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Obituaries For Tuesday, February 23
Jerry Wayne Carter, 66 of Cookeville and formerly of Mayland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 23 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Jerry chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and no services are planned at this time.
A private graveside service and interment for Mrs. Patty Ann Ealey Taylor, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Bro. David Hill will officiate. Mrs. Taylor died Friday February 19, 2021 at NHC of Cookeville. She was born February 18, 1938 to the late Carnell and Mary Ann Burgess Cobb. Mrs. Patty worked at the former Teledyne STILLMAN in Cookeville. She was a loving and selfless person who always saw the good in others. She was a faithful member of Northeast Church of Christ for over 40 years. Mrs. Taylor is survived by son, Michael Austin Ealey and wife Margaret. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Tennessee Bible College and/or The Malcolm Hill Mission Fund. Either may be mailed to 1616 McCulley Road, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Funeral services for Dorothy Charlene Russell, age 92, will be held on Wednesday at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Frank Rodgers will officiate at the services and family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Entombment will be at Crestlawn Cemetery. Dorothy Charlene Russell was born on October 11, 1928 in Putnam County TN, to the late John and Sallie Spears Hutchings. She passed away on February 18, 2021 at the Quality Heathcare Center in Lebanon TN. Her surviving family includes 1 son and daughter in-law: Garry and Lori Medlin of the Double Springs community. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00am until time of services at 1:00pm.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Doretha Louise Ogletree Flowers, age 78, of Livingston, will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from the Holly Springs Cemetery. Bro. Jonathan Ledbetter will officiate. Mrs. Doretha passed from this life on Monday morning, February 22, 2021 from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 25, 1942 to the late A.B. and Lela Carr Ogletree. Doretha was a 1960 High School Graduate and a member of the Livingston Church of Christ. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed going to church, studying her bible and playing pitch and pinochle. Doretha leaves behind her husband, Charles E. Flowers, of Livingston, TN; daughters, Aimee Flowers of Livingston, TN, and Nicole Flowers of Cookeville. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 12 noon until time of graveside at the Holly Springs Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Doris Jo Hawkins, age 83 of Cookeville, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday February 24 at the outdoor pavilion of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. Richard Bond will officiate. Interment will follow at Algood City Cemetery. Mrs. Hawkins passed away Sunday evening February 22 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the church’s pavilion. Please practice social distancing and the use of masks are appreciated.
Funeral Services for Mr. Casey Jay Looper, age 43 of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 24 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Mark Neely, Bro. Eric Dillon and Skyla Looper will be officiating. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Casey passed from this life on Friday, February 19 from his home in Livingston. Casey was a 1996 graduate of Livingston Academy. He loved and enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas, watching football, his cats, going to Dale Hollow Lake and playing cards. His children were his life, and felt his greatest accomplishments were when Skyla went to Baylor School in Chattanooga and Chase going to McCallie School in Chattonooga. Casey leaves behind his wife Victoria Hogue Looper, of Livingston; son, Riley Chase Looper of Livingston; daughter, Skyla Looper of Livingston; mother, Cindy Bilbrey of Livingston; and father, Joe Looper of Rickman. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Shirley Pryor, 74 of Cookeville, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 24,2021, at Presley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Brotherton Cemetery on The Lane Rd, Cookeville. She passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born Wednesday, June 19, 1946 in Quebeck, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Matthews and the late Louise Matthews. She was the loving wife of Donald “Gary” Pryor for thirty blessed years. Shirley enjoyed reading, playing games on the computer, and watching TV. She was an avid Elvis fan, collecting all sorts of Elvis memorabilia. She enjoyed listening to classic country music. She loved to talk to her sisters on the phone before their passing. Most of all, she loved the Lord, being with her family and especially, her grandkids. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters Christy Jernigan of Sparta, TN, Michelle (Sam) Roepke of Ohio; 2 sons Paul (Judy) Williamson of Spencer, Donny (Katrina) Pryor of Cookeville. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Presley Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life service for Basil Wayne Putman, 73 of Cookeville will be 1 PM Thursday February 25 at Trinity Assembly in Algood. Interment will be in Smellage Cemetery in the Boma Community with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. Bro. Dwight Henry will officiate. Mr. Putman died Sunday, February 21 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hixson High School. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Tennessee Tech University. Wayne was a six year member of the National Guard. He retired from Wireless Solutions of Cookeville and had previously worked at U.S. Cellular and was a member of Trinity Assembly. Wayne enjoyed collecting turtle figurines and selling on EBAY. He was a people person, enjoying spending time with family and friends, especially the grandkids. Survivors include wife of 46 years (Married February 14, 1975) Shirley Bruce Putman of Cookeville; daughters, Kristin (Jason) Grear of Ooltewah, and Lacey (Paul) Roberts of Cookeville. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until service time at the church.
Funeral services for Patty Jo Apple Barlow, age 80 of Lebanon, formerly of Jackson County, will begin Friday at 2 pm in the Chapel with Bro. Jackie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery. She was born May 10, 1940 in Jackson County, TN and she passed away at her residence in Lebanon on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 80. She was the daughter of Homer and Daris Ragland Apple. Mrs. Barlow was retired from Summit Medical Center working in the medical records department. she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lebanon. Visitation will be on Friday, February 26, 2021 beginning at 11 am until 2 pm.
Celebration Of Life Services For Royce Harville, Age 72 Of Algood, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, February 27 At 4:00 PM At The House Of Prayer Revival Center, 266 East Wilmoth Road, Rickman. Pastor Mike Owens And Pastor Justin Owens Will Officiate. Mr. Harville Passed Away On Friday, February 19 At Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He Was A Longtime Employee Of FFM/Perdue. He Was A Member Of House Of Prayer Revival Center In Rickman. He Is Survived By His Wife Of 52 Years, Patricia Blaylock Harville Of Algood; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Keith And Susan Harville Of Cookeville. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations May Be Given To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org/memorial.
Memorial Services for Richard Dean Golden, age 64, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. James Dukes officiating. He assed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Cookeville, TN. Richard was born on May 20, 1956 in Cookeville, TN to the late Freddie and Minnie Golden. Richard loved to play music, write songs, and to perform his songs. Surviving Family include: Son, Jonathan Golden of Sparta; sister Sabra Bussell of Smithville; Brother Dewayne Marcus of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.
