Cornelia Smartt Hodges

Cornelia Smartt Hodges, 104, former resident of the Smartt Station Community near McMinnville, Knoxville, and Columbia, Tennessee, died Friday, October 8, 2010, at Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee, with Rev. Roger Nicholson officiating. The family suggests memorials to the John C. Hodges Library at the University of Tennessee, 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville 37996. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born in the Smartt Station Community near McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Judge Robert White Smartt and Annie Fancher Smartt. She was a graduate of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, and Peabody College in Nashville.
Her first husband, Flavius Josephus Hendley of Maury County, died June 21, 1942. Later, she married Dr. John Cunyus Hodges, long-time professor of English at the University of Tennessee and benefactor of the John C. Hodges Library on the university campus. Dr. Hodges died in 1967. Mrs. Hodges remained a resident of Knoxville until 2004 when she moved to Charlottesville to be near to her sons.
Active in civic, community, and university affairs in Knoxville, she was a member and served as an Elder of First Presbyterian Church; a member of Cherokee Garden Club, Knoxville Book Club, UT Faculty Club, Colonial Dames, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia.
Survivors include two sons, William R. (Gisela) Hendley of Hampton-Sydney, Virginia, and J. Owen (Birgit Winther) Hendley of Charlottesville, Virginia; a brother, John M. (Harriet) Smartt of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Martha Smartt of McMinnville and Joan Smartt of Nashville; grandchildren, John (Vanessa) Hendley of Charleston, West Virginia, Laura (Jude Bowe) Hendley of Helena, Montana, Joseph Hendley of Charlottesville, Virginia, Jane Hendley of Richmond, Virginia, Ingeborg Hendley of Austin, Texas, Owen W. Hendley and Cornelia Hendley of Charlottesville, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Eli Bowe and Amos Bowe.
She is also survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, Franklin (Cheryl) Galbraith, John (Paula) Smartt, and Jane (David) Stroud of Knoxville; Joanna (Malcolm) Carnahan and Robert Galbraith of Nashville; George (Tammy) Smartt, Keith (Marlene) Smartt, and Teresa (Leo) Barrett of McMinnville; Mary (Gaius Overton) Evins and Lloyd (Donna) Emmons of Smithville; Lynn (Jo) Galbraith and Bill Smartt of New York, New York; Jane (Rob) Leonard of Washington, D.C.; Sabra (Rick) Kleinau of Tryon, North Carolina; Rick (Jonette) Emmons of Granger, Indiana; Wilda (John) Komora of Montana City, Montana; Doug (Carole) Smartt of Radford, Virgina; Bob (Mary Carol) Smartt of Boulder, Colorado; Elizabeth Smartt of Chicago, Illinois; and thirty-nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Four Involved in Head-On Crash

Four people were involved in a head-on collision around 1:00 p.m. Monday afternoon on Man Hill Road. Two of them were injured and taken to the hospital.
Trooper Dewaine Jennings of the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 19 year old Jessica LeAnne Johnson of 1137 Man Hill Road, Dowelltown was traveling west in a 1995 Toyota Corolla as 21 year old Adam Lee Tramel of 642 Possum Hollow Road, Dowelltown was going east in a 1989 Jeep Cherokee.
According to Trooper Jennings, the vehicles hit head-on in a curve on the narrow road while trying to negotiate a curve.
Johnson was transported by a private vehicle to the emergency room of DeKalb Community Hospital. Her passenger, 18 year old Tylor Alexander Ahumada of Miller Road, Smithville was not injured.
Tramel was also uninjured but his wife, 19 year old Marissa Ashley Tramel, a passenger of the Jeep Cherokee, was taken by DeKalb EMS to the hospital.
The Tramels and Ahumada were issued citations for not wearing their seatbelts and Johnson was cited for violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance).

Kenneth Wayne Taylor

63 year old Kenneth Wayne Taylor of Smithville died Tuesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a farmer and a Baptist. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Tommy Taylor and Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm.; and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, E.J. Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kay Taylor of Smithville. His mother, Edna Earl Taylor. Two daughters, Glenda and husband John Stibil of Smithville and Linda and husband Jeff Williams of Smithville. Four sons, Shannon and wife Ashley Lepley of Portland, Billy Wayne and wife Rhonda Taylor, Brandon and wife Shayna Taylor, and Bradley and wife Kari Taylor all of Smithville. Fourteen grandchildren, Crystal and Leslie Stibil, Michael and Kayla Williams, Allison Taylor, Cameron Lepley, Jacob Celendeon, Caleb and Kaley Taylor, Ashton Lepley, Kobe Curtis, Braxton Taylor, Savannah Stibil, and Madison Taylor. Two sisters, Betty Cooper and Doris and husband Wayne Malone of Smithville. Two brothers, Austin and wife Billie Ann Taylor and Bobby Taylor of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy Scott

81 year old Jimmy Scott died Sunday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. He was a resident of Sparta. Scott was born in White County to the late Lee and Eva Burks Scott. He was a rock quarry worker and a member of the Pomeroy Brethren in Christ Church in Smithville. The funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta with burial in Highland Cemetery. John Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends after 6:00 p.m. Monday at Hunter Funeral Home. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mollie Lorene Turrington Scott. Survivors include his two sons Charlie Scott and wife Verna, Jimmy C. “Jimburr” Scott all of Sparta. Three daugthters: Ava Mahler and husband Rick of Smithville, Glenda Zuber and husband David of Sparta, Brenda Trute and husband William of Quebeck. Nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A brother,Bobby Scott of Dayton, Ohio, and three sisters, Christine Temple and husband Henry of Dayton, Ohio; Willie Jo Phillips and husband Eber of Dayton, Ohio; and Helen Heaton of Crossville. Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Shannon Guess

34 year old Michael Shannon Guess of McMinnville died Friday. He was an assistant manager at Wal-Mart. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of High Funeral Home in McMinnville. Steven Lester will officiate and burial will be in the Jones Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, R.M. and Zona Stepp and his paternal grandparents, Nathan and Mary Guess. Survivors include his wife Brandy Jones Guess of McMinnville. A son, Brandon Guess of McMinnville. A daughter, Asnley Guess of McMinnville. Parents, Bill and Inez Guess of Estill Springs. Three brothers, Jeff and wife Kathy Guess and Roger and wife Linda Guess all of Estill Springs, and J.R. and wife Angela Guess of Whitwell. Three sisters, Loretta and husband Gary Robertson of Winchester, Lisa and husband Ray Jones of Manchester, and Wanda and husband Tom Glardon of Dayton, Ohio. Nieces and nephews. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, W.D. and Sandra Gail Jones of McMinnville. Grandfather-in-law and mother-in-law, Winston and Nellie Jones of McMinnville. Aunts-in-law and cousins-in-law of Smithville also survive. High Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements. This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

Jerry Lee Frey

55 year old Jerry Lee Frey of Carthage died Thursday at the Riverview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Davidson County. He was also a painter. A memorial service will be Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Billy Hale will officiate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Martin Frey and Carrie Evelyn Jackson; a sister, Darlene Preston; three brothers, Randy Bingham, Tommy Frey, and William Frey; and his step-father, Alfred Bingham. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Head Frey of Carthage. A daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Jonathan Petticoffer of Carthage. A grandson, Jonathan Petticoffer, Jr. of Carthage. A sister, Pam and husband Scott Newman of North Carolina. Brothers, Larry Bingham and Tony Bingham both of Jackson County. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Sheriff’s Department Makes Two Arrests in “Shake and Bake” Meth Lab Operation

Two people allegedly conducting a shake and bake meth lab were arrested during a traffic stop
on Coconut Ridge Road last Thursday, October 7th.
Sheriff Patrick Ray says 43 year old Robert Ernest Rochefort of Doe Lane, Smithville and 39 year old Sandra Lee Clark of Backbone Ridge Road, are each charged with initiation of a process intended to result in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Clark is also charged with tampering with evidence, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful carrying or possession of a prohibited weapon.
Rochefort is under a $25,000 bond. The bond for Clark is $32,500. Both will appear in General Sessions Court on November 4th.
Sheriff Ray says a deputy was on routine patrol on Coconut Ridge Road when he saw a vehicle stopped in the road. When the officer stopped, the vehicle began to leave. The deputy then activated his lights signaling the vehicle to stop. After making the traffic stop the officer spoke with the driver, Clark and the passenger, Rochefort and they appeared to be nervous. The deputy received consent to search but when Rochefort, the passenger, got out of the automobile, the officer saw him place something on the ground. There, the deputy found a two liter bottle with a three layered substance which is normally used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Rochefort emptied his pockets and produced a two liter Pepsi label. A plastic bag was found inside the vehicle. The bag contained 30 pseudoephedrine pills and four lithium batteries, which are also normally used in the manufacture of meth. Several other items used to make meth were also in the vehicle, including turkey basters, Ph test strips, coffee filters with residue, salt, water, and more.
According to Sheriff Ray, as a background check for warrants against Rochefort and Clark was being conducted, the deputy saw Clark pick up a mason jar from the back seat of the car and empty the contents on the ground. The contents were found to be lighter fluid, which is commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine.
During the search, the officer found in her purse a switchblade knife and a container which held rolling papers and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana A glass pipe with residue was confiscated from her makeup bag which was in the floor board on the driver side.
34 year old Jimmy Allen Atnip, II of Gene Vaughn Road, Smithville was charged on Wednesday, October 6th with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court November 4th.
Sheriff Ray says a deputy, while on routine patrol, stopped to check a vehicle he saw parked on the side of the road on Students Home Road, Two people were inside. As he approached the automobile, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol coming from inside. Both persons admitted to drinking beer and the passenger was in the process of drinking a tall boy.
The deputy conducted a pat down search of Atnip and felt an object with the texture of marijuana in his front right pocket. When the deputy asked to see what it was, Atnip pulled out two plastic bags that contained a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Also found in Atnip’s left pocket was a pipe containing marijuana residue.
25 year old Johnna Maynard of Banks Pisgah Road, Smithville was charged on Wednesday, October 6th with possession of a schedule III controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond is $2,500 and she will appear in court on November 4th.
According to Sheriff Ray, probation officers spoke with Maynard while conducting a home visit in the parking lot of City Walk Apartments. They found in her pants pocket, a cellophane cigarette wrapper with 20 white pills believed to be Hydrocodone and a hypodermic needle containing residue.
24 year old Antonio Cezar Wilford of Bell Street, Smithville is charged with unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon by a felon and alteration of items, permanent distinguishing number, and possession of such items.
Sheriff Ray says a deputy accompanied a probation officer on a Bell Street home visit to check on a woman and during a search of the bedroom, the officers found a gun in a dresser drawer, which Wilford said belonged to him. The gun, which was actually stolen, had been defaced. The serial number had been scratched off. Wilford, a felon, was convicted of aggravated assault by a jury on January 12th, 2005.
26 year old Jeffrey Edward Dawes of Miller Road was charged on Thursday, October 7th with unlawful possession of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine). His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court on November 4th.
A deputy saw Dawes in the parking lot of Royal Oak Apartments and having knowledge of a warrant against him, the officer stopped and placed Dawes under arrest. The deputy checked Dawes’ jacket pocket and found a small plastic bag containing a yellowish powder substance believed to be methamphetamine.
30 year old Christopher John Saye of Payton Lane, Smithville was charged on Friday October 8th with a second offense of driving under the influence, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a first offense of driving on a revoked license, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), violation of probation, and he was issued a citation for violation of the implied consent law. His bond totals $7,000.
Sheriff Ray says a deputy was called to check out a possible intoxicated driver turning onto Highway 70 west from New Home Road. The deputy saw the vehicle turn into the parking lot of DeKalb Market and stop at the gas pumps. When the driver, Saye, got out the vehicle, the officer noticed that he was very unsteady on his feet. Saye had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. He submitted to several field sobriety tasks and performed poorly. He refused to submit to a blood alcohol test.
When the deputy asked to see his drivers license, Saye produced only an identification card. A computer check revealed that his license were revoked for driving under the influence. Saye was arrested for his first DUI offense on November 15th, 2006 in Smith County and he was convicted on February 1st, 2007.
During the investigation, the officer saw a marijuana roach in the ashtray of the vehicle and during a search incident to arrest, he also found in the left front pocket of Saye’s pants, a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The search also yielded a pack of rolling papers.
In addition, Saye had a warrant against him for a violation of probation.
Meanwhile a front seat passenger in the vehicle with Saye, 34 year old Carlos Gonzalez of Hartsville is charged with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is under a $3,000 bond and his court date is October 28th.
During a search of Saye’s vehicle, the deputy found a plastic bag in the glove compartment containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. And on the passenger side floor board where Gonzalez was sitting, the officer found a pack of rolling papers.
38 year old Rachel Lynn Mabe of Huddleston Loop, Smithville was charged on Saturday, October 9th with possession of a schedule IV controlled substance (Xanax). She is under a $2,500 bond and her court date is October 21st.
Sheriff Ray says a deputy was called to check out a complaint of a reckless driver on Big Woods Road and he got behind the vehicle on Highway 70 east. The deputy made a traffic stop for having the wrong plates on the vehicle.
The driver, Mabe, gave the officer consent to search and he found in her pocketbook, nine pills wrapped in cellophane, believed to be Xanax. She did not have a prescription for the pills.
24 year old John Lewis Wilson of Hutchings College Road, Sparta is charged with theft of property.
On July 18th at Cookeville Boat Dock, Wilson allegedly took two pairs of sunglasses and a black ball hat, all valued at less than $500 without the owners consent.
Sheriff Ray says “we received a report on July 18th from Cookeville Boat Dock of sunglasses and a ball hat being stolen by a boater. The boater was with some other people and took off. After an investigation, Wilson was arrested on Monday, October 11th.
Wilson is under a $1,500 bond and his court date is October 28th.
29 year old Marie Biddle of Bethel Road, Smithville is charged with aggravated burglary, theft of property over $500, violation of probation, and failure to appear. She is under a $15,000 bond on the burglary and theft charges and she is being held without bond on the violation of probation and failure to appear. Her court date is set for October 21st.
Sheriff Ray says Biddle allegedly entered a residence on Jefferson Road July 27th with intent to commit a felony and took from the home, a heater, double tree, chainsaw, weedeater, and an ax all valued at over $500.

Ronald Teachout

60 year old Ronald Teachout of Lebanon died Saturday in Florida. He was a material assistant at Dell Computers. A memorial service will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from noon until the service at 1:00 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Mishelle Couture of Murfreesboro. Two sons, Paul Teachout of Murfreesboro and Brian Teachout of Kirkville, New York. Three brothers, Raymond Teachout of Georgia, Richard Teachout of Smithville, and Frank Teachout of Woodbury. Four sisters, Janet Chesney of Cookeville, Ruth Ladd of Sparta, Inez Relyea of De Ruyter, New York, and Frances Rogers of Cazenovia, New York. Six grandchildren also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Doris Goodwin

89 year old Doris Goodwin of Smithville died Saturday at NHC Healthcare. She was a homemaker and a member of the Allen’s Chapel Methodist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Doc” Goodwin; parents, Gene and Loraine Jones Ferguson; One son, Roger Goodwin. Three brothers, Roy, Bob, and Frank Ferguson. Survivors include a son, Daniel and his wife Linda Goodwin of Sweetwater. Five grandchildren, Kim and husband Aaron Ammons of Clarksville, Jeff and wife Nikki Goodwin of Nashville, Kathy and husband Dewayne Jacobs of Clarksville, Steve and wife Chassidy Goodwin of Sweetwater, and Tim and wife Amber Goodwin of Sweetwater. Eight great grandchildren, Bryan Pack of Smithville, Misty and husband Rick Wilson of Smithville, Gunnison Goodwin, Garrison Goodwin, and Grace Ann Goodwin all of Nashville, Tavia and Makayla Easterwood of Clarksville. A brother, Bud and wife Dora Ferguson of Goodlettesville and a sister, Tenne and husband Hugh Lewis of Dixon. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Early Voting Begins Wednesday

DeKalb County voters will begin casting their ballots for State Representative, State Senator, Governor, and Congressman on Wednesday.
Early voting will be held Wednesday, October 13th through Thursday, October 28th on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse.
Early voting hours are 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
Election day is Tuesday, November 2nd. All sixteen precincts across the county will be open that day from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. including Alexandria, Edgar Evins State Park, Temperance Hall, Liberty, Dowelltown, Snow Hill, Middle School, Courthouse, Cherry Hill, Rock Castle, Elementary School, Johnson’s Chapel, Blue Springs, Keltonburg, Belk, and the Church of Christ Annex.
WJLE will have LIVE election return coverage starting at 7:00 p.m.
Candidates for Governor are:
Republican Bill Haslam
Democrat Mike McWherter
Independents:
Bayron Binkley
Brandon Dodds
Samuel David Duck
David Gatchell
June Griffin
Toni K. Hall
Mike Knois
Boyce T. McCall
Donald Ray McFolin
Linda Kay Perry
James Reesor
Thomas Smith, II
Howard M. Switzer
Carl Twofeathers Whitaker
Candidates for the U.S House of Representatives in the 6th Congressional District are:
Republican Diane Black
Democrat Brett Carter
Independents:
Jim Boyd
Brandon E. Gore
Tommy N. Hay
David Purcell
Stephen R. Sprague
Candidates for the Tennessee Senate 17th Senatorial District are:
Republican Mae Beavers
Democrat George McDonald
Candidates for the Tennessee House of Representatives 40th Representative District are:
Republican Terri Lynn Weaver
Democrat James C. Hale
Independent Pleas Ford
A constitutional amendment to guarantee the right to hunt and fish in Tennessee will also go before voters in November’s general election.
Voters will see the Constitutional Amendment question on the ballot right after the Governor candidates.
You will be asked to vote either “yes” or “no” to the following question: “Shall Article XI, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee be amended by adding the following sentences at the end of the section:”
“The citizens of this state shall have the personal right to hunt and fish, subject to reasonable regulations and restrictions prescribed by law. The recognition of this right does not abrogate any private or public property rights, nor does it limit the state’s power to regulate commercial activity. Traditional manners and means may be used to take non-threatened species.”