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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Monday, November 25
Rev. A.J. Looper, Age 85, Of Rickman Passed Away On Sunday, November 24, 2019, At The Nashville VA Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete.
Funeral Services For Linda Clark, Age 63, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Sonny Gilpatrick And Rev. David Harris Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Wilson Cemetery. Mrs. Clark Was Born On August 5, 1956, In Monterey, Tennessee, To Odell Norrod Of Monterey, Tennessee, And The Late Geneva Key Norrod. Mrs. Clark Passed Away On Saturday, November 23, 2019, At Her Home. Mrs. Clark Was A Former Employee Of Ely And Walker, D’Arbo For Over 18 Years, And At Save A Lot In Monterey For Over 16 Years As The Produce Manager. She Was A Member Of Love Joy Missionary Baptist Church. In Addition To Her Father, She Is Survived By, Her Husband Of Almost 46 Years, Ronnie Clark Of Monterey, TN; Daughter, Angie Harris Of Monterey, TN; 3 Sisters And Brothers-In-Law, Freadia And Miller Thompson Of Monterey, TN, Odella And Charles Whittaker Of Monterey, TN, Tammy And Tim Looper Of Crawford, TN; Brother And Sister-In-Law, Carlos And Regina Norrod Of Mt. Juliet, TN; Numerous Nieces And Nephews; And Her Beloved Dog, Coco. In Addition To Her Mother, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Infant Sister, Pamela Norrod. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Monday, November 25, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Randall Lee Thrasher, age 83 of Livingston, will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11 AM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Saint John Cemetery in the Willow Grove Community of Clay County TN. Mr. Randall Lee Thrasher passed away Sunday. He was born in Allons, Willow Grove Community of Clay Co., TN on March 14, 1936 to the late Burr and Venus (Colson) Thrasher. Randall built furniture for a living. His family loved him very much and he will be greatly missed. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, November 25th starting at 5 PM until 8 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Marlon Winningham.
Funeral Services for Clifford B. Hensley, age 89 of Cookeville will be held on Tuesday at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Ronald Strong will officiate at the services and family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. The burial will follow at the Byers Cemetery in Jackson County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, on Tuesday from 10:00am until time of services at 1:00pm. Clifford Hensley of Cookeville, TN was born to the late Roy and Vinna Robinson Hensley on November 23, 1930 in Michigan. He passed away on November 24, 2019 at Bethesda Healthcare. Mr. Hensley was married to Shirley Haney on December 2, 1953. He was father to Katherine, Charlene and Randy. He worked in Nashville and retired from Alladdin Industries after 30 years.
Funeral Services for Mr. Michael Brian Ledbetter, age 59, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Rev. Michael Nardin, Rev. Roger McDonald, and Greg McDonald will officiate. Burial to follow in the Bradley Ledbetter Family Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday morning, November 26th, from 11 a.m. until time of services. Michael passed from this life, at home on November 23, 2019. He was born November 22, 1960, in Detroit, MI to the late Bradley C. & Janice Lucille McDonald Ledbetter. Michael was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Clinton Township Michigan. He worked in construction as a young adult. Michael loved music, his dog “Rudy” and was very easy going and loved everyone. He loved his nephews and nieces and took pride in helping with their needs.
Funeral services for Mr. James A. Harold Rice, age 80 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Judd Cemetery, Putnam County. The family will receive friends Monday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Bishop Ron Phillips and Pastor Tim Milligan will officiate. He died on November 24, 2019 at NHC of Smithville. Mr. Rice was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Wesley & Nancy Steele Rice. He retired from Brady Printing Company as a printer after nearly 40 years of service. He was a licensed Church of Christ minister until 2011, serving in the Keltonburg and Campaign churches. James served his country in the United States Army and has attended First United Pentecostal Church in Cookeville with his caregiver since 2012. Josh Zent, Ben Hopkins, James Randolph, Justin Randolph, Steve Moggo and Dalton Randolph will serve as pallbearers.
A Gathering Of Friends And Family Of James Harris, Age 70, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Held On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Private Inurnment Will Follow. Mr. Harris Was Born On October 12, 1949, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Gordon Albert And Nora Elizabeth Wilson Harris. Mr. Harris Passed Away On Friday, November 22, 2019, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harris Was Retired From The Monterey Water Treatment Plant. He Was A Putnam County School Bus Driver. He Was A United States Army Veteran Serving Tour Of Duty During The Vietnam War. He Is Survived By His Wife Of 45 Years, Carolyn Buttram Harris Of Monterey, TN; Daughter, Amanda Harris Of Cave Junction, OR; 2 Sons, David (And Christina) Harris Of Cookeville, TN, Bradford Harris Of Brentwood, TN; 1 Grandchild, Easton Sterling Harris; 2 Sisters, Eileen Harris Of Dandridge, TN, Shelia Harris Of Monterey, TN. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM.
Funeral services for Betty Martin Stanton Neely 91, of Cookeville, TN will be conducted Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 1pm at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Visitation shall commence at 11 am and continue to 1 pm, at which time services will be conducted by Brother Joe Roberts. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery in Cookeville. Serving as pallbearers are Robert Stanton, Jess shipley, Gavin Bartlett, Dylan Shipley, John Alex Bilbrey and David Cheek. Betty Neely departed for heaven Friday, November 22, 2019. She was peaceful and surrounded by her loving family, the dedicated, faithful team of Bailey Manor, and the special caregivers of Avalon Hospice. Betty was born April 23, 1928 in Baxter, TN. To Kemper Martin of McMinnville and Florence Johnson Martin of Baxter, TN. She attended Baxter Seminary and graduated from Cookeville Central High School where she played basketball for the legendary Eddie “Jelly” Watson. Betty was a pioneer in the landscape industry in the 1950’s and 60’s, providing design-build services throughout Middle Tennessee, executing residential and commercial projects.
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth Weber, 81, of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 am with visitation starting at 9:00 am at Life Church at the Garage Building, 2223 North Washington Avenue, Cookeville. Mary passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1938, to the late Paul V. Lahey and Ambelina (Reaggini) Lahey. Mary was the loving wife of 28 years to COL Arthur (Sonny) C Weber Jr, USAF (ret). They were married on July 20, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a member of Life Church in Cookeville, and her faith as born again Christian gave her joy, strength, and peace every day of her life. She enjoyed eating out, spending time with family and friends and reading. Mary is survived by her husband, Arthur; sons, Russell Nunes of Swansea, MA. Richard Nunes (Kathy) of Bellevue, Florida, and daughter Judi Whiteaker ( Mike) of Cookeville. She also leaves behind 3 step-children, Samuel Weber Captain (P) US Army( Sheila) of Alexandria, VA., Angelica Weber of Cookeville, and Cathy Weber of Germany. She was a loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn and Ann Lahey.
The Memorial Service for Thomas Rhea Anderson, 70, of Sparta, will be Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Doyle Nazarene Church in Doyle, with Bro. Tracy Curtis officiating. He passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 in Sparta. He was born at St. Thomas Highland Medical Center in Sparta on January 23, 1949 to the late Jessie and Willene Brown Anderson. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a man of many traits, his favorite was truck driving, but the job he loved most was being a Dad to his children and Pa to all his grandbabies. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by; Brother- Eddie Anderson, Sister- Pam Quaves, and two infant brothers. Survivors include; Loving wife of 39 years- Gail Anderson; Sister- Wanda Vinson (Jerry) of Tullahoma; 4 Sons- Carl L. Curtis II (KIM) of McMinnville, Tracy Curtis (Silissa) of Doyle, Donavon Anderson (Samantha) of Sparta, and Greg Parker of Auburntown; 2 Daughters- Tina Curtis (Mike) of Doyle, and June Barrett of Gassaway; 14 Grandchildren- Daniel Barrett of Auburntown, Josh Curtis (Autumn) of Murfreesboro, Miranda Stephens (Dustin) of Gainesboro, Jordan Barrett (Adara) of Cleveland, Aaron Puckett, of Sparta, Zackery Barrett of Auburntown, Matt Dunn of Sparta, Madison Curtis of Brentwood, Logan Mills (Kaleb) of Soddy Daisy, Courtney Curtis of Brentwood, Brooklyn Anderson of Sparta, Alli Curtis of Doyle, Cayleigh Anderson of Sparta, and Erianna Anderson of Sparta; 7 Great-Grandchildren- Autumn Stephens of Gainesboro, Lakelyn Stephens of Gainesboro, Cruz Curtis of Murfreesboro, Wyatt Barrett of Auburntown, Brooklyn Barrett of Auburntown, Brentley Barrett of Cleveland, and Luna Curtis of Murfreesboro; Special Cousin- Joan Dutz (Art) of Warren, Michigan; Several nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to time of service on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the church.
Life Celebration Services For Jeff “Jethro” Whittaker, Age 63, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Sunday, December 1, 2019, At 3:30 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Verna Seager Will Officiate. Mr. Whittaker Was Born On November 3, 1956, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Charles Jefferson And Cora Lousia Ford Whittaker. Mr. Whittaker Passed Away On Thursday, November 21, 2019, At His Home. Mr. Whittaker Was A 1975 Graduate Of Monterey High School. He Was A Member Of The Church Of God Of Prophecy. He Is Survived By, 4 Sisters And 2 Brothers-In-Law, Brenda Cravens Of Monterey, TN, Leona Phillips Of Monterey, TN, Ina And Terry West Of Monterey, TN, Becky And Phil Black Of Monterey, TN; Brother, James A. “Doc” Whittaker Of Algood, TN; And His Service Dog, Cookie. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By 2 Sisters, Linda Whittaker And Robbie Hotsinpiller; And Nephew, Lee Alton Whittaker. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations Be Given To The Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Sunday, December 1, 2019, From 2:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 3:30 PM.
