Obituaries

Nancy Linda Ball

May 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

May 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

May 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.




Mary Lou Moses

May 18, 2025

Mary Lou Moses was born Dec. 31, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to her parents, Elmer David Patterson and Bridgette Kiernan Patterson. She departed this life on ,May 15, 2025 at her daughters residence. She was an Artist and Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Her Husband, Ron Moses , her brother, Sonny and sisters, Betty and Wanda. She is survived by her children, Christie (Thomas) Stenbridge, Ron (Kim) Moses, Rodney Alan Buckmeyer, Shannon Moses and  Iesha Moses. Her grandchildren, Landry and Keeley Moses, and Erik (Emilee) Buckmeyer.and  great-grandchild, Wilder Judd Buckmeyer. She is also survived by her brother, Mikey (Diane) Patterson. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Maureen Rigsby

May 18, 2025

Maureen Rigsby age 95 of Smithville, passed away Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was born December 9, 1929 to her parents, the late F. N. Summers and Pauline Caldwell Parsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clent Page; infant daughter, Karen Doris Page; grandson, Bradley Hawker and brother, Tolbert Summers. She was a member of the Whorton Springs Baptist for over 50 years and was a LPN. In her later years, Maureen enjoyed being out with John Lee watching him bushhog or work in hay. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, John Lee Rigsby of Smithville; daughter, Elaine (Larry) Hawker of Lebanon; grandsons, Michael (Yvonne) Hawker and Jon (Jennifer) Hawker; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Keira, Cameron and Oakley; sister, Jo Doris Johnson of Michigan. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Darrell Gill and Don Rigsby officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Whorton Springs Baptist Church or Whorton Springs Cemetery, in memory of Mrs. Maureen. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rigsby family.




Richard Elmore Judd

May 14, 2025

Richard Elmore Judd, age 89 of Sparta, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Sparta. He was a Baptist pastor for 51 years and last attended Johnson Baptist Church. He was an Air Force and National Guard veteran. He enjoyed gardening and talking to everyone.

He was born on July 7, 1935 in Cookeville. He was preceded in death by his wife; JoAnn Judd, parents; Ernest Payne and Mae Pittman Judd, 1 brother; JD Judd and 1 great-grandchild; Hudson Walker.

\Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 until the service at 1:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Tim Judd, Bro. Clint Walker and Bro. Darrell Billings will officiate. Burial will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include his son; Tim (Christy) Judd of Walling, 2 daughters; Cindy Roberts (Tim Henry) of Sparta and Samantha (Ernie) Hargis of Baxter, 7 grandchildren; Michelle (Clint) Walker, Kerrie (Chris) Stone, Casey (Raquel) McCloud, Sierra (Ian) Adkins, Chet (Kyndra) Hargis, Marie Mosley and Justin (Sara) Worrix, several great-grandchildren also survive, 1 sister; Ruby (Bob) Fisher of Cookeville and 1 brother; Fred (Dean) Judd of Smithville.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




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