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Obituaries For Monday, October 4
Mrs. Willie Thomas, 97 of Algood died suddenly Sunday morning October 4, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Mr. William Marshall “Joe” Cowan, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, October 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls Community. Mr. Cowen died Sunday morning, October 4th at his residence. Mr. Cowen’s family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be in place.
Funeral services for Saundra Jo Henry, age 59 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday October 6, 2020 beginning at 2:00 pm at Algood City Cemetery with Jerry Buck officiating. Interment will follow. Miss Henry passed from this life Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Saundra was a loving fiancé, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She loved her dogs, Medea, Zoey and Sadie Mae. She always had a smile on her face and her favorite words were “Bless his or her heart”. She always told everyone she spoke to that she loved them. She was very much loved by everyone and will be missed greatly. She is survived by her Fiancé, Michael Mullins of Cookeville.
Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Bobbie Lee “Bob” Roberts, age 89 of Doyle, will be conducted 1:00pm Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Sparkmantown Cemetery. Wayne Sullivan will officiate. Mr. Roberts passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. Bob was a well known mechanic; alongside his late brother Buford, he owned and operated Walling Service Center starting in 1960. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his time in Korea. Upon his return home from service, he met his future wife of nearly 66 years, Betty, at the bus station in Rock Island. When he was not working at his shop, he was home working in his garden or casting a line as he was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty Roberts of Doyle; and two sons, Steve Roberts and Stewart Roberts both of Doyle. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00am until departure for the cemetery at 12:30. The family asks that all visitors to the funeral home please wear a mask.
Graveside Services for Mr. Stanley Ruffin Carter, Sr., age 91 of Livingston, will be held 10 am Thursday, October 8th from Richardson Cemetery with military honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard in honor of his dedication and service. Bro. John Mabrey will officiate the service. Mr. Stanley R. Carter, age 90 of the Taylor’s Crossroads Community of Monroe passed away on October 3rd in the Overton County Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Carter was born on November 16, 1929, in Overton County. Mr. Carter was a very caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed his life raising a total of 6 children. Mr. Carter was best known for making a career in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany, Vietnam, and Korea. Stanley retired from the U.S. Army in 1975. After his retirement he spent several years running the store at Taylor’s Crossroads for J.D. Coleman. In addition to running the store he farmed until sometime around 2010. Stanley also dedicated a great amount of time to the Honor Guard and helped in the funeral services for hundreds of U.S. veterans. Mr. Carter and his wife of 67 years, Geneva, would spend many hours during the summer and fall months canning fruits and vegetables as well as drying apples in preparation for the winter months. Some of Mr. Carter’s greatest joys in his later years were walking through the woods on his farm and singing obscure songs from his childhood to his grandchildren. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
Funeral services for Mrs Elaine Funk, age 96 of Cookeville will be held Friday October 9 at 1 pm in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with interment to follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Funk died Sunday October 4, 2020 at 1:12 am in NHC of Cookeville. Mrs. Funk’s family will receive friends Friday from 11 am until service time at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 precautions, social distancing measurers will be in place and the use of masks are required.
Graveside services for Shelah A. Cole, age 86 of Frankfort, Illinois, formerly of Sparta, will be held 10:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Corinth Cemetery in Cassville, Tennessee with Military Honors. All are welcome to come and celebrate the life of a great man who touched many lives. The service will be officiated by his nephew, Ronnie Taylor. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Omega J. (Riley) Cole; their daughter, Sabrina Affeldt (Mark) and sons, Craig Cole and John Cole (Casmira). Shelah was born on December 14, 1933 in Putnam County, Tennessee to Benjamin Harrison and Winnie (Usrey) Cole. Shelah was a dedicated Christian, member of the Heritage Baptist Church in Frankfort, Illinois and a proud United States Army Veteran, he served overseas for eighteen months. Visitation Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm at Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park Illinois.
