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Obituaries For Tuesday, May 23
Mrs. Brenda Lee Davis Randolph, age 63 of Walling, passed away at 12:30am Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Manchester. Brenda was the last surviving child born to the late James and Alice Usrey. Brenda was born September 4, 1959 in Warren County. She was a homemaker. Her pride, joy and source of happiness was her grandchildren. In addition to her parents and siblings she is also preceded in death by her husband Dewayne “Mall Head” Randolph who died February 26, 2014. Surviving family members include her three children Benny Jay Randolph and Mavery Gore, Sheila Randolph and Jamie Seibers, Angel Joy. Grandchildren: Steven Lynn Merriman, Ruby Pearl Trousdale and Douglas Dewayne Trousdale. The family has chosen cremation, and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
Graveside Services for Patricia Ann Segari, age 63 of Sparta, will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Sand Springs Cemetery in Monterey officiated by Sam Davis. She passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at her home in Sparta, Tennessee. She was born Friday, April 22, 1960, in Royal Oak, MI to the late David and the late Judith Ann Sparks. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her two brothers- Donley James Sparks and David Clinton Sparks. Surviving family members include: Husband- Mike A. Segari; Daughters- Shara (Josh) Hammond of Alabama, Nichole Bailey of Alabama, Amber (Timothy) Tati of Georgia, Jasmine Lancaster of Tennessee, Vanessa (C. J.) Manning of Georgia; Grandchildren- Mekenzie Bailey, Dyelynn Lancaster, Kiah Hammond, Olivia Tati, and Kree Hammond; Sisters- Nancy Gobbell of Michigan, and Lori Sparks of North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Funeral Service for Wanda Sue “Suzzy” (Slagle) Kujawski, 74, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bros. Danny Lane and Michael Dishman officiating. Interment will follow in the Algood City Cemetery. She passed from this life Friday, May 19, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Sparta. Suzzy was born April 20, 1949, in Cookeville, to the late Rev. James Carson and Anna Del (Green) Slagle. Suzzy was a member of Brotherton Free Will Baptist Church. She quickly found her place in this world as a devoted worker serving others. From working in health care facilities to the deli at Walmart, she cast a giant shadow from a small frame. Using a loving heart, quick wit, and faith in Jesus, she made friends wherever she landed. Suzzy carried lifelong hobbies of bowling, international cuisine, movies, manicures, and T-Shirt & shoe collections, followed by a passion for wolves, & strawberry milkshakes, she personified happiness, fun, caring, and love. She is survived by a depth of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. In addition to her parents, Suzzy was preceded in death by her husband, Al Kujawski, brother Jimmy, and 2 Sisters Joann Lucas and Jean Dishman. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sonya Ann Swallows age 43 of Livingston, will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 1pm from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Overton Co. Memorial Gardens. She passed away on Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. Mrs. Sonya Swallows was born in Livingston on Saturday, September 8, 1979 to the late Danny Houston Hayes and Dorothy Jean (Upchurch) Stamps. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed helping others and was a great nurse. Survivors: Husband: Jayson Swallows; Daughter: Abby Swallows; Son: Bradlee Swallows; Mother: Jean Stamps; 3 Brothers: Dewain Upchurch and wife Rita, Michael Hayes and wife Kellie, and Anthony Hayes; Father-In-Law: Earl Swallows; Mother-In-Law: Kim Johnson; Sister-In-Law: Tiffany Smith; Special Friends: Lori Jolley, Shena Hargis, and Crystal Johnson; a host of other family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: Father: Danny Hayes; Grandmother: Reba Upchurch. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 starting at 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral services for Reba Jo Medley, 87 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday May 25th at 11:00 am at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate. Reba Jo passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Heritage Pointe in Cookeville. She was born October 2, 1935, in Silver Point, to the late Emanuel Joseph and Maudie Viola Herren Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Frank Medley, 3 brothers and sisters-in-law Marvin and Vennie Thomas, Arvin and Dimple Thomas, and David and Alene Thomas, 1 sister and brother-in-law Pearl and Stanley Anderson, brother-in-law Bud Tucker, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law J.C. and Kerrin Medley and Wilfred and Doris Medley . She was a longtime faithful member of the Silver Point Church of Christ and the Baxter Church of Christ. Survivors include her two sons and a daughter-in-law Gary and Amy Medley, and Roger Medley of Cookeville, grandchildren: Kristin (Jeremy) Tomes of Huntsville, AL, Jonathan (Jenna) Medley, Cynthia Medley of Cookeville, Jackson Medley of Ganby Colorado and Ashlyn Medley of Nashville. Great-grandchildren: Addie, Camryn and Deyahn Tomes, Avery, Tucker, and Ellie Medley; sister Gail Tucker of Silver Point, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 until 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am until the service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Baxter Seminary/Upperman High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 222, Baxter, TN 38544.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mable L. Copeland age 73 of Livingston, will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Copeland cemetery. She passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Mable Copeland was born in Livingston, on Saturday, April 22, 1950 to the late Dewey R. Carr and Alla Cassie Cantrell. Mrs. Mable was a nurse for many years and enjoyed helping others. Mable was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. Survivors: Husband: George Copeland; Son: Craig Copeland; Daughter: Kim Copeland; 5 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Judy Dillon. Also survived by a host of other family and friends. Family will welcome friends to the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24th starting at 6 PM until 9 PM.
Memorial services for Connie Ann Strong, 53 of Cookeville, will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 12 Noon at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. The family has chosen cremation. She was born September 30, 1969, in Dayton, OH, and she passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Thomason and Joyce Ann Thomason. She was a CNA, and a resident of Cookeville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brother: John Thomason. Survivors include her Son: David Hadynski II of Nashville; Daughters: Ashley Hadynski (John) Hamlet of Cookeville, and Allison Brooke (Drew) Dycus of Knoxville; Brother: Jason Thomason of Gainesboro; Sister: Rena Scott of Hilham; and Grandchildren: Rylee, Oakley, Owen, Cole, Brielle, Duke, Duncan, and Grantley. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2023 from 10 A.M. until time of services. Memorial donations may be made to Suicide Prevention by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Micky Wayne Mace, age 70 of Baxter, a native of White County, will be conducted 1:00pm Friday, May 26, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Jericho Cemetery. He passed away at 3:20am on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Micky was born January 31, 1953 in Sparta to the late Johnny and Beulah Dillon Mace. He was a longtime mechanic at Hunter’s Auto Salvage in Cookeville. Micky served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by the mother of his children Diane Goldsmith; sisters Lucy Dockery, Betty Forstner, Nancy Cantrell and brother Herbert Mace. Survivors include his children Mindy Mace, Matthew Mace and Mike Kreiger; Grandchildren: Nathen Mace, Brittany Daniels, Alex Daniels, Mickenzie Daniels, Sean Nelson,II, Alyssa Kreiger, Tyler Henry and Travis Henry; Former wife and caregiver Deborah Mace; Step-children: Bradley Randolph and Data (Eric) Cleghor; Sisters: Doris (Wesley) Ward, Millie (Tim) Ashburn, Wilma Thrower and Lennie Montgomery; Brothers: Ricky Mace and LeRoy Mace; A host of nieces and nephews also survive; Man’s Best Friend: Harley. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Friday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Bonnie Jean Rivera, age 76 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville. Inurnment will follow at the cemetery. She passed from this life Saturday, April 29, 2023, Born Sunday, May 26, 1946 in Compton, California , she was the daughter of the late Robert Lazalier and the late Jean Bartlett Sisler. Bonnie is survived by: 3 children: Renee Claborn Bennett and husband, Chip, Darrin Rich and wife, Jennifer; 2 step children, Trent and Rebekah) Jesse Rich and wife, Pam; 2 grandchildren, Ellen Rich and Taylor Claborn; 1 sister: Caroline Humphrey; 1 sister in law, Melody Lazalier; And several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service for Marion Oneil Prigmore, 91 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Andre Massengile officiating. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. She passed from this life on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Heart of Mary House in Nashville. Marion was born Saturday, October 31, 1931, in Buffalo Valley, and she was the daughter of the late Isaac Lamberson and the late Ladion (Stanton) Lamberson. Marion was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She attended McClellan Avenue Church of Christ for many years, was very devoted to her church family, and loved to read her bible. She worked for Cookeville Regional Medical Center for 25 years as a housekeeper. She loved to watch professional football and it didn’t matter what team was on. She enjoyed sitting on the front and back porch bird-watching. She loved to shop, especially at Goodwill. For any church event that she was going to, she had to be early and the first one there. “I Want Your Running Shoes, So I Can Run Out Of Here” “When You Do Right In The Lord, Good Things Will Happen” Marion is survived by, 4 Daughters, Angelia Darlene Myers, Petrice Brannon, Renee Onwu and her husband Charles, and Cynthia Prigmore; Step-Son, Benny Myers, and his wife, Marissa; 10 Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild; Devoted Granddaughter, Veronica Prigmore; Special Nieces, Vivian Brown, and Tammy Bumpus; Special Friend, Carol Cannon; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by, Husband of 53 years, Charles Prigmore; 3 Sons, Carlos, Cetric, and Nathan Prigmore. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorial services for Bobby “BOB” Joe Harlow, 86 of Cookeville, will be Friday, June 2 at 1 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. Pastor Tom Strong will officiate. He was born October 21, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, TN to the late Joe Norman and Gladys Marie Curtis Harlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Kathleen “Kay” Francis Wood Long Harlow on November 4, 2014; a daughter, Julie Lynn Harlow; son, Michael Ray Harlow; siblings, Charles R. Harlow, Norman Carl Harlow, William E. Harlow, Barry Dale Harlow, Betty Jean Nance, Dorothy Porter and Linda Gale Harlow. Bob was a US Navy veteran serving from 1955 to 1959. He retired from the City of San Miguel, California as a fireman. He was a member of Gideons International. Bob had been a member of Bear Cove Baptist Church and later at Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother Larry Harlow of Crestview, Florida. The family will receive friends Friday after 11 AM until service time at the funeral home.
A memorial service and tribute for Hamilton Anthony “Tony” Horsman, age 74 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, beginning at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed away May 13th 2023 at 10:26 am, at his home in Cookeville. Born Friday, November 19, 1948 in New York City, New York, he was the son of the late Homer and Ella (Perrusi) Horsman. Tony eventually made his home at Horseman Farm in Cookeville. A decorated Vietnam veteran who served the US Army from 1966-69, he was an entrepreneur, sailor, equestrian, and farmer. Friend, mentor, and elder statesman; he spent his later years focused on supporting the recovery of others. He is survived by his loving wife Hannah, his children Hunter and Halia, his sisters Catherine and Patricia. In lieu of flowers, Tony wished for donations to be made to Priority House.
A memorial service for Kaleen Emlee Fahrner, 72 of Cookeville, will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Presley Funeral Home with the Eddy Turner officiating. She died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born Monday, June 5, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William Ervin LeMere and the late Catherine Bowden LeMere. She was the wife of Ronald Fahrner. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Presley Funeral Home.
