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Obituaries For Friday, December 29
Funeral Services for Russell Eugene Carlock, 92 of Sparta, will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral with Bryce Murphy officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Veteran’s Honor Guard will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He joined Christ in Heaven on Friday, December 22, 2023. Russell, Tuffy as he was known by many, was born July 17, 1931 in Snicarte, Illinois to the late Walker Franklin Sr. and Nellie Maude Carlock. Russ served as a sergeant with the First Marine Reconnaissance Unit in The Korean War from 1951-1953. Upon his return, he married Charlene Lerrie (Boaz) Carlock on February 26, 1954 in Meredosia, Illinois. Russ worked for The Corp of Engineers for 36 years and retired in 1986. Russell loved Christ with his whole heart and always wanted his family to feel the same. Over the years, he served as a leader in several churches and was currently attending, with Carrie, at “The Way” in Doyle. Russ enjoyed tinkering with anything he thought he could fix even if there were left over parts. Russ usually played Yahtzee with Charley (mom), as he often called her, every morning with his cup of coffee. He also enjoyed playing other games, with family members, win or lose. Russell is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter; his sister, Mary; half brother, Arnold; and many other family members. Surviving family members include: Wife – Charlene Carlock; Sons- Steve (Sherry) Carlock and Stan (Kelli) Carlock; Daughter- Sue (Ken) Miller; Grandchildren- Jeremy (Karen) Turner, Shauna (Chris) Hidlebaugh, Shane (Lauren) Carlock, Jenny (Nathan) Lamb, Randy Miller, Brooke (Tristan) Tischer, and Eden Carlock; Great-Grandchildren- Kolton Turner, Lily Hidlebaugh, Charlie Carlock, Izzie Lamb, Aurora Lamb, Aleina Lomeli, Caidence Lomeli, and Kealian Tischer. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.
Graveside services for Gary Wayne Brown, 76 of Gainesboro, will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Pharris Cemetery. Gary Wayne Brown was born September 22, 1947 in Jackson County, and he passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Gary was the son of Thurman Aubrey Brown and Gladys Bowman Brown. He worked in a machine shop and served in the the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stanley Brown. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Linda Brown of Gainesboro; nephew, Jason Brown of Gainesboro; cousin, Elizabeth Eads of Celina. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral Services for Merrill Phy, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. David Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Merrill Phy passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County. Merrill was born Saturday, November 9, 1935, in Algood, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late Erchel Marion Phy and the late Nellie May (Gilliam) Phy. He was a member of Northeast Church of Christ for many years. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Edwin Booz Garrett, 90 of Allons, will be conducted Saturday, December 30th at 2pm from the chapel of Halls Funeral Home in Livingston. Burial will be in the Garrett Family Cemetery on Mitchell Creek Road in Allons. Bro. Thomas Hale, Thurman Seber, Roy Lee Seber and family members will be officiating. Edwin passed from this life on Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023, from Bethesda Healthcare in Cookeville following an extended illness. He was born in Overton County, Allons, to the late Booz B. Garrett and Ove Mae Buck Garrett on November 5, 1933. He was a member of the Allons Baptist Church for over 65 years. He was ordained as a deacon in 1966 and served till the time of his passing. In recent years he was a member of Gideons International, an organization he believed in deeply. Edwin leaves behind a son, Martin Garrett and wife Lounetta of LaVergne, a daughter Lisa Coil and husband Chris of Allons, grandchildren Stephen Garrett and wife Jaime of Antioch, Russell Garrett of Nashville, Ivan Coil of Cookeville, and EmmaClaire Coil of Allons. Great grandchildren, Carter, Wesley, Cooper and Savannah Hope Garrett all of Antioch. He leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews that were near and dear to his heart. Many of them were with him during his last hours of life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Peggy June Robbins Garrett, and his dear daughter Juliet Kim Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his beloved sister Ann Maxine Garrett Nivens, and a half-brother, Pascal Garrett, Jr. Edwin was the oldest living member of the Jacob Garrett lineage at the time of his passing. Visitation will be Friday, December 29th from 5pm-9pm and Saturday from 12pm – 2pm time of services.
Funeral Services for Mr. George Alan Hill, age 84 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Saturday, December 30, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Taylors Providence Cemetery. Hill passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering for Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Anderson, 62 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family after her second bout with cancer. Becky was born Monday, January 9, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George Orlando Goodboy, Jr. and the late Mary Ann (Kuskie) Goodboy. Becky was a loving wife and mother. She was adored by her family, friends, and co-workers. Becky is survived by her husband of 38 years, Carl Anderson; Son, CJ Anderson.
Graveside services for Darrell Gentry, age 69 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday December 31 at Stewart Cemetery. Pastor Rick Lowhorn will officiate. Darrell passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023 at his home. He was born February 3, 1954 in Detroit, MI to the late Doyle Gentry and Lela Ruth Stewart Gentry. Darrell is survived by his brother, Jimmy Gentry; sisters, Betty Chaffin (husband Larry) and Wanda Grasty (husband Junior); former wife, Nancy Gentry; and step-children, Joseph Neely and Tashana Clouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Franklin and Barbara Smith.
Funeral services for Walter Hollis Smith, age 89 of Byrdstown, will be held Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Barry H. Smith, Bro. Jordan Lockridge, Bro. Nick Catron and Bro. Joe Summers officiating. The burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. He passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1934 in Livingston, to Walter Asby Smith and Mary Etter (Smith) Smith. He was a member of Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany, a Mason, a former plant manager at Sutton Shirt Factory and a farmer. Hollis is survived by his wife: Nelda Gay (Boils) Smith; (3) sons: Barry H. Smith and wife: Lesli, Brent Smith and wife: Heather, Bryant ‘Yogi’ Smith and companion: Cynthia; (5) grandchildren: Brandi Wolfram, Blake Smith, Elly Smith, Tucker Smith and Kanon Smith; (5) great-grandchildren; (1) sister: Elise Ledbetter. Also survived by other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Mary Smith; daughter-in-law: Kim Smith; (3) brothers: Odell Smith, Kermit Smith and Doyle Smith; (3) sisters: Marchie Garrett, Junie Sells and Sara Taylor.
Funeral services for Jerry W. Weldon, 78 of Cookeville, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, December 31, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Saylors Cemetery. He passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 27, 2023. Jerry was born December 17, 1945 in Blairsville, Georgia. Jerry proudly served in the United States Army. After his time in the service he returned home to Detroit, Michigan where he worked for the Ford Motor Company. After a period he began his career as an over the road truck driver until he retired. He was an avid motorcyclist and a twelve year member of good standing of Viet Nam Vets Legacy Vets MC, F Chapter Cookeville. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother Sarah E. Moore and husband Emmett R. Moore, father Luther “Gib” Weldon and wife Joyce; daughter LaDonna Francis and sister Linda S. Bruce. Jerry is lovingly survived by his daughters Tenecia (Bobby) Lazo, Miranda Weldon; Son: Tim (Kim) Francis; Brothers: Chris (Sheryl) Weldon, Michael Weldon; Six grandchildren; Three great-grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 2-8:00pm Saturday and after noon on Sunday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral Service for Reba Lou Dillon, 63 of Gainesboro, will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Henry officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Reba was born Tuesday, February 9, 1960, in Cookeville, and she was the daughter of the late Raymond Otis Boles and the late Plumie Lou (Hamilton) Boles. Reba was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Mimi, aunt, and friend. She loved to trail ride, go to casinos, and spend time with her grandson. Reba is survived by, Son, Tommy Dillon and his wife, Dana; Grandson, Grayson Dillon; Life Partner, Dwight “Shade Tree” Allen; 2 Brothers, Wheeler Boles and his wife, Lola, and Hank Boles and his wife, Peggy; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death by her husband, T. Tommy Dillon; 3 Brothers, Harold Boles, Hoyt Boles, and Howard Boles; 5 Sisters, Sue Jean Vinson, Alba Allen, Marie Williams, Juline Langford, and Thelma Molinero. Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 2:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorial graveside services for David Duane Randolph, 44 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, January 6 at 12 Noon at West Cemetery in the Burgess Falls Community. Bro. Lakelan Barham will officiate. Mr. Randolph died November 19, 2023 in Cookeville. He was born May 3, 1979 in Nashville to Michael Duane Randolph of Cookeville and the late Barbara Winnett Randolph. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death a brother Michael John Randolph, grandparents: Clodus Randolph, Clata Lee Collier Randolph, Lou Duke Randolph and Tom and Gladys Winnett. He had worked in masonry construction and also helped his dad at the golf course (Cumberland Bend Golf Course in Gainesboro). Survivors include father and step mother Duane and Marsha Randolph of Cookeville, son Noah Randolph, half sister Tammy Gongaware, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Terrell Jeamar Harris, 44 of Cookeville, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born Friday, December 21, 1979 in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Jerome Harris and Kathleen Perkins Harris. Terrell was a good son and father of 5 children. He was kind-hearted and a joy to be around, He was a hard worker and took care of his family. In tough times Terrell had 2-3 jobs in order to make ends meet and provide for his family. He was employed by Loftis Underground as a drill foreman for several years. He is survived by 5 children Trenton, Tristen, Tiegan, Primrose (Rosie) and Morgan; mother Kathy Harris of Anaheim, CA; ex-wife Erica Troupe-Harris; girlfriend Heather Hutson; And a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and father, Jerome Harris. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers and plants, please consider making a donation to the family.
