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Obituaries For Tuesday, May 8
Funeral services for Maxine Ann Boyd, age 77, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Presley Funeral Home. Maxine Ann Boyd passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County in Cookeville. Maxine Ann Boyd was born Saturday, August 31, 1940 in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Robert Schilling and Norma Voss Schilling. Maxine worked for several years as a Key Punch Operator at Hein-Werner Corporation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She moved to Baxter, Tennessee to raise her son in 1978. She went to work at JR Nash Moving and Storage, where she finally retired. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Richard E. Posekany and Grady Boyd. She is survived by: son, Kenneth Posekany of Cookeville; special friend, Bud Waller of Cookeville; brother, Arden Schilling, Janesville, Wisconsin; cousins, David Cartwright of Waukesha, Wisconsin, John Cartwright of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Jeff Cartwright of West Allis, Wisconsin, and Sawyer Cartwright of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elise Ramsey Cantrell age 79, of Livingston will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Falling Springs Cemetery. Elise passed from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1938, in Overton County to the late Radford Ramsey and Mary Walker. She enjoyed tending her garden, taking road trips, and spending time with her family. Elise leaves her sons, Charles Cantrell of Livingston; Ray Cantrell, Jr. of Livingston; Christopher Cantrell and wife Rachael of Livingston; daughter, Glenda Chase and husband Steve of Melbourne, FL; grandsons Jason Chase and wife Currie, Jeremy Chase and wife Sarah, Jeffrey Chase and wife Patricia, and Brandon Chase; great grandchildren Kaylie Chase, Steven Chase, Hunter Chase, Parker Chase, Carter Chase, Logan Chase, and Leah Chase; great great granddaughter, Ryleigh Elise Bowen; Sisters, Stella Young, Alice Cole, Marie Greenwood, Diane Ramsey, and Rillie Hill; brothers, Ray Ramsey and J. C. Ramsey. In addition to her parents, Elise was preceded in death by her husband Ray William Cantrell, Sr.; daughter, Mary Kay Cantrell; brothers, B. Ramsey and Junior Ramsey; and sisters, Della Boswell and Cella Swack. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m.
Graveside services for Mrs. Gladys Gore Madewell, age 98, will be conducted at 12:30, May 9, 2018 from the Good Hope Cemetery in Livingston. The family will welcome friends at the time of services. Bro. Doug Surber & Phill Norris will officiate. Gladys Madewell, age 98, of Miami Township, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Laurelwood Senior Living. She was born November 20, 1919 in Livingston, Tennessee daughter of the late Tilden and Serena Gore. Gladys was a 1939 graduate of Livingston Academy in TN. She worked as a bookkeeper for AAA Automotive Club almost 10 years before retiring in 1981. Additionally she had the opportunity to serve in the same capacity at the Pentagon for the Department of the Marine Corps during WWII. Gladys proudly served as a volunteer for Kettering Hospital for 22 years, receiving multiple recognitions for her dedication. She was also a member of the Belmont Chapter of the Eastern Star. Gladys was also an active member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, Moraine for 55 years. She was a devoted Sunday School teacher and volunteered for numerous other church programs. Her Lord was her passion and will always be remembered for her faith.
Funeral Services For Jewel Hinson, Age 90, Of The Tyler Point Community Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, At 2:00 PM At The Tyler Point Freewill Baptist Church. Bro. Nolan Cantrell And Bro. Roger Sisco Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Tyler Point Cemetery. Mrs. Hinson Was Born On August 8, 1927, In Monterey, To The Late Hershel And Tilda Looper Phillips. Mrs. Hinson Passed Away On Sunday, May 6, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hinson Was A Homemaker. She Was A Member Of Tyler Point Freewill Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Daughter And Son-In-Law, Janice And Chris Brown Of The Tyler Point Community; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Rick And Sherrie Hinson Of The Tyler Point Community; Son-In-Law, Larry Lowe Of Crossville; 8 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren; 5 Sisters, Gladys Wilson Of Sparta, Marie Cordell Of Guin, AL, Mildred Linder Of Livingston, Estell Tosh Of Cookeville, Wanda Pugh Of Jonesboro, GA; And 2 Brothers, Marcen Phillips Of Cullman, AL, Roger Phillips Of Anderson, IN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Eulas Hinson; And Her Daughter, Pauline Lowe. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM And On Wednesday May 9, 2018 From 12:00 PM Until 1:00 PM.
Funeral Services For Edith Phillips, Age 75, Of The Muddy Pond Community, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, May 10, 2018, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Robbie Miller Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Weeks Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips Was Born On March 4, 1943, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Frank And Nellie Jane Vaughn Harris. Mrs. Phillips Passed Away On Monday, May 7, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phillips Was A Factory Worker In The Garment Industry. She Was A Member Of Hanging Limb Freewill Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Brenda Crisp Of Russellville, KY; 4 Sons, Danny And Tammy Phillips Of The Muddy Pond Community, Terry And Mary Phillips Of Fountain Run, KY, Rev. Gerald And Robin Phillips Of Clarkrange, TN, Stacy Phillips And Fiancée, Misty Tetley Of The Muddy Pond Community; 14 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; 2 Sisters, Atless Swallows Of Monterey, TN,Doshey Whittaker Of Monterey, TN; And 3 Brothers, James Harris Of Byrdstown, TN, Talmadge Harris Of Lebanon, TN, Harley Harris Of Monterey, TN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Elvie D. Phillips; Grandson, Jonathan Phillips; 2 Sisters, Frankie Williams And Agnes Phillips; And Brother, Kenneth Harris. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Billie Ray Dickerson, age 77 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Thursday from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Saylors Cemetery. Ray passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Ray was born June 2, 1940 in Sparta to the late Henry Thomas Dickerson, Sr., and Alma Shelton Dickerson. He had a career that spanned from auto sales to road construction. Ray was better known as a “trader”. He enjoyed trading on anything he thought he could get or make a good deal on from typewriters to automobiles. He also enjoyed raising cattle and dirt track racing. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by brothers Henry Thomas “Boonie” Dickerson, Jr. and Billie Gene Dickerson. Survivors include his son Darrell Dickerson and wife Tina of Cookeville; Grandchildren: Jacob Dickerson, Emily Emery & husband Brent, Kendra Hicks all of Cookeville; Mother of his son: Hazel Dickerson of Sparta; Three great-grandchildren: Libby, Kolby and Kaitlyn; Sister: Helen Frazier of Sparta; Brother: Joe Dickerson & wife Larona of Sparta; Special caregiver: Sandy Garrett of Cookeville. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside Funeral Services For David L. Dow, Age 83, Of Byrdstown, formerly of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Friday, May 11, 2018, At 11:00 AM At The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Larry Spears Will Officiate With Interment To Follow. Mr. Dow Was Born On April 18, 1935, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Lawrence And Maude Baldwin Dow. Mr. Dow Passed Away On Saturday, May 5, 2018, At The Pickett County Care And Rehabilitation Center In Byrdstown. Mr. Dow Was President And CEO Of Da Lo Industries, Incorporated In Byrdstown, Tennessee, For Approximately 40 Years. He Formed The Gospel Crusaders Quartet Group And Sang With Them. He And His Wife Started Their Own Publishing Company, Begley Dow Publishing Company. He Attended And Sang With His Wife At The Central Grove Baptist Church And Peolia Methodist Church In Albany, Kentucky. He Was A Faithful Servant Of The Lord, Good Family Man And Parent. He Is Survived By His Daughter And Son-In-Law, Sherry And John Baines Of Frisco, TX; Son And Daughter-In-Law, David Jr. And Martha Dow Of Albany, KY; 4 Grandchildren, Andika Pennycuff Of Albany, KY, Bryan Wilson Of Sachse, TX, Brent Wilson Of Crossroads, TX, David Drake Dow Of Byrdstown, TN; 7 Great Grandchildren; Brothers-In-Law, Rev. Marvin Nash Of Fairborn, OH, Ronnie Begley Of Nashville, TN; Caregivers, Debbie Goolsby And Companion, Gary Wilson Of Byrdstown, TN; And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Family Members And Friends. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Wife, Lois Begley Dow; Sisters And Brothers-In-Law, Beulah Nash, Irene And J.D. Whittaker, Charlie And Lula Farley; Brothers And Sisters-In-Law, Bradley And Dorothy Dow, Stanley And Yvonne Dow. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, May 11, 2018, From 10:00 AM Until Time Of Graveside Services At 11:00 AM.
Celebration of Life for Della “Jean” Smith, 67 of Cookeville, will be held, Friday, May 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Paran Church in Cookeville. Jean passed from this life Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at her home in Cookeville. Jean was born Wednesday, August 9, 1950 and she was the daughter of the late Carl E. Sr.and the Dorothy (Johnson) Stults. Jean enjoyed spending time with family and working for the Lord. She worked at Lucky B Manufacturing for many years. Jean loved animals and especially her German Shepherd, Duck. Jean is survived by: 2 Daughters: Dawn Huckeby, Jennifer and Terry Mansell; 1 Son: Jamie McGinnis; 2 Grandsons: Daniel James Harville, Elijah Glenn McGinnis; Great-Granddaughter: Kallie Jaden Lynn Harville. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by: Brother: Carl Stults, Jr. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to: Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501 in memory of Della Jean Smith.
Funeral service for James Richard Denton, 68 of Sparta, will be at 11:30 am Saturday, May 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Old Zion Cemetery. Richard passed away Monday evening, May 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1949 in White County to the late James Elmer and Lena Mae Graham Denton. He was also preceded in death by his sister: Dorothy Marie Adcock. Richard was a devoted Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife: Gladys Faye Stacy Denton of Sparta; Son: Richie Edward (Marcella) Denton; Daughter: Stacey Leona (James) Snodgrass; Grandchildren: Alexis Russell, Todd Russell, Mercedes Mosley, Olivia Pelham, Kaylee Snodgrass, and Cayd Snodgrass; Great-Grandchild: Brooklyn Addison; Special Daughter: Letitia Manus; along with several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Friday evening.
