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.

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.

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.

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.

March 14, 2023

Virginia Mai Pack Daniel age 86, of Smithville, passed away Sunday night March 12, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. She was born October 22, 1936 to her parents the late James Edgar and Callie Bain Adcock. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Billy Jack Pack and Billy Daniel; 2 children, Douglas Pack and Regina Pack; 1 grandchild, Brian Pack; 5 brothers, J. B. Adcock, Clayton Adcock, Eston Adcock, Eldon Adcock, and WIlburn Adcock; sisters Myrtle McCormick, Willow Rybka, Shirley Adcock, Jewel Jones and Betty Jones. Ms. Virginia attended Smithville Church of God and worked at the Shirt Factory and Federal Mogul. She is survived by 2 sons, Billy Eudean (Tamie) Pack of Smithville, and Darrell Pack of Smithville; grandchildren, Misty Pack, Billie Johnson, Christopher Pack, and Derek (Cora) Pack; great-grandchildren, Makayla McCathern, Shayla Woods, Austin Pack, Melody Johnson, Vivian Pack, Everett Pack, and Douglas Pack; great-great-granddaughter, Zurionna Marie Phillips; sister Mildred Johnson of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday March 15, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chris Moore and Bro. Brian Jones officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 10:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

March 13, 2023

Mr. Gary Wayne Adcock, age 74, of Smithville passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at NHC in Smithville. He was a retired roofer.

Mr. Adcock was born on August 7, 1948 to his parents, Haston and Rose Banks Adcock, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Mickey Adcock and Jonathan Adcock; and 2 brothers, Ronnie Adcock and Danny Adcock.

Visitation with the Adcock family will be on Wednesday from 3-8pm and on Thursday from 9am until the service at 2pm. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Holly (Dale) Bryant of Dowelltown; 2 grandchildren, Devin (Whitney) Thomas and Destiny (Travis) Pendergraff all of Smithville; 5 great-grandchildren, Rylan, Zayne, and Maddox Thomas, and Liliana and Copelyn Pendergraff all of Smithville; 2 brothers, Eddie (Kim) Adcock of Michigan, and Kenny Adcock of Arizona; nephews, Matt (Monica) Adcock and Anthony (Marissa) Adcock all of Arizona, and Kory (Emily) Adcock, and Kyle (Amy) Adcock all of Michigan.

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

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