Randall “Pappy” Taylor
June 9, 2024
Randall “Pappy” Taylor age 69 of the Short Mountain Community, passed away Saturday morning,June 8, 2024, at his residence. He was bornJuly 12, 1954, in Smithville, to his parents, the late George Emery and Minnie Louise Estes Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Taylor and sister, Tammy Davenport. Pappy worked with the Cannon County Highway Department. He is survived by 2 sisters, Brenda Barrett and Georgene (Jeffrey) Grisham both of Liberty; brother, Russell Taylor of Woodbury; niece, Brenda (Wayne) Lattimore; great-nieces, Miranda, Serenity and Brandi; great-nephew, Joshua Grisham; honorary sister, Glenda Hale; honorary brother, Mark Pryor and 2 special friends, Charles Taylor and Steven Hobbs. Graveside services and interment will be 1PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Melton Cemetery at Short Mountain with Gary Hanco*ck officiating. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 1PM Tuesday. The family asks that in addition to flowers, donations be made to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Taylor family.
Jo Evelyn Bratcher Vaughn
June 8, 2024
Mrs. Jo Evelyn Bratcher Vaughn, age 71 of Smithville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. She worked at Stones River Hospital for over 30 years as a certified dietary manager. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was born on March 31, 1953 in McMinnville, TN to her parents, the late Joseph and Evelyn Marie Redmon Brathcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Doris Vaughn; 3 sisters, Darlene Vaughn, Anita Smith and Delores Clouse; and 1 brother, Terry Dean Bratcher.
Visitation with the Vaughn family will be on Sunday from 9:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Webb Cemetery.
She is survived by 1 daughter, Penny (Eric) Pearson of Smyrna; 2 grandchildren, Samantha York and Andrew Abraham; 3 great-grandchildren, Brantley York, Camden York and Coleson Moffitt; 3 brothers, Donnie (Patricia) Bratcher of Smithville, Bruce Bratcher of Ohio and Jospeh Bratcher of McMinnville; 2 sisters, Louise Wrisner of Manchester and Debbie Allendar of Ohio.
Love Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
James M. Fitts Jr (Jim)
June 7, 2024
James M. Fitts Jr (Jim), age 86, was born on March 7, 1938, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2024. Jim was born in Nashville to James and Sammye Phillips Fitts, and graduated from David Lipscomb High School with the Class of 56, Tennessee Tech, and the University of Tennessee Medical School. After graduating medical school, he voluntarily enlisted in the United States Navy, and served as a 2nd Lieutenant Medical Officer at Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Honolulu. He then completed his medical residency in Memphis before moving to Columbia and establishing his practice as the first Urologist in Columbia, TN, where he practiced for 40 years while bringing many innovations to Columbia including its first Outpatient Surgery Center and Mobile Lithotripsy Unit. He also served as Chief of Staff at Maury Regional Hospital for 2 terms.
He loved his patients, which was always the favorite part of his profession that he enjoyed so much all of his life. He was a man of many interests including travel, antiques, woodworking, reading, and all things about western history. He always said his favorite trip that he ever took was a weeklong rafting trip down the Grand Canyon with his children, Trey and Katherine. He also greatly enjoyed keeping lifelong friendships with his friends at David Lipscomb High School, enjoying countless lunches in Midtown and various events across the Midstate over the years. They have truly been his friends for life. Jim is predeceased by his Mother, Father, Brother Samuel Phillips Fitts, and the mother of his children, Ann Brown Fitts. He is survived by son Trey Fitts of Murfreesboro; daughter Katherine Fitts Bond and grandchildren Tyler and Tanner Bond of Franklin; sister Nancy Belle Stanley of Knoxville, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the Fitts family will be on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service at 11:30 am in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Town Cemetery.
Norma Neal
June 3, 2024
Norma Neal age 66 of Centertown, passed away Saturday June 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 29, 1957, to her parents the late Hoyte Leon Neal and Evie Sue Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Landon Myers. Ms. Norma was a member of Bethlehem Community Chruch and was a homemaker. She is survived by daughter, Misty Myers (Bobby) of Centertown; 4 grandchildren, Courtney (Joshua) Baxter of Centertown, and Kayla Myers of Centertown, David Myers and Stephanie Hawkins; 4 great-grandchildren, Cora Winchester, Ariyah Winchester, Baeli Baxter, and Tydus Baxter; sisters, Betty Sue Neal of Smithville, Rebecca Crank of Smithville, Judy (Aron) Highsmith of Smithville and Sandy Swift of Canada; brothers, Leon Neal of Murfreesboro, Jeff Neal of MIchigan; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Tuesday June 4, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lance officiating with burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 3:00 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Neal family.
David Mike Gay Sr.
May 28, 2024
Mr. David Mike Gay Sr., age 74 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning at Cookeville Regional Hospital. He was a retired mechanic with Nissan. He enjoyed water skiing, being on the lake and spending time with his Hidden Harbor friends.
David was born on July 19, 1949 in Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents; Duncan and Louise Gay, wife; Patricia Gay, 1 brother; Earl Gay and 1 sister; Anita Gay.
The family has honored Mr. Gay’s request to be cremated. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Survivors include 1 son; David (Angie) Gay of Alexandria, 1 granddaughter, Michelle (Evan) Ward of Smithville, 2 sisters; Sylvia (Carl) Matten of Donelson and Sharon Gay of Nashville.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary E. Matthews
May 27, 2024
Mr. Gary E. Matthews, age 51 of Smithville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence. He was a Christian, a nurseryman, and a member of CMA.
Mr. Matthews was born on June 19, 1972 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to his father, the late William Edward Matthews and mother, Rita Davis Matthews.
Visitation with the Matthews family will be on Tuesday from 4pm – 8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of service at 2:00pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Nathan Thomason will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.
Mr. Gary was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Survivors include his children, Shea (Justin) Foster of Dowelltown, Arrion (Emily) Matthews of Smithville, and Arianna Matthews of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Serenity Foster, Avery Martin, Olivia Matthews, and John William Matthews; mother, Rita Matthews of Smithville; 1 brother, Stacy (Anna) Matthews of Smithville; 1 sister, Tina (Darren) Templeton of Smithville; 4 nephews, Josh Puckett, Jacob Puckett, Jonathan Matthews, and Dillon Templeton; 1 niece, Tayza Breland; 2 great-nephews, Eli Puckett and Levi Puckett; and 2 great-nieces, Ava Puckett and Lainey Matthews.
Love Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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