wednesday from 11:00 to 8:00 and on Thursday from 10:00 until service time at 1:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Dan Gulley will be officiating. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Jo Wright, 2 daughters, Teena (James) Allen and Misty (Jason) Poss all of Smithville, 3 grandchildren, Matthew (Susan Marie) Poss, Nathan (Brittney) Gard all of Smithville and Ben and Traci Gard of VA, 6 great-grandchildren, Paityn, Mckenlee, Addison, Logan, Reese and Axel, 2 sisters, Eva Dean (Jim) Kennedy of Hendersonville and Judy Wright of Smithville, 2 sisters-in-law, Willette Hale and Joyce Hale both of Alexandria.

In addition to flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to Church of Christ Youth Group and DeKalb Co. Rescue Squad.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

September 30, 2023

Norma Sexton Hancock, age 84 of Smithville, TN passed away at her home on September 29, 2023. Born in Mullins Cove, Tennessee, Ms. Hancock was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Elizabeth Sexton of Jasper, Tennessee. Ms. Hancock was also preceded in death by a brother, Grady Sexton.

A faithful Christian from the age of 11, Ms. Hancock was a dedicated leader and promoter of Acteens, The Women’s Missionary Union, The Salem Baptist Association and a member of First Baptist Church in Smithville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dan Hancock; daughters DeLynne (Tim) Burgess of Hendersonville, and Sharon Hancock of Nashville; sons Jeff Hancock of Dover and Wade (Mary Helen) Hancock of Smithville; and grandchildren Emma and Grady Lee Hancock whom she loved dearly.

Visitation with the family will be at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville on Sunday, October 1st from 2-6 pm and on Monday from 11 am-12:30 pm. There will be a graveside service on Monday October 2nd at 1pm at Prosperity Cemetery. The graveside will be an open service.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to Lottie Moon or Gideon’s in memory of Mrs. Norma.

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

September 29, 2023

Mr. Gary L. Durham passed away at his residence on Thursday evening, September 28, 2023 . He was an Air Force veteran and worked in sales with Nortel where he retired. He enjoyed golfing and had a love for dogs.

Mr. Durham was born on November 28, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Thelma Waddington Durham, 1 daughter, Kari Booth and 1 brother, Keith Durham.

Visitation with the Durham family will be on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 11:00 until the service at 2:00 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Little will officiate and burial will follow in Mt. Holly Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy Durham of Smithville, 1 daughter, Tami Strong of FL, 1 son, Todd (Dana) Durham of GA, 3 grandchildren, Austin Durham and Ashley (Leighton) Stegmayer all of GA and Dehryen (Lacy) Noriega of CO, 1 great-grandchild, and 1 son-in-law, John Booth of FL.

In addition to flowers the family has requested that donations please be made to DeKalb Animal Coalition or Tunnels to Towers.

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

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