October 3, 2020
Jane Eller age 80 of Smithville passed away Friday morning, October 2, 2020 at the Webb House. She was born December 23, 1939 to her parents, the late Clarence T. and Edna Cook Phillips. Ms. Jane retired from Timers, where she worked for many years, and was a member of the Smithville First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Eller; Infant son: James David Eller; Brothers: Clarence Phillips, Jr., Bill Phillips; Sister: Norma Gunter. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Sunday October 4, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Due to the Governor’s Executive orders 38 and 51, and Social Distancing Guidelines, the pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 people for the service. We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and No food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 3 PM until 6 PM and Sunday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Survivors include 2 children: Richard (Kelly) Eller of Franklin, Edie Beth Evins of Smithville; Grandchildren: Devan Eller, Shea Eller, Keefe Eller, Kelsey (Jacob) Hardiman, Marshal Evins; 2 Great-Grandchildren: Hunter Howell, Wyatt Howell; 2 Sisters: Mary Lou Lawson of Smithville, Fatama Campbell of McMinnville; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Due to Covid-19 Family asked that masks be worn and no hugging or handshaking during visitation or funeral. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.