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Obituaries For Friday, April 10
Private Graveside Services for Mrs. Ina Ruth Ledbetter, age 72, of Livingston, will be held at a later date. She passed from this life on Friday morning, April 10, 2020 from her home. She was born in Overton County on December 12, 1947 to the late Truman & Lola Coffman Hawkins. Ina Ruth was a 1965 graduate of Livingston Academy and a member of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ. Mrs. Ina Ruth leaves behind her children, Dwayne Ledbetter & wife Cynthia of Livingston, Waylon Ledbetter & wife Anita of Livingston, and Darrell Ledbetter of Livingston; grandchildren, Kyle Ledbetter, Dawson Ledbetter, and Abbie Ledbetter; sisters, Mary Dodson of Rickman, Maxine Ramsey of Livingston, Brenda Massengille of Livingston, and Thelma Sullivan of Rickman; brother, Bobby Hawkins of Livingston. In addition to her parents, Ina Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Junior” Ledbetter; brothers, James Hawkins, Jesse Hawkins, Ronald Hawkins.
Graveside Funeral Services For Magdalena Bauman, Age 92, Of The Muddy Pond Community Of Overton County, Will Be Conducted At Weeks Cemetery. Aaron Bauman And Amos Bauman Will Officiate With Interment To Follow. Mrs. Bauman Was Born On January 30, 1928, In Ontario, Canada, To The Late Aaron And Annie Martin Brubacher. Mrs. Bauman Passed Away On Thursday, April 9, 2020, At Her Home. She Is Survived By Her Daughters And Sons-In-Law, Anna Bauman Of The Muddy Pond Community, Erma And Clayton Horst Of The Muddy Pond Community, Lovina And Nathan Stilly Of The Muddy Pond Community, Eva And Jerry Mawhorr Of Martinsburg, OH, Adina Bauman Of Honduras, C.A., Edna Bauman Of Honduras, C.A.; Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Cleon And Barbara Bauman Of Port Treverton, PA, Gordon And Fern Bauman Of Goshen, IN, Vernon And Barbara Bauman Of Port Treverton, PA, Aaron And Treva Bauman Of The Muddy Pond Community, Amos And Marilyn Bauman Of The Muddy Pond Community, Leslie And Alice Bauman Of The Muddy Pond Community; 49 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; And Sister, Salome Weber Of Ontario, Canada. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Joshua Bauman; 2 Sisters; And 3 Brothers.
Graveside Funeral Services For Clyde Ford, Age 79, Of Cookeville, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted At Arlington Of Tennessee Memorial Gardens In Cookeville, Tennessee, With Full Military Honors Provided By The Veterans Honor Guard. Rev. Bobby Floyd Will Officiate. Mr. Ford Was Born On February 27, 1941, In Dayton, Ohio, To The Late Alton P And Beulah Walker Ford. Mr. Ford Passed Away On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ford Worked With Cookeville City Electric For Over 30 Years. He Was A Member Of Friendship United Methodist Church. He Was A United States Army Veteran. He Is Survived By His Wife Of 58 Years, Shirley Ford Of Cookeville, TN; 3 Daughters And 2 Sons-In-Law, Eva Ford Of Cookeville, TN, Twila And James Bilbrey Of La Vergne, TN, Bendalyn And Amadeo Garmajo Of Sparta, TN; 1 Son And Daughter-In-Law, Clayt And Dianne Ford Of Monterey, TN; 6 Grandchildren, Amanda Thomas, Matthew (Renee) Phillips, Tyler Ford, Jack Phillips, Laura Bilbrey, And Nathan Bilbrey; 2 Sisters And A Brother-In-Law, Thelma Jean Howard Of Celina, TN, Sharon And James Harris Of Byrdstown, TN; And 1 Brother And Sister-In-Law, John And Brenda Ford Of Cookeville, TN. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Daughter, Mindy Ford.
Visitation for Mr. Baxter Odell Hughes, age 71, of Rickman will be held Friday evening, April 10, 2020 from 6 until 8 p.m. from the Livingston Funeral Home. Mr. Baxter Hughes passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2020 from the comfort of his home. He was born in Overton County to the late Lindell & Climma Ledbetter Hughes. Baxter was a school bus driver for 28 years, and loved all the kids he transported. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Livingston. He enjoyed talking to people, and enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy was his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Baxter leaves behind his wife, Nancy Stinson Hughes of Rickman; son, Bobby Hughes & wife Shauna of Livingston; daughter, Kim King of Lavergne; grandchildren, Terron, Christopher, Cody, Ty, Payton, and Keonandre; brothers, Edd Hughes & wife JessAnn of Franklin, IN, and Keith Hughes & wife Judy of Livingston; several nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Baxter was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, and Bobby Eugene Hughes.
Graveside services for Mrs. Ina Mae Plumlee, 93, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the Moss Cemetery in Moss. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. She passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1927, in Celina, to the late John Thomas White and Buelah Mae Brown White. She was married to the late Ralph Moore Plumlee. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 Sons: Steven Moore Plumlee and Doyle Keith Plumlee; 4 Brothers: Fred Thomas White, Joe Frank White, James Esby White, and Robert White; and 1 Sister: Kathrine Russell. Survivors include 2 Daughters: Myra Haley of Cookeville, and Judy M. Garrison of Celina; 1 Sister: Linda J. Webb of Celina; 5 Grandchildren: Lori Dunham, Melissa Ann Holman, Colby Garrison, Stevie Plumlee, and Casey Plumlee; 8 Great Grandchildren: Brooke Dunham, Reagan Dunham, McKenzie Holman, Haylen Garrison, Harper Garrison, Harleigh Garrison, Jake Plumlee, and Ben Myers; and Special Cousin: Barbara Jo Hammer. Other relatives and many special friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Church of Christ by contacting the funeral home.
Private Family graveside services for Bruce Ray Hunter, 63 of Cookeville, will be Monday, April 13 at Algood City Cemetery. Mr. Hunter died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1956 in Cookeville to the late Ottis and Betty York Hunter. He was a graduate of Putnam County Senior High and member of Eastwood Baptist Church. Mr. Hunter was a retired janitor at Tennessee Tech University. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Steward Hunter (whom he married May 29, 1977 in Cookeville); three sons, Scottie, Jeffery and Brandon Hunter all of Cookeville; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Pam Hunter; aunts and uncle: JoAnn Hunter, Frank and Jean Gregory all of Cookeville.
