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Obituaries For Tuesday, July 24
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Branch, Age 70, Of Crawford, Passed Away On Monday, July 16, 2018, At Her Home. Ms. Branch Was Born On December 9, 1947, In Knoxville, To The Late Tommie Glen And Dorothy Roberts Owen. Ms. Branch Was A Homemaker. She Is Survived By 1 Son, Michael Dean Owen; 4 Grandchildren; 6 Sisters, Maxine Bryant Of Wilder, Marilyn Hutchins Of Punta Gorda, FL, Theresa Diane Burchill Of Rome, NY, Linda Taylor Of Knoxville, TN, Joanie Whitehead Of Lawrenceville, PA, Lela Houston Of Carthage, NY; And 1 Brother, Elmer Glen Owen Of Knoxville. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Infant Sister, Rebecca Gail Owen; And Brother, Tommie Zane Owen. Her Family Has Chosen Cremation With A Memorial Service At A Later Date.
Madeleine Yvonne Isriel, 77, of Gainesboro, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1941, in Asbury Park, NJ, to James Isriel and Josephine Thomas Isriel. She owned and operated a print shop. Survivors include Brothers: Ronald Isriel of Miami, FL, and James Isriel of Tampa, FL. The family has chosen cremation, with no services at this time.
A Memorial service for Rhonda Rena Floyd, 59 of Sparta, will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Tracy Curtiss officiating. Rhonda passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Thursday, December 11, 1958 in Sparta, she was the daughter of the late Eiffie and Josephene Black Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elise White and Jenny Humphrey. She is survived by her son, Terry Wayne Floyd (Tabatha) of Spencer; grandchildren, Taylor Lee Floyd, Tanner Wayne Floyd, Tara Lee Floyd, and Samantha Marie Floyd; brother, Joe Simmons (Brenda) of Sparta; sister, Wilma Copeland (Gary) of Sparta; many friends, neighbors, nieces, and nephews also survive. The family will welcome friends from 4pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. James Don Farley, age 65, of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday July 25 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Sand Springs Memorial Gardens. Don passed away Sunday evening July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born August 21, 1952 in Dayton, OH to Willene Faye Smith James of Cookeville, and James Houston Farley of Cookeville. Don was a retired maintenance supervisor. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and helped others by organizing benefits through AMVETS riders. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Deborah Jorgensen Farley; son, Stoni Farley of Sparta; daughter, Jami Banks of Sparta; step-daughter, Jamie Jorgensen of Sparta; step-father, Howard Wayne of Cookeville; five brothers, Roy (Sharon) Farley of Middletown, OH, Robert (Marsha) Farley of Cookeville, Chuck (Christine) Farley of Middletown, Jackie (Annie) Farley of Cookeville, and Tony Farley of Sparta; sister, Gail Landis of Cookeville; and three grandchildren, JC Farley, Kyle and Kage Banks. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Ms. Wanda Sue Crabtree, age 60 of Livingston and formally of Muncie, Indiana, will be held in Muncie, Indiana on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 1 PM from the Parson Mortuary with burial to follow in the Tomlinson Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana. Ms. Crabtree passed away at her residence on Monday morning July 23, 2018 after an extended illness with her family by her side. Ms. Wanda Sue Crabtree was born in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana on December 2, 1957 to the late Oscar and Francis (Muncey) Hinds. Wanda worked at Parker Seal in Livingston. Survivors include: 1 Son: Robert Hinds and his wife Sherryl; 1 Grandson: Mason Hinds; 1 Granddaughter: Aliviah Lord; 2 Brothers: Dean Hinds, Lonnie Hinds. Preceded in death by: In addition to her parents: 1 Brother: Tony Hinds; 1 Sister: Laura Mae Cecil. The family will receive friends at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston, TN on Tuesday evening, July 24, 2018 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM, then on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Muncie, Indiana at the Parson Mortuary starting at 11:30 AM until service time.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ravannia Sparkman Peper, age 65 of Baxter, will be conducted 11:00am Friday, July 27, 2018 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Pepper passed away on Monday evening July 23, 2018 at Life Care Center of Sparta. Mrs. Pepper was born May 30, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Arthur & Barbara Shelton Sparkman. She alongside her husband owned the Village Kitchen in Cookeville. Mrs. Pepper enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and she was a member of Oak Hill Church. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a brother Gary Sparkman. Surviving family members include her husband Walter Pepper, Jr.; Son: Chris Sparkman and wife Sherri; Step-children: Bryan Pepper, Megan Veal and husband Ryan; Grandchildren: Gabe Sparkman, Luke Sparkman, Abby Veal, Madison Veal; Brother: Doug Sparkman; Sister: Karen Lewis; Several nieces and a nephew survive. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Chris Sparkman will officiate.
Celebration of Life for Margaret Kathleen “Kathy” Mathison, 75 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 5:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Friends of Kathy are encouraged to share a word of comfort. Kathy passed from this life peacefully surrounded by her daughters and two life long friends (Patti and Jill) on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Kathy was born Monday, September 21, 1942 in Monroe, Tennessee and was raised by the late Lloyd D. and Ottie (Sweat) Robbins. Kathy was loved by everyone that knew her and impacted the lives of many with the compassion and hospitality she showed. Kathy is survived by: 2 Daughters: Susie Tayes and husband Johnie Keith, Kandi McElhannon; 3 Grandchildren: Richelle (Birk) Hadlock, TJ Birk, and Kyle McElhannon; 3 Great-Grandchildren: Jade Smith, Lane Smith, and Bella Hadlock; 3 Brothers: Ralph and James Robbins, Tommy Crabtree; A host of nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by: Father of her Children, Kenneth R. Mathison and Great-Grandson, Draven Smith. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life for Mrs. Karen Sue Hill, 63 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Heavenly Host Lutheran Church. Karen passed from this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at her home in Cookeville. Karen was born Sunday, December 26, 1954 in Roswell, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Ann (Orton) Clemons. Karen was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mom, and grandma. Karen is survived by: husband, Jim Hill, sons, Scott Lauer of West Palm Beach, Florida and Eric Lauer of Cookeville, Tennessee, daughters, Sara Murdock of Mohawk , Tennessee and Becky Lauer of Smyrna, Tennessee, 8 grandchildren, sisters, Robin G. Clemons of Cookeville, Tennessee and Jo Reid Nichols of Sebastian, Florida.
Memorial services for Mr. Bobby G. Stafford, 66, of Gainesboro, will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Double Springs Church of Christ in Putnam County. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1952, in Jackson County, to Margaret E. Stafford and the late Eugene Stafford. He was married to Kim Stafford, who survives. He was a forklift driver at Nielsen, and a member of the Free State Church of Christ. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Danny Stafford; 1 Step Daughter: Christy Logsdon; and 1 Step Granddaughter: Lydia Logsdon. Survivors include his Wife: Kim Stafford of Gainesboro; 2 Sons: Matt (Amber) Stafford of Cookeville, and Andy (Niki) Stafford of Cookeville; 1 Daughter: Toni Scantland of Cookeville; 14 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; his Mother: Margaret E. Stafford of Gainesboro, TN; and 1 Sister: Brenda Faye Peek of Gainesboro. The family will receive friends on Saturday at the church from 10 A.M. until time of services.
A memorial service for Rhonda Dennis, age 48 of Sparta, will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Doyle United Methodist Church with John Murphy officiating. Rhonda passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
