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Obituaries For Monday, August 27
Graveside services for Mr. Tony Clifford Cox, age 55 of Hilham, will be held at the Lynn Cemetery in Jackson Co., on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 11 AM. Tony passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Tony was born in Gainesboro on June 13, 1963 to the late Eva Cox. Tony was a mechanic for years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors: 2 Brothers: Jeff Beechboard and wife Kathy, Johnny Cox; 2 Sisters: Elizabeth Spears, Donna Boles; 3 Nieces: Ashley Gwynn, Brittany Beechboard, Haley Boles; 2 Nephews: Philip Kilmon, Gage Boles; 1Great Niece: Alexis Rake; 2 Great Nephews: Eli Kilmon, Colton Beechboard. The family will receive friends there at the cemetery at service time.
Funeral services for Ms. Ova Rose Vaughn, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2018 beginning at 1:00pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. David Flatt officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Rose passed from this life Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Monday, August 19, 1929 in Baxter. She was the daughter of the late Sidney and Amanda (Herren) Thomas. Rose was a member of Locust Grove Church of Christ, and worked for many years at Wilson Sporting Goods in Cookeville. She is survived by: 1 Niece: Judy Thomas of Cookeville; 1 Nephews: Dewayne Thomas of Sharon; Sister-in-law: Johnnie Thomas of Cookeville; Niece-in-law: Glenda (Howell) Thomas of Cookevillel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Arlin Vaughn, 3 Brothers: Loyd, Floyd, and Claude Thomas, 1 Nephew: Terry Thomas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 28 from 11:00am until time of service at 1:00pm.
Funeral Services for Mr. Aaron Donald George, age 83, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston. Bro. Hillier Duke will officiate. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Garden. Donald leaves his beloved of 36 years, Faye Anderson of Livingston; daughters, Alisa Eldridge of Livingston, and Rhonda Roberts & husband Allen of Livingston; grandchildren, Alison Mason, Adrian McGill, Aleia Eldridge, and Braydon Eldridge; great grandchildren, Evie and Luie Mason; sister, Frances Martin of Knoxville; step daughter, Amanda West & husband John of Livingston; and several neices and nephews. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brothers,Edward, Lloyd, and Mayford George; sisters, Marnie George, Clara Broom, Stella Egan, Odean Greenwood, Ruby Neely, Melsie Crabtree, Lucille Peterman, Lois Seber, and Bessie Winningham, and several nieces and nephews. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 9 p.m., then on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorial Donations may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Hospital and the Alzheimers Founddation.
Graveside services for Mrs. Edna Louise Garrett Baker, age 62 of Sparta, will be conducted at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Saylors Cemetery. Mrs. Baker passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Baker was born August 16, 1956 in Crossville to the late Homer Hall and Ester Aileen Garrett. She was an employee of the Delmar Factory, a huge Elvis fan, and loved the beach. In addition to her parents, Edna is also preceded in death by eight of her siblings. Her surviving family members include her Husband of 46 years, Deland Baker; Daughter: Tammy Baker Holt; Grandchildren: Mysterie Holt, Destiny Holt, Dale Holt; Great Granddaughter: Ava Grace Matheney; Brothers: Leroy Garrett, Randy Hall; Sister: Janie Williams. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 9-10:30am at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ulysses Henry Norris, 86 of Sparta, will be held at 1pm on Friday, August 31 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Ulysses passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at his residence. Born Friday, May 27, 1932 in Collinsville, Alabama, he was the son of the late Lewis Norris and the late Ruby Johnson Norris. He was the husband of Francis Cooper Norris; and the father of Steven Norris and the late William Norris. Family will receive friends from 11am until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Alzheimer’s Associaton or Avalon Hospice.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Robertson, age 97 of Cookeville will be held Saturday September 1 at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Robertson’s family will receive friends Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner and Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Diedri “De” Sue Carlin, 73, of Cookeville, will be Saturday September 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the River Community Church. De passed away suddenly Friday morning August 17, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Harlan and Donna Seright Updegraff. De was an Registered Nurse for 44 years, having worked at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for eight years prior to retirement in 2016. She was a member of the River Community Church and loved to spend time with her friends, the “River Chicks.” She and husband Jerry were members of the Pistons Car Club. De is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Carlin of Cookeville, who she married December 6, 1980 in Atlanta, IL; daughter, Kimberleigh (Robert) Davis of Huntington Beach, CA; brother, Harlan Updegraff III of Granville; five grandchildren, Luke, Matthew and Andrew Davis of Huntingon Beach, Cody Dodd of Cookeville, and Lyndsay Dodd of Dublin, GA; nieces, Sarah Hollar of Anaheim, CA, Christie Roberts of Colorado Springs, CO, and Amanda (Drew) Lyndsay of Athens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Jerri Lynn Dodd; and step-son, Michael Carlin. Because of De’s love for animals, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501.
A Celebration Of Life Service For Clyde Chester “Chet” Neal, Age 75, Of Livingston, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, September 8, 2018 At 2:00 PM At The Life Church “The Garage” In Cookeville. His Wishes Of Cremation Are Being Honored With Inurnment In Indiana At Later Date. Mr. Neal Went Home To Be With The Lord On Sunday, August 19, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Neal Was Born On March 9, 1943, In New Castle, Indiana, To The Late Clyde W. And Catherine Pierce Neal. Mr. Neal Was Retired From General Motors In Anderson, Indiana, Where He Worked For 42 Years. He Was A Member Of Life Church And Loved His Church Family. He Was A Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, And Friend. He Is Survived By His Wife, Doris Looper Neal Of Livingston, TN; Daughter And Son-In-Law, Lisa C. And Brian Inman Of Indianapolis, IN; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Allen J. And Carla Neal Of Sarasota, FL; Stepchildren, Lisa And Kevin Jackson Of Algood, Eric And Kim Fox Of Hilham; 6 Grandchildren, Jansen Wade, Jerika Wade, Matthew (Rachel) Jackson, Zachary (Maggie) Jackson, Levi (Anna) Fox, And Wade (Brooke) Fox; 4 Great Grandchildren, Alivia Baker, Hannah Baker, Charlotte Jackson, And Bennett Jackson; Sister, Dorothy Lee Of Albany, KY; Sisters-In-Law, Betty Neal Of Muncie, IN, Mary Swallows Of Rickman, Joyce Ray Of Algood; And Several Nieces And Nephews. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Brother, Henry Neal; Sister And Brother-In-Law, Helen And Howard Crabtree; Brother-In-Law, Ralph Lee. The Family Will Receive Friends At Life Church “The Garage” On Saturday, September 8, 2018 From 1:00 PM Until Celebration Time At 2:00 PM. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations May Be Given To Life Church, 2223 North Washington Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501.
