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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Friday, October 11
Funeral Services for Mrs. Julia Ann Arney Rich, age 60, of Rickman will be conducted 7 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Private burial will follow at a later date. Mrs. Julia Ann Rich passed from this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from the Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was born in Overton County on March 14, 1959 to Emma Crouch Arney Maguire and the late Billy Coe Arney. Julia was a licensed esthetician, and Pentecostal in faith. She loved raising flowers and gardening. Julia loved her job, animals, especially dogs and cats, shopping with her grandkids, and studying her bible. Julia would start her day reading her bible, praying and having a cup of hot coffee on her back porch with her husband Kelly. Julia leaves behind her husband Kelly Rich of Rickman; son Eric Reagan & wife Adrienne of Powell; grandchildren, Wesley, Emma, Ava & William Reagan; mother, Emma Crouch Arney Maguire of Rickman; sisters, Cindy Mitchell of Byrdstown, and Susan Storie & husband Joe of Plant City, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Julia was preceded in death by her father. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until time of services at 7 p.m. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. George Lynn Copeland, age 87, of Sparta will be conducted 10:00am Saturday, October 12, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. He passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home. Mr. Copeland was born July 26, 1932 in the Yankeetown community of White County to the late Larimore and Frances Milligan Copeland. Lynn was a devoted family man and longtime member of Sparta First Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Lynn worked for Spartan shirt factory, in the office and sales, and Mallory as an inspector. For 19 years, he worked nights serving as the lone dispatcher for all of Sparta’s emergency services before the creation of E-911. When Lynn retired, he worked for Edd Rogers transporting vehicles. He also helped establish the Sparta-White County Rescue Squad. Brent Copeland, Terry Copeland, Hunter Copeland, Brandon Clouse, Ronnie Lowery, David Lowery, Stan Lowery and Dennie Lowery will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral Services for Mr. Robert (Bob) Bowman, 79 of Fairfield Glade, will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Nolan Cantrell will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. He passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2019 from the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Livingston Academy and attended Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. He served his country, reaching the rank of Captain in the Army National Guard. Bob was a Master Mason. He enjoyed fishing, wood working, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He attended Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. He quietly lived out his faith with a generous spirit, kind heart and a willingness to help those in need. He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy Cantrell Bowman of Memphis; son, William Bowman (Michelle) of Cumming, GA; daughter, Sharon Voehringer (Pete) of Memphis; grandsons Ryan Voehringer, Aaron Voehringer, Andrew Bowman and granddaughter Kaitlyn Bowman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Eva MacGillivray Bowman and his brother, Don Bowman. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 Noon until time of services at Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Maxine Newberry, age 61, of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday October 12, 2019 at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson funeral Home. The Burial will follow at the Howard Cemetery. She passed away on October 10, 2019. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home, on Saturday from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.
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.
Funeral services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Bryant, age 91 of Sparta, will be conducted 11:00am Monday, October 14, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Old Bon Air Cemetery. Jerry Pullum will officiate. He passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Hospice of Cumberland County. Mr. Bryant was born June 29, 1928 in the Bon Air Community of White County to the late William & Myrtle Bryant. He was a longtime Barber and fulltime farmer after his retirement. He served his country in the United States Navy and had a love for his family and Ford trucks. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers Raymond and Billy Jean Bryant. Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife of 72 years Mary Ruth Cunningham Bryant; Sister: Gail Wheeler. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-7:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Bon Air Cemetery in care of Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583.
The Funeral Service for Charles Edward Coffman, 81 of Sparta, will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1pm with Bro. James Rittenberry and Matthew Bouldin, burial to follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Coffman was born on Saturday, June 11, 1938 to the late Vader and Lela Hawkins Coffman in Livingston. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coffman was preceded in death by his; Wife- Linda Ruth Rittenberry Coffman, and Daughter- Rhonda Caldwell of Sparta. Survivors include; Son- Anthony Coffman and special friend Carla Sherrow of Sparta; Grandchildren- Derrick Dale (Jenny) of Sparta, Nichole Brumfield (Terry) of Somerset, KY, BJ Turner (Pam) of Sparta, and Samantha Turner of Sparta; 8 Great-Grandchildren; Special friend- Shirley Parker; Caregiver- Glenda Coffman. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 11 am- 1 pm at the Funeral Home.
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.
A Celebration of Life for Hope Riely Long, 20 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 beginning at 4:00 PM. from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Hope passed from this life Monday, October 7, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Hope was born Thursday, December 31, 1998 in Whittier, California, she was the daughter of Patrick Long and Jennifer Stoker. Hope was a loving Mother, Daughter, and friend to all who knew her. Hope loved fishing with her pet Max, Art, such as paintings and sketchings. She loved music and dancing around the house. She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Rory May Long of Cookeville; Mother: Jennifer (Mark) DeFalco of Cookeville; Father: Patrick (Gabriella) Long of California; 2 Sisters: Pat Long of Cookeville, Stephanie Sandoval of California; 1 Brother: Anthony DeFalco of Cookeville.
