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Obituaries For Thursday, March 29
Graveside service and interment for Donald John Holton, aged 82 of Kentwood, Michigan will be Friday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Smellage Memory Gardens in the Boma Community of Putnam County. Tommy Roberts will officiate. Family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Donald fell asleep to this world on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born May 21, 1935 to Hannah (Johnson) Holton and Harold Holton in Northport, MI. Don packed a lot of living into his 82 years. Early on, as a star pitcher for the Northport High School. Later, classic country music became his passion and he shared the stage with stars of that era, which are too numerous to mention, having had several recordings on the Nugget Label. Realizing the precariousness of the entertainment business, Don kept his “day jobs”, first as a lineman for United Airlines and then as a commodities mover for Baker-Knapp and Tubbs, F & A Cheese and finally for M.C. VanKampen. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle and Wesley; his first wife Phyllis, with whom he had a daughter, Karen. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Amber and Kodey; and two great granddaughters. Don will be loved and remembered by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Boyd Holton of Kentwood, MI; nephew, John (Carol) Holton; nieces, Susan (William) Wolenweber, Lori (Gerard) Bellanger, and Deborah Holton. Mr. Holton was preceded in death by his father and mother in-law, Owen H. and Carrie Roberts Boyd, formerly of the Boma Community. Don and Patricia spent their retirement years traveling, having flown the Concord three times, sailed the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary II numerous times, to many European locations. An avid fisherman, Don enjoyed dipping a line in the water at his cabin named “Tightfit” on Waloon Lake near Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, with his fishing buddies. Piloting his cessna, he was able to fly to see mom and dad Holton and family members in Northport whenever the spirit moved him to do so. Those of us who loved Don will be looking ahead to the Resurrection morning when Jesus returns to take us all “Home”. Memorial contributions may be made to South United Methodist Church. Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangments.
Funeral Services for Patricia Ann Bumbalough Jones, age 74 of Sparta, will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Highland Cemetery. Patricia passed away Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018 at the NHC of Sparta. She was born October 9, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Thurman and Ellen Stone Bumbalough. Patricia retired from Mallory Controls. She is survived by her Son: Greg (Anita) Jones of Cookeville; Daughters: Carla Jones of Sparta and Lori Lee Maasen of Lebanon;2 Grandchildren: Brandon Conley and Jade Ellen Conley; 4 Great-Grandchildren: Eli, Enslee, Libby Grace, and Finley Cate; Step-Daughters: Jennifer Harlan and Ashley Brazle; 4 Brothers: Roy Bumbalough , Norman “Buddy” Bumbalough, Randy Bumbalough all of Sparta, and Lynn Bumbalough of McMinnville; Sister: Carol Sue Jones of Ohio; Best Fur Friend: “Sassy.” The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Thursday evening.
Funeral Services For Reba Anderson, Age 88, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Friday, March 30, 2018, At 1:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Kenny Smith And Rev. Kevin Smith Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Phillips Cemetery In The Anderson Community. Mrs. Anderson Was Born On March 13, 1930, In Overton County, Tennessee, To The Late Willie Jack And Lou Ella Swallows Phipps. Mrs. Anderson Passed Away On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, At Her Home. She Was A Member Of Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church And A Member Of A Gospel Group. She Was A Homemaker And A Factory Worker. She Was A Kind-Hearted Woman And She Was Always Willing To Teach Home Skills. She Is Survived By Her Husband Of Over 72 Years Who She Married On October 27, 1945, Willis Anderson Of Monterey, TN; 6 Daughters And 1 Son-In-Law, Glenda Melton Of Monterey, TN, Freda Miller Of Monterey, TN, Cinda And David Birdwell Of Monterey, TN, Nora Smith Of Monterey, TN, Doris Zellner Of Monterey, TN, And Sandra Anderson Of Monterey, TN; 3 Sons And 2 Daughters-In-Law, Willie And Linda Anderson Of Livingston, TN, Joe And Sylvia Anderson Of Monterey, TN, Ronnie Anderson Of Livingston, TN; 22 Grandchildren; 37 Great Grandchildren; 18 Great-Great Grandchildren. In Addition To Her Parents, She Is Preceded In Death By; 1 Daughter-In-Law, Judy Anderson; 4 Sons-In-Law, Earl Melton, Eddie Miller, Donnie Smith, And Glenn Zellner; 5 Sisters, Martha McCowan, Roselle Phipps, Laura Buckner, Lucille Anderson And Lillie Buckner; And 5 Brothers, Herman, Lloyd, Edward, Coy, And Clayton Phipps. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, March 29, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Kimberly “Kim” Ann Smith, 56 of Gainesboro, will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 30, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Campground Cemetery in Clarkrange. Kim passed from this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her home. Kim was born Tuesday, April 18, 1961 in Winchester, Indiana and she was the daughter of the late Dallas Eugene and Mary F. (Petty) Wright. Kim was a loving daughter, wife, mom, and MaMaw. She was loved by all that knew her. Kim is survived by: Husband: Scott Smith of Gainesboro’ 4 Children: Scott II and Tashionna Smith, Ashley Wright, Brandy and Abraham Andres, Frankie Jo Tucker; 17 Grandchildren; 4 Siblings: Dallas Eugene Wright and Jenny and Mike Hargrove, Doug Wright, Maryanne Wright; A host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kim was preceded in death by: Son, Jeremy Wright. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, March 30, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ila Bertie Gooch Fisher, age 89 of Sparta, will be at 11:00 am Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Spring Hill the Baptist Church with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ila passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. She was born August 2, 1928 in White County to the late Bertie Everette and Effie May Cope Gooch. She was also preceded in death by her brother: William Gooch, Brother and sister-in-law: Fred and Simone Gooch, a sister: Rose Gooch and an infant brother and an infant sister. Mrs. Ila worked at the Sparta Shirt Factory then went to Red Cap where she worked for 34 years before retiring. She loved to quilt, do crafts, put puzzles together, work in her flower garden and canning. She is survived by her: Daughter & Son-in-law: Kathy and James Brymer of Sparta; Sister: Wilma (Harold) Cantrell of Walling; Brother: Freeman Gooch of Sparta; Sister-in-law: Mariam Gooch of Walling; Very Dear Friend: Nina Forsythe of Sparta; Her Dear Godchildren: R.J. Lee and Bronson Lee of Sparta; along with a host of nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews that was very special to her. The family will receive friends at Hunter Funeral Home Parlor from 4pm until 8pm on Friday evening. She will lie-in-state at the church from 9am until service time on Saturday.
Funeral services for Mr. John W. Vanhooser, 83, of Gainesboro, will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County. He passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. He was born August 30, 1934, in Jackson County, to the late Eugene “Buster” VanHooser and Elza Moss VanHooser. On February 27, 1990, he was married to June Vanhooser, who survives. He was a retired mail carrier, and a member of the Stone Church of Christ. He also served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Sister: Jean Locke. Survivors include his Wife: June Vanhooser of Gainesboro; 2 Sons: Stanley (Karen) Vanhooser of Cookeville, and Steven Vanhooser of Madison, TN; 1 Step Son: Richie Meadows of Gainesboro; 1 Step Daughter: Marsha (James) Emerton of Gainesboro; 3 Grandchildren: Andrea Womack, B.J. Vanhooser, and Jackson Vanhooser; 4 Step Grandchildren: Latosha Meadows, Nolan Meadows, Jessica Emerton, and Ruby Randolph; 1 Brother-in-Law: Gilbert Locke of Michigan; and Special Cousin: John Edd (Faye) Willmore of Gainesboro. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
A memorial service for Mr. Dwight Edward Luna, 68 of Sparta, will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with John Cunningham officiating. Mr. Dwight passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his residence. Born Sunday, August 28, 1949 in Smithville, he was the son of the late Reefus and Ressie Luna. Mr. Dwight loved hunting and model cars. Survivors include his wife, Maria Luna of Smithville; son, Brian Luna of Smithville; daughter, Heather Guy (Randy) of Sparta; brother, Larry Luna (Angela) of Smithville; sister, Bonnie Chacon (Marco) of Smithville; step-daughter, Ayde Ray; 2 grandchildren, Sierra Hendrien and Dakota Hendrien, and many friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dwight Edward Luna.
Funeral Services for Mr. Morse “Moose” Benford Brown, 77 of Algood, will held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Heritage Cemetery in Algood, Tennessee. Morse passed from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Morse was born Tuesday, March 25, 1941 in Olive Branch, Mississippi and he was the son of the late Charlie and Mariah (Adams) Brown. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Michael Shane Maples, 41 of Sparta, will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Steve Tiebout officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. Michael passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his residence. Born Friday, July 16, 1976 in Frankfurt , Germany, he was the son of Gary Maples and Martha Jane Brock. He retired with 20 years of service in the Army National Guard. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom from June 2004 until December 2005. Survivors include his wife, Amanda Lewis Maples of Sparta; sons, Stephen Weston Maples and Daniel Shane Maples of Sparta; daughter, Alexis Grace Kamryn Maples of Sparta; parents, Ron and Jane Bennett of Sparta and Gary and Frances Maples of Spencer; mother-in-law, Nancy Lewis of Smithville; brothers, Chip Bennett (Renee) of Cookeville and Jonathan Bennett (Kristina) of McMinnville; sister, Angie Maples of Spencer; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tad and Lucille Brock and brother, Gary Stephen Maples Jr. The family will welcome friends at 10:00 am until time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
A memorial service for Charles Ross Warren, 93 of Sparta, will be held on Saturday March 31st at 6 p.m. at Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Charles has returned to the Loving Father from whence he came. In his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family united by inexpressible love, admiration and gratitude. Charlie was born in Nashville in 1924 and spent his formative years deeply influenced by his family’s dedication to Grace Baptist Church led by Pastor L.S. Ewton. In 1942, Charlie married the beautiful Juanita Elliott known to her children and grandchildren as “Framma”. Immediately thereafter as a member of the Army Air Corps, he was assigned to the 8th Air Force 351st Bomb Group as ball turret gunner on a B-17. Charlie flew 36 missions and his decorations and military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Air Medal, and the French Legion of Honor. Upon his return to the States he graduated from Tennessee PolyTech. He joined IBM as Administration Manager where he earned many accolades and the admiration of his coworkers. After retiring from IBM in 1988, he devoted himself to his family, wood turning and Christian service, primarily to the Lakota Sioux of the Cheyenne River Reservation. His gift for making friends wherever he went and his ability as master story teller endeared him to all who met him. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Charles Ross Warren Sr. and Myrtle Webb Warren as well as his sisters Venorice Caudill, Lena Maddux, Elizabeth Maunsell, Marion Harvey, and his best friend John Whitehead. His beloved wife of 60 years was laid to rest in 2002. He is survived by his children Scott Warren, Kim Warren, her close friend Nicole Medeiros, and Chris Warren Hohn; his grandchildren Seth Warren, Sara Warren, Gabriel Warren, Elliott Warren, Katie McMillan, Amy Lock, Lindsey McMahan, Savannah Hohn, and great grandchildren Scarlett and Evan Lock, Jax McMahan, Luke Jacobsen, and Jack Warren Padgett, his dear friend John Sloan, and nephew Mark Maunsell. Charlie voiced frequently his love and deep appreciation to his son-in-law Dave Hohn for his countless hours of help with many tasks. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a remembrance service beginning at 6 p.m. featuring bagpipes and a military color guard. Food and fellowship will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hickory Valley Baptist Church of Sparta.
