Linda Faye Wooldridge

August 14, 2021

74 year old Linda Faye Wooldridge of Alexandria died Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. A private family funeral will be held. Ronnie Smith will officiate and burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. There will be no visitation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Evelyn Curtis; sister, Kaye Curtis Sellars Hearn; and a son, Mitchell Ray Robinson and her previous husband, Ray Dean Robinson. Survivors include her husband William Wooldridge. A son, Ricky and wife Christy Robinson. Granddaughters, Kendra and husband Todd Austin and Erica and husband Scott Key. Great-grandchildren, Allie Kate, Avery and Tate Austin, and Addison and Noah Key. Nieces, Kim Sellars and Angie and husband Alan Elkins and Anita and husband Chip Jackson. Great nieces and nephews, Josh and Abby Elkins and Shelby and Cole Jackson. Many other beloved nieces and nephews in the Robinson and Curtis families also loved her deeply. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

August 11, 2021

Emma Jean Dudney age 84 of Smithville passed away Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was born March 16, 1937 to her parents, the late Troy Edward and Mary Alice Danner Wilmoth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Dudney. Emma Jean had a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and a Master’s degree in Education. She taught Home Demonstration, having taught at Center Hill Academy and DeKalb Middle School. She worked at the UT Extension Service in Morgan and DeKalb Counties. Mrs. Dudney was the owner of Grandandies Kids Shop for many years. She served as the craft director of the Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree and Craft’s Festival for many years and was a member of the DeKalb County Retired Teachers, F.C.E. Club, Study Club, Red Hat Society and the Smithville Church of Christ. Emma Jean was a woman that loved God, family and her community and was faithful to them all. She leaves to cherish her memory, twin daughters, Janet (Brian) England of Smithville and Susan (Brian) Berry of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Laura (Brandon) Ross of Lawton, OK, Brandon (Sara) Shaw of Baxter, Ethan (Rachel) Shaw of Baxter, Dylan Shaw of Silver Point; three great-grandchildren, Carson and Adah Shaw and Charles Ross; cousin, Bruce Bilbrey of Dale Hollow. Funeral services will be conducted 11:AM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Saturday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. In addition to flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Fund, in memory of Mrs. Emma Jean. 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.

August 10, 2021

Calvin “Eugene” Colwell, age 71, of Smithville, TN, won his long-fought battle with cancer on Monday August 9, 2021. Some knew Eugene by his life-long nickname “cowboy.” Eugene was born in DeKalb County, TN, on June 29, 1950, to his parents, Toy Brown and Lydia Mae Williams Colwell. Preceding Eugene in death were his parents; two daughters, Crystal and Catherine Colwell; former wife, Charlotte Colwell; brothers, Floyd, James, Dallas, John B, Johnny Ringo, and Lillard Colwell.

Eugene leaves behind one daughter, Jeania Cawthorn, and husband Jeff of Smithville; two sons, Stuart Colwell and wife Tiffany of Rock Island, Matthew Colwell and wife Tara of Smithville. Eugene also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Austin Poss, Alex Poss, Alison Poss, Megan Stewart, Leagh Cawthorn, Cortney Turner, Scotty Colwell, Nathan Colwell, Justin Colwell, Abby Vanwormer, Gabby Vanwormer and Layla Colwell; five great-grandchildren and his first wife, Louise Colwell Arnold. Eugene also leaves behind two brothers, Willard (Sally) Colwell of Smithville and Daniel Colwell of McMinnville, TN, and a sister, Martha (Rev. Edwin) Moore of Sparta; sister-in-law, Peggy Colwell; and several nieces and nephews.

Eugene was a retired carpenter and an award-winning horseshoe pitcher. Eugene loved to joke and make others smile and could often be found visiting friends at local clubs.

Per his wishes, Eugene will be cremated. A memorial service for family and friends will be 2 PM Thursday, August 12, 2021, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jordan Atnip officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice in Eugene’s memory or to the American Cancer Society.

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.

August 10, 2021

John Kirk “Burdell” Maxwell age 77 of Mentone, AL passed away Sunday night, August 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1943 to his parents, the late Edgar Odell and Rubye Jewel Lowe Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Ashford Maxwell; sister, Delmaleen Key and brother, Melvin Maxwell. He was a Methodist, U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam, member of the American Legion and a farmer. Mr. Maxwell is survived by 4 children, Kirk Vincent Maxwell of Birmingham, AL, Brenda (Nelson) Kerby of Mentone, AL, Christopher Allen Maxwell of Belvidere, TN and Steven Matthew (Kari) Maxwell of Belvidere, TN; 8 grandchildren, Kristen Maxwell, Megan (BJ) Miller, Amanda Patrick, Tristan Maxwell, Vlad Maxwell, Kaden Maxwell, Hunter MAxwell and Chase Maxwell; 7 great-grandchildren, Heath, Adam, Adalyn, Huckleberry, Luke, Granger and Katlyn; 1 sister, Marceen Davis of Smithville. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, August 13, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim McAfee officiating and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 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.

August 10, 2021

Lillian Faye Wayman Steinwinder age 69 of Alexandria, passed away Monday morning August 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1952 in Mount Juliet. She is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Bonnie and Barbara. Mrs. Steinwinder was affiliated with Round Lick Baptist Church and worked in the Custom Department of Gibson Guitar. She is survived by husband, Steven Steinwinder of Alexandria; children, Cindy (Jared) Patterson of Old Hickory, Jacob and Cody Steinwinder; daughter-in-law, Ashley Steinwinder; several grandchildren; brother, Ben; sister, Martha; a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. The family has honored her request to be cremated and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

August 10, 2021

54 year old William Lee “Willie” Clayborn of Alexandria died Monday at his residence. He was a forklift operator for WestRock and a member of the Helton Creek The Baptist Church. Clayborn graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1985. He was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved music, the Steelers, wrestling, and the Tennessee VOLS. Willie loved to aggravate and was the best at it. A graveside service will be Tuesday, August 10 at 5 p.m. at Hillview Cemetery. Johnathon Willoughby will officiate. There will be no visitation. Clayborn was preceded in death by his father Bobby Clayborn. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Clayborn of Alexandria. A sister, Charissee Allen of Alexandria. Brother, Bobby (Shelia) Clayborn of Alexandria. Nephews Josh Baker and Schuylar Allen, Nieces, Jessie Baker and Taylor Allen. Great nieces, Shelby Clayborn, Cheyenne Bradshaw, and Kendall Poss, and special friend Tyria Fathera. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations may be made to Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria to help with funeral expenses.