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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Tuesday, December 11
Gladys Bock, Age 97, Of Algood, Passed Away On Monday, December 10, 2018, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Juanita Brown, age 88 of Cookeville, formerly of McMinnville, passed away Saturday Dec. 8, 2018, peacefully at her home. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Roby Brown, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant of 26 years. Juanita and Roby were married 49 years until his death on 11-20-1994. Juanita is also preceded in death by her son Mark Brown, grandsons Robert “Bobby” Lefevers Jr., and Justin Brown. Mrs. Brown was born March 26th, 1930 in Horatio Arkansas. She was a Christian, an avid reader, an excellent cook and homemaker. Juanita will be dearly missed. Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Woodroe “Woody” Beechboard, age 82 of Hilham, TN and formerly of Cookeville will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 11 AM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery located in Putnam Co., TN on Buck Mountain Road. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Adams. He passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Beechboard was born in Clay Co., TN on February 13, 1936 to the late Herman and Erma Sarah (Lynn) Beechboard. He attended Mount Pleasant Church in Putnam Co., TN. He will be missed by his family and grandchildren and all who knew him.
Funeral services for Phyllis Diane Payne, age 70, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Roger Holt officiating. Interment will follow in Howard Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Presley Funeral Home. Phyllis passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Phyllis Diane Payne was born Sunday, October 10, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to Ella Mae Maxwell Burgess and the late William McKinley Burgess. Phyllis grew up in Madison Heights, Michigan, and attended Madison Heights High School, class of 1966, and attended Michigan State University and Oakland University. Phyllis had recently retired from the Putnam County School system after over 35 years of service, primarily spent at Dry Valley Alternative School, White Plains Academy, with some years prior at Park View Elementary School. Phyllis enjoyed reading. Her favorite hobbies revolved around her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to White Plains Academy.
Funeral Service for Carl S. Davis, age 67 of White County, will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in the chapel of Thurman Funeral home. Officiating is Bro Roy Terry. Internment at Highland Cemetery. Carl went to be with our Lord early morning on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank L. Davis. Carl is survived by, His mother, Bobbie Jean Davis; Mother in-law, Faye Sapp; Wife of 48 years, Kathy Sapp Davis; Daughter, Clarissa Kirby (Johnny); Son, Lanny Davis (Levona); Granddaughter, Miranda Randolph (Tristin); Two great-grandsons, Kolten and Axelson; along with many family members and friends. The family will have a private visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM and will accept visitors between 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help with final expenses.
Funeral services will be held for Mr. Kemith E. Nelson age 77 Cookeville, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2 pm from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Highland Cemetery. He passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Cookeville Regional Hospital. Mr. Kemith E. Nelson was born in Rickman on October 31, 1941 to the late Herman and Winnie (Johnson) Nelson. He was of the Baptist Faith. Kemith served in the Airforce. Survivors: Wife: Delta Faye Nelson; 3 Daughters: Angela Webb, Charol Nelson, Charon Nelson; 2 Sons: Brian Webb, Kemith and Wife Laura Nelson; 1 Sister: Joan Rawley; Daughter In-Law: Cindy Woody; 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death: By his parents. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 starting at 5 PM until 8 PM.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Young Buck, age 89, of Monroe will be conducted 1 P.M. on Thursday, December 13, 2018, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston. Bro. Ricky Cross and Bro. Randy Tompkins will officiate. Burial will be in Beaty Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 P.M.. Mrs. Buck passed from this life on Sunday evening, December 9, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1929, in Overton County to the late Willie and Annie Winningham Johnson. She love being with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Some of her fondest moments were cooking for her family on Sunday’s and tending to her flower garden. She also enjoyed playing bingo and pig at the Pickett County Senior Center.
A memorial service and military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard for Mr. Jackie Dale Harris, age 70 of Sparta, will be conducted 6:00pm Thursday, December 13, 2018 at West Sparta Church of Christ. He passed away on Monday December 10, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Mr. Harris was born April 29, 1948 in Sparta. He had a work career that spanned from sawmill laborer to fork lift operator in different factories. Jackie proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army. When he was not working he enjoyed gardening and fishing and was a member of West Sparta Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Harris; grandparents Ora & Haywood Harris; uncles Frank Harris, Joe Harris, Raymond Harris and Donald Harris; aunts Polly Burns and Lena Hutchings. Survivors include his daughter Rhonda Harris of Sparta; Sister: Glenda Henry and husband Donnie of Sparta; Several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3-6:00pm at the church. Derrick Coble will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the family with funeral expenses.
A Funeral service for Bobbie Carson, 82 of Cookeville, will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 14, 2018, at First United Pentecostal Church with the Bro. Patrick Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Algood Heritage Cemetery. Bobbie passed on Friday, December 7, 2018, at her residence. Born Wednesday, September 2, 1936, in Cookeville, she was the daughter of the late Norman Apple and the late Mary Peak Woods. As a child, Bobbie attended Darwin School. She retired from Grade A Catering and was a member of Burton’s Chapel UMC in Algood. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, talking, and fellowshipping with friends and family. Bobbie is survived by her children: Donna Woods, Darlene Reynolds, and Larry Thompson all of Cookeville, James Lamar (Candace) of Livingston, Eddie (Angela) Thompson of Lebanon; She has 16 grandchildren: Monica, Tashia, Ashley, Amanda, Allyssa, Addison, Aaliyah, K , Kayla, Kimberly, Emily, Jordan, Jackson, James Damarie,Jamie, and Tiffany; 17 great grandchildren: Dierica, Christopher, Lyric, Kanazia, Rosilyn, Kali, Aubrey, Davin, Drake, Kyleeah, Valerie, Markel, Hope, Gavin and, Leaira; 1 great-great grandchild: Alohna; Special friends Charlene Darty, Yvonne Gardner, Brett Bice and, host of nieces, nephews, family and, friends. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, son William Woods, loving Step Father William B. Woods and great-grandchild Marian Harrington. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, and again from 12:00 until time of service at the church.
Celebration of Life services for Patricia Brady, 74 of Sparta, will be held at 6pm on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Brother Jeff Howard officiating. Patricia passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born Wednesday, December 15, 1943 in Sparta. She was a life long member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked at Thomas Industrials for 26 years. Survivors include: Husband- Bill Brady of Sparta; Brother- Glenn Ray (Diana) of Sparta; Sisters- Rosemary Ray of Sparta and Debora Green (James) of Sparta; Sister-in-law- Faye Tolbert (Tony) of McMinnville; Her sweet puppy dog- Gracie; Step-sons- Barry Brady of Sparta and William Brady of Gallatin; Nieces and Nephews- Mark, Marty, Christy, Ryan, Gina, Kyle, Tammy, and Lee. The family will welcome friends from 4pm until time of the service at the church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willa Mae Mandrell, age 95, of Cookeville, will be held at 2:00 pm CST on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Cookevile. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Paragould, AR will follow at a later date. Willa Mae Mandrell passed away peacefully at NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge, on December 5, 2018. She was born May 1, 1923, in the small farming community of Beech Grove, AR to the late Alvie Thomas Breckenridge and Annie Greene Breckenridge. Willa Mae Breckenridge and her future husband, Allen Mandrell grew up together in Beech Grove. They married in 1945. In addition to her parents, Willa Mae was preceded in death by her husband Allen Burton Mandrell, and their daughter Rebecca Ann Mandrell, her sister Mayo Breckenridge Stallcup, and her brother Rayo Breckenridge. She is survived by her three children: Kandy Pearson (Richard) Oak Ridge; Keith Mandrell (Lisa) Knoxville; Dr. Tim Mandrell (Dr. Belinda) Memphis; Grandchildren: Molly Riccardi (Chris) Atlanta, GA,; Andrew Pearson (Amy) Christ Church, New Zealand; William Pearson (Adrienne Wiest) Knoxville; Walt Mandrell (Kelly) Denver, CO; Burton Mandrell, Memphis; Joseph Mandrell, Nashville; Neal Mandrell, Memphis; Annie Mandrell, Memphis; and Great-grandchildren: Zoey Mae Pearson, Lexi June Pearson, Christ Church, New Zealand; and Oliver Andrew Riccardi, Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by her brother Russell Breckenridge, Henderson, AR; a very special niece Joan (Bob) Franks, Sherwood, AR as well as several nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 165 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Funeral services for Mrs. Emmadel Webster Bain age 99 of Walling, will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Spring Hill the Baptist Church of Christ with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home and she will lie in state at the church on Sunday from 1-2:00pm. Mrs. Bain was born May 24, 1919 in Doyle, Tennessee. She was a longtime member of Spring Hill the Baptist Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years. She was a former teacher and US Postal Service mail carrier and substitute post master. She is preceded in death by her parents Earnest & Lillie Sparkman; husband Lester Verble Bain, Sr.; Lester Verble “L.V.” Bain, Jr.; brothers Levon and Balas Sparkman.
A Celebration of Life for Richard L Harding, 80 of Cookeville, will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday December 22, 2018 at Algood United Methodist Church at !2:00 with the Pastor Albert Willis officiating. Mr. Harding passed on Friday, December 7, 2018. Born Wednesday, March 23, 1938 in Owasso, Michigan, he was the son of the late Donald Harding and the late Etith Palk Harding. Richard grew up in Cookeville and was very active in Scouting, being one of therefrom Troop 108 who earned Eagle Scout Gold Palm, God and Country and Explorer Silver Award in the mid 1950’s. After proudly serving in the U S Navy he came back to Cookeville attending Tennessee Tech and earning a degree in math. Then spending a brief stent in Maryland he moved to home open a family business, Exotic Tropicals with his Uncle and Aunt Alard and Lovey Harding. The family will receive friends at the Church from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 22, 2018. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Algood Methodist Church.
