All Obituaries

Wanda Nell Teachman Gard age 90 of Smithville, was born September 11, 1933, in Lamont, OK to her parents, the late Edward H. and Neva Mae Cowan Teachman, and went to heavenly reward on Thursday September 28, 2023, at her residence.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Gard, 7 brothers, Edward, Lawrence, George, Blain, Harold, Carl and Doug; 2 sisters, Geneva and Lora Jane.  Mrs. Wanda was a faithful member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church,...

John Wilson Foster age 83, of Statesville, formerly of Smithville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday September 27, 2023. He was born July 26, 1940, to his parents the late Alvie Rosco and Mattie Lee Puckett Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Foster; sister, Juanita Redmon; brother, Rosco Foster. Mr. Foster He was affiliated with Smith Fork Baptist Church and Buckners Chapel Methodist Church and worked at Auto Body Work. He is survived by...

Debra Sue Shattuck age 68 was born December 5, 1954 in Buffalo, NY to her parents, the late Harry Irvin and Helena Elizabeth Love Mingle and departed this walk of life peacefully on Wednesday night September 27, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville.  She was a seamstress and enjoyed making hats and a member of the Snow Hill Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Shattuck and sister, Judy Love.  She leaves...

Richard William Steinbach age 67, of Smithville, passed away Sunday September 24, 2023, at N H C of Smithville. He was born April 10, 1956, to his parents the late Fred John and Elsie Mai Green Steinbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Jordan Steinbach; a brother, John Steinbach. Mr. Steinbach was a member of Keltonburg Church of Christ and he was a Retired Paramedic. He is survived by daughters, Wendy (Patrick) Clayborn of Dowelltown, Stephanie (Jason)...

Mitzi Anne Crook Taylor age 59 of Doweltown passed away Monday morning, September 18, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.  She was born February 28, 1964 to her parents, the late W.C. and Autrey Clayton Crook.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. P.M. and Hattie Clayton and Ewing and Alta Crook.  She was a factory worker.  She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 son, Matthew Ryan Taylor of Dowelltown; 2 sisters, Bettye Crook of...

Ricky Lynn Murphy, age 55, passed away, Sunday September 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 6, 1968, to his parents the late L. C. and Patty Neal Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Burce Murphy; and sister, Martha Sue Murphy. Mr. Murphy attended Outreach Baptist Chruch and worked in Nursery. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Murphy of Smithville; 2 sons, Cody (Michaela) Murphy of Smithville, and Alex Murphy of Smithville; 8 grandchildren,...

Sandy Brown, age 64, of Dowelltown, passed away September 12, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born October 14, 1958, to her parents the late Joseph and Dorothy Smith Costanza. Sandy was a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church, worked at Oakton Community College for 28 years, served in the United States Army, a member of the Eastern Star, a Business Woman, a candidate for Assessor of Property when she first moved to DeKalb County, director of the Alexandria Senior...

Celena Marie Musick age 46, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday September 12, 2023, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  She was born December 24, 1976, in Madison Heights, Michigan, but raised in Smithville, Tn.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Morris; brothers, Robert Jeremiah Musick, and Matthew Musick; sister, Casey Michelle Musick.  She attended Hope Ministries and was a homemaker.  Celena is survived by 4 children, Toni Michelle Lloyd, Jessica Lloyd...

Jeanenne Pettis of Rockvale, formerly of Smithville, age 87, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was born January 3, 1936, to her parents, the late Henry Edward and Gertrude Goff Wallsmith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Pettis, Sr.; brother Sonny Wallsmith, and sister, Margaret Bodie. Ms. Pettis was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro and was a Homemaker. She is survived...

Brenda "Gail" Thomason, age 69 of Smyrna passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023, at her sister's home in Smithville. She was born July 7, 1954, to her mother, Pauline Dodd and her late father, Jimmy Lee Thomason. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by step-father, Kenneth Dodd; and brother, Jimmy Wade Thomason. Gail was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, and was retired from Nissan. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Dodd of Smithville; 2...