56 year old Michael Young of Dowelltown died Friday morning at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a Baptist and a construction worker. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Brian Jones will officiate and burial will be in the Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m.. Young was preceded in death by his father, Jake Young. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Tramel Young of Dowelltown. A son, Nelson Young and daughter, Ashley Young; and two grandchildren, Cody Goff and Wyatt Young all of Smithville. Mother, Dorothy Caldwell Young; a brother, Timothy Young and sister, Rena Young all of Dowelltown. A half brother, David Vanatta of Nashville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses, in lieu of flowers.

Mr. Willie Harrison Cantrell age 64 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning at DeKalb Community Hospital ER. He was born December 6, 1950 to his parents, the late Leslie Harrison and Sally Louell Driver Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rose Marie and Betty Lou Cantrell. He was a retired maintenance man with Smithville Furniture and was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bessie Lee Crook Cantrell of Smithville; 2 children, Lori Fox of McMinnville and Jack Harrison Cantrell of Murfreesboro; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Jonathan Cleavenger;; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Danny Cantrell of Smithville; Special friend, Doug Boyd. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Thursday, April 2, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Willie Harrison Cantrell age 64 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning at DeKalb Community Hospital ER. He was born December 6, 1950 to his parents, the late Leslie Harrison and Sally Louell Driver Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rose Marie and Betty Lou Cantrell. He was a retired maintenance man with Smithville Furniture and was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bessie Lee Crook Cantrell of Smithville; 2 children, Lori Fox of McMinnville and Jack Harrison Cantrell of Murfreesboro; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Jonathan Cleavenger;; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Danny Cantrell of Smithville; Special friend, Doug Boyd. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Thursday, April 2, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Dean Eunice Claudean Stanley age 84 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning March 31, 2015 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville. She was born April 30, 1930 to her parents, the late Jim and Beulah Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Stevie Stanley; 2 brothers, Jessie Campbell and Tracy Campbell. She was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ and worked side by side with her husband on the farm. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, James E. Stanley of Smithville; 1 daughter, Paulette (Randy) Bain of Smithville; 1 son, Steve Stanley of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Lori (Manuel) Ramirez, Paul (Amy) Stanley, Jamie (Arturo) Ramirez, Tammy Moser; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jimmy Douglas Campbell of Murfreesboro and Tilman Moss Campbell of Alexandria. Graveside services and interment will be conducted 11AM Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Blues Hill Cemetery with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday 12 Noon until 7PM and Thursday 9AM until 10:30 at which time Mrs. Stanley’s remains will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Guyana Mission Fund at the Smithville Church of Christ, in memory of Mrs. Dean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean Eunice Claudean Stanley age 84 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning March 31, 2015 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville. She was born April 30, 1930 to her parents, the late Jim and Beulah Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Stevie Stanley; 2 brothers, Jessie Campbell and Tracy Campbell. She was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ and worked side by side with her husband on the farm. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, James E. Stanley of Smithville; 1 daughter, Paulette (Randy) Bain of Smithville; 1 son, Steve Stanley of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Lori (Manuel) Ramirez, Paul (Amy) Stanley, Jamie (Arturo) Ramirez, Tammy Moser; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jimmy Douglas Campbell of Murfreesboro and Tilman Moss Campbell of Alexandria. Graveside services and interment will be conducted 11AM Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Blues Hill Cemetery with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday 12 Noon until 7PM and Thursday 9AM until 10:30 at which time Mrs. Stanley’s remains will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Guyana Mission Fund at the Smithville Church of Christ, in memory of Mrs. Dean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

73 year old Mary Ann Catron of Sparta died Sunday at Hospice House of the Upper Cumberland. The body is at Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta. Arrangements are incomplete.

40 year old Jesse Wade Adcock of Sparta died Friday at his home.
He was born in Cookeville to his parents Bill & Marilyn Adcock of Sparta.
He was survived by companion, Sara Luna; parents, Bill & Marilyn Adcock; brother, Ty Adcock; sister-in-law, Dawnda Hutchins; and two nieces, Ashley Teegarden and Andrea Richardson.
The family will receive friends at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Sparta, on the corner of College St. and N. Main St., next to the Funeral Home, Monday, March 30 at 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
The funeral services for close family and friends will be at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m., Jonathan Angel will be officiating. Burial will be at Saylor’s Cemetery in North White County following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sara Luna fund at First National Bank of Sparta.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements

73 year old Mary Ann Catron of Sparta died Sunday at Hospice House of the Upper Cumberland. The body is at Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta. Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Johnnie H. Martin age 66 of Smithville, passed away Saturday March 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1948 to his parents, the late George and Virginia Raper Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Cantrell Martin and brother, Danny R. Martin. Johnnie attended Temple Baptist Church, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired factory worker. He is survived by 7 children, Brandie White of Sparta, Vanessa Cunningham of Tullahoma, Tess Bafford of Sparta, Jenny Kelly of McMinnville, Cindy Neely of Columbia, Carrie Hale of Smithville and Brandon Cantrell of Smyrna; 11 grandchildren, Johnathan and Alyssa White, Layla Cunningham, Nick Waycaster, Devin and Will Bafford, Misty Breedlove, Kyla Morgan, Elanna, Bonnie and Tyler Hale; 3 great-grandchildren, Tanner, Hayden, and Easton; 2 sisters, Becky Fay Bost and Susan Briest both of McMinnville; 1 brother, Larry Joe Martin of McMinnville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Jarvis Johnson and Shannon Cantrell officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery with military honors. Visitation with the family will be on Monday 1:PM until 8:PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

40 year old Jesse Wade Adcock of Sparta died Friday at his home.
He was born in Cookeville to his parents Bill & Marilyn Adcock of Sparta.
He was survived by companion, Sara Luna; parents, Bill & Marilyn Adcock; brother, Ty Adcock; sister-in-law, Dawnda Hutchins; and two nieces, Ashley Teegarden and Andrea Richardson.
The family will receive friends at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Sparta, on the corner of College St. and N. Main St., next to the Funeral Home, Monday, March 30 at 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
The funeral services for close family and friends will be at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m., Jonathan Angel will be officiating. Burial will be at Saylor’s Cemetery in North White County following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sara Luna fund at First National Bank of Sparta.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements