Obituaries

Brenda Faye Jones

April 22, 2021

Ms. Brenda Faye Jones, age 74, of McMinnville, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her residence.

Ms. Jones was born on June 22, 1946 in Huntsville, AL to her parents, the late Bernise and Hobert Jackson. She was a Baptist and a previous machine operator for Century Electric.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 3 pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 11am until the service time at 3pm. We are not accepting food in our kitchen facilities at this time.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin Douglas Jones of McMinnville; 1 daughter, Donna Overall of McMinnville; 1 son, Jim Blankenship of McMinnville; 4 grandchildren, Justin Hester of Smyrna, Cody Blankenship of Chattanooga, Alec Vilain of McMinnville, and Aidan Overall of McMinnville; 2 brothers, Paul Jackson of Maryland and Don Jackson of McMinnville; 2 Sisters-in-law, Regina and Ronnie Jennings and Tonya and Trent Kell all of McMinnville.

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




Albert H. Donnell

April 20, 2021

Albert H. Donnell passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home where he had been lovingly cared for by his family. He was born December 11, 1938 in Lebanon, Tennessee to his late parents, Howard and Grace Vaught Donnell. Albert was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Malone Donnell, and their daughter, Tammy Donnell Griffin. A brother, James Bentley Donnell also preceded him.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan Donnell, and his son, Tony Donnell; grandchildren, Tara (Danny) Newlon, Brandon (Kalah) Donnell, Tyler Griffin, Travis (Amber) Donnell, Logan (Justin) Johnson, and Jacob Donnell; great-grandchildren, Carson and Collin Donnell, Eden and Hattie Donnell, Michael and Griffin Newlon and Harper Johnson; sister, Diane Warren; and son-in-law, Mike Griffin.

Albert spent more than 35 years in banking in DeKalb County and retired from Liberty State Bank in 1999. He served as the Mayor of Alexandria, Tennessee from 1975-1977 and was a 60-year member of the Alexandria Lodge No. 175. He was a member of the Auburntown Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in the Chapel of Avant Funeral Home with Bro. David Dunn officiating. Interment will be at Hillview Cemetery with a Masonic service immediately following. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Kalah Donnell, Amber Donnell, Danny Newlon and Justin Johnson will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Albert to Caris Healthcare, 242 Heritage Park Drive, Suite 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 or Auburntown Church of Christ c/o Todd Turney, 906 Thames Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.




Sherry Agee Wildbur

April 19, 2021

Sherry Agee Wildbur age 69 of Smithville, passed away at her residence on Saturday April 17, 2021. She was born June 11, 1951 to her parents Boyd and Robbie Nell Tramel Agee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Wildbur. She was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and was a nurse. Ms. Wildbur is survived by a grandson; Jordan Michael Wildbur; special friend, Pam Rogers; aunts, Ruby Carter, Johnnie Agee Taylor, Peggy Agee, and Hallie Mai Agee; a host of cousins also survive. Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday April 20, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Old Brush Cemetery in Portland, TN at 4 PM. Visitation will be 10:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 people for the service. 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 DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Judy Williams

April 17, 2021

Ms. Judy Gail Williams age 63 of Lebanon, TN passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Quality Care & Rehab Center in Lebanon.

Ms. Williams was born on May 7, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Eugene & Ann Paris Williams. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Sandy Williams. She had done clerical work in different offices but had become disabled in later years.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Jimbo Eddins will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Monday from 10am until the service time at 1pm. We are not accepting food in our kitchen facilities at this time.

Survivors include Cousins, Patti (Jim) Coe of Lasscasses, TN & Annette Medley of Smithville, TN. Aunt, Jo (Jess) Baker of Smithville, TN. Additional Cousins, Brent (Cheryl) Williams, Diane (Jimbo) Eddins, Deanna (Barry) Deaver & Kent Williams all of Smithville, TN, Greg Williams of Murfreesboro, TN, Randy Williams of Smithville, TN & Tammy (Greg) Owens of Chattanooga, TN.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Alfred L. Ervin

April 16, 2021

Mr. Alfred L. Ervin, 80, of Smithville passed away on April 13, 2021. He was born in Smithville, TN on July 5, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents, James Donald and Lucille Atnip Ervin; brothers, Jimmy, Bobby, and Tommy Ervin; and sister, Mayrene Stesanski.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Ervin of Smithville; sons, Mark (Shannon) Ervin of Portland and Timothy Roy Ervin of Cookeville; daughter, Wendy Sue Ervin of Lebanon; stepson, Warren Weivel; stepdaughter, Teresa Gail (Randy) Bland; sister, Frankie Wagner of Houston, TX; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Ervin was a hard worker and faithful man. He worked laying gas lines and was a jack of all trades. Though he loved working and spent most of his time doing just that, he understood the need for balance in life. There was never a dull moment with him. He enjoyed cutting up and loved to tell jokes like his father had before him. A Christian man, he also understood what was important in life and had a consistent relationship with God, reading his Bible every day. The family will hold a private memorial service in his honor. Share memories and condolences with them at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337




Andrea Faith Judkins

April 16, 2021

Andrea Faith Judkins age18 passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Cumberland County. She was born January 28, 2003 to her parents Michael Andrew and Crystal Dawn Gasper Judkins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Braylen Judkins; grandfather, Frank A. Judkins; and aunt, Pam Hitchcock. Andrea attended Sink Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a student at Cumberland County High School. Andrea was a person that loved everybody. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Crystal Judkins of Smithville; siblings, Sonya (Raven) Watson of Murfreesboro, Shelby (Dustin) Johnson of Smithville, Taylor (Donte) Roberts of Smithville, Andrew Judkins and Savannah Judkins of Smithville; grandparents, Eva Lois Judkins of Smithville, Juanita Garden of Sparta, and Thomas Gasper of Indianapolis, Indiana; nieces, Nikia and Paisley Watson, Trinity Johnson; nephew, Grayson Johnson; several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; lifelong friend, Hailey Shuttleworth. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday April 19. 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Thomas Hale officiating and burial to follow in the Jaco-Judkins Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM and on Monday 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM Due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. The pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect these guidelines and allow 100-125 people for the service. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. The funeral will be livestreamed on Dekalb Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In memory of Andrea, the family asked that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




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