69 year old Billy Cobble of Smithville died Sunday at his residence. He was a Baptist and a farmer. The family has chosen direct cremation. No visitation or services are planned at this time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Ruby Walker Cobble; three brothers, Tommy McCowan, James and Larry Cobble; and a sister, Kim McCowan. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole and Carlos Godsey of Smithville. Six grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Taylor and Harley Godsey all of Smithville, Morgan and Jerry Smith, and Kenneth Godsey all of Cookeville. One sister, Mary Smith of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has requested donations be made to help with cremations expenses.

41 year old John Charles Deck, Jr. of Dowelltown died Wednesday at Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a Baptist and a self employed contractor. He is survived by a daughter, Emily Grace Deck of Murfreesboro and mother, Barbara Weaver Deck of Dowelltown. The family has chosen direct cremation. There will be no visitation. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

81 year old Joyce Ann Butler of Smithville died Wednesday at her residence. She was a housewife and a Presbyterian. The family has chosen direct cremation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Anna Mae Simmons; a son, Fred Loucks, and husband John Loucks. Survivors include her children, Michael, Laurie, Neal, Paula, and Wayne of Smithville, Keith of Greenville, Tennessee, Michelle, Kathy, Sherry, and John of New York. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation

41 year old John Charles Deck, Jr. of Dowelltown died Wednesday at Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a Baptist and a self employed contractor. He is survived by a daughter, Emily Grace Deck of Murfreesboro and mother, Barbara Weaver Deck of Dowelltown. The family has chosen direct cremation. There will be no visitation. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

81 year old Joyce Ann Butler of Smithville died Wednesday at her residence. She was a housewife and a Presbyterian. The family has chosen direct cremation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Anna Mae Simmons; a son, Fred Loucks, and husband John Loucks. Survivors include her children, Michael, Laurie, Neal, Paula, and Wayne of Smithville, Keith of Greenville, Tennessee, Michelle, Kathy, Sherry, and John of New York. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation

84 year old Geneva Louise Looney of Sparta died Tuesday at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was a Free Will Baptist and a retired waitress at Hillcrest Restaurant. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Jordan Looney and Paul Taylor will officiate and burial will be at the Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Looney and parents, Marion and Clayta Cashdollar Hudgens. Survivors include two sons, Dale and wife Talitha Looney of Sparta and Donald and wife Angie Looney of Smithville. One daughter, Gail and husband Denny Young of McMinnville. Six grandchildren, Katelyn Looney of Sparta, Jordan and Scarlett Looney of California, Brooklyn and Aaron Shirah of Smithville, Heather and Adam Poole of McMinnville, Misty Shehane of Smithville and Josh and Stephanie Young of McMinnville. Nine great grandchildren. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In addition to flowers, the family has requested donations please be made to Johnson Chapel Cemetery Fund.

84 year old Geneva Louise Looney of Sparta died Tuesday at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was a Free Will Baptist and a retired waitress at Hillcrest Restaurant. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Jordan Looney and Paul Taylor will officiate and burial will be at the Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Looney and parents, Marion and Clayta Cashdollar Hudgens. Survivors include two sons, Dale and wife Talitha Looney of Sparta and Donald and wife Angie Looney of Smithville. One daughter, Gail and husband Denny Young of McMinnville. Six grandchildren, Katelyn Looney of Sparta, Jordan and Scarlett Looney of California, Brooklyn and Aaron Shirah of Smithville, Heather and Adam Poole of McMinnville, Misty Shehane of Smithville and Josh and Stephanie Young of McMinnville. Nine great grandchildren. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In addition to flowers, the family has requested donations please be made to Johnson Chapel Cemetery Fund.

63 year old Debra Yulonda Fuson of Smithville died Wednesday night at NHC of Smithville. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bobby Brannon will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Fuson was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Fuson and step-father Claude Randall, Jr. Survivors include her mother, Lois Randall of Smithville. Four aunts, JoDean Redmon and Jeanette Smithson both of Smithville, Norene Anderson of Sparta and Juanita Redmon of Michigan. Uncle, Mack Redmon of Murfreesboro. Several cousins also survive and special caregivers, Larry and wife Gayle Redmon of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Debra.

Charles Landon Martin, age 75, of New Palestine, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Community Hospital East. He was born on December 31, 1939 in DeKalb County, TN as the son of Dewey and Nina (Dale) Martin. He graduated from Liberty High School. Charles married Helen (Crawford) on September 20, 1957 in DeKalb County, TN.
He worked for Ford for 42 years before retiring in 2002. Mr. Martin was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was devoted to God, his family, grandchildren and his church.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Helen Martin of New Palestine; daughters, Teresa (Robert) Stout and Patricia (Jerry) Duncan both of New Palestine; five grandchildren, James Stout, Katrina Held, Andrew Stout, Chad Duncan and Maci Duncan; six great-grandchildren, Kimber, Jake, Josh, Alison, Aubrie and Natalie; sisters, Marie Stephens of Chattanooga, TN and Helen Swan of Lenoir City, TN; and brother, Royce Martin of Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Nina (Dale) Martin; three sisters; and one brother.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at
10:00 a.m., also at the mortuary. Pastor Roger Kinion will be officiating.
Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent directly to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Calvary Baptist Church, 1450 W. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or send a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.

63 year old Debra Yulonda Fuson of Smithville died Wednesday night at NHC of Smithville. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bobby Brannon will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Fuson was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Fuson and step-father Claude Randall, Jr. Survivors include her mother, Lois Randall of Smithville. Four aunts, JoDean Redmon and Jeanette Smithson both of Smithville, Norene Anderson of Sparta and Juanita Redmon of Michigan. Uncle, Mack Redmon of Murfreesboro. Several cousins also survive and special caregivers, Larry and wife Gayle Redmon of Smithville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Debra.