June 27, 2021
Ruth Ann Lawson age 64 of Smithville passed away Saturday morning June 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1956 to her parents, the late Hobert & Betty Tittle Linnear. Ms. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Lawson; brother, Hobert Lawson, Jr.; and aunt, Ada Ruth “Bug” Lanier. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday June 29, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Charlie Lawson & Shonnie Sanders officiating and burial to follow in the Jennings Cemetery in Statesville. Visitation with the family will be Monday 4 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Survivors include her husband of 48yrs. Bro. Charlie Lawson of Smithville; Children: Diane (Shonnie) Sanders of Smithville, Amy Lawson (Craig) of Smithville, Mark (Brandy) Lawson of McMinnville, Virginia (Chad) Carrier of Smithville; Grandchildren: Mordecai, Elisabeth, Isaac, John, Molly, Emily, Travis, Trevor, Kalli, Clark, Austin, Naomi, Traven, McKenzie, & Colby; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 2 special friends, Sister Peanut and Sister Sally. Due to Covid-19, the funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.