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Obituaries For Wednesday, March 4
Memorial services for Mrs. Brenda Woodford Hardin, age 78, of Nashville formerly of Cookeville, will be Thursday March 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kevin Conrad will officiate. Brenda passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Barton House in Nashville, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie Hardin. She was born September 7, 1941 in Livingston, TN to the late James Elmer and Mary Ruth Murphy Woodford. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, James Sheppard and Lillie Ray Clark Woodford; and Joseph Henry and Mary Lou Murphy. She is survived by son, Matt (Janet) Hardin, of Nashville, her grandchildren, Henry, Grace and Vivian; son, Travis Hardin of Chattanooga; daughter Kayla Hardin of Nashville, and daughter Mary Carole Irvine (Don)of Martin. She is also survived by her brother in law, Ralph Hardin of Spring Hill; sister in law, Mary Thornton (Clint) of Jay, Oklahoma; and brother, Jim Woodford, of Cookeville. Her family will receive friends and family Wednesday, March 4th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Hooper, Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville and again Thursday, March 5th from 10 a.m. until time of services at Cookeville First United Methodist. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Genesis House in Cookeville.
Funeral Services For Diane Phillips, Age 69, Of The Love Joy Community, Will Be Conducted On Thursday, March 5, 2020, At 11:00 AM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Eugene McCowan And Rev. Richard Rollins Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The Phillips Cemetery In The Anderson Community. Mrs. Phillips Was Born On July 25, 1950, In Overton County, To The Late Lloyd And Cliva McCowan Phipps. Mrs. Phillips Passed Away On Sunday, March 1, 2020, At The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phillips Worked In Garment Factories, Was A Homemaker And Was A Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother And Friend. She Was A Member Of Love Joy Baptist Church. She Is Survived By Her Husband Of 54 Years, Harvey Gene Phillips Of The Love Joy Community; 2 Daughters And Sons-In-Law, Mary Ann And Joseph Winters Of Livingston, Debra And Darrel Cantrell Of The Mineral Springs Community; 2 Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Stacy And Navona Phillips Of Hanging Limb, Alex And Lynn Phillips Of Monterey; 13 Grandchildren; And 5 Great Grandchildren. In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Son, Bruce Phillips; Sisters, Elease Beaty, Vida Clark, Sharon Miller; Brothers, Vernon, Charles And Donnie Phipps. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Funeral Service will be held for Mrs. Linda Sue Smith, age 54 of Livingston, Thursday Morning, March 5, 2020 at 11 AM from the chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston. She passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital on February 29, 2020. Mrs. Linda Sue Smith was born in Livingston on February 26, 1966 to the late Willies Byrd Smith and Mary Bilbrey. Survivors: Husband: Jerry A. Mathis; Her Mother: Mary Bilbrey Stove; 2 Daughters: Jessica Hargis and husband Josh, Ashley Smith; 1 Step Daughter: Mackenzie Stover, 1 Sister: Brenda Eldridge and Husband Joe; 1 Half Sister: Laura K. Stover; 1 Brother: Jimmy Smith; 1 Half Brother: Tony Stover; 5 Grandchildren: Daniel, Libby, Jaxson, Aden, and Addison. And her Beloved Dog: Porky. Preceded in death: By her Father: Willis Byrd Smith, Step Father: George Jr. Stover 1 Son Joshua Glenn Smith, 2 Sister: Patricia Qualls, Darlene Smith. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM.
The Funeral Service for Dianne Haley Simmons, 66, of Doyle, will be Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Tracy Curtis officiating, burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. She passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 06, 1953 to the late Johnny Garvin and Ruby Neal Haley in Lebanon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; Husband- Randall “Randy” Scott Simmons and Brother- Jim Roy Haley. Surviving family include; Brothers- Donny Haley (Pat), Bob Haley (Loretta) and John Haley (Angie) Sister- Sandra Sparkman (Jimmy); Niece she referred to as her Daughter– Teressa Sparkman Baker; Nephews and Pallbearers- Jimbo Haley, Terry Haley, Brian Haley, John Ryan Haley, Jason Haley, Justin Haley, Wayne Yelverton and James Sparkman Jr; Special Friends- Kay, Debbie and Michaela; Several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral Service for Trellis Charles Fox, 89 of Hendersonville, Tennessee and formerly of Cookeville, will be at 9:00 am on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in the Sands Springs Memorial Gardens. He passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at NHC Place Sumner in Gallatin. Trellis was born Sunday, November 2, 1930, in Jackson County, and he was the son of the late Troy C. and Alice (Chaffin) Fox. Trellis was a loving son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, papa, and father-in-law. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War, and was wounded on Heartbreak Ridge, where he received a Purple Heart for his combat. Trellis was loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Trellis is survived by, Wife Esteliene J. Fox., 3 Children, Barbara and Richard Sundermeyer, Peggy and Doug Farley, and Deborah Judd; 7 Grandchildren, Levi, Troy, Rachael, Rebecca, Michael, Mark, and Bryan; 12 Great – Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Trellis was preceded in death by, Grandson, Robert Farley, and Brother, Finis Fox. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Caney Fork Baptist Church.
Funeral Services For Harlon M. Tinch, Age 74, Of Hanging Limb, Will Be Conducted On Friday, March 6, 2020, At 2:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Joe Hedgecough Will Officiate With Interment To Follow In The George M. Phillips Cemetery. Mr. Tinch Was Born On January 28, 1946, In Overton County, To The Late Maldo Lawton And Grace Brown Tinch. Mr. Tinch Passed Away On Monday, March 2, 2020, At His Home. Mr. Tinch Worked At Delco Remy For 10 Years In Anderson, Indiana, And At Tubular For 30 Years In Livingston. He Was A Member Of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church For 35 Years And Was Currently Serving As A Deacon. He Is Survived By, Sons, David Tinch Of Hanging Limb, Dustin (Michael) Tinch Of Knoxville; 3 Grandchildren, Lori Beth, Eric And Gavin; Several Great Grandchildren; Sister, Patricia Gilliam Of Anderson, IN; And Special Cousin Considered As A Sister, Linda Hickman Of Hanging Limb. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Wife, Nancy Lee Tinch; And Daughter, Deanna Tinch. The Family Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Friday, March 6, 2020, From 11:00 AM Until The Time Of Services At 2:00 PM. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request Memorial Donations May Be Given To The Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Brandon Shane Pippin, age 45, of Allons will be conducted 6 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 from the Netherland Church of Christ. Bro. Mark Loftis will officiate. The family will welcome friends at the Netherland Church of Christ from 5 p.m. until time of services. Mr. Brandon Shane Pippin passed from this life on December 30, 2019 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on September 3, 1974 to Terry Michelle Anderson Harris. Shane was a great and freehearted person who enjoyed helping others. Shane was always smiling no matter his situation. He enjoyed selling cars and meeting people. Shane leaves behind his parents, Donald and Michelle Harris; brother, Derek Harris & wife Cory of Allons, TN; grandparents, Helen Jackson of Cookeville, TN and Johnny & Jewell Pippin of Gainesboro, TN; several nephews and one niece.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Judd, 93 of Knoxville and formerly of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Friday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and again Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Judd died Saturday February 29, 2020 at 12:35 pm (E.S.T.) in U.T. Medical in Knoxville.
A celebration of life service for Stephen Walter Vokoun, Jr. 76 of Silver Point, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. He died Monday morning, November 18, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stephen Walter Vokoun, Sr. and Mildred Gaba Vokoun. Stephen served honorably in the Navy from 1961 to 1965. After the military, Stephen married his beloved wife, Bonnie, and lived with his loving family in Lombard, IL. He also resided in St. Charles, IL, Bonita Springs, FL, then in Silver Point. Stephen was employed by Illinois Bell/Ameritech for 23 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He loved his family, and was a devoted husband, father, Papa, Uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Bonnie, Son Curt (Samantha) Vokoun of Sparta, daughter Connie (William) Rake of Punta Gorda, FL., Loving Papa to Stephen Vokoun, Tanner Vokoun and Kyle Rake, sister Elaine Champagne of Prairieville, LA., he was a loving uncle to Nancy (Dan) Bradli, Ken (Jenni) Champagne, Peggy (Ralph) O’Neil and Steve (Meredith) Champagne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caris Healthcare Hospice: Your Life, Our Mission, 2525 Hwy 111 North, Suite B, Algood, TN 38506.
Funeral services for Roy D. Whitaker, age 80 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Heady officiating. Cremation will follow the services. He passed from this life Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his home in Cookeville. He was born Sunday, April 16, 1939, in Cookeville. He was the son of the late Clyde and Ophia (Long), Whitaker. Roy was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved to fish and was an avid Packers Fan. Roy is survived by his Wife: Joyce Law Whitaker of Cookeville; 4 Sons: Roy (Anna) Whitaker JR., Ronnie (Caitlin) Whitaker, Michael Whitaker, Thom (Dawn) Whitaker; 9 Grandchildren: Trey, Peter, Clyde, Heidi, Jack, Eric, Josh, Tommy, and Ashley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 6, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 PM.
A Memorial Service for Mary Alice Long, 66 of Sparta, will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Doyle Church of the Nazarene with Tracy Curtis officiating. She passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1953 in Doyle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Unice Ward Simmons. Mrs. Mary liked sports, playing softball, and to dance. She loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death be her son, Edward Davis, and her sisters, Barbara Denton and Kay Simmons. Survivors include: Her loving Husband of 42 years- Jerry Long of Sparta; Daughter- Jennifer Lee (Charlie) of Sparta; Grandchildren- Dustin Bennett (Layna) and Austin Bennett of Sparta; Great-Grandchildren- Gavin Bennett, Ivy Bennett, Declan Bennett, Gwen Summers, Flissity Summers, and Alexander Bennett; Sister- Glenda Young (Gary Hopkins) of Spencer; Good Friend and Neighbor- Elly Conard; Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11am until time of the service at the church.
Graveside services for James A. Johnson, 73, of Gainesboro, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the McCurry Cemetery in Burnsville, NC. The family has chosen cremation. He passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his residence. He was born September 21, 1946, in Detroit, MI, to the late Aaron P. “Buck” Johnson and Irene Vickers Meadows. He was married to the late Wilma Johnson, who passed away March 7, 2014. He was factory worker, and attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by Brother: Gary Johnson. Survivors include 3 Daughters: Sandy (David) Stafford, Shawn Edna (Anthony) Durham, and Misty (Robert) Chaffin, all of Gainesboro, TN; 7 Grandchildren: Victoria (Dustin) Head, James Pitman, Wilson Durham, Lilly Chaffin, Emma Chaffin, Bella Chaffin, and CeCe Chaffin; 1 Great Grandchild: David Reed Head; and 1 Brother: Bob Johnson of Gainesboro, TN. Rev. Denny Wilson will officiate at the services.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bertie Beatrice Sherfield, age 92, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Justin Reeder will officiate. Burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Bertie passed from this life on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020 from the Livingston Regional Hospital. She was born in Clay County, Tennessee on July 4, 1927 to the late Jesse & Ola Wright Sherfield. Mrs. Bertie was a member of the Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. Bertie loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed all types of flowers, and enjoyed making wonderful works of art with her needle and thread. She enjoyed her church family at Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. Bertie leaves behind her daughters, Frances Richards & husband Jerry of Crossville, Charlotte Teasley of Livingston, Sharon Ward & husband Charles of Livingston, Fay Holland & husband David of Difficult; Buffy Key & husband Doug of Livingston, and Polly Goodeon of Livingston; sons, Hoy Sherfield & wife Barbara of West Columbia, S.C., Jimmy Sherfield & wife Sandy of Livingston, and Mark Sherfield & wife Wendy of Rickman; son-in-law, Sam Jones of Silver Point; brother, James Luther Sherfield of Elgin, S.C.; grandchildren, Eric Sherfield, Jerry Travis Richards, Cindy Richards, Michael Pearson, Melissa Pearson, Jonathan Holland, Heather Holland, Megan Meadow, Stephanie Robbins, Logan Goodeon, and Bethany Goodeon; special grandson, Briley Eldridge; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her daughters, Patsy Pearson, and Rita Jones; son-in-law, Ray Pearson, brother, Johnny Sherfield; sisters, Dean Wright, Anna Holmes, and Lula Bohanan. The family will welcome friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the Good Hope Cemetery by contacting Speck Funeral Home.
Graveside Services for Paul Garrison, age 81 of Cookeville will be held March 28, 2020 at Boma Cemetery. He passed from this Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Monday, March 28, 1938 in Gainesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Vestel and Annie (Ramsey) Garrison. Paul was a Machinist and retired from Clawson, Michigan. The family has chosen cremation.
