Obituaries
February 11, 2025
Cristy Lynn Judkins age 53 passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025, at Willow Branch L T C Facility in McMinnville. She was born April 8, 1971, to her parents the late Leon and Janice Hicks Biggs. Cristy was of the Pentecostal Faith and a Factory Worker. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Judkins of Smithville; children, Becky (Corey) Dickens of Smithville, Amber Womack of McMinnville, and Sha (Phillip) Martin of Smithville; step-children, Jonathan Judkins, Eric Judkins, and Jason Judkins all of Smithville; 6 grandchildren; sister, Shannon Williams of McMinnville. Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 2025, at 11:00AM at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with final expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Judkins family.
Claude Astor Morgan, III
February 10, 2025
Claude “Mr. Bud” Astor Morgan, III, age 87 of Smithville, passed away Monday morning February 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 4, 1937, to his parents, the late Claude Astor Morgan, II, and Florence Elizabeth Snyder Morgan Palmer. He was a salesman for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., served in the Virginia National Guard and attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 Children: Julie (Mark) David of Smithville, Craig (Holly) Morgan of Ft. Worth, TX.; Grandchildren: Kristal (Johnny) Turner, Tyler (Elisabeth) David, Kylie Gathright, Geren Gathright; Great Grandchildren: Trace Turner, Natchez Turner, Flynn David and Rose David. The family has honored Mr. Morgan’s request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating. Visitation will be Saturday 4 PM until the service at 5 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alive Hospice or Alzheimer’s of the Upper Cumberland, in memory of Mr Morgan. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Morgan family.
Charles Elbert Young
February 9, 2025
Charles Elbert Young age 93, of the Dibrell Community passed away Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2025 at NHC HealthCare in McMinnville. He was born June 14, 1931 to his parents, the late Henry and Myrtle Jones Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Maureen Gillette, Juanita Donalson, Betty Jean Young, Willie Young, Gerald Young and Marvin Young. Mr. Young was a retired Elementary School Teacher with Warren County Schools and he was a faithful member of the New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara Young of the Dibrell Community; 3 children, Terry (Joyce) Young of Smithville, Tonia (Marty) Lockman of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA and Tim (Marilyn) Young of Tunnel Hill, GA; 6 grandchildren, Erin, Amy, Kelley, Isaac, Nia and Tela; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Jimmy Earl (Marlene) Young of Dibrell; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services and interment will be 10:AM Monday, February 10, 2025 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Elder Ricky Arnold officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at DeKalb Memorial Gardens for the graveside service at 10:AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Young family.
Melinda Williams
February 9, 2025
Melinda Williams age 57 of Smithville, passed away Saturday night, February 8, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born in Abilene, Texas on November 3, 1967, to her parents, Frances Washburn Hill and the late Billy Hill. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Bobbie Hill and aunt, Elaine Washburn. She was a Christian and a caregiver before becoming disabled. She is survived by her husband, Don Williams of Smithville; 5 children, Lisa (Shane) Smith of Lebanon, John Williams (Cass Adkins) of Smithville, Mary (Bryan) Cantrell of Smithville, David (Mike) Williams-Burr of Gainesboro and Daniel (Stephanie) Williams of Greenfield, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Braxton Cantrell, Preston Cantrell, Eli Cantrell, Haley Cantrell, Sawyer Smith, Isla Williams, Orabelle Williams, Kaulder Williams, Cassie Williams, Kaitlyn Williams, Zayvion Pearson and Harmony Peyatt; mother, Frances Hill of Old Hickory, 2 brothers, Scott Hill of Gallatin, Frank Hill of Holiday, TN and sister, Diana (Les) Anderson of Old Hickory along with other family and friends. The family has honored Melinda’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Outreach Baptist Church with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating. Visitation will be at Outreach Baptist Church from 4 PM until the time of the service at 5 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Williams family.
Charles Brook Moseley
February 6, 2025
Charles Brook Moseley, JR of Smithville, age 76 passed away Wednesday morning February 5, 2025, at his son’s residence in McMinnville. He was born in Detroit, Michigan September 13, 1948 to his parents, the late Charles and Beatrice Glafel Moseley, SR. Mr. Moseley worked for Porter Roofing before retirement. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Moseley of Smithville; son, Jason (Beth) Moseley of McMinnville; siblings, Marty Moseley, Corey Moseley, and Diane Barnette. The family has honored Mr. Moseley’s request to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made to Northside Baptist Church in McMinnville, in memory of Mr. Moseley. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Moseley family.
Marshall Cody Hullett
February 5, 2025
Marshall Cody Hullett, age 22, of the Johnson Chapel community, passed away on Tuesday night, February 4, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 19, 2002 in Lebanon. Marshall was an avid horse rider who enjoyed fishing and farming.
He is survived by his father, Bobby Hullett, his mother, Laura Brown Nichols, and his step-father, Doug Young, all of Smithville. He is also survived by his brothers, Blake Nichols of Smithville and Nathan Bassham of Washington, and his special aunt, Stacy (Ronnie) Taylor of Smithville.
Marshall was preceded in death by his brother, Bo Brown, and his stepmother, Melinda Hullett.
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday from 1:30 to 7:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Darrell Gill will officiate, and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
In addition to flowers the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements