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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Monday, December 16
Carole Ann Ayers, age 62, of Alpine passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County in Cookeville. She was born Saturday, June 1, 1957 in Livingston to the late Homer Paul and Magdalene Stover Paul. Arrangements are incomplete.
Graveside services for Mr. F.C. Pruett, 86, of Gainesboro, will be held at 1 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the Pharris Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. He passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Mabry Health Care Center in Gainesboro, TN. He was born January 9, 1933, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Jim Pruett and Mary Ann Pruett. He was married to the late Jannie Louise Pruett, who passed away October 29, 2013. He was a construction worker and farmer, and was affiliated with the New Salem Church of Christ. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Fred Pruett; and 2 Sisters: Lola Stafford and Mable Pruett. Survivors include 1 Son: Billy (Janie) Pruett of Gainesboro, TN; 2 Step Grandsons: B.J. Henley and Micah Iyer; 2 Step Great Grandsons: Alex Henley and Timothy Henley; and 1 Sister in Law: Modine Lynn Pruett of Gainesboro, TN.
Funeral services for Mr. James Barney Dale, age 69 of Hilham, will be conducted 2 PM Tuesday, December 17, 2019, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Donnie Bull and Bro. Roger Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in the Maxwell Chapel Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 9 PM. Mr. Dale passed from this life on Friday evening, December 13, 2019, from Bethesda Health Care. He was born in Overton County on April 25, 1950, to the late Wilson and Anna Mae Bilbrey Dale. James loved spending time with his grandchildren, being around people, petting his dog Brownie, taking Brownie for rides, and enjoying life in general. Mr. Dale leaves behind his loving wife Diana S. Dale of Hilham; daughter Peggy Hall of Hilham; granddaughters Courtney Phillips and husband Clinton of Livingston and Railee Collins of Livingston; great grandchildren Isabella Melton, River Phillips, and Briar Phillips’ sisters Hilda Cox of Hilham and Betty Brown and husband Raymond of Livingston; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Donna Kay England, age 62, of Algood will be held Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Ridge Church in Rickman with Pastors Nolan Cantrell and Brett Gibbons officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 16, 2019, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Pleasant Ridge Church with Tennessee Nurses Honor Guard from 12 noon until time of service. Donna passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at her home in Algood, Tennessee following a brief illness. She was born Thursday, September 19, 1957 in Anderson, Indiana to Mary Mayzell Thompson Raines and the late Harding Mitchell Raines. Donna was a loving wife, mother, daughter and aunt. She loved and fostered many animals, and loved gardening. For over 30+ years, she worked as a LPN at Cookeville General Hospital and Masters Health Care/Signature. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Donald Ray Raines; sister in-law, Janine Raines; 2 nieces, LeAnn “Sissy” Raines and Chantal Alyjah Gomez. She is survived by her husband, Charles England; 2 sons, Nathan and Brian England of Algood; mother, Mayzell Raines of Rickman; 3 brothers, Leon (Becki) Raines of Rickman, Phil Raines of Rickman, and Steve (April) Raines of Baxter; 3 sisters, Hilda (Jim) Groce of Cookeville, Joan (Terry) Hembree of Rickman, and Kelley (Harvey) McNeal of Cookeville; uncle, Wayne (Beverly) Thompson of Rickman; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. James Earl Hooks, age 91, of the Hardys Chapel Community will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Rev. Craig Green will officiate. Burial to follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. until time of services at Speck Funeral Home. Mr. Earl Hooks passed from this life on Friday morning, December 13, 2019 from the NHC Healthcare in Cookeville. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee on January 29, 1928 to the late Grover & Virgie Dickerson Hooks. Earl was a member of the Shiloh Church. He loved his wife and family. He enjoyed raising Beagles & Trading them. Earl also enjoyed going to Church and doing church work. Earl leaves behind his loving wife of 73 years, Mrs. Gladys Thompson Hooks of the Hardys Chapel Community; son, Phillip Hooks & wife Kelly of Cookeville, TN; grandchildren, Brandon Hooks of Kansas City, MO, and Kristen Hooks of Knoxville, TN; brother, Buck Hooks & wife Elanor of Livingston, TN. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his sisters, Nadine Brown, Betty Barlow, and Katherine Bull; brothers, Burr Hooks, Junior Hooks, and Claude Hooks.
Funeral services for Mrs. Modine Lynn Pruett, 92, of Gainesboro, TN, will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Tuesday from 10 A.M. until time of services. She passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Mabry Health Care Center in Gainesboro. She was born August 10, 1927, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Shelby Lynn and Molly Goad Lynn. She was married to the late Fred Pruett, who passed away November 18, 2012. She was a homemaker, and a member of the McCoinsville Church of Christ. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Infant Daughter; 1 Grandson: Jeffery Rex Pruett; 2 Sisters: Lorene Davis and Ann Lynn Allen; 1 Brother: Junior Lynn; and her Step Mother: Brina Lynn. Survivors include 1 Son: James W. (Cindy) Pruett of Gainesboro, TN; 2 Daughters: Mary L. Pruett and Mildred Phann (Jimmy Jones), both of Gainesboro, TN; 3 Grandchildren: Crystal (Brandon) Bean, Tiffany Pruett, and Tiona Pruett; 2 Great Grandchildren: Olivia Bean and Carlee Bean; 2 Brothers: Joe (Linda) Lynn of Willette, TN, and Lester Fred Lynn of Lafayette, TN; and 7 Sisters: Helen (Roy) Kernell, Faye (Phil) Kernell, and Frances and A.B. Murphy, all of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Bobbie Lynn and Winnie B. (Ken) Craighead, both of Gainesboro, TN, Gail (David) Brown of Lebanon, TN, and Patricia (Stephen) Powers of Lafayette, TN. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive.
Graveside Funeral Services For Mary Ruth Sisco, Age 88, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, At 2:00 PM At The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Bro. Tim Singleton Will Officiate. Mrs. Sisco Was Born On February 18, 1931, In Overton County To The Late Troy And Audrey Jones Vaughn. Mrs. Sisco Passed Away On Monday, December 16, 2019, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sisco Worked Many Years In The Garment Industry. She Was Baptist In Faith. She Is Survived By, 1 Daughter And Son-In-Law, Debbie And Greg Sells Of Murfreesboro; 3 Grandchildren, Pennie (Jason) Norrod Of Monterey, Gabriel (Ashley) Frizzell Of Monterey, Tyler (Elizabeth) Sells Of Columbia; 5 Great Grandchildren, Michael Norrod, Cade, Ava And Eden Frizzell, Wilder Sells; 1 Brother, Denny Vaughn Of Mayland; 1 Brother-In-Law, Harold Swafford Of Wadsworth, OH; And Special Friend For Many Years, Harvey Holloway Of Monterey. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Bobby Sisco; Son, Michael Sisco; 3 Sisters, Irene Grant, Charlie Mae Jernigan, And Geraldine Swafford; And Brother, David Vaughn. The Family Will Receive Friends At Welch Memorial Cemetery On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Immediately Following The Services.
Memorial Services for Kenneth Earl Hamilton, 33 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 beginning at 6:00pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Davis officiating. He passed from this life Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Sunday, June 1, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona , he was the son of Kenneth Hamilton and Thelma Osborn Yates. Kenny loved camping, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. During his struggles in life he gave his life to the Lord, and tried to help as many people as he possibly could. During the last year Kenny had made the decision to continue helping others after his death by being an organ donor. He was the first in Tennessee to donate his heart to The Heart in a Box Foundation which the family was told would save thousands of lives by setting a precedence for the study of Heart Research after heart attacks occur. Kenny is survived by: 1 Son: Harley Hamilton of San Antonio, TX; Mother and Stepfather: Thelma and John Yates of Cookeville; Father: Kenneth Hamilton of Texas; Allan Garrison who helped to raise him like he would his own son; 1 Brother: Judd Garrison of California; 3 Sisters: Tara Kadunce of Knoxville, Lindsay Holloway of Baxter, Alexa Barnett of Knoxville; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, from 4:00pm until time of the service at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the funeral home to help the family with final expenses.
Funeral services for James “JIM” Lloyd Watson, 85 of Baxter, will be Wednesday, December 18 at 1 PM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Watson died Saturday, December 14, 2019 in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. He was born September 22, 1934 to the late Grady and Sallie Nixon Watson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Jewel Price, Ruth Wilson, Carlene Helm and Lois Clemons, brothers Jim Grady Watson and Robert Carlon Watson. He was a cattleman, farmer, raised tobacco, trained mules and walking horses. He worked at Clemons Gulf in Silver Point for 35 years. For the last 34 years he has enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend and dancing partner, Betty Lewis. Survivors include daughters Debi Watson of Gordonsville, VA, Cindy Sellers of Portland, TN, son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Lisa Watson of Baxter, grandchildren: Katherine Buchman, Hannah Buchman Patel, Samuel Stubbs, Daniel Martin, Kalen Sellers, Michael Sellers, James Watson, Tessa Schahfer and Jeremiah Watson, great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Gabriella, Abel, Gavin, Mayah and Malachi. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM and after 10 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service for Theresa Johnson, 58 of Sparta, will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 4:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at her home. Theresa was born Monday, May 8, 1961, in Nashville. She was the daughter of the late Norman Jones and the late Andrious (Langford) Comstock. Theresa was a loving daughter, wife, mom, and NaNa. She was loved by all that knew her and she will be greatly missed. Theresa was a friend to all, never met a stranger, and she was beautiful inside and out. Theresa is survived by, Husband, John Johnson, 2 Daughters, Tonya Daniels and Jamie, Michelle Johnson and Partner Billy Kirby; Son, Johnny Johnson II and Samantha; 4 Grandchildren, Austin Lee, Brandon Lee, Johnny Johnson III, and Jessy Johnson and Great-Grandchild, Alaya Lee; In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by, Granddaughter, Brittany Daniels. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Betina Randolph Durham, Age 55, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, At 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Harris Will Officiate. Mrs. Durham Was Born On April 9, 1964, In Crossville, Tennessee, To The Late Sam And Alline Matheney Randolph. Mrs. Durham Passed Away On Friday, December 13, 2019, At The Select Specialty Hospital In Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Durham Was The Former Manager Of The Monterey Family Dollar. She Is Survived By Her Son Dylan Durham And His Fiancée Holly Wayman Of Cookeville, TN; 3 Sisters And 2 Brothers-In-Law, Brenda Foster Of Smyrna, TN, Beverly And Bob Templeton Of Mt. Juliet, TN, Bridget And Tilly Daniels Of Cookeville, TN; 5 Brothers And 3 Sisters-In-Law, Bill Randolph Of Nashville, TN, Barry And Debbie Randolph Of Mt. Juliet, TN, Benny And Donna Randolph Of Lebanon, TN, Bruce And Teresa Randolph Of Lebanon, TN, And Boris Randolph Of Cookeville, TN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Marty Durham, In 1996; A Sister, Barbara Atkins; And A Brother, Bobby Randolph. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, From 4:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:00 PM.
Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Debbie K. Boles, age 61 of Livingston, will be conducted 2 PM Saturday, December 21, 2019, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 noon until time of services at 2 PM. Ms. Boles passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019, from Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Overton County on August 3, 1959, to the late Glen and Betty Jo McDonald Parsons. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends. She enjoyed her quiet time, listening to music, driving around, and having her independence. Debbie leaves behind her daughter Kim Boles of Livingston; grandchildren Quinn Bailey and Kiley Bailey; and brothers Doug Parsons and wife Janet of the Dry Hollow Community, Mike Parsons, and Tony Parsons and wife Pat of Monroe.
