Obituaries

Carl Eugene Judkins

February 17, 2022

Carl Eugene Judkins age 81 of the Shop Springs community died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at his residence. Born Dec. 12, 1940 at Lancaster, he was the son of the late Odus and Allie Mae Bennett Judkins and was preceded in death by a niece, Kim Hall Hunter; sister-in-law, Dot Ferrell Judkins and brother-in-law, A.C. Johnson. Carl was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Ramah Baptist Church, he retired from the Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis, IN. He was a US Army veteran and an avid coon hunter. Carl is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Johnson of Smithville; brothers, Odell (Betty) Judkins of Watertown and Shirley Judkins of Shop Springs; nieces and nephews, Teresa (Clark) Sampson, Jennifer Pruitt, Mark (Anita) Judkins, Kristina (Kevin) Haggard; great nieces and nephews, Jenny (Brian Hocker) Hall, Lauren Harris, Sarah Grace Harris, Allie Hunter, Leslie Pruitt, Layne Haggard, Karoline Haggard; special caregiver, Angela McCarter. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Tramel officiating. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday and prior to services Saturday. Pallbearers, Mark Judkins, Clark Sampson, Tommy Jackson, Kevin Haggard, Layne Haggard, Eddie Harris, John Johnson, Keith Judkins. Interment at Wilson Co. Memorial Park. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, Watertown. (615)237-9318




Tommy Duggin

February 17, 2022

Mr. Tommy Duggin age 77 of Dowelltown passed away Thursday morning at his residence.

Mr. Duggin was a self-employed painter and a member of the Dowelltown Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching old western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Mary Lou Colvert Duggin and 1 grandson, Steffond Johnson.

Visitation with the family will be on Saturday from 1-6 and Sunday from 1 until the service time at 3 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Gary Caplinger will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years Mrs. Dorothy Stockling Duggin of Dowelltown, 3 daughters, Lisa Duggin (Brian) Crary of Franklin, Paula Jones (Mark Mays) of GA and Kathy Duggin (Zach) Malone of Dowelltown, 2 sons, Jack Duggin of GA and Tom Duggin of Cookeville, 1 brother, Jack (Mary) Duggin of Nashville, 2 grandchildren, Mark Mays Jr. & Aaron Duggin and 1 great-grandchild, Eric Mays.

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




Christopher Dale Cantrell

February 16, 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.

Memorial Services for Mr. Cantrell will be held at later time and will be announced later.

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.




Helga Tramel Bain

February 16, 2022

Mrs. Helga Tramel Bain age 82 of Smithville, TN passed away Monday at her residence.
Mrs. Bain was born on October 18, 1939 in Berlin, Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Roy Tramel and parents, Wolfgang & Margot Appich. Mrs. Bain was past member of the Smithville B. P. & W. club and taught Sunday School and was an active member at Whorton Springs Baptist Church.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home but a graveside service will be held Sunday Feb. 20 @ 1:00 pm in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her 3 children, Deborah (Ralph) Owen, Sabrina (Thomas) Porter both of TX & Jim Tramel of Lascassas, Sister, Monika (Willi) Theissen of Germany, 3 Granddaughters, Jill (Tyler) Studinka, Rebecca Owen both of TX and Addie Bell Tramel of Lascassas, 1 Grandson, Walton Tramel of Lascassas, 2 Great-Grandchildren Grady & Ada Studinka of TX, Niece, Tonja Theissen of Germany.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations please be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Bain.

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




Linda Sue Knowles

February 16, 2022

Linda Sue Knowles age 56 passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late, Lewis and Irene Frazier Knowles. She was a member of Smithville First Baptist Church; loved all sports, a graduate of MTSU, Secretary at Knowles & Sons Nursery and a Volunteer at Haven of Hope.

Two brothers preceded her in death: Jim “Bear” Knowles and Steven “Cub” Knowles, Sr.; Survivors include 2 brothers: Larry (Melissa) Knowles, Kenneth Knowles(Late Tammy Knowles); Nephews: Steve Knowles, Parker Knowles and Special Nephew Dustin (Jennifer) Knowles; Nieces: Martha and Jessica Barfield, Hillary Knowles, Will and Keri Grimes and Maggie Knowles; Great Nephews: Gunner, Conner, Kai, Monte; Great Nieces: Victoria and Cameron; Special Friend: Henrietta Colwell; Special first cousins: Vickie (Walter) Burton, Loyce Holcomb, Royce Odom and Jayma Holcomb.

Funeral services for Ms. Linda Sue will be held 2 PM Friday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Chad Ramsey and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 3 PM until 7 PM and 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 building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Gayle and Phillip Thomas

February 15, 2022

Gayle and Phillip Thomas

Audrey Gayle Thomas age 40 of Smithville passed away Thursday afternoon December 30, 2021 at TriStar Summit Hospital in Hermitage from complications of Covid. She was born May 30, 1981 in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Vanatta Rigsby; maternal grandparents, W.A. and Frances Vanatta; paternal grandparents, Jewel Brown “Red” and Elizabeth Pascal Rigsby; nephew, Jeffery Rigsby and niece, Erica Marie Bullard. Gayle was a member of the Keltonburg United Methodist Church and worked at Omega Apparel. She was survived by her husband, Phillip Thomas of Smithville; 2 children, Phillip “Little Man” Thomas (Kaitlyn Fish) of Smithville and Helen (James) Winchel of McMinnville; father, Lloyd Rigsby of Smithville; sisters, Trina Hernandez of Nashville and Destiny Wisemore of McMinnville; brothers, Christopher Rigsby and Aubrey Rigsby both of Smithville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Brenda and Ricky Caldwell; special nephew, Michael Bullard; special great niece, Peyton Bandy; special mother, Eva Kelly (Jeff) Trannel ; special friend that was more like a sister, Heather Wilson and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins and a host of other family and friends.

Phillip Royce Thomas age 41 of Smithville passed away Friday morning, December 31, 2021 at TriSatr Summit Hospital in Hermitage from complications of Covid. He was born December 15, 1980 in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle Thomas; maternal grandparents, Abe and Pearl Colwell, Herman and Clara Caldwell; paternal grandparents, Willie Eugene “Sheep” and Vada Atnip Thomas; 2 aunts, Barbara Hicks and Mary Hale; 3 uncles, Jackie Thomas, Eddie Lattimore and Paul Caldwell. He was self-employed and worked at NHC HealthCare for 15 years and was a member of the Keltonburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by 2 children, Phillip “Little Man” Thomas (Kaitlyn Fish) of Smithville and Helen (James) Winchel of McMinnville; mother and loving father, Brenda and Ricky Caldwell of Smithville; dad, Jessie Thomas of Alexandria; brother, Jessie Eugene “Brother” Thomas of McMinnville; sisters, Peggy Bandy of Liberty, Rose Montgomery of Smithville, Anne Davis of Nashville and Hope Thomas of Smithville; special father-in-law, Lloyd Rigsby; sisters-in-law, Trina Hernandez and Destiny Wisemore; brothers-in-law, Christopher and Aubrey Rigsby; special nephew, Michael Bullard and special great-niece, Peyton Bandy; special cousins, Sarah Thomas, Jessica Hale and Sabrina Melton; special friend, Alan Taylor and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family has chosen a direct cremation for Gayle and Phillip and a Celebration of Life will be held 4 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the DeKalb County Complex with visitation on Saturday 2 PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice, in memory of Gayle and Phillip.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




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