Leslie Michelle Wessel
by: Dwayne PageJan 21, 2025
Leslie Michelle Wessel, 50, of Smithville, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2025. Born on May 14, 1974, in Murray, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Van Atta Sleadd Waugh, Jr., and Linda June Outland Walker. Her grandparents were the late Robert and Kathryn Outland and Edgar and Louise Waugh.
Leslie dedicated her life to serving others. She served as the Executive Director at the Hope Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, and held positions at Lighthouse Christian Camp, the United Way of Wilson County and the Upper Cumberland. A proud alumna of Murray State University, she was a cherished sister of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Leslie was a member of Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Josh Wessel, and their children, Sarah Kathryn Wessel and Nathaniel David Wessel, all of Smithville. Her brother, Bret Waugh of Encino, California, also mourns her loss.
A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held on Thursday, January 23, at Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Issac Gray officiating.
She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony on Saturday, January 25, in Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Kentucky. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Hope Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the American Cancer Society.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Ms. Bobbie Jean Page
by: Dwayne PageJan 21, 2025
Ms. Bobbie Jean Page, age 93 of Smyrna, TN and a DeKalb county native, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her daughters home.
Ms. Page was born on August 14, 1931 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Roy & Allie Taylor Fuson. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Robert Page & siblings, Willie Lee Fuson, Jr. Fuson & Athelene Page. Ms. Page was a Homemaker & attended Pilgram The Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Elder James Gibbs will officiate. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, from 4-8pm & Thursday, from 11am until the time of services at 1pm.
Survivors include 3 Children, Larry Page, Carolyn Walker & Ricky Page all of Smyrna, TN. Grandchildren, Danny (Wendy) Page of Pleasant View, TN, Brian Page of Pleasant View, TN, Josh (Jessica) Walker of Auburntown, TN, Greg (Bethany) Walker of Nashville, TN & Casey (Heather) Walker of Smyrna, TN. 11 Great Grandchildren & 4 Great Great Grandchildren. Siblings, Twin Sister, Barbara Malone of Alexandria, TN, Gladys Cantrell, Violet Starnes & Eddie Fuson all of Smithville, TN. Sisters-in-law, Doris Fuson & Geraldean Fuson both of Smithville, TN.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joanie Lynn Armour Butler
by: Dwayne PageJan 20, 2025
Joanie Lynn Armour Butler, aged 54, of Smithville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born on December 28, 1970, in Smithville, TN, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jessie and Connie Armour.
Joanie is survived by her loving daughter, Linda Bennett of Smithville, and her cherished grandsons, Nicholas Lackey and Calstin Bennett, both of Smithville. She also leaves behind her brother, John Armour of Smithville, and her nieces and nephews, Brandy Thomason, Johnathan Armour, Brittany Guard, Nathan Armour, and Kelly Armour, along with several great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Joanie was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Reeder, her sisters, Sharon Thomason and Samanda Armour, and her nephew, Brian Thomason.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 1pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of service at 1.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.