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Obituaries For Thursday, August 13
Betty Brotherton, age 78 of Cookeville, passed away suddenly Thursday morning August 13 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete.
A private memorial service for John E. DeWitt, 75 of Cookeville, will be held on Friday, August 14 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. DeWitt passed from this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. He enjoyed fishing, all sports, his dogs, but most of all he loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Rebecca Riley DeWitt; his Daughter, Trisha and his son, Toby. John chose cremation and the family followed his wishes.
Graveside services for Mrs. Elise Roberts Robbins Holder, age 88 of Quebeck, will be conducted 11:00am Friday, August 14, 2020 at Preston Heights Cemetery. There will be no visitation with the family prior to the service. Joe Neal will officiate. She passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Life Care Center of Sparta. Mrs. Holder was born April 6, 1932 in Walling, TN to the late Boston & Marguerite Goodson Roberts. She retired from Mallory after many years of service to become a wonderful homemaker who took great pride in her flowers and gardening. She will be missed by her friends and family.
Funeral Services for Joshua Austin Rowan, age 22 of Sparta, formerly of Cookeville, will be Friday, August 14, 2020 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home at 2 P.M. with burial to follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Rowan passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home in Cookeville, TN. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 11 A.M. till 2 P.M.
A Memorial Service for Rosie Jean Edwards, 73 of Sparta, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Steve Qualls officiating. She passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Saturday, May 31, 1947 in Jamestown, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Lillie Cobb Epperson. She was a founding member of Christ Point Church. She was preceded in death by her Father, Bennie Epperson, Mother, Lillie (Cobb) Epperson, Sisters, Anna Smith and Judy Eitel, and Brother-in-Law, Billy Vance. Survivors include Husband Byron Edwards; Children Tonya Perry (Lance Attanasio), Byron Edwards Jr. (Sharon), and Lily Loughman (Steve). The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Phillip R. Murdock, age 54 of Sparta, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, August 16 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Saylors Cemetery. Mr. Murdock passed away Tuesday evening, August 11 as a result of a motorcycle accident. His work career spanned from a long-time insurance agent to White County school bus driver to currently the Truck Pro office manager. Phillip was always eager and happy to help friends and family in any way he could. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kimberly Saylors; his stepson, Kalland and his mother, Louise Murdock. The family will receive friends from 4-8:00pm Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home. Bobby Moore and Paul Allen will officiate.
Funeral services for Bettie Sue McBroom Matheney Clack, age 82 of Cookeville, will be at 3 p.m Sunday August 16 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Bob Farris will officiate. Interment will follow at the Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4- 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time. Due to COVID-19 precautions, social distancing measures will be in place. Mrs. Clack passed away Wednesday morning August 12, 2020 at home.
A Celebration Of Life for William “Bill” James Sevier, Age 71 of Cumberland Cove Community, On Saturday August 29, 2020 At The Home Of Bill And Linda In Cumberland Cove From 5 PM To 7 PM. he passed On To Heavenly Glory On Monday August 3, 2020. Mr. Sevier, Was Born On January 19, 1949 In Salisbury, Maryland, To The Late George Franklin And Gwendolyn Jackson Sevier. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, And Friend Is Survived By: His Wife Linda Of 49 Years. Sons Brian (Dani), Kevin (Nikki), Greg (Rachelle). Bill’s Loves Were Hunting, Fishing, Civil War history, Deer And Bird Watching, And Chatting With His Buddy Bobby. Bill And Linda Served As Missionaries In Jamaica Which Was A Springboard To Serving The Lord For His Entire Life. He Led Numerous Bible Studies, Men’s Groups, Leader Of Men’s Ministries And Was An Ordained Minister. He Dedicated His Professional Life To The Education Of Children In Salisbury, Maryland And Broward County, FL For Over 35 Years.
