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Obituaries are presented by Presley Funeral Home, West Jackson Street in Cookeville.
Obituaries For Wednesday, March 13
Mrs. Mary Frances Thompson, age 82, of Livingston passed from this life on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019 from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Albert Gaumont, 66, of Rickman will be held at 11 AM Thursday March 14, 2019 at Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. Interment will be in the Dodson Chapel Cemetery in Rickman. Al passed away from this life on Saturday March 9, 2019 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville. Al was born on February 26, 1953 in Long Island, New York. He was the son of the late Albert Donald and Marie Adelmia ( Courtney) Gaumont. Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend. He was a Navy veteran and retired postal worker. Al is survived by his wife of 44 years Susan gaumont, a daughter Shawn R Gaumont, a son James Albert gaumont, two grandsons Dakota and Dylan Brown, one great-grandson Ryan Brown, a brother and sister-in-law Donald and Linda Gaumont, a host of nieces , nephews, great nieces and great-nephews, and many other beloved family members. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and grandmother. The family will receive friends from 4 PM till 8 PM on Wednesday March 13, 2019 and from 10 AM until the service time on Thursday March 14, 2019 at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mr. Edward Thomas “Tommy” Hensley, age 74 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Thursday, March 14, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with military honors presented by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8:00pm at Hunter Funeral Home. Marty Hensley will officiate. He passed away Monday morning March 11, 2019 at his residence. Tommy was born January 31, 1945 in White County to the late Zollie Ray Hensley and Jewel Terry Hensley. He retired from Federal Mogul in Smithville after 32 years of service. Tommy was well known statewide for pitching horseshoes, he was a longtime member of the Tennessee Horseshoe Pitching Association and accumulated several state championships. Tommy served his country in the United States Navy. CJ Hensley, Elijah Hensley, Richard Taylor, Kenneth Young, Randy Jones and Stacy Hensley will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral Services for Dolores “Dee” Jean Kelly, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held Friday, March 15, 2019, at 6:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. She passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at her home. Dee was born Friday, December 13, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Neuman) Stacey. Dee was a wonderful daughter, mom, grandma, and GG. She was a loving and caring person with a heart of gold who was adored by all that knew her. The family will receive friends Friday, March 15, 2019, from 3:00 pm until time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Dolores “Dee” Jean Kelly in Illinois will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 12:00 pm from the chapel of Toon Funeral Home in Westmont, Illinois. Interment will be in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois. The family will receive friends Monday, March 18, 2019, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service at Toon Funeral Home in Westmont, Illinois.
Memorial Services For Charlene Hays, Age 80, Of The Cravenstown Community Will Be Conducted On Saturday, March 16, 2018, 12N, At The Sandy Welcome Missionary Baptist Church In Wilder, Tennessee. Bro. Billy Jenkins Will Officiate. Ms. Hays Was Born On April 14, 1938, To The Late Dewey Douglas And Lee Velva Winningham Threet. Ms. Hayes Passed Away On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, At Her Home. Ms. Hays Was A Homemaker. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Kathern Hays Of The Cravenstown Community; Son And Daughter-In-Law, Joel And Virginia Hays Of Monterey, TN; 5 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Zona Abston Of The Cravenstown Community; Brother, Doug Threet Of The Cravenstown Community. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Joel Fount Hays, Son, Darrell Hays; Brothers And Sisters, Harold Cooper, Clint Threet, Frances Winningham, Rillie Hays, Joyce Gates, Jane Hahn And Faye Campbell. The Family Will Receive Friends At The Sandy Welcome Missionary Baptist Church On Saturday, March 16, 2018, From 11:00 AM Until The Time Of Services At 12:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Mr. Robert James “Bob” Bilbrey, age 82 of Livingston, will be conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Steryl Parramore will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Mr. Bilbrey passed from this life on Saturday evening, March 9, 2019 from the Overton County Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 28, 1937 in Overton County to the late Stephen Lee & Ella Mae Brown Bilbrey. Bob was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Cookeville and a graduate of Livingston Academy. He loved and enjoyed playing the guitar, and playing with his praise team at church. Bob lived in Ohio from 1956 – 1979 and played with several bands all across the State of Ohio. Bob leaves behind his sisters, Chrys Peck of Alexandria, VA, Gail Bilbrey & husband Rick Nelson of Livingston, and Jean Hays of Scottsdale, Arizona; also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Estel, and Allen Ray Bilbrey; sisters, Ella Mae Bilbrey, and Frances “Bobbie” Rank; brother-in-laws, J.Loren Peck, and Clifford Hays; sister-in-law, Ann Bilbrey. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m., then on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services. Memorial Donations may be made to the Mt. Gilead Cemetery Fund by contacting Union Bank and Trust at P.O. Box 39, Livingston, TN. 38570, or by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
A Memorial Gathering for Walter Louis Jones, age 73 of Sparta, will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Walter passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on Friday, October 12, 1945 in Nashville, he was the son of the late William and Demetra Warren Jones. He loved spending time with his friends, and he loved a good conversation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Smith and his half brother, Lynwood Jones. Survivors include: Wife- Pamela White Jones of Sparta; Daughter- Jennifer Jones Elder of Cookeville (Steven Elder of Sparta); Grandsons- James A.L. Elder of Cookeville and Chris Elder (Fiance, Destiny Dillon) of Livingston; Special Member of the Family- Andrea Keltner; Nieces- Rhonda Crook and Kim List.
Memorial Service for Mrs. Rebecca Howell “Becky” Sims, age 63 of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Saturday, March 16, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Doug Downs will officiate. She passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 44 years Teddy Lyndal Sims; Daughters: Rachel Sims (Kenny) Manis, Amy (Tyler) Smith; Son: Ryan Sims; Grandchildren: Lela Manis, Robert Manis, IV, Seth Manis, Lucy Smith and Jonah Smith; Mother: Karyl Howell; Brother: Steve (Christy) Howell; Nephews: Reed Howell and Dustin Howell. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00am until 1:00pm Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Gary Levon Seibers, age 67 of Quebeck, will be held from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Quebeck Community Center. Gary passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at NHC in Sparta. He was born November 5, 1951 in Sparta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Lee and Mable Bernice Hutson Seibers; sisters, Etta Ruth Seibers Dailey and Linda Frank Seibers Smart. He is survived by: Sons- Gary Levon Seibers Jr. (Bobbie) of Sparta, Steven Seibers of Sparta, Jamie Seibers of Sparta; Several granchildren also survive; Brothers- Harold Seibers of Quebeck, Carl Seibers of Sparta, Jerry Seibers (Betty) of Walling, Dwight Seibers (Helen) of Quebeck, Troy Seibers of Quebeck; Sisters- Joyce Matheney of Sparta, Anna Seibers of Livingston, Rhonda Seibers of Quebeck. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
