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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Thursday, May 16
Funeral services for Sue Bruce, 71 of Baxter will be Friday, May 17 at 10 AM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Chestnut Mound Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Smith County. Mrs. Bruce died Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019 at her home in Baxter surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1947 in Smith County to the late Houston and Violet Mai Smith Austin. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her first husband David Mathis, sister Anna Frances Austin, grandparents: Ernest Tilmon and Elma Florence Bush Austin and Jesse C. and Hester Cardwell Smith. She was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church at Bloomington Springs. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and being with family and friends. She was a retired shipping supervisor with Identity Group of Cookeville. Survivors include husband James “Jim” Calbert Bruce of Baxter, daughters and sons-in-law Dr. Sylvia and Matthew Moore of Pulaski, Tn, Diane and Lonnie Vaughn of Baxter, step-daughter Jodi Bruce of Baxter, brothers and sisters-in-law Garry and Cricket Austin of Baxter, Rickey and Gail Austin of Silver Point, Jerry and Linda Austin of Baxter, grandchildren: Lacey, Christopher and Holly Vaughn. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4 to 8 PM and after 9 AM Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Verla Virginia Young Knowles, age 92 of Sparta, will be conducted 1pm Friday, May 17, 2019 from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at NHC of Sparta. She was born March 2, 1927 to the late George and Alma Lee Young. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Knowles is preceded in death by her husband Frank Knowles, daughter Carlee, granddaughter Julia and sisters Marlene Dodson, Reta Young and Martha York. She is lovingly survived by her Daughters: Gail (Johnny) Judd and Christy (Jason) Bradley; Grandchildren: Micheal (Wendy), Wesley (Erin), Olivia, Roy, Robert (Willene), Micheal (Vickie); Sisters: Marie Fields and Mildred Scott, both of Kentucky; Brother: Bobby (Nona) Young of Sparta; 8 Great-Grandchildren, 9 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews; Special Cousins: JB & Marie Rittenberry; Special Friend: Bubba Johnson. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
A Memorial Gathering for Deborah Jean Mason, 65 of Doyle, will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Deborah passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Saint Thomas MidTown Hospital in Nashville. She was born Friday, January 15, 1954 in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late James and the late Bobbie Jean Eady Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: Husband: Tim Mason of Doyle; Daughters: Deana Brantley (John) of McMinnville, and Laurie Hurt of Pleasant View; Son: Bobby Hurt (Dana) of Springfield; 8 Grandchildren: Trey, Tyler (Madison), Katlyne, Jaydon, Justin, Megan, Jace, and Trent.
Funeral Services For Bessie L Judd, Age 103, Of Mt. Juliet, And Formerly Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, May 18, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Huffman Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Welch Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Judd Was Born On April 2, 1916, In Monterey To The Late Henry And Bobbie Henson Roberts. Mrs. Judd Passed Away On Monday, May 13, 2019, At Providence Place Of Mt. Juliet. Mrs. Judd Was A Factory Worker Working In The Garment Industry. She Was A Member Of Monterey First Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Son And Daughter-In-Law, James And Janice Judd Of Nashville; 3 Grandchildren, Melissa (And Greg) Sevenich Of Mt. Juliet, Amy Judd Of Lebanon, Heather (And Chuck) Graviss Of Lebanon; Daughter-In-Law, Betty Dickerson Of Mt. Juliet; And 8 Great Grandchildren. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Johnnie Judd; 4 Sisters, Ethel Sampley, Viola Jackson, Lucille Roberts And Clio Cooper; And 3 Brothers, Fred, Cecil And Claude Roberts. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, May 18, 2019, From 9:00 AM Until Time Of Services At 11:00 PM.
Graveside services and interment for Ellen Christine Zimmeran, age 72, of Cookeville, will be at 12 noon Saturday May 18 at Pleasant View Cemetery. Ellen passed away Monday evening May 14, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1946 in Putnam County, TN to the late Oakley and Maud Lafever Mott. Ellen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cookeville and was a devoted disciple of Christ. She was the former owner of Willow Tree Health Foods. She retired from the US Postal Service with over 29 years of service. Ellen loved animals and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Monroe of Cookeville; brother, Jerry (Josie) Mott of Pikeville, Hubert (Lori) Mott of Southgate, MI; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Zimmerman; and sister, Joyce Ashby. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the cemetery.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Fannie Finley Reed Smith, age 97, of Rickman will be conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. James Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakley Cemetery. Mrs. Fannie passed from this life on Wednesday evening, May 15, 2019 from the Signature Health Care in Algood. She was born in Overton County to the late Marvin & Sarah Harris Finley. She was a member of the Zion Hill United Methodist Church. Fannie loved canning her garden vegetables, working her cattle, loved horses and making wonderful works of art with her needle and thread. Fannie loved and appreciated all of her friends and neighbors. Fannie leaves behind her daughters, Helen Hunt Rigdon of Rickman, Linda Tudor & husband Fred of Old Hickory, and Gail Arney & husband David of Rickman; grandchildren, Michael Dodson & wife Tracy, Lisa Melton, and Gretchen Gunter; great-grandchildren, Montana, Conner, Carson, Blaine, Jaden, Kyndel; step great-grandchildren, Shaun, and Chelsey Johnston; great-great-grandchildren, Mitchell, and Gisele. In addition to her parents, Fannie was preceded in death by her sisters, Audie Wright, Myrtle McDonald, Ida Ledford, Emma Cowan, and Bessie Poe. The family will welcome friends on Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Funeral Service for Joan Williams Nave, 86, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Kelly Campbell officiating. Joan passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Joan was born Monday, June 6, 1932 in Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Loring and the late Nola (Delong) Williams. Joan is survived by: Husband: William “Bill” Nave; 2 Children: Glenn and Lou Nave, Lori and Doug Talbert; 7 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild; Sister: Joyce Carter; A host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by; Daughter, Elaine Nave Drury; 2 Brothers, Jack and Calvin Williams. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorial services for Mr. James Edward Pollard, age 81 of Smithville, will be conducted 3:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. Mr. Pollard passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Pollard was born November 23, 1937 in White County to the late Willie Lee & Zonnee Lee Luna Pollard. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic but had a career that involved the railroad and other other jobs that sent him all over the world. James served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and still worked on cars in retirement. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister Dora Faye Pollard; brothers Elijah, David and Junior Pollard. Survivors include his daughters Deborah Pollard (Barry) Mason of Walling, Beverly (Brian) Ingram of Crossville; Grandchildren: Mary Beth (Adam) Price, Rebecca (Joshua) Christy; Great-granddaughter and his pride and joy Lilith Marie Christy; Sister: Virgie Young; Brothers: William Pollard and Charles Pollard; Special nephew: Jerry Pollard; Special Great Nephew: Alex Pollard; A host of nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2-3:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral Services For Oda Stephens Pugh, Age 94, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Saturday, May 18, 2019, At 4:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Mike Kirby Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Mineral Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Pugh Was Born On April 22, 1925, In Monterey, Tennessee, To The Late Virgil Dean And Ann Ester Vaughn Phipps. Mrs. Pugh Passed Away On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, At Standing Stone Care And Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Pugh Was A Factory Worker And A Nurse’s Aide. She Was A Lifelong Member Of Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church And Attended Church Faithfully. She Is Survived By Her Husband, Jimmy Cordell Pugh Of Monterey, TN; 3 Daughters, Brenda And Joel Knouse of Concord, NC, Diann And Tommy Walker Of Monterey, TN, Yolanda And Kent McMackin Of Nashville, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Chris And Denise Walker Of Washington, PA, Jason Walker Of Monterey, TN, Joel Knouse Of Charlotte, NC, Jennifer And Lee Langley Of Nashville, TN; 8 Great Grandchildren; 2 Step Children And Several Step Grandchildren. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Jeff Stephens; Brothers And Sisters, Myrtle Ray, John Phipps, Clarence Phipps, Leva Holman, Martha Gaw, Letha Phillips, Auda Harris, Cora Tudor, Delta Warren, Ina Stephens, And Infants, Doyle And Zula Phipps. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Saturday, May 18, 2019, From 2:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 4:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ernest Marie Knowles Clark, age 82 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Sunday, May 19, 2019 at The Lord’s Chapel Church with burial in Young Cemetery. Mrs. Clark passed away on Tuesday morning May 14, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Clark was born December 2, 1936 to the late Ernest and Delma Cunningham Knowles. In addition to being a retired beautician, Marie also retired from Red Cap and Wilson factories. In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edgar (Ed) Clark and sisters Betty Barnes and Ann Graham. Mrs. Clark’s surviving family includes her Daughters: Karen (Robert) Gann of Carthage, Sharon Gail (Harton) Goines of Sparta; Sons: Marchel “Mike” Clark of Sparta, Steve Clark of Sparta; Brother: Ervin (Bonita) Knowles of Quebeck; Special Daughters: Lynn West and Helen Varnadore, both of Sparta; Best Friend: Carolyn McDowell (Peter Rabbit) of Sparta; Special Cousin: Pat Wilson; Grandchildren: Christy Goines, Heather (Patrick) Garrison, Daryll Clark, Todd Clark, Justin Clark, Dustin Boyd, Shawn Boyd, Chris Clark, Tom Clark, Josh Clark; 20 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday after 6pm in the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Master Sergeant James Herbert Simmons, age 88, will be conducted 3pm Sunday, May 19, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Anderson Cemetery with full military honors presented by the US Air Force Honor Guard. MSgt Simmons passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Life Care Center of Sparta. MSgt Simmons was born June 7, 1931 to the late Dennie Thurman and Irene Hollingsworth Simmons in Van Buren County. He was raised by his grandparents after his mother died when he was two months old. MSgt Simmons retired from the United States Air Force after proudly serving his country during his 20-year career with the military. He taught woodworking for 17 years at the Vocational School for White County and was a member of the Holly Springs Church of Christ in Livingston. James is best remembered as a soft-spoken, good man. He loved spending time with his wife of seven years, Anna Mae, at Dale Hollow Lake followed by trips to Dairy Queen for ice cream. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Carrie Simmons; brothers Junior, James Donald, and Otis; and sister Pearl Hash. He is lovingly survived by his Wife: Anne Mae Simmons; Step-daughter: Diane Brady & husband Herman; Step-grandchildren: Matt, Tamara, Beth, Allie; Brother: Sherman Simmons & wife Agnes; Sisters-in-Law: Carol Simmons, Margaret Simmons. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-8pm in the Quarles Room at Hunter Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Ms. Gina Nicole Allen, age 34 of Sparta, will be conducted 7:00pm Sunday, May 19, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. There will be a private family graveside service at Jericho Cemetery at a later date. Nicole passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. Nicole was born June 16, 1984 in Cookeville, to James Steven Allen and Penny Kay Ashworth Allen. She was a manager at Jimmy John’s restaurant in Cookeville. Nicole was an amazing mother to her four children that she adored. She had a vibrant personality, caring spirit and was very artistic and crafty. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Richard Ashworth; grandmother Mildred Ashworth; grandfather Gary Brooks. Surviving family members include her Beloved children: Chelsea Dillard, Tailor Cox, Kylie Cox and Logan Cox; Mother: Penny Allen; Father: Steve (Kim) Allen; Fiance’: Ryan Dillard; Siblings: Andy Allen, Michael (Candice) Allen, Brandi Allen, Stephen (Caly) Channell; Grandmother: Virginia Cantrell; Grandfather: James Allen; Grandmother: Joyce Brooks; Uncles: Ricky (Gina) Walker, Mark (Jennifer) Allen, James (Jaime) Winnett and Jason (Jennifer) Stephenson; Aunts: Donna (Ken) Roberson, Suzette (Jack) Smith and Shelley Cole. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00pm until the service at 7:00pm.
Memorial services for James Arthur Jones, age 98, of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Monday May 20 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Sunday May 19 from 4 – 7 p.m. and again Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Mr. Jones passed away Friday morning May 10, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
A Celebration of life for Mrs. Mary Jane “Janie” (Sasha) Mabe age 73 of Cookeville, will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6 PM at the Unity Church of the Cumberlands located on 10th street in Cookeville. Janie had chosen cremation and the family has followed her wishes. Janie passed away from this life at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Saturday morning, May 11, 2019. Janie was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 25, 1945 to the late Stanley and Marie (Syroid) Stafford. Janie was well known for her crafts, sewing, cake decorations, making her own cards, writing books and poems using the name Sasha Mabe. She wrote a book of Poetry called the Dark Side of Mother Wonderful. She was an accomplished heavy metal drummer and also played the bells. Janie also belonged to an assortment of clubs in Cookeville, including the Cookeville Writers Association, The Embroiders Guild, The Cookeville Art Gallery and Studio, F.C.E., The Cookeville Chapter of the National Button Collectors Society, and the National Sewing Guild. A Member of the Unity Church of the Cumberlands. Survivors: Husband: of 56 years Homer Mabe; 1 Daughter: Kathy Mabe; 1 Son: Keith Mabe and his wife Carmen; 1 Granddaughter: Summer Hagner; Brother and Sisters In-Law: Alvin JR and Betty Mabe, Gene and Carolyn Mabe, Donald and Wilma Mabe, Gary and Brenda Mabe. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; 1 Brother: Fred Stafford; Father and Mother In-Law: Alvin and Mary Ethel Mabe; 3 Brothers In-Law: John Mabe, Jerry Mabe, Billy Mabe; Brother and Sisters In-Law: Reed and Joyce (Mabe) Kirkland, Arlow and Anna Ruth (Mabe) Gentry.
A Graveside Service for Thomas Earl Dunham, 62 of Doyle, will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery with Tracy Curtis officiating. Thomas passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at his home. He was born Tuesday, September 11, 1956 in Detroit , Michigan. Survivors include: Wife: Elaine Dunham of Doyle; Son: Elwin Thompson of Cookeville; Brothers: Roger Dunham and Terry Dunham of Sparta; Mother: Laheeta Roberts of Sparta. The family will welcome friends from 11am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial service for Dr. William Gene “Doc” McConnell, age 95 of Sparta, will be at First United Methodist Church in Sparta on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Dr. McConnell passed away on March 12, 2019 in Crossville. Dr. McConnell was born to Charles Martin and Aida Whitely McConnell of Council Grove, Kansas on October 17, 1923. He was their first of two sons. He was a fighter pilot instructor in the Navy in WWII. He practiced and was the owner of White County Veterinary Clinic for over 30 years. He loved to spend time with friends and family over good food, telling tales of his youth, Navy days, and memorable veterinary calls. He spent countless hours playing bridge and other card games. Most of all he loved watching any sporting event, in person or televised, with those friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles E McConnell, and his first wife Marilyn Woods McConnell of 38 years and his second wife Ruth Nixon McConnell of 22 years. He is survived by his daughter Leeanne Hargrove, his grandson William Hargrove, and his step-daughter Connie Stone. The family asks that donations be made to your local Humane Society, SPCA, or animal shelter or the charity of your choice instead of sending flowers.
