November 10, 2021
Kathy Watros Carter age 48 of Smithville passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville. She was born January 14, 1973 to her parents, Joseph Watros and the late Donna Jane Dolkas Watros. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Ida W. Robbins. Kathy was disabled. She is survived by her husband, Roger Carter of Smithville; 4 step-children; 8 step-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Teri (Dwain) Rowe of Smithville, Jennifer (Jason) Hitchcock of Cookeville, and Brittney (Will) Odom of Smithville; several nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles also survive. The family chose a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held later. The family ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.