A 60 year old woman and two children were injured in a UTV rollover accident Friday afternoon on Dry Creek Road near Dowelltown.
Barbara Poss of Dowelltown was operating a Polaris UTV heading south with two children passengers aboard when she went off the right side of the road and plunged down a steep embankment. As the UTV overturned, the children, both girls ages 10 and 11, were thrown off. Poss was trapped underneath the UTV as it came to rest upside down. A passerby and two county volunteer firefighters, who arrived in their own vehicles, came to the aid of Poss and were able to lift the UTV off of her as the county fire department’s rescue truck was enroute. Poss and the children were brought back up to the road and transported by DeKalb EMS to DeKalb Community Hospital.
The accident was investigated by Sergeant Eric McCormick of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Officers of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department were also on the scene. Poss was issued several traffic citations.
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Eight Year Old Boy Seriously Injured in Boating Accident
An eight year old White County boy was seriously injured in a boating accident Friday afternoon on Center Hill Lake.
According to the TWRA, the boy was with family and friends aboard a moving pontoon boat when he fell into the water and was struck by the propeller as the vessel traveled over him. The accident reportedly occurred about a mile downstream of the Ragland Bottom Recreation area.
The boy was placed back on the pontoon and brought to shore at Ragland Bottom where he was picked up by DeKalb EMS and transported to a helicopter landing zone set up just east of Sligo bridge in a field off the highway. From there he was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital.
The youngster reportedly suffered several serious injuries and at last report was still critical but stable.
The accident was investigated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Members of the Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad and the Midway and Johnsons Chapel Stations of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department were also on the scene.
Jimmy “Hammer” Davis
64 year old Jimmy “Hammer” Davis of Sparta died Saturday morning at his residence. He attended the Johnsons Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was an LPN with Home Healthcare. Davis was also a U.S. Military Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. The funeral will be Monday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the service at 3 p.m. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Leona Blaylock Davis; two sons, Scott and Josh Davis; a brother, Jr. Davis; and a brother-in-law, Bobby Rice. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Connie Rice Davis of Sparta. Three grandchildren, Kyra Agee and Kylee Davis both of Smithville and Madison Davis of Sparta. Two brothers, Less and wife Regina Davis and Jack and wife Mary Ann Davis both of Sparta. One sister, Beulah and husband Lester Taylor of Sparta. Father and mother-in-law, Bob and wife Ruth Rice of Sparta. Two brothers-in-law, Kenneth and wife Shawn Rice and Terry Rice all of Sparta. Several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gradie Porter Matthews (Also Known as “Red”)
Mr. Gradie Porter “Red” Matthews age 81 of Livingston passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1933 in Overton Co.,Tennessee to Owen R. Matthews and Mary (Cox) Matthews. Gradie was a member of the Christian Community Church, a Veteran serving in the Army National Guard, Member of the Livingston Masonic Lodge # 259, Eastern Star # 206, Shriner, Hillbilles, Scottish Rites, Mentor Demolay’s of the Livingston Chapter and also a member of the Livingston Lions Club.
Gradie is survived by: (2) Daughters: Pennie Ann Matthews and Callie Marie Mullinax (Bradley); (1) Son: Gradie Junior Matthews; (1) Sister: Frances Cobble; Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Owen and Mary Matthews; Wife: Callie Evelean (Hammock) Matthews; (1) Brother: Lenard R. Matthews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 9, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. from the Livingston Funeral Home with burial in the Okolona Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Gradie Matthews will receive friends on Monday June 8, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Everyone is welcome to the Easter Star Service Monday evening at 6:00 P.M. and the Masonic Service at 7:00 P.M. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Chrildren Hospital ot the Livingston Lions Club
Jimmy “Hammer” Davis
64 year old Jimmy “Hammer” Davis of Sparta died Saturday morning at his residence. He attended the Johnsons Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was an LPN with Home Healthcare. Davis was also a U.S. Military Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. The funeral will be Monday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the service at 3 p.m. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Leona Blaylock Davis; two sons, Scott and Josh Davis; a brother, Jr. Davis; and a brother-in-law, Bobby Rice. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Connie Rice Davis of Sparta. Three grandchildren, Kyra Agee and Kylee Davis both of Smithville and Madison Davis of Sparta. Two brothers, Less and wife Regina Davis and Jack and wife Mary Ann Davis both of Sparta. One sister, Beulah and husband Lester Taylor of Sparta. Father and mother-in-law, Bob and wife Ruth Rice of Sparta. Two brothers-in-law, Kenneth and wife Shawn Rice and Terry Rice all of Sparta. Several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gradie Porter Matthews (Also Known as “Red”)
Mr. Gradie Porter “Red” Matthews age 81 of Livingston passed away Friday June 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1933 in Overton Co.,Tennessee to Owen R. Matthews and Mary (Cox) Matthews. Gradie was a member of the Christian Community Church, a Veteran serving in the Army National Guard, Member of the Livingston Masonic Lodge # 259, Eastern Star # 206, Shriner, Hillbilles, Scottish Rites, Mentor Demolay’s of the Livingston Chapter and also a member of the Livingston Lions Club.
Gradie is survived by: (2) Daughters: Pennie Ann Matthews and Callie Marie Mullinax (Bradley); (1) Son: Gradie Junior Matthews; (1) Sister: Frances Cobble; Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Owen and Mary Matthews; Wife: Callie Evelean (Hammock) Matthews; (1) Brother: Lenard R. Matthews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 9, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. from the Livingston Funeral Home with burial in the Okolona Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Gradie Matthews will receive friends on Monday June 8, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Everyone is welcome to the Easter Star Service Monday evening at 6:00 P.M. and the Masonic Service at 7:00 P.M. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Chrildren Hospital ot the Livingston Lions Club
Ann Foutch Summers
81 year old Ann Foutch Summers of Smithville died Friday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a retired co-owner of Summers Garage. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Frank Bledsoe will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruby Foutch; three brothers, Frank, Larry, and Jackie Foutch; and two sisters, Pat Keith and Brenda Taylor. She is survived by five children, Kathy Withers of Illinois, Buddy Morris and Vicki Judkins of Brentwood, Beth Ann Bouldin of McMinnville, Kristi and William Walter of LaVergne, and Gail and Rick Stewart of Smithville. Seven grandchildren, Anthony White, Christopher Judkins, Nathan and Tara Cantrell, Flint Gilley, Brandy Ledford-Gilley, Colt and Lacy Stewart and Hunter and Jessica Stewart. Eight great grandchildren, Cassidy and Kieran White, Aidan and Emery Cantrell, T.J. Finoti, Aubrey and Henry Gilley and Conner Ledford. One brother, Danny and Charlene Foutch of Mt. Juliet and a sister, Judy Parsley of Lenoir City. Several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses.
Phyllis Pirtle Josleyn
Phyllis Pirtle Josleyn, 75 of Old Hickory, TN, left this earth on June 5, 2015 to be with Jesus. She is preceded in death by her parents John Lawson (J.L.) Pirtle and Frankie Pirtle of Smithville, TN.
Survived by kind, gentle, and loving husband Stephen R. Josleyn of 42 years. Also, cherished daughter Ashley (Todd) French of Winter Park, Fl, and dear grandchildren Edison Ro French, Anna Lawson French, and Stowe Roland French.
She is survived by: brother, Stephen (Darlene) Pirtle; sisters Carol (Tucker) Hendrix and Vicky (David) Terrell; nieces Melissa (Jay) Delaney, Rhonda (Doug) Oram, and Michelle Lawrence; nephews Roth (Jessica) Terrell, Justin (Emily) Terrell, and Brandon Pirtle; and her step-son Stephen R. Josleyn II and his sons Kyle Josleyn, Luke Josleyn, and Noah Josleyn.
Phyllis is survived by many dear, loving friends who have been so kind and supportive over the years. She was a member of Tulip Grove Baptist Church, where she was a children’s Sunday School teacher for many years and an active member of the Unity Class in her later years. She ran the homeless outreach program Room in the Inn at Tulip Grove Baptist Church for seven years.
Her favorite Bible verse was Psalms 73:26: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my choice forever.” She learned this verse as a little girl in Sunday School in Detroit, MI.
Visitation with friends and family will be held at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, TN, on Sunday, June 7 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and on Monday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. The funeral service, conducted by her nephew Dr. Justin Terrell, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville, TN. A graveside service will follow at DeKalb Memorial Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Stephen Pirtle, Roth Terrell, David Terrell, Tucker Hendrix, Todd French, Jay Delaney, John Delaney, Doug Oram, Don Smith, and Van Calhoun.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Room in the Inn program at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Old Hickory, TN or to the Gideons.
Jack Wayne Hale
77 year old Jack Wayne Hale of Alexandria died Friday at his residence. He was a DeKalb County native, a carpenter, and a member of the New Middleton Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Shannon Cantrell and B.J. Thomason will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.V. Hale and Belvie Herman Hale; sisters, Maureen Scott, Elizabeth Scott, and Ofallon Malone; and brothers, James Hale and Kenneth Hale. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Aundra Hale of Alexandria. Children, Carmellia Ingram of Brush Creek, Jerome and wife Tammy Hale of Lebanon, Jeremy Hale of Newberry Springs, California, and Aundrenia and husband Danny Baker of Gordonsville. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Sisters, Dorothy Inez Malone, Francis Willete Hale, and Betty Lou Clayborn all of Alexandria. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in His Memory. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
Ann Foutch Summers
81 year old Ann Foutch Summers of Smithville died Friday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a retired co-owner of Summers Garage. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Frank Bledsoe will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruby Foutch; three brothers, Frank, Larry, and Jackie Foutch; and two sisters, Pat Keith and Brenda Taylor. She is survived by five children, Kathy Withers of Illinois, Buddy Morris and Vicki Judkins of Brentwood, Beth Ann Bouldin of McMinnville, Kristi and William Walter of LaVergne, and Gail and Rick Stewart of Smithville. Seven grandchildren, Anthony White, Christopher Judkins, Nathan and Tara Cantrell, Flint Gilley, Brandy Ledford-Gilley, Colt and Lacy Stewart and Hunter and Jessica Stewart. Eight great grandchildren, Cassidy and Kieran White, Aidan and Emery Cantrell, T.J. Finoti, Aubrey and Henry Gilley and Conner Ledford. One brother, Danny and Charlene Foutch of Mt. Juliet and a sister, Judy Parsley of Lenoir City. Several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses.