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Obituaries For Friday, August 21
Robert” Bob” Wayne Abbott,77, of Sparta, TN passed away August 21, 2020 in Sparta. No Services are planned at this time.
Jessie Ray Collier, better known as “Bubba”, 54, of the Flynns Lick community of Jackson County, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family has chosen cremation, with graveside services at a later time.
Gloria Nell Smart, 65, of Sparta, TN passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 surrounded by family at her home. Smart was the loving wife to Lynn Smart. No services are planned at this time.
Funeral services for Leighton Sissom, 85 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ with with private entombment to follow in Crestlawn cemetery. Mr. Sissom died Wednesday August 19 at 12:53 p.m. at his home. Dr. Sissom was born Sunday, August 26, 1934 in an old farm house in the Pocahontas Community of Coffee County, Tennessee to the late Willie Esten and Bertha Sarah (Davis) Sissom. He worked in his early years tending animals, milking cows, and farming the home place and many other surrounding fields. In addition to his work on the farm, he worked in construction as a carpenter, plasterer, and painter, when not in school. He had three careers, five years in industry, 30 years in academe and 25 years as a consulting engineer. A registered professional engineer, Dr. Sissom held four degrees, including a B.S.M.E. from Tennessee Tech and M.S.M.E and Ph.D from Georgia Tech. At TTU, Dr. Sissom quickly rose to the rank of Professor and was installed as Chairman of the Department. In 1979, Dr. Sissom was selected to assume the responsibilities of Dean of the College of Engineering. During his tenure as Dean, Dr. Sissom continued the enhancement of the College’s reputation for excellence and soon had TTU’s College of Engineering recognized both nationally and internationally. His family will receive friends Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until service time at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, 521 S. Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501, Upper Cumberland Christian Homes, 790 State Street, Cookeville, TN 38501, Happy Haven Home for Children, 2311 Wakefield Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 or TTU College of Engineering, c/o TTU Foundation P.O. Box 1915, Cookeville, TN 38505.
Funeral services for Helen O. Dailey, 80, of the Burristown community of Jackson County, will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in the Burristown community. She passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1940, in Jackson County to the late Milton Benton Spivey and Evelyn Olene Flynn Spivey. She was married to the late Paul Dailey. She was a housewife, and a member of the Burristown Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Kevin Dailey of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Memorial services for Rev. Bill Ledbetter, age 88 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday, 2pm at Hall Funeral Home. Internment follows at Falling Springs Cemetery, Allred. Bill was born on April 2nd, 1932 in Overton County, Tennessee to Tillmon and Julia Ledbetter. At eighteen, he married his young wife Dorothy and the two later moved to Anderson, Indiana in 1955, where they raised their six children and began their life-long calling. Bill’s many years in the Freewill Baptist ministry were filled with visiting and supporting others-answering the call of those sick, hospitalized and in need of prayer and encouragement. Visitation takes place Saturday from 12-2pm.
Funeral services for Jean Maxwell, 89 of Baxter, will be at 5:00 PM on Saturday August 22, 2020 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Brother Gary Norton officiating. Mrs. Maxwell passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her Residence. Jean was the former Co- Owner of the Thunder Bird Restaurant. She was married to the late Liillard Maxwell for 56 years before his passing. She was a member Lilly’s Chaple Baptist Church. Jean is survived by her son, Danny Maxwell.
Funeral services for David Timothy Barefield, 65 of Cookeville, will be Sunday, August 23 at 2 PM at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate. He was a loving husband, Christian, godly man who loved his Lord and a true patriot. He enjoyed playing softball, playing and listening to music and relaxing in the Smokies. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include wife Sabrina Newman Barefield of Cookeville, son and daughter-in-law JoDonn and Sarah Jared of Cookeville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 8 PM and after 12 Noon Sunday at the funeral home.
Celebration of Life Services for Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, age 60, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020 from The First Church of Livingston at 890 Overton Plaza, Livingston, TN. 38570 Rev. Josh Muse will officiate. Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020 after a valiant 4 – year battle with cancer. Craig devoted his adult life to service of the Lord. He was a devoted pastor, husband, father, and grandfather. Craig is survived by his wife, Tina; his for children; daughter, Karen (Andrew) Hester of Raleigh, NC, son, Joseph (Ana) of Livingston; daughter, Mary (Cody) Neal of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Matthew (Katlyn) of Greeneville, Tennessee and 5 grandchildren. The family will welcome friends at the time of services.
A Celebration Of Life for William “Bill” James Sevier, Age 71 of Cumberland Cove Community, On Saturday August 29, 2020 At The Home Of Bill And Linda In Cumberland Cove From 5 PM To 7 PM. he passed On To Heavenly Glory On Monday August 3, 2020. Mr. Sevier, Was Born On January 19, 1949 In Salisbury, Maryland, To The Late George Franklin And Gwendolyn Jackson Sevier. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, And Friend Is Survived By: His Wife Linda Of 49 Years. Sons Brian (Dani), Kevin (Nikki), Greg (Rachelle). Bill’s Loves Were Hunting, Fishing, Civil War history, Deer And Bird Watching, And Chatting With His Buddy Bobby. Bill And Linda Served As Missionaries In Jamaica Which Was A Springboard To Serving The Lord For His Entire Life. He Led Numerous Bible Studies, Men’s Groups, Leader Of Men’s Ministries And Was An Ordained Minister. He Dedicated His Professional Life To The Education Of Children In Salisbury, Maryland And Broward County, FL For Over 35 Years.
