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Obituaries For Wednesday, May 27
Stanley Joseph Klement Jr., age 71 of Cookeville, passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1949 in Paterson, NJ to the late Stanley Joseph Klement, Sr. and Zora Steakley Klement. Stanley was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of Acme Boot and Masters Nursing Home now Signature Healthcare in Algood. He is survived by his wife, Monica Reagan Klement, whom he married June 4, 2004; daughter, Shannon Henry and husband Steve; stepson, Nick Thompson; sister, Janice West and husband Mike all of Cookeville; grandchildren, Taylor, Eli and Jayden Henry. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Wanda ‘Gail’ Grissom, age 71 of Cookeville, passed away Monday evening, May 25th at her residence. Mrs. Grissom had chosen cremation and a celebration in her memory will be held at a later date.
Mr. Roger Dale Doney, age 67 of McMinnville, a native of White County, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence. Roger was born July 30, 1952 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Albert & Sinie Lee Youngblood Doney. He was a farm laborer. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother William W. Caldwell and sister Sally Marie Woody. Survivors include his sisters Gussie Gibbs, Brenda Sue Griffin and Linda Faye Griffin; Brothers: Charles Doney and Sol Emmit Doney. Roger will be cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later date
Graveside Services for Newton Eugene Judd, 89, of Detroit, MI, formerly of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11:00AM at Smyrna Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Fox and Bro. Charlie Judd officiating. He passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gene was born on May 8, 1931 in Cookeville to the late Newton Everett Judd and Velma Crabtree. Gene was a Christian, a loving husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and received a bronze star. He was very modest in this honor, but he fiercely loved his country and was proud to have served. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Judd of Cookeville, TN; son, Charlie (Rhonda) Judd of Seattle, WA, daughter, Karen (Lynn) Grime of Mount Clemens, MI, daughter, Sherry Feril of Springhill, TN, and son, Steven (Lorie) Judd of Cookeville, TN, and 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 7 step grandchildren. He’s also survived by his brother Paul (Sharon) Judd of Mt. Clemens, MI and sister, MaryAnn Bullington of Cookeville, TN. As well as many nieces and nephews. Gene worked as an Electrician and Plumber. He lived in Michigan many years where he raised his family, but his heart was always in Cookeville. He retired from Uniroyal in 1980 and returned to Cookeville and the land he so dearly loved. Memorial Donations may be made In Memory to The Mustard Seed Ranch. Jeremy Bullington, Andy Bullington, Kevin Allen, Jeff Allen, Mike Feril, and Pat Field will serve as Pallbearers.
Funeral services for Kenneth Samuel Randolph, age 71, of Baxter will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Nash Cemetery. He passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County. He was born Sunday, June 13, 1948 in Silver Point, Tennessee, to S.T and Evelyn (Nash) Randolph. He was a member of Living Hope Church and was a retired Operator for Tutco. Samuel is survived by his wife SueAnn (Baer) Randolph of Baxter, TN, sons, Wayne Randolph of Baxter, TN and Jeremy Randolph of Crossville, TN, daughters Nicole Randolph of Silver Point, TN and Toni Baer of Silver Point, TN, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three sisters, Maude Lloyd of Livingston, TN and Emily Holman and Janie Randolph of Baxter. Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Presley Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been set up at Presley Funeral Home for Mr. Randolph.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Williams Burton, Age 59 of Algood, will be held Thursday, May 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Friends are invited to come by the funeral to sign the guest book and pay their respects on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Due to Covid-19 precautions social distance measures will be observed. Interment will follow at Paran Cemetery. She died Monday May 25, 2020 at 8 a.m. in NHC of Cookeville. he was born August 18, 1960 in Algood, TN to the late Dow and Pearl Wilbanks Williams. She was a graduate of the former Rickman High School. Myra had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. She made friends easily and was eager to help others. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and welcoming guests into her home. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed attending Cookeville Church of God in her latter years.
Funeral services for Pope Elton Allen, age 75, of Cookeville, will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Morgan-Pippin Cemetery. Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate. He was born on February 3, 1945 in Jackson County, TN to the late Abner and Dona(Jackson) Allen. He was also a member of Holiday Church of Christ. Pope is survived by his wife: Reba (Wheeler) Allen (whom he married June 26, 1965). His brothers: Shirl(Lenora) Allen, Donnie(Peggy)Allen; His Sisters: Sue(Denny) Turney, Beverly(George)Papuchis; His Brothers-In-Laws & Sisters-In-Law: Dewey(Nita)Wheeler, Billy(Pam)Wheeler, Edith Upchurch, Dorothy Harris, Mary Waller, & numerous nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Evelyn (Rellon) Petty & brother: Dalton (Louise) Allen, his father-in-law & mother-in law: Haskell & Sadie Wheeler, brothers-in-law: Gene Wheeler, Ed Harris, Grover Upchurch, & Jerry Waller.
Celebration of Life services for Mrs. Marie Louise Richardson, age 73 of Allons, will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston. Bro. John Keith will officiate. Mrs. Richardson passed from this life on Monday morning, May 25, 2020, from the comfort of her residence. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on October 29, 1946, to Beryl Anne Craig Dunn and the late Robert Howard Dunn. She loved gardening, enjoyed horses, and adored her grandchildren. She often attended home demonstration shows, enjoyed going to the county fair, and loved to go to church. Mrs. Richardson leaves behind her son Jason Paul Richardson and wife Brook of Kansas City, Missouri; mother Beryl Anne Dunn of Allons; sister Jo Ann Gorsuch and husband Marvin of Alliance, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. In addition to her father, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband David Gene Richardson and brothers Raymond George Dunn and Edwin Howard Dunn. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
