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Obituaries For Monday, December 4
Leona Phillips, age 73, of Monterey, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. Ms. Phillips was born on Friday, December 30, 1949, in Monterey, to the late Charles Jefferson and Cora Louise Ford Whittaker. Ms. Phillips had previously worked with NHC Healthcare of Cookeville in laundry, Ely Walker, and Five Star Food Service. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She loved playing cards, especially Jamaican Rummy; spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her brothers and sisters. She is survived by, 3 daughters, Sheila Cardin of Cookeville, Toynia (and John) Dietz of Cookeville, Christy Grant of Monterey; 1 son, Clarence “C.J.” (and Pam) Phillips of Rickman; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Brenda Cravens of Monterey, Ina (and Terry) West of Monterey, Becky (and Phil) Black of Monterey; 1 brother, James “Doc” Whittaker of Cookeville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff “Jethro” Whittaker; sisters, Linda Whittaker and Robbie Hotsinpiller; and nephew, Lee Alton Whittaker. Her wishes of cremation are being honored with Celebration of Life Services to be announced at a later date.
Raymond Lee Burris, Jr. age 65 of Sparta, passed from this life on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home. Raymond was born Tuesday, February 18, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Raymond Burris and the late Ella Mae Potter Burris. He was a Veteren of the U.S. Marine Corp. Raymond is survived by his: Wife- Martha Longoria Ortega of Sparta; Son- Shaun Short (Tina) of Ohio; Son- Andy Burris of Sparta; Sister- Georgia Jacobs of Tuscon, AZ; Granddaughter- Braylan Short of Ohio; Father- Raymond Burris Sr. of Sparta; Other family members and friends also survive. No services are planned at this time.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ernestine “Teena” Young, age 76, of Monroe will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from the chapel of Beaty Swamp Community Church. Burial to follow in the Beaty Cemetery. Pastor Maston Jackson will officiate. Mrs. Teena passed from this life on Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, from the NHC HealthCare, Cookeville. She was born in Jamestown on December 13, 1946, to the late Ernest and Clara Richardson Beaty. Teena leaves behind her daughter, Mary Jane Calder and husband Jason of Cookeville; grandchildren Riley Calder and Elsie Calder; sister Phyllis Arnold of Cookeville; and stepchildren Arnold Stephens of Jamestown and Carolyn Stephens Dodson of Jamestown. In addition to her parents, Teena was preceded in death by her husband Perry Young and brothers Harlan Brooks Beaty and Jerry Bruce Beaty. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 10 until 1 p.m at Beaty Swamp Community Church.
Funeral Service for Betty Sue (Ramsey) Madden, 86, of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Alex Lisic officiating. Interment will follow in the Howard Cemetery, Putnam County. She passed from this life on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home. Betty was born Thursday, September 2, 1937, at Huff Farm in Smith County, Tennessee to the late Charlie and Alta (Cowan) Ramsey. Her family relocated to Michigan where she met her husband, Ed Madden, eventually returning to Tennessee to start their business, Suburban Tool Company. She was a passionate defender of her children and wanted the best for them and her grandchildren, spending many days babysitting through the years. She loved keeping her yard beautiful, helped by her grandson Joey in later years. She also worked hard to keep the family cemetery, Howard Cemetery of Putnam County, looking good and worked to find care for other area cemeteries. She is survived by, 3 Children, Randy Madden and his wife Donna, Rev. Michael Madden and his wife Penny, Peggy Harmann and her husband Jeff; Her grandchildren were special to her and included Joey Harmann and fiancee Jamie McElroy, Elizabeth Lisic and her husband, Alex, Randall Madden and his wife Brittany, Jessica Miller and her husband, Tyler, Tyler Madden and his wife Ashley, Zac Madden and his wife Chelsye, and Eric Madden; She was blessed with 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special sister, Emma Jean Ramsey. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by, Husband, Byne Edgar (Ed) Madden. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again, Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Kathy Johnson, age 67 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday December 7 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West End Church of Christ Cemetery in Silver Point. Kathy passed away Tuesday November 28 at her home. Her family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbra, age 74, of Rickman will be conducted 1 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Clay Springs Cemetery. Bro. David Brown will officiate. Mrs. Barbra passed from this life on Saturday night, December 2, 2023, from Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was born in Crawford on January 29, 1949, to the late Hubert and Berksie Stout West. Barbra had a passion for gardening and sewing throughout her life, and in her later years took up crossword puzzles. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed cooking for them. She always took care of others first. Barbra leaves behind her husband Jimmie Peek of Rickman; daughter Thresa Peek of Rickman; son Travis Peek and wife Vickie of Hilham; grandchildren Billy Shoemake of Rickman, Thomas Shoemake of Rickman, and Matthew Peek of Cookeville; brother Terry West and wife Ina of Monterey; sister-in-laws Margret West of Livingston and Judy Robbins and husband Carl of Lebanon; brother-in-law Larry Peek and wife Brenda of Hilham; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Barbra was preceded in death by brothers Hollis West and John Thomas West; sister Pearl Cantrell; sister-in-law Ruby West; and brother-in-law Ross Cantrell. The family will welcome friends on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Phyllis Nell (Brannum) Copeland, age 69 of Byrdstown, will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. from Smyrna Church with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Ricky Cross officiating. The family has chosen cremation. Burial of the cremains will be in Smyrna Cemetery. She passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1954 in Byrdstown to Delmer Brannum and Gladys (Flowers) Brannum. She was a garment factory employee and a homemaker. Phyllis was survived by (2) daughters: Lisa Ledbetter and husband: Mark, Kari Beaty and husband: Jonathan; (1) son: Francis Copeland and wife: Beth; (15) grandchildren; (1) great-grandchild; (3) sisters: Georgia Walker, Sharon Bolin and Cynthia Brannum; (3) brothers: Malcolm Brannum, Delmer ‘Bubby’ Brannum and Jimmy Brannum. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Delmer and Gladys “Doodie” Brannum; Her Husband: Olen Copeland: (4) sisters: Carol Winningham, Martha ‘Toots’ Thomas, Darlene Davis and Laura Juarez; (2) brothers: David Brannum and Chris Brannum.
