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Obituaries For Thursday, April 30
Mr. Ronnie Gene Allen, Sr.. age 68 of Baxter, passed away Wednesday, April 29th. Arrangements for Mr. Allen are incomplete.
Graveside Funeral Services For Audrey Cravens, Age 77, Of The Love Joy Community, Will Be Conducted At The Reynolds Cemetery In The Love Joy Community With Bro. Mike Kirby Officiating. Mrs. Cravens Was Born On September 30, 1942, In Davidson, Tennessee, To The Late Gilford Otto And Audie Walker Threet. Mrs. Cravens Passed Away On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, At Her Home. Mrs. Cravens Was A Garment Factory Worker And A Substitute Teacher At Wilson School. She Was A Christian And Attended God’s House Of Worship. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Treva Norris Of The Love Joy Community; 2 Sons, Robert Cravens Of Algood, TN, Eugene (Cheryl) Cravens Of Gainesboro, TN; 7 Grandchildren; And 6 Great Grandchildren. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Elza Cravens; And 3 Brothers, Otto Threet Jr., Hershel Threet, And Collins Threet.
John Dailey, Jr., 83, of Gainesboro, TN, passed away on April 28, 2020, at Signature Healthcare in Algood, TN. The family will hold a private graveside service at the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County, TN. He was born September 14, 1936, in Clay County, TN, to the late John Dailey, Sr. and Daisy Lynn Dailey. On August 16, 1959, he was married to Betty Lou Clark Dailey, who survives. He was a retired truck driver, and served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his Wife: Betty Lou Clark Dailey of Gainesboro, TN; 1 Son: Johnny Dailey of Gainesboro, TN; and 2 Brothers: Roy Dailey of South Carolina, and JB Dailey of Gainesboro, TN. Bro. Jimmy Anderson will officiate at the services.
Graveside Funeral Services For Diana L. (Ashburn) Matthews, Age 58, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted At George M. Phillips Cemetery With Rev. Tony Phipps Officiating. Mrs. Matthews Was Born On November 20, 1961, In Monterey, To The Late Paul Dawson And Treva Marie Neely Ashburn. Mrs. Matthews Passed Away On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, At The Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mrs. Matthews Was A Draftsman For Many Years At Fixture World. She Also Worked With Sherwin-Williams Paint Store And Was A Salesperson At Deb’s Furniture. She Was Owner/Operator Of Designer’s Touch In Monterey. She Was A Member Of Sand Springs Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Husband, Johnnie Matthews Of Monterey; 1 Son And Daughter-In-Law, Chad William And Stacy Matthews Of Cookeville; 1 Sister And Brother-In-Law, Brenda And Joe Masters Of Clarkrange; 1 Brother And Sister-In-Law, Lonnie And Melinda Ashburn Of Manchester; 2 Nieces, Miranda Masters Of Asheville, NC, Jessie (Art) Guevara Of Clarksville; 1 Nephew, Sean (Lisa) Ashburn Of Murfreesboro; 2 Sisters-In-Law, Phyllis (Harold) Miller Of Hanging Limb, Sherry (Mike) Tabors Of Monterey; 2 Brothers-In-Law, Ronnie (Phyllis) Matthews Of Crawford, Donnie (Donna) Matthews Of Mt. Juliet.
Private Graveside services for the family of Mrs. Hazel Harris, age 88 of Cookeville the Rickman community of Overton Co., will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Dodson Chapel Cemetery in the Rickman Community of Overton Co. Officiating the service will be Bro. Tommy Harris. She went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Hazel Harris was born in Livingston on February 23, 1932 to the late Christopher Columbus and Mandy (Cox) Nelson. Hazel was a member of the Zion Hill Methodist Church. Hazel was a loving wife and mother and she loved her family very much. Survivors: Husband: Horace Harris; 1 Son: James Harris. Along with church family and friends. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents: 5 Brothers: Cecil Chesteen Nelson, Estle Odean Nelson, Vestle Eugene Nelson, Edward Julean Nelson, Elvin Elvin Evelean Nelson; 3 Sisters: Mae Magdolean Pryor, Carrie Cathlean Nelson, Lizzie Eathlean Brown Haste.
Graveside Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Paul Allan Terry, age 73, of Livingston will be conducted 1 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020 from the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Bro. John Mabrey and Bro. Brooks Boyd will officiate. Mr. Paul Allan Terry passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born September 8, 1946 in Campbell County to the late Paul & Cleda Mayfield Terry. Allan was a 1964 graduate of Livingston Academy, and a member of the Hilham Church of Christ. Allan and his family owned and operated the Lay Simpson Furniture Store in Livingston for many years. He loved people and making friends wherever he went. Allan loved singing and spending time with his friends and family. He loved and missed his son with all his heart. Allan leaves behind his loving wife Mrs. Linda Wilson Terry of Livingston; sister, Mala Sivo & husband Andy of Rickman; special loving foster sister, Vickey Shrvm of Livingston; and numerous other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Allan was preceded in death by his loving son, Paul Allan Terry II. The family will welcome friends at the Graveside.
Private Graveside services for Mr. Charles Glenn Webb age 80 of Livingston, will be held for the family on Saturday at the Netherland Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Bro. Kerry Duke. He passed away at the Overton County Health and Rehab Facility Thursday morning, April 30, 2020. Mr. Charles Glenn Webb was born in the Windle Community of Overton Co. on February 8, 1940 to the late Charlie and Vallie (Burroughs) Webb. He was married to the late Sarah Buck Webb for 35 years. He was a member of the West End Church of Christ. He was the chairman of TN Auctioneers Commission for two consecutive terms, making Tennessee history. He was the founder / owner/ operator of the Webb Real Estate and Auction company for many years. Survivors:2 Daughters: Dr. Rhonda Lynn Gereighty of Johnson City, Susan Leigh Ashburn and her husband Neil of Livingston; 2 Granddaughters: Brittany Gereighty of Cookeville, Sarah Grace Ashburn of Cookeville; 1 Great Grandson: Oliver Clough of Johnson City; 3 Brothers: John Webb, Carl Webb, Jerry Webb; 4 Sisters: Dean Buford, Anna Houser, Janie Glasscock, Billie Webb. Preceded in death: In addition to his parents; 4 Sisters: Charlene Webb, Joyce Anderson, Wanda Crabtree, Jo Poston.
Graveside service and interment for Margie Rosetta “MRS. MICK” Anderson, 88 of Baxter, will be Saturday, May 2 at 1 PM at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Tim Sharp will officiate. Mrs. Anderson died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Mabry Health Care & Rehab in Gainesboro. She was born January 14, 1932 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana to the late Verold and Hazel Etta Adams Lackey. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold Richard “RICH” Anderson on April 25, 2019, a son Larry Richard Anderson, a daughter Nancy Elizabeth Anderson Johnson, sisters Nellie Gabbart, Maxine Whiteaker, Barbara McClain, brother Bobbie John Lackey. She was a member of Boma First of God. At church she served in the nursery for over 30 years and 19 years in the card ministry, sending out over 100,000 cards. She was retired seamstress with Cookeville Pants Factory with 24 years of service. Survivors include grandsons: Toby and wife Susan Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, Andy Johnson of Knoxville, great-grandchildren: Caleb, Austin, Emilie, Georgia, Joshua, Anna and Tucker Johnson, a host of nieces and nephews, her church family, special friends, Tony and Jeanie Lee. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, family will gather at the cemetery.
Graveside services and interment for the family of Mrs. Violet Irene Kuist, age 84 of Crawford, will be held Sunday, May 3rd at Honey Springs Cemetery. Pastor Dan Graham will officiate. Mrs. Kuist passed away, Monday April 27, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1936 in Ooltewah to the late Wilbur and Marguerite Smith Cross. She was a graduate of Southern Adventist University in 1958 (formerly known as Southern Missionary College) earning a bachelors degree in music. Throughout her life, she used her musical gifts to teach, ministering to students and others, while also playing for weddings, graduations, church services and other special occasions. Irene was a gifted, supportive homemaker and loyal caregiver to her parents and extended family. Whenever she had the opportunity, she enjoyed spending time in nature and loved its creatures. Irene had a strong work ethic, ‘no grass grew under her feet’ as her father in law admiringly observed. She was a gifted and supportive homemaker and loyal caregiver to her parents and extended family. She enjoyed spending time in nature and the pleasures granted by country living. She has partnered with her husband in ministry while living throughout the United States, and also while living in Singapore and Canada. She has been an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Cookeville since moving to the area in 2014. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bruce Kuist; son, Wil (Kimberly) Kuist of Hixson; daughters, Katherine Kuist of Crawford and Gerd Peters of Hendersonville; brothers, Hoyett Cross of Madison, and Norman Cross of New Mexico; and by grandchildren, Alyssa Kuist, Cameron Kuist and Danielle Kuist. Her family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be given to some of Irene’s favorite charities: Gogodala Vehicle Fund – Frontier Missions (https://afmonline.org/give/special-projects/detail/erickson-vehicle), ADRA (https://adra.org/), Project Restore (https://remnantpublications.com/great-controversy-project-donation.html).
Graveside services for Mrs. Kathleen Grundhoefer Chilton, age 77, of Allons will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2020 from the Richardson Cemetery. Rev. James Shenko will officiate. The family will welcome friends at the cemetery. Mrs. Kathleen Chilton passed from this life on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020 from the McKendree Village Healthcare Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 12, 1943 to the late Joseph A. & Mildred Mary Michlek Zelinka. Kathleen was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Livingston. She enjoyed watching musicals, knitting items for family and friends and collecting Disney figurines. Kathleen loved her family and extended family and enjoyed many outings with the First Christian Church Roadrunners. Kathleen leaves behind her daughter, Raeann Kwasek & husband Michael of Chicago, IL, two sons, Dean Grundhoefer & wife Grace of Chicago, IL, and Daniel Grundhoefer of Colorado; four grandchildren, Jordan Grundhoefer, Nick Grundhoefer, Danielle Grundhoefer, Elizabeth Matnei and husband Devan, one great grandchild, Mason Grundhoefer, four stepdaughters, Kimberly Swafford & husband Doug of Chattanooga, TN, Pamela Frye & husband Jeff of Phoenix, AZ, Jodi Wright & husband Bobby of Nashville, TN, and Rhonda Badger & husband Clay of Kingston, TN; one sister Bettyann Kapelkea and two brothers, Michael Zelinka and Robert Zelinka, several nieces, nephews, and friends.
