Billy Roy Sutton

May 6, 2019

Billy Roy Sutton, age 73, of Smithville passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville. He was a Methodist, veteran in the Army National Guard, a member of AmVets and the Moose Lodge 1725.  He was also employed by Bob’s Central Heat and Air. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 8 at 2 pm at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with interment to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Ruth Young Sutton; Sister: Betty Swan, Nephew: Brian Swan. Survivors include his wife: Linda Redmon Sutton of Smithville; 1 Sister: Sue McCoig of Smithville; 1 Brother: Danny (Teresa) Sutton of McMinnville; 4 Nieces: Michelle (Brandon) Patton of Rock Island, Kati (Zach) Minton of McMinnville, Angela (Kevin) Harvey of Lebanon, Ashley (Michael) Lich of Old Hickory; 2 Nephews Stevie and Tonya Swan and Kyle and Taylor Sutton of McMinnville; 1 Brother-in-law: Leonard Redmon of Lebanon; Several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins also survive. Visitation with the Sutton family will be on Tuesday from 2-8pm and Wednesday 10am-2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the funeral home to help with expenses in memory of Billy. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

May 6, 2019

88 year old Emma Ruth Scurlock of Smithville passed away Monday at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star and the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. An eastern star service will be on Wednesday at 3:00pm The funeral will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the service at 4 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Nettie Certain Vanatta; husband, Austin Scurlock; child, Larry Scurlock; brothers, Homer, Omar, and Tom Vanatta; grandchildren, Jonathan Scurlock, Jacob, and Daniel Caldwell. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Johnson and Pam Miller both of Smithville and Donna and Terry Caldwell of Rock Island. Two sons, Jeff and Debbie Scurlock and Danny and Teresa Scurlock of Smithville. Twelve grandchildren, Sondra and Donald Stanley of Smithville, Eric Johnson of Smithville, Bradley and Lynn Miller of Watertown, Brandon and Becky Miller of Smithville, Doug and Crystal Scurlock of Kentucky, Lori Young of Kentucky, Crystal Scurlock and Dana Holland of McMinnville. Seven great grandchildren. Daughter-in-law, Peggy Scurlock of Kentucky and special friend Nancy Hale of Ohio. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations may be made to the Banks Cemetery.

May 3, 2019

Charles Dennis Barry age 71 of Smithville, passed away Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1948 to his parents, the late Edwin and Lois Bennett Barry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cousins, Kenneth Corley and Carolyn Corley. He worked in engineering and owned the Computer Outlet in Lebanon for over 10 years. Charles was a member of Mid TN Region AACA, where he served on the board and was one of the main judges. His love in cars was his corvettes. He is survived by his wife, Mary Barry of Smithville; step-daughter, Melissa (Douglas) Smith of Nolensville; 2 cousins, Cathy Marler and JoAnn Newbell both of Alexandria and special friend, James Burton. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3:30 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday 3 PM until 8 PM and Sunday 1 PM until 3:15 at which time Mr. Barry will be taken to the Cemetery for the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the DeKalb Animal Coalition, in memory of Mr. Barry. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

May 1, 2019

April 30, 2019

Mark Carter age 64 of Smithville, passed away Friday night, April 26, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born February 8, 1955 to his parents, the late Robert Dean and Mary Alice Burdsall Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Derry Carter and Mike Carter. Mark and his wife, Patty are the owners of Mark’s Center Hill Pub and Patty’s Restaurant. He was also a construction worker, former member of AmVets and CM ABATE and was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Patty Carter of Smithville; children, Mary Carter of Smithville, Lisa Sanchez of Murfreesboro, Todd Carter of Indiana, Holly Carter of Indiana, Jason Carter of Indiana, and Steve Carter of Indiana, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Tim Carter of Indiana. The family has honored Mark’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

April 27, 2019

71 year old Garry Don Walker of Smithville passed away on Friday at his residence. He was a machine shop foreman. The family has chosen direct cremation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan Walker and Joyce Dodson Walker Boyd; a brother, Glen Walker; and a grandson, Jason Brinley. Survivors include his wife, Diana Walker of Smithville. Daughters, Mitzie Iams of Mentor, Ohio; Beverly and Jeff Colwell of Englewood, Florida and Melissa and Shawn O’Neil of Naples, Florida; sons, Daniel and Penny Walker of Mentor, Ohio, Walter and Jodie Walker of Columbus, Ohio, Thomas and Denise Dragovich and John Dragovich all of Naples, Florida. Granddaughters, Leea Walker of Columbus, Ohio, Latasha O’Neil and Leanna O’Neil of Naples, Florida, Diana and Shain Smith of Lehigh, Florida, and Brittani Dragovich of Port St. Lucy, Florida. Grandsons, Michael Garry Walker and Bryan Walker of Columbus, Ohio and Trent Walker of Arizona. Sisters, Peggy and J.R. McCormick, Kay Freeborn, and Barbara Jones all of McMinnville. Brother, Larry and Sharon Walker of Chicago, Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations in memory of Mr. Walker may be made to Cancer Research or to the charity of your choice.