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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Wednesday, October 22
Funeral Services for Clyde Terrell Vaughn, 86, of Walling will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6 pm at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Walling, TN with Bro. Bo Hendrix and Bro. Ron Dyer officiating. Burial will be Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10 am at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Walling, TN. went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by family at his home. Mr. Vaughn was born on June 22, 1933, to the late Captain Rex and Beulah Nell White Vaughn in Cookeville. Terrell served in the United States Army. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from TN Tech. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 37 years. His lifelong passion was farming. Mr. Vaughn developed and patented Vaughn’s Bermuda Grass. One of his greatest accomplishments was being a Bible scholar and sharing his love of the Lord with everyone. He loved his family, Church family, and beloved Sunday School members. Another passion was music; he enjoyed singing the gospel songs at church and visiting the nursing home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 2-6pm at Gum Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family wish donations to be made to Gideons International.
Funeral Services For Holly Jean Buttram, Age 55, Of The Cherry Creek Community Of Sparta, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, October 24, 2019, At 11:00 AM At Hope In Christ Fellowship, 315 E. Peter Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee. Pastor Steve Looper Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Sand Springs Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Buttram Was Born On December 24, 1963, In Monterey, Tennessee, To Gary And Tommie Jean Floyd Roberson Of Monterey, Tennessee. Mrs. Buttram Passed Away On Monday, October 21, 2019, At The Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center Following A Long And Tough Battle With Cancer. Mrs. Buttram Was A Factory Worker. She Was A Member Of Hope In Christ Fellowship. She Loved Spending Time Singing With The Sunshine Girls At Nursing Homes And Ministering To Everyone. She Was A Wonderful And Loving Person And Will Be Greatly Missed By All Who Loved Her. The Family Would Like To Express A Special Thank You To All Of Their Friends For The Flowers, Cards, Food, Visits And Prayers. Also, A Special Thank You To Dr. James Staggs And His Staff For Their Extra Care, Support And Kindness. The Family Will Receive Friends At Hope In Christ Fellowship On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM And On Thursday, October 24, 2019, From 10:00 AM Until Time Of Services At 11:00 AM.
A celebration of life for Mrs. Mary J. Roop age 79 of Livingston, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston. Mrs. Roop passed away at Bethesda Healthcare in Cookeville, TN on October 21, 2019. Mrs. Mary J. Roop was born on December 24, 1939 in Monroe to the late Baslie Smith and Mattie Taylor. She will be greatly missed by many. Survivors: 1 Son: Billy Joe Lee and wife Ruth; 2 Daughters: Cathy G. Smith, Diane Lee; 4 Brothers: Bobby Smith and wife Irene, Austin Smith, Eddie Smith, Dolphus Smith; 6 Grandchildren: Crystal McGraw, Natasha Washington, Corey Phillips, Dillon Garrett, Cole Garrett, Elisha Lee; 6 Great Grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Kyler, Lee, Rose, Colton, Logan; A host of family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; 1 Brother: Detro Smith; 4 Sisters: Virginia Ford, Susie Smith, Elsie Carter, Berthie Conner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 24, 2019 10 AM to 2 PM.
Funeral Services For Rev. Hoyt D. Looper, Age 83, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Friday, October 25, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Allen, Rev. Junior Gardner, And Rev. Harlon Thompson Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Looper Cemetery. Rev. Looper Was Born On May 3, 1936, In Overton County, To The Late Joe Sire Looper And Leva Mae Phipps Looper Holman. Rev. Looper Passed Away On Monday, October 21, 2019, At His Home From Declining Health. He Was Retired From Avco/Textron Corporation In Nashville Where He Helped To Construct Airplane Wings. He Was A Minister For 61 Years And Was Ordained On October 8, 1960, By The Eastern Division Of The Stone Association Freewill Baptist Church And Continued To Preach And Share The Gospel Until The Decline In His Health. During Those 61 Years, He Pastored Several Churches Including Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist, Livingston Freewill Baptist, Crossroads Freewill Baptist, Tyler Point Freewill Baptist, Fairview Freewill Baptist, Monterey 2nd Freewill Baptist, Midway Freewill Baptist, Banner Springs Freewill Baptist And Having Pastored Some Of These Twice. He Helped Build The Eastern Division Headquarters Building In Monterey. He Was A Member Of Midway Freewill Baptist Church And A 50 Year Member Of Monterey Masonic Lodge #751. He Was A Loving Pastor, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather And Friend To All Who Knew Him. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, October 24, 2019, From 4:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services for Ms. Brenda C. Pemberton, age 73 of Livingston, will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11 AM in the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery in Allons. She passed away at the Livingston Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Ms.Pemberton was born in Mauncie, IN to the late Charlie Reeder and Bowza (Sells) Reeder on September 9, 1946. She will be greatly missed by many. Survivors: 2 Daughters: Sherry Brown, Charlotte Whited; 1 Brother: Michael Reeder and wife Sandy; 2 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; A host of family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents, 1 Grandson: Josh Brown. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Graveside services for L. Wayne Sliger, 69 of Gainesboro will be held Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Interment will follow the service. Mr. Sliger died Friday, October 19the at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga after a short illness. He was born on October 26, 1949, to the late Luther E. Sliger and Betty Jo Sliger both from Cookeville. Mr. Sliger was a retired electrician and a farmer. He loved the land, animals, and helping people when he could. He was a great man of great warmth and strength. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His family included his wife Virginia Hoban Sliger (Gainesboro), brother Richard Sliger and his wife Tish (Cookeville), Sister Lou Ann Carter and her husband Alex (Hendersonville), four sons; Jim Sliger and wife Nikki (Texas), Tom Sliger and wife Nancy (Cookeville), Matt Sliger and wife Jaclyn (Algood), and Boone Sliger and wife Brandi (Cookeville), along with nine grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Ronald McDonald House.
