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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Monday, July 29
Funeral services for Doris Lucille Estes Downs, 92, of Sparta, will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Cumberland Heights Church of Christ in Sparta 11:00 am officiating will be Bro. Butch Bess. Interment will follow in the newly christened Cumberland Heights Cemetery on adjacent church property. She went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2019. Mrs. Downs was born on August 27, 1926, in McCracken County, Kentucky, to Arthus Estes, Sr. and Euple Thweatt Estes Shelby. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy N. Estes, and by Joe E. Downs, her husband of 56 years. Most of her younger years were spent in Michigan or in and around Paducah, Kentucky. It was in Paducah that she met Joe Earl Downs, who would become her husband on November 26, 1948. Throughout her life, she was well-read, plainspoken, sharp minded, and tirelessly faithful to her Christian faith. She was a remarkable Bible scholar. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, and decorate cakes. She also read all the time and never missed the TV show Jeopardy or an Atlanta Braves baseball game. Pallbearers: David Downs, Jonathan Downs, Gabe Villareal, Ricky Overton, Tyler Downs and Derick Bilbrey. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Cumberland Heights Church of Christ in Sparta, TN from 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.
Memorial services for Mr. Charles Robert Buckner, 82 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, July 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Mr. Buckner passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. His family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Gary Howard Brewington, age 69, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday July 30 at Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Gaw will officiate. Interment will follow in the Double Springs Cemetery. Gary’s family will receive friends Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. at Washington Avenue Baptist Church and again Tuesday from 12 noon until service time at the church. Gary passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 at Signature Health Care of Putnam County.
Memorial Services for Joe Pat Clark, age 81 of Cookeville, will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday Evening, July 30, 2019 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until Service Time on Tuesday. He passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1937 in Overton County, TN to the late B.C. and Stella Maynard Clark. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Kendrick Clark and Fred Clark, 2 sisters: Marie Sevier and Bennie Jean Wall. Joe Pat was the owner of the Country Squire Mens Store in Sparta. He was also a Carpet Broker and a Farmer. He served in the Tennessee National Guard where he was a First Lieutenant. Memorials may be made to Genesis House.
Funeral services for Pat Moran, Jr. 53 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 beginning at 12:00 noon at Trinityalgood Church at 205 West Wall Street, Algood, with Pastor Mike Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Algood City Cemetery. Pat passed from this life Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Monday, January 17, 1966 in Cookeville He was the son of the late John, Sr. and Linda (Kinnaird) Moran. Pat was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of Trinityalgood Church, and was involved in numerous community activities… too many to list. Pat is survived by his wife of 31 years: Jennifer (Ballinger) Moran of Cookeville; 2 Daughters: Julie and Scott Proffitt of Springfield; Emily Moran and Fiancé Daniel James of Cookeville. 1 Brother and Sister-in-law: Eric and Nikki Moran and their son Will of Cookeville. A host of Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Grandparents. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday, July 30, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, July 31, from 10:00 am until time of service at Noon. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Media Ministry at Trinityalgood.
Funeral Services For Gary Dale Bowman, Age 57, Of Crossville, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, At 1:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. David Harris Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Bethlehem Cemetery In Livingston. Mr. Bowman Was Born On August 8, 1961, In Crossville, To The Late Domer Bowman And Frances Lee Dishman Bowman Fletcher Of Crossville. Mr. Bowman Passed Away On Sunday, July 28, 2019, At Park West Medical Center In Knoxville. Mr. Bowman Was An Arborist. He Was Baptist In Faith. In Addition To His Mother, Frances Fletcher Of Crossville; He Is Survived By, 4 Sisters And 2 Brothers-In-Law, Glenda And Roger Bilbrey Of Cookeville, Janice Bawgus Of Crossville, Wanda And Jim Keagle Of Cookeville, Jennifer Bowman Of Chattanooga; 2 Brothers And A Sister-In-Law, Delmer And Kellie Bowman Of Baxter, Terry Bowman Of Algood. In Addition To His Father, He Was Preceded In Death By His Stepfather, Ralph Fletcher; And Sister, Belinda Bowman. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Roger Lynn Bilbrey, age 57 of Rickman, will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2 PM in the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Carter-Bilbrey cemetery in Rickman. Mr. Bilbrey passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, July 25, 2019. Mr. Bilbrey was born on December 27, 1961 to the late Roy Bilbrey and Nellie Lee (Dixon) Bilbrey in Indiana.vSurvivors: 1 Sister: Brenda Bilbrey; 1 Niece: Angela Bilbrey; 2 Nephews: Shawn Bilbrey and Thomas Bowman. Preceded in death: His Parents. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 11 AM until 2 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Bobby Roberts. The family requests that in Lieu of flowers please make donations to the funeral home towards funeral expenses.
Funeral Services for John Alfred Johnson, age 63 of Dayton, OH, formerly of Cookeville, will be held 1 pm Saturday, August 3. 2019 at Hooper Huddleston, and Horner Funeral Home, 59 N. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN. Officiant from McClellan Ave. Church of Christ presiding. Visitation 11am-1pm, Interment Algood Cemetery. He was born September 3, 1955 in Cookeville, TN, departed this life Friday, July 19, 2019. John was a member of the Residence Park Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Miss Alyssa Ann Booher, age 18 of Livingston, will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Mineral Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, August 2nd Starting at 4 PM until 9 PM then on Saturday morning starting at 9 AM until service time at 2 PM. with Bro. Kevin Sexton and Bro. Isaiah Booher officiating the service. She passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019. Miss Alyssa Ann Booher was born in Livingston, Overton Co., TN on August 1, 2000 to Eddie Ray Booher and Shelia Wallace Jones. Alyssa was a Correctional Officer and was a member of the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Alyssa was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Agnes Geneva Booher Carter, age 83, of the Taylor’s Crossroads Community of Monroe will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Richardson Cemetery. Mrs. Geneva passed from this life in the comfort of her home on Sunday Afternoon, July 28, 2019. Geneva leaves behind her husband, Stanley R. Carter Sr.; sister, Betty Jean Booher Burks; sons, Dr. Willie Joe Carter & wife Luba, Jimmy Walter Carter & wife Janie, Dr. Johnnie Clarence Carter & wife Sherry, and Stanley Carter Jr. & wife Chanda; daughter, Mary Jean Carter Jolley & husband Tom; grandsons, Michael Carter, Jackson, Carter, Cullen Carter, Christian Brown, and Stanley Carter III; granddaughters, Amanda Phipps Taylor, Sandy Carter, Jade Carter Cross, Betsy Jolley, Kristen Carter, Bailey Carter, and Cassie Carter; great-grandchildren, Emily Taylor Sherman, Evelyn Taylor, Cambrie Cross, Carter Cross, Emmitt Ogletree, and Garrett Jolley. Geneva came from a rather large family that consisted of two brothers and five sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Chris Junior Booher, Wayne Edward Booher; sisters, Joyce Leallice Danner, Evelyn Marie Mathis, Pansy Louise Booher and Geraldine Booher. Geneva was also preceded in death by one child, Wilma Joan Carter Brown Dennis; and two grandsons, Jonathan Corey Phipps and Benjamin “Ben” Fredrick Jolley. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening, August 3, 2019 from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
