88 year old Quentin Caplinger of Smithville died Saturday night at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Tommy Taylor and Mike Clayborn will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. unti the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lona Hill Caplinger; a son-in-law, Kenneth Hughes; five brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Obie, Rayford, and Monroe Caplinger; and four sisters, Ruth Sandlin, Elsie Caplinger, Ione Cantrell, and Geraldine Summers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Frances Caplinger of Smithville. Two children, Sue Hughes and Gary Caplinger of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Ryan Hughes and Westin Caplinger. Two great grandchildren, Brady Hughes and McKenna Hughes. A brother, Doston and his wife Ruth Caplinger of Smithville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Mr. Caplinger. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

77 year old Ann Miller of Smithville died Thursday at her residence. She was a member of the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Kingston Timers. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Glenn Warren, Gary Hancock, and Reed Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Callie Murphy Cook; her husband, Charles Miller; and a son, Steve Miller. Survivors include children, Judy and husband Lynn McGee of Smithville and Melissa and husband Michael Ferrell of Woodbury. Grandchildren, Hunter Grizzle and Fiance Rachel Seal of Woodbury, Tina Miller and Alisha Taylor of Smithville, Amanda Miller of Smithville, and Julie and husband Bradley Pugh of Smithville. Great grandchildren, Alyssa and Sarah Pugh of Smithville, Braden, Kiley, and Nate Martin of Smithville. Brothers, Gene and wife Dean Cook of Smithville, Doug and wife Janie Cook of Smithville, Eddie Cook, and Jim Cook of Smithville. Sisters, Rose and husband Calvin Davis of Smithville, Jo Dean Dutton of Gassaway, Bea Laperouse of Arizona, and Wilma and husband Bob Mykleby of Arizona. Sisters-in-law, Eva Joyce Wright of Nashville and Magdalene Keith of Murfreesboro. Brother-in-law, Marvis Krantz of Nashville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Building Fund in memory of Mrs. Ann. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

59 year old Gary Marshall Carter of Smithville died Tuesday morning at his residence. He was a logger and a member of the Whorton Springs Baptist Church. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. David Mahan and Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Carter was preceded in death by his father, L.G. Carter; his maternal grandparents, Estill and Lena Judkins; and his paternal grandparents, Alfred and Allie Carter. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Popplewell Carter of Smithville. Four children, Gary Lynn Carter of Greenbrier, Jonathan Ross and wife Ashley Carter of Woodbury, Kallie Leann Carter and Haley Glynn Carter of Smithville. Three grandchildren, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Victoria. His mother, June Carter of Smithville. A brother, Terry Alan Carter of Smithville and a brother of heart, Jeffrey Carter of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

55 year old Judy Ann Thomason of Smithville died Monday at the emergency room of DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a homemaker and her faith was non-denominational. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Richard Franklin will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m until the service at 3:30 p.m. She was preceded in death by her father, James Thomas Johnson. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Thomason of Smithville. Four children, Stephanie Bly, Michael Bly, Steven Bly, and Brian Bly all of Smithville. Ten grandchildren, Justice Bly, Pacey Bly, Alexis Bly, Isaiah Bly, Allison Bly, Nicole Blackford, Brittany Murphy, Tyler Murphy, Madison Gossard, and Ashley Bly. Mother, Dean Turner of Smithville and a sister, Rita Franklin of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

31 year old Billy Jack Overstreet of Alexandria died Saturday night at his residence. He worked at Nissan. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Eugene Bull will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral at 1:00 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Alesha Rushell Overstreet of Alexandria. Four children, Riley, Lexi, Kayleigh, and Allie Overstreet all of Alexandria. Mother, Cindy M. Overstreet of Alexandria. Father, Jackie Overstreet of Alexandria. Brother, Joseph and wife Nicole Overstreet of Alexandria. Paternal grandfather, Jack Overstreet of Portland. Niece and nephew, Tayler and Tyler Overstreet of Alexandria. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers.

91 year old Mary Louise Griffin of Fairborn, Ohio and formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio died Friday at Dayspring HealthCare Center in Fairborn. She was retired from Kenner Toy Factory and was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Ohio at 1:00 p.m. Adam Streitenberger will officiate. Recitation of Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Monday at Melcher Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Griffin was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Dena Zappa Francia; a daughter, Mary Lou Cotterel; and eight brothers and five sisters. Survivors include a son, Joseph and wife Kathy Griffin of Fairborn. Eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A sister, Catherine Doman of Livonia, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews. She is survived locally by a granddaughter, Glenda Hall and Terry of Dowelltown. A great grandson, Gage Estes of Dowelltown. A great granddaughter, Molly Hall of Dowelltown. This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

79 year old Billie Joyce Taylor of Smithville died Sunday at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was a Baptist, a former cashier with H.G. Hill Food Store and she was a former factory worker at Texas Boot. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Ronnie Smith will officiate and burial will be in the Mt Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Bob” Taylor; a son, Timmy Taylor; and an infant son, Josh Taylor. Survivors include two daughters, Sherrie Sue and husband Ron Merriman of Huntsville, Alabama and Bobbie and husband Phillip Clayton of Smithville. A son, Ronnie Lynn and wife Renee Taylor of Smyrna. Seven grandchildren, Chad and Tavia Keith of Smithville, Scott and wife Nicole Clayton of Cookeville, Chrissy Clayton Means of Cookeville, Ryan and wife Magen Clayton of Milton, Anna Taylor and husband Daniel Flatt of Smyrna and Tara Taylor of Smyrna. Six great grandchildren, Kaleb, Brady, Seth, Dakota, Ariana, and Addyson. A brother and sister, Wallace Green of Virginia and Johannie Agee Taylor of Liberty. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses, in lieu of flowers.

76 year old Duane Patterson of Nashville died Saturday at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. He was a Baptist and was self-employed. A graveside service and burial will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at which time friends and family will leave for the cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and Juanita Maxwell Patterson. He is survived by two brothers, Alex Patterson of Murfreesboro and Mack Patterson of Springhill, TN. Two sisters, Kathryn Matuszewski of Hendersonville and Judy Bakken of Greenbriar. Several nieces and nephews also survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

69 year old Lois Jones Horn of Smithville died Thursday at her residence. She was a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church, an Avon Representative for over 40 years, and a retired deli manager for Piggly Wiggly. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 3:30 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Horn and father, Chester Jones. Survivors include her companion of 26 years, Steve Gunter of Smithville. Daughter, Pam and husband Dean Smith of Texas. Sons, Doug and wife Jenny Horn of Alcoa and Keith Horn of Dowelltown. Grandchildren, Lindsey and Casey Smith of Texas and Maggie Horn of Alcoa.Mother, Blanche Jones of Byrdstown. A sister, Glenda and husband Ebb Gross of Lebanon. One brother, Harland and wife Cookie Jones of Byrdstown, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

78 year old Doug Sandlin of Smithville died Friday at the Webb House Retirement Center. He was retired from the Smithville shirt factory as a mechanic. He attended the Gospel Lighthouse Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Tommy Taylor and Gary Caplinger will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 1:30 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Caplinger Sandlin; two brothers, Gene and Garland Sandlin; and two aunts, Ione Cantrell and Dean Summers. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jenny Lynn and Ted Sauls of Murfreesboro. His ex-wife, Merle Sandlin of Smithville. Two sisters, Geneva and husband Tommy Taylor and Faye and husband Thomas Young all of Smithville. Special uncles, Quinton and wife Frances Caplinger and Doston and wife Ruth Caplinger all of Smithville. Special cousin, Billie Woodside of Dowelltown. Nieces and nephews, Lori Poss, Timothy Young, Melissa Prater, Nelson Sandlin, Lanny Sandlin, and Donna Certain. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.