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Frances Rigsby, 87
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Published: Jun 25, 2023, 1:11 AM

Frances Rigsby, 87, passed away June 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born June 6, 1936, to her parents, the late James Isaac and Alton Smith Alexander.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Ann Nokes; brothers, James Isaac, Bill, Nick and Jimmy Alexander and Infant Brother; sisters, Mary Foster, Audrey Elam and Dorothy Bennett. Ms. Rigsby was a member of Indian Creek Memorial Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jackie Rigsby of Smithville; son, Jackie Darrell Rigsby of Smithville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Colwell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ric Lee and Terry Fesler officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Saturday, June 24, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, June 25 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. In addition to flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Lighthouse Christian Camp, the church or charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 25, 2023
Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr., 77
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Published: Apr 2, 2025, 10:13 PM

Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr. was born May 24, 1947 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025. He was born and lived in Michigan for 45 years and then moved to McMinnville, Tennessee for the last 32 years.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Donald and Caroline Filipowski Theiss; brother, Donald Theiss and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Eula Presley.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Glenda Marie Presley Theiss; children, Susan (Mark) Long, Brandy Perez, Cindy Hale, Gwendolyn (Richard) Holt, Tammy Norma Theiss, and Tommy Norman Theiss, Jr.; grandchildren, Sean, Gabriel, Jaylen, Gavin, Tommy Ray, Hannah, and Diane; great-granddaughters, Lea and Luci; sisters, Cheryl (Butch) Galyon, Lorry Cantrell, Debra Prokoff; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Theiss; many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, serving the Lord as well as playing games with the children, cooking and eating wild meat. He really enjoyed his church family at Peoples Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully attended.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Peoples Pentecostal Church with his pastor, Michael Hewell and Jay Young officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. al visitation at Peoples Pentecostal Church.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Theiss family.