Emma Ruth Killian Hill Jackson

September 14, 2022

Emma Ruth Killian Hill Jackson affectionately known to so many as “Mama Ruth” was born on July 24, 1939 in Grundy County and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday night, September 14, 2022 at the age of 83. She was the eldest child of the late Willie and Emma Lee Hobbs Killian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of 18 years, Bro. J.H. Jackson; daughter, Tammy L. Hill; sister, Melba Jean Killian; brother, Wayne Killian; grandparents, Virgil and Octa Hobbs and Henry and Savanah. Mama Ruth worked with UCHRA for many years and was a homemaker. She and her late husband, Bro. J.H. Jackson pastored and ministered together until his passing. Everyone that knew her, knew of her love for playing the piano and singing for the Lord. The shouting of Mama Ruth has only just begun. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Avery (Donna) Hill and Jeff (Lisa) Hill; 1 grandson, Cody; 2 granddaughters, Stacie Sellars and Melissa (Paul) Campbell; 2 sisters, Donna (Bobby Joe) Thompson and Lois Killian; sister-in-law, Elsie Killian; special family, Nancy Perry and Vicki Cummings and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, September 18, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeff Hill and Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday 4 PM until 7 PM and Sunday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 13, 2022

Roberto Carlos Ornelas, age 39 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 28, 1983 in Mexico. He was the son of Antonio Ornelas and Graciela Delgado Ornelas.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Ornelas.

Survivors include:

Partner- Tabitha Ashburn of Sparta, TN

Daughter- Gracie Ornelas of Sparta, TN

Parents- Antonio and Graciela Ornelas of Sparta, TN

Step-Sons- Ethan Martinez and Aaron Martinez

Brothers- Antonio Ornelas, Jesus Ornelas, Mario Ornelas, Miguel Ornelas and Martin Ornelas

Several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also survive.

He loved spending time with his daughter and his family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Gervan Menezes officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery in the Cassville community. The family will welcome friends on Monday from 9:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com

September 12, 2022

Mr. Tracy Haynes, age 52, of Smithville, TN passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Mr. Haynes was born on August 19, 1970, TN to his parents, the late Danny Haynes and Cathy Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brown and Hazel Haynes. Mr. Haynes previously worked at Amazon and was a Methodist. The family has chosen cremation, and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 4pm at 325 Snow Hill Road, Dowelltown.

He is survived by 2 sons, Chandler (Caitlyn) Haynes of Watertown and Tristin Haynes of Smithville; 1 granddaughter, Kingsley Haynes of Watertown; 2 sisters, Carelis Haynes Garcia and Charity Sullivan both of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

September 11, 2022

Martha Inez Colwell Moore age 83 of Sparta, passed away Saturday night, September 10, 2022, at her residence.  She was born February 24, 1939, to her parents, the late Toy Brown and Lydia Mae Williams Colwell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Doyle Lynn Moore; 7 brothers, Floyd, James, Dallas, John B. Johnny Ringo, Lillard and Eugene Colwell.  She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Smithville First United Methodist Church and a member of the Sisterhood.  She married Hugh Edwin Moore on September 21, 1957.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of almost 65 years, Rev. Edwin Moore of Sparta; 2 children, Royce (Rhonda) Moore of Dowelltown and Elizabeth Moore (Brenda Elrod) of LaVergne; grandchildren, Bradley (Cassdie) Moore and Brandey Moore; great-grandchildren, Willard (Sally) Colwell of Smithville and Daniel Colwell of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive.  Funeral services will be 1:PM Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lunsford officiating and burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery at Cassville.  Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM.  In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Smithville First United Methodist Church, in memory of Mrs. Martha.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 9, 2022

Thomas “Tom” John Beckham, Sr. age 81 of Smithville, passed away Thursday September 8, 2022, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born August 1, 1941, to his parents the late Wardie Auther and Ruby Ward Beckham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Brian Beckham and Michael Beckham; brother, Herman Beckham. Mr. Beckham served in the United States Air Force and was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Beckham of Smithville; son, Thomas John Beckham, JR. of Smithville; 2 grandsons. Josh Beckham and Travis Beckham both of Smithville; brother, Marvin Beckham of Smithville; daughter-in-law, Shelia Beckham of Smithville. The family has honored Mr. Beckham’s request to be cremated. No services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

September 8, 2022

Darlene Carolyn Radwan age 73 of Smithville, formerly of Virginia, passed away Saturday September 3, 2022 at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville. She was born July 8, 1949 to her parents the late Herman and Hasseltine Shafer Leach. Ms. Radwan worked at the Dry Cleaners. She is survived by daughter: Julie Hendrickson of Woodbury; son: Randy Radwan of Sparta. The family has honored Ms. Radwan’s request to be cremated and no services will be held. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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