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Obituaries For Wednesday, March 21
Mr. Ted Templeton, Age 69, Of Sparta, Passed Away On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, At The Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital In Sparta. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete.
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Hansen, 81, of Gainesboro, will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church in Gainesboro. Private burial will be at a later time at the Hansen farm. She passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1936, in Bulls Gap, TN, to the late William Horner and Lula Horner. On September 14, 1958, she was married to Ray Hansen, who survives. She was a school teacher and principal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Bill Horner, Jr. Survivors include her Husband: Ray Hansen of Gainesboro; 1 Son: Mark F. Hansen of Lafayette, LA; 1 Daughter: Kathryn Foles of Katy, TX; 1 Brother: Randy Horner of FL; 1 Sister: Wilma Longfellow of East TN; 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 P.M. – 7 P.M., and at the church on Thursday from 9 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Mr. Lavaughn Howell, age 80 of Spencer, will be conducted 11:00am Thursday, March 22, 2018 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Saylors Cemetery. Mr. Howell passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Howell was born July 11, 1937 in Burgess Falls to the late Asco and Adith Howard Howell. He was a jack-of-all-trades, who enjoyed working as a mechanic, truck driver, bulldozer operator, furniture builder and storeowner. In addition to his parents, Mr. Howell is preceded in death by his son, Leonard Howell Jr. and brothers Richard Howell and Claudie Howell. His surviving family includes his Wife of 55 years Mary Williams Howell of Spencer; Son: Allon and Sherry Howell of Spencer; Grandchildren: Becky Howell, Joseph Howell, Ashley Howell Hastings, Joshua Howell, Tosha Howell Howard, Kim Bowman; 10 Great Grandchildren; Sisters: Jean Johnson Howell, Wanda Frazier, Louise Finchum. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
Memorial Service for Fannie Louise (Miller) Yoder, 79 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cookeville Church of the Nazarene. Fannie went home to be with the Lord at her home in Cookeville on March 16, 2018. Fannie was born on August 13, 1938 in Stark County, Ohio to the late Atlee P. and Susanna (Cross) Miller. Fannie was a caretaker (CNA) for 36 years. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining family and friends, southern gospel music and hymns. Fannie is survived by: Husband of 56 years : Perry Martin Yoder, Jr.; 3 Children: Suzette Yoder, Kevin Yoder (Donita Eby), Rosabel Yoder Hunter (Gary); 2 Grandchildren: Robin Yoder Hulmuth (Trevin), Landon Yoder (Shannon Mahal); 4 Great Grandchildren: Luke and Tori Helmuth, Ellie and Ethan Yoder. Fannie was preceded in death by: Grand-Daughter: Terra Hunter.
Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Geesling, age 49 of Hilham, will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Campground Cemetery in Overton Co. Mrs. Loretta Geesling passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday morning, March 20, 2018 with her family by her side. Mrs. Loretta Geesling was born in Livingston, Overton Co., TN on July 22, 1968 to the late Roy Millard and Arizona (Cravens) Lee. She was a member of Allen’s Chapel in Hilham. Survivors include her daughter; Alyicia Geesling, Alyicia’s Fiance’; Jonathan Raymond Dillon, grandson: Allen Lee Dulworth, 3 brothers; Odell (Tammy) Lee, Joe (Norma) Lee, Jimmy (Penny) Lee all of Hilham, 1 sister; Maxine (Don) Newberry of Cookeville, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to her parents Loretta was preceded in death by her husband; Gregory Geesling. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 starting at 5 PM to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made toward funeral arrangements by contacting Hall Funeral Home.
A memorial gathering for Joshua Dell Smith, 18 of Sparta, will be held from 4pm until 7pm on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Joshua passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 in McMinnville. He was born Thursday, August 5, 1999 in Pierre, South Dakota. Survivors include his mother, Cherry Smith of Sparta; grandmother, Sharon Cox of Sparta; brother, Royal Smith of Sparta; and many cousins, neices, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lou Kent Moore Weaver, 85 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Friday, March 23, 2018 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Betty was born in White County to the late Malcolm and Eunetta Mason Kent on December 11, 1932 and passed from this life on March 18, 2018 at the age of 85. She was the manager at the Goodyear Store for 28-plus years and a member of Central Church of Christ. Betty was very involved in her girls’ activities, including the PTA, band and Girl Scouts. She dedicated her life to her family and her dog, Bubbie. She looked forward to Primetime and the trips. In addition to her parents, Betty is also preceded in death by her husbands George Ellis Moore and Robert Lynn Weaver. Her surviving family includes her Daughters: Teresa & Chris Colby, Cindy & RJ Hickey, Sandy & Allan Clouse, Faye Moore, Kaye Moore, Renee & Kevin Henry; Grandchildren: Rhonda & Paul Welch, Scott & Lisa Hickey, Brandon A. Clouse, Keela Henry, Macie & Travis Howard, Matthew Clouse; Seven Great Grandchildren; One Great, Great Grandchild; Sister: Mary Anna Thompson. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4-8pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Roy Whited and Christopher Wiles will officiate the service.
Funeral service for Ms. Kelly E. Mick , age 42, of Gainesboro will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 from the chapel Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Bobby Gore will officiate. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Ms. Mick passed from this life on Tuesday morning , March 20, 2018 in Alive Hospice House in Nashville. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 27, 1975 to Vickey Long and Kenny Easterling. She a 1996 Graduate of Livingston Academy. She worked as a cashier. She is survived by her mother, Vickey Grow of Dayton, Ohio; father, Kenny Easterling of Fairborn, Ohio; Adoptive Parents, Roger & Shelia Mick, Baxter, TN; & brothers, Rodney Mick & wife Liz of Fairborn Ohio & Ryan Mick of Baxter, TN. The family will welcome friends on Friday from noon until time of service.
Funeral services for Martha Elizabeth Glenn Templeton, 88 of Sparta, will be held at 2pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Don Shuster and Robert Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Martha passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at her residence. Born Friday, October 25, 1929, in Sparta, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Vance Glenn and the late Eunice Sparks Glenn. Mrs. Martha worked in the local banking industry for 34 years. She was an active member of the American Cancer Society, where she served as Treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Better Business Bureau of Professional Women and the Renaissance Club. She was active in the White County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, where she served as Women’s Chair for several years. She was also involved in the local March of Dimes, and she participated in the Central View Community Club. She attended the Quebeck Church of Christ. Martha not only had a passion for each of the causes and clubs she served; she also carried this devotion to her hobbies and interests. She loved attending auctions on a hunt for antiques and glassware with knowledge about worth and an eye for detail. Martha brought this uncontainable spirit to White County High School Basketball games, attending each home game and cheering on her team. No matter where she went, Martha brought her enthusiastic zeal for life with her. Her fervor for life was first and foremost felt by her family and friends, and she always made sure everyone knew her love and devotion for them. Surviving are daughter, Janan Wallace (Jerry) of Sparta; son, Quinn Templeton (Joy) of Quebeck; granddaughter Kendra Wallace of Ashland City; granddaughter Megan Templeton of Rock Island; grandson Joshua Templeton of Quebeck; granddaughter Maria Templeton of Quebeck; sister, Florence St. Thomas of Charlotte, North Carolina; and special friend Gladys Garrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Clifford Templeton; sister, Ellen Officer; brother, Linze Arnold Glenn, and an infant brother. Family will receive friends from 4pm until 8pm on Friday, March 23, 2018, and Saturday from 10am until 2pm at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Mott, age 85 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Collegeside Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Mott’s family will receive friends Saturday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and again Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. She died Sunday March 18, 2018.
Funeral service for Mrs. Carolyn Campbell, age 74, of Cookeville, will be at 3 p.m Sunday March 25 at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home and Sunday from 2 – 3 p.m. at the church.
