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Obituaries For Tuesday, November 21
Donald Hix Loftis, 72 of Cookeville, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1951, in Putnam County. He was the son of the late Fred Earl Loftis and Violet Hix Loftis. He worked in the TV repair business, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a resident of Cookeville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Brother: Bobby Loftis. Survivors include his Son: Chris Loftis of Florida; Brothers: Jimmy Loftis of FL, Billy Loftis of Cookeville, Ricky Loftis of Phoenix, AZ, and Michael Loftis of Cookeville; Sister: Louise Loftis Gaw of Cookeville; and 2 Grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation, with no services at this time.
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.
Funeral service for Peggy Jane Deck, 84 of Cookeville, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Peggy completed her journey in this life on Nov. 19, 2023, in Cookeville. She was the daughter of Frances and David Deck. She graduated from Cookeville High School and received her associate’s degree from Tennessee Tech University. After her marriage to Troy Nichols of Cookeville, she lived in Maryland and Virginia, working at the Pentagon as office manager for the Army Office of Budget Management and retiring after 22 years, relocating back to Cookeville in 1987. She is survived by her husband, James Rennell, of Cookeville; her aunt, Barbara Maxwell; four cousins, James Cumby, Jennifer Eberhart, Julie Galloway, Blake Maxwell and Angela Mowell. A viewing will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, until the time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Graveside Service for Michael Wayne Allison, 55 of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Clarence Deloach officiating. Entombment will follow the service. He passed from this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Michael was born Thursday, July 11, 1968, in Cookeville, he was the son of Wyang Keith Allison and Margaret Elizabeth Allison. Michael was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a big University of Tennessee football fan. He loved to hunt and fish with his nephews. He attended Willow Avenue Church of Christ for many years. Michael was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Michael is survived by his father and Mother, Keith and Margaret Allison; Sister, Karen Deloach and her husband, Darrell; 4 Nephews, Caleb Deloach and his wife, Lauren, Ethan Deloach and his wife, Sarah, Seth Deloach and his wife, Casey, and Levi Deloach; Great Neices and Nephew, Ella Kate, Beckett, and Sage Deloach.
Funeral service for Donald Ray Reeder better known as “Donnie”, age 74 of Brydstown, will be held Wednesday, November, 22, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from the Brown Funeral Chapel. Bro. Joel Chappell Sr. and Bro. Joel Chappell Jr. will be officiating with burial to follow in the Smyrna Cemetery. He passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1949 in Byrdstown, to Osby Owen Reeder and Martha (Flowers) Reeder. He was a furniture factory worker, a member of the Moodyville Baptist Church, and a Veteran serving in the Army during Vietnam. Donnie is survived by (2) Sons: Donny Reeder and Lonnie Reeder (Lana); (3) Grandchildren: C.J Reeder, Cole Reeder, and Cain Reeder; (1) Great-Grandchild: Jackson Reeder. Donnie is also survived by Nieces, Nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Osby and Martha Reeder; Wife: Francis “Bea” Reeder; (1) Sister: Lucille Smith; (6) Brothers: Junior, Jim, Cee, Ward, Earl, and Jesse Reeder. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 22 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M.
Funeral Services for Bryant Coley Sr., age 93, of Monterey, will be conducted on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 12:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Phillips and Rev. Harlon Thompson will officiate with interment to follow in the Midway Cemetery with Full Military Honors Provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Coley was born on Monday, October 20, 1930, in Wheat, Tennessee, to the late George and Beulah Bryant Coley. Mr. Coley passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home. Mr. Coley was a farmer. He was an industrial engineer in Chicago. He was a United States Korean War Army Veteran and a Christian. He is survived by, 1 daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Eric Hitch of Smyrna; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Bryant and Eleisha Coley of Monterey, Henry and Sharon Coley of Jasper, GA; 6 grandchildren, Ashley (Mike) Hannah, Stephen (Aimee) Coley, Amanda (Chris) Pryor, Dylan Coley, Emily Coley, and Ethan Hitch; 6 great grandchildren, Justin, James, Jaden, Hailey, Mary Jo, and Jesse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sherwood Coley; and sisters, Eva Fain and Dean Baker. The family will receive friends at Goff Funeral Home on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 10:00 AM until time of services at 12:00 PM.
Funeral service for Arabella Jolene Tate, 3 months of Warren County, will be held on Friday December 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home. She passed away on November 17, 2023 in McMinnville. Arabella was born on July 14, 2023 in Hamilton Co., Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Gary Wayne Tate Sr, Tammy Self Tate; great grandparents, Josephine Butcher, Jim Butcher, Mary Messick, Carmack Messick. She is survived by her loving parents, Gary Wayne Tate Jr., Shelby Tate; sisters, Isabella Tate, Kenzleigh Ungaro, Mariah-Jayde Ungaro, Kalynn Ghrist; brothers, Kayne Tuner, Malachi Tate, Mason Ghrist; special aunt and uncles, Brooke and Joseph Childress, Misty Tate, Amy Tate and Adam Cope, Brian and Stevie Tate, Michael and Tia Russell; grandmother, Kimberly Hartless, Marlena Lawson; great aunts, Holly Messick, Vicky Shelton;; special pa and ma, Hershel and Angie Tate; cousins, Bralynn, Jace, Zoey, Zayna Childress; Also Loved by numerous cousins and friends and family. A memorial will be held in the Chapel of Thurman Funeral Home on Friday December 1, 2023 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. William Robert Harris, better known as Bill, age 84 of Crossville, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, November 25, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Fraser’s Chapel Cemetery. He passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Life Care Center of Crossville. William Robert Harris was born on the third of May 1939 in the Hickory Valley Community of White County, the only child of the late Robert Samuel and Nannie Velna Haston Harris. His education started at Hickory Valley Elementary School, then WCHS where he was active with several organizations and a member of the football team, Tennessee Tech, then Hiwassee College where he was a member of the baseball and basketball teams. Bill obtained his bachelors from Southern Illinois University and ultimately his masters from Central Michigan. Bill joined the Air Force on October 10, 1960 and discharged after four years of service. Following his service, he worked in the public sector and thought the Air Force was not that bad so he rejoined in February 1966 for 23 more years and retired as a Master Sergeant Major. His Air Force career took him to almost 50 countries and a ride on the Orient Express. His love of traveling carried over to visiting all 50 United States. In his retirement, he served as an Executive Director of Upper Cumberland Teen Ranch; enjoyed hiking and playing softball where he competed in the Senior National Games in Houston, Texas. He was an avid sports fan including UT, Nashville Predators, Memphis Grizzlies, Baltimore Orioles since 1954 and a Titans season ticket holder for their first 20 years in Nashville. His love for traveling and sports was in addition to his love of history and classic rock music. Survivors include his son Chris Harris and wife Stephanie of Camden, S.C. Granddaughters: Brittany and Kacee; Several great-grandchildren and cousins also survive. The family will receive friends after 10:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bruce McCoy Nolen, age 81, of Pulaski, Tennessee and formerly of Overton County will be conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Bobby Gore will officiate. Burial to follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Nolen passed from this life on Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, from the comforts of his home. He was born January 22, 1942, in Livingston, to the late Claude and Loraine Hogue Nolen. A 1960 graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, and a member of the 2nd Street Church of Christ of Pulaski. He served his country in the Air Force from 1960 – 1964. He worked for 40 years as a Real Estate Broker in Dayton, Ohio. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially horseback riding, playing tennis, boating, and traveling. Bruce was good at playing his guitar and he enjoyed music. Family gatherings was his greatest joy in life. Bruce leaves behind his wife Kathleen Daniel Nolen of Pulaski; daughter, Stacy Laymon of Madison, AL; son, Justin Nolen and wife Kate of Loveland, OH; stepsons, Will and Dan Earnest of Hinesville, GA; grandchildren, Jake Nolen, Elliott Laymon, Julina Hyatt, Patrick and Miles Earnest; sister, Sandra Ferrell of Indianapolis, IN; and beloved cousin, Patricia Stephens and husband John of Livingston; also, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ronnie Ferrell. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 noon until time of services.
Funeral service for Lorene Gaw Wade Holland, 89 of Cookeville, will be at Whitson Funeral Home on Saturday November 25, 2023, at 2:00P.M. with Bro. Tim Frank Officiating and Pallbearers will be family and friends. The burial will follow in the Carlen Cemetery in Silver Point. She passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 13, 1934 in Cookeville. to the late Ridley and Beatrice Eldridge Gaw. She attended Putnam County Central High School and worked most of her life in the Manufacturing Industry. In 1995 she retired and began the greatest role of her life as a caregiver of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. As a faithful Christian and servant to the Lord, she was a proud member of the Stevens Street Baptist Church for over half a century. Described as an Angel on earth by all who knew her, Heaven has gained one of the purest spirits to ever grace our presence. She endured more than her fair share of hardships and heartbreak in her life and was able to overcome it through her unwavering faith in God and the sunshine that was ever-present in her heart. To her children and grandchildren, she was the bond that held the family together in leading by example with her strength, compassion, patience, and love for all. She was married for 39 years to the love of her life, the late James Holland of Buffalo Valley. There are no words to describe the life they built together, but the love lives on in their family. She is survived by her sister, Willene Gaw Gentry of Cookeville TN, her children, Janet Wade and fiancé Archie England of Pleasant View, John Frye and wife Lisa of Port Orchard, WA, her grandchildren, Amber Wade of Muskogee OK, Justin Decker (Meghan Anne) of Grapevine TX, Elana (Josh) Hammons of Baxter, Hailey Ensor ( Shamaud Swope) of Cookeville, Thomas Ensor (Allie Hamby), of Baxter, Amber, Cody and Haden Frye of Colorado. 13 Great grandchildren and 3 great-great Grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Wade, 2 daughters, Anita Wade McCanless and Patricia Holland McDuffie, great grandson, Hudson James Hammons, 2 brothers Carlos and Harvey Gaw, and 1 sister, Virginia Masters. Special thanks to Caris Healthcare of Springfield, NHC of Cookeville and Cookeville Regional IRC, there is a special place in Heaven reserved just for you. The visitation with the family will be on Friday from 5:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. and on Saturday from 12:00P.M. until the time of services at 2:00P.M.
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.
A memorial service for the late Linda Gail (Estes) Strasburg of Sparta, will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Robinson Chapel Church in White County. Bro. Larry Wilmoth will officiate at the service. Linda passed away from a stroke complicated by Covid-19. Mrs. Strasburg passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Linda was born on July 22, 1940, in Smithville to the late Albert and Kate (Sullivan)Estes. She was a teacher for the White County school system. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her First Husband James McKee, Second Husband Pete Strasburg, Daughter Beth McKee Waggner, Two Brothers: Don and Bass Estes, and one Sister Sylvia Estes Redmon. Her surviving family includes her daughter: Vicki (McKee) McClanahan and Husband Steve; Three Grandsons: Kris Waggoner, Dain and Alec McClanahan. And one Sister: Dora Estes.
