
2025
Mr. James W. Smith of Covington, TN transitioned Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Public viewing to be held Friday, October 10, 2025, 12:00 Noon – 6:00 Pm Barlow Funeral Home 205 Main Street Covington, TN 38019.
Funeral service to be held Saturday’s October 11, 2025, 11:00 AM St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 632 St. Luke Road Covington, TN 38019.
Interment immediately following at Dyson (Cotton) Cemetery.

To Annie and family
So sad for your loss. Celebrate his life, find comfort in your memories and stand confident that he’s with our Father in Heaven.
Condolences to the entire Smith family across the miles.
Johnnie, Ronesia, and Trevion
Although it saddened me to hear of James passing, I know he’s out of his suffering and pain. His deep determination to live a life for God, gives me a spirit of rejoicing and a comfort to believe he’s in the presence of the Lord. I’m praying for the family that God’s Grace will be sufficient during this difficult time and for the days ahead. R.I.H. my brother 🙏🏽✝️💜😇
Praying God is your refuge and strength.
May His presence be a continual source of consolation.
Peace beyond all understanding,
The Family of The Late Deacon, Earl & Pearline Teamer: Nesbie, Shirley, Clinton & Mitchell Teamer
” For this GOD is our GOD for ever and ever; he will be our guide even unto death.”. Sending Love and Prayers to the Smith and DEMBY Family Trust GOD Family he will see you all through this difficult time. Take your Rest Mr Smith🙏🏽🙏🏽 Love You All from your DEMBY Family
May God bless you, grant you peace, and surround your grieving heart with love.
Praying faith and God’s promise of Eternal Life, strengthen you, as you reflect on, John 11:25-26.
Prayerfully, cherished memories of Brother Smith, will comfort and sustain you and family.
Our deepest sympathy.
The family of The Late Deacon Earl & Pearline Teamer,
Nesbie, Shirley, Clinton & Mitchell Teamer
Sending Love and Peayers to the Smith and Demby family keep the Faith and Trust GOD to see you All through this difficult Time. LOVE you All. TEAM DEMBY
Granddaddy James has been a part of my life and church family for as long as I can remember. His kindness and wisdom left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. May God’s peace and love surround the family during this difficult time.