Obituaries For Friday, May 12
Funeral Services for Mrs. Nell Cooper Kupkowske, age 81, of the Pleasant Hill Community in Allons, will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Mark Neely will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Nell passed from this life on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, from the comforts of her home. She was born in Commonwealth of Virginia on August 15, 1941, to the late Charlie and Pauline Garrett Cooper. Nell worked for many years for the Chrysler Corporation. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, baking, and country music. Her greatest joy was her family whom she loved dearly. Nell leaves behind her husband, Lawrence Kupkowske of Allons; sons, Donnie Ruble and wife Cathy of Michigan, and Kevin Ruble of Allons; daughter, Pamela Jean Pugliese and husband Marty of Michigan; grandchildren, Rachel, Heather, Jake, Michael, Stanley, Brandon, Austyn, Sandy, Teresa, and Michelle; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Hoover of Allons. In addition to her parents, Nell was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Jimmy Cooper; and sister, Wilma Wooten. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering for Richard Shawn Rogers, 66, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Shawn passed from this life, Monday, April 24, 2023. Shawn was born on January 17th, 1957 to Eugene and Mary Jo Rogers in Cookeville, the place he called home for most of his 66 years of life. He married the absolute love of his life, Ann. Together they had two children, Cameron Shawn Rogers and Ashton Rogers Hitchcock. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann Connell Rogers; his children, Cameron (Erin Hunter) Rogers and Ashton (Ammon) Hitchcock; his mother and brother, Mary Jo and Mark Rogers; his nephews, Shad (Diane) Shearer, Shay (Courtney) Shearer, and Justin Richardson; and his grandson, Rex Rogers Hitchcock. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Rogers; his sister, Jenny Rogers Marshall; and his niece, Mary Mac Darnell.
Funeral services for Marilyn Lee Sullivan, age 65, of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00AM at Shipley United Methodist Church on Shipley Road. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Marilyn Lee Sullivan, 65 of Cookeville, TN went home to be with the Lord on the 9th day of May 2023. Marilyn was born on Tuesday, May 14, 1957, in Sparta, Tennessee to the late James Howard and Barbara Judd. Marilyn had a lifetime career in nursing, starting at 16 years old working alongside her granny at the Sparta Nursing Home. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 28 years: Larry Sullivan whom he had the privilege of marrying on March 19, 1955. Two Sons and daughters-in-law: Ryan (Angie) England, Samuel (Autumn) England, one daughter: Natisha England; Two Stepchildren: Jon Sullivan, Heather Butler both of Florida, 1 Special Step Nephew: Ryan (Sabrina) Sullivan, and many step nieces and nephews. She adored all 12 of her grandchildren: Nathaniel England, Abby Pollitt, Grace & Vanessa Bolanos, McKayla England, Israel, Lillie, Rosie, Milo Jo, Jonah England and Malachi and Marvella Christmas. Marilyn is also survived by Larry’s mother Sarah Arp, Special Uncle: Bob (Pam) Quintana, and brothers: Kevin (Keri)Sullivan, Richard (Heidi)Sullivan, and James Sullivan. She is also preceded in death by her parents James Howard and Barbara (Billy)Judd, and her brother-in-law: Victor Sullivan. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, May 12 from 5-8 PM at Whitson Funeral Home & Sat. 10-11AM at Shipley United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the following: The Cancer Society, Shipley Church, Shipley Cemetery Mowing Fund, Putnam County Animal Shelter, or the Gardeners Association.
A celebration of life for Brantley L. Painter, 36 of Gainesboro, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. He was born September 11, 1986, in Alton, IL, and he passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence in Gainesboro. He was the son of Brantley Painter and the late Rachelle Johnson. He was a tattoo artist. Survivors include his Sons: Tyler Price and Braden Painter; Daughter: Alyssa Sidener; brothers: Caleb Springer, Jack Springer, Nathan Johnson, Alan Shoemaker, and Justin Price; Sister: Marissa Price; Father, Brantley Painter, Sr.; Girlfriend: Jamie Adcock; Pet: Biggie; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and lots of friends. The family has chosen cremation. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 P.M. until time of services.
Funeral services for Hazel Billingsley, age 92 of Cookeville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday May 13 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Dow Allen will officiate. Interment will follow at J.J. White Cemetery. Mrs. Billingsley passed away Wednesday May 10 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Her family will receive friends Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. and again Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.
Funeral services for Mr. William Chatton Perdue age 76 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston. Mr. Perdue passed from this life on Tuesday evening, May 09, 2023 from the Bethesda Health Care in Cookeville with his loving family by his side. Mr. Perdue was born in Livingston on Friday, November 29, 1946 to the late Willie and Effie (Polson) Perdue. William worked construction as a builder. Mr. Perdue loved his family very much and spending time with them. He will be greatly missed. Survivors: 1 Daughter: Cynthia Sullivan and her husband Jayson; 2 Grandsons: Cody Sullivan, Cole Sullivan; A host of nephews, other family and friends also survive. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Math 13th starting at 1 PM until the 3 PM service.
Graveside services for Bonnie Jean Rivera, age 76 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville. Inurnment will follow at the cemetery. She passed from this life Saturday, April 29, 2023, Born Sunday, May 26, 1946 in Compton, California , she was the daughter of the late Robert Lazalier and the late Jean Bartlett Sisler. Bonnie is survived by: 3 children: Renee Claborn Bennett and husband, Chip, Darrin Rich and wife, Jennifer; 2 step children, Trent and Rebekah) Jesse Rich and wife, Pam; 2 grandchildren, Ellen Rich and Taylor Claborn; 1 sister: Caroline Humphrey; 1 sister in law, Melody Lazalier; And several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Bobby “BOB” Joe Harlow, 86 of Cookeville, will be Friday, June 2 at 1 PM at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. Pastor Tom Strong will officiate. He was born October 21, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, TN to the late Joe Norman and Gladys Marie Curtis Harlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Kathleen “Kay” Francis Wood Long Harlow on November 4, 2014; a daughter, Julie Lynn Harlow; son, Michael Ray Harlow; siblings, Charles R. Harlow, Norman Carl Harlow, William E. Harlow, Barry Dale Harlow, Betty Jean Nance, Dorothy Porter and Linda Gale Harlow. Bob was a US Navy veteran serving from 1955 to 1959. He retired from the City of San Miguel, California as a fireman. He was a member of Gideons International. Bob had been a member of Bear Cove Baptist Church and later at Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother Larry Harlow of Crestview, Florida. The family will receive friends Friday after 11 AM until service time at the funeral home.
A memorial service for Kaleen Emlee Fahrner, 72 of Cookeville, will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Presley Funeral Home with the Eddy Turner officiating. She died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born Monday, June 5, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William Ervin LeMere and the late Catherine Bowden LeMere. She was the wife of Ronald Fahrner. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Presley Funeral Home.