Ruth Ann Lawson

June 27, 2021

Ruth Ann Lawson age 64 of Smithville passed away Saturday morning June 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1956 to her parents, the late Hobert & Betty Tittle Linnear. Ms. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Lawson; brother, Hobert Lawson, Jr.; and aunt, Ada Ruth “Bug” Lanier. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday June 29, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Charlie Lawson & Shonnie Sanders officiating and burial to follow in the Jennings Cemetery in Statesville. Visitation with the family will be Monday 4 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Survivors include her husband of 48yrs. Bro. Charlie Lawson of Smithville; Children: Diane (Shonnie) Sanders of Smithville, Amy Lawson (Craig) of Smithville, Mark (Brandy) Lawson of McMinnville, Virginia (Chad) Carrier of Smithville; Grandchildren: Mordecai, Elisabeth, Isaac, John, Molly, Emily, Travis, Trevor, Kalli, Clark, Austin, Naomi, Traven, McKenzie, & Colby; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 2 special friends, Sister Peanut and Sister Sally. Due to Covid-19, 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.

June 25, 2021

Mr. Donal Gene Koons age 79 of Smithville passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. He was born November 1, 1941 to his parents, the late Aaron Gentry and Virginia Ann Monks Koons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 children, Kimberly Kay Koons and Kellie Darlene Koons; siblings, Chester Koons, Aaron Koons, Jr., Harold Koons and Ronnie Koons. Donal was affiliated with the Baptist Church. He was a member of the V.F.W., Moose Lodge, Eagles, a coach and avid teacher for young boys. He taught Manatee Art League, teaching sculpting and painting. Mr. Koons served on the Police Department in Yorktown, IN for a few years and he worked with Norfolk & Western Railroad and also with Costal Oil. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia “Ginny” Koons of Smithville; 4 children, Donal (Edith) Koons, Jr. of Oxford, NC, Daniel (Cindy) Koons of Henderson, NC, Dean Koons of Smithville, Shelly (Scott) Dery of Smithville; 6 grandchildren, Donny Hedge, Chad Hedge, Nicole Lewis, Jamie Wells, Scott Dean, Cody Dery; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Robert Koons of Muncie, IN. The family has honored Mr. Koons request to be cremated and no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Mr. Koons. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

June 24, 2021

Mrs. Nora Lee Pirtle Young, age 90, passed away Wednesday evening at The Webb House Retirement Center in Smithville. Mrs. Young was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Eastern Star & the Red Hat Club. She was a retired bookkeeper with Young’s Auto Parts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Barney Young, Parents Shelah & Lottie Pirtle and several brothers & sisters.

Survivors include 2 Sons: Mike Young and D.Y. & Deb Young of Smithville, 4 Grandchildren: Wesley & Melissa Young of Baxter, Tia & Brandon Puckett, Sommer Britt & Tony Luna all of Smithville and Hunter & Sarah Collins of Lebanon, 4 Great-Grandchildren: Wyatt & Lanie Young of Baxter and Jackson & Maverick Puckett of Smithville, Sister-In-Law: Dora & Dan Cummings and one niece- Jo Luna all of Sparta.

Visitation with the Young family will be on Saturday from 10am until the funeral at 2pm in the chapel at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

In addition to flowers the family has asked that donations be made to First Baptist Church Youth Group. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

June 23, 2021

Ms. Judy Carol Fish, age 72 of Smithville, TN passed away Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021 at her home.

Ms. Judy was born on April 23, 1949 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Marlin & Ovie Preston Turner. Also preceding her in death are 2 brothers, Jerry & Michael Fish. 2 Nephews, Brian & Billy Clark. She retired from Kingston Timers and was of the Christian faith.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 2pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Interment will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 2pm – 8pm and on Friday from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include 2 Sisters, Janice (David) Fish Stewart & Tanna (Tony) Harris both of Smithville, TN. 1 Brother, Danny (Regina) Fish of Smithville, TN. 2 Sisters by choice, Trisha Murphy & Carolyn Powers both of Smithville, TN. Nephews & Nieces, Jeremy (Stephanie) Fish of Huntsville, AL, David Stewart Jr., Danny, Jr. (Nichole) Fish, Joseph Clark & Paula (Robert) Farris all of Smithville, TN, Brandi (Anthony) Bennett of VA & Kayla (Phillip) Gouge of Johnson City, TN.

In lieu of sending flowers, it was Judy’s wishes that you take your loved ones out to eat and spend time with them instead of spending money on flowers for her because she believed that family was important.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

June 23, 2021

Mr. Robert “Bob” Medley, Jr. age 78 of Smithville, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Bob was born on March 19, 1943 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Robert Sr. and Clara Driver Medley. Born and raised in Smithville, he loved to entertain family and friends with tales of past times. Bob was a proud United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. After moving to Iowa he met Barb and they created a beautiful life life together. They raised both Bob’s children as well as many other young adults in need of loving homes.

Bob spent many years in Iowa as an Ironworker and Estimater. In 1993 Barb and Bob packed up for a new life adventure together back in Smithville, TN as cattle farmers. After many years, he retired from S&W Manufacturing to live out his life dream of living in a log cabin on Center Hill Lake. During his retirement on the lake, he loved giving friends and family rides on the bass and pontoon boats.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ray Allen Medley and a sister, Mary Pearl Hooper. Survivors include his wife Barb Medley of Smithville, TN. Son, Steven Medley and a daughter, Jeana Medley Osborne. Grandchildren, Kristen York, Megan Kelsey, Samantha Brown, Ashton Kindhart & Ben Medley. 11 Great Grandchildren & many beloved nieces & nephews.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 5pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, from 4pm until the service time at 5pm. Family and friends will officiate.

June 22, 2021

The Mountain has claimed the last of the family born and raised in the Hales Half Acre log cabin. Sara Marie Garrett, 86, passed away June 21, 2021 and will join her husband, sisters and brother at the Melton Cemetery. She was born at Half Acre, Cannon Co., the daughter of the late Fred and Hester Melton Hale.

Marie is survived by her daughters, Marcia (Gerald) Melton and Melanie (Frank) Nistad; grandchildren, Matthew (Laura) Daniel, Caleb (Heather) Daniel, Skylar (Shelby) Daniel, Tylee (Greg) Mayfield, Jacob (LeeAnna) Melton and Kayla (Cole) Collins; great grandchildren, John, Audrey, Lillie, Holt, Case, Sara, Scarlett and coming soon, Silas, Phobe, Sam and Annabelle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Garrett.

Marie never met a stranger and wanted to know who your family was because family is everything. She loved her church, the Short Mountain Methodist at Half Acre. To Marie, everything should be the color purple or be a butterfly and on Easter, one should always wear a hat. If you are a grandchild, you can do no wrong.

To her last day, she said “I have the best life, I had the best husband, I have the best daughters and sons in law. My grandchildren have all made something of their life. I have never had a bad day; I am never sick and never worry about anything.”

Funeral Services will be 11 am Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Short Mountain Methodist church with Gerald Melton officiating. Burial will follow in Melton Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net