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Obituaries For Monday, August 24
Linda Carol Daniels,70, of Cookeville, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Cookeville. No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Lorraine Eliza, 73 of Cookeville died Sunday August 23, 2020 at 2:43 am in Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood. Arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs.Thelma Johnson, age 90 of Cookeville died Sunday August 23 at 6:23 am in NHC of Cookeville. Arrangements are incomplete.
Clifford Junior Navy,93, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Sparta. No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Maria Felipe Bartoloma, age 64 of Cookeville died Saturday August 22, 2020 at 6:53 pm in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Sue Wheeler, 82 of Cookeville died Saturday August 22, 2020 at 8:40 pm at her home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Bruce Gritten, 56 of the Cherry Chreek Community, died Saturday August 22, 2020 T 5:30 am in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete.
Graveside Services for Charity Darlene Vanlandingham, 83 of Sparta, will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery with James Dukes officiating. She passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, February 17, 1937 in Cloverdale, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Beulah Petty Hutchison. Mrs. Charity loved to cook and spend time with her family. Survivors include Sons Bryan Vanlandingham (Laura) of Grange, IN; Greg Vanlandingham (Kathy) of Sparta, TN; and David Vanlandingham of Gainesboro.
Funeral Services for Mr. Wayne Dennis Wilborn, age 72, of Hilham will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Aarons Chapel Cemetery, with Military Honors provided at graveside by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home. Mr. Wilborn passed from this life on Friday morning, August 21, 2020 from his residence. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 14, 1947 to Edna Thurston Wilborn and the late Malcolm Wilborn. He was a member of the Aarons Chapel Church. Wayne enjoyed fishing, watching college football and westerns. His greatest joy was staying with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and listening to gospel songs. Wayne leaves behind his son, Wayne Wilborn, Jr. of Hilham, TN; mother, Edna Wilborn of Hilham, TN; step-sons, James “Brad” Lockhart of Livingston, TN, and Darrell Phillips & wife Sharlene of Gainesboro, TN
Funeral services for Ronnie L. Buck, age 60 of Mt. Juliet, formerly of Jackson County, will be held Tuesday, 2 pm, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Hammock officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Buck passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his residence in Mt. Juliet, TN at the age of 60. He was the son of George Lee Buck and Opal Edith Goolsby Buck. He was a construction worker. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11 am to 2 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Funeral Services for Mr. Willie Dee Dial, age 81, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Randy Pickens will officiate. Burial to follow in the White Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. Mr. Dial passed from this life on Friday evening, August 21, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee on November 27, 1938 to the late Stanley Lawton & Delsie May Ledbetter Dial. Willie attended the Fellowship Baptist Church. He enjoyed squirrel hunting, playing cards, and drinking coke at McDonalds. He also enjoyed spending time with this children and grandchildren. Willie leaves behind his daughters, Cynthia Ray of Livingston, TN, and Brenda Storie of Livingston, TN; sons, Terry Dial of Byrdstown, TN, and Willie Dial, Jr. of Livingston, TN.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Nettie Lou Colson Daniel, age 74, of the Willow Grove Community will be conducted 2 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Kevin Strong will officiate. Burial to follow in the Willow Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Nettie passed from this life on Monday morning, August 24, 2020 from her residence. She was born in Clay County on March 14, 1946 to the late Arvil & Bertie Mae Wright Colson. Nettie was a member of the Willow Grove Church of Christ. She enjoyed going to church and listening to gospel singing. Nettie loved being outdoors, sitting on her porch, and traveling, She loved her family dearly and was a very kind and gentle person. Nettie leaves behind her husband, J.T. “Boykin” Daniel of the Willow Grove Community; daughter, Patricia Boles & husband Jason of the Willow Grove Community; and son, Jerry Dewayne Daniel of the Willow Grove Community. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
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.
