66 year old Patricia Askew Allmon of Alexandria died Saturday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was born in Wilson County. Allmon was a homemaker and member of the West Main Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Ronnie Smith will officiate and burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amon Frazier Askew and Maudie Bell Parkerson Askew; her husband of 31 years, David C. Allmon; several aunts, uncles, two nephews; and a sister-in-law. Survivors include two brothers, Walter Askew of Brush Creek and Shelie “Pee Wee” and wife Pam Askew of Alexandria. Two aunts, one uncle, several nieces and nephews, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law also survive. The family has requested that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria for funeral expenses.

Nell Haas Driver, age 92, the Grand Matriarch of the James G. “Bobo” Driver Family, entered into Heaven on October, 18, 2012. During the past few years she lived at The Webb House, then the NHC Nursing home in Smithville were she passed away peacefully.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch Henry Haas and Lela Lane Haas Curtis; her step-father Wesley Curtis; her two brothers, Harl and Walter Haas; her husband, James G. “Bobo” Driver; her third son, Randall Gray Driver; grandson Jake McClain Driver; and step-grandson J.R. Turrentine.
She is survived by five sons, Jim Driver and Donnie Driver of Smithville; Mickey and Debbie Driver of Houston, Texas; Gary Driver of Tullahoma; and Terry and Charlotte Ann Driver, who live in Indiana. Also surviving are step-sister Perri Mathis and husband Owen of Shelbyville; step-brother Jack Curtis and wife Inez of El Segundo, California; two nieces; 12 grandchildren and their families, including, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Nell was born July 31, 1920 at her parents’ home at Snow Hill, about four miles west of Smithville. Her home was at the intersection of Snow Hill Road and Mann Hill Road. She grew up there with her dad and mom, and her two brothers. She attended Snow Hill Elementary School and Smithville High School. She played basketball on the Snow Hill grammar school team, and in high school played on the PTA seasonal team.
Her dad was a DeKalb County Justice of the Peace, and a farmer who had mules, horses, milk cows and who raised corn, tobacco, and large vegetable gardens. The family grew just about everything they ate. She was a member of 4H Club and attended their camps each summer at Columbia, Tennessee. Always an extrovert who loved to socialize, she had many school and neighborhood friends, some with whom she maintained lifelong relationships.
Growing up she attended Snow Hill Methodist Church where she belonged to the young people’s group, the Epworth League. It was a group that studied scriptures, but also provided a place for young people to socialize. Her grandparents and parents donated land for the church, which was near their home, and which is still in use today.
Nell first met her husband of 54 years, James G. “Bobo” Driver, in 1936 when he was working for a road crew in front of her Snow Hill home. Soon after that she met him at a party at a neighbor’s house. They liked each other instantly and after a few years of courtship they were married on November 27, 1938.
Bobo loved to play bluegrass music and sing, and so did Nell. Their six sons inherited their parents’ talent and passion for playing music. For years Bobo, Nell and their sons performed as the Driver Family Band, appearing at school and church functions all over middle Tennessee. The family has a picture showing them singing on the courthouse steps in Smithville on the Fourth of July 1953. They also performed at the Junior Grand Ole Opry in Nashville where they had many friends in the country music business.
Nell was well known in the Smithville Community for her volunteer work with several organizations, including the Smithville Jamboree. She served as registrar for the Jamboree for 15 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ for over 40 years. Before retiring, she worked for the Smithville Community Development and Housing Agency for 12 years.
Nell’s great pride was her family. She sincerely loved them all, including her extended family, past and present. She cherished being “Mommy Nell” and having her home be the focal point of family gatherings, especially during the holidays of Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her sense of humor, devilish smile, generous laughter, and ability to teach through example the importance of family and unconditional love, is a legacy that will live on through countless Driver family generations.
Visitation will be at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, and from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 21. Funeral Services will be at the funeral home chapel at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 21 followed by interment at DeKalb Memorial Gardens in Smithville.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to remember and honor Nell’s life can contribute to the Nell Haas Driver Scholarship Fund at any Regions Bank, account 0166664926. The fund will be used to help a student from DeKalb County High School attend college.

70 year old Carol Corley Christian died Sunday at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned Upton Corley & Betty Edna Barry Corley. Survivors include a daughter, Angie and husband John Bruce of Lebanon; grandchildren, Justin Bruce, Kyle Bruce, & Morgan Bruce; brother, Kenneth and wife Vicki Corley of Alexandria; sister, Cathy and husband Danny Marler of Alexandria; numerous nieces & nephews. Ms. Christian was an active member of First Baptist Church in Gallatin and a former bookkeeper/secretary with McFarland Hospital. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel. Larry Yarborough will officiate and burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Partlow Funeral Chapel in Lebanon is in charge of the arrangements.

90 year old Ada Kathleen Grizzle Turner of Gainesboro and formerly of Smithville died Sunday at Mabry Health Care in Gainesboro. She was former owner of the Dairy Bell Restaurant. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mark Burnett and Kelly Stockton will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Mary Johnson Grizzle. Husbands, Jessie Miller and Johnny Turner; and four brothers, Claudie Grizzle, Grover, Newt, and Paul Johnson. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Huskins of North Carolina. A son, Michael and wife Jeanette Turner of Gainesboro. Four grandchildren, Trey Keith and Alicia Bailey of North Carolina, and Charloette and Christa Turner of Sparta. Five great grandchildren, Heather Johnson and Jessica Turner of Sparta, Brody Turner Cook, Lawson Gray, and Leyton Garrett Bailey all of North Carolina. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

53 year old Jimmy Paul Mullican of Smithville died Saturday at his residence. He was a Baptist, a bus driver for the DeKalb County School System, and a farmer. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Dewey Dyer will officiate and burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Buliagh Mai Carter Mullican; a brother, Troy and Jackie Lynn, Billy Harold, and James Alton Mullican; and sisters, Rena Mae Ashford and Faye Mullican. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gail Mullican and son Paul Alton and his wife Kalee Mullican all of Smithville. A daughter, Lisa Gail and Chris Barrett of Rock Island. Grandchild, Adrian Lee Barrett of Rock Island. Sister, Linda and Lynn Lamberson of Temperance Hall. One brother, Toy C. Mullican; Mother-in-law, Edna Mae Ashford; Sister-in-law, Barbara and Steve Green; and Brother-in-law, Jerry and Jamie Ashford all of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones all survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

75 year old Jessie Fay Flory of Smithville died Thursday at Palliative Care of Vanderbilt Hospital. She was a Baptist and was retired from Federal Mogul where she worked on the assembly line. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mark Bass will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Elijah and Willie Louise Evans Davis; two sisters, Mary Leona Owens and Robbie Anderson; and one grandson, Daniel Wayne Martin. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Hoffman Paris and husband Randy Paris of Smithville and Patricia Bryant and husband Robert Bryant of Smithville. Three sons, Timothy Adams, Jack Christopher Adams, and Jimmie Lee (Yankee) Marr and wife Frances all of Smithville. Four sisters, W.T. Taylor, Iness DeLeon and husband Joe and Hellen Fogelsong and husband Bill all of Smithville, and Mollie Lorine Burgess of Mississippi. One brother, Robert Houston Davis of Florida. Nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made to Love-Cantrell for funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers.

63 year old Kenneth Eugene Cantrell of Smithville died Monday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He worked at Blue Springs Nursery. A memorial service will be Monday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaniel Lee and Leotra Pearl Green Cantrell and a son, Travis Cantrell. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Cantrell of Ohio. Children, Adriene Lilley of Ohio and Josh Cantrell of Smithville. Grandchildren, Ethan Cantrell and Rajah Esperance. A brother, Wayne Cantrell of Smithville. The family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel in lieu of flowers to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

86 year old Walter James Grissim of Liberty died Sunday at NHC Healthcare Center. He was a Baptist, factory worker, and he was retired from the military. He served in the U.S. Air Force. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Wilson Williams and Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Juanita Grissim; and brothers and sisters. Survivors include children, Jimmy and Connie Grissim and Danny Grissim all of Murfreesboro, Patricia Grissim of Texas, Robert and Tammy Smith of Alexandria, Steve Gunter and Lois Horn of Smithville, and Joe and Penny Gunter of Woodbury. Grandchildren, Josh Gunter, Jason Gunter, Nick and John Smith, and Jennifer and Tina Gunter. Great grandchildren, Zachary and Ricky Gunter, Austin and Katlyn Smith, and Rebecca Gunter. A sister, Robbie Grissim of Lebanon. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

76 year old William McKinley Jones of Liberty died Monday at his residence. He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Cummings Sign Company. He had also served in the National Guard. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a member. Junior Ellis and Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Troy L. and Ova Belle Martin Jones; sisters, Hazel Caplinger, Gladys Slagle, and Margaret Hendrixson; and a brother, Jim Jones. Survivors include his wife of 55 years Marguerite Jones of Liberty. A daughter, Teresa and husband Mark Adams of Franklin. Grandchildren, Lauren and husband Daniel Harrington of Nolensville and Logan Adams of Franklin. A brother, Troy and wife Sally Jones of Liberty. Sister, Nellie Pezanni of Whitehouse. Sister-in-law and husband Ruth and J.B. Taylor of Alexandria. Sister-in-law, Linda and husband Fred Stanley of Nashville. Brother-in-law, Winky and wife Jane Tramel of McMinnville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

52 year old Gary Cleveland West of Smithville died Monday at his residence. He was an employee of Tenneco. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Elsa Cain West; two sisters, Shirley Simpson and Peggy Swan; a brother, Greg West; and two nieces, Bobbie Pedigo and Natasha Helms. Survivors include a son, Troy West of Dowelltown. One brother, Tom Barker of Michigan. Two sisters, Patty and husband Logan Hullett of Smithville and Melody and husband Glynn Pedigo of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations can be made to the funeral home in memory of Gary, in lieu of flowers.