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Obituaries For Wednesday, August 19
Mr. Raymond S. Clouse, age 88 of Cookeville, died Wednesday morning, August 19th at his residence. Arrangements for Mr. Clouse are incomplete.
Leighton Sissom, 85 of Cookeville died Wednesday August 19 at 12:53 p.m. at his home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shannon Harvey, age 51 of Livingston, will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Flat Creek Cemetery in Overton Co., TN. She passed from this life on Thursday evening, August 14, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Shannon Parrigin Harvey was born in Austin, Travis Co., Texas on May 12, 1969 to Judy Sandlin Parrigin and the late Michael Parrigin. Shannon worked in the Criminal Justice System. Shannon was a loving wife to her husband David and a loving mother to her 3 children. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, August 19th starting at 6 PM until 9 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Shane Warren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Misty Dawn Price Gardner, age 52 of Sparta, will be conducted 11:00am Thursday, August 20, 2020 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Saylors Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. Misty was an employee of US Bank. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Jeff Guth and Robbie Miller will officiate.
Funeral services for Billy Joe Howard Brogdon, 85 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, August 20 at 1 PM at in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard will be in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mr. Brogdon died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. He was a Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and served later in the National Guard. He was a member of Holladay Church of Christ. Billy retired in 1995 as a Firefighter with the City of Cookeville with 32 years of service. He is survived by wife of 64 years (married August 7, 1956), Phyllis Artha Pickens Brogdon of Cookeville. The family will recieve friends Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM and after 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19, social distancing will be observed.
Funeral services for Joe Frank Dailey, 78, of the Shiloh community of Jackson County, will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Pharris Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County. He passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dailey of Cookeville; his Son, Billy Dailey of Cookeville; and Daughter, Donna Martin of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Thursday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Mr. William Flaveous McBride, 87, of Sparta, will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, August 21st from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery with full military honors by the Veteran’s Honor Guard. Mr. Flaveous passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Highlands Medical Center in Sparta. He was born June 15, 1933 in Sparta to the late Samuel Virgle and Mattie Geer McBride. Growing up in the Blue Spring Community of White County, he attended Yankeetown Elementary and then graduated from White County High in 1951. After graduation, Flaveous enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea as a radio specialist while being entrusted with highly sensitive information. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was recognized for his efficiency, accuracy, and dedication to a task. Flaveous was lovingly dedicated to his family. He took seriously the roles of son, husband, father, brother, uncle and nephew. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Connie Brown McBride whom he married June 2, 1973 in Cookeville; his son Mark (Stephanie) McBride. The family will receive friends from 4:00 -7:00pm Thursday, August 20 at Hunter Funeral Home. Mark Loftis Netherlands Church of Christ will officiate. Due to Covid, the family encourages visitors to wear a mask.
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Ruby L. Smith, age 82 of Livingston, on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Algood City Cemetery in Algood. She passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Overton Co. Health & Rehab. Mrs. Ruby L. Smith was born in Hilham, Overton Co., TN on Tuesday, November 14, 1933 to the late James Elmer and Annie (Dale) Thompson. Ruby worked for 32 years at the shirt factory and attended Zion Hill Methodist church. Ruby loved her family and friends very much and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include Cynthia Livingston and her husband Randy of Rickman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening, August 20th starting at 5 PM to 9 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Tommy Harris.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Elva L. Richardson Joynes, age 90, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 from the Martin Cemetery. Mrs. Elva passed from this life on Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2020 from the comfort of Morningside Assisted Living in Springfield, Tenn. She was born in Overton County, Tennessee to the late David & Nannie Jane Hensley Richardson. She was a member of the Free Communion Church of Christ. Elva leaves behind her daughter, Brenda Lawrence of Springfield, TN. The family will welcome friends at the Graveside.
Funeral services for Jean Maxwell, 89 of Baxter, will be at 5:00 PM on Saturday August 22, 2020 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Brother Gary Norton officiating. Mrs. Maxwell passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her Residence. Jean was the former Co- Owner of the Thunder Bird Restaurant. She was married to the late Liillard Maxwell for 56 years before his passing. She was a member Lilly’s Chaple Baptist Church. Jean is survived by her son, Danny Maxwell.
A Celebration Of Life for William “Bill” James Sevier, Age 71 of Cumberland Cove Community, On Saturday August 29, 2020 At The Home Of Bill And Linda In Cumberland Cove From 5 PM To 7 PM. he passed On To Heavenly Glory On Monday August 3, 2020. Mr. Sevier, Was Born On January 19, 1949 In Salisbury, Maryland, To The Late George Franklin And Gwendolyn Jackson Sevier. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, And Friend Is Survived By: His Wife Linda Of 49 Years. Sons Brian (Dani), Kevin (Nikki), Greg (Rachelle). Bill’s Loves Were Hunting, Fishing, Civil War history, Deer And Bird Watching, And Chatting With His Buddy Bobby. Bill And Linda Served As Missionaries In Jamaica Which Was A Springboard To Serving The Lord For His Entire Life. He Led Numerous Bible Studies, Men’s Groups, Leader Of Men’s Ministries And Was An Ordained Minister. He Dedicated His Professional Life To The Education Of Children In Salisbury, Maryland And Broward County, FL For Over 35 Years.
