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Obituaries For Thursday, September 13
Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda Jean Meredith, 70, of Gainesboro, will be held at 7 P.M. on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation. She passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Life Care Center of Sparta. She was born February 4, 1948, in Detroit, MI, to the late C.J. Mabery and Barbara Jean Gale Mabery. She was married to Don Meredith, who survives. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Center Grove Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 Sisters: Jo Ann Ledbetter and Frances Dee Mabery. Survivors include her Husband: Don Meredith of Gainesboro; 2 Daughters: Cheryl Flatt of Gainesboro, and Dawn Meredith and Jessica Eaton of Sparta; 3 Stepchildren: Chris Meredith of Cookeville, Cory Meredith of Cookeville, and Carrie Sumnik of MI; 11 Grandchildren: Brooklyn Burris, Cheyenne Collier, Austin Winningham, Janelle Michels, Elizabeth Sumnik, Alexandra Sumnik, Nicholas Sumnik, Iggy Sumnik, Donna Meredith, Caelon Eaton, and Calie Eaton; 2 Great Grandchildren: Briella Hix and Silas Hix; 2 Brothers: John (Barbara) Mabery of Gainesboro, and Kenneth (Cindy) Mabery of Cookeville; and 1 Sister: Sandy Haney of Gainesboro. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 P.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Faye Massingille, age 55 of Allons, will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Overton Co. Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Massingille passed from this life on Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Massingille was born in Livingston on December 31, 1962 to Betty Bilyeu Stamps and the late Luther Washington Stamps. Betty was formally employed at Stover’s Country Kitchen which she loved working there for Scott and Patricia Stover. Betty will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors: Mother: Betty Stamps; 1 Brother: Ricky Stamps and his wife Jean; 3 Sisters: Tina Dixon and her husband Bruce, Rita Daniels and her husband Adam, Rachel Stamps and Jacob Carmack; A host of family and friends also survive. Preceded in death by: Husband: Johnny Massingille; Father: Luther Washington Stamps; 1 Brother: Luther Stamps, Jr.; 2 Sisters: Kimmy Bilbrey, Veachel Kay Stamps. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, September 13, 2018 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM.
Funeral services for Joan McCulley, age 84, of Cookeville will be held Friday, September 14th, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Joan passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home in Cookeville following extended illness. She was born Saturday, May 19, 1934 in Silver Point to the late John Harris and Aline Henley Harris. Joan will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church for over fifty years. Joan made many friends while working at Wilson Sporting Goods, Oster and Russell Stover Candies. In addition to her parents, Joan McCulley was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Harris, Dillon Harris, John Harris, Jr., Billy Harris, and Larry Harris. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Jere McCulley; daughter, Terri (Ronald) Laycock of Cookeville; son, Ronnie (Jennifer) McCulley of Baxter; grandchildren, Mitchell Brown and Casey McCulley; great-grandchildren, Emma Brown and Jayden Western; sister, Linda Harris of Cookeville; sisters-in-law, Mildred Williams of Cookeville, and Barbara Joiner of Harriman. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Friday, September 14, 2018, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Presley Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Howard, age 75 of Cookeville, will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 14, 2018 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Howard Cemetery in Cookeville, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 13, 2018 and from 12:00 pm until time of services on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed from this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Tommy was born Saturday, February 20, 1943 in Sparta, Tennessee. He was the son of the late James Monroe and Myrtle (Minnear) Howard.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Jean Buckner, 78, of Cookeville will be held Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4 PM in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Frank and Xander Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm and Friday 2 pm until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Buckner passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at her home in Cookeville. She was born August 19, 1940, in Putnam County to the late Dimple D. Ramsey Cumby and Willie J. “Bill” Cumby. She was the wife of Coie Buckner whom she married in Vero Beach in 1959. She attended Stevens Street Baptist Church. She was retired from Red Kap Industries in Cookeville. She was a volunteer at Cookeville Regional Hospital. Wanda loved to sew and was a very good seamstress and quilter.
Visitation for Cynthia Mary Grosklaus, 61 of Cookeville, will be held at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville from 4:00 – 6:00, Friday Sept 14th, with a public prayer service to follow. A Private Family Service and Internment will be at a later date. She passed away at her home with Family after a long battle with Cancer. Cindy was born in New Haven, CT to the late Clayton & Virginia Finer. She married Mike Grosklaus in 1985 in New Haven, CT where they lived for 18 years. Cindy worked for Seton Name Plate Company and Bic Company in Customer Service until the birth of her first child. She and Mike moved to Cookeville in 1999 where Cindy was active in many local activities. Cindy had a Brain Tumor removed in 2000 and with the help of many Prayers and great Doctors she fought and survived well past most expectations. She always had a positive attitude and refused to give up. She is survived by her husband Mike and Children James of Cookeville, and Katie of Nashville. She has 2 Sisters Lillian Staron and Virginia Budeit & her Husband Mark Budeit that still reside in the New Haven CT area. In lieu of flowers, the Family asks that you make a donation to the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Donna M. Clay Wilson, age 67, of Allons will be held 4 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Steven Barlow will officiate. Mrs. Donna Wilson passed from this life on Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 in Monroe. She was born March 10, 1951 in Loganville Georgia. Donna worked as a cashier at Tractor Supply. She enjoyed working in her rose and flower garden, she also loved animals. Donna leaves her husband, Robert Thomas Wilson; step-daughter, Carol Wilson, Susan Curtis and Lisa Moore; half-brother, Richard; and half-sister Gay; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will welcome friends from 3 p.m. until time of services at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral Services For Rocky Barlow, Age 58, Of The Sunk Cane Community Of Overton County, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, September 15, 2018, At 10:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. David Harris And Bro. Kenny Smith Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The George M. Phillips Cemetery. Mr. Barlow Was Born On March 24, 1960, In Livingston, To The Late Little John And Flora Dorcas Phillips Barlow. Mr. Barlow Passed Away On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, At The Livingston Regional Hospital. Mr. Barlow Was An Operations Manager With Bank Of Putnam County From March 1985 Until April 2000, Bank Office Manager At Advanced Computer Enterprises Intercept In Maryville, From June 2000 Until July 2001, Head Teller At Jackson Bank And Trust From September 2001 Until November 2005, Teller Operations Supervisor And Controller At American Bank And Trust From November 2005 Until January 2010, And Deposit Account Specialist At Community Bank And Trust Southeast Bank From February 2010 Until His Retirement. He Attended Muddy Pond Independent Baptist Church. He Is Survived By His Brother And Sister-In-Law, Jerry And Chris Barlow Of The Sunk Cane Community; And Nephew, Andrew Barlow Of The Sunk Cane Community. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, September 14, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Helen Wyatt, age 82, of Cookeville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday September 15 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Clarence Deloach will officiate. Interment will follow in the Elrod Cemetery in White County. Mrs. Wyatt passed away Tuesday September 11, 2018 at NHC of Cookeville. She was born October 3, 1935 in Putnam County, TN to the late Herman and Arrie Elrod Lack. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of Willow Avenue Church Christ. She was retired branch manager at Citizens Bank (Union Planters) in Algood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lora Herron; and step-son, Michael Wyatt. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, John Wyatt who she married February 3, 2003 in Cookeville; three sisters, Leron Hutcherson of Murfreesboro, Jessie (Mack) Horn of Woodbury, Chris (Norm) Hillman of Milan, IN; and two step-sons, John Robert Jr. (Barbara) Wyatt of Crossville, Eddie Wyatt of Smyrna. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Willow Avenue Church of Christ, 1150 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38506.
Funeral services for Mr. J B Harper, 92, of Cookeville, TN, will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the Pharris Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of services. He passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1926, in Gainesboro, TN, to the late Henry Harper and Betty Harper. He was married to Georgia Fulton Harper, who survives. He was a factory worker at Russell Stover Candy Co., and a member of the Gainesboro First Baptist Church.
A memorial service for John C. Pearson, 70, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Cane Creek Baptist Church with Brother Jim McAfee officiating. Mr. Pearson passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Bethesda Health Care in Cookeville. He was born Sunday, February 22, 1948 in Cookeville to the late John Willie Pearson and Minnie Ella Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in law and two nephews. Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife, Helen Harris Pearson; three sons, John Pearson Jr., Thomas Pearson, and Jonathan Pearson; two daughters, Dixie Pearson and Emily Pearson; two stepdaughters, Charlotte Sanders and Donna Harris; five grandchildren, Blake Pearson, Ashley Greenlee, Michael Pearson, Amber Greenlee, Allyson Wright; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Polly Martin; and one nephew, Stacy Martin.
A Memorial Service for Gena Lynn (Victory) Julien, age 56 of Buffalo Valley, will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 beginning at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Son: Barry Julien officiating. The family has chosen cremation. Gena passed from this life Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her home in Buffalo Valley. She was born Saturday, November 25, 1961 in Detroit , Michigan, she was the daughter of Bobbie and Madeline (Herron) Victory. Gena lived in several places and traveled the world, loved animals, loved to cook and loved her family. She was a very passionate soul. She was loved and will be missed greatly. Her bright spirit will be with us always. She studied the Bible and tried to better herself in life. Her son Barry Julien will remember her for her free spirit and compassion for life, and the impact she had on him growing into a man. In addition to her parents she is survived by: 1 Son and Daughter-in-law: Barry and Jackelyn Julien of Tampa, FL. Gena was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Robert Allen Victory, Maternal Grandparents: Roy and Maggie Herron and Paternal Grandparents: Roy and Lori Victory and many Aunts and Uncles. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until time of service at 2:00 pm.
Funeral services for Ann Mellema, 73, of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation. She passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1945, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Fred H. Terry and Jessie Mae Terry. She was married to the late Dean Mellema. She was an LPN, and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Edmund Robins; and 2 Sisters: Girtie Ann Lawhon and Donna Cassidy. Survivors include 1 Son: Charles D. Brown II of Gainesboro; 2 Daughters: Lori Rush of Gainesboro, and Katherine Naidenoff of Gainesboro; 1 Stepson: Robert (Remonia) Mellema of Cookeville; and 7 Grandchildren: Jacob Brown, Caleb Brown, Chris Brown, Justin Hurt, Joshua Scantland, Rachel Mellema, and Justin Long. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
A memorial service for Mr. John B. Roberts, age 86 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ. He died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at NHC Healthcare Cookeville. Mr. Roberts family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
Memorial services for Patricia Levenne Dillon, age 69, of Cookeville, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday September 22 at Holladay Church of Christ. Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate. Mrs. Dillon passed away Sunday morning September 9, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday September 22 from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Graveside services for Ronnie Howard Ligon, 85, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:30 at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Walter Phillips officiating. Mr. Ligon passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1933 in Baxter, Tennessee to the late Charles M. Ligon and Hester Campbell Ligon. He graduated from Upperman High School in 1951 and attended Tennessee Technological University. Mr. Ligon served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Cookeville, Tennessee and remained until his retirement. After retiring from the THP, he accepted a position with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. While there, he worked at the Criminal Justice Center as security for the courtrooms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 65 years, Eva Ann Jones Ligon; infant sister, Charlyn Ligon and brother, Bobby James “Mickey” Ligon. Mr. Ligon is survived by two daughters and son in law, Sherry Ligon (Marciano Roberts) and Terry Gail Ligon; one grandson, Clay Brandon Sherrell; one granddaughter, Dusty Sherrell Clark; three great grandchildren, Alexis, Kaylee and Chloe Clark. His family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11:00am until 1:00 pm prior to service time.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Noble Hooper Stout, Jr., 69 of Cookeville, held at Presley Funeral Home on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 3:00-6:00 PM. Noble passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Noble was born in Jackson County on July 12, 1949 to the late Noble Hooper Stout and Mable Carter Stout. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patsy (Pat) Hinrichsen Stout of Cookeville; mother Mable Carter Stout Maddux of Baxter; son Bo (Jennifer) Stout of Wilder; son Brandon (Alie) Stout of Verona, KY; step-son Michael (Erin) Carpinito of Kent, WA; step-daughter Theresa (Alex) Kira of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren Tylan Stout, Tatyn Stout and Banks Stout; step-grandchildren Brianna Carpinito and Michael Carpinito, Jr. Noble was with the City of Cookeville Water/Sewer Department for nearly 23 years and retired in 2004. Over the past 50 years, he was well known for following his passion of raising, training and showing Tennessee Walking Horses. He also thoroughly enjoyed his time spent with fishing buddies on Cordell Hull Lake. Since his retirement, he and Patsy traveled throughout the United States and abroad, with and without their horses. With his infectious smile and heart of gold, Noble was one of a kind who didn’t hesitate “stirring the pot.”
