All Obituaries

Clent Richard Bibby age 50 of Smithville passed away suddenly September 22, 2020 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.  He was born June 22, 1970in Smithville, to his parents, George and Linda Lou Linder Bibby.  He was a Baptist and a mechanic.  Clent is survived by his parents, George and Linda Linder Bibby of Smithville; sister, Linda Fay Bibby of Murfreesboro; 3 step-children, Beth Buck of Sparta, Billy Martin and Shawn Buck both of Smithville; 8 step-grandchildren; 3 aunts, Debra...

Imogean Cantrell age 96 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night, September 15, 2020 at her residence.  She was born November 7, 1923 in Comanche, Texas to her parents, the late Thomas Holmsley and Lola Bell Adams Douglas.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Cantrell; daughter, Jennifer Lee Huffman; granddaughter, Jennifer (Alan) Clark; 2 sisters, Juanita Wright, Billye Teague; brother, Gene Douglas; nephew, Tommy Banks.  Ms. Imogean...

Juanita Anderson entered her heavenly home on September 14, 2020 at the age 95. The family will receive friends at Dekalb Funeral Chapel, September 17th from 11a.m.-1 p.m. with a Celebration Of Life following at 1 p.m. Mrs. Anderson was born on October 31, 1924 to the late John and Martha Hacker.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband George Anderson, Jr.  She is survived by her loving children Donna Anderson, Gail (Jim) Morrill, Karen (Mike) Kidd,...

Charles Wilson Love age 75 of Smithville, passed away Sunday night September 13, 2020 at his home. Mr. Love was born September 15, 1944 to his parents, the late Charlie and Louvella Love. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Love and sister, Judy Love Merriman. Mr. Love was a Baptist and a sports enthusiast.  Mr. Love is survived by nephew, Don Merriman of Smithville; special family, Shawna Davenport of Murfreesboro, Shawn (Angela) Puckett of...

Darlene L. Summers age 78, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1941 to her parents Delbert and Dessie Reeder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, James L. Summers; son Terry Austin; great-granddaughter, Trinity Faith Summers; 8 brothers and sisters. Ms. Summers worked as a store clerk  and attended Allen's Chapel United Methodist Church and Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church. She is...

Mark Anthony Graham age 50 of Smithville, passed away Monday night, September 7, 2020 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER from injuries received in a motorcycle accident.  He was born November 17, 1969 to his parents, Barbara Gora Graham and the late James Garey Graham.  He was a Christian and worked for several years for Pirtle Nursery.  Mark is survived by 2 children, Kaylee Braswell and Lillian Graham both of Smithville; mother, Barbara Gora Graham Carter of Irwin, PA; 3...

Edgar Royce Evans age 75 of the Temperance Hall Community, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1945 to his parents the late H. H. "Buster" and Alta Mae Caplinger Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Martha Caroline Evans; brother, Hayden (MA Boyce) Evans. Mr. Evans enjoyed traveling and working the family farm. He was a farmer and retired from Bonnell after 36 years and member of...

Wilma Lucille Garrison age 88 of Alexandria, passed away Friday night September 4, 2020 at NHC of Smithville. She was born July 21, 1932 to her parents the late William Delton and Ruth Hunt Vanatta. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Hoyte Garrison; a son, William Timothy Garrison; sisters, Lois Gregory, Lera Walden; brothers, William "Buddy" Vanatta, and Ray Donald Vanatta. Ms. Lucille worked for many years at Alexandria shirt factory, and...

Edna Ruth Hendrixson Colwell of Dowelltown age 82 passed away Wednesday morning, September 2, 2020 at her daughters residence. She was born August 17, 1938 to her parents the late William Wiley and Connie Elvie Gibbs Hendrixson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, James Colwell; sister, Pauline Poss Cantrell; 3 brothers, Bill, Joe and Jack Hendrixson. Ms. Ruth worked at the shirt factory for 15 years and at Kingston Timers for 33 years and she was a...

Larry D. "Rat" Green age 73 of Smithville passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 12, 1947 to his parents the late Austin Elijah and Hilda Ruth Luna Green. Mr. Green was a retired factory worker and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ. "Rat's" request was to be cremated and no services will be held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.