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Obituaries For Wednesday, March 3
Virginia Dilldine, 74 of Cookeville, who passed away Tuesday morning, March 2 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Services for Mattie Jo (Jackson) Cumby, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held on Thursday, March 4th at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. James Bolin will officiate at the service. The burial will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Cumby passed away on February 28 at the Mabry Healthcare in Jackson County. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:00am until time of services at 1:00pm.
Funeral services for Betty L. Preis, 82, of Cookeville, will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville. She passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 31, 1938, in Jackson County, TN, to the late James Ray Ransom and Mattie Lena Mayberry Ransom. She was married to William Lawrence Preis, who survives. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her Husband: William Lawrence Preis of Delaware; 3 Daughters: Vickie Jo Smith Kimball of Greenbrier, TN, Jodi Michelle Preis of Gainesboro, TN, and Kim LaRocque of Highlands Ranch, CO. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Thursday from 12 Noon until time of services.
Funeral Services for Crew Chief Dewain Johnny Winningham will be conducted 3 PM Thursday, March 4th, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston. Bro. Rick Lacy and Bro. Tracy Langford will officiate. Burial will be in Copeland Cemetery off Conatser Lane with Military Honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 11 AM until 9 PM and again on Thursday from 9 AM until time of services at 3 PM. Crew Chief Dewain Johnny Winningham, 71, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 1, 2021, at 17:23. Dewain was a proud, honorably discharged veteran of the Vietnam War. After serving his country, Dewain served 14 years as a Livingston City police officer, 8 of those 14 years he was the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program officer for 5 counties. Dewain also served 4 years with the Overton County Sheriff’s Department. After his time in the military and law enforcement, Dewain retired to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren who he enjoyed spoiling in any way possible. Dewain enjoyed nature. As a hobby, he worked in his garden and yard on a regular basis. He loved going for rides on his side-by-side and was especially fond of the Overton County Fair. Dewain was baptized in faith in 2018 and attended the Harris Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Dewain is survived by his loving wife Rithia (Buttons) Ledbetter Winningham; daughter Ricole Morgan and fiance KT Perry of Byrdstown; son Dustin Winningham and fiancee Ashley Ringley of Livingston; grandchildren Tylin Winningham, Leeanndra Winningham, Aericka Morgan, Zach Morgan, Abbie Allen, and Addie Allen; brothers James (Carolyn) Winningham of Monroe and Dowell (Betty) Winningham of Brazil, Indiana; Rita Ledbetter of Hilham; step children Lee Swallows and Susie Green; special friend Vickie White; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Graham, age 58 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Thursday, March 4th from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Marvin Pryor will officiate. Mr. Graham passed away at on Monday, March 1 at his residence. Joe was a carpenter and an avid fan of University of Tennessee Football. He enjoyed all sports including NASCAR and he liked to play golf. His two loves in life were his family and God. Surviving family members left to cherish memory include his daughter, Rachel Blaylock. The family will receive friends after 1:00pm Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Kalin Swafford, Age 26, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, March 4, 2021, At 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Kalin Was Born On Saturday, August 20, 1994, In Cookeville, Tennessee, To Rick Swafford Of Monterey, Tennessee, And Jennifer Poteet Wilson Of Crossville, Tennessee. He Passed Away On Saturday, February 27, 2021, From Injuries Sustained In An Automobile Accident. He Was A Carpenter With East Tennessee Contractors. In Addition To His Parents, He Is Survived By His Wife, Karie Roach Swafford Of Monterey, TN; Daughter, Rainee Gracie Swafford Of Monterey, TN; Son, Shiloh Stone Swafford Of Monterey. In Lieu Of Flowers, Memorials May Be Given To The Funeral Home To Help With Funeral Expenses. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, March 4, 2021, From 5:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorene F. Reed, age 87 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, March 5 at 11:00 am in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. John Peece will officiate. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Reed died Tuesday March 2 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Her family will receive friends Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again Friday from 9:00am until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral Service for Henrianne (Gaskins) Willard, age 85 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Charleston, South Carolina. Henrianne was born Tuesday, June 11, 1935 in Register, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward Gaskins, Sr. and the late Mary Evelyn (Olliff) Gaskins. Henrianne was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She worked at Tennessee Tech University for many years as a biology professor. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed needlework, and her dogs, Buddy and Teddy. Henrianne was loved by all that knew her and she will be greatly missed. Henrianne is survived by, Son, Hackett Willard; Daughter, Leigh and Phillip Green; Brother, Ralph Gaskins, Jr. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 and again, Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 9:00 am until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lorenzo Joel Condori, 22 of Crossville, will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday at Crest Lawn Funeral Home located at 800 West Jackson Street. He passed on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born Saturday, May 9, 1998 in Marion, Indiana. He was the son of Tonya (Brooks)Condori Sullivan and step-father Art Sullivan. Lorenzo had the greatest sense of humor and a contagious smile. He never knew a stranger, speaking to anyone. He would give the shirt off his back. Jack of all trades and master of many, he was a roofer, home builder, woodworker, and loved to work on old Dodge pickups with Ray Huddleston. He enjoyed working with antiques with Jon Beasley. He especially enjoyed spending time with his brother, Alex Condori, his friend, confidant and his person. Lorenzo had two very special friends, being thick as thieves, Sydney Wilson and Cody Martinez . They’ve been friends since moving to TN in 2012. His very best friend and post-companion, Kaylie Huddleston. Lorenzo was a caregiver to many clients of Pace Setters. He had such a vibrant attitude and presence. He was the light in the dark. He was the biggest light in many people’s lives. The world is a lesser place without him. The one thing Lorenzo wanted in this life was for his mother to be happy. He loved her with all of his heart and soul. She was the biggest light in his life. He loved joking around and playing video games with his brother and Uncle Andrew and he was an avid gamer. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, 800 West Jackson Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Ralph Arnold McGinley, age 74 of the Windle Community of Overton County, will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, March 6 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. President David Brandvold and Bro. Mickey Ledbetter will officiate. Military Honors will be provided at the Funeral Home from the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. McGinley passed from this life from the comfort of his home on Wednesday afternoon, February 17 with his loving wife at his side. Ralph was retired from the United States Air Force and a member of the Livingston Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Ralph enjoyed his church family, helping others and wanted everyone to be happy and be at peace with one another. Ralph leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Devenna Fletcher McGinley of the Windle Community; sons, Ted McGinley and wife Karen of Altus, OK, Steven Jacob Carter and wife Samantha of Lucedale, MS, and Lucas Robbins of Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID; daughters, Dawn Humphrey and husband Jeffery of Waco, TX, and Rachel Sinclair and husband Heath of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Hugh McGinley and wife Karen of Blakeslee, PA; sister, Sharon Hoensch and husband Glenn of Philadelphia. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 noon until time of services.
