All Obituaries

Ronnie Pollard age 76 of the Belk Community of DeKalb County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER.  He was born August 28, 1949, to his parents, the late Verble and Beatrice Prater Pollard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tommie and Betty Jones and a brother-in-law, Ray Robinson.  Ronnie worked in plumbing and appliance repair and was a member of Mt. View ...

Gail Driver Jenkins age 51 of Smithville passed away at her residence Friday, April 10, 2026.  She was born January 16, 1975, to her parents Shirley Driver and the late David Driver.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ophie Hayes.  Gail was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband, Joe Jenkins of Smithville; two children, Jerricha Wilkins and (Charles Drake), Hunter Wilkens and (Coty Giddens); mother, ...

Janice Judkins age 73 of the Jefferson Community of DeKalb County, was born July 28, 1952 and went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, April, 10, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital at St. Thomas West.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wesley and Mary Jean Poorman Cleland; husband, David Judkins; brother, Harold Glen Cleland.  Janice was a member of Allen's Chapel Church.  She worked alongside her late husband, David in the nursery and was a ...

John Michael Clark passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and brother whose life was marked by kindness, strength, and unwavering commitment to those he held dear. John was born with cowboy boots on, he grew up farming and learning to rope and ride. He was a rodeo calf roping champion, spent all his life working the farm, which he learned from his father, passing down ...

Randi Renee Atnip Dossett age 38 of Smithville passed away Sunday April 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 22, 1987, to her parents the late Thomas Edward and Sonya Renee Young Atnip. She was a Caregiver and worked at fast food facilities. She is survived by two children, Emery Renee Dossett and Zayden Ray Dossett; siblings, Amanda Atnip, Adam Thomas Atnip, Charlie Edward (Crystal) Atnip, Jason Thomas (Tristan) Atnip; several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. A memorial ...

Eldon Lee Vanatta age 81 of Smithville passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1944, to her parents Eldon and Jessie Lee Williamson George. She was the oldest of four siblings. She grew up on Liberty Hill Road in Wilson County. Eldon Lee loved farm life and being with her family and neighbors. Eldon Lee also enjoyed all her school years. She was valedictorian of the graduating Class in 1963 at Liberty High School. She was married to ...

Nicholas Brad Corley, 45, died peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro after a short battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Alexandria and was a 1998 graduate of DeKalb County High School. He left his family with a testimony of salvation two days before his death. He said that the Lord without a doubt spoke peace to his soul the previous day.  The son of Kenneth and Vicki Corley, Nick is preceded in death by his dad Kenneth, his grandparents, Ned and ...

Matthew Tyler Whitehead age 30, passed away in Putnam County, Thursday April 2, 2026.  He was born December 20, 1995, to his parents, Jeffery Matthew and Della Ann Allen Whitehead.  He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Marshall Matthew Whitehead and Earl Allen; cousin, Isaac Bowman. Matthew was a factory worker.  He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Della Whitehead of Silver Point; brother, Justin Allen of Dodson Branch; nieces and nephews, River Allen, Abbie, Addy, ...

Georgie Cripps age 95 of Alexandria passed away at her residence Monday, April 1, 2026.  She was born September 30, 1930, to her parents the late Herbert and Vada Hayes Hendrixson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tom" Cripps; sisters, Brownie Jean Curtis and Mattie Jo McGinnis.  Ms. Georgie lived a selfless life loving the Lord and serving others.  She was a life-long member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and ...

Debbie Lanora Patrick, lovingly known as “Mimi,” passed away on Friday, March 28, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  Debbie was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She will be remembered for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and the deep love she poured into every moment spent with her children and grandchildren. Being “Mimi” was her proudest role, and she embraced it with unwavering devotion, ...