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Obituaries For Friday, February 22
Pauline Bilbrey, age 97, of Livingston, passed from this life on Thursday evening, February 22, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab in Livingston. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Graveside services for Mr. Waymon R. Stults, age 76 of Cookeville, formerly of Sparta, will be conducted 10:00am Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Highland Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. Mr. Stults passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stults was born October 4, 1941 to the late Clarence Ray and Lennie Scott Stults. He worked as a plant manager for various factories and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Waymon was an avid UT fan that bled orange and enjoyed going to the Cookeville YMCA daily. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Perry Stults and Arlin Stults. His surviving family includes Sons: Jeffrey Waymon Stults and wife Cindi of Altus, OK and Gregory Ray Stults of Cookeville; Grandchildren: Victoria Ezell, Zachary, Addison, Brian Ray, Breanna Lynn; Sister: Virgie Stults; Sisters-in-law: Carolyn Stults, Mae Stults; Friends at the Cookeville YMCA and all of Vol Nation – GBO!
Funeral services for Mathew Joshua Jacobs, 26, of Cookeville, TN, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the Double Springs Cemetery in Putnam County. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services. He passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Cookeville, TN. He was born March 14, 1991, in Bay City, MI, to Bill Jacobs and Darlene Jacobs. On December 12, 2012, he was married to Candice Jacobs, who survives. He was an auto mechanic by trade. He loved all of his family, and all of his family loved him. Survivors include his Wife: Candice Jacobs of Cookeville, TN; 2 Sons: Liam Jacobs and Ivan Jacobs; 1 Daughter: Layla Jacobs; his Parents: Bill and Darlene Jacobs of Gainesboro, TN; 3 Brothers: Richard Jacobs, Michael (Amber) Jacobs, and Robert (Chasiti) Jacobs; 3 Sisters: Christina (BJ) Brown, Cassey Jacobs, and Kayla Jacobs; and his Paternal Grandparents: William L. Jacobs, Sr., Mary Jacobs, and Sue Burgess. Several nieees, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
Graveside Memorial Services For Linda Kathleen Bohannon, Age 69, Of Cookeville, Tennessee, Will Be Held On Saturday, March 3, 2018, At 1:00 PM At The Bohannon Cemetery In The Calfkiller Community. Ms. Bohannon Passed Away On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, At Mabry Health Care And Rehab Center In Gainesboro, Tennessee. Ms. Bohannon Was Born On April 29, 1948, In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, To The Late Leland Laverne And Betty Jane Groves Blystone. Ms. Bohannon Was A Custodian At Monterey High School For Many Years. She Is Survived By, 1 Daughter, Cynthia Shuffett Of Monterey, TN; 2 Sons, Scott Suttle Of Smithville, TN, Jamie Suttle Of Livingston, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Samantha Burke, Mishea Suttle, James Santilli, And Abbie Bires; 3 Great Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Burke, Alexander Burke, And Ricky Burke; 2 Brothers, Mark Blystone Of Georgia, John Blystone Of Ohio. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Stanton Bohannon. Her Family Will Receive Friends At The Cemetery Immediately Following The Services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Denton Crabtree, age 88, of Livingston are will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Denton Hummel will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery. Family will welcome friends Friday, February 23, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday, February 24, 2018 until 9 p.m. Mrs. Edith Denton Crabtree passed from this life on Monday evening, February 19, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab. She was born on December 1, 1929 in Overton County to the late Ezra & Rosie Hammock Denton. She worked as an auto part manufacturer. She enjoyed quilting and yard selling. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, & great great-grandchildren. Mrs. Edith Crabtree is survived by son, David Crabtree & wife Donna of the Hardy’s Chapel Community; Daughters Wanda Greer & husband Danny of Rickman, Maxine Hynes of Livingston, Kathy White of Livingston, & Cindy McDermott & husband Bobby of Monroe; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; & 8 great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. George Junior Stover, age 71 of Livingston, will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Cash Cemetery. Mr. Stover passed away at the Overton Co. Health and Rehab on Thursday evening, February 22, 2018 with his family by his side. Mr. Stover was born in Livingston, Overton Co., TN on August 14, 1946 to the late George Sr. and Elise Ledbetter Stover. Junior was a machine operator in a sawmill for years. Mr. Stover is survived by: Wife: Mary Stover; 1 Daughter: Laura Kaye Stover; 2 Step Daughters: Linda Sue Smith, Brenda Jean Eldridge; 1 Son: Mark Anthony Stover; 1 Step-Son: Jimmy Smith; 2 Sisters: Betty Carr, Linda Hensley; 2 Brothers: Jerry Stover, Georgie Stover; 3 Special Great Granddaughters: Brittany Ann Hancock, Tiffany Brooke Hancock, Whitney Love Hancock. 6 Grandchildren: Heather Stover, Misty Stover, Ashley Garrett, Matthew Papesh, Josh Stover, Brandon Stover; Several Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: In addition to his parents: 1 Daughter: Kimberly Stover; 2 Brothers: Bobby Stover, Roy Stover. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, February 23rd at 6 PM to 9 PM then on Saturday, February 24th starting at 10 AM until 8 PM at the funeral home.
Funeral Services for Bradley Wayne Bingham, age 50 of Cookeville, will be held at Heavenly Host Lutheran Church (777 S. Willow Ave. Cookeville) on Sunday February 25th at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Tollett’s Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. He passed away on February 21, 2018. Brad was born October 30, 1967 in Crossville. He entered his heavenly home after a long hard battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Brad was a member of Heavenly Host Lutheran Church Cookeville, where he had served as an elder and a school board member of Heavenly Host Lutheran School. He was employed by The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Cookeville, having 20 years of service. Having grown up in Crossville, Brad graduated from Cumberland County High School. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and a Masters in Biology. He loved hunting, playing softball, and gardening. Brad is preceded in death by his parents, Paul (Bud) Bingham and Celia Tollett Bingham Segroves of Crossville. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Andrea Crouch Bingham formerly of Wartburg and two children, Addison Elizabeth and Brock Aiden Bingham. He is also survived by his stepfather, Jim Segroves of Knoxville; sisters, Paula Bingham Tollett (husband, Dan) of Hendersonville, Allison Coplan (husband, John) of Florida; two nieces, Dana Haddock (husband, Haynes) and their children, Daniel and Anna, and Molly Barbuto (husband, Dave) and their children, Jake and Avary. Also surviving are his mother and father-in-law, Alberta and Roger Long; sister and brother-in-law, Alisia and Doug Freels; and nieces, Anna and Alli Freels. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heavenly Host Lutheran School Scholarship fund, 777 S. Willow Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501, or to the ALS Association Tennessee Chapter webtn.alsa.org.
Funeral services for Anna B. Pruett, age 102 of Sparta, will be held Monday, February 26, 2018 beginning at 5:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis. Anna passed from this life Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, June 30, 1915 in Ripley, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late James and Lela (Maxwell) Jobe. Anna worked with Cookeville Regional Medical Center as a volunteer for around 12 years. She attended Defeated Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Anna Belle Tidwell of Murfreesboro; 1 Son: Carl E. Pruett of Sparta; Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; 1 Niece. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Arthur D. Pruett, 1 Son: James Pruett, 1 Daughter: Patricia Bagett, and 4 Sisters and 3 Brothers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, February 26, from 3:00 pm until time of services at 5:00 pm.
Graveside Memorial Services For Linda Kathleen Bohannon, Age 69, Of Cookeville, Will Be Held On Saturday, March 3, 2018, At 1:00 PM At The Bohannon Cemetery In The Calfkiller Community. Ms. Bohannon Passed Away On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, At Mabry Health Care And Rehab Center In Gainesboro. Ms. Bohannon Was Born On April 29, 1948, In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, To The Late Leland Laverne And Betty Jane Groves Blystone. Ms. Bohannon Was A Custodian At Monterey High School For Many Years. She Is Survived By, 1 Daughter, Cynthia Shuffett Of Monterey; 2 Sons, Scott Suttle Of Smithville, Jamie Suttle Of Livingston; 4 Grandchildren, Samantha Burke, Mishea Suttle, James Santilli, And Abbie Bires; 3 Great Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Burke, Alexander Burke, And Ricky Burke; 2 Brothers, Mark Blystone Of Georgia, John Blystone Of Ohio. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Stanton Bohannon. Her Family Will Receive Friends At The Cemetery Immediately Following The Services.
