Carl “Sonny” Gilbert

68 year old Carl “Sonny” Gilbert of Smithville died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a nurseryman and a member of the Bethlehem Community Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mike Satterfield will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 4:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Effie Jones Gilbert; two brothers, Howard Gilbert and James Helton; and two sisters, Ellen Kachar and Little Joe McCormick. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gilbert; one son, Carl Gilbert; and one daughter, Trena and husband Mike Satterfield all of Smithville. One step-son, Ray Young and one step-daughter, Lisa Robinson both of Sparta. Three grandchildren, Carl David Gilbert, II, Carla Gilbert, and Cody Satterfield all of Smithville. Three step-grandchildren, Ryan Robinson, Hanna Young, and Hailie Young all of Sparta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.