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Obituaries For Tuesday, November 14
Mr. John David “JD” White, age 86 of Sparta passed away at 2:00am on Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023 at NHC of Sparta. JD was born December 18, 1936 in Sparta to the late Theodore Roosevelt “TR” and Ova Lee Lawson White. He was a lifelong farmer and veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Barbara White; sisters Maggie Skipper and Ruby Frances White. JD is survived by his son Bruce White & wife Sandy of Spencer; Grandson: David Bruce White, Jr. of Franklin, Ohio; Granddaughter: Miranda White of Spencer; Great-grandson: Waylon White of Spencer. JD’s wishes of cremation and a private burial at Fraser’s Chapel are being honored with services entrusted to Hunter Funeral Home.
Donna Rose Davis, 64 of Cookeville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
Funeral Services for Mr. James Glen Bull, age 49, of the Union Hill Community will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Bill Haney will officiate. Burial to follow in the Bull Family Cemetery. Glen passed from this life on Saturday evening, November 11, 2023, from his home in Rickman. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on March 19, 1974, to Alice Bowman Bull and the late James Bull. He was a member of the Cummins Mill Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on cars and riding motorcycles. He loved his family and family gatherings. Going to Church and his grandkids was his joy in life. Glen leaves behind his daughter, Heather Gibson and husband Douglas of Cookeville; son, Jonathan Coffman of Livingston; grandchildren, Xavier, Camme, Braxton, Rylon, Aria, and Court; mother, Mary Alice Bull of Rickman, and sisters, Toni Garrett and husband Albert of Rickman, and Delicia Spence of Cookeville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Glen was preceded in death by his sisters, Teresa Lundy and Frankie Pardue. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorial Donations may be made to the family by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
Graveside Services for Mr. Bobby Dean Cravens, age 54, of Rickman will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from the Holly Springs Cemetery. Bro. Bruce Mullinix will officiate. Bobby passed from this life on Sunday morning, November 12, 2023, from his home. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on December 10, 1968, to Patsey Gail Turner Cravens and the late Bobby Balis Cravens. Bobby was a member of the Oak Hill Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Bobby leaves behind his wife, Gail Cravens of Celina; daughter, Abbigale Cravens of Knoxville; step-daughter, Sarah Bingham; step-son Jerry Bingham; mother, Patsey Cravens of Cookeville; several grandchildren; sister, Patricia Cravens of Cookeville, brother Jamie Cravens of Rickman; and niece Kaylee Bain of Livingston; and nephews. In addition to his father, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Cravens. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Driller, age 73 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, November 18 at 11am at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. She passed away Saturday, November 11th. Her family will receive friends Friday evening from 4pm until 8pm again Saturday morning from 10am until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Bumbalough, 86 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, November 18th at 3pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Betty died Tuesday November 14, 2023 in Bethesda Health Care. Her family will receive friends Saturday from 1pm until service time at the funeral home.
A Celebration of life for Madge “Maggie” Walker McCray, 82 of Algood, will be held on Sunday, 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…”
Graveside services for Jerry Carlen Crouch age 81 of Las Vegas, Nevada, and formerly of Byrdstown, will be held Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM from Mt. Era Cemetery in Byrdstown with Bro. Patrick Cope officiating. The burial will be in Mt. Era Cemetery. He passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023 with his wife Helen by his side. He was born October 27, 1942 in Byrdstown, to Wesley Jasper Crouch and Wanda Jewell (Rich) Crouch. Jerry attended school and graduated Pickett County High School in 1960. Shortly after graduating he joined the US Navy to honorably serve his country during the Vietnam War. Jerry has lived in Las Vegas for the past 28 years. He and his wife had a successful career in real estate. During his time in Las Vegas, he enjoyed the popular past-time of gambling. Poker and sports betting were his favorites. In addition, he took a special interest in immigrants and was a huge influence in them gaining their US Citizenship. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Helen Barton, two brothers: Danny Pete Crouch (Linda) and David B. Crouch, two stepsons: Steve Sexton (Connie) and Keith Sexton (Alma), and one stepdaughter: Laura Ellen Barton. He is survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father: Wesley Jasper Crouch and Wanda Jewell (Rich) Crouch, two brothers: James George Crouch and Jackie Wesley Crouch, and first wife: Grace Sexton Crouch.
A memorial service for Mrs. Dawn Dewana Harris Sevier, age 59 of Celina, formerly of Sparta, will be conducted 6:00pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. She passed away at 1:53pm Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Summit Medical Center. Dawn was born March 23, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald Crockett and Patrician Ann Burden Harris. She was a former Wal-Mart Associate. Dawn loved working with her hands whether she was doing crafts or gardening with her flowers. Her other hobbies involved taking care of her pets. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother Mark Harris. Survivors include her husband of 17 years Gary Sevier; Son: Christoper Harris; Daughter: Casey Whitworth and husband Jesse; Grandson: Damon James. The family will receive friends after 4:00pm on the 21st at Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside services and interment for Robbin C. Loftis, 46 of Bloomington Springs, will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2 P.M. at the Byers Cemetery in the Center Grove community. Bro. Jimmy Anderson will officiate. Robbin C. Loftis was born September 16, 1977, in Cookeville, and he passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. The family has chosen cremation. He was the son of Kenneth Edward Loftis and the late Martha Ann Loftis. He was a brick layer. Survivors include his Father: Kenneth Edward Loftis of Bloomington Springs; Sister: Amanda Elliott-Edwards of Silver Point; and Nephews and Niece: William Elliott III, Annabelle Elliott, and Kenneth Edwards.
