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Obituaries For Thursday, October 26
Lawrence Herbert Carr Jr., age 62, of Monterey, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home. Mr. Carr was born on Wednesday, May 3, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Lawrence Herbert Carr Sr. and Muriel Maguire Carr Woolverton. Mr. Carr was an Automotive Mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Ann Reilly Carr of Monterey; daughters, Amanda (and Dmitri) Ivanov-Reilly of Monterey, Deborah Carr of Monterey, Raven Carr of Monterey; grandchildren, Lillith, Evelyn, Kaarina, and Vladesvet; and brother, Robert Carr of Trenton, NJ. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Carr. His wishes of cremation are being honored with no services planned.
Graveside services for David Young, age 68 of Cookeville, will be a 1 p.m. Friday October 27 at Double Springs Cemetery. David passed away suddenly Wednesday October 25 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. His family will receive friends at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home Friday from 11 a.m. until time of departure to the cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sherry Annette Fox age 61 of Cookeville, will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 2 PM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Netherland Cemetery. She passed from this life on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Cookeville to the late James Honeycutt and Willie C Bowman Honeycutt on Friday, September 28, 1962. Sherry was dearly loved and she will be greatly missed. Survivors: Siblings: Alice Lewis, Phil Honeycutt, and Lonnie Bowman; Sons: James Fox and wife Sheena Fox and kids Elizabeth, Oliver, and Otto, and son Jacky Dewayne Fox; Granddaughter: Ashley Looper and husband Andrew Looper and kids Lane, Matthew and Kaitlyn; Granddaughter: Carla Honeycutt and Fiance Clinton Savage; Granddaughters: LeeAnn and Leslie Honeycutt; Surviving Partner: Lawrence Poole; A host of nieces and nephews along with a host of family and friends also survive. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; Sister: Lois Lewis; and Brothers: Jim Honeycutt and Mike Honeycutt. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 26th starting at 4 PM until 8 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Sammy Edward Brown, age 75 of Shelbyville, a native of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Friday, October 27, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. In honor of Sammy’s wishes he will be cremated following his funeral service. He passed away at 3:50pm Friday, October 20, 2023 at Vanderbilty University Medical Center in Nashville. Sammy was born December 17, 1947 in Sparta to late James Harvey and Edith Elizabeth Clemons Brown. He was a retired construction superintendent with a career of overseeing many large projects. Sammy was an avid fisherman, hunter and an Atlanta Braves fan; however his sports passion was on full display every fall when his blood would run Big Orange. Sammy served his country as a member of the United States Army in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Wanda Jeanette Stacy Brown who died January 17, 2010; sister Sherry Morgan and brother David “Gene” Brown. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his wife Connie Sisco Brown of Shelbyville; Two children: Chris (Dena) Brown of Gallatin, and Seidina Brown of Murfreesboro; Step-children: Chris (Melanie) Sisco of Rockvale, TN and Troy (Rachel) Sisco of Woodbury; Grandchildren: Ciera (Justin) Conner, Cirsten Brown, Alexia Eubanks; Step-grandchildren: Chase, Hunter, Layla and Brantley Sisco; Great-grandchild: Stetson Conner. The family will receive friends after 1:00pm Friday at Hunter Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to wear UT orange in honor of Sammy’s love of the Vols.
Memorial Services for Sarah Ann Childress, age 80 of Sparta, will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1942 in Dunlap, and she was the daughter of the late Hubert Bowman and the late Edna Hatfield Bowman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Childress, daughter, Jamie Childress, sister, Olena Shoulders, and brother, Thomas Bowman. Survivors include: Sons- Scotty Childress (Kristy) of Sparta, and Jason Childress (Tracy) of Cookeville; Grandchildren- Joseph, Tiffany, Rachel, Renae, Rebekah, Randy, Daniela, Mirandy, Shaylee, Shayna, Nevaeh, Geoffory, and Gage; 26 Great-Grandchildren; Brother- Kelly Sam Bowman of Pikeville. The family will welcome friends from 4:30 PM until time of the service at the funeral home.
A Memorial Service for John Francis Hughes, age 62 of Sparta, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Michael Hughes officiating. He passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his home. He was born February 20, 1961 in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, and he was the son of the late Joseph Hughes and the late Katharina Sonnleitner Hughes. He attended Shore Regional High School in New Jersey. He proudly served in the United States Army. He also worked for Dana Corporation in Gordonsville as a machinist for 32 years. He was a talented machinist and wood worker. He loved to ride motorcycles and walk through our many parks in Tennessee. He loved his family and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: Wife- Donna Hughes of Sparta; Son- Michael T. Hughes (Melissa) of Gordonsville; Daughters- Cheryl D. Hughes of St. Lake City, UT and Michelle Sparkey (Matt) of Chillicothe, OH; Sister- Annabelle Olson of Sparta; 7 Grandchildren also survive. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edward “Tom” Prime, age 65 of the Hickory Valley community, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, October 28, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Davis Cemetery. He passed away on Saturday morning October 21, 2023 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Tom was born November 4, 1957 in Sparta. He was a life long automobile detailer and had been in business for 50 years. He loved cleaning vehicles with his favorite part to clean being the windows. Tom enjoyed his toys, his ’06 Corvette, Camaro and his Fat Boy Harley Davidson, he loved gardening but most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Doyle Nazarene Church. Tom is preceded in death by his mother Zelda Lillian Henderson Prime and a sister Judy Henderson. Survivors include his wife of 25 years Noretta Prime of Sparta; Sister: Norma Jean Leftwich of Sparta; Brother: Steve Robert Prime; Daughter: Amanda Keith and husband Daniel; Grandchildren: Destinie, Jay-Lynn and Benton Keith; Special friend: Eric Lewis; A host of nieces, nephews and extended family members also survive. The family will receive friends after 10:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jimmy Wilmoth, 64 of Bloomington Springs, will be conducted at 1 P.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Curry’s Chapel Cemetery. Jimmy was born March 27, 1959 in Nashville, and he passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Edward Wilmoth and Gladys Juanita Hunter. He was married to the late Linda Faye Wilmoth, who passed away December 11, 2020. He worked as a mechanic and auto dealer, and was a resident of Bloomington Springs. Survivors include his Daughter: Jamie (Adam) Hunter of Cookeville; Brothers: Jeff Wilmoth of Gainesboro, Tony Wilmoth of Cookeville, and James Wilmoth of Nashville; Sisters: Kathy Wilmoth and Carolyn Phillips, both of Cookeville; and Grandchildren: Sarah Hunter and Matthew Hunter, both of Cookeville. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral services honoring Eric James Bianco, 63 of Baxter, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday October 28 at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Groe will officiate. Interment will follow at the Bianco Family Cemetery. He passed away suddenly at his residence in Baxter, on October 21, 2023. Born on September 1, 1960, in Bradenton, Florida. Eric was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. He lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family, friends, and community. Eric was a hardworking entrepreneur who owned and operated Eric’s Carpet Cleaning until his recent retirement. His work ethic was unmatched, and his honesty was a trait that earned him respect and admiration from his clients and peers. He was a man of integrity, always standing by his word, and his dedication to his craft was evident in the quality of his work. He was known for his willingness to lend a hand, always reaching out to help a neighbor in need, often going out of his way to assist others. Anytime anyone needed him, he would respond, “I’ll be right there.” Eric was a loyal family man, always putting his family first. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Saronda Bianco of 39 years, and a dedicated father to his daughters, Saerica Root (Stephen), Meghan Hodges (Carl), and Brianna Smallwood (Kirkland). His love for his family was evident in the way he cared for them. He was his wife’s knight in shining armor, always there to provide support, comfort, and a guiding hand. He was a proud grandfather to Elliot and Gabriel Hodges, Gracelynn and Liliana Root, Rhydian and Alice Smallwood. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye, and he cherished every moment spent with them. Eric was also a beloved brother to Mark Bianco, Charlene Cluley (Kenneth), Michael Bianco, Lynne Bianco, and Joseph Bianco. He also leaves behind his dear friend, Tim Coyle, whose friendship he treasured and considered him a brother. His family will welcome friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.
A celebration of life for Jason Reed O’Connor, 47 of Baxter, will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2:00pm from the Oldham’s Theatre in Sparta. Jason Reed O’Connor was born on July 23, 1976, in Sparta to the late Jack Reed O’Connor of Sparta. And Elizabeth Mare “Liz” (Maynard) O’Connor of Baxter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ruby Elizabeth “Beth” Slagle. And a brother Jackie Ray O’Connor. Jason is survived by his Wife: Diana (Davis) O’Connor of Baxter; Two Daughters: Haley Ann Rashea Keith and Hannah Rachelle Keith; A Brother: Forrest Sam Brown and a Cousin Kenneth Neal Maynard who was loved as a brother. Also loved by a host of nieces and nephews. A visitation with the family will follow the service, till 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made in memory of Jason to the Allison Cemetery Fund.
A Memorial Service for Larry Wayne Geer, age 72 of Sparta, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Lamar Redmon officiating. He passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1951 in Sparta, and he was the son of the late William Geer and the late Marie Stoglin Geer. He served in the United States National Guard for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with is family and friends. He owned Geer’s Grocery for 39 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Geer and his brother, Douglas Geer. Survivors include: Wife- Nelouise Geer of Sparta; Daughter- Christy Tubbs (Chad) of Sparta; Son- Kyle Geer (Regina) of Baxter; Step-Daughters- Tania Whittenburg (Steven) of Cookeville, and Teri Dockery (Mike) of Sparta; Son- Trevor Elrod of Sparta; 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters- Brenda Oaks (Jim) of Sparta, and Patricia Trobaugh of Baxter; Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the 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.
