Emma Jo Farmer
by: Dwayne PageMar 16, 2025
Emma Jo Farmer age 78 of Watertown, departed this world on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her residence. Born March 4, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Alene Crook McMahan and was preceded in death by her nephew, Trevor McMahan. Jo was a graduate of Dekalb Co. High School and a former factory worker.
She was a beautiful and gentle soul, she was kind and selfless, sassy but loyal. She loved with her whole heart, there was nobody else I knew that could read the Bible more than 17 times yet still claimed that it wasn’t enough. She was a genuine woman, she loved Jesus with all of her heart. She made sure to always let me know how much he loved me and I will forever cherish her for helping me be close to him.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Wapole and husband, Rick of Lebanon; granddaughters, Shanna (Robert) Neely of Watertown and Taylor Cheyenne Wapole of Lebanon; great grandchildren, Jaxton, Emmalyn and Rilynn Neely; her brother, Kenneth McMahan and wife Brenda of Watertown and niece, Teresa (Josh) King.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Cody Hale officiating. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. till service time on Monday. Pallbearers, Kenneth McMahan, Robert Neely, Josh King, Ricky Barrett, Marty Smith, John Lee Willoughby. Interment will follow at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria. Hunter Funeral Home Watertown is in charge of the arrangements 615-237-9318
James Fredrick “Freddy” Summers
by: Dwayne PageMar 09, 2025
James Fredrick “Freddy” Summers age 46 of Smithville passed away Thursday March 6, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born August 23, 1978, to his parents the late James David Summers and Regina Cantrell Summers Bates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stillborn niece, Olivia Grace Taylor. Freddy was a Christian, member of The Foundry in Alabama, and Forklift Operator for Topre America in Alabama. He is survived by son Devin (Alex) Summers of Cookeville; step-mother, Monica Summers of Murfreesboro; sister, Cindy (Ken) Taylor of Smithville; brother, Travis (Ashley) Summers of Murfreesboro; 3 nieces, Shauna (Marques) Turner of Murfreesboro, Abbi (Kelby) Melton of McMinnville and Kenlee Taylor of Smithville; nephew, Oliver Summers of Murfreesboro; great-nephew, Jaidyn Turner of Murfreesboro; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends also survive. Funeral services will be 3:30PM Monday March 10, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Justin Cantrell and Travis Summers officiating and interment to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Summers family.
Judith Champion
by: Dwayne PageMar 09, 2025
Judith Champion age 76 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 22, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents the late Alvin and Kathrine Virginia Mansfield Privott. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thomas, Alvin and Henry Privott. Ms. Champion was a Baptist and a Homemaker. Judy is survived by husband, William Champion of Smithville; children, Tammy Lynn Coker of FL., and Kimberly Kaye Champion of Smithville; grandchildren, Jason Christopher Coker of FL., Lauren Emily Newman of FL, and Thomas Christopher Lex of VA.; siblings, Katherine Watson of IN., Mary Snere of IL, Richard Privott of VA., and William Privott of NC.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday March 9, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday 2 PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Organization in memory of Mrs. Judy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Champion family.