Carlton “Skip” Haugh
by: Dwayne PageJan 21, 2025
Carlton “Skip” Haugh, age 81 of Alexandria, TN passed Sunday January 19, 2025 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital of a brief illness. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and spent his working life in the medical field and serving his community in California as a fireman. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping, golfing and snow skiing.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Carlton Sr and Helen Haugh and his beloved wife of 32 years Dena Pace Haugh.
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 5:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell. Brother Charles Stanton will be officiating.
He is survived by two sons, Mike Haugh of Oregon and John (Misty) Haugh of Rock Island TN.
Two daughters, Kimberly Nelson and Stephanie (Brian) Barbre of California. He also leaves behind 9 granddaughters; Melissa, Samantha, Michaela, MacKenzie, Kaleigh, Alexis, Kaelyn anol Cossette; 3 grandsons, Asher, Josiah and special grandson and caregiver Kody Rippee; 3 great granddaughters, Ella, Annabelle and Alayiah and 1 great-grandson, Jack.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Love-Cantrell to help with funeral expenses.
Leslie Michelle Wessel
by: Dwayne PageJan 21, 2025
Leslie Michelle Wessel, 50, of Smithville, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2025. Born on May 14, 1974, in Murray, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Van Atta Sleadd Waugh, Jr., and Linda June Outland Walker. Her grandparents were the late Robert and Kathryn Outland and Edgar and Louise Waugh.
Leslie dedicated her life to serving others. She served as the Executive Director at the Hope Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, and held positions at Lighthouse Christian Camp, the United Way of Wilson County and the Upper Cumberland. A proud alumna of Murray State University, she was a cherished sister of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Leslie was a member of Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Josh Wessel, and their children, Sarah Kathryn Wessel and Nathaniel David Wessel, all of Smithville. Her brother, Bret Waugh of Encino, California, also mourns her loss.
A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held on Thursday, January 23, at Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Issac Gray officiating.
She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony on Saturday, January 25, in Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Kentucky. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Hope Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the American Cancer Society.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Ms. Bobbie Jean Page
by: Dwayne PageJan 21, 2025
Ms. Bobbie Jean Page, age 93 of Smyrna, TN and a DeKalb county native, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her daughters home.
Ms. Page was born on August 14, 1931 in Smithville, TN to her parents, the late Roy & Allie Taylor Fuson. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Robert Page & siblings, Willie Lee Fuson, Jr. Fuson & Athelene Page. Ms. Page was a Homemaker & attended Pilgram The Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Elder James Gibbs will officiate. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, from 4-8pm & Thursday, from 11am until the time of services at 1pm.
Survivors include 3 Children, Larry Page, Carolyn Walker & Ricky Page all of Smyrna, TN. Grandchildren, Danny (Wendy) Page of Pleasant View, TN, Brian Page of Pleasant View, TN, Josh (Jessica) Walker of Auburntown, TN, Greg (Bethany) Walker of Nashville, TN & Casey (Heather) Walker of Smyrna, TN. 11 Great Grandchildren & 4 Great Great Grandchildren. Siblings, Twin Sister, Barbara Malone of Alexandria, TN, Gladys Cantrell, Violet Starnes & Eddie Fuson all of Smithville, TN. Sisters-in-law, Doris Fuson & Geraldean Fuson both of Smithville, TN.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.