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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Friday, February 1
Mr. David G. Webb age 69 of Algood, passed away on Thursday evening, January 31, 2019 at his home. David was born in Cookeville on December 1, 1950 to the late Daniel and Mrytle (Reed) Webb. He worked as a truck driver for many years. Survivors: 1 Daughter: Cherrie Webb; 1 Son: Dennis Webb; 2 Sisters: Accella Dee Randels, June Hunt; 3 Grandchildren and 4 adopted Grandchildren. Preceded in death: in addition to his parents; 1 Son: David Lee Webb; 2 Brothers: Kenneth Webb, Roy Webb; 1 Sister: Margaret Willis. The family of Mr. David G. Webb has chosen cremation. There will be no services or visitation planned.
Graveside services with military honors for Ralph Ordue Young, age 91, of Portland, formerly of Smithville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Smellage Memory Gardens in the Boma community. Bro. John Nichols will officiating. Dyer Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements. He was born in Smithville, TN on October 22, 1927 to the late Bethal and Besta Young. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Elise Young. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda (Larry) Phye of Portland; son, Jeffrey (Lisa) Young of Benton, KY; four grandchildren, Heather (Jimmy) Knox, Brandon (Stephanie) McGuire, Tyler (Chelsie) Young, and Katie (Johnny) Keith; eight great-grandchildren, Donavon Hamlett, Dylan Knox, Sam McGuire, Kam McGuire, Elijah McGuire, Nora Young, Henry Keith, and Hannah Keith. Visitation will be 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Elizabeth Jane Thompson Bohannon, age 77 of Sparta, will be conducted at 11am Saturday, February 2, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church cemetery. Elizabeth Jane Thompson Bohannon, age 77, passed away January 30, 2019, at her residence after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Jane was born October 6, 1941, in Sparta, to Herbert Brown Thompson and Elizabeth Cole Thompson who proceeded her in death. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Sandra Bohannon, and two grandsons, Cole Bohannon and Austin Bohannon, all of Sparta. One sister, Mary Thompson Jones and husband Jack of Sparta, one brother, Bill Thompson of Sparta, sisters-in-law Bill Powell Bohannon of Sparta, and Linda Bohannon Smith and husband Lloyd of Nashville, nephews Jayson Bumbalough and wife Carrie, Pat Thompson and Joey Thompson, all of Sparta, nieces Mary Beth Jones Elrod and husband Anthony of Sparta, and Abby Thompson Sutton and husband Barry of Georgia, and several grand-nieces and nephews. Jane is also survived by her lifelong friend, Jo Nelda LaFever Cawthon of Sparta, who was one of her beloved caregivers in the final months. The family will receive friends from 4pm-8pm Friday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mary Louise Dibrell Shockley, age 89 of Sparta, will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral home. Interment will follow at Davis Cemetery. She passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at NHC of Sparta. Mary was born July 2, 1929 to John Henry Dibrell and Dimple Mai Dibrell. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. At Thurman Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Alvie Phillips, Age 79, Of Columbus, Georgia, And Formerly Of Mayland, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, February 2, 2019, At 2:00 PM At the Mayland Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Reagan Will Officiate. Interment Will Precede The Services In The Mayland Cemetery. Mr. Phillips Was Born On May 5, 1939, In Mayland, Tennessee, To The Late William “Bill” And Anna Pearl Byers Phillips. Mr. Phillips Passed Away On Sunday, January 20, 2019, In Columbus, Georgia, At The Columbus Hospice House. Mr. Phillips Was A Man Of Varied Talents And Skills, Including Being The Owner/Operator Of Alvie Phillips Carpet Service, A Former Columbus Police Officer And A Private Pilot. He Was A United States Army Veteran Serving During The Vietnam War, A Member Of Midland Masonic Lodge 114 And A Shriner. He Will Be Remembered As Always Having Fun, Enjoying His Family And Making New Friends Wherever He Went. He Is Survived By, 3 Children, Amy Phillips Ladun And Her Fiancé, Danny, Of Augusta, GA, Alison Kittrell Of Phenix City, AL, Alan Phillips Of Columbus, GA; 5 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; 2 Sisters, Cecile Stokes And Sylvia Houston; And A Plethora Of Other Family Members And Close Friends. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By 2 Brothers, Pete And Claude Phillips. The Family Will Receive Friends At The Mayland Baptist Church On Saturday, February 2, 2019, From 1:00 PM Until The Time Of Services At 2:00 PM.
Funeral Services For Leonard Owen Catlin, Age 61, Of Wilder, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, February 2, 2019, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Paul Randall Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Catlin Was Born On January 11, 1958, In Penn Yan, New York, To The Late Charles Wilbur And Mildred Irene Yerden Catlin. Mr. Catlin Passed Away On Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mr. Catlin Was An Entrepreneur. He Is Survived By, 3 Daughters And 1 Son-In-Law, Jeannie And Charles Buck Of Byrdstown, TN, Dawn Catlin Of Crawford, TN, Wanda Catlin Of Bostic, NC; 4 Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Adam And Jeannette Catlin Of Crawford, TN, Dale And Alice Catlin Of Crawford, TN, Benjamin And Keri Catlin Of Livingston, TN, Nathan And Katie Catlin Of Crawford, TN; 1 Step Daughter And Son-In-Law, Terry And Francis Ronalds Of Rushville, NY; 14 Grandchildren; 4 Step Grandchildren; 2 Step Great Grandchildren; 6 Sisters And 2 Brothers-In-Law, Virginia Logan Of IN, June And Henry Burglund Of OR, Jeannie And Samuel Brito Of MA, Joy Durgan And Kathy Kotowitz Of NY, And Ruth Rucker Of CO; 9 Brothers And 7 Sisters-In-Law, Daniel Catlin Of TX, Cal And Pam Catlin Of AR, Glenn Catlin Of NC, Terry And Bonnie Catlin, Jerry And Freida Catlin, Tim And Robin Catlin, Steve And Liz Catlin, Philip And Heidi Catlin, Robert And Sheila Catlin All Of NY. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Wife, Julie Faye Catlin; Grandson, Edward Buck; Sister, Karen Catlin; Brother, Andrew Catlin. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, February 2, 2019, From 12:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 2:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Keaton Elliott Rice, age 24 of Doyle, will be conducted 3:00pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Doyle Cemetery. Keaton passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his residence. Keaton was born November 24, 1994 in Sparta. He was a heavy equipment operator. His passion was his love for his family and he enjoyed working on or driving anything with wheels or tracks on it. Survivors include his wife and mother of his children Natasha Rice; Son: Daily Rice; Daughter: Anastacia Brown; Mother: Tracy Dillon Parker; Father: James Elliott Rice; Grandmother: Mamie Ruth “Boots” Rice; Twin brother: Chris Rice; Sisters: Misty Rice and Haley Carr; Brothers: Thomas Parker, Nathan Whittenburg, Nicholas Whittenburg, Zachary Dillon, Dale Holt and Caleb Billings; Mother from the heart: Janice Mabe; Inseparable cousin and best friend: Dwayne Simons; Several cousins, aunts and uncles also survive. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-3:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583, to help the Rice family with funeral expenses.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Sedois Eldridge, age 94, of Dayton Ohio and formerly of Overton County will be conducted 1 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Randy Pickens will officiate. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens, with Military Honors provided by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. Mr. Charles Sedois Eldridge passed from this life on January 26, 2019 in Dayton Ohio. Charles was a proud World War II veteran. He was professional painter with the painters union in Dayton, for over 25 years. Charles was a master mason with the Livingston Lodge # 249. He also authored a book titled History Tennessee, My People and Me.
Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Eugene Fletcher, age 71 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, February 3, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Big Springs Cemetery. Vernon passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Vernon was born on November 23, 1947 in Sparta to the late J.T. and Vera Maie Spivey Fletcher. In his younger days, Vernon loved to ride motorcycles but quit riding after he had children. However, he continued to be a Ford truck man throughout his life. He loved his red four-wheel drives! In fact, he refused to sell his ’76 red four-wheel drive because all his children learned to drive in that truck. Vernon was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for his family. Although he’d probably never admit it, Vernon also had a secret affection for all of Johanna’s cats throughout the years. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed taking care of them. He gave each of his children special nicknames: Varmint (LaNelle), Hammer Head (Michael) and DeeCee (DeLeesa). Visits from his grandchildren always made him happy. He would cook for them and bring them stuff from town. He always made sure he had enough oatmeal cream pies for them to snack on. No one in his family ever had to wonder if they were loved by him. Vernon will be dearly missed by those who loved him best. Survivors include his wife of 48 years Johanna Geer Fletcher; Children: LaNelle (Jeremy) Godsey, Michael (Alisa) Fletcher, DeLeesa (David) Price; Grandchildren: Andrew and Samuel Price, Taylor, Lily and Chloe Fletcher, Mia and Gavin Godsey; Sister: Linda Fletcher. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Katherine Huddleston Jones, 83, of Algood, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday February 3 in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Phil Young will officiate. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Jones passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time.
Funeral Services for Mr. Michael D. Moody, age 51 of Cookeville, will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1 PM with burial to follow in Poplar Chapel in the Hardis Community in Putnam County. Mr. Mooddy passed away on January 31, 2019 at his home. Mr. Moody was born in Livingston on April 23, 1968 to Jerry D. Moody and Bonnie S. (Edmonds) Moody. He worked in construction. Survived by: His Mother: Bonnie S. Moody; 2 Sisters: Debbie Murphy, Tammy Arney; 1 Brother: Terry Moody and wife Geraldine; Mother of his Children: Beth Moody; Step Daughter: Adrianna Wallace: 4 Grandchildren: Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: His Father: Jerry Moody. Family will receive friends from 5 PM to 9 PM on February 3, 2019 and 8 AM to 1 PM on February 4, 2019 at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston.
