Roy Nelson Pugh

December 22, 2020

Roy Nelson Pugh age 69 of Auburntown, passed away Monday morning December 21, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born in Woodbury to his parents, Jenelle Pedigo and the late Harold Pugh. Roy was a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church, the Cannon County Walking Horse Association, he served on the DTC Board of Directors for 34 years and was currently President of the board. He worked in banking for 47 years, having worked at Bank of Commerce for 23 yrs and Liberty State Bank for 24 years. Roy’s hobby and passion was farming and he was an avid shopper and not a seller. He loved life, whether it was camping, Nascar races, riding horses and especially supporting his DCHS Tigers and Tigerettes. Roy Pugh gave his life to serving and helping people, because he loved people and in return people loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Kathy Pugh of Auburntown; daughter, Beth (W.C.) Basham of Lascassas; daughter, Jennifer (Nick) Tucker of Atlanta; mother, Jenelle Pugh of Dowelltown; brother, Joe (Mary) Pugh of McMinnville; grandchildren, Stone Basham, Katie, Carter and James Hancock, Jackson, Elizabeth and Emma Rose Tucker; several nieces and nephews and a world of friends. Visitation will be Tuesday 4 PM until 7 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. There will not be any visitation for the public on Wednesday. There will be a private funeral held. A public graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at Sycamore Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, everyone attending the visitation or graveside service is asked to wear a mask for the health and safety of everyone and practice social distancing. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Sycamore Cemetery or to any DeKalb County High School Sport, in memory of Roy. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

December 22, 2020

Mr. William Michael Jones, age 65 of Smithville, TN passed away Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.

Michael was born on February 14, 1955 in Lebanon, TN to his mother, Sally Maynard Jones & his father, the late Troy Jones, Jr. He worked for Omega USA as a Sewing Machine Mechanic and was a member of Spring Street The Baptist Church.

Michaels wishes were that he be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

Survivors include his Wife, Jackie Sue Vaughn Jones of Smithville, TN. Sons, Kevin (Deana) Jones of Smithville, TN & Jason Jones (Candace Hollis) of McMinnville, TN. Grandchildren, Ben Jones, James Tramel, Asa & Asher Jones, Brayden Hollis, Kailey Jones & Issac Magouirk. Sister, Cindy Drake of Liberty, TN. Nephew, Troy West.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

December 21, 2020

Mr. Eddie Lawrence, age 88, of Alexandria, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Mr. Lawrence was born June 22, 1932 in Sykes, TN, a son of the late Millard S. Lawrence and Lula Kyle Lawrence. He married Loni Faye Parkerson Lawrence on December 23, 1960 and she preceded him in death in January of 2004 after 44 years of marriage union that produced four children. He was also preceded in death by second wife, Mary E. Lawrence. Eddie was a 1950 graduate of Gordonsville High School. He worked for 32 years at DTC until his retirement. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Lawrence was an avid farmer.

Mr. Lawrence is survived by four children; Pam (Joe) Lipari of Flower Mound, TX, Donna (David) Phillips of Alexandria, TN, Jerry Lawrence of Alexandria, TN, and Charlie (Tracy) Lawrence of Alexandria, TN. Grandchildren; Kristen Lawrence, Emily Lipari, J.P. Lipari, Caitlyn Lawrence, and Rebecca Lawrence. Wife; Lucy Lawrence.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lawrence are scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1PM at Avant Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be at Avant Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2PM until 7PM and on Wednesday after 11AM until service time at 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the New Hope Cemetery, Northside Fund.

December 21, 2020

Mr. Athol Kay Foster age 86 of Lewisburg, TN and Dekalb County native passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Maury Regional Medical Center.

Kay, as he was better known, was born January 7, 1934 in DeKalb County, TN to his parents, the late Athol J. & Cleo Vandagriff Foster. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Julia Foster. Kay was retired from the United States Army as an MP and was a helicopter pilot. He entered the Army in 1954 and served for over 20 years. During his service time he was in Vietnam and was a highly decorated war hero. After he retired from the Army, he went to work at the United States Post office until the mid 1990’s. Kay was a member of the Riggs Church of Christ in Chapel Hill, TN.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1pm at Smithville Town Cemetery with military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery just prior to the services at 1pm.

Survivors include a Daughter, Monie Foster Cyr of Nevada & a Son, Garry Foster of Nevada. 2 Sisters, Sammie Foster George of College Grove, TN & Sue Foster Smiley of Dickson, TN. Several Nieces & Nephews also survive.

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

December 21, 2020

Mrs. Jo Doris Baker Washer, age 89, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Mrs. Washer was born February 1, 1931 in Brush Creek, TN, a daughter of the late Joe Lewis Baker and Allie Kyle Baker. She married Buil James Washer on December 23, 1948 and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2000. She was also preceded in death by Son-in-Law; Billy Walker.

Mrs. Washer was a 1949 graduate of Gordonsville High School. She worked at the Alexandria Shirt Factory for a short period. Mrs. Washer was a member of the Brush Creek Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be remembered as always being kind and having a smile.

Mrs. Washer is survived by Daughter; LaVonne Walker of Watertown, TN. Grandchildren; Julie (Kent) Beasley of Watertown, TN, Jill (Tim) Chappell of Watertown, TN, and Cindy (Kelsey) Evert of Watertown, TN. Great-grandchildren; Brady Chappell, Lola Klaire Chappell, Jack Walker Beasley, Ben Thomas Beasley, James William Evert, and Camille Evert. Sister; Linda (Wayne) Greene of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Brother; Jerry Baker of Brush Creek, TN.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Washer are scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2PM at the First Baptist Church, Alexandria with Bro. Billie Friel officiating. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be at the First Baptist Church, Alexandria on Tuesday from 10AM until service time at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Billy Walker Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church, Alexandria.

Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements

December 21, 2020

Ms. Wanda Faye Cantrell, age 70 of Dowelltown, TN passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Wanda was born on March 1, 1951 in Lebanon, TN to her parents, the late Elijah & Lera Culwell. Also preceding her in death was her Husband, Lewis Cantrell & Brothers, Boyd, Floyd & Furman Culwell & Sisters, Tincey Arnold, Frances Culwell & Evie Culwell. She was a Homemaker & was of the Freewill Baptist faith.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:30pm at Bohnam Cemetery. Bro. Trent Colwell & Bro. David Lawson will officiate. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 12 Noon – 2pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Family and friends will then gather at the cemetery for the graveside service at 2:30pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our kitchen at this time.

Survivors include her Son, Chris Cantrell of Dowelltown, TN. Grandson, Damien Tindell of Dowelltown, TN. Several Nieces & Nephews & a Special Niece, Josie Culwell all survive.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be given to help with the burial expenses in memory of Ms. Wanda.