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Obituaries For Friday, March 16
Arlis David Phillips, Age 72, Of Monterey, Passed Away On Friday, March 16, 2018, At His Home. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete.
James Talmadge Williams, Age 90, Of Monterey, Passed Away On Friday, March 16, 2018, At His Home. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete.
Daniel Johnston, Age 58, Of Monterey, Passed Away On Thursday, March 15, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete.
Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Kinnaird, Jr., 66, of Cookeville, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 15, 1952, in Laurel, MS, to James Robert Kinnaird, Sr. and the late Peggy Kinnaird. He was the County Mayor of Jackson County, and a member of the Fairview Church of Christ. He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother-in-Law: Dale Flatt. Survivors include 2 Sons: J.R. (Sarah) Kinnaird and Ross (Sara) Kinnaird, all of Cookeville; 1 Daughter: Rebecca Kinnaird of Cookeville; his Father: James Robert Kinnaird, Sr. of Cookeville; 3 Brothers: Ronnie Kinnaird of Gainesboro, Randy Kinnaird of Cookeville, and Dennis Kinnaird of Cookeville; 1 Sister: Debbie Flatt of Gainesboro; and 2 Grandchildren: Shayla Kinnaird and Tyler Kinnaird. The family has chosen cremation, with no services at this time.
Funeral services for Nishant Soni, age 38, of Cookeville, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday March 17 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Nishant passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1979 in Arlington, TX to Dr. Bharat and Purnima Soni of Cookeville. Nishant was a special person. He communicated through facial expressions and his innocent smile and got connected with friends and family. In true sense, he was a saint for his family and friends and everyone who came in touch with him feel blessed. In addition to his parents, Nishant is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Niraj and Jinal Soni of Franklin; nephew, Arin Soni; and several friends and extended family. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 -7 p.m and Saturday after 8:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Board of Education, Attn: Special Education Dept., 1400 East Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna “Ann” Karch, age 91, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday March 17 at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Welch Memorial Cemetery in Monterey. Mrs. Karch’s family will receive friends Friday from 4 p. m. until 8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Mrs. Karch.died Wednesday March 14, 2018 at 12:06 p.m. in The Bailey Manor in Cookeville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Linnie K. Garrett, age 66, of Rickman will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Denton Hummel will officiate. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. Mrs. Garrett passed from this life on Thursday morning, March 15, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Overton County on February 14, 1952 to the late C.B. & Lucy Eldridge Ray. Linnie was a member of the Union Hill Church. She loved her family and grandchildren very much and cherished every moment she had with them. She enjoyed going to church and listening to her Bible on CD’s. She is survived by her loving husband, Danny Garrett; son, Christopher Dial & wife Bridgette; step-son, Kelvin Garrett & wife Lucinda; grandchildren, Jared Garrett, Garrett Dial & Chloe Dial; brothers, B.D. Ray & Jack Ray; sisters, Izell Johnson, Rosezelle Barnes, Mazelle Painter & Anna Zelle Johnson.
A Funeral Mass for Ms. Alice Marie Lee, age 90 of Gainesboro, will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 beginning at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Washington Avenue in Cookeville, with Father James Panackal officiating on Washington Avenue in Cookeville. Ms. Lee passed from this life Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her home in Gainesboro. She was born Friday, May 27, 1927, in Winthrop, Massuchetts to the late Harold G. and Annie G. (McAulisse) Leighton. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and was part of the welcoming committee for the Pope when he came to Florida. She loved to travel and especially loved Tennessee. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Pattie and Rick Ditewig of Wisconsin, Ann Marie and John Santiago of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 1 Daughter-in-law: Susan Lee of Gainesboro; 13 Grandchildren; 38 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; 1 Sister: Rita Kronhleim. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Lee, 2 Sons, Leighton and Gary Lee, 1 Daughter, Dixie Lee, and 3 Sisters. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday, March 17, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.
Celebration of Life for Bettye A. Savage, age 82 of Sparta, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Doyle, Tennessee. Bettye was born Tuesday, June 25, 1935 in White City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Bessie (Fletcher) Dent. Bettye was a pastor’s wife who served 58 years with her husband Ray. She served on the Kentucky district Nazarene missions council. Bettye was a representative for her local church at general assemblies, district assemblies, mission conventions, and served as a faithful Sunday school teacher. Bettye was a devoted wife, loving daughter, loyal sister, wonderful mom and a kind and caring grandmother and great-grandmother. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018 and Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:00 am until time of services at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Reece Denson, 59, of Gainesboro, will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Dodson Branch Cemetery in the Dodson Branch community of Jackson County. He passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 2, 1958, in Woodbury, TN, to the late Henry Denson and Irene Denson. On January 23, 1993, he was married to Patricia Denson, who survives. He worked in factory maintenance. He loved hunting and fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Granddaughter: Makenzie Allen; and 2 Brothers: Oscar Denson and Bobby Denson. Survivors include his Wife: Patricia Denson of Gainesboro; 2 Step Sons: James Allen of Cookeville, TN, and Michael Allen of Jackson County; 1 Step Daughter: Christal Allen of Jackson County; 10 Step Grandchildren: Kelsie, Kylee, Jayton, Chloe, Caleb, Breana, Madison, Raelee, Bridget, and Kaylee; 3 Brothers: Wayne Denson, Michael Denson, and George Denson; 2 Sisters: Mary Carmack and Sara Jane Johnson; and 2 Special Friends: Ricky Haney and Ronnie Hunter. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
Services with veterans honors for John Albert Monk, age 80, of Cookeville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 24 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Tosh officiating. A Masonic service will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time. John passed away Wednesday March 14, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born March 9, 1938 in Valdosta, GA to the late Kenneth Albert and Faye Collins Monk. John was a member and deacon of Bangham Heights Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He was a retired detective with the Fort Pierce, FL Police Department. John served in many civic and community organizations. He was a 32 Degree Mason and member of Fort Pierce Lodge 87 FA&M. He also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of the Putnam County Shrine Club, member of the Algood Lions Club, and member of the Putnam County Walking Horse Association. John loved being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing, gardening, boating and scuba diving. He also enjoyed observing wildlife and caring for his horses and pets. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faye Harris Monk, (they were married August 16, 1959 in Fort Pierce, FL); two sons and daughter-in-law, Brad Monk of Cookeville, Greg and Ann Bright Monk of Chattanooga, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Brenda Monk of Valdosta; and special cousins, Shirley Gibson, David Willis, and Bobby Willis. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Carla (Bill) Orcutt and their children, Kristy and William Orcutt and their grandson, Benjamin Orcutt of Kansas; sister-in-law, Cynde (Gerald) Diminovich of Gainesboro, and their daughter, Katie (Micah) Rowland of Cookeville, (grandson, Princeton Rowland), their son, Dustin Diminovich of Gainesboro; brother-in-law, Tommy (Kitty) Harris, and their son Cal Harris all of Fort Pierce, FL; brother-in-law, Pat (Patti) Harris, and their daughter, Leslie (Benton) all of Columbia, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, PO Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438 or Friends of Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2615 Cookeville, TN 38502.
Masonic Funeral Rites For Johnny Essary, Age 73, Of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Formerly Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, March 17, 2018, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Interment Will Follow In The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Essary Was Born On October 6, 1944, In Cumberland County, Tennessee, To The Late Homer And Mable Toney Essary. Mr. Essary Passed Away On Saturday, March 10, 2018. Mr. Essary Was A Delivery Truck Driver For Construction Work Sites. He Was A Member Of Shelbyville Masonic Lodge #122 And Shelbyville Order Of Eastern Star Chapter #343. He Is Survived By His Sister, Marie Watson Of Beaver Creek, OH; And Several Nieces And Nephews. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Wives, Louise Smith Essary And Martha Murphy Essary; His Sisters, Dorothy Cross And Thelma Miller; Brothers, Bobby And Floyd Essary; 1 Infant Sister; And 2 Infant Brothers. In Lieu Of Flowers, His Request Was For Memorial Donations To Be Given To A Masonic Organization Of Your Choice. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, March 17, 2018, From 1:00 PM Until Time Of Masonic Funeral Rites At 2:00 PM.
Memorial services for Sarah F. Harp, 61, of Sparta, will be held at 4 P.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation. She passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1956, in Jackson County, to the late Sam Stafford and Hallie Biggs Stafford. She was married to the late James Harp, and was a homemaker. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 3 Brothers: George Dillard Stafford, Sam Dow Stafford, and Daniel Lee Stafford; and 4 Sisters: Jo Helen Hammock, Mae Ellen Mayberry, Frankie Keith, and Bonnie Phann. Survivors include 1 Son: Tinsley Boles of Cookeville; 2 Daughters: Jamie Gamble of Sparta, and Crystal Rogers of Cookeville; 7 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; 2 Brothers: Jack Stafford and Paul (Moline) Stafford, all of Gainesboro; and 1 Sister: Janie Uhles of Smith County. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 P.M. until time of services.
Celebration Of Life Services For Mary Sharon Garcia, Age 69, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Sunday, March 18, 2018, At 1:00 PM From Hope In Christ Fellowship, 315 East Peter Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee. Rev. Johnny Bowman And Rev. Steve Looper Will Officiate. Mrs. Garcia Passed Away On Saturday, March 10, 2018, At The Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center. A Complete Obituary Will Be Posted As It Becomes Available.
Funeral services for Ms. Virginia King Hunter, 96 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018 beginning at 3:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in Cookeville, with Pastor’s Martin Theiland, Mark Gaw and John Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville. Ms. Hunter passed from this life Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Saturday, August 27, 1921 in Livingston, she was the daughter of the late Arlice and Willie Mae (Bowden) Hodges. The family will receive friends at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and at the First United Methodist Church, Sunday, March 18, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm.
Funeral mass for Annamaria McCoy, 55 of Cookeville, will be held at the Dyer Funeral Home Monday, March 19 at 1:00pm. Annamaria passed peacefully in Cookeville on March 15, 2018. She was born in Conegliano, Italy on June 19, 1962. Annamaria was the President and Founder of St. Francis Animal Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill shelter that operated from 1999-2010, saving the lives of over 12,000 animals. She is survived by her Beloved Mother Zanin Bruna and aunts Zanin Fiorella and Zanin Silvia in Italy, and her only son James McCoy in America. The family will hold visitation directly before the funeral service at 11:00am.
A memorial service for Avalyn Kaye Lacy, 57 of Sparta, will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at The Lighthouse Church on Old Kentucky Road in Sparta with Brother Thomas McCulley officiating. She passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, July 23, 1960 in Sparta, she was the daughter of Alvin Lacy and Barbara Carter Lacy. Survivors include her parents, Alvin and Barbara Lacy of Sparta; brother, Jeff (Karen) Lacy of Cookeville; and niece, Megan Lacy of Richmond, Virginia. Visitation will be from 4pm until 6pm at the church.
