We Remember: Obituaries For Friday, February 23

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Obituaries For Friday, February 23

Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline W. Carter age 85 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10 AM from the Hall Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Overton Co. Memorial Gardens. She passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Signature Health Care in Jamestown. Mrs. Pauline W. Carter was born in Burkesville, Cumberland Co., KY on Wednesday, May 18, 1938 to the late John Franklin and Willie Jewell (Spears) Willis. Pauline was a member of the Cullom Church of Christ; she loved spending time with her family and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she loved her church family. Pauline will be greatly missed by her family and friends and by all who knew her. Survivors: 1 Son: Doug Carter and his wife Sherry; 1 Daughter: Tammy Dishmon and her husband Tim; 2 Brothers: Leo (Brenda) Willis, Gene (Catherine) Willis; 3 Sisters: Josephine (Teston) Gilpatrick, Cleo Walker, Madine (Leanard) Carmack; 4 Grandchildren: Lucas (Jessica) Carter, Tabaitha Dishmon and Jon Hammitt, Tyler (Nikki) Stephens, Shelby Stephens and Johnny Reid; 9 Great Grandchildren: Maddie, Grayson Zane Carter, T J Stephens, Annabelle and Junior Reid, Carter and Beau Hammitt and Allysa; a host of other family members and friends also survive. Preceded: In addition to her parents; Husband: Owen red Carter; 1 Daughter: Deborah Lynn Stephens; 1 Son: Greg Carter; 4 Brothers: Paul Willis, Roy Willis, Virgil Willis, Phillip Willis; 2 Sisters: Claudine Willis, Arlene Pardue. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, February 23rd starting at 5 PM until 8 PM.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Stasiewicz, age 98 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Cookeville. Mrs. Stasiewicz died Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Additional services and interment will be held in North Arlington, New Jersey and will be announced as soon as they are complete.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Shelia Kay Presley Lacy, age 69, of Rickman, will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Cleston Ledbetter, Bro. Darrek Copeland, and Bro. Jeff Short will officiate. Burial to follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Shelia passed from this life on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024, from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born at home in Rickman on December 27, 1954, to the late A.T. and Leron Harris Presley. Sheila enjoyed cooking for family, friends and gatherings. She made all kinds of wonderful art with her needle and thread, and she also enjoyed watching westerns. Shelia leaves behind her husband, Roger G. Lacy of Rickman; daughter, Angie White and husband Jamie of Rickman; sons, Adam Lacy and wife Clarissa of Livingston, and Josh Lacy of Rickman; grandchildren, Jairus Davenport and wife Marissa, Kayleah Collins and husband Jake, and Jonathan Davenport and wife Angel; great-grandchildren, Liam Collins, Christian Davenport, and Ellie Davenport; sisters, Bonnie Hargis, Gen Cantrell and husband Boyd, and Charlotte Masters and husband James; brothers, Bruce Presley and wife Treva, and Donald Presley and wife Lisa. In addition to her parents, Shelia was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Presley, and Otis Presley, sister-in-law, Clara Presley, and brother-in-law, George Hargis. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m., then on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Graveside services and interment for Reba Faye Roberts, 87 of Silver Point will be Saturday, February 24 at 11 AM at Smellage Cemetery in the Boma Community of Putnam County. Mrs. Roberts died Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024 at her home. She was born November 9, 1936 in Buffalo Valley, to the late Sam D. and Hattie Russell Sullins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Herbert F. Roberts, son Ronnie Roberts, sisters Mary Betty Burgess and Sue Minton, brothers JB and KD Sullins, step-son Tim Hancock. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making and working in her garden and flowers until her health declined. Survivors include husband Arthur Hancock of Silver Point, sons Danny (Pam) Roberts of Baxter, Jimmy (Barbara) Roberts of Silver Point, step-son Leonard Hancock of Baxter, grandchildren: Christy Neal, Joseph Roberts, Jimmy Roberts II, Heather Roberts, step grandson Timmy Hancock, great-grandchildren Daniel Roberts, Eli Roberts, Jackson Neal, Zachary Neal, Ryan Roberts, Logan Roberts and Fowler Roberts. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, everyone will meet at the cemetery.

Funeral services for Ms. Margaret Jeanette York Bennett, age 74 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Sandra Vance will officiate. In honor of Ms. Bennett’s wishes she will be cremated following her funeral service. She passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville. Ms. Bennett was born May 6, 1949 in Sparta, to the late Roy and Arrie Christine Presley York. Her work career began as a beautician and ended with 32 years of service to Wagner. She loved gardening with her flowers and serving as her family’s seamstress whenever sewing was needed. Her smile lit up the room especially when the family members that knew her as Grandmother or G.G. came to visit. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by siblings Robert Presley, Thomas Presley, Betty Pinion, Edward York, Clarence York, Lonnie York, Edith Williams, Lessie York and Jessie York. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Denese Simpson, Vickie (Albert) Parker and Jennifer Burgess; Grandchildren: Sarah (Bobby) Miller, Dustin Lowery and Kiara, Tiffany (Charlie) White, Venessa Hayes, Joshua Robinson and Amathyst, Haley Simpson; Great-grandchildren: Alyssa Margeson, Joseph Miller, Jathan Ford, Jaxson Vincent, Kaleesta Lowery, Jessica Miller, Killian Walker and Owen Wilhite; Great-great-grand: Liam Hyder; Sister: Sue York Stephens. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Services, Honoring the life of Mr. Norman Carl Hambacher, age 90, of the Mitchell Creek Community of Overton County, will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the Livingston Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Donald Fossey will officiate the Celebration of Life. Norman passed from this life on January 26, 2024, from the Livingston Regional Medical Center. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on January 29, 1933, to the late Charles and Christene Lautenbach Hambacher. He was retired from the Airborne Express, where he had worked for many years. Norman enjoyed fishing, and ATV riding. Norman leaves behind his loving wife, Miriam Adele Pereyra Hambacher of the Mitchell Creek Community; sons, Michael Hambacher and wife Norma, Sean Hambacher and wife Trisha, and Chris Hambacher; daughter, Patricia and Husband Frank Dibiano; 3 grandchildren Michelle, Matthew, Richard and stepson, Richard Bishop; sister Carole and Husband Bob Hartman and several other family members. A fellowship of friends with the family will be held starting at 1 p.m at the Livingston Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Chandler Ray Hinds, age 56 of Jamestown, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM from United Wesleyan Church with Bro. Alan Dixon and Bro. Johnny Smith officiating. The burial will be in Upchurch Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1967 to Lloyd Christopher Hinds and Mona Mae (Gilreath) Hinds. He was a phlebotomist at DaVita.\ Chandler is survived by (2) brothers: Tracy Hinds, Rodney Hinds and wife: Lisa; (1) nephew: Blake French and fiancé: Maleigha Gooding; (1) niece: Balea Cooper and husband: Blake; (1) great-nephew: Benton French. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Mona Hinds. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at United Wesleyan Church in Jamestown.

Funeral services for Brock Alan Rains, age 46 of Jamestown, will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Cremation will follow. He passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the U.T. Medical Center in Jamestown. Brock is survived by his: Father, Gregory “Smokey” Rains and wife Kay; Mother, Debra (Bailey) Bowmer; Sons, Payton Rains, Cayden Rains, Cameron Rains; Daughter, Carlie Roysden; Sisters, Kim Melton, Whitney Rains, Brittany Rains; Nephew, Jordan Melton; Girlfriend, Amy Manis and her son, Gregory Manis; Uncle, Alan Bailey and wife Sandra; Aunts, Sharon Hayes and husband Jimmy, Shelia Rains, Special Friend, Rob; A host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his: Grandparents, John and Joan Bailey, Grea and Avadean Rains; Uncle, Gary Rains. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

Funeral Service for Carole Eileen (Adams) Clouse, 81, of Melbourne, Florida, and formerly of Cookeville, will be held Monday, February 26, 2024, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Henry officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Carole was born to Claude and Eileen Adams in Michigan on Saturday, July 25, 1942. She spent many happy years living in Cookeville. She was an incredible mom and wife and will be forever missed by all. She is survived by Jim, her loving husband of 60 years, son Bob, daughter Debbie Chassé (Bill). Carole also leaves behind her sister, Lorraine Hernden (Cary) and her brother Jim Adams. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Leonard Anderson, age 74 of Jamestown, will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Allardt Cemetery. He passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the UT Medical Center in Jamestown. Leonard is survived by his: Wife, Libby (Sells) Anderson; Children, Lorry Gray and husband Clark, Sharon Crockett and husband Shelley, Stacy Choate and wife Loretta; Grandchildren, Emily Gray, Kayla Reagan and husband David, Kenzey Brown, Karley Brown, Sophie Tinch; Great grandchildren, Kayson, Kolby, Kaydence and Kolton; Brothers, Gary Anderson, Larry Anderson; Sisters, Gaye South and husband James, Brenda Conatser and husband Danny, Hilda Pennycuff and husband Herb; A host of nieces, nephews, other family and special friends. He is preceded in death by his: Grandchild, Kourtney Brown; Parents, Delmer and Essie (Cooper) Anderson; Sister, Debbie Anderson; Brother, William Anderson; Niece, Angie King. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. A Special Memory Box will be placed in the chapel for everyone to share a special memory or a special photo of Leonard.

The family of Ronald Gardner Taylor, 73 of Bloomington Springs, will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Presley Funeral Home. Ron chose cremation and the family followed his wishes. He passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Born Friday, March 3, 1950 in Newport, Vermont, he was the son of the late Gardner Taylor and the late Frances Robbins Taylor. He was the loving husband of Lynn Sisson Taylor for blessed 54 years. Ron was a loving husband, Dad, and Pa. The best times was when he went hunting and fishing with his daughter. They were fun hunters and fishermen, truly appreciating the time away and being in nature. They would talk about everything and anything under the sun. When they did bring home a catch, there would be a feast with their game. He enjoyed deep sea fishing out of Panama City, FL. He loved his dogs Brutus and Buddy. More importantly he loved his children and grandkids. Ron was in the U. S. Marine Corps for over 23 years, serving in Viet Nam, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. After retiring from the Corps, he worked HVAC for the FL school systems, as well as for the Putnam County School Board. Ron is survived by his wife Lynn Taylor of Bloomington Springs; daughters Misty Taylor of Cookeville, Rhonda Taylor of Summerfield, FL; 5 grandchildren Quinn Dodson, Alyssa Lolley, Trey Lolley, Brayden Taylor, and Madison Taylor; siblings Judy Parker, Susan Call, Pat Gelo, Scott Taylor. And a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial service for Theresia Ellen Grogg, 81 of Cookeville, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Presley Funeral Home. She passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born Tuesday, March 10, 1942 in Greenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leo Goubeaux and the late Mary Beyke Goubeaux. Theresia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She raised her 5 children by herself while working and always providing for her children. She never missed one of their practices or ball games. She always nurtured her children, but was terribly scared when they got sick. Theresia loved her family, and enjoyed the gatherings during Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. She was an awesome cook, cake decorator, even making several wedding cakes. She enjoyed going to the beach and loved eating at Calabash Seafood Restaurant. She worked at Fentress Industries as a seamstress and at Russell Stover’s Candies. She enjoyed sewing, making most of her children’s clothing. She never knew a stranger. Theresia was a member of the Catholic Church and loved the Lord. Jimmy was her favorite child! Actually, her favorite was who ever was doting on her at that time. Surviving are 3 sons Eric (Betty) Grogg of GA, James “Jimmy” Grogg of Monterey, Mike (Sandra) Grogg of Hendersonville; 1 daughter Rhonda Marie Tinch of Crossville; grandchildren Melissa Miller, Justin Laster, Jameson Laster, Tyler Tinch, Erin Grogg, and Ashlyn Grogg; great-grandchildren Dawson Miller, Melyssa Grogg, Masien Shelton, Lydian Laster, Jaylee Laster, Gavin Laster, and Jacob Laster; Special friends Mary LaPeer and Debbie Klem; siblings Larry (Jeanettia) Goubeaux, Doris (Dennis) Brown, and Cecil (Diane) Goubeaux; And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Theresia was preceded in death by daughter Robin Laster, siblings Joan Franks, and George Goubeaux. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.