Obituaries

Jimmy Brown “Rooster” Martin

November 1, 2022

Jimmy Brown “Rooster” Martin age 48 of Alexandria, TN passed away on October 31, 2022 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy worked for J and L Tree Service. He enjoyed collecting & working on older automobiles. Pa Rooster was one of his favorite names to be called. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He was born on January 4, 1974 in Smithville, TN to his parents the late Brown & Margie Ruth Estes Brown.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2 pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Charlie Lawson will officiate with burial following at Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 and on Thursday from 9 until the service at 2.

Survivors include 2 children, Nikki (Jimmy) Martin and Amber Bain, 1 brother, David (Debbie Herman) Martin, 4 grandchildren, Brileigh & Payton Bullard and Brinleigh & Denim Bain, 2 nephews, Gaven (Ashley Parker) Martin and Greg Martin all of Smithville




Betty Jane Moss McMillen

October 31, 2022

Betty Jane Moss McMillen was born on December 23, 1935, to her parents, the late Grady and Johnnie Moss, and departed this life on Saturday night, October 29, 2022, at the age of 86. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McMillen; 2 sisters, Ruth Dunn and Rose Braswell and a brother, Jim Moss. Betty was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and attended the Watertown First Baptist Church. She worked at Norvell for 15 years and was a homemaker. She is survived by 3 children, Roberta (Ronnie) Jackson, Teresa (Dennis) Slager and Mike McMillen all of Alexandria; 5 grandchildren, Beth (Eddie) Davis, Rhonda (Jake) Watts, Holly Slager Williams, Stephen (Brandy) Jackson and Jon (Katie) Slager; 9 great-grandchildren, Paige Davis, Arielle (Dee) Smith, Damian (Reagan) Davis, Koby (Summer) Watts, Kelcie Watts, Preston Williams, Lucas Jackson, Livy and Ellie Jon Slager; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Azzie and Adriel Smith; 3 sisters, Ruby Gibbs of Alexandria, Margaret Jackson and Martha Payne both of Brush Creek; sister-in-law, Sue McMillen of Alexandria; brother-in-law, Vic (Debbie) McMillen of Alexandria; several nieces and nephews and special caregivers, Faye Neville and Bea Farmer and Alive Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Watertown First Baptist Church with Bros. Mike Burns, Gary Rickman and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Hillview Cemetery with Bros. Don Mathis and Ben Putnam officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday 4 PM until 8 PM at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM at the Watertown First Baptist Church. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Sherry’s Run, in memory of Betty. DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville and Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown are in charge of the arrangements.




Peggy Ann Adams

October 31, 2022

Peggy Ann Adams age 70 of Dowelltown, passed away Friday night, October 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1951 to her parents, the late Charles Edward and Eula Eva Fitzpatrick Guthrie. She had worked as a dietician in a nursing facility, managed a BP Store and later worked at a lead in factory. Peggy was a member of the First Assembly of God in Union City. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Richard Adams of Dowelltown; 2 daughters, Eulajean S Herold of Bolivar, TN and Kimberly G Mayo of Union City, TN; 5 grandchildren, Jerry Darnall, Austin Harshfield, Angelica Greenway, Hunter Elliston and Deacon Osteen; 5 great-great-grandchildren, Zayden, Kadence, Leela, Releigh and Grayson; 2 sisters, Thelma Gladstone of Florida and Norma Childres of Union City, TN; 2 brothers, Johnny Stanford and Thomas Stanford both of Union City, TN. The family has honored Peggy’s request to be cremated and a celebration of life gathering will be held at the family home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Olivia Daryl Taylor

October 28, 2022

Olivia Daryl Taylor age 15 of Cookeville, TN passed away on October 27, 2022.

Olivia was born on June 21, 2007 in Cookeville, TN to her parents, Ronnie Taylor and Stephanie Machelle Harness. Olivia was a student attending Upperman High School in Baxter, TN where she was a member of the Wrestling Team and the ROTC. She loved baking, sewing, singing, being an artist and playing the ukulele.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 12noon from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Darrell Gill & Bro. Trent Colwell will officiate with burial following at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with family will be on Saturday, from 2-8pm, Sunday, 2-8pm & Monday, from 9am until the service time at 12noon.

Olivia was preceded in death by her Brother, Justin Taylor. Step Father, Jon Morris. Maternal Grandmother, Vivian Hoose. Maternal Grandparents, Larry and Marge Morris. Paternal Grandmother, Brenda Taylor & Paternal Grandfather, John Wright.

Survivors include her Father, Ronnie (Stacy) Taylor of Smithville, TN. Mother, Stephanie (Jeff Burchett) Harness of Cookeville, TN. 5 Siblings, Jared Taylor and Chad Taylor both of Smithville, TN, Tyler Whitcomb of Cookeville, TN, Haley Grace Taylor of Smithville, TN, Keegan Taylor of Smithville, TN and Emily (Arrion) Matthews of Smithville, TN. Maternal Grandfather, Darrel (Joy) Harness of Cookeville, TN. Paternal Grandfather, Grady Taylor of Smithville, TN. Paternal Grandmother, Kathy Wright of Smithville, TN. 3 Special Aunts, Megan Harness and Leatrice Myers both of Cookeville, TN and Vickey Atnip of Smithville, TN. Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends also survive.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp of Smithville, TN or to the Upperman High School ROTC of Baxter, TN in memory of Olivia.

Love – Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.




Geraldine “Gerry” Saso

October 27, 2022

Geraldine “Gerry” Saso age 83, of Liberty, formerly of California, passed away October 26, 2022 at N H C of Smithville. She was born March 23, 1939 to her parents the late Joseph and Anna Saraceno Magaddino. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John Magaddino. Mrs. Saso worked as a bookkeeper for different companies throughout her life, with the last company being Franklin and Downs Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Saso of Liberty; children, Robert J. (Tina) Saso of Liberty, and Deanna Saso of Liberty; grandchildren, Brittanie (Dylan) Varble of California, Desiree Boone of Ill., and Angela (James) Basey of Louisiana; 11 great-grandchildren; great friend, Bob Laninfa of California. The family has honored Mrs. Saso request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the Scleroderma “a form of Arthritis” Society. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Linda Edith Golden

October 27, 2022

Mrs. Linda Edith Golden age 77 of Smithville, TN passed away Wednesday night, October 26, 2022 at the Emergency Room of St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Mrs. Golden was born on March 11, 1945 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Curnel & Altie Mae Driver Young. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Lee Golden, sister & brother-in-law, Hattie Dale & Fred Maynard & son-in-law, Randy Stamps. She was formerly a Sewing Machine Operator & was a member of Pomeroy Chapel Brethren in Christ.

The family has chosen Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Willie Bethel Golden. Son, Kernnie Golden. 2 Daughters, Dewana Stamps & Jennifer (Joe) Nokes. Grandchildren, Tiera Anderson, Amy Nokes, Sarah Nokes, Hattie Nokes. Great Granddaughter, Madison Anderson. Special Friend, Brandi Cantrell.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses in memory of Mrs. Golden.

Love – Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.




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