Thelma Jean Owens

March 7, 2024

Thelma Jean Owens age 76, passed away Monday March 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 13, 1947, to her parents the late Reed and Pauline Overbey Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Owens; 2 brothers, Curtis Owens and Daniel Owens. Ms. Owens was a Christian and a Homemaker. She is survived by children, Michelle Curtis of Dowelltown, Patrick Connors of Smithville, and Michael Connors of Smithville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive; sister, Ruby Rigsby of Rock Island; brother, Bobby Owens of Ohio. A Graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00AM at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 11:00AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Owens family.

March 6, 2024

Mrs. Tadea “Teddie” Marie Barnes, age 88 of Smithville, passed away at her residence Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024. She was of the Catholic faith and a retired administrator with Citi Bank, DeKalb Co. Doctors Building and an Avon representative. She had a love for dancing.

She was born April 25, 1935 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose & Herlinda Hernandez Montalvo and her husband, Willam Bill Barnes.

Visitation with the Barnes family will be on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am till 12 Noon. A graveside will be held at 1:00 pm at Jefferson Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Felicia (Jeff Morgan) Hodges Davis of McMinnville, Son, Darrick and Laurie Barnes of CA, 5 grandchildren, Lindsey Hodges of McMinnville, Holly (Dylan) Heim of Nashville, Rachel Hodges of AZ, Payton and Cooper Barnes of CA and one sister, Ann Kelly of West VA.

In addition of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

March 4, 2024

Anthony Wayne Hale age 32 of Smithville passed away Friday night, March 1, 2024 in Smithville. He was born in Cincinatti, Ohio on September 5, 1991 to his parents, Raven McCloud and Candy Hale. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Eugene Wilkey; 2 brothers, David Hall and John Keith Hale; aunts, Penny Hale, Connie Brownfield, Cynthia Hale, Clara May Wilkey, Reba Jean Wilkey; uncles, Phillip Wilkey, Joe Wilkey, Sr. and Joseph Harrison. He was of the Baptist faith and a handyman. He is survived by children, Bethany Dillon, Leuana Cullum, Emmitt Hale, Abigail Hale and Eppy Brown all of Smithville; father, Raven McCloud of Cincinatti, OH; mother, Candy Hale; step-dad, John Hale (Melissa Templeton) both of Smithville; 2 sisters, Rebecca (William) Dickens, April (Doug) Barnes; 4 brothers, Larry Stump, Rickey Hall, Johnny Hall (Morgan Green) and Terry (Christie) Hale all of Smithville; grandmother, Carolyn Davis of Smithville; Papa, Charlie and Ellen Hale; aunts, Ginger Anderson, Pauline Crook and Betty Pack; uncles, Roy Wilkey, Tom Hale, Steve (Linda) Hale, Leroy Hale and David Brownfield; special cousins, Joe Wilkey (Shaska Winnett), Daniel Anderson; nieces, Sophie Demonbreun, Brooklyn Barnes, Alexis Barnes; nephews, Aiden Hale, Cain Hall, Colin Dickens, Sean Dickens, Ethan Barnes and a host of cousins. Funeral services will be 1 PM Friday, March 8, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Joe Wilkey and Eugene Lawson officiating and burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 2 PM until 7 PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hale family.

March 4, 2024

Gregory Allen Laboe age 64 passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born August 24, 1959, to his parents, his late mother, Mary Elaine Bourassa Laboe and his father Joseph James Laboe. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by brother, Joseph Benjamin Laboe; his beloved dog, Forest. Mr. Laboe was affiliated with Woodbury Church of Christ, and he worked as a Handyman. He is survived by children, Heather Pruitte of Carthage, and Crystal Laboe of South Carolina; grandchildren, Zackery Pruitte, Tyler Pruitte, Blake Pruitte, Adalynn Laboe, and Everly Conley; father, Joseph Laboe of Smithville; siblings, Valerie Laboe of Smithville, and Kenneth Laboe of Smithville; the love of his life, Janice Laboe. The family has honored Mr. Laboe’s request to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Laboe family.

March 2, 2024

Amy Livia Robinson age 94, of Smithville, passed away at her residence Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born May 13, 1929, to her parents the late Arsenie S. and Livia Igrisan Lucaciu. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robinson; brother, Julius Lucaciu. Ms. Amy was a faithful member of Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and a Missionary for 31 years. When you read Proverbs 31, this is the perfect description of Mrs. Amy, a virtuous woman. A faithful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, Christian and friend. She is survived by 2 children, Ken (Bea) Robinson of Murfreesboro, and Rebecca (Dave) Parker of Smithville; grandchildren, Paul Holland, Chloe (Collin) Calhoun, Claire Robinson, Zach (Amanda) Parker, Sammantha Parker, Hannah Parker; great-grandchildren, Brett Calhoun, Cameron Calhoun; sister, Marion (Tom) Monroe of Michigan; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 3 PM Monday, March 4, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk and Bro. Andy Patterson officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday 3 PM until 5 PM and Monday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Robinson family.

March 1, 2024

Wenona “Pat” Delaine Owen Odom, age 91, of Smithville, Tennessee, formerly of Flowery Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on August 12, 1932, in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the late Riley Owen and Jessie Estelle Hampton Owen.

On February 24, 1951, Wenona embarked on a lifelong journey with her best friend and soulmate, Russell (Bill) Odom. Wenona was a quiet, extraordinary woman with a heart full of love and talents that knew no bounds. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a strong faith and a kind spirit that touched the lives of all that knew her. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—reading, cooking, quilting, tending to her garden, admiring flowers, rocking on the front porch, and going to flea markets. Her dedication to her family was unmatched.

Wenona is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 73 years, Russell (Bill) Eugene Odom, who supported and cared for her unconditionally during their marriage, illness, and her final days. She also leaves behind her sons, Jeff Odom and his wife Helen of Smithville, TN; Mark Odom of Smithville, TN; daughter Delaine Williams and her husband Glenn of Flowery Branch, GA; Daughter-in Laws, Venise Tuttle of Sneedville, TN; Delores Kimbrell of Cornelia, GA. Grandchildren, Lee Odom of Cleveland, GA; Crissy (Jay) Ivey of Belmont, GA; Brandy Bonner of Gainesville, GA; Amy (Eric) Stevens of Flowery Branch, GA; Ashley (Eric) Webb of Clarksville, GA. Will (Brittney) Odom of Smithville, TN; Whitney (Chas) Keithan of Soddy-Daisy, TN; Taylor Williams of Gainesville, GA; Courtney Odom of Smithville, TN; Morgan (Jeremy) Whitlow of Lafayette, TN; Siblings include sister, Helen White of Douglasville, GA; brother , Alfred (Annie May) Owen of Fort Payne, AL; Sister-in-Law, Sandra Owen of Fort Payne, AL.

She is also survived by her 13 great-grandchildren Hunter; Conner; Bailey; Eastin; Gage; Judson; Jolie; Lucas; Charlie; Scarlet; Lainey; Bella; Aubrey; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Danielle.

In addition to her parents, Wenona was preceded in death by sons, Steve (Venise) Odom; Barry Odom, and his wife, Judy; Joel (Delores) Odom; brothers, Winston Owen and his wife, Barbara; Roland (Sandra) Owen; J.W. Owen; sisters, June Owen; Carylon Owen; brother-in-law, Mickey White.

Family and friends are invited to share in the celebration of Wenona’s life. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from noon to 2:00 PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 4100 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch, Georgia. Funeral Services will follow at same location beginning at 2:00 PM. Rev. Scott Wilson will be officiating. Internment will take place in the church cemetery, immediately following the service.

Flowers are welcome or donations can be made in memory of Wenona Odom to Gentiva Hospice, 28 Snow Hollow Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, TN is honored to care for the Odom family.