Charlotte Lockhart Barnard
by: Dwayne PageFeb 16, 2025
Charlotte Lockhart Barnard, age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville, TN.
Charlotte was born March 6, 1942 in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Houston (Bud) & Frances (Snooks) Lockhart, sister, Shirley Lockhart Ingram, as well as her husband, Laird Barnard.
A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Smithville, Charlotte was a teacher at DeKalb County Head Start for many years and spent most of her career working for Dekalb County Department of Children’s Services. She loved to garden, work in her yard, and absolutely loved all animals. Charlotte spent most of her retirement years joyfully spending time with her great grandchildren. She had an amazing upbeat attitude, something humorous to say, and always had a smile. One of her requests was that no sad music be played at her funeral service.
She is survived by her son Robin (Kristie) Driver, daughter Wendy Humphrey, grandsons Derek Driver and Ashton Campbell, six great grandchildren, Ethan Absher, Eli Humphrey, Kiana, Taylan, Robert, & Kiera Driver.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at NHC HealthCare for all of the love and care Charlotte received over the past year.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Sunday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lunsford officiating and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, February 16, 10:AM until the service at 1:30 PM
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to DeKalb Animal Coalition at www.petstn.com by calling or coming by the funeral home.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Barnard family.
Richard “Toledo” Schilt
by: Dwayne PageFeb 16, 2025
Richard “Toledo” Schilt age 60 of Smithville passed away Thursday night February 13, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb ER. He was born September 28, 1964, to his parents the late Richard Ray & Esther Sickmiller Schilt. He was U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid pool player, auto mechanic, member of AmVets, and former member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife: Doreen Schilt of Smithville; Son: Brandon Schilt of Smithville; 2 Stepsons: Kyle Devers of Manchester, Derek Devers of Ohio; Sister: Lori Yoder of Smithville; Niece: Kiley Yoder of Smithville. The family has honored Mr. Schilt’s wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Schilt family.
Dale Bullard
by: Dwayne PageFeb 16, 2025
Dale Bullard age 64 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon. He was born July 5, 1960, to his parents the late, Leburn and Ira Phillips Bullard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister: Ann Rigsby; brothers: Riley Bullard and Tim Bullard; mother of his children: Judy Bullard. Mr. Bullard was of the Non-denominational Faith and was a self-employed Electrician and Plumber. He is survived by children: Richard (Shannon) Bullard of Cookeville, and Jennifer Bullard of Smithville; grandchildren: Ricky Bullard, Lucas Bullard, Addilyn Bullard, Aleah Dye, Kayden Jacobs; great-grandchild: Silas Dye; sisters: Pamela (Buster) Pleasant of Rock Island and Marie (James) Bain of Smithville. Funeral services will be held 3:30PM Sunday February 16, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating and burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday February 15, 2025, 2 PM till 8 PM and on Sunday February 16, 2025, 10:AM until the time of the service at 3:30 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bullard family.