Gentry-Smith Funeral Home

01/06/2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Barrett

Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Barrett, 48, of Bradyville passed away after an extended illness on January 3, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1977, in Woodbury, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Barrett and a brother, Charles Allen Barrett. She is survived by her mother, Mary Barrett of Bradyville sons, Jamall (Holly Eakes) Barrett of Murfreesboro, Javion Dunnaway of Maine, daughters, Sierra Howard of West Virginia, Georgia Wells of Maryland, and Elizabeth Barrett of Murfreesboro,...

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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Taking out a funeral insurance policy requires a little bit of planning. The funds are generally based on the specific services and merchandise that you select. Sitting down with your desired funeral provider to discuss your options and wishes is a great way to start. Many funeral providers have a licensed pre-need insurance agent on staff, but it is best practice to call and make an appointment.

The appointment will consist of two separate parts. The first will be the arrangements, where you pick out your services and merchandise, and the second will be the insurance paperwork. It is wise to plan your appointment when you have a couple of hours available to go through the entire process. Though the appointment may not take that long, it's important to give yourself and the agent time to answer all of your questions. On the other hand, you may find you have more questions and things you need to discuss with you family, so scheduling an additional appointment may better suit your needs.

12/24/2025

Believe it or not, funeral insurance can easily be a gift that keeps on giving, especially in terms of the problems that it helps avoid. The most obvious being, the funds are set aside for the funeral expenses, relieving the financial burden they might otherwise pose to your loved ones. Yet, there are other benefits to having funeral insurance.

To name a few, the funds are not counted as an asset against you if you are going through Medicaid spend down. You get to go through and pick out all of your services and merchandise to make your wishes known. You designate the beneficiary to whom any left over funds would be paid, reducing the potential for family friction. Your loved ones don't have to worry about your bank account being froze upon notification of your death and not having access to the funds. The list can go on and on, but reducing the potential for financial stress in an already distressing situation can alleviate uncertainties and burdens off of your loved ones.

12/23/2025

Sharon Lynne Haley

Sharon (White) Haley was born on April 14, 1962 in Woodbury, TN. She lived her life partially on the west coast in California and Washington, but most of her life was spent here in Middle Tennessee. She was known for her care-free spirit and her relentless love. She was an adored mother and grandmother. She brought laughter and love everywhere she went. She was preceded in death by her mother Linda Henry, her sister Susan White, and her daughter Harmony...

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12/17/2025

The purpose of funeral insurance is to cover your final expenses revolving around your funeral service and merchandise selections along with cash advance items, such as death certificates and obituary notices. It is meant to give peace of mind to the individual and their loved ones, knowing that the funds are set aside. It also can function as a savings plan for someone with a low or fixed income.

12/15/2025

Even if you fall into one of the aforementioned categories and do not need funeral insurance, you may elect to take out a policy anyway. Having funds designated specifically for your funeral can have benefits. First and foremost, if you are being placed in a nursing home for long-term care, you may be dealing with the Medicaid spend down. Placing funds in an irrevocable funeral insurance policy removes those funds from the assets counted against you. Another situation that frequently arises is the individual may want a funeral insurance policy to have everything "taken care of" for their family. The next of kin would just complete the claim form with the funeral provider.