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Obituaries For Friday, October 13
Gary Duane Mitchell, age 83 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday evening October 12, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Services for Demarcus Michael Alexander Hughes, 18 of Cookeville, will be held, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, beginning at 12:00 pm at Life Church-(The Edge) with Brother Micah Johnson officiating. Alex is survived by his parents: Henry and Deanne Brooks; The love of his life: Kamari Rooks; grandparents: Deborah and Ron Bates, Micheal Gooch, the late Henry Brooks, Sr., the late Rosa Harris, and Penda Hughes; siblings: Micheal Smith, Dominique Stiles, Lakevius Turner, and Sissy Destiny Gooch; aunts and uncles: Michelle and DeShannon Arnold, the late Patrick Mitchell (TT Pam), Travis Talley (TT Jawanns), Rod Brooks, Vora Brooks, Teketa Marshall, Cheryl Mitchell, and Cornelius Hughes (Katie). The family will receive friends at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again at Life Church-(The Edge) on Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00pm.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Mr. James Michael Presley, Jr., age 35, of Allons will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 12noon until 3 p.m. from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Mr. James Michael passed from this life on Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023, from the Tri Star Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 25, 1988, to Charlotte Ann White Presley and the late James Michael Presley, Sr. He was a 2007 graduate of Livingston Academy. He loved his family and all of his friends. He especially loved and raised his niece, Chloe. James Michael enjoyed music, video games, old movies, and westerns. James Michael leaves behind his mother, Charlotte Presley of Allons; brothers, Paul Presley of McMinnville, James Anthony Presley of Fountain Town, IN, and Stephen Presley of Greenfield, IN; nieces Chloe Presley, Sophie Marie Thompson, and Samantha Ann Presley; nephew, Caleb Alexander Thompson; grandmother, Betty Jean White of Indianapolis, IN. In addition to his father, James Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Presley and grandfather, Thomas M. White.
Funeral Services for Travis M. Atkins Sr., age 44, of Monterey, will be conducted on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Darrell Harvill and Rev. Dean Patton will officiate with interment to follow in the Clarkrange Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Travis was born on Monday, December 25, 1978, in Crossville, to Gale and Pat Sisco Atkins of Clarkrange. He passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a general laborer. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He loved University of Michigan Football, Star Wars, gardening, and fishing. He was a graduate of Monterey High School Class of 1998 and a member of Clarkrange Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tina Webb Atkins of Monterey; sons, Travis Atkins Jr. and Brandon Atkins of Monterey; sisters, Jessica (and Josh) McCloud of Monterey, Trista Atkins of Monterey; niece and nephew, Makayla and Tristan McCloud; great nephew, Waylon McCloud; mother-in-law, Tammie Hoag of Crossville; and sister-in-law, Jessica Webb of Livingston. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. J.R. and Zelda Sisco; and paternal grandparents, Parmley and Flossie Atkins. The family will receive friends at Goff Funeral Home on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 12:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 PM.
A memorial service for Mrs. Carol Rose, age 75 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Stevens Street Baptist Church. She passed away September 29, 2023. Her family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 pm until service time at the church.
Funeral services for Jordan Tyler “JT” Burgess, 33 of Baxter, will be Sunday, October 15 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Smellage Memory Gardens in the Boma Community of Putnam County. JT died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home. He was born August 15, 1990 in Cookeville to JD Burgess of Baxter and the late Michele Burgess. JT was a 2009 graduate of Upperman High School in Baxter, where he excelled in football and basketball. Survivors Wife Jennifer McBride Burgess, Father JD Burgess and friend Kristin Sikes sisters Casey Burgess and Ashley Burgess, brother Joshua “Josh” Burgess, niece Doodles, nephew Lige all of Baxter, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 8 PM and after 11AM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make donations toward the funeral expenses.
Graveside Celebration of Life Services for Harvey Dale Stamps, age 64, of Monterey, will be conducted on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Welch Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Stamps was born on November 2, 1958, in Monterey, to the late James Dorton and Zula Mae White Stamps. Mr. Stamps passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his sister and brother-in-law’s home in Monterey. Mr. Stamps was a general laborer. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Pete Templeton of Monterey; stepson, Donnie Bullard of Harriman; granddaughter, Myracle Stamps of Harriman; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Stamps; sisters, Inez “Boots” McCormick, Doris Key, and Mary Gay; and brothers, Jimmy, Cecil, Ralph, Sonny, Donny, Danny, and Earl Stamps. The family will receive friends at the Welch Memorial Cemetery for Graveside Celebration of Life Services.
Memorial Service for Janet Rose Sims, 74 of Sparta, will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Benningfield officiating and the Nurses Honor Guard Presentation. She passed away on October 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 18, 1948, in Ayr, Scotland to the late Charles and Charlotte McKie Clark. She was a loving mother, ma, and friend to everyone she met. She was a Registered Nurse until she retired in 2009, but she continued being a nurse and caregiver to her family and friends. When she wasn’t caring for others, she enjoyed making crafts and attending craft fairs with her friends. Her greatest joy came from being surrounded by her family, especially her grandbabies. She had an amazing gift of making everyone feel loved and she welcomed so many into her home over the years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother John Clark, beloved mother and father in-law, Tom Frank and Emogene Sims, sister and brother in-law Jean Ann and Bobby Chambers, and brother in-law, Glenn “Buckshot” Sims. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Tommy Sims; Daughter: Kirsty Sims Young (Steven) of Sparta; Sons: Charles Sims (Carrie) of Sparta, Thomas Sims of Sparta, Shiloh Sims (Paige) of Athens, TN; Brother: William Clark of Vancouver, British Columbia; Brother and sister in-laws: Keith Sims (Freda) of Sparta, Ruby Todd (John) of Murfreesboro, Kim Sims of Sparta, Judy Clark of Victoria, British Columbia; 11 grandchildren; Many nieces and nephews; Special caregivers and friends: Jean Parks and Samatha McFrisby Sims. Visitation will be from 1 PM until Service time on Sunday.
A memorial service for Judith Rose Testa, age 66 of Sparta, will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located in Crossville. She passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born February 8, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey, and she was the daughter of the late Anthony Testa and the late Theresa Lubertazza Testa. Survivors include: Daughters- Teresa Brown (Todd) and Kimberly Robinson (Eric); Grandchildren- Andrew Brown (Chloe), Cassidy Brown, Jordan Evans, and Bennett McMahon; Sister- Bonnie Neville (Mark); Niece- Megan Neville; Nephew- Nick Neville (Bryan Thomas).
A memorial service for Donald Vincent Hynes, age 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday October 21st at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Donald passed away on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. His family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life for William Charles Sliger of Baxter, will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 2:00PM at the Faith Fellowship Church in Cookeville. Brother Sterl Paramore will officiate. William Charles Sliger was born in Cookeville on July 29, 1985, to Garry and Cathy (Davis) Sliger. William worked in the construction industry as a pipeline layer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children: Brayden Price, William Sliger and Arianna Sliger. Two Sisters & Brother-In-Law: Jennifer Hester & Patrick Cockerell, and Deanna (Sliger) Osluand. His Paternal Grandmother: Betty Bumbalough. Nephews and Niece: Nick and Gabe Hester, Kaden, Kaitlyn, and Zane Pass. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents: William C. Davis Jr. and Francis Davis, Paternal Grandfather: Charlie Sliger, and Brother-In-Law: Geoff Oslund. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00PM until the time of the Celebration of Life at 2:00.
Memorial Services for Sarah Ann Childress, age 80 of Sparta, will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1942 in Dunlap, and she was the daughter of the late Hubert Bowman and the late Edna Hatfield Bowman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Childress, daughter, Jamie Childress, sister, Olena Shoulders, and brother, Thomas Bowman. Survivors include: Sons- Scotty Childress (Kristy) of Sparta, and Jason Childress (Tracy) of Cookeville; Grandchildren- Joseph, Tiffany, Rachel, Renae, Rebekah, Randy, Daniela, Mirandy, Shaylee, Shayna, Nevaeh, Geoffory, and Gage; 26 Great-Grandchildren; Brother- Kelly Sam Bowman of Pikeville. The family will welcome friends from 4:30 PM until time of the service at the funeral home.
