Glenda Ruth Turnbill
by: Dwayne PageApr 14, 2025
Glenda Ruth Turnbill, aged 80, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her daughter’s residence. Born on January 26, 1945, in Shamrock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Ethel Cummings. Glenda was self-employed and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ.
She is survived by her children, Valorie Kadowaki of Murfreesboro and Melvin Turnbill of Dowelltown, and granddaughter, Keira Kadowaki of Murfreesboro. She also leaves behind her siblings, Don (Betty) Cummings of Texas, Linda Sue (Jeff) Shattuck of South Carolina, and Charles Self of New Mexico, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Turnbill, and her siblings, Edward Cummings, Delwanda Tate, Stanley Cummings, Dorothy Taylor, Virginia Irving, Imma Kuala, Gloria Bruce, Paul Gordon Cummings, and Joey Phibrick.
A memorial service to honor Glenda’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 1pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from noon until the time of the service at 1.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Lou Lawson
by: Dwayne PageApr 06, 2025
Mary Lou Lawson age 93 of Smithville passed away at Standing Stone Care & Rehab Center in Monterey, on Thursday April 3, 2025. She was born November 18, 1931, to her parents the late Clarence Thedford and Edna Pauline Cook Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Lawrence P. Cantrell and Cordell Lawson; son, Lawrence T. Cantrell. Ms. Mary Lou was a member of Bethel Methodist Church and was a Factory Worker. Funeral services will be held Monday April 7, 2025, at 11:AM at Bethel Methodist Church with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday April 6, 2025, 1 PM till 5 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and on Monday April 7, 2025, at 10:AM till the time of the service at 11:AM at Bethel Methodist Church. She is survived by children, Deborah (Lee) Smith of Cookeville, Vicky (Donald) Langston of FL, Catherine McKeown of Smithville, Edward (Roberta) Cantrell of Harriman, Bill Lawson of Texas, Teresa (Paul) Jones of Texas; grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Jessica, Stephanie, Elijah; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Emery, Clara, Grant, Thalan, Junalee, Anna, Layken, Sophie, Onyx, and Percie; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethel Cemetery in memory of Ms. Lawson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lawson family.
Pam Bullard Pleasant
by: Dwayne PageApr 06, 2025
Pam Bullard Pleasant age 70 of Rock Island, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025 at Willow Branch Nursing Home in McMinnville. Pam was born August 18, 1954 to her parents, the late Leburn and Ira Phillips Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Rigsby Cantrell;3 brothers, Riley Bullard, Tim Bullard and Dale Bullard and stepdaughter, Kelly Pleasant. She was a retired shirt factory worker and homemaker. Pam was a member of the Light of the World in Carthage. Pam is survived by her husband, William “Buster” Pleasant of Rock Island; 2 sons, Nathan (Holly) Hale of Alexandria and Bryan Hale of Rock Island; 5 step-children, Steve Pleasant, Michael (Alice) Pleasant, Randall Pleasant, Brandy Pinegar and Vanessa Pinegar; 2 grandchildren, Trevor Hale and Destiny Hale; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (James) Bain of Smithville; special niece, Kim Patterson of Smithville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, April 4, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Billy Smith and Mike Christian officiating and burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel, to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Pam. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pleasant family.