Obituaries

Johnny M. Ball

March 14, 2020

Mr. Johnny M. Ball age 79 of Smithville, passed away Friday March 13, 2020 at his home from a short illness. He was born June 21, 1940 to his parents, the late Emmett and Mary Horner Ball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Emmett “Jr” Ball, Jay Ball, Tom Ball and Charles Ball; one sister, Ruby McCoig. Johnny was saved and of the Baptist Faith. He was a painter at Arnold Air Force Base and he loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Wade Ball of Smithville; one sister, Reba Large of Powell, TN; sisters-in-law, Wilma Harrell of Woodbury, Marlene Ball of Decatur, Jo Ann (Danny) George of Smithville, Debbie (Jimmy) Reeder of Smithville; special nephews, Dale (Pam) Ball of Dowelltown, Ricky Ball of Woodbury and niece, Jackie (Larry) Elliott of McMinnville and several other nieces and nephews. Caregivers include Debbie Reeder, Dale and Pam Ball and Ricky Ball. Funeral services will be 11:AM Monday, March 16, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Larry Elliott and Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers, Dale Ball, Ricky Ball, Scott Anderson, Darrell Ball, Johnny D. Ball and Dell Hacker. Visitation will be Sunday 4 P.M.until 8 P.M.
and Monday 9:AM until the time of the service at 11:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Farrell Adams Dixon

March 13, 2020

Mrs. Farrell Adams Dixon age 78 of Smithville and formerly of Orlinda, TN passed away Thursday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was born March 1, 1942 to her parents, the late James Emmett & Evelyn Beatrice Crowder Cook. Mrs. Dixon was a seamstress, a member of Smithville First U.M.C., and a longtime member of Cross Plains U.M.C. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Son-in-law: David Wiley; Brother: James Cook. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M.  Saturday at the Cross Plains U.M.C. in Cross Plains, Tn., with Revs. David Lunsford, Diana DeWitt & Steve Boutell officiating and burial to follow in the Cross Plains U.M.C. Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Friday 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and Saturday 10:AM until time of the service at 2 P.M. at Cross Plains U.M.C., in Cross Plains, TN. Survivors include husband Billy Ray Dixon of Smithville; 6 Children: Lavonna (Victor) Hamilton of Smithville, David (Gayle) Adams of Springfield, Stephanie (Jon) Miller of Middlebury, IN., Carol Wiley of Ridgetop, Billy (Shawn) Dixon, Jr., of Orlinda and Melva (Vince) Toro of McMinnville; 18 Grandchildren; 21 Great-Grandchildren; Sister-in-law: Louise Cook of White House; Father of her children: Bruce Adams of Springfield; her dog: Lucky Buck. In addition to flowers donations may be made to Smithville First U.M.C. building fund or Cross Plains U.M.C. cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.




Jo Anna Pennington

March 12, 2020

Mrs. Jo Anna Pennington, age 78, of Smithville, TN died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born November 19, 1941, in DeKalb County, TN, was a member of New Union The Baptist Church, and retired from WalMart. Jo Anna was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Velma Stoner Jaco and her husband Leve L. Pennington.

Survivors include her son James Pennington, daughter Felicia Woodard, grandchildren Daniel (Brandi) Summers, Joshua (Jennifer) Summers, Christopher Cass, and Jessica McKendrick, great grandchildren Payton Summers, Adison Summers, A.J. Summers, and Wyatt Summers, sisters Bettie (John) Michael, Helen (Doug) Smoot, and Phyllis (Larry) Norrod, and brother Charles Jaco all of Smithville, brothers-in-law Howard Pennington of McMinnville and Arthur Bulow of Minnesota, and sisters-in-law Frances Pennington and Cathleen Pennington both of McMinnville, and Carol Pennington of Fairview. Many nieces, nephews, and family friends also survive.

Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at New Union The Baptist Church. Bro. Keith Sims and Bro. Bobby Pennington will officiate. Interment will follow at New Union Cemetery. The Pennington family will receive friends Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home and again Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at New Union The Baptist Church.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.




Beulah Christine Bates

March 10, 2020

Beulah Christine Bates age 93 of Smithville, Tn. passed away Friday, March 7th, 2020 at NHC Healthcare of Smithville. Mrs. Bates was a Christian, and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by Parents James Churchill and Ava Prince Baker, Husband Homer D. Bates, Daughters Linda Sue Bates and Rose Mary Lout. Survivors include Daughters Christine Ripptoe of Smithville, and Wanda and Jerry Marshall of Wilson County, Tn.. Grandchildren Breanna McClure of Smithville, Chrissa Bates of Davidson County, and Toby Johnson of Wilson County, Tn.

Graveside Service will be Friday, March 13th, 2020 1pm at Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Tn.. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




Danny Lynn Cantrell

March 10, 2020

Danny Lynn Cantrell, 66, passed away suddenly Sat., March 07, 2020 at his home. He was born in Smithville., Tn.

He is survived by his children, Josh (Windy) Cantrell of Grimsley, Tn. and Kacy Lynn (Jason) Miller of Smithville; 4 grandchildren, Ezekiel James Cantrell and Nathanel Cain Cantrell, Ryder Cole Miller and Rowan Carley Miller; mother of his children and his best friend, Connie Cantrell of Woodbury; siblings, Charles (Helen) Cantrell of Smithville, Jack (Lestel) Cantrell of Lebanon, Jo Ann (Doris) Campbell of Woodbury, Jeff (Lori) Campbell of Woodbury; special nephew, Preston Campbell of Woodbury.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, James Roy Cantrell and Cordi Mae Taylor Campbell; stepfather, Jim Campbell; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Reba Cantrell.

He attended the New Short Mtn. Methodist church and worked at Woodbury Farmer’s Co-Op. Danny was retired from Carrier Corp. He enjoyed being outside whether it was working in his garden, riding and raising horses or helping his many friends. Danny never met a stranger. His family, especially his grandchildren, were his world.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Friday, 3/13/2020 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell and Josh Cantrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Preston Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 2 pm until 8 pm., Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net




Helen Bertie Johnson

March 10, 2020

Helen Bertie Johnson age 85 of Smithville passed away Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 at Skyline Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson attended Whorton Springs Baptist Church, and was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her Husband Jewell Brown Johnson, Parents William Pascal and Patsy Evins Taylor, 2 Sons Doug Johnson and Dwight Cantrell, 2 Brothers James Thomas Paschal and Jimmie Pascal, Sister Willie Pearl Caldwell. Survivors include 4 Sons Dwayne (Barbara) Cantrell of Alexandria, Bennie Cantrell, Jeff Johnson and Terry (Judy) Johnson all of Smithville. 2 Daughters Judy (Tony) Watson of McMinnville and Nita (Joy) Steakley of Coalmont. Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins, 1 Brother Shirley Pascal of Smithville.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 12th, 2020 1pm at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Carpenter officiating, and burial to follow at Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 1pm-8pm, and Thursday 10am-1pm. Donations can be made to the Whorton Springs Church Building Fund in memory of Helen. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.




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