All Obituaries

Doston Reed Caplinger age 94 passed away Thursday July 22, 2021 at NHC Healthcare of Smithville. He was born March 20, 1927 to his parents the late James Abraham Garfield and Lona Hill Caplinger. In addition to his parents he was preceded death by and infant son, James Reed Caplinger; brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Oble, Rayford, Monroe and Quentin Caplinger; sisters Ruth Sandlin, Elsie Caplinger, Ione Cantrell, and Geraldine Summers. Mr. Caplinger was a member of Dale Ridge Baptist Church,...

Mr. Clarence Harrison “C.H.” Lockhart age 84 of Smithville passed away Sunday afternoon at his daughter’s home.  He was born May 26, 1937 to his parents, the late Blue and Maude Lockhart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Sylvia Sellers and Mainell Trogden. Mr. Lockhart served in the United States Army and worked at Textron/ Avco. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elaine Ramsey Lockhart of Smithville; 4 children, Gwen...

Gladys Fay Atnip age 71 of Smithville, passed away Friday morning July 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro.  She was born February 9, 1950 to her parents, the late Derald Eugene and Dorothy Mae Yates McVae.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Atnip; 3 sons, Michael, Bobby and Shannon Goad.  She was a homemaker and garment factory worker.  Ms. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Lynda Garrison of Mt. Juliet;...

Jason Daniel Tallent age 38 passed away at his residence on July 14, 2021. He was born November 3, 1982 to his mother, Hanneke Beets of Netherlands and his father, the late Odie Harrison Tallent.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by grandparents, Pearl Hutchings and Odie Brown Tallent; grandfather, Anton Arend Cornelis Beets "Opa". Mr. Tallent worked for the City of Smithville. He is survived by 1 son, Nicholas Hayden Tallent of Murfreesboro;...

James Larry Taylor age 72, passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.  He was born October 30, 1948 to his parents, the late James Paul & Earlene Pittman Taylor.  He was a computer engineer, U.S. Army Veteran & retired from Army National Guard and loved bowling.  Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12:PM until 4:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel.  Burial will be Monday July 19, 2021 at 1:PM in the Middle TN Veterans...

Brittney Danielle Barnes age 33 of Smithville passed away Monday July 12, 2021 in Smithville.  She was born February 9, 1988 to her parents, Marvin Eric Barnes and the late Tonya Elaine Bittner Caldwell.  She was a retail sales clerk and a Christian.  In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by grandparents: Evan Bittner & Jan Bittner Anderson; Uncle, Tyler Bittner.  Funeral services for Ms. Brittney will be held 1:PM Friday at DeKalb Funeral...

Ms. Argie Nell Lamberson age 91, of the Temperance Hall Community passed away Saturday night, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born February 20, 1930 to her parents, the late Bill Yancey and Allie Claro Page Malone.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Lamberson; brother, Sammie Malone; 4 sisters-in-law, Ogeal Trusty, Frankie Mosley, Helen Hanks, Dean Winnard; aunt, Alta Lee Page Close; Beloved nephew and Godchild, John...

Dustin Jay Bain age 40, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was born March 12, 1981 to his parents, A. J. and Carol Ann Napier Bain.  He was preceded in death by a sister Stacey Powell; grandparents: Thurman Napier and Honest and Jewel Bain. Mr. Bain worked in Tool and Die. He is survived by his children: Canaan Bain of Smithville, Katilynn Bain of Smithville, and Adalyn LeAnn Bain of Hartsville; parents: A. J. and Carol Bain...

Virginia Ann Hendrixson age 65 of Liberty, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was born June 18, 1956 to her parents the late J. D. and Altie Ashburn Frazier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers: Azero Frazier, Henry Frazier, Lester Frazier, Junior Frazier, and Norman Frazier; sister: Hazel Frazier.  Mrs. Hendrixson attended The House of Prayer Church and worked at Genesco and Prospect for 5 years. She is...

Larry Eugene Rhoady age 62, of Smithville passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born February 9, 1959 to his parents Robert Boyd and Oneeta Maxine Bain Rhoady.  He was preceded in death by grandparents: Bob and Lillly Mae Rhody and Clifford and Katy Bain; son: Larry Rhoady, Jr.  Mr. Rhoady attended Center Hill Brethren In Christ Church and worked at the Cabinet Factory. He is survived his wife, Sandra Rhoady of Smithville;  children:...