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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Wednesday, November 28
Rose Marie Grossarth, age 91 of Cookeville, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was born Tuesday, January 12, 1937 in Kula, Hawaii to the late John Miguel Jr. and Hilda Pacheco. Rose grew up in Hawaii. She joined the US Navy in 1957, where she was stationed in San Diego, California, serving as an MP (Military Police). After her service in the military, she married, had two children and worked as a waitress/hostess in food service for years, taking pride and joy in providing every customer the best service. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Carolyn Rice Deberry, age 79 of Pegram, formerly of Doyle, will be conducted 1:00pm Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Doyle Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-8pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Donald Lee Haston will officiate the service. Ms. Deberry passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Mrs. Deberry was born on February 9, 1939 in Doyle, Tennessee to the late Toy Clay and Bertha Mae Swindell Rice. She worked for many years as an office manager for several medical offices. Carolyn had a dynamic personality that made it easy for her to make friends wherever she went. She enjoyed entertaining, planning parties, attending concerts with her husband, and wowing everyone with her fashionable ensembles. Carolyn was a loyal Nashville Predators hockey fan, but she found her greatest joy with her granddaughter Dorothy.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Crawford, 94 of Livingston will be held Wednesday November 28 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. She died Monday November 26, 2018 at 12:27 a.m. in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Jane’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Mrs. Beatrice Smith Nevins, age 94, of Livingston will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018, from the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Beatrice passed from this life on Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018 from the NHC Health Care in Cookeville. She was born May 23, 1924 in Overton County to the late Ottly & Ethel Smith. Beatrice was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Livingston. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed being around friends, cooking and quilting, gardening and canning. She leaves her son, Jim Nevins of Lebanon; grandchildren, Matt Nevins of Nashville, and Christie Jones of Algood; great grandson, Gaven Loza; brother, Robert Smith of Livingston; and twin sister, Veatrice Mason of Pulaski and sister, Nell West of Tulsa, OK. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Nevins; daughter Carol Howell and sisters, Ann Winningham and Ruth Ledbetter. Visitation will be at the cemetery.
Funeral Services For Judy Faye Tucker, Age 65, Of Hanging Limb, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, November 29, 2018, At 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Nolan Cantrell Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The George M. Phillips Cemetery On Friday, November 30, 2018, At 10:00 AM. Ms. Tucker Was Born On July 6, 1953, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Thelbert And Eva Mae Looper Garrett. Ms. Tucker Passed Away On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, At The Vanderbilt University Medical Center In Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Tucker Had Worked With D’Arbo, Hanging Limb Apparel, And FFM. She Was Baptist In Faith. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Angela Ryan Of Monterey, TN; Son, Andy Ryan Of Crawford, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Meghan Ledbetter, Nicholas Black, Savannah Black And Gus Ryan; Sister And Brother-In-Law, Joyce And Jimmy Bullock Of The Vines Ridge Community; Sister-In-Law, Brilla Garrett Of Monterey, TN; Niece, Starlett Garrett Wessels; And Nephew, Jamie Bullock. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Brother, Roger Garrett. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, November 29, 2018, From 4:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Mr. Benjamin Frederick Jolley, age 31, of Livingston will be conducted 11 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 from the First Baptist Church in Livingston. Military Honors will be provided by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Ben passed from this life on Monday evening, November 26, 2018 at his home in Livingston. He was born in Tacoma Washington on August 23, 1987 to Tom & Jean Carter Jolley. He was a 2005 graduate of Livingston Academy, and was in his last semester to graduate Tennessee Tech. Ben served his country in the Army from 2010 – 2014. He loved his family and friends. He enjoyed working on computers, board games, and being in the outdoors. He leaves his loving wife, Rebekah Marisa Watson Jolley of Livingston; son, Garrett Jolley of Livingston; parents, Tom & Jean Jolley of Livingston; and sister, Betsy Jolley of Livingston. The family will welcome friends on Thursday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Livingston.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gene Evelyn Matheney Warren, age 91 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, November 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. She died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Her family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial services for Ernest “Bubba” Fox, 47, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. He had chosen cremation. He passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 25, 1971, in Cookeville, to Delores “Lois” Fox and the late John B. Fox. He worked in the logging industry. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 1 Sister: Frances “Tooter” Fox. Survivors include 1 Son: David Fox of Gainesboro; his Mother: Delores “Lois” Fox of Bloomington Springs; and 1 Sister: Lisa Fox of Bloomington Springs. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Patricia Ann Miko, Age 75, Of The Cumberland Cove Community Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Sunday, December 2, 2018, From 2:00 PM Until 4:00 PM At The Cumbeland Cove Welcome Center. Rev. Canon Michael Spears-Jones Will Officiate. Mrs. Miko Passed Away On Saturday, October 27, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She Grew Up In South Florida But Was Fond Of Saying “I Was Not Born In Tennessee, But I Got Here As Soon As I Could”. She Loved The Climate And Beauty Of Tennessee. Mrs. Miko Was Born On August 4, 1943, In Rochester, New York, To The Late Frederick And Elizabeth Hudlett. Mrs. Miko Attended University Of Alabama – ROLL TIDE. She Was Executive Director Of Mirawood Day School In Hollywood, Florida. She Loved Volunteer Work, Including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, And Helping Hands. She Loved All Animals, Especially Rescue Dogs. She Enjoyed Traveling, Reading And Decorating The House For Every Holiday. She Was An Active Member Of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. She Is Survived By Her Husband Of 53 Years, Stephen Robert Miko; 1 Daughter, Elissa Anne Miko And Companion, Shane Grathwohl; 2 Sons, Dr. Seann Robert Miko, Kyle William Miko And Wife, Ximena Lynda Miko; 2 Grandchildren, Isabella And Jacob Miko; Sister, Pamela Powell; Brother, Jeff Hudlett. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Brother, Frederick Hudlett.
Graveside services for Mr. Harnold A. Mercer, age 77, of Gainesboro will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2018 from the Fellowship Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Mercer passed from this life on Sunday evening, November 25, 2018 from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Clay County on February 10, 1941 to the late Hilary & Geneva Glidewell Mercer. Harnold worked for Saturn Automotive. He was Pentecostal and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and woodworking. He loved to help people anyway he could. His favorite enjoyment was with his family, especially his grandchildren. He leaves his loving wife Mrs. Marjorie King Mercer of Gainesboro; daughter, Pamela Mercer of Gainesboro; grandchildren, Danielle Mercer, Rhett Mercer, Michael Peak, and Matthew Peak; great-grandchild, Micah Peak; brother, Robert A. Mercer of Alamogordo, NM. In addition to his parents, Harnold was preceded in death by his sisters, Beatrice Brown, Helen Sidwell, and Opalene Franklin; brothers, John Ed Mercer, Samuel Arnold Mercer, Alton Mercer, and Talton Mercer. The family will welcome friends at the cemetery.
