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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Thursday, October 25
Mr. Robert Dawson, age 74 of Cookeville died Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 1:26 p.m. at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Christine “Chris” Maggart, age 84 of Cookeville died Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 10:55 a.m. in NHC of Cookeville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Ms. Ruth Payne, age 79 of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Ms. Geraldine “Toot” West, age 95 of Livingston, passed from this life on Wednesday evening, October 24, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral Services For Paulette Elliott, Age 70, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, October 25, 2018, At 8:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Harris Will Officiate. Interment Will Follow On Saturday, October 27, 2018, At 12:00 PM In The Westport Cemetery In Westport, Indiana. Mrs. Elliott Was Born On June 7, 1948, In Denver, Colorado, To The Late Paul Murray And Kathryn Norris Knause. Mrs. Elliott Passed Away On Monday, October 22, 2018, At Her Home. Mrs. Elliott Was A Homemaker. She Was A Member Of Columbia Hill Baptist Church Where She Served As Treasurer For Many Years. She Is Survived By, 2 Sons, Mike (And Kim) Elliott Of Vicenza, Italy, Scott Elliott (And Jennifer Robinson) Of Wilkerson, IN; 3 Grandchildren, Jackson Elliott, Abby Elliott, And Misty White; 1 Great Grandchild, Josiah Lamas; And 2 Sisters, Liz Carpenter Of Anderson, IN, Theresa Minnich Of Anderson, IN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Jim Elliott; And Daughter, Michelle Elliott. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, October 25, 2018, From 5:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 8:00 PM.
Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Rose Hart Dale, age 108, of Livingston will be conducted 11 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 from the First Christian Church in Livingston. Rev. Dee Wells and Rev. James Shenko officiating. Rose Hart Dale was born in Livingston on October 23, 1910. She passed away on October 23, 2018, her 108th birthday. She was a daughter of J.B. (Jake Butler) and Leila Harris Dale who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Leilabel Dale Officer and Ruby Dale Stephens and brothers, Charles Harris Dale, Sr. and Oscar Dale. Her longtime companion, friend and niece, Rebecca Ann Officer also preceded her in passing. She is survived by nieces, Betty Elaine Hawkins and Caroline Stephens Banker; nephews, Charles Harris Dale, Patrick Dale and John Officer along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank and give special recognition to her long time and current caregivers, Myrna Holman, Nita Blaylock, Vicki Gottardy, Paige Dyer, Sheri Hollaway, and Carol Breeding. The family will welcome friends from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Funeral services for Bessie Estell Neal, age 90, of Cookeville will be held Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Miles officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial. Estell passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County in Cookeville. She was born Thursday, February 23, 1928 in Cookeville to the late John Buckner and Phebie Catherine Lee Buckner. Estell loved the Lord. She was a long time member of Wilhite Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a simple woman and loved her family more than anything. She often bragged, saying “I have the best sons-in-law in the world.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, David Neal; brothers, Modell Buckner and Johnson McCloud; sisters, Bricie Hunter, Velma Neal, Gusta Myers, and Edna Farley. She is survived by: her daughters, Donna (Harold) Coffelt and Debbie (Lester) Langford, all of Cookeville; four grandchildren, David (Shirley) Smith of Sparta, Bryan (Braska) Smith of Soddy Daisy, Matt (Durean) Langford of Cookeville, and Jason (Natasha) Langford of Gainesboro; special adopted grandson, Michael Ward, currently serving in The United States Air Force in Alaska; great grandchildren, Joseph Smith of Cookeville, Sarah (Joey) Hawn of Cookeville, and Allison Smith of Soddy Daisy; great grandchildren, Leslie Langford of Cookeville and Jason Randall Langford of Gainesboro; step-great grandchildren, Kyle Keisling of Livingston, and Alex McGhee of Sparta; step-great-great grandchildren, Jace and Ellie McGhee of Sparta; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 25, 2018, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Friday, October 26, 2018, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Presley Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Patrick “Pat” D. Hand, 71, of Whitleyville, will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in Jackson County. He passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1947, in Florida, to the late Abb Hand and Jewell Hand. He worked in the tile and flooring trade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Son: Jody Hand; 4 Brothers: Larry, Ray, Allen, and Forest Hand; and 1 Sister: Jewell Dean Baugh. Survivors include his Life Companion: Janet Pryor of Whitleyville, and her Children: Raymond Pryor of Easley, SC, Randall (Barbara) Pryor of Gainesboro, and Tonya Pryor (Greg) Beeman of Weeki Wachee, FL; 9 Grandchildren; and 5 Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 Noon – 8 P.M. and on Friday from 10 A.M. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lynn Cemetery or the cemetery of the donor’s choice by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Berilla Sue Benson Swallows, age 92 of Cookeville will be held Saturday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Brotherton Cemetery. Mrs. Swallows died Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 3:24 a.m. at her home. Her family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Celebration of Life for Jimmy “Jim” Toombs will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Collegeside Church of Christ with Bro. Joe Roberts and Lance Reynolds officiating. Jim passed from this life on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood. Jim was born Tuesday, April 1, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana, he was the son of the late Perry Edward and Irene (Kellow) Toombs. Jim loved his family and was often times found telling jokes. He was a fun person to be around. Jim is survived by: Wife: Marsha (Snideman) Toombs of Cookeville; 3 Daughters: Vickie and Jim Livingston of Anderson, Indiana, Debi and Lance Reynolds of Gainesboro, Nicole and Aiden Hinkley of Junction City, Kansas; 6 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Brothers: Jerry and Nancy, Rick and Rixena, and Phil and Linda Toombs of Indiana; Special Friends: Myriam and Carlos Guerra of Miami, Florida. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the: Church of Christ Disaster Relief Fund: 410 Allied Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37211.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Donald Leroy Keith, age 85, of Allons will be held Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Cookeville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. Donald Keith passed peacefully from this life on Saturday evening, September 22, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab in Livingston. He was born April 18, 1933 in Harlem, New York to the late Watson & Lois Jackson Keith. Donald served his country during the Korean Conflict, where he served as a Nurse Officer. He would later attend school and become a Nurse Anesthetist. He was a member of Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church. Donald loved the Lord, and enjoyed Bible Study, helping others, bird watching, gardening, and playing the piano. He was a amateur photographer and loved his family dearly. Donald leaves his loving wife, Mrs. Harriet Moseley Keith of Allons; daughters, Karmen Keith of Allons, and Lori Fullard & husband Larry of Orangeburg, SC; foster daughter, Sarah Smith & husband Jerome of Grand Rapids, MI; sisters, Jeannette DuBois of New Orleans, LA and Lois Ashburne of Bowie, MD; grandchildren, Larry R. Fullard, Lamar Fullard, and Kyron Hasse; A host of family members, loved ones and friends. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his infant son, Little Donald; sisters, Joan Keith, June Carney-Robinson, and Jacqueline Lewis; foster sister, Jane “Penny” Ingram.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Ricky Adams, age 63, of Livingston will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2018 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Mr. Adams passed from this life on October 2, 2018 at his home in Livingston. He was born February 10, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Mable Ramsey Adams and the late Woodson Adams. Ricky was an Iron Worker and Welder and enjoyed fishing. Ricky leaves his wife, April Garcia Adams of Livingston; daughters, Shelly Adams of Orlando, FL and Shari Adams of Orlando, FL; son, Eddie Adams of Orlando, FL, Dwayne Adams of Livingston, and Jared Adams of Livingston; grandchildren, Parker Gurnland, and Connor Vieni; brother, Larry Adams, and Robin “Bo” Adams both of Orlando, FL; mother, Mable Ramsey Adams of Orlando, FL. In addition to his father, Ricky was preceded in death by his sister, Lorretta Adams; brothers, Mitch Ramsey and Jerry Adams. The family will welcome friends on Sunday from 12 noon until time of services at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Michael Targosz, Age 67, Of Monterey, Will Be Conducted On Sunday, October 28, 2018, At 2:00 PM At The Monterey United Methodist Church, 124 North Holly Street, Monterey. Rev. Denna Hornby Will Officiate. Mr. Targosz Was Born On March 21, 1951, In Tacoma, Washington, To The Late Tadeusz B. And Rose Marie Zini Targosz. Mr. Targosz Passed Away On Friday, October 19, 2018. Mr. Targosz Was A Tour Bus Driver, Truck Driver, An Avid Classic Car Enthusiast And Had A Passion For Automotive Detailing. He Volunteered With Pet Rescue And Meals On Wheels. He Was A Member Of Monterey United Methodist Church. He Is Survived By His Loving Wife, Teresa Targosz Of Monterey; Many Loving Family And Friends. The Family Will Receive Friends At Monterey United Methodist Church On Sunday, October 28, 2018, From 1:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 2:00 PM.
Funeral services for Mrs. Althene Buchanan of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday October 28 in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Buchanan passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Memorial services for Daniel Lee Rose, 59, of Cookeville, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 11 A.M. at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 10, 1959, in Brunswick, Maine, to Sylvia Rose and the late Robert Rose. He was married to Holly Robertson Rose, who survives. He worked in sales at Dunham Sports, and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his Wife: Holly Robertson Rose of Cookeville; his Mother: Sylvia Rose of Maine; 1 Brother: Alan Rose and wife, Sandy; 2 Sisters: Linda Rose Deskins and Letha Rose Wesley and husband, Bob; Nieces and Nephews: Keath Deskins, Christie Engleman, Miranda Jacobs, Roxanne Armstrong, Co-Lee Grev, Misty Rose, Andrew Doble, Bob Wesley, Kara Robertson, Liam Robertson and Robert Mangrum; Caregivers: Jason Robertson and Charlie Williamson; and many friends.
Memorial services for Michael DeFosche, 68 of Whitleyville, will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Michael died suddenly at his home in Whitleyville. Michael had a love of music, stemming back to his early teens, loving everything from rock and roll to bluegrass. His later years brought him to the Opry and his love for old time fiddle blossomed. In the 80’s, he played fiddle and combined his vocal talents in a group called The Stillhouse Reelers. He later played back up musician on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to folks like Bob Douglas. He loved living simply, out in “the holler”, in the backwoods of Whitleyville. He loved fly-fishing, and because of his catch and release belief, got to know most of the fish who resided in his stream! He became a member of the Audubon Society, as well as a falconer and committed himself to the rescue and rehabilitation of many birds of prey. His talents included not only playing guitar, banjo, and fiddle, but also restoring and building them. He was predeceased by his parents: Alfred and Rachel DeFosche. Survivors include a Brother: Alfred DeFosche and wife Sharon, of Cookeville; a Sister: Cheryl DeFosche Cox of Clinton, CT; and Nieces: Meadow DeFosche Christ and husband David, of NC, and Rachel Cox Sackett and husband Gregory, of CT.
A Memorial service for Paul Michael Ryan, age 38 of Sparta, will be held at Thurman Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 am. Paul passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, October 22, 2018, after a long extended illness. Paul was born in Troy, Ohio to Glenn Ryan and Mary Kathleen Moore on November 20th, 1979. Paul is survived by his daughters Rylee A. Ryan and Madison A. Ryan; step-daughter, Ali Hollensworth; mother, Kathleen Moore; brother’s, Alan Ryan and Raymond Ryan; sister, Stephanie Winterfeld (Dan), Christina Perkins (Matthew), and Veronica Aguirre (Jamie); nieces, Sarah Ryan, Bethany Perkins, Raina Ryan and Miranda Ryan; nephews, Simeon Coppola, Dylan Winterfeld, Jacob Ryan and Victor Ryan. Special friends and family include Diana Gray (Moore), Charles Moore, numerous cousins, and their families. Family will receive friends at 10:00 am on November 10, 2018 at th funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thurman Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.
