Nancy Linda Ball
by: Dwayne PageMay 19, 2025
Nancy Linda Ball, age 79 of Smithville, TN passed away Sunday night, May 18, 2025 at the Webb House. She was born September 28, 1945 in Paris, TN to her late parents, Dorris and Luna Ray Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Johnny Ball; 3 sisters, Janice Cox, Joyce Laster and Beth Schleiss; niece, Lisa McNair.
She is survived by 2 sisters, Debbie (Jim) Reeder and Jo Ann George both of Smithville; nephew, Dale (Pam) Ball of Smithville; sisters-in-law, Wilma Harrell of Woodbury and Marlene Ball of Cleveland, TN; nephew, Ricky Ball of Woodbury, Jackie Elliott of McMinnville and many more nieces and nephews.
Linda was a retired factory worker. She worked at the Smithville Shirt Factory from 1972 until it closed in the 1990’s. She then worked at Moog Automotive Manufacturing in Smithville until retirement. She was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was a good Christian lady.
The family would like to thank all the ladies at the Webb House, Phoenix wing for taking care of Linda. Also, a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for all the care and attention you gave to Linda while she was at the Webb House. Lastly, many thanks to special friends, Rebecca Petty and Cris Mangin.
Per Linda’s request, there will be no visitation, a public graveside service and interment will be held 1 PM Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Ball family.
Tammy Yvonne Armentrout
by: Dwayne PageMay 19, 2025
Tammy Yvonne Armentrout age 50 of Dowelltown passed away Friday night May 16, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital, ER. She was born July 4, 1974, to her mother, Yolonda Hamley and her late father, Donald Hamley. Ms. Armentrout was a Homemaker. She is survived by husband, Scott “Meatball” Armentrout of Dowelltown; 3 children, Patrick Hamley of Nashville, Lauren (Shelby) Largent of Clarksville, and Joshua Armentrout of Murfreesboro; mother, Yolonda Hamley of Chapel Hill; brother, Trey (Stephanie) Hamley of Huntsville, AL. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3 PM Thursday May 22, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Garnett Bandy officiating and internment will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Armentrout family.
Janie Hendrixson Oakley
by: Dwayne PageMay 18, 2025
Janie Hendrixson Oakley age 83 of the Snow Hill Community in Dowelltown TN died May 14, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center. Survived by son, Michael (Amy) Oakley; brother, Gwynn (Sharon) Hendrixson; granddaughters, Allyson (Tim) Dobbins and Sarah Ashton (BJ) Davis; 3 great-grandsons, Braxton, Brantlee & Ross; brother-in-law, Clarence Davenport; nieces & nephews, Donna, Diana, Darryl, David, Devin, Dawn, Dana & James Michael. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, James (Louise) Hendrixson and sister, Jimmie Davenport. Graveside service and interment will be 1 PM Tuesday May 20 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens 2700 McMinnville Highway, Smithville, TN 37166. Janie was a woman of deep faith and a fierce love for her family. She was a caregiver. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer/ Dementia research, in memory of Janie. Visitation will be Tuesday 11:AM until 12:45 at which time Ms. Oakley will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Oakley family.