Obituaries

Carolyn Fay Chapman

June 9, 2023

Carolyn Fay Chapman age 72, passed away Thursday evening June 9, 2023 at Generations Healthcare Center of Spencer. She was born July 15, 1950 to her parents, the late Wilburn and Margaret Miller Washer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister, Brenda Robinson; brothers, Jimmy Washer and Staley Washer. She attended Snow Hill Baptist Church and was a Homemaker. She is survived by 2 children, Cameron Dunn of Smithville and Tracey Dunn of McMinnville; 2 grandchildren, Memphis and Paiton; 2 great-grandchildren, Paisley and Noah Crook; daughter-in-law, Sandy Dunn of Smithville; brothers, 3 Doyle (Marie) Washer, Billy (Sharon) Washer, and Bobby Washer all of Smithville; 5 sisters, Ada (Jimmy) Qualls of Morrison, Linda Evans, Claudean (Darrell) Pedigo, Cathy Henry, and Betty (Robert) Lawson all of Smithville. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Monday June12, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Monday 10:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Ina Jo (Adcock) Prater

June 5, 2023

Ina Jo (Adcock) Prater was born November 21, 1932 in Sparta, TN and went to be with her Lord on Thursday April 27, 2023 in Chicago, IL.

Ina grew up in the Indian Mound Community. She was the daughter of the late Erby and Elizabeth Adcock. Ina met her husband Arthur at the 1949 White County Fair, and they were married on December 23, 1950. Ina went on to earn her GED following the birth of her last child. Ina was a homemaker and later a receptionist for the late Dr. William Trinkaus, a role she very much enjoyed. Ina loved her adopted hometown of Eastpointe, MI. She enjoyed walking the neighborhood and chatting with neighbors. Ina even received an award from the City of Eastpointe for picking up litter and keeping Eastpointe a beautiful place to live.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Prater, brother, Alton (Verdie Lee) Adcock, and sister, Rowena Adcock. Survivors include children Carol (Allan) Luc of Chicago, IL, Susan (Stephen) House of Eloy AZ, Troy Prater of Eastpointe, MI and Bret (Jolyn) Prater of Cookeville, TN and grandchildren, Arthur House and Harrison House of Arizona City, AZ.

Her family fondly remembers her as an avid thrifter and reader with an appreciation of flowers and fondness of pets. In lieu of flowers, consider making a book donation to your local library in memory of Ina.

Memorial service will be held 1 PM Thursday, June 8th at the DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville, TN. Visitation will be from 11:AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 1 PM with Brother Doug Benningfield officiating. Graveside service will follow at Whorton Springs Cemetery.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Mrs. Rhodessa Gail Pinegar

June 4, 2023

Mrs. Rhodessa Gail Pinegar, age 63, of Smithville passed away at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

She was a Baptist and former co-owner of Keltonburg Nursery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Lester, Sr. and Charlene Ruby Cagle; son, Percy Lee Pinegar, III; daughter-in-law, Shanna Pinegar; 2 brothers, Teddy Cagle and Mike Cagle; 3 brothers-in-law, David Wayne Pinegar, Jimmy Beacham, and Paul Ferrell; niece, Shanna Martina Redmon; and 1 sister-in-law, Debra Ann Dunn.

The family has honored Ms. Rhodessa’s wishes to be cremated, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Ms. Pinegar is survived by husband of 47 years, Percy Lee Pinegar, Jr. of Smithville; 1 daughter, Jessica Lee Steinbach of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Jonathan Mikey Steinbach (Adriana Billings) of Smithville; Tori (Caleb) Furnival of McMinnville; Katlyn Nichole (Bradley) Tate of Smithville, and Kelsey Elizabeth Steinbach of Smithville; 9 great grandchildren, Emma Renaé Steinbach, Damien Colt Furnival, Jaxton Ray Herriott, Harlan Cole Pinegar, Olivia Grace Furnival, Winstyn Lee Tate, Clara Delaney Steinbach, Emberlyn Elise Steinbach, Braelyn Shanna Rose Tate; 3 sisters, Debbie (Randy) Esmeyer, Rita (Karry) Kennedy, and Wanda (Stanley) Smith all of McMinnville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Percy Lee, Sr. and Nancy Jane Pinegar; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles (Melissa) Pinegar, Cynthia Beacham, Jimmy Dunn and Sherry Cagle; several special nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

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




Michael Lorimer Edwards

May 31, 2023

Michael Lorimer Edwards, age 47 of Smithville, passed away Friday May 26, 2023, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born December 26, 1975, to his mother, Megan Edwards and late father, Robert Michael Eaton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Morgan Eaton. Mr. Edwards was of the Non-Denominational Faith and had a love for music and building guitars. He is survived by his wife, Penny Edwards of Smithville; children, Cori Edwards, Kayla Cook, Maddie Cook all of Smithville; grandchildren, Nevaeh and Charles Derrick and Annalise Dale; mother and stepfather, Megan and Lynn Edwards of Murfreesboro; sisters, Abby (Justin) Vance of Murfreesboro, Rachel (Justun) Durham of Old Hickory; brother, David (Dani) Edwards of Murfreesboro; grandmother, Betty Edwards of Springfield. Funeral services will be 2:PM Thursday, June 1, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Sam Allen and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. John Cain officiating. Visitation will be Thursday June1, 2023 at 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Dorothy Bryant

May 24, 2023

Dorothy Bryant, 97, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023. She was born to Floyd and Dora Bryant on October 28, 1925 in what used to be known as Kalb Hollow in Nashville. She attended Hume Fogg High School and went to work for Genesco, where she worked until she retired.

Dorothy was a 73 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She served as Worthy Matron at Rock City Chapter in Nashville in 1954 and 1996. She was Worthy Grand Matron for the state of Tennessee in 1991. She loved Eastern Star, the work and the fellowship. She traveled extensively throughout Tennessee during her years of service and spent time with many of these special friends on several trips abroad.

She was a member of the Forest Hills United Methodist Church. She especially loved her Sunday School class. They had a very special bond and had been together for many years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Dora, her brother, Eugene Turner Bryant and her nephew, Fred Duran.

Dorothy is survived by her nieces and nephew, Dora-Lynne Bryant, Debra Bryant Duran, and Eugene Kent (Janis) Bryant, as well as 7 great nieces and nephews and 5 great, great nieces and nephews

Services:

Family graveside service to be held at Whorton Springs at noon on Thursday, June 1, 2023
Visitation Friday, June 2, noon-2 at Woodlawn-Patton-Roesch in Nashville
Memorial Service Friday, June 2, 2:30pm at Woodlawn-Patton-Roesch in Nashville

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Eastern Star Youth Scholarship and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Jimmie Dean Collins

May 24, 2023

Jimmie Dean Collins age 61, passed away at Milan General Hospital, Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born March 5, 1962 to his parents, the late Hillard and Oma Collins, In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by children, Jeffery Collins and Angela Marie Collins; brothers, Verlin Collins and Jimmie Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of Moore’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and the Owner of Auto and Towing Recyling. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Collins of McMinnville; children, Gabriella Collins, Abigail Collins, Aiden Garner, Arieanna Stanley, Donald Collins, Ashley Collins, Dana Beauchamp, Tiffany Collins and Jimmy Collins, Jr.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Melinda Shawhan of McMinnville, Dorothy Dillman of McMinnville, Gregory Collins of Indianapolis, IN, Russell Collins of McMinnville, Janet Mullins of Knoxville, Donald Collins of Indianapolis, IN, and Gennieve Allen of Coroma, KY; step-brothers, David Dillman of Indianapolis, IN, Danny Dillman of McMinnville; step-sister, Chasity Womack of McMinnville. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:00PM with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial at Jaco-Judkins Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




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