We Remember: Obituaries For Tuesday, August 1

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Obituaries For Tuesday, August 1

Ellen Ruth Murdock, 80 of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her house in Sparta. She was born on January 5, 1943. The family has chosen cremation at this time.

Funeral Service for Wanda Gene (Swack) Chism, 83, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Myron Greer officiating. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Wanda was born in Monterey, on Friday, February 9, 1940, to the late Johnny Douglas and Nola Jane (Bryant) Swack. Wanda was a loving daughter, sister, mother, Grandma Wanda, aunt, and friend. Wanda is survived by her son, David Bogard, and Darryl Bogard and his wife, Patricia; Sisters, Kaye Fox and her husband, Ed, and Sharon Thompson and her husband Stan; Sister-In-Law, Ann Swack; Grandchildren, Travis (Alicia) Bogard, Joshua Bogard, Kyle Bogard, Jeffery Bogard, Kayla Luis, Dustin Bogard, Jessica (Patrick) Ryan, Vanessa (Roy) Smith, Brandon (Lacy) Bogard, Jordan Bogard, and Misty Cook; 20 Great-Grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Chism, her son, Jeff, and his wife, Debbie Bogard, her Daughter, Karen Dulworth, Brother, Johnny Dewayne Swack, and Sister, Brenda Flatt, and her husband, William “Buddy”. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 2:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Anna Mae Reece, age 52, of Allons will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Fox will officiate. Burial to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. Mrs. Reece passed from this life on Friday afternoon, July 28, 2023, from the Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 21, 1971, to the late Paul and Rose Sells Sidwell. Anna was a member of the Rickman First Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing volleyball, horseshoes, and fishing. Her family was her greatest joy especially her grandchildren. Anna leaves behind her husband, Johnny Reece of Allons; daughters, Tiffany Moscoso of Allons, and Chelsea McCann and husband Patrick of Livingston; grandchildren, Gregory, Levi, Cali, Isabella, Bryson, and Greyson; sister, Tammy Daniels of Allons. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her daughter, Tabitha Sidwell, granddaughter, Chloe Reece and brother, Evan Sidwell. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Kimberly Carol Thompson, age 59, of Rickman will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Rickman First Baptist Church. Bro. Jeff Monday will officiate and burial will follow in Rickman Memorial Gardens. She passed away at St. Thomas on Friday, July 28, 2023. Ms. Thompson was a faithful member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and a previous server at Shoney’s in Cookeville. She was born on September 7, 1963 to her parents, Herman Leslie and Judy Carol Webb, who preceded her in death. She is survived by 3 children, Amber Webb of Nashville, Allyssa (David) Bain of Dowelltown, and Joseph Addisson Webb of Murfreesboro; 11 grandchildren, Bryson Webb, Braylon Webb, Hayley Webb, Christian Webb, Jairon Webb, Anabell Webb, Xander Webb, Leilani Webb, Myla Webb, Meleya Webb, and Kasyn Bain; 2 sisters, Jennifer Webb of Algood and Lori (Reagan) English of Franklin; 3 aunts, June (Maurice) Copeland of Rickman, Jennette Ray of Rickman, and Pat Webb of Indiana. Visitation with the Thompson family will be on Tuesday from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 3pm. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Celebration of Life for Donald Parker, 88 of Crossville, will be Thursday, August 3 at 12 Noon at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Brian McWethy will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery at Baxter. Mr. Parker passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Jessie Dewayne Rittenberry, age 59 of Sparta, will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 1:00pm, from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Eugene Bray will officiate at the service. Burial will follow at the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Jessie Dewayne Rittenberry was born on October 17, 1963, in Smith County to Wanda Sue (Underwood) Rittenberry and the late Virgile Rittenberry. Jessie was a avid outdoors man. Who greatly loved fishing and being with his family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister: Nova Jenson. Survivors Include: 3 Brothers & Sister-In-Law: William Virgle Rittenberry, Steve and Linda Rittenberry, and Everette Glen Rittenberry. 3 Sisters & Two Brothers-In-Law: Judy Fay Simmons, Frances & Scott Hensley, & Charlie and Ruby Richardson. Plus, a Host of Nieces & Nephews, and Great Nieces and Nephews. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday evening from 4:00-8:00pm at Whitson Funeral Home.

The family of Judy Dianne Cantrell of Cookeville, Tennessee, will welcome friends Thursday August 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. She passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Sparta, to the late James Beecher Dunham and Inez Bumbalough Dunham. Along with her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Swindell, and nephews, Ryan Dunham and Scott Swindell. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Dwight Cantrell; her son, Jason (Tamara) Cantrell of Lebanon, Tennessee; her daughter, Jill (Dr. Jeff) Moore of Cookeville, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Cimberley Kaylin Moore and John Thomas Moore; her siblings, Ronnie (Debbie) Dunham, Carolyn (Joe) McDonald, and Melissa ( Bryan) Hill; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. As a devoted wife to Jerry for over 55 years, Judy showed tenderness, kindness, love, and true compassion. As a mother, sister, aunt, and friend, she exhibited strength, wisdom, patience, and grace. In her community, Judy showed intelligence, drive, and insight. As a woman well ahead of her time, she helped establish Cantrell Financial Services in 1970. However, her most precious and cherished role was that of “Grammie” to her two grandchildren, Kaylin and JT, with whom she shared her heart. Judy had an unwavering faith in her Savior Jesus Christ and will be remembered as a positive light to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to her beloved Life Church of Cookeville.

Memorial services for Mrs. Janice Kay Pittman Plemons, age 74 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Christpoint Church in Sparta. She passed away unexpectedly at 11:58am on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Janice was born October 17, 1948 in Sparta to the late Zollie Martin Pittman and Hattie Slatten Pittman Adcock. She was a longtime beautician and beautician instructor. She was a well known Yogo instructor at the YMCA and the Senior Citizens Center. In addition to Yoga, she was a Tai Chi’ and aerobics instructor. Janice as an active member of Christpoint Church and was a founding member of the Christpoint Smithville campus. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a sister Myrna Brown and brother Jimmy Pittman. Survivors include her high school sweetheart and husband of 14 years Larry Plemons; Two sisters: Billie Ruth Harris and Vickie Pittman; Step-children: Les (Ariann) Plemons, Jamie (Michael) Millians, Whitney (Jerry) Smith, Angela (Robbie) Hamby; Special granddaughter: Shaylah; Special nephew: Cole (Amber) Vinson; Two nephews: Danny (Shelly) Harris and James (Lisa) Harris. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Sunday at the church.