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Obituaries For Saturday, May 4
Marion Ellen Carroll, age 79 of Sparta, passed away on May 3, 2024 at Standing Stone Nursing Home in Monterey. Marion was born on April 2, 1945 to the late Lonnie and Albertine Crossland in Arkansas. Survivors include her son, David Frazier; daughters, Tammy Jones, Kathy Laur, Karen Short. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Wanda Dunn Rivers, 67 of Baxter, died Thursday evening May 2, 2024 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Barbara Milligan, age 80 of Sparta, passed on Thursday morning May 2, 2024 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Jerry Lee Carter better known as “Cuz,” age 49 of Gainesboro, passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his residence in Gainesboro, TN. He was born August 30, 1974, in Cookeville. He was the son of Nick Carter. Jerry worked as a Heavy equipment operator for serval years. Survivors include his Wife Shana Harris of Sparta, One brother, five sisters, and several other family members. The family has chosen cremation, with a private memorial service to be held on a later date.
A celebration of life for Debbie Sue Williams, age 68 of Jackson County, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00PM, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Williams was born December 4, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky. She passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. She retired as a teacher from Jackson County and worked as a cook for many years. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church of God, where she taught bible class for many years. Survivors include her son: BJ (Candice) Wilsford of Bloomington Springs, TN; daughters: Mindy Combs of Gainesboro, TN; Grandchildren: Joshua Blessing, Anthony Combs, Austin (Mary Beth) Combs; Great Grandchildren: Khloe Combs, River Combs, Jaycyee Blessing; ex son in law: Rusty Combs and many other friends and relatives also survive. Visitation will take place Saturday from 10:00AM until service time at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to assist with cremation expenses. Donations may be made by contacting the business office of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home.
Funeral Service for Darian Lee Bohannon, age 49 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Springs Memorial Gardens. He passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Darian was born Sunday, March 2, 1975, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late Tex Wayne Bohannon and the late Barbara Carolyn (Clouse) Bohannon. Darian was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa-to-be, uncle, and friend. He was the president of Middle 10 Jeeps. He worked at Loftis Underground for 10 years. He was a faithful member and deacon of Scott Avenue Baptist Church. Darian was always willing to serve and would help anyone in need. He loved coaching his girl’s softball teams as they grew up and camping every chance he could. He could always make anyone laugh and had a quick wit that was well-known. Darian was loved by all of those who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Darian is survived by his wife of 27 years, Catina Bohannon; 2 Daughters, Alaina Bohannon and her partner, Anita Cribbs and Allison Bohannon and fiancee, John Branstetter; Baby Grand-Daughter On The Way; Brother, Darrell Bohannon and his wife, Tammy; Father and Mother-In-Law, Wayne and Sandra Jared; A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again, Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dr. William Paul Bonner, age 92 of Cookeville, Civil and Environmental Engineer Professor Emeritus at Tennessee Tech University, will be held Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. at Cookeville First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Dr. Bonner died Saturday, April 20th. His family will receive friends Saturday May 4th from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Funeral Services for Ray Savage, 88 of Sparta, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Nazarene Church, Doyle at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Doyle. Mr. Savage passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center with Jane Woodcock (David) by his side. He was born on Monday, April 3, 1936, to the late Jasper Savage and the late Gertrude Smith Savage. Surviving family include: Son Edward Ray Savage, II (Jenny); Granddaughters Sarah Joseph (James), and Grace Homes (Michael); Great Grandchildren James, David, and Elias Joseph. Visitation will be on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, then on Saturday May 4, 2024, from 11:00 Am until the time of the service at the Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Lynn McDole Baker, age 84 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Saturday, May 4, 2024 at West Sparta Church of Christ with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. She passed away at 9:40pm Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Life Care Center of Sparta. Mrs. Baker was born June 28, 1939 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Ernest “Powder” and Leta Mae Stephens McDole. She was retired from the Red Kap Cutting Room and was a longtime member of West Sparta Church of Christ. Carol especially enjoyed singing bluegrass alongside her husband Gene as they traveled in their Winnebago to bluegrass music festivals during the spring and summer seasons. During her sons’ childhoods, she always played an active role in their hobbies, especially the WCHS Band Boosters. Survivors include her two sons: Steven Eugene (Mary) Baker of Nashville and Barry (Rita) Baker of Sparta. The family will receive friends after 12:00pm Saturday at the church. Derrick Coble will officiate.
Memorial services for Sheena Rae Rochelle, age 38 of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 4PM at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home . Officiating will be Bro. Clarance Deloach. She was born April 13, 1986, in Cookeville. She passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her residence. She worked as a confectioner at Lazy Cow Creamery in Cookeville, TN. She was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ in Cookeville. Survivors include her mother: Catherine Hensley of Cookeville, TN; husband: Marcellus Rochelle of Cookeville; stepdaughter: Lalia Dawn Rochelle of Cookeville, TN; Brother: Shawn Raymond Hensley of Granville, TN and many other friends and relatives also survive. Visitation will take place Saturday from 3PM until service time at 4PM.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Delores Jo Frasier Turnbull age 79, of Livingston will be conducted 5 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, from the First Christian Church in Livingston. Rev. James Shenko and Rev. Dee Wells will officiate. Mrs. Delores passed from this life on Saturday evening, April 27, 2024, from the Bailey Manor in Cookeville. She was born in Hattiesburg Mississippi, on July 22, 1944, to the late Gleeson Perry “Jeep” Frasier, and Margret Evangeline Smith Frasier. Delores leaves behind her husband, John Turnbull of Livingston, TN; son, Dr. John Turnbull and wife Inga of Cookeville, TN; daughters, Amy Hollars and husband Bob Burns of Livingston, TN, and Karen Wolfram and husband Tim of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, John Alex Wolfram and wife Rachel, Brenna Barker and husband Dereck, Luke Wolfram, Collin Frasier Turnbull and wife Sarah, Lauren Anne Turnbull, John Peter Hollars and wife Riley Smith Hollars, Carolin Hollars Officer and husband Patrick, and James Ambrey Hollars and Mackynlee Sims; great-grandchildren, Quinn Wolfram, Henry Wolfram, and Cami Barker; many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 3 p.m. until time of services at the First Christian Church.
Funeral services For Roger “Rocky” Elbert Stafford, age 55 of Jackson County, will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Heady officiating. Burial will follow in Pharris Cemetery. He was born March 3, 1969, in Nashville, TN, and he passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Clay Stafford Sr. and Lois Inglebgerber Stafford. He was a machine mechanic. Survivors include his mother: Lois Stafford of Gainesboro, TN; Son: Roger B. (Skylar Leigh Hiland) Stafford of Sparta, TN; daughter: Chelsea (Reed) Allison of Cleveland, TN; Brothers: Jimmy (Tammy) Stafford of Gainesboro, TN, Johnny Stafford Sr. of Gainesboro, TN; Nephews: Dustin (Alesia) Hadynsky of Monroe, TN, Phillip Stafford of Gainesboro, TN, Devin Stafford of Gainesboro, TN, Johnny (Kelsie) Stafford Jr. of Gainesboro, TN; Grandchildren: Bentley Stafford, Rylan Stafford, Mathew Ballie, and Elijah Baillie. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made towards his funeral expense by contacting the funeral home.
Graveside services for Bobby Dale Bilbrey, age 81 of Byrdstown, will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM from Story Cemetery with Bro. Keith Pryor officiating. The burial will be in Story Cemetery. Mr. Bilbrey passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born August 16, 1942 in Byrdstown, TN to James Arnold Bilbrey and Oradean (Neal) Bilbrey. He had attended Grace Chapel, and was a farmer and mechanic. Bobby is survived by (1) sister: Wilma Beaty and husband: Dale; nieces and nephews: Theresa Pritchett, Sonya Delk, Wayne Hickman, Mitch Hickman, Chad Hickman, Angie Pruitt; great nieces and nephews. Also survived by other family members and friends.
Funeral Services for Dr. Jane Elisabeth Wheeler-Smith, 55 of Cookeville, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Presley Funeral Home. She passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Born Sunday, January 12, 1969, she was the daughter of Garland Wheeler and Wilma Brown Wheeler. She was the loving wife of Anthony Smith for over 20 blessed years. Knowing they were meant for each other, they married in October of 2003 after a very short courtship. Dr. Jane Wheeler-Smith was a loving and caring person. She graduated from Cookeville High School in the top 10% of her class. She was awarded several scholarships allowing her to continue her education at Tennessee Technological University. She graduated with a bachelorette in biology. Jane then attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. She a completed her Externship in Nashville and Knoxville. Jane was a dedicated optometrist that owned and operator the Wheeler Family Eye Center on Broad St. for many years. Jane is survived by her husband Anthony Smith; parents Garland and Wilma Brown Wheeler; brother David and wife Laura Wheeler. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to until time of service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers and plants please consider making a donation to Huntington’s Disease Society of America or Happy Haven Children’s Home.
Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Lewis Langford, age 82, of Livingston will be conducted 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, from the First Methodist Church in Livingston. Rev. John Cahill will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Charles Langford passed from this life on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2024, from the comforts of his home. He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee on August 21, 1941, to the late W.H. and Edwina Clark Langford. Charles leaves behind his wife, Frances Carol Smith Langford of Livingston, TN; daughter, Mechelle Langford of Cookeville, TN; son Michael Langford and wife Tina of Monroe, TN; grandchildren, Nicole Thomas and husband Brandon, Danielle Srock and husband Jordan, Matthew Thrasher and wife Jade, Colby Langford and wife Kaitie, Colin Langford and wife Leslie, and Cori Ann Langford; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Frances Tieman and husband Lenny of Arlington, TX. The family will welcome friends at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church.
Funeral services for Joan Marie Jernigan, 76 of Silver Point, will be held 11:00-12:00 on Monday, May 6, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 981 S. Walnut Avenue in Cookeville. Burial will follow the funeral at Smellage Memory Gardens in the Boma Community of Putnam County. She passed away at her home with family by her bedside on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1948. She was the fifth of six children born to Walter Knowlton and Lucille Cronk Looker. Joan grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. On July 22, 1967, Joan married Robert Henry Jernigan, her high school sweetheart. Last year they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Joan was a devoted wife and mother. Her greatest love was her grandchildren. She said that if she knew how wonderful being a grandmother was, she would have had more children. She loved nature. Orphaned animals would be brought to her to be cared for, including groundhogs and skunks. Cross country drives, camping and fishing were some of her favorite pastimes. Joan is survived by her husband Robert and children: Robin Katterman, Tonya Crenshaw and Adam Jernigan; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; her brother James Knowlton and sister Ellen Collison.
Funeral services for Bobby Dale Lee, age 73 of Dodson Branch, will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 12 pm at the Dodson Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Bro. Ronnie Dunn and Bro. Clayton Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Dodson Branch Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born August 31, 1950, in Cookeville, TN and he passed away at his residence in Dodson Branch on Tuesday. Bobby was the son of the late Arvil Nathan Lee and Iris Uldean Rodgers. On December 19, 1970, he married Judy Mayberry. He retired after serving 35 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard and he was a member of the Dodson Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Judy Lee of Dodson Branch; sons: Brian (Amanda) Lee of Dodson Branch, Mark (Amber) Lee of Rickman; brother: Steve (Nancy) Lee of Murfreesboro; sisters: Joan (Jerry) Binkley of Ashland City, TN, Susan Anderson of McMinnville, TN, Ramona Gaston of Murfreesboro, TN Chairman (James) Vissering of Marquett Heights, IL; grandchildren: Kailyn, Karson, Allynn, and Avery Lee also survive along with other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM in the chapel at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home and again on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Dodson Branch Freewill Baptist Church from 9 AM until time of services at noon. Memorial donations may be made to the Dodson Branch Cemetery fund by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Charles Smith Ragland, age 91 of Gainesboro, will be held on Monday May 6, 2024, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. John R. Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery, in the stone community of Jackson County, TN. He was born April 2, 1933, in Jackson County, TN, and he passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024, at The Waters of Gainesboro. He was the son of the late George William Ragland and Lassie York Ragland. On January 26, 1952, he married Sue Fisher Ragland, who survives. He was the Sherriff of Jackson County in the early 70s, sold insurance, and The City of Gainesboro water Department for nineteen years until he retired. Mr. Ragland was a member of the Gainesboro Church of Christ. Survivors include his Wife: Sue F. Ragland of Gainesboro, TN; Son: Charles R. (Joyce Wright) Ragland of Cookeville, TN; daughter: Kim R. (Clif) Haislip of Laurel Hill, NC; Grandchildren: Kelly (Doug) Johnson, Robin (Julio) Velazquez, Shania (Daniel) Hammock, Sara Ragland, Charles Ethan Ragland, Aaron J. Haislip; great grandchildren: Conner Johnson, Riley Johnson, Fitzgerald Velazquez, Florence Velazquez and Parker Hammock. Visitation will be Monday from 10 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Happy Haven by contacting the funeral home.
Graveside services for Leonard Douglas England, age, 67, of Sparta, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. He passed away on May 1, 2024. Leonard was born on February 5, 1957, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Carl Douglas England and Beulah Clouse O’ Brien. Leonard loved to go bass fishing with all his brothers-in law on his blue bass boat. He truly enjoyed working on the farm with his blue tractor, and above all else he loved to support his daughter at the horse shows. Leonard will be greatly missed by all that loved him. Surviving family include Wife of 40 years – Pamela England; Daughter – Annette England; Sister – Mary Cook (Rufus). The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8: 00 PM at the funeral home, and again on May 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM until the time of the graveside service.
Funeral Mass for Miriam Beatrice Shores, 99 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from Saint Thomas Catholic Church at 11:00 am. She passed at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Miriam was born Sunday, March 15, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, and she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Manak and the late Antoinette (Jursa) Manak. She was the loving wife of 79 years to Roy Shores; her Daughter Kathi Lock; Five Grand Children, and Thirteen Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at the church. Donations may be made to the church building fund in lieu of flowers.
