82 year old Sallie Frances Parkerson of Alexandria died Tuesday at Dekalb Community Hospital .
Ms. Parkerson was born in DeKalb County, the daughter of the late Oliver Lige Parkerson and Movie Malone. She was also preceded in death by Six Siblings; Toy Parkerson, Elbert Parkerson, Jim D. Parkerson, M.B. Parkerson, Isabell Stephens, and Bessie Fitts. She was a life long member of Malone’s Chapel (Walker’s Creek) Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Alexandria Garment after forty years of service.
Ms. Parkerson is survived by her Sister; Miss Ruby Parkerson of Alexandria, Two Brothers; Dillard Parkerson of Lebanon and John (Ruth) Reynolds of Alexandria. Two Sisters in Law; Elizabeth Parkerson of Alexandria and Sherry Parkerson of Smithville. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
Funeral Services for Ms. Parkerson are scheduled to be conducted 1PM Friday at Avant Funeral Home. Mike Clayborn, Mike Gay, and Johnny Adcock will officiate and Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation with the Parkerson family will be at Avant Funeral Home on Thursday after 11AM and Friday after 9 AM.

Kennith Vanatta age 70 of the Snow Hill Community passed away Monday morning at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Elzie & Aunia Bell Parker Vanatta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Premature Children; Paternal Grandparents, Harvey & Avo Vanatta; Maternal Grandparents, Ewin & Effie Parker. Kennith was a Member of Faith Baptist Church, Member and Past Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge #77 and the Smithville Eastern Star #374 and retired from TRW in Lebanon. Survivors include his wife Barbara Hendrixson Vanatta of the Snow Hill Community; Daughter, Amy (Shane) Wilcher of McMinnville; 2 Grand- Children, Brandon Gay of Smithville and Gracie Gay of McMinnville; Mother-in-Law, Vella Hendrixson of Smithville; Aunts and Uncles, JC and Jean Vanatta, Earl and Margaret Vanatta and Barbara Vanatta all of the Snow Hill Community; Sister-in-Law, Faye (Bobby) Hall of Alexandria. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:PM Wednesday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Terri Lynn Weaver, Dennis Stanley and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the Family will be Tuesday 4:PM until 8:PM with a Masonic Service at 7:PM and Wednesday 12:30PM until the time of the service at 2:PM

76 year old Bettie Mai Parsley of Watertown died Sunday afternoon at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Haskel and Myrtle Puckett Dunn and was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Parsley and son-in-law, Ernie Gaddes. Bettie is survived by 5 children, Gail (Kerry David) Hale of Lebanon, Darlene (Layne) Fuson of Liberty, Melba Gaddes of Watertown, Janette (David) Davenport of Liberty, James (Katina) Parsley of Lebanon; 6 grandchildren, Brandon (Brenda) Fuson, Kayla and Holly Gaddes, Jessica and Kandi Davenport, Derek Parsley; 6 great grandchildren and a cousin, Delores Edge. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown with Billy Hale officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. till service time on Tuesday. Interment will be at Jones Hill Cemetery. Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown is in charge of the arrangements.

Kennith Vanatta age 70 of the Snow Hill Community passed away Monday morning at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Elzie & Aunia Bell Parker Vanatta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Premature Children; Paternal Grandparents, Harvey & Avo Vanatta; Maternal Grandparents, Ewin & Effie Parker. Kennith was a Member of Faith Baptist Church, Member and Past Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge #77 and the Smithville Eastern Star #374 and retired from TRW in Lebanon. Survivors include his wife Barbara Hendrixson Vanatta of the Snow Hill Community; Daughter, Amy (Shane) Wilcher of McMinnville; 2 Grand- Children, Brandon Gay of Smithville and Gracie Gay of McMinnville; Mother-in-Law, Vella Hendrixson of Smithville; Aunts and Uncles, JC and Jean Vanatta, Earl and Margaret Vanatta and Barbara Vanatta all of the Snow Hill Community; Sister-in-Law, Faye (Bobby) Hall of Alexandria. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:PM Wednesday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Terri Lynn Weaver, Dennis Stanley and Bro. Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the Family will be Tuesday 4:PM until 8:PM with a Masonic Service at 7:PM and Wednesday 12:30PM until the time of the service at 2:PM

76 year old Bettie Mai Parsley of Watertown died Sunday afternoon at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Haskel and Myrtle Puckett Dunn and was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Parsley and son-in-law, Ernie Gaddes. Bettie is survived by 5 children, Gail (Kerry David) Hale of Lebanon, Darlene (Layne) Fuson of Liberty, Melba Gaddes of Watertown, Janette (David) Davenport of Liberty, James (Katina) Parsley of Lebanon; 6 grandchildren, Brandon (Brenda) Fuson, Kayla and Holly Gaddes, Jessica and Kandi Davenport, Derek Parsley; 6 great grandchildren and a cousin, Delores Edge. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown with Billy Hale officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. till service time on Tuesday. Interment will be at Jones Hill Cemetery. Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown is in charge of the arrangements.

88 year old Quentin Caplinger of Smithville died Saturday night at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Tommy Taylor and Mike Clayborn will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. unti the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lona Hill Caplinger; a son-in-law, Kenneth Hughes; five brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Obie, Rayford, and Monroe Caplinger; and four sisters, Ruth Sandlin, Elsie Caplinger, Ione Cantrell, and Geraldine Summers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Frances Caplinger of Smithville. Two children, Sue Hughes and Gary Caplinger of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Ryan Hughes and Westin Caplinger. Two great grandchildren, Brady Hughes and McKenna Hughes. A brother, Doston and his wife Ruth Caplinger of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Mr. Caplinger. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

88 year old Quentin Caplinger of Smithville died Saturday night at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Tommy Taylor and Mike Clayborn will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. unti the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lona Hill Caplinger; a son-in-law, Kenneth Hughes; five brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Obie, Rayford, and Monroe Caplinger; and four sisters, Ruth Sandlin, Elsie Caplinger, Ione Cantrell, and Geraldine Summers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Frances Caplinger of Smithville. Two children, Sue Hughes and Gary Caplinger of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Ryan Hughes and Westin Caplinger. Two great grandchildren, Brady Hughes and McKenna Hughes. A brother, Doston and his wife Ruth Caplinger of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Mr. Caplinger. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Ann Miller of Smithville died Thursday at her residence. She was a member of the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Kingston Timers. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Glenn Warren, Gary Hancock, and Reed Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Callie Murphy Cook; her husband, Charles Miller; and a son, Steve Miller. Survivors include children, Judy and husband Lynn McGee of Smithville and Melissa and husband Michael Ferrell of Woodbury. Grandchildren, Hunter Grizzle and Fiance Rachel Seal of Woodbury, Tina Miller and Alisha Taylor of Smithville, Amanda Miller of Smithville, and Julie and husband Bradley Pugh of Smithville. Great grandchildren, Alyssa and Sarah Pugh of Smithville, Braden, Kiley, and Nate Martin of Smithville. Brothers, Gene and wife Dean Cook of Smithville, Doug and wife Janie Cook of Smithville, Eddie Cook, and Jim Cook of Smithville. Sisters, Rose and husband Calvin Davis of Smithville, Jo Dean Dutton of Gassaway, Bea Laperouse of Arizona, and Wilma and husband Bob Mykleby of Arizona. Sisters-in-law, Eva Joyce Wright of Nashville and Magdalene Keith of Murfreesboro. Brother-in-law, Marvis Krantz of Nashville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Building Fund in memory of Mrs. Ann. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Ann Miller of Smithville died Thursday at her residence. She was a member of the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Kingston Timers. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Glenn Warren, Gary Hancock, and Reed Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Callie Murphy Cook; her husband, Charles Miller; and a son, Steve Miller. Survivors include children, Judy and husband Lynn McGee of Smithville and Melissa and husband Michael Ferrell of Woodbury. Grandchildren, Hunter Grizzle and Fiance Rachel Seal of Woodbury, Tina Miller and Alisha Taylor of Smithville, Amanda Miller of Smithville, and Julie and husband Bradley Pugh of Smithville. Great grandchildren, Alyssa and Sarah Pugh of Smithville, Braden, Kiley, and Nate Martin of Smithville. Brothers, Gene and wife Dean Cook of Smithville, Doug and wife Janie Cook of Smithville, Eddie Cook, and Jim Cook of Smithville. Sisters, Rose and husband Calvin Davis of Smithville, Jo Dean Dutton of Gassaway, Bea Laperouse of Arizona, and Wilma and husband Bob Mykleby of Arizona. Sisters-in-law, Eva Joyce Wright of Nashville and Magdalene Keith of Murfreesboro. Brother-in-law, Marvis Krantz of Nashville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Building Fund in memory of Mrs. Ann. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

59 year old Gary Marshall Carter of Smithville died Tuesday morning at his residence. He was a logger and a member of the Whorton Springs Baptist Church. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. David Mahan and Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Carter was preceded in death by his father, L.G. Carter; his maternal grandparents, Estill and Lena Judkins; and his paternal grandparents, Alfred and Allie Carter. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Popplewell Carter of Smithville. Four children, Gary Lynn Carter of Greenbrier, Jonathan Ross and wife Ashley Carter of Woodbury, Kallie Leann Carter and Haley Glynn Carter of Smithville. Three grandchildren, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Victoria. His mother, June Carter of Smithville. A brother, Terry Alan Carter of Smithville and a brother of heart, Jeffrey Carter of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.