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Obituaries For Tuesday, January 25
Funeral services for Mr. George Frederick Weber, Jr. age 86 of Sparta, will be held Saturday, January 29, at 11:00 a.m., at Sparta First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Weber passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home. He was born July 24, 1935, in Henryetta, OK, the son of the late George Frederick Weber Sr. and Anna Louise Swanson Weber. George was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in English and Geology, and his Master’s degree in Education. He was a proud member of the OU marching band, serving as band president, then voted “outstanding bandsman” by his peers in 1958. George marched with the band at multiple Orange Bowl tournaments, and was always eager to share the Sooner football team’s 47 consecutive wins and 2 national championships during his time in the band. He remained an avid Sooners fan his entire life. George met his future bride, Jo Ann Parker, at the Wesley Foundation on the OU campus in 1959. After they married, he served two years in the United States Army, training in the artillery unit at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. In 1962, George and Jo Ann moved briefly to Ohio, then to Michigan where he worked for 25 years as a teacher and administrator with the Birmingham Public Schools. He enjoyed teaching American literature, Shakespeare, and writing, and frequently shared stories of his students’ antics. George was an avid gardener and spent summers planting and tending beautiful flower gardens at their home. After retirement, George and Jo Ann moved to Sparta and immediately became involved in the community. George was a 20-year member of the Sparta Rotary Club. He was on the board at the Sparta-White County Senior Center, and served as president of the Friends of the White County Library. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sparta where he sang in the choir and served on numerous church committees. Survivors include two children, Emily (Art) Hayden of Hamilton, MA, and G. Andrew Weber of Tenants Harbor, ME. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jo Ann Parker Weber. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the White County Library, the Sparta-White County Senior Citizens Center, or to the First United Methodist Church of Sparta.
Funeral services for Mrs. Palmina “Polly” Catherine Aldous, age 94 of Nashville and formerly of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, January 29, at 12:00 p.m., in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Aldous passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Brookdale Belle Meade Assisted Living. She was born Saturday, April 9, 1927, in Sharon, PA, the daughter of the late John Brake and the late Carmella (Cinicolla) Brake. Polly was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was known for her gourmet cooking especially her Italian cuisine. Survivors include three children, Keith (Janet) Aldous, Jane (Bill) Thomas, and Elaine Aldous. In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her husband, George Clarence Aldous; a son, Pat Aldous; grandson, Aaron Aldous. Visitation will be held Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Tennessee or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Memorial services for Mr. Michael Paul Rainey, age 51 of Bloomington Springs, will be held Saturday, January 29, at 4:00 p.m., at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Mr. Rainey passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1970, in Rockledge, FL, the son of Paulette Martin Rainey and the late Larry Wilburn Rainey. He was employed by HVAC as a service tech for over 25 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Melanie Rainey of Bloomington Springs; a son, Paul Rainey of Brandon, FL; two daughters, Marissa Rainey and Mallorie Rainey, both of Bloomington Springs. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Mallorie Rainey Education Fund by contacting the funeral home.
Celebration of Life services for Mr. James Paul “Pete” Ray, Sr., age 65 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, January 30, at 4:00 p.m., at the Dyer Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Mr. Ray passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1956, in Livingston the son of the late Sam and Bonnie (Ray) Ray. He was a retired mechanic, working on cars and tire repair. Pete enjoyed fishing, football, TV westerns and NASCAR racing. Survivors include a daughter, Tara (James) Williamson of Inman, S.C.; son, James Paul (Constance) Ray, Jr. of Murfreesboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda Roberts Ray. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Funeral services for Mr. Harry James Davis, age 75 of Monterey, will be held Monday, January 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Davis passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Sunday, August 25, 1946, in Davidson County, the son of the late Joseph and Ona Mae Miller Davis. He was a factory worker and a an appliance repairman. He attended Monterey Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include his wife of 56 Years, Sandra “Sandy” Patton Davis of Monterey; a daughter, Rhonda (Joaquin) Ramirez of McMinnville; two sons, Joey (Melinda) Davis of Soddy Daisy and James “Cricket” Davis (Stacey Hollingsworth) of Hollywood Beach, FL. The family will receive friends Monday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
