Janet Lee Hawker

September 29, 2021

Janet Lee Hawker age 62, of Smithville, passed away Monday afternoon September 27, 2021 at her home. She was born October 14, 1958 in Smithville to her parents, the late Homer and Juanita Johnson Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Donald Lane Bates, Sandra Bates, Wanda Kay Pack, Ronald Wayne Bates, Sheron Ann Whitworth and Tony Bates. She was a hairdresser. She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 daughter, Megan Cunningham of Liberty; 2 sons, Brandon (Sunnie Day) White of West Virginia and Braxton White of Nashville; 2 grandchildren, Lillie Rose Cunningham and Catherine Lexus Pennington; 1 brother, Kenny (Maira) Bates of Smithville; 1 sister, Thelma Martin of Smithville; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Michelle Mink. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a private service will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 29, 2021

Justin Lee Taylor, age 31, of Smithville passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence.

Justin was born on June 18, 1990 in Lebanon, TN. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Brenda Taylor, a grandfather John Wright, and grandparents Joel and Sue Talley; uncle, Jerry Taylor. Justin was a member of the People’s Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 30 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Darrell Gill and Bro. Trent Colwell will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 1pm-8pm and on Thursday from 9am until the service time at 2pm.

Survivors include his father, Ronnie (Stacy) Taylor; mother: Tonya Talley Taylor all of Smithville; 3 brothers: Jared Taylor, Chad Taylor, and Keegan Taylor all of Smithville; 3 sisters: Emily (Arrion) Matthew, Gracie Taylor, and Olivia Taylor all of Smithville; 6 nieces and nephews, Eli and Isabella Taylor of Murfreesboro, Emma and Ella Taylor of Murfreesboro, Memphis Taylor of Smithville, and Evi Taylor of Dowelltown; grandfather: Grady Taylor; grandmother: Kathy Wright both of Smithville; aunts and uncles, David and Trina Hedge, Paul and Mandy Talley, Freddy and Vicky Atnip, Bobby and Melinda Hullet, Jimmy and Romanda Taylor, Adam and Janie Hale, and Timmy Taylor; special cousin, Corey Atnip; and several other cousins also survive.

In addition to flowers, the family requested that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Justin.

September 28, 2021

Judy Ann Waggoner, age 68, passed away at NHC in Smithville on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Judy was born on April 25, 1953 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Felix Roscoe and Opal Odell Petty Waggoner. Also preceding her in death was her brother, James Waggoner. Ms. Waggoner was a member of New West Point Free Will Baptist Church.

The funeral will be on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home chapel and burial will follow in Petty Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 11am-8pm and on Friday from 10 until the service at 1pm.

Survivors include 2 sisters, Dorothy (Harold) Bratcher and Opal (Danny) Parker all of Smithville; 1 brother, Jesse (Rita) Waggoner of Carthage; 1 sister-in-law, Sherian Waggoner Zamora of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family has requested that donations be made to the funeral home in memory of Ms. Waggoner to help with funeral expenses.

September 28, 2021

Lucille Conklin Luton passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Webb House in Smithville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Marion Diament & Carlton Thomas Conklin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Howard William Luton; and her daughter, Sue Luton Vanhook (Michael Vanhook) Huntsville, AL and her sister, Carol (Jerry) Bailey of Stockton, CA.

Lucille is survived by her children: Ann (Wendell) Stidger, Fayetteville, Tn; Bill (Kim) Luton, Smithville, TN. Grandchildren: Emily (Brandon) Krause Madison, AL ; Aaron (Jen) Vanhook Celera, AL; Trent Luton, Chattanooga, TN; Russell (Janie) Ambrose Edgefield, SC; Lela Ambrose (Corey Hicks) Nashville, TN.

Great Grandchildren: Kaij & Kelton Krause, Xander Vanhook, James & Emme Ambrose

Sister: Janet (Bill) Hawver Pawleys Island, SC; Brother, Alan (Sue) Conklin, Signal Mountain, TN. Several nieces, nephews and great nieces which gave her great pleasure.

There will be a graveside service next to her husband at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, AL. Time & Date TBD. The family would like to thank the staff at the Webb House for all the care they gave Lucille as well as Avalon Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tellico Community Church or Stay in Tellico.

Community Church of Tellico Village
130 Chota Center
Loudon, TN 37774

STAY in TV
202 Chota Rd.
Loudon, TN 37774

September 27, 2021

Nichole Andrea Landsem age 48 of Smithville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. She was born April 17, 1973 to her parents, LaVonne Landsem and the late Charles Gandy. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Goldie Betts; aunt, Maria Lane and uncle, Chris Smith. Nichole worked at Omega Apparel in Smithville for over eight years as a Line Inspector Supervisor, and became disabled a few years ago from GBS. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, LaVonne Landsem; daughter, Kaitlyn Jackman; son, Jeremy Landsem; aunts, Vicki (William) Wampler, Sheri Loving (Ben Domenico); uncles, Larry (Julie) Taylor, Mark Cornelius (Mark Baker), Eric (Barbara) Godinez; cousins, Katie (Ben) Potts, Amanda Butler, Jimmy Butler, Monique Godinez, Jamie Marie, Ashley Robbins, Kari (Shawn) Baseleon, Tracie Taylor, Janae Taylor. Funeral services celebrating Nichole’s life will be held 1:PM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, September 28th from 11:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Nichole. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

September 25, 2021

Denis Albert Marrotte, 73, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away on September 11, 2021, surrounded by angels and the presence of our Lord.

He was born to parents Marcel (Mike) Marrotte and Rita Talbot on September 23, 1947, in Keene, New Hampshire. Denis graduated from Monadnock Regional High School and went on to be a carpenter after trying his hand at culinary school. He was also an ordained minister and touched hundreds by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with so many that crossed his path, he faithfully attended New Life United Pentecostal Church in Smithville for the last several years. Denis wrote two books: Vote Right and Live and Salvation Revelation: The Rock-Solid Salvation and the Alien Within.

Denis was jovial and rarely confessed a bad day. ‘No problems, only challenges and this too shall pass,’ he would say. He loved God, family & friends, shooting guns, fishing, bird watching, hunting, horses, the mountains, cheesy dad jokes, bible studies and ice cream. He was simple. While he didn’t have much for material possessions, he gave generously to anyone that was in need. He was honored by his children as #1 Dad and Best Dad several years running with key chains, coffee cups and t-shirts. Denis will be remembered fondly for encouraging his children and grandchildren to seek the Lord, to read their Bibles and to just pray about anything and everything. He was zealous for the Lord, always encouraging and loved his family and friends unconditionally.

Denis is survived by his son Matthew Marrotte, his daughters Heather Henn, Sarah Lock, Elizabeth Marrotte, a host of grandchildren & great-grandchildren, the mother of his children Susan, and countless loved ones & dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents Marcel Marrotte & Rita Talbot and his granddaughters Brittany Johnson & London Henn.

Celebration of Life Services will be held 3:PM Sunday, September 26, 2021 at New Life United Pentecostal Church Connection Center (738 South Congress Blvd. Smithville, TN) with Pastor Dwayne Cornelius officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday 2:PM until the time of the service at 3:PM. The service will be live-streamed at New Life Smithville Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, please lend support for someone in need or donate to one or both of his regular beneficiaries: The College of the Ozarks and Dugit.org.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the services.

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