Richard “Toledo” Schilt
by: Dwayne PageFeb 16, 2025
Richard “Toledo” Schilt age 60 of Smithville passed away Thursday night February 13, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb ER. He was born September 28, 1964, to his parents the late Richard Ray & Esther Sickmiller Schilt. He was U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid pool player, auto mechanic, member of AmVets, and former member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife: Doreen Schilt of Smithville; Son: Brandon Schilt of Smithville; 2 Stepsons: Kyle Devers of Manchester, Derek Devers of Ohio; Sister: Lori Yoder of Smithville; Niece: Kiley Yoder of Smithville. The family has honored Mr. Schilt’s wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Schilt family.
Dale Bullard
by: Dwayne PageFeb 16, 2025
Dale Bullard age 64 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon. He was born July 5, 1960, to his parents the late, Leburn and Ira Phillips Bullard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister: Ann Rigsby; brothers: Riley Bullard and Tim Bullard; mother of his children: Judy Bullard. Mr. Bullard was of the Non-denominational Faith and was a self-employed Electrician and Plumber. He is survived by children: Richard (Shannon) Bullard of Cookeville, and Jennifer Bullard of Smithville; grandchildren: Ricky Bullard, Lucas Bullard, Addilyn Bullard, Aleah Dye, Kayden Jacobs; great-grandchild: Silas Dye; sisters: Pamela (Buster) Pleasant of Rock Island and Marie (James) Bain of Smithville. Funeral services will be held 3:30PM Sunday February 16, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating and burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday February 15, 2025, 2 PM till 8 PM and on Sunday February 16, 2025, 10:AM until the time of the service at 3:30 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bullard family.
Cristy Lynn Judkins
by: Dwayne PageFeb 11, 2025
Cristy Lynn Judkins age 53 passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025, at Willow Branch L T C Facility in McMinnville. She was born April 8, 1971, to her parents the late Leon and Janice Hicks Biggs. Cristy was of the Pentecostal Faith and a Factory Worker. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Judkins of Smithville; children, Becky (Corey) Dickens of Smithville, Amber Womack of McMinnville, and Sha (Phillip) Martin of Smithville; step-children, Jonathan Judkins, Eric Judkins, and Jason Judkins all of Smithville; 6 grandchildren; sister, Shannon Williams of McMinnville. Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 2025, at 11:00AM at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with final expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Judkins family.