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Obituaries For Friday, May 7
Curtis Copeland, 79 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, May 6 at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Funeral services for Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Massa, age 59 of Baxter, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday May 8 at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Mark Herren will officiate. Interment will follow at the Judd Cemetery in Baxter. Mr. Massa passed away Tuesday, May 4 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1962 in Putnam County to Mae Maynard Massa of Livingston and the late Verdie Massa. Jeff was a supervisor with White County TDOT. He formerly was employed with Maberry Heating and Cooling, Martin Lumber Co., and Dacco in Cookeville. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lisa Morgan Massa, whom he married March 9, 1990; daughter, Nicole (Kevin) Asher of Baxter; and daughter-in-love Ashley Barcus. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 8 p.m and again Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.
Graveside Services for Gloria Watson Pack, 82 of Quebeck will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with James Dukes officiating. She passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Life Care Center of Sparta. She was born Sunday, January 15, 1939 in Blackstone, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Coburn Watson. Survivors include husband George Pack of Quebeck; Sons David Pack of Quebeck, TN and George D. Pack of Doyle.
Services for William “Fred” Birdwell, 74 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 8th at 11AM at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Union Hill/Flatt Cemetery in Bloomington Springs. Bro. Jimmy Anderson and Minister Kevin Daughrity will officiate the services. Mr. Birdwell passed away at home on Sunday, May 2 in Cookeville, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born May 15, 1946, in Jackson County to the late Velma and Odes Birdwell. Mr. Birdwell was a retired carpenter. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time on his farm and raising cattle. His surviving family includes his wife of 45 years, Pauline Foulks Birdwell; children, Sarah (Eric) Murphy of Avon, IN, Lynn (Hope) Eddington of Gainesboro, Beth (Jeff) Peterson of Oakfield, Michael Eddington of Cookeville, Shane Birdwell of Paris, TN, and Andrea (Casey) Fox of Cookeville. Visitations will be held 4:00PM-8:00PM Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th 9:00AM until the time of services at 11 AM.
Funeral services for Margret Miranda Russell, age 85 of Cookeville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday May 8 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Howard Cemetery. Margaret passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at NHC of Cookeville. She was born January 14, 1936 in Cookeville to the late Henry Winters Howard and Zeta Ann Randolph Howard. Margaret was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods. She is survived by two sons, Shane (Paula) Allison of Cookeville, Olen Allison of Baxter; step daughter, Christy (Darryl) Bradley of Murfreesboro;Her family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.
Funeral services for Mr. Jeremy Garland Holtzclaw, age 40 of Sparta, will be conducted 11:00am Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Gum Springs Baptist Church with burial in Highland Cemetery. He passed away at 12:14am on May 4, 2021 at his residence. Jeremy was born August 11, 1980 in Muncie, Indiana to John Garland and Julie Ann Hunter Holtzclaw. He worked as an automobile mechanic and was widely known as #979 on the racetracks of Tennessee and the southeastern United States. His need for speed began with four-wheeler racing at the age of 19. He later became a member of the 604 UCRA Series. Jeremy was a champion racer having success in both four-wheeler and the UCRA Series. Now #979 is racing to heaven. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his daughter Madison Jade Holtzclaw, Son: Hudson Lee Holtzclaw, Parents: John and Julie Holtzclaw. The family will receive friends Friday from 5-8:00pm at the church. Bo Hendrix and Jacob Sparkman will officiate.
Funeral services for Teresa Joann Henry, 50 of Gainesboro, will be held on Saturday, May 8 at 1 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. The family has chosen cremation. Miss Henry passed away on Saturday, May 1 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1970, in Gainesboro, to the late Troy Eugene Gentry and Mary Ann Hagan Gentry. She was an automotive factory worker, and a Christian. Survivors include her children, Eric Henry of Cookeville, and Makensei Nicole Henry of Gainesboro. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 7 from 3 P.M. – 7 P.M., and Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 10 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmie L. Davis, age 76 of Livingston, will be conducted 2 pm Saturday, May 8th, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Jimmie passed from this life on Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021, from his residence. He was born in Pulaski, Tennessee, on August 14, 1944, to the late George Lee and Lillie Ann Bilbrey Daniels. Jimmie loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He always enjoyed fishing, Sunday afternoon drives, and working with his tractor.
Mr. Davis leaves behind his daughters Donna Tinsley and husband Gary of Livingston and Barbara Dale and husband Jack of Hilham; son Terry Davis and wife Carole of Lebanon; step-son Brian Mills and wife Tracie of Indiana. The family will welcome friends from 1 pm until the time of services at 2 pm on Saturday.
Memorial services for Tommy Knight, 58 of the Dodson Branch community of Jackson County, will be held on Saturday, May 8 at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home at 4PM. Mr. Knight passed away Tuesday, April 20 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1963, in Cookeville, to the late Birdle Knight and Billie Jane Thornton Knight. He was a construction worker by trade. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Rittenberry of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 8 at the funeral home from 2 P.M. – 4 P.M.
A memorial service for Hollena “Holly” Arlene West, 47 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday evening, May 8 at 10:00 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Mrs. West died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home due to a house fire. Holly graduated with an associate degree in marketing and fashion design. She was a homemaker who enjoyed talking politics, music, art, outdoor activities and especially being with her children. She had many online friends, she was in contact with daily. Survivors include husband of 25 years (Married December 16, 1995) Kenneth West; and sons, Tanner and Gavin West all of Cookeville. The family will receive friends Saturday 8 PM until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Rev. Edward Eugene “Gene” Burgess age 87 of Hermitage, formerly of Jackson County, will be held Monday, 3 p.m. at the Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville TN. Burial will follow in the Crossville City Cemetery. He is the son of Dalton Burgess and Jewell Vinson Burgess, born June 17, 1933 in Jackson Co TN. Passed away May 4, 2021 in Hermitage TN. He is survived by wife, Teresa and sister Diane (Junior) Draper. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 11 am till the time of service.
A celebration of life for Dennis Roberts, 66 of Crossville, will be held Monday May 10 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Scott Ave Baptist Church located at 253 Scott Ave Cookeville,TN 38501. Mr. Roberts passed away on Friday, May 7. Dennis was a great husband father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved all the old TV shows. He was a big tech guy and a master griller. He will be missed by Taz his loyal dog. He was married to the love of his life for 38 years Deborah Whiteaker Roberts. Survivors include his children, Laura Sue (Jared) Dyer, and Jonathan Lynn Roberts.
