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Obituaries For Thursday, April 19
Beverly Ann Myers, 64 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at her home. Beverly has chosen cremation and the family followed her wishes and a Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Funeral services for Helen Edith Boyd Huddleston, 69, Hilham, will be Friday, April 20 at 1 PM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Huddleston died Sunday Night, April 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 12, 1948 in Putnam County to the late Willard Hickman and Dimple Jane Wheeler Boyd. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Billy Ray Boyd and Ronald Boyd, a sister-in-law Sue Boyd. She was a retired Teachers Assistant with the Hazel Park, Michigan School System with 11 years of service. She was a member of the New Hope Community Church. She enjoyed sewing, making jewelry and flower arrangements and crafts. Survivors include husband of 52 years (Married December 11, 1965 in Warren, MI) David Huddleston of Hilham, daughters and a son-in-law Melissa Huddleston of Gainesboro, Tracey and Terry Lockaby of Baxter, son and daughter-in-law David II and Marla Huddleston of Dodson Branch Community, sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Richard Chaffin of Murfreesboro, brothers and sisters-in-law Terry and Brenda Boyd of Sterling Heights, MI., Jerry and Debbie Boyd of Shelby Township, MI, Harold Boyd of Warren MI., sisters-in-law Linda Boyd of Grayling, MI and Kelly Boyd of Warren, Mi., grandchildren: Max Lockaby, Collin Huddleston, Seth Medley and Valerie Snow. Helen’s family will receive friends Thursday from 4 to 8 PM and after 10 Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Jesse Tyler James Wheeler, 18, of Whitleyville, will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County. He passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. He was born November 10, 1999, in Cookeville, to Jason Wheeler and Pamela Kernell. He was a student, and loved playing video games. He loved riding motorcycles, working with grandpa, old country music, picking on his little brother, and eating Mexican food. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather: James Wheeler; and Step Grandfather: Edward Sieber. Survivors include his Father: Jason Wheeler; Mother: Pamela (Adam Wrede) Kernell; Paternal Grandmother: Nell Sieber; Maternal Grandparents: Brenda Kernell and Jack Gentry, Tommy and Stacy Kernell; and 1 Brother: Luca Wheeler. Several uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives, and friends also survive. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 A.M. – 8 P.M., and Friday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral Services For Jean Brown, Age 77, Of The Dripping Springs Community Will Be Conducted On Friday, April 20, 2018, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Pastor Arlo Alderman And Rev. James Ford Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Mayland Cemetery. Mrs. Brown Was Born On Monday, April 29, 1940, In Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, To The Late Payton And Pauline Moore Madewell. Mrs. Brown Passed Away Peacefully On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, At Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center In Monterey, Tennessee. Mrs. Brown Was A Homemaker. She Was A Very Kind And Loving Person Who Was Loved By All Who Met Her And Will Be Greatly Missed. She Is Survived By, Her Husband Of 55 Years Who She Married On May 24, 1962, Gene Brown Of The Dripping Springs Community; Daughter And Son-In-Law, Becky And Earl Phillips Of The Dry Hollow Community; Son, Bobby Brown Of Mayland, TN; 6 Grandchildren, Wayne (Sara) Brown Of Monterey, TN, Ashley (Sam) Sells Of Cookeville, TN, Tracy (Amanda) Brown Of Murfreesboro, TN, Andy (Shanna) Brown Of Germany, Courtney (Jerry) Wilson Of The Dry Hollow Community, Ethan Phillips Of The Dry Hollow Community; 9 Great Grandchildren; Special Family Member, Robin Neely Of Cookeville, TN; Brother And Sister-In-Law, Jim And Mabel Madewell Of Georgia. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, April 19, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services for Wayne Charles Bunting, age 71, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church with Pastor Scott McKinney officiating. Mr. Bunting passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. The family will receive friends on Saturday 9:30 AM until service time at First Baptist Church.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Diann Fay Cravens Meeker, age 74 of Sparta, will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Nash Cemetery. Diann passed away Tuesday Morning, April 17, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Sparta. She was born May 24, 1943 in Sparta to the late Roy Lee and Florence Selby Cravens. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Dave Cravens. Diann was retired from Wal-mart as the Bakery Manager. She was also a member of Sparta First Bapitst Church. She is survived by her husband: Gary Meeker of Sparta; Son: Timothy R. (Bonnie) Boyd of Sparta; Daughter: Debra LeAnn Boyd of Lebanon; Step-sons: Bryce (Susan) Meeker of Morris, Illinois and Brent (Patricia) Meeker of Keller, Texas; Grandchildren: Jessica, Nicole, Bryan, Drew, Lisa, Danielle, Sarah, Rachel, Stephanie, Becky, and Kaitlin along with 14 Great-Grandchildren; Brother: Jim (Peggy) Cravens of Sparta; Sister-in-law: Carolyn Cravens of Sparta. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Friday evening.
Funeral services for Mr. George L. “Buddy” Goodman, age 70, of Monroe will be conducted 12 noon, Saturday April 21, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery, with Military Honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Goodman passed from this life on Friday morning, April 13, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab Center in Livingston. George L. “Buddy” Goodman was born on July 18, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana to Berdine G. & Wilma A. Stephens, Stults Goodman. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1965 and volunteered to join the USMC after graduation. Following training in San Diego and Camp Pendleton California, he served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and was a decorated combat veteran. Upon returning home and prior to his service-connected disability, he worked in several states for the Norfolk-Southern Railway Company. He leaves his son, Alexander “Al” Goodman, Douglas Neely; daughters, Jessica Goodman of Livingston, & Ashley Goodman of Jamestown; brother, Stephen Goodman of Muncie, IN, Jerry Stults of Hartford City IN & John Stults of the Highland Community; a host of grandchildren & nices and nephews. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Claressa Neely Goodman; brothers, Carl Stults, David Stults & Frank Goodman; sisters, Della May Mullens, Berdena Jent & Joan Weekly. The family will welcome friends on Saturday, April 21st from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Shock, age 69 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Father Chad Puthoff will officiate. Mrs. Shock’s family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. A Rosary service will also be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home. She died Tuesday morning, April 17, 2018 at her residence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reba Nell Davis Scott, 80, of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Byers Cemetery in the Center Grove community. She passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at her residence. She was born February 8, 1938, in Gainesboro, to the late Donald Davis and Dorothea Davis. She was the owner of Green Acres Trailer Park, and loved helping people by organizing fundraising benefits. She was an avid supporter of the Democrat party. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Billie Glenn Davis. Survivors include 1 Son: Richard W. Crabtree of Maryland; 2 Daughters: Carol P. Brown of Maryland, and Renee L. Johnson of Gainesboro; 1 Sister: Wanda Brown of Knoxville; Special Nephew: Kevin Davis; and 2 Special Sons: Mark D. Hensley and Mark Gaines. 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Mr. James “Bear” “ 8 Ball” Hammock, age 68 of Monroe, will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston. Family has chosen cremation after the service. Mr. Hammock passed away from this life on Wednesday morning, April 18, 2018 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. Mr. Hammock was born in Livingston on April 15, 1950 to the late Curtis William and Celia Geneva Eldridge Hammock. He was a member of the Baptist faith and he loved playing pool, Raising and hunting dogs, fishing, and just hunting wild life in general. Survivors include: Wife: Rebel Hammock; 2 Daughters: Lori Reagan and Jamey, Sandra Corrow and Ray; 2 Sisters: Reba Dulworth, Hessie Mae Honeycutt and Ruey; 3 Grandchildren: Savannah Carmack and Miguel Hernandez, Devon Muria and Jacob, Harrison “Bubba” Carmack; 1 Great Grandchild: Alucard Hernandez. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive. In addition to his parents, he is preceeded in death by: 2 Brothers: Claude Hammock, Carl Hammock; 1 Niece: Stacy Lynn Hammock; 1 Nephew: Ricky Lee Hammock. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening, April 21, 2018 starting at 5 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Casey 99 of Cookeville and formerly of Jacksonville, AL will be held Sunday April 22 at 3 p.m. at West Side Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Truman Norred officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery also in Jacksonville. Mrs. Casey died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:05 a.m. at her home. Mrs. Casey’s family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Patti Jo Kirby Ward, age 78 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Old Union Cemetery. Mrs. Patti Jo Kirby Ward, age 78 of Sparta, passed away Thursday evening at her residence. Mrs. Ward was born March 1, 1940 in Sparta to Lily Rae Davis Kirby and the late Walter Kirby. She had a vast professional career that included nursing, owning a health club, P.J.’s Place, caterer and former owner of Raintree Restaurant in Sparta. She was also a devoted mother to her five children. When she wasn’t working she loved to sew and travel. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her husband Tom Ward. Her surviving family members include her five children: Jim Ward, Lorie Ward (Carey) Watson, Sara Ward Gilmore, Nancy Ward (Sam) Benningfield all of Sparta, John (Rhonda) Ward of Murfreesboro; Mother: Rae Kirby Lollar; Grandchildren: Sarah Shuff, Jacob Ward, Shawn Watson, Joseph Watson, Daniel Watson, Russell Watson, Rebecca Parks, James Robert Lee, Leah Murphy, Dustin Benningfield, Basilio Castro, Sydney Ward, Ethan Ward, Ryan Ward; Sixteen great-grandchildre; Sister: Katherine Kirby Wesgate; Furbaby: Lily. The family will receive friends Sunday April 29th from 11:00am until departure for the cemetery at 1:45pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
