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Obituaries For Monday, February 2
Jean Cody, 86 of Cookeville, who passed away Sunday, January 31 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete.
James “Jimmy” William Henley, 82 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 31 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Jimmy was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was a hard worker and was always doing something. Jimmy was loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Jimmy is survived by five Children, James R. Henley, Janet Rose Fields, Gary Henley, Jeff Henley, and Tommy Henley. Jimmy chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Graveside services for Myra Elizabeth Chaffin, age 90 of Cookeville, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday February 2 at Burris Cemetery. Mrs. Chaffin passed away Thursday January 28 at Bailey Manor in Cookeville. Myra was known to many as my Momma Myra, Aunt Myra, Grandma and Mom. The sweetest human, she teased the Bailey Manor staff until the end. Myra loved the Atlanta Braves, baseball in general. A Cher TV special was reason to pop corn. To this day, her love of pop singer, Boy George, cannot be explained. She saw him in concert and bought the “T”. You need to be tough and stubborn to live to 90, and she was both. She loved a good laugh and her children sitting around the kitchen table. A high school dropout, she returned at 42 to get her GED and finished LPN school. She was a loving nurse, as was her nature. Her family cannot possibly thank the staff, past and present, enough for loving Myra as their own. They were her family through close calls, falls and COVID. Angels – all. Please consider adding the Alzheimer’s Association to your donation list. Myra is survived by three children.
Graveside Services for Mr. Ordra Carson “Jack” Robbins, Jr., age 86, of Allons will be conducted 12 noon Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from the Bethsaida Cemetery. Bro. John Keith will officiate. Jack passed from this life from the comfort of his home on Saturday evening, January 30, 2021. He was born December 16, 1934 in Monroe, Tennessee to the late Ordra Carson Sr. and Alva Dean McDonald Robbins. Jack served his country in the Army and was Baptist in Faith. When he was younger he loved going with his wife and friends square dancing. Then as they became older he and his wife and their same friends would travel from state to state listening to southern gospel artists. Jack loved his family dearly, and enjoyed farming and operating his track hoe for many years. Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Mrs. JoNell Cole Robbins, of Allons, TN; son, Greg Robbins and wife Louise of Livingston, TN; daughters, Pattie Robbins of Cookeville, TN, and Pam Sircy and husband Roger of Rickman, TN. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth J. Ewards, 84 of Algood, will be held on Tuesday, February 2 at 12:30 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. He was a jack of all trades. He was a master woodworker, furniture maker and boat builder and an Army veteran. He was a loving and faithful husband, wonderful father, role model and a devout Christian. He is survved by his loving wife, Carol Lauffer Edwards, his two sons and their spouses, Keith and Ann Edwards of St. Augustine and Kevin and Milly Edwards of Cookeville. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday morning, February 2nd starting at 11AM until time of services at 12:30 PM.
Graveside Services for Mr. John Harold Keeton, age 71, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from the Bethlehem Cemetery, with Military Honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Missionary Gist will officiate. John passed from this life on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021 from the Overton County Health & Rehab. He was born April 10, 1949 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Leslie and Allie Mae Cullom Keeton. John was a 1967 graduate of Livingston Academy, then went on to serve his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was also a member of the Greater Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. John leaves behind his sister, Rebecca Pincheon of Livingston, TN; brother, Donnie Tonya Keeton of Chicago, IL. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
Funeral Services for William Nelson Lewis, 68 of Sparta, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 3 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Matt McClain and Jason Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Eastland Cemetery. Mr. Lewis passed away on Monday, February 1 at his home. He was born Wednesday, April 2, 1952 in Crossville. He was the son of the late Homer and Dorothy Watley Lewis. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, camping, jeeping, farming, raising horses and cattle, but mostly, spending time with his family. He loved the Lord. Survivors include is wife, Virginia Briggs Lewis of Sparta; daughter, Kim Lewis Morgan (Matt) of Crossville; and son, Tim Swoape (Rob) of New York, NY. n lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Lance David Jackson, age 22 of Rickman, will be held Wednesday, February 3 at 2:00 pm at Netherland Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Netherland Cemetery. Bro. Mark Loftis will officiate. Lance passed away suddenly Saturday evening January 30 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. His family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
Memorial Service for Sally Nunley Burrows, 85 of Sparta, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Jeff Guth officiating. She passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Thursday, November 7, 1935 in Coalmont, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Matt and Nora Rogers Nunley. She was a caregiver for over 20 years. She loved being with people and spending time with her family. Survivors include son- Mike Burrows (Susan) of McMinnville, TN; Daughters- Sherry Rose (Donnie) of Sparta, TN and Jackie Burrows Miller of Sparta, TN. The family will welcome friends on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.
