90 year old Verna Midgett of Smithville died Sunday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bill Robertson will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edna Loftis Jones; her husband, Jess Midgett; three children, Jack Midgett, Peggy Farris, and Reed Midgett. Six brothers, Tom, Ben, Jessie “Casey”, Hooper, Cordell, and Bethel Jones. Two sisters, Jean Heady and Olerbell Bradshaw. She is survived by four grandchildren, Pam Farris of Cookeville, Allen and wife Robin Midgett of Smithville, Teresa and husband Bruce Dockery of Cookeville, and Casey and wife LeVaughnda Midgett of Smithville. Two brothers, Harvey and wife Margaret Jones of Alabama and Billy and wife Margaret Jones of Gallatin. One sister, Essie “Dee” and husband Wilburn Hensley of Cookeville. One sister-in-law, Claudine Jones of Lebanon. One son-in-law, Harvey Farris of Cookeville. Seven great grandchildren. Five great great grandchildren. Two special frinds, Debbie Sramcik and Mike Breeding. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

83 year old Christine Prichard of Smithville died Friday at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was former owner and operator of Prichard Florist and affiliated with the Smithville First United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Clayton and John Carpenter will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Prichard was preceded in death by her parents, E.K. and Bonnie Elizabeth Tittsworth Puckett; husband, Robert Prichard; a sister, Jo Bradford; and two brothers, Wilburn Puckett and Ernest Puckett. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra and husband Billy Gillespie of Nashville, Karen and husband Ernie Berglund of Eagleville, and Kristie and husband Alan Ryan of Brentwood. One son, Randy Prichard of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Emily and Gray Ramsey of Hixon, Kyle Berglund of Nashville, Will Ryan and Anna Gray Ryan both of Brentwood. Two great grandchildren, Grayson and Lydia Ramsey of Hixon. One sister, Alice Foster of Smithville. One brother-in-law, Ralph Bradford of Smithville. One sister-in-law, Margaret Cripps of Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

83 year old Christine Prichard of Smithville died Friday at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was former owner and operator of Prichard Florist and affiliated with the Smithville First United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Kenneth Clayton and John Carpenter will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Prichard was preceded in death by her parents, E.K. and Bonnie Elizabeth Tittsworth Puckett; husband, Robert Prichard; a sister, Jo Bradford; and two brothers, Wilburn Puckett and Ernest Puckett. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra and husband Billy Gillespie of Nashville, Karen and husband Ernie Berglund of Eagleville, and Kristie and husband Alan Ryan of Brentwood. One son, Randy Prichard of Smithville. Four grandchildren, Emily and Gray Ramsey of Hixon, Kyle Berglund of Nashville, Will Ryan and Anna Gray Ryan both of Brentwood. Two great grandchildren, Grayson and Lydia Ramsey of Hixon. One sister, Alice Foster of Smithville. One brother-in-law, Ralph Bradford of Smithville. One sister-in-law, Margaret Cripps of Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

67 year old Doris Williams of Smithville died Friday morning at her residence. She was a florist, homemaker, and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Dan Gulley and Tim Woodward will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m. She was the daughter of the late Sam Houston Hendrixson and Nina Alexander Hendrixson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Brown and Maggie Alexander and Tom and Sarah Hendrixson; brother-in-law, Roy Williams; and sister-in-law, Marie Rucker. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Williams of Smithville. Mother, Nina Alexander Hendrixson of Smithville. A sister, Donna Hendrixson and fiancé Terry Mahle of Smithville. A niece, LaVaughnda and husband John Baker of McMinnville. A great nephew, Wesley Houston Tatrow of McMinnville. Brother-in-law, Brownie and wife Ann Williams of Gordonsville. Sister-in-law, Louise Sweeney of Hartsville. Special friend, Carolyn Adcock. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

78 year old Ella Dean Vanatta of Smithville died Thursday at NHC Healthcare Center. She was a retired factory worker, a Baptist, and she attended the New West Point Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in the Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Vanatta was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and O’Fallon Pinegar; her husband, Eugene Vanatta; a son, Larry Michael Vanatta; and a brother, J. Lloyd Young. Survivors include three children, Debbie McClain of Smithville, Kenneth Vanatta of Smithville, and David Vanatta of Murfreesboro. Two sisters, Louise Hendrixson and Gladys Young both of Smithville. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

83 year old Estell L. Crook of Liberty died Thursday at her residence. Born in DeKalb County and a homemaker, Crook was also a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Mark Stinett will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry George and Lola Johnson George; husbands, Jack M. Brown and Haskell Crook; and twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include two brothers, Tommy and wife Dorothy George of Smithville and Jewell George of Gainesboro. A step-daughter, Judy and husband Joe Driver of Alexandria. Step grandchildren, Maria and husband Tommy Clayborn and Jacob and wife Kari Ashford all of Liberty. Several nieces, nephews, and step great grandchildren survive. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

67 year old Doris Williams of Smithville died Friday morning at her residence. She was a florist, homemaker, and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Dan Gulley and Tim Woodward will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m. She was the daughter of the late Sam Houston Hendrixson and Nina Alexander Hendrixson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Brown and Maggie Alexander and Tom and Sarah Hendrixson; brother-in-law, Roy Williams; and sister-in-law, Marie Rucker. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Williams of Smithville. Mother, Nina Alexander Hendrixson of Smithville. A sister, Donna Hendrixson and fiancé Terry Mahle of Smithville. A niece, LaVaughnda and husband John Baker of McMinnville. A great nephew, Wesley Houston Tatrow of McMinnville. Brother-in-law, Brownie and wife Ann Williams of Gordonsville. Sister-in-law, Louise Sweeney of Hartsville. Special friend, Carolyn Adcock. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

78 year old Ella Dean Vanatta of Smithville died Thursday at NHC Healthcare Center. She was a retired factory worker, a Baptist, and she attended the New West Point Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in the Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Vanatta was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and O’Fallon Pinegar; her husband, Eugene Vanatta; a son, Larry Michael Vanatta; and a brother, J. Lloyd Young. Survivors include three children, Debbie McClain of Smithville, Kenneth Vanatta of Smithville, and David Vanatta of Murfreesboro. Two sisters, Louise Hendrixson and Gladys Young both of Smithville. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

83 year old Estell L. Crook of Liberty died Thursday at her residence. Born in DeKalb County and a homemaker, Crook was also a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Mark Stinett will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry George and Lola Johnson George; husbands, Jack M. Brown and Haskell Crook; and twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include two brothers, Tommy and wife Dorothy George of Smithville and Jewell George of Gainesboro. A step-daughter, Judy and husband Joe Driver of Alexandria. Step grandchildren, Maria and husband Tommy Clayborn and Jacob and wife Kari Ashford all of Liberty. Several nieces, nephews, and step great grandchildren survive. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

71 year old Linda Faye Cantrell of Smithville died Thursday at NHC of Smithville. She was a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mark Bass and Roger Chapman will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Cantrell was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Ovalene Fisher; a brother, Carl David Fisher; a daughter, Kathy Chapman; and two grandchildren, Kayla Malone and Michael Lanier. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda Davis of Oklahoma, Teresa and Frank Underwood of Baxter, and Tina and Tony Bess of Smithville. One son, Roger and Charlotte Chapman of Oklahoma. Nine grandchildren, Connie Hudson, Christina Platt, Tyler Davis, Mandy Chapman, Eric Chapman, Kathy Fansler, Brian Underwood, Scott Bess and Kelli Bess. Ten great grandchildren. Three sisters, Barbara Grissom of Rock Island, Maggie Grim of McMinnville, and Shirley Fisher of Smithville. Two brothers, Walter and Brenda Fisher of McMinnville and Luther Wayne Fisher of Sparta. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.