Tommy Lowe Curtis
by: Dwayne PageJun 22, 2025
Tommy Lowe Curtis went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 following a short illness. Born in 1939, Tommy was the son of Jozy Curtis and Nora T. Askew Curtis. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Joe Richard. Tommy is survived by his wife of 68 years Virginia Reeder Curtis, his children, Kathy (Mike Seyman), Kandy and Kirk, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A graduate of Belmont College and Southwestern Baptist theological Seminary, Tommy pastored churches in Tennessee, Texas, Pennsylvania and New York; throughout his 40 years ministry, he preached in 15 states at 115 churches. He began his ministry at New Hope Baptist Church in Alexandria, TN in 1963 and preached his last sermon in that same pulpit in May 2024.
Visitation will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Monday, June 23 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. followed by the service at 1 p.m. Bro. Dave Shelley, Bro. Ronnie Smith and Bro. Ricky Skaggs will officiate. Burial will be in the Old New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the maintenance fund of the Old New Hope Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Great Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, our neighbors and friends, especially Dr. Kevin Rhody, Daphne Hobbs and Chelsey Smith for their support and care through Tommy’s final days here on earth. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME 615-237-9318
Ricky Wayne Hood
by: Dwayne PageJun 20, 2025
Ricky Wayne Hood, 60, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Charles Hardison officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM, and on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM till the time of service at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Ricky’s memories will live on through his loving wife of 40 years, Sherri Caldwell Hood; and their sons, Chris (Melissa) Hood of Mt Juliet, and Dustin Hood of Nashville. Ricky was a proud and loving grandfather to his two granddaughters, Kendria and Mallory Hood. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends he also called family.
Born January 29, 1965 in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Charlie Alfred Hood and the late Alice Theola Oakley Hood. Ricky was also blessed later in life to be reconnected with his birth mother, Diana (Roger) Flesner; sisters, Lynda (Mark) Algee, and Melissa Trippe; and brothers, Frank, John (Amy), and James Irvine.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Glenda Caldwell; and his birth father, Daniel Irvine.
He was a 1983 graduate of Santa Fe Unit School and attended David Lipscomb University where he met his wife Sherri. Mr. Hood was a member of the Church of Christ. Ricky was a former business owner of Dekalb Market in Smithville, TN and currently worked at the Kroger on Nashville Highway in Columbia. He was a community supporter wherever he called home. Ricky loved spending time with his granddaughters more than anything, was an avid fan of all things automotive, and took any chance to be on the sea.
Betty Jean Martin
by: Dwayne PageJun 20, 2025
Betty Jean Martin, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Webb House in Smithville. Born on May 23, 1933, in Lancaster to her parents, the late Grady and Choncie Kelly Denny, Betty was a devoted homemaker and a cherished member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two sons, Gilbert Martin of Lancaster and Terry (Jennifer) Martin of Liberty, along with her three beloved grandchildren, Wyatt Martin, Lily Martin, and Madison Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Lee Martin.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 2pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Leftwich officiating. Burial will follow in Braswell Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 4-8pm and on Sunday from 11am until the time of service at 2pm.
The family extends a gracious thank you to Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Hugh Don Cripps, and the wonderful staff of the Webb House for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to Braswell Cemetery or Gideon bibles.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements