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Obituaries For Thursday, June 17
Darrell “Shane” Thacker, 62 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, June 17 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete.
Delores Marie Cascio, age 70 of Gainesboro, passed away Wednesday, June 16 at her residence. No services are planned and Mrs. Cascio will be cremated per her wishes.
David James Fields, 67 of Gainesboro, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Darlene, at home and surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born Wednesday, March 3, 1954 in Vicco, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Charlene Fields of Kentucky. He was the loving husband of Darlene Posey Fields for 25 years. David was employed at Mrs. Winners restaurant in Cleveland, TN as a manager for years. He enjoyed collecting antiques and southern pottery. He fished daily for whatever would bite . David had a great sense of humor, always making someone laugh. He was a Christian man of the Baptist faith. Most of all, he loved the Lord and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, David is survived by 3 sons Scotty Couch of Pine Top, KY, Charles “Buck” (Kady) Bowman of Parkersburg, WV, John (Heather) Brewington of Baxter, TN. A special thank you to all the nurses of Caris Hospice for the outstanding and personal care given to David.David chose cremation and the family followed his wishes. The family will be celebrating his life privately.
Funeral services for Rev. Franklin ‘Frank’ D. Davis, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, June 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Dow Allen and Bro. Gary Farris will officiate. Interment will follow at West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls community. Frank died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1937 in Putnam County, TN to the late Emmett and Jessie Jones Davis. Frank was a preacher and minister of the Gospel for nearly 50 years, serving in many local Free Will Baptist Churches. Also, he was employed at Fleetguard. Following retirement, he worked as a driver for UCARTS. He enjoyed fishing, four wheelers and tinkering with his tractor. He was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathleen Nabors Farley Davis; son, Frankie (Connie) Davis of White County; daughters, Debbie (Michael) Sarr of Cookeville and Donna (John) Ross of Baxter. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. His family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
A Celebration of the life of Logan Jade Bohannon, 25 of Cookeville, will be held on Friday, June 18, 1:00 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Sparta. A private burial at Elrod Cemetery will follow the service. Miss Bohannon left this world too soon on June 13. Jade’s smile lit up any room she walked into. Those she met along the way will miss her engaging personality, ability to make people laugh, and loyalty to her friends. Her beautiful soul surpassed her striking physical beauty. Jade believed herself to be blessed by her children, the true loves of her life. Jade blessed the life of her family and friends. She leaves behind her children, John Princeton Bohannon, and Gabrielle Ja’zelle Scott. The family will greet friends at Oaklawn from Friday at 11:00 am until the time of the service.
Funeral services for June Kathleen Wofford, age 74 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, June 18 beginning at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Thornton and Bro. Danny Hembree officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Miss Wofford passed from this life Monday, June 14 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. June was a loving Sister, Aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church and loved taking care of the kitchen at church. She worked several years for Abel Gardens and worked as Secretary for her brother Ray after that. She loved her cat Scruffy. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Caney Fork Baptist Church in Cookeville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 18, from 12:00 noon until the time of service at 2:00 pm.
Funeral Services For Pearl Copeland, Age 86, Of Crossville, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Friday, June 18, 2021, At 3:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Floyd Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Pomona Cemetery. Mrs. Copeland Was Born On Tuesday, February 12, 1935, In Crossville, Tennessee, To The Late Wilson Woodrow And Mae Bell Farris. Mrs. Copeland Passed Away On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, At Cumberland House Hospice In Crossville, Tennessee. Mrs. Copeland Was A Certified Nursing Assistant At Standing Stone Health Care. She Was A Member Of Woodcliff Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Kay Wilson Of Monterey, TN; Sons, Randy Demetro Of Crossville, TN, Gary Demetro Of Crossville, TN, Shannon And Sandra Adkins Of Monterey. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, June 18, 2021, From 1:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 3:00 PM.
Memorial services for Mrs. Shelia Barnes, age 62 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday June 19, 2021 at 11 am in the Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Father Joe Weatherly officiating. Shelia Patterson Barnes died on the snowy morning of 1 December 2020. She was in the presence of the four closest members of her family, two daughters, a Son, and her husband…And her God. Her death, at age 62, was the irreversible result of a 26 months fatal progression. She passed away a professing Christian, a loving wife and mother. (She may have loved her grandchildren most of all). Shelia’s immediate family is her husband Sam T Barnes, Mary Jessica Workman and Jesse Patterson Barnes; her children by conquest are Molly Lisa Forsyth, Dorothy James Merritt, and Dr. Frank H. Barnes and his wife Dr. Izabela Barnes. Shelia was born in 1958 on Wednesday June 11 in Nashville. She attended Hickman County High School and went on to become the honor graduate x-ray technician At Columbia Community College. She began working at Cookeville General Hospital in 1976. She and Sam were married at the Baths on the island of Virgin Gorda on the full moon of April 1982. Jessica was born into their lives in April 1983. The next life-changing event occurred in 1986 when Shelia and Sam became members of a worldwide anonymous 12-Step recovery program. Then in August 1987 Jesse was born. Shelia’s family will receive friends Saturday from 10 am until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Diana Garrett, 61 of Dunkirk, Indiana and formerly of Monterey will be held Saturday June 19 at 12 noon at Mt. Union Baptist Church in Clarkrange. Interment will follow in Campground Cemetery also in Clarkrange. Mrs. Garrett passed away Sunday June 13 at her home. Diana’s family will receive friends Friday from 5 until 8 pm at Horner Funeral Home and Saturday from 11 am until service time at church.
Funeral Services for Mary Alma Cole, 81, of Sparta, will be on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Oaklawn Funeral Home at 2 PM with Hampton Bisalski, Ben Dale, and Doug Goff officiating, with burial to follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Cookeville, TN. Mary was born on May 5, 1940, in Sparta, TN to the late Claude Eston and Mary Emma Hollingsworth. Mary was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Sparta, TN. She loved to play the piano, sew and be creative at home. She was known for her Cat Head Biscuits and potluck meals. Mary loved to entertain, visit and help friends and family. She was passionate about her faith. Surviving family includes: Daughter, Mary Carolyn Cole of Hernando, FL; Daughter, Mary Elizabeth Thomas (Jeff) of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home from 5 PM- 8PM. In Lieu of flowers, the family wish donations to be made to the church building fund.
A Celebration of Life for Jamey Bobrick, 62 of Gainesboro, will be held Saturday, June 19 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Gables, 75 East Veterans Drive, Cookeville. Mr. Bobrick passed away on Tuesday, June 15. Jamey was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle, neighbor, and friend. Jamey is survived by his Wife, Rhonda Bobrick; and four Children, Jason Bobrick, Britnie Bobrick, Briana and Austin Mayberry, and Jenna Bobrick.
Funeral services for Ricky E. Strong, 60 of the Center Grove community of Jackson County, will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Grover Rich Cemetery in Clay County. A Masonic service will be held on Friday at 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Mr. Strong passed away on Tuesday, June 15 at Signature Health Care in Algood. He was a retired carpenter, and a member of Tannehill Lodge #133 – Eastern Star #503. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, and served as a board member of Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative for 14 years. Survivors include his Son, Brock Dillan (Marlanna) Strong of Tampa, FL; and two daughters, Atha Amanda (Kevin) Stinson of Hermitage, and Olivia Ann (Russell) Farley of Cookeville. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or the Twin Lakes Telephone Scholarship Fund by contacting the funeral home. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Memorial Services for Rhonda Gail Lee, age 62 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, June 19 beginning at 4:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Williams officiating. Mrs. Lee passed from this life Monday, June 14 at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and friend to all who knew her. Rhonda is survived by her loving Husband, Young Tom Lee of Cookeville; her daughter, Tracey (Jamie) Johnson of Livingston; and three sons, Ronald (Theresa) Marshall of Cookeville, Michael (Arletta) Marshall of Livingston, and Walter (Darlene) Marshall of Livingston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, June 19, from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00 pm.
