Edith Nell Taylor Redmon

November 17, 2024

Edith Nell Taylor Redmon received her heavenly wings on November 15, 2024. She was 98 and surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

She was born on September 29, 1926, to the Luther and Willie Ethel Taylor in Smithville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Reba Dell Begin and beloved husband of 47 years, Charles Foster Redmon.

She was a 1944 graduate of Dekalb County High School. In 1945 she married Foster Redmon. After moving to Detroit, Michigan in 1945, her husband and children moved back to the Keltonburg community in 1971 where her husband worked as a farmer. While raising her children, she would eventually decide to work at Kingston Timers and would later retire after 20 years of dedicated service. She attended Mount View Baptist Church, Jacobs Pillar, and Keltonburg Methodist churches throughout the last fifty plus years.

Edith was a selfless woman who cared deeply for those around here. Affectionately known as Mom, Granny or Great-Granny by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending quality time with them, whether she was cooking or sharing tales and memories of years past. She was a close friend to many, in the Keltonburg, Belk and Jefferson communities and beyond. Whether she was known as Mom, Granny, Great Granny, Aunt Eddy, Ms. Edith, or simply Edith; she was loved by all those who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Debbie (Dennis) Washer of Smithville and Chuck (Lynda) Redmon of Dalton, GA; grandchildren John (Karey) Washer of Smithville, Christopher (Stephanie) Redmon of Lake Mary, Florida, Nicholas Redmon of Dalton, Georgia, and Michael Redmon of Taipei, Taiwan; great-grandchildren Caitlin Washer, Carter Benson, Gabriella Washer, Brianna Washer, Kinsley Washer, and Baylei Benson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins throughout the states of Tennessee and Michigan.

Funeral services will be held 11:AM Monday, November 18, 2024, at Dekalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville, TN, Brother David Hill will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday 1PM until 5 PM and on Monday 9:AM until the service time at 11:AM. Burial will be at Jefferson Cemetery.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Redmon family.

November 17, 2024

Roy Gayle Mathis age 66 of Murfreesboro, passed away Thursday November 14, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro. He was born April 10, 1958 to his parents, the late Floyd and Nancy Bain Mathis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Freddy Tidwell, Bobby Mathis, Landon Mathis, Larry Mathis, Julus Lee Mathis, Timothy Mathis, Lanny Mathis; sisters, Margie Gunter, Helen Fults and Patricia Mathis; sister-in-law, Pamela Mathis. He worked for DeKalb County, City of Smithville, was a brick layer and a mechanic. He attended the Open Word Tabernacle. Mr. Mathis is survived by his baby, Wanda Underwood of Murfreesboro and her children and grandchildren, whom he loved as his own; siblings, Jimmy Mathis of Murfreesboro, James (Marie) Tidwell of Smithville, George (Debbie) Mathis of Shelbyville, Mikey Mathis of Murfreesboro, Janice Barrett of Tullahoma and Rosetta (Floyd) Brown of Murfreesboro; brother-in-law, Jimmy Barrett; several nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Graveside services and interment will be 1 PM Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Center Hill Cemetery with Bro. Darren Kinzer officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside 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 Mathis family.

November 15, 2024

We are announcing the death of our beloved daughter, Jessica Mollinet. She was born December 18, 1982, and passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She loved life more than life itself. She loved her family, friends and pets more than can be measured. She was a proud veteran who loved her country and served in the US Coast Guard. The family would like to Thank a very special person who cared for her 24/7. Nick, you never wavered in the face of Jessica’s problems. You were by her side with love until the end and you will always be a member of our family. In addition, Thanks to the staff of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro who care for her during her fight for life. She is survived by her mother, father, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted 6 PM Thursday, November 21, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Military Honors and burial will take place 1 PM Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on McCrory Lane in Nashville. Visitation will be Thursday 1 PM until the time of the service at 6 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Mollinet Family.

November 13, 2024

Bobby Monroe Luna age 79 of Sparta passed away Sunday November 10, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville. He was born May 1, 1945, to his parents, the late Rube and Rubie Johnson Luna. He was a contractor, served in the National Guard and attended Corinth Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Pat Luna; brother, Gene Luna; and nephew, Eric Luna. Funeral services will be held 6 PM Thursday November 14, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Robin Phillips officiating and a private burial to be held at a later date. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday 4 PM until time of the service at 6 PM. Survivors include wife, Linda of Sparta; special nephew, Carlton Luna of Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, family asked that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Luna. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Luna Family.

November 13, 2024

David Michael “Cookie” Cook, age 52 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a retired truck driver and attended New Life United Pentecostal Church.

He was born on September 12, 1972 in McMinnville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arlo and Shirley Walker Cook, maternal grandparents; Cecil and Maggie Walker and paternal grandparents; Mervin and Nina Cook.

The family has chosen direct cremation and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Survivors include his daughter, Aja Cook and 2 grandchildren, Woods Walker and Arie Smith all of Rickman; 3 brothers, Jeff (Linda) Cook, Johnny (Rachel) Cook all of Smithville and Gerwin Cook of Arizona; 2 sisters, Deborah (Danny) Young and Crystal Petty of Smithville; significant other, Tiffany Hendrixson of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

November 11, 2024

Janice Caldwell, aged 64, of Smithville passed away at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born on October 16, 1960, in France, she was the beloved daughter of John Vensko and the late Mary Coffey Vensko. Janice was the co-owner of The Purple Door and a member of the Smithville Study Group.

She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Caldwell, and her three children: Courtney (Matt) Mohieddin of Bellingham, Washington, Tyler (Layne) Caldwell of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and John (Emma) Caldwell of Taipei, Taiwan. She is also survived by her father, John Vesko of Smithville, and her brother, David Vensko of Alaska.

Janice was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Coffey Vensko.

A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, November 14 at 2pm at DeKalb Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Isaac Gray and friends. A celebration of her life will also be held at Button Willow on Sunday at 2pm.

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

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