Brenda Sue Petty

July 31, 2023

Ms. Brenda Sue Petty, age 72, of Smithville passed away at her residence on Sunday, July, 30, 2023. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness.

Ms. Petty was born on March 27, 1951 to her parents James and Annie Pedigo Summers, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Petty, and brother, David Summers.

The family has chosen cremation, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include 1 son, Barry Martin (Sheri White) of Smithville; 1 granddaughter, Tayler Martin (Axl Arroyo) of Crossville; 1 sister, Barbara Summers of Brush Creek; 1 brother Eddie (Jean) Summers of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

July 31, 2023

Kimberly Carol Thompson, age 59, of Rickman passed away at St. Thomas on Friday, July 28, 2023. Ms. Thompson was a faithful member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and a previous server at Shoney’s in Cookeville.

She was born on September 7, 1963 to her parents, Herman Leslie and Judy Carol Webb, who preceded her in death.

Visitation with the Thompson family will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 3pm. All visitation and the funeral will be held at Rickman First Baptist Church. Bro. Jeff Monday will officiate and burial will follow in Rickman Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by 3 children, Amber Webb of Nashville, Allyssa (David) Bain of Dowelltown, and Joseph Addisson Webb of Murfreesboro; 11 grandchildren, Bryson Webb, Braylon Webb, Hayley Webb, Christian Webb, Jairon Webb, Anabell Webb, Xander Webb, Leilani Webb, Myla Webb, Meleya Webb, and Kasyn Bain; 2 sisters, Jennifer Webb of Algood and Lori (Reagan) English of Franklin; 3 aunts, June (Maurice) Copeland of Rickman, Jennette Ray of Rickman, and Pat Webb of Indiana.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

July 29, 2023

Nelda Sue Burklow age 82 of Dowelltown passed away Friday afternoon, July 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born August 30, 1940 to her parents, the late Walter and Pauline Yates Vandergriff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Earl Burklow, Sr. She was a member of the Dowelltown Baptist Church and worked in retail sales for many years, lastly at Fluty’s Clothing. Ms. Nelda was also a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by 3 sons, Louis Burklow, Jr. of Dowelltown, David (Michelle) Burklow of Smithville and Andrew (Jessi) Burklow of Newton, Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Emily, Drew and Charlie; 2 sisters, Carolyn (Kenneth Ray) Mullinax and Debra Rowland both of Liberty; 2 brothers, Wayne (Becky) Vandergriff of LaGrange, KY and Douglas Vandergriff of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Ms. Nelda’s request to be cremated and Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice, in memory of Ms. Nelda. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

July 28, 2023

Thomas “T. D. Thomason age 56, of Smithville, passed away Saturday July 22, 2023 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was born April 20, 1967 to his parents the late, James Thomason and Rose Petty Thomason Knowles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Thomason. Mr. Thomason was disabled. He is survived by 4 children, Brandy Thomason, Markus Majka, Charity Thomason and Michael Thomason all of Smithville: 7 grandchildren, Jayden Anderson, Angel Rutland, Kasin Hicks, Anna Marie Thomason, Aubrey Thomason, Riley Thomason, and Maya Thomason; 7 siblings, Ann Certain, Pam Turner, Sandra Petty, Barbie Neal Macias, Jeff Thomason, Chad Knowles, and Jason Knowles all of Smithville; several nieces and nephews; ex-wife, Sharon Thomason of Smithville. Funeral services will be 1:PM Friday, July 28, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billy Martin officiating and burial to follow in Petty Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 3:PM until 7:PM and Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 26, 2023

Randall “Randy” Gene Brelje age 68, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence in Dowelltown. He was born April 26, 1955 to his parents, the late Herbert William and Ruth Ann Stockman Brelje. Mr. Brelje was a Self-Employed Carpenter having built Log Homes and was of the Lutheran Faith. He loved spending time with his family, had a great love of drawing pictures and the outdoors fishing and hunting. He is survived by sons, Nathan Brelje, Ryan Brelje and Riley Brelje; precious grandchildren; brother, Thomas Brelje of Dowelltown: sisters, Judy (Dale) Flemming of Minn., Becky (Nels) Olson of Minn.; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Brelje’s request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 24, 2023

78-year-old Eddie Wayne Yelverton of Smithville was born in Lebanon on Jan. 9, 1945 to his parents, Robert Yelverton and Lula Mae Shelton. Eddie departed this life on July 20th 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He worked at Ford Glass Plant for most of his career and was co-owner of the Herb Cottage. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Shelton. Eddie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susie Yelverton of Smithville, his son, Wayne Yelverton of Watertown, his sisters, Aline Miller, June (Tim) Cripps and his beloved family dog, Maggie May.  The funeral will be Friday at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Harold Pullaman will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a tree to be planted in his name. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.

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