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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Monday, March 4
Private services for Pauline Stickler, age 90, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 at Presley Funeral Home with Pastor and son, Glen Stickler officiating. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Stickler passed away peacefully, Friday, March 1, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was born Friday, May 4, 1928 in Miami, Florida to William and Wynona McRae Mitchell. Pauline loved flowers, painting, and hot fudge sundaes!! She also loved bowling and was a Pro Bowler in her younger years.
Funeral Services For Marshall Key, Age 62, Of Crawford, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Robbie Miller Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Honey Springs Cemetery. Mr. Key Was Born On November 13, 1956, In Crawford, Tennessee, To Lucille Garrett Key Of Crawford, Tennessee, And The Late Talmadge Key. Mr. Key Passed Away On Saturday, March 2, 2019, At His Home. Mr. Key Was A Factory Worker. In Addition To His Mother, He Is Survived By His Wife, Brenda Spurlin Key Of Crawford, TN; 2 Daughters, Rebecca Reed Of Cookeville, TN, Martha Rose Key Of Cookeville, TN; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Samuel And Maranda Key Of Crawford, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Kelsey Reed, Daniel Key, Jason Key And Morgan Key; 2 Sisters, Linda Ledbetter Of Livingston, TN, Pam Phillips Of Monterey, TN; 2 Brothers, Merle Key Of Crawford, TN, Bryan Key Of Livingston, TN. In Addition To His Father, He Was Preceded In Death By A Sister, Loretta Rash. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations Be Given To The Funeral Home To Help With Funeral Expenses. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, From 12:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 2:00 PM.
Funeral services for James Lynn “Jim” Finley, age 66, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Robert Gribble officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery in the Lilly Dale Community of Clay County. Jim passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. He was born Saturday, August 23, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan to Lillie Mae Hitchcock Finley Jager and the late James Alpha Finley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Presley Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Oscar B. Phillips, age 79, of Baxter will be held Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Overton County. Oscar B. Phillips passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at NHC HealthCare in Cookeville. He was born Saturday, November 18, 1939 in Rickman to the late Robert Lee Phillips and Lizzie Mae Johnson Phillips. Oscar B. was a member of Lilly’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from Lowe’s Lumber Company. In addition to his parents, Oscar B. Phillips was preceded in death by: wife, Shirley Ann Lewis Phillips; two infant brothers, JV Phillips and Willie D. Phillips; brothers, Tilbert Lee Phillips and Billy B. Phillips; two infant sisters, Anna V. Phillips and Bonnie Lou Phillips; sister, Florence Phillips Brown. He is survived by: daughters, Mary Beth Phillips of Baxter, Betty Ann (James) Solomon of Gainesboro; son, Jody Mayberry of Baxter; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Hobert (Faye) Phillips of Rickman; two sisters, Lou Ann (Billy) Peek of Algood, and Pearlene (Billy) Crowe of Baxter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Thursday, March 7, 2019, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Presley Funeral Home.
The celebration of Life for Frances Evalene (Phillips) Smith, 88 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Tosh officiating. Frances passed from this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born Friday, August 8, 1930, in Jackson County, and she was the daughter of the late Millard and Ova (Young) Phillips. Frances was a loving daughter, mother, granny, and friend. She retired from McCord Winn with 38 years of service. Frances was a member of Central Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years and was currently attending Life Church of Cookeville. She will be greatly missed. Frances is survived by: Daughter: Joyce Smith; 4 Grandchildren: Jeff and Trish Smith, Scott and Lindsey Smith, Mitchell Smith, and Wade England; 8 Great Grandchildren: Heather Smith, Heidi Smith, Holly Smith, Wade England, Jr., Jack England, Jacob Smith, Kelsey Smith, and Tucker Smith; Companion: Toby “Blue Diamond”; A host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by Son, Glen Smith; 3 Sisters, Daffo Allen, Effie Masters, and Jossie Smith; 3 Brothers, Earnest Phillips, Odell “Boots” Phillips, and Roy Phillips; and Special Friend, AJ Lohorn. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
