Ruby Mai “Mimi” Gibbs
by: Dwayne PageJan 13, 2025
Ruby Mai “Mimi” Gibbs, age 91 of Alexandria, was born April 10, 1933 in Lancaster to her parents, the late Grady and Johnnie Lee Fletcher Moss, and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025 at the Webb House in Smithville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freeland Gibbs; infant son, David Gibbs; son, Tommy Gibbs; grandson, Ethan Alvis; 4 sisters, Ruth Dunn, Rose Braswell, Betty McMillen and Martha Payne and 1 brother, Jim Moss. Ruby worked at the Alexandria Garment Company for many years, was a homemaker and the job she enjoyed the most was babysitting. She was a member of Upper Helton Baptist Church. Ruby loved working in her flowers and always had such beautiful hanging baskets on her porch, enjoyed gardening and playing rook. She leaves to cherish her memory, 3 daughters, Sandra Fowler, Anita (Robert) Higgins and Lisa (Clark) Oakley; daughter-in-law, Sherry Gibbs; 8 grandchildren, Tracy (Charlie) Lawrence, Monica (Hunter) Hendrixson, Stacy (Rusty) George, Megan (Josh) Lamberson, Braiden (Brandy) Alvis, Jordan (Amy) Alvis, Cason (Kylie) Oakley and Addison (Tanner) Hackett; 12 great-grandchildren, Caitlyn (Drew) Pedigo, Rebecca Lawrence, Olivia and Logan George, Ella and Max Hendrixson, Chase Lamberson, Jase, Jay, Damon and Emery Alvis and Easton Oakley; 1 sister, Margaret Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held 1 PM Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 2 PM until 8 PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM all at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. In addition to flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to The Webb House, Gentiva Hospice and Trina Hedge for the love and care shown to their mother. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Gibbs family.
Carol Ann O’Clare
by: Dwayne PageJan 10, 2025
Carol Ann O’Clare age 78 passed away Sunday January 5, 2025, at Alive Hospice Center in Murfreesboro. She was born November 24, 1946, to her parents the late Garland and Margaret Clark Lester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Butts. Ms. O’Clare was Baptist and attended the Smithville First Baptist Church and worked in Ministery at Lighthouse Christian Camp where she enjoyed living in the Widow’s home. She is survived by granddaughter, Rachel Jarvis; grandson, David Butts; 2 sisters, Cathy Sizemore, and Julia Anderson; brother, Michael Lester. The family has honored Ms. O’Clare’s wishes to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the O’Clare family.
James Brian Storie
by: Dwayne PageJan 06, 2025
James Brian Storie, age 59 of Smithville, TN and formerly of Byrdstown, TN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence.
He was born January 27, 1965 in Hartford City, IN to James Winford ‘George’ Storie and Ina Lois (Cross) Storie. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a registered nurse and loved golfing.
James is survived by (1) daughter: Natasha Pryor and husband: Chris; (3) grandchildren: Brody Pryor, Nora Pryor and Camilla Pryor; father: George Storie and wife: Judy; mother: Ina Lois Hudson and husband: Jerry; (1) sister: Tamara Murphy; (3) brothers: Stephen Wayne Storie, Christopher Todd Storie and Troy Lee Storie. Also survived by other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Brown Funeral Chapel in Byrdstown.