Mary Ann Simms Goodwin (Ann)

November 29, 2020

Mary Ann Simms Goodwin(Ann) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 25, 2020.  She was born to William James Simms and Zettie Florence Tittsworth Simms on August 8 1932; preceeded in death by husband of 67 years, Joe Goodwin.   Survived by six children – Ronnie (Deborah), Beth (Tom) Newkirk, Bill, Joey (Kathy), Pam (Gary) Green, and Jill (Doug) Omer.  Nine grandchildren,  – Scott (Amanda) Goodwin, Matt Goodwin, Tommy and Michael Newkirk, Grant (Taylor) Goodwin, Katelyn Goodwin, Wesley (Melissa) Young, Olivia and Hope Omer.   Eight great-grandchildren – Cooper and Kiptyn Goodwin, Jordan, Wyatt and Kaitlin Newkirk, Wyatt and Lanie Young, and Charlotte Rose Goodwin.  Sister – Sallye (Jim) Sykes and brother – Fred (Pat) Simms.  Numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend and caregiver, Janet Greer. A private family graveside service was officiated by Brother Terry Little with internment at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.   Love Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In memory, donations may be made to: Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund – Johns Hopkins Myositis Center (in support of Inclusion Body Myositis) Lighthouse Christian Camp, American Ex Prisoners of War, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice.

November 28, 2020

Charlotte M. Johnson age 55 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born May 30, 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Sue and James Bedford Knight; two brothers Joe Glenn Knight and James Phillip Knight; sister- in-law, Ledia Nokes. She is survived by one son, Bobby Johnson of Smithville, TN; sister, Frances (Lee) Watts and 2 brothers, Zolly Knight and Albert Knight; 2 daughters by heart and choice, Sandra Knight and Sue Knight; 1 granddaughter, Maria Johnson and grandchildren by heart and choice, Navaya, Anna, Romeo, Katelyn Knight and Chris Gibbs; 3 great grandchildren by choice; special niece and nephew Misty Blue Willingham and Stevie Watts; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews. She was a great soul that we know is now walking with her mommy, in the glory of heaven. Graveside services and interment will be 1 PM Sunday, November 29, 2020 at DeKalb Cemetery. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 1 PM. We would like to extend our greatest appreciation to Mike at Dekalb Funeral Chapel, and to all of those that donated for her service, she’s gone from this life to live the best. Due to COVID-19, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 28, 2020

Drucy Mae House Midgett age 92 of Dowelltown, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. She was born June 1, 1928 to her parents, the late Condell and Mary Close House. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Midgett; 4 sisters, Martha Lamberson, Lorene Campbell, Evelyn Nokes and Frances Miller; 3 brothers, Fred D. House, Robert Lee House and James B. House. She was a Baptist and a retired factory worker having worked at Hartman Luggage in Lebanon. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Louise House and Haley House both of Dowelltown; 3 brothers, Billy (Susan) House of Dowelltown, Carter (Sue) House of Alexandria and Douglas (Dinah) House of Liberty; granddaughter, Nicky Ann; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Services and interment will be 2 PM Saturday November 28, 2020 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Donald Owens officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 2PM. Due to COVID-19, We ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 28, 2020

Gloria Jean Martin age 76 passed away Tuesday night November 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1944 to her parents, the late Jess Shelby and Eva Lera Luna Judkins. She was a retired Factory Worker, Social Worker at the School System, Homemaker & visited the Nursing Home, she was also of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Martin; Grandson: Daniel Wayne Martin; 8 siblings: Hobert, John, Norval, Harry and Lewis Judkins, Earline Jeffries, Elsie Adcock, Mary Adcock. Funeral Services for Ms. Gloria will be held 3:30PM Saturday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Danny Parker officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 1 PM until the time of the service at 3:30PM. Due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The funeral home pews are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow 100-125 people for the service. Our kitchen facilities are closed at this time and No food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. Survivors include children: Douglas L. Martin, Donald W. Martin both of Smithville, Lisa Kay Martin of Sun City, AZ; Grandchildren: Cody E. Martin, Laura L. Martin, Martha L. Gibbs, Phillip A. Martin, Lakota D. Cope, Lia A. Cable; 16 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Sister: Jessie Mai Fleming of Indiana; 1 Brother: Franklin Judkins of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

November 24, 2020

Mrs. Emogene Turner Bailey of Smithville, TN passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired beautician and a member of Old Ragular Baptist Church.

Mrs. Bailey was born in Dickenson, Virgina to her parents, the late Avery and Luevirta Turner. Also preceding her in death was two children, Ola Ann Reynolds and Michael Wayne Robinson; one brother, Arvid Turner, and one sister, Delma Ruth Land.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 1pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 1-5 pm & on Saturday, from 11am until the service time at 1pm. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are also not accepting food in our kitchen facilities.

Survivors include her husband, Elder Arnold Bailey; daughter, Tommye Lou Bell; grandson, Elder Josh Bell; and sister, Brenda Ray all of Smithville. Several Nieces & Nephews also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

November 23, 2020

Gearline Jones age 70 of Alexandria died Saturday evening, Nov. 21, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. Born Jan. 5, 1950 in Alexandria, she was the daughter of the late Eldon and Jessie Lee George and was preceded in death by her husband, Garlin Jones; brother, Melvin George and a sister, Janette (Jim) Moss. She was a graduate of Dekalb Co. High School and was a factory worker and caregiver. Gearline was a member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a sister, Eldon Lee (Robert) Vanatta of Smithville; nephews, Randy (Kim) Moss, Greg (Wendy) Moss; niece, Kim (Richard) Young; great nieces and nephews, Ashlee (Nathan) Thomason, Whitney (Andy) Brelje, Derek Young, Jada Moss, Allen Moss; great great nieces and nephews, Grady, Emma and Wade Thomason, Thomas, Will and Anna Brelje; and many cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at the Odum Cemetery in Auburntown with Bro. Tim Diffenderfer and Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating. Visitation 9 a.m. till Noon Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown. Pallbearers, Randy and Greg Moss, Allen Moss, Andy Brelje, Richard Young, Derek Young. Honorary pallberers, Grady and Wade Thomason, Thomas and Will Brelje.