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Obituaries For Friday, July 31
Dorothy “Dot” Nell Brown, 96 of Baxter, died Friday July 31st at her home in Baxter. Arrangements will be announced as soon as available.
Richard Dudney Maynard, 86 of Cookeville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home. Richard is survived by: Wife, Frances Maynard. Richard chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Charles Henry Harris, 85 of Silver Point, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Charles was born Sunday, February 24, 1935, in Granville, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late William Henry and Pearlie Mammie (Carter) Harris. Charles is survived by, Wife Rachel (McBroom) Harris; 2 Children, Lesa and Perry Medley, and Jeffrey Charles and Eunesa Harris. Charles chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Private graveside services and interment for Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, age 85 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Maynard Cemetery in the Cherry Hill community of Dekalb County. Randall Phillips and Rev. Ryan Barnhart will officiate. Mrs. Ward died Tuesday July 28, 2020 at Bethesda Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 21, 1934 in the Cherry Hill community to the late Dan and Clarcie Whitehead Maynard. Elizabeth worked as an associate at the former Teledyne Stillman for many years. Following her time there, she worked in environmental services at Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she had many friends. Elizabeth was a loving and sacrificial caretaker throughout her life and was a longtime member of Stevens Street Baptist Church.
Graveside services and interment for Daisy Francis Staggs, age 80 of Cookevllle, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday August 1 at Stewart Cemetery in Cookeville. Her family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Due COVID-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. Daisy passed away Thursday morning July 30, 2020 at Life Care Center of Sparta.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Dianne Myers Arthur, age 63 of Smyrna, formerly of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, August 1 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Myers Arthur passed away Wednesday morning, July 29 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed home design, especially at Christmas when she would decorate several trees throughout her house. She loved to go to craft stores, yard sales and flea markets to find things to use in her decor. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her husband of 20 years, Wesley Arthur of Smyrna; two sons and their spouses: Steven and Wendy Cantrell of Sopchoppy, Florida, Bryan and Erica Cantrell of Crossville. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am until service time at Hunter Funeral Home. Terry Campbell will officiate.
Funeral services for Robin Diane Diets, 58 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, August 1 at 1 PM at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Boiling Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday after 11 AM until service time.
A Celebration of Life for Gerald Robert Fabyunkey, 67 of Doyle, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Mr. Fabyunkey’s Residence: 283 Mountain Street Doyle, TN 38559. He passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home. He was born Sunday, November 23, 1952 in San Diego, California , he was the son of the late Vernon and Ann Vergoglino Fabyunkey. He was a Vietnam Veteran who was honorable dishcharged from the United States Army. Survivors include Wife- Sue Fabyunkey and Son- Dunu Fabyunkey.
Memorial Services for Dean Edward Mayberry, 77 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, August 1st at 1:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. There will be graveside service at a later date. Mr. Mayberry passed from this life on Monday, July 27 at home in Cookeville surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy Mayberry; his daughter, Menica Turner and his son, Stephen Mayberry. Dean and Judy owned Dean’s Best Way in Cookeville for many years. Then he ventured into real estate and remained until his stroke in 2014. He enjoyed selling farms in the real estate business, the flower garden and worshiping at the Smyrna Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon until his failing health. Most of all he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 am to time of Memorial Service, they request all visitors please wear a mask.
Funeral services for Marietta Effner, age 64 of Sparta, will begin at 3:00PM on August 1, 2020 at Thurman Funeral Home. She was born at home on November 19, 1955, in Port Jervis, New York. Marietta spent a large portion of her life in Port Jervis, attending the high school, and joining the Ladie’s Auxiliary Rescue Squad in 1982. Mrs. Effner held different job titles throughout her life, including a sales rep at Fort Gordon Army Base in Augusta, Georgia, and a dedicated volunteer for M.M.F. in Cookeville, Tennessee before retirement in 2011. Marietta was a devote Christian woman, and didn’t know a stranger. Her most proud role in her life was that of a mother. The family will have a memorial service on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM at Thurman Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Walter B Holman Jr., 77, of Sparta, will be held Saturday, August 1 at 4 p.m. at West Sparta Church of Christ located at 100 Hampton Drive Sparta, TN 38583 with Derrick Coble officiating, burial will follow at Holman Family Farm. Mr. Holman passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He loved his farm on Bon Air Mt. that he kept in perfect shape. He loved and enjoyed time spent with his kids and grandkids and loved his wife dearly. A family “get together” made his day. Joy was found through tractor rides, bon fires, wienie roasts, woodworking and most of all beautiful sunsets. Surviving family include; Wife- Anna Lou Holman of Sparta, Daughters- Kimberly Ann McDonald (Steve) of Sparta and Mary Beth Whitson (Kayd) of Sparta; Sons- Matthew Holman (Robynn) of Sparta and Charles Bransford Holman “Brant” (Lauren) of Cookeville as well as 10 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at West Sparta Church of Christ from 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m.
Graveside Funeral Services For Kathryn Vaughn, Age 78, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, August 1, 2020, At 6:00 PM At The Welch Memorial Cemetery In Monterey, Tennessee. Rev. Eugene McCowan And Rev. Delmer McCowan Will Officiate. Mrs. Vaughn Was Born On July 20, 1942, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late J. Clarence And Lila Mae Floyd Wallace. Mrs. Vaughn Passed Away On Thursday, July 30, 2020, At Her Home. Mrs. Vaughn Was The Owner And Operator Of Kathryn’s Beauty Shop In Monterey For Over 50 Years. She Had Many Long Time Customers Who Were More Than Just Customers, They Were Beloved Friends. She Was A Member Of The Monterey Second Freewill Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Felecia Yates Of Monterey, TN; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Brian And Bobbie Jo Vaughn Of Monterey, TN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Doyle Vaughn; 2 Infant Sisters; And Brother-In-Law, Paul Gilreath. The Family Will Receive Friends At Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Funeral services for Judith “Judy” Ann Augustson, 80 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, August 1 at 7 PM at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Bro. Larry Pedigo will officiate. Mrs. Augustson died Saturday, July 24, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Judy was a retired Electronic Technician with Laser Alignment, INC. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed cross stitch, stained glass, working in her flowers and garden and her cat, Miss T. She taught line dancing at the Algood Senior Citizens. Survivors include son, Erik Augustson of Algood; daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa (Mike) Thurlow of Cookeville and Kristen (Rick) Kelly of Granville, Michigan. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 PM until service time. Due COVID-19 social distancing will be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Feed America First, 1715 S. Rutherford Blvd., Suite K #257, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Funeral services for Marshall Tinch, 83 of Cookeville, at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He passed from this life on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at home with his family at his bedside. Born Friday, May 21, 1937, in Livingston, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Manie Tinch and the late Ova Deck Tinch. Marshall was the owner of M&M Trading Post and Horse Barn. He was a true Walking Horse lover and associated with Three Forks Baptist Church in Overton County. He was well-known for both his kind generosity to all and his tough as iron work ethic. He is survived by his wife Christine Tinch; 1 daughter Molly and Mich Hoffacker of Dayton, OH; 1 Step-son Greg Garrison of Cookeville. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2020, and again from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
