Obituaries

Jeffery Lee Gotch

July 3, 2022

Jeffery Lee Gotch age 64, of Smithville, passed away Thursday June 30, 2022, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born January 17, 1958, to his parents the late Frank and Frances Rhoten Gotch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Karen Guthrie and Susie; brothers, Allen Gotch and Tommy Winders. He worked in Auto Detailing. Mr. Gotch is survived by his wife Michele Gotch of Smithville; children, Lindsay Pelham of Mt. Prospect, IL, Emily Avina of Mt. Prospect, IL, Paul Graham of Lebanon, Megan Tice of Lebanon and Will Clegg of Smithville; special buddy Dino; grandchildren, Abby Avina, Leo Avina, Lily Pelham, Antonio Zavala; sisters Sally Maloney of MI, and Judy Hope of IN.; Funeral services will be held 1PM Tuesday July 5, 2022, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 11:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




Carl August Howard

July 1, 2022

Carl August Howard age 79, passed away June 23, 2022 at his residence in Smithville. He was formerly of Maryland. He was born October 9, 1942, to his parents the late, Carl Saltan and Mary Bocklage Howard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Howard. Mr. Howard was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked as a machinist for Black-n-Decker: A A I: I C A: and E V I. He is survived by his wife, Janet Howard of Smithville; children, Carl A. (Lara) Howard, II of Kentucky, and West (Carolyn) Howard of Gallatin; grandchildren, Nathan Howard, Anna Howard, Bryce Howard, Courtney (Danny) Rodriguez, Koryn Howard, and Kendall Howard; great-grandchild, Asher Jones; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with family officiating and burial was in DeKalb Cemetry. Visitation was Tuesday June 28, 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 1:00PM. Pallbearers was Danny Rodriguez, Courtney Rodriguez, Nathan Howard, Bryce Howard, Carl Howard, II, and West Howard. DeKalb Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
age 79, passed away June 23, 2022 at his residence in Smithville. He was formerly of Maryland. He was born October 9, 1942, to his parents the late, Carl Saltan and Mary Bocklage Howard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Howard. Mr. Howard was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked as a machinist for Black-n-Decker: A A I: I C A: and E V I. He is survived by his wife, Janet Howard of Smithville; children, Carl A. (Lara) Howard, II of Kentucky, and West (Carolyn) Howard of Gallatin; grandchildren, Nathan Howard, Anna Howard, Bryce Howard, Courtney (Danny) Rodriguez, Koryn Howard, and Kendall Howard; great-grandchild, Asher Jones; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with family officiating and burial was in DeKalb Cemetry. Visitation was Tuesday June 28, 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 1:00PM. Pallbearers was Danny Rodriguez, Courtney Rodriguez, Nathan Howard, Bryce Howard, Carl Howard, II, and West Howard. DeKalb Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.




Donnie “Brother Burr” Agee

June 28, 2022

Donnie “Brother Burr” Agee age 80 of Silver Point passed away Sunday morning June 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1942 to his parents, the late Earl & Betty Jane Starnes Agee. He was a crane operator, served 4 years in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Paul Revere, an Evangelist and a member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife: Clara Mae Wilson Agee; Brother: Ralph Lee Agee. Funeral services will be held 2:PM Wednesday June 29, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Herb Leftwich officiating and burial to follow in the Mt. Holly Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 4:PM until 8:PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. Survivors include his daughter: Cindy (Jerry) Sparks of Silver Point; Sister: Susie (Forrest) Hicks of Monticello, Ky.; Several nieces and nephews; Very special friend: Sheral St. John; Special cousins: Peggy Wilson and Woody Steinheart also survive. In addition to flowers, family asks that donations be made to the Wolf Creek Baptist Church in memory of Bro. Agee. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Fannie Athelene Page

June 23, 2022

Fannie Athelene Page age 84 of Smithville, TN passed away Thursday night, June 23, 2022 at the Webb House Retirement Home in Smithville, TN.

Ms. Athelene was born on August 20, 1937 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Roy & Allie Mai Taylor Fuson. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Hobert Page and 2 brothers, Willie Lee Fuson & Roy Fuson, Jr. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Malones Chapel Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. James Gibbs will officiate and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, from 2pm – 8pm & on Sunday, from 11am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include 2 Sons, Dwayne (Deanna) Page & Stevie Page all of Smithville, TN. 2 Step Grandchildren & 5 Step Great Grandchildren. 4 Sisters, Bobbie Page of Mt. Juliet, TN, Barbara Malone of Alexandria, TN, Gladys Cantrell of Smithville, TN & Violet Starnes of Smithville, TN. 1 Brother, Eddie (Judy) Fuson of Smithville, TN. Two sisters-in-law, Doris Fuson  and Geraldean Fuson of Smithville, TN. Special Caregiver, Mrs. Betty Davis. The family would also like to give a special thanks to the staff of the Webb House & Avalon Hospice.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements




Marilyn Joan Vinson

June 23, 2022

Marilyn Joan Vinson, 76, Smithville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2022.

Ms. Vinson was born in Lincoln County, KY, and retired from Lockheed Martin Corporate Financial Services. After retirement, she served faithfully at the Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville, TN, whose mission is to minister to disadvantaged children and share the hope, love, light and truth of our Lord Jesus Christ. She never ceased to stand in awe of God’s abundant faithfulness and provision.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Allen Senecal, father and mother J.C. and Gladys Vinson, sisters Cue Vinson Dunn, Vera Duvall and brother Clyde Vinson. Survivors include her daughter Cynthia Johnson Stroup, (Dan), son Charles Stephen Johnson (Julianna), granddaughter Ashley Johnson, grandson Samuel Johnson, sisters Ruth Jarrett, Mae Hogue, Ramona Hiatt (Jones), Ann Smith (JT), as well as several nieces and nephews.

No funeral services will be held. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery in Hustonville, Kentucky. Memorial donations in kind may be sent to Lighthouse Christian Camp, 205 Serenity Place, Smithville, TN 37166.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Timothy Floyd Shattuck

June 23, 2022

Timothy Floyd Shattuck born May 6, 1955 to his parents the late Eric and Alma Smith Shattuck. Beloved husband of Debra Sue Shattuck, passed away at his residence Saturday June 18, 2022 at age 67. Amazing father of Steven Michael Shattuck. He is very much loved by family and friends. Tim served three years in Germany in the Army. Served twenty-two years in New York State National Guard. He was very proud to serve his country. Also, worked for the State of New York as a developmental aide. Caring for the medically frail with special needs. Then moved to Dowelltown and retired. Tim attended Snow Hill Methodist Church. His hobbies, were Garding and Wood Working. He also loved his 3 dogs and 6 cats. Tim also volunteered to help with God’s Food Panty in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric and Alma Smith Shattuck. Mr. Shattuck is survived by his wife, Debra Shattuck of Smithville; son, Steven Shattuck of Smithville; grandchild, Gabrielle; brothers, David Shattuck of NY, Donald Shattuck of NY, Gary Shattuck of Mass.; sister Deborah Miller of NY. A celebration of Life for Tim will be held Saturday July 9, 2022 at 11:AM at Snow Hill Methodist Church with Pastor Kenneth Clayton officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to God’s Food Pantry in Smithville, TN. A very special Thank You for your love and support to Patricia Zornow. Also a very special Thank You to the members of Snow Hill Methodist Church for prayers, and love sent to us and for being his church family. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.




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