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Obituaries For Thursday, June 11
Avalee Jane Edwards, age 91 of Sparta, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence. Funeral Service will be held in Battle Creek, Michigan along with burial in the Fort Custer Veterans Memorial Cemetery. No Local Services are planned.
James Bell Hartman Sr.,74, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Sparta. He was born December 4, 1945 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Robert Petty and Edna Mae Barbee Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings- Richard Hartman, Robbie Shrum, Mary Jane Hartman, Ray Hartman, Norma Grimsley and Jack Hartman. Mr. Hartman is survived by: Wife- Alice Marie Judd Hartman; Children- Tina (Troy) Hickey, Pamela (Ken) McDowell and James “Jim” (Sonia) Hartman Jr. 10 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. No Services are scheduled at this time.
Graveside services and interment for Mr. Franklin Delano Bryant, age 85 of Baxter, will be held Friday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bryant Family Cemetery. Frank Rodgers will officiate. Mr. Bryant died Tuesday June 9, 2020 at NHC of Cookeville. He was born September 1, 1934 in Baxter to the late Layton P. and Maudie Boyd Bryant. Frank was a lifelong member of Bethany Church. He was employed with the Putnam County Board of Education for over 20 years until his retirement. He was a Mason and a member of the Monterey Lodge. He was a talented woodworker, carving variuos Biblical depictions. He was a loving father and husband. He was strong in stature and in personality will be fondly remembered for his honesty. He is survived by daughter, Vickie Bryant of Baxter; son, Frank Bryant, II and wife Victoria of St. Louis, MO; and by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. William “Bill” Myers Eldridge, age 93 of Dayton, Ohio, and formerly of Overton County, will be conducted 10 am Friday, June 12th, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens with military honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will welcome friends on Thursday evening from 5 until 8 pm at Speck Funeral Home. Mr. Eldridge passed away on June 7, 2020, of natural causes at the age of 93 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living facility under the care of Hospice of Dayton. Bill was born on September 21, 1926 to the late Joe Wheeler and Etta (Bilbrey) Eldridge of Livingston, Tennessee. Bill worked at Delco Products in Dayton, Ohio for 30 years until he retired in 1977. Bill was a World War II veteran and a Master Mason for over 65 years with Solar Lodge #730. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton and life member of the Milton Athletic Club. Bill loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mr. Eldridge is survived by his 2 sons; Joe David and late wife Kathleen Eldridge of Dayton, Ohio, and Floyd Dale (Erin) Eldridge of Lebanon, Ohio. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren; David (Rebecca) Eldridge, Stephen (Rachel) Eldridge, Lisa (Benito) Torres (Eldridge), Patrick (Hannah) Eldridge, and Kevin (Abby) Eldridge, and 12 great grandchildren; Scarlett, Miriam, William, Solomon, Keegan, Persephone, Donovan, Gwendolyn, Eleanor, Jack, Nora, and Amelia. He is also survived by his sister in law Colleen Eldridge.
Funeral services for J.R. “Junebug” Scott age 61 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, June 12, 2020, beginning at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He passed from this life Monday, June 8, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Saturday, July 26, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Willie C. and Pauline (Allen), Scott. J.R. was a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was retired from the Putnam County Sheriffs Department after 20 years of service. He loved his family, especially spending time with his Grandkids, law enforcement, music, and riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by: 1 Daughter and Son-in-law: Jamie and Kent Ashburn of Cookeville; 3 Sons and Daughters-in-law: Josh Scott and Fiancé, McKaya Rittenberry of Baxter; Matthew and Amanda Scott of Cookeville; Cody Scott and Fiancé, Olivia Sliger of Cookeville; 7 Grandchildren; 1 Sister and Brother-in-law: Jimmy and Sandy Westmoreland of Cookeville; 1 Brother and Sister-in-law: Bill and Kathy Scott of Whitehouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Sister: Carol Scott Pippin, 1 Infant Brother. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and again Friday from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.
Funeral Services For Duke Matthews, Age 65, Of Twinton, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, June 13, 2020, At 10:00 AM At Lakeview Baptist Church, 300 Panther Rock Lane, Monterey. Bro. Johnny Phillips Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Sand Springs Cemetery. Mr. Matthews Was Born On July 24, 1954, In Monterey, To The Late Otis Allen And Lola Mae Vaughn Matthews. Mr. Matthews Passed Away On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, At His Home. Mr. Matthews Was A Truck Driver And A Factory Worker. He Worshipped At Lakeview Baptist Church. He Is Survived By His Wife, Gail Finley Matthews Of Twinton; 3 Daughters And 2 Sons-In-Law, Krystal Beaty Of Monterey, Charlotte And Earl Walker Of Monterey, Janice And Jamie Douglas Of Hamilton, AL; Stepfather And Stepmother, Bruce And Frances Harris Of Twinton; 7 Grandchildren, David Earl Walker, Brooklynn Beaty, Vinnie Walker, Haylee Douglas, Samantha Douglas, Gaberial Douglas And Layla Walker; And 1 Brother, Freddie Harris Of Nashville. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Sister, Linda “Sissy” Harris. The Family Will Receive Friends At Lakeview Baptist Church On Friday, June 12, 2020, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM And On Saturday, June 13, 2020, From 9:00 AM Until Time Of Services At 10:00 AM.
Graveside Funeral Services For Shelby Geer, Age 76, Formerly Of Monterey, will Be Conducted On Saturday, June 13, 2020, At 1:00 PM At The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Floyd Will Officiate. Mrs. Geer Was Born On August 13, 1943, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Greydon And Margarette Buckner King. Mrs. Geer Passed Away On Saturday, June 6, 2020, At Samaritan Village Assisted Living In Hughson, California. Mrs. Geer Was Retired From Fleetguard With 30 Years’ Service. She Along With Her Husband Had Multiple Businesses Including Geer’s Hot Spot And Corner Grill In Downtown Monterey. She Was Baptist In Faith And Was A Member Of Monterey Eastern Star Chapter # 502. She Is Survived By, 2 Daughters And A Son-In-Law, Crystal Charlene And Michael Kaiser Of Soddy Daisy, TN, Margaret Ann Geer Of Morro Bay, CA; 2 Sons And A Daughter-In-Law, Johnny Allen And Sherrie Geer Of Hilmar, CA, Travis Ray Geer Of Cookeville, TN; 5 Grandchildren, Tyler Kaiser, Hanna Kaiser, Devin Geer, Heather Hicks And Terra Nova Hicks; 5 Great Grandchildren, Drake Buckner, Gage Buckner, Zane Buckner, Jayden Buckner And Lotus Baker; And 1 Great Great Grandchild, Rosealee Buckner. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Husband, Billy A. Geer; Grandson, Billy Jack Buckner; And Brother, Charles King. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations May Be Given To Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Cumberlands Office, 390 S. Lowe Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. The Family Will Receive Friends At The Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Funeral service for Gregory Lynn Roberts, age 56 of Sparta will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, June 13, 2020 in the Chapel of HUNTER FUNERAL HOME with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. He passed away at his home peacefully with family present on June 10, 2020. Greg was born Sept. 1, 1963. He was the son of Gladys Young Roberts and the late James Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Freddie Roberts and baby brother Earl, Grandparents: Dib and Daisy Young, and a niece Sheena Roberts. Greg is survived by his mother : Gladys Young Roberts Garrell of Sparta; Children: Albert Hutson of Sparta, Courtney Baxter & grandson Liam of Gallatin, Dakota Hagan of Sparta and Little friend: Serenity; Brother: Billy (Michelle) Roberts of Sparta; Sister: Mary Fish of Sparta; Also survived by a host of other family and friends. He was a avid NASCAR & Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed working on cars and watching old classic westerns. He also enjoyed cooking breakfast, his favorite. His son Dakota loved his burgers. Nieces, Erin & Elyssa always enjoyed eating breakfast with him when he lived next door. Greg loved banana pudding, especially his mom’s. He loved his kids and family. He will be truly missed but is resting and at peace now. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Friday evening. Bro. Doug Benningfield will officiate the services.
Celebration of Life Gathering for William “Mike” Michael McManus, 69 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Mike was born Friday, April 27, 1951, in Great Lakes, Illinois. Mike was a loving Husband, Father, Gpa, and Papa. He was a Teamster truck driver for 35 plus years. When Mike retired from truck driving, he became a handyman which he really enjoyed. He was an avid hunter, fishermen, enjoyed riding his red Honda Goldwing motorcycle, and loved to two-step with his wife. Mike is survived by, Wife Dorene McManus; Daughter, Melanie McManus and Jerome Martinek; Son, Matthew McManus; 3 Grandchildren, Brock Larson, Daria Larson, and Logan McManus Brother-In-Law Gary Waters; Special Nieces, Amber and Steve Drier and their children, Hannah and Lucy and Tiffany and Sawyer Butterfield and their children, Ella and Wesley. Mike was preceded in death by his Brother From Another Mother, David White.
