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Obituaries For Tuesday, July 18
Mrs. Pansy Bowling, 93 of Cookeville died Sunday July 16, 2023 at her home. Arrangements are pending.
David Allen Norris, age 68 of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta. He was born November 25, 1954 in Sparta, and he was the son of the late Alfred Norris and the late Ima Tollison Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen West and his brother, Timothy Todd. Survivors include: Daughter- Amber Norris of Sparta; Grandchildren- Raelyn, Janiyah and Roman; Brothers- Charles Norris of Sparta, TN and Russell Norris of Sparta; Sisters- Wanda Coffman of Sparta, and Charlene Carter of AL. The family has chosen cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.
Graveside services for Judy Carol Lambert, 67 of Gainesboro, will be on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11 am at Granville Cemetery with Bro. Randy Heady officiating. She was born July 20, 1955 in Jackson County, and she passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence in Gainesboro. She was the daughter of Lewis R. Mize and Ruth Francis Henson Mize. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and also the director of the New Hope Baptist Church Bus Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jeff Lambert, sons, Greg Lambert and Eric Lambert. Survivors include her brothers, Ray Mize of Gainesboro and Bill Mize of Cookeville. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 4-8 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Bus Ministry by contacting the funeral home.
Services for Mr. Jessie Joe Brown age 85 of Livingston, will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from the Walnut Grove Church of Christ at 12 Noon. He passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023 from the Overton Co. Health and Rehab. Survivors are his wife Nancy Jeanette Brown of Livingston; 2 Daughters: Teresa Gail Brown Kelly, Tammy Denise Brown Pass; 4 Grandchildren:Catherine Elizabeth Sage and her husband David, Michael Joseph Kelly and his wife Meagan, Tyler Van Pass, Lydia Marie Pass 1 Sister: Janice Loftis. The family will welcome friends at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ on Wednesday morning, July 19th starting at 10 AM.
A funeral service for Barbara Ann Dalton, 75 of Crossville, will be at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Presley Funeral Home with David Campbell and Mitchell Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Cookeville. She passed on Friday, July 14, 2023, at home while surrounded by loved ones. Born Tuesday, September 30, 1947 in Knoxville, she was the daughter of the late Howard Flanigan and the late Lilian Beeler Flanigan. She was the wife of Garland Dalton for 42 loving years. Barbara is remembered for her generous and loving heart. Her family was always in her heart, and it was well-known that her biggest assets were her grandbabies and great-grandbabies. Her home was open to everyone, from all her descendants to the church youth group and even a women’s club. Barbara was so happy that her home was the place to go for flying kites, fishing, four-wheeling, skipping rocks, shooting off fireworks, and enjoying her incredible country cooking. Her family wholeheartedly agrees that she was the best cook ever. Barbara spent lots of time in her flower garden, raising beautiful roses, iris, and lilies. When she was young, Barbara worked as a waitress in her mother’s diner at the Ashway Truckstop. She also worked on the production line at Levi’s. For 25 years, Barbara and her husband ran Double Dream Kennels, raising and breeding crosses of Yorkies, Maltese, Pomeranians, Poodles, Labradors, Mastiffs, Pugs, Dachshunds, and Basset Hounds. Above all, Barbara was most proud of her career as a homemaker, putting as much love as she could into her children and creating so many wonderful memories. Barbara is survived by: husband, Garland Dalton; children, Lori (David) Campbell of Cookeville, Rebecca Brock of Knoxville, Alfred (Rebekah) Beeler Jr of Crossville, Preston (Brandi) Dalton of Franklin, Roma (Mitchell) Payne of Tellico Plains, all of TN; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Green of Knoxville, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Presley Funeral until time of service at 12:30 PM.
Funeral service for Mr. A. J. England, age 77 of Sparta will be held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 am with burial in the Taylor’s Providence Cemetery. He passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home. He was born June 13, 1946 in Sparta to the late Alpha and Nancy Dilldine England. He was also preceded in death by his Sister: Audry Maxwell, Sister-in-law: Donna England and a great grandson: Abraham Pettit. A. J. was a life long Farmer and worked at the White County Bus Garage as a Mechanic. He attended the Hickory Valley Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Frances Young England; Son: Allen (Donna) England; Daughter: Crystal (Charlotte) Malone; 4 Grandchildren: Amanda (Nathan) Stout, Whitney (Cameron) Lester, Nathan (Ashley) Pettit, and Zachary (Taya) Pettit; 11 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild; 3 Brothers: Ray (Jewelene) England, Tom England, and Mike (Vicky) England; 2 Sisters: Glenda Coffman and Joan (Lee) Stewart. The family will receive friends 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday evening.
Funeral services for Barbara J. Hunt, age 77 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 beginning at 12:00 noon from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, December 15, 1945 in Springfield , Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Ella (Miller) Thompson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a registered nurse and worked many years in public health. She enjoyed designing and making greeting cards which were published nationally. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Thomas Hunt of Cookeville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Linda Mellott of Springfield, OH, Greg and Kim Mellott of Buffalo Valley; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Susie Curtis of Springfield, OH; 2 brothers and daughters-in-law: Tim and Tina Thompson of Springfield, OH, Tommy and Linda Thompson of Texas; A host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death 2 sisters, Leitha Carlile and Deanna Childs.
Funeral service for Claude Samuel “Sam” Elder, age 81, of Sparta, will be held at 12:00 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Latter Day Saints Church, of Sparta with David Day officiating. Burial will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. He passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Sam was born Thursday, May 21, 1942 in Memphis, he was the son of James Elder and Emma Buss. Sam was a member of Tennessee Latter Day Saints Church for many years, and he was a member of the Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266. Sam retired from the park service and worked as an insurance agent for over 30 years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughters, Teri and Sheri Elder, his brother, James Ronald Elder, his granddaughters, Daisy and Rose Elder, his grandson, Vincent Elder and his great granddaughter Robin Burlison. Surviving family include: Wife- Joyce Keltner Elder of Sparta; Son- Mark Elder, Sparta, Joe Elder ( Lori) Cookeville, and Steven Elder ( Carolyn) Sparta; Former daughter-in-law – Jennifer Elder; 11 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; Brother- Dennis Elder ( Shirley) of Sevierville, and Darryl Elder of Sparta. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survived. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
A memorial service for Mrs. Susan Lin Schmitt, age 71 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, July 29th at 4:00pm at Boma First Church of God in Baxter. Rev. Tim Sharp will officiate. Mrs. Schmitt died Friday June 30, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1951 in McKeesport, PA to the late J. Howard and Sue (Lloyd) McKee. Susan worked in supermarkets throughout her life, most recently at Kroger in Cookeville where she worked for 12 years until her retirement. She was a member of Boma First Church of God near Baxter and a member of Eastern Star Cookeville Chapter #152. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Frank Schmitt; sons, James (Kathy) Schmitt of Gary, Indiana, Sean (Melanie) Schmitt of Bourbonnais, Illinois and Scott Schmitt, of Cookeville; grandchildren, Matthew, Brendan and Andrew Schmitt; and by brothers, Richard McKee and Jeffrey (Collette) McKee. Her family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00pm until service time at the church.
