Mary Lou Lawson

April 4, 2025

Mary Lou Lawson age 93 of Smithville passed away at Standing Stone Care & Rehab Center in Monterey, on Thursday April 3, 2025. She was born November 18, 1931, to her parents the late Clarence Thedford and Edna Pauline Cook Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Lawrence P. Cantrell and Cordell Lawson; son, Lawrence T. Cantrell. Ms. Mary Lou was a member of Bethel Methodist Church and was a Factory Worker. Funeral services will be held Monday April 7, 2025, at 11:AM at Bethel Methodist Church with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday April 6, 2025, 1 PM till 5 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and on Monday April 7, 2025, at 10:AM till the time of the service at 11:AM at Bethel Methodist Church. She is survived by children, Deborah (Lee) Smith of Cookeville, Vicky (Donald) Langston of FL, Catherine McKeown of Smithville, Edward (Roberta) Cantrell of Harriman, Bill Lawson of Texas, Teresa (Paul) Jones of Texas; grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Jessica, Stephanie, Elijah; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Emery, Clara, Grant, Thalan, Junalee, Anna, Layken, Sophie, Onyx, and Percie; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethel Cemetery in memory of Ms. Lawson. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Lawson family.

April 4, 2025

Pam Bullard Pleasant age 70 of Rock Island, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025 at Willow Branch Nursing Home in McMinnville. Pam was born August 18, 1954 to her parents, the late Leburn and Ira Phillips Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Rigsby Cantrell;3 brothers, Riley Bullard, Tim Bullard and Dale Bullard and stepdaughter, Kelly Pleasant. She was a retired shirt factory worker and homemaker. Pam was a member of the Light of the World in Carthage. Pam is survived by her husband, William “Buster” Pleasant of Rock Island; 2 sons, Nathan (Holly) Hale of Alexandria and Bryan Hale of Rock Island; 5 step-children, Steve Pleasant, Michael (Alice) Pleasant, Randall Pleasant, Brandy Pinegar and Vanessa Pinegar; 2 grandchildren, Trevor Hale and Destiny Hale; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (James) Bain of Smithville; special niece, Kim Patterson of Smithville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, April 4, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Billy Smith and Mike Christian officiating and burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel, to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Pam. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pleasant family.

March 30, 2025

Nola Mae Scott of Smithville passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb. She was born September 10, 1946, to parents Henry and Viola Martens in Melrose Park, Illinois. She was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. She worked at DeKalb General Hospital for 26 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister,
Elizabeth Bruder and brother-in-law, Ralph Bruder.

Funeral services will be held 1PM Wednesday April 2, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Don Rigsby officiating and burial to follow in Mt. Holly Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday 5PM until 7PM and Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1PM.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years John Scott, daughter Denise & son-in-law Thomas Reed, and son Eric and daughter-in-law Christy Brandt, Brenda Scott, Chuck Scott and John (Lisa) Scott.

Grandchildren Mason (Carlie) Brandt, Amanda (Drake) Vaughn, Daniel Brandt, Ashley (Matt) Shuttleworth,
Laura (Blake) Dickenson, Aaron Vinson, Leslie Vinson,
Zach Scott, TJ Scott, Kylie Scott, Winter (Eric) Thibeault, Mersed Zuniga and Mateo Zuniga.

Great grandchildren Amelia and Landon Vaughn, Daniel, Carson, & Loralei Brandt, Thomas Shuttleworth and Laileigh Scott.

Brother Henry “Bud” (Annette) Martens and sister Mary (General) Oaks. Several nieces and nephews.

Special friends Randy & Sue Litteral, Bob & Talley Green, Robbie & Marie Warren, Billie Ann & Gelber Trigueros, Pauline Green, Larry & Debra Hancock, and Gage & Taylor Brown; as well as her hospital co-workers.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Scott Family.

March 29, 2025

Charles D. Atnip, age 79, of Smithville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1945, in Smithville, TN, to his parents, the late Dale and Bessie Atnip. Charles was the proud owner of Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction. He was a Baptist and a member of the TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.

In addition to his parent, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jo Atnip, and his sister, Gail King.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Lisa Atnip of Smithville; his brother, John and Betty Jean Atnip of Smithville; his sisters, Phyllis and Ronnie Tramel of Smithville, and Linda Dale and Adam Patton of McMinnville. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ruth and Ronnie Hobbs, and Lois and Jimmy Davis, all of Smithville, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thank you is extended to Johnny Ball and the caring staff of Gentiva Hospice.

Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 4-8pm and on Tuesday from 10am until the time of service at 1pm. The service will be officiated by Bro. Andy Patterson and Larry Womack, with interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Smithville First Freewill Baptist video ministry or Lighthouse Christian Camp.

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

March 29, 2025

Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr. was born May 24, 1947 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025. He was born and lived in Michigan for 45 years and then moved to McMinnville, Tennessee for the last 32 years. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Donald and Caroline Filipowski Theiss; brother, Donald Theiss and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Eula Presley. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Glenda Marie Presley Theiss; children, Susan (Mark) Long, Brandy Perez, Cindy Hale, Gwendolyn (Richard) Holt, Tammy Norma Theiss, and Tommy Norman Theiss, Jr.; grandchildren, Sean, Gabriel, Jaylen, Gavin, Tommy Ray, Hannah, and Diane; great-granddaughters, Lea and Luci; sisters, Cheryl (Butch) Galyon, Lorry Cantrell, Debra Prokoff; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Theiss; many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Mr. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, serving the Lord as well as playing games with the children, cooking and eating wild meat. He really enjoyed his church family at Peoples Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully attended. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Peoples Pentecostal Church with his pastor, Michael Hewell and Jay Young officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 PM until 7 PM, Monday 1 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM all visitation at Peoples Pentecostal Church. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Theiss family.

March 27, 2025

Jose Adelaido Lomas age 77 of Smithville passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 16,1947 to his parents, the late Alfonso Lomas and Eustacia Moreno.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Lomas; granddaughter, Selena Torres; 2 brothers, Luis Lomas and Beninyo Lomas.  He was a Catholic and worked as a farmer at Herndon Farms for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sara Lomas of Smithville; 6 children, Amada (Alberto) Torres, Adelaido (Veronica) Lomas, Jose Lomas (Misty Dedmon), Jorge Lomas, Sarah (Steven) Laxton all of Smithville and Luisana Robinson of Nashville; 21 grandchildren, and a host of great- grandchildren; 2 sisters, Juana Acuna of Smithville and Geronima Lomas Rodriguez of Mexico.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, March 28, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Ruben Vasaldua and Steven Laxton officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Thursday 3 PM till 7 PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2PM. 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 Lomas family.

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