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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Tuesday, December 17
Memorial Services for Kenneth Earl Hamilton, 33 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 beginning at 6:00pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Davis officiating. He passed from this life Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Sunday, June 1, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona , he was the son of Kenneth Hamilton and Thelma Osborn Yates. Kenny loved camping, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. During his struggles in life he gave his life to the Lord, and tried to help as many people as he possibly could. During the last year Kenny had made the decision to continue helping others after his death by being an organ donor. He was the first in Tennessee to donate his heart to The Heart in a Box Foundation which the family was told would save thousands of lives by setting a precedence for the study of Heart Research after heart attacks occur. Kenny is survived by: 1 Son: Harley Hamilton of San Antonio, TX; Mother and Stepfather: Thelma and John Yates of Cookeville; Father: Kenneth Hamilton of Texas; Allan Garrison who helped to raise him like he would his own son; 1 Brother: Judd Garrison of California; 3 Sisters: Tara Kadunce of Knoxville, Lindsay Holloway of Baxter, Alexa Barnett of Knoxville; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, from 4:00pm until time of the service at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the funeral home to help the family with final expenses.
Memorial visitation for Larry Gordon Culver, Sr. age 78 of Sparta, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at the Lighthouse Church in Sparta from 12 noon until 2:00 pm. He passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Donald Gerald and Bernice Mary Schaylin Culver. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife: Gladys Culver, daughter: Kimberly Culver, grandson: Nicholas Culver, sisters: Betty McCormick, and Martha Mitchell, brothers: Richarl Culver, Donald G. Culver, Jr., Gerald Culver. Larry was a construction worker and served in the U.S. Army; His is survived by his 3 sons: Larry Culver, Jr. , David Culver, and Michael Culver; Grandchildren: Loretta Schwab and Shawn Culver; Brothers: Robert Culver and James (Debra) Culver; Sisters: Mary (Al) Myatt, Joyce (David) Hopp, Sheila (Robert) Garland.
Funeral services for Mrs. Zona Lee Carr age 95 of Livingston, head will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 1 PM at the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Okolona Cemetery. Mrs. Carr passed away at her residence on Saturday evening, December 14, 2019. Mrs. Carr was born in Livingston on May 29, 1924 to the late Robert Walker and Callie Cates (Walker). Zona was loved by her family very much and she will be greatly missed. Survivors: 2 Sons: Jack Car and his wife Joyce of Alpine, Jerry Carr of Glasgow, Ky; 1 Daughter: Janifer Ellis and Husband Roger of Allburndale, FL.; Daughter in Laws: Gail Mims Carr (Hobbs) of Shelbyville, Ruth Graham Carr of Anderson, IN, Pam Redic Carr (Savage) of Monroe, Gloria (Snyder) of Anderson, IN, JoAnn (Jones). 10 Grandchildren: Gena Carr Livingston and husband David of Rickman, Dallas Carr and wife Mercy of Hubert, NC, Scot Ellis and wife Marion of Allburndale, FL, Shelly Ellis Diez and husband Guy of Orlando, FL, Carrie Carr of Glasgow, KY, Rocky Carr and wife Hayley of Monroe, Jamin Carr and wife Casey of Monroe, Jason Boyd and wife Angie of Anderson, IN; 1 Granddaughter in-law: Tara Carr of Anderson, IN; 27 Great Grandchildren, 4 Step Great Grandchildren, 19 Great Great Grandchildren, 3 Step Great Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death: In addition to her parents; Husband William Ernest Carr; 2 Daughters: Jolene (Carr) Harris Hagens, Judy Carr; 3 Sons: James Dewayne “Wayne” Carr, Johnny “Rocky” Carr, William Carr; 5 Grandchilden: Gela Carr Pedigo Philpott (David), Troy Carr, Kandy Carr, Shane Harris, Jamie Carr. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2019 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jessie M. Linder, age 81 of Alpine, will be conducted 1 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from Alpine Presbyterian Church where she will lie in repose from 10 AM until time of services. Bro. David Beaty will officiate. Burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Linder passed from this life on Monday, December 16, 2019, from Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Davidson County. She was born in Pickett County on March 13, 1938, to the late Hobson and Chloe Reynolds Beaty. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed gardening. She loved wild flower hunting, quilting, travelling, and going to church. Jessie leaves behind her daughters Jennifer Bruss and husband Steve of Brentwood, and Ginger Stoves and husband Tommy of Brentwood; grandson Cole Bruss of Brentwood; sister Deanna Linder of Livingston; and brothers Rex Beaty and wife Donna of Seattle, Washington, Clifton Beaty and wife Francis of Chattanooga, and David Beaty and wife Faye of Alpine. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Linder was preceded in death by her husband George Linder, brother Juno Beaty, and sisters Sue Ruble and Rita Davis. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 9 PM at Speck Funeral Home in Livingston.
Funeral services for James “JIM” Lloyd Watson, 85 of Baxter, will be Wednesday, December 18 at 1 PM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Watson died Saturday, December 14, 2019 in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. He was born September 22, 1934 to the late Grady and Sallie Nixon Watson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Jewel Price, Ruth Wilson, Carlene Helm and Lois Clemons, brothers Jim Grady Watson and Robert Carlon Watson. He was a cattleman, farmer, raised tobacco, trained mules and walking horses. He worked at Clemons Gulf in Silver Point for 35 years. For the last 34 years he has enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend and dancing partner, Betty Lewis. Survivors include daughters Debi Watson of Gordonsville, VA, Cindy Sellers of Portland, TN, son and daughter-in-law Jimmy and Lisa Watson of Baxter, grandchildren: Katherine Buchman, Hannah Buchman Patel, Samuel Stubbs, Daniel Martin, Kalen Sellers, Michael Sellers, James Watson, Tessa Schahfer and Jeremiah Watson, great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Gabriella, Abel, Gavin, Mayah and Malachi. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM and after 10 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service for Theresa Johnson, 58 of Sparta, will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 4:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. She passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at her home. Theresa was born Monday, May 8, 1961, in Nashville. She was the daughter of the late Norman Jones and the late Andrious (Langford) Comstock. Theresa was a loving daughter, wife, mom, and NaNa. She was loved by all that knew her and she will be greatly missed. Theresa was a friend to all, never met a stranger, and she was beautiful inside and out. Theresa is survived by, Husband, John Johnson, 2 Daughters, Tonya Daniels and Jamie, Michelle Johnson and Partner Billy Kirby; Son, Johnny Johnson II and Samantha; 4 Grandchildren, Austin Lee, Brandon Lee, Johnny Johnson III, and Jessy Johnson and Great-Grandchild, Alaya Lee; In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by, Granddaughter, Brittany Daniels. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Betina Randolph Durham, Age 55, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, At 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Harris Will Officiate. Mrs. Durham Was Born On April 9, 1964, In Crossville, Tennessee, To The Late Sam And Alline Matheney Randolph. Mrs. Durham Passed Away On Friday, December 13, 2019, At The Select Specialty Hospital In Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Durham Was The Former Manager Of The Monterey Family Dollar. She Is Survived By Her Son Dylan Durham And His Fiancée Holly Wayman Of Cookeville, TN; 3 Sisters And 2 Brothers-In-Law, Brenda Foster Of Smyrna, TN, Beverly And Bob Templeton Of Mt. Juliet, TN, Bridget And Tilly Daniels Of Cookeville, TN; 5 Brothers And 3 Sisters-In-Law, Bill Randolph Of Nashville, TN, Barry And Debbie Randolph Of Mt. Juliet, TN, Benny And Donna Randolph Of Lebanon, TN, Bruce And Teresa Randolph Of Lebanon, TN, And Boris Randolph Of Cookeville, TN. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Marty Durham, In 1996; A Sister, Barbara Atkins; And A Brother, Bobby Randolph. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, From 4:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:00 PM.
Funeral services for Lola Dean Boles, 80 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, December, 19, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Gaw officiating. Interment will follow in Goff Cemetery, in Baxter. Lola passed from this life Monday, December 16, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Sunday, November 26, 1939 in Rickman, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Filena (Smith) Tayse. She was a loving Sister, Aunt, and friend to all that knew her. She was one of the most loving and forgiving people you could meet. She had a desire to help others in any way she could such as being a registered nurse in the Health Care Field. She dedicated her whole life to caring for others, and was the epidemy of her family caring for her Nieces and Nephews. She had a love for her family beyond measure. Dean is survived by: 1 Sister and 2 Brother-in-law: Barbara and Perry Roberts of Cookeville; Glenn Mayberry of Cookeville; 2 Nieces and Spouses: Sheila and Jerry Bumbalough of Cookeville, Debbie and Jon Innis of Cookeville; 3 Great Nephews: Travis Bumbalough of Nashville, Cody Innis of Cookeville, Ethan Innis of Cookeville; 1 Great Great Nephew: Lucas Bumbalough of Nashville; In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: JD Boles, 1 Brother-in-law: Wallace Wilson, and 1 Sister: Jean Mayberry. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, from 10:30 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Debbie K. Boles, age 61 of Livingston, will be conducted 2 PM Saturday, December 21, 2019, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 noon until time of services at 2 PM. Ms. Boles passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019, from Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Overton County on August 3, 1959, to the late Glen and Betty Jo McDonald Parsons. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends. She enjoyed her quiet time, listening to music, driving around, and having her independence. Debbie leaves behind her daughter Kim Boles of Livingston; grandchildren Quinn Bailey and Kiley Bailey; and brothers Doug Parsons and wife Janet of the Dry Hollow Community, Mike Parsons, and Tony Parsons and wife Pat of Monroe.
