71 year old Martha Ann Kuhn of Rock Island died Monday at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. She was a member of the Friendship The Baptist Church. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of High Funeral Home in McMinnville. Steve Breedlove will officiate and burial will be in Skurlock Cemetery in White County. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oddis and Martina Haley. Survivors include her husband, Joe Kuhn of Rock Island. A son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Vera Kuhn of Rock Island. A daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike Gunning of Rock Island. Four grandchildren, Tegy and husband Donnie Jaco, Michelle Gunning, Josh Kuhn, and Haley Kuhn all of Rock Island. Three great grandchildren, Keysha Jaco, Brittany Breedlove, and Tyshawn Hefflin. One great great grandchild, Aleha Jaco. One sister, Jackie Padilla of McMinnville. High Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Maggie Birdell Lentz
84 year old Maggie Birdell Lentz of Munford, Tennessee died Saturday at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a Baptist and was retired from Union Planter’s Bank. The funeral will be Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Anthony Pelham will officiate and burial will be in the New Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 3:30 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Lentz; parents, Reed and Mary Rankhorn Blankenship; two brothers, Paul and Elzie Blankenship; and three sisters, Delma and Nannie Wright and Lola Griffin. She is survived by a son, Bradley Reed Lentz of Munford. A step-son, Joe Lentz of Utah. A sister-in-law, Geraldine Blankenship of Smithville. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Crystal Angel Allen
32 year old Crystal Angel Allen of Crossville died Saturday at her residence. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Curtis Jones will officiate and burial will be in the Burton-Ponder Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Ballard. Survivors include her husband, Carl Allen of Crossville. Children, Tyler Lee Bennett, Kayla Ashley, Trinity Cole Wheeler, Jacob Kane and Ezra Cage Allen all of Crossville; her mother, Carolyn England of Smithville; grandmother, Ruby Ballard of Smithville; half-brother, Robert England of Smithville; half-sister, Cassie England of Smithville; and an aunt, Sonia Presley of Smithville. The family has asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Sheriff’s Department Finds Drugs while serving State Warrant-Two People Arrested
Two people were charged last Tuesday after authorities of the Sheriff’s Department found drugs in the home while serving a state warrant.
31 year old Bridgett Nicole Cantrell of Piney Woods Road, Dowelltown and 36 year old Franklin Allan Knowles of Young-Green Road, Smithville are charged with simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond for both is set at $2,500 each and they will appear in court February 19th.
According to Sheriff Patrick Ray, deputies and detectives from the department served a state warrant at Knowles’ residence and noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the home. Detectives obtained consent to search and found drugs and drug paraphernalia in two of the bedrooms.
Sheriff Ray says marijuana, marijuana seeds, rolling papers, and a marijuana cigarette roller were found in a bedroom occupied by Cantrell. In Knowles’ room, officers found marijuana, several bags of marijuana seeds, a marijuana pipe, rolling papers, hemostats, and a marijuana cigarette roller.
Meanwhile, 33 year old Chadwick L Buchanon of West Main Street in Alexandria was arrested Monday (February 16th) for theft of property over $1,000.. Buchanon was charged after detectives discovered that on June 1st 2007, he had gone to a residence on Lower Helton Road and took a 2001 Yamaha ATV, valued at over $1,000 without the owner’s consent. The ATV has since been recovered. Buchanon’s bond was set at $5,000 and he will appear in court on February 26th.
In another case, deputies received a call Thursday to go to Short Mountain Highway where a strange man was seen walking down the road.
Officers found 47 year old James Donald Hale of Big Hill Road, Liberty kneeling beside of the roadway on Short Mountain Road and they detected a strong odor of alcohol on Hale’s person. After being placed under arrest, a search of Hale revealed marijuana in his wallet and two half smoked marijuana joints in Hale’s shirt pocket. He was charged with public intoxication and simple possession of marijuana. Hale’s bond was set at $2,500 and he will appear in court on February 19th.
On Saturday, deputies stopped 39 year old Paul E. Stanley of Campbell Road, Smithville for a traffic violation on Highway 70 West. Upon speaking with Stanley, officers noticed a strong odor of alcohol on his person. Stanley submitted to field sobriety tasks which he failed. Stanley was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. His bond was set at $1,500 and he will appear in court on February 26th.
On Sunday, deputies stopped 34 year old Sonya Kaye Edge of Davis Road, Dowelltown for weaving from the center line to the shoulder of the roadway several times. Upon talking to Edge, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from within the vehicle. Edge had red watery eyes and a smell of alcohol on her person. She submitted to field sobriety tasks which she failed. Sheriff Ray says Edge admitted to drinking alcohol. She was charged with driving under the influence and her bond was set at $1,500. She will appear in court on March 19th.
Sheriff Ray asks that if you have any information on any thefts or any information on any drug activities, to call him at 597-4935 or call the crime tip line at 464-6400. All calls are kept confidential.
DeKalb Farm Bureau and 4-H’ers Observe Food Check-Out Week
DeKalb Farm Bureau & local 4-H’ers are observing Food Check-Out week through February 21st.
It’s the 11th year of this observance.
DeKalb County 4-H’ers will be at Food Lion in Smithville and Prichard’s in Alexandria, on Thursday to hand out information on healthy snacks such as apples (healthy food) and comparing their cost (.18 cents) with candy bars (85 cents or two for $1), Twinkies ($1), Animal Crackers ($1.39), Lunchables ($2.89), and chips ($1).
The cost of most things increases on an annual basis. It is frequently necessity items, such as food, clothing and shelter, that draw the attention of most shoppers in regards to the monetary cost and the devaluation of the dollar.
The Agriculture Department’s Economic Research Service charts food expenditures by Americans.
According to their recent findings, the average U.S. consumer spends 10 percent of their disposable income on food each year. That equates to each household working five weeks out of 52 to provide necessary food staples annually.
In comparison, it takes Americans a considerably longer period of time to earn enough disposable income to pay for health and medical care. The average household must work nearly two months (52 days) annually in order to provide health and medical care, 62 days to pay for household operation, and 77 days annually to pay federal taxes.
Americans enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply on earth. As a comparison, residents of Japan spend 14 percent of their income on food; China, 26 percent; and Indonesia, 55 percent.
The fist national commemoration of Food Check Out Day was held 11 years ago and was born from an idea through Farm Bureau Woman’s Leadership Committee.
The annual program provides a means for shoppers to celebrate the bounty from America’s farms and is shared by consumers through affordable food prices.
The average American’s annual consumption of food includes 118.4 pounds of red meat, 31.25 pounds of cheese, 84.5 pounds of poultry, 204.6 pounds of fresh vegetables, 21 gallons of milk and 127.1 pounds of fresh fruit.
The majority of food produced in the United States comes from family owned and operated operations with 98 percent of all farms owned by individuals and families, while just 2 percent are non-family owned or operated.
Knowing your food budget and planning balanced meals by making a grocery list and sticking to it is a good way to provide for a healthy diet.
Mary Carmine Alsup
89 year old Mary Carmine Alsup of Murfreesboro died Saturday at StoneCrest Medical Center. She was born in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Homer & Annie Mae McRae Alsup. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Alsup and his wife, Carol of Murfreesboro, John Alsup and his wife, Judy of Smithville; daughters, Pam Alsup and Mary Alsup of Murfreesboro; grandsons, John Miller Alsup and Jacob Alsup of Smithville. Visitation with the family will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro. A graveside services will be at 2 p.m Monday at Alsup Cemetery in Wilson County. Mrs. Alsup was preceded in death by her husband Lillard Jacob Alsup, a step son, Sonny Alsup and her brothers, James, John, Hubert and Bill Alsup. Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro is in charge of the arrangements. This information provided as a courtesy of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.
Gordon Fish
91 year old Gordon Fish of Lebanon and a long time resident of the Long Branch Community of DeKalb County died Friday at his residence. Fish was born in Temperance Hall, the son of the late Bonnie Beulah Malone and Johnny Lloyd Fish. He did construction work on the building of Center Hill Dam. He retired from TVA after 30 years. He was a member of the Long Branch Community Church and was Sunday School Superintendent for over 50 years. The body is at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Home where the service will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. James Lee Williams and Mark Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Gordonsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Chapel on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Fish was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Winfree and Jimneva Self. A great grandson, Mark Anthony Fletcher, Jr. and a son-in-law, Fred Fletcher. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Alene Maynard Fish of Lebanon. A daughter, Ruthene Fletcher of Lebanon. Three grandchildren, Wayne and his wife Debbie Fletcher of Lebanon, Lisa Rosenboom of Lebanon, and Mark and his wife Wanda Fletcher of Watertown. Five grandchidren, Kristi Fletcher, Ashley Cook, Brandi Cousino, Stacy Woods, and Emily Woods. Seven great great grandchildren. A sister, Joyce Trusty of Lancaster. The Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary Wayne Cantrell
28 year old Gary Wayne Cantrell of Liberty died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was an employee of Federal Mogul, member of the Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church, and he was a firefighter of the Liberty Station. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. David Lawson will officiate and burial will be in the Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Tina Ashford Cantrell. He is survived by his wife, Felisha Vanatta Cantrell; one son, Dakoda Wayne Cantrell; and one daughter, Aveya Grace Cantrell all of Liberty. His mother, Edna Ashford of Smithville. Three sisters, Rhonda King of McMinnville and Barbara Green and Gail Mullican of Smithville. One brother, Jerry Ashford of Smithville. His grandmother, Ma Ruby Carter, and aunt and uncle, Ronnie and Debbie Carter. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wreck Claims Life of Liberty Man
A pickup truck crash Friday night claimed the life of a 28 year old Liberty man and DeKalb County Volunteer Firefighter.
Dead is Gary Wayne Cantrell
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that Cantrell was traveling on Highway 53 in a 1995 GMC pickup truck when he came around a curve, lost control, struck a bridge abutment, and overturned, coming to rest in a creek bed. The truck caught fire and burned.
Cantrell died at the scene.
The accident, investigated by Sergeant Mark Dial of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, occurred around 6:40 p.m. in DeKalb County but only two tenths of a mile from the Cannon County Line.
Members of the Liberty Station of the DeKalb County Fire Department responded along with the department’s rescue and extrication unit, DeKalb EMS, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, and the Rescue Squad, Sheriff’s Department, and fire departments from Cannon County.
Chief Donny Green says Cantrell had been a member of the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Liberty Station for three and a half years.
Grace Louise Norton
88 year old Grace Louise Norton of Smithville died Friday at her residence. She was a housewife, homemaker, and a member of the Keltonburg Church of Christ. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Phillip Adcock and Teddy Jones will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Arrie Brown Duncan; brothers, Bay, Fud, Fred, Carl, and Hill Duncan; and sisters, Pat Cole, Reba Ray, and Laura Cole. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Arvil Norton of Smithville. Children, Russell and his wife Margaret Norton, Jackie and his wife Lisa Norton, and Brenda Kay and her husband Danny Cantrell all of Smithville. Ten grandchildren, Crystal, Brandi, Nioka, and Annieka Norton, Dwayne Foster, Tonia Pack, Jacob and Olivia Norton, and Bryan and Heather Cantrell. Eleven great grandchildren. One brother, B.L. Duncan of Pegram. Special caregivers, Pamela Yates and Angie Escobedo. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.