James Donald Lattimore
by: Dwayne PageJan 04, 2025
James Donald Lattimore age 88 of Smithville passed away Friday afternoon January 3, 2025, at the Webb House in Smithville. He was born November 6, 1936, to his parents, the late Bobby E. & Mary Ferrell Lattimore. Mr. James worked for TRW for 40 years, was a farmer, and had also worked as a part-time deputy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Mae Elizabeth Lattimore; Son: James Bradley “Brad” Lattimore. Graveside service will be held 2 PM Sunday January 5, 2025, at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 10:AM until 1:45 PM at which time we will leave to go to DeKalb Cemetery for graveside service. Survivors include children: Barbara (Harold) Burton, David Lattimore, Kathy (Roger) Bailey, Rick Lattimore all of Smithville; Grandchildren: Steve Mabe, Chris Burton, Rachel Anderson, Ashley Satterfield, Glen Lattimore, Jody Lattimore; Great Grandchildren: Jeron Burton, Haden Burton, Heath Mabe, Lance Mabe, Haylee Mullican, Jordan Farley, Cloey Anderson, Jackson Lattimore, Kalynn Lattimore, Madelynn Lattimore; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren: Colton, Karson, Karter and Brooklyn Mabe; Other extended family & friends also survive. In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to the Animal Shelter or Live & Let Live. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lattimore family.
Jean Harmon
by: Dwayne PageJan 03, 2025
Jean Herman age 86 of Cookeville formerly of Alexandria, passed away Thursday night January 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 5, 1938, to her parents, the late Cecil & Maggie Green Ray. She was retired from farming along with multiple businesses, attended Nash Grove Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sister: Becky Thomas; Nephew: Bill Thomas. Funeral services will be held 1M Saturday January 4, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary West officiating and burial to follow in Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation with the family will be Friday 4:30PM until 6:30PM and Saturday 11:30AM until time of service at 1 PM. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Frank Herman; Son: Scott Herman; Grandson: Gabriel (Taylor) Herman; Great granddaughters: Irelynn & WrenLee Herman. In addition to flowers donations can be made to the Mustard Seed Ranch in memory of Ms. Jean. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Herman family.
Jason Ray Sifford
by: Dwayne PageJan 01, 2025
Jason Ray Sifford age 42 of Bellevue passed away Monday December 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 31, 1982, to his parents, Ronald “Ron” Dean & Patricia “Patsy” Ray Utter Sifford. He was a US Navy Veteran working as an Aviation Tech, a member of New Life UPC Smithville and attended New Life UPC Maine. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rev. Carl & Carolyn Sifford, Lee & Madeline Utter; Uncles: Pete Sifford, Calvin Sifford, Kieth Utter & Terry Utter and friends in faith. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday January 4, 2025, at New Life Pentecostal Church with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation with the family will be 12M until the time of the memorial service at 2 PM. Survivors include his wife Stephani Renee Sifford of Nashville; Parents: Ron & Patsy Sifford of Smithville; Brother: Brandon (Racheal) Sifford of Fairbanks, Alaska; Sister: Kendra (Jamie) McClure of Tullahoma; Brother: Josh (Bobbie Jo) Williams; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Steve & Gwen Williams of Smithville; Nieces & Nephews: Taydem Addison, Dakota Sifford, Austin White, Ronnie White, Windy White, Isabella Williams, Braylon Williams; Jason was also well loved by a host of Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Sifford Family.