Linda Sue Knowles

February 16, 2022

Linda Sue Knowles age 56 passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late, Lewis and Irene Frazier Knowles. She was a member of Smithville First Baptist Church; loved all sports, a graduate of MTSU, Secretary at Knowles & Sons Nursery and a Volunteer at Haven of Hope.

Two brothers preceded her in death: Jim “Bear” Knowles and Steven “Cub” Knowles, Sr.; Survivors include 2 brothers: Larry (Melissa) Knowles, Kenneth Knowles(Late Tammy Knowles); Nephews: Steve Knowles, Parker Knowles and Special Nephew Dustin (Jennifer) Knowles; Nieces: Martha and Jessica Barfield, Hillary Knowles, Will and Keri Grimes and Maggie Knowles; Great Nephews: Gunner, Conner, Kai, Monte; Great Nieces: Victoria and Cameron; Special Friend: Henrietta Colwell; Special first cousins: Vickie (Walter) Burton, Loyce Holcomb, Royce Odom and Jayma Holcomb.

Funeral services for Ms. Linda Sue will be held 2 PM Friday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Chad Ramsey and Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 3 PM until 7 PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the building. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

February 15, 2022

Gayle and Phillip Thomas

Audrey Gayle Thomas age 40 of Smithville passed away Thursday afternoon December 30, 2021 at TriStar Summit Hospital in Hermitage from complications of Covid. She was born May 30, 1981 in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Vanatta Rigsby; maternal grandparents, W.A. and Frances Vanatta; paternal grandparents, Jewel Brown “Red” and Elizabeth Pascal Rigsby; nephew, Jeffery Rigsby and niece, Erica Marie Bullard. Gayle was a member of the Keltonburg United Methodist Church and worked at Omega Apparel. She was survived by her husband, Phillip Thomas of Smithville; 2 children, Phillip “Little Man” Thomas (Kaitlyn Fish) of Smithville and Helen (James) Winchel of McMinnville; father, Lloyd Rigsby of Smithville; sisters, Trina Hernandez of Nashville and Destiny Wisemore of McMinnville; brothers, Christopher Rigsby and Aubrey Rigsby both of Smithville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Brenda and Ricky Caldwell; special nephew, Michael Bullard; special great niece, Peyton Bandy; special mother, Eva Kelly (Jeff) Trannel ; special friend that was more like a sister, Heather Wilson and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins and a host of other family and friends.

Phillip Royce Thomas age 41 of Smithville passed away Friday morning, December 31, 2021 at TriSatr Summit Hospital in Hermitage from complications of Covid. He was born December 15, 1980 in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle Thomas; maternal grandparents, Abe and Pearl Colwell, Herman and Clara Caldwell; paternal grandparents, Willie Eugene “Sheep” and Vada Atnip Thomas; 2 aunts, Barbara Hicks and Mary Hale; 3 uncles, Jackie Thomas, Eddie Lattimore and Paul Caldwell. He was self-employed and worked at NHC HealthCare for 15 years and was a member of the Keltonburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by 2 children, Phillip “Little Man” Thomas (Kaitlyn Fish) of Smithville and Helen (James) Winchel of McMinnville; mother and loving father, Brenda and Ricky Caldwell of Smithville; dad, Jessie Thomas of Alexandria; brother, Jessie Eugene “Brother” Thomas of McMinnville; sisters, Peggy Bandy of Liberty, Rose Montgomery of Smithville, Anne Davis of Nashville and Hope Thomas of Smithville; special father-in-law, Lloyd Rigsby; sisters-in-law, Trina Hernandez and Destiny Wisemore; brothers-in-law, Christopher and Aubrey Rigsby; special nephew, Michael Bullard and special great-niece, Peyton Bandy; special cousins, Sarah Thomas, Jessica Hale and Sabrina Melton; special friend, Alan Taylor and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family has chosen a direct cremation for Gayle and Phillip and a Celebration of Life will be held 4 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the DeKalb County Complex with visitation on Saturday 2 PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice, in memory of Gayle and Phillip.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

February 15, 2022

Ronnie Stephen Walker age 70 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning February 15, 2022 at his daughter’s residence. He was born May 2, 1951 to his parents, the late Cecil and Maggie Green Walker. He was a long-time nurseryman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Gail Walker; Brothers: J.B. Walker, Cordell Walker, Chuck Walker, Dwight Walker, Jerry Walker; Sisters: Faye Griffin, Lear Arnold, Shirley Cook and infant sister: Melbie Walker. Funeral services for Mr. Walker will be held 6 PM Friday with Bros. Michael Hale and Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday 3 PM until the time of the service at 6 PM. Survivors include Children: Penny Walker (Anthony) Cantrell, Scott (Misty) Walker, Shane (Michelle) Walker, Samuel Walker all of Smithville, Marieta (Jacob) Steele of Manchester; Grandchildren: Stephen (Vickey) Barrett, Bradley (Katie) Barrett, Hannah Walker, Isaac Walker, Stacey Wood, Kelley (Brandon) Chapman, Jordan Domanik Ferrell, Kennady Steele, Maddox Steele, Everleigh Steele, Olivia Fields, Ethan Winchester, Levi Walker; 7 Great-Grandchildren; Brother: Doug Walker; Sister-in-law: Patty Walker; several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the building. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, in memory of Ronnie. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

February 14, 2022

Kenneth Lee Johnson age 67 of Smithville and formerly of North Carolina, passed away Saturday February 12, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born October 24, 1954 to his parents, the late Charles “Hookie” & Violet Johnson. He was a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Letha Gilpin Johnson; Brother: Larry Johnson; Sister: Darnell Holloway. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in North Carolina. Survivors include 5 Children: Kendra (Scott) Glenn, Kenneth Lee Johnson, II both of Smithville, Sandra Johnson (Bradley) of Ronda, NC, Michael Gilpin of Smithville, Steven Gilpin of Cookeville; Grandchildren: Dalton & Dakota Moore, Reagan & Caleb Johnson, Allyssa Gilpin; Great-Grandchildren: Isabella Moore, Grayson Moore; Sisters: Ruby Mayberry of Stateville, NC, Wanda (Frank) Griffin of Wilkesboro, NC; Brother: Theon Johnson of Wilkesboro, NC. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

February 14, 2022

Maureen Cantrell age 91 of Smithville, passed away February 13, 2022. She was born October 16, 1930 to her parents, the late Walter and Ella Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Cantrell, Jr., in April 2008; son Rickey Lynn Cantrell; sister: Marie West. Ms. Maureen was a member of Mt. Hope The Baptist Church and she was a Homemaker. She is survived by sons; Lonnie Cantrell and Ronnie (Elaine) Cantrell both of Smithville; grandchildren: Brent (Melissa) Cantrell of Cookeville, Barry (Bethany) Cantrell of McMinnville; step-grandson: Taylor Miller of McMinnville; great-grandchildren: Evie, Graham, and Ollie Cantrell; step great-grandson: Jackson Greer. Graveside service and interment will be Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 1:00PM at New Union Cemetery with Bro. Dwight Knowles officiating. There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the members of Avalon Hospice who were so kind and thoughtful in the loving care of Ms. Maureen, especially, Rachel, Nancey, Ashlyn, Tina, and Bobby Sue. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

February 14, 2022

Ms. Trena Michelle Murphy age 54 of Smithville, TN passed away Monday morning, February 14, 2022 at her residence.

Ms. Trena was born on August 16, 1967 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Jackie & Catherine Houk Ervin. She was a Freewill Baptist & was formerly an Assembly Line worker at Shiroki Manufacturing.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will follow at Bonham Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm & Wednesday, from 10am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include 2 Sons, Jeff (Leigh Ann) Whitefield of McMinnville, TN & Jason (Savannah) Whitefield of Smithville, TN. 4 Grandchildren, Nancy Pease of Morrison, TN, Jesse Whitefield of McMinnville, TN, Addison Whitefield & Alexa Whitefield both of Smithville, TN. 3 Brothers, Ricky Ervin & Randall Ervin both of Smithville, TN & Richard (Diane) Ervin of Smithville, TN. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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