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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Tuesday, October 8
Mr. William Paul Bluege, age 80 of Cookeville and formerly of Jefferson, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning, October 8th at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements for Mr. Bluege are incomplete.
Gathering Of Family And Friends For Maudean Ritchie, Age 81, Of Monterey, Tennessee, And Formerly Of Dayton, Ohio, Will Be Held On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Interment Will Follow In The Valley View Memorial Gardens In Xenia, Ohio. Mrs. Ritchie Was Born On June 18, 1938, In Mayland, Tennessee, To The Late Letcher And Mary Pippin Garrison. Mrs. Ritchie Passed Away On Sunday, October 6, 2019, At Her Home. Mrs. Ritchie Was A Health Care Assistant For Many Years Serving At Various Positions. She Was Of The Jehovah Witness Faith. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Sheila Ritchie Of Monterey, TN; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Edward And Kathy Ritchie Of Crossville, TN; 2 Grandchildren, Nikole (And James) Messer, Anthony (And Janene) Ritchie; 6 Great Grandchildren; 2 Sisters, Delma Randolph Of Monterey, TN, Jenean Ridley Of Cookeville, TN; And Brother, Dennis Garrison Of Tunnel Hill, GA. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Blane Ritchie; And 2 Sisters, Lozena Looper And Barbara Jewell Tidwell. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM.
Graveside Funeral Services For Vestle Ray Hite, Age 80, Of Wilder, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, At 10:00 AM At The Green Hills Cemetery In Alpine, Tennessee, With Interment To Follow. Mr. Hite Was Born On January 26, 1939, In Wilder, Tennessee, To The Late Clyde Ray And Aline Abston Hite. Mr. Hite Passed Away On Sunday, October 6, 2019, At Vanderbilt University Medical Center In Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Hite Was A Concrete Truck Driver In Galesburg, Michigan, Area For Many Years. He Was A Coal Miner, Logger, And Loved Horses.
The Funeral Service for Linda Gail Kirby Young Blalock, 68, of Sparta, will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1 pm with Bro. Jason Lewis officiating at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with burial to follow at Old Bon Air Cemetery. Mrs. Blalock passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Blalock was born September 26, 1951 to the late Mirel and Elizabeth Wightman Kirby. She was happily married to William F. Blalock for six and a half years. Mrs. Blalock enjoyed working in her flower garden, helping other people, most of all spending time with her family. She was a member of Bon-De-Croft Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by; Husband of 40 years- Jimmy Wayne Young, Brothers- Allen C. Kirby, Henry F. Kirby, Anthony M. Kirby, and Jerry D. Kirby. Survivors include; Husband- William F. Blalock of Sparta, Son- Brian E. Young (Mary) of Sparta, Grandchildren- Daniel Young (Crystal) of Sparta, Brad Emberton (Angela) of Smithville, Zack Young (Marllory) of Sparta, Great-Grandchildren- Charlee Young, Marshall Young, and Cash Emberton, Brother- Noel Kirby of Sparta; And several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 4 to 8 pm at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lacey Jade Vaughn, 12 of Baxter, will be Wednesday October 9 at 1 PM at Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Thurman Mathis Cemetery. Bro. Houston Austin will officiate. Miss Lacey died Saturday night, October 5, 2019 at Monroe Carrell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. She was born November 13, 2006 in Cookeville to Lonnie and Diane Mathis Vaughn of Baxter. She was a 7th grade student at Upperman Middle School in Baxter. She attended Jared Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed music and being read to and horseback riding. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM and after 10 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Family will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made toward medical and funeral expenses.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette Hall, age 89 of Allons, will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery located in the Fellowship Community of Allons. Mrs. Hall passed from this life on Saturday, October 05, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born in Allons on August 31, 1930 to the late John and Lizzie (Smith) Sidwell. Jeanette was a homemaker she loved her family, especially her grandsons; her and Pa always took them somewhere to eat in the summer and after school. Jeanette could tell you about hard times growing up. Her father died when she was little and she quit school in the third grade to go to work in the fields. She loved to tell of growing up and walking to different places. She was the youngest of seven children. She is going to be greatly missed. Survivors: 1 Son: Jerry Hall and his wife Gina; 2 Grandsons: Matthew Hall and his fiancé Kristy Lawson, Dalton Hall and his wife Katie; 3 Great Granddaughters: Oakley Hall, Kimberly Peek, Amelia Lawson; A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, family also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; Husband: Doyle Hall; 1 Son: Doyle Glen Hall. 1 Sister: Arva Sidwell; 5 Brothers: Claude Sidwell, Frank Sidwell, Ed Sidwell, Coyse Sidwell, J.C. Sidwell. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 8th starting at 5 PM until 9 PM.
Funeral services for Janice Marie McHenry, 79 of Baxter, will be Thursday, October 10 at 11 AM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. McHenry died Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at Bailey Manor of Cookeville. She was born July 20, 1940 in Putnam County to the late Joe Hilary and Effie Velma Cooper Livesay. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Willie Roy McHenry, sisters Sheila Earline (Clarence Vestle) Nelson and Lillian Jo (John Estle) Nelson, brother Clarence Burton Livesay. She was a graduate of Algood High School. She was a homemaker and member of Baxter Church of Christ. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law James Douglas “Bud” and Lori Anne (Hutchings) Livesay of Sparta, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Claude and Carolyn McHenry of Baxter, Judy (Brown) Livesay, several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM and after 9 AM Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services For Mary Lou Poston, Age 77, Of The Anderson Community Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, October 10, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Harris And Kim Seebach Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Phillips Cemetery In The Anderson Community. Mrs. Poston Was Born On April 14, 1942, In Monterey, To The Late Cordell And Rachel Phillips Harris. Mrs. Poston Passed Away On Sunday, October 6, 2019, At Her Home Surrounded By Family And Friends. Mrs. Poston Was A Retired Factory Worker. She Worked With Ely And Walker Until Closing Then Went To Work With Perdue Farms Until She Retired. She Ended Her Working Career At Standing Stone Rehabilitation Center. She Was A Member Of Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She Is Survived By, 2 Sisters, Jerlene Bumbalough Of Sparta, Christine Farley Of Monterey; Aunt, Alberta Farley Of Monterey; A Host Of Nieces And Nephews; And Special Friends, Bessie And Bobbie Lee Of Monterey. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Beloved Husband Of 42 Years, Allen Poston; Sister, Bessie McCloud; And Brother, Lonnie Harris. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM And On Thursday, October 10, 2019, From 10:00 AM Until Time Of Services At 11:00 AM.
A Funeral Service for Randy Scott Simmons, 56, of Doyle, will be held on Thursday October 10, 2019 1 PM at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Savage officiating with burial to follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Randy passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home. He was born December 25, 1962 to Jack and Dean Hummel Simmons in Sparta. Proceeded in Death Father- Jack Simmons, Brother- David Simmons, and Sister- Tena Robinson. Survivors include; Wife- Dianne Haley Simmons, Mother- Dean Hummel Simmons, Brothers- Ricky Simmons (Sissy), and Jackie (Butch) Simmons, Sister- Diana Sidwell (Johnny), Nieces- Brittany Hines, Kendra Simmons, and Chelsea Carter, Nephews- Seth Simmons, and Brandon Robinson (Keri),Great Nieces and Nephews- Raylan Robinson, Triston O’Neal, Damion Pearson, Korben Simmons, Pax Ward, Bailee Ward, Wayne and Valerie Yelverton, Justin and Jayrah Haley and Children, Jason and Heather Haley and Children, Jimbo and Leann Haley and Children, Terry and Gina Haley and Daughter, Bryan and Cindy Haley and Children, Jimmy and Sandra Sparkman and Children, John and Angie Haley and Son, and a host of friends and family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday October 9, 2019 from 5 to 9 pm at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Terry Edgington, 85 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, October 11th at 5 p.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Bro. Buddy Johnson will officiate. Mr. Edgington died Monday evening, October 7, 2019 at NHC Healthcare, Cookeville. His family will receive friends Friday from 3 p.m. until service time at the church.
Funeral service for Billye Joyce Howell Ross, 85 age of Sparta, will be Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Central Church of Christ. Interment at Elrod Cemetery, Officiating will be Bro. Christopher Wiles. Billye passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at NHC of Sparta. Billye was born on December 10, 1933 in Springfield to William Ira Howell and Gladys Griffin Howell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years Dr. Jeff Pinckley Ross and brother, Tillman Cason “T.C.” Howell. Survivors include her Son: Dr. Joseph Marc Ross and wife Patti; her Grandchildren: Carrie Ross Abood and husband Adam, Joseph Adam Ross and wife Stephanie, Jacob Andrew Ross, Mary Katherine Ross; and her Great-grandchildren: Asher Ross, Eden Abood, Abraham Abood, Noah Ross, Annelise Ross and Atticus Ross; Sister, Carolyn Acuff and husband John; Sister in laws, Karyl Howell and Ola Tubb Jones and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at Central Church of Christ, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice.
Memorial Graveside Services for Mary Mae Clark, age 88 of Cookeville, Tennessee, will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11:00AM at Zion Hill Cemetery. Pastor Tommy Harris will officiate. Mary Mae Clark passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mary was born on January 5, 1931 in Alamo, Indiana to the late Charles and Bertha (White) Ammerman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Sister and 2 Brothers.
A Memorial Service for Patricia C. Farley, 80, of Sparta will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 3:30 pm at North Sparta Church of GOD with Bro. Steve Gerhart officiating. She passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home in Sparta. Mrs. Farley was born on November 7, 1938 to the late Walter Alford Richard Rainbird and Connie May Harrington Rainbird in Watford, England. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Brother- Roy Alford Richard Rainbird. Survivors include: Daughter- Debbie Farley Roberts (Henry)of Sparta; Son- Larry Dale Farley; And many special family members. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2:00-3:30 at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you make donations to the Humane Society or Sparta Animal Shelter.
