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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Monday, December 9
Funeral services for Mr. Marshall D. Moles, age 69 of Livingston, will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 6 pm at the First United Penticostal Church in Livingston, TN and the family has chosen Cremation after the service. He passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at his Residence. Mr. Marshall D. Moles was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 19, 1950 to the late Carl & Betty (Collier) Moles. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 8, 2019 starting at 4 pm till 8 pm. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Stringer.
A memorial service for Mr. Rickie Aaron Flatt, age 65 of Cookeville, will be held Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Glenn Ramsey will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. He died Friday December 6, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1954 in Cookeville to the late Hollie Tharon and Nelda Marie Ward Flatt. Rick was the co-owner of Flatt Designs, working as a painter for 25 years alongside his wife, Linda. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. He was kind, easy going, and a fan of the UT Vols. He was a devoted family man and especially spending time with his family on holiday occasions.
Funeral Services For Mabel Roberson, Age 87, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Nolan Cantrell Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Sand Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Roberson Was Born On February 28, 1932, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Marvin And Mertie Sparks Jackson. Mrs. Roberson Passed Away On Saturday, December 7, 2019, At The Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center In Monterey. Mrs. Roberson Was A Homemaker, Factory Worker, An Avid Quilter And A Seamstress With A Professional Touch. She Was Of The Baptist Faith. She Is Survived By, 2 Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Jerry And Linda Roberson Of Monterey, TN, Perry And Shirley Roberson Of Monterey, TN; 3 Grandchildren, Misty Phillips Of Monterey, TN, TC (And Shelley) Roberson Of Monterey, TN, Justin (And Carrie) Roberson Of Algood, TN; 7 Great Grandchildren, Lydia, Wade, Hudson, Lennon Kate, Addison, Caleigh, And Elijsha; 2 Sisters-In-Law, Ann Jackson Of The Sand Springs Community, June Jackson Of Dayton, OH. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband Of 70 Years On November 2, 2019.
Funeral services will be held for Mr. Dallas W. “Dooley” Ray, age 72 of Nashville, formerly of Allons, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 1 pm at the chapel of Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Algood City Cemetery in Algood, TN. He passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at the Centennial Medical Center. Mr. Dallas W. “Dooley” Ray was born in Livingston on April 24, 1947 to the late Thomas & Josie (Seber) Ray.Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 9, 2019 starting at 5 pm till 8 pm. Officiating will be Bro. Joe Gray & Bro. Thurman Seber.
The Funeral Service for Gary Turner, 67, of Sparta, will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 4:30 pm at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Brad Walker officiating. Gary passed away at home Saturday, December 07, 2019. Gary was born in Crossville on Friday, April 25, 1952 to the late Noah C. Turner and Verna Copeland Welch. Gary loved to hunt and fish whenever he could. He was a longtime member of Woodmen Life. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sparta, TN. Gary loved his church family well. Most of all, he loved his wife and family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Step-Mother-Glendora Piercy Turner, Sister- Nancy Turner, Brothers- Noel Turner and Ricky Turner. Mr. Turner is survived by his Wife: Bonnie Turner; Daughters- Rachel Turner Meadow (Jason), Jennifer Turner Hall (Calvin); Son- Matthew Turner; Grandchildren- Joseph Johnson, Bryson Meadow, Caden Dodson, Gracie Meadow, Jacob Hall, and Kinsley Meadow; Step-Father- John Welch; Brothers- Duane Turner (Kathy) and Ray Turner (Tammy); Sisters- – Mary Yates (Cecil), Brenda Turner (Andy); Sister-in-law- Kay Turner and Vickie Turner; Several other extended family members. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 2 pm till the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the First Baptist Church of Sparta, TN youth group.
Funeral services for Nadine H. Denny, age 95 of Cookeville, will be conducted Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Ms. Denny passed from this life Monday, December 9, 2019, in Cookeville. She was born Thursday, May 22, 1924 in Franklin, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Earnest and Reba (Parrish) Huggins. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, and Friend to all that knew her. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and enjoyed quilting, working in her flower garden, and will be remembered for her fried chicken. She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Diana Denny of Nashville, Debra Denny Cobb of Cookeville; 1 Son: David Hugh Denny of Bowling Green, KY; 3 Granddaughters and Spouses: Shannon and John Towe of Pinellas Park, FL, Devon and Trampus Jaggers of Bowling Green, KY, Megan Denny of Nashville; 2 Great Grandchildren: Alyssa Jaggers of Auburn, KY, David Ray Jaggers of Bowling Green, KY; 3 Sisters and Spouses: Carol and Jimmy Mehta of Franklin, NC, Beth Harper of Madison, AL, Wanda and Guy Fouts of Franklin, NC; 1 Brother: Mitchell Huggins of Franklin, NC. Also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Charles Hugh Denny, 2 Brothers, Bill and Rass Huggins, 3 Sisters: Christine Welch, Ann Welch, and Laura Jean Stidham. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 12 from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Funeral services for Ian Michael James Austin, age 10, of Cookeville, will be at 6 p.m. Thursday December 12 at The Edge Facility at Life Church. Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate. Ian passed away suddenly Saturday December 7, 2019. He was born September 25, 2009 in Cookeville, TN to Jamie Austin and Kayla Randolph. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 p.m. until service time at the church.