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DeKalb County, Tennessee Obituary and Death Notices Collection

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Zwisler

66 year old Inez Mae Zwisler died Thursday afternoon at the emergency room of Baptist DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. She was a resident of Billings Road in the Peeled Chestnut Community in DeKalb County. She was born to the late Philip and Mildred White Hocker in Shohola, Pennsylvania. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Hocker. Zwisler is survived by her husband, Robert August Zwisler of Sparta. One daughter, Teresa Jean Vandermark of New York. Four sons, Patrick Sean Meehan of New York, Thomas Edward Meehan of Spencer, Tennessee, and Kirk Douglas Meehan and David George Meehan both of Glen Spey, New York. One sister, Phyllis Englehart of Port Jervis, New York. One sister-in-law, Shelia Hocker of Glen Spey, New York and many nieces and nephews. The family has chosen direct cremation. There will be no visitation or funeral service held at the funeral home. Walker Funeral Home in Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.
[Obituary dated August 17, 2000]

Crawley

61 year old Willard Wayne Crawley of Morrison was pronounced dead on arrival at River Park Hospital Wednesday following an accident. He was a technician for Kingston Timer in Smithville and a member of the Church of Christ. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Morrison Church of Christ. Ken Willis, James Boyd, and James Cossey will officiate and burial will be in the Mount View Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mamie C. Fennell Crawley of McMinnville. His wife, Shirley Ware Crawley of Morrison. One son and a daughter-in-law David Wayne and Sandra Crawley both of Springfield. Two granddaughters, Alesia Crawley and Emily Crawley both of Springfield. Two sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Jim Locke of McMinnville and Cindy and John Pearson of Morrison. A nephew, Cory Pearson of Morrison and several aunts and uncles. High Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday after 3:00 p.m.
[Obituary dated August 17, 2000]

Jones

82 year old Maurene Jones of Nashville and formerly of DeKalb County died Tuesday of an extended illness at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was a member of the Lockland Baptist Church. The funeral will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home in Nashville. Mike Glenn will officiate and burial will be in the Spring Hill cemetery in Nashville. She is survived by her husband, Wallace R. Jones of Nashville. A daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Steve Womack of Brentwood. Two grandsons, Chris and Michael Womack and a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Tom Lassiter of Smithville. A sister, Frances Gilley of Nashville. Two brothers and sisters-in-law, J.C. and Jean Vanatta of Smithville and Lloyd and Imanell Vanatta of Dowelltown. Two sisters-in-law, Wilma Vanatta and Dean Vanatta both of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home on Gallatin Road in Nashville is in charge of the arrangements. This information was provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until the funeral at 10:00 a.m.
[Obituary dated August 17, 2000]

Judkins

70 year old Ollie Lorene Judkins of Smithville died Wednesday at Baptist DeKalb Hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bonham Cemetery. Her parents were the late Jim and Lou Verny Atnip Cantrell. She is survived by her husband, A.Z. "Jack" Judkins of Smithville. One son, Randy Lee Judkins of Sparta. Four daughters, Vickie Bates of Smithville, Karen Sue Pollard of Sparta, Janice Evans of Georgia, and Melissa Ward of Dowelltown. Four granddaughters, Angel Burrage and Jennifer Rice both of Smithville, Amanda Pollard of Sparta, and Tia Ward of Dowelltown. Two great grandsons, one great granddaughter, and a half-brother, Shirley Green of Sparta. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and until the time of the funeral on Friday.
[Obituary dated August 17, 2000]

Cripps

66 year old Jerry Franklin Cripps of Smithville died Thursday at Baptist DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. He was a carpenter for the M.B. Silcox Construction Company. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Leland Carden and Royce Moore will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. His parents were the late Johnny R. and Potter Lorin Cripps. He is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, James "Curley" and Chloe Cripps, Johnny and Shirley Cripps, Jr., and Gene and Brenda Cripps all of Smithville. Three sisters and brothers-in-law, Glen and Jeanette Dodson and M.B. and Judy Silcox all of Smithville, and John and Brenda Arledge of McMinnville. Four nieces, four nephews, six great nieces, three great, and two great great nephews. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday.
[Obituary dated January 1, 2001]

Griffin

74 year old Nelson Clifton Griffin of Wright Bend Road, Smithville or the Belk Community died Friday in McMinnville. He was retired from Magnetek Century and a member of the New Union The Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Union Baptist Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ollie Griffin; a sister, Loreda Griffin; a brother, Auburn Griffin; and a grandson, Steve Davis. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Hawkins Griffin of Smithville. Five daughters and four sons-in-law, Earlene and Dan Griffin of McMinnville; Maxine and Danny Davis of Hillsboro; Penny and David Hankal and Lori and Tim Wilcher of Rock Island, and Jo Nell Hall of Smithville. Seven grandchildren, Susan Kirkwood, Joseph Hall, Stephanie Hall, Taylor Hankal, Kirsten Hankal, Sara Wilcher, and Morgan Wilcher also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and until the time of the funeral on Sunday.
[Obituary dated February 3, 2001]

Waggoner

63 year old Grady Samuel Waggoner of the Midway Community in Smithville died Thursday at Baptist DeKalb Hospital. He was a masonry worker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Cleve Hitchcock and Jerry Moore will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mary Young Waggoner; his step-mother, Beatrice Beshearse Waggoner; two brothers, Truman and Johnny Waggoner; and three sisters, Rebecca Hickman, Mary Lou Waggoner, and Katherine Waggoner. He is survived by his wife, Oneda Montgomery Waggoner. A daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and John Wright of Smithville. One son, Jerome Waggoner of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Olivia and Samuel Wright of Smithville. One brother, Joe Waggoner of Murfreesboro. Four sisters, Susie White of Smithville, Nellie Jones of McMinnville, Mozell Martin of Watertown, and Maureen Hickman of Nashville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until the funeral at 1:00 p.m.
[Obituary dated February 3, 2001]

Klinger

86 year old John Carlyle Klinger died Thursday at N.H.C. Healthcare Center of Smithville of an extended illness. He was a resident of Happy Valley Circle in Dowelltown, retired owner and editor of Oildon Publishing Company in New Jersey, and a member of the Dowelltown Methodist Church. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has chosen direct cremation, and there will be no visitation or service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 3rd, at 1:00 p.m., at the Mount Holly cemetery in Smithville. Mr. Klinger was preceded in death by his wife, Johanne Marie Klinger, who passed away in 1994. She was also cremated at the time of her death, and her ashes will be laid to rest alongside her husband. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Predmore of Smithville, and Carol Klinger of Dowelltown. One Son, John Klinger of Hampton, New Jersey. Nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Walker Funeral Home of Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.
[Obituary dated February 3, 2001]

Adcock

76 year old Brother Manuel Adcock of Smithville died Friday at Baptist DeKalb Hospital. He was a minister, a logger, and a member of the Mount Hope The Baptist Church. The body is at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. His parents were the late Otis and Bessie Lou Young Adcock. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jewell Adcock. He is survived by two daughters, Hilda Crass of Michigan and Jeanette Mabe of Smithville. Three sons, Stacey, Johnny, and Kennie Adcock all of Smithville. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two sisters, Katie Adcock and Irene Turner both of Smithville. Five brothers, James, Ray, Franklin, and Albert Adcock all of Smithville and Mitchell Adcock of Liberty. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation starts Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
[Obituary dated June 16, 2001]

Magness

85 year old Chloe Adcock Magness of Seven Springs Road in Smithville died Friday at her residence. She was a homemaker and she attended the Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Ricky Arnold will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe and Nettie Mai Redmon Adcock; her husband, Lon Magness; two brothers, Ike and Zeb Adcock and two sisters, Willie Vaughn and Martha Copeland. She is survived by a step-son, Tom Magness of Rock Island. Two step-grandsons, Kenneth and Larry Magness of Smithville. Three step-great grandchildren, Kenderly Cripps and Nathan Magness both of Smithville, and Ryan Magness of Jamestown. One step-great great granddaughter, Chloe Mae Cripps of Smithville. Seven nephews, Jack and Joe Adcock and James Vaughn all Smithville, Jim Adcock of Readyville, Billy Adcock and Samuel Copeland both of Sparta. Nine nieces, Flora Mai Adcock, Marie Taylor, Nell Raymond, and Lena Jones all of Smithville, Donna Power of Brentwood, Brenda Officer, Sandra Bradley, and Phyllis Humphrey all of Sparta, and Marsha Huff of Livingston. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be Friday until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral at 2:00 p.m.
[Obituary dated June 16, 2001]

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