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Obituaries For Thursday, April 2
Graveside services and interment for Mrs. Rose Ella ‘Cricket’ Austin, age 72 of Baxter, will be held Friday April 3, 2020 at West Cemetery in the Fairview community of Putnam County. Houston Austin will officiate. Cricket died suddenly, Tuesday March 31, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1947 in Putnam County to the late Willie and Louecretia Smith Bean. Cricket was a devoted wife, loved her children and grandchildren, and had a love for life. She enjoyed reading, camping and attending horse shows with her husband. In addition to her parents, Cricket was preceded in death by sister, Savannah Allen; nephew, Jeff Smith; sister-in-law, Sue Bruce and by brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith. Cricket is survived by her husband of 43 years, Garry Austin; sons, Mike (Kim) Austin of Cookeville and J R (Jo Ellen) Farley of Algood; grandchildren, Cody Austin, Kaelyn Austin and Jesse Farley; sister, Caroline Smith of Somerset, KY; brothers-in-law, Rick (Gayle) Austin, Jerry (Linda) Austin and James Bruce; and by a host of nieces and nephews. Family visitation will be held Friday at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Family Graveside Funeral Services For Goldia Presley Stewart, Age 64, Of Cookeville, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Friday, April 3, 2020, At The Phillips Cemetery In The Anderson Community. Bro. John Preece Will Officiate With Interment To Follow. Ms. Stewart Was Born On February 4, 1956, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Elvin And Zelma Phillips Presley. Ms. Stewart Passed Away On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, At Her Home. Ms. Stewart Was A Factory Worker. She Is Survived By, 1 Daughter, Misty Tetley Of Monterey, TN; 1 Son, Jason Swafford And His Companion, Lisa Hassler Of Sparta, TN; Companion, Steve McDonald Of Cookeville, TN; 7 Grandchildren, Joshua Tetley, Samuel Tetley, Clay Maynard, Tianna Hassler, Madison McCluskey, Alexya Thompson And David Craig; 3 Great Grandchildren; 1 Sister And Brother-In-Law, Cathy And Lynell Williams Of Monterey, TN; 2 Brothers And A Sister-In-Law, Clyde And Sonya Presley Of Cookeville, TN, Wayne Presley Of Cookeville, TN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Sherman Stewart; Son, Jody Mike Swafford; And Brother, Melvin Presley. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorials May Be Given To The Funeral Home To Assist With Funeral Services.
Graveside services for James Lynn Maynard, 71 of Cookeville will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at Welch Cemetery in Gainesboro. He passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Born Saturday, September 4, 1948 in Cookeville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ridley Maynard and the late Myrtie Gentry Francis. James was a avid golfer and former owner of Mega-Trend Furniture. James is survived by: Wife of 32 years Denise Maynard; Daughter Kimberly “Nathan” Fox.
Graveside Services for Mr. John Warner Halsell, age 77, of the Okolona Community will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2020 from the Okolona Cemetery. Bro. Russ Scott, Bro. Bill Downey, and Bro. Nolan Cantrell will officiate. Mr. John Halsell passed from this life from the comfort of his home on Thursday evening, March 26, 2020. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee on September 26, 1942 to the late Warner & Nellie Dean Nelson Halsell. John was a 1959 graduate of Livingston Academy, and received an associate degree from Tennessee Tech. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Livingston, and a member of the Myers/Zollicoffer Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1990. John enjoyed growing and working a garden, studying genealogy, and working at Church where he was the treasurer.
Graveside services for Randy Dean Goodwin, age 55 of Sparta, will be Saturday April 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Young Cemetery officiating will be Ralph Regan. He passed away March 30, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Hospital. Randy was born on April 26, 1964 in Sparta, Tennessee to Paul Gene Goodwin and Linda Lou Goodwin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Goodwin and Linda Goodwin; wife, Paula Goodwin. He is survived by his daughters, Brittany Walker, and Tiffany Simmons; grandchildren, Emma, Ilam, Caden; brother, Mike And wife Mitzy Goodwin; siters, Donna and husband Robert Austin, Michelle and husband Eric Page; several nieces and nephews all of Sparta; also a special friend Dorthony Brunch. Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak there will be a private family visitation and funeral only.
Graveside services for Mrs. Willodean Netherton, 97, of Gainesboro, will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Pharris Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County. She passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born September 20, 1922, in Jackson County, to the late Cellie Mosley and Nannie Belle Dycus Mosley. She was married to the late Edward D. Netherton, who passed away October 7, 2008. She was a homemaker, and a member of the McCoinsville Church of Christ. Survivors include 1 Son: Jimmy (Robbie) Netherton of Gainesboro; 2 Daughters: Alesia (Bob) Spivey of Gainesboro, and Rose (Jeff) Collins of Galion, OH; 7 Grandchildren: Dana Clinard, Michael Netherton, Randy Spivey, Karla Hensley, Jeff Anderson, Tracy Anderson, and Jeffrey Collins; 14 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great Grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pharris Cemetery by contacting the funeral home. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home.
Graveside Services for Mr. Jonathan Wayne McDonald, age 75, of the Bolestown Road will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020 from the McDonald Cemetery. Bro. David Beaty, and Jeremy McDonald will officiate. Wayne passed from this life on his farm on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020. He was born at home on December 30, 1944 to the late Luther & Azell Sells McDonald. Wayne was a 1962 graduate of Livingston Academy. Wayne had several jobs in his lifetime, but his greatest joy was working at his Restaurant, Wayne’s Grill in Livingston. He loved meeting, cooking, and serving anyone who came into Wayne’s. Wayne was a low key man who enjoyed being outside on his farm. He loved his family, and the friends he served. Wayne leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Rosa Nell “Rosie” Matthews McDonald of Alpine; sons, Derek McDonald of Alpine, and Jonathan Lee McDonald and wife Barbara of Alpine; daughters, Mary Angela Martin & husband Steve of the Independence Community, and Amy Joyce Davis & husband Webb of Rickman; grandchildren, Peyton Mackensie McDonald, Katelyn Rose Martin, Evan Douglas Martin, Leah Rae Martin, Luke Buchannan Davis, Lucy Rose Davis, Mia Riley McDonald, and Myla Reese McDonald; brother, Robert McDonald of Livingston; sister, Brenda Young of Monroe; and lots of friends. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Randall McDonald. The family will welcome friends at the graveside.
Private graveside service for Louie Ray Barlow, age 59, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Cookeville, TN, will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 2:00PM from the Algood Cemetery in Algood, Tennessee. No public visitation will be held. Louie Ray Barlow passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on January 21, 1961 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Hugh G. and Trudy Z. (Thompson) Barlow. Louie worked as a self-employed salesman during his life. Donations may be made to Samaritan Purse In Memory of Louie Barlow, or the Charity of Choice.
Visitation for the Honorable Oliver James Hill, age 87, a resident of Sparta, will be held April 10, 2020 from 4-7:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home following a private service at Sparta City Cemetery. He passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Life Care Center of Sparta. Judge Hill, affectionately known as “Judge” or “Pal”, was the General Sessions Judge in Sparta for 25 years. He was born December 19, 1932 in Sparta to the late Malcolm Carnes Hill, Sr. and Rebecca Lacy Hill. As an avid golfer and tennis player, Judge was a founding member of Sparta Country Club. He was also an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hiking in Scott’s Gulf or walking around his neighborhood on Story Mountain. If he was not in the woods, he was making things out of wood in his workshop at his home. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Lauretta Rich Hill on December 15, 1995 and his brother Malcolm Carnes Hill, Jr. Surviving family members include his Son: Justin Hill and wife Tatum of Cookeville; Grandson: Oliver Grey Hill; Granddaughter: Lennon Elizabeth Hill; Sisters: Carmine Smith of California and Sarah “Sado” Pfeiffer of North Carolina; Longtime Companion: Judy McDonald and her family Steve, Kim, Elin, Layne, Makayla, Robert, Sherry, Shayna, Rett, Lyla, Gage, Seth, Kendra, and Brody. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services for Mrs. Freda Denise Margeson Baker better know as Denise, age 58 of Sparta. will be conducted 1:00pm Friday, April 10, 2020 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. She passed away Tuesday morning , March 24, 2020 at Generations of Spencer. Denise was born November 12, 1961 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Willie J. Margeson, Sr. and Betty Ross Cope Margeson. She was a farmer and a sawmill worker. At home, she enjoyed taking care of her chickens but her true joy was taking care of her grandchildren. Surviving family members include her daughter Dena Hopkins and husband JohnThe family will receive friends from 11:00am until service time at Hunter Funeral Home.
