90 year old James Robert “Bob” Rush died Wednesday at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. He was born in Davidson County, a Chrysler factory employee, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Army. The funeral will be Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Jason Groe will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from noon until the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Simon Rush and Pearl Hatton Starnes and a niece. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Rush of Carthage; a sister, Clara Mae Damron of California and three nephews. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
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Kiwanis Club of DeKalb County Receives Honors
The Kiwanis Club of DeKalb County recently received honors from the Division 2 Kentucky and Tennessee District.
Jim Westmoreland, Governor of Division 2 presented the club with banner patches for their involvement in the 2009-2010 Kiwanis Blood Drives through Kentucky and Tennessee.
Kiwanis of DeKalb County, who participated with 162 other clubs, received a patch for their highest percentage of blood units collected and a patch for the overall winner of the Kentucky and Tennessee District.
The Kiwanis Club thanks all of those who made this honor possible. Kiwanis meets at noon every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Neo’s Cafe. For more information regarding Kiwanis, please call Judy Forrester at 597-2621.
Smithville Airport Honored for Quality Service
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is recognizing numerous airports across the state including the Smithville Municipal Airport with “Front Door Awards” for providing facilities and services that reflect community pride and commitment to quality. The awards were handed out at the 24TH Annual Tennessee Airports Conference on August 20, 2009.
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression and our airports are often the front doors to our communities for visitors and business representatives,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “I’m pleased to honor these airports for their commitment to quality.”
Front Door Awards are presented by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission.
The criteria for the Front Door Award include: general appearance of the airfield, buildings and grounds; quality of services offered to passengers, aircraft and crews; availability and quality of information about the airport and the surrounding community; cleanliness and level of maintenance of areas used by the passengers, aircrew and airport visitors; courtesy and professionalism displayed by airport personnel; and, an overall impression of community pride and commitment to quality.
The goal is for every airport in Tennessee to receive this award in recognition of their commitment to quality and community pride.
Safely dispose of old cell phones to protect private information
If you own a cell phone, at some point you are likely to upgrade to a newer model. The Division of Consumer Affairs urges you to safely dispose of your old phone.
“It is important to properly dispose of your old cell phones to prevent your personal information from being stolen,” said Mary Clement, Director of Consumer Affairs. Cell phones are like laptop computers, they are often repositories of personal and sometimes sensitive information, including addresses, phone numbers, passwords, e-mail and account numbers. You wouldn’t dispose of your old laptop computer without wiping the hard drive clean; mobile devices deserve the same level of attention before you discard them. Encrypting passwords and other sensitive data stored on your cell phone can help prevent unauthorized access even after your cell phone is no longer in service. However, certain data on your phone, including contacts, photos and web search items may be recoverable with simple and inexpensive software programs.
Before you dispose of your old phone:
• Remove all personal information. Always remove the subscriber identity module (SIM) card from the phone.
• Remove all stored contacts in your phone book.
• Delete any lists of calls (received and made).
• Delete all voice mails, and sent and received e-mail and text messages.
• Delete photos and all web search history.
Your owner’s manual or your wireless provider will likely provide information on how to permanently delete information from your mobile device. Once you have deleted all personal information from your old phone, you can recycle or donate the phone. Cell phone manufacturers, service providers and nonprofit groups often have programs to refurbish mobile devices or recycle their components. Many organizations also collect old mobile devices for charitable purposes. For example, the Genesis House accepts donated phones the Sheriff’s Department collects from residents here.
These donated phones are refurbished and then given to clients as a way to contact Law Enforcement in case of an emergency. The cell phones only will call 911.
Consumer Affairs is a division of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which works to protect consumers while ensuring fair competition for industries and professionals who do business in Tennessee.
Cyrena Barnes
88 year old Cyrena Barnes of Smithville died Tuesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a homemaker and a The Baptist. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Anthony Pelham will officiate and burial will be in Webb’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Barnes; parents, Davis Cope and Sally Cope Avery; a daughter, Marzell Ray; two sons, Johnny and Paul Eugene Barnes; six brothers, Benny, Lucky, Johnny, Drophia, Luther, and Kelly Cope; and two sisters, Julia Phillips and June Ledford. Survivors include three sons, Marvin Brownie and Peggy Barnes and Gentry and Pat Barnes of Smithville, and Youman and Cindy Barnes of Rock Island. Thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. A sister, Lucy Smith of McMinnville. A son-in-law, Donald Ray and Daughter-In-Law, Ivy Barnes both of Smithville. Special Granddaughter-in-law, Terrie Barnes of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Lynn Meyer
46 year old Nancy Lynn Meyer of Smithville died Monday at Saint Thomas Hospital. She was a Baptist, an avid athlete, and a Federal Mogul warehouse worker. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Fred Carter will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until 3:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Joyce Meyer and an infant son, Adam Ray. Survivors include life partner Beverly Ruth Steakley of Smithville. Father, Charles Vincent Meyer of Cambridge City, Indiana. One brother, Steven Ray and wife Melody Meyer of Ligonier, Indiana. Two sisters, Judith Kay and husband Jeff Stuart of Monterey, Peggy Lee Meyer of New Castle, Indiana. Several nieces, nephews, and great niece and nephew, and friends. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth W. Allen
53 year old Kenneth W. Allen of Alexandria died Saturday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Allen was born at Lebanon, the son of the late Clara Dale Hall Allen and John William Allen, and grandson of the late Jeanie Mae and Hubert Hall. He worked for TVA for 30 years as manager of safety and surplus equipment, retiring in 2005. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lebanon. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria. Elmer Lee Ellis, Jr. and Danny Sellars will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Memorial Cemetery in Alexandria. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Allen is survived by his wife, Charissee Clayborn Allen of Alexandria. Children, John Schuylar Allen and Taylor Charissee Allen both of Alexandria, Josh Baker of Nashville, and Jessie Baker of Clarksdale, Arizona. A granddaughter, Cheyenne Bradshaw of Clarksdale, Arizona. Brothers, Butch Allen of Lebanon and Brownie and his wife Kay Hall of Lebanon. Nieces, Tara Grissim and Whitney Hall. Great nieces, Joei Barry and Lana Kate Grissim. Mother-in-law, Mildred Clayborn of Alexandria. Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
David Clarence Joins
89 year old David Clarence Joins of Smithville died Saturday at NHC Health Care Center in McMinnville. He was a member of the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a farmer. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. David Watson and Greg Mullis will officiate and burial will be in Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Joins was preceded in death by his parents, William Barney, Sr. and Effie Crips Joins.; brothers, Herschel, Lonnie, and William Barney, Jr. Joins; sisters, Lodie Snow, Jeffie Tramel, Jennie Lee Griffith; brothers-in-law, Hoyte Griffith, Troy Tramel, and Valter Snow; and nieces, Barbara Snow and Yolanda Dunn. Joins is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Frances Roller Joins of Smithville. A son, William Robert and his wife Brenda Joins of Smithville. A granddaughter, Heather and her husband Carey Newman of McKenzie. Sisters-in-law, Beulah Joins and Magdalene Joins both of Smithville. A niece, Brenda Tramel of Smithville. Nephews, Denny Joins of Alabama and Roger Griffith of Smithville. Four great nephews. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
Willie James Lee Young
76 year old Willie James Lee Young of Sparta died Monday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a member of the Peeled Chestnut Church and retired from Dwyers Instrument. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Gary Farris will officiate and burial will be in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Hallie Mabe Young; his wife, Dessie Hicks Young; a daughter, Denise Arlene Daniels; one sister, Lorene Davis; two brothers, Wiley Gene Young and Willard Young. He is survived by one daughter, Gail and husband Frosty Osborne of Indiana; two sons, Lloyd and his wife Reanne Young of Indiana, and Greg Young of Sparta; one brother, Ernest Young of Sparta. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Chief Jennings Releases Weekly Update on Criminal Activity
Smithville Police Chief Richard Jennings has released his weekly update on criminal activity in the city.
Smithville Police Officer Randy King was dispatched to DeKalb Community Hospital on Wednesday, September 2nd on a disturbance call. Upon arrival, Officer King made contact with
17 year old Cody Garrett Smith of 136 Bybee Drive, McMinnville, 34 year old Shane Colin Orlando of 678 Kendra Drive, Smithville and 40 year old Hope Lee Sims of 321 West Wood Drive, McMinnville. The three were yelling at each other. The verbal argument escalated to the point that Officer King arrested all three individuals. Orlando and Sims were cited for disorderly conduct. Their court date is set for September 17th in General Sessions Court. Meanwhile Cody Smith is charged with assault and his court date is September 16th in Juvenile Court.
Smithville Police Officer Scott Davis arrested 37 year old Larry Wayne Bain of 246 Hayes Court, Smithville on August 31st on an attachment warrant from Smith County.
Meanwhile, Chief Jennings says someone took two tailgates from two pickup trucks at Florence & White Ford on Broad Street in Smithville on or about August 27th. One tailgate was taken from a 2010 F-150 Ford truck and the other tailgate was taken from a 2008 F-250 Ford truck.
Some time after 10:30 p.m. on August 29th, someone entered the vehicle of Jerry L. Rackley at 605 Estes Street in Smithville. The following articles were taken from the vehicle, a Stanley wrench set, a Stanley socket set, gas from the vehicles gas tank, and $170 in cash.
In another case, Chief Jennings says someone, using the name Jeff White went to U.S. Equipment Sales and Rental in McMinnville on August 26th and rented a 2000 New Holland Skid Loader. White paid $250 in cash for a two day rental. An employee of the U.S. Equipment Company delivered the skid loader to 115 Wilson Street, Smithville. White stated he needed the loader to tear down an old house at that location. White was driving an older model blue Chevy S-10 truck. On the rental agreement, White gave an address of 111 Wilson Street, Smithville and a phone number. On August 28th, White called U.S. Equipment Company and talked to Davis asking if they had picked up the skid loader. Davis replied no. White said that someone had stolen the skid loader. Davis attempted to contact White and found out the suspect had given his company a false name, address, and telephone number. Davis has been unable to locate White or the New Holland Skid loader which is valued at $16,000.
Chief Jennings says if anyone has information about these or other offenses then please contact the Smithville Police Department. All information received will be confidential.