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We Remember: Obituaries For Friday, May 26

Here are the latest obituaries and notices as provided by the funeral homes serving Cookeville, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Gainesboro and Livingston.

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Obituaries For Friday, May 26

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.

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen S. Abbott age 65 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 AM from the Chapel of Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow at the Miller Cemetery in Livingston. She passed from this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Overton Co. Health and Rehab. Mrs. Helen Abbott was born in Livingston to the late Joe Bud Cantrell and Ruby Jean Dishman Cantrell on Thursday, August 15, 1957. Helen was loved by all her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. Survivors: Husband: Randall Abbott; 2 Sons: Adam Abbott and Micheal Abbott; Brother: David Cantrell; Sister: Betty Lou Bailey; Grandkids: Amidala Mancuso, Noah Abbott, Ben Abbott, Sara Simons, Anthony Simons, Savanna Abbott, Connor Abbott, Sarah Calin, and Valrie Larsen; A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; Brother: Earl Cantrell.Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning, May 27th starting at 9 AM until service time at 11 AM.

Funeral Service for Marion Oneil Prigmore, 91 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Andre Massengile officiating. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. She passed from this life on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Heart of Mary House in Nashville. Marion was born Saturday, October 31, 1931, in Buffalo Valley, and she was the daughter of the late Isaac Lamberson and the late Ladion (Stanton) Lamberson. Marion was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She attended McClellan Avenue Church of Christ for many years, was very devoted to her church family, and loved to read her bible. She worked for Cookeville Regional Medical Center for 25 years as a housekeeper. She loved to watch professional football and it didn’t matter what team was on. She enjoyed sitting on the front and back porch bird-watching. She loved to shop, especially at Goodwill. For any church event that she was going to, she had to be early and the first one there. “I Want Your Running Shoes, So I Can Run Out Of Here” “When You Do Right In The Lord, Good Things Will Happen” Marion is survived by, 4 Daughters, Angelia Darlene Myers, Petrice Brannon, Renee Onwu and her husband Charles, and Cynthia Prigmore; Step-Son, Benny Myers, and his wife, Marissa; 10 Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild; Devoted Granddaughter, Veronica Prigmore; Special Nieces, Vivian Brown, and Tammy Bumpus; Special Friend, Carol Cannon; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by, Husband of 53 years, Charles Prigmore; 3 Sons, Carlos, Cetric, and Nathan Prigmore. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

Celebration of life service for Ms. Patricia “Pat” Gail Hensley, age 67, of Livingston, will be conducted 1 until 3 p.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Ms. Hensley passed from this life at her home, Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi on August 10, 1955, to the late J.B. and Georgia Hensley. She in enjoyed reading, touring vineyards, and painting pictures. She loved her family dearly especially her grandbabies. Pat is survived by her daughters Trinity Clardy of Peoria, IL and Chondell Villines and husband Joe of St. Petersburg, FL; son Jay Byrd Pierce of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren; sister Peggy Descamps and husband Brian of Knoxville; and brother Ernie Hensley of Livingston. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by son Jon Pierce and daughter Yalonda Hensley.

Funeral services for Mr. Brian K. Buck age 53 of Livingston, will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 5 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston the family has chosen cremation after the services. He passed away from this life on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at the Overton Co. Health & Rehab. Mr. Brian Buck was born in Lawton, OK on Friday, September 5, 1969 to Jerry Buck and Susan Ferrell Buck. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Survivors: Father: Jerry Buck; Mother: Susan Buck; 2 Sons: Austin Buck and Noah Buck; Grandson: Rowan Dirkson; Mother of his Children: Christy Buck; Sister: Misty Buck; Niece: Bailey Buck; A host of other family and friends also survive. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 27th starting at 1:30 PM until the beginning of service at 5 PM.

Funeral Services for Alene Morris Newport, age 77 of Sparta, will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Emory Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in New Bon Air Cemetery. She passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Life Care Center of Sparta. She was born June 10, 1945 in Robbins, and she was the daughter of the late Clint and Mary Jones Morris. Alene was a former employee of Mallory Timers (Emerson) for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant son, Jeffery Newport; and two sisters, Rebba Heiness and Nadene York. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include: Husband of 58 Years- Elwood Newport of Sparta; Three Sons- Greg Newport of Sparta, TN; Edward (Kim) Newport of Sparta; and Brian (Becky) Newport of Sparta; Four Grandchildren- Crystal (Tim) Savage of Sparta; Jasmine Newport of Sparta; Allen (Whitney) Newport of Sparta; and Leanna (Michael) Crook of Smithville; Five Great-Grandchildren- Tracy Savage, Axl Newport, Ozzy Newport, Mason Crook, and Eli Newport; One Brother- Charles (Ann) Morris of Speedwell; One Sister- Margie Newport of Chatsworth, GA; Several nieces and nephews also survive. She will be dearly missed. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.

A graveside service for Mr. Danny Bilbrey age 61 of Crossville, will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 2 PM at the Love Joy Cemetery in Monterey, TN. Bro. David Harris will be officiating the service. He passed from this life at the Cookeville Regional Hospital on Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023. Mr. Danny Bilbrey was born in Monterey on Sunday, November 23, 1961 to the late Richmond Bilbrey and Gracie Ledbetter. Bob was a hard workingman and he loved his family very much whom will miss him greatly. Preceded by: Father: Richmond Bilbrey; Mother: Gracie Ledbetter; Stepdad: Leon Ledbetter; Niece: Sarah Conner. Survivors: Son: Jeremy Bilbrey; Granddaughter: Chloe Bilbrey of Crossville; 3 Brothers: Roger and wife Leslie Bilbrey of Cookeville, Thomas Bilbrey of Crawford, Ricky and wife Brenda Bilbrey of Livingston; 2 Sisters: Betty Beard of Monterey, and Debbie Conner of Livingston; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends also survive.

Funeral Services for Judy Nell Murray, age 73 of Sparta, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Kyle Goff officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born June 18, 1949 in Springfield, and she was the daughter of the late Delmar Lee Sharp and Eva Janelle Creek Sharp. Judy loved the Lord, and she loved listening to her brother-in-law, Jerry Vitatoe, preach. Judy loved going to the “Barn” and line dancing with her friends. Judy was a hard worker, she was independent, and she believed in making her own money. Judy loved shopping and finding good deals. She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling the kids in the family. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vince (JR) Murray (four fingers); son, Tony Murray; brothers, Gary Sharp and Stevie Sharp; nephew, James Sharp; and life long best friend, Rita Adams. Survivors include: Mother- Eva Janelle Sharp of Clintwood, VA; Sister- Lisa (Lawrence) Vitatoe of Clintwood, VA; Nieces- Jolene (Douglas) Boyd of Haysi, VA; Sherry Sharp and Eva Goike of Sparta; and Latasha (Steven) Stump of Haysi, VA; Nephews- Larry (Bonechia) Vitatoe of Haysi, VA; Gary Lee Sharp (Trinity), MI; and Steven (Brandy) Vitatoe of Haysi, VA; 12 Great- Nieces and Nephews; 2 Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews; Judy had several extended family by love, even if they weren’t’t blood. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Ruth Willene Taylor Winfree, 90 of Baxter, will be Wednesday, May 31 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. John Pippin will officiate. Mrs. Winfree died Sunday May 21, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born October 2, 1932 in Putnam County, to the late William Elijah and Pearl Gentry Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Nelson Winfree on March 25, 2010 and sisters Pauline Neill and Hilda Allen. Willene graduated from Baxter Seminary and attended Tennessee Tech. She was a member of Baxter Church of Christ and a homemaker. Survivors include sons James “Jim” Winfree of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Steven Winfree of Baxter, grandchildren: Thomas Winfree, Timothy Winfree, Victoria Winfree Brockhaus, Kristina Winfree Henderson and Samantha Winfree, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Funerals services for Monroe Lee Newton, age 98 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday June 1 at Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Monroe passed away Thursday May 25, 2023 at home. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12 p.m. until service time.

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 and tribute for Hamilton Anthony “Tony” Horsman, age 74 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, beginning at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed away May 13th 2023 at 10:26 am, at his home in Cookeville. Born Friday, November 19, 1948 in New York City, New York, he was the son of the late Homer and Ella (Perrusi) Horsman. Tony eventually made his home at Horseman Farm in Cookeville. A decorated Vietnam veteran who served the US Army from 1966-69, he was an entrepreneur, sailor, equestrian, and farmer. Friend, mentor, and elder statesman; he spent his later years focused on supporting the recovery of others. He is survived by his loving wife Hannah, his children Hunter and Halia, his sisters Catherine and Patricia. In lieu of flowers, Tony wished for donations to be made to Priority House.

Memorial Services for Adger “A.C.” Charles Sullivan, age 82 of Cookeville, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Tracy Curtis, Wayne Sullivan, and Eugene Cunningham officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date. He passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born May 23, 1941 in Spencer, and he was the son of the late Adger Sullivan and Connie Lawson Sullivan Madewell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Kewin Madewell; siblings, Sara Grimaldi, Evelyn Summerlin, Gewin Youngblood, Ruth Dodson, and Donnie Sullivan; and a great-grandson, JD Hyatt; all whom he loved very much. Survivors include: Sons- Mike Sullivan (Denise) and LaVaughn Smith; Daughter- Lisa Sullivan Scott; Grandchildren- Damon Scott, Paige Scott Reed (Lucas), Allan Smith, and Leslie Hyatt Goodwin; Great-Grandchildren- Andre Hyatt, Madison Maham, Austin Rodgers (Mackenzie), Trystin Scott, Ellis Reed, Anniston Reed, and Ezmay Reed, all whom he loved dearly. A.C. drove a truck, was Chief Deputy of Van Buren County, and worked as a civil engineer for TDOT for 35 years. He won many charity poker games and donated all the proceeds to benefit children. He loved sports of all kinds. To all the children he coached or umpired over the years, you know who you are, he truly loved and enjoyed each of you and hoped he left you better than he found you. He was full of pride and stories over the years. You made him happy with all the hours that were put in together. He would want to say thanks to Betty Sullivan, Janet Sullivan, special friend, Dorthy Kirby, and special family and friend, Carol and Bruce Stewart. Although times weren’t always easy, he loved each of you for taking such good care of him along the way. He also attended North Sparta Church of God. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12:00 PM until time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested if you have any photos, fond memories, or stories of A.C., please write them down and bring them to the family 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.

A Funeral service for Donald Paul Agee, 90 of Cookeville, will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Presley Funeral Home with Chaplain Matthew Finchum officiating. He died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born Tuesday, January 3, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Williard Agee and the late Florence Gase Agee. He was a Veteran of Korea. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM.

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