All Obituaries

Frances J. McBride age 85 of Hermitage and a native of Smithville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was born August 17, 1934 to her parents, the late Lonnie Clifton and Josie Hullett Braswell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl McBride; 2 children, Patricia Gail McBride and Ronnie McBride; grandson, Andrew McBride Ferris and sister, Mary Threadgill.  Fances was a hairdresser and homemaker, she...

Misty Renee Tatrow age 40 of Smithville passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital.  She was born January 10, 1980 to her parents, the late Kevin Dale Tatrow & Andrea Skelton.  She was a manager at McDonald's in Murfreesboro and a Baptist.  In addition to her parents, Misty was also preceded in death by Grandparents: Robert & Eva Lois Tatrow; Grandfather: Freddie Moore; Uncles: Danny Tatrow & James Tatrow.  The family has chosen direct...

Ms. Mary Frances Crook age 85 of Liberty passed away Sunday afternoon March 15, 2020 at her residence.  She was born April 2, 1934 to her parents, the late Haskell & Gladys Maxwell Montgomery.  She was a retired factory worker and attended Brush Creek U.M.C.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Clayton Crook; Daughter: Janice Crook; Grandson: John David Crook; Sisters: Ruth Daniels and Ruby Mantick; Brothers: Ralph & Larry...

David Gray Vanderpool age 77 of Liberty passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  He was born July 14, 1942 to his parents, the late James Frank & Lora Dell Mathis Vanderpool.  Mr. Vanderpool was a retired truck driver for 19 years for Fakes & Hooker Lumber Co. in Lebanon and a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held 1:PM Tuesday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Wilson Williams...

Rex Allen Graham age 63 of Smithville, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1957 to his parents the late James Martin and Juanita Cantrell Graham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sons, Gregory and Tyler Graham; aunt, Magalene Dutton. Mr. Graham was a Gunsmith and worked in Tool and Die for many people for more than 40 years, and attended Gath Baptist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1725 of...

Mr. Johnny M. Ball age 79 of Smithville, passed away Friday March 13, 2020 at his home from a short illness.  He was born June 21, 1940 to his parents, the late Emmett and Mary Horner Ball.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Emmett "Jr" Ball, Jay Ball, Tom Ball and Charles Ball; one sister, Ruby McCoig.  Johnny was saved and of the Baptist Faith.  He was a painter at Arnold Air Force Base and he loved to hunt and fish. ...

Ernie Lee Bouldin, Sr. age 66 of Smithville, passed away Thursday afternoon March 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 27, 1953 to his parents, the late Ernest and Margaret Smartt Bouldin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Shane Usrey; infant sister, Pam Bouldin; sister, Dortha Kalmar and brother, Andy Westman.  Ernie worked in nursery and construction and retired from Tenneco.  He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bouldin of...

John Keith Hale age 40 of Smithville passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 31, 1980 to his parents, John Henry Hale and Brenda Gay Arnold  Robinson.  He was a supervisor and attended Linwood Pentecostal Church.  He was preceded in death by Grandparents: Henry & Ruby Hale & Grandfather: Billy Joe Arnold, Sr.  Funeral Services will be held 4:PM Friday March 20, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating...

Mrs. Farrell Adams Dixon age 78 of Smithville and formerly of Orlinda, TN passed away Thursday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  She was born March 1, 1942 to her parents, the late James Emmett & Evelyn Beatrice Crowder Cook.  Mrs. Dixon was a seamstress, a member of Smithville First U.M.C., and a longtime member of Cross Plains U.M.C. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Son-in-law: David Wiley; Brother: James Cook.  Funeral...

Betty Wright Johnson age 83 of Smithville passed away Monday morning March 9, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 15, 1936 to her parents, the late Casto Lester & Beulah Hudson Fowler.  She was a retired shirt factory worker and a Baptist.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson; 2 Siblings, Willie Vaughn (Gene) Young, Lester (Arline) Fowler.  Funeral services for Ms. Johnson will be held 2:PM Wednesday at...