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Fire Destroys Home on Carter Street

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A fire this morning (Thursday) destroyed the residence of Jimmy Putty at 428 Carter Street.
Central dispatch received the call at 7:00 a.m.
The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the scene but Chief Charlie Parker said the fire was well underway by the time it was reported and firefighters could not save the home.

Putty and his wife were at home and discovered the blaze coming from the garage. They escaped unharmed.
Two vehicles parked in the garage were destroyed and the family lost their pet dog in the fire,
Members of the Smithville Police Department and DeKalb EMS were also on the scene.
The cause of the blaze is undetermined.

Cases against Askins, Webb, and Foster set for Trial

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A trial date has been set in the cases against former Upper Cumberland Development District officials Wendy Askins, Larry Webb, and former UCDD board chairman Mike Foster.
An order resetting the trial was filed Tuesday, December 10 in U.S. District Court in Nashville. The order states that “the case is reset for a jury trial on May 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 873, United States Courthouse, 801 Broadway, Nashville. As soon as it appears that the case will be tried, the parties shall notify U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger’s courtroom deputy of the anticipated number of trial days that will be necessary.”
“Any plea agreement shall be consummated by noon on the Thursday before the trial, and the Courtroom Deputy notified thereof. Any proposed plea agreement shall be submitted to the court by noon on the Friday before the trial. No plea agreement will be entertained unless it is in compliance with this order.”
“In advance of any plea hearing, the United States Attorney shall submit to chambers a document that lists the elements of each offense to which the defendant is pleading guilty and the statutory penalty for each, including period of incarceration, fine, and period of supervised release applicable.”
“If the case is to be tried, the parties shall file the following by the close of business on the Tuesday before the trial:
A. an agreed set of jury instructions
2. Alternative versions of jury instructions on which there is not an agreement, with citations to supporting authorities.
3. an agreed verdict form or alternative versions; and
4. motions in limine
Responses to motions in limine shall be filed by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial. Parties shall deliver to chambers a computer disc containing all proposed instructions and verdict forms that are filed.
The requirements set forth herein shall also apply to any continuances of this trial.”
Askins, former UCDD Executive Director and Webb, former Assistant Director are charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy, embezzlement, bank fraud, unlawful monetary transactions and making false statements stemming from the Living the Dream project.
Foster was also indicted along with Askins for making false statements to the agency’s board of directors.

Joshua Lee Kalmar

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30 year old Joshua Lee Kalmar of Nashville died December 2 at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Josh was an amazing son, father, hard worker and friend. His warm, happy, adventurous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Josh was preceded in death by his father Bunny Stiefel and his grandmother Dot Kalmar. He is survived by his daughter Aleea Kalmar of Smithville, mother Jackie Schultz of Nashville, twin brother Nick Kalmar of Monteagle, sisters Elizabeth Riley of McMinnville, and Miranda Morrison of Ringold, Georgia, special aunt Joanna Fuson of Smithville, special uncle Timmy Kalmar of Nashville, step-daughter Jamey Bradshaw of Smithville, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Services for Josh will be Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 P.M. in the Foster & Lay Chapel, with burial to follow in the Clouse Hill Cemetery, Tracy City, Tennessee. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M Arrangement are made by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tennessee (931)592-3691.

Elizabeth Allen Parkerson

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79 year old Elizabeth Allen Parkerson of Alexandria died Monday at the DeKalb Community Hospital.
She was born in DeKalb County to the late Charlie Allen and Omia Trusty. She married Elbert Lee Parkerson and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by sisters; Nayomia Nokes and Louise Agee. She was a member of the Malone’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Parkerson is survived by a son; Elbert Wayne Parkerson of Smithville. A daughter; Faye Neville of Smithville. Granddaughters; Tammy Driver and Lynda Neville of Smithville. Great-Grandson; Cain Bennett. Step-Granddaughter; Carla Mick of Smithville. Two Brothers; J.C. Allen of Brush Creek and Claude (Dean) Allen of Dale Ridge. Two Sister-in-Laws; Ruby Nell Parkerson and Sherry Parkerson. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The funeral services for Mrs. Parkerson will be Friday at 1PM at the Avant Funeral Home with Johnny Adcock and Royce Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation with the Parkerson family will be held Thursday from 11AM until 8PM and again on Friday after 10AM until the service time at 1PM.
Avant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vella Avis Hendrixson

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91 year old Vella Avis Hendrixson of the Dale Ridge Community died Wednesday at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville. She was the daughter of the late Haskel and Lizzie Young Parsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lee Hendrixson, Son-in-law, Kennith Vanatta; 2 Brothers, Delton and Hamilton Parsley. She was a member of Smithville O.E.S. #374 and the Buckner’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Ms. Vella was a retired Factory Worker and Housekeeping Supervisor at the Hospital. She is survived by 2 Daughters, Barbara Vanatta of Dowelltown and Faye and husband Bobby Hall of Alexandria; 3 Grandchildren, Amy (Shane) Wilcher of McMinnville, Bethney (Ronnie) Vaught of Brush Creek, Bradley (Lacy) Hall of Alexandria; 6 Great-Grandchildren, Brandon and Gracie Gay, Kelsey and Hunter Vaught, Mia and Noah Hall, 1 Great-Great-Grandson, Grayson Lee Johnson; Sister-in-law, Evelyn Parsley of Warren, Michigan; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:AM Friday, December 13, 2013 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Mike Gay and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the Family will be on Thursady 3:PM until 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.

Joshua Lee Kalmar

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30 year old Joshua Lee Kalmar of Nashville died December 2 at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Josh was an amazing son, father, hard worker and friend. His warm, happy, adventurous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Josh was preceded in death by his father Bunny Stiefel and his grandmother Dot Kalmar. He is survived by his daughter Aleea Kalmar of Smithville, mother Jackie Schultz of Nashville, twin brother Nick Kalmar of Monteagle, sisters Elizabeth Riley of McMinnville, and Miranda Morrison of Ringold, Georgia, special aunt Joanna Fuson of Smithville, special uncle Timmy Kalmar of Nashville, step-daughter Jamey Bradshaw of Smithville, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Services for Josh will be Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 P.M. in the Foster & Lay Chapel, with burial to follow in the Clouse Hill Cemetery, Tracy City, Tennessee. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M Arrangement are made by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tennessee (931)592-3691.

Elizabeth Allen Parkerson

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79 year old Elizabeth Allen Parkerson of Alexandria died Monday at the DeKalb Community Hospital.
She was born in DeKalb County to the late Charlie Allen and Omia Trusty. She married Elbert Lee Parkerson and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by sisters; Nayomia Nokes and Louise Agee. She was a member of the Malone’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Parkerson is survived by a son; Elbert Wayne Parkerson of Smithville. A daughter; Faye Neville of Smithville. Granddaughters; Tammy Driver and Lynda Neville of Smithville. Great-Grandson; Cain Bennett. Step-Granddaughter; Carla Mick of Smithville. Two Brothers; J.C. Allen of Brush Creek and Claude (Dean) Allen of Dale Ridge. Two Sister-in-Laws; Ruby Nell Parkerson and Sherry Parkerson. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The funeral services for Mrs. Parkerson will be Friday at 1PM at the Avant Funeral Home with Johnny Adcock and Royce Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation with the Parkerson family will be held Thursday from 11AM until 8PM and again on Friday after 10AM until the service time at 1PM.
Avant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vella Avis Hendrixson

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91 year old Vella Avis Hendrixson of the Dale Ridge Community died Wednesday at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville. She was the daughter of the late Haskel and Lizzie Young Parsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lee Hendrixson, Son-in-law, Kennith Vanatta; 2 Brothers, Delton and Hamilton Parsley. She was a member of Smithville O.E.S. #374 and the Buckner’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Ms. Vella was a retired Factory Worker and Housekeeping Supervisor at the Hospital. She is survived by 2 Daughters, Barbara Vanatta of Dowelltown and Faye and husband Bobby Hall of Alexandria; 3 Grandchildren, Amy (Shane) Wilcher of McMinnville, Bethney (Ronnie) Vaught of Brush Creek, Bradley (Lacy) Hall of Alexandria; 6 Great-Grandchildren, Brandon and Gracie Gay, Kelsey and Hunter Vaught, Mia and Noah Hall, 1 Great-Great-Grandson, Grayson Lee Johnson; Sister-in-law, Evelyn Parsley of Warren, Michigan; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:AM Friday, December 13, 2013 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Mike Gay and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the Family will be on Thursady 3:PM until 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM.

Ella Lee Mathis

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81 year old Ella Lee Mathis of Woodbury died Wednesday at NHC of Smithville. She was a housewife and a member of the Mt. Ararat Church of Christ. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Ararat Church of Christ. Dorris Hughes will officiate and burial will be in the Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Audie and Nellie Bailey; husband, Thomas Mathis, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Rose and husband Lloyd Watts and Nellie and husband Paul Bentley all of Woodbury and Tammie and husband Steve Young of McMinnville. Fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank Ray Bratten

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91 year old Frank Ray Bratten of Liberty died Tuesday night at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Frank and Bobbie Gothard Bratten. He was retired from Ford Glass in Nashville, longtime member of First Baptist of Donelson, current member of Salem Baptist Church in Liberty and proudly served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy. He was a Godly man who left a Godly legacy for his family. In addition to his parents Mr. Bratten was also preceded in death by his wife Anna Ruth Bratten; Son: Larry Don Bratten; Brother: Tom Bratten; Sister: Lavenia Bratten Mitchell. Survivors include Daughter and Son-in-Law: Patricia Bratten (Donald) Hicks of Forest, VA.; Grandchildren: Matthew Donald Hicks, Mark Allen Hicks, Melody Joy Hicks, Joe Don (Molly) Bratten and Mary Ann Bratten (Dwayne) Blair; Former Daughter-in-law: Charlotte Bratten of Readyville; Great Grandsons: Gabriel Blair,Abram Bratten and Braedon Jett. Funeral services will be held 11:AM Saturday at Salem Baptist Church in Liberty with Dr. Donald Hicks, Pastor of the FBC of Charlottesville, Virginia officiating and burial in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 3:PM until 8:PM and Saturday from 9:AM until time of the service at 11:AM. All visitation will be held at the Salem Baptist Church in Liberty. In addition to flowers, donations may also be made to the Gideons Memorial Bible Fund. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.