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Obituaries For Wednesday, September 5
Mrs. Carol D. Roberts, age 81 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018 at NHC of Sparta. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Joe Williams, age 72, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday evening September 4, 2018 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Avonne Beverly Crismon, 63 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at her home. Avonne was born Monday, August 22, 1955 in London,England and she was the daughter of the late Benjamin James and Pamela (Brown) James. Avonne was a loving wife, dedicated mother, and caring grandmother. She was very proud of her son Ryan and his accomplishments. Avonne chose cremation, the family followed her wishes and a Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.
Funeral Services for John Thomas Eller, 72 of Sparta, will be held at 1pm on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Plain View Church of Christ with Earl Alverson and Doug Goff officiating. Burial will follow in Plain View Cemetery. John passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. He was born Thursday, February 28, 1946 in Sparta. He was the son of the late Arthur and Edna Selby Eller. He was a member of the Plain View Church of Christ for 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Eller of Sparta; son, Todd Eller (Kim) of Sparta; granddaughters, Katie Eller and Anabelle Eller; uncle, Herman Eller; Aunt, Jewell Prater; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John David Eller; brother, Gene Eller, and 1 infant sister. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 5pm until 9 pm at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at Plain View Church of Christ on Thursday morning from 11am until time of the service at 1pm.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Mr. Raymond L. Hutton, age 82, of Livingston will be held Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 5 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of the Livingston Funeral Home. Raymond passed from this life on Monday evening, September 3, 2018 from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1936 in Chicago Illinois, to the late Leo & Ida Edwards Hutton. Raymond was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas in Cookeville. He served his community for many years as a Chicago City Police Officer. He was a member of the Federal Order of Police (FOP) and a lifetime member of the NRA. Raymond loved and enjoyed his family, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed playing poker, watching TV, playing the lottery and going to Casinos. Raymond leaves his loving wife, Mrs. Delores Kostyk Hutton of Livingston; daughters, Leslie Hutton-Feiner of Crossville, & Gail Hutton of Chattanooga; son, Raymond Hutton, Jr. & wife Nance of Monticello, IN; several grandchildren, & great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Murray.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Elega Stamps Sims, age 90 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Friday, September 7, 2018 in the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Sims, age 90 of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday morning September 4, 2018 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Mrs. Sims was born January 4, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Luther & Myrtle Stamps. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Sims, and a foster sister, Elsie Griffin. Survivors include 1 Son: Robert Earl (Tammy) Sims of Sparta; 3 Daughters: Darnell (Gary) Day of Decherd, TN, Earlayne (Jim) Cantrell of Quebeck, TN, and Leanne (Greg) Frasier of Sparta; Sister-in-law: Karin Sims; 6 grandchildren: Angela Howell, Wendy (Gary) Capley, Will (Ashley) Day, Payton (Brandi) Sims, Jessica (Lanny) Wheeler, and Jarred (Annie) Cantrell; 10 Great-Grandchildren: Taylor Cowley, Madelyn & Emma Kate Day, Maddox & Maellie Cantrell, Hadley & Keegan Sims, Arie, Kaden & Chance Wheeler; One Special daughter, always with them, Karen Hyder LaFever; Numerous nieces and nephews; Special Caretaker: Norma Cotton who loved her and took care of her. The family will receive friends Friday from 10am until the time of service. Carl Sims and Dale Sims will officiate the service.
A Celebration Of Life Service For Clyde Chester “Chet” Neal, Age 75, Of Livingston, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, September 8, 2018 At 2:00 PM At The Life Church “The Garage” In Cookeville. His Wishes Of Cremation Are Being Honored With Inurnment In Indiana At Later Date. Mr. Neal Went Home To Be With The Lord On Sunday, August 19, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Neal Was Born On March 9, 1943, In New Castle, Indiana, To The Late Clyde W. And Catherine Pierce Neal. Mr. Neal Was Retired From General Motors In Anderson, Indiana, Where He Worked For 42 Years. He Was A Member Of Life Church And Loved His Church Family. He Was A Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, And Friend. He Is Survived By His Wife, Doris Looper Neal Of Livingston, TN; Daughter And Son-In-Law, Lisa C. And Brian Inman Of Indianapolis, IN; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Allen J. And Carla Neal Of Sarasota, FL; Stepchildren, Lisa And Kevin Jackson Of Algood, Eric And Kim Fox Of Hilham; 6 Grandchildren, Jansen Wade, Jerika Wade, Matthew (Rachel) Jackson, Zachary (Maggie) Jackson, Levi (Anna) Fox, And Wade (Brooke) Fox; 4 Great Grandchildren, Alivia Baker, Hannah Baker, Charlotte Jackson, And Bennett Jackson; Sister, Dorothy Lee Of Albany, KY; Sisters-In-Law, Betty Neal Of Muncie, IN, Mary Swallows Of Rickman, Joyce Ray Of Algood; And Several Nieces And Nephews. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Brother, Henry Neal; Sister And Brother-In-Law, Helen And Howard Crabtree; Brother-In-Law, Ralph Lee. The Family Will Receive Friends At Life Church “The Garage” On Saturday, September 8, 2018 From 1:00 PM Until Celebration Time At 2:00 PM. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations May Be Given To Life Church, 2223 North Washington Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Vella Maynord Ledbetter, age 97, of Livingston, will be conducted 4 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 from the First Baptist Church in Livingston, where her body will lie in repose from 2 p.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Vella Ledbetter passed from this life on Saturday September 1, 2018. Mrs. Vella leaves her daughters, Carol Coleman and husband Johnny, Sue Cassetty and husband Steve; grandchildren, Candy Coleman-Griffith and husband Will, Kelly Coleman, Christie Hummel and husband Chris, Ammie Seitner and husband Al, Marsha Ledbetter Wyatt, and Amanda Turner and husband Kip; great-grandchildren, Mercer Payne and husband Jessy, Coleman Kelley, Mary Grace Kelley, Claire Coleman, William Griffith, Zachary Seitner, Aiden Wyatt, Ava Seitner, Ashlyn Wyatt, Amelia Turner, and Alexander Turner; great-great-grandchildren, Coleman Cash and Campbell Payne; sister, Margaret Naar and husband Bob; also many nieces and nephews who she loved and cared deeply for. Vella is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Noah Maynord and Idella Glasscock Maynord; her husband, Archie Ledbetter; siblings, Hack Maynord, Barnie Maynord, Veila Oakley, Kenneth Maynord, Hoy Maynord, Liz Upchurch and Ruth Wright; her son, Michael Lewis Ledbetter, Sr.; and her grandchildren, Alex Ray Cassetty and Michael Lewis Ledbetter, Jr. The family will welcome friends at Speck Funeral Home on Friday evening from 4 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services fro Rev. Byron Epps, age 88, of Cookeville, will be held Sunday September 9 at 2 p.m. in the CHAPEL OF DYER FUNERAL HOME in Cookeville. Graveside services and interment will follow at 5:30 p.m. (C.S.T.) at Foster Cemetery in Sweetwater. Rev. Epps passed away Monday evening September 3 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. His family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time at DYER FUNERAL HOME.
