Linda Gail Judkins age 71 of Smithville, passed away Thursday morning, July 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1946 to her parents, the late Charles Lorning and Ina Mai Maxwell Redman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Patricia Redman. Linda was a member of the Bright Hill United Methodist Church, was a former beautician, dispatcher for 7 years and worked at Smithville Builders Supply. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Hooper Judkins of Smithville; son, Greg (Melanie) Judkins of Smithville; 2 grandchildren, Amber Lynn Judkins and Ethan Curtis Judkins; 1 brother, Leonard Redman of Lebanon; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Donna) Judkins of Lancaster and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Sunday, July 29, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Junior Ellis and Wallace Caldwell officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1 PM until 8 PM and Sunday 10 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bright Hill United Methodist Church in memory of Linda. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Tommie Webster Dedmon, age 83, of Alexandria, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

Mrs. Dedmon was born February 21, 1935 in Dekalb County, TN, daughter of the late James Early Webster and Vallie Tramel Webster. Mrs. Tommie married Buford C. Dedmon and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by Son; Burford Earl Dedmon, Daughter; Teresa Dedmon, Five Sisters, and Two Brothers. Mrs. Tommie was a member of the Malone’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Dedmon is survived by Granddaughters; April (Joel) Armstrong of Hickman, TN, and Misty Dedmon of Smithville, TN. Great-Grandchildren; Brettany Hunt, Brady Hunt, Brylee Hunt, Layla Dedmon, Monica Lomas, and Numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dedmon are scheduled to be conducted from Avant Funeral Home on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 3PM with Bro. Jason Rich officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillview Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held at Avant Funeral Home on Friday from 10AM until service time at 3PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to assist with the funeral expenses.

69 year old Opal Faye Lawson Glover of Smithville passed away Thursday at her home. She was a member of the Emmanuel Bread of Life and a retired employee of Kingston Timer. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Micky Hill will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until the service at 3 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudie and Dora Irene Arnold Lawson. Survivors include a son, Brad Driver; an uncle, Jimmy Arnold, and an aunt, Joan and George Hamilton all of Smithville. Several cousins also survive along with God sister Violet Grissom of Lebanon and special neighbors. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jonell Amonett age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Floyd and Jodie Oakley Amonett; brothers, Wade Amonett and wife, Frankie, Jim Amonett, Sr. and wife, Cliffie; nephews, Jim Amonett, Jr. and Jason Gaither. She is survived by two nephews, Bill Amonett and wife, Jane of Nashville and Richard Amonett and wife, Cathy of Nashville; two nieces, Bobbie Huffine and husband, Ward of Knoxville and Beth Amonett of Murfreesboro. Ms. Amonett was a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church where she served as church organist more than 40 years. She was a retired school teacher. A private graveside services will be held at DeKalb Memorial Gardens on Saturday, July 28, 2018 with Mark Thomas and Mike Braswell officiating. There will be no services or visitation at the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.