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Obituaries For Wednesday, September 19
A Funeral service for John William Stigall, 75 of Cookeville, will be at 10:00 AM on Friday September 21, 2018 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with the Bro. Steve Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 John William Stigall, Loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 75. William was born on September 4, 1943 in Ripley, MS to the late Frank Thomas Sr. and Lela Ruth (Smith ) Stigall. He was a 1961 graduate of White Station High School in Memphis. He worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Michelin tire Corporation in Memphis. On February 27, 1970, he married the love of his life Wanda Jane (Greer) Stigall (of Jamestown and Memphis). They raised two daughters , Melissa and Stephanie. Willian had a passion for his family, especially his grandsons, Phillip and Jordan Roper and Brandon Arp. He loved his church and high school sports. He was known a for his love for jovial interaction with friends and family. He was dedicated to his “retirement job” at Moody Transportation. He often said he looked forward to trying to brighten the day of the clients he served. At the age of nine he was saved and baptized at Kennedy (later named Audubon Park) Baptist Church in Memphis. He remained a member there for 56 years where he was ordained and served as a deacon for more than 30 years. For the past 2 years, he was a member of the Caney Fork Baptist Church in Cookeville. William is survived by his wife Janie, two daughters Melissa and Stephanie, his grandsons, brother Frank Thomas Jr. (Tom), Nieces Sarah and Rachel and a nephew Tommy. William was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Charles. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Caney Fork Baptist Church Building Fund.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Emma Lee Ward Poole, age 80 of Doyle, will be held at 11:00am Friday, September 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Mrs. Poole, age 80 of Doyle, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Poole was born January 28, 1938 in Doyle to the late C. Ray Ward and Catherine Sparkman Ward. She was first and foremost a wife and mother. She was married for 57 years to the late Dorsie Clifford Poole Jr. She devoted her life to caring for her family. She worked for American Express in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and at SparGas in Sparta. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as treasurer for her unit. She was a member of Doyle Church of Christ. She loved working suduko puzzle. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Waymon Thomas (“Tom”) Ward. She is survived by her Daughter: Carolyn Sue Poole of Doyle; Son: Dorsie Clifford Poole III & wife Lyn of Greensboro, NC; Grandchildren: Stori Maree Poole Springman of Cascais, Portugal, Bill Simcox & wife Jill of Stokedale, NC, and Stephanie Feaster & husband Brandon of Randleman, NC; Great-Grandchildren: A.J. Feaster and Noah Simcox; Brother: Herb Ward; Sister: Sue Bancroft; along with several nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends after 5pm on Thursday Evening. Joe Ward will officiate the services.
A gathering for friends and family for Mr. John Richard Higgins, age 59 of Crossville, will be Friday from 4 – 6 p.m. at Dyer Funeral Home. John passed away suddenly Monday September 17, 2018 at his home.
A Memorial Gathering for Lewis Richard Betteron, 77 of Sparta, will be held from 4:30pm until 7pm on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. Betterton passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital. He was born Saturday, October 12, 1940 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mr. Betterton was a loving husband and a caring father who was devoted to his community with Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He started the community’s fire department in 1984 and completed his service there as Chief, attending every breakfast, shooting match, and other community events. He is survived by his wife, Helene Betterton; son, Lewis Betterton (Bethany); daughter, Victoria Montandon (Matt); daughter, Julie Mountain (Jeremy), grandchildren, Evan , Augusta, Riley, and Dixie Betterton, and Diane Harris; great grandson, Gabriel; son-in-law, Steve Kerpics, and sister in law Dolores Zaloga. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Helene Kerpics and grandson, Ethan.
Celebration of Life for John “Jr.” Paul Roshia, 19 of Monterey, will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018, peacefully at home with his mother by his side. Jr. was born Tuesday, November 24, 1998 in Cookeville, he was the son of John Paul Roshia, Sr. and Rebecca (Welch) Roshia. Jr. was born with many health issues and he was a very strong fighter his entire life. He was loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend. Jr. was stubborn and very funny. He was an avid video game player and loved anything to do with anime. Jr. never met a stray animal that he didn’t want to bring home and was often times called an “animal whiperer”. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Jr. is survived by: Father and Mother: John Paul, Sr and Rebecca Roshia; Sister: Audrey Roshia; Maternal Grandma: Lennie Welch; Paternal Grandma: Thersa Lashua; 2 Uncles: John and Carla Welch and James Roshia, Jr.; 2 Aunts: Roberta Perez and Tammy Roshia; A host of special cousins, friends,loved ones, and pets; Jr. was preceded in death by: Paternal Grandpa, James Michael Roshia, Sr and Maternal Grandpa, John Erving Welch. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorial services for Patricia Levenne Dillon, age 69, of Cookeville, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday September 22 at Holladay Church of Christ. Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate. Mrs. Dillon passed away Sunday morning September 9, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday September 22 from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Military Honors for Mr. Billie Gordan Longmire, age 86, of Monterey, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday September 22 at Horner Funeral Home in Monterey. Mr. Longmire passed away suddenly Saturday September 15, 2018 at his home. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Graveside services for Ronnie Howard Ligon, 85, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:30 at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Walter Phillips officiating. Mr. Ligon passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1933 in Baxter, Tennessee to the late Charles M. Ligon and Hester Campbell Ligon. He graduated from Upperman High School in 1951 and attended Tennessee Technological University. Mr. Ligon served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Cookeville, Tennessee and remained until his retirement. After retiring from the THP, he accepted a position with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. While there, he worked at the Criminal Justice Center as security for the courtrooms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 65 years, Eva Ann Jones Ligon; infant sister, Charlyn Ligon and brother, Bobby James “Mickey” Ligon. Mr. Ligon is survived by two daughters and son in law, Sherry Ligon (Marciano Roberts) and Terry Gail Ligon; one grandson, Clay Brandon Sherrell; one granddaughter, Dusty Sherrell Clark; three great grandchildren, Alexis, Kaylee and Chloe Clark. His family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11:00am until 1:00 pm prior to service time.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Noble Hooper Stout, Jr., 69 of Cookeville, held at Presley Funeral Home on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 3:00-6:00 PM. Noble passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Noble was born in Jackson County on July 12, 1949 to the late Noble Hooper Stout and Mable Carter Stout. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patsy (Pat) Hinrichsen Stout of Cookeville; mother Mable Carter Stout Maddux of Baxter; son Bo (Jennifer) Stout of Wilder; son Brandon (Alie) Stout of Verona, KY; step-son Michael (Erin) Carpinito of Kent, WA; step-daughter Theresa (Alex) Kira of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren Tylan Stout, Tatyn Stout and Banks Stout; step-grandchildren Brianna Carpinito and Michael Carpinito, Jr. Noble was with the City of Cookeville Water/Sewer Department for nearly 23 years and retired in 2004. Over the past 50 years, he was well known for following his passion of raising, training and showing Tennessee Walking Horses. He also thoroughly enjoyed his time spent with fishing buddies on Cordell Hull Lake. Since his retirement, he and Patsy traveled throughout the United States and abroad, with and without their horses. With his infectious smile and heart of gold, Noble was one of a kind who didn’t hesitate “stirring the pot.”
Memorial services for Willene Judd Reed, 89, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Daughrity and Horace Burks officiating. Inurnment will follow in Smyrna Cemetery. Mrs. Reed passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her home. She was born Saturday, October 13, 1928 in Cookeville, TN to the late Walter Carr and Inda Judd. Mrs. Reed spent part of her life in Roseville, MI where she was a homemaker. She attended Sycamore and Zion Church of Christ. Willene loved taking care of her family and spending time with them and her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Reed and a brother, Walter Judd. Willene is survived by son, Rick Reed and wife Pam of Cookeville; daughter, Sharon Lee and husband Francis of Lebanon, TN; four grandchildren, Tiffany Reed of Chattanooga, Will Reed of Cookeville, Jacob (Kayla) Lee of Lebanon and Josh (Kelly) Lee of Ramsey, NJ; six great grandchildren; brother in law, Tom Reed and wife Carolyn of Arizona. The family will receive friends Friday, September 28, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. The family request memorial contributions be made to Sycamore Church of Christ for their SOC college group, 1144 Crescent Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501.
