Cristy Lynn Judkins
by: Dwayne PageFeb 11, 2025
Cristy Lynn Judkins age 53 passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025, at Willow Branch L T C Facility in McMinnville. She was born April 8, 1971, to her parents the late Leon and Janice Hicks Biggs. Cristy was of the Pentecostal Faith and a Factory Worker. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Judkins of Smithville; children, Becky (Corey) Dickens of Smithville, Amber Womack of McMinnville, and Sha (Phillip) Martin of Smithville; step-children, Jonathan Judkins, Eric Judkins, and Jason Judkins all of Smithville; 6 grandchildren; sister, Shannon Williams of McMinnville. Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 2025, at 11:00AM at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at Burton-Ponder Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with final expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Judkins family.
Claude Astor Morgan, III
by: Dwayne PageFeb 11, 2025
Claude “Mr. Bud” Astor Morgan, III, age 87 of Smithville, passed away Monday morning February 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 4, 1937, to his parents, the late Claude Astor Morgan, II, and Florence Elizabeth Snyder Morgan Palmer. He was a salesman for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., served in the Virginia National Guard and attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 Children: Julie (Mark) David of Smithville, Craig (Holly) Morgan of Ft. Worth, TX.; Grandchildren: Kristal (Johnny) Turner, Tyler (Elisabeth) David, Kylie Gathright, Geren Gathright; Great Grandchildren: Trace Turner, Natchez Turner, Flynn David and Rose David. The family has honored Mr. Morgan’s request to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating. Visitation will be Saturday 4 PM until the service at 5 PM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alive Hospice or Alzheimer’s of the Upper Cumberland, in memory of Mr Morgan. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Morgan family.
Melinda Williams
by: Dwayne PageFeb 11, 2025
Melinda Williams age 57 of Smithville, passed away Saturday night, February 8, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. She was born in Abilene, Texas on November 3, 1967, to her parents, Frances Washburn Hill and the late Billy Hill. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Bobbie Hill and aunt, Elaine Washburn. She was a Christian and a caregiver before becoming disabled. She is survived by her husband, Don Williams of Smithville; 5 children, Lisa (Shane) Smith of Lebanon, John Williams (Cass Adkins) of Smithville, Mary (Bryan) Cantrell of Smithville, David (Mike) Williams-Burr of Gainesboro and Daniel (Stephanie) Williams of Greenfield, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Braxton Cantrell, Preston Cantrell, Eli Cantrell, Haley Cantrell, Sawyer Smith, Isla Williams, Orabelle Williams, Kaulder Williams, Cassie Williams, Kaitlyn Williams, Zayvion Pearson and Harmony Peyatt; mother, Frances Hill of Old Hickory, 2 brothers, Scott Hill of Gallatin, Frank Hill of Holiday, TN and sister, Diana (Les) Anderson of Old Hickory along with other family and friends. The family has honored Melinda’s request to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Outreach Baptist Church with Bro. Nathan Thomason officiating. Visitation will be at Outreach Baptist Church from 4 PM until the time of the service at 5 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Williams family.