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Obituaries For Monday, March 11
Funeral Services for Mrs. Joyce V. Sidwell, age 87, of Livingston will be conducted 12 noon, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Cliff Jones will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Joyce passed from this life on Sunday morning, March 10, 2024, from the Livingston Regional Medical Center. She was born in the Willow Grove Community to the late Robert D and Ora Lee Taylor Dennis. A member of the Church of Christ, Joyce was a 1953 graduate of Livingston Academy. She worked many years as a legal assistance for Bruce Myers Law Office. Joyce enjoyed her bowling league in her younger years. She was known for her beautiful flowers and her bountiful garden. Joyce also enjoyed crocheting and reading, but her greatest joy in life was taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joyce leaves behind her daughters, Dale Key of Livingston, and Denise Fletcher and husband Bill of Livingston; grandchildren, Rebecca Vaughn and husband Jerry of Monroe, David Key and wife Jennifer of Cookeville, and Mark Key of Livingston; great-grandchildren, Maggie, Abby, and Zoey Vaughn, and Matthew, Grant, and Luke Key; sister, Sandra Brown and husband Tom of Baxter; also, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Arlis Ray Sidwell; sister, Anna Jo Reagan; and brothers, Fred “Peanut” Dennis, Bobby Dennis and infant brother. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m.at Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Gary Lynn Garrett, age 60 of Byrdstown, will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating. He passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born January 28, 1964 in Albany, KY to Noble Sol Garrett and Mary Louise (Keith) Garrett. He was a former garment factory employee. Gary is survived by (1) daughter: Michelle Ann Garrett; (1) son: Chris Garrett; (4) grandchildren; mother: Mary Garrett; (2) sisters: Elsie Garrett Halbeck and husband: Phil, Dellis Poore and husband: Wayne; (1) brother: Perry Garrett and wife: Edith; (2) nieces. Also survived by other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Sol Garrett. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service at 1:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Nancy Henrietta Nolen, age 84, of Monroe will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Her brother Marlon Winningham will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Nancy passed from this life on Saturday evening, March 9, 2024, from her home. She was born at home on July 17, 1939, to the late Clester and Bertha White Winningham. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Livingston Academy, and a lifelong member of the Free Communion Church of Christ. She worked for 42 years as your local real estate broker, known as Nolen Realty, where she always enjoyed the honor of helping people sell and buy their dream homes. Working with the people is what she knew best as she worked as an insurance agent for Swallows Insurance and herself before becoming a broker. Nancy was also a member of many civic clubs in Overton County. Nancy leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, Mr. Charles Howard Nolen of Monroe; son, Tim Nolen and Debbie Copeland of Monroe; grandchildren, Tanner Nolen and wife Cora of Little Eagle Creek and Tate Nolen and wife Haleigh of Livingston; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Zaidee Jo, and Macie Nolen; brother, Marlon Winningham and wife Kathy of Livingston. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Lamsen and brothers, Tony Winningham, and JD Winningham. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Willie J. Richmond, age 73 of Cookeville, a native of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Plum Creek Cemetery. He passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Willie was born April 29, 1950 in Sparta to the late Mary Elizabeth Richmond, better known as Mama Mae. He was a longtime diesel mechanic for Bud Hickey. Willie’s Sundays in the fall were devoted to his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. He loved all sports and his time in Chicago made him a Bulls and Bears fan. He played football in high school and went on to play a year at Tennessee State University and later for the U.S. Army in Germany. In addition to his mother, he is also preceded in death by his sister Tommie Ellen “June Bug” Richmond and niece Felechia Annette Richmond. Survivors include his wife Angie Richmond; Sons: Daryl Dunbar, Andre Richmond, Marquis Richmond, Lee Snedecor, Tyson Richmond, Jed Duncan and Gabe Duncan; Daughters: Crystal Hilliard, Jeanette Hilliard, Alicia Bridgeforth, Tajuanna Britton-Johnson, Tricia Johnson and Jackie Duncan; Three sisters: Shirley Richmond, Lynn Richmond Cummings and Sabrina Ellis; A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Wednesday at Hunter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the Richmond family with funeral expenses.
Memorial services for Ms. Elizabeth Jean Anderson, age 77 of Cookeville, will be conducted 6:00pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at Locust Grove Church of Christ. She passed away February 2, 2024 at her residence. Jean was born March 8, 1946 in Cookeville, to the late Garland Virgil and Bonnie Estell Underwood Anderson. She was a retired Pepsi Bottling Company employee. She was a faithful member of a group of friends known as the “Breakfast Club” who met daily to enjoy coffee at McDonald’s. In her younger years, she loved trips to Florida with friends. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by brothers Ronnie Anderson and Robert Anderson. Jean is survived by her three brothers and their siblings Donald and Lucille Anderson of Cookeville, Gary and Kathy Anderson of Lebanon, Ricky and Sharon Anderson of Cookeville; Sister: Kathy Lamb of Monterey; Nieces: Amy and George McCready, Autumn Lamb and Lori Harris; Nephews: David and Melinda Anderson, Brent and Jan Anderson, Jason Harris. The family will receive friends after 4:00pm Friday at the church.
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.
A memorial service for Mr. James Rhea “Jim” Slatten, age 70 of Rock Island, a native of White County, will be conducted 1:00pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. He passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 in the emergency room of St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Jim was born December 23, 1953 in Sparta, to the late William Wade and Mildred Marie Boyd Slatten, Jr. In honor of Jim’s wishes, Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation. The family will receive friends after 11:00am on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hunter Funeral Home.
A gathering to celebrate Robert Harshaw, 55 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 16th at 2:30pm at Country Inn & Suites in Cookeville. A gentle man of kindness and selflessness, he passed away on March 3, 2024, in Cookeville. Born on September 8, 1968, in Frankfort, Kentucky, Robert’s journey was one of resilience and compassion, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Raised by his grandparents in Franklin, KY, Robert attended the local high school. Despite facing a challenging upbringing and battling various disabilities, Robert’s spirit remained unbroken, and his heart, ever expansive. He proudly served for 4.5 years with the Putnam Co. Volunteer Fire Department and the Putnam County Rescue Squad. His commitment to helping others in their times of need was a testament to his character-a man who always placed the well-being of others above his own. Family was the cornerstone of Robert’s world, particularly his cherished grandchildren, who were the light of his life. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Overby; sons, Raymond (Mackenzey) Brock and Michael (Becky) Reichert; and his treasured grandchildren, Evan Brock, Keydon Brock, Emma Reichert, Reigha Brock, and Micah Reichert. Robert also leaves behind a sister, Regina Hogans; cousins, Mike and Leo; an aunt, Ann Harshaw; and his best friend, Mike Hamilton, with Mike’s son Logan, whom Robert held dear as if he were his own son. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Betty Harshaw; and by grandparents, Anne Elizabeth Carter Harshaw and Vaughn George Washington Harshaw. His absence will be deeply felt by his family, who found in him an endless source of love and support.
The family of Tom Furtsch, 84 of Cookeville,, will receive friends and share stories Sunday, March 17, from 1-3 pm at Father Tom’s Pub, 32 N. Cedar, Cookeville. He passed away Friday March 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Tom was born November 2, 1939 in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Blacksburg by his parents Catherine Jane Kline (1906-1998) and Edward Frank Furtsch (1906-1986). He graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1957 and attended the University of Michigan where he earned a BS in Chemistry. After receiving a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, Tom settled in Cookeville in 1971. He had a fulfilling career as a professor of chemistry at the Tennessee Technological University where his passion was teaching the history of science. After his retirement in 2011, he began a new adventure opening Father Tom’s Pub. Tom was energized by his daily interactions with friends and staff at the Pub. Tom enjoyed travelling with his wife, playing golf, talking about politics and current events, his many beloved pets, and listening to loud classical music. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Cynthia Furtsch Kitchen of Virginia Beach, VA. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jennifer Williams, daughters Alison Furtsch Aytes (Jonathan) of Knoxville, and Christa Furtsch Rogers (S.R.) of Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you honor Tom’s memory by donating to, or volunteering with: A.A.R.F. of Cookeville, 377 W. Jackson St#11, Cookeville, TN 38501, (aarf-tn.com), or the Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501 (cookeville-tn.gov/Animal-Shelter), or any Liberal or Progressive political campaign you support, especially by being sure to vote. And finally, remember Tom by being kind to one another and enjoying the small moments with the people you love.
A Memorial Gathering for Mrs. Marcia King, age 65, of Baxter will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, between the hours of 1:00-4:00pm at The Maxwell Farm Event Venue (6464 Nash Road, Baxter, TN). Mrs. King, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in Nashville.
Graveside services and interment for Larry Stevon Click, 85 of Cookeville, will be held Friday March 22nd at 10 am at Crest Lawn Cemetery in Cookeville. He passed away on March 4, 2024 in Knoxville. He was born in 1938 in Mt. Jackson Virginia in the beautiful rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley to the late Marlin Frederick Click and the late Mary Catherine Moomaw Click. He graduated from Triplett High School in Mt. Jackson, Virginia and enrolled at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia in 1957. There he earned a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering. He also received a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1964. Starting in October 1964, he served as an assistant professor (and later associate professor) and Extension Agricultural Engineer at Penn State. In March 1971, he joined the Tennessee Tech University faculty as an associate professor of Agricultural Engineering where he served in varying capacities including serving as the department Chairman from 1976 until the fall of 1980 when he stepped down to focus on what he enjoyed most, advising and teaching students. He loved challenging his students to bring out their best. His students often commented that he was tough but fair. He continued teaching full time until May 2004 when he retired. He was honored with numerous teaching awards at the department, university and regional/national levels. In 1986, he received the Delta Tau Alpha National Outstanding Teacher/Advisor Award. In 1981 he was given the NACTA Teacher Fellow and Regional Outstanding Teacher Award, and in 2002, he was honored with the NACTA John Deere Award for the Southern Region. He also received numerous awards from students including the 1983 School of Agriculture Students’ Choice Award and the 1987-88, 1989-90, 1993-94, and 1997-98 School of Agriculture “Student Selected” Outstanding Faculty Award. He truly loved having the opportunity to teach and advise students. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Aliene Bowles Click. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Click Ard and Derek Ard of Knoxville, his son and daughter-in-law Dr. Steven Click and Cheryl Saylor Click of Cookeville, and his four grandchildren, Brice and Alyssa Ard and Rachel and Zoe Click. His family will receive friends Thursday March 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. The public is invited. Memorial donations may be made to the Larry S. Click Endowed Agriculture scholarship fund c/o Tennessee Tech University, University Advancement, Larry S Click Endowed Agricultural Scholarship, PO Box 1915, Cookeville, TN 38505, 931-372-3206. Make checks payable to TTU Foundation and include “Larry S Click Scholarship (in Memorial)” in the note.
A memorial service for Mrs. Myrna Alane Barlow Hight, age 81 of Sparta, will be conducted at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Cummingsville United Methodist Church. Al Schieber will officiate. She passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at NHC of Sparta. Myrna was born on Valentine’s Day 1943 in the Hickory Valley Community of White County to the late Martin Hubert and Eunice Gamble Barlow, I. She was a former farmer and retired from J.C. Penney’s. She enjoyed working in her flowers and gardening. She loved reading and cooking for her family but most of all she loved being Grannie. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Bob Hight and daughter-in-law Connie White. Survivors include her son Jeffery White of Ringold, GA; Daughter: Jennifer Butler of Sparta; Grandchildren: Justin (Kelly) White, Robert Butler and Julia Maynard, Jordan White and Caylee (Zackery) Frisbee; Great-grandchildren: Jaxson Butler, Reagan Butler, Remmi Butler, Rylan Butler, Casyn Frisbee and Sawyer Frisbee; Brother: Martin Barlow. There will no visitation prior to the service.
