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Obituaries For Tuesday, March 2
Virginia Dilldine, 74 of Cookeville, who passed away Tuesday morning, March 2 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Private burial for Freddie Dean Bledsoe, age 49, of Livingston, will take place on Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at Martha Washington Cemetery in Clarkrange. He passed from this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Freddie was born on August 23, 1971 in Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorthia (Miller) Bledsoe. Freddie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a contagious smile and a tender heart. He loved to share about how Jesus had changed his life and how much he adored his family. Freddie was enthusiastic about any kind of ice cream from Dairy Queen. He loved to watch soccer, go camping, and listen to Nickelback with Mallie. He also loved to travel and have new adventures. It brought Freddie great joy to spend time with his grandchildren. He was an employee of Cumberland Foam in Livingston. Freddie attended Life Church in Livingston and was a Servant Leader both in the congregation and in his heart. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, March 2 at 5 p.m. Brother Bud Hargis will conduct a memorial service following visitation at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions toward funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Jakob Troy Gambrell “Jake” Bowe, age 38 of Sparta, will be conducted 11:00am Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Maynard Cemetery. He passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence. Jake was born February 25, 1983 in New Port Richie, Florida. Since the age of 6, he has been an artist and eventually took his artistic ability to the world of tattoo artistry. He loved motorcycles – from dirt bikes to street bikes – anything that would go fast and off road. Jake was also an avid outdoorsman, loving to fish and swim. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Eliot Roberts will officiate. Lance Bowe, Brandon Bowe, Casey Sutton, Thomas Anderson, Jaiden Matheney and Julian Matheney will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO BOX 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the Bowe family with funeral expenses.
Funeral services for Tommy G. Speakman, age 88 of Baxter, will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. David Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. He passed from this life Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at at his home in Baxter. He was born Wednesday, May 18, 1932 in Cookeville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Benton and Voyd (Brewington) Speakman. He was a loving Father, and Grandfather. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 and also attended Tennessee Polytechnical Institute before joining Military Services. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, receiving various Honors and Awards including the Bronze Star. Upon his retirement he worked at Citizens Bank in Cookeville, Tennessee. After his retirement from the Bank, he owned and operated After Hours ATM Services, Inc. for many years. He was a loyal supporter of Cookeville High School Cavaliers Football Program. He worked the Sideline Chain Crew for 45 years. He also worked the Sideline Chain Crew for the Tennessee Tech OVC Football Program for 20 of those years. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 3, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Phillip Dwight Daniels, 56 of Sparta, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 3 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Brice Murphy officiating. Mr. Daniels passed away on Sunday, February 28 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Willie and Dorothy Stover Daniels. He enjoyed motorcycles, old cars, and car shows. He loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen Boyd of Sparta; and children, Mason Daniels, Dakota Daniels, Julie Marconi Randolph (Will) and Jessica Marconi. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html. The family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. until time of the service at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Douglas D. Loftis, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 2:00pm at the Living Hope Church in Cookeville. Bro. Ron Allen will officiate at the service. The burial will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Douglas D. Loftis was born on December 5, 1938 in Jackson County. He passed away on February 26 at his home in Cookeville surrounded by family. The Family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday from 10:00am until time of services at 2:00pm.
Funeral Services for Mattie Jo (Jackson) Cumby, age 89 of Cookeville, will be held on Thursday, March 4th at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. James Bolin will officiate at the service. The burial will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Cumby passed away on February 28 at the Mabry Healthcare in Jackson County. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:00am until time of services at 1:00pm.
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Graham, age 58 of Sparta, will be conducted 3:00pm Thursday, March 4th from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Marvin Pryor will officiate. Mr. Graham passed away at on Monday, March 1 at his residence. Joe was a carpenter and an avid fan of University of Tennessee Football. He enjoyed all sports including NASCAR and he liked to play golf. His two loves in life were his family and God. Surviving family members left to cherish memory include his daughter, Rachel Blaylock. The family will receive friends after 1:00pm Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Celebration Of Life Services For Kalin Swafford, Age 26, Of Monterey, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, March 4, 2021, At 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Kalin Was Born On Saturday, August 20, 1994, In Cookeville, Tennessee, To Rick Swafford Of Monterey, Tennessee, And Jennifer Poteet Wilson Of Crossville, Tennessee. He Passed Away On Saturday, February 27, 2021, From Injuries Sustained In An Automobile Accident. He Was A Carpenter With East Tennessee Contractors. In Addition To His Parents, He Is Survived By His Wife, Karie Roach Swafford Of Monterey, TN; Daughter, Rainee Gracie Swafford Of Monterey, TN; Son, Shiloh Stone Swafford Of Monterey. In Lieu Of Flowers, Memorials May Be Given To The Funeral Home To Help With Funeral Expenses. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Thursday, March 4, 2021, From 5:00 PM Until Time Of Services At 7:00 PM.
Funeral Service for Henrianne (Gaskins) Willard, age 85 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed from this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Charleston, South Carolina. Henrianne was born Tuesday, June 11, 1935 in Register, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward Gaskins, Sr. and the late Mary Evelyn (Olliff) Gaskins. Henrianne was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She worked at Tennessee Tech University for many years as a biology professor. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed needlework, and her dogs, Buddy and Teddy. Henrianne was loved by all that knew her and she will be greatly missed. Henrianne is survived by, Son, Hackett Willard; Daughter, Leigh and Phillip Green; Brother, Ralph Gaskins, Jr. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 and again, Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 9:00 am until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Ralph Arnold McGinley, age 74 of the Windle Community of Overton County, will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, March 6 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. President David Brandvold and Bro. Mickey Ledbetter will officiate. Military Honors will be provided at the Funeral Home from the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. McGinley passed from this life from the comfort of his home on Wednesday afternoon, February 17 with his loving wife at his side. Ralph was retired from the United States Air Force and a member of the Livingston Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Ralph enjoyed his church family, helping others and wanted everyone to be happy and be at peace with one another. Ralph leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Devenna Fletcher McGinley of the Windle Community; sons, Ted McGinley and wife Karen of Altus, OK, Steven Jacob Carter and wife Samantha of Lucedale, MS, and Lucas Robbins of Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID; daughters, Dawn Humphrey and husband Jeffery of Waco, TX, and Rachel Sinclair and husband Heath of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Hugh McGinley and wife Karen of Blakeslee, PA; sister, Sharon Hoensch and husband Glenn of Philadelphia. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 12 noon until time of services.
