1sgt. H. G. “Fritz” Pullin

December 5, 2023

1sgt. H. G. “Fritz” Pullin age 75 of Smithville passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1948, in Refugio, Texas to his parents the late Curtis and Marjorie Ellison Pullin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bill Pullin and Larry Pullin. Fritz served 24 years in the United States Army, he was a Computer Programmer and Owned a Painting Company. He is survived by his wife, Susan Pullin of Smithville; son, Michael C. Pullin of Texas; step-son, Michael Reeder of Smithville; longtime friend, Dennis Blackford. He met his wife through his longtime friend and Army buddy, Dennis Blackford. It did not take long for Fritz and Susan to realize that God had put them together. They enjoyed being on the water, traveling or just sitting on the porch. As long as they were together, they were happy. Funeral service will be 1 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with Bro. Billy Martin officiating and burial to follow in Blackford Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Tuesday 1 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The family ask in lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospital or St. Judes Hospital. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

December 3, 2023

Corey Glenn Pedigo, age 46 of Cookeville and formerly of Smithville, passed away at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  Corey was born on June 4, 1977 in Northfield, Minnesota. He formally worked for DCS, and also CPS as a probation officer and helped implement the program of the DeKalb County Drug Recovery Court.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Ray Bogle, Jr.; sister, Bobbie Pedigo; and grandparents, Garland and Marie Pedigo and Marvin Moe. He is survived by his husband, Jeremy Pedigo and children, Carson Pedigo and Aubrey Pedigo all of Cookeville; mother, Sherry Riggs of Farmington, Minnesota; father, Glynn (Melody) Pedigo of Smithville; 4 brothers, Russell (Dava) Pedigo of Smithville, Christopher Saunders of Swatara, Minnesota, John Pedigo of Smithville, and Randy (Regena) Pedigo of Smithville; 2 sisters, Sarah (Jack) Mladek of Montgomery, Minnesota, and Amanda Davis of Hohenwald; grandparents, Odessa (Dave) Dubbels of Farmington, Minnesota.

There will be visitation with the family on Monday from noon until 7pm, and on Tuesday from 10am until the time of service at 2pm with Greg Wright officiating. Internment will follow at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

December 2, 2023

Thermon Neal Harrison, age 93 of Alexandria, died Thursday evening at Quality Care Health Center in Lebanon. Born June 14, 1930, in Brush Creek, he was the son of the late Esker and Eva Parker Harrison and was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Robertson Harrison and his daughter-in-law, Julie Malone Harrison. Thermon was a Sgt. in the US Army serving in the Korea Conflict and was an Elder and member of the Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a farmer and former board member of the Wilson Co. Farm Bureau, he worked for both Kraft Foods and the Dekalb Co. Livestock Market during his career. He was an avid ROOK player and enjoyed a good game with his Alexandria friends. Thermon is survived by his son, Thermon Keith Harrison; grandchildren, Jonathan Carwin (Bethany) Harrison, Jacob Neal (Amelia) Harrison and Macy Inez (Evan) Potts; great grandchildren, Jack Malone Harrison, Wade Carwin Harrison and Banks Campbell Harrison; sister Geraldine (James) Cantrell; brothers, Norris Harrison, and Lawrence (Janice) Harrison; sister-in-law, Marjorie (Charles) Lanius; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Bobbie Ruth Harrison, and Eleanor (JB) Granstaff and brother-in-law, Wallace (Nancy) Robertson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Diffenderfer officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and Noon till service time on Sunday. Pallbearers include Jonathan and Jacob Harrison, Jeff and Steve Cantrell, Greg Harrison, Paul Stovall. Interment with Military Honors at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Watertown High School Brick Scholarship Fund.
HUNTER FUNERAL HOME – Watertown

December 1, 2023

Russ has left this life to be in the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long and heroic battle with Diabetes. He will forever be loved and missed by family and friends.

Russ Donivan Miller was born on May 3rd, 1960 in Smithville, Tennessee. His family moved to the Detroit area after a time. He attended elementary school in Michigan and later the family once again resettled in Dekalb County. After moving back, he attended DeKalb Middle School and was a proud Graduate of DeKalb County High School class of 1978, and a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville with a degree in Marketing.

While in High School, Russ won the State of Tennessee Geometry award and came in 3rd in the national compettion. After high school, he then began a series of adventures which eventually took him to all fifty states which was a bucket list item. He proudly became the face of “Combo” the Indian in the 1980’s Wendy’s commercials. The commercials opened the door to many modeling opportunities, and he became a familiar face in the Castner Knott and Dillards clothing advertisements. After that, he decided to pursue his acting and modeling career in San Diego, California. He jumped on the back of a motorcycle and headed West, to follow his dreams.

While in California, he became a certified scuba diver, and got the opportunity to work on a salmon fishing boat in Alaska for 6 months. After 2 years, Tennessee began to call to him and he headed home. He then began to study with David Deaton Karate, and obtained his black belt, and competed in the Battle of Atlanta tournament.

While living in Nashville, he was the owner of Miller Construction Company and a chimney sweeping business. After being slowed down by his illness, he then moved to Murfreesboro and became a realtor for Crye-Leike, and pursued more serene activities, like camping and fishing from his boat. Sometimes, he would spend his winters in Florida to escape the cold. Russ loved spending time with family and friends, enjoying a catfish dinner with those he loved at Miller’s Café in Christiana, reading and studying his Bible, and talking about Jesus to anyone who would listen. Russ was most proud of his faith in Jesus Christ, and finally got to travel to Israel and the Holy Land and be baptized in the Jordan River. Russ was an amazing, talented, and loving person, and he will be a beacon of love and perseverance for those left to go on without him.

He was preceded in death by his father Valter L. Miller, his mother Imojean (Pack) Miller Morris Cooper, his sister Deborah Lynn Miller, his brother Rudy V. Miller, and his grandmother Sally Mai Pack. He is survived by his sister Sherry (Mike) Holsted of Murfreesboro, his niece Kathy Miller of Murfreesboro, Valerie (Wade) Lewis of Scottsville, Ky., nephew Adam Holsted of Nashville, Great niece Lydia (Gary) Manley of Key West, Fl., Great niece Sophie Holsted, Great nephew Max Holsted, Great nephews Jackson, Parker, and Simon Lewis, and Great Great nephew Bentlee Saunders.

There will be visitation with the family on Saturday, December 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 at which time a celebration of life service will be held at Love -Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville. Reverend Wade Lewis will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Russ Donivan Miller to the American Diabetes Association, or to Green House Ministries in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

November 30, 2023

Kenneth Ray age 61, of Smithville passed away Wednesday morning, November 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1962, to his parents the late Clayton and Hazel Sanders Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 infant sons, Cody, Sammy, and Mitchell Ray; sister, Doris Coley; nephew, B. J. Davis; niece, Cindy Armour; father and mother-in-law, Billy and Betty Malone; sister-in-law, Donna Willoughby. Mr. Ray was a Member and a Deacon of New Union The Baptist Church, a Mason, and was retired from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ray of Smithville; 2 sons, Johnny and Joe Ray both of Smithville; grandson, Preston Ray; sister, Sandra (Doug) Davis of Smithville; brother-in-law, Wayne (Doris) Malone of Dowelltown; nephews, Jared (Kelli) Davis, Jacob (Dana) Davis, Jonathon (Rena) Willoughby, Jessie (Jennie) Willoughby, Andy (Heather) Malone, and John Armour; several great nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 1:PM Friday, December 1, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Martin Bell and Keith Sims officiating and burial will follow in New Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 11:AM till 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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.

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