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Obituaries For Friday, May 8
Mr. Joseph M. Pryor, age 64 of Cookeville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 7th at his residence. Arrangements for Mr. Pryor are incomplete.
Mrs. Vivian Barnes, age 92 of Cookeville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 6th at 2:26 p.m. at her residence. Arrangements for Mrs. Barnes are incomplete.
Graveside service and interment for Donnie Neal Lindsey, 57, of Sparta, formerly of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11 am in Cookeville City Cemetery with Bro. Jason Graham officiating. Mr. Lindsey died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1962 in Putnam County, to Thurman Lindsey of Cookeville and the late Ila Franklin Lindsey. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, April Lindsey. He was a mechanic. Donnie is survived by his father, Thurman Lindsey; a daughter, Melanie Lindsey; four brothers, Danny (Kim) Lindsey of Algood, Ron (Soc) Geesling of Montana, Ronnie Lindsey and Bruce Geesling both of Cookeville; five sisters, Kathy Ann Johnson and Patricia (Raymond) Rodgers of Cookeville, Pam Alexander of Algood, Rita Dobbins and Barbara Croker of North Carolina.
Graveside Services for Earl Lenell Randolph will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Plainview Cemetery- Cassville. He passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. He was born February 14th, 1943 to the late Earnest and Willie Allison Randolph. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilburn and John Randolph. Lenell was born and raised in White County where he farmed for many years along with his son, Jeff. They worked the farm together side by side, and you rarely saw one without the other or one always on a tractor. In conjunction with farming, he was employed at McCords in Cookeville over 30 years and Federal Mogul in Sparta for 15 years. Lenell was a member of Plainview Freewill Baptist Church for 48 years where he also was the song leader. He was passionate about many things such as his farming, leading singing at his church, and enjoying time with his grandchildren. He was also known for being able to cook a down -home-country breakfast with all the fixins especially around Christmas time. When he was not farming or at home spoiling his bride, Carolyn, you would occasionally find him at Geer’s Grocery where he would swap stories with his friends and neighbors. Lenell had a deep love for God, his family, the church, and his community. Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a Celebration of Life for Mr. Randolph at a later date.
Graveside services for Gloria Ann Winchester, age 84, of Baxter, Tennessee, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:00PM at Winchester Cemetery(Lafayette School Road-Hwy 70). Mrs. Winchester passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Gloria was born on April 12, 1936 in Kentucky to the late David and Henrietta Hanley Wilburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, and 1 Sister.
Graveside services for Odus Ray Buck, Sr, age 64 of Jackson County, will be held at 2 PM on Saturday at Stacy Cemetery in the Old Antioch Community with Eulis Hammock officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 10 am to 1:30 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Buck was born January 13,1956 in Jackson County, TN and he passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence in Livingston at the age of 64. Odus was the son of Otis Draper and Addie C. Stacy Buck. On March 23, 2017 he was married to Brenda Kay Brummett in Gainesboro. He attended the I Am Worship Church in Rickman, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Michael Eugene Buck, sister, Doris Hamlet and a brother, James Earl Buck. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kay Brummett of Livingston; son, Odus Buck, Jr. of Allons; daughters, Lora Ann Buck Dryden and Jessica Kay Buck Threet both of Livingston; brothers, Gary and Leroy Buck both of Gainesboro; special nephew, Larry Hamlet; 10 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive. Memorial donations can be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Graveside funeral services and interment for Mrs. Judy Lynn Flatt, age 63, of Bloomington Springs, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday May 9 at Double Springs Cemetery. Honors provided by the TN Nursing Honor Guard. Randy Bybee, Mark Loftis, and John Nichols will officiate. She passed away Tuesday evening May 5, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1956 in Detroit, MI to Joan Loftis Dyer of Cookeville, and the late John Loftis. Judy was a lifelong nurse and caregiver. Her career spanned more than 38 years, serving others at Cookeville Regional Medical Center and the Outpatient Rehab Center. Even beyond her job and after retirement, she cared for people. She volunteered with Restoring Hope, Sycamore Elementary School, and the former Upper Cumberland Hospice. Judy was a member of Pippin Church of Christ. She was a selfless Christian example to her family and friends. Her family and especially her grandchildren were the center of her life. In addition to her mother, she is survived her husband of 43 years, Dale Flatt, whom she married June 10, 1976; son, Sean (Hillary) Flatt of Cookeville; daughters, Kasey (John) Nichols, Kayla (Dalton) Satterfield of Cookeville; grandchildren, Josiah, Silas, and John David Nichols, Zane and Pate Flatt; brothers, Mark (Tammy) Loftis, Alan (Angie) Loftis, all of Cookeville, and Steve (Pat) Loftis of Seneca, SC; mother-in-law, Jewel Flatt; sisters-in-law, Linda Loftis, Linda (Don) Randolph; step-sister-in-law, Martha Dyer, step-brother Russell (Janet) Dyer, special cousin, Sandy Jacobson, and special friend, Marsha Stockton. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Loftis; father-in-law, Aaron Clifford Flatt; step-father, Paul Dyer; and step-brother, Bob Dyer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Double Springs Cemetery Fund, PO Box 366, Cookeville, TN 38503 or the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, PO Box 111180, Nashville, TN 37222-1180.
Graveside services for Ruby Janie Robbins, 76 of Cookeville, will be in Sand Springs Cemetery Monterey, TN. at 2:00 PM on Saturday May 9, 2020 with Brother Mike Gillock officiating. She passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born Wednesday, October 20, 1943 in Gainesboro, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Buhl and the late Ida Rector Buhl. Janie was a very loving mother to her children, grand children and those that she called hers. She never turned anyone away that needed help and loved everyone. She is survived by: 3 Daughters: Kim Robbins, Andrea (David) Burlison, Kristie Bender; Special Daughter: Sherry Burlison; Grand Children: Elizabeth (Zach) McHenry, Justin (Mary Kate) Burlison, Christian (Shawn) Walker, Kali Miller, Joseph Carter, Zander Carter, Brayden Price, Arianna Sliger, William Sliger, Justin (Misti ) Brown, Alix Hughes, Brittany (Austin) Priess, Casey (Alyssa) Westbrook; Great Grand Children: Brylee, Londyn, Emerie, Neyland, Titan, Jace, Paisley, A’Miracle and soon to be Micah David. Janie is also survived by several nieces and nephews and friends. Janie is preceded in death by her parents her husband Harold Robbins, sister Lula Moore Jackson, brother Dallas Claude Buhl and son-in-law Jason Bender.
Graveside services and interment for Mrs. Joyce Drake will be be at 2 p.m. Sunday May 10 at Smyrna Cemetery. Mrs. Drake passed away Tuesday evening May 5, 2020 at Bethesda Health Care Center.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Norma June Poston Robbins, age 83, of Livingston, will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 from Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Norma June Robbins passed from this life on Friday morning, May 8th, from Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born in Overton County on June 9, 1936, to the late Wilbur and Cleo Winningham Poston. Mrs. Robbins was a 1954 graduate of Livingston Academy where she played varsity basketball. She loved to spend time with her family, loved going to church, taught a children’s Sunday School class for 51 years, and enjoyed eating out at restaurants. She loved going to Pigeon Forge, playing mini golf, and going bowling. Mrs. June leaves behind her daughter Beth Stevens of Livingston; grandchildren TaShana Hooks and husband Chris of Livingston and Kyle Stevens and wife Jasmine of Livingston; great grandson Ethan Hooks; and sister Brenda Williams and husband Wayne of Pall Mall. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Norma June Robbins was preceded in death by her husband Billy Robbins and brother Joe Poston. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
