May 9, 2024
Phillip C. Atnip age 73, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night May 7, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Smithville after a short illness. He was born August 30, 1950, to his parents the late T. C. and Virginia Hicks Atnip. Mr. Atnip was of the Baptist Faith and worked at Carrier Corporation. He is survived by sisters, Maxine (Kenneth) Pritchett of Old Hickory, Wanda Parker of Smithville, and Debbie (Robert) Driver of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, Rhonda Pritchett, David (Andrea) Prichett, Layra Parker, Ashley (Ryan) Black, Lindsey (Grayson) Mayfield, Ryan Pritchett, Eli Crook, Connor Black and McKenna Black; God son, Cody Pack and special friends Jimbo Pack and Brian Pack. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, May 10, 2024, with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Atnip family.