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Obituaries For Tuesday, March 10
Mr. Ronnie Earl Koger, age 77 of Cookeville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Everett and Hazel (Brooks) Koger. Ronnie worked as a Sales Manager for Lewis Brothers Bakery. He is survived by his Wife: Sandra (Martin) Koger-Cookeville; Daughter & Son-In-Law: Rhonda Koger (Rick) Walls-Yorktown, IN; 2 brothers: Carl Koger-Fort Myers, Fla.; Randall Koger-Richmond, VA; 1 sister & brother-in-law: Janice (Tom) Mitchell-Richmond, VA; 2 grandchildren & spouses: Jennifer (Wallace) Chrich, Kyle (Cait) Walls; 4 great grandchildren: Logan Newton, Ethan Chrich, Olivia Walls, and Winston Walls. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a Later Date and Time.
Mr. Daniel Weyker, 77 of Cookeville died Sunday March 8, 2020 at 10:11 p.m. in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Junior Daily, age 85 of Cookeville, will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Old Union Cemetery located in Hilham, Overton Co., TN. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, March 10th starting at 5 PM until 8 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Eugene Gilliam. He passed from this life on Monday morning, March 9, 2020 at the Signature Health and Rehabilitation in Algood. Mr. Bobby Junior Daily was born in Hilham, Overton Co., TN on August 30, 1934 to the late Ben and Lena (Neal) Daily. Bobby was a machinist and was a member of the Bear Creek Southern Baptist Church. Bobby loved his family and friends very much and he will be greatly missed. Survivors include Wife: Bonnie Daily; 2 Daughters: Sue Birman, Shelia Stone; 1 Step Daughter: Deborah Tinsley; 1 Step Son: Joe Goff; 2 Sisters: Janice Brown, Maglene Smith; 1 Brother: Jerry Daily; 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great grandchildren; 1 Sister in-law: Velma Smith.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clyde Hershell Taylor, age 83, of Hilham will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Phillip Morgan will officiate. Burial to follow in the Maxwell Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Taylor passed from this life on Saturday evening, March 7, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, to the late Norman & Velma Coffman Taylor. Clyde was a member of the New Hope Community Church. He loved and enjoyed his family, and working on his farm with his cattle. Above all he loved the Lord. Clyde leaves behind his Daughters, Sharon Ayers & husband Steve of Hilham, Barbara Carver & husband Robert of Hilham, and Diane Brown of Jacksonville, FL; son, Doug Taylor of Nashville; grandchildren, Penny Cummings & husband Billy of Hilham, Chris Ayers of Hilham, Shirley McDonald of Livingston, Ethan Taylor & wife Sheena of Hilham, and Macy Taylor of Hilham; great-grandchildren, Peyton McDonald, Mitchell Ayers, Samuel Ayers, Carson Walker, Tessarae Cummins, Dalton Cummins, Zeke Taylor, and Gracelyn Taylor; brother, Gerstle Taylor of Hilham; niece, Rita Nivens; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Julene Carwile Taylor and daughter, Phyllis Hix. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Bobby Hollis Mitchell, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Byers Cemetery in the Center Grove community of Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Wednesday from 11 A.M. until time of services. He passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born November 27, 1936, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Harlan Mitchell and Avie Mitchell. He was married to the late Hazel Farley Mitchell. He was a factory worker, and a member of the Center Grove Church of Christ. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 4 Sisters: Helen Miller, Katherine Stewart, Hattie Carlile, and Judy Mitchell. Survivors include 2 Brothers: Charles Mitchell and Billy Mitchell, both of Bloomington Springs, TN; 2 Sisters: Toyetta Hensley of Bloomington Springs, TN, and Sally Foster of Smyrna, TN; Grandchildren: Derek and Devin Carter; numerous Great Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bro. John Mabery will officiate at the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Byers Cemetery.
The Funeral Service for William “David” Cole, 79, of Sparta, will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Robert Burton, Doug Goff and Doyle Crawford officiating, with burial to follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He passed away at surrounded by family, Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1940 in Sparkman Town, to the late Willard Allen and Adalene McCormick Cole. David was a loving Husband, Father and Friend. He had a passion for old vehicles and antique tractors. He was an inventor and problem fixer with machinery. He enjoyed watching Nascar races, ME TV and RFD- TV in his down time. He loved his church community and taking care of Jericho Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his; Daughter- Lee Ann Cole. David is survived by; Loving Wife of 60 years- Mary Hollingsworth Cole of Sparta; Daughters- Mary Carolyn Farley of Hernando, FL and Mary Elizabeth Reed of Cookeville; Granddaughter- Rebecca Lynn Jones of Sparta; Grandson- Joseph Howell (Roxann) of Sparta; Great-Grandsons- Caleb and Ethan Jones; Sisters- Brenda Poston of Sparta, Joyce Cash of Sparta, and Pat Gentry of Sparta; Brother- Ralph Cole of Sparta. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Jericho Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Charles Keith Selby, 65, and Cathy Gail Redmond Selby, 63, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Double Springs Cemetery. They passed away March 3, 2020. Keith was born in Sparta, on February 10, 1955 and Cathy was born in Rome, Georgia, on July 18, 1956. Cathy is survived by: Sons: Brian Keith Selby and wife Rebekah, Travis Lynn Selby; Mother: Sarah Gaynell Redmond; Brothers: Charles Edward Redmond, Arthur Larry Redmond, James Lamar Redmond, Mark Randall Redmond, Bobby Joe Redmond; Grandchildren: Landon Selby, Rachael Yost, Ryleigh Yost, Chloe Selby, Liam Selby, Luke Selby, and Rose Selby. Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Charles Redmond, and brother, Steve Redmond. Keith is survived by: Sons: Brian Keith Selby and wife Rebekah, Travis Lynn Selby; Sisters: Sue Selby Carmichael, Karen Renee Selby Fiste; Brothers: Ronald Lynn Selby; Grandchildren: Landon Selby, Rachael Yost, Ryleigh Yost, Chloe Selby, Liam Selby, Luke Selby, Rose Selby. Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Lee and Dorothy Randolph Selby. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 11:00 am until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for funeral and medical expenses to be made to the Selby Funeral and Medical Expense Fund at any branch of the Bank of Putnam County.
Funeral services for Ms. Linda Carolyn Denton, age 70 of Quebeck, will be conducted 3:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Jericho Cemetery. She passed away Saturday evening, March 7, 2020 at NHC of Sparta. Linda was born February 16, 1950 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Loyd Moore & Vera Christine Spakes Denton. She worked over 30 years at what was then known as Wagner and then several years at Wal-Mart. She was a devoted caregiver to her late parents. Linda was an animal lover, she fed animals of all kinds around her home from cats to deer. She even named the deer that ran behind her home. Christmas was her favorite time of year, she would decorate her home and yard and loved to cook for the holidays as well. When she managed the shipping department at Wagner, she would often cook and make goodies for the drivers. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Josh Myers will officiate.
Funeral services for Patricia McNeal, 62, of Cookeville will be held Thursday at 12 noon at Brotherton Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Brotherton Cemetery. Patricia’s family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at the chruch. She died Saturday, March 7 at 1:06 pm at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mr. David W. Maxwell, Jr., age 94 of Baxter, will be held Thursday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Baxter chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow at Samuel Maxwell Cemetery. His family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday from 11:00 a.m until service time at the Baxter chapel. Mr. Maxwell died Saturday evening, March 7th at 9:22 p.m. at his residence.
Funeral services for Hattie Jo Collins, 4 year old daughter of Matt and Macy England Collins of Cookeville, will be held Friday March 13 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Hattie Jo passed away Tuesday morning March 3, 2020. Hattie’s family will receive friends Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Eunie Marie Randolph, age 82 of Baxter, will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 beginning at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral with Bro. Jerry Buckner and Bro. Corey Price officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Thursday, July 29, 1937 in Baxter. She was the daughter of the late O.W. and Ethel (Allison) Dilldine. Marie was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved gardening and raising flowers. Marie is survived by her Husband: Clayton C. Randolph of Baxter. 1 Son and Daughter-in-law: Mike and Aimee Randolph of Baxter; 2 Grandchildren: Carter Clay Randolph of Baxter, Katie Beth Randolph of Baxter; A host of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 1 Brother: W. Gene Dilldine. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 12, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and again on Friday March, 13, from 10:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm.
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. Mrs. Maxwell passed away Thursday March 5, 2020 at Bethesda Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 26, 1931 in Tazewell, TN to the late Millard Cosby and Birdie Sulfridge Cosby. Mrs. Maxwell was a retired manager for Estee’ Lauder. She is survived by two sons, Michael Maxwell of Cookeville, and Jeff and Tammy Maxwell of West Lafayette, IN., and six grandchildren.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 2pm 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.
Memorial services for Wayne H. Lawton, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born April 28, 1947, in Pawtucket, RI, to the late Albert Forrest Lawton, Sr. and Betty Mo Mitchell Lawton. On December 14, 2003, he was married to Carol Sue Dailey Lawton, who survives. He was a truck driver, and served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his Wife: Carol Sue Dailey Lawton of Cookeville; 1 Son: Caleb Lawton of Cookeville; 2 Daughters: Christina (Edward) Laquerre and Jaclyn (Tony) McCloud, all of Cookeville, TN; 8 Grandchildren: Patrick, Eric, Dylan, Amara, Marcus, Haven, Balon, and Kayson; 6 Great Grandchildren: Gayvn, Alina, Abigail, Jaden, Logan, and Bailey; 1 Brother: Albert Lawton, Jr. of RI; 1 Sister: Janice Trottier of RI; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 9 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project by contacting the funeral home.
