Billy Joe Madden

34 year old Billy Joe Madden of Smithville and formerly of Nashville died Wednesday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was self employed and a Baptist. The family has chosen direct cremation. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Spring Street The Baptist Church. Jack Patterson will officiate. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard L. Madden, Jr. Survivors include his fiance, Marina Cornett and special daughters, Meagan Madden and Makayla Cornett all of Smithville; mother, Carol Walker Benton of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Edward Ball, Jr. of Antioch and James Ball of Ohio. A sister, Debra Fitzwater of Washington. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.