Macon Lorene Hale, age 80, of Smithville passed away Friday night at NHC HealthCare in McMinnville.

 She was born August 19, 1941 to her parents, the late Chester Donald and Vera Christine Jones Chapman.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Truitt Hale; brother, Willie Chapman; sister-in-law, Janette; nephew Roger Chapman. 

 Ms. Hale was a member of Open Word Tabernacle Church and a homemaker.

 She is survived by daughter, Amanda Hale and Fiancé, T. J. Jones of Smithville; granddaughter, Deeanna Neal of Smithville; sister, Pauline (Danny) Green of Smithville; brother, Roy (Teresa) Chapman of Smithville; sister-in-law, Elsie Miller of Smithville; niece, Drenda Murphy; several great nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.   

 Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 8, 2021 with Bro. Darren Kinzer officiating and burial following in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. 

  Pallbearers included Michael Mooneyham, Russell Estes, Jeremy Neal, Bruce Neal, Carl Byford, and Bobby Hulan.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 15, 2021