Kathy Sue Deffendoll
by: Dwayne PageApr 22, 2025
Kathy Sue Deffendoll, age 62, of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her residence. Born in Shelbyville, KY, on October 10, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth McKinney and Ruth McKinney of Taylorsville, KY.
She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Wayne Deffendoll of Alexandria, and her three children: Kristina (Chris) McMillen of Smithville, Brandon Deffendoll of Alexandria, and Kimberly (Cody) Atnip of Liberty. Kathy was a proud grandmother to Lacey McMillen, Cole McMillen of Smithville, Katy Bowen, Kendyl Atnip, Wesley Bowen of Liberty, and Dalton and Addie Evans of Smithville, whom she loved like grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Martine McKinney of Taylorsville, KY, and her siblings: Brian McKinney of Louisville, KY, Paul (Jennifer) McKinney, Clint McKinney, and Allison (Matt) Finch, all of Taylorsville, KY. Her nephews, Dalton Hardin and Jackson Finch of Taylorsville, KY, along with a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, also mourn her passing.
Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth McKinney, and her son-in-law, Joseph Bowen.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with visitation from noon until the time of service. Bro. Chris McMillen will officiate the service.
The family extends a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice caregivers Rachel, Bobbie Sue, Leila, Cora, Lindsy and Shelly for their love and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DeKalb Animal Shelter in Kathy’s memory.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Michael Landon Prater
by: Dwayne PageApr 22, 2025
Michael Landon Prater age 63 of the Short Mountain Community passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Stones River Hospital ER. He was born August 4, 1961, to his parents the late Robert W. and Cora Lee Underwood Prater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, James David Prater; sisters, Carolyn Faye Brown, Novella Hodges, Wilma Jo Sanders and Ida Cheryl McGowan. Mr. Prater was a member of Church of Jesus Christ and worked as a mechanic and nurseryman. He loved working on cars, fishing, and storytelling to the grand and great-grandkids. Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday April 23, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Murphy officiating with burial to follow in Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 12:Noon until 8 PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Donna Jo Wilson Prater; 4 daughters, Carolyn Faye (Brian) Adams, Amy Lynn (Stevie) Walker, Kimberly Dawn (Randy) Carrier and Ellen Lee (Michael) Brinkley; 14 grandkids, Austin (Shawna) Lawson, Carrie (Derek) Pigg, Naomi (Matthew) Davis, Jacob Adams, Caleb (Rachel) Adams, Hannah Carrier, Rebekah Adams, Abigail Carrier, Traven Lawson, Elexis Brinkley, Emily Brinkley, Dakota Brinkley, Erika Brinkley, and Dalton Brinkley; 13 great-grandkids; sisters, Litta A Murphy and E. Dorene Murphy; brother, Danny G. Prater. The family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses in memory of Mr. Prater. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Prater family.
Roger Dale Bailey
by: Dwayne PageApr 22, 2025
Roger Dale Bailey age 66 of Smithville, has forever departed from this earth to spend eternity in the arms of Jesus peacefully on Sunday morning, April 20, 2025.
Dale was born Saturday, May 31, 1958, to his parents the late Audie Lee and Willie Jean Vassar Bailey, Jr.
He was welcomed to Heaven by his loving parents, Audie and Jean; sisters, Glenda Sue Ford, Janet Kay Lattimore, Kathy Jewel White and Nancy Lee Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his nephews Michael and Jeff Ford; father and mother-in-law, James and Mae Lattimore; brothers-in-law, David and Brad Lattimore, Tim Martin and Mike Ford; he is also reunited with his best friend “Buster.”
Mr. Bailey leaves to cherish his memory, his strong, loving wife of 41 years, Kathy Marie Bailey of Smithville; also surviving are nieces and nephews, that doubled as his caregivers for the last couple years Rachel (Billy) Anderson, Ashley (Jason) Satterfield, Amanda (Steven) Ferrell and Tyler McCloud; three sisters, Pat Ford (Robert Rowe), Faye Martin, and Reba (Brian) Scott; brother-in-law, Rick Lattimore; sister-in-law, Barbara (Harold) Burton.
Roger Dale will also be remembered by several nieces, nephews, cousins, fellow church members, friends and other family.
Roger Dale was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a firm believer in the Lord. He served in the National Guard as a “Scout” from 1980 -1986. After retiring from the work life at the age of 62, Dale enjoyed spending time with Kathy and family, having picnics at the park, listening to Hank, telling jokes, watching westerns and serving the Lord. Dale will truly be missed by ALL who knew him.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Al Mahan officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday 11:AM till 8 PM and on Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 4 PM. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to all of Mr. Bailey’s caregivers at Woodbury Health and Rehabilition Center. The family ask that donations be made to Shriners in memory of Mr. Bailey. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bailey family.