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Obituaries For Wednesday, June 14
Mr. AB Coleman, age 82, of Livingston passed from this life on Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023, from the Overton County Health and Rehab Center in Livingston. He was born at home in the Monroe Community on August 24,1940 to the late Odell and Della Stover Coleman. AB along with his family ran the Coleman Oil Company for many years. He was a 1959 graduate of Livingston Academy. AB loved his family very much. He enjoyed gardening, mowing his lawn, setting and talking with friends at the station, and farming and raising cattle. He was the Livingston Fire Chief for 38 years. AB leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years Mrs. Faye Allred Coleman of Livingston; daughter, Tracy Coleman of Livingston; brother, Harold Coleman and wife Ann of Murfreesboro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, AB was preceded in death by his brothers, Pal Coleman and Bruce Coleman; and sister, Dean White. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Mr. Lindon B. Cook, Sr., age 66, of Livingston will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Mr. Lindon passed from this life on Sunday morning, June 11, 2023, from his home in Livingston. He was born November 14, 1956, in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Frank and Margaret Collins Cook. Lindon worked for many years as a truck driver, and in landscaping. Lindon leaves behind his companion, Cynthia Beauregard, of Livingston; sons, Lindon B. Cook, Jr. of Livingston, Joshua Cook and wife Lora of Monroe, Michael Beauregard and wife Jessica of Livingston, and Storm Dudek of Detroit, MI; daughters, Jennifer Cook, and Amber Beauregard-Sherrill and husband Wesley of Livingston; grandchildren, Lisa, Timothy, Angel, Brandon, Charles, Oz, Lindon III, Dillen, Jessica, Alisha, Callie, Domanic, Leland, Anna Grace, Baby Sherrill, Nastarie, Jemma, Kaitlyn, Brayden, Alex, and Daylan; great-grandchildren, Paxton, Rylynne, Ellyona, and Jason; and sister, Patricia Holbrook of Detroit, MI. In addition to his parents, Lindon was preceded in death by 9 brothers.
A Celebration of Life service for Gerald Hugh Peterman, 73 of Hardy’s Chapel, will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 at 3pm at Hall’s Funeral Home in Livingston. Gerald, son of the late Hugh Maxie Peterman and Lucille George Peterman, was born on July 13, 1949 in Allons. He died peacefully on June 7, 2023, in his home in Hardy’s Chapel. He is survived by his daughter Wendy (Steve) Peterman Robbins, and his three sons; Clint (Kayla) Peterman, Jacob (Kimmie) Peterman, and Will (Hannah) Peterman. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Brea Robbins, Sawyer Robbins, Channing Peterman, Camille Peterman, Wren Peterman, Shepherd Peterman, Chance Peterman, and Hineni Peterman. He is also survived by his significant other Libby Pritchett. He was preceded in death by his brother Danny Clay Peterman. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1pm to 3pm.
Funeral Services for Stanley Dwight Troutt, age 67 of Sparta, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Johnson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church located at 972 Johnson Chapel Road, Sparta, Tennessee 38583 with Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Chapel Cemetery. He passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta. He was born Tuesday, October 25, 1955, in Franklin, Kentucky. Stanley was the son of the late Harold Troutt and the late Dorothy Suddarth Troutt. Surviving family members include: Wife- Waylonette Troutt of Sparta; Daughter- Melissa Anne Edwards (Ricky) of Sparta; Grandchildren- Brittney Edwards, Ronnie Edwards, Nicholas Herron; Brother-in-Law- Ricky Foutch (Barbara) of Gallatin; Nieces- Brittany Foutch and her daughter, Jillian; Jessica (Opie) Justice and their children, Levi and Colten; Nephew- Ricky Foutch II (Vickie) and their children Trey and Cora. Stanley was a member of the Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He loved his family and his church family. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a retiree from Kroger after 41 years of faithful and dedicated employment. Following his retirement, Stanley went to work as an accountant for Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023
A funeral service for Lewis Apple, 93 of Cookeville, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Presley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Cookeville. He passed on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born Friday, October 11, 1929 in Granville, he was the son of the late R. Wayne Apple and Betty Carter Apple. He was the loving husband of the late Jenell Walls Apple for 57 blessed years. Lewis had a love of country, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for a period of four years. After his service in Korea, one of his assignments was building the barracks at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, formerly known as Vincent Air Force Base. After his service, Lewis was a firefighter for the Yuma Proving Grounds for over 10 years until his health restricted his continued service. A sought out carpenter, especially from several museums, he restored and refinished antiques such as a surrey carriage, furniture, a Wells Fargo telegraph desk, and an antique ice box made for a store. Lewis enjoyed time spent in his wood shop. He enjoyed making wooden toys and clocks on his scroll saw. He loved to garden, and spend time with his family, especially during family gatherings at home. Surviving are daughter: Jennie Lou Apple (Douglas) Stewart of Yuma, AZ; son: Jonathan (Lyn) Apple of Cookeville; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; Siblings: Ted Apple and Sylvia Gambrell both of Cookeville. In addition to his parents and wife, Lewis was preceded in death by siblings Joe Apple, Mae Baxter, Jane Schmidt, Carl Apple and Buford Apple. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM.
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.
A Funeral service for Donald Paul Agee, 90 of Cookeville, will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Presley Funeral Home with Chaplain Matthew Finchum officiating. He died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born Tuesday, January 3, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Williard Agee and the late Florence Gase Agee. He was a Veteran of Korea. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM.
