The funeral for 83 year old William Jackson “Jack” Evins, Jr. of Lebanon will be Wednesday at College Hills Church of Christ. Larry Locke will officiate and burial will be in the Smithville City Cemetery. Evins died Sunday night at University Medical Center in Lebanon after an extended illness. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at College Hills Church of Christ and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m.
Born in DeKalb County, Evins was the son of the late William Jackson “Dub” Evins, Sr. and Johnnie Estelle McCartney Evins Merriman. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edgar W. “Eddie” Evins and Dan W. Evins.
Evins is survived by his children, Cindy and husband Mark Stephens of Knoxville; Judy and husband Bobby Poss and Betty and husband Ray Donald Webb all of Smithville; Michelle and husband David Nicholson of Nashville; Kathy Milburn; and W.J. “Dub” Evins, III and wife Edie Beth Evins all of Smithville. Grandchildren, Maci and husband Chad O’Conner, Hana Stephens, Christy and husband Mark Hart, Jason and wife Misty Poss, Cindy Ann Dawson, Rachel Taylor, Jackson, Mattison, and Benjamin Nicholson, Kelsey and Marshall Evins, Tracie and husband Greg Baker, Trena and husband Anthony Ferrell, Tara and husband Mike Hale, and Tad and wife Tracy Webb. Seventeen great grandchildren and a sister, Myrtie Ann Doak of Lebanon.
Evins was involved in various activities throughout his lifetime, playing steel guitar with legendary country star Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys on the Grand Ole Opry. He helped construct and operate the original Sligo Boat Dock on Center Hill Lake and he became a Deputy U.S. Marshal and later a U.S. Marshal. Evins was also a former Internal Affairs Director for the Davidson County Sheriff’s office. Evins was a faithful member of the College Hills Church of Christ, an avid golfer, fisherman, and a huge fan of University of Tennessee Football.
This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.
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MTSU Student from Smithville Becomes U.S. Citizen
After five years or more of life in America, MTSU student Tammy Li of Smithville needs no more time to make up her mind. She became a U.S. citizen at a naturalization ceremony on the campus of her university last Monday, September 17.
MTSU celebrated Constitution Day by hosting a rare naturalization ceremony held outside Nashville for new Middle Tennessee citizens, according to a report in MTSU news.com. Li was among almost 300 people taking the oath of citizenship at the event.
Tammy Li, a bubbly 19-year-old freshman majoring in nutrition and food science, came to America from Fujian Province near Hong Kong in the People’s Republic of China.
She lived with her parents in New York for a year but has lived in Smithville since her freshman year of high school. Li, who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and other Chinese dialects, in addition to English, graduated high school in May with a 3.5 GPA. Her transcript includes membership in the Beta Club, the Science Club, 4-H and the Student Council.
“In the summertime, I worked six days a week, 12 hours a day, to save money,” Li said. “I am very independent.”
With that kind of track record, it comes as no surprise that Li received a HOPE scholarship and passed her citizenship test in the same week.
“I just feel that this is my home,” Li said. “You have free speech, free religion.”
She has come to feel that MTSU is also her home.
“MTSU gives me a chance to do my best,” said Li. “The teachers are so nice. I feel like if I need help I can just ask people.”
Back home in Smithville, Li raises her voice in song in the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church choir.
“I always put Jesus first, others second and self third,” said Li.
(PICTURED ABOVE:Magistrate Judge Joe B. Brown of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee poses for a photo with MTSU student Tammy Li (MTSU photo by Darby Campbell)
Two Men Arrested After Close Encounter with Police Chief
A Smithville man was arrested on drug charges Thursday after his apparent reckless driving drew the attention of Police Chief Randy Caplinger.
34 year old James Frederick Summers is charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance for resale (marijuana) and a fourth offense of driving on a revoked license. He will be in court on October 11. His bond is $16,000. Summers was also cited for unlawful possession of a weapon (brass knuckles), which were found on his person; and for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Chief Caplinger told WJLE Friday that as he was driving north in his patrol car on Tramel Street going toward West Main Street, a 2000 model Hyundai, driven by Summers, was approaching him, coming south on Tramel Street. He said the car almost hit him head-on. Summers pulled into the parking lot of DeKalb Community Bank. Chief Caplinger stopped the vehicle and detained Summers. A passenger of the car, 28 year old Joshua Cripps, got out and fled on foot. He was picked up later at another location in the county and was charged with evading arrest.
Officer Chip Avera and Corporal Travis Bryant arrived to assist Chief Caplinger at the scene.
Found in Summers’ car were 40 grams of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana wrapped in paper along with some drug paraphernalia. A check of Summers’ driving record revealed that he was driving on a revoked license. His license had previously been revoked for driving under the influence in Warren County and for two DUI’s in DeKalb County. Summers was taken into custody and his car was seized by police.
Ernest Ray Satterfield
72 year old Ernest Ray Satterfield of Smithville died Saturday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a member and elder of the New Beginnings Worship Center, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a truck driver for Parman Energy. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Satterfield was preceded in death by his parents, Hulon and Kattie Dillaha Satterfield; a son, Scott Dewayne Satterfield; a grandson, Matthew Ryan White; and a daughter-in-law, Trena Satterfield. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Satterfield of Smithville. Children, Beth and husband Wade White of Hendersonville, Teresa and husband Jay Harper of Cross Plains, Terry and wife Rebecca Satterfield, Mike Satterfield, Josh and wife Regina Satterfield, and Jason and wife Ashley Satterfield all of Smithville. Grandchildren, Amanda and Jeremy White, Cody and Tiffany Satterfield, Ashley Evans, Christy Herd, Chris Troutt, Jacob Harper, and Laradon and Destry Wiggins. Great grandchildren, Mickey, Jr. and Christian Guinn, Lily, Caitlin, Jarrod, Zole and Alexis Herd, Sheridan and Mikayla Troutt, and Caleb and Caley Taylor. A sister, Nancy Rowlette of Murfreesboro. Special niece and daughter, Debra Boner and a host of other nieces and nephews. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Liberty Man Suffers Hand Injury in Rollover on Snow Hill
A Liberty man suffered an injury to his hand in a one car crash Friday on Highway 70 at Snow Hill.
Trooper Dewaine Jennings of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WJLE that 23 year old Eddy Fidel Rangel was east on Highway 70 in a 1992 Mazda 323 when he crossed all oncoming lanes and went off the left side of the highway and over an embankment. The car struck a culvert and rolled over on its top. Rangel got out of the car on his own but was taken by DeKalb EMS to DeKalb Community Hospital. He may have suffered bone fractures in his hand.
Rangel was charged with driving on a suspended license, failure to maintain lane of travel, and violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance).
Darlene Marie Haggard
57 year old Darlene Marie Haggard of Smithville died Saturday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a Baptist and a Tennessee Apparel Seamstress. The family has chosen direct cremation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Desmond Rodney Keaton and Darleen Joy Hunt. Survivors include a daughter, Thomasina Young; a son, Daniel E. Baker; Grandchildren, Daniel Mark McGuire and Finetta Michelle McGuire; and step father, Chester E Randall. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
DCHS Wraps Up Spirit Week with Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally (SEE VIDEO BELOW)
School spirit was on display Friday afternoon as students from DeKalb County High School celebrated the last day of Homecoming Week with a parade from the school to downtown.
The Tiger football team’s homecoming opponent Friday night was the Hixson Wildcats and the floats in the parade had a Tiger versus Wildcats theme. THE DCHS TIGERS DEFEATED HIXSON 42-13 (SEE LOCAL SPORTS FOR THE STORY)
The parade featured Homecoming Queen Kaylee Cantrell and her court, the DCHS Fighting Tiger Band, lots of decorated cars and trucks, county and city law enforcement officers, and fire fighters, among others. The event concluded with a pep rally on the square led by DCHS Football cheerleaders.
The Sophomore Class took first place with their float called “Tigers Tame the Wildcats”
Second place went to the Junior Class with their float called “Tigers Huntin’ Hixson”
The FCCLA Club received third place with the theme “We are #1 DCHS- Bury the Wildcats”
Winners of the best decorated vehicles in the parade were: First place- Dustin Cook; Second place- Mallory Sullivan; and Third place- Kayla Stanley
Businesses with the best window displays were: First Place- The Flower Box; Second Place, Head Turners; and Third Place- Fluty’s Shoes.
Scavenger hunt winners were: First Place- Sophomores; Second Place- Juniors; and Third Place- Seniors.
Albert Cleon Kelly
82 year old Albert Cleon Kelly of Smithville died Friday at his residence. He was a Presbyterian, a member of the Kentucky Colonels and he served in the National Guard. Kelly was also a retired salesman with Proctor and Gamble. The family has chosen direct cremation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Leland Kelly and a daughter, Karen G. Kelly. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Judy Kelly of Smithville. Two sons, Scott Marlow of Mooresville, Indiana and Richard and Michelle Kelly of Mount Juliet. Three daughters, Julie and Todd Stofan of Jefferson, Ohio; Camille and Dennis Cowart of Nashville; and Sherry Gregory of Mount Juliet. Nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to the “In Memory of Albert Kelly Fund for continuing education for Hospice nurses at Caris Health Care”. Address: 2525 Highway 111 North Suite B. Algood 38506.
Detective Matt Holmes Receives Five Year Certificate of Achievement
Detective Matt Holmes has been presented a certificate of achievement in recognition of five years of dedicated service with the Smithville Police Department.
Holmes received the award from Chief Randy Caplinger on Friday at city hall
Others on hand for the observance were Mayor Jimmy Poss and Alderman/Police Commissioner Shawn Jacobs along with members of the police department
After graduating from DeKalb County High School, Detective Holmes furthered his education at the Tennessee Technology Center. He graduated from Walter State Community College and began his career with the Smithville Police Department in 2007. Holmes was later promoted to the rank of Detective.
He is a graduate of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation School and is certified by the 13th Judicial District Drug Task Force in drug diversion and the Tennessee Meth Task Force. Holmes is certified in Child Passenger Safety, the United States Department of Justice Amber Alert training and technical assistance program and Pharmaceutical Overdose Death Investigations. During Detective Holmes’ five years of employment, he has been awarded three departmental commendations for criminal investigations and narcotics arrests
Chief Caplinger said the department plans to make it a practice of honoring other members of the department for specific years of service.
(Pictured left to right: Chief Randy Caplinger, Detective Matt Homes, Alderman/ Police Commissioner Shawn Jacobs, and Mayor Jimmy Poss)
Youngest DeKalb Fair Board Member Welcomed
The DeKalb County Fair Board voted in the newest and youngest fair board member, 18 year old, Matt Boss, during their recent meeting. Matt has been a part of the Youth Fair Board and will now take on the responsibility of managing the youth board as an official fair board member. Matt is a DeKalb County High School Senior, DCHS football player, a member of First Baptist Church in Alexandria, and is an eager community volunteer.
“We are glad that someone as young as Matt is taking an interest in volunteering to be on the board. I think that it needs to be acknowledged and I think a lot of him for wanting to do it. I hope there are more where he came from,” said fair board member, Mike Williams.
Matt will begin his official duties with the board in November 2012.
Pictured from left to right: Mike Williams, Jeff McMillen, Jack Underhill, Ricky Baker, Newest Member – Matt Boss, Pat Parkerson, Judy Sandlin, Shan Burklow (not pictured)