We Remember: Obituaries For Monday, November 6

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Obituaries For Monday, November 6

Funeral Services for Mrs. Wanda Lois Cross, age 85, of Livingston will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Lynn Bullock will officiate. Burial to follow in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lois passed from this life on Sunday afternoon from the Cottages in Overton County. She was born in Overton County on September 18, 1938, to the late Thomas Buren and Bess Deck Hargis. A 1957 graduate of Livingston Academy and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church. Lois worked in cosmetology for many years. She enjoyed making wonderful works of art with her needle and thread. She served on the Overton County Fair Board since the 1980’s and recently became an honorary member of the Overton County Fair Board. She was Mrs. Senior Overton County in 1999 and enjoyed representing Overton County at State. Lois leaves behind her sons, David Edward “Butch” Cross and wife Saralee of Allons, and Rick Cross and wife Donna of Livingston; grandchildren, Ciara Cross Cobb and husband Andy, Cody Cross and wife Jade, Cory Cross and wife Trish, Colton Cross and wife Alli, Christopher Cross and wife Krista, and Colby Cross and wife Samantha; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Cross, Sawyer Cross, Ciana Cobb, Anica Cobb, Clay Cobb, Cambrie Cross, Carter Cross, Coleman Edward Cross, Callan Cross, Canaan Cross, and Caden Cross; sister, Debbie Hargis Jones of Cookeville; brothers, Tom Hargis, Bill Hargis, and Jack Hargis. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edward Cross; sisters, Emma Jean Ogletree, Carolyn Sue Elizer, Betty Harris, and Vicki Birdwell; brothers, Earl Hargis, Ronnie “Possum” Hargis, Paul Hargis, J.B. Hargis, and Otis Hargis. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. until time of services at Speck Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen June Farley Taylor Dodson, age 74 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Nash Cemetery. She passed away at 11:34am Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her residence. Helen was born February 17, 1949 to the late Claude Paul and Ethel Nash Farley. Helen was a loving mother to more than just her own. If anyone was ever at her house, family or not, she made sure to feed them before leaving. In addition to being a loving caregiver, she enjoyed genealogy and word puzzles. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by sisters Ann Kinnard and Mildred Wheeler; brothers Carl Farley, Roy Farley, Willous Farley and Billy Joe Farley. Helen is lovingly survived by Husband: Terry Dodson; Children: Lyle (Missie) Taylor, Josh (Sylvia) Dodson, Julie Wilson; Grandchildren: Kevin Adams, Jazmine (Cody) Maynard, David Wilson, Terrie Shea (Dallas) Taylor, Justin Wilson, Gavin (Laura) Taylor, Quinn Dodson; Great-grandchildren: Carson, Melea, Kaysen, Leo, Tyson, and one on the way; Sister: Mary Allen; Brother: Paul Farley; A host of nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Frances Helen Johnson, 77 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday November 7 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Johnny Fox and Roy Paulk will officiate. Pallbearers will be staff from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Interment will follow at Shipley Cemetery. She passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, at NHC of Cookeville. Born on February 17, 1946, in Cookeville, Helen’s life was marked by adventure, travel, and time with friends and family. Helen is survived by her mother, Louise Goodwin; her son, Eddie Farris (Tammie Carr) of Cookeville; three grandchildren, Morgan Farris of Cookeville, Brooke Farris of Scottsdale, AZ, and Carter Sells of Smyrna; her son-in-law, Jeff Sells of Smyrna; and a special friend, Bob Johnson of Nashville. Helen was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Goodwin, and her daughter, Penny Sells. Helen’s professional life was marked by a remarkable 42-year tenure at AVCO Aerostructures in Nashville. Helen was instrumental in the building of wings for corporate and military fighter jets. Beyond her professional achievements, Helen was known for her adventurous spirit and love of travel. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Her family will receive friends Tuesday from 11 a.m. until service time.

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Bright, 87 of Livingston, will be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 11am at Livingston Seventh Day Adventist Church with burial following at Okalona Cemetery. She passed away peacefully at Signature Standing Stone Rehabilitation in Monterey. She was born on May 4, 1936 to John Henry Poston and Madge Lillian Benson in Overton County. Dorothy resided many years in Dayton, OH where she was employed at Hospice of Dayton. She enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, spending time with her family, and genealogy research. She was a member of Livingston SDA Fellowship and enjoyed volunteering in which she had a deep fondness for caring for the elderly. She is survived by her son John Bright, daughter Dana Bright (Michael Gallaher), son Jeff (Amy) Bright, three grandchildren: Bethany (Jonathan) Ham, Benjamin (Amber) Cavanaugh, Christopher Cavanaugh, and five great-grandchildren: Nathan, Cassandra, Genavieve, Leanna, and Josephine. She is also survived by her brother Fred Poston, niece Patti Poston (Tim Grillot), and nephew Nic (Stephanie) Poston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tim Rapp and former husband Edwin Bright. Family will receive friends at Hall Funeral Home in Livingston on Tuesday, November 7 from 5-7pm.

Funeral services for Mack Junior Stover (Peewee), 79 of Cookeville, will be held at 11:00A.M. on Wednesday November 8, 2023 at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Baxter. He was born September 08, 1944, in Putnam County, to the late Mack Abraham Stover and Erma (Williams) Stover. He passed away from this earth peacefully at his home surrounded by his Family on Sunday November 3, 2023. Mack worked for the People’s Stockyard of Cookeville for many years, he loved anything outdoors, but nothing meant more to him than his precious family and spending time with them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Jessie Lee Stover (Hosie), Edward Lynn Stover (Bear) and Baby Albert Stover. 3 sisters: Dorothy Marie Daniels, Flossie Harrelson, and Edna Pearl Exum. His surviving family includes: Wife: Judy (Nash) Stover, of Baxter; Daughters: Rebecca Jill Hutchison (Danny) and Julie Faye Stover, of Baxter; He is also survived by, his Granddaughter Jessica Danielle Robichaud (Nathaniel), of Baxter; His Grandson Sam William Hutchison, of Baxter; And his Great Grandchildren Raylan James Robichaud and Madison Rose Robichaud both of Baxter; 3 sisters: Debbie Gail Shackleford, Reen Stover, and Lilly Mae Langford and 1 brother Walter Stover. He passed away after a long battle with cancer. His family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home on Tuesday November 7, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday November 8, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Funeral services for Ms. Kathy Mae Vinson, age 67 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. She passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Kathy was born July 17, 1956 in Sparta, to the late Willie Earl and Velma Mae Hodge Vinson. Kathy was devoted to her family, as evidenced by her enduring hard work and multiple jobs in order to provide for her family. Her generous spirit to all of her loved ones and those that needed help will always be treasured. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sisters Wilma Earlene Henry and Ann Hickey; brothers Calvin Philmore Vinson, Hillard Thomas Vinson, Ronnie Stephen Vinson and infant Jerome Vinson. Surviving family members include her daughter Tera Hutchings and husband Jason; Grandchildren: Azalea and Phoenix; Companion: Carl Lamb; Brothers: Leroy Vinson and Michael Dale Vinson and wife Sherry; A host of nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends after 12:00pm Wednesday at Hunter Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lloyd ‘Pudge’ Shaver, age 52 of Byrdstown, will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross, Bro. Jim Rigney, and Robert Bond speaking. The burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Livingston. He passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 14, 1971 in Livingston to Donald Shaver and Shelba (Logan) Shaver. He was a member of Byrdstown First Baptist Church, a member of Byrdstown Volunteer Fire Department. Pudge loved to fish, hunt, ride horses, go to car shows, loved people, and loved being with his family. Pudge is survived by his parents: Donald and Shelba Shaver; (3) brothers: Daniel Shaver and wife: Becky, James Shaver and wife: Carmen, Donnie Shaver and wife: Victoria. Also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the Brown Funeral Chapel on Wed. Nov. 8, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until time of the service at 2:00 P.M.

Funeral Services for William T. “Bill” Jackson Jr., age 91, of Monterey, will be conducted on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Pastor Glenn Thomas and Pastor Terry Geren will officiate with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery with Full Military Honors Provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Jackson was born on Saturday, May 14, 1932, in Sharpsburg, Maryland, to the late William Thomas Jackson Sr. and Edna Lohman Jackson. Mr. Jackson passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home. Mr. Jackson was an Educator for over 35 years teaching elementary level students at Monterey. He touched many children’s lives through his teaching and music ministry. He was an Ordained Minister, a Minister of Music for 50 years for many churches and was a member of the Aletheia Baptist Fellowship in Cookeville. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran working in military communications. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Laws of Manchester, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Sharon Jackson of Crossville, Richard and Suzy Jackson of Monterey; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and sisters, Melva Whalen of VA, Florence Roberts of OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Marie Swallows Jackson; son, William “Bill” Jackson III; sister, Rachel Jackson; and brother, Leon Jackson. The family will receive friends at Goff Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral services for Thomas H. Meadows, 86 of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in Gainesboro. He was born on April 14, 1937, in Jackson County. He passed away on October 27, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the son of Captain R. L. Meadows and Edna Shoulders Meadows. He was married for 63 years to Maxine Maxwell Meadows. They have 2 married sons, Jack (Kristi) Meadows and Jon (Donna) Meadows; 4 grandchildren, Cassie, Alex, Brock, and Drake; and 2 great-grandchildren, Aiden and Ellie. He had six deceased siblings, with over 100 nieces and nephews. Tom graduated from Gainesboro High School, where he was a 135 lb. All-Conference Quarterback in 1955. He attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with a BA degree from Lipscomb University. He spent 40 years in the Insurance Industry and was Secretary of Kentucky Insurance Plans for 20 years. He was a member of Churches of Christ, served as a deacon, and worked with Youth Group. He was a member of YMCA Livestrong and Mended Hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association and Churches of Christ Disaster Fund.

Funeral Services for Joey Dwight Rhule, age 47 of Byrdstown, will be held Thursday Nov. 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. From the Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ricky Cross and Bro. Bob Sawyer officiating. Burial will be in the Edgefield Cemetery. He passed away Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1976 in Albany, KY to Larry Dwight Rhule and Kathy Jo (Norris) Rhule. He attended the Clear Fork Baptist Church and was a paramedic with the local ambulance services. Joey is survived by his Father :and Step-Mother:: Larry and Melissa Rhule ; Mother and Step-Father: Kathy Jo Capps and Wayne Buck; (1) Brother:: Bryan Rhule and Wife: Melissa. Also survived by nieces, nephews other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Rob and Lucille Rhule, Herbert and Bernetta Norris. The family will receive friends on Wednesday Nov. 8, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services for Mr. Don Morris Johnson, age 76 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Thursday, November 9, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. He passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Don was born May 10, 1947 in Joelton, Tennessee to the late Bill Ed and Lula Mai Morris Johnson. His work career spanned from many years at Morehead Tree Surgery to Big Red Supply and Village Car Wash. As a side job, he loved mowing yards. Don served his country as a cook in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Fisher Johnson who died Christmas Day 2019; brother Glover Johnson; nephew Glenn Johnson. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his daughter Rhonda Kirby and husband Brad; Son: Greg Johnson; Sister: Betty Lane; Grandchildren: Olivia Kirby and Braxton Kirby; Twin great-granddaughters: Allison and Sabrina Wilson; Special nephew: Mark Fisher; A host of nieces and nephews; Special friends: Berta’s Cafe. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Rosina “Rose” Fields, 85 of Cookeville, is being planned, tentatively set for Saturday, November 11 at 1 PM at Cookeville First Baptist Church. She died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home. Her wishes of cremation are being honored. She was born August 1, 1938 in Sicily, Italy to the late Basil and Rose Natoli Aragona. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Erwin Fields on February 16, 2019 and a sister, Anna Kowalczyk. She was a homemaker. Rose was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and very active in her Sunday School Class. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include sons David (Anh-Phuong) Fields of Burke, VA, Douglas (Gabriele) Fields of Albuquerque, New Mexico, sister Gracie Brooks of Michigan, brother Joe Aragona of Wisconsin, grandchildren: Andrew Fields, George Fields, Anne Catherine “Kitty” Fields, James Monroe Fields, Lukas Samuel Fields, great-grandchildren: Elysia Noel Fields and Seraphina Ophelia Fields. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until service at the church.

Funeral services for James “Carl” Anderson, 92 of Gainesboro, will be held at Anderson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 2 PM with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Rash Cemetery. He passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 31. He was President of the Jackson County High School Class of 1949 before going to Tennessee Tech University where he earned his BS degree. While at Tech he was a member of R.O.T.C. and the track and field team, where he was a two-time conference champion and broke the Ohio Valley Conference record in the high jump. Upon graduating, he became an officer in the 529th Signal Company of the Fifth Army, proudly serving his country. Later in his career he served in a variety of educator roles including as the Exhibits Manager at Oak Ridge Associated Universities. His favorite position was serving as the Jackson County Supervisor of Adult Education for 18 years. In this role he helped hundreds of adults earn their G.E.D., allowing them the opportunity to create better lives for themselves and their families. He also continued furthering his own education, earning an MS degree from the University of Colorado and an Ed.S. degree from Tennessee Tech University. Anderson loved sports, especially football and basketball, playing the guitar and singing, classic cars, history, and telling stories about his life. He earned a commercial pilot’s license, flying planes for fun as well as an occasional part time job. He loved to help people, and donated to dozens of non-profits in recent years. He leaves behind his son, Michael, daughter-in-law Jeanine, and granddaughters Deidra and Nicole. Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 from 4 to 8 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home and again on Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm. In remembrance, the Anderson family, in lieu of flowers, is accepting donations to Jackson County Athletics.

A Celebration of life for Madge “Maggie” Walker McCray, 82 of Algood, will be held November 19, 2023, 2-4pm, at Wilhite Baptist Church in Cookeville. She peacefully left this life behind on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was a 5 year resident of Algood, and former longtime resident of Nashville, Tennessee. Maggie was born in Madison on November 20, 1940, the youngest child of Charles Walker and Marie Trouillas Walker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Walker Hall and brothers, Jeane Walker and Jack Walker. She is survived by her loving and cherished family. Husband, Tom McCray; Daughter, Janelle (Bob) Welch; Son, Terry (Cathy) Bowersox; 7 Grandchildren, Adam Distefano, Terry Bowersox, Jr, Daniel Bowersox, Christine Baxter, Melissa Svendson, Christopher Proudfoot and Cassie Proudfoot; 13 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Maggie had many different rolls in her life. She was a daughter, sister, mother, wife, head of household, mentor, friend and sometimes minister and teacher. She was a single mother in a world before being a single mother was ‘cool’. It was before the world knew of all the times and trials and mountains a single mother would need to overcome just to be a mother to her children. She worked two jobs at a time just to be sure her children had what they needed. Any time she was knocked down by the problems of life and her load got heavy, she just took it as one of life’s lessons and stood up taller each time she got back up. She was knowledgeable about many things, quick witted, hardworking and tried to do her best at any challenge. She loved traveling, cooking, writing short stories, acting in local live theatre, reading or listening to books, ballroom dancing, dressing up for social events, splurging occasionally for fine dining and driving to the ocean and beaches. In the early 1980’s she lost her sight, but never missed a beat. She never complained but just made all the adjustments in her life to learn to live independently. She studied and became a Massage Therapist. She had many clients because she excelled at her profession. She also studied holistic healing. She truly was a ‘lifelong learner’. She was admired by all who knew her and witnessed her determined, strong willed spirit and resolved faith in the Lord. In 2007 she was awarded the ‘Bootstrap Award’. She fiercely loved her family and they were always her first priority. She adopted her 3 caregivers, Joyce, Amber and Lisa into her family. She always appreciated and loved them for their wonderful care for 5 years. Amber has said caring for Maggie was the biggest blessing in her life and she will always treasure every moment spent with her. Each and every person exposed to her spirit and heart walked away from her with a different attitude and perspective on life. Maggie always ended phone conversations with, “Let’s mark our place…”