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Obituaries For Thursday, February 22
Rama “Frankie” Dickerson, age 76 of Cookeville, passed from this life Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home in Cookeville. Born Monday, June 30, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Rama (Randolph) Howard and the late Curtis Howard. Frankie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and loved her church and singing in the choir. She loved her family dearly. She liked eating her Twinkies and drinking her coffee, and lunch dates with her friends, and watching Nascar Races. In addition to her mother Frankie is survived by: 1 son and daughter-in-law: Brent and Angela Dickerson of Cookeville; 5 grandchildren: Taylor and Kristen Hutchison, Hayden Dickerson, Aaron Clark, and Jesse Robinson; 1 brother and sister-in-law: Kevin and Joy Howard of Nashville; 1 niece: Emma Howard of Nashville; In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband: Junior Dickerson, and 1 daughter: Tammy Robinson. Frankie had chosen cremation and a Memorial Service may be held at a later date.
Timothy “Tim” Lee Garlick, 75 of Cookeville, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Tim was born Tuesday, August 17, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Raymond Frederick Garlick and the late Catherine L. (Hildreth) Garlick. Tim was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Granddad, uncle, and friend. He was always helping anyone in need. He was a mechanic who could fix anything, loved to fish, especially trout, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Tim was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed. Tim is survived by his wife of 50 plus years, Dianna Garlick; 7 Children, Jennifer Campbell, Angela Hedgecough and her husband, Jimmy, Michelle Martin, Tiffany Scott, Sarah Lewis and her husband, Chris, Jon Garlick, and Timothy Joseph Garlick; 11 Grandchildren, Justin, Stephen, Joseph, Devin, Serena, Crystal, Trent, Samantha, Collin, Ariel, and Darah; 10 Great-Grandchildren; 8 Siblings, Kay, Fred, Donnie, JoAnne, Chrissy, Michael, Danny, and Pam; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by, 2 Siblings, MaryAnne, and Evie. Tim chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Funeral services for Kay Crabtree, age 88 of Jamestown, will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens. She passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Kay is survived by her: Sister, Pat Officer; Nieces, Cheryl Huff, Sharon Stinson; Nephew, Michael Koger and wife Nikki; 6 Great Nieces and Nephews; 7 Great Great Nieces and Nephews; A host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her: Mother, Alma Marie (Crabtree) Smith; Step-father, Eather Allen Smith; Sister, Glenna Ruth Crabtree; Brother-in-law, Frank Officer. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.
Funeral Service for Rodger “Fatcat” Lynn Bumbalough, Sr., 70 of Monterey, will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Benton Flatt officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery. He passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Fatcat was born Saturday, November 28, 1953, in Sparta, and he was the son of the late James Clinton Bumbalough and the late Mary Belle (Jones) Bumbalough. Fatcat was a loving son, brother, father, Poppie, uncle, and friend. He was very giving and loved everyone. He worked for Especially For You Florist and Polly’s Florist for many years. He was a caretaker for Albert Gore, Sr. for several years. Fatcat was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Fatcat is survived by, 2 Sons, William Jones and his wife, Heather, and Rodger Bumbalough, Jr.; 7 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Siblings, Jim Bumbalough and his wife, Noreda, Steve Bumbalough and his wife, Chris, Janice Mitchell, Gary Bumbalough and his wife, Gail, and Amos Bumbalough and his wife, Vicki; Longtime Friends and Caretakers, Cody Thompson and Tonya Branson; A host of nieces, nephews cousins, and special friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024, and again, on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ruth Maxwell Taubert, 88 of Baxter, will be 1 PM Friday, February 23 at Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maxwell South Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Conrad will officiate. Mrs. Maxwell died Sunday morning, February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born December 18, 1935 in Baxter to the late Solon and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Rodgers Maxwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Flossie Emogene Maxwell and a brother James “Jim” Fowler Maxwell. Ruth was a graduate of Baxter Seminary, received a Bachelor Degree in Education from Tennessee Polytechnic (now Tennessee Tech University), she graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech from University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She taught school in a one room schoolhouse at Ensor Bottom near Baxter for one year. Ruth continued as a speech therapist in Putnam County Schools prior to moving to Nashville. She then served as a librarian in several schools in Metro Nashville for 28 years. After retiring she moved back to Baxter and served as librarian at Baxter Elementary School from 1990 to 1995. Her faith sustained through the years attending Hermitage Methodist Church in Hermitage, but has been attending Cookeville First Methodist Church. Ruth loved working in the yard and taking care of her flowers. She also enjoyed camping trips to Florida with friends. Survivors include husband of 62 years (Married December 16, 1961) Doyle Taubert of Baxter, honorary son Chanse and wife Erika Herron of Baxter and their son Kase, several nieces and nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 PM and after 11 AM Friday until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Maxwell Cemetery South Fund, c/o Donita Maxwell, 7495 Lillys Chapel Rd., Baxter, TN 38544.
Funeral Services for Mr. Lowell Gerald Ledbetter, age 84, of Monroe will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. John Copeland will officiate. Burial to follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ledbetter passed from this life on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024, from the Livingston Regional Medical Center. He was born at home in Alpine on November 26, 1939, to the late Casper and Golda McDonald Ledbetter. Lowell enjoyed his farm and going quail and bird hunting, and fishing. His family was his life especially his grandchildren. Lowell leaves behind his daughter, Teresa Ledbetter and (Teki) of Chapel Hill, TN; sons, Dale Ledbetter and (Kim) of Cookeville, and David Ledbetter of Murfreesboro; partner, Jane Abbott of Monroe; grandchildren, Zachary, Benjiman, Luke, Drew, Sammy, and Jessica. In addition to his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his brothers, Shannon Ledbetter and Haskell Ledbetter. The family will welcome friends on Thursday evening, February 22nd from 5 until 8 p.m., then on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Association by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
A Funeral service for Frances Anna Norris, age 89 of Sparta, will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Jason Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Sparta. She passed from this life on Friday, February 16, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta in Sparta. Frances was born Wednesday, July 18, 1934 in Nashville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Cooper and the late Mattie Bailey Cooper. Frances is survived by her: daughter-in-laws, Cathy Norris and Robin Norris; grandchildren, Eric Norris and wife Leiha, Brian Norris and wife Chelsea, Amy Rodriguez, Angela Norris and Nick Mauer; great grandchildren, Phillip, Alex, Avi, Milo, Landon, and Myles; sisters, Shelby Kruse, Carolyn Saunders and husband Simon, Martha Hengehold and husband John; Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband Ulysses Norris, sons Steve and Billy Norris and a brother-in-law Norm Kruse. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Eulene Robbins, age 85, of the Timothy Community, will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, from the McFerrin Cemetery. Bro. Joey Spicer will officiate. Mrs. Robbins passed from the comforts of her home on Tuesday night, February 20, 2024. She was born at home in Clay County, Tennessee on March 7, 1938, to the late Coby and Odell Maynord Spicer. She was a member of the Allons Baptist Church and was a bookkeeper for many years for the Honest Abe Log Home Corporation. Eulene was a big Atlanta Braves fan, and Vanderbilt Basketball. She loved and adored her family and enjoyed watching birds from her window and working in her many beautiful flowers. Eulene leaves behind her loving husband of 67 years, Leon Robbins of the Timothy Community; daughter, Pam Davis of the Timothy Community; granddaughters, Chasity Davis and Bridgett Davis both of the Timothy Community, and Terri Jones and husband Jeremy of McMinnville; great-grandson, Baylor Jones; great-granddaughter, Ember Jones; brothers, J.C. Spicer and wife Cheryl of Crossville, Clarence Spicer and wife Pauline of Rickman, Joe Spicer and wife Arlene of Cookeville, Mike Spicer and wife Patricia of McMinnville, and Jack Spicer of TX; a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Eulene was preceded in death by her brothers, Vernon Spicer and wife Mildred, Mayford Spicer and wife Gloria, and Ronald Spicer, grandson, Curtis Smith. The family will welcome friends from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time to leave for the Graveside Service.
A Memorial Service for Lauren Emma Wegerbauer, 34 of Cookeville, will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Presley Funeral Home. She passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born Monday, February 12, 1990 in Dearborn, Michigan, she was the daughter of Steven Wegerbauer and Carol Belmont Wegerbauer. She is survived by son Michael Wegerbauer; sisters Candis (Matthew) Watts of MI, Stephanie Wegerbauer of Cookeville; And a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Tom and Joan Westermeyer Wegerbauer, maternal grandparents Joseph and Geraldine Bartlett Belmont, uncle Jon Wegerbauer. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Stasiewicz, age 98 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Cookeville. Mrs. Stasiewicz died Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Additional services and interment will be held in North Arlington, New Jersey and will be announced as soon as they are complete.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Shelia Kay Presley Lacy, age 69, of Rickman, will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Cleston Ledbetter, Bro. Darrek Copeland, and Bro. Jeff Short will officiate. Burial to follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Shelia passed from this life on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024, from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born at home in Rickman on December 27, 1954, to the late A.T. and Leron Harris Presley. Sheila enjoyed cooking for family, friends and gatherings. She made all kinds of wonderful art with her needle and thread, and she also enjoyed watching westerns. Shelia leaves behind her husband, Roger G. Lacy of Rickman; daughter, Angie White and husband Jamie of Rickman; sons, Adam Lacy and wife Clarissa of Livingston, and Josh Lacy of Rickman; grandchildren, Jairus Davenport and wife Marissa, Kayleah Collins and husband Jake, and Jonathan Davenport and wife Angel; great-grandchildren, Liam Collins, Christian Davenport, and Ellie Davenport; sisters, Bonnie Hargis, Gen Cantrell and husband Boyd, and Charlotte Masters and husband James; brothers, Bruce Presley and wife Treva, and Donald Presley and wife Lisa. In addition to her parents, Shelia was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Presley, and Otis Presley, sister-in-law, Clara Presley, and brother-in-law, George Hargis. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m., then on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Graveside services and interment for Reba Faye Roberts, 87 of Silver Point will be Saturday, February 24 at 11 AM at Smellage Cemetery in the Boma Community of Putnam County. Mrs. Roberts died Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024 at her home. She was born November 9, 1936 in Buffalo Valley, to the late Sam D. and Hattie Russell Sullins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Herbert F. Roberts, son Ronnie Roberts, sisters Mary Betty Burgess and Sue Minton, brothers JB and KD Sullins, step-son Tim Hancock. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making and working in her garden and flowers until her health declined. Survivors include husband Arthur Hancock of Silver Point, sons Danny (Pam) Roberts of Baxter, Jimmy (Barbara) Roberts of Silver Point, step-son Leonard Hancock of Baxter, grandchildren: Christy Neal, Joseph Roberts, Jimmy Roberts II, Heather Roberts, step grandson Timmy Hancock, great-grandchildren Daniel Roberts, Eli Roberts, Jackson Neal, Zachary Neal, Ryan Roberts, Logan Roberts and Fowler Roberts. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, everyone will meet at the cemetery.
Funeral services for Ms. Margaret Jeanette York Bennett, age 74 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Sandra Vance will officiate. In honor of Ms. Bennett’s wishes she will be cremated following her funeral service. She passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville. Ms. Bennett was born May 6, 1949 in Sparta, to the late Roy and Arrie Christine Presley York. Her work career began as a beautician and ended with 32 years of service to Wagner. She loved gardening with her flowers and serving as her family’s seamstress whenever sewing was needed. Her smile lit up the room especially when the family members that knew her as Grandmother or G.G. came to visit. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by siblings Robert Presley, Thomas Presley, Betty Pinion, Edward York, Clarence York, Lonnie York, Edith Williams, Lessie York and Jessie York. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Denese Simpson, Vickie (Albert) Parker and Jennifer Burgess; Grandchildren: Sarah (Bobby) Miller, Dustin Lowery and Kiara, Tiffany (Charlie) White, Venessa Hayes, Joshua Robinson and Amathyst, Haley Simpson; Great-grandchildren: Alyssa Margeson, Joseph Miller, Jathan Ford, Jaxson Vincent, Kaleesta Lowery, Jessica Miller, Killian Walker and Owen Wilhite; Great-great-grand: Liam Hyder; Sister: Sue York Stephens. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Services, Honoring the life of Mr. Norman Carl Hambacher, age 90, of the Mitchell Creek Community of Overton County, will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the Livingston Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Donald Fossey will officiate the Celebration of Life. Norman passed from this life on January 26, 2024, from the Livingston Regional Medical Center. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on January 29, 1933, to the late Charles and Christene Lautenbach Hambacher. He was retired from the Airborne Express, where he had worked for many years. Norman enjoyed fishing, and ATV riding. Norman leaves behind his loving wife, Miriam Adele Pereyra Hambacher of the Mitchell Creek Community; sons, Michael Hambacher and wife Norma, Sean Hambacher and wife Trisha, and Chris Hambacher; daughter, Patricia and Husband Frank Dibiano; 3 grandchildren Michelle, Matthew, Richard and stepson, Richard Bishop; sister Carole and Husband Bob Hartman and several other family members. A fellowship of friends with the family will be held starting at 1 p.m at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Chandler Ray Hinds, age 56 of Jamestown, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM from United Wesleyan Church with Bro. Alan Dixon and Bro. Johnny Smith officiating. The burial will be in Upchurch Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1967 to Lloyd Christopher Hinds and Mona Mae (Gilreath) Hinds. He was a phlebotomist at DaVita.\ Chandler is survived by (2) brothers: Tracy Hinds, Rodney Hinds and wife: Lisa; (1) nephew: Blake French and fiancé: Maleigha Gooding; (1) niece: Balea Cooper and husband: Blake; (1) great-nephew: Benton French. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Mona Hinds. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at United Wesleyan Church in Jamestown.
Funeral services for Brock Alan Rains, age 46 of Jamestown, will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Cremation will follow. He passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the U.T. Medical Center in Jamestown. Brock is survived by his: Father, Gregory “Smokey” Rains and wife Kay; Mother, Debra (Bailey) Bowmer; Sons, Payton Rains, Cayden Rains, Cameron Rains; Daughter, Carlie Roysden; Sisters, Kim Melton, Whitney Rains, Brittany Rains; Nephew, Jordan Melton; Girlfriend, Amy Manis and her son, Gregory Manis; Uncle, Alan Bailey and wife Sandra; Aunts, Sharon Hayes and husband Jimmy, Shelia Rains, Special Friend, Rob; A host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his: Grandparents, John and Joan Bailey, Grea and Avadean Rains; Uncle, Gary Rains. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.
Funeral Service for Carole Eileen (Adams) Clouse, 81, of Melbourne, Florida, and formerly of Cookeville, will be held Monday, February 26, 2024, at 12:00 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 unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Carole was born to Claude and Eileen Adams in Michigan on Saturday, July 25, 1942. She spent many happy years living in Cookeville. She was an incredible mom and wife and will be forever missed by all. She is survived by Jim, her loving husband of 60 years, son Bob, daughter Debbie Chassé (Bill). Carole also leaves behind her sister, Lorraine Hernden (Cary) and her brother Jim Adams. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
The family of Ronald Gardner Taylor, 73 of Bloomington Springs, will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Presley Funeral Home. Ron chose cremation and the family followed his wishes. He passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Born Friday, March 3, 1950 in Newport, Vermont, he was the son of the late Gardner Taylor and the late Frances Robbins Taylor. He was the loving husband of Lynn Sisson Taylor for blessed 54 years. Ron was a loving husband, Dad, and Pa. The best times was when he went hunting and fishing with his daughter. They were fun hunters and fishermen, truly appreciating the time away and being in nature. They would talk about everything and anything under the sun. When they did bring home a catch, there would be a feast with their game. He enjoyed deep sea fishing out of Panama City, FL. He loved his dogs Brutus and Buddy. More importantly he loved his children and grandkids. Ron was in the U. S. Marine Corps for over 23 years, serving in Viet Nam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. After retiring from the Corps, he worked HVAC for the FL school systems, as well as for the Putnam County School Board. Ron is survived by his wife Lynn Taylor of Bloomington Springs; daughters Misty Taylor of Cookeville, Rhonda Taylor of Summerfield, FL; 5 grandchildren Quinn Dodson, Alyssa Lolley, Trey Lolley, Brayden Taylor, and Madison Taylor; siblings Judy Parker, Susan Call, Pat Gelo, Scott Taylor. And a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial service for Theresia Ellen Grogg, 81 of Cookeville, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Presley Funeral Home. She passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born Tuesday, March 10, 1942 in Greenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leo Goubeaux and the late Mary Beyke Goubeaux. Theresia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She raised her 5 children by herself while working and always providing for her children. She never missed one of their practices or ball games. She always nurtured her children, but was terribly scared when they got sick. Theresia loved her family, and enjoyed the gatherings during Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. She was an awesome cook, cake decorator, even making several wedding cakes. She enjoyed going to the beach and loved eating at Calabash Seafood Restaurant. She worked at Fentress Industries as a seamstress and at Russell Stover’s Candies. She enjoyed sewing, making most of her children’s clothing. She never knew a stranger. Theresia was a member of the Catholic Church and loved the Lord. Jimmy was her favorite child! Actually, her favorite was who ever was doting on her at that time. Surviving are 3 sons Eric (Betty) Grogg of GA, James “Jimmy” Grogg of Monterey, Mike (Sandra) Grogg of Hendersonville; 1 daughter Rhonda Marie Tinch of Crossville; grandchildren Melissa Miller, Justin Laster, Jameson Laster, Tyler Tinch, Erin Grogg, and Ashlyn Grogg; great-grandchildren Dawson Miller, Melyssa Grogg, Masien Shelton, Lydian Laster, Jaylee Laster, Gavin Laster, and Jacob Laster; Special friends Mary LaPeer and Debbie Klem; siblings Larry (Jeanettia) Goubeaux, Doris (Dennis) Brown, and Cecil (Diane) Goubeaux; And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Theresia was preceded in death by daughter Robin Laster, siblings Joan Franks, and George Goubeaux. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.
