Scot Wane Tower

July 17, 2023

Mr. Scot Wane Tower, age 67, passed away at Tristar Centennial Hospital on July 15, 2023. He was a retired supervisor from Federal Mogul, a previous member of the rescue squad, and attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church.

He was born on July 10, 1956 in Troy, PA to his parents, Robert Edward and Jean Dryer Tower.

Visitation with the Tower family will be on Tuesday from 5-8pm and on Wednesday from noon until the service at 2pm with burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Bill Robertson will officiate

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Tower; brother, Robert Charles Tower; and sister, Cindy Tower Nash.

Mr. Tower is survived by his daughter, Shelia (Brandon) Crawford of Sparta; one granddaughter, Hannah Crawford of Sparta; Mother, Jean Tower of Cookeville; 4 brothers, Tim (Linda) Tower, Bill Tower, David (Phyllis) Tower, Shawn (Vicky) Tower all of Cookeville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and mother of his daughter, Janice Tower Clayborn.

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

July 16, 2023

Mr. Robert Edgar Adcock, Sr., age 85, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home.  He was born to his parents, Newton Edgar Adcock & Nannie Helen Jones Adcock on July 19, 1937 in Dekalb Co.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rhonda Lee Helm Adcock of Woodbury; Sons, Robert E. “Robin” Adcock, Jr. (Cherie) of Hendersonville & Thomas Patrick Adcock (Kristie) of Woodbury; Daughters, Regina Adcock of Kingston, Haley Adcock Bailey (Jamie) of Eagleville & Rita Adcock of Atlanta; Sister, Jean Ridney (Joe) of Woodbury; and 9 Grandchildren, Caleb Adcock, Jacob Adcock, Chelsea Adcock Newton, Riley Adcock, Harley Adcock, River Armstrong, Crimson Armstrong, Avalee Armstrong, & Bristol Adcock.  Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mr. Adcock was a member of the Dillon Street Baptist Church and was a retired salesman and truck driver.  He loved to grow a huge garden and was an avid hunter and sportsman.  He cherished his grandkids and was affectionately known as “Pa” and “Granddad”.

Funeral Services will be at 12 Noon Friday, July 21, 2023 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Campbell & Bro. Ray Patrick officiating.  His family will receive friends for the visitation from 10 AM until 12 Noon Friday.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311

July 14, 2023

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Carol de Mik, loving wife, mother of three, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of nine passed away at the age of 85.

Carol was born on July 26,1937, in Los Angeles, CA. On June 2, 1961, she married the love of her life, Gary. They raised two daughters, Stacey and Erin, and a son, Steve.

Together with Dad, she ran a successful business in Denver, Colorado before purchasing and running Hidden Harbor Marina in Smithville, Tennessee.

Mom devoted her life to her family and caring for them. She loved laughing, reading, boating, and beautiful music.

She is survived by her children, Stacey (Brian), Erin (Mark) and Steve (Angie) and their children and grandchildren and her brother, Robert.

Our Mother had a beautiful mind, but in recent years was slowly robbed of it through progressive dementia. Today we know that she is healed and are thankful for the promise that, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

July 14, 2023

Onith Heuang Chen was born August 4th, 1930 in Bangkok, Thailand and departed this life July 1st, 2023 in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Boon Chen, Son, Ou Chen and her grandson Meng Chansiya. She is survived by her children Wai Ying Chan, Laddavanh Song Chansiya, Kiang Chen, Shaw Chyuan Chen, Tiu Joe Chen and Phenh Chen, as well as grandchildren, Mau Yingh Patrick Lee, Maue Cher Marker Li, Chi Fong Lee, Mai Kam Lee, Jin-Chou Amadio-Albernas, Lang Rowe, Michael Chen, Justin Chen, and Andy Chen. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Tsz Ho Lee, Yeuk Lam Alra Lee, Cheuk Ying Li, Cheuk Hin Li, Suet Yee Cheung, Danian Amadio and Elianna Albernas. Survivors also include son-in-law, Khamsend Vong Chansiya, daughters-in-law Tinoy Chen, Hong Chen, Euangfa Thann Chen, and Lynne Chen, grandson-in-law and granddaughters-in-law, Hueyun Winnie Luo, Yin Ching Cheung, Padro Albernas, and Chris Rowe. Visitation will be held at Liberty Church (formally Liberty Methodist Church) on Saturday, July 22 from 12 until service time at 2pm with Bro. Wilson Williams officiating with interment to follow at Salem Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

July 13, 2023

Tiffany Marie Rayl age 38, passed away in Jackson County, on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born January 23, 1985 to her parents, her late father, James Rayl, and her mother, Michelle Scarlett Smith. She was Painter. She is survived by husband, Ryan Torres of Smithville; children, Lexi Rayl, Gabriel Torres, Catalina Torres, Cody Torres, Jasmine Lyles, and Julie Lyles; mother, Michelle Smith of Baxter; 2 sisters, Nichole Maley of Ohio, and Nikki Fuchs of Baxter; 1 brother, Paul Fuchs of Cookeville. Graveside Services and Interment will be held 1:PM Thursday, July 13, 2023 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home, Family and Friends will meet at DeKalb Cemetery for the graveside service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 11, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Zanda Ray Lawson, age 75, was born August 21, 1947 and died July 10, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.

She was the daughter of the late Grady Jewell and Nettie Mae Ferrell Hawkins. She was married to Donnie C. Lawson, Sr. and Joe Elkins, both who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by son, Daniel Lawson.

Mrs. Lawson is survived by son, Donnie C. (Marva) Lawson, Jr. of Pikeville, TN; daughters, Teresa Ann Lawson of McMinnville, TN and Trina Kay (Wayne) Young of Rock Island, TN; nine grandchildren, Joy Kay Young, Grace Itira Young, Joshua Wayne Young, Elijah Love Young, Isaac Jacob Young, Laura (Richard) Keedy, Jessica (Eric) Angel, Mindy (Dereck) Stone and Sabrina (Rich) Pekarz; twelve, great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; daughter-in-law, Becky Lynn Lawson of McMinnville, TN; two brothers, Ricky (Debra) Hawkins of Tracy City, TN and Randy Hawkins of Smithville, TN; sister, Linda Cumby of Cookeville, TN and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Zanda was well-loved and highly honored by her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a member of Anointed Unity Church and the elder elect lady. She was inspired by God to write Sermons in Songs, which she did wonderfully. She loved God with all her heart and showed that in her lifestyle. She was a gospel-only guitarist, pianist, psalmist, artist, songwriter, encourager, singer, Sunday school teacher, and worshiper of God. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers and loved spending time with family and friends.

Throughout her life, she worked as a seamstress, shoemaker and caretaker. She was a nursery worker for her late son, Daniel Lawson and a courier for her daughter-in-law Becky’s business delivering to Warren and surrounding counties.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 in High’s Chapel with Donnie Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Banks Cemetery in Dekalb County, TN. Visitation will be Friday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until time of service at High Funeral Home.

A special thanks to Joy, Grace, Joshua, Elijah, Isaac, Wayne, Trina, Teresa and Donnie who loved and cared for her throughout her time of illness. She will be missed by all who loved her and no one could ever take her place. In her own words, “I’ll see you in a little while.”

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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