85 year old Hassie Mae Childress Boyd of Smithville died Wednesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God and attended the Smithville Church of God. Boyd was also a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Donnie Kelly, Jeff Armstrong, and Davey Horton will officiate. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-9 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Boyd was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Beauna Ratliff Childress; her husband, Irson Boyd; two sisters, Gay and Martha; and a brother, Arnold Childress. She is survived by a daughter, Donna and husband J.D. Horton of Smithville. A son, Denver Boyd of Michigan. Eight grandchildren, Meredith and Steve Summers of Smithville, Katherine and Michael Caldwell of Smithville, Faith and Specialist Danny Neal, Jr. of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Hope and Brad Boyd of Knoxville, Charity Horton, and Davey Horton both of Smithville, Tina and Mike Makris of Texas, and Lisa and Curt Brown of Michigan. Fifteen great grandchildren, Destiny, Darrin, and Monte Caldwell, Jesse Summers, Ali and Meadow Williams, Parker Boyd, Zachary, Eli, Nate, and Gi Gi Neal, Hayden and Cynthia Makris, and Laila and Evan Brown. One great great grandchild, Alissa Caldwell. Eight brothers and sisters, Clarence and Doris Childress of Virginia, Josh and Cathy Savage of Virginia, Lonzo and Rachel Childress of California, Oscar and Virginia Childress of Virginia, Lawrence and Ida Childress of Virginia, Muriel and Harold Stiltner of North Carolina, Kathleen and Scott Walker of New York, and Donald and Kathy Childress of Virginia. Mother-in-law, Angie Boyd of Virginia. Two brothers-in-law, Marcus and Joyce Boyd of Smithville and James Boyd of Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
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Hassie Mae Childress Boyd
85 year old Hassie Mae Childress Boyd of Smithville died Wednesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God and attended the Smithville Church of God. Boyd was also a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Donnie Kelly, Jeff Armstrong, and Davey Horton will officiate. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-9 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Boyd was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Beauna Ratliff Childress; her husband, Irson Boyd; two sisters, Gay and Martha; and a brother, Arnold Childress. She is survived by a daughter, Donna and husband J.D. Horton of Smithville. A son, Denver Boyd of Michigan. Eight grandchildren, Meredith and Steve Summers of Smithville, Katherine and Michael Caldwell of Smithville, Faith and Specialist Danny Neal, Jr. of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Hope and Brad Boyd of Knoxville, Charity Horton, and Davey Horton both of Smithville, Tina and Mike Makris of Texas, and Lisa and Curt Brown of Michigan. Fifteen great grandchildren, Destiny, Darrin, and Monte Caldwell, Jesse Summers, Ali and Meadow Williams, Parker Boyd, Zachary, Eli, Nate, and Gi Gi Neal, Hayden and Cynthia Makris, and Laila and Evan Brown. One great great grandchild, Alissa Caldwell. Eight brothers and sisters, Clarence and Doris Childress of Virginia, Josh and Cathy Savage of Virginia, Lonzo and Rachel Childress of California, Oscar and Virginia Childress of Virginia, Lawrence and Ida Childress of Virginia, Muriel and Harold Stiltner of North Carolina, Kathleen and Scott Walker of New York, and Donald and Kathy Childress of Virginia. Mother-in-law, Angie Boyd of Virginia. Two brothers-in-law, Marcus and Joyce Boyd of Smithville and James Boyd of Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Sewer Project Gets Underway
Boring services have begun in preparation for the extension of sewer lines to an area annexed into the city limits last year.
The Smithville Aldermen recently awarded the contract to Flo-Line Contracting, LLC of Monticello, Kentucky for $141,600. The sewer project will serve six parcels of property and a portion of another parcel annexed on the west side of the city on Highway 70 and the Old Nashville Highway
Property owners in the area who wish to connect to the new sewer lines must bear the expense of taps and the pump system on their properties.
City Officials to Consult ABC Commission on Liquor Ordinance
The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen Monday night continued discussions on developing an ordinance regulating the sale of liquor from retail package stores in Smithville. No ordinance has yet been prepared but city officials are using the Mount Juliet and Madisonville ordinances as a model for Smithville.
City attorney Vester Parsley had hoped to have provided the aldermen a couple of sample ordinances for their review by now, but he said Monday night that he doesn’t want to rush into it and prefers consulting with officials of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to clarify some issues before proceeding further. “One of the reasons we’re not getting in a big hurry is because we want to make sure that we get things right and we have it (ordinance) so that the Alcohol Beverage folks don’t reject our “Notice of Compliance”. But we haven’t been able to talk to them (ABC officials). Hopefully, I’ll have a rough draft (ordinance) at the next meeting which would set out how we’re going to have liquor stores established in the city” said Parsley.
While liquor licenses can only be issued by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the city has the authority to develop local guidelines for applicants. For example, the city may establish minimum distance requirements between liquor stores and churches, schools, etc. The aldermen may also regulate the size of stores in terms of square footage; impose residency requirements for applicants; and limit the number of licensed liquor stores that may operate within the city.
Aldermen have said they would like the minimum distance requirement between liquor stores and churches, schools, etc. to be the same as the city’s beer ordinance requirement of 400 feet. During Monday night’s meeting, aldermen expressed a desire to establish a residency requirement for applicants of five years as a city resident or five years as a county resident. The proposed ordinance will also most likely require that applicants be U.S. citizens.
Parsley said while the city can establish minimum store size square footage requirements, he wants to find out if ABC officials have their own rules on that issue. “Some (cities) don’t have a square footage (requirement) while others do. Mount Juliet has a 3,000 square foot requirement. We felt like 1,500 square feet was adequate. I don’t see anything in the statute (state law) that is required by the state for the size but we want a clarification on that because sometimes these regulatory boards approve things that are not actually in the statute,” said Parsley.
Aldermen also want to know from ABC whether there are minimum store inventory requirements.
Where the aldermen seem to differ is on whether the city should limit the number of liquor stores that are allowed to operate in the City of Smithville. Both Aldermen Josh Miller and Shawn Jacobs want limits. The other three aldermen, Gayla Hendrix, Danny Washer, and Jason Murphy have indicated they don’t favor establishing limits so as to allow the free market of supply and demand to dictate.
“One thing that was said in the workshop (last month) was that it would work itself out. It might and it might not. Of course, I’ve got my opinion and ya’ll have ya’lls. But I would love to see a limit. I’m going to be in the minority. That’s fine,” said Alderman Miller.
“Some places do have a limit and some don’t. I think probably the public will determine how many we have (free market). Finances will have a lot to do with that too. You’re talking about a pretty large initial investment especially if you have to build a building or even renovating a building,” Parsley responded.
“Like Josh said I believe we are in the minority but I do agree (with him) and would personally like to see a limit. We don’t limit other businesses but this is a unique business. It has a lot of restrictions on it already imposed by the state and the ABC and there is a reason those restrictions are there because of the uniqueness of this kind of business. It’s just like driving. It’s not a right, it’s a privilege. I think that we should be very circumspect in the way we handle this and I do applaud you guys because I know you’re trying to do that,” said Alderman Jacobs.
“Most places who have restrictions, it puts a big burden on them to make sure their application process is not flawed by some sort of favoritism given to one person over another. Mount Juliet (which has a limit) does it sort of on a first person filed who is in compliance gets it. We don’t know how many people are going to apply (here) because it is going to be an expensive proposition,” Parsley replied.
“I would certainly agree that it should be first come, first served. I think that’s the only way to do it if you’re in compliance. That is the way to handle it,” added Alderman Jacobs.
Parsley said he and Mayor Jimmy Poss and City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson plan to have discussions with ABC officials soon and that he expects to draft a proposed ordinance for the Aldermen to review by the next meeting in February.
Once an ordinance is adopted, persons may apply. Even if there is a limit on the number of stores that may operate, there would be no limit on applications. Applicants would be subject to criminal background checks by the city attorney and police chief, which could take up to 30 days. After background checks are completed, applications would be reviewed by the Board of Aldermen, which would be the city’s liquor board. Certificates of compliance would be issued by the city to those who qualify, a process which could take up to sixty days. The certificates of compliance would then be forwarded by the applicants to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which has its own requirements for applicants to meet.
Happy New Year from FCE
The Family, Community, and Education Club of Smithville would like to wish the community a Happy New Year and invite women who are interested in home and garden matters, educational and community activities, and arts and crafts to come to our first meeting of the 2015. It has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 15 at 10:00am in the UT Extension meeting room of the County Complex. The program will be provided by a representative of the Chamber of Commerce.
This last year, the club had interesting programs in which to learn about ways to serve our community, such as Habitat for Humanity. We would like to thank Food Lion for providing bags and books which the club stuffed with helpful items for the kindergarten teachers at Smithville Elementary. Other businesses that contributed to the club and deserve a thank you are Caney Fork Electric, Dekalb Telephone, Middle Tennessee Gas, and the Rogers Group; each gave items for our FCE County Rally and visiting guests.
This spring the club will have its annual yard sale to raise monies for the needs of local community organizations. Trips that benefit home and garden interests are also planned.
The new year will again feature fun and fellowship along with learning about our community.
Hubbard Lee “Dick” Ray, Jr
Hubbard Lee “Dick” Ray, Jr., born in Sparta on July 16, 1938, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at The Webb House in Smithville, Tennessee at the age of 76. Dick Ray was predeceased by his parents, Hubbard Lee Ray, Sr. and Mattie Lela Hudgens Ray, one sister Ruth Joyce Ray Ware (Sidney Jackson Ware, Sr.) of Sparta and brother-in-law Elmore Brock, Jr. of Sparta.
He is survived by his sister Martha Jean Ray Brock of Sparta; niece Martha Mary Jane Ware (Bruce T. Horn) of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee; three nephews: Sidney Jackson Ware, Jr. (Brenda) of Sparta, Stephen Ray Ware, Sr. (Sally) of Sparta and Richard Lynn Ware (Ronda) of Rome, Georgia; nine great nieces and nephews and fifteen great, great nieces and nephews.
Dick Ray lived the last 24 years of his life at The Webb House in Smithville, Tennessee under the loving care of Alan and Lori Webb. Dick Ray was family to Alan and Lori, their children, Jill Watson and many people at The Webb House who cared for him during his life there. The Webb House was home to Dick Ray where he affectionately was given the title of Mayor.
Honorary pall bearers are the staff and friends of The Webb House.
Visistation will be from 1:00 until 2:00pm on Thursday, January 8th at the Hunter Funeral Home. A memorial service for Dick Ray will follow at 2:00pm and burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery in Sparta.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Avalon Hospice % Hunter Funeral Home PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583
Daniel Paul Vaughn
Mr. Daniel Paul Vaughn age 81 of the Pea Ridge Community in Liberty, passed away Monday evening at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was born January 26, 1934 to his parents Jack Riley and Myrtie Ledbetter Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a member of the People’s Pentecostal Church and a wrought iron worker. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Vaughn of Liberty; 9 children, Timmy (Heather) Vaughn of Smithville, Jimmy (Amanda) Vaughn of Smithville, Paula (Greg) White of Bowling Green, KY, Billie (Scotty) Butler of Gordonsville, Danny Vaughn of Bethpage, Marsha (Clint) Randolph of Lafayette, Randall (Tina) Vaughn of Mt. Juliet, Frankie (Rita) Vaughn of Lebanon, and Tammy (Mark) Quintal of Lebanon; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; special family friends, Toy and Faye Lawson. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Thursday, January 8, 2014 at the People’s Pentecostal Church with Bros. Thomas Hewell and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Hale Cemetery at Pea Ridge. Visitation will be Wednesday 1:PM until 8:PM and Thursday 10AM until the time the service at 2PM. All Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at the Church. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Sonya Clark
Mrs. Sonya Clark age 48 of Smithville, passed away Monday evening at her residence. She was born September 4, 1966 to her parents, the late Forrest Conger and Nettie Alice Vanhoosier Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Doak and Mae Vanhoosier, Bragg and Ruby Conger Young; sisters, Teresa Ann Cowan and Mary Jane Bretz; sister-in-law, Regina Donnell. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Clark of Smithville; 2 daughters, Amanda Atnip and Fiancé, Johnathon Rice and Randi Atnip both of Smithville; 1 grandson, Braylyn Rice of Smithville; 2 brothers, James Forrest Young and Richard and his wife, Leisa Young both of Smithville; 3 sisters, Sammie Frazier and Elizabeth Smith both of Smithville and Brenda McBride of Indiana; very special friend, Tommy Hirzel of Smithville; mother-in-law, Linda and Bill Jewell of Watertown; father-in-law, Dallas Clark and girlfriend Loretta Brown of Crossville; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:AM Thursday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim Moore officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday 3:PM until 8:PM and Thursday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Hubbard Lee “Dick” Ray, Jr
Hubbard Lee “Dick” Ray, Jr., born in Sparta on July 16, 1938, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at The Webb House in Smithville, Tennessee at the age of 76. Dick Ray was predeceased by his parents, Hubbard Lee Ray, Sr. and Mattie Lela Hudgens Ray, one sister Ruth Joyce Ray Ware (Sidney Jackson Ware, Sr.) of Sparta and brother-in-law Elmore Brock, Jr. of Sparta.
He is survived by his sister Martha Jean Ray Brock of Sparta; niece Martha Mary Jane Ware (Bruce T. Horn) of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee; three nephews: Sidney Jackson Ware, Jr. (Brenda) of Sparta, Stephen Ray Ware, Sr. (Sally) of Sparta and Richard Lynn Ware (Ronda) of Rome, Georgia; nine great nieces and nephews and fifteen great, great nieces and nephews.
Dick Ray lived the last 24 years of his life at The Webb House in Smithville, Tennessee under the loving care of Alan and Lori Webb. Dick Ray was family to Alan and Lori, their children, Jill Watson and many people at The Webb House who cared for him during his life there. The Webb House was home to Dick Ray where he affectionately was given the title of Mayor.
Honorary pall bearers are the staff and friends of The Webb House.
Visistation will be from 1:00 until 2:00pm on Thursday, January 8th at the Hunter Funeral Home. A memorial service for Dick Ray will follow at 2:00pm and burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery in Sparta.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Avalon Hospice % Hunter Funeral Home PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583
Daniel Paul Vaughn
Mr. Daniel Paul Vaughn age 81 of the Pea Ridge Community in Liberty, passed away Monday evening at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was born January 26, 1934 to his parents Jack Riley and Myrtie Ledbetter Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a member of the People’s Pentecostal Church and a wrought iron worker. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Vaughn of Liberty; 9 children, Timmy (Heather) Vaughn of Smithville, Jimmy (Amanda) Vaughn of Smithville, Paula (Greg) White of Bowling Green, KY, Billie (Scotty) Butler of Gordonsville, Danny Vaughn of Bethpage, Marsha (Clint) Randolph of Lafayette, Randall (Tina) Vaughn of Mt. Juliet, Frankie (Rita) Vaughn of Lebanon, and Tammy (Mark) Quintal of Lebanon; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; special family friends, Toy and Faye Lawson. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Thursday, January 8, 2014 at the People’s Pentecostal Church with Bros. Thomas Hewell and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Hale Cemetery at Pea Ridge. Visitation will be Wednesday 1:PM until 8:PM and Thursday 10AM until the time the service at 2PM. All Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at the Church. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.