Lawrence Daniel Poole
by: Dwayne PageMar 02, 2025
Lawrence Daniel Poole, age 68 of Smithville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas in Rutherford county. He was medically retired from the U.S. Navy and had his bachelor of science degree in computers. He enjoyed playing video games and working with computers.
He was born on October 11, 1956 in Miami, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; Patrick and Marian Frost Poole.
The family has honored Mr. Poole’s wishes to be cremated. No visitation or service will be held.
He is survived by his daughter; Sara (Ben) Fultz of Smithville, 3 grandchildren; Nick Fultz and Alyson Fultz both of Smithville and Jared Fultz of North Carolina, 2 brothers; David (Nelda) Poole of Louisiana and Doug Poole of Florida, 2 sisters; Georgia (Brad) Maas of Florida and Elizabeth Alves of Louisiana.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Reta Jewell Caldwell
by: Dwayne PageMar 02, 2025
Reta Jewell Caldwell of Smithville age 70, passed away Thursday February 27, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born June 17, 1954, to her parents the late J. E. and Violet Jo Webb Evans. Reta was a member of Pomeroy Chapel Church and worked in the E. R. Registration at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She also worked with her parents at Town & Country Video. She loved her kids, grandkids and spending time with them. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frankie Caldwell of Smithville; children, Frankie Wayne (Mary Ann) Caldwell of Smithville and Shannon (Johnny) Vaughn of Mississippi; grandchildren, Courtney (Cody) Betsworth of Smithville, Alexis (Brayde) Baker of Smithville, Justin Stanick, Jordan Stanick and Jayden Stanick all of MIssissippi; great-grandchildren, Ember Betsworth, Colt Betsworth, Cora Jo Betsworth, and Jaxon Baker; sister, Shelia (David) Schoenmann of Smithville. nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 2, 2025, at 2:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating with interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday March 1, 2025, at 4:00PM till 7:00PM and on Sunday March 2, 2025, 10:00AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. The family would like to say “Thank You” to St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital and St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital for all the care and kindness shown Reta during her sickness. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Caldwell family.
Ronald “Ronnie” Brown
by: Dwayne PageMar 02, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Brown of Smithville, age 72, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 7, 1952, to his parents the late Frenchie and Lula Bell Judkins Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son: Ronald Brown, II; great-granddaughter: Oaklynn Messina. Mr. Ronnie worked for Chrysler, then became the owner of his own Parking Lot Maintenace Company, sealing and striping parking lots. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife: Deborah Brown of Smithville; children: Christine (Daryl) Patterson of MIchigan, Rianna (Joe) Barnes of Michigan, and James (Jo Amber) Messina, Jr. of Chattanooga; grandchildren: Samuel Patterson, Jesse (Kayla) Messina of Michigan; great-grandchildren: Gideon Alexander Hood of Sparta, Levi, Cameron, Jo Anna, Aidan, and Cameron; Siblings: Gary (JoAnn) Brown of CO., Larry (Julie) Brown of Smithville, Janice Miller Smith of FL., Richard Brown of MD.; Many nieces and nephews also survive. The family has honored Mr. Brown’s request to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Brown family.