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Obituaries For Friday, October 5
Richard Manchester Davis , 89 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at his residence. Born Sunday, June 30, 1929 in Quidnick, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Henry Davis and the late Maud Manchester Davis. He was the husband of Bonnie Bartow Davis. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Davis of Sparta; son, Peter Rogers Davis (Sarah Jayne) of LaGrange, New York; son, Steven Rogers Davis (Barbara) of New Canaan, CT; son, Christopher Rogers Davis (Selma) of MA; and seven grandchildren, Rachel and Jack; MacKenzie and Ryan; and Oliva, Henry, and Morgan Davis. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
A gathering for friends and family of Daniel Wittenberg, age 66, of Cookeville, will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Friday October 5 at Dyer Funeral Home. Daniel passed away Tuesday October 2, 2018 at his home. He was born December 8, 1951 in Venton, IA. to the late Donald and Algean Wittenberg. He was Mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Austin Wittenberg; 14 Children; 18 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; 2 Brothers; 1 Sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Dyer Funeral Home for funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
A Celebration Of Life Gathering For Betty C. Holloway, Age 71, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Friday, October 5, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Ms. Holloway Passed Away On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, At Her Home. Ms. Holloway Was Born On May 5, 1947, In Monterey, To Delbert Holloway Of Monterey, And The Late Nola Scarbrough Holloway. Ms. Holloway Was Retired From Cummins Filtration In Cookeville With 30 Years Of Service. She Was Baptist In Faith. In Addition To Her Father, She Is Survived By, 2 Grandchildren, Tiffany Sisco Of Crossville, Ashley, And Her Spouse, Julie Fossett Of Crossville; 4 Great Grandchildren, Ariana Goss, Anastasia Anderson, Layah Howard, And Braeleigh Fossett; 1 Sister And Brother-In-Law, Faye And Jack Swafford Of Monterey. In Addition To Her Mother, She Was Preceded In Death By, 2 Daughters, Tammy Hasty And Gina Phillips; And Granddaughter, Jaclyn Phillips. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, October 5, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held for Mr. James Robert Stewart, age 66 of Livingston, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Mount Gilead Cemetery. Mr. Stewart passed away from this life on Wednesday evening, October 3, 2018. Mr. Stewart was born in Livingston on May 8, 1952 to the late James H. and Birtha (Greenwood) Stewart. James was a Supervisor for a Pallet Company. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Amber Jones and her husband Jeremy; 1 Grandson: Cameron Jones; 1 Brother: Paul Stewart; 3 Sisters: Brenda Greenwood, Sue Ann Stewart and William Emerton, Charlotte Laycock and husband Gary; Special Friend: Crystal Smith; A host of Nieces, Nephews, family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to his parents; 1 Sister: Debbie Cox; 1 Brother: Fowler Stewart; 1 Brother In-Law: James Greenwood. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, October 5, 2018 starting at 6 PM until 9 PM. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers please make donations toward funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Jean “Jeanie” Ashby, age 73 of Cookeville, will be held Monday October 8 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Arlington of Tennessee Cemetery. Jeanie’s family will receive friends Sunday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until service time at Dyer Funeral Home.
