Obituaries
December 13, 2020
Georgia Ann Little
December 12, 2020
Georgia Ann Little went home to be with the Lord on her 80th birthday on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Smithville. She was born in Kokomo, IN to her parents, the late Raymond Earl and Bonnie Bell Wilson Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Little; son, Ronald Wayne Ballard; daughter, Linda Foote; 3 grandchildren, Peanut Scott, Jeffrey Pasley and Carolyn Foote; sisters, Nancy Riley, Lou Ella James, Lou Anna Gibson; brothers, Ernie Turner, Walter Turner and Bobby Cummins. She was a retired shirt factory worker and a member of Lighthouse In Home Ministry. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 daughters, Jacqueline (Tino) Moreno of Dugger, IN and Rexanna (Kevin) Neely of Smithville; son, Roger (Carolyn) Little of Kokomo, IN; grandchildren, Michael (Chanda) McDorman, Timothy (Allison) Secrest, Travis (Itzel) Bline, Jeremiah (Monique) Pasley, Tabatha (Deron) Batey, Jeff (Holly) Pasley, Matt (Kara) Neely, Erica (Ben) Goering, Ronald Wayne Ballard, II and Jamie Sparger, Tammie (Mark) Nichols, Kimberly Balakin, David (Jennifer) Foote, Scott Little, Katherine (Scott) Gifford, Donna (Matthew) Stalter ; 35 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-granddaughter; daughter-in-law, Milissa Ballard; 3 brothers, Michael Turner, Ricky Turner and Johnny Turner; sister, Teresa Toy. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 4 PM Monday December 14, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday December 14th 3:PM until the time of the service at 4 PM. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. 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.
Blanche VanDam
December 10, 2020
Blanche VanDam passed away Tuesday night December 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 13, 1945 in Patterson, New Jersey. Ms. Blanche was preceded in death by her mother, Blanch Haywood VanDam and a brother, Angelo “Butch” Onorato. She was a factory worker and also worked in nursing at NHC and DeKalb Hospital. She is survived by 5 children, John Knauer of Smithville; Gloria England of Rock Island, Marily Doty of Colorado, Bob Irvine of Iowa and Heather Irvine of Smithville; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has chosen a direct cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Bethlehem Community Church with Bro. Steve Keaton officiating. Due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise social distancing. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Jarvis Trapp
December 10, 2020
Jarvis Trapp age 60 of McMinnville, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 in McMinnville. He is survived by his siblings, Judy Agee, Jerry (Faye) Trapp, Jackie Trapp, Johnny Trapp, Joe Trapp and Jimmy Trapp; several nieces and nephews also survive. Jarvis worked in farming and nursery. The family has chosen a direct cremation and his cremains will be buried at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with a graveside memorial service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda Jane Fitts Shaw
December 10, 2020
Linda Jane Fitts Shaw age 78 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon December 8, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was born March 15, 1942 to her parents, the late Thomas and Dorothy Payne Fitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Shaw, Sr.; 1 son, Michael Shaw; granddaughter, Macie Lynne Shaw; 2 sisters, Doris Roberts and Maggie Parsley; 1 brother, Thomas Fitts, Jr. Linda was a member of the Dillon Street Baptist Church. She worked many years at the Alexandria Shirt Factory and then retired from Teneco Automotive. She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 son, Billy (Ann) Shaw, Jr of Murfreesboro; 3 grandsons, Brandon (Sarah) Shaw and Ethan (Rachel) Shaw both of Cookeville and Dylan Shaw of Baxter; 5 step-grandchildren, Ryan, Riley, Ellie, Erin and Millie O’boyle all of Murfreesboro; 2 great-grandchildren, Carson and Adah Shaw; 3 brothers, Elmer (Mickey) Fitts of Alexandria, Billy (Betty) Fitts of Watertown and Jimmy (Lynn) Fitts of Crossville; 1 sister, Tammy of Defeated Creek; several nieces and nephews also survive. Due to COVID-19, the family is having a Graveside Service 12 Noon Friday December 11, 2020 at New Hope Cemetery. It is asked that everyone please exercise social distancing and please no handshaking or hugging at the service for the health and safety of everyone. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice, in memory of Ms. Linda. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Billie Bing Robinson
December 10, 2020
Ms. Billie Bing Robinson, age 100 of Smithville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.
Ms. Billie was born on May 10, 1920 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Bill and Ova Summers Bing. Also preceding her in death is her Husband, Erbie Robinson and Son, Kent Robinson. Grandsons, Kyle and Kenny Robinson. Sisters, Bertie Gill, Jessie Smith and Ova Doris Bing. Brother, W.H. “Dub” Bing. Nephews-in-law, Bill Higham and Lloyd Black. She was retired from Kent Robinsons Marathon Service Station and was a member of the New Life United Pentecostal Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1pm at the New Life United Pentecostal Church. Bro. Dwayne Cornelius and Bro. Keith Huling will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 2pm-6pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and on Friday from 10am until the service time at 1pm at the church. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our funeral home kitchen facilities.
Survivors include her Son, Kerry “Bebo” Robinson of Smithville, TN. Grandsons, Mark Robinson and Kevin Robinson both of Smithville, TN. Great Grand Daughter, Maggie Robinson of Smithville, TN. Sister, Betty Smith of Smithville, TN. Nieces, Debra Black and Sue Higham both of Smithville, TN and Judy (Bob) Harden of Maryland. Nephew, Bobby (Karen) Gill of Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kenny & Kyle Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Ms. Billie.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
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