We Remember: Tuesday, February 27 Obituaries

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Obituaries For Tuesday, February 27

Bradley J. Bentley, 54, of Livingston, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. He was born October 12, 1963, in Adrian, MI, to the late Verl Bentley and Shirley Bentley. He was an apartment maintenance worker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Sisters: Linda Ghering and Glenda Griffith. Survivors include 2 Sons: Bronson (Cheynne) Bentley of Cookeville, and Matt Bentley of Hudson, MI; 1 Daughter: Becky (Trish) Bentley-Butler of Adrian, MI; 1 Step-Daughter: Kayla Booher of Adrian, MI; the Mother of his Children: Linda Sands of Adrian, MI; 1 Brother: Lester (Amanda) Bentley of Hudson, MI; and 9 Grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation, with no services at this time.

Funeral services for Zack Hickey, age 85 of Cookeville, TN will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Burial to follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 5:00-8:00PM and Wednesday from 9:00AM until time of services at the funeral home. Mr. Hickey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25th at Life Care Center of Sparta. Mr. Hickey loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He was born on February 12, 1933 to the late Mandy Nash Hickey Scott and Liam Hickey. Mr. Hickey was a retired farmer and attended Boiling Springs Baptist Church when he was able. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nola Mae LaFever Hickey(whom he married February 3, 1953), Step-Father: James Herman Scott, Sr. and great granddaughter Samantha Kurpieski, five sister: Jocie B. Hickey, Reba Bumbalaugh, Jimmie Scarlett, Pearl Smith, Billie Scimemi; Two Brothers: James Herman Scott, Jr. and Bill Herron. Pallbearers will be Steven Zackary, and Ben Hickey, Jamall Henley, Trenton Sherrell, and Jonathan Williams. Bro. Elmore Judd will officiate the services. In Lieu of flowers you can make donations to the Leron Cass Scholarship Fund-c/o Whitson Funeral Home 30 North Dixie Avenue Cookeville,TN 38501 or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Lorene Williams Pack, age 73 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Old Bon Air Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Mrs. Pack passed away Sunday February 25, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Lorene was born June 18, 1944 in Ravenscroft, Tennessee to the late Orville and Amanda Parks Williams. She was a retired factory worker in a career that spanned from shirt factory to Mallory and Southern Wood Products. She was most proud of being a mother to her family as well as to all that entered her home. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by husband Eddie Pack, Sr.; son Martin Pack; great-grandson Tyler McBride; siblings Addie, Kenneth, Mary, Elise, Harry, Horace, Tinker and Casto.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wendy Lee Wright, age 42, of Livingston, will be conducted 1 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Brett Gibbons will officiate. Burial will be in the Clark Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 5 until 9 p.m. & Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wendy passed from this life on Monday morning, February 26, 2018 from Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born in Putnam County, Tennessee on July 30, 1975 to William, Sr. and Patsy Vaughn Clark. She was a wonderful mother and a loving wife. She loved growing and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed riding her motorcycle and listening to old Rock-N-Roll music.

Funeral services for Wilburn “Will” Qualls, age 89 of Sparta, will be at 11:00 am on Friday, March 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Highland Cemetery. Mr. Will passed away on Monday evening February 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1928 in White County, TN to the late Bill and Verna Klein Qualls. Mr. Will was a farmer. He is survived by his wife: Cora Sue Luna Qualls of Sparta; 2 Sons: Kenny Qualls of Cookeville, and Tim Qualls & wife Kathy of Sparta; 8 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren; 1 Brother: Les West of Sparta; along with Several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Thursday Evening.

Graveside Memorial Services For Linda Kathleen Bohannon, Age 69, Of Cookeville, Will Be Held On Saturday, March 3, 2018, At 1:00 PM At The Bohannon Cemetery In The Calfkiller Community. Ms. Bohannon Passed Away On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, At Mabry Health Care And Rehab Center In Gainesboro. Ms. Bohannon Was Born On April 29, 1948, In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, To The Late Leland Laverne And Betty Jane Groves Blystone. Ms. Bohannon Was A Custodian At Monterey High School For Many Years. She Is Survived By, 1 Daughter, Cynthia Shuffett Of Monterey; 2 Sons, Scott Suttle Of Smithville, Jamie Suttle Of Livingston; 4 Grandchildren, Samantha Burke, Mishea Suttle, James Santilli, And Abbie Bires; 3 Great Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Burke, Alexander Burke, And Ricky Burke; 2 Brothers, Mark Blystone Of Georgia, John Blystone Of Ohio. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Stanton Bohannon. Her Family Will Receive Friends At The Cemetery Immediately Following The Services.