Chrissy Jenee Clayton Means

March 10, 2022

Ms. Chrissy Jenee Clayton Means, age 44 of Cookeville, TN and DeKalb County, TN native, passed away early Thursday morning, March 10, 2022 at her home.

Chrissy was born on February 18, 1978 in Smithville, TN to her parents, Bobbie Joyce Taylor Clayton & the late Phillip Mason Clayton. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Bob & Joyce Taylor and Paul & Jean Clayton. Chrissy was a Licensed Practical Nurse and attended Life Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 3pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Holly Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 1pm-8pm & again on Sunday from 1pm until the time of services at 3pm.

Survivors include her Daughter, Addy Means of Cookeville, TN. Mother, Bobbie Clayton of Smithville, TN. Brothers, Scott Clayton of Cookeville, TN & Ryan (Magen) Clayton of Smithville, TN. Nephews, Kaleb Clayton & Seth Clayton both of Cookeville, TN & Parker Clayton of Smithville, TN. Niece, Riley Clayton of Smithville, TN. Special Friend, Amy (Eckert) Higuera of Colorado. Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the Funeral Home to help with the burial expenses.

March 9, 2022

The family of the late Patricia Ashworth ask you to join them at the Alexandria Senior
Center this Sunday, March 13, from 1pm until 3, to celebrate the life of this beautiful,
and much-loved lady.

Ms. Pat leaves to treasure her memory siblings; Lynne, David, and Harry; children
Brian, LaDonna, and Valerie; grandchildren, Brian, Mason, and Naval Academy Cadet
Donna-Marie; and many nieces and nephews.

Pat was devoted to her family, her home-church, the West Main Baptist Church, and the
Alexandria Senior Center. At the Center, Pat spent countless volunteer hours serving the
seniors of her community. From cooking to comforting, no task was too much when it
came to helping another person.

So, join us at the Alexandria Senior Center, this Sunday, March 13, from 1pm until 3 as
we lovingly honor the life of Patricia Ashworth. There will be a brief service at 2:45 pm

March 8, 2022

Mr. Christopher Dale Cantrell age 50 of Dowelltown, TN passed away on February 9, 2022.

Mr. Cantrell was born on September 13, 1971 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Louis & Wanda Culwell Cantrell. He was a Nurseryman.

A memorial graveside service for Mr. Cantrell will be held at Bonham Cemetery, Sunday, March 13 @ 3pm.

Survivors include his Aunts, Hilda (Floyd) Corley of Tullahoma, TN & Joan Harolson of Lebanon, TN. Uncle, McClure (Pam) Cantrell of Smithville, TN. Special Cousins, Damian Tindell & Josie Culwell both of Smithville, TN. A host of additional cousins also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

March 6, 2022

Mr. R. L. Redmon, age 92 of Smithville, TN passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2022 at NHC of McMinnville.

Mr. Redmon was born on January 20, 1930 in McMinnville, TN to his parents, the late Matt & Willie Ellen Warren Redmon. Also preceding him in death is his Son, Jerry Redmon. 4 Sisters, Magadlene Emberton, Frances Hendrixson, Louise Braswell, Cilla Mae Redmon. 1 Brother, Charlie Redmon. He was self employed as a Carpenter and had worked as a Nurseryman. Mr. Redmon was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 3-8pm & on Tuesday from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Earlene Bratcher Redmon. 2 Daughters, Patricia (Amon) Cantrell & Donna (Bob) Smith all of Smithville, TN. 6 Grandchildren, Jeremy (Carrie) Cantrell of Smithville, TN, Tanna (Roan) Crain of Cookeville, TN, Sue Jared of Sparta, TN, Sara (Aaron) Young of Smithville, TN, Josh (Tera) Redmon of KY & Danielle Bowling of Elizabethton, TN. 12 Great Grandchildren, Maggie Crain, Caiden Crain & MiLee Crain all of Cookeville, TN, Zackary & Jace Cantrell both of Smithville, TN, Luke & Lela Young both of Smithville, TN, Josie & Piper Redmon both of KY, Jason, Addison & Mason Bowling of Elizabethton, TN. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

March 5, 2022

Antonia AylaGrace “Marlee” Nardone age 16, passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. She was born November 14, 2005 in Jamestown, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Anthony and Dorothy Nardone; grandmother, Canada Bryant; great grandparents, Antoinette and Giavanti Nardone. She was in the 10th grade. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Michelle Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Rosina Nardone of Smithville; brother, Giavanti Nardone of Smithville; sister, Jaxe Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Kristen Lynch of Smithville; uncles, Mike Elswick of Smithville, William Morris of Florida, Rick Lynch of Smithville; nana, Diana Lynch of Smithville; cousins, Mariah Lynch, Michael and Jeremiah Elswick. The family has chosen a direct cremation and Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, in memory of Antonia. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

March 5, 2022

Conley Necessary age 54 of LaVergne passed away Sunday morning, February 27, 2022, at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. He was born January 20, 1968, to his parents, Barbara Necessary and the late Charles Necessary in Fort Pierce, FL. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ellen Stephens. He was a truck driver and attended the Pentecostals of Smyrna. He is survived by his wife, Debra Necessary of LaVergne; mother, Barbara Necessary of St. Albans< WV; 2 daughters, Sarah Necessary of Chattanooga and Amber Howey of Augusta, GA; 4 stepchildren, Katreece Robinson, Tonya Burnett, Renee Simpson and Raymond Simpson; 4 grandchildren, Riley, Andralyn, Alex and Caden; 18 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Vicki Haynes of St. Albans, WV and Annette Edwards of Tampa, FL; 2 brothers, Randy Necessary of Bradenton, FL and Keith Necessary of Fl; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, March 10, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Carlos Sadler officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. 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.