All Obituaries

Michael Shayne Reeder age 48 of Alexandria, passed away Saturday morning November 26, 2022 at his father's residence.  He was born December 26, 1973 to his parents, Jim Reeder and the late Carolyn Parsley Glenn.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by step-father, James Glenn; grandmother, Lena Parsley; step-grandfather, Raymond Caldwell; uncles, Nelson Caldwell and Billy Joe Reeder; grandfather, Ray Reeder; great-grandmother, Mary Jane Caldwell;...

George Steinbach age 73 of Smithville passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022 at his residence.  The funeral arrangements for Mr. Steinbach are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Sunday.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  

Sue Lassiter, a lifelong resident of Smithville passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 2:20 PM at the Webb House in Smithville, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Parthenia Vanatta; husband, Tom Lassiter; 5 brothers, Lloyd, JC, Howard, Ernest and Eugene Vanatta; 2 sisters, Maureen Jones and Minnie Herman.  Sue was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.  She was a member of the Business and...

Jeremy Aaron Bilbrey age 48 of Smithville passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at his residence.  Jeremy was born November 18, 1974, to his parents, Mark Bilbrey and Deborah Cooper Alexander.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Cola Dean Bilbrey, Jim and Elizabeth Cooper; brother, BJ Bilbrey.  Jeremy was a construction worker.  Jeremy was known for his big heart and ready smile.  He would gladly share whatever he had...

Willard Brock age 63, of Smithville, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born April 12, 1959, to his parents, Corena Ashburn Brock and the late Willis "Mutt" Brock. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Alma Meekins; grandparents, James Willie and Sarah Magdalene Brock and Allie and Virda Ashburn. He served for 29 years in the Army National Guard and worked in Construction.  He is...

Danny Ray Ponder age 61 of Dowelltown, passed away Thursday November 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 17, 1961, to his parents, Mary Frances Pratt Ponder Smith and the late Frank Eugene Ponder. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Jeffery Ponder; and sister, Charlotte Ponder.  Mr. Ponder served in the Army National Guard and worked for Yates at Nissan, and he was a Tool and Die Maker. He is survived by his mother, Frances Smith of...

Jerry Luna age 68, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Cookeville Regional Hospital. He was born October 18, 1954 to his parents the late Riley and Ruth Minnear Luna. Mr. Luna was affiliated with Johnson's Chapel Baptist Church and worked as a Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Debra Luna of Sparta; son, Shannon Luna of Sparta; siblings, Linda Herman of Sparta and Danny Luna of Sparta. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM at DeKalb...

Donald Kelly Byrge age 67, of Smithville passed away at his residence on Thursday November 10, 2022. He was born June 14, 1955, to his parents, the late Glenus Hoyte Byrge and Lola Mae Rowlett Byrge Harcrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jeannette Shelton. Mr. Byrge worshiped with First Freewill Baptist Church; he was 24 years retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force and worked as a Postal Carrier. He is survived by his wife, Anita Kay Melton...

Brian Wayne Bandy age 50, passed away November 3, 2022 at his residence in Alexandria. He was born June 1, 1972 to his parents Rebecca Fuson Taylor and the late Jackie Wayne Bandy. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Hebron and Frances Bandy and maternal grandfather, Louis Fuson. Mr. Bandy was a member of Faith Congregational Methodist Church and worked at Federal Mogul. He is survived by mother, Rebecca Fuson Taylor (James) of Liberty; sister...

Betty Jane Moss McMillen was born on December 23, 1935, to her parents, the late Grady and Johnnie Moss, and departed this life on Saturday night, October 29, 2022, at the age of 86.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McMillen; 2 sisters, Ruth Dunn and Rose Braswell and a brother, Jim Moss.  Betty was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and attended the Watertown First Baptist Church.  She worked at Norvell for 15 years and was a...