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Obituaries For Friday, August 28
William “Paul” Nash, 87 of Cookeville, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Paul chose cremation and the family followed his wishes. There are currently no services planned.
Funeral services for ZL Nelson, age 86 of Cookeville, will be at 10 a.m Saturday, August 29 at Dyer Funeral Home. Bro. Dow Allen will officiate. Interment will follow at J. J. White Cemetery in Putnam County. Mr. Nelson passed away Wednesday morning August 26, 2020 at his home. He was born December 11, 1933 in Overton County, TN to the late John Thomas Nelson and Myrtle Newberry Nelson. Mr. Nelson was an US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He formerly worked at Acme Boot Company and retired from Flowserve in Cookeville. Mr. Nelson was a member of Post Oak Shade Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years.The family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time. Due to COVID precautions social distancing measures will be observed. Guests are encouraged to where masks.
A Memorial Service for Maggie Ann Bryant Vincent, age 84 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First Church of God, 1223 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501 with Bro. Cameron Wilson officiating. Mrs. Vincent passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 in Cookeville. She was born on November 4, 1936 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Jim and Levy Mae Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Don Vincent and Son- Chris Vincent. Maggie was a member of 1st Cookeville Church of God, retired from pacesetters after 25-year career. Maggie is survived by, Son, Scott Vincent (Amy) of Sparta.
Funeral services for Mr. James E. Bailey, 91, of Gainesboro, will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 11 A.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services. He was born July 12, 1929, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Rad Bailey and Ethel Mosley Bailey. He was married to the late Lora Bailey, who passed away May 16, 2017. He was an electrician, and a member of the McCoinsville Church of Christ. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors include 1 Son: Ronnie (Sandy) Bailey of Baxter, TN; 2 Daughters: Anita Bailey of Calhoun, TN, and Carolyn Bailey of Lebanon, TN.
Funeral services for Penny Maxwell, 53, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The Tennessee Nurses Honor Guard will provide honors. She passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Jackson County. Survivors include her two sons, Talyn (Kaitlyn) Bilbrey and Tandyn Dalton Bilbrey, both of Baxter; and one daughter, Tasey Marie (Ulises Lenoris) Hall of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Memorial services for Franklin Delano Conner Sr., age 75 of Cookeville, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday August 29 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Stanford will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 – 5 p.m. Due to COVID precautions social distance measures will be observed and guests are encouraged to where masks. Frank passed away Monday August 24, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
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.
Funeral services for Hayes Junior Waller, 74 of Silver Point, will be Sunday, August 30 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Maynard Cemetery in the Cherry Hill Community of DeKalb County with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. Harold Ralph Maynard will officiate. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distancing will be observed. Mr. Waller died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. He was born March 4, 1946 in Silver Point to the late George Richard and Alpha Dew Jones Waller. Survivors include daughter Misty Waller of Silver Point. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 8 PM and after 11 AM Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services for Sally Foster, age 86 of Jackson County, will be Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2 pm in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. John Mabry officiating. Burial will follow in the Byers Cemetery. Foster was born August 2, 1934 in Jackson County, TN and she passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro at the age of 86. She was the daughter of Harline Mitchell and Avie Angeline Mitchell. She was married to Lionel (Lee) Foster who passed away May 8, 2006. She was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ and retired from Sam’s Club. Memorials can be made to the Byers Cemetery by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for David Timothy Barefield, 65 of Cookeville, will be Sunday, August 23 at 2 PM at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mr. Barefield died Friday August 21, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a loving husband, Christian, godly man who loved his Lord and a true patriot. He enjoyed playing softball, playing and listening to music and relaxing in the Smokies. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include wife Sabrina Newman Barefield of Cookeville, son and daughter-in-law JoDonn and Sarah Jared of Cookeville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 8 PM and after 12 Noon Sunday at the funeral home.
Graveside services and interment with Military Honors for John Henry Myers Jr., 89, of Tellico Village in Loudon County, and formerly of Algood, will be held Sunday, August 30th at 2 p.m. at Cookeville City Cemetery. His family will receive friends following the services at the cemetery. Mr. Myers died Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at his residence in Loudon County.
Funeral Services for Aline Scott Allen, age 93 of Jackson County, will be conducted at 4 pm in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. James Bybee and Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pigg Family Cemetery in the Fairview Community. She was born July 8, 1927 in Jackson County, TN and she passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Averett Scott and Ruby Ann Pigg Scott. She was married to Eugene Allen who passed away on May 19, 1991. She was retired from MDM Company of Dayton, OH. Mrs. Aline attended the Center Grove Church of Christ. Visitation will be Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 4-8 pm and again on Sunday, from 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Indian Mission Fund by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Sarah Ruth Stewart, 88 of Gallatin and formerly of Cookeville, will be Sunday, August 30 at 4 PM at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Mrs. Stewart died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. She was a retired LPN with Cookeville General Hospital ( Now Cookeville Regional Medical Center) in Labor & Delivery.
Survivors include daughters Sherrie (Rick) Daniels of League City, Texas, Joy Magness and Sally (Tim) Pitt all of Gallatin, and son Andy Stewart of Maryville. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 PM until service time. Ken Stewart and Judy Seals will officiate. Honors will be provided by Tennessee Nurses Honor Guard.
Funeral services for Mr. Delton Richardson, age 97 of Cookeville, will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Richardson Cemetery located in Monroe, Overton Co. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Duncan’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and loved his family and church family very much. He helped build the Dale Hollow Damn in Celina, then he went to Ohio and worked as a Crane Operator for a company by the name of McNeal Akron Company in Akron, Ohio. All who knew him will miss Mr. Delton Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Renate Hurst Richardson whom he married March 3, 1992; 1 Son, Rockford Richardson and his wife Karen. A host of family and friends and grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, August 31, 2020 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Wayne Sullivan and Bro. Tommy Phillips.
