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Obituaries For Thursday, April 9
Clyde Ford, Age 79, Of Cookeville Passed Away On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Steve Kautz, Age 62, Of Knoxville, Passed Away On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, At Parkwest Medical Center In Knoxville, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Travis Boyd Medlin, 36, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville, passed away at his residence on April 7, 2020. Travis graduated from CHS where he played football, baseball and wrestled. He got his Bachelor’s Degree in the Recording Industry at MTSU. He pursued his love of music as the audio engineer for, The Oak Ridge Boys, Blake Shelton, Rodney Atkins, Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Kim (Eisenhour) Medlin, brother, Lucas (Ellie) Medlin, favorite nephew Walker Boyd Medlin, and his lifetime friend/like-a-brother, Kenny Kirby. He is also survived by his grandmother, Linda Seneker Eisenhour, two aunts, Pam (Leslie) Price and Jill Eisenhour. He loved his cousins Blake (Alicia) Price, Matt (Mary Katherine) Price, Morgan and Brooke Farris, uncle Eddie Farris and second cousins Evy and Teddy Price. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carroll Eisenhour, Jess and Betty Medlin. A Private Graveside service will be held at a later date.
James Russell Sturtevant, age 73 of Cookeville, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Russell and Jean Sturtevant on Friday, March 7, 1947 in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Peggy Achilles of Barre, Vermont, and mother and father in law Clifford and Helen Cobbett of Abington, Massachusetts, He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly Cobbett Sturtevant, son Nicholas (Michella) Sturtevant of Murfreesboro, daughter Sheila (Ray) Carpenter-Poole of Lebanon, grandchildren Andrew Austin, Zachary Spencer, Dylan Poole, Maddie Carpenter, Asher Sturtevant, and Annabelle Poole. Brother Bob (Carol) Sturtevant of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, sister Shirley (Dave) Osborne of Reading, Massachusetts. Mr. Sturtevant graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in 1965, and received vocational certifications as an Automotive Mechanic, an Aviation Master Mechanic, an Aeronautical Master Technician, Modern Engine Servicing, and Industrial Electrical Technology. He opened and owned Jim’s Repair Shop in Halifax Massachusetts for 19 years from 1970 to 1989. He was employed with Russell Stover as an Electrical Maintenance Tech for 12 years. He enjoyed model trains, video games, Ford Mustangs and other classic cars, horses, and working around his property. He was a dog lover who always had his pet Jack Russell Terrier named Cleo in his lap. James will be cremated at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will not hold a memorial service at this time. The family wishes to thank the kind staff at Cookeville Regional Hospital, Signature Healthcare, and Avalon Hospice of Cookeville, for their devoted care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Private graveside service for Jimmy Lynn Luna, 57 of Sparta will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Old Zion Cemetery. He passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Saturday, June 9, 1962 in Joliet, Illinois, he was the son of the late WH Luna and Reba O’Dell Luna. He is survived by: Wife- Linda Kay Luna of Sparta; Sons Jeremy L. Shoemaker (Rachael) Of Crossville, TN; Danny Ray Wilder (Lisa) of McMinnville, TN; and David Craig Wilder Jr. of Sparta; Mother- Reba Luna of Sparta. The family will plan a public memorial service at a later date.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Vesta Magdalene Coffee Gilpatrick, age 88, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2020 from the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Ron Moore, Hoyt Padgett, and Bro. Ricky Lee will officiate. The family will welcome friends at the graveside. Mrs. Magdalene passed from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 from the Overton County Health & Rehab. She was born in Allons, on January 1, 1932 to the late Willie & Effie Gore Coffee. Magdalene attended the First United Methodist Church in Livingston. She loved spending time with her family, and being with her Sunday school Class which was one of her greatest joys. Magdalene enjoyed reading, baking pound cakes, watching birds, and picking wild flowers. Magdalene leaves behind her daughters, Margaret Stout & husband R.D. of Rickman, Judy Tinch & husband Dannie of Livingston, and Marsha Savage & husband Rick of Livingston, TN; son, Edward Walker & wife Jean of the Okolona Community; grandchildren, Nikki Talent, Brian Tinch & wife Tammy, Darren Stout & wife Kay, David Walker & wife Kristie, Donna Piercy & husband Willie, Missy Key & husband Kelly, Wesley Stout & wife Casey, Donovan Savage & wife Mechelle, Jessica Garrett & husband Daniel, Rebecca Walker & husband Jake, Megan Nivens & husband Josh, Christy Staggs & husband Joey, Junior Hawkins, Haley Hawkins and Noah Hawkins. 27 great-grandchildren; 23 great great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Coffee of Gallatin; many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. In addition to her parents, Magdalene was preceded in death by her husbands, Addison Walker and Lon Gilpatrick; brothers, Eileen Coffee, Lee Coffee, Boyd Coffee, and Roy Coffee; sisters, Edeth Savage, Esther Young, Christine Barnes, Mary Shoemake and infant sister Martha Coffee.
Visitation for Mr. Baxter Odell Hughes, age 71, of Rickman will be held Friday evening, April 10, 2020 from 6 until 8 p.m. from the Livingston Funeral Home. Mr. Baxter Hughes passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2020 from the comfort of his home. He was born in Overton County to the late Lindell & Climma Ledbetter Hughes. Baxter was a school bus driver for 28 years, and loved all the kids he transported. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Livingston. He enjoyed talking to people, and enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy was his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Baxter leaves behind his wife, Nancy Stinson Hughes of Rickman; son, Bobby Hughes & wife Shauna of Livingston; daughter, Kim King of Lavergne; grandchildren, Terron, Christopher, Cody, Ty, Payton, and Keonandre; brothers, Edd Hughes & wife JessAnn of Franklin, IN, and Keith Hughes & wife Judy of Livingston; several nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Baxter was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, and Bobby Eugene Hughes.
