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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Tuesday, February 26
Janette Lee, 58 of Sparta, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County. She was born Monday, September 5, 1960 in Sandpoint, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late James and Phyllis Westover Lewis. She was also known as “Beanie.” She loved playing cards and her dog, Missy. Survivors include: Daughter- Keeley Robinson (Garrett) of McMinnville; Son- Justin Geer of Sparta; Grandchildren- Makina, Shelby, Landon, and Abby; Brothers- Jimmy Lewis and Richard Lewis; Sister- Tammy Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee, and her brother, Billy Lewis. The family has chosen cremation. There are no services planned at this time.
Robert Louis Minshall, 78, of Gainesboro, TN passed 25 Feb. 2019, to join his beloved wife Wanda J. Tackett-Minshall in heaven. Surrounded by many loved ones, after a duel with cancer, he has moved on. Bob was born in St. Louis, MO to Norman L. and Olivia A. Minshall. He was “Dad” to six children and “Paw-Paw” to many grandchildren. He was a US Army Vietnam veteran and discharged with honor. He taught his children God, honesty, and i ntegrity. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, auto mechanics, joke telling, and road trips. He taught us to love and be there for one another. Bob is survived by his sister Lanita, and his children Stephen B. and Kimberly A. Jeffers; Robert C., Jason S., and Daniel R. Minshall, and their families. There will be cremation in lieu of burial.
Funeral services for CW3 (Ret) Douglas B. Harvey, 65 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019 beginning at 6:00pm from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm EST in Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville. Mr. Harvey passed from this life Friday, February 22, 2019, at his home. Mr. Harvey was born Wednesday, July 29, 1953 in Corbin, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Bruce and Della Harvey. Chief Harvey enlisted in the US Army in March of 1971. During the Vietnam Conflict Doug was stationed in Okinawa frequently flying in and out of South Vietnam. While stationed in Hanau, Germany in 1976 he met and married his wife Carol who also served in the US Army. In 1981 he was directly appointed to the rank and grade of Warrant Officer, W01. Chief Harvey deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990 for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during which he was awarded a Bronze Star. After retiring from the US Army in 1992 he continued to serve in uniform as an Army JROTC Instructor in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from the Detroit Public Schools in 2009. After his second retirement he continued to serve deploying as a contractor to Afghanistan supporting the War on Terror. A devoted husband and loving father CW3 Douglas B. Harvey is survived by his wife Carol, his son Bryon, his daughter Carrie, his grandsons Joseph and Jonathan and his granddaughters Mirrabella and Brenda. The family will receive friends at Crest Lawn Funeral Home Tuesday, from 5:00 pm until time of service at 6:00 pm. In Lieu of sending flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Doug’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Funeral Services for Edith P. Brewer, age 103 of Cookeville, Tennessee, will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11:00AM from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday from 5:00-9:00PM and Wednesday from 10:00AM till time of the service. Mrs. Brewer passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Edith P. Brewer was born on April 18, 1915 in Putnam County, TN to the late Haskell and Nina (Roberson) Harp. She lived most of her life in Putnam County and worked at the Brotherton & Algood Schools as a cook. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. As she aged, she looked forward to visits from family and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ashley Noel Morgan, age 30, of Livingston will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Dillon and Bro. Jeff Cotterman will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Mrs. Ashley passed from this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Livingston Regional Medical Center. She was born in Putnam County on July 26, 1988 to James and Sue Hicks Morgan. Ashley was a 2006 graduate of Livingston Academy. She enjoyed playing sports especially Volleyball. Her greatest joy was her daughter Olivia Renea Randle. She leaves her husband, Chris Randle of Livingston; daughter, Olivia Renea Randle of Livingston; parents, James & Sue Morgan of Hilham; father and mother-in-law, Randy & Katie Randle of Livingston; brother, Chris Morgan & wife Heather of Alpine; grandmother, Etta Morgan of the New Hope Community; several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Morgan; and grandparents, Thurman & Charlene Bilbrey Hicks. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. James Carl Gore, age 79 of Livingston, will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11 AM at the Grace Baptist Church in Alpine, TN with burial to follow in the Copeland Cemetery in the Oak Grove Community. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the church from 6 PM to 9 PM. Officiating will be Bro. John Copeland. Mr. James Carl Gore was born on March 20, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late R. L. Gore and Lorine Hessie Lewis Gore. He worked at the Overton County Farmer’s CO-OP for 45 years. His favorite hobby was whittling. He was a Sunday school superintendent at the Grace Baptist Church. Carl will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Carl.
A celebration of life for Bobby Joe Sparks, 75, of Gainesboro, TN, will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Anderson – Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. The family has chosen cremation. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10 A.M. until time of services. He passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 31, 1943, in Cookeville, TN, to the late Dewey Paul Sparks and Anna Mae Sparks. He was an appliance repairman, and served in the U.S. Army.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dollie Collier, age 83 of Cookeville will be held Wednesday February 27 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in West Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at Dyer Funeral Home.
Funeral Services For Lloyd Donald “Don” Holloway, Age 74, Of Dayton, Ohio, Will Be Conducted On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, At 3:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Raul Perez And Rev. Richard Buckner Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Woodcliff Cemetery. Mr. Holloway Was Born On July 10, 1944, In Dayton, Ohio, To The Late Lloyd Dayton And Hazel Williams Holloway. Mr. Holloway Passed Away On Saturday, February 23, 2019, At His Home. Mr. Holloway Was Retired From General Motors Delco Electronics Corporation With 35 Years Of Service. He Was A Member Of Dayton Masonic Lodge #753, Valley Of Dayton Scottish Rite And Dayton Motorcycle Club. He Loved Nascar. He Is Survived By His Wife, Ruth Ashley Holloway Of Dayton, OH; Sister And Brother-In-Law, Sharon And Mitch Stone Of Huber Heights, OH; 2 Brothers, Dale Holloway Of Ohio, Gary Holloway Of Colorado; Special Uncle, Harvey Holloway Of Monterey, TN; Brother-In-Law, Jimmy Ashley Of Huber Heights, OH; 2 Nephews, Daniel (And Carrisa) Hoel Of South Carolina, Shawn Stone Of Ohio. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, From 1:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 3:00 PM.
Funeral Services For Mildred Louise Hoover, Age 75, Of The Hanging Limb Community Will Be Conducted On Thursday, February 28, 2019, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Bro. Caleb Bilbrey And Bro. Mike Kirby Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The F.A. Norrod Cemetery. Mrs. Hoover Was Born On August 24, 1943, In Crawford, To The Late Claude And Roxie Ann Bowman Walker. Mrs. Hoover Passed Away On Monday, February 25, 2019, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hoover Was A Homemaker. She Was A Member Of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Husband Of Almost 57 Years, Rev. Randall Hoover Of The Hanging Limb Community; 3 Daughters And 2 Sons-In-Law, Valerie Hoover Of Cookeville, Vicki And Tim White Of Rickman, Gina And Mark Sutton Of Cookeville; 2 Sons And A Daughter-In-Law, Johnny Hoover Of The Hanging Limb Community, Joey And Brandie Hoover Of Cookeville; 9 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; Sister And Brother-In-Law, Judy And Deloy Bowman Of The Hanging Limb Community; 3 Brothers And Sisters-In-Law, Paul And Brenda Walker Of Monterey, Ray And Irene Walker Of The Hanging Limb Community, David And Anita Walker Of The Hanging Limb Community. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, From 6:00 PM Until 9:00 PM.
Funeral services for Gary Dale Adams, age 83, of Cookeville, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday February 28 at Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Smellage Memory Gardens Cemetery. Gary passed away suddenly Sunday February 24 at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 – 8 p.m. and again Thursday from 11 a.m. until service time.
The celebration of Life for Frances Evalene (Phillips) Smith, 88 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Tosh officiating. Frances passed from this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born Friday, August 8, 1930, in Jackson County, and she was the daughter of the late Millard and Ova (Young) Phillips. Frances was a loving daughter, mother, granny, and friend. She retired from McCord Winn with 38 years of service. Frances was a member of Central Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years and was currently attending Life Church of Cookeville. She will be greatly missed. Frances is survived by: Daughter: Joyce Smith; 4 Grandchildren: Jeff and Trish Smith, Scott and Lindsey Smith, Mitchell Smith, and Wade England; 8 Great Grandchildren: Heather Smith, Heidi Smith, Holly Smith, Wade England, Jr., Jack England, Jacob Smith, Kelsey Smith, and Tucker Smith; Companion: Toby “Blue Diamond”; A host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by Son, Glen Smith; 3 Sisters, Daffo Allen, Effie Masters, and Jossie Smith; 3 Brothers, Earnest Phillips, Odell “Boots” Phillips, and Roy Phillips; and Special Friend, AJ Lohorn. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
