50 year old James “Bear” Eric Randolph has died. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will be in the West Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Survivors include his mother, Modelle Randolph. His wife, Belinda Randolph. A son, Jason Randolph. Two step-daughters, Lisa Arnold and Abby Vogel. Brothers, Jason, Mark, and Kyle Randolph. Five grandchildren also survive. Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

87 year old Clara Beatrice Williams of Liberty died Thursday at NHC Healthcare Center. She was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church, a factory worker, and a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Matthew Long and Royce Martin will officiate and burial will be in the Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, W.P. “Patty” and Versie Hawker; a daughter, Linda Sue Hall; a grandson, James Thomas Hall, Jr.; brothers, Junior Hawker and Bratten Hawker; and a half brother, Homer Dale Allen. Survivors include a son, Grant Williams of Liberty. Five grandchildren, Joe and wife Lori Hall of Watertown, Terry and wife Glenda Hall of Smithville, Tina and husband Carlos Hamlet of Statesville, Tammy Hall of Alexandria, and Kathy Hall of Watertown. Seven great grandchildren, Katrina Orrand, Amanda Hall, A.J. Hamlet, Mindy Mofield, T.J. Hall, Jimmy Hall, and Molly Hall. Step great grandchild, Gage Estes, Great great grandchildren, Lincoln and Issabella Orrand. A sister, Thelma Townsley of Nashville. A brother, Hobert Hawker of Liberty. A son-in-law, James Thomas Hall of Watertown. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

69 year old Willie Ray (Bill) Hobbs of Smithville died Wednesday at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. He was a retired truck driver for the DeKalb County Highway Department and a Baptist. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Lenard Herman will officiate and burial will be in Mount Aarat Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Ella Hobbs; one son, Danny Hobbs; one sister, Juanita Ferrell; and three brothers, Arnold, Harrison, and Sammie Hobbs. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Pack and Sandra and husband Michael Tisdale all of Smithville. Six grandchildren, Angie Judkins of Florida, Jessica Hobbs of McMinnville, Johnny Pack and Cassonda Martin both Smithville, Riley Bullard of McMinnville, and Zachary Tisdale of Smithville, Three grandchildren. One sister, Oleda and husband Bud Hale of Smithville. One brother, John and wife Josie Hobbs of Liberty. One sister-in-law, Johnnie Hobbs of Murfreesboro. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Royce Burton Luna of Alabama died Tuesday at Cooks Springs Nursing Home in Alabama. He was a farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. David England will officiate and burial will be in the Taylor’s Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rastus and Bessie Luna; a son, Darrell Luna; three infant sons; and a daughter, Lisa Ann Gant. Survivors include two daughters, Kathie McCrory and Janet and George Bishop all of Alabama. LaVaughn Burton Luna of Florida. Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

75 year old Al Cook of Smithville died Saturday at his residence. He was retired from C.B. Ragland. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Mansell will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin and Nina Arnold Cook. A grandchild, Emily Beth Cook. A sister, Doris Ballinger. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Walker Cook. Two daughters, Deborah and husband Danny Young and Crystal Petty. Four sons, Jeff and wife Linda Cook, Johnny and wife Rachel Cook, and David Cook all of Smithville, and Gervin Cook of Arizona. Eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A brother, Gene and wife Helen Cook. Two sisters, Lorna Hathaway and Donna Cook all of Michigan. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

66 year old Lana Yvonne Scott of Sparta died Saturday at her residence in Sparta. She was a retired private duty nurse and a member of the Apostalic Ark. The funeral will be Monday at 3:00 p.m.at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Matt Walls will officiate and burial will be in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul David Scott; parents, Jay and Lucinda Adcock Hutchings; and four brothers, Gene, John, Donald, and Frank Hutchings. Survivors include two grandchildren, Christopher Jay Scott and Michael Thomas Scott both of Cookeville. Great grandson, Dominic Scott of Cookeville. Two sisters, Marie and husband Bernie Kocis of Sparta and Janice and husband Howard Stafford of Sparta. Four nieces, Diane Moore of Crossville, Tina Harrell of Sparta, Tyra Rodgers of Sparta, and Angie Howard of Sparta. Three great nieces, Taylor, Megan, and Ashlee Rogers all of Sparta. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jacob Allan Cantrell, infant son of Ann Joslyn and Ricky Cantrell, arrived still born at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville on Thursday. The funeral will be Monday at 5:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Cantrell was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, T.J. and Robbie Trapp Cantrell. In addition to his parents, the child is survived by brothers and sisters, Hayle, Jade, Matthew, and Christopher Cantrell. Maternal grandparents, Raymond and Shirley Joslyn of Smithville. An aunt and uncle, Alice and Paul Hutchens of Smithville. Cousins, Ashley Mooneyham, Tiffany, Andrew, and Bridget Hutchens. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to help with medical expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

83 year old Evelyn G. Waggoner of Smithville died Wednesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. A factory worker and a beautician, Waggoner was the longest active member of the Mount Herman Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the WMU. The funeral will be Friday at 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Dave Carden, Charles Olson, and Larry Briggs will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. Waggoner was preceded in death by her husband, George Waggoner; parents, Landus and Janie Carter; a sister, Polly Carter Adcock; and a brother, Troy Carter. Survivors include two sons, James Hayes and Doug Waggoner both of Smithville. Grandchildren, Brent Hayes, Amanda Stallcup, Kris Waggoner, and Jayme Lynn Hayes. Great grandchildren, Samantha Hayes, Ashley Hayes, Leah Hayes, Toby Lee, Michael Argro, Elizabeth Stallcup, and Eli Stallcup. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Mount Herman Baptist Church in memory of Ms. Waggoner.

61 year old Donna Bell of Smithville died Tuesday at her residence. She was a nurse. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her father, William Dolkos. Survivors include four children, Teri and husband Dwain Rowe of Smithville, Kathy and husband Roger Carter of Smithville, Jennifer and husband Jason Hitchcock of Cookeville, and Brittney Bell of Smithville. Six grandchildren, Jessica, Kristin, Cassidy, Will, Matthew, and Sydney. Her mother, Phyllis Van Dyne of Smithville. Two sisters, Sharon Van Dyne of Smithville and Leann Walker of Pegram. One brother, Philip Gotro of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

84 year old Vada P. Herndon of Smithville died Sunday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Bread of Life. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Elder Doretta Hutchins will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mallow Herndon; parents, Robert Henry and Ella Mai Barnes Carter; and an infant baby brother. Survivors include two sons, Charles and wife Brenda Herndon and Rickey Herndon; six grandchildren, Tarron Carter, Penny Murphy, Sonya Cantrell, Pamela Curtis, and Brandon Herndon all of Smithville, and Vickey Cobble of McMinnville. Eight great grandchildren, Stephanie Burgess, Justin Murphy, Nicole Cobble, Jennifer Coffee, Patrick Murphy, Duston Herndon, Clint Cantrell, and Zell Carter. Nine great great grandchildren, Justin Murphy, Jr., Zackary Murphy, Serenity Burgess, Owen and Logan Coffee, Jerry, Jacob, and Morgan Smith, and Taylor Cobble. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has asked that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home for burial expenses, in lieu of flowers.