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Obituaries For Thursday, May 14
Gary Ezell “Tiny” Thomas, age 69, of Cookeville passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born Monday, October 16, 1950 in Cookeville, Tennessee, to Enoch Ezell and Glaydis Eula (Cole) Thomas. Gary worked as a Draftsman and was an avid golfer and Girls softball coach before being disabled. Gary is survived by his two sisters, Jeannie (Ray) Julian and Susan (Jim) Slife of Cookeville, TN, three nephews, Nathan (Kim) Julian, Andy (Amber) Julian and Scott (Erica) Julian and a host of great nieces and nephews. Gary was proceeded in death by his brother Kenny Thomas, niece Ashley Mills and his parents. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery at a later date.
Ms. Barbara D. Robbins, age 62 of Hilham passed from this life on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2020, from her residence. She was born in Overton County on January 13, 1958, to the late Charlie and Dessie Hammons Bilbrey. She was a 1976 graduate of Livingston Academy. No services are planned. Barbara leaves behind her son Howard Robbins and wife Kyla of Hilham; grandchildren Krystina Shock, Allena Shock, Savanna Shock, and Jayden Robbins; brothers Ralph Bilbrey and wife Ellen, David Bilbrey, and Danny Bilbrey and wife Debra all of Hilham; sisters Bonnie Wright and husband Tommy of Hilham, Margaret Leach of Livingston, Anita Walker and husband David of Hanging Limb, and Sandy Ramsey and husband Mitchell of Hilham; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Mary Sue Wright Dodson, age 54 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Dodson was born June 13, 1965 in Mt. Clemons, Michigan to Mrs. Willie Jo Roberts Wright and the late Frank Othel Wright. She was a former CNA. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing and cooking. Every meal she prepared was as large as a Thanksgiving meal. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her sister Karen Ann Young and niece Kayla Anderson. Surviving family members include her husband Bobby Dodson; Daughters: Brandy Whitehead and husband Jeremy, Karrie Norris; Grandchildren: Dylan Whitehead, Jordan Whitehead, Alyssa Norris and J.T. Norris. Mary Sue will be cremated and no public services are planned.
Mrs. Marie Irene Trubee, age 73, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1946 in Mattawa, Ontario to the late Adllard Joseph and Dorothy (Dobratz) Bellerose. She worked in production at Flow Serve, loved going to the Senior Citizen’s Center, and was a Loving Woman with a Big Heart, with just as big opinion, Just Saying!! A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. The family ask In Lieu Of Flowers, donations be made to the Senior Citizens Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith “Evie” Marie Phipps, age 76 of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Friday May 15 in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro Mike Adams, Bro. Harold Walker and Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate. Interment will follow at Algood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 11 a.m. until service time. Edith passed away Monday morning May 11, 2020 at her home.
Graveside services and burial for Mrs. Georgia Lee Wilson age 81 of Alpine, will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 1 PM at the Copeland Cemetery in Alpine and will welcome friends at the cemetery at this time. Officiating the service will be Bro. Eric Dillon. She passed from this life in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Mrs. Georgia Lee Wilson was born in Nashville, on February 17, 1939 to the late Hobert and Myrtle (Robbins) Key. Georgia was a member of the Eastern Star for a number of years. She loved her family very much and took pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and all that ever knew her. Survivors: 1 Son: Dester Wilson and his wife Donna; 1 Daughter: Gail Norrod and her husband Rick; 3 Granddaughters: Shauna Hargis and her husband Rodney, Emily McLearran and her husband Jeremy, Cora Wilson; 3 Grandsons: Joshua Wilson and his wife Shania, Caleb Wilson, Aaron Wilson; 3 Great Grandsons: Wade Hargis, Brantley Wilson, Myles McLearran; 1 Great Granddaughter: Sabrina Rayanne Wilson. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents, her husband Hershel Ray Wilson; 3 Sisters; 2 Brothers; 2 Nephews.
Funeral services for Linda Hawkins, 58, of Gainesboro, TN, will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in the Burristown community of Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 A.M. – 8 P.M., and Friday from 10 A.M. until time of services. She passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her residence. She was born February 10, 1962, in Gainesboro, TN, to Joe Winel Anderson and the late Kathryn Leota Anderson. She was married to the late Bruce Hawkins. She worked as an RN, and was a member of the Burristown Church of Christ. Survivors include 2 Daughters: Nicki (JB) Stone of Whitleyville, TN, and Shalane Ragsdale of Gainesboro, TN; 1 Son: Cameron Hawkins of Gainesboro, TN; 4 Grandchildren: Madison Stone, Makynli Stone, Marissa Stone, and Kenne Belle Ragsdale; 1 Expected Grandchild; her Father: Joe Winel Anderson of Gainesboro, TN; and 1 Brother: Wayne (Pam) Anderson of Gainesboro, TN. Other relatives and friends also survive. Bro. Jimmy Anderson will officiate at the services. Memorial donations may be made to the Lynn Cemetery by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Charlene Zeoli Davis, age 67, of Cookeville, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16 with limited seating for friends and family. She passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1953 in Petersburg, VA to the late Mario and Ruth Zeoli. Charlene is survived by sons, David Zeoli of Moss, DJ (Libby) Leetch of Hampton, VA, Gary (Jennifer) Davis of Cookeville, Barry (Shelby) Davis of Cookeville, Kurt (Teena) Davis of Springfield, MO; sisters, Nancy Zeoli of Los Alamitos, CA, and Gwenn Zeoli (Michelle Baney) of Costa Mesa, CA; brothers, Mario (Ellen) Zeoli of Phoenix, AZ, and Steven (Teri) Zeoli of Grover Beach, CA; special cousins, David (Bobbie) Harris; grandchildren, Emily, Katelynn, Kylie, Christian, Catherine, Josie, Wyatt, Alexa, Bella, and Shaylynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Davis. Due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, friends are invited to come by the Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home to sign the guestbook and pay their respects on Saturday May 16 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Graveside services for Reba Louise Roberts Hertzfeldt Gentry, 89, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Crest Lawn Cemetery with Bro. Tim Frank officiating. Mrs. Gentry passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home, due to natural causes. She was born January 9, 1931 in Jackson County to the late Lonnie Roberts and Emma Mayberry Roberts. Reba was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church. She was a retired supervisor with Tutco and owned and operated M & R Dairy Mart in Cookeville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon Charles Hertzfeldt and Melvin Lee Gentry; sisters, Agnes Grdinic, Vivet Tribble, Linda Gaines, Patricia Jones; brothers, Cotton Roberts and James Roberts. Reba is survived by a son, Steven and wife Ann Hertzfeldt of Cookeville; four daughters, Judy Hertzfeldt Kestner of Nashville, Tina Gentry Dickerson and husband Darrell, Carla Gentry Thompson and husband Tony, Sandra Hertzfeldt Jarvis and husband Cortis all of Cookeville; brothers, Paul Roberts of Cookeville and Kenneth Roberts of Baxter; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The family appreciates the care provided by the caregivers, Dianne Brown, Linda Whittaker, Jennifer Sells and Cayla Garrison. Reba’s family request memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Suil Mitchell, 87, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 2 P.M. on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Byers Cemetery in the Center Grove community of Jackson County. He passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1932, in Gainesboro, to the late Harline Mitchell and Avie Angeline Mitchell. On March 27, 1953, he was married to Edith Opal Mitchell, who survives. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Center Grove Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Bobby Mitchell; and 4 Sisters: Helen Miller, Katherine Stewart, Hattie Carlile, and Judy Mitchell. Survivors include his Wife: Edith Opal Mitchell of Bloomington Springs; 2 Sons: Tim Mitchell of Rickman, and Mike Mitchell of Cookeville; 3 Grandchildren: Amanda Mitchell Burton, Koby Mitchell, and Lisa Bailey; 4 Great Grandchildren; 1 Brother: Billy Mitchell of Bloomington Springs; and 2 Sisters: Toyetta Hensley of Bloomington Springs, and Sally Foster of Smyrna. Other relatives and friends also survive. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12 Noon until time of services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Faye Morgan, age 73 of Cookeville, will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17 with limited seating for friends and family at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Social distance measures will be in place for the wellbeing of all guests. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. She died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, friends are invited to come by the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home to sign the guest book and pay their respects on Sunday, May 17 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. as Mildred’s family will be present.
