Martha Wilson Fults

April 5, 2023

Mrs. Martha Wilson Fults, age 86 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence. She was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church and retired from the Smithville Shirt Factory and an independent caregiver.

She was born on February 22, 1937 to her parents, Oscar Horace & Jessie Ann Bryson Wilson who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Fults, grandson, Patrick Fults, great-grandson, Kayden Fults, 3 sisters, 3 brothers and special nephew, Little Charles Wilson.

Visitation with the Fults family will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 pm and on Friday 10 until the service time at 1. Bro. Jonathan Willoughby will officiate and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery.

Survivors include 6 children, Russell (Helen) Fults, Ricky (Janie) Fults, Wesley “Bull” Fults, Jacky Fults, Diane (Jeff) Hardin and Jeff (Melodie) Fults, 22 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, special niece, Cindy “Poo” Duggin and seveal nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to flowers you can make donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Fults.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

April 4, 2023

Ellen Geraldine Walls Clayton (September 03,1945-April 02, 2023)

Ellen Geraldine Walls Clayton was born on September 03, 1945 to her parents the late Roy V. Walls and Nannie L. Adcock Walls, she was one of 15 children. Ellen joined our father in heaven on April 02, 2023.

Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Bro. Kenneth Clayton.

Ellen met Kenneth one week and married him the next. It was truly love at first sight.
Ellen married Kenneth Lester Clayton on February 17, 1962, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Ellen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ellen provided nothing but unconditional love and unwavering support for her family.

You would be hard pressed to find a more charming, funny, and sharp witted woman than Ellen Geraldine Clayton. Ellen competed in Senior Miss America Pageants which introduced her to the Cameo Jewels. She performed with the Cameo Jewels and sang her favorite song ‘The Rose’ by Bette Midler. Ellen was a master in the kitchen, and she measured solely with her heart. She made a chocolate pie that would make Gordon Ramsey blush.

Ellen took great pride in her work as a receptionist at Middle Tennessee Radiology for 20 years.

Ellen was a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters; Janie Woodley, Tommy Walls, Clarence Walls, Gene Walls, James Howell Walls, Anne Farless, Thelma Webb, and Phillip Walls.

Ellen is survived by six children, sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, six brothers and sisters , and numerous nieces and nephews.

Children: Edie Brown, Ronda Butler, Kenneth Clayton Jr. , Daniel Clayton all of Smithville, and Lynn Green, Craig Clayton of Columbus, Georgia.

Grandchildren: Ashley Hawkins, Jason Brown, Stephenee Clayton, Leslie Watson, Madison Butler, Paxton Butler, Jesse Smith, Crystal Kiefer, Lindsey Brown, Ken Clayton, Kayla Clayton, Amanda Jones, Skylar Moore, Cash Clayton, Mason Clayton, and Josh Certain.

Great grandchildren: Ryleigh , Sarah , Susan-Grace Hawkins, Casey and August Butler , Brynlee Watson, Corie Rae Smith, Caroline and Abby Mae Kiefer, Cadence and Hazel Brown, Trinity and Josh Certain, Levi and Chloe Jones , and Blakely Marshall.

Brothers and sisters: Rita Walls, Kathy Scott, Verna Green, Dan Walls, Bobby Walls all of Smithville, and Wanda Hollis of McMinnville.

Ellen was loved and adored by her family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 5, 2023 at 1:00PM with Bro. Perry Clayton and Family officiating at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 2:00PM till 7:00PM and on Wednesday April 5, 2023 at 10:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

April 4, 2023

James F. “Jim” Sparks, age 72 passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his residence in Smithville. He was born July 9, 1950 to his parents John Frank and Caroline Sheets Sparks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son-in-law, Brian Braswell; half-brother, Kenneth Sparks. Mr. Sparks grew up in a Catholic Church and worked in Construction. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Sparks of Smithville; 2children, Jennifer Braswell of Smithville, and Jimmy (Tonyia) Sparks of Smithville; grandchildren, Jerica (Dillan) Reeder, Bryson Braswell, Zack (Chelsey) Sparks, Kamien Sparks, Skyler Sparks; great-grandchildren, LaiKynn Sparks, Kaizlee Sparks and Kaide Frazier; brother, Dave Sparks of MI., half-sister, Teresa Norman of Ark.;half-borthers, John Sparks of Ark., and Bill Sparks of Ark. Funeral service will be held Wednesday April 5, 2023 at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robert “Bobby” Brandon officiating and burial to follow in Burton-Ponder Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 3:00PM till 7:00PM and on Wednesday April 5, 2023 9:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

April 3, 2023

67-year-old Albert Lee Fox of Buffalo Valley died Friday at St. Thomas West Hospital . He was a forklift operator for L & W. Engineering . He was also a member of the Church of Christ. Fox was born to Carl Mitchell and Thelma Lucille Heady Fox in Jackson County, TN. He is survived by his children, Alanda Fox (Rael Sloan) of New York and Logan Fox of Buffalo Valley. His sister, Sallie Chaffin of Buffalo Valley. He is also survived by several Nieces, Nephews and friends. Albert is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Miranda Joy (Mosely) Fox and siblings, Carl Fox, Jackie Fox and Betty Christian. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Chris Dickens will officiate and burial will be in the Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Anderson Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

April 3, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Douglas Young, age 63, of Smithville passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. He was a farmer and a member of New Home Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Young was born on May 15, 1959 to his parents, Johnny and Leathy Lawrence Young, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Young and Alfred Young; sisters, Geraldine Fish, Joyce Johnson, Ollie Frances, and Billie Sturgis; brother-in-law, Johnny Johnson; 3 nephews, Gary, Allen, and Dustin. .

The family has honored Mr. Young’s wishes of cremation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 1-3pm at New Home Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Young; daughter, Marcie Alsobrooks; sisters, Faye Atkins, Christeen Arnold, Janie (Doug) Cook, Doranda (Gary) Davis; sister-in-law, Jean Young; special nephews, Nelson Davis and Jason Young; nephew, Derrick Cook; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

April 2, 2023

Kayla Marie Hurst age 41 of Murfreesboro, passed away suddenly Thursday night March 30, 2023, in Murfreesboro. She was born March 30, 1982, in Rogersville, TN. She was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Elsie May Neal. Kayla had worked as a LPN, with T-Mobile and most recent with Healthstream. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter and sister. Kayla was an avid baker and loved to cook, animal lover, colorful hair and enjoyed life. She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 daughter, Lucinda Hurst of Murfreesboro; mother and step-father, Melissa and Brett Bishop of Murfreesboro; brother, Lonnie Russell McCloud of Murfreesboro; step-brother and step-sister, Brett Michael Bishop and Amber Rose Hamilton of Clarksville; maternal grandparents, Buford and Hazel Mullican of Dowelltown; niece, Nimue’ Grace McCloud; aunts and uncles, Teresa (Don) Bryant of Dowelltown, Tony (Terri) Mullican of Manchester, Christy (Jimmy) Barrett of Dowelltown; cousins, Tara (Matt) Colwell, Chase Bryant and Layla Colwell. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses or to a local animal shelter. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 1:00PM until the time of the service at 4:00PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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