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Obituaries For Thursday, October 15
Mr. Jose Lopez, 61 of Cookeville died Thursday morning October 15, 2020 at 7 am at his home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Services for Lois Faye Anderson, age 77 of Cookeville, will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson passed away Tuesday, October 13 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1943 in Bon Air Community of White County to the late J.B. and Hazel Marie Hawkins Anderson. Lois worked most of her life in shirt factories until her hands wouldn’t let her, due to the Rheumatiod Arthritis. She loved and believed in God. She lived most of her life on Bon Air Mountain, until her health declined, then she lived with her son Michael. She loved her children and her family with all her heart. She enjoyed crocheting, working with her flowers and her pets. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday Evening. Bro. Houston Austin will officiate the services.
Funeral services for Ruth Juanita Dailey, 80, of the Fairview community of Jackson County, TN, will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County. She passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born August 30, 1940, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Charlie Barlow and Dimple Phipps Barlow. She was married to the late Claude Dailey, who passed away April 24, 1989. She was a retired home health aide, and a member of the Church of Christ.The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., and Friday from 9 A.M. until time of services.
Funeral Services for Julie Beth (Lee) Breen, age 45 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at Sycamore Church of Christ, beginning at 11:00 am with Bro. Johnny Fox and Bro. Steve Reeder officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Breen passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, surrounded by her loving husband and mother. Julie was a loving wife, daughter, granddaughter, and friend to all who knew her. Julie has been employed by the LBJ&C Head Start Corporation for over 19 years, 16 of those years were spent as a teacher in the classroom caring for hundreds of children whom she adored. Julie is survived by her loving husband of over 19 years, Craig Breen. The family will receive friends at Sycamore Church of Christ Thursday, October 15, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, and on Friday from 9:00am until time of service at 11:00am.
Funeral services for Erma Herren Maxwell, age 86 of Baxter, will be held Friday, October 16th at 1:00 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with burial in Maxwell South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, 5-8 PM and Friday after 11:00 AM.
Graveside Funeral Services For Richard Norrod, Age 86, Of Livingston, Will Be Conducted On Friday, October 16, 2020, At 1:00 PM At The F.A. Norrod Cemetery In The Hanging Limb Community. Bro. Billy Joe Gore And Bro. Darrek Copeland Will Officiate. Mr. Norrod Passed Away On Monday, October 12, 2020, At The River Park Hospital In McMinnville. Mr. Norrod Retired In October 1995 After 30 Years With TDOT As A State Road Inspector. He Taught Adult Bible Class For Several Years At The Calvary Freewill Baptist Church In Hanging Limb. He Was A Member Of The Livingston Freewill Baptist Church. He Was Married To His Wife, Versie Edith Stout Norrod For 62 Years. He Enjoyed Fishing, Hunting, And Watching A UT Football Game Either At Neyland Stadium Or On TV. He Is Survived By His Wife, Edith Stout Norrod Of Livingston; Daughter And Son-In-Law, Lisa Jane And Bro. Billy Joe Gore Of Livingston. The Family Will Receive Friends At F.A. Norrod Cemetery For Graveside Services With Request Of Everyone Wearing A Mask. Masks Will Be Provided If Needed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elmina Weber, age 82 of Livingston, will be conducted 2 PM Friday, October 16th, from the Chapel of Speck funeral home in Livingston. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Weber passed from this life on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020. She loved her family, watching soap operas, and sewing. She collected rocks and made her own jewelry. Mrs. Weber leaves behind her loving husband Billy G Weber, of Livingston; sons Ronald G Weber and wife Carla and Robert L Weber and wife Janet of Livingston; daughter Dianna Sue Dingemant and husband Eric of New York. The family will welcome friends on Friday from 10 AM until time of services at 2 PM.
Funeral service for James E Moss, age 90 of Cookeville, will be Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Mike Dyer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Algood City Cemetery. Mr. Moss passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at NHC of Cookeville. Mr. Moss is described as a “sweet soul” who found contentment in simplicity. He cherished cards sent from friends and kept notes of gratitude in response. He will be remembered for his kind nature and his keen ability to prioritize the most important things in life. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home.
A celebration of life service for Joyce Ann Stoltz, age 29 of Nashville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday October 17 at Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Jason Groe will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Joyce passed away suddenly Monday October 12, 2020.
Memorial services for John William Bennis, 74 of Sparta, will be held Sunday, October 18 at 3pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. He passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2020, at home in Sparta. John enjoyed tinkering with cars, he was the owner of John’s Garage and Wrecker Service in Bloomington Springs. He liked to “glamcamp” (glamorous camping) with all the amenities of home, but at the lake. Jet skiing was also an event he liked doing while at the lake. He was an avid Amazon shopper. John loved his family, especially his grandson, who called him PopPop. Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Bennis of Cookeville and son Jonathan Bennis of Cookeville. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
