Obituaries

Frances Carmene Waggoner

March 23, 2023

Frances Carmene Waggoner, age 75 of Smithville, passed away early Thursday morning at her residence. She was a retired factory worker at Kingston Timers and attended New West Point Baptist Church.

She was born on August 29, 1947 to her parents, Euyl and Lela Lawson Bratcher who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Edith Roberts and 2 brothers, Comer and Danny Bratcher.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Waggoner of Smithville, 1 son, Phillip (Natasha) Waggoner, 3 grandsons, Hagen, Hasten & Haven Waggoner all of Liberty, sister, Earlene Redmon, brother, Harold (Dorothy) Bratcher and sister-in-law, Janice Bratcher all of Smithville.

Visitation with the Waggoner family will be on Friday from 12:00 to 8:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 until the service time at 1:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Royce Moore will officiate and burial will follow in Banks Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Brayden Seth Creek

March 21, 2023

Brayden Seth Creek Age 18 passed from this life on Thursday March 16, 2023. He is survived by his parents Barnie and LuAnne Creek, sister Nadia Creek, 2 brothers sent from God: Carmon Johnson and Josh (Smiley) Taylor, Grandparents Gary and Pat Mucha, and several friends and extended family members. A private memorial will be held at a later date




Franklin Pierce Bennett, Jr.

March 21, 2023

Franklin Pierce Bennett, Jr. age 87, of Smithville formerly of Michigan, passed away at his residence Monday March 20, 2023. He was born September 5, 1935 to his parents the late Franklin and Florence Young Bennett, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Timothy P. Bennett and Peter A. Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a Retired Minister at Episcopalian Church in Michigan and currently a member of St. Paul’s Church in Murfreesboro. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Bennett of Smithville; daughter, Rebecca (Kevin) Frederick of Smithville; grandchildren, James A. Frederick and Patrick Frederick of Smithville; nephews, Timothy Bennett, Jr., and Matthew Bennett; and his dog, Skyla Blue. The family has honored Mr. Bennett’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held in Michigan at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Jill Marie Jackson- Lancaster

March 21, 2023

Jill Marie Jackson- Lancaster age 59, of Smithville, passed away March 19, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1963 to her mother, Jeanne Downs Meddaugh and her late father, Russell Meddaugh. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Chuck and Jean Connley. Ms. Jill attended Keltonburg United Methodist Church and worked as Department Manager for Special Needs. She is survived by husband, William J. Lancaster of Smithville; children, Stephanie (Donny) Agee of Smithville, and Rebecca Jackson of Smithville; grandchildren, Tayter Jackson, Leslie Carey, Aryanna Marks, Toby Agee, Jaxen Agee, Maverick Agee; mother, Jeanne Meddaugh of New York; sister, Pamela Mason of Maine; brother, Adam Meddaugh of FL. The family has honored Ms. Jill’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in New York. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Jo Marie Rackley

March 21, 2023

Jo Marie Rackley, age 77, of Smithville passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

She was retired and a Baptist and attended New Home Baptist Church in Smithville. She loved cooking for her family, going to church and watching birds enjoy their feeder.

She was born March 11, 1946 in Smithville to her parents. Willie Carmen “Bill” and Altie Marie Smithson Rackley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brother, Charles and Johnny Rackley.

She is survived by three children, Gordon Rackley, Jerry Rackley and Patty Tatrow all of Smithville; grandchildren, Brandon (Kim) Rackley, Stephanie (Billy) Tiner, Alli (Dustin) Ferrell, Madison Rackley, Bella Rackley, Tyler Cunningham, Meagan Ferrell, Austin Rackley, Zachary Fish, and Remington Tatrow; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Serenity Tiner, Hunter Fish, and Rhett Tatrow; brothers, William (Bethany) Rackley and Wallie Rackley.

Her wishes were to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bro. Trent Colwell and Bro. Mike Hale will officiate. Visitation 12: noon till the time of service at 1:PM.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, is in charge of the arrangements.




Craig Woodside

March 19, 2023

Craig Woodside age 67 of Dowelltown, passed away peacefully Friday night, March 17, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born June 14, 1955 to his parents, Billie and the late Vann Woodside. He was a member of the Dowelltown Baptist Church and retired from TRW Ross Gear. Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by 2 children, Patrick Woodside (Natasha) of Knoxville and Holly Woodside of Dowelltown; 1 grandson, Pat Woodside of Knoxville; mother, Billie Woodside of Dowelltown; brother, Jeff Woodside of Dowelltown; sister, Vicki (Russell) Vickers of Dowelltown; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Caplinger officiating and burial will follow in Salem Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




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