70 year old Bonnie Ruth Howell of Smithville died Sunday night at the Upper Cumberland Hospice House in Cookeville. She was a retired cook at DeKalb Community Hospital and a member of the Covenant Baptist Church. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hill Howell; parents, Robert and Louise Tarr Baker; a grandchild, Hannah Ashford; a brother, H.B. Baker; and a sister, Georgia Barber. Survivors include five daughters, Louise Howell of Smithville, Annette Cox of South Carolina, and Kelly Barnes of Smithville, Tracie and husband Wayne Tramel of Dowelltown and Robin Keaton of Smithville. One son, Joey Howell of Smithville. Thirteen grandchildren, Renee Steff, Brandon Cox, Charles Cox, Samantha Bowman, and Crystal Conners all of Smithville, Kayla Miller of Dowelltown, Stephen Howell, Braxton Howell, Dalton Howell, and Landon Jones all of Smithville, Emily Keaton of Woodbury, Lucas Hale of Liberty and Madison Bass of Smithville. Several great grandchildren. Eight brothers and sisters, Betty Scurlock of Carthage, Dorthy Leach of McMinnville, Mary Murphy, and Shirley Gibbs of Dowelltown, Sue Mitchell of Cookeville, Billy Baker of Smithville, Glenn Baker of Liberty and Jimmy Baker of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral is in charge of the arrangements.

Landon “Mutt” Mathis age 55 of Smithville, passed away Sunday night, June 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1959 to his parents, the late Floyd and Nancy Bain Mathis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death sister, Patricia McCollough, 4 brothers, Freddie Dean, Larry, Julis Lee and Bobby Mathis. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Mathis; 5 brothers, Jimmy (Pam) Mathis, Gail Mathis, Lanny (Sharon) Mathis, Mikie (Teresa) Mathis, Timothy (Dana) Mathis; 5 sisters, Janice (Jimmy) Barrett, Rosetts Mathis and Floyd Brown, Helen Fults, Margie Gunter, and Joyce Jaco; sister-in-law, Reana (Brad) Marsh. Graveside services will 11:00AM, Friday July 3, 2015 at Center Hill Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Landon “Mutt” Mathis age 55 of Smithville, passed away Sunday night, June 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1959 to his parents, the late Floyd and Nancy Bain Mathis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death sister, Patricia McCollough, 4 brothers, Freddie Dean, Larry, Julis Lee and Bobby Mathis. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Mathis; 5 brothers, Jimmy (Pam) Mathis, Gail Mathis, Lanny (Sharon) Mathis, Mikie (Teresa) Mathis, Timothy (Dana) Mathis; 5 sisters, Janice (Jimmy) Barrett, Rosetts Mathis and Floyd Brown, Helen Fults, Margie Gunter, and Joyce Jaco; sister-in-law, Reana (Brad) Marsh. Graveside services will 11:00AM, Friday July 3, 2015 at Center Hill Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Janie Raymond Love age 81 of Smithville, passed away Monday afternoon at the DeKalb Community Hospital. Janie was born December 30, 1933 to her parents, the late Bernard and Letha Young Raymond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Roy Love and a brother, B.L. Raymond. She was a homemaker and member of the Indian Mound The Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 nephew, Earl Raymond of Smithville; sister-in-law, Helen Raymond of Smithville; 2 great-nephews, Brian (Kristin) Raymond of Kentucky and Adam (Amy) Raymond of Smithville. A god-son, Jason Walker of Smithville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Friday, July 3, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Frank Randolph and Mike Clayborn officiating and burial to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 3:PM until 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Janie Raymond Love age 81 of Smithville, passed away Monday afternoon at the DeKalb Community Hospital. Janie was born December 30, 1933 to her parents, the late Bernard and Letha Young Raymond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Roy Love and a brother, B.L. Raymond. She was a homemaker and member of the Indian Mound The Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 nephew, Earl Raymond of Smithville; sister-in-law, Helen Raymond of Smithville; 2 great-nephews, Brian (Kristin) Raymond of Kentucky and Adam (Amy) Raymond of Smithville. A god-son, Jason Walker of Smithville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Friday, July 3, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Frank Randolph and Mike Clayborn officiating and burial to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 3:PM until 8:PM and Friday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Elene Odom Hayes went to her eternal life June 25, 2015 at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, surround by family.
She was born September 5, 1922 in Smithville, Tennessee. At the age of three she decided she would become a teacher and never strayed from that goal. After graduating from high school she attended Cumberland University and met a handsome dark headed soldier named Louis A. Miller. It was love at first sight and they wrote to each other while he was overseas in World War II. She graduated from Middle Tennessee Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1945 and they were married in July of 1946.
She continued her education at George Peabody College and taught school throughout Metro Nashville Public School system and DeKalb County Schools in Elementary and Middle School where she retired in 1989 after teaching for 45 years. She loved teaching children to read and treated every child in her classroom equally and with kindness and respect. Former students and fellow teachers had deep admiration for her professionalism and her ability to control a classroom without raising her voice.
She had a deep abiding faith and studied the bible daily. In addition to her Friendship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church Smithville she was also a member of the Easter Star, Retired Teachers Association, American Legion Auxiliary and numerous clubs throughout her lifetime. She took time to visit hospitals, nursing and retirement homes and made phone calls to homebound friends. She never wanted anyone to feel lonely or unloved. She loved deeply and forgave quickly.
She loved her family, friends and neighbors, especially her four granddaughters. Her legacy continues in her son, Carlton Miller of Smithville ; daughter, Carlene Miller Hurst, son-in-law Hughes Hurst of Lawrenceville, GA; granddaughters Meredith Hurst Campbell (Kyle) of Atlanta, Georgia, Victoria Hurst of Chicago, IL, Katherine Miller and Elizabeth Miller of New London, CT. Also, her brother, Hoyte Odom, sister-in-law Joann Odom of Smithville and many cousins, nieces and nephews; special neighbors Joe and Helen Taylor.
Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Pascal Clayborn Odom and Lula Maude Gilreath Odom; husband Louis A. Miller of 34 years; sister Gladys Knowles (whom everyone thought was her twin) . Later in life she married but was sadly preceded in death by husband Wilson Cripps and then Verble Hayes.
Visitation with family will be Monday, June 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Center of First United Methodist Church 102 W. Church St., Smithville, TN 37166
Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church located at 108 N. 4th St.
The Rev. Michael W. Hurst and Rev. Randall Ganues will be officiating.
Private graveside burial at Whorton Springs Cemetery
Donations may be made to the Retired Teachers Association scholarship fund, Smithville First United Methodist Church or to any literacy program to promote reading.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the local arrangements.

Elene Odom Hayes went to her eternal life June 25, 2015 at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, surround by family.
She was born September 5, 1922 in Smithville, Tennessee. At the age of three she decided she would become a teacher and never strayed from that goal. After graduating from high school she attended Cumberland University and met a handsome dark headed soldier named Louis A. Miller. It was love at first sight and they wrote to each other while he was overseas in World War II. She graduated from Middle Tennessee Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1945 and they were married in July of 1946.
She continued her education at George Peabody College and taught school throughout Metro Nashville Public School system and DeKalb County Schools in Elementary and Middle School where she retired in 1989 after teaching for 45 years. She loved teaching children to read and treated every child in her classroom equally and with kindness and respect. Former students and fellow teachers had deep admiration for her professionalism and her ability to control a classroom without raising her voice.
She had a deep abiding faith and studied the bible daily. In addition to her Friendship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church Smithville she was also a member of the Easter Star, Retired Teachers Association, American Legion Auxiliary and numerous clubs throughout her lifetime. She took time to visit hospitals, nursing and retirement homes and made phone calls to homebound friends. She never wanted anyone to feel lonely or unloved. She loved deeply and forgave quickly.
She loved her family, friends and neighbors, especially her four granddaughters. Her legacy continues in her son, Carlton Miller of Smithville ; daughter, Carlene Miller Hurst, son-in-law Hughes Hurst of Lawrenceville, GA; granddaughters Meredith Hurst Campbell (Kyle) of Atlanta, Georgia, Victoria Hurst of Chicago, IL, Katherine Miller and Elizabeth Miller of New London, CT. Also, her brother, Hoyte Odom, sister-in-law Joann Odom of Smithville and many cousins, nieces and nephews; special neighbors Joe and Helen Taylor.
Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Pascal Clayborn Odom and Lula Maude Gilreath Odom; husband Louis A. Miller of 34 years; sister Gladys Knowles (whom everyone thought was her twin) . Later in life she married but was sadly preceded in death by husband Wilson Cripps and then Verble Hayes.
Visitation with family will be Monday, June 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Center of First United Methodist Church 102 W. Church St., Smithville, TN 37166
Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church located at 108 N. 4th St.
The Rev. Michael W. Hurst and Rev. Randall Ganues will be officiating.
Private graveside burial at Whorton Springs Cemetery
Donations may be made to the Retired Teachers Association scholarship fund, Smithville First United Methodist Church or to any literacy program to promote reading.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the local arrangements.

Paul “Coach” Parker age 65 of the Dibrell Community passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Paul was born May 21, 1950 to his parents, the late Ralph Gibbons Parker and Grace Ike Womack Parker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Mary Ann. He was a Presbyterian, retired Teacher and Basketball Coach. Paul was survived by his companion, Mandy Johnson of Dibrell Community; 3 sons, Brad (Kim) Parker of Ringgold, GA, Jeremy (Emily) Parker of Knoxville, Bryan Parker of Dibrell; 6 grandchildren, Alex, Braley, Grant, Luke and Grady Sue Parker and Kaelob Flood; mother, Grace Parker of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Sunday June 28, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Larry Green and Lyon Walkup officiating and burial to follow in the Parker Farm Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 2:PM until 8:PM and Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2. In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Smithville Elementary School Library of the Dibrell Elementary School Library. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements

Paul “Coach” Parker age 65 of the Dibrell Community passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Paul was born May 21, 1950 to his parents, the late Ralph Gibbons Parker and Grace Ike Womack Parker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Mary Ann. He was a Presbyterian, retired Teacher and Basketball Coach. Paul was survived by his companion, Mandy Johnson of Dibrell Community; 3 sons, Brad (Kim) Parker of Ringgold, GA, Jeremy (Emily) Parker of Knoxville, Bryan Parker of Dibrell; 6 grandchildren, Alex, Braley, Grant, Luke and Grady Sue Parker and Kaelob Flood; mother, Grace Parker of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Sunday June 28, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Larry Green and Lyon Walkup officiating and burial to follow in the Parker Farm Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 2:PM until 8:PM and Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2. In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Smithville Elementary School Library of the Dibrell Elementary School Library. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements

Roy Perry Nichols, age 70, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a native of Cannon County.
Survivors include Brothers, Thomas Earl Nichols & W.R. Nichols both of Woodbury; & Nieces, Ruth Ann (Dennis) Watts, Arlene (Dewey Barrett) Wilson, & Julie (David Speakman) Fitts.
Also surviving are several great nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Richman & Maggie Lucille Davenport Nichols; Sister, Nancy Ann Nichols; Sisters-in-law, Ruth Nichols & JoAnn Nichols; Nephew, Jeff Nichols; Great great-nephew, Levi Watts.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, June 26, 2015 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 9 PM Thursday, June 26, 2015 at the funeral home.
Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.