Obituaries

Mrs. Billie Sue Jones

December 6, 2021

Mrs. Billie Sue Jones age 86 of McMinnville, TN, died Sunday, December 05, 2021, at NHC Health Care. She was born November 05, 1935, in DeKalb County, TN, was a homemaker, and was a member of Gath Baptist Church. She had retired from the Warren County School System, loved her flowers and her cats, and was a great cook. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents Tommy Sylvester and Florence Jones Humphrey, husband Arzo Austin Jones, son Paul H. Cantrell, sisters Margie King, Ellen Cantrell, Doris McBride, and Shirley Meade, brothers W.A. Humphrey and Clyde Humphrey, grandson Wesley Jones, and son-in-law Danny Culwell.

Survivors include her step daughter Debra Culwell, step sons Jeff Jones (Hillari) and Carlton Jones (Donna), grandchildren Erin Cantrell, Tommy (Erin) Culwell, Christy (Brandon) Boling, Claire Hale, William Hale, , Martha (Tyler) Taylor, and Will Puckett, great grandchildren Austin Newby, Annabella Culwell, Trigg Culwell, Jeb Culwell, and Maggie Taylor, special niece Dotty Pitman, along with several other nieces, nephews, and family friends.

Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 08, 2021, at the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Rick Stewart and Tommy Culwell will officiate. Interment will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens in Smithville, TN. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. at McMinnville Funeral Home.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.




Letha Ann Skelton

December 5, 2021

Letha Ann Skelton age 62, passed away December 2, 2021 at her grandson’s residence in Coffee County. She was born May 28, 1959 to her parents the late John Raymond and Edith May Raglin Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Skelton; brothers, Dan Adams, and Jim Adams; sister, Loretta Spiker. Ms. Skelton was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy (Jamie) Murphy of Smithville; grandson, Dakota Stith of Coffee County; granddaughter, Hallie (Brittney) McCardell of Smithville; son, Hoss Stith of Smithville; daughter, Tara Stith of Smithville; sisters, Judy Adams of Smithville and Rita Brown of Florida; brother, Darold (LeAnn) Carter of Cookeville; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has chosen direct cremation and no services are planned. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Mary Margaret Young

December 5, 2021

Mary Margaret Young age 77, of Smithville passed away December 2, 2021 at the Webb House in Smithville. She was born August 28, 1944 to her parents, the late Ray Ambers and Mary Winnie Raymond Neal. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John R. Young; daughter, Janice Carol Jenkins; 4 brothers, Ray Neal, Jr., John Robert Neal, Clayton Melvin Neal, and Billy Charles Neal. Ms. Young was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church and she was retired from Kingston Timers having worked for more than 30 years. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Mark) Sullivan of Smithville; brother, Morris (Shirley) Neal of McMinnville; grandchildren, Joshua (Tera) Redmon of KY, Brandon Sullivan of Smithville, Meagan (Seth) Sheffield of IN; great-grandchildren, Josie Mae Redmon, Piper Rose Redmon, and Aria Joye Sheffield; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Monday, December 6, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday December 5, 2021 at 1:00PM until 5:00PM and on Monday 9:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM. In addition to flowers donations may be made to Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church or Lighthouse Christian Camp. 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.




Eleanor Kingsbury

December 3, 2021

Ms. Eleanor Frances Kingsbury age 93 of Smithville, TN passed away Thursday evening, December 2, 2021 at her home.

Ms. Kingsbury was born on December 16, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan to her parents, the late Jesse Dodes & Estelle Robinson Sweet. Also preceding her in death is her Husband, Everett Kingsbury, 2 Sons, Thomas Kingsbury & David Kingsbury & several Brothers & Sisters. She was a Homemaker.

Ms. Kingsbury’s wishes were that she be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

Survivors include her Son, Michael Kingsbury & Fiance’ (Brenda Taylor) of Smithville, TN. Grandchildren, Becky (Troy) Hoople of Michigan, David (Christine) Kingsbury of Michigan, Jesse Kingsbury (Kayla Knopp) of Smithville, TN & Brenna Kingsbury of California. Great Grandchild, Gavin Hoople of Michigan. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Lynda Fay Poss

December 3, 2021

Lynda Fay Poss age 77, of Smithville, passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born April 30, 1944 to her parents, the late Jvan and Eveleen Wilhoite Walls. She was a member of the Copelands Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and worked at Century Electric and was a Homemaker. Mrs. Poss is survived by her husband of 58 years, Don Poss of Smithville; 2 sons, Greg (Lisa) Poss of Old Hickory, and Jeff (Christine) Poss of Nashville; grandchildren, Oliver Michael Poss, Abigail and Olivia Julian; 2 aunts, Earlene Olson and Marie Walls both of Smithville; several cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 at 3:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM until 5:00PM and on Monday 10:00AM until the time of the service at 3:00PM. In addition to flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. 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.




Barbara Lynne Powell

December 2, 2021

Barbara Lynne Powell age 75, passed away Tuesday night, November 30,2021 at her residence in Dowelltown. She was born September 12, 1946 to her parents the late, Marion and Jacqueline Roll. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Earl Smith, Ernest, Saxton, and Galen Roll. Ms. Powell worked in home health. She is survived by her children, Holly Frazier of Smithville, and Erin (Shelly) Gibson of Dowelltown; step-daughter, Jennifer (DJ) Brignac of GA; grandchildren, Tiffany (Kurt) Dykes of Smithville, Dustin (Gabby) Frazier of McMinnville, Makenzi (Kyle) Phillips of Dowelltown, Breanna Gibson and fiancé, Austin Johnson of Dowelltown, Jaxson and Ryder Brignac of GA; great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Wyatt, Nora, Macy, Zoey, Zayne, Zaxton, and Beckam; special friend, Tommy Mitchell; several nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Monday, December 6, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale, Family and Friends to officiate. Visitation will be Monday December 6, 2021 at 1:00PM until 2:00PM. 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.




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