Carl “Tooter” Martin

November 8, 2021

Mr. Carl “Tooter” Martin age 59 of Smithville, TN passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Mr. Martin was born on April 25, 1962 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Johnny Lee & Ruby Mae Martin Norman & a step father, Oscar Norman. He had worked in Construction and was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, 5-8pm and Tuesday from 10am until the time of funeral services at 1pm.

Survivors include 4 children, Whitney Martin, Jeremiah Martin & Chantal Martin all of Smithville, TN and Malachi Martin of Manchester, TN. 3 Grandchildren, Kiara Martin, Krislyn Martin & Jazzalina Sullivan. 2 Sisters, Shirley McCoy Reedy of Smithville, TN & Christina (Jonathon) Young of Manchester, TN. Brother, Ronnie Reedy of Smithville, TN. 2 Nieces, Brittany (Jonathon) Hardison of Brentwood, TN & Kennedy Norman Young of Manchester, TN. Nephew, Jermaine McCoy of Smithville, TN. Great Nephew, Oscar Norman Hardison of Brentwood, TN. 3 Aunts, Peggy (James) Owens of Smithville, TN, Zeda Norman of Manchester, TN & Mary McCoy of Smithville, TN who was like a second mother to him. Uncle, Carl (Shirley) Norman of California. 2 Cousins sharing a special bond, Vickey Hayes Gwynn of Cookeville, TN & Jeff League of Smithville, TN. Host of Cousins & Friends also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

November 7, 2021

Neodia Frazier Cantrell age 80 of Dowelltown, passed away Friday afternoon November 5, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. She was born June 14, 1941 to her parents, the late James Douglas and Altie Ashburn Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cantrell; son, Danny Cantrell; sisters, Hazel Frazier and Virginia Hendrixson; brothers, Azero, Norman, Henry, Lester and Junior Frazier. She worked at Genesco and Texas Boot for many years. Neodia was a member of the People’s Pentecostal Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons, Donald (Tammy) Cantrell of Dowelltown and Dwight (Carol) Cantrell of Pikeville; daughter-in-law, Brenda Cantrell of Dowelltown; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jonathan) Flatt, Jessica (Jeremy) Govero, Nicole Vientos, Chase Cantrell, Bryan (Mary) Cantrell, and Heather (Caleb) Shehane; step-grandchildren, Erin (Austin) Tobitt, Corey Clark, Josh (Sarah) Wallace and Daniel Wallace; several great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Marie (Horace) Bratcher of Dowelltown; brothers, Leo (Mildred) Frazier of Chattanooga, Roscoe (Pauline) Frazier of Dowelltown and Garlon (Ann) Frazier of Liberty; 2 sisters-in-law, Robbie Joan Frazier of Dowelltown and Ruth Prinzivalli of Smithville; bother-in-law, Joe Hendrixson of Liberty and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ricky Scott and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Burton-Ponder Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 3 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 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.

November 5, 2021

Mr. Joe Certain age 64 of Smithville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Alive Hospice Center in Murfreesboro, TN.

Mr. Joe was born on October 31, 1957 in Lebanon, TN to his parents, the late Dallas & Nadine Bain Certain. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Buddy Certain & a granddaughter, Lashae Certain. He was a self employed Carpenter & was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 1pm at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Billy Martin will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, from 2pm – 8pm and on Sunday, from 10am until the service time at 1pm.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rose Thomason Certain of Smithville, TN. 3 Children, JoAnn Certain & Andy Certain both of Smithville, TN & Tommy (Jill) Certain of Cookeville, TN. 9 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren. Sister, Dalene Cannon of Murfreesboro, TN.

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

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

November 2, 2021

Wallace Dale Caldwell age 68 of Smithville, passed away Monday morning November 1, 2021 at the Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. He was born February 1, 1953 to his parents, the late L. D. and Cloie Bell Gay Caldwell. He was a current member of the Smithville Fire Department for 17 years where he served as the Chaplain, member of Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains, former member of the DeKalb County Fire Department for 7 years, former Instructor at TN Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy for 6 and half years, former member of the Smithville Planning Commission, U.S. Navy Veteran, member of Bright Hill United Methodist Church, former Pastor of Pine Bluff, New Union, and Bybee’s Chapel United Methodist Churches and current Pastor of Elmwood and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches. Funeral services for Wallace Caldwell will be held 1:PM Thursday November 4, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Nathan Thomason, and a Chaplain with the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains officiating and burial to follow in the Cannady Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday 3:PM until 7:PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Carolyn Caldwell of Smithville; 2 Daughters: Kitty (Tony) Thomas, Tiffany Caldwell (Narrece Dowell) both of Smithville; Grandchildren: Xavier Dowell, Carly Thomas, Nataliyah Dowell; 2 Sisters: Libby (Larry) Gibbs of Smithville, Freda (Gene) Lumby of South Dakota; 1 Brother: David (Rita) Caldwell of Smithville; Sister-in-law: Jane Gay of Smithville; Brothers-in-law: Steve Ritchie, Jimmy (Marie) Luna both of Smithville; Several nieces and nephews also survive. The Funeral Home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. In addition to flowers, the family asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 1, 2021

Mrs. Linda Carol Pursell, age 67 of Liberty, passed away on Sunday evening, October 31, 2021 at Tri Star Summit Medical Center.

Linda was born on April 20, 1954 in Albany, KY to her parents, the late Andy and Zora Slaven. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and loved working in the yard in her flower garden, crafting, and antiques.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2pm at Salem Baptist Church in Liberty with burial following in Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of service at 2pm. All visitation and services will be at the church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Glen Slaven, Bruce Slaven, and Bobby Slaven.

Survivors of Mrs. Pursell include her husband of 50 years, Dale Pursell of Liberty; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Chris (Brandi) Pursell of Liberty; 1 grandson, Cameron Pursell of Liberty; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth “Dooks” (Lori) Slaven of Byrdstown; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane (Donnie) Fults of McMinnville, and Jewell (Max) Barney of Smithville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul (Jean) Neal of Liberty, Dale (Marie) Malone of Mt. Juliet, and JT (Peggy) Pursell of Liberty.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

October 29, 2021

Dawn Ellen Mingle of Smithville, age 59, passed away October 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1962 to her parents Sherril Enroughty and Ellen Kennon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Mingle; daughter, Misty Dawn Watson. She worked in Offices/Clerical and she was a Baptist. Ms. Mingle is survived by 3 sisters, Sherril Cunningham of Smithville, Toni Cozart of Hixon, and Diane Oliver of Richmond, VA.; son, Michael Kenneth Mingle of Nashville; 3 granddaughters, Selena Watson, Angel Watson, and Jaylee Watson; nieces and nephews, Jenny Byrum, Kenny Cozart, Dustin Wilson, Kristy Oliver, and Jeff Oliver. Graveside will be Saturday October 30, 2021 at Christ Church Memorial Gardens in Nashville at 2:00PM with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any service or visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.