Barbara Brown Croom Yeager

November 28, 2023

Barbara Brown Croom Yeager, born Barbara Brown on November 20, 1937, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2023, in Smithville, Tennessee. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments. Barbara, known for her warm heart and kind spirit, will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Barbara is survived by her loving son, John Croom Jr. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John H. Croom and second husband, Bobby Yeager, parents, Willee and Opal McNatt Brown. Barbara received her primary education in Alamo and later pursued higher education at Union University. She valued the importance of education and encouraged others to seek knowledge throughout their lives. In her free time, Barbara found solace and community at Sugar Creek Church, where she worshipped with her fellow congregants. Her faith was a source of strength and comfort to her, and she found great joy in sharing her spiritual journey with others. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at a later date, to be announced after the holidays. It will be a time for family and friends to come together, remembering the beautiful moments shared with Barbara and honoring her legacy. Barbara Brown Croom Yeager will forever be remembered for her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for her family. May her soul rest in eternal peace. DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.

November 26, 2023

Billy Eugene “Ty” Tittsworth, Jr., age 57 of Smithville, passed away Friday afternoon at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born October 15, 1966 to his parents, the late Billy Eugene and Dorothy Coble Tittsworth, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Haskel and Maudell Tittsworth and Hartie and Georgia Coble and several aunts and uncles. He attended Smithville Christian Fellowship Church, was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and worked in Tool & Die. He is survived by 2 aunts, Lillian Tittsworth of Smithville and Betty Hale of Virginia; special cousin, Vivian (Gary) Johnson of Smithville, several cousins; friend and caregiver, Mary Elizabeth Puckett. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, November 26, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lunsford officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Sunday 12 Noon until the time of the funeral at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Smithville Christian Fellowship Church, in memory of Ty. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 25, 2023

Kay Shannon age 63, of Smithville formerly of Colorado, passed away at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Wednesday November 22, 2023. She was born September 27, 1960, to her parents the late Charles Lee and Leona Mae Miles Drumright. Ms. Shannon was of the Christian Faith and worked as a CNA. She is survived by her significant other, Bobby Colwell, Sr. of Smithville; children, Amber Basham of Smithville, Joseph (Nichole) Clark of Lebanon, Travis (Brianna) Doolittle of Brighton, CO, and Jamie Shannon of Lexington, KY.; grandchildren, Crimson Basham, Layla Basham, Grady Basham, Isaiah Clark, Hayden Clark, Jerrica Clark, Nevaeh Fults, Elliana Doolittle, Aubree Doolittle, Evelyn Doolittle, Roxas Allen, Axel Allen, and Phoenix Easterling; great grandchild, Vincent Thomas; sisters, Sherry Parker, Dianne Moore, and Janet Fulcher all of CO; brother, Chuck Drumright of CO. and extended family, Bobby Colwell, Jr., Jordan, Travis, Tyler and Isaiah Colwell. The family has honored Ms. Kay’s request to be cremated and services will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

November 25, 2023

Shirley “Nanny” Martin age 82 went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, November 24, 2023 at home. She was born August 18, 1941 to her parents, the late Arzie Logan and Ollie Lucille Pinegar Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband who has greeted her with a big hug, Tavous “Boppa” Martin; 2 children, Tamyra Taylor and Dennis Braun; 2 sisters, Helen Wright and Yvonne Green. Nanny was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church, she and Boppa served and worshipped at several different churches throughout the years. She has cared for so many people in DeKalb County, cooking, cleaning and loving on them as a caregiver for years. In her free time, she had a passion and could have been called the “Yard Sale Queen.” She leaves so many memories with her daughter, Susan (Chuck) Gulick of McMinnville; grandchildren, Shana (Will) Key of Smithville, LaTroya (Phil) Key of Monterey, Sydney (Kevin) Alambatin of McMinnville, Tracey (Stacey) Rollings and Jessica (Travis) Gregg both of Indiana; great-grandchildren, Tavia, Liam, Aeriel, Greyson, Kyleigh, Holden, Leilani, Kainoa, Hailee, Warren, Jaycee, Joslyn, Ryder, Ty and Liza; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Braun of Indiana; sister, JoAnn Sparkman of Smithville; special great niece, Kate (Zach) Arnold; several nieces, nephews, special loved ones and friends. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 2:PM Monday, November 27, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Andy Patterson and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 1:PM until 7:PM and Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bailey, age 86, was born in Liberty, Tn. Oct. 9,1937 and departed this life November 21, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in

Smithville. She was a member of Faith Congregational Methodist Church in Dowelltown. Mary worked as a seamstress at Work Wear in Alexandria for many years. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lula Mae Bass Stone, her husband, Jerry Bailey, son Tony Bailey, and siblings, Anna Laura Young, Janice Davis, Billy Stone and Ernest Stone. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Tallent of Smithville. Grandchildren, Sabra (Jeremy) Murphy of Smithville, Chris (Brandi) Cantrell of Crossville, and Leslie Bailey(Jay Ellis) of Alexandria. Great-grandchildren Braya Murphy(Haden Cripps) of Cookeville, Briahna Murphy of Smithville, Caleb Cantrell and Dylan Cantrell of Crossville, and Kayleigh Goodman of Alexandria. She is survived by two siblings, Bobbie (Charles) Fite of Lebanon and Joe Stone of Smithville. Daughter-in-law, Connie Bailey of Alexandria, and special friend, Jimmy Carter.

Visitation will be Friday 4-8 and Saturday 8-service time at 10 in the chapel with Mark Miller officiating and interment to follow in Hillview Cemetery

Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

November 21, 2023

Brenda Pelham Davis, a resident of Cookeville, TN, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 67. The youngest of four siblings, she was known for her organizational skills and attention to detail. In the kitchen her specialties were homemade carrot cake and “noodles and gravy” – a German recipe she learned from her mother. Ms. Davis was a homemaker who loved the snow and wintertime, collecting books and jewelry, and was a huge fan of herbal remedies. She was a lifelong learner and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Liberty University in 2013.

Preceding her in death were her parents Fred Wiley & Ruth Anneliese (Augustin) Pelham of Smithville, brother Fred Robert Pelham of Murfreesboro, son Michael Pelham of Smithville, grandson Brannon Rochefort of Manistique, MI, nephew Glen Waggoner of Cookeville, and nephew Jonathan Lewis of Smithville, and her beloved dog and companion Rosie.

Ms. Davis is survived by her son and his wife Jeremy & Jacki Davis, daughter Amber Orlando (Pelham), 3 grandchildren Jacob Davis, Jaidyn Davis, Brady Rochefort, 3 great-grandchildren Cadence Rochefort, Quinn Rochefort, and Abel Rochefort, and 2 sisters Margaret Waggoner and Helen Lowry – in addition to several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being made by Dekalb Funeral Chapel. A small graveside gathering will be held at Gaither Cemetery in Woodbury, TN on Monday, November 27th @ 11am for those who wish to attend. In lieu of sending flowers, the family is requesting attendees bring their own flowers to be placed on Brenda’s final resting place.

« First ‹ Previous 1 44 52 53 5455 56 64 154 350 Next › Last »