Obituaries
September 14, 2021
Kimberly Hale age 41 of Alexandria, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Kim was born in Lubbock Texas on March 24, 1980 to the late, Wayne and Judy Wright. Kim was a beautiful wife, sister and friend to all that knew her. Kim will always be remembered for her love of life, laughter and sense of humor. Kim was member of Light of The World Church in Carthage. Kim is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Nathan Hale of Alexandria, Tennessee; father, Raymond Apple of Lubbock TX; father-in-law, Robert Carlon (Jean) Hale of Alexandria, TN; mother-in-law, Pam (William “Buster”) Pleasant of Rock Island; daughter, Ashleigh Pecina of Corpus Christi, TX; sisters Beth Salas of Bastrop, TX, Teresa Owings of Lubbock TX, Tracey Wright of Corpus Christi, TX, Susan Nobles of Snyder, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends that were also family. Funeral services will be 2:PM Friday, September 17, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Billy Smith and Michael Christian officiating and burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation with the family will be on Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Kim. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Sammy Gene Taylor
September 14, 2021
Sammy Gene Taylor age 60 of Dowelltown, passed away Monday September 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1960to his parents, the late Herman and Kathleen Steele Taylor. He was an electrician, plumber, carpenter and mechanic. Sammy is survived by 1 son, Matthew Taylor of Dowelltown; half-brothers, Tommy Garrison of Dowelltown, Ricky Parks of Michigan and Dallas Ray of Kentucky; 1 half-sister, Annette Parks of Michigan. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a graveside memorial service will be held 2 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Sammy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Timothy Martin
September 13, 2021
Timothy Martin age 62, of Smithville passed away Friday night, September 10, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was born February 10, 1959 to his parents the late Jimmy McDonald and Ruby Doris Carter Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandchild: Aiden Fults; nephew: Shannon Hobbs. Mr. Martin was a Baptist and worked at Federal Mogul for about 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Faye Martin of Smithville; children: Jimmy (Nikki) Martin, Jennifer (Nelson) Davis, Chris Martin, Cassondra (Donnie) Allen, Terry (Amanda) Emberton, Steven (Sara) Emberton all of Smithville, and Lynn Miller of Watertown; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive; brother: Greg Martin of Smithville; sister: Penny Martin of Smithville. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billy Martin officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 3 PM till 7 PM and on Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. Due to COVID the funeral home lounge is closed and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Donna Sue Braswell Lawson
September 10, 2021
Donna Sue Braswell Lawson age 77, passed away Friday morning September 10, 2021 at her home in Dowelltown. She was born October 19, 1943 to her parents, the late Johnny Austin and Maggie Braswell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Faye Smith and Sandra Houk. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Pentecostal Church and worked at DeKalb County Bank for 22 years and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Tony Lawson of Dowelltown; daughter, Teresa (Brad) Murphy of Sparta; grandchildren, Logan (Angela) Murphy of Smithville, Tanya Murphy of Sparta, Elijah (Reba) Murphy of Sparta, Zachariah (Lindsey) Murphy of Sparta, Andrew (Brianna) Murphy of Sparta; great-grandchildren, Emma and Lena Murphy of Smithville and Eli Houchin of Sparta; brother, James (Ruth) Pirtle of Smithville; father and mother-in-law, Toy and Faye Lawson of Liberty; nephews, Anthony Adcock and Danny (Melissa) Pirtle; niece, Judy Pirtle Hale; brother-in-law, Gary Lawson; sisters-in-law, Wanda Duggin, Patsy Whitaker and Rachel (Phillip) Bandy; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday September, 12, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Zachariah Murphy and Bro. Toy Lawson officiating and burial to follow in Keith Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 4:00PM till 7:00PM and Sunday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 3:00PM. Due to COVID the funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
William “Bill” Jones
September 10, 2021
Mr. William “Bill” Jones, age 54 of Smithville, TN passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Bill was born on September 28, 1966 in Murfreesboro, TN to his parents, the late Grady Mitchell & Sylvia Bell Jones. Also preceding him in death is his grandmother, Nola Bell. Bill was formerly a Paramedic for both DeKalb County EMS & Cannon County EMS and had been a member of the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corp. He was a member of the Macedonia The Baptist Church of Christ.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Tim Bennett will officiate with burial to follow at Jacobs Pillar Cemetery with honors provided by DeKalb County Emergency Services. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 12pm – 8pm & Monday from 9am until the service time at 1pm. Face masks are not required but are optional and we are not allowing food or drink in the funeral home kitchen at this time due to Covid.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Melissa Patterson Jones of Smithville, TN. Children, Noah (Sierra) Jones of Sparta, TN, Sarah (Caleb) Grandstaff of Alexandria, TN, Mariah (Clay) Kilgore of Smithville, TN & Isaiah (Addie Hale) Jones of Smithville, TN. Grandchildren, Zayden, Rayleigh & Elena Jones, Charlie Granstaff, Briar Rose & Marshall Hace Kilgore, Wrenolds & Marley Jones. Sister, Ann (Kirk) Gordon of PA. Father & Mother-in-law, Grady Harold (Edna Sue) Patterson of Smithville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Phillip Evans
September 8, 2021
James Phillip Evans age 69 of Smithville passed away Sunday morning, September 5, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER in Smithville. He was born October 31, 1951 to his parents the late James Floyd and Edith Young Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers: Michael “Odell” Evans, and Jerry Evans; sister-in-law: Brenda Robinson; brother-in-law: Staley Washer. He was a nurseryman. Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Linda Evans of Smithville; son: Timothy Evans (Charlotte) of Rock Island; 2 grandchildren: Braylen and Addilyn; nephew: Jason (Sharon) Evans of Smithville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Jimmy Washer of Cookeville, Doyle (Marie) Washer of Smithville, Billy (Sharon) Washer of Smithville, Carolyn Chapman of Smithville, Kathy Henry of Smithville, Bobby Washer of Smithville, Ada (Jim) Qualls of McMinnville, Claudine (Darrell) Pedigo of McMinnville, Betty Jo (Robert) Lawson of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 11:AM Tuesday September 14, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joey Spicer officiating and burial to follow in the New Bildad Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday September 13, 2021 from 4 PM until 7 PM and on Tuesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. Due to COVID the funeral home lounge is closed and NO food or drinks are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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