61 year old James Harrison Hamm of Alexandria died Saturday at his residence. He was retired from Chrysler Corporation. He was the son of the late Russell and Roberta White Hamm, Sr. He is survived by 2 Brothers, Butch (Karen) Hamm of Gassaway and Daniel (Margo) Hamm of Delaware; Sister, Deborah Rathel of Delaware. Mr. Hamm’s request was to be cremated and no services are to be held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

64 year old Norma Ruth Temple died Saturday at NHC of Smithville. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a retired bank clerk. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. B.J. Thomason will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollo and Stella Noddin O’Neil. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Richard Temple of Smithville. Three children, Kelly and husband Mike Lawson of Murfreesboro, Cheryl Temple of Bloomfield, New Jersey and Raymond Temple of Antioch. Four grandchildren, Courtney, Morgan, Emily, and Michael Lawson all of Murfreesboro. Two sisters, Mavis and husband Mike Heinlien of El Dorado, California and Audrey and husband Harry Nunes of Walpole, Massachusetts. Four nieces and nephews, Yvonne and husband Ray Frederickson of New Hampshire, Kenny Nunes of North Carolina, and Blake and Bryce Heinlien of California. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

61 year old James Harrison Hamm of Alexandria died Saturday at his residence. He was retired from Chrysler Corporation. He was the son of the late Russell and Roberta White Hamm, Sr. He is survived by 2 Brothers, Butch (Karen) Hamm of Gassaway and Daniel (Margo) Hamm of Delaware; Sister, Deborah Rathel of Delaware. Mr. Hamm’s request was to be cremated and no services are to be held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

64 year old Kathalene Gail Watts of Chattanooga died Wednesday at Erlanger Hospital. She was a homemaker. A graveside service will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Holly Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Pat Moore and husband, Felix Watts. She is survived by a son, Bryan and his wife Nicole Watts of Chattanooga. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

64 year old Kathalene Gail Watts of Chattanooga died Wednesday at Erlanger Hospital. She was a homemaker. A graveside service will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Holly Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Pat Moore and husband, Felix Watts. She is survived by a son, Bryan and his wife Nicole Watts of Chattanooga. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Charles Brigham Ayers of Dowelltown died Thursday night at his residence. He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also retired from the DeKalb County School System. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Clayton will officiate and burial will be in the Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Ayers was preceded in death by his parents, John and Callie Moore Ayers; a daughter, Cathy Darlene Ayers; a brother, Edward Ayers; and a nephew, Gary Wayne Cripps. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy and husband Carl Tyler of Smithville and Tina and husband David Pedigo of Dowelltown. Three grandchildren, Dustin Pedigo of Dowelltown, Amber and husband Tony Prater and Jacob Tyler both of Smithville. Special great granddaughter, Cali Rose Prater of Smithville. A sister and brother, Ms. Willie Jim Cripps and Joe Ayers both of Dowelltown. Two nephews, Dwight Cripps of Dowelltown and Jerald and wife Lisa Cripps of Liberty. Long time special friends, whom he considered part of his family, Joann Pitman, Angie Meadows, Brandon Rackley, and Stephanie Rackley. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

56 year old Sandra “Sami” Kay Sturges of Murfreesboro died Thursday at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. She was a Christian and a former certified Peer Specialist in the Mental Health Field. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Wendell Jones will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:30 p.m. She was preceded in death by two husbands, David Sturges and Patrick Batts; parents, Russell and Cleda Thatcher; and a brother and sister, Stacy and Shelley Thatcher. Survivors include two children, Joey and wife Shiquila Sturges and Elizabeth Sturges and Scott Murray all of Murfreesboro. Four grandchildren, Zamara and Allenah Sturges and Kaylee and Lillian Murray all of Murfreesboro. Two sisters, Sharon and husband Danny Brewer of Woodbury and Sonya Jones of Murfreesboro. One brother, Stewart Thatcher of Smithville. Five nieces and one nephew. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Charles Brigham Ayers of Dowelltown died Thursday night at his residence. He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also retired from the DeKalb County School System. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Clayton will officiate and burial will be in the Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Ayers was preceded in death by his parents, John and Callie Moore Ayers; a daughter, Cathy Darlene Ayers; a brother, Edward Ayers; and a nephew, Gary Wayne Cripps. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy and husband Carl Tyler of Smithville and Tina and husband David Pedigo of Dowelltown. Three grandchildren, Dustin Pedigo of Dowelltown, Amber and husband Tony Prater and Jacob Tyler both of Smithville. Special great granddaughter, Cali Rose Prater of Smithville. A sister and brother, Ms. Willie Jim Cripps and Joe Ayers both of Dowelltown. Two nephews, Dwight Cripps of Dowelltown and Jerald and wife Lisa Cripps of Liberty. Long time special friends, whom he considered part of his family, Joann Pitman, Angie Meadows, Brandon Rackley, and Stephanie Rackley. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

56 year old Sandra “Sami” Kay Sturges of Murfreesboro died Thursday at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. She was a Christian and a former certified Peer Specialist in the Mental Health Field. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Wendell Jones will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:30 p.m. She was preceded in death by two husbands, David Sturges and Patrick Batts; parents, Russell and Cleda Thatcher; and a brother and sister, Stacy and Shelley Thatcher. Survivors include two children, Joey and wife Shiquila Sturges and Elizabeth Sturges and Scott Murray all of Murfreesboro. Four grandchildren, Zamara and Allenah Sturges and Kaylee and Lillian Murray all of Murfreesboro. Two sisters, Sharon and husband Danny Brewer of Woodbury and Sonya Jones of Murfreesboro. One brother, Stewart Thatcher of Smithville. Five nieces and one nephew. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

90 year old Elizabeth Turney of Alexandria died Thursday at the DeKalb Community Hospital.
Mrs. Turney was born July 20, 1923 in DeKalb County, TN, to the late Marshall Francis Turney and Mattie Grizzle Turney. She was also preceded by Sister and Brother-in-Law; Gertrude (John) Owens, Double First-Cousin; Corinne Hayes, and Nephew Turney Owens. Mrs. Turney was a member of the Alexandria Eastern Star.
Mrs. Turney is survived by her Seven Cousins; James (Judy) Hayes, Margaret (Clyde) Poston, Caroline Beatle, Mary Forest, Dwight Hancock, Ann Sloan, and Joyce (Jerry) Lane
Funeral Services for Mrs. Turney are scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 1PM at Avant Funeral Home with Dr. John Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery.
Visitation with the Turney family will be held on Friday from 2PM until 8PM and again on Saturday after 10AM until the service time at 1PM.
Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.