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Obituaries For Saturday, December 21
George Leonard Fults, age 79 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, December 19, at Saint Thomas Highlands Medical Center in Sparta. The family has chosen a private service following George’s request. He was born in Jasper, TN on November 8, 1945 to late Paul and Rebecca Fults. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine “Tina” Fults; daughter, Tracey (Jeff) Smith of Estill Springs, TN; grandchildren, Zach (Alejandra) Smith of Nashville, TN, Jacob Smith of Estill Springs, TN, Anna Grace Smith of Doyle, TN; brother-in-law, Robert (Dianne) Meeks of Doyle, TN; Also, he is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Jessie Willie Sherrill, age 75, of Crossville, passed away on December 16, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. Jessie was born on March 11, 1949, in Elyria, Ohio, son of Litton Sherrill and Jewel (Davenport) Sherrill. Jessie was a member of the United States Marine Corps, served in Vietnam, and worked on, in, and around cars all of his adult life. Jessie worked many years at Shadden Tire and East Tennessee Dodge. Jessie was well liked by every one who met him. He was an avid golfer, loved country music, was an expert ping pong player, and loved beating everyone playing Scrabble. During Jessie’s USMC days he enjoyed boxing, and he also had a very successful high school football career. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Michael) Brown and son, Thomas (Danielle) Sherrill. Jessie leaves behind 6 beloved grandchildren; Matthew, Max, & Mason and Eva, Kathryn, & Emmett.
Funeral Services for Mrs. E. Bernice Martin, age 93 of the Oakley Community, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Fellowship Baptist Church. Bro. Jeff Walters will lovingly officiate, and Bernice will be laid to rest in Fellowship Cemetery. On Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2024, Bernice peacefully slipped away in her sleep, surrounded by love. Born at home in the serene Lonesome Valley Community on June 2, 1931, to Gilbert Taylor Melton and Maude Dulworth Melton, Bernice spent her life spreading love and kindness, nurturing her family and community with a heart as tender as the flowers she grew. She married her soulmate, Gene Noel Martin, and their love story became the foundation of a life rich in faith, family, and joy. Bernice delighted in taking care of her home and family, finding joy in her blooming gardens and the bounty of her community-grown produce. She believed in sharing her blessings and opened her heart and home to all who needed a kind word, a warm meal, or a caring friend. Bernice leaves behind a family who adored her and will forever treasure her memory, Daughters Shelia Garner (husband Joe) of Chattanooga, TN, and Gail Martin of the Oakley Community; Grandchildren Kristy Fox (husband David), Sarah Weber (husband Jason), John Swafford (wife Tina), and Jessica Richards; great-grandchildren Luke, Simon Noel, and Avery Eve Weber; Olivia, Sophia Noel, and William Fox; Kaitlyn and Brooklyn Richards; Samuel and Sun Young Swafford; and Avery and Caitie Scoggins. Family and friends are warmly invited to visit on Friday evening, December 20, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church to celebrate her life and share cherished memories.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Mae Dull, age 72 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm at Hall Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Falling Springs Cemetery. Officiating with the service will be Bro. Jason Rice. Mrs. Dull passed from this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Monterey on Saturday, November 8, 1952 to the late Leon Ledbetter, and surviving mother, Anita Melton. Katherine was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren. She also loved taking trips and traveling. Katherine will be greatly missed by her family and friends and all who knew her. Survivors include son, Gregory (Beverly) Dull of Baxter; grandaughter Madisyn Dull, Cameron (Sara) Bilbery; 5 great grandchildren; Mother, Anita Melton of Chesterfield, IN; brothers L.G (Linda) Ledbetter, of Livingston, David Ledbetter, of Anderson, IN; sisters Patsy )Jim) Mabe, of Daleville, IN, and Deanna Zirkel, of Anderson, IN. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 21st starting at 10 AM to 12 PM.
Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Edward Murphy, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Carl peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and joy. Born at home in the Copeland Cove Community of Overton County, Tennessee, Carl was the beloved son of the late Mack Luther and L. Bessie Allred Murphy. Carl will be deeply missed by his loving family, daughters Marsha Murphy-Savage (husband Greg) of Hilham, and Tonya Reagan (husband Joseph) of the Okolona Community; sons Johnnie Murphy of Rickman, Alan Murphy (wife Anita) of Livingston, Billy Murphy (wife Linda) of Livingston, and Ralph Murphy (partner Debbie Flatt); stepson Tony Barham (wife Sandra); grandchildren: Johnny, Mark, Michael, Travis, Sara, Jordan, Phillip, Bryan, Mandy, Terah, Brittany, Tyler, Allie, and Heather. The family warmly welcomes friends for visitation on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow at Okolona Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Davin C. Scott, age 41 of Sparta, will be Saturday December 21, 2024 starting at 2:00 pm at Thurman Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Ronnie Taylor. Interment will be at Tollison Cemetery. She passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. At Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born in Atlanta, GA on August 2, 1983 to late Edd Ingram and Maricia Patterson. Survivors include her husband, David Ray Taylor; children, David Wayne (Samantha) Taylor, James Cayd Snodgrass, Keenan Rains; grandchild, Bryson Wayne Taylor; sister, Candy Presley; brother, James Presley; nephew and niece, Jaylin Judd, Jasmine Judd, Abygail Presley; special mom and dad, Kathy and Carl Presley. Visitation will be Saturday December 21, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. at Thurman Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Virginia Stafford, age 80 of Gainesboro, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. The burial will follow in Pharris Cemetery. She was born July 29, 1944, in TN and she passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN at the age of 80. She was the daughter of James Washington Mooneyhan and Josie Walker Mooneyhan. She was a babysitter for many children over the years and was a dedicated homemaker. Virginia attended Lakeview Church of Christ. Survivors include her sons: James Randall Calvert and Roger Dale (Carrie) Calvert both of Gainesboro, TN; brother: Donald (Betty) Mooneyhan of Portland, TN; sister: Linda Upchurch of Scottsville, KY; grandchildren: Ginger Thompson of Hendersonville, TN, Justin Calvert of Gainesboro, TN, and Jada Calvert of Gainesboro. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10 :00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Frances “Ann” (Ramsey) Bean, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bros. Harold Walker and Nathan Wiles officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ann was born on Monday, August 25, 1941, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Joe Pinkas Ramsey and the late Dimple (Anderson) Ramsey. Ann was a loving daughter, wife, mother, Grandma, and friend. She worked at Algood Elementary School in the cafeteria for 35 plus years and was beloved by the children she served. She attended Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church for many years. Ann was loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Ann is survived by two daughters, Angelia Rena Bean and Sherry Lynn Wiles and her husband, Nathan; four Grandchildren, Charlie Atnip and his wife, Crystal, Jason Atnip and his significant other, Tristin Colwell, Chelsea Ziegenfuss and her husband, Austin, and Hannah O’Dell and her husband, Ethan; five Great-Grandchildren, Adalynn, Logan, Cyrus, Spencer, and Cassius; a host of cousins and special friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 21, 202,4 from 12:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm.
Funeral Service for Garland Wilson, age 77, of Crossville, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM with burial to follow at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Patsy Louise Shively, age 54 of Cookeville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday December 22 at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Cameron Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery. A beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born in Cookeville, on December 1, 1970, she devoted her life to her family, leaving a profound impact on everyone who knew her. Patsy was married to her adoring husband, David Shively, and was a proud mother to two daughters, Tara (Cameron) Wilson and Tiffany Carr. She cherished her role as “Nano” to her grandchildren, Aydan, Bray, Cam, and Benji Wilson, and Carson and River Cusick. Her dedication to her family was evident in every aspect of her life. As a hardworking homemaker, Patsy created a warm and loving environment for her family, always ensuring that her home was filled with love and laughter. She particularly loved celebrating holidays, making each occasion special for her loved ones. Visitation for friends and family will be Saturday from 4 -7 p.m. and again Sunday from 1 – 2 p.m.
