All Obituaries

Mr. Laddie B. Jerrells age 58 of Smithville passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at NHC HealthCare Center in Sparta.  He was born April 26, 1960 to his parents Jeanne Lovejoy Jerrells Earhart and the late Morrell Gene Jerrells.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Jerrells. Laddie was a self-employed in lawn service.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Jerrells of Smithville; 3 children, Laddie Jerrells, II and wife, Roxana, Zach...

Joseph William "Joe" Darrah age 83 of Smithville, passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2018 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville.  He was born October 29, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to his parents, the late George William and Geneva Lutman Dye Darrah.  Mr. Joe worked in personnel and labor relations and also as quality control at Firestone and retired from Federal Mogul Automotive.  He was a faithful member of the Smithville Church of Christ.  He leaves to...

Edna Locke Hooper age 73 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning November 11, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  She was born November 20, 1944 to her parents, the late Harvey Lee and Mary Magdalene Redman Emberton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Wayne Locke and Hoyte Hooper; grandson, Nicholas Locke, 2 sisters, Betty Williams and Nancy Harris.  She was a faithful and active member of the Smithville Church of God,...

Eula Bennett Cripps age 99 of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  She was born February 15, 1919 to her parents, the late Jack and Lassie Fish Bennett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Cripps; son, Kenneth Cripps; 2 daughters -in-law, 2 great-great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and 4 brothers.  Ms. Eula was a member of the Harvest Time Church, shirt factory worker and homemaker.  The love and...

Ruth Huff Guerrant age 58 of Nashville, passed away Sunday in Nashville.  She was born February 22, 1960 to her parents, the late Sam and Lenora Hatfield McCoy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Lewis; 2 brothers, James and Daniel McCoy.  She was a telemarketer and a member of the Church of Christ.  Ruth is survived by 2 sons, Joseph Huff Ray and Johnny Huff Ray both of Smithville; grandsons, Braxton Linder and Christopher...

Debbie Sisco age 62 of Smithville passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  She was born September 14, 1956 to her parents, the late J.B. and Aletha Jones Adcock.  Debbie was a member of the Mt. Hope The Baptist Church and a factory worker, working last at Shiroki North America.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Michael Sisco of Smithville; 2 children, Twana (Jonathan) Green of Smithville and Jason Hodges...

Marjorie Spencer Terrell, age 84 of Hermitage, passed away Thursday evening November 8, 2018.  Margie was born in Smithville, Tennessee, November 6, 1934, to the late Dewey and Ocie Curtis Spencer.  She was preceded in death by one brother, J.D. Spencer.  Margie retired from Dozier Equipment Company as an Executive Assistant with over 30 years service.  She was a faithful Christian and member of First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother...

Jessica Beth Turner age 38 of McMinnville, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence.  She was born October 5, 1980 in Smithville, to her parents, Bruce Turner and Rita Kay Waggoner Koby.  She worked in healthcare and was a member of the Pomeroy Chapel Brethren In Christ Church.  Jessica leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Garrett Turner of McMinnville; mother, Rita (Mike) Koby of Smithville; father, Bruce (Paula) Turner of Smithville; brother, Chris...

Willard Darrell Brown age 46 of Whitwell and a native of DeKalb County, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at his residence in Whitwell.  He was born March 22, 1972 to his parents, the late Willard and Loretta Shoemake Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Tom Bowman.  Darrell was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and a carpenter.  He is survived by 3 children, Cheyenne Matthews of McMinnville, Jack...

Jefry Vincent Overall age 48 of McMinnville passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville.  He was born September 1, 1970 in Joliet, Il.  Jefry was preceded in death by his fathers, Jerry Overall and Dr. Melvin L. Blevins.  He worked as a laborer.  He is survived by his wife, Donna Overall of McMinnville; 2 sons, Adain Kane Overall and Alec Vilain both of McMinnville; mother, Jo Ann "Jody" Blevins of Smithville; 3 brothers,...