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Obituaries For Tuesday, August 29
Jonathan “Bear” Richard Noffke, 46 of Cookeville, passed on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Born Saturday, October 9, 1976 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, he was the first son of Roseanne Noffke Davidson. Bear was remembered for his love of fishing, camping, and just being outdoors. He also loved grilling for his family. When he finished high school, Bear earned a diploma from Job Corp for brick-laying. Bear worked in construction for the majority of his life, and spent a few years building trusses for Middle TN Truss. He is survived by 4 children, Cody, Robin, Logan, and Rosalin Noffke; mother, Roseanne Davidson of Cookeville; brothers, Andrew Davidson of White County, Richard Davidson III of Cookeville; sister, Anne Lamb of Cookeville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his step-father, Richard Davidson Sr, Bear was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The family is following Bear’s wishes to be cremated.
Funeral services for Oradean Bonnie (Garrett) Crabtree, age 87 of Byrdstown, will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Eric Thoman officiating. The burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born January 13, 1936 in Byrdstown, to Charlie P. Garrett and Lillie (Flowers) Garrett. She was a member of Etter Baptist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and a former garment factory employee. Oradean is survived by her husband: Ben Crabtree; (1) son: Rondal Crabtree; (1) grandchild: Alyssa; (3) great-grandchildren: Caleb, Layla and Isaiah. Also survived by other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Lillie Garrett; (1) brother: Norman Lonnie Garrett; (3) sisters: Claudia Smith, Alline Smith and Nancy West. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM.
Graveside Funeral Services for Dusty Foister, age 41, of Monterey, will be conducted on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Phillips Cemetery in the Anderson Community. Bro. Tony Phipps will officiate. Dusty was born on November 25, 1981, in Crossville, to Debbie Phipps of Monterey, and the late James Foister. He passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a self-employed licensed contractor. He was a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by, 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Hailey and Logan Davis of Ohau, HI, Avery Foister of Monterey; 2 sons, Kaydence Foister of Monterey, TN, Brody Foister of Monterey, TN; mother of his children, Sarah Foister of Monterey; brother, Derrick Foister of Monterey; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Jeanette Phipps of Monterey; aunts and uncles, Rick (Rhonda) Phipps of Clarkrange, Ann Holloway of Monterey, Scott and Penny Foister of Cookeville, Steve and Robin Foister of Cookeville. The family will receive friends at Phillips Cemetery in the Anderson Community for Graveside Services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reba Ford, 96 of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 31, at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sand Springs Cemetery. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Algood. Her family will receive friends Thursday from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home.
A Memorial Service for Sarah Denice Whittaker, age 52 of Sparta, will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville. She was born October 19, 1970 in Sparta, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Poston and Helen Jernigan Poston. Sarah is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Poston. Surviving family include: Husband – William Whittaker of Sparta; Mother – Helen Poston of Sparta; Sister – Teresa Hutchings (Anthony) of Sparta; Nephews – Daniel Swift, Zach Graves, David Graves; Several Aunts, Uncles, several cousins, many friends and neighbours also survive. Sarah was a member of Findlay Church of Christ. She worked for the State of Tennessee for 23 years. The family will recieve friends on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life for Rose Leigh Bilbrey Vines, 78 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Friday September 1 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Dr. Kevin Conrad will officiate. She passed away in Nashville on August 21 after a brief illness. Her family will welcome friends Friday from 11 a.m. until service time.
A celebration of life for Cindy A. Scritsmier, 63 of Gainesboro, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Gainesboro Bridge Church at 4 P.M., with Pastor Ken Lewis officiating. The family has chosen cremation. She was born June 11, 1960, in Rochelle, IL, and she passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence in Gainesboro. She was the daughter of Lorraine Cratolo and the late Phil Cratolo. On August 15, 2013, she was married to Fred E. Scritsmier, who survives. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Christian Fellowship Evangelical Free Church in Chicago, Paw Paw Bible Church in Paw Paw, IL, and Gainesboro Bridge Church in Gainesboro. Survivors include her Husband: Fred E. Scritsmier of Gainesboro; Daughters: Nicole Manley of Roselle IL, Regina Dyrda of Houston, TX, Corinne Dyrda of Glendale Heights, IL, and Dava Dyrda of Roselle, IL; Brothers: Al Cratolo, Ron Cratolo, John Cratolo, and Danny Cratolo; Sister: Brenda Cratolo of Lombard, IL; Mother: Lorraine Cratolo of Lombard, IL; Grandchild: Willow Dyrda; and other relatives. Memorial donations may be made to the Gainesboro Bridge Church by contacting the funeral home.
