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Obituaries For Thursday, February 27
Mr. Wendell Bricker, 64 of Cookeville died Wednesday 26, 2020 at 7:10 a.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Carolyn Smith, 72 of Cookeville died suddenly Wednesday February 26, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Services For Dr. Otis B. McCowan, Age 85, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Friday, February 28, 2020, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Dr. Jerry Huffman Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Love Joy Cemetery. Dr. McCowan Was Born On June 17, 1934, In Overton County, To The Late Burton And Martha Phipps McCowan. Dr. McCowan, Professor Emeritus Of Mathematics At Belmont University, Passed From This Life On Monday, February 24, 2020, At His Home. He Is Survived By His Sisters, Artie (Clyde Herbert) Hassler Of Monterey, Glenna Collett Of North Little Rock, AR, Lois (Richard) Hosier Of Lebanon; Brothers, Ellis (Maureen) McCowan Of Monterey, Avery (Kathy) McCowan Of Dayton, Arnold (Maxie) McCowan Of Monterey, Bobby (Elke) McCowan Of Westel, David (Tracy) McCowan Of Laguna Woods, CA; Nieces, Lenora (Mark) West, Cheryl (Terry) Riley, Paula (Brian) Bilbrey, Ginger (Todd) Burgan And Julie (Paul) Halkiades; Nephews, Jimmy (Mary) Hassler, Danny Hassler, Donnie (Kenna) Hassler, Randall (Stacy) McCowan, And Jordan (Phoebe) McCowan. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By An Infant Sister, Mazell; Sister-In-Law, Anna Faye McCowan; Brother-In-Law, Donald Collett; Niece, Charlotte Winebrenner; And Nephews, Jerry And Johnny Hassler. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, February 27, 2020, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Harold Taylor Gentry, age 82, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 beginning at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home, with Bro. Buddy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. He passed from this life Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Life Care of Sparta. Harold was born Friday, October 15, 1937 in Cookeville. He was the son of Larry William and Tilda Mae (Lee ) Gentry. He was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Harold graduated from Central High in Cookeville, in 1955. He also attended Tennessee Tech University, and served in The Tennessee National Guard. Harold was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He loved his family, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with them and was always supportive in all their activities. He was a NASCAR fan for many years. He also took great pride in restoring his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, attending and judging antique car shows throughout the years. Harold is survived by his Wife, Agnes (Mason) Gentry of Cookeville; 1 Daughter: Deborah Gernt of Cookeville; 3 Grandchildren: Benjamin, Nicholas, and Abbye Gernt; 1 Niece: Angelita and Garland Robinson; 2 Nephews: Dr. Ronald and Aletha Wright; Randall and Carolyn Wright. In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in death by: 1 Sister and Brother-in-law, Sylvia and JT Wright., 1 Brother-in-law: James Knight and 1 Sister-in-law: Donna (Mason) Prichard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 27, from 5 until 9 pm and again Friday, February 28 from 11 am until time of service at 1 pm.
Funeral Services for Lillie Mae Davis, age 88 of Sparta, will begin on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:00PM at Thurman Funeral Home. Interment at Highlands Cemetery. Officiating: Pastor Maston Jackson. She went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2020 at NHC of Cookeville. Lillie was born on May 2, 1931 to William Moses Prater and Emma Maynard Prater. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bethel Henry Davis; and her parents, William and Emma Prater. Lillie is survived by several cousins, and a special friend, Heather Myers. The family will accept visitors on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 10:00AM until 2:00PM.
Funeral Services for Katherine Marie (Todd) Clark, age 75, of Algood will be held on Saturday at 12:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Alvin Copeland Officiating. The Pallbearers for the service will be Dr. Andrew Todd, Dr. Benton Jay Todd, Gordon Clark, Michael Clark, Brandon Davenport and David Price. The Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery in the Alpine Community of Overton County. Katherine was born on September 24, 1944 in Overton County, TN to the late Robert Daily and Gladys Ellen Smith Todd of the Alpine Community. She passed away on February 25, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral home on Friday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm and on Saturday from 11:00am until time of services at 12:00pm.
Funeral services for Kimberly Cole, age 60 of Sparta, will be conducted 3pm Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Old Country Church in Doyle with burial in Anderson Cemetery. Kimberly, wife of Charles V. (Dave), passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 26, 2020 at their new home in Sparta. Kim and Dave were married on August 16, 1986 by the late Pastor Billy Hawkins of the Old Country Church in Doyle. They enjoyed an incredible 32+ years of marriage. Kim was a member and children’s Sunday School teacher at the Old Country Church, now pastored by Reverend Nathan Hawkins of Doyle. Kim lived her life to the fullest, though she was at her happiest when surrounded by children. She raised seven children – her son Thuan, James and Joseph Cole, David and Jessica Brimer, Jeff and Joseph McCloud. She was preceded in passing by her son Thuan, sister Judy, mother Margie, and father John Birschkus. She is survived by her husband Dave; children James, Joseph, Jeff, Joey, David and Jessica; grandchildren Hunter, Kara, Joslynn, Kyra and Ezri; sister Marsha; brother Joe; as well as Patty Ponce of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The family will receive friends Friday after 3:30pm at the church.
A Memorial Service for Mary Alice Long, 66 of Sparta, will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Doyle Church of the Nazarene with Tracy Curtis officiating. She passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1953 in Doyle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Unice Ward Simmons. Mrs. Mary liked sports, playing softball, and to dance. She loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death be her son, Edward Davis, and her sisters, Barbara Denton and Kay Simmons. Survivors include: Her loving Husband of 42 years- Jerry Long of Sparta; Daughter- Jennifer Lee (Charlie) of Sparta; Grandchildren- Dustin Bennett (Layna) and Austin Bennett of Sparta; Great-Grandchildren- Gavin Bennett, Ivy Bennett, Declan Bennett, Gwen Summers, Flissity Summers, and Alexander Bennett; Sister- Glenda Young (Gary Hopkins) of Spencer; Good Friend and Neighbor- Elly Conard; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11am until time of the service at the church.
Graveside services for James A. Johnson, 73, of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the McCurry Cemetery in Burnsville, NC. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 21, 1946, in Detroit, MI, to the late Aaron P. “Buck” Johnson and Irene Vickers Meadows. He was married to the late Wilma Johnson, who passed away March 7, 2014. He was factory worker, and attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by Brother: Gary Johnson. Survivors include 3 Daughters: Sandy (David) Stafford, Shawn Edna (Anthony) Durham, and Misty (Robert) Chaffin, all of Gainesboro, TN; 7 Grandchildren: Victoria (Dustin) Head, James Pitman, Wilson Durham, Lilly Chaffin, Emma Chaffin, Bella Chaffin, and CeCe Chaffin; 1 Great Grandchild: David Reed Head; and 1 Brother: Bob Johnson of Gainesboro, TN. Rev. Denny Wilson will officiate at the services.
Graveside Services for Paul Garrison, age 81 of Cookeville will be held March 28, 2020 at Boma Cemetery. He passed from this Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Monday, March 28, 1938 in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Vestel and Annie (Ramsey) Garrison. Paul was a Machinist and retired from Clawson, Michigan. The family has chosen cremation.
