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Obituaries For Thursday, March 8
Robert Emory Boyer, Age 91, Of The Cumberland Cove Community Of Monterey, Tennessee, Passed Away On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, At Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Boyer Was Born On January 29, 1927, In Painesville, Ohio, To The Late Ellis Emory And Elizabeth Anne Nelson Boyer. Mr. Boyer Was A United States Army Veteran Serving During World War II. He Is Survived By His Wife, Karin Jezierski Boyer Of The Cumberland Cove Community; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Ward And Susana Boyer Of Davie, FL; Grandchildren, Robert And Jacqueline Boyer Of Davie, FL. His Family Is Honoring His Wishes Of Cremation With No Services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Iris Smith Hogg Wheeler, 86, of Granville, will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, March 9, 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. She passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. She was born September 24, 1931, in Jackson County, to the late D.R. “Daniel” Smith and Ona Maxwell Smith. On July 18, 2010, she was married to Louis M. Wheeler, who survives. She was a homemaker and UCHRA coordinator, as well as a substitute teacher. She was a member of the Flynns Creek Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her First Husband: Tom Hogg, whom she married on December 3, 1949; 2 Sons: Steve and Danny Hogg; 2 Brothers: Odus Smith and Oral Smith; 1 Sister: Ina Smith; 1 Son-in-Law: Sherril Stafford; and 1 Daughter-in-Law: Vicki Hogg. Survivors include her Husband: Louis M. Wheeler of Granville; 1 Son: Tommy D. Hogg of Gainesboro; 1 Daughter: Linda Hogg Stafford (Ricky) Hix of Livingston; 3 Grandchildren: Cody Stafford, Candice Bilbrey, and Natalie Roberts; 4 Great Grandchildren: Harley, Hayden, Adrianne, and Titus; and 1 Brother: Aaron G. (Betty) Smith of Nashville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Friday from 9 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Oliver Clarence Wolaver, 85 of Sparta, will be held at 11am on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Derreck Coble officiating. Mr. Wolaver passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his residence in Sparta. Born Saturday, June 11, 1932 in Lewisburg, he was the son of Rob and Sarah Pigg Wolaver. He was the husband of Loyce Smith Wolaver. Mr. Wolaver was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He loved God, his family, fishing, and gardening. He was also a member of the West Sparta Church of Christ, where he served as Deacon before his health declined. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Loyce Smith Wolaver; sons, Tony (Christine) and Jeff (Jamie); grandchildren, Gavin, Gianna, Michael, Dylan, and Deven; nephews, Bob Dew (Pam) and family; niece, Jacky Newman (Jim) and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Edwina Wolaver. Burial will follow in Elrod Cemetery in Sparta. Family will recieve friends on Thursday, March 8, from 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Elrod Cemetery in C/O George Elrod at 320 Hillview Drive, Sparta, TN 38583.
Funeral services for Mr. Avery Hoit Newberry, age 79 of Allons, will be held Friday, March 9, 2018 at 12 Noon from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Hailey’s Grove Cemetery located in Crab Orchard, Cumberland Co. Mr. Newberry passed away on Tuesday evening March 6, 2018 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Newberry was born in Crab Orchard, Cumberland Co. on March 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Tema (Chambers) Newberry. He is survived by Wife: Ida Newberry; 2 Sons: Avery Newberry, Randy Newberry; 2 Daughters: Julia Kimble, Sheila Johnson; 1 Step Son: Dale Edgar; 1 Step Daughter: Lynda Edgar; 1 Brother: Joseph Newberry. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 9th starting at 10 AM at the funeral home.
Funeral Services for Thomas “Tom” Ervin Templeton, 78 of Crossville, will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Full Military Honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard of the Upper Cumberlands. Graveside Services will be held Monday, March 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville with Full Military Honors provided by the Active Duty Airforce. Tom passed from this life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his home. Tom was born Friday, October 27, 1939. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Albert Fletcher, age 73, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. A.J. Looper will officiate. Burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery in Alpine. Jimmy passed from this life on Wednesday morning, March 7, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Overton County on February 8, 1945 to the late Dwey & Glea Holman Fletcher. Jimmy was a factory worker at a local funiture factory for many years. He loved to fish every chance he had. In his younger years, he enjoyed raising bottle calves and horses. Jimmy was a guy who enjoyed playing tricks on his family and close friends, and he loved a good joke. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mrs. Nadine Gray Fletcher of Livingston; sons, Bruce Fletcher & wife Amy of Livingston, TN & Jason Fletcher of Livingston; grandchildren, Micah & Bryson Fletcher & Ciara Fletcher; sisters, Margaret Johnson of Allons & Imogene Hughes & husband Willie of Allons. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brothers, Cleston, William, Doak, Donnie & infant brother Edward Fletcher; & sisters, Betty Staggs, Christene Boles, Charlene Johnson, Lorene Martin & Avadean Overby. The family will welcome friends on Thursday evening from 5 until 9 p.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Judith Ann Olive Landis, age 75, of Cookeville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday March 10 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Tiebout officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington of Tennessee Cemetery. Mrs. Landis passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Nelson and Martha Lorena Dare Somers. Mrs. Landis was a member of Summerfield United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed at Meritor Automotive in Gordonsville and also employed at Oster in Cookeville. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, crochet, reading, and bowling. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Clarence Eugene Landis, who she married October 5, 1963 in Dayton, OH; three daughters, Lisa Landis, Nancy Landis, and Raejean Landis, all of Cookeville; son, Robert Michael Landis and wife Carrie of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Cole Allen Jarmen of Cookeville and Logan Lee Olive Landis of Knoxville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Nelson Somers. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Summerfield United Methodist Church, 625 East 20th Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 or Mustard Seed Ranch, PO Box 3814 Cookeville, TN 38502.
A Celebration of Life memorial service honoring the life of Joan “Jo” Britnell will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 12 noon at First United Methodist Church, Cookeville. Visitation will be at the church in the Jeff Wall Hall following the service. Jo died Friday , March 2, 2018 at the age of 88 in Life Care Center of Sparta.
Funeral services for James C. Teeter “Charles”, age 95, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Morrison officiating. He will be laid to rest at West Cemetery following the service. Charles was promoted to glory on March 6, 2018 at his home in Cookeville surrounded by his family. He was born in Cookeville to the late Wade and Ima (Grimes) Teeter April 9, 1922. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lorelle (Montgomery) Teeter; daughter, Judy Sue (Teeter) Teague; and great-grandson Christian Chance Fletcher. Charles worked and retired from Chrysler in Dayton, Ohio for 30 years. He was also a WWII veteran serving as a medic in the Army. He is survived by his daughter, Carol (Teeter) Fowler (David); his two beautiful sisters, Lucinda Gentry and Doris Vickers; son/grandson, David Teague; grandchildren, Christy Irwin, Karen, Mike, Tyler (Carley), Austin Fletcher, Kelly Teague, Samantha Irwin, Caleb Dalton and Nia Rose Fletcher. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for William Floyd Cartwright, Sr., 61 of Algood, will be held Saturday, Marth 10th, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center. William departed this life March 2, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Hospital. He was born April 23, 1956 to the late Frank Cartwright and Rubie Nell Jernigan. Mr. Cartwright was a Pastor and currently employed at Putnam County Sheriff Department . He was the former Chief of police in Algood and also a life long history of security. He leaves cherish memories to his wife Linda Johnson Cartwright step father James Jernigan, two children Mitzi Nell (Joey) Cartwright Schibik and William Floyd Cartwright Jr. Grandchildren Quanisha Cartwright, Oriyana Miles, Brooklyn Sullivan, Braxton Lafever, Kaleeyah Morphis, Madi Dalton, Elaysia, Lakoiya, Nakayia Schibik – Cartwright. Great grandchildren Krystella Easley, and A’shaii Spicer, Brothers from Doug, Wayne and Ray Cartwright Algood and Randy Johnson from Silverpoint. Sisters Kathy Johnson from silverpoint, Patsy (Bob) Gist from Cookeville, Judy (Johnnie) Cullom from Silverpoint. Aunts, Yvonne Gardner from Cookeville, Mary Alice McClellan and Margret Ann Hurt from Cookeville.Special friends Anita Carter, Katie Sampler, Bo Mullins, Marshell Kelso, Rev. Earl Dickerson, Anthony Earls, Reaker Bass, John E. Jackson. Visitations will be held from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, March 9th, 2018, and 11:00am until time of service Saturday, March 10th, 2018.
Funeral Services For Jack D. Williamson, Age 88, Of Crawford, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, March 10, 2018, At 3:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Corey Carroll Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Cookeville City Cemetery With Full Military Honors Provided By The Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Williamson Was Born On, January 30, 1930 In Henderson, Kentucky, To The Late Willie Reuben And Olive Elizabeth Vaughn Williamson. Mr. Williamson Passed Away On Thursday, March 8, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Williamson Of Henderson, Kentucky, Married His Wife, Edith Inez Lewis Of Savannah, Georgia, On June 29, 1952, And Remained Married To Her For Over 58 Years Until Her Passing On October 7, 2010. He Was A Safety Director In The Trucking Business. He Was A United States Airforce Veteran Serving During The Korean War. He Was A Mason Serving Over 70 Years. He Was A Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, And Great Grandfather. He Will Be Greatly Missed. He Is Survived By, 2 Daughters And A Son-In-Law, Karen Lynn And Wesley Brown Of Sharpsburg, GA, Brenda Kay Williamson Of Crawford; 1 Granddaughter, Kristy Leigh (And Joey) Chase Of Sharpsburg, GA; 1 Grandson, Jack Wesley (And Melissa) Brown Of Cleveland, TN; 5 Great Grandchildren, Anna Chase, Dakota Brown, Allison Chase, Kaitlynn Brown, And Andrew Chase. In Addition To His Parents And Wife, He Was Preceded In Death By His Sister, Eva Jean W. Gutierrez. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, March 10, 2018, From 2:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 3:00 PM.
A memorial service for Mr. Jerry Dale Cole, age 62 of Sparta, will be held at 7pm on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Mark Farley officiating. Mr. Cole passed from this life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his residence. Born Friday, April 8, 1955 in Cookeville, he was the son of the late Ridley Cole and the late Anna Tollison Cole. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Phyllis Cole; daughter, Amanda Cole; son, Jeremiah Cole; daughter, Lakota Cole and daughter, Sarah Cole, all of Sparta. Preceding him in death are his parents, and sister, Donna Cole. A visitation will be held from 5pm until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
