Obituaries

Nora Lee Pirtle Young

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.




Judy Carol Fish

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




Robert “Bob” Medley, Jr.

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.




Sara Marie Garrett

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




Joyce Malone Johnson

June 21, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Malone Johnson, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Mrs. Johnson was born February 15, 1932 in Smithville, TN, a daughter of the late Ernest Malone and Claudine Grooms Malone. She was also preceded in death by her Husband; Retired American Airlines Captain, Charles R. “Cotton” Johnson and a sister; Judy Malone Cox.

Mrs. Johnson pioneered the Stewardess Corp with American Airlines and later moved to Chicago as Chief Stewardess between 1952 and 1957. She served as Director of the housing authority in Shelbyville for 5 years. She also served the City of Shelbyville on the Beer Board. Mrs. Johnson earned her realtors license and worked for 25 years, becoming President of the Middle Tennessee Board of Realtors. She was also an active member of the Kiwanis Club where she served as President.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by Daughter; Lesa Charlynn Johnson of Murfreesboro, TN and several nieces and nephews.

The family will hold private services at a later date.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Johnson’s memory be made to St. Jude.

Bass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Mitchell Rowland

June 20, 2021

Mitchell Rowland, 70, of Liberty, TN died on the morning of June 18th 2021. He was in his home with his wife, two daughters, and son-in-law near.

He was a devout Christian and a long time member of Salem Baptist Church. He grew up farming and later graduated from MTSU. After he married his wife, Debra, he became a mail carrier for the Liberty Post Office and worked there for 38 years. He was often recognized in town by his red truck, which he also delivered the mail in.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready with a joke. He enjoyed spending time on the family farm with his metal detector and loved sharing pictures he’d captured there with his wildlife camera. He regularly spent time in his shed devoted to his latest woodworking project. In his later years, he often helped his younger siblings in projects such as assisting his brother build a new barn, and he was always ready to offer help to his family whenever they needed it.
His pride and joy were his two daughters and his young granddaughter. He will be long remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debra Rowland; his daughter Mary Montgomery and her husband Tyler of Murfreesboro; his daughter Ashley Rowland of Chattanooga; his granddaughter Emma Rowland of Chattanooga; his brother, Tim Rowland; sisters, Genrose Davis, Terry Bess Malone, and Westa Morrison; and aunt, Mackie Yatooma. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and great-nephews and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Tom Rowland.

Visitation will be held at Salem Baptist Church Monday, June 21, 2021 at 1pm, which will immediately be followed by a funeral service at 5pm. Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.




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