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Obituaries For Tuesday, July 25
Bill Bilyeu, age 76, of Cookeville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at NHC of Cookeville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Gary Allen Cherry, age 70 of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was born November 20, 1952 in Herrin, Illinois, and he was the son of the late Lawrence Cherry and the late Mandi Cathey Cherry. He served in the United States Army and a Vietnam Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Austin Cherry and granddaughter, Yasmeen Cherry. Survivors include: Wife- Delores Cherry of Sparta; Sons- Christopher Cherry (Taunia) of Fishtail, MT and Douglas Cherry of Livingston; Daughters- Melissa Mathis of Smithville, and Sabrina Amann of Cookeville; Grandsons- Lance Cherry, Logan Cherry, Lucas Cherry, Garak Rosser, Quinn Rosser, Chayton Cherry, and Kristian Mathis; Granddaughter- Addison Cherry; Great-Grandsons- Jaxon Amann and Levi Cherry; Special Friends- Scottie, Lavonia, and Aaron Matthew Judd and Kim Brock. The family has chosen cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Ronald Grover,69 of the Granville community died suddenly Saturday July 22, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are pending.
Lyndon Alan Marcom, age 67 of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville He was born July 4, 1956 in Sparta, and he was the son of the late Robert Marcom and the late Betty Cooper Marcom. Survivors include: Wife – Bonita “Bonnie” Marcom of Sparta; Sister – Cheryl Marcom of Sparta; Several nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors also survive. The family has chosen cremation. No services have been planned at this time.
Gary Wayne Moore, Jr., age 33 of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was born June 9, 1990 in Crossville, and he was the son of the late Gary Moore Sr. and Tammie Moore. He enjoyed his Xbox and all his other games. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Moore Sr. Survivors include: Mother- Tammie Moore of Sparta; Sisters- Lorine Moore of Sparta, TN and Tiffany Taylor of Crossville. The family has chosen cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Douglas William Smith, better known as Doug, age 70 of Sparta, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Doug was born October 23, 1952 in Rome, Georgia to the late Ben Wesley and Betty Dean Bates Smith. He was a former Sears store owner and enjoyed quilting. In retirement, Doug enjoyed camping, traveling and grilling on his back porch while watching the Calfkiller River. But most of all he loved being Grand Dee to his grandson. Surviving family members include his daughter Erin Leap and husband Patrick of Hermitage; Grandson: Mason Leap; Companion: Deborah Rhindress of Sparta; Two brothers: Steve Smith and wife Betty of McDonough, GA and Greg Smith of Rome, GA. In honor of Doug’s wishes, cremation has been chosen, and no public celebrations are planned at this time.
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.
The family of Linda Lou Leath, 86, of Sparta, will receive friends Thursday July 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. She passed away in her home on July 24, 2023. She was born August 6, 1936 to Willard and Dorothy Milner, in South Bend, IN. Linda is survived by her loving and devoted husband Billy; daughters Debbi Nelson, Coleen (Jim) Whiteaker, Anna Cortier (Ron Slagle), Charlotte Smith, Jacqueline (Dave) Sheedy, Janine (Scott) Mabry and sons; Jeff (Joy) Leath, and Jean (Molly) Cortier. Linda was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, numbering close to 100. They brought love and light to her life. Her eyes would dance with joy when she saw them. Further services and interment will be in South Bend, Indiana.
Funeral service for Anthony “Andy” Paul Reeves, 57 of Sparta, will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM at the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery. Bro. Barry Whiteaker will be officiating. He passed away on July 22, 2023. Andy was born on October 4, 1965 in White County. He is preceded in death by his mother, Madelyn Bussell Reeves and niece, Felicia Cline. He is survived by his father, Paul (Betty Brady) Reeves; brothers, Randy (Pam) Reeves and Chris Reeves; sisters, Alaurice Reeves-Schultz and Kendra (Jeff) Hansen; nephews, Cody Adcock, Austin (Kaitlyn) Adcock, Tyler Schultz, and Donavan Scheurich; nieces, Cheyenne Schultz, Rachael Kapchus, and Sydney Cowen There will be a visitation at the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 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.
Funeral services for Eulalia Matias, age 68 of Monterey, will be from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday July 29 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date in Guatemala. She passed away Sunday July 23 at her home.
