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Obituaries For Friday, March 6
Danielle Boles, age 68, of Cookeville, passed away suddenly Thursday evening at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Thomas Clodfelter, 66 of Cookeville died Thursday March 5, 2020 at 1:27 am in Signature Health Care Center in Algood. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Service for Trellis Charles Fox, 89 of Hendersonville, Tennessee and formerly of Cookeville, will be at 9:00 am on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in the Sands Springs Memorial Gardens. He passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at NHC Place Sumner in Gallatin. Trellis was born Sunday, November 2, 1930, in Jackson County, and he was the son of the late Troy C. and Alice (Chaffin) Fox. Trellis was a loving son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, papa, and father-in-law. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War, and was wounded on Heartbreak Ridge, where he received a Purple Heart for his combat. Trellis was loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Trellis is survived by, Wife Esteliene J. Fox., 3 Children, Barbara and Richard Sundermeyer, Peggy and Doug Farley, and Deborah Judd; 7 Grandchildren, Levi, Troy, Rachael, Rebecca, Michael, Mark, and Bryan; 12 Great – Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Trellis was preceded in death by, Grandson, Robert Farley, and Brother, Finis Fox. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Caney Fork Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Arms, 85 of Algood will be held Friday March 6 at 2 p.m. at Algood United Methodist Church with Rev. Albert Willis and Pastor Pat Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Algood City Cemetery. Virginia died suddenly Wednesday morning March 4, 2020 in Acworth, Georgia at The Overlook at Cedarcrest where she resided. She was born Saturday September 15, 1934 in Rickman, to the late Alec and Eliza Jane West Cooper. Virginia was a member of Algood United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s Group. She was a graduate of Rickman High School and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hatten Arms Jr., daughter, Marcia Heady, son, Dwight Arms, and sister, Christine Brown. Survivors, include her daughters, Ann (David) Mitchell and Jan Arms all of Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Tracy (Patrick) Guyon de Chemilly, Stephen (Amiee) Warren, and Hatten Mitchell; great grandchildren, Cooper Guyon de Chemilly, and Robert Warren. Her family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Algood Methodist Church, 135 West Main Street, Algood, TN 38506.
Funeral Services For Harlon M. Tinch, Age 74, Of Hanging Limb, Will Be Conducted On Friday, March 6, 2020, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Joe Hedgecough Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The George M. Phillips Cemetery. Mr. Tinch Was Born On January 28, 1946, In Overton County, To The Late Maldo Lawton And Grace Brown Tinch. Mr. Tinch Passed Away On Monday, March 2, 2020, At His Home. Mr. Tinch Worked At Delco Remy For 10 Years In Anderson, Indiana, And At Tubular For 30 Years In Livingston. He Was A Member Of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church For 35 Years And Was Currently Serving As A Deacon. He Is Survived By, Sons, David Tinch Of Hanging Limb, Dustin (Michael) Tinch Of Knoxville; 3 Grandchildren, Lori Beth, Eric And Gavin; Several Great Grandchildren; Sister, Patricia Gilliam Of Anderson, IN; And Special Cousin Considered As A Sister, Linda Hickman Of Hanging Limb. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Wife, Nancy Lee Tinch; And Daughter, Deanna Tinch. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, March 6, 2020, From 11:00 AM Until The Time Of Services At 2:00 PM. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations May Be Given To The Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Brandon Shane Pippin, age 45, of Allons will be conducted 6 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 from the Netherland Church of Christ. Bro. Mark Loftis will officiate. The family will welcome friends at the Netherland Church of Christ from 5 p.m. until time of services. Mr. Brandon Shane Pippin passed from this life on December 30, 2019 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on September 3, 1974 to Terry Michelle Anderson Harris. Shane was a great and freehearted person who enjoyed helping others. Shane was always smiling no matter his situation. He enjoyed selling cars and meeting people. Shane leaves behind his parents, Donald and Michelle Harris; brother, Derek Harris & wife Cory of Allons, TN; grandparents, Helen Jackson of Cookeville, TN and Johnny & Jewell Pippin of Gainesboro, TN; several nephews and one niece.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Robert H. Dunn, age 94, of Allons will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 from the Allons Baptist Church. Bro. John Keith will officiate, with Military Honors following the service by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Robert H. Dunn passed from this life on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 17, 1926 to the late Raymond George & Mae Dunn. Robert left High School to join the Navy during World War II. He was then transferred to the Marines and shipped out to the Pacific. He was discharged from the Marines, where upon he joined the Army Reserves. After a period of time which was the law, at the time he was activated and sent to Korea. After serving that time he was discharged again and signed up for the Air Force Reserves, within 30 days the was sent back to Korea once again. Having spent 12 years in the Military, he decided to stay in being stationed in Guam, Okinawa, Philippines, Norway, Japan, and Vietnam. After 28 years of serving his country he decided to retire with 28 years of service at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. He then spent 3 years as a deputy Sheriff in Tampa, FL. Robert then moved to Columbus, MO and attended Missouri State University, then back to Tampa for 4 more years. During his travels from Missouri to Florida he found Dale Hollow Lake and fell in love with the area, landing him in the Timothy Area. Robert, built his home here and enjoyed living and making friends here. Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Mrs. Beryl Craig Dunn; daughters, Marie L. Richardson of Allons, TN, and JoAnn Gorsuch & husband Marvin of Alliance, NE; 8 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Joann Dunn of Mansfield, OH. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sons, Edwin Dunn, and Raymond Dunn; brothers, William Dunn, Edwin Dunn, and Fred Dunn; sister, Marie Reardon. The family will welcome friends on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home, then on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the Allons Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Judd, 93 of Knoxville and formerly of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Friday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and again Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Judd died Saturday February 29, 2020 at 12:35 pm (E.S.T.) in U.T. Medical in Knoxville.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Ray Neal, age 63, of Rickman will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Ray passed from this life in the comfort of his home in Rickman, on Thursday morning, March 5, 2020. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on December 3, 1956 to the late Charles Lois & Edna Louise Crabtree Neal. Ray was mechanic for many years. He gave most of his time as a Rickman Volunteer Fire Fighter. Ray loved fishing, being a fire fighter, and being with his family. Ray leaves behind his sons, Dereck Neal of Cookeville, and Jeremy Neal of Rickman; daughter, Kayla Rich & husband Nate of Cookeville; brothers, Willie “Jack” Greenwood & wife Marie of Livingston, and Christopher Neal of Cookeville; sisters, Frances Fyffe of Livingston, and Kathy Hammer & husband Roland of Livingston; grandchildren, Addison Rich, Madelyn Rich, Josiah Rich, and soon to be Baby Girl Rich, Raylynn Neal, Charlee Neal and Henlee Neal. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Ellis. The family will friends on Friday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Livingston Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the family by contacting Livingston Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service for Stephen Walter Vokoun, Jr. 76 of Silver Point, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. He died Monday morning, November 18, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stephen Walter Vokoun, Sr. and Mildred Gaba Vokoun. Stephen served honorably in the Navy from 1961 to 1965. After the military, Stephen married his beloved wife, Bonnie, and lived with his loving family in Lombard, IL. He also resided in St. Charles, IL, Bonita Springs, FL, then in Silver Point. Stephen was employed by Illinois Bell/Ameritech for 23 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He loved his family, and was a devoted husband, father, Papa, Uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Bonnie, Son Curt (Samantha) Vokoun of Sparta, daughter Connie (William) Rake of Punta Gorda, FL., Loving Papa to Stephen Vokoun, Tanner Vokoun and Kyle Rake, sister Elaine Champagne of Prairieville, LA., he was a loving uncle to Nancy (Dan) Bradli, Ken (Jenni) Champagne, Peggy (Ralph) O’Neil and Steve (Meredith) Champagne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caris Healthcare Hospice: Your Life, Our Mission, 2525 Hwy 111 North, Suite B, Algood, TN 38506.
Funeral services for Roy D. Whitaker, age 80 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Heady officiating. Cremation will follow the services. He passed from this life Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his home in Cookeville. He was born Sunday, April 16, 1939, in Cookeville. He was the son of the late Clyde and Ophia (Long), Whitaker. Roy was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved to fish and was an avid Packers Fan. Roy is survived by his Wife: Joyce Law Whitaker of Cookeville; 4 Sons: Roy (Anna) Whitaker JR., Ronnie (Caitlin) Whitaker, Michael Whitaker, Thom (Dawn) Whitaker; 9 Grandchildren: Trey, Peter, Clyde, Heidi, Jack, Eric, Josh, Tommy, and Ashley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 6, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 PM.
A Memorial Service for Amanda Ann Cole, 34, of Sparta, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Cumberland Heights Church of Christ in Doyle, with Doug Downs officiating. She passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Cookeville. She was born on February 11, 1986 to Jerry and Phyllis Cole in Cookeville. Amanda was a member of Cumberland Heights Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her; Father- Jerry Cole, Grandparents- Ridley and Ann Cole, Grandfather- Jack Farley and Aunt- Donna Cole. Amanda is survived by; Mother-Phyllis Cole of Sparta; Sisters- Lakota Griffin (Brandon) and Sarah Christian (Thomas) both of Sparta; Brother- Jeremiah Cole of Sparta; Grandmother- Sylvia Farley of Sparta; Uncle- Mark Farley (Carla) of Sparta; Cousins- Chase Farley (Eileen) and Jake Farley both of Sparta; The family wishes to mention Dawson Curtis who also lost his life with Amanda. The family will receive friends on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Memorial Service for Mary Alice Long, 66 of Sparta, will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Doyle Church of the Nazarene with Tracy Curtis officiating. She passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1953 in Doyle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Unice Ward Simmons. Mrs. Mary liked sports, playing softball, and to dance. She loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death be her son, Edward Davis, and her sisters, Barbara Denton and Kay Simmons. Survivors include: Her loving Husband of 42 years- Jerry Long of Sparta; Daughter- Jennifer Lee (Charlie) of Sparta; Grandchildren- Dustin Bennett (Layna) and Austin Bennett of Sparta; Great-Grandchildren- Gavin Bennett, Ivy Bennett, Declan Bennett, Gwen Summers, Flissity Summers, and Alexander Bennett; Sister- Glenda Young (Gary Hopkins) of Spencer; Good Friend and Neighbor- Elly Conard; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11am until time of the service at the church.
The Family of Jamie Loff Smith,36, of Cookeville, will receive friends on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with prayer by Father John Patrick given at 3 p.m. She passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Cookeville. She was born on August 23, 1983 in Colville, Washington to Kenneth and Marleen Loff. She was preceded in death by; Brother- John C. Loff. She is survived by; Son- Logan Smith and his Father- Gary Russell Smith; Parents- Kenneth and Marleen Loff; Brother- Robert Loff (Kristy); Brother- Joseph Loff; Nephews- Robert Jr. and Brayden Loff; Many loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and dear friends.
Graveside services for James A. Johnson, 73, of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the McCurry Cemetery in Burnsville, NC. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 21, 1946, in Detroit, MI, to the late Aaron P. “Buck” Johnson and Irene Vickers Meadows. He was married to the late Wilma Johnson, who passed away March 7, 2014. He was factory worker, and attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by Brother: Gary Johnson. Survivors include 3 Daughters: Sandy (David) Stafford, Shawn Edna (Anthony) Durham, and Misty (Robert) Chaffin, all of Gainesboro, TN; 7 Grandchildren: Victoria (Dustin) Head, James Pitman, Wilson Durham, Lilly Chaffin, Emma Chaffin, Bella Chaffin, and CeCe Chaffin; 1 Great Grandchild: David Reed Head; and 1 Brother: Bob Johnson of Gainesboro, TN. Rev. Denny Wilson will officiate at the services.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bertie Beatrice Sherfield, age 92, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Justin Reeder will officiate. Burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Bertie passed from this life on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born in Clay County, Tennessee on July 4, 1927 to the late Jesse & Ola Wright Sherfield. Mrs. Bertie was a member of the Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. Bertie loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed all types of flowers, and enjoyed making wonderful works of art with her needle and thread. She enjoyed her church family at Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. Bertie leaves behind her daughters, Frances Richards & husband Jerry of Crossville, Charlotte Teasley of Livingston, Sharon Ward & husband Charles of Livingston, Fay Holland & husband David of Difficult; Buffy Key & husband Doug of Livingston, and Polly Goodeon of Livingston; sons, Hoy Sherfield & wife Barbara of West Columbia, S.C., Jimmy Sherfield & wife Sandy of Livingston, and Mark Sherfield & wife Wendy of Rickman; son-in-law, Sam Jones of Silver Point; brother, James Luther Sherfield of Elgin, S.C.; grandchildren, Eric Sherfield, Jerry Travis Richards, Cindy Richards, Michael Pearson, Melissa Pearson, Jonathan Holland, Heather Holland, Megan Meadow, Stephanie Robbins, Logan Goodeon, and Bethany Goodeon; special grandson, Briley Eldridge; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her daughters, Patsy Pearson, and Rita Jones; son-in-law, Ray Pearson, brother, Johnny Sherfield; sisters, Dean Wright, Anna Holmes, and Lula Bohanan. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the Good Hope Cemetery by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Mr. Richard Lee Winton, age 77, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Richard passed from this life on Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee on July 4, 1942 to the late Robert Leslie & Helen Gray Copeland Winton. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Livingston Academy. He loved collecting old cars, building, buying, and selling houses. Most of all, Richard loved his family and spending time with them. Richard leaves behind his son, Mike Savage & wife Deanna of Livingston; daughters, Rita Copeland & husband Mike of Livingston, and Regina Boykin & husband Richard of Rickman; grandchildren, Kyle Copeland & wife Ashley, Colby Boykin & wife Savannah, Ashley Dobbs & husband Ben, Kelsey Copeland, Alexis Savage, Aspen Savage, and Airica Savage; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Winton & wife Jeanne of Cookeville; nieces, Wendy Walker & husband Jim Hamblen of Mt. Juliet, and Kelly Bandy & husband Chad of Mt. Juliet; great-niece, Bailey Walker; great-nephews, Blake Walker, and Lane Riley. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his infant brother, Bruce Mitchell Winton; and special friend, Joyce Bilbrey. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 9 p.m., then on Sunday from 11 a.m. until time of services. Memorial Donations may be made to the Green Hill Cemetery by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jessica Rector Clark, age 31, of Cookeville, will be held on Sunday, March 8 2020 at 3pm at Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 565 East 10th Street in Cookeville, with Rev. Christian Smith and Frank Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Clark passed away on Tuesday, March 3 2020. She was born on June 21, 1988 in Putnam County, to Jackie Rector and Nancy Gentry Rector. She worked as an Acct. Tech for the City of Cookeville. Jessica was an active member at Cumberland Presbyterian Church and also served as Secretary of the Putnam County Fair Board, Consultant for Mary Kay, and worked at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Nursery. Jessica was known and loved by everyone she met. Her Survivors Include: Husband Michael Glen Clark-Cookeville; Parents: Jackie Rector and Nancy Gentry Rector of Cookeville; Brother: Levi Rector of Cookeville; Grandmother: Willene Gentry of Cookeville; Mother-In-Law: Sherry Tinch Miller of Sparta; Host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. She was preceded in Death By: Grandparents: Jere R. Gentry, Larmon and Prietta Rector, Father-In-Law: Glen Clark. Visitation will be held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Saturday from 3:00-8:00pm and Sunday from 1:30-3:00pm at the Church. In Lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account is set up In Memory of Jessica Rector Clark and an account is set up at First Horizon Bank.
Funeral Services for Joshua Perry Kimberlin, age 30, Natalie Erin (Pitts) Kimberlin, age 29, and Sawyer Noble Kimberlin, age 2, all of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Brother Heath Phillips. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family passed from this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, by each other’s side, protecting their son, Sawyer. Josh was born Tuesday, October 24, 1989 in Roanoke, Virginia, and he was the son of Rob and Leanne Kimberlin and Kim (Smith) and Bob Cantley. Josh was a loving husband and father, son, brother, and friend. He was an avid fisherman, kid at heart, was alway making people laugh, and forever will be a Jedi. He was a devoted Christian most of all. Josh was a faithful member, teacher, and brother in Christ at the Church of Christ at Colonial Heights. Josh was loved by everyone that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Erin was born Sunday, February 10, 1991 in Paintsville, Kentucky and she was the daughter of Rodney Bryan and Patricia Dawn (Lee) Pitts. Erin was a loving wife and mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a devoted Christian most of all. Erin was a faithful member, teacher, and sister in Christ at the Church of Christ at Colonial Heights. Erin was known for always having a plan and she planned and prepared for eternity with her Lord in heaven. She was loved by everyone that knew her and she will be greatly missed. Sawyer was born Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Cookeville, he was the son of the late Josh Perry and Erin (Pitts) Kimberlin. Sawyer was passionate about congregational singing, he even had his own podium, pitch pipe, microphone, and songbook. His favorite hymn was Holy, Holy, Holy. He loved the moon, being outside, and was a Jedi like his father before him. Sawyer was loved by everyone that knew him, and he will be greatly missed. Josh is survived by, Mother, Kim and Bob Cantley, Father Rob and Leanne Kimberlin; 4 Siblings, Adam and Erin Kimberlin, Rebecca and Philip Cutler, Matthew and Katie Cantley, and Logan Kimberlin; Brothers in law, Niece, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and Friends. Josh was preceded in death by, Wife and son, Erin and Sawyer Kimberlin; Paternal Grandparents, Arlie and Dorothy Kimberlin; Maternal Grandparents, Watty and Helen Ann Smith. Erin is survived by, Parents, Rodney and Patricia Pitts; 2 Brothers, Clint and Matt Pitts; Mother and Father In Law, Bob and Kim Cantley; Father and Mother In Law, Rob and Leanne Kimberlin; Brothers in law, Sisters in law, Niece, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and Friends. Erin was preceded in death by, Husband and Son, Josh and Sawyer Kimberlin; Maternal Grandmother, Mary Louise Lee. Sawyer is survived by, Grandparents, Rob (Poppie) and Leanne (Mimi) Kimberlin, Bob (G-Pa) and Kim (G-Ma) Cantley, and Rodney (Mumps) and Patricia (Mammie) Pitts; Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Family, and Friends. Sawyer was preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Erin Kimberlin. Visitation with the family will be held, Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm and on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 1:00 pm until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Mrs. Thelma Sue Strong – Koehler, 54, of Cookeville, and her husband, Todd Robert Koehler, 54, will be held at 6 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the River Community Church at 1200 Miracle Road, Cookeville. They passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born November 24, 1965, in Gainesboro, to the late James Elzo Beechboard and Alice Marie Spivey Beechboard Hawkins. On September 16, 2017, she was married to Todd Robert Koehler. She worked at Wal-Mart as a store manager, and was a member of the Double Springs Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Daughter: Natalie Strong; 1 Brother: Billy Beechboard; and her Step Father: Doug Hawkins, Sr. Survivors include 1 Son: Brock Dillon Strong of Tampa, FL; 1 Daughter: Olivia Ann Farley of Celina; 1 Step Daughter: Atha Amanda Stinson of Hermitage; 2 Granddaughters: Emily Rhayne Stinson and Julia Rose Strong; 1 Brother: Wayne Beechboard of Gainesboro; 1 Step Brother: Doug Hawkins, Jr. of Cookeville; 2 Sisters: Wanda Lowe of Livingston, and Jackie Beechboard of Gainesboro; and 2 Step Sisters: Jennifer Brown of Cookeville, and Jackie Hill of Cookeville. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 3 P.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Anita Sue Stout, age 80 of Granville, will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 beginning at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Scotty Jarrard officiating. Interment will follow Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her home in Granville. She was born Sunday, September 3, 1939 in Christopher, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Stewart) Dye. Anita attended Bethany Methodist Church. She was a good cook, card player, and loved to play badminton. She also loved watching the Atlanta Braves while drinking her sweet tea from Mickey D’s. She married the love of her life, Joe on September 22, 1956 and was a devoted wife and caregiver until his death in 2018. Anita is survived by: 1 Daughter and Favorite Son-in-law: Amy and Jeff Allison of Granville; 1 Son: Jerry Stout of Granville; 2 Grandsons and Spouse: Zeb and Drema Allison of Granville, Aksel Allison of Cookeville; 2 Brothers and Spouse: Jack and Carrie Dye of Fair Oaks, CA,Larry Dye of Granville; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Joe Stout, and an infant daughter: Anita Jo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 9, from 1:00 pm until time of service at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donate to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Funeral services fro Mrs. Sydney A. “Syd” Byrd, 72 of Cookeville will be held Tuesday March 10 at 11 a.m. at Algood United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Algood City Cemetery. Mrs. Byrd died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:47 pm in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Byrd’s family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at Algood Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Lane, age 67, of Cookeville, will be Tuesday March 10 at 1:00 pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. John Nichols will officiate. Patricia passed away suddenly from injuries she received during storms early Tuesday morning March 3, 2020 in Cookeville. She was born November 21, 1952 in Jackson County, to the late Norman and Ellie Mea Hooten. Patricia was an active member of Collegeside Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Delk (Mitchell) of Hendersonville; son, David Lane (Paulette Wallace) of Cookeville; grandchildren, Maddison Lane, Darrin Lane (fiance, Rachel Liedel, Danielle Dales, Xander Delk, and Tiffany Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death three brothers, Jimmy, Joe, and Frank Hooten; and sister, Patty Hooten. Her family will receive friends Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. and again Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
A celebration of life for Leisha Elizabeth Rittenberry, age 28, will take place at Presley Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 2pm-6pm. She went to heaven to be with the angels March 3, 2020. She was born to Melissa Ray and Doug Gaskin on November 26, 1991. Liz graduated from Monterey High School, class of 2011. She was a customer service rep at Speedway of Lebanon for two years. She will be missed by the regulars at Speedway. Liz had a huge heart and would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She never knew a stranger and was loved by anyone who met her. Liz loved listening to music, making videos on TikTok, singing karaoke and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her loving fiancé of three years, Jon Letts; mother Melissa Ray; father Doug Gaskin; brother Jesse Gaskin; grandmother Patricia Klatt; aunt Levonne Macomson; aunt Natalie Bowen; cousins Courtney Bowen, Bradley Bowen, Kathleen Bucey, Kevin Cornett, Susan Cornett, Mandy Peterson; aunt Kathy; aunt Betsy; God son Dominic Rittenberry; mother-in-law Jessica Cline and numerous other family and friends. Liz was preceded in death by her grandpa Arlo L Peterson; grandpa Lloyd Klatt; grandpa Jesse Gaskin; grandma Bobbie Gaskin; uncle Russ Peterson; uncle Patrick Klatt and cousin Timmy Cornett.
Memorial services for Mrs. Bettie Louise Maxwell , age 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday March 14 at Dyer Funeral Home with her son, Michael Maxwell officiating. Bettie passed away Thursday March 5, 2020 at Bethesda Health Care. Her family will receive friends Saturday March 14, 2020 from 1 p.m until service time.
Graveside Services for Paul Garrison, age 81 of Cookeville will be held March 28, 2020 at Boma Cemetery. He passed from this Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Monday, March 28, 1938 in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Vestel and Annie (Ramsey) Garrison. Paul was a Machinist and retired from Clawson, Michigan. The family has chosen cremation.
