October 29, 2023
Rena “Dinky” Adcock age 89 of Smithville passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born July 13, 1934, to her parents the late Rev. Silas and Elise Staggs Luna. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 son, Myron Adcock; brother, Buford Luna; sisters, Leona Roberts, Jamie Luna, and Earlene McCormick. She was a member of Taylor’s Providence Freewill Baptist Church, retired from Kingston Timers and for D.C.H.S. as a Cafeteria Worker. She is survived by 2 sons, Tim “Rock” Adcock of Dowelltown and James Richard Adcock of Sparta; grandchildren, Brandon Adcock of Murfreesboro, Myronika Franklin of Sparta; great-grandchildren, Laila Marie Adcock, Audrey Claire Adcock, Conner Allen Adcock, Charis Franklin, Cora Frankin, Asher Franklin, and Everett Franklin; brother, Danny Luna of Lebanon; sister Ovean Phifer of Sparta. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, at 3:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Taylors Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 30, 2023, at 11:00AM until the time of the service at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.