Gentry-Smith Funeral Home

03/04/2026

Let’s take the month of March and build confidence and understanding on handling funeral arrangements and what is to come. We will aim to answer a few questions that can come up to alleviate your reservations.

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

James "Morgan" Cummings

Morgan Cummings, 68, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on February 27, 2026, at his home. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on December 13, 1957, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. His parents were the late Ed Cummings and Josephine Mears Cummings. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Cummings. He is survived by, his daughter, Amy (Jason) Batey of Murfreesboro, sisters, Connie (Rick) Reuhland of North Carolina and Louise (Lonnie) Holden-Hale of Auburntown, two grandchildren Morgan (Christopher...

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02/28/2026

Mary Virginia Lance

Mrs. Mary Virginia Lance, 80, of Morrison, Tennessee passed away on February 27, 2026. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on September 1, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents William Pauley and Elizabeth Brown Pauley, her husband, Bennie C. Lance, and a brother, Jay Pauley and a sister, Delma Hawkins. She is survived by two sons, Bennie “Shannon” Lance of Edmund, Oklahoma and William “Scott” Lance of Morrison Tennessee, a brother, Bill “B” Lance, grandchildren, Alyssa, Brandon,...

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02/28/2026

James "Morgan" Cummings

Morgan Cummings, 68, of Woodberry Tennessee passed away on February 27, 2026, at his home. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on December 13, 1957, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. His parents were the late Ed Cummings and Josephine Mears Cummings. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Cummings. He is survived by, his daughter, Amy (Jason) Batey of Murfreesboro, sisters, Connie (Rick) Reuhland of North Carolina and Louise (Lonnie) Holden-Hale of Auburntown, two grandchildren Morgan (Christopher...

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02/25/2026

Going through the process of planning and having a funeral for your loved one can leave you thinking about your own mortality. This is normal, but it can leave you wondering what to do about it. Taking the time to pre-plan or even write some details down on how you would like to be remembered or what you would like included in your own obituary can be a gift to your family in the future. When the time comes for them to sit down and make your arrangements, hearing the thoughts you had about yourself and what was important to you is a way to touch their hearts from the grave.

02/24/2026

Richard Calvin Hill

Richard Calvin Hill, 70, of Liberty, Tennessee, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born February 7, 1956, in Groveport, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Spence, and his daughter, Angela Draese. He is survived by his son Richard (Janita) Hill; his adopted mother Jeanne Carnes; his father Frank Davis Jr; seven grandchildren; one great‑grandchild; and close friends Jerry Strait and Paul Reed. Richard always felt a call to duty, he proudly served two enlistments in the...

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02/18/2026

Marlin Christopher Prater

Marlin Christopher Prater, 54, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on February 16, 2026, after an extended illness with his family at his side. He was born on October 26, 1971, in Smithville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Smith Prater. He is survived by his parents, David Prater and Pam Arnold Prater, sons, Justin Prater and Chris Warrick, daughter, Brittany Merriman, sister, Angela (Rodney) Young all of Woodbury, six grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,...

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02/18/2026

Remember those flowers and memorial gifts? What about the memorial donations? Those people showed love to you and your loved one during the service, and one way you can share your appreciation is by sending acknowledgement cards.

Depending upon how many memorials you received, it can take weeks or even a month or two to get all of the acknowledgement cards written and mailed. There are a lot of other responsibilities after a funeral on top of working through your grief, and people will understand if you don't get them out immediately. However, expressing gratitude can be a cathartic experience that helps in the grieving process.

Receive love, return love, and renew your heart. It's a piece-by-piece process that can make all the difference.