We Remember: Obituaries For Friday, January 26

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Obituaries For Friday, January 26

David Clark, age 79, of Bloomington Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Bruce Richardson, age 64 of Sparta, passed away Thursday morning, January 25, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Douglas MacAuthur Savage, affectionately known as Doug, age 81 of Doyle, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 25, 2024 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Doug was the owner of Savage Building Center in Sparta. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

A Memorial Visitation for Ronald Dale Stewart, 55 of Gainesboro, to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 12 P.M. until 2 P.M. at the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation at this time. He was born November 25, 1968, in Trenton, New Jersey, and he passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of Steven Stewart and Frances Ellen Burton Worthington. He was a welder by trade. Survivors include his son: Stephen (Kaitlyn) Stewart of Gainesboro; daughter: Kendall Stewart of Northeast, Maryland; sister: Kim Head of Gainesboro; grandchildren: Gunner Stewart, Barrett Stewart, and Rowan Reeves. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jonny Stewart, of Trenton, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help assist the family with the funeral expenses by contacting the business office of the funeral home.

Graveside Service for Sarah Beck (Springthorpe) Denmark, 86 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Cookeville City Cemetery. Internment will follow the service. She passed from this life on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Sarah was born Friday, May 7, 1937, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and she was the daughter of the late John Springthorpe, Sr. and the late Pansy Violet (Jackson) Springthorpe. Sarah was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-n-law, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Sarah is survived by, 3 Children, John William Denmark, Diane (Denmark) Kennon, Bruce Allen Denmark and his wife, Linda; 1 Step-Son, James Richard Denmark; 1 Daughter-in-Law, Carie Garrett Denmark, 6 Grandchildren, Spencer Kennon, Sarah (Kennon) Reynolds and her husband Brian, Christopher Denmark and Steven Denmark, Lindsey Edds and her husband, Andrew, and Nicholas Denmark; Great-Granddaughter, Piper Reynolds; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard S. Denmark; Son, David Walter Denmark; 2 Siblings, John Springthorpe, Jr., and Clara (Springthorpe) Yokley. We request in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bangham Heights Baptist Church Food Bank, 5961 Hilham Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38506.

Memorial service for Jean Garrett Richardson, 91 of Gainesboro, will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2 pm at the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church with Bro. Joe Beavon officiating. She was born November 21, 1932 in Gainesboro, and she passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was married to Therold Lee Richardson who passed away on March 17, 2010. She was a member of the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church and a former business owner. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Nancy Richardson of Gainesboro; grandchildren, Elliott and Rachel Richardson and Graham Richardson; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Abigail Richardson.

Funeral services for Mike Whitaker, 61 of Gainesboro, will be conducted on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2 pm in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Strong officiating. Burial will follow in Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro. He was born June 15, 1962, in TN, and he passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro. Mike was the son of James Donald Whitaker and Patsy Rush Whitaker. He was a machinist by trade. He was a member of Dudney’s Hill Church of Christ in Gainesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Donald Whitaker, Jr. Survivors include his son: Matthew Whitaker of Gainesboro; daughter: Logan (Tyler) Williams of Gainesboro; stepdaughter: Jacklyn (Nathan) Miller; brother: Jim (Freda) Whitaker of Gainesboro; sisters: Debbie Whitaker of Gainesboro and Sandra Vann of Lewisburg; fiancé: Arlene Presley of Murfreesboro; mother of his children: Mary McCoin of Gainesboro; grandchildren: McKenzie Miller, Noah Miller, Addyson Marsh, Jaxson Williams, and Brayden Williams; nieces and nephews: Keisha (Timmy) McCoin, James Head, Jamie Whitaker, Jennifer (Chad) Scott, and Brandon Whitaker. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, 2024, beginning at 1 pm until 7 pm and Friday, January 26, 2024, 1 pm until 7 pm, and on Saturday, January 27, 2024, beginning at 10 am until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by contacting the business office of the funeral home.

Graveside services for Randall Ray Bryant, 88 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Saylors Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. He was born at the Kaweah Hospital in Visalia California on November 25, 1935 and passed away at the Tri-Star Hospital in Hendersonville, Tennessee on January 24, 2024. Randall graduated Lindsay High School in 1953 then attended two years of College at The College of Sequoias in Visalia Ca. Randall served two years in the U.S. Army. In total Seargant Bryant spent 46 years in law enforcement and retired from The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in 2003. Randall loved playing golf. He played in the 1993 World Police and Fire Games in Colorado Springs and the 1997 World Police and Fire Games in Calgary Canada. Randall loved traveling the Country with his wife Alma Jane, he also enjoyed listening to Jazz music. At last count Randall had 35 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Randall and his wife Alma Jane moved to Tennesse in 2008 and loved their remaining time together. Randall was preceded in death by his wife Alma Jane Bryant, his daughter Angie Varga and his son Terry Bryant. Randall is survived by his sons Randy Bryant, Christopher Bryant, Ray Essman and Son In Law Tony Foster, his daughters Freida Essman, Annette Essman, his best friend and companion Kodi, and his best friend/ running mate and partner in crime Michael (Mike) Scott. Randall had a great support system in his neighborhood and each and every one of them are greatly appreciated for the companionship and genuine love, care and concern that they showed and gave to him. Randall was a true Red Blooded American Patriot till his last breath. RIP Pop. You will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until departure for the cemetery at 2:30pm at Hunter Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Services Honoring the life of The Reverend Dr. David Leon Moore, 89 of Livingston, will be conducted 3 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, from the Livingston First Christian Church. Rev. James Shenko will officiate. The Reverend Dr. David Leon Moore passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Livingston. A lifelong pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), his ministry began at small churches in Kentucky and New Jersey in the 1950s, before he settled with his family in Tennessee in the early 1960s. Over the next 60 years he served as Senior Minister at Central Christian Church and Dozier Church in Springfield, Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville, and First Christian Church and Millerʼs Chapel in Livingston, and he had a number of interim ministries at other Christian Churches in Tennessee and Kentucky. David Moore was preceded in death by his parents Earl Moore and Gladys Swiger Moore, his brothers Ronald Moore and Earl Moore, Jr., his first wife Dana Fisher Moore, and his second wife Frances Jean McGuire Moore. Survivors include his children Dee (Al) Wells of Crawford, David (Karen) Moore II of Livingston, Drew Moore of New York, New York; his grandchildren David (Jelena) Moore III of Harker Heights, Texas, John David (Hannah) Ledford of Vacaville, California, Dana (Matt) Duncan of Henderson, Kentucky, and Mary (Trevor) Miller of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and his great-grandchildren Natalie Moore, Jaydin Moore, Corey Moore, Lizzy Phillips, Clay Phillips, Annabelle Ledford, Nora Ledford, and Ella Miller. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 26 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday January 27 from 2:00-3:00pm at First Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be paid and sent to First Christian Church in Livingston, with reference to (1) Millerʼs Chapel, or (2) David Moore Scholarship for Bethany Hills Church Camp.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bo Shelton, age 49 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, January 28th at 1:30pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Tiebout will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. Bo died Tuesday, January 23rd at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. His family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30pm until service time at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Eric William Boles, age 41 of Muncie, IN and formerly of Byrdstown, will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating. The burial will be in Mt. Era Cemetery. He passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 in Markle, IN. He was born August 20, 1982 in Livingston to Cletis Carson Boles and Pamela Kay (Maynard) Boles. He was a truck driver and a class of 2001 graduate at Pickett County High School. Eric is survived by (2) daughters: Jayden Boles and Jacey Boles; (1) grandchild: Blakelynn Boles; mother: Pam Boles; (2) sisters: Nikki Boles and Jamie Boles; (3) brothers: Jesse Boles, Josh Boles and wife: Ayla, Sean Boles. Also survived by other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Carson Boles. The family will receive friends Sunday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Brown Funeral Chapel.

A graveside service for Mrs. Mary Sue Linder, age 78 of Clarkrange, will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Clarkrange Methodist Church Cemetery in Clarkrange. She passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Fairfield Glade. Mrs. Mary Sue Linder is survived by her: Husband, Clinton Lester Linder; Daughters, Kim Shokles and husband Jeff, Buffy Muth and husband Tim; Granddaughters, Alexandra Snyder and husband Jimmy, Victoria White and husband Eric, Cassidy Shokles and fiancé Gabe Reese, Elena Muth, Charlotte Muth; Great-Granddaughter, Gracelyn Snyder; Sisters, Joyce Ashby; Helen Meadows and husband Labron; A host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her: Parents, Woodrow and Reba (Wright) Linder; Sister, Ruth Hogue and husband David; Brother, Jimmy Linder and wife Sandra; Special Brother-in-law, Bill Ashby. In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Clarkrange Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Visitation with the family of Arthur Lewis, 79 of Monterey, will be held from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. Burial will be held at a later date and time at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevierville Hwy 168, Knoxville, TN 37920. He was born and raised in Tullahoma, by his parents Amos and Katherine Lewis alongside 5 siblings. Not long after high school he joined the National Guard and later enlisted with the Air Force in 1963, serving until 1967 with a deployment to Vietnam. He was a Jet Aircraft Mechanic and last assigned to the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TAC). He loved telling stories about different aircraft he worked on and some of his experiences in the Air Force. Following his military service, he attended Tennessee Tech University, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While enrolled at TTU, he met his future wife, Sherril Carr. They married in December 1968 and became loving parents of Dee in 1975 & Ryan in 1976. Each child later married and Art cherished spending time with his 5 grandchildren. Art engaged in so many things in life that brought him joy. Some of them included house boating, camping, fishing, hunting, water sports, snow skiing, dirt bikes, golfing, racing cars and so many other things especially related to being outdoors that he and his family and/or friends explored together. In addition to those passions, he and Sherril spent a number of years farming on their property near Monterey, where they also lived. He spent a great deal of time supporting his children’s athletic interests in their younger years such as softball, cheerleading, baseball and golf. Arthur’s career path included employment at Teledyne Stillman after graduation and starting a business with another engineer, G & L Manufacturing in Cookeville; however, he spent the majority of his career with Manchester Tank in Crossville, which was the part of his work career that he enjoyed the most. Art is survived by his loving wife, Sherril Lewis, who shared and supported the activities and adventures throughout his life after marriage. He will be missed dearly by his children, Dee Arp (Tyler) and Ryan Lewis (Christy). His grandchildren Elle, Aislyn and Wyatt Arp along with Brody and Colby Lewis will miss Pa. He is also survived by sisters Rosaline Spray (Donald), Louise Crosslin (Albert) as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brother Clifford Lewis (Evelyn), brother Paul Lewis (Elsie), and sister Faye Schmidt (George). In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery Association, PO Box 352, Attn: Cemetery Fund, Cookeville, TN 38503.

Memorial services for Carl Alred, age 84 of Cookeville, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday January 28 at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Mike Dyer will officiate. Carl passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Carl’s family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time.

Memorial services for David Michael Watson, age 63 of Jamestown, will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel. He passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. David is survived by his: Son, Jason Watson; Brother, Tim Watson; Sisters, Tammie Pharris, Sue Pecora. A host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his: Father, Stacy Lee Watson; Mother, Lura Dimple (Jenkins) Watson; Siblings, Cathy Watson Smith Beaty, Roger Watson, Barbara Durham. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel.

The funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Consuelo “Connie” Cass, 75 of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 29, at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. A beacon of love and kindness, she passed away peacefully at her residence in Cookeville on January 23, 2024. Born on March 18, 1948, in Hartsville, Tennessee. Connie was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched. Connie’s life was a testament to the power of love and the strength of family bonds. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Cass, with whom she shared 56 years of unwavering partnership since their marriage on November 19, 1966. Together, they built a life filled with joy and cherished memories. Her legacy continues through her devoted children, Jeff Cass; Nikki Dakouvanos and her husband, John; and Sarah Allen and her husband, Matt. Connie’s spirit will forever be reflected in the smiles of her grandchildren, Carter and Max Allen, Ava and Alex Dakouvanos, who knew her as their adoring “Mimi.” Connie was a sister and friend, held dear by her siblings, Wallace Butler and his wife, Clydean; Johnny Butler and his wife, Sherry; and Monease Chaffin and her husband, Donnell; Sisters-in-law, Carolyn Whitley and husband, Gene; Judy Estes and husband, Mike. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, each of whom she loved as her own. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Butler Sr. and Georgia Rene Driver Butler, and her brother and sister-in-law, Melvin Jr. and Judy Butler. Connie’s family will receive friends Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m. and again Monday from 10 – 11 a.m.

Funeral services Charles Jones, age 88 of Algood, will be at 1 p.m. Monday January 29 at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Algood City Cemetery. Charles passed away Wednesday January 24 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Monday from 11 a.m. until service time.

A Memorial service for Kathy Jean Weaver, age 73 of Jamestown, will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. She passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. Kathy is survived by her: Husband, George Weaver; Daughter, Karen Weaver; Grandchildren, Dagen Weaver and fiancée Rayetta Clock, Ashley Gunter and fiancé Darrius Carter, Dustin Weaver and wife Heather, Shea Weaver; Seth Weaver; Great-Grandchildren, Naleiyah Moon Gunter, Aayden Gunter, Hendrix Gunter, Emmerson Weaver, Carly Weaver; Brother, Clinton Copeland; Sister, Carolyn Rains and husband Daryl; Sister-in-law, Audrey Copeland; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, other Family and Friends. She is preceded in death by her: Son, Randy Weaver; Daughter, Rhonda Weaver; Parents, Paris and Elva (Beaty) Copeland; Brothers, Gene Copeland and wife Pauline, Kenneth Copeland; Sisters, Ola Robbins, Helen Brewer and husband Paul. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.