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Obituaries For Tuesday, October 29
Rosemary “Romy” Ellis Mayberry, age 95 of Sparta, passed away Friday. A Private Family burial will take place later at Highland Cemetery. Rosemary was born on July 16, 1929, in Cookeville, to Verdi and Lilian Cooper Ellis. Romy was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was a graduate of White County High School in Sparta TN and had an undergraduate degree in elementary education from the University of Tennessee and was a lifelong member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. UT is where she met the love of her life, Joe Mayberry. They were married for 34 wonderful years until his passing in 1985. Romy taught first grade for a few years and ended her teaching career to raise her family which she adored. She was also an
accomplished equestrian where she won hundreds of ribbons, medals, and trophies throughout the Southeast. She is survived by her two sons Mark (Cathey) Mayberry and Chris (Nelda) Mayberry of Knoxville. She was the proud grandmother of Christen (Michael) Osborne of Columbus, Ohio, Jessica (Michael) Zinke of Lenexa, KS, and Nicole (Sean) O’Donnell of Atlanta, GA. She was the
very proud great-grandmother of Leighton Rose, and Gracie Elizabeth Osborne, Camryn Lane, and Delaney Claire O’Donnell. Also survived by niece, Tommy Sue Mayberry Garret and virtual family friend, Mary Workman. Family request donations be made to Highland Cemetery %Hunter Funeral Home, in her memory.
Bernard Howard Robinson, age 82 of Sparta, passed away October 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Service to be announced at a later date. He was born December 21, 1941 in Sparta, TN to the late Freeling and Altie Robinson. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Lillie Lea Robinson; daughter, Pam Williams; son, Howard Dewayne Robinson; grandchildren, Rachel Williams, Jack Nichols, Sydney Nichols Kasner; brother, Harold Robinson; Also, survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Thomas Eugene Vinson, age 67, of Sparta, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his residence. Tommy’s wishes of cremation are being honored. No services are planned. Tommy was born in McMinnville, to Billy T. and Mary Frances Yott Vinson. They soon moved back to Sparta where Tommy had the pleasure of growing up. He loved fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, NASCAR, Predators’ hockey and Tennessee Football. Tommy graduated from White County High School in 1975. While in high school he played football and was a member of the 1972 Civic Bowl Team. Playing football at Sparta was where Tomy received the nickname “Buzzard” which was later shortened to Buzz. Tommy proudly served in the United States Army, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery. He served two tours in South Korea. Tommy retired from L.T.D. Parts in Sparta. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan, his aunt Mrs. Bernice Clouse, several cousins, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
Funeral Service for Mary Ann Brymer, age 61, of Cookeville, will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2024, at 1:00P.M. from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Cameron Wilson and Bro. Jeremy Haney will officiate at the Service and Family and Friends will serve as Pallbearers. The burial will follow at the Saylors Cemetery. Mary Ann Brymer was born on January 4, 1963, in Putnam County TN to the late Jay and Berniece Johnson Williams. She passed away on October 23, 2024, at Her Residence. She is survived by, Husband, Edward Brymer, 1 Daughter, Kim Haney (Jeremy), 1 Brother, 3 Grandchildren, Hunter Phillips, Sirus Haney and Ashlynn Haney, 1 Great Grandchild, Ezra Haney. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. and on Tuesday from 11:00A.M. until time of services at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help the family.
Funeral Services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, age 72 of Lafayette, formerly of Livingston, will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2 PM from the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston with burial to follow in the Green Hill Cemetery in Alpine. Officiating with the service will be Bro. Jeff Short. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife Judy on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Macon County Community Hospital. Jimmy was born in Cookeville, on Friday, May 23, 1952 to the late Earl D. and Bronzia “Odell” (Ledbetter) Carter Sr. Jimmy was a native of Livingston, and a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. He was married to Judy (Deck) Carter who passed on December 15, 2020. Jimmy loved his family very much along with his church family. Jimmy and Judy sung in church for many years and loved to sing about Jesus. Jimmy will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. Survivors include Son Jason Carter and his wife April of Lafayette, TN; 4 Grandchildren: Tyler (Ashlea) Carter of Lafayette, TN, Austin (Kaleigh) Carter of Lafayette, TN, Trevor Carter of Bowling Green, KY, Adriana Carter of Cookeville, TN; 2 Great Grandchildren: Abbie Dickson, Chase Carter; 1 Sister: Mary Nethery and her husband Joe of Middleton, Indiana; 1 Brother: Carl Carter of Anderson, Indiana; A host of family and friends also survive. The family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 29th starting at 11 AM until service time.
Funeral Services for Orville Hodge, age 86 of Sparta, will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Sparta First Baptist Church with burial in the Saylors Cemetery. Bro Brad Walker will officiate the services. He passed away Friday, October 25th at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1938 to the late Jess and Verlie Barker Hodge. He was a loyal employee of Malloy Controls. He retired from Mallory on April 26, 2002. After retirement he stayed busy at home. Orville was a wonderful loving father and husband and a Christian who was ready to go home to meet the Lord. He provided for his family and loved them very much. He was very much loved and will greatly missed by his family. He left behind his living wife Martha Hodge of 59 years and 11 months; Children Christopher Glen Hodge (wife Diana) and Rebecca Michelle Wilkey (husband Keith); Brother Clyde Hodge (wife Barbara). The family will receive friends from 10am until Service time on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Local Mission at Sparta First Baptist Church.
Funeral Services for Mr. Stephen Noel Key, age 57, of Livingston, will be conducted 12 noon Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Denton Hummel will officiate. Burial to follow in the Okolona Cemetery. Stephen passed from this life on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from his home in Livingston. He was born in Livingston, on July 28, 1967, to Noel R. Key and the late Lorene Kindrick Key. A 1985 graduate of Livingston Academy, and Baptist in Faith. Stephen enjoyed the outdoors, collecting guns and reloading his ammunition. Stephen leaves behind his daughter, Kellei Troxell of Algood, TN; son Matthew Key of Livingston; father, Noel Key of Livingston; grandchildren, Landon Troxell, and Emalie Troxell; brother, Terry Glen Key and wife Debbie of Livingston, TN; first wife and mother of his children, Laura Smith Davis of Livingston. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Marvin Lee Kirkland, age 77 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his daughter’s home. Marvin was born Monday, March 17, 1947, in Rockwood, the son of the late Arnold Arthur Kirkland and Ruby Estelle (Jackson) Johnson. Marvin was a loving son, brother, father, Papa, Pops, uncle, and friend. He was an auto mechanic for many years, worked for Gaw Produce, and most recently was a site attendant at the Brotherton Mountain Recycling Center. He enjoyed races of all kinds and going to Buck Mountain Market to eat breakfast with Kathy every morning. He attended Collegeside Church of Christ. Marvin was loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed. Marvin is survived by his son, Jeff Pinkston, and Daughter, Mary Bennett; 6 Grandchildren, Mary Ann Victoria Bilbrey and her husband, Jonah, William Gregory Roberts, Santana Lee Roberts, Terri Lynn Baker and her husband, Jaime, Erica Marie Mertes and her husband, Andrew, and Brett Nomar Pinkston; 17 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Sisters, Barbara Green and her husband, David, and Sue Brewer; Special Cousin, Ronnie Gossett; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 12:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Elise Brown Morris, age 98 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Old Zion Cemetery. Brad Walker and Doug Benningfield will officiate. She went to be with the Lord at 11:45am Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Survivors include her daughter Karen M. Cooper and husband Charles; Grandson Brock Cooper. The family will receive friends after 1:00pm Wednesday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Memorial Services for Joseph Clifford St. Clair, age 76 of Cookeville, will be held at Crest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Joe was born on January 18, 1948, in Shelbyville, TN, to Clifford St. Clair and Juanita Smith, raised by Tex Michaels. Joe was known for his kindness, willing to give the shirt off his back to a stranger in need. His service in Vietnam awarded medals of honor such as a Purple Heart, good conduct, national defense service, Vietnam campaign, 2 OS bars, SS-Mgr, and others. He was a spectacularly loving father, a caring friend, a thoughtful neighbor, and an all around good American citizen. He had a way of living life that lived every ounce of freedom and excitement he could discover. He actively donated to organizations such as the American Legion, Red Cross, and many local causes. Those who knew him will remember him as “St. Joe”, an independent, self-made man, with a full giving heart- a true Southern gentleman. Joe had a habit of putting others before himself. Joe is survived by his daughter, Rachel St. Clair of Playa Del Rey, CA. brother, Dave St. Clair, and 2 sisters Pam Adams and Paula Wright. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Legion.
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth VanDyck, age 39 of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00PM at the Refuge Church in Smithville. Mrs. VanDyck passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Granville. Kathleen was born on September 4, 1985, in Alabama to Irene (Petteys)Hamilton and the late William MacDonald. In addition, Kathleen worked with the food industry for many years. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 19 years, Adam VanDyck; Mother & Stepfather Irene & Perry Hamilton; Son Zachary Vandyck; Daughter Lily Vandyck; Brother William MacDonald; Sisters Ann and Amy MacDonald. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with the Health Service Industry.