All Obituaries

Pauline Sue Banker age 81 of Sparta passed away Wednesday August 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 4, 1945, to her parents the late Albert Lee and Flora Ruth Trusty Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by great-granddaughter, Ivy Banker; siblings, Maureen Florida, Eugene Hooper, Milas Hibdon, Peggy Blish Parsley, Doris Cripps, Hoyte Hooper, Faye Trotter, and Mildred "Bill" Poss.  Sue was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and worked at the ...

Billy Ray Clark, Sr. age 69 of Smithville, passed away Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, at NHC HealthCare in Smithville.  He was born January 27, 1957, to his late parents, Willaim "Red" Clark and Mary Wincherster Chapman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Clark, Jr. and Brian Edward Clark; sister, Vicky Jordan and brother, Alan Clark.  He served in the National Guard for 3 years and did boat work.  He is survived by one ...

Danny Austin Reeder age 73 of Smithville passed away Thursday August 6, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was born August 13, 1952, to his parents the later Ray Loring and Bertie Ruth Turner Reeder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Jo Ann Reeder, Regina Reeder, Billy Reeder, and Terry Reeder. Mr. Reeder was a Baptist and worked at DeKalb School Bus Garage as a Mechanic and a driver. He is survived by three children, Charlotte Reeder (Billy Enlow) of ...

Julian Cuellar age 10 of Smithville, was born September 11, 2015, and passed away Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2026, in a drowning accident at Center Hill Lake.  Julian was at student at Northside Elementary and was going to be in the 5th grade this year.  He attended Iglesia Mishkan Lugar de Adoration in Lebanon.  He is survived by his father, Luis Cuellar of Smithville; mother, Tiffany Perrigan of Smithville; two brothers, Jose Manuel Cuellar and Eden Cuellar; grandparents, ...

Barbara June Self age 88 passed away Monday night, July 27, 2026, at her residence in Oklahoma.  She was born June 17, 1938, in Woodbury Tennessee to her parents the late Foshen Dewitt and Ocie May Vickers Braswell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Self.  Ms. Self was a member of Christ Pentecostal Church and a homemaker. Graveside services and interment will be 11 AM Saturday August 8, 2026, at Braswell Cemetery (on Old Mill Hill ...

Avery Johnson age 72 of Smithville passed away Monday July 27, 2026, at his residence.  He was born March 23, 1954, to his parents the late Abel and Olive Kiser Johnson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Johnson and Layne Johnson; sister, Una Warren.  Mr. Johnson attended Sink Creek Baptist Church, and was a member of New Beginning Church, he was an entrepreneur and worked at Baker & Baker Employment Service.  Avery worked ...

James William Harrison, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Point, Tennessee, on July 27, 2026. cJim was born on November 30, 1930, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Samuel R. Harrison and Stella G. (Hunter) Harrison. Jim was known for his strong work ethic, dedication, and unwavering commitment to providing for his family. He attended Park High School in Racine before serving his country at Lackland Air Force Base. After marrying the love of his life, Judith (Welch) Harrison, in ...

Clessie "Bobby" Jones age 76 passed away Friday July 24, 2026, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta.  He was born February 20, 1950, to his parents the late Joseph Luther and Josie Ann Davis Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Jane Jones; brother, Larry Joe Jones.  Mr. Jones worked in construction and was a nurseryman.  Graveside service and interment will be held 11 AM Wednesday July 29, 2026, at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael ...

Gracie Lucille Bratcher age 93, of Smithville passed away Thursday night July 23, 2026, at NHC HealthCare in Smithville. She was born June 20, 1933, in Smithville to her parents the late, Floyd & Lona Mai Curtis Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Billy Jack Bratcher; son, Milton Wallace Bratcher; and special nephew, Michael Campbell.  Ms. Bratcher was a member of the Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church and retired from Judkins ...

Donna Faye Sandlin Certain age 67 of Cookeville and formerly of Smithville, was born July 10, 1959, to her parents, Eugene and Sadie Redmon Sandlin and departed this life on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026 at her home in Cookeville.  She was born and raised in Liberty, she met Buddy certain and they married and he preceded her in death in February 1999.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Self and Garnette Prater and twin ...