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OBITUARIES FOR COOKEVILLE CITY CEMETERY, COOKEVILLE, TN
& additional information
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(Compiled by Audrey J. (Denny) Lambert for her website at: http://www.ajlambert.com )
Sources: Putnam County Cemeteries by Maurine Ensor Patton & Doris (Garrison) Gilbert; Allison
Connections by Della P. Franklin, 1988; Boyd Family by Carol Bradford; Draper Families in America,
1964; census records; Putnam County Herald & Herald-Citizen obts; Tennessee DAR GRC report, S1
V067: City Cemetery Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, 1954; names, dates and information obtained from
tombstones and research by Audrey J. (Denny) Lambert and others.
Earl J. Dabbs
b. 22 June 1901, TN –d. 11 March 1976, md Linnie C. (unknown) Dabbs, b. 29 July 1904 –d. 15 March
1971. Earl J. Dabbs, s/o William Jefferson Dabbs & Nora Edna Williams.
*See William Jefferson Dabbs Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Railroad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 311 – William J.
Dabbs is head of household, 37 yrs. old, TN (father born in VA, mother, TN), Occupation: Police Town,
md 10 yrs. to Nora, 27 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 5 children living. Children: Earl J., 8 yrs. old;
William H., 5 yrs. old; Balie C., 3 yrs. old; Mary A., 2 yrs. old & Peat J. Dabbs, 2/12 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Broad Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 515-151-176 - William
J. Dabbs is head of household, 37 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Watchman City Corporation, md to Nora, 37
yrs. old, TN. Children: Earl, 18 yrs. old, Occupation: Laborer Planning Mill; William H., 15 yrs. old,
Occupation: Truck Driver Produce Co.; Bailey, 13 yrs. old; Mary Alice, 11 yrs. old; Walter, 9 yrs. old;
Gladys, 7 yrs. old & Nettie Mable Dabbs, 0/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household:
Nettie Smith, nurse, 21 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: nurse private family).
Walter James Dabbs Obt.
b. 18 January 1910, TN –d. 14 September 1982, md on the 17th of January 1942 to Ethel (Stotts) Dabbs,
b. 21 June 1909. Walter James Dabbs, s/o William Jefferson Dabbs & Nora Edna Williams.
*See William Jefferson Dabbs Obt.
William Jefferson Dabbs Obt.
b. 2 May 1872, TN –d. 12 October 1947 md on the 22nd of December 1899, Smith Co., TN to Nora Edna
(Williams) Dabbs, b. 14 May 1882, TN – d. 6 September 1941, d/o John H. Williams & Lassafine
White.
*See Thomas Jefferson Knight buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Earl J. Dabbs buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Walter James Dabbs buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 76: William Dabbs married 22 December
1899, Smith Co., TN to Nora Williams).
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for William Jefferson Dabbs, 74-year-old former
Cookeville policman who died in Detroit, MI, after a long illness.
L. N. Moody, Church of Christ minister, conducted the services at the Carver Funeral Home. Burial was in
City Cemetery.
Mr. Dabbs was an officer for 27 years before retiring. He moved to Detroit shortly after his retirement.
Survivors include four sons, E. J. Dabbs, Dayton, OH, B. C. Dabbs, Akron, OH, W. H. Dabbs, and W. J.
Dabbs, Jr., Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Nettie Herod, Mrs. Gladys Knight, Detroit, Mrs. Mary Alice
Dewitt, Nashville; a brother, E. J. Dabbs, Asbury, KY, and a sister, Mrs. D. Dewitt, Birmingham, AL.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 16 October 1947.
(Children of William Jefferson Dabbs & Nora Edna Williams are: (sons) Earl J. Dabbs md Linne C.;
Walter James Dabbs md Ethel Stotts; W. H. Dabbs; William James Dabbs Jr. & Bailey C. Dabbs, b. 27
Apr. 1906 –d. 20 Aug. 1948 md Ola May, b. 14 Feb. 1904 – d. 25 Aug. 1975, both buried in the Shipley
Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Earl, Bailey & Walter Dabbs of Cookeville, TN. W. H. Dabbs of
Detroit, MI - (daughters) Mrs. Gladys Knight; Mrs. Nettie Flatt, of Cookeville, TN; Mrs. Mary Alice
Dewitt of Nashville, TN).
(William Jefferson Dabbs siblings are: E. J. Dabbs & Mrs. D. Dewitt. Wm. J. Dabbs was a Church of
Christ member).
(Nora Edna (Williams) Dabbs’ siblings are: Sam Williams of Lebanon, TN; Mrs. Jim B. Pittman of
Alexandria, TN and Mrs. George Bullington of Cookeville, TN).
*See Walter James Dabbs buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Nora Edna Williams Dabbs
b. 14 May 1882, DeKalb Co., TN
d. 6 Sep 1941
Father: John H. Williams, AR
Mother: Lassafine White, Wilson County
Spouse: William J. Dabbs
City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
DC #20845, Putnam Co., TN
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Railroad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 311 – William J.
Dabbs is head of household, 37 yrs. old, TN (father born in VA, mother, TN), Occupation: Police Town,
md 10 yrs. to Nora, 27 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 5 children living. Children: Earl J., 8 yrs. old;
William H., 5 yrs. old; Balie C., 3 yrs. old; Mary A., 2 yrs. old & Peat J. Dabbs, 2/12 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Willie Dale
Funeral home marker (b. 1903 –d. 1982).
Walter Russell Dale
b. 5 June 1906 –d. 7 February 1978, md Katherine “Kate”(Chaffin) Dale, b. 26 January 1901, TN – d.
27 October 1987, d/o John Harvey Chaffin (1872-1953) & Eula Hughes (1873-1949).
*See Eula (Hughes) Chaffin Obt.
*See John Harvey Chaffin Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 255 – John H. Chaffin is head of
household, 36 yrs. old, TN md 11 yrs. to Eula, 35 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living.
Children: Maud, 10 yrs. old, TN & Kate Chaffin, 9 yrs. old, TN).
Agnes Louise Daniel Obt.
b. 29 June 1924, Cookeville, TN –d. 8 February 2009, d/o Forster Daniel & Ada Rice.
*See Forster Daniel buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Louise Daniel, 84, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at
First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Whitson Funeral Home and at 1
p.m. on Wednesday at the church.
Miss Daniel died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009.
She was born June 29, 1924, at the family home in Cookeville to the late Forster and Ada Rice Daniel.
Miss Daniel graduated from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, majoring in home economics and earned a
teaching degree. She worked as a dental assistant before accepting a teaching position with the Putnam
County schools. She also taught in Warren County Schools. Miss Daniel earned a master's degree from
Peabody College in elementary education as well as 45 hours above the master's from the University of
Tennessee in administration and counseling.
Miss Daniel was active at First Baptist Church in Cookeville for many years as well as in the Bohannon
Home Demonstration Club and the AAUW at Tennessee Tech before moving to Nashville in 2000.
Her family includes a sister, Elizabeth Daniel Hale; a niece, Dr. Gwen Hale White; a nephew and his wife,
David Daniel and Cheri Hale of Brownwood, Texas; four great-nieces, Dr. Melissa White Angell and
husband Reggie of Dry Ridge, Ky., Melinda White Tomlinson, Sandra Mitchell and husband Scott and
Jamie Hale of Boston, Mass.; a great-nephew, David Clifford Hale of Denver, Colo.; and a great-grand
niece and nephew, Becca Angell and Walker Angell, both of Dry Ridge, Ky.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Cookeville, Older Adult Ministry and Happy
Travelers or to the charity of choice.
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Forster Daniel
b. 20 August 1881, TN – d. 20 June 1975, md on the 31st of March 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Ada (Rice)
Daniel, b. 18 April 1895 –d. 18 April 1986.
Forster Daniel, s/o Idle Daniels & Dice (unknown) Daniels.
*See Agnes Louise Daniel Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 429, #1702: Foster Daniel married 31
March 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Ada Rice. By whom married: Judge Sam Edwards).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 15 –Idle Daniels is head of household, 59 yrs. old, b.
December 1841, TN, md 23 yrs. to Dice, 52 yrs. old, b. June 1848, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living.
Children: John W., 22 yrs. old, b. December 1878; Foster, 18 yrs. old, b. August 1882 & George D.
Daniels, 15 yrs. old. b. October 1885. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 165-192 –Foster Daniels is head of household, 38 yrs.
old, TN, Occuaption: Foreman Factory, md to Ada, 24 yrs. old, TN)
Charlie Daniels Obt.
b. 22 January 1875 – d. 7 July 1952, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, md Allie (Johnson) Daniels. Charlie
Daniels md Nancy Parlee Daniels, b. 1 January 1883 –d. 4 April 1937, TN, d/o James Johnson & Norris
Neal. Charlie Daniels, s/o Billy Daniels & Frances Martin.
*See Nancy Parlee (Johnson) Daniels Obt.
Clarley Daniels, 77, a retired Cookeville merchant died at this home on South Walnut Street Monday
morning following a long illness.
He was the son of the late Billy and Frances Martin Daniels and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Stevens Street Baptist Church. Officiating were the
Rev. Lynn Markam of Chattanooga and the Rev. James Williams of Coalfield. Burial was in the
Cookeville City Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Allie Johnson Daniels; a sister, Mrs. Eva George of Cookeville; and a
step-daughter, Mrs. Nettie Turner of Detroit, Mich.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: July 1952
Ethel E. Daniels
b. 1916, TN - d. 20 February 1933, d/o John Daniels & Mary Dee Buckner.
*See John Daniels buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Herman Ridley Daniels buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Pansy Lou (Daniels) Gaw buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Floyd R. Hutchings buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ethel Daniels
b. -----, TN
d. 20 Feb 1933
Age: 16y 2m 20d
Father: John Daniels, TN
Mother: Dee Buckner, TN
City Cemetery Putnam Co., TN
(1920 census 5th Civil Dist. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –John Daniel is head of household, 37 yrs. old, TN
md to Mary, 35 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mattie, 16 yrs. old; Fannie, 14 yrs. old; Pansy, 12 yrs. old; Artie, 10
yrs. old; son, 8 yrs. old; Herman, 6 yrs. old & Ethel, dau, 4+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
Guy Thomas Daniels Obt.
b. 11 December 1932, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 April 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 5th of January 1952, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Gladys Jackson Daniels, b. 10 April 1934, d/o Hubert
Jackson. Guy Thomas Daniels, s/o Gary & Diane Daniels. Guy Thomas Daniels, s/o Benton Daniels &
Lydell Murray.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 122: Guy Thomas Daniels married 5
January 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 11 January 1933, address: 167 S. Washington, Cookeville, TN to
Mary Gladys Jackson, age 17, b. 10 April 1934, address: 153 S. Washington, Cookeville, TN, name of
parents, guardian or next of kin of female: Herbert Jackson, 153 S. Washington, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Benton Daniels, 167 S. Washington, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Guy Thomas Daniels, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Monday, April 20, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Daniels died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 11, 1932, in Cookeville to the late Benton and Lydell Murray Daniels.
Mr. Daniels was retired from the Public Works Department with the City of Cookeville.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Diane Daniels of Cookeville; a granddaughter and
her husband, Christy and Greg Stooksberry of Knoxville; and three great-grandchildren, Cody Watts and
Cassie and Katelin Stooksberry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gladys Daniels; a brother, Rulan
Daniels; and two sisters, Ruth Daniels and Roberta Loftis.
Rev. Alex Jackson will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Sunday, Apr 19, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Herman Ridley Daniels
b. 1914, TN - d. 14 January 1934, s/o John Daniels & Mary Dee Buckner.
*See Ethel E. Daniels buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Herman Ridley Daniels
b. -----, TN
d. 14 Jan 1934
Age: 19y 11d
Father: John Daniels, TN
Mother: Dee Buckner, TN
md to Mary, 35 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mattie, 16 yrs. old; Fannie, 14 yrs. old; Pansy, 12 yrs. old; Artie,
10 yrs. old; son, 8 yrs. old; Herman, 6 yrs. old & Ethel, dau, 4+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
John Daniels
b. 10 March 1880, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 January 1936, md Mary D. (Buckner) Daniels, b. 1882, TN –
1976, possibly d/o George W. & Lizzie Buckner.
*See Herman Ridley Daniels buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ethel E. Daniels buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Daniel
b. 10 Mar 1880, Putnam Co., TN
d. 6 Jan 1936
William Daniel, TN
Francis Martin, TN
Mrs. Mary D. Daniel
(1900 census 5th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 75 –George W. Buckner is head of household, 54 yrs.
old, b. May 1846, TN, md 20 yrs. to Lizzie, 38 yrs. old, b. June 1861, TN, 9 children born, 8 children
living. Children: Mary, 18 yrs. old, b. March 1882; Fannie, 16 yrs. old, b. February 1884; Ader, 13 yrs.
old, b. July 1886; Marthy, 11 yrs. old, b. November 188; Stella, 8 yrs. old, b. July 1891; William D., 5 yrs.
old, b. December 1894 & John S. Buckner, 3 yrs. old, b. April 1897. All born in TN).
(1910 census 3rd Civil Dist., Cleghorn Hollow Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 72 –John Daniel is head of
household, 27 yrs. old, TN md 6 yrs. to Mary D., 25 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Mattie., 5 yrs. old; Fannie, 4 yrs. old; Pansy L., 2 yrs. old & Artie M. Daniel, dau., 1/12 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
md to Mary, 35 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mattie, 16 yrs. old; Fannie, 14 yrs. old; Pansy, 12 yrs. old; Artie, 10
yrs. old; son, 8 yrs. old; Herman, 6 yrs. old & Ethel, dau, 4+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
Martha Ann (Lee) Daniels Obt.
b. 14 April 1917, Overton Co., TN – d. 27 September 2010, Algood, TN, md on the 23rd of April 1955,
Putnam Co., TN to Johnny Douglas Daniels, b. 12 June 1919. Martha Ann (Lee) Daniels, d/o Lowery
Lee & Alpha Bilyeu.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 60: Johnnie Douglas Daniels, age 35, b.
12 June 1919, address: Stevens St., Cookeville, TN married 23 April 1955, Putnam Co., TN to Martha Ann
Lee, age 36, b. 14 April 1917, address: Cedar Street, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Maudie Allison, sister, Cedar Street, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of male: Mary Dee Daniels, mother, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services and interment for Martha Ann Daniels, 93, of Cookeville, will be
held Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston
& Horner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Daniels died Monday evening, Sept. 27, 2010, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born April 14, 1917, in Overton County to the late Lowery and Alpha Bilyeu Lee.
Mrs. Daniels was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church. She was retired from the Cookeville Shirt
Factory. Mrs. Daniels is fondly remembered as a gracious hostess and cook for family events.
Her family includes three special nieces, Joyce Holland and husband Rickey, Juline Culpepper and husband
Paul, and Virginia Penningtion, all of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Daniels; an infant daughter,
Patricia Diane Daniels; five brothers, Oscar, Vanis, Vester, Vadis and Charles Lee; and four sisters, Maude
Allison Vickers, Lola Kemp, Gladys Kinnaird and Audie Mae Flatt.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Bro. James Wilkins will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements. You may share
your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 29 September 2010.
Nancy Parlee (Johnson) Daniels Obt.
b. ca. 1882 – d. 4 April 1937, Cookeville, TN, md Charlie Daniels b. 22 January 1875 – d. 7 July 1952,
Cookeville Putnam Co., TN. Nancy (Johnson) Daniels, d/o James Johnson & Norris Neal.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Johnson Daniels, 54, who died at her home in Cookeville Sunday were
held at the Baptist Church here Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Harold Stephens and the Rev. Dow Ensor.
Burial was in the City Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie Daniels; one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Turner, of Detroit, MI; one
brother, Bob Johnson, of Cookeville, and four sisters, Mrs. Nannie Neal, of Loyal, KY, Mrs. Viny Johnson,
of Liberty, Mrs. Minnie Braswell, of Smithville, and Mrs. Daisy Daniels, of Crossville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday 8 April 1937.
Patricia Dianne Daniels
b. 1956 –d. 1956. Buried next to John & Mary Dee (Buckner) Daniels.
Elizabeth “Betty”Cynthia (Brown) Darwin Obt.
b. 4 March 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 March 1986, Nashville, TN, md on the 27th of April 1949, Putnam
Co., TN to John Claude Darwin Jr., b. 11 June 1921, Cookeville, TN –d. 11 November 1973, s/o John
Claude Darwin Sr. & Clio Draper. Elizabeth “Betty”Cynthia (Brown) Darwin, d/o Arless Dero Brown
& Wincie Viola Medley.
*See John Claude Darwin Jr. Obt.
*See Arless Dero Brown Obt.
*See Wincie Viola (Medley) Brown Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 364: John Claude Darwin Jr. married 27
April 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 11 June 1921, address: Cookeville, TN to Elizabeth Cynthie
Brown, age 20, b. 9 March 1929, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Dero Brown, Cookville, TN).
Funeral services for Betty Darwin, 57, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 11:00 with
burial in Cookeville City Cemetey. The Rev. G. David Campbell will officiate.
Mrs. Darwin died March 9, 1986 in Bethany Health Care Center in Nashville following an extended illness.
A native of Cookeville, she was the daughter of Mrs. Wincie Brown and the late Dero Brown. She was the
wife of the late John C. Darwin.
In addition to her mother, her family includes 2 daughters, Betty Brown Darwin of Nashville, and Mrs.
Mark (Libby) Grobmyer of Little Rock, AR, and a son, John C. Darwin III of Brentwood, TN, and 3
grandchildren, Jack, Andrew and Mark Grobmyer.
Active pallbearers are Buddy Darwin, Ted Darwin, Hill Carlen, Dr. Mac Williams, Arnold Lefkovitz,
Albert Roberts, and Joe Williamson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the Hospice organization, 1908 21st
Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203.
Charles Barnes Darwin
b. 1 July 1916 –d. 6 February 1964.
Charles K. Darwin
b. 10 November 1886, TN –d. 20 March 1975, md Alice Ethel (Barnes) Darwin, b. 26 August 1892, TN
–d. 19 February 1953, d/o Alex Pleasant Barnes (1857-1931) & Fannie Terry (1863-1954). Charles K.
Darwin was a partner in the Jenkins and Darwin’s Dry Goods Store. Charles K. Darwin, s/o George
Cowan Darwin III of Gainesboro, TN & Mattie Chilcutt of Elizabethton, KY.
*See Alexander “Alex”Pleasant Barnes buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jesse Zebedee “Zeb”Barnes Obt.
*See John Claude Darwin Sr. Obt.
*See Lee Sadler Darwin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Richard H. “Dick”Darwin Obt.
(George Cowan Darwin III, b. 18 October 1860, TN –d. 19 June 1930, s/o George Darwin & Margaret
Richmond. Mattie (Chilcutt) Darwin, b. 17 August 1865, KY – d. 7 March 1933, d/o Dr. Martin
Chilcutt & Martha J. Weatherly. George C. Dawin III & Mattie (Chilcutt) Darwin are both buried in the
Darwin Cemetery, White’s Bend, Jackson Co., TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 77, #306: Mr. Charles K. Darwin married
30 November 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Alice Ethel Barnes. By whom married: Rev. W. W. Baxter).
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 69 –Cowan G. Darwin is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, b. October 1860, TN md 19 yrs. to Mattie E., 34 yrs. old, b. August 1865, TN, 8 children born, 8
children living. Children: Claude J., 17 yrs. old, b. October 1882; Clifford, 15 yrs. old, b. November 1884;
Charles, 13 yrs. old, b. November 1886; Pearl, 10 yrs. old, b. August 1889; Hugh B., 8 yrs. old, b.
February 1892; Otis F., 6 yrs. old, b. May 1894; Blanche, 4 yrs. old, b. May 1896 & Richmond Darwin, 1
yr. old, b. July 1898. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Obbie Roberts, servant, 27 yrs. old, b.
May 1873, TN).
(1900 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 102 –Alex Barnes, 40 yrs. old, b. November 1859,
TN, Occupation: Dry Goods Merchant, md 12 yrs. to Fanny F., 36 yrs., b. September 1863, TN, 4 children
born, 4 children living. Children: Jere B., 9 yrs. old, b. November 1890, TN; Ethel A., 7 yrs. old, b.
September 1892; Zebedee J., 5 yrs. old, b. April 1895 & Mattie L. Barnes, 3 yrs. old, b. February 1897. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: William Robinson, lodger, 33 yrs. old, b. October 1866, TN; Ben
Clark, 24 yrs. old, b. September 1875, TN & Frank Fifer, 50 yrs. old, b. November 1849, TN, widow)
Clemma (Masters) Darwin Obt.
b. 22 September 1901 – d. 27 May 1980, md on the 12th of September 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Dero
Armistead Darwin Sr., b. 22 October 1900 –d. 25 January 1997. Clemma Masters Darwin, d/o Robert
Davis Masters & Laura Ann Warren.
*See Dero Armistead Darwin Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 188, #2013: Dero Darwin married 12
September 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Clemma Masters)
(SS Death Index: Name: CLEMMA DARWIN Birth: 22 Sept. 1901 –Death: May 1980–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN:412-09-4860, TN)
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Clemma Masters Darwin, 78, long-time resident of 405 North
Dixie Avenue will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at her home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Darwin died May 27 at Cookeville General Hospital after a short illness.
She was the wife of Dero Armistead Darwin Sr., retired partner of Jenkins & Darwin Brothers and of
Darwins, and was the mother of Dero A. “Ted”Darwin Jr., who survives.
She was the only daughter of the late Laura Ann Warren of North Carolina and Robert Davis
Masters, a member of pioneer Overton County family.
She was born in Overton County. She graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in 1922 and was
married in 1923.
She was known as a dedicated gardener and was the Sweepstakes winner in 1960 in both the arrangement
and the horticulture classes of Cookeville’s first flower show. Over the years, she had won many prizes for
her roses and daffodils.
She was a charter member of the Study Club, a member of the House and Garden Club, the Ladies
Hermitage Association, and the DAR.
She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church.
The body is at her home at 405 North Dixie Avenue.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 27 May 1980.
Dero Armistead Darwin Jr.
b. 27 June 1929
*See Clemma (Masters) Darwin Obt.
*See Dero Armistead Darwin Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Dero Armistead Darwin Sr.
b. 22 October 1900 –d. 25 January 1997, md on the 12th of September 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Clemma
(Masters) Darwin, b. 22 September 1901 – d. 27 May 1980, d/o Robert Davis Masters & Laura Ann
Warren.
*See Clemma (Masters) Darwin Obt.
Doris Darwin
b. 27 September 1950 –d. 29 March 1966.
Infant Darwin
b. 13 April 1923 –d. 13 April 1923, infant of M/M Charles Darwin.
John Claude Darwin Jr.
b. 11 June 1921, Cookeville, TN –d. 11 November 1973, md on the 27th of April 1949, Putnam Co., TN to
Elizabeth Cynthia “Betty” (Brown) Darwin, b. 9 March 1929 – d. 9 March 1986, d/o Arless Dero
Brown & Wincie Medley.
*See Elizabeth “Betty”Cynthia (Brown) Darwin Obt.
*See Arless Dero Brown Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 364: John Claude Darwin Jr. married 27
April 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 11 June 1921, address: Cookeville, TN to Elizabeth Cynthie
Brown, age 20, b. 9 March 1929, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Dero Brown, Cookville, TN).
Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for John Claud Darwin, Jr., prominent Cookevillian &
businessman, who died Sunday in a Nashville hospital following an extended illness.
Services are set for 1:00 Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Darwin’s body will lie in state at
his residence 335 N. Dixie Ave. home. He was 52.
A co-owner of McAdoo’s Department Store here and for a number of years associated with the JankinsDarwin Store chain, he was chairman of the Board of Directors of Cookeville Housing Authority, a
member of the Board of Directors of Citizen’s Bank, a member of the Board of Cookeville Country Club,
and a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon.
Mr. Darwin was a native of Tennessee, son of the late John Claud and Clio Draper Darwin. He attended
Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Beta Theta Fraternity and he was a veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Betty Brown Darwin; a son, John C. Darwin, III, of Cookeville; 2
daughters, Mrs. Libby Golmyer of Fayetteville, AR, and Miss Betty Brown Darwin of Cookeville, and a
sister, Mrs. Pennock Moore of Cookeville.
Officiating at tomorrow’s service will be Rev. David Campbell and Dr. Charles N. Sharpe. Burial will be
in City Cemetery. Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 12 November 1973.
John Claude Darwin Sr. Obt.
b. 23 October 1882, Gainesboro, TN –d. 11 September 1954, (Dry Goods Merchant, Cookeville, TN), md
on the 5th of August 1905, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN to Clio (Draper) Darwin, b. 13 March 1884,
White’s Bend, Jackson Co., TN – d. 26 January 1972, d/o Thomas Jefferson Draper & Mary Mack
Johnson. John Claude Darwin Sr., s/o George Cowan Darwin III of Gainesboro, TN & Mattie Chilcutt
of Elizabethton, KY.
*See Pennock Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charles K. Darwin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 360: J. C. Darwin married 6 August 1905,
Jackson Co., TN to Clio Draper).
Funeral services for John Claude Darwin, 71, prominent Cookeville business and civic leader were held
Monday at his home on Dixie Ave. Mr. Darwin died Saturday of a heart attack. He had been in ill health
several years following an earlier heart attack, but had continued active in his business.
Dr. Charles N. Sharpe and Gilbert Shaffer officiated.
Burial was in the Cookeville Cemetery with Carver Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Darwin was the son of the late Cowan and Mattie Chilcutt Darwin.
He was one of the organizers of Jenkins and Darwin Brothers, which operates a chain of dry goods stores in
Tennessee and Kentucky. He was president of the Citizens Bank and the Cookeville Federal Savings and
Loan Association. He was also a charter member of the Cookeville Lions Club.
He had also served as member of the Putnam County Board of Education and at one time was a city
commissioner of Cookeville. He was a member of the USA Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clio Draper Darwin; a daughter, Mrs. Pennock Moore, Cookeville; a son,
John Darwin; three grandchildren, Mildred Elizabeth Darwin, Betty Brown Darwin and John Claude
Darwin III, Cookeville; three brothers, Charles K. and Dero Darwin of Cookeville; O. F. Darwin of
Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. John Johnson, Erick, Okla., and Miss Blance Darwin, Dyersburg.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 16 September 1954.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 147: John Claude Darwin, born
near Gainesboro, October 23, 1882. Completed his education at Joseph W. Allen College, Carthage,
Tennessee. Married Miss Clio Draper, August 6, 1915. Moved to Cookeville fifteen years ago and
organized the mercantile firm of Jenkins & Darwin Bros. Was City Commissioner of Finance for three
years. Mr. Darwin is a Democrat, a Presbyterian, U. S. A., and a member of the Lion’s Club.
Charles, 13 yrs. old, b. November 1886; Pearl, 10 yrs. old, b. August 1889; Hugh B., 8 yrs. old, b. February
1892; Otis F., 6 yrs. old, b. May 1894; Blanche, 4 yrs. old, b. May 1896 & Richmond Darwin, 1 yr. old, b.
July 1898. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Obbie Roberts, servant, 27 yrs. old, b. May 1873,
TN).
(1910 census, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN; Dwl: Claude J. Darwin is head of household, 27 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Salesman Department Store, md 4 yrs. to Clio, 26 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living.
Child: Mildred D. Darwin, 1 yr. old, TN).
Children of John Claude Darwin Sr. & Clio Draper:
1. Mildred Draper Darwin, b. 4 July 1908, Gainesboro, TN md in June 1937, Cookeville TN,
Pennock Moore, b. Algood, TN.
2. John Claude Darwin Jr., b. 11 June 1921, Cookeville, TN md Betty Cynthia Brown, b. 4 March
1929.
Lee Sadler “Buddy”Darwin Jr.
b. 5 September 1930 – d. 13 October 1998, md JoAnn (Greer) Darwin, b. 14 February 1933 – d. 1
October 1998.
*See Lee Sadler Darwin Sr. Obt.
Lee Sadler Darwin Sr. Obt.
b. 13 November 1902, White’s Bend, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 December 1934, Glasgow, KY, md on the
15th of September 1927, Cookeville TN to Frances Louise (Draper) Darwin, b. 1 June 1905, near
Willette, Macon Co., TN – d. 8 August 1957, d/o William Kennedy Draper & Myrtle Brockette. Lee
Sadler Darwin, s/o George Cowan Darwin III of Gainesboro, TN & Mattie Alice Chilcutt of
Elizabethton, KY.
*See Lee Sadler “Buddy”Darwin Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Lee S. Darwin, 32, Dies of Pneumonia Tuesday in Glasgow –Services Held Wednesday for Merchant Who
Lived Here Many Years –Ill For Only One Week.
Funeral services for Lee Sadler Darwin, 32, who died in Glasgow, Ky., early Tuesday morning after a
week’s illness from pneumonia, were conducted at the Methodist church here yesterday afternoon by the
Rev. Bernard A. Skyes, pastor of the Glasgow First Presbyterian church. Burial took place in the city
cemetery.
The Rev. Hugh L. Goodpasture and the Rev. Harvey W. Seay, presiding elder of the Cookeville District,
and the Rev. Dow A. Ensor assisted in the funeral services.
Young Mr. Darwin, on of Glasgow’s most prominent business men, was a native of Jackson county, being
a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Darwin. He had spent most of his life in Cookeville, where he received
his education in the public schools here and at Tennennessee Tech. He was prominent in school affairs
while here, and entered the dry goods business shortly after leaving school.
Born November 13, 1902, Lee Sadler was the tenth of eleven children, and is the first to die. His death was
a distinct shock to Cookeville, as well as to Gainesboro and his home, Glasgow.
Worked in Oklahoma:
Lee Sadler spent some time in Oklahoma working with his brother-in-law after completing his education,
and returned to enter the dry goods business here with his brothers, members of the firm, Jenkins and
Darwin Bros. He was sent to Glasgow as manager of their branch store there, and had been there for the
past six years.
He was married to Miss Louise Draper September 15, 1927, and she and their two sons, Bill and Lee S. Jr.,
survive. Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Draper and Miss Blanche Darwin, of Gainesboro; Mrs.
J. P. Johnson, of Eric, Okla., and Miss Margaret Darwin, of Cookeville; six brothers, Claude, Charles K.,
Richard and Dero Darwin, of Cookeville; O. F. Darwin, of Lebanon, and Hugh Darwin, of Jackson county.
Mr. Darwin was prominent in Glasgow business and civic circles and was a member of the Glasgow Rotary
Club and the Country Club. He was also a Mason, and was a member of the First Presbyterain church,
joing the local church ten years ago. He was also a member of the W. W. A.
Pallbearers: Active pallbearers at the funeral, during which time Cookeville business houses were closed
for one hour, were, Joe Frank Hudgens, James Carlen, Dr. Fred Terry, Edwin Reeves, Davidson Gardner,
George Evans, Walter Birdwell, and W. M. Bradford.
Honorary pallbearers were, Wendell Johnson, Keith Crawford, E. Y. Gibson, Dr. J. P. Terry, Sam
Epperson, Ben Baugh, P. V. Overall, Dr. Max Winningham.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 20 December 2010
Chilcutt & Martha J. Weatherly. George C. Dawin III & Mattie (Chilcutt) Darwin, both buried in the
(William Kennedy Draper, b. 13 January 1878, Highland, Indian Creek, TN; (Shuttle-Block
manufacturer; residence, Cookeville, TN) md on the 27th of November 1902, Gibbs Cross Roads, Macon
Co., TN to Myrtle Brockette, b. 14 October 1876, near Willette, Macon Co., TN).
(Children of Lee Sadler Darwin & Frances Louise Draper are: William Cowan “Billy”Darwin md Carey
Rice and Ann unknown & Lee Sadler “Buddy”Darwin Jr.)
(Lee Sadler Darwin siblings are: (brothers) John Claude Darwin Sr., Charles K. Darwin, H. M. Darwin,
Otis F. Darwin, Richard H. “Dick” Darwin and Dero Darwin – (sisters) Mrs. J. P. Johnson, Mrs. J. M.
Draper, Miss Blanche Darwin of Gainesboro, TN and Miss Margaret Darwin)
TN).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 177 –G. C. Darwin is head of household, 49 yrs. old,
TN md 29 yrs. to Mattie, 44 yrs. old, KY (parents both born in TN), 11 children born, 11 children living.
Children: Pearl, 20 yrs. old; Charlie, 23 yrs. old; Hugh, 18 yrs. old; Ottie, 15 yrs. old; Blanche, 13 yrs. old;
Richmond, 11 yrs. old; Dero, 9 yrs. old; Lee, 7 yrs. old & Margaret Darwin, 1 yr. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 11th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 173 –George C. Darwin is head of household, 59
yrs. old, TN md to Mattie, 54 yrs. old, TN. Children: Blanche, 23 yrs. old; Dero A., 19 yrs. old; Lee
Sadler, 17 yrs. old & Margaret Darwin, 14 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell) Darwin Obt.
b. 8 March 1903, TN – d. 20 November 1932, Greenville, TN, md on the 6th of February 1925 to
Richmond Hugh “Dick”Darwin, b. 18 July 1898, TN –d. 10 February 1941. Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell)
Darwin, d/o Alvin Gillan Maxwell Sr. & Annie Cassetty Washburn.
*See Richmond Hugh “Dick”Darwin Obt.
Mrs. R. H. Darwin, 29, Dies Sunday in E. State Hospital –Unexpected Death Shocks City Where Former
Girl Was Popular –Services Were Tuesday.
Mrs. Richmond H. Darwin, 29, the former Miss Mary Elizabeth Maxwell, daughter of A. G. Maxwell, Sr.,
died at 8:45 Sunday morning in the Greenville Sanitorium, Greenville, Tenn., where she was removed from
her home at Newport after a short illness.
Her death was a shock to Cookeville where she was born and reared, and where as a girl and matron she
was popular.
Funeral services were conducted at the Cookeville Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon by Elder J. Petty
Ezell, pastor of the Murfreesboro Church of Christ, and Dr. O. H. Tallman, pastor of the Cookeville church.
Burial took place in the City Cemetery.
Daughter of Mill Owner:
Mrs. Darwin was born in Nashville March 8, 1903, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Maxwell,
Sr. Her mother died when she was a young girl. Mr. Maxwell is a prominent Tennessee lumber products
manufacturer.
Her primary education was received in the Cookeville City Schools, and she attended Tennessee Tech,
Milligan College, Tennessee College, at Murfreesboro, and Washington Seminary, in Atlanta.
She was married to Richmond H. Darwin February 6, 1925. Mr. Darwin was then connected with the
Cookeville Motor Company, but later became manager of the Jenkins & Darwin Bros. store in Dickson,
where two years ago he and Mrs. Darwin went to reside. They lived in Dixon until three months ago, when
Mr. Darwin was transferred to managership of a new store at Newport.
Mrs. Darwin became ill at her Newport home, and was rushed to the Greenville Sanatorium, where she
died.
Prominent Family:
Connected both by birth and by marriage with two of the most prominent families in Middle Tennessee,
Mrs. Darwin was on of Cookeville’s most popular young women. She was active in social and club work
until she left Cookeville, and was prominently connected with the social activities of Dickson and Newport.
Besides her husband she is survived by her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Maxwell, Sr., three
sisters, Mrs. John Q. Owsley, of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Clarissa Bailey, and Miss Patricia Maxwell,
Cookeville, and two brothers, Frank Maxwell and A. G. Maxwell, Jr., of Cookeville.
Active pallbearers were Levi Cooper, Dr. Max Winningham, Hubert Clark, Keith Bohannon, James Carlen,
Henry Frank Carlen, Fowler Clark, Zeb Barnes, of Cookeville, and Don Reeder, of Dickson.
Honorary pallbearers were C. S. Jenkins, Dr. W. A. Howard, J. H. Carlen, S. D. Wilhite, J. D. Holladay,
Morrison Lowe, Robert Lowe, J. N. Cox, Dr. J. T. Moore, F. E. Harris, Dr. H. H. Taylor, Frank Fowler, O.
M. Adams, John Mitchell, Donald Russell, O. E. Cameron, H. S. Hargis, Algood Carlen, Lee Epperson, H.
T. Whitson, P. V. Overall, Norman Massa, W. B. Boyd, Dr. J. P. Terry, Gid Lowe, O. K. Holladay, R. L.
Maddux, Edwin Reeves, Charles Maloney, L. T. Stone, Aubrey Johnson, Wendell Johnson, Philip Webb,
H. J. Shanks, and B. M. Hudgens.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 24 November 1932.
Richmond Hugh “Dick”Darwin Obt.
b. 18 July 1898, Jackson Co., TN – d. 10 February 1941, Bloomington Springs, TN, md on the 6th of
February 1925 to Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell) Darwin, b. 8 March 1903, TN – d. 20 November 1932,
Greenville, TN, d/o Alvin Gillan Maxwell Sr. & Annie Cassetty Washburn. Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell)
Darwin siblings: (brothers) Frank C. & Alvin Gilliam Maxwell Jr. – (sisters) Mrs. Clarissa Murray, Mrs.
Daniel Farrell (Patricia Ann) Burton & Mrs. Christine Alzey of Washington D. C. Richmond Hugh “Dick”
Darwin, s/o George Cowan Darwin (1860-1930) & Mattie Alice Chilcutt (1865-1933).
*See Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell) Darwin Obt.
*See Annie Cassetty (Washburn) Maxwell Obt.
*See Alvin Gillam Maxwell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alvin Gillam Maxwell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Frank C. Maxwell Obt.
Funeral Services Held Wed. For R. H. “Dick” Darwin: Stricken With Heart Attack Monday Night At
Bloomington Springs.
Native of Jackson County.
Funeral services for R. H. “Dick”Darwin, 41, were held Wednesday at 2:30 o’clock at the Whitson Funeral
Home, conducted by Rev. R. W. Jones, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of which Mr. Darwin was a
member and the Rev. Hugh Goodpasture of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Burial was in the
Cookeville cemetery.
Mr. Darwin, member of a family long prominent in the Upper Cumberland section, died suddenly at 11
o’clock Monday night of a heart attack at the home of J. M. Brown at Bloomington Springs.
He was stricken there and died before medical aid could reach him.
He was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. G. C. Darwin. He married Miss Mary
Elizabeth Maxwell, of Cookeville in 1925. She died nine years ago.
He was connected with the firm of Jenkins and Darwin Brothers and made his home in Cookeville.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Johnson, Erick, OK; Miss Blanch Darwin, Gainesboro, and Mrs.
Morgan Johnson, Jefferson City; five brothers, J. S., C. K., and Dero Darwin of Cookeville; Hugh Darwin,
Gainesboor, and Ott Darwin, Lebanon.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 13 February 1941.
Chilcutt & Martha J. Weatherly. George C. Dawin III & Mattie (Chilcutt) Darwin, both buried in the
TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 107 – Alvin G. Maxwell is head of
household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Wholesale Groc., md 19 yrs. to Nannie, 40 yrs. old, TN,
5 children born, 5 children living. Children: Frank C., 18 yrs. old; Christine, 10 yrs. old; Mary E., 7 yrs.
old; Alvin G. Jr., 5 yrs. old & Clarissa Maxwell, 5 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Dixie Ave, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 616-206-237 –Alvin G. Maxwell is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, Occupation: Manufacturer Veneer Factory, widow. Children: Frank, 29 yrs. old;
Christine, 19 yrs. old; Mary E., 17 yrs. old; Alvin G. Jr., 15 yrs. old & Clarissa Maxwell, 12 yrs. old. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Ivey Brown, housekeeper, 44 yrs. old, TN. Hixie Brown,
boarder, 27 yrs. old, TN. Vera Martin, boarder, 27 yrs. old, TN).
Sue S. Darwin
b. 11 July 1926 –d. 15 October 1976.
Christine Laursen (Sanger) Davidson Obt.
b. 22 September 1933, Tampa, FL – d. 12 May 1998, Cookeville, TN, (Pvt. U. S. Marine Corps, Korea),
md the 15th of August 1953 to Harold Robert “Bob” Davidson, b. 25 November 1931 – d. 3 Janaury
1996, (Sgt. U. S. Marine Corps, Korea).
*See Harold Robert “Bob”Davidson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William “Bill”Christopher Davidson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Christine Laursen Davidson, 64, of Cookeville will be held at 10
a.m. on Friday, May 15, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. on Thursday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Davidson died on Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1933, in Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Davidson was retired from K-Mart. She was also a
veteran of the Marine Corps and a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Kendrick “Ken”and Lynne Davidson of Cookeville;
a daughter, Vicki Lynn Davidson, and her fiancee, Kevin Capps, both of Cookeville; a brother, Richard
Palmateer of Tampa; two sisters, Beth Palmateer and Jane Miller, both of Tampa; and three grandchildren,
Sarah, Christopher and Alex Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robert “Bob”Davidson; a brother, Nick Palmateer; and
a son, William “Bill”Christopher Davidson.
Memorial donations may be made to Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Bro. Bobby Sebastian will officiate at the services.
Published Wednesday, May 13, 1998 12:12 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Harold Robert “Bob”Davidson
b. 25 November 1931 –d. 3 January 1996, (Sgt. U. S. Marine Corps, Korea), md the 15th of August 1953 to
Christine Laursen (Sanger) Davidson, b. 22 September 1933, Tampa, FL –d. 12 May 1998, Cookeville,
TN, (Pvt. U. S. Marine Corps, Korea).
*See Christine Laursen (Sanger) Davidson Obt.
*See William “Bill”Christopher Davidson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Herman L. Davidson
b. 8 October 1912 – d. 3 July 1973 (TN Pfc Army Air Force WWII), md on the 1st of September 1945,
Putnam Co., TN to Rebecca L. (Roberts) Davidson, b. 14 March 1914 –d. November 1995.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 375: Herman L. Davidson married 1
September 1945, Putnam Co., TN, aqge 32, Cookeville, TN to Rebecca Roberts, age 30, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Sherman E. Roberts, Rt. 4, Cookeville,
TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: REBECCA L DAVIDSON Birth: 14 Mar 1914 - Death: Nov 1995 –Last
Residence: (Stow, Summit, OH) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-30-5041 TN)
Mable (Flatt) Davidson Obt.
b. 12 June 1918, Jackson Co., TN – d. 7 March 2010, Cookeville, TN, md on the 2nd of February 1936,
Jackson Co., TN to Ralph Lee Davidson. Mable (Flatt) Davidson, d/o George Columbus Flatt & Mary
Frances Billingsley.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 230: Ralph Davidson married 2 February
1936, Jackson Co., TN to Mable Flatt).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mable B. Davidson, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 9, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, March
8, and from 11 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Davidson died Sunday
morning, March 7, 2010, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. She was born June 12, 1918, in Jackson
County to the late George Columbus and Mary Frances Billingsley Flatt. Mrs. Davidson was a member of
Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ and a homemaker.
Her family includes five sons and daughters-in-law, Myrrl and Margaret Davidson of Baxter, Bob and
Betty Davidson and Billy and Diane Davidson, all of Cookeville, and Wallace and Patty Davidson and
Tommy and Sue Davidson, all of Bloomington Springs; a daughter-in-law, Delores Davidson of
Cookeville; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Pearl and
Howard Dyer of Cookeville and Dean Byers of Manchester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Ralph Lee Davidson; a son, Gene Davidson; three sisters, Oma Jones, Lettie Ragland
and Dorothy Lawson; seven brothers, Charlie, Odell, Leonard, Marvin, Robert, Earl and Lee Davis Flatt;
and an infant child. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Davidson's grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to
the Dyer-Billingsley-Flatt Cemetery Fund, c/o Ray Louis Dyer, 3500 Shepardsville Hwy., Blooming
Springs, TN 38545. Bros. Johnny Fox and Charles Williamson will officiate at the services. Please share
your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 526-6111.
Monday, Mar 08, 2010: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Mattic C. Davidson
b. ca. 1931 –d. 30 April 1988, md Lewis R. Davidson.
Mildred Cecil (Elder) Mullins Davidson Obt.
b. 3 January 1917, Pickett Co., TN –d. 4 December 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Robert Lynn
Mullins, b. 3 May 1915, Pickett Co., TN – d. 29 October 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Joseph
Robert Mullins (1892-1983) & Ruth Martin (1894-1966). Mildred Cecil (Elder) Mullins Davidson md
later Ken Davidson. Mildred Cecil (Elder) Mullins Davidson, d/o John Mulkey Edler (1895-1959) &
Sarah Ebbia Hassler (1898-1981). Mildred and Robert Mullins share a tombstone.
*See Robert Lynn Mullins buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mildred Cecil Elder Mullins Davidson, 95, of Cookeville will be
held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in the
Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Cookeville
chapel of the funeral home.
Mrs. Davidson died Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2012, at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
She was born in Pickett County to the late John and Sarah Elder.
Mrs. Davidson lived in Pickett County until she was 25, when her home was
displaced by Dale Hollow Lake. She moved with her husband, Lynn Mullins, to Cookeville in 1943 and
lived on Dry Valley Road. Lynn Mullins was killed in October 1953 in an automobile accident. They had
two daughters, Mary Lynne and Brenda. Mrs. Davidson later married Ken Davidson, who died in 2000.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cookeville and a retired employee of Lamb Oil Co. of
Cookeville. She was an avid gardener and a life-long Democrat.
Her family includes two daughters, Mary Lynne Mullins Bayne of Memphis and Brenda Mullins Dorsey of
Shelton, Wash.; three grandsons, William C. Bayne II of Austin, Texas, Robert Lynn Bayne of Memphis,
and Adam Dorsey of Los Angeles, a granddaughter, Rhea Dorsey of Silver City, New Mexico, and four
great-grandsons. She also leaves two step-granddaughters, Paula Fortner of Hendersonville and Vicki
Capps of Cookeville; two step-grandsons, Rex Jones of Villa Rica, Ga., and Ken Davidson of Cookeville;
and six step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Crouch; and two
brothers, Dale Elder and Gilbert Elder.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Cookeville, 18 S
Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, PO Box
1000 Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchison will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Homer Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 5 December 2012
Robert Lynn Davidson
b. 25 March 1980 –d. 21 May 1980
William “Bill”Christopher Davidson
b. 23 Janaury 1964 –d. 14 March 1986, at the age of 22, s/o Harold Robert “Bob”Davidson & Christine
Laursen Sanger.
‘In the Morning of His Day, in Youth He Passed Away’
Alfred Newton Davis
b. 15 December 1886, TN –d. 4 November 1954 (Tenn Pvt 111 Tng HQ and MP WWI), s/o Henry Polk
Davis & Lydia Solomon.
*See Henry Polk Davis Obt.
*See John Ridley Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Festus Roscoe Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 479 –Henry P. Davis is head of household, 53 yrs. old,
b. November 1846, TN, Occupation: Attorney, md 29 yrs. to Liddie Ann, 50 yrs. old, b. September 1849,
TN, 10 children born, 9 children living. Children: Lemuel H., 25 yrs. old, b. February 1875, Occupation:
Printer; Beulah A., 20 yrs. old, b. March 1880; Maggie A., 18 yrs. old, b. May 1882; Willie C., 15 yrs. old,
b. September 1884 & Newton A. Davis, 13 yrs. old, b. December 1886. All born in TN).
Arrie Rena (Bullock) Davis Obt.
b. 7 March 1881, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 July 1948, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, on the 10th of July 1904,
Putnam Co., TN to Ezra Davis, b. 2 September 1875, near Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 5 March 1944,
s/o Jacob Hickman Davis (1842-1919) & Tempy Maxwell (1854-1892). Arrie Rena (Bullock) Davis, d/o
Asberry Robinson Bullock (1850-1919) & Mary J. Robinson (1853-1916).
*See Ezra Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral servies for Mrs. Arrie Bullock Davis, 67, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Scott Johnson and the Rev. G. C. McIlwain officiating. Burial was in
the City Cemetery.
The widow of Ezra Davis, a former mayor of Cookeville, she was the daughter of the late Asbury and Mary
Robinson Bullock. She had been active for many years in the women’s work at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Davis is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Isaac Huddleston and Mrs. Roy Hugh Sullivan, both of
Cookeville; three sons, Albert and Eugene Davis, Detroit, MI, and Hubert Davis, Elizabethton; and eleven
grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, July 1948.
Clyde R. Davis
b. 9 Janaury 1920 –d. 8 October 1976 md E. Jewel (unknown) Davis, b. 12 November 1925.
(SS Death Index: Name: CLYDE DAVIS Birth: 19 Jan 1920 – Death: Oct 1976 –Last Residence: (not
specified) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 408-22-0626, TN)
Ernest James Davis
b. 9 March 1925 –d. 10 August 1989 md Mary D. (Qualls) Davis, b. 16 January 1925 –d. 7 January 1991.
(SS Death Index: Name: MARY D DAVIS Birth: 30 Dec 1913- Death: Oct 1981–Last Residence: (not
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-38-2832, TN)
Ezra Davis
b. 2 September 1875, near Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 March 1944, md on the 10th of July 1904,
Putnam Co., TN to Arrie Syrenna “Rena”(Bullock) Davis, b. 7 March 1881, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 July
1948, d/o Asberry Robinson Bullock (1850-1919) & Mary J. Robinson (1853-1916). Ezra Davis was
the son of Jacob Hickman Davis (1842-1919) & Tempy Maxwell (1854-1892), both buried in the West
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Arrie Rena (Bullock) Davis Obt.
*See Patricia (Davis) Sullivan Obt.
*See Roy Hugh Sullivan Obt.
Ezra & Arrie (Bullock) Davis had five children: Albert Robinson Davis, b. 17 Dec. 1904 md Lassie B.
Mayberry; Edward Hubert Davis, b. 1905 md Mary Josephine Cunningham; Mary B. Davis, b. 1908 md
Isaac Stanton Huddleston; Ezra Eugene Davis, b. ca. 1915 md Mildred & Patricia May “Patty”Davis, b.
1917 md Roy Hugh Sullivan.
Ezra Davis was the Mayor of Cookeville for 9 years, he was a Presbyterian, Mason, and Odd Fellow. His
brothers are Q. O. Davis & Alva Davis, his sisters are Mrs. Connie Myers & Mrs. Ethel Phy.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 210, #386: Ezra Davis married 10 Janaury
1904, Putnam Co., TN to Smiley Bullock).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 155 – Ezra Davis is head of
household, 35 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Teacher, Salesman Hardware, md 6 yrs. to Aarie, 28 yrs. old, TN,
3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Elbert, 5 yrs. old; Hubert, 3 yrs. old & Mary B. Davis, 2 yrs.
old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Walnut St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 300 –Ezra Davis is head
of household, 47 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Agent Insurance, md to Arvie, 39 yrs. old, TN. Children:
Albert, 15 yrs. old; Hubert, 13 yrs. old; Mary B., 12 yrs. old; Eugene, 4+ yrs. old & Paddie M. Davis, 2 yrs.
Festus Roscoe Davis
b. 3 February 1877, Cookeville, TN –d. 21 April 1948, md on the 26th of April 1903, Jackson Co., TN to
Lula (Whittaker) Davis. Festus Roscoe Davis, s/o Henry Polk Davis & Lydia Solomon. Festus Roscoe
was a Presbyterian. His son was Cecil Davis of Cookeville, grandchildren: Bobby and Betty Davis of
Cookeville, TN.
*See Alfred Newton Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 590: F. R. Davis married 26 April 1903,
Jackson Co., TN to Loula B. Whitaker).
Frances (Jones) Davis Obt.
b. 12 July 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 September 2009, Cookeville, TN, md William Cleveland Davis
Jr., b. 25 November 1922 – d. 5 December 1989, s/o William Cleveland Davis Sr. & Nettie
Goodpasture. Frances (Jones) Davis, d/o William Harvey Jones & Mary Elizabeth Davis.
*See William Cleveland Davis Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Frances J. Davis, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today,
Tuesday, Sept. 29, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Davis died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at her home. She was born July 12, 1929, in Putnam County to
the late William Harvey and Mary Elizabeth Davis Jones. Mrs. Davis and her late husband, William C.
Davis Jr., operated a public accountant practice in Cookeville where she was the office manager. Her
family includes five daughters and three sons-in-law, Patricia Davis of Knoxville and Janice and Ronnie
Brockette, Linda and Jerry Buck, Mary Fishback and Cathy and Michael Price, all of Cookeville; 14
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Memorial donations may be made to the
Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter in memory of Mrs. Davis' pet Shih Tzu, Misty Dawn, that she
loved and enjoyed for 17 years. Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate at the services. Please share your
thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Frankie “PeeWee”Wayne Davis Obt.
b. 17 August 1947, Fentress Co., TN –d. 24 February 2011, Cookeville, TN, md on the 17th of September
1988, Putnam Co., TN to Debbie Ann Loftis, b. 9 September 1957. Frankie Wayne Davis, s/o Clifford
Davis & Geneva Baldwin.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Frankie Wayne Davis married 17 September
1988, Putnam Co., TN, age 41, b. 17 August 1947, address: Rt. 5, Box 139, Cookeville, TN to Debbie Ann
Loftis, age 31, b. 9 September 1957, address: 30 Hill Ave., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Juanita Davis, 566 Douglas, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Frankie “PeeWee”Wayne Davis, 63, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Monday, Feb. 28, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, all day on Sunday, Feb. 27, and from 7
a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home all three days.
Mr. Davis passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Fentress County to the late Clifford and Geneva Baldwin Davis.
His family includes a son, Brian Davis of LaVergne; a stepson and wife, Jason and Mary Loftis of
Cookeville; three brothers, Tommy Davis of Cookeville, James Davis of Clarkrange and Jerry Davis of
Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Donna Davis of Cookeville and Diane Goins of Muncie, Ind.; a grandson,
Konnor Davis; eight nieces, Barbara Fawkles, Geneva Tinker, Amy Davis, Bibi Perry, Sharon Davis, Julie
Davis, Elizabeth Davis and Kimberly Davis; and nine nephews, Joe Lovell, Toby Lovell, Tommy Lee
Davis, Steve Davis, Johnny Davis, Tony Davis, Jerry Davis, Scottie Davis and Frankie Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Freddie and Teddie Davis.
Bro. Isaac Smith will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 24 February 2011
Harvey Terry Davis
b. 31 December 1923 –d. 29 August 1976, md Elizabeth (unknown) Davis, b. 29 November 1928.
(SS Death Index: Name: ELIZABETH DAVIS Birth: 27 Nov 1928– Death: Nov 2007 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 412-44-8378, TN)
Henry Jesse Davis Obt.
b. 2 September 1881, TN –d. 2 August 1973, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of May 1918, Putnam Co.,
TN to Mattie (Phifer) Davis, b. 13 December 1895, TN – d. 5 August 1985, d/o William H. Phifer &
Susan Clark. Henry Jesse Davis, s/o Columbus Jackson Davis & Almira Pendergrass.
*See Mattie (Phifer) Davis Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 434, #1726: Mr. H. J. Davis married 12
May 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mattie Phifer).
COOKEVILLE – Henry Jesse Davis, 91, of Cookeville Rt. 2, were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Logan Tilghaman officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Davis, a retired carpenter was dead on arrival August 2 at Cookeville General Hospital following a
brief illness. A native of Putnam County, he was the son of Columbus Jackson and Almira Pendergrass
Davis and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Phifer Davis of Cookeville Rt. 2; a son, Harold Davis; and two
grandchildren, Mark Jesse Davis and Karen Elizabeth Davis.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 6 August 1973
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Church St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 294 –Henry J. Davis is head
of household, 38 yrs. old, TN md to Mattie, 35 yrs. old, TN).
Henry Polk Davis Obt.
b. 14 November 1844, White Co., TN –d. 22 March 1903, Putnam Co., TN, (Lt. Co C 13 Regt Tenn Cav
C.S.A.), md on the 4th of September 1880, Putnam Co., TN to Lydia Ann (Solomon) Davis. Henry Polk
Davis member of the Tennessee Legislature 1881-82. Henry Polk Davis, s/o John William Davis (18151883) & Margaret Bilbrey (1819-1867).
*See Oriegon Morrow “Pinegar”Davis Obt.
*See William Cleveland Davis Sr. Obt.
*See Robert Perry “R. P.”Morgan Obt.
*See Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan Obt.
*See Mary Louise Burton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 264: Henry P. Davis married 4 September
1880, Putnam Co., TN to Lydia A. Soloman).
DAVIS, HENRY P.: Putnam County Loses One of Her Best Known Citizens –
Henry P. Davis died at his home in this city last Sunday afternoon from a complication of diseases, his fatal
illness being brought on from exposure and getting wet while attending the funeral of Capt. Walton Smith
two weeks ago. While all knew he was very low, the news of his death was a great shock to our citizens.
He was buried Monday evening with Masonic rites, Rev. W. H. Carr assisting, in the presence of an
immense concourse of friends and neighbors, who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the honored
dead. Henry P. Davis was born in September, 1844, in what is now the First district of Putnam county, but
was then a part of White county. When the Civil war broke out, although only a boy, he enlisted in Capt.
Shaw's Co. 25th Tennessee Infantry, serving his full term of twelve months, and re-enlisted in Dibrell's
cavalry, with which command he served until the end of the war, participating in many battles and
campaigns, and making a fine reputation as a soldier. He mustered out at Washington, Ga., in May, 1865.
After the war he returned home and worked for some time at the oil wells on Spring Creek, earning money
with which he paid his way through Cumberland Institute, a school then flourishing in White county. In
1870 he was elected county court clerk of Putnam county, serving efficiently for eight years. He was a
member of the legislature in 1881-2, retiring with added honors. Early in life he professed religion and
joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, since which time he had been an active member, and one who
enjoyed a happy christian experience. He was an elder in the church at the time of his death. In the 70's he
married Lydia Solomon, who survives him, as do also three daughters, Mesdames. R. P. Morgan and
Whitley Hyder, and Miss Maggie; and six sons, O. M., Lem H., Roscoe, Edgar, Will and Newton. All were
at his bedside but two, Lem and Edgar. He also leaves two sisters, Mesdames. Wm. Huddleston and Leroy
Carr of this county, and three brothers Stephen D. and J. Richey of Texas, and John, who resides near
Cookeville, as well as many other relatives, the family being large and influential. Henry P. Davis was one
of the most widely known and best loved citizens of this section, and his death causes a loss that can never
be filled. He was a model citizen, loyal friend and neighbor, a loving husband and indulgent father. The
Herald unites with the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 8]
Henry P. Davis (1844-1903) was a son of William Davis a leading pioneer resident of the County.
He was born and reared on the old William Davis farm three miles Southwest of Cookeville. He was born
Nov. 14, 1844 and was therefore under seventeen years of age at the outbreak of the Civil War. He
volunteered as a Confederate soldier, became a Lieutenant of his Company and made a notable record as a
soldier. He taught school in his young manhood and in 1870, when he was only twenty-five years of age,
he was elected County Court Clerk of Putnam County, in which office he served for eight years. In 1880,
he was elected Floterial Representative from Putnam and White Counties.
While he was County Court Clerk he studied law and was admitted to the Bar. For several years after his
admission to the Bar, he did not confine himself to the practice of his profession but engaged in the
mercantile business and other business pursuits, but, for about twenty years prior to his death, he was
engaged in the practice of his profession. For several years, he was associated in the practice with the late
Judge George H. Morgan, under the firm name of Morgan and Davis.
He was a man of splendid native ability, a most fluent and forceful speaker and was an educated and well
informed man of deep convictions and high moral courage. From his young manhood he was a devoted
member of the Cookeville Cumberland Presbyterian Church in which he served as an Elder for many year
and until his death. He also served for years as Superintendent of its Sunday School. He was an active
member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a deeply religious man. He reared a large family. Will C. Davis, a
well know Cookeville business man is one of his sons. H. Dawson Morgan, widely known Cookeville
produce merchant, and Dr. Cecil Davis, Cookeville druggist, are his grandsons. The mother of Judge
Beecher C. Huddleston was his sister.
Herbert Eugene Davis
b. 20 October 1927 –d. 8 April 1991. Buried next to Ted Davis (1906-1989)
*See Ted Davis Obt.
Hoyt M. Davis
b. 25 February 1926 –d. 25 January 1992, 65 yrs. old.
(SS Death Index: Name: HOYT M DAVIS Birth: 25 Feb 1926 Death: 25 Jan 1992- Last Residence: (not
Hurbert E. Davis
b. 14 August 1906 – d. 3 August 1980, md on the 8th of July 1929, DeKalb Co., TN to Mary Joe
(Cunningham) Davis, b. 2 April 1907 –d. 3 August 1976.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 115: E. H. Davis married 8 July 1929,
DeKalb Co., TN to Mary Cunningham).
Infant Davis
b. & d. 3 December 1932, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Hubert E. Davis of Cookeville, TN & Mary Cunningham
of White Co., TN.
John Ridley Davis
b. 17 March –21 October 1889 (broken stone), s/o Henry Polk Davis & Lydia Ann Solomon.
Joyce Faye (Lewis) Davis Obt.
b. 26 June 1946, Harlon Co., KY –d. 1 July 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James Davis. Joyce
Faye (Lewis) Davis, d/o Harold Lewis & Dixie Thompson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Joyce Faye Davis, 53, of Grimsley, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat.,
July 3, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Fri., July 2, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Davis died on Thurs., July 1, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 26, 1946, in Harlon County, Ky., to Harold and Dixie Thompson Lewis of Michigan.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of Brindleys Chapel Church of God.
In addition to her parents, her family also includes her husband, James Davis; four daughters, Lora and
Chrissy Beljan, both of Baxter, Belinda Pippin of Cookeville, and Tammy Bales of Indiana; a brother,
Harold Lewis Jr. of Michigan; three sisters, Virginia Skean, Sheila Lewis, and Janice Griffin, all of
Michigan; and six grandchildren.
Mike Madden and Ike Smith will officiate at the services.
Published July 02, 1999 12:18 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lena Ara (Flatt) Davis Obt.
b. 14 April 1927, Jackson Co., TN –d. 26 June 2003, Madison, TN, d/o Joseph Flatt & Lucy Chaffin.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial graveside services for Lena Ara Davis, 76, of Old Hickory will be held at 2
p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis died on Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in Madison.
She was born on April 14, 1927, in Jackson County to the late Joseph and Lucy Chaffin Flatt.
Mrs. Davis was retired from the Food Service Division of Metropolitan Davidson County Board of
Education.
Her family includes a son, Mark Anthony Davis of Old Hickory; a daughter, Barbara Elaine Davis of Old
Hickory; and a brother, Lowell Flatt of Cookeville.
Dyer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published September 19, 2003 10:31 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mattie (Phifer) Davis Obt.
b. 13 December 1895, TN – d. 5 August 1985, , md on the 12th of May 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Henry
Jesse Davis, b. 2 September 1881, TN – d. 2 August 1973, s/o Columbus Jackson Davis & Almira
Pendergrass. Mattie (Phifer) Davis d/o William H. Phifer & Susan Clark.
*See Henry Jesse Davis Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Phifer Davis, 89, were conducted Wednesday, August
7, 1985 from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Charles McCaskey and the rev.
Logan Tilghman officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis passed away Monday August 5, 1985 in the local hospital.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Susan Clark Phifer.
She is survived by a son, Rev. Harold Davis, Memphis; two grandchildren, Mark Jesse Davis and Mrs.
Karen E. Parks, Memphis; and one beother, William Benton Phifer, Chattanooga.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Morgan Carl Davis
b. 1 November 1901, TN - d. 4 August 1978, s/o William Morgan Fite Davis & Susan Baker.
*See William Morgan Fite Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 157 –William M. Davis is head of
household, 51 yrs.old, TN md 26 yrs. to Susan M., 45 yrs. old, TN, & children born, 7 children living.
Children: Luna S., 25 yrs. old; Maggie E., 20 yrs. old; Linnie M., 18 yrs. old; Ina M., 16 yrs. old; Lena M.,
14 yrs. old & Morgan Carl Davis, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Oriegon Morrow “Pinegar”Davis Obt.
b. 15 February 1872, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 June 1922, md in 1897 to Rufucus Catherine (Bruce)
Davis, b. 12 January 1878 –d. 12 January 1929. Oriegon Morrow Davis, s/o Henry Polk Davis & Lydia
Ann Solomon. Children: William Chesley Davis (1900-1939) & Samuel Newton Davis (1915-1918).
Shares tombstone with Mary Louise Burton (1922-1922).
*See Mary Louise Burton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Samuel Newton Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
O. M. Davis Dies At Home Here: Burial In Local Cemetery: Unique Character Passes Away, Following
Brief Illness –Possesed Unusual Ablilites:
O. M. Davis, better known as “Pinegar”died at his home in this city last Monday, after an illness of short
duration. Mr. Davis had been in declining health for some time, but his friends did not apprehend that the
end was so near. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. R. Goodpasture, pastor of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, of which organization Mr. Davis was a member.
“Pinegar”Davis was a rather unique character. He was possessed of an unusually keen intellect, which, if
properly developed, would have approached brilliancy. He had a natural taste and ear for music, played the
piano and violin passively well, and enjoyed musical entertainemtn. Early in his young manhood he was
educated for ministry in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, but later he gave up the idea of becoming an
active church man and allowed his natural talents to deteriorate. He also had poetical inclinations and on
two or three occasions published small pamphlets containing some attention and received favorable
criticisms. He was a son of the late Henry P. Dave. He leaves a wife and several children.
Name: O. M. Davis
Death Date: 19 Jun 1922
Death Place: Putnam, Tennessee
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Race or Color: White
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1872
Birth Place: Tn
Father: H. P. Davis
Father's Birth Place: Tn
Mother: Lidia Ann Solomon
Mother's Birth Place: Tn
Occupation: Painter
Residence: Cookeville
Cemetery: Cookeville
Burial Date: 20 Jun 1922
Collection: Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955
Sally E. (Elrod) Davis Obt.
b. 16 September 1914, Murfreesboro, TN – d. 5 November 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Ted
Davis, b. 9 March 1906, Smith Co., TN – d. 18 July 1989, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Willis Jack
Davis & Lieulla Lamberson. Sally E. (Elrod) Davis, d/o Charles Elrod & Hazel Laycock.
*See Ted Davis Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sally E. Davis, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday
at the funeral home.
Ms. Davis died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 16, 1914, in Murfreesboro to the late Charles and Hazel Laycock Elrod.
Ms. Davis (Ms. Sally), as she was known, was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church. She
was a member of the Chapel Class, former member of the choir and the Lydian's circle and served on
numerous committees.
She was a charter member of the Cookeville Pilot Club, a volunteer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
and was retired after 52 years from Roberson's Department Store, where she was a buyer and bridal
consultant.
Her family includes her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret (Maggie) D. and Niels C. Anderson of
Cookeville; two grandsons, Ted T. Anderson of Roanoke, Va., and Dr. Christian N. and Tonya O.
Anderson of Dedham, Maine; and a great-granddaughter, Shayne Ashley Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Davis, who died in 1989.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Cookeville Pilot Club and the Auxiliary of Cookeville
Regional Medical Center.
The Revs. Jon Bell and Rebecca Larson will officiate the services.
Published November 07, 2005 11:37 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Samuel Newton Davis
b. 27 October 1915, TN - d. 19 October 1918, s/o Origin Morrow Davis (1872-1922) & Rufucus
Catherine Bruce. Sibling: Minne Lee (Davis) Jolley, b. 27 August 1906 –d. 3 February 1994, Nashville,
TN md John Jolley.
*See Origin Morrow “Pinegar”Davis Obt.
Samuel Newton Davis
Father: O. M. Davis, TN
Mother: Rufucus C. Bruce, TN
Cookeville Cemetery Putnam Co., TN
DC#608, Putnam Co., TN
Dr. Shelah Dillard Davis Obt.
b. 7 April 1877, Putnam Co., TN - d. 7 February 1940, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of September 1901,
Putnam Co., TN to Eunie L. (Haynes) Davis, b. September 1881, near Chestnut Mound, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 1955, d/o James Haynes & Tennessee “Tennie” McDonald. Dr. Shelah Dillard Davis, s/o Capt.
William G. Davis & Caroline Stover.
*See William Hall Thrasher buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 100: Shelah D. Davis married 19
September 1901, Putnam Co., TN to Eunie Hayes).
Dr. Shelah Dillard Davis & Eunie L. Haynes daughter is: Mrs. Marie (Davis) Thrasher; grandson,
William Shelah Thrasher of Nashville, TN. Mrs. A. R. Austin of Cookeville, TN is the sister of Dr.
Shelah Dillard Davis.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DR. S. D. DAVIS, WHO DIED OF HEART ATTACK, SET FOR
FRIDAY.
Funeral services for Dr. Shelah D. Davis, 62, who died suddenly of a heart attack last night, will be held
Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock, the Rev. A. J. Morgan and the Rev. Dow A. Ensor, officiating. Burial will
be in the City Cemetery.
Dr. Davis was stricken with the fatal attack while talking with a group of friends at a service station on
Broad Street one block from his home about 7 o’clock Wednesday night.
He was a native of Putnam county and was the son of Capt. W. G. Davis, a Confederate officer, and
Caroline Stover Davis. He graduated from the University of the South in 1900 and practiced medicine,
chiefly in Putnam and White counties for 40 years, He lived in Nashville and practiced medicine there for
15 years, but returned to Cookeville six years ago.
Was Cookeville Postmaster:
He served as postmaster at Cookeville from 1910 to 1914.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eunie Haynes Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Davis Thrasher, and a
grandson, William Shelah Thrasher, of Nashville, and a sister, Mrs. A. R. Austin of near Cookeville.
Active pallbearers will be Lauren O’Dell, Waldo Bryant, Jack Rowland, Earl Clouse, J. E. McCluen, J. J.
Scott, E. B. Draper and Newton Nash.
Honorary pallbearers will include, Dr. Carl Cruthchfield and Dr. Joe Alford of Nashville; Dr. E. B. Clark,
Dr. J. C. Blankenship, and Dr. C. E. Tubb of Sparta; Dr. W. A. Howard, Dr. H. H. Taylor, Dr. H. C. Martin,
Dr. Lex Dyer and Dr. Z. L. Shipley, of Cookeville; Dr. T. J. Smith of Silver Point; F. E. Stanton, Bismark
Rowland, E. H. Boyd, R. M. Greenwood, Mack McGee, Fred Maxwell, Phy Gibson, B. M. Carr and Ezra
Davis, all of Cookeville, and Comer Knowles, Harve Jarvis, W. A. Collins and Sid Wilson of Sparta.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville TN: 8 February 1940
DC Certificate Number: 4320
Deceased Name: Dr. Shelah Dillard Davis
Date of Birth: 7 Apr 1877
Place of Birth: Putnam County
Date of Death: 7 Feb 1940
Father: William G. Davis
Place of Birth: VA
Mother: Caroline Stover
Place of Birth: TN
Spouse: Eunie Haynes Davis
Cemetery: City Cemetery
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 435 –James H. Haynes is head of household, 40 yrs.
old, b. May 1860, TN, (father born in SC, mother, NC), Occupation: Night Watchman, md 20 yrs. to
Tennie C., 37 yrs. old, b. August 1862, TN, 2 children born, 1 child living. Child: Unie L. Haynes, 18 yrs.
old, b. September 1881, TN. Also living in the household: William P. Rowland, boarder, 31 yrs. old, b.
February 1869, TN, Occupation: Night Watchman).
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 121 –William Davis is head of household, 57 yrs. old,
b. December 1842, TN md 39 yrs. to Caroline, 60 yrs. old, b. December 1839, TN, 6 children born, 4
children living. Child: Shelah Davis, 23 yrs. old, TN, at school.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 347 –Shelah D. Davis is head of
household, 33 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician General Practice, md 8 yrs. to Eunie, 28 yrs. old, TN, 1
child born, 1 child living. Child: Marie Davis, 7 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., 17-WD, Davidson Co., Nashville, TN: Dwl: 309-274-423- Shelah D. Davis is
head of household, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Physician General Practice, md to Eunie, 38 yrs. old, TN.
Child: Marie Davis, 17 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: James Haynes, father-in-law, 59 yrs
old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Stationary md to Tennessee Haynes, mother-in-law, 57 yrs. old, TN).
Ted Davis Obt.
b. 9 March 1906, Smith Co., TN – d. 18 July 1989, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Sally E. (Elrod)
Davis, b. 16 September 1914, Murfreesboro, TN –d. 5 November 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Charles Elrod & Hazel Laycock. Ted Davis, s/o Willis Jack Davis & Lieulla Lamberson.
*See Herbert Eugene Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Sally E. (Elrod) Davis Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: TED DAVIS Birth: 09 Mar 1906 Death: 18 Jul 1989- Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-26-3056, TN)
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Ted Davis will be tomorrow, July 21, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of
Hooper and Huddleston Fuenral Home with burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Davis died Tuesday (July 18, 1989) in the Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Smith County, he was the son of the late Willis Jack and Lieulla Lamberson Davis.
His family includes his wife, Sally Elrod Davis of Cookeville; one daughter, Margaret Andersen of
Cookeville; two grandchildren, Chris Andersen of Richmond, VA, and Ted Andersen of Blashburg, VA.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today, July 20.
Pallbearers will be Bob Cowan, Edgar Kelly, Fred Manning, Bill Roberson, Bob Roberson, Allan Mason
and Fred Reynolds, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Lynn, Robert McKinley, Steve Hale, Dee Davis, Sid Harper and
William T. Sampson.
Rev. Randall Ganues and Rev. Gregg Hamilton will officiate at the services.
Teddy Lee Davis Obt.
b. 13 April 1949, Fentress Co., TN –d. 5 October 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Lisa (unknown)
Davis. Teddy Lee Davis, s/o Clifford Davis & Geneva Baldwin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Teddy Lee Davis, 55, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Oct. 8, at Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery. Military graveside
services by Veterans Honor Guard, consisting of American Legion Post #135, VFW Post #6277, VVA
Chapter #741, and Tennessee Army National Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home.
Mr. Davis died on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 13, 1949, in the Davison Community of Fentress County to the late Clifford and
Geneva Baldwin Davis.
He was a school bus driver and a member of the Church of God.
His family includes his wife, Lisa Davis of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, Christopher Davis of Ohio; four brothers,
Clifton, Frank, Jerry and Tommy, all of Cookeville; two sisters, Donna Davis of Cookeville, and Diane
Goins of Muncie, Ind.; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Barbie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Davis.
Bro. Rick Lowhorn will officiate at the services.
Published October 07, 2004 10:48 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Cleveland Davis Jr.
b. 25 November 1922 –d. 5 December 1989, md Frances (Jones) Davis, b. 12 July 1929, Putnam Co., TN
–d. 28 September 2009, Cookeville, TN, d/o William Harvey Jones & Mary Elizabeth Davis. William
Cleveland Davis Jr., s/o William Cleveland Davis Sr. & Nettie Goodpasture.
*See Frances (Jones) Davis Obt.
*See William Cleveland Davis Sr. Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM C DAVIS Birth: 25 Nov 1922 Death: 05 Dec 1989- Last Residence:
(not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-12-7012, TN)
William Cleveland Davis Sr. Obt.
b. September 1884, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 February 1955, md Nettie (Goodpasture) Davis. William
Cleveland Davis Sr., s/o Henry Polk Davis & Lydia Ann Solomon.
*See William Clevland Davis Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral Monday For W. C. Davis, 70, Retired Merchant:
Funeral services for William Cleveland Davis, 70, retired merchant, who died Saturday, were conducted
Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Cumberland Presbyterian church with Rev. Scott Johnson, Rev. A. D.
Salisbury, Jr. and the Rev. John S. Snith officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Carver
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Davis retired in 1948 as a partner in Davis, Mott, and Son, a wholesale poultry and egg farm. He
was a native of Cookeville, a charter member of the Cookeville Rotary Club and a deacon and trustee of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His parents were Henry P. and Lydia Soloman Davis, early Cookeville
residents.
Survivors include his widow, Mr. Nettie Goodpasture Davis; a son, W. C. Davis, Jr., Cookeville; and a
daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Burroughs, Macomb, Illinois, and two grandchildren, Hugh and Kathlyn Ann
Burroughts of Macomb.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 17 February 1955.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 479 –Henry P. Davis is head of household, 53 yrs. old,
b. November 1846, TN, Occupation: Attorney, md 29 yrs. to Liddie Ann, 50 yrs. old, b. September 1849,
TN, 10 children born, 9 children living. Children: Lemuel H., 25 yrs. old, b. February 1875, Occupation:
Printer; Beulah A., 20 yrs. old, b. March 1880; Maggie A., 18 yrs. old, b. May 1882; Willie C., 15 yrs. old,
b. September 1884 & Newton A. Davis, 13 yrs. old, b. December 1886. All born in TN).
William Chesley Davis
b. 6 September 1900 –d. 19 May 1939.
William Morgan Fite Davis
b. 6 October 1858, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 March 1940, md on the 24th of December 1883, White Co., TN
to Susan (Baker) Davis, b. 8 February 1863, TN – d. 19 April 1946. William Morgan Fite Davis, s/o
Stephen Davis & Katherine Fite.
*See Margaret (Davis) Fender Obt.
*See Morgan Carl Davis.
Deceased Name: William Morgan Fite Davis
Date of Birth: 6 Oct 1858
Date of Death: 14 Mar 1940
Father: Stephen Davis
Place of Birth: TN
Mother: Katherine Fite
Place of Birth: NC
Spouse: Susan Baker Davis
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 29, #289: W. M. Davis married 24
December 1883, White Co., TN to Susan Baker).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 73 – William M. Davis is head of
household, 41 yrs. old, b. October 1858, TN md 16 yrs. to Sousan M., 37 yrs. old b. February 1863, TN, 6
children born, 6 children living. Children: James S., 15 yrs. old, b. December 1883; Loura S., 13 yrs. old,
b. September 1886; Maggie E., 10 yrs. old, b. October 1889; Lennie M., 8 yrs. old, b. August 1891; Ina M.,
6 yrs. old, b. February 1893 & Lena M. Davis, 5 yrs. old, b. May 1895. All born in TN)
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 157 –William M. Davis is head of
household, 51 yrs. old, TN md 26 yrs. to Susan M., 45 yrs. old, TN, & children born, 7 children living.
Children: Luna S., 25 yrs. old; Maggie E., 20 yrs. old; Linnie M., 18 yrs. old; Ina M., 16 yrs. old; Lena M.,
14 yrs. old & Morgan Carl Davis, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Bertie May (Blair) Deal Obt.
b. 5 October 1904, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 November 1999, Lilburn, md on the 27th
of August 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Coy E. Deal. Bertie M. (Blair) Deal, d/o Ben
Blair & Donie Shoemake.
*See Benjamin Jackson "B. J." Blair buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ernest Conners Blair buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Myrtie L. “Mertie”(Blair) Dyer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 593, #2837: C. E. Deal married 27 August
1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Bertie May Blair).
GEORGIA -- Funeral services for Bertie M. Deal, 95, of Lilburn, Ga., were held at 1 p.m. today, Tues.,
Nov. 23, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Snellville, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wed.,
Nov. 24, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Deal died on Sun., Nov. 21, 1999, in Lilburn.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1904, in Bloomington Springs, Putnam County to the late Ben and Donie
Shoemake Blair. Mrs. Deal was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Her family includes three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Thomas Nash, Frances and Richard Rowe,
and Mildred and Newman Bennett, all of Lilburn; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Colon E. Deal of
Lilburn, Rondell and Betty Deal and Royce and Gelane Deal, all of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a daughter-in-law,
Willie Deal of Ashburn; a sister, Mable Blair Roschewski of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 25 greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy E. Deal; and a son, Kenneth Deal.
Revs. Richard Rowe and Carl Leach officiated at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 342 –Benjamin J. Blair is head of
household, 44 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Brickyard, md 20 yrs. to Caldona, 35 yrs. old, TN, 8
children born, 8 children living. Children: Denton, 19 yrs. old; Etta J., 17 yrs.old; Earnest C., 12 yrs. old;
Sindey A., 9 yrs. old; Birta M., 5 yrs. old; Caran, 3 yrs. old & Elmer Blair, 3/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
David Walter DeBerry
b. 23 February 1899 – d. 3 June 1962 md on the 31st of December 1919, Gibson Co., TN to Lorene
(Hassell) DeBerry.
*See Martha Juanita & William Thomas Hassell DeBerry.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 13, #647: D. W. DeBerry married 31
December 1919, Gibson Co., TN to Lorene Hassell).
Felicia “Felix”(Voss) DeBerry Obt.
b. 10 February 1927, McMinnville, TN – d. 5 March 2006, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN md Dr. James
Turner DeBerry, b. 22 September 1920, Tieplant, MS –d. 19 August 2007, Putnam Co., TN, (Capt. U. S.
Army WWII), s/o Major Roy Thomas DeBerry & Velma Grace Hamilton. Felicia “Felix” (Voss)
DeBerry, d/o Mike Vose & Christine Clark. Felicia “Felix” (Voss) DeBerry md 1st Dr. William S.
Taylor. Felicia “Felix”(Voss) Taylor DeBerry, md 1st Dr. William S. Taylor, b. 14 December 1923,
McMinnville, TN, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Cato C. Taylor of Livingston, TN. Dr. William S. Taylor later md
Patricia.
*See Dr. James Turner “J. T.”DeBerry Obt.
*See William “Billy”Taylor Jr. Obt. in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Doctors of Putnam Co., TN & surrounding areas (M-Z), History section.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Felicia “Felix”DeBerry, 79, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, and
on Wednesday, March 8, from noon until time of services.
Mrs. DeBerry died March 5, 2006, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
(Pictured: Dr. James and his wife Felix (Voss) DeBerry.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 19 September 2004,
pg. 2.)
Daughter of the late Mike and Christine Clark Voss, she was
born Feb. 10, 1927, in McMinnville.
She was retired from the State of Tennessee Department of
Social Security and most recently was with the Department of
Public Health in Cookeville. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church.
Her family includes her husband, Dr. J. T. DeBerry of
Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Robin T. and Larry Byerly of Boone, N.C.; two sons, Cato C.
Taylor and Andrew H. Taylor, both of Cookeville; three grandsons, Robert (Bo) Greenwood of Meeteetse,
Wyo., Chad Taylor-Henson of Biloxi, Miss., and Will Taylor-Henson and wife Jennie of Pigeon Forge;
granddaughter Gena Spires and husband Ross of Silverhill, Ala.; two great-grandsons, Gus Greenwood of
Meeteetse and Carter Spires of Silverhill; and two great-granddaughters, Savannah Greenwood of
Meeteetse and Lola Spires of Silverhill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William “Billy”Taylor, and her brother,
Robert McCormick.
Rev. Becky Larson will officiate the services.
Published March 07, 2006 10:34 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Dr. James Turner “J. T.”DeBerry Obt.
b. 22 September 1920, Tieplant, MS –d. 19 August 2007, Putnam Co., TN, (Capt. U. S. Army WWII), md
on the 20th of June 1942, Putnam Co., TN to Rosemary (Piepmeier) DeBerry, d/o B. H. Piepmeier.
James T. DeBerry md on the 14th of August 1971, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Anne (Atkinson) DeBerry, b.
5 April 1939 – d. 6 April 1982. He md Felicia “Felix” (Voss) DeBerry, b. 10 February 1927,
McMinnville, TN – d. 5 March 2006, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Mike Vose & Christine Clark .
He md Carolyn Johnson (Clark) DeBerry. Dr. James Turner DeBerry, s/o Major Roy Thomas
DeBerry & Velma Grace Hamilton.
*See Felicia “Felix”(Voss) DeBerry Obt.
*See Lt. Millard Thomas DeBerry Obt.
*See Major Roy Thomas DeBerry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Ann (Atkinson) DeBerry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Rosemary (Piepmeier) DeBerry marriage in Putnam County History Section.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 75: James Turner DeBerry married 20 June
1942, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Bloomington Springs, TN to Rosemary Piepmeier, age 21, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: B. H. Piepmeier, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 194: James Turner DeBerry married 14 August
1971, Putnam Co., TN, age 50, born 22 September 1920, address: Apt. M1, Putnam House East,
Cookeville, TN to Mary Anne Atkinson, age 32, born 5 April 1939, address: 320 E. 16th, Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Margaret A. Trompe, 500 Clarksville, Nashville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Turner (J. T.) DeBerry, 86, of Cookeville will be held
Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m.
until time of services at the funeral home.
Dr. DeBerry died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 22, 1920, in Tieplant, Miss., to the late Major Roy
Thomas and Velma Hamilton DeBerry.
Dr. DeBerry's family moved to Bloomington Springs in the late 1920's, and he
attended Central High School and graduated from Tennessee Tech University
in 1940.
He then attended medical school at the University of Tennessee-Memphis
and graduated in 1944. He then joined the Army where he was a doctor.
In the spring of 1948, he returned to Bloomington Springs and opened his medical practice.
He was one of the founders of Cookeville Regional Medical Center when it opened in 1950, and was
one of the first seven doctors who made up the medical staff.
He served many terms as the hospital's chief of staff and also served nine years on the hospital's board of
trustees. After closing his family practice in the mid-1980's, Dr. DeBerry continued to work as a consulting
physician, serving Bethesda Regional Cancer and Plateau Mental Health Center.
Dr. DeBerry was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Cookeville First United Methodist
Church.
His family includes his wife, Carolyn Johnson Clark DeBerry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and
Bob Duncan of Cookeville and Mary Ester DeBerry and Sam Council of Atlanta, Ga.; four sons and three
daughters-in-law, Dr. Jim and Debbie DeBerry of Knoxville, Bill and Fran DeBerry of Longview, Wash.,
and Tom and Leslie DeBerry and Millard DeBerry, all of Cookeville; four sisters, Nell Evans of Joelton,
Edith Mable Jones of Bloomington Springs and Maxine Vaden and Dorothy Levin, both of Oak Ridge; 16
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Dr. DeBerry was preceded in death by a brother, Millard Thomas DeBerry.
Pallbearers will be Dr. DeBerry's grandsons.
Memorial donations may be made to Caring Hands Fund, c/o Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Foundation, 142 W. 5th Street, P.O. Box 340 Cookeville, TN 38501, or Tennessee Tech School of Nursing,
c/o TTU, P.O. Box 5047, Cookeville, TN 38505.
Rev. Jon Bell will officiate the services.
Published August 21, 2007 12:16 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Putnam County Herald: With Our Armed Forces (WWII).
26 July 1951
J. T. DeBerry, son of Major and Mrs. R. T. DeBerry, of Bloomington Springs, was a member of the
graduating class of March 20, in the school of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis and at this
time received his Doctor’s degree and a commission as First Lieutenant, U. S. Medical Corps.
He and Mrs. DeBerry, the former Miss Rosemary Piepmeier, are visiting his parents and sisters at
Bloomington but he will soon go to Mr. Carmel Mercy Hospital Detroit, MI for his internship. During this
period of training he will be on inactive duty. Dr. DeBerry is a graduate of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute
and completed his medical training in three and one half years.
The junior Mrs. DeBerry plans to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Piepmeier at Black River Falls, WI,
for a month before joining her husband in Detroit. Major and Mrs. DeBerry and Mrs. Edith Mable DeBerry
went to Memphis last week to be present when their son and brother received his degree and commission.
Martha Juanita DeBerry
b. 9 April 1921 – d. 4 March 1927, DC #6074, Putnam Co., TN, d/o David Walter DeBerry & Lorene
Hossell.
Juanita DeBerry
b., TN
d. 4 March 1927
Age: 5y 10 24d
Father: Walter Deberry, TN
Mother: Lorena Hossell, TN
Cookeville Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
*See William Thomas DeBerry
Mary Anne (Atkinson) DeBerry
b. 5 April 1939 –d. 6 April 1982 md on the 14th of August 1971, Putnam Co., TN to Dr. James Turner
“J. T.”DeBerry, b. 22 September 1920, Tieplant, MS –d. 19 August 2007, Putnam Co., TN, (Capt. U. S.
Army WWII), s/o Major Roy Thomas DeBerry & Velma Grace Hamilton. Mary Ann (Atkinson)
DeBerry, DC #12486, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Dr. James Turner DeBerry Obt.
Marion Francis DeBerry
b. 28 June 1922 –d. 20 June 1923, s/o Maj. Roy Thomas DeBerry & Velma Grace Hamilton.
*See Dr. James Turner "J. T." DeBerry Obt.
*See Major Roy Thomas Deberry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Marion Frances DeBerry
b. 28 June 1922, Sumner Co., TN
d. 21 June 1923
Father: Roy DeBerry, Sumner Co., TN
Mother: Velma Hamilton, Sumner Co., TN
Lt. Millard Thomas DeBerry
b. 24 March 1919, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 September 1945, s/o Maj. Roy Thomas DeBerry & Velma
Grace Hamilton.
‘A very dear son’
*See Major Roy Thomas Deberry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Lieut. Millard DeBerry Dies Of Heart Attack in Honolulu:
Major and Mrs. Roy T. DeBerry, Junior Military Academy, Bloomington Springs, are in receipt of a
telegram from the War Department stating that their son, Lieut. Millard Thomas DeBerry, U. S. Naval
Reserve, had died on September 19, at Pearl Harbor, T. H., where he was stationed in the service of his
country. Major DeBerry learned from additional communication that his son died unexpectedly of a acute
ailment and the day prior to his death he was apparently in the best of physical condition. In a letter
received by his parents under date of the 17th, Lieut DeBerry stated he hoped to be home by Thanksgiving.
Lieut. DeBerry was reared in Putnam County where he attended the elementary and high schools and
graduated from the Tennessee Polytechnic Institure. Prior to his enlisting for naval duty in September,
1941, he was a member of the Junior Military Academy faculty. The early part of 1942 he was
commissioned an Ensign at Prairie State College, New York City, and later attended Lehigh University in
Bethlehem, PA. While on sea duty in the Atlantic area he was promoted to Lieut. (j. g.) and following 22
months of service in North Africa he returned to the States in December, 1944, and for a time was on
temporary duty in Washington D. C. In the intervening months he received his Lieutenancy. In June,
1945, he spent his leave with his parents, an at the expiration of same, reported to the West Coast where he
was stationed until sailing for his Pearl Harbor assignment.
In addition to his parents, Lieut. DeBerry is survived by a brother, J. T. DeBerry of Detroit, MI, and four
sisters, Mrs. Forrest Evans, Misses Edith Mable, Maxine, and Dorothy DeBerry, grandmother, Mrs. Meda
DeBerry, Bloomington Springs, and Mrs. M. F. Hamilton, of Humboldt.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 27 September 1945.
Major Roy Thomas DeBerry
b. 4 May 1892 – d. 20 September 1985, md on the 18th of November 1917, Madison Co., TN to Velma
Grace (Hamilton) DeBerry, b. 28 August 1892, Gibson, Co., TN – d. 31 July 1970, TN, d/o Millard F.
Hamilton & Addie James.
‘He was a good papa’ ‘She mothered us all’
*See Lt. Millard Thomas DeBerry Obt.
*See Marion Francis DeBerry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Velma Grace (Hamilton) DeBerry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Madison Co., TN, pg. 29: Roy Thomas DeBerry married 18
November 1917, Madison Co., TN to Miss Velmer G. Hamilton).
Velma Grace (Hamilton) DeBerry Obt.
b. 28 August 1892, Gibson, Co., TN – d. 31 July 1970, TN, md on the 18th of November 1917, Madison
Co., TN to Major Roy Thomas DeBerry, b. 4 May 1892 –d. 20 September 1985. Velma G. (Hamilton)
DeBerry, d/o Millard F. Hamilton & Addie James.
*See Marion Francis DeBerry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Major Roy Thomas DeBerry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Grace DeBerry, 78, will be held from the chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Ben Alexander, pastor of the First United
Methodist Church and Rev. Logan Tilghman, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. DeBerry died Thursday night at her home on 920 Allen Avenue following an extended tillness.
Major and Mrs. DeBerry lived in Bloomington Springs for some years where they owned and operated the
Junior Military Academy, known now as DeBerry Academy. They have resided on Allen Avenue for a
brief time.
Mrs. DeBerry was a native of Gibson County, TN, the daughter of the late Millard F. and Addie James
Hamilton.
Survivors are her husband, Major DeBerry; son, Dr. J. T. DeBerry, Cookeville; four daughters, Mrs. F. F.
Evans, Joelton, TN, Mrs. W. C. Jones, Baxter, Mrs. W. M. Vaden and Mrs. J. H. Gibson, both of Oak
Ridge; 18 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
Two sons preceded her in death, Marion Francis DeBerry in 1923 and Millard Thomas DeBerry, who died
in World War II in 1945.
Suvviors also are two sisters, Mrs. James N. Luton, Bloomington Springs, Mrs. Wallace Roberts,
Knoxville; three brothers, S. P. Hamilton, M. R. Hamilton, Humboldt, Dr. H. G. Hamilton, Gainesville, FL.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Dr. James N. Lutton Jr., Dr. James T. DeBerry Jr., Roy Thomas
DeBerry II, William Harmon DeBerry, Curtis Roy Evans, J. T. Jones, William C. Jones Jr. and John
Gibson.
William Thomas Hassell DeBerry
b. 4 October 1923, TN –d. 3 March 1927, DC #6073, s/o David Walter DeBerry & Lorene Hossell.
William Thomas DeBerry
b. 23 October 1923, TN
d. 3 March 1927
Father: Walter Deberry, TN
Mother: Lorena Hossell, TN
*See Juanita DeBerry
John Deckard
b. 20 October 1920 – d. October 2005, md Clara (Wilson) Deckard, b. 22 Febraury 1924 –d. 12 August
1970, mother of Sandy, Mickey & Terri Grizzard.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN W DECKARD Birth: 20 Oct 1920- Death: Oct 2005–Last Residence:
(Nashville, Davidson, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 365-12-5014, MI)
(SS Death Index: Name: CLARA DECKARD Birth: 22 Feb 1924- Death: Aug 1970–Last Residence: (not
Billy Dedmon
b. 31 July 1929 –d. 13 December 1953 (A/1C).
‘Asleep in Jesus’
*See William Edgar Dedmon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Thomas J. Dedmon
b. 21 September 1874, TN –d. 24 February 1956.
*See William Edgar Dedmon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Census Place: 1880 District 12, De Kalb Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255252 National Archives Film T9-1252 Page 234D
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William DEDMAN
Self
M
M
W
34
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: VA
Elizabeth H. DEDMAN Wife
F
M
W
24
TN
Occ:
Keeps House
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Sarah F. DEDMAN
Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Thomas J. DEDMAN
William T. DEDMAN
Martha J. DEDMAN
Monroe D. DEDMAN
Son
Fa: TN
Son
Fa: TN
Other
Fa: TN
Other
Fa: TN
M
Mo: TN
M
Mo: TN
F
Mo: TN
M
Mo: TN
S
W
5
TN
S
W
4
TN
S
W
2
TN
S
W
7M
TN
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 40 –Elizabeth Dedman is head of household, 55 yrs.
old, TN, widow, 14 children born, 8 children living. Children: Thomas J., 36 yrs. old, TN, widow,
Occuaption: Carpenter House; William T., 33 yrs. old, TN, widow, Occuaption: Farm laborer; Atly B., 25
yrs. old, TN, widow, Occuaption: Dressmaker; Netty B., 15 yrs. old; Jessee B., 13 yrs. old & William E.
Dedman, grandson, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
William Edgar Dedmon
b. 18 August 1904, TN –d. 19 Janaury 1987, md on the 18th of September 1926, Putnam Co., TN to Verda
Virginia (Warren) Dedmon, b. 21 April 1906 –d. 9 October 1987.
*See Billy Dedmon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Thomas J. Dedmon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM DEDMON Birth: 18 Aug 1904- Death: Jan 1987- Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: VERDA W DEDMON Birth: 21 Apr 1906- Death: 09 Oct 1987- Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 369, #4519: W. E. Dedman married 18
September 1926, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Verda Warren).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 40 –Elizabeth Dedman is head of household, 55 yrs.
old, TN, widow, 14 children born, 8 children living. Children: Thomas J., 36 yrs. old, TN, widow,
Occuaption: Carpenter House; William T., 33 yrs. old, TN, widow, Occuaption: Farm laborer; Atly B., 25
yrs. old, TN, widow, Occuaption: Dressmaker; Netty B., 15 yrs. old; Jessee B., 13 yrs. old & William E.
Dedman, grandson, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Clarsie May (Cash) Deering Obt.
b. 23 May 1915, White Co., TN – d. 20 April 2005, White Co., TN, md on the 25th of September 1932,
Putnam Co., TN to Lee Deering. Clarsie (Cash) Deering, d/o Edd Cash & Odie McCulley.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 510: Lee Deering married 25 September
1932, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, address; Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Clarissa May Cash, age 18, Sparta, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Edd Cash, Sparta, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clarsie Deering, 89, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, April 23, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Deering died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at White County Hospital.
She was born May 23, 1915, in White County to the late Edd and Odie McCulley Cash.
Mrs. Deering was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes a daughter, Willease Carter of White County; a son, Hershell Lee (Bud) Deering of
Overton County; two brothers, Joe Edd and Bobby Cash of White County; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Deering; three sisters, Myrtle
Selby, Minnie Martin and Leah Isom; and two brothers, Jim and Hershell Cash.
Dr. Wesley Henry will officiate at the services.
Published April 21, 2005 10:24 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Demus Deering Obt.
b. 25 November 1934, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 June 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
February 1959, Putnam Co., TN to Carrie Jane (Wilhite) Deering. William Demus Deering, s/o Pleas
Deering & Tranna Taylor.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 48: William Demus Deering married 21
February 1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 25 November 1934, Cookeville, TN to Carrie Jane Wilhite, age
18, b. 23 July 1940, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Nill
Wilhite).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for William Demus Deering, 66, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Thurs., June 7, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services on Thurs., June 7, at the funeral home.
Mr. Deering died on Tues., June 5, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Emergency Room.
He was born on Nov. 25, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Pleas and Tranna Taylor Deering. Mr.
Deering was a farmer and a member of the Baptist faith.
His family includes his wife, Carrie Wilhite Deering of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and
Gary Schopmeyer of Franklin; and a granddaughter, Sara Schopmeyer of Franklin.
Pallbearers will be George Williams, Rick Stewart, Glen Sidwell, Ray Mackie, Gene Randolph and
Raymond Smith.
Bro. Raymond White will officiate at the services.
Published June 06, 2001 10:52 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Bradley “Brad”Delaney
b. 25 December 1900, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 November 1950, md Dora Ann (Campbell) Delaney, b. 2
November 1899, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 February 1975, d/o Amon Timothy “Tim” Campbell (18671906) & Rebecca “Becky”Mills (1873-1940). Bradley Delaney, s/o William “Billy” Delaney & Molly
Herron.
*See Ama Anna (Delaney) Smith Obt.
Bradley and Dora (Campbell) Delaney had six children: Bessie Lorelle Delaney, b. 1923 md L. D. Farley;
Nancy Delaney, b. 4 Dec. 1923 –d. 6 Feb. 1924, buried in the Allison Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN; Kenneth
Delaney Sr. md 1st Mildred Scarlett –md 2nd Muryal Medley; Carbon Linell Delaney, b. 16 Sept. 1927 md
Catherine Dallas; Willene Billie Delaney, b. 29 Oct. 1930 md Billy Vickers & Pearl Delaney md Virgil
Rector.
Kenneth Delaney Sr.
No dates. Kenneth Delaney Sr., md 1st Mildred (Scarlett) Delaney (they had one child) – md 2nd
Muryal/Muriel (Medley) Delaney. He was the son of Bradley “Brad”Delaney & Dora Ann Campbell.
*See Kenneth Delaney Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lorelle (Delaney) Farley Obt.
*See Willene (Delaney) Vickers Obt.
Four children: Margaret Ann Delaney, b. 28 Nov. 1946 md Darrell Reeves; Don Alan Delaney, b. 24 Sept.
1951; Ronald Delaney, b. 7 Aug. 1954 & Catheriene Ann Delaney, b. 19 Dec. 1959.
Kenneth Delaney Jr.
b. 8 July 1948 –d. 20 June 1950.
*See Kenneth Delaney Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Denver Lee Dennis
b. 10 May 1931 –d. 31 March 1986, md on the 24th of February 1948 to Marie M. (unknown) Dennis, b.
5 October 1930.
(SS Death Index: Name: DENNIS, DENVER –Birth: 10 May 1931 -Death: Mar 1986- Last Residence
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-40-6292, TN).
Richard S. Denmark Obt.
b. 21 October 1923, Ft. Pierce, FL – d. 5 December 2011, Overton Co., TN, md Sarah (Springthorpe)
Denmark. Richard S. Denmark, s/o John Denmark & Wealtha Anderson.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Richard S. Denmark, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 10, at Cookeville City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Marines
Honor Guard.
Mr. Denmark passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Overton County Nursing Home in
Livingston.
He was born Oct. 21, 1923, in Ft. Pierce, Fla., to the late John Denmark and Wealtha Anderson Denmark.
Mr. Denmark served in the Marines during World War II. He worked as a real estate broker for 55 years,
prior to his retirement. He also worked as a special investigator for the Florida East Coast Railroad.
Mr. Denmark served in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a charter
member of the Dillard Judd Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans and was a charter member of Mid-South
Morgan Horse Association. He was a member of Bangham Heights Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife of 51 years, Sarah Springthorpe Denmark of Cookeville; a daughter and sonin-law, Diane E. and Wally Kennon of Cookeville; four sons and two daughters-in-law, James R. Denmark
and David W. and Carie Denmark, all of Cookeville, John W. Denmark of Nashville and Bruce A. and
Linda Denmark of Livingston; a granddaughter, Sarah E. Kennon of Cookeville; four grandsons, Spencer
E. Kennon, Christopher W. Denmark and Steven A. Denmark, all of Cookeville, and Nicholas A. Denmark
of Livingston; and a stepgranddaughter, Lindsey Brown of Sparta.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bangham Heights Baptist Church Food Pantry,
5961 Hilham Road, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bro. Scott Griner will officiate at the services.
Go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to his family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: December 2011
Audra Camilla (Anderson) Denny Obt.
b. 9 February 1899, Boma, TN - d. 26 October 1990, Cookeville, TN, md on the 28th of November 1917,
Putnam Co., TN to Virgil Timothy Denny, b. 17 November 1884, Big Indian Creek, near Buffalo Valley,
Putnam Co., TN - d. 26 June 1949, near Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Timothy Denny (1825-1898)
& Elizabeth Hettie Paul (1844-1922). Audra Camilla (Anderson) Denny, d/o Lewis Monroe Anderson
(1867-1935) & Matilda Isabelle Wallace (1872-1956). Child of Virgil T. & Audra C. (Anderson) Denny:
Tim Denny (1923-2001) md Geraldine Loftis (1930-2002), both buried in Cadillac Memorial Gardens
East, Clinton Twp., MI.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 407, #1617: V. T. Denny married 28
November 1917, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Audra Anderson. By whom married: Walter Jones, Justice of the
Peace).
Audra C. (Anderson) Denny siblings are: William Grover Anderson Sr. (1899-1970) md Lillian Lee (18891925); Micheal Martelia “Telia” Anderson (1891-1951) md Ernest Medley (1885-1967); Ollie Lamby
Anderson (1896-1988) md Warner Miller Julian (1888-1964); Addie Anderson (1902-1976) md Preston
Steward Gill (1901-1967); Eldra Anderson (1909-1981) md Floyd Witherson Shanks (1906-1990) & John
Byrd Anderson (1893-1894).
*See William Grover Anderson Obt.
*See Virgil Timothy Denny Obt.
*See Micheal Martelia “Telia”(Anderson) Medley Obt. *See Ernest Medley Obt.
*See Floyd Witherson Shanks Obt. *See Eldra (Anderson) Shanks Obt.
SILVER POINT – Funeral services for Audra Camilla Denny, 91, of Silver Point will be held Monday,
October 29, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral home in Cookeville. Burial will be in the
Cookeville City, Cemetery.
Mrs. Denny died Friday, October 26, 1990 in Cookeville General Hospital.
Born February 9, 1899 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Matilda Wallace
Anderson.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Denny was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Timothy Denny; four sisters, Martelia Medley,
Ollie Julian, Addie Gill and Eldra Shanks, and a brother, William Grover Anderson.
Her family includes a son, Tim Denny of East Detroit, MI; four grandchildren, Ronald T. Denny of Seattle,
WA, Richard Lewis Denny of Bel Air, MD, Audrey June Lambert of Sterling Heights, MI and Joe Nelson
Denny of East Detroit, MI, and a great grandchild, Reed Timothy Denny of Seattle, WA.
The family will receive friends today (Sunday, October 28) after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Ted Huddleston, Ronald Timothy Denny, Richard Lewis Denny, Michael
Lambert, Arnold Judd, Lamar Medley and Harold Ralph Maynard.
Brother James Paul Anderson will officiate at the services.
Frances “Fanny”Jane (Ford) Denny Obt.
b. 21 October 1854, TN - d. 12 September 1907, Cookeville, TN, md on the 1st of December 1878 to
Thompson Luther “Tobe” Denny, b. 26 August 1851, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 September 1911,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Jonathan Denny & Agnes Thompson Winfree. Frances J. (Ford)
Denny, d/o Charles Randolph Ford (1808 –1901) & Henrietta Pheobe Draper (1833-1908).
*See Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny Obt.
*See Leslie Luther Denny Obt.
*See Theophalus Larimore “Larry”Denny buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charles Randolph Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Marguerite "Maggie" (Denny) Holladay Obt.
*See William D. McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See George E. Snyder Obt. *See Haskell Micheal Jared Obt.
DENNY, FANNY: Mrs. Fanny Denny, wife of Mayor T. L. Denny, died at her home in this city on
Saturday Sept. 12, 1908, (tombstone states d. 1907) aged about 53 years. While she had been in poor health
for some time her friends did not realize her condition, and her death was a surprise. She was laid to rest in
the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, many friends being present to pay respect to the loved departed one.
Mrs. Denny had been for many years a devoted member of the Christian church, and died in the triumph of
Christian faith. She was a daughter of the late Chas. R. and Penelope Ford, and sister of Messrs. T. D.
Ford Jas. F. Ford and Miss Cora Ford and Mrs. O. Ranchfuss of this city, and Mrs. Sallie Watson of
Pittsburgh, Pa. Five children survive Mrs. Denny -- Mrs. H. M. Jared, Mrs. O. K. Holladay, Mrs. W. D.
McCluen, Miss Clara Denny, and Master Larimore Denny, all of this city. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the family in their bereavement.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: [Date 9/16/1908, Vol. VI, No. 33, Page 1].
(Children of Thompson Luther “Tobe” Denny & Frances “Fanny” Jane Ford are: Minnie Belle Denny
(1879-1963) md 1st Hasker Michael Jared –md 2nd George E. Snyder; Marguerite “Maggie”Black Denny
(1881-1949) md Judge Oscar K. Holladay; Leslie Luther Denny (1884-1903) md Nallie Naoma Trousdale;
Cora Agnes Denny (1887-1977) md William D. McCluen; Clara Lucy Denny (1890-1972) md Dr. Elisha
A. Conger and Theophalus Larimore “Larry”Denny (1893-1942) md Ollie May Davis).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 469 –Thompson L. Denny is head of household, 48
yrs. old, b. August 1851, TN, Occupation: Attorney, md 22 yrs. to Fannie J., 45 yrs. old, b. October 1854,
TN (father born in VA, mother, KY), 6 children born, 6 children living. Children: Minnie Bell, 20 yrs. old,
b. June 1879; Maggie Black, 18 yrs. old, b. November 1881, Occupation: Seamstress; Luther L., 14 yrs.
old, b. September 1885; Cora Agnes, 12 yrs. old, b. September 1887; Clara L., 10 yrs. old, b. December
1889 & Theophalus Denny, 7 yrs. old, b. June 1892. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 74 –Thompson L. Denny is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: General Practice Lawyer, md 1 yr. to Lillie, 45 yrs. old, TN (parents both born in
VA). Living in the household: Larimore Denny, son, 16 yrs. old, TN & Lucile Robertson, step-daughter,
18 yrs. old, TN).
Gladys L. (Moody) Denny
b. 5 June 1909 – d. 28 October 1965, d/o William Pete Moody & Daisy V. Richardson. Gladys Moody
md 1st on the 2nd of February 1926, White Co., TN to Holland Dean Denny (1905-1949), s/o Walter C.
Denny & Mary Francis Curtis – md 2nd Rupert Lee Denny (1903-1979), s/o Leslie Luther Denny &
Nallie Naoma Trousdale.
*See William Pete Moody buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Holland Dean Denny buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 281: Holland D. Denny married 2
February 1926, White Co., TN to Gladys L. Moody).
Holland Dean Denny
b. 23 July 1905 – d. 11 September 1949 (Tenn Pfc 3529 Ord Medium Maint Co WWI,) md on the 2nd of
February 1926, White Co., TN to Gladys L. (Moody) Denny, b. 5 June 1909, TN – d. 28 October 1965,
d/o William Pete Moody & Daisy V. Richardson. Holland Dean Denny, s/o Walter C. Denny & Mary
Francis Curtis.
*See Mary Frances (Curtis) Denny Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 281: Holland D. Denny married 2
February 1926, White Co., TN to Gladys L. Moody).
Helen L. “MeMe”(Carr) Denny Obt.
b. 20 March 1921, TN – d. 28 August 2012, Hendersonville, TN, md on the 17th of August 1937, Smith
Co., TN to John Henry Denny, b. 22 June 1914, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 July 1992, Putnam Co., TN, s/o
Hugh Toi Denny (1879-1972) & Martha Anne Huddleston (1884-1958). Helen L. “Me Me”Denny, d/o
Dewey Carr & Hattie Jones.
*See John Henry Denny Obt.
HENDERSONVILLE -- A life celebration for Helen L. “MeMe”Denny, 91, of Hendersonville and
formerly of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Hendersonville Funeral Home with
Pastor Lynn Hinkley officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday September 7, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Denny passed away Aug. 28, 2012.
She was a very optimistic, resilient woman. She was a mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother who was truly devoted to her family. She enjoyed
sewing, birds, flowers, cooking, traveling and most of all, her family. She was
faith-based woman who attended church at Hendersonville First United
Methodist Church for the last 20 years. She was also a member of The
Companion's Class & Love and Concerns Circle.
Her family includes her adoring children, Hugh W. Denny (Marguerite),
Rebecca A. Judy, Jean A. Durchik, David Denny and daughter-in -law Kathy
Denny; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Duncan (Eric), Melinda Higgins (Roger),
Jannette Morris (Barry), Tanya Gilmore (Joshua), Susan Lazaro (Frank),
Nicole Petrosky (Alec), Ashley Denny and Rebecca Jean Denny; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters,
Jean Trimm and Joan Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Denny.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of her Companion's Class.
Hendersonville Funeral Home (353 Johnny Cash Pkwy Hendersonville, TN 37075; 615-824-3855;
www.hendersonvillefh.com) is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 September 2012
John Henry Denny Obt.
b. 22 June 1914, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 July 1992, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of August 1937,
Smith Co., TN to Helen (Carr) Denny, b. 20 March 1921, TN –d. 28 August 2012, Hendersonville, TN,
d/o Dewey Carr & Hattie Jones. John Henry Denny, s/o Hugh Toi Denny (1879-1972) & Martha Anne
Huddleston (1884-1958), both buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Helen L. “MeMe”(Carr) Denny Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 20: John Henry Denny married 17 August
1937, Smith Co., TN, age 23, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Helen Carr, age 16, address:
Buffalo Valley, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Hattie Carr, Bufflao Valley, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for John Henry Denny, 78, of Cookeville will be held Friday, July 24,
at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Denny was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital Tuesday, July 21, 1992.
Born in Putnam County on June 22, 1914, he was the son of the late Hugh Toi and Martha Ann Huddleston
Denny.
Mr. Denny served as Putnam County trustee from 1952-1956 and was employed at Citizen’s Bank for 20
years until his retirement. He was also a farmer.
His family includes his wife Helen Carr Denny of Cookeville, two daughters, Jean Durchik of Cookeville
and Rebecca Judy of Knoxville; two sons, David Denny of Hendersonville and Hugh Wayne Denny of
Decatur, Georgia; one sister, Helen Denney of Cookeville; one brother, Luke Denny of Smithville, and
eight grandchildren.
The family is receiving friends at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be officers, directors and honorary directors of Citizen’s Bank. Honorary pallbearers will
be members of the Cookeville General Hospital Auxiliary.
Rev. Tom Smith will officiate at the services.
Leslie Luther Denny Obt.
b. 10 September 1884, TN – d. 13 December 1903, Granville, TN, md on the 24th of September 1901,
Granville, Jackson Co., TN to Nallie Naoma (Trousdale) Denny, b. 16 April 1886 - d. 27 March 1912 –
d/o John King Trousdale (1853-1918) of TN & Cynthia Lee Tittle of GA. Leslie Luther Denny, s/o
Thompson Luther Denny & Frances “Fannie”Ford.
*See Frances “Fanny”Jane (Ford) Denny Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 348: Leslie Denny married 26 September
1901, Jackson Co., TN to Nallie Trousdale).
GAINESBORO SENTINEL –17 December 1903 –Vol. 6, No. 16, pg. 1.
News reached here Monday morning that Leslie Denny at Granville had killed himself. He had gone
upstairs and a loud report was heard and when his room was reached he was found dead and a pistol was
lying near. It is not known whether it was suicide or accident.
DENNY, LESLIE: Accidentally Shoots Himself at Granville - This community was shocked by the receipt
of news Monday morning that Leslie Denny had accidentally shot and killed himself at the home of his
father-in-law, Mr. Trousdale, at Granville. Leslie was the son of Judge T. L. Denny of this city, and about
20 years of age. He leaves a widow and one child. The remains were brought here for interment, the
funeral occurring Tuesday evening. The entire community sincerely sympathizes with the family in their
great affliction
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: [Date 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 8.
Child of Leslie Luther Denny & Nallie Naoma Trousdale is Rupert Lee Denny, b. 1 April 1903, Granville,
Jackson Co., TN – d. 19 February 1979, Augusta, Richmond, GA - Barber. Buried: Hillcrest Memorial
Park, Augusta, GA – Rupert was a small man with red hair. md 1st 25 August 1924, Baptist Church, in
East, Nashville, TN, Martha Lucille Dowlen, b. 18 December 1907, Nashville, Davidson, TN - d. 22 May
2006, TN, d/o Edwin Roger Dowlen & Cora Lee Hunt, Cheatham Co., TN. Residence, Goodlettsville,
TN – Four children were born to this union: Children: Martha Naoma; Mary Nell; Raymond Neal; &
William Robert Denny. Martha Lucille (Dowlen) Denny md 2nd Jena Rudolph Hudson. Bill Lee
Denny – Child of Rupert Lee Denny & his 2nd wife, md ca.1938, Gladys Moody who was md 1st to
Holland Dean Denny. Rupert married a 3rd time, ca. 1966, to Georgia W. Newman (1911-1988).
Luke Alexander Denny Obt.
b. 21 November 1917, Rock Springs, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 August 2000, Murfreesboro, TN, md 1st on the
13th of February 1950, Smith Co., TN to Jewell Ray Koonce; 2nd Nellie Ora Keathly; 3rd Alice Jewell
Whitehead Rittenberry. Alice J. Whitehead md 1st on the 16th of April 1933, Smith Co., TN to Joe
Rittenberry of Buffalo Vllaey, TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, #79: Luke Alexander Denny married 13
February 1950, Smith Co., TN, age 32, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Nellie Keathley, age
23, address: Carthage, Smith Co., TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Cannon Co., TN, pg. 25, #5085: Luke Alexander Denny
married 6 December 1974, Cannon Co., TN, age 57, b. 21 November 1917, address: Carthage, Smith Co.,
TN to Alice J. Rittenberry, age 54, b. 13 March 1920, address: Lebanon, TN, name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Anthony Whitehead).
CARTHAGE -- Funeral services for Luke Alexander Denny, 82, of Carthage, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tues., Aug. 8, from the Carthage Chapel of Bass Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Denny died on Sunday, August 6, 2000, at Alvin C. York Medical Center
in Murfreesboro.
He was born in Buffalo Valley to the late Hugh Toi and Martha Ann
Huddleston Denny. Mr. Denny was a farmer and appliance salesman. He was
a veteran of World War II.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Ruth Denny of
Old Hickory; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Fletcher Smith of
Springfield; a sister, Helen McBride of Smithville; three grandchildren,
Christy Argo, and Nathan and Aaron Sobezak; and two great-grandchildren,
Ashley Argo and Jerry Argo III.
Elder Charles Allen Gentry will officiate at the services.
Published August 07, 2000 12:39 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
(Thursday September 21, 1911) Special to the Nashville Banner Newspaper –TN
Mary Ann "Mollie" (Essex) Denny Obt.
b. 27 December 1864, TN – d. 30 April 1919, Nashville, TN , md 1879, TN to Silas Dean Denny, b. 1
December 1854, Putnam Co., TN – d. 30 December 1934, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Jonathan
Denny (1822-1902) & Agnes Thompson Winfree (1828-1894).
*See Silas Dean Denny Obt.
Mrs. Mary A. Denny, wife of Silas D. Denny of this city, died at a hospital in Nashville Wednesday
afternoon. She had been sick for some time and was carried to the city Wednesday morning for an
operation. She was in her 65th year, and is survived by her husband, and three children; Mrs. S. L. Dillard,
Shelbyville, TN, Edward Denny of Fort Worth, TX, and Walter Denny of this city. Funeral services will be
held at her home Friday afternoon and interment will be in the city cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1 May 1919
Mary Frances (Curtis) Denny Obt.
b. 25 May 1877, Putnam Co., TN - d. 13 August 1942, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of
August 1901, Putnam Co., TN to Walter C. Denny, b. 26 August 1879, TN - d. 12 February 1929, TN, s/o
Silas Dean Denny (1854-1934) & Mary Ann "Mollie" Essex (1864-1919). Mary Frances (Curtis)
Denny, d/o Capt. James Holland Curtis (1842-1907) & Nancy R. McDaniel (1851-1902).
*See Capt. James Holland Curtis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Ann "Mollie" (Essex) Denny Obt.
*See Nancy R. (McDaniel) Curtis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 96: Walter Denny married 19 August
1901, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Curtis).
Funeral Services Held Friday for Mrs. Mary Denny, Former Putnam Trustee
Funeral services were held at the Pendergrass Funeral Home Friday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Frances Curtis
Denny, 65, with the Rev. D. A. Ensor & T. W. Mayhew in charge. Burial in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Denny served as Trustee of Putnam County for two terms, 1922 to 1926.
Survivors are one son, Holland Denny of Cookeville; one granddaughter, and one brother, Albert Burch
Curtis of Ft. Worth, TX.
*Her husband was Walter C. Denny, s/o Silas Dean Denny & “Mollie”Mary Ann Essex. Walter C. Denny
is buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mary Frances (Curtis) Denny had a sister named Ella J. Curtis
(1889-1981) who was a school teacher in Tarrant Co., Fort Worth, TX. She is buried in the Oakwood
Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Fort Worth, TX).
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 20 August 1942.
(1860 census 15th Civil Dist., post office, Bear Creek, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 415 –Holland Curtis is head
of household, 53 yrs. old, NC, md to Jane, 50 yrs. old, TN. Children: James, 18 yrs. old; Malissa, 21 yrs.
old & Elizabeth Curtis, 13 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1860 census 15th Civil Dist., post office, Bear Creek, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 409 –Frances McDaniel is
head of household, 27 yrs. old, TN. Children: Nancy, 8 yrs. old; Mary, 6 yrs. old & Arthur McDaniel, 4
yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1870 census 15th Civil Dist., Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 54 Family: 54 –Hollin Curtis is head
of household, 64 yrs. old, NC, (value of real estate, 550) (value of personal estate, 150), Occupation:
Farmer. Children: J. H. Curtis, 29 yrs. old, TN & Elizabeth Curtis, 22 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the
household: Jane Pynam (sp), 28 yrs. old, TN, keeping house & William Pynam (sp), 3 yrs. old, TN).
AUSTINE PEAY WINS FOR GOVERNOR; MRS. DENNY DEFEATS MAXWELL; LEE SCALPS
STOUT; JARED FALLS HORT; MCKELLAR HAS LANDSLIDE; SULLINS SUCCESSFUL - - LIGHT
VOTE IS POLLED:
All of the democractic nominees in Putnam county with the exception of S. N. Jared were victorious. Mrs.
Denny and John Lee had votes to spare. Ernest Boyd, Tom Scarltee, Algood Moore and Haskell Grogan
had no oppostioon. In the First district Clay Buck and J. W. Hughes won for constable.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 20 July 1922
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Putnam Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275 Page 78C
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(Pictured left: Mary F. Denny Asks For Second Term: Putnam County Herald,
TN: Monday, 17 September 1923.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 428 – James H. Curtis is head of household, 58 yrs.
old b. January 1842, TN (father born in NC, mother born in TN), Occupation: Merchant, md 26 yrs. to
Nancy R., 38 yrs. old b. October 1851, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children Albert B., 24 yrs.
old b. September 1875, Occupation: School Teacher; Mary F., 20 yrs. old b. May 1880 & Ella J. Curtis, 10
yrs. old, b. October 1889. All born in TN).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 436 –Silus D. Denny is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
b. December 1854, TN, Occupation: Carpenter, md 21 yrs. to Mary Ann, 45 yrs. old, b. December 1854,
TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Walter, 20 yrs. old, b. August 1879, Occupation: Clerk;
Edgar C., 17 yrs. old, b. July 1882, Occupation: Groceryman & Agnes G. Denny, 15 yrs. old, b. September
1884. All born in TN).
(1910 census Tarrant Co., 8-WD Fort Worth, N. Magnolia St., TX: Dwl: 58 Family: 71 - Walter C. Denny
is head of household, 30 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant –Produce, md 8 yrs. to Mary F., 28 yrs. old,
TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Holland Denny, 4 yrs. old, TX).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 310-130-153 - Walter C. Denny is head of
household, 40 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: none, md to Mary F., 39 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: City Clerk,
City Hall. Child: Holland Denny, 14 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census, Civil Dist., Cookeville Twp. East part, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 718-199-208 –
Mary F. Denny is head of household, 48 yrs. old, widow, 20 yrs. old 1st marriage, bookkeeper law office,
TN TN TN).
(1930 census, 26th Civil Dist., Whitney Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 95-139-158 – Holland Denny is
head of household, 24 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Mechanic for Ford Motors, md to Gladys, 20 yrs. old,
TN).
(Gladys Moody, d/o Pete W. & Daisy Moody)
Source: Putnam County, Tennessee, 1850 –1970
By Mary Jean DeLozier, pg. 167.
Through many community leaders now urged women to exercise the franchise, there was considerable
apprehension over women holding political offices. The Herald carried letters, reprints from other
newspapers, and editorials reflecting this fear. Mary F. Denny was the first woman to run for elective
office in Putnam County. In May of 1921 she announced as candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Putnam County trustee. Mrs. Denny had held clerical and secretarial positions in the postal service,
Cookeville town government, and at TPI; but in her campaign she found it necessary to explain that she
needed the public office because she was the sole support of her invalid husband and son and to deny a
rumor that her husband received a pension. She asked, “Is there any reason why I should be defeated just
because I am a woman? I am asking for this office in order that I can better care for a man who cannot care
for himself.”Mrs. Denny won the nomination and the election and served two terms
as trustee. Pg. 167 –Printed in the Herald –25 August 1921 –pg. 1.
Silas Dean Denny Obt.
b. 1 December 1854, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 December 1934, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 1879, TN
to Mary Ann "Mollie" (Essex) Denny, b. 27 December 1864, TN – d. 30 April 1919, Nashville, TN.
Silas Dean Denny, s/o Jonathan Denny (1822-1902) & Agnes Thompson Winfree (1828-1894).
*See Mary Ann "Mollie" (Essex) Denny Obt.
*See Mary Frances (Curtis) Denny Obt.
Prominent Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Succumbs to Heart Attack. Was Buried Here
Odd Fellow Member - 34 Years
Funeral services for Silas Dean Denny, 80 who died at his home on Oak Street, Sunday night after a short
illness, were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Dow A.
Ensor. Burial took place in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Denny’s death was a shock to his hundreds of friends in Cookeville and
Putnam county, where he was well known. He had been in town Sunday
afternoon and had started to his home after the Tennessee Central passenger
train No. 1 had pulled out. Mr. Denny had met passenger trains almost
daily for many years, and had appeared to be in excellent health Sunday
afternoon when talking with friends at the depot. He was stricken when
near his home, became worse later in the night, and died toward midnight.
He was a native of Putnam county, being born near Buffalo Valley,
December 1, 1854, the son of Jonathan and Agnes Winfree Denny. He was educated in the public schools
of the county, and early in life became a carpenter by trade. He moved to Cookeville about 40 years ago,
and by his woodwork became known as one of the best carpenters and cabinet makers in the state.
He was married in 1879 to Miss Molly Essex, who died seventeen years ago. To this union three children
were born, Walter Denny, Mrs. Gertrude Dillard, of Cookeville, Ed C. Denny, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Walter Denny died here several years ago.
Mr. Denny became a member of the Methodist church when a young man, and had been a steadfast
member until his death. He had been a member of the Cookeville, Lodge, I.O.O.F., for 34 years, joining in
1900 shortly after his removal to Cookeville.
Active pallbearers were Judge Oscar King Holladay, Hubert Clark, Linnaeus Milan Bullington, Leslie
Marvin Bullington, Virgil Timothy Denny, Dr. E.A. Conger, and Clifford Massa.
Honorary pallbearers were W. A. Holladay, Hiram Knight, U. T. Brown, Beeman Graves, Comer Cannon,
Jim Haynes, Bill Hughes, Jim Viteto, Theodore Essex, Hugh Hargis, Walter Carlen, Dillard Hix, P.Y.
Jared, D.W. Dow, Bonnell Appel, and Perry Wassom.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 3 January 1935.
Silas Dean Denny
b. 1 Dec 1854, Rock Springs, TN
d. 30 Dec 1934
Father: Jonathan Denny, TN
Mother: Agnes Winfrey
City Cemetery Putnam
#28797
(Children of Silas Dean Denny & Mary Ann "Mollie" Essex are: Walter C. Denny (1879-1929) md Mary
Frances Curtis; Agnes Gertrude Denny (1884-1963) md Steven Levent Dillard; and Edward C. Denny
(1882-1943) md Elizabeth).
SILAS DEAN DENNY: Another One of Our Widely Experienced and Well Seasoned Contractors and
Builders:
In issuing this Special Illustrated Edition of the Herald, we are doing considerable boosting – urging the
development of our raw resources, the farmers to produce more agricultural products and allkinds of live
stocke and everybody to erect more buildings and better buildings and in this connection it is quite
appropriate to speak of our contractors and builders. One of the busiest and more progressive of these
gentlemen is Mr. S. D. Denny, who is a native of Smith County, but has been a citizen of Cookeville for the
past twenty-one years. Mr. Denny has been in the contracting and building line for thirty-five long years,
principally operating in Tennessee and Kentucky, and is too well known to require any introduction at our
hands. He has erected a number of high grade buildings of both residence and business character in
Cookeville, and at this writing is applying the finishing work to the new and magnificent Arcade Building.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 2 April 1914.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 436 –Silus D. Denny is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
b. December 1854, TN, Occupation: Carpenter, md 21 yrs. to Mary Ann, 45 yrs. old, b. December 1854,
TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Walter, 20 yrs. old, b. August 1879, Occupation: Clerk;
Edgar C., 17 yrs. old, b. July 1882, Occupation: Groceryman & Agnes G. Denny, 15 yrs. old, b. September
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 252 –Silas D. Denny is head of household, 55 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Carpenter at Home, md 31 yrs. to Mary A., 56 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3 children
living. Children: Gurtrude Denny, 25 yrs. old, TN, single, Occupation: Saleslady Dry Goods).
Theophalus Larimore “Larry”Denny Obt.
b. 17 June 1893, Putnam Co., TN – 5 February 1942, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th of
December 1920, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Ollie May (Davis) Denny, b. 8 January 1897, Fanchers
Mills, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 June 1979, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Larimore Denny was the s/o Thompson
Luther “Tobe”Denny & Frances “Fannie”Jane Ford.
Children of Theophalus L. Denny & Ollie May Davis are: Theopholis Larimore Denny Jr. (1921-1965) md
Inez Lorraine Smith & Mary Frances Denny (1924-?) md Tom Casper Sweighert. At some point in time
Larry moved his family to Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 10, #2413: T. Larrimore Denny married 9
December 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ollie Mae Davis. By whom married: A. P. Walker, minister of
gospel).
Funeral Services For Larry Denny Will Be Held Friday at 2:30.
Larry Denny, 49, died suddenly this morning at the home of Fes Stantom on Springs Street.
Funeral services will he held at the Whitson Funeral Home, Friday afternoon, Feb. 6 at 3:30.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN; Thursday, 5 February 1942.
Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny Obt.
b. 26 August 1851, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 September 1911, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
December 1878 to Frances “Fannie (Ford) Denny, b. 21 October 1854, TN - d. 12 September 1907,
Cookeville, TN, d/o Charles Randolph Ford (1808 –1901) & Henrietta Pheobe Draper (1833-1908).
Thompson Luther Denny md 2nd ca. 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Lillie Robertson. Thompson L. “Tobe”
Denny, s/o Jonathan Denny (1822-1902) & Agnes Thompson Winfree (1828-1894).
*See Oscar King Holladay Obt.
*See Marguerite "Maggie" (Denny) Holladay Obt.
*See George E. Snyder Obt.
*See William D. McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Haskell Micheal Jared Obt.
Sudden Death of Judge Denny Sudden Summons For Judge Denny –
City Attorney of Cookeville and Prominent Citizen is Dead
Cookeville, Tenn., Sept. 12, 1911- Judge T. L. Denny, one of the most prominent lawyers of this section of
the state, died suddenly of heart failure at 9 o'clock last night at his home in this city. His death came as a
great shock to everyone. He was 60 years old and is survived by his wife and by five children by his first
marriage, Mrs. H. M. Jared, Mrs. O. K. Holladay, Miss Clara Denny and Larimore Denny of this city, and
Mrs. Will McCluen of Monterey.
Judge Denny had held the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Judge of this
county and Mayor of this city and at the time of his death was City Attorney. He had frequently served as
special Circuit Judge and Criminal Judge and had practiced his profession in all of the courts of this and the
adjoining counties.
His first wife who before their marriage was Miss Frances Ford of this city died several years ago and he
was married a second time to Mrs. Robertson of Mount Juliet, who survives him.
NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN NEWSPAPER –13 September 1911 –pg. 4
Judge T. L. Denney – Cookeville, Tennessee, September 12, 1911 – Judge T. L. Denney died suddenly
tonight of heart failure. He was sixty-years old and one of the most prominent lawyers in this section of the
state. He had held the offices of county judge and mayor of this city, and at the time of his death was city
attorney. He had frequently served as special circuit and criminal judge. He is survived by his wife and
five children by his first wife as follows: Mrs. H.M. Jared, Mrs. O.K. Holladay, Miss Clara Denney and
Larimore Denney of this city and Mrs. William D. McClun of Monterey. He was a member of the
Christian church and a Mason, and greatly esteemed by all who knew him.
DENNY, T. L.: Judge Denny Dies Suddenly -- Judge T. L. Denny dropped dead of heart disease at his
home in this city on Tuesday night, Sept. 12, 1911, at about 9 o'clock. His death was a great shock to the
people of Cookeville, and Putnam county, where he was so well known. The funeral was conducted at the
Denny home Wednesday evening, with Masonic rites. Judge Denny was 60 years of age and was one of the
best known lawyers in this section. He had been frequently honored by election to public positions of trust,
and was counted one of our best citizens. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Frances Ford,
who died a few years ago. Five children of this union survive, Mrs. H. M. Jared, Mrs. O. K. Holladay, Miss
Clara Denny and Mrs. Will McCluen of Nashville. About two years ago Judge Denny married Mrs.
Robertson of Mr. Juliet, who survives him. [Date: 9/14/1911, Vol. IX, No. 37, Page 8] Putnam County
Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Virgil Timothy Denny Obt.
b. 17 November 1884, Big Indian Creek, near Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN - d. 26 June 1949, near
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of November 1917, Putnam Co., TN to Audra Camilla
(Anderson) Denny, b. 9 February 1899, Boma, TN - d. 26 October 1990, Cookeville, TN, d/o Lewis
Monroe Anderson (1867-1935) & Matilda Isabelle Wallace (1872-1956). Virgil Timothy Denny, s/o
Timothy Denny (1825-1898) & Elizabeth Hettie Paul (1844-1922).
*See Audra Camilla (Anderson) Denny Obt.
Services Held Tuesday For Virgil Denny, 65:
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of the Carver Funeral Home for Virgil
Timothy Denny, 65, who died at his home in Buffalo Valley, Sunday.
The Rev. Roy Angel of the Methodist Church of Buffalo Valley and the Rev. Thornton Fowler, pastor of
the Cookeville Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Cookeville Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Audra Anderson Denny, one son, Tim Denny, and a sister, Miss Minnie
Denny of Buffalo Valley, TN.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 30 June 1949
Because of the death of Virgil Timothy Denny, Sunday morning, the following relatives and friends were
here from other communities; William Grover Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shanks, Mr. and Mrs. Joe S.
Shanks, Mrs. Lewis Anderson, Mrs. Bob Smith, Henry Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Hall of Silver Point,
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Medley, Mr. & Mrs. Miller Julian, Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Medley and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Old Hickory, Mrs. John W. Bullington and daughter and family of Lebanon, Mr. and
Mrs. W.M. Denny of Mt. Juliet, Mrs. M.N. Neal of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Uhles of Chestnut
Mound, TN.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 30 June 1949
Dr. William Everett Derryberry
b. 11 October 1906, Mount Pleasant, TN – d. 26 October 1991, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md in
England to Gertrude Joan (Pitt-Rew) Derryberry, b. 14 November 1906, Torrington, Devonshire,
England – d. 21 January 1998, Cookeville, TN. Dr. William Everett Derryberry. Siblings of William E.
Derryberry: Dr. O. Merton Derryberry md Kathryn Martin; Kay Derryberry & F. Woodrow Derryberry.
Dr. William Everett Derryberry, s/o Felix Oscar Derryberry (1883-1934) & Bonnie Everett McDonald
(1883-1959).
‘President of Tennessee Tech 1940-1974’
‘Pianist, Artist, Beloved First Lady Of Tennessee Tech’
Mrs. Joan (Pitt-Rew) Derryberry was an accomplished musician, who organized and supported many
cultural events and musical programs area-wide. “Mrs. D.,” as she was
affectionately called, composed and played a sonata in the first major
concert of the Tennessee Tech Music Department in 1948 and was the
composer of the Tennessee Tech hymn.
During Dr. Wm. Everett Derryberry’s tenure as president of Tennessee
Polytechnic Institure, now Tennessee Technological University, enrollment
increased, it became a university, and state fundings was secured to operate
the Seventh Street School as a training ground for teachers. Later the
school’s name was changed to TTC. Under Dr. Derryberry’s guidance, the
school offered master’s degrees in engineering and education. New dorms
and classrooms were built to accommodate the increased enrollment.
(Pictured: Dr. William Everett Derryberry & his wife Joan Pitt-Rew on their wedding in England).
Gov. Prentiss Cooper chose William Everett Derryberry as president of TPI in 1940. He graduated Summa
Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee, and he earned a second Bachelors Degree and a M. A. from
Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar. Everett married Joan Pitt-Rew of
Devonshire, England, who came to Tech with him. Derryberry served as
TPI’s president until 1974, the longest serving chief executive of the
institution. During his administration, Tech built most of the campus
structures, added the master’s and doctorate programs, became Tennessee
Technological University, and increased student enrollment to almost
6,400.
President Derryberry’s avocation was architecture, and building the
campus was his delight. He used the quadrangle design that he had
observed in Oxford, constructing buildings around open quads. He
continued the use of the ne-Georgian and neo-classical styles of the older
campus buildings. Classroom buildings, dormitories, athletic facilities,
and administration building, a library, a basketball coliseum, a university
center, and a new president’s home were all constructed during his presidency.
President Derryberry was interested in developing the academic program at Tech. He achieved
accreditation for the individual programs as well as reaccreditation for the school; he established the
master’s degree program in several disciplines and the Rh.D. program in engineering; and he worked with
the Tennessee general Assembly to change the school’s name to Tennessee Technological University.
(Sources: Images of America: Cookeville and Putnam County by Friends of the Cookeville History
Museum, Cookeville, TN, pg. 61. Tennessee Technological University by Manch Johnson and W. Calvin
Dickinson, pgs. 42 & 43).
(Source: Cookeville City Cemetery Walk presented by The Cookeville Museum, Sept. 2012):
Everett Derryberry was born in 1906 in Mount Pleasant, TN and raised in Columbia, TN. A smart youth,
he was valedictorian of his high school class, where he also played varsity football for seventh through
twelfth grade. He then attended and played football for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he
graduated with straight A’s, a feat never before accomplished in the history of the university. From there
he was nominated for a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in England where he earned an MA Oxon
and met the lovely and talented Miss Joan Rew, whom he wed in 1933. In 1935, a son, Walter, was born,
followed by a daughter, June, in 1937. He taught English at Burritt College, UT Martin and Murray State
College in Kentucky before, in 1940, Governor Prentice Cooper’s call came in, asking him to come to
Cookeville for the job of President of Tennessee Polytechic Institure. He was instrumental in the growth
and development of TPI, which under his auspices became Tennessee Technological University. The first
building on campus, the administration building, came to bear his name: Derryberry Hall. Research:
Walter Derryberry. Script: Walter Derryberry. Actor: Walter Derryberry, son of Everett Derryberry.
Mrs. J. M. Dewese Obt.
DEWESE, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Dewese died at her home in Cookeville on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1904,
after a lingering illness from consumption, and was buried in the city cemetery Sunday at 2 o'clock. She
was an estimable lady and had made many friends during her residence in this town. The Herald extends
sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 12/7/1904, Vol. II, No. 44, Page 1] Putnam County Herald
newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Cora Frances (Scarlett) Dickens Obt.
b. 5 April 1912, Smith Co., TN –d. 13 November 1949, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7 th of
September 1929, Putnam Co., TN to Sam Remus Dickens, b. 30 June 1908, Smith Co., TN –d. 28 March
1982, TN, s/o John Dickens & Martha Jane Loman. Cora R. (Scarlett) Dickens, d/o James
Mode/Moses Scarlett (1869-1946) & Cynthia Jane Rippetoe (1883-1964).
*See Sam Remus Dickens Obt.
Services Monday For Mrs. Cora Dickens, 37:
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Cora Frances Dickens, 37, at the
Pleasant Grove Church with the Rev. Dow Ensor officiating.
Mrs. Dickens died Sunday at her home in Buffalo Valley, route one.
(Pictured: Cora Frances (Scarlett) Dickens).
Survivors include her husband, Sam Dickens; two daughters, Dorothy Dean and Emogene Dickens; her
mother, Mrs. Jane Rippetoe Scarlett, Buffalo Valley; three brothers, Harley, Carl and Charles Scarlett,
Buffalo Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Watts, Mrs. Carl Hughes, and Mrs. Leon Bush, all of the Gentry
community.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 17 November 1949
Edward “Ted”Dickens Obt.
b. 23 January 1917 – d. 14 March 2006, md on the 27th of November 1937, Smith Co., TN to Myrtle
(Keith) Dickens, b. 17 October 1922 – d. 20 April 2006, d/o James Palo Keith & Ollie Jane Chaffin.
Edward “Ted”Dickens, s/o John Dickens & Martha Jane Loman.
*See Myrtle (Keith) Dickens Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 48: Edward Dickens married 27 November
1937, Smith Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, TN to Myrtle Lee Key, age 23, address:
Buffalo Valley, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Palo Key, Buffalo Valley, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edward (Ted) Dickens, 89, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 17, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Dickens died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in NHC Health Care.
He was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Putnam County to the late John and Martha Jane Loman Dickens.
Mr. Dickens was a retired self-employed carpenter and a member of Whitson Chapel Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of 68 years, Myrtle Dickens; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda
Dickens and Melvin and Rita Dickens, all of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie
Dyer of Cookeville and Barbara Jean and Joe Farris of Mississippi; a brother and sister-in-law, Willie and
Alice Dickens of Chestnut Mound; a sister, Lillie Woodard of Elmwood; five grandchildren and their
spouses, Troy and Tammy Dickens, Scott Shelton, Jessica and Jacob Farris and Travis Dickens; and one
great-grandchild, Baylie Dickens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Brown Dickens.
Pallbearers will be Troy Dickens, Jacob Farris, Scott Shelton, Bobby Jared, Jr. Bryant and Bobby Dickens.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Boles, Vernon Vinson, Fred, Norman and J.C. McDaniel and James
Ramsey.
Bros. Paul Fox and Steve Reeder will officiate the services.
Myrtle (Keith) Dickens Obt.
b. 17 October 1922 – d. 20 April 2006, md on the 27th of November 1937, Smith Co., TN to Edward
“Ted” Dickens, b. 23 January 1917 – d. 14 March 2006, s/o John Dickens & Martha Jane Loman.
Myrtle (Keith) Dickens, d/o James Palo Keith & Ollie Jane Chaffin.
*See Edward “Ted”Dickens Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Myrtle Dickens, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
April 23, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, and from noon until time of services
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dickens died Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Bethesda Health Care.
She was born Oct. 17, 1923, in Putnam County to the late James Palo and Ollie Jane Chaffin Keith.
Mrs. Dickens was a homemaker and a member of Whitson Chapel Church of Christ.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda Dickens and Melvin and Rita
Dickens, all of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Dyer of Cookeville and
Barbara Jean and Joe Farris of Mississippi; five grandchildren and a spouse, Troy and Tammy Dickens,
Scott Shelton, Jessica and Jacob Farris and Travis Dickens; and a great-granddaughter, Baylie Dickens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Dickens; a brother, Ernest Keith;
and two sisters, Ethel Bryant and Ella Murray.
Pallbearers will be Troy Dickens, Jacob Farris, Scott Shelton, Bobby Jared, Junior Bryant and Fred
McDaniel.
Bros. Paul Fox and Steve Reeder will officiate the
Sam Remus Dickens Obt.
b. 30 June 1908, Smith Co., TN –d. 28 March 1982, md on the 7th of September 1929, Putnam Co., TN to
Cora Frances (Scarlett) Dickens, b. 5 April 1912, TN – d. 13 November 1949, Buffalo Valley, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o James Mode Scarlett (1869-1946) & Cynthia Jane Rippetoe (1883-1964). Sam Dickens,
s/o John Dickens & Martha Jane Loman. Sam Remus Dickens md 2nd Ruby Christine (Null) Dickens,
b. 6 February 1927, TN –d. 2 August 2004, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Cora Frances (Scarlett) Dickens Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 26, docket #3, pg. 70: Samie Dickens
married 7 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, TN to Miss Cora Scarlett, age
19, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mode Scarlett,
Buffalo Valley, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: SAM DICKENS Birth: 30 June 1908 –Death: March 1982
–Last Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, 38501) -Last Benefit: (none
specified) –414-22-0473, TN)
ALGOOD –Funeral services for Sam Dickens, 73, of 223 Lane Drive, Algood, will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro.
Bobby Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Dickens, a native of Smith County, died Sunday, March 28, 1982, at his home.
He was the son of the late John Dickens and Martha Jane Loman Dickens, a retired
Tennessee forest ranger and a member of Popular Grove Baptist Church.
(Pictured Sam Remus Dickens).
Survivors include his wife, Cristine Null Dickens of Alggod; two daughters, Dean Neveadomi of OH and
Emogene Null of Cookeville; a step-daughter, Resla Messenger of FL; two sons, Tommy Dickens of
Algood and Sam Dickens, Jr., of Brotherton; a step-son, Buster Null of NC; a sister, Lillie Woodard of
Elmwood, TN; two brothers, Ted Dickens of Cookeville and Willie T. Dickens of Chestnut Mound; 10
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 117 - James M. Scarlett, age 50, TN md to Cynthia,
age 35, TN. Children: Harley L., 14 yrs. old; Minnie, 11 yrs. old; Cora R., 7 yrs. old, William, 4 9/12 yrs.
old & Georgia V. Scarlett, 0 4/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Florence D.
Elrode, sister, 17 yrs. old, TN & Elizabeth Boyd, mother, 64 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Amanda Serena Lee (Denny) Dietz Obt.
b. 15 April 1868, Rock Springs, TN - d. 14 April 1945, TN, md Samuel Milton Dietz, b. 19 March 1848,
Cincinnati, OH - d. 1 July 1920, Cookeville, TN, s/o Andrew John Dietz & Julia Ann Foster. Amanda
Serena Lee (Denny) Dietz, d/o John Smith Denny (1827-1912) & Nancy Henrietta Carlen (1846-1920).
*See David Melton Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Donny Paul Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charley Sumner Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Stephenson Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Samuel Milton Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nellie Foster (Dietz) Stamps Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 69: Samuel M. Dietz married 5 April 1885,
Smith Co., TN to Amanda Denny).
Mrs. Amanda Dietz Dies At Home of Son, Dave Dietz:
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Dietz, 77, were conducted Sunday, April 15, at the Methodist Church by
Rev. Dow Ensor.
Mrs. Dietz passed away at the home of her son, Dave M. Dietz. She had been a member of the Methodist
Church of Cookeville since early girlhood. She was one of Cookeville’s oldest residents, having moved
here with her husband, S. M. Dietz, at the age of 17. To this union were born seven children, three of
whom survive, Harry, Carl and Dave Dietz, all of Cookeville. She leaves 19 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Also three brothers, W. T. Denny, J. R. Denny and Toy Denny, of Buffalo Valley, and one
sister, Mrs. Tony Evans, of Scottsville, KY.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 26 April 1945.
Charley Sumner Dietz Obt.
b. 23 December 1897, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 26 –d. 29 January 1905, s/o Samuel Milton Dietz
& Amanda Serena Lee Denny.
*See Amanda Serena Lee (Denny) Dietz Obt.
*See Samuel Milton Dietz, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
DIETZ, CHARLIE: Charlie Dietz, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Dietz of this city, died at 10 o'clock Sunday
morning, Jan. 29, 1905. He had been suffering with inflammatory rheumatism for several week, and finally
pneumonia developed, which was the immediate cause of his death. Charlie was about 7 years old and a
bright and kindly little fellow. Of such are the kingdom of heaven. The little form was laid away in the city
cemetery on Monday afternoon, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. G. W. Nackles. The
Herald extends its heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family. [Date 2/1/1905, Vol. II, No. 52, Page 1]
Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
DIETZ, CHARLIE: Charlie Dietz was born Dec. 23, 1897, and died Jan. 29, 1905. He was a child of more
than ordinary intelligence and sensibilities. He was one of those bright, witty, attractive children which
always demanded attention. In the home, on the street, and everywhere he was always noticed. His picture
of himself and his dog, which he had made without the knowledge of anyone, was perhaps the cutest thing
he ever did. . . . [Supplement to the March 15, 1905 Issue] [Date 3/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 6, Page 0] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
David Melton Dietz
b. 26 July 1905, Cookeville, TN –d. 2 April 1994, md Maude (Davis) Dietz, b. 5 April 1909, White Co.,
TN – d. 17 March 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Sam Davis & Della Mott. David Melton
Dietz, s/o Samuel Milton Dietz & Amanda Serena Lee Denny.
*See Maude (Davis) Dietz Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Broad St., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 92 –Sam M. Deatz is
head of household, 62 yrs. old, OH, Occupation: Painter House, md 26 yrs. to Amanda L., 45 yrs. old, TN,
7 children born, 6 children living. Children: Paul, 24 yrs. old, Occupation: Merchant Groceries; Harry, 22
yrs. old, Occupation: Salesman Retail Grocery; Nellie, 20 yrs. old; William C., 17 yrs. old & David M.
Deatz, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Donnie Paul Dietz
b. 29 January 1886, Putnam Co., TN - d. 1936, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Samuel Milton Dietz & Amanda
Serena Lee Denny.
Paul Dietz Buys Local Drug Store:
It was learned Wednesday that Paul Dietz, local pharmacist, had purchased the stock and equipment of the
Henry Algood Drug Store on the West side of the Square, and will open it about February 1. New
equipment, including a fountain, will be added.
The store’s former ownere, Mr. Algood, had not operated the store since last summer, when he was stricken
with illness.
Mr. Dietz is well known in Cookeville and is an excellent pharmacist and drug store man.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 18 January 1934.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 519 –Samuel M. Dietz is head of household, 52 yrs.
old, b. March 1848, OH (father born in NC, mother, KY), Occupation: House Painter, md 15 yrs. to
Amanda L., 33 yrs. old, b. April 1867, TN, 6 children born, 6 children living. Children: Donnie P., 13 yrs.
old, b. January 1887; Harry D., 12 yrs. old, b. September 1888; Nellie F., 10 yrs. old, b. May 1890; Will
C., 7 yrs. old, b. October 1892; Mary S., 5 yrs. old, b. April 1895 & Charles S. Deitz, 2 yrs. old, b.
December 1898. All born in TN).
Maude (Davis) Dietz Obt.
b. 5 April 1909, White Co., TN – d. 17 March 2004, Cookeville, TN, md David Melton Dietz, b. 26 July
1905, Cookeville, TN - d. 2 April 1994, s/o Samuel Milton Dietz & Amanda Serena Lee Denny.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Maude Davis Dietz, 94, of Cookeville will be held Friday, March
19, at 2 p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with burial in
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, March 18, from 5-9 p.m. and on Friday from
12:30-2 p.m.
Mrs. Dietz died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 5, 1909, in White County and was the daughter of the late Sam and Della Mott
Davis.
Mrs. Dietz was a homemaker and a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church.
Her family includes a daughter, Linda Rusha of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Virgie
Dietz and Jerry and Shirley Dietz, all of Cookeville; a sister, Willie King of Cookeville; four grandchildren,
Fred Rusha, Wendee Anderson, Elana Newton and Jonathan Dietz; and a great-grandchild, Blake Pierce.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David “Dave” Melton Dietz, who
died on April 2, 1994, and a brother, Monroe Davis.
Active pallbearers will be Bill Hicks, Larry Meklery, Tom Howard, David Clouse, Tim Hitchcock and
Mark Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies Sunday School Class of Caney Fork Baptist
Church.
Bros. Steve Thornton and Benton Flatt will officiate at the services.
Published March 18, 2004 10:29 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Mary Stephenson Dietz
b. 11 April 1895, Cookeville, TN –d. 23 October 1901, TN, d/o Samuel Milton Dietz & Amanda Serena
Lee Denny.
*See Samuel Milton Dietz, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Samuel Milton Dietz
b. 19 March 1848, Cincinnati, OH - d. 1 July 1920, Cookeville, TN. ( Artist –Painter –Mechanic, died of
Bright’s Disease). Samuel Milton Dietz md on the 5th of April 1885, Chestnut Mound, Smith Co., TN to
Amanda Serena Lee (Denny) Dietz, b. 15 April 1868, Rock Springs, TN - d. 14 April 1945, TN, d/o John
Smith Denny & Nancy Henrietta Carlen. Samuel Milton Dietz, s/o Andrew John Dietz & Julia Ann
Foster. Andrew John Dietz, s/o David Dietz & Anna Hoke. Julia Ann Foster, d/o Lot H. Foster &
Margalot Morrison.
*See Donny Paul Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charley Sumner Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Stephenson Dietz buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nellie Foster (Dietz) Stamps Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 69: Samuel M. Dietz married 5 April 1885,
Smith Co., TN to Amanda Denny).
Siblings of Amanda Serena Lee (Denny) Dietz are: Sarah Frances Denny md Henry Fields; Mary Catherine
Denny; Elizabeth Ann Denny md Pollard R. Hoover; William "Willie" Timothy Denny md Verna B.
Maxwell, Mary Belle Welch & Effie D. Rippetoe; Tammy "Tony" Eudora Denny md Dempster Ballard &
Joseph Bethel Evans; James Edgar Denny; John Rankin Denny md Ada Scruggs & Norma Carr; Hugh Toi
Denny md Martha Ann Huddleston; Minnie Denny & Cynthia Denny.
Samuel Milton Dietz & Amanda S. Denny had the following children: Donnie Paul Dietz, b. 29 January
1886, Cookeville, TN – d. 1936; Henry “Harry”Denny Dietz, b. 26 September 1887, Putnam Co., TN d. 1 March 1980, Cookeville, TN – Farmer md 29 September 1913, Cookeville, TN - Emma Jane
Bilbrey, b. 19 January 1896, Salem, TN, d/o Richard Poteet Bilbrey & Mary Elizabeth Whiteaker. Both
buried: Both Buried: Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN; Nellie Foster Dietz, b. 8 May
1889, Elmwood, TN – d. ca. 1936, Buried: +Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, TN md 21 February
1915, Monterey, TN, William Luther Stamps, b. 4 September 1889, Monterey, TN –Supt. Metal Co.;
William Carlen “Carl”Dietz, b. 22 October 1892, Rock Springs Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 August
1983 - Engineer, Cookeville Power Plant –md 1st 22 March 1915, Cookeville, TN, Mary “Mollie” Jane
Stamps, b. 3 August 1897, KS –d. 8 February 1928, Salem, TN: Buried: Salem, Putnam Co., TN - md 2nd
19 August 1928, Cookeville, TN, Gladys Jewel Smith –b. 8 December 1912, Falling Water, Putnam Co.,
TN - d. 20 March 1988: William & Gladys Dietz buried in +Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN; Mary
Stephenson Dietz, b. 11 April 1895, Cookeville, TN –d. 23 October 1901, TN –Buried: +Cookeville City
Cemetery, TN; Charles Sumner Dietz –b. 23 December 1897, Cookeville, TN - d. 29 January 1905, TN –
Buried: +Cookeville City Cemetery, TN; David Melton Dietz, b. 26 July 1905, Cookeville, TN – d. 2
April 1994 –md Maude Davis - (1909 –2004), d/o Wm. Albert Davis & Della Mott.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Broad St., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 92 –Sam M. Deatz is
head of household, 62 yrs. old, OH, Occupation: Painter House, md 26 yrs. to Amanda L., 45 yrs. old, TN,
7 children born, 6 children living. Children: Paul, 24 yrs. old, Occupation: Merchant Groceries; Harry, 22
yrs. old, Occupation: Salesman Retail Grocery; Nellie, 20 yrs. old; William C., 17 yrs. old & David M.
Deatz, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Shelah Paul Dietz Obt.
b. 12 January 1915, nr. Salem, TN – d. 12 January 2004, Nashville, TN, (TEC 5 US ARMY WWII), s/o
Henry "Harry" Denny Dietz (1887-1980) & Emma Jane Bilbrey (1896-1980), both buried in the Salem
Methodist Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
‘He Served With Pride’
COOKEVILLE -- A memorial service for Shelah Paul Dietz, 89, of Cookeville will be held at Cookeville
City Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. Military honors will be presented by the Tennessee Army
National Guard.
Mr. Dietz died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Alvin C. York Veterans Regional Medical Center.
He was the son of the late Harry D. and Emma Bilbrey Dietz.
He was a decorated veteran of the Army, having served during WWII as a medical technician in the Pacific
Theater and the liberation of the Philippines. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith.
His family includes his wife of 55 years, Anna Laura Brown Dietz of Cookeville; two sons, Mike W. Dietz
of Cookeville and Stephen P. Dietz of Chattanooga; a sister, Bonnie Dee Baker of Dayton, Ohio; five
brothers, Walter, Kenneth, George and Lex Dietz, all of Cookeville, and Eugene Dietz of Nashville;
grandchildren, Sean Dietz of Cookeville, Jordan Leigh Dietz Garren and Taylor Marie Dietz, both of
Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Horace Dietz.
Bro. Carson Whiteaker will officiate at the service.
Heritage Funeral Home in Chattanooga is in charge of the arrangements.
Published January 15, 2004 10:20 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
ARMED FORCES: SHELAH PAUL DIETZ:
Shelah Paul Dietz has returned an honorable discharge from the Army, and is at home with his parents,
Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Dietz. He served in the Pacific with a Medical Detachment of the 81st “Wildcat”
Division. He was in the Philippines when the war ended, but was sent to Japan with the Army of the
Occupation.
Sudie E. Didine
b. 29 January 1910
Agnes Gertrude (Denny) Dillard Obt.
b. 20 September 1884, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 May 1963, Putnam Co., TN, md 28
June 1916, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN to Steven Levent Dillard. Agnes
Gertrude (Denny) Dillard, d/o Silas Dean Denny (1854-1934) & Mary Ann
“Mollie” Essex (1864-1919). Steven Levent Dillard died in Texas. They had a
daughter named Mary Katherine Dillard, b. 31 May 1917, TN, md Arnold
Dillard Judd, b. 19 Oct. 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 Mar. 2007, Loudon, TN, s/o
Melvin Judd & Semmi Lou Johnson. Children: Barbara Judd md Jimmy
Reynolds; Pattie Judd md Mr. Wilson & Betty Judd md Mr. Holt.
*See Arnold Dillard Judd Obt.
*See Mary Katherine (Dillard) Judd Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: DILLARD, AGNES – Birth: 20 Sep 1884-Death: May 1963 -Last Residence
(Tennessee) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-14-1411, TN)
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Denny Dillard, 78, will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of
Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Dillard, a native of Putnam County, spending the greater part of her life in Cookeville, died Monday
at Ft. Sanders hospital in Knoxville. She had been ill for many weeks. In recent years she had called
Lenoir City home residing with her daughter, Mrs. Arnold Judd the former May Katherine Dillard. She
was a member of the First Methodist Church, Cookeville.
Mrs. Dillard was the daughter of the late Silas and Molly Essex Denny, who resided on Oak Ave. for a long
period of time.
Mrs. Dillard was the sister of the late Walter and Ed Denny. Besides her daughter she is survived by three
granddaughters and a great grandchild, all of Lenoir City. Patsy Judd is a Tennessee Tech student.
The body arrived at Whitson Funeral Home this afternoon where the family will receive frinds this evening.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 14 May 1963.
Dillard –Denny Wedding:
A wedding of interest to many Cookeville people occurred in Nashville, June 28, 1916, when Miss
Gertrude Denny and Mr. Lavert Dillard were made man and wife. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev.
W. E. Doss at the Jared House at 8 o’clock in the morning in the presence of about 25 friends, mostly from
Cookeville. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard left immediately by auto for their home near Shelbyville, where Mr.
Dillard owns a fine farm.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Denny of Cookeville. The groom has been in business
in Nashville for several years but returned to his farm this spring.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 29 June 1916.
Marvin Franklin Dillard
b. 13 April 1900 –d. 17 February 1969, md Eva Mai (unknown) Dillard, b. 25 June 1878 –d. 21 January
1969.
(SS Death Index: Name: MARVIN DILLARD Birth: 13 Apr 1900 – Death: Feb 1969–Last Residence:
(Canton, Stark, OH) (none specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-05-5533, TN)
W. Ardis Dilldine
b. 28 September 1912 – d. 28 February 1978, md Estie B. (unknown) Dilldine, b. 17 July 1917 – d. 30
November 1979.
Dorothy May (Hammock) Dillon Obt.
b. 11 December 1919, Jackson Co., TN – d. 6 February 2008, md Dorman Dillon. Dorothy May
(Hammock) Dillon, d/o Porter Hammock & Mary Stacy.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy May Dillon, 88, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Feb.
9, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Feb. 8, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. until
time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dillon died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Bethesda Health Care.
She was born Dec. 11, 1919, in Jackson County to the late Porter and Mary Stacy Hammock.
Mrs. Dillon was a homemaker.
Her family includes four sons and two daughters-in-law, Willard Dillon of Indianapolis, Ind., Doyle and
Tanya Dillon of Tucson, Ariz., and Bobby Dillon and Billy and Denise Dillon, all of Cookeville; five
daughters and four sons-in-law, Alma Crabtree and Faye and Chuck Ledbetter, all of Cookeville, Francis
and Tom Leon of Ottomwa, Ind., Brenda and Buford Null of Sparta and Judy and Ronnie Loftis of
Gainesboro; a brother, Hubert Hammock of Gainesboro; two sisters, Gertrude Boles of Cookeville and
Jessie Boles of Hilham; two special friends, Lou Scantland and Sue Knittle; 24 grandchildren; and
numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by her husband, Domer Dillon; two children,
A.L. and Dolly Dillon; two brothers, Ernest Crabtree and Woodrow Hammock; a sister, Odell Smith; and
three grandchildren, Jennifer Loftis, Jerry Campbell and Gene Dillon.
Rev. Jay Hubbard will officiate the services.
Friday, Feb 08, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Willie Mae Dillon
b. 26 November 1953 –d. 27 July 1973
Cynthia (Lowe) Dinwiddie
b. 4 June 1922 –d. 21 August 1992, w/o John H. Dinwiddie.
Alexander Haywood Ditty Obt.
b. 26 October 1834, Chestnut Mound, Smith Co., TN –d. 17 October 1908, Putnam Co., TN, (C.S.A., Civil
War), md Margaret Jane (Apple) Ditty, b. 11 October 1838, TN – d. 4 August 1904, Putnam Co., TN.
Alexander Haywood Ditty, s/o Abraham B. Ditty (1789-1869) & Jincy Fergus (1789-1855), both buried
in the Ditty Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Alexander Haywood Ditty, md 2nd on the 10th of August 1905,
Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Elizabeth (Curtis) Ditty, b. 2 April 1848 –d. 22 September 1932.
*See Alonzo Bockman, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Margaret Jane (Apple) Ditty Obt.
*See Samuel “Sam”Apple, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lular (Ditty) Stanton Obt.
DITTY, A. H.: Mr. A. H. Ditty died at his home in this city after an illness of several weeks, Thursday,
October 17, 1907, and was buried in the city cemetery on Friday. Mr. Ditty was about 73 years of age and a
well known and respected citizen. He leaves a wife and several grown up children. [Date: 10/24/1907, Vol.
V, No. 34, Page 1] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Census Place: 1880 District 8, Smith Co., TN
Dwl: 194
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Haywood DITTYSelf
M
M
W
50
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA
Margret J. DITTYWife F
M
W
40
TN
Occ:
Franklin DITTY
Occ:
John DITTY
Occ:
Robert DITTY
Occ:
William DITTY
Occ:
Samuel DITTY
Occ:
Elijah DITTY
Occ:
Marshal DITTY
Occ:
Mollie DITTY
Occ:
James DITTY
Occ:
Lula DITTY
Occ:
Elisa HORTON
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN
Dau
F
S
At Home
Fa: TN
Son
M
S
At Home
Fa: TN
Dau
F
S
At Home
Fa: TN
Other F
S
Domestic Servant Fa: TN
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
23
TN
21
TN
19
TN
17
TN
15
TN
13
TN
11
TN
9
TN
7
TN
4
TN
21
TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 514 –Alexander H. Ditty is head of household, 66 yrs.
old, b. October 1833, TN (parents both born in VA), Occupation: Traveling Agent, md 44 yrs. to Margaret
J., 61 yrs. old, b. October 1838, TN, 10 children born, 7 children living. Children: Elija K., Ditty, son, 33
yrs. old, b. February 1867, TN. Also living in the household: Eda Stanton, granddaughter, 5 yrs. old, b.
May 1895, TN).
Arrington C. Ditty
b. 11 December 1898, TN – d. 28 June 1965, s/o Samuel “Sam” Apple Ditty (1864-1937) & Florilla
“Rillar”Jared (1867-1947).
*See Samuel “Sam”Apple Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Florilla “Rillar”(Jared) Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Vaden T. Ditty Obt.
*See Veleda (Ditty) Duke Obt.
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 38 –Samuel Ditty is head of household, 46 yrs. old,
TN md to Florilla, 42 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Arington, 12 yrs. old, TN
& Vadon Ditty, 3 yrs. old, TN).
Florilla “Rillar”(Jared) Ditty Obt.
b. 17 July 1867, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 July 1947, d/o William James Jared (1841-1919) & Elizabeth
“Betty” Frances Huddleston (1845-1925). William James Jared, s/o Samuel Raulston Jared & Mary
Sophroni “Susan” Scruggs. Elizabeth “Betty”Frances Huddleston, d/o Isaac Alexander Huddleston &
Judith (Nicholas/Nichols) Wallace. She married Samuel “Sam” Apple Ditty b. 2 October 1864, TN – d.
28 March 1937, s/o Alexander Haywood Ditty & Margaret Jane Apple. Children: Veleda Ditty md
Elois Eugene Duke; Arrington Jared md Mattie Mae King and Vaden Ditty never married. Veleda (Diity)
Duke, b. 15 February 1905 –d. 2 March 1934 buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Samuel “Sam”Apple Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Ditty, 80:
Rites for Mrs. Florilla Jared Ditty, 80, of Baxter, who died unexpectedly Sunday night of a heart attack
were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church there by Dr. H. L. Upperman. Burial was in
Cookeville Cemetery.
A native of the Twelfth District, Mrs. Ditty was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Jared. She
was married to the late Samuel Ditty, and they made their home in the Twelfth District until about 30 years
ago when they moved to Baxter.
She was a member of the Baxter Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Veleda Ditty Duke, Nashville; two sons, A. C. Ditty, Nashville, and
Vaden T. Ditty, Baxter; a sister, Mrs. H. S. McDonald of Chestnut Mound; two brothers, Lee Jared, Putnam
County, and J. B. Jared, Nashville, and several grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 10 July 1947.
Margaret Jane (Apple) Ditty Obt.
b. 11 October 1838, TN – d. 4 August 1904, Putnam Co., TN, md Alexander Haywood Ditty, b. 26
October 1834, Chestnut Mound, Smith Co., TN – d. 17 October 1908, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Abraham B.
Ditty (1789-1869) & Jincy Fergus (1789-1855), both buried in the Ditty Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Alexander Haywood Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
DITTY, MARGRET J.: . . . On the night of Aug. 4, 1904, the angel of death visited the home of our
neighbor A. H. Ditty of West Cookeville, and summoned his beloved wife, Margret J. Ditty, to her eternal
home. She was born Oct. 11, 1838, had been a consistent member of the M. E. Church South for a number
of years, died in the triumph of a living faith and went home to God. She was laid to rest in city cemetery to
await judgment day. We would say to her loving husband and affectionate children, weep not as those who
have no hope. One day there will be a happy reunion where there is no more sighing, heartaches nor death,
but joy, love and peace. [Date: 8/10/1904, Vol. II, No. 27, Page 6] Putnam County Herald newspaper,
Cookeville, TN.
Samuel “Sam”Apple Ditty
b. 2 October 1864, TN –d. 28 March 1937, md Florilla “Rillar”(Jared) Ditty, b. 17 July 1867, TN –d. 4
July 1947, William James Jared (1841-1919) & Elizabeth “Betty” Frances Huddleston (1845-1925).
Samuel “Sam” Apple Ditty, s/o Alexander Haywood Ditty (1834-1908) & Margaret Jane Apple
(1838-1904). (Methodist)
*See Alexander Haywood Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Margaret Jane (Apple) Ditty Obt.
*See Florilla “Rillar”(Jared) Ditty Obt.
*See Arrington C. Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William James Jared Obt.
*See Charles “Charlie”Foster buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Susie (Jared) Foster Obt.
Children of Samuel “Sam”Ditty are: Veleda Ditty md Elois Eugene Duke; Arrington Ditty md Mattie Mae
King & Vaden T. Ditty. Florilla (Jared) Ditty’s siblings: (sister) Mrs. H. S. McDonald, Chestnut Mound,
TN, (brothers) Leonidas Polk “Lee”Jared, Putnam Co., TN & James Beersheba “Bersh”Jared, Nashville,
TN.
Sam A. Ditty: DC #7050, 20th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN. Cause of Death: Chronic myocarditis.
Attended by; T. Shipley, M. D., Cookeville, TN. Parents, Haywood Ditty, VA & Jane Apple, VA.
Informant: V. T. Ditty. Undertaker: Thurman Dowell, Granville, TN. Registrar: Mrs. J. C. Boyd.
Source: FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275 Page 153B
Dwl: 166
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William JARED Self
M
M
W
40
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN
Betty JARED Wife
F
M
W
40
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Rillar JARED Dau
F
S
W
12
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Susan JARED Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Francis JARED Son
M
S
W
8
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Leonidas JARED Son
M
S
W
6M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Dwl: 194
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Haywood DITTY
Self
M
M
W
50
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA
Margret J. DITTY
Wife
F
M
W
40
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: TN Mo: TN
Franklin DITTY
Son
M
S
W
23
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
John DITTY
Son
M
S
W
21
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Robert DITTY
Son
M
S
W
19
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
William DITTY
Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Samuel DITTY
Son
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Elijah DITTY
Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Marshal DITTY
Son
M
S
W
11
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mollie DITTY
Dau
F
S
W
9
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
James DITTY
Son
M
S
W
7
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lula DITTY
Dau
F
S
W
4
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Elisa HORTON
Other F
S
W
21
TN
Occ:
Domestic Servant Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 514 –Alexander H. Ditty is head of household, 66 yrs.
old, b. October 1833, TN (parents both born in VA), Occupation: Traveling Agent, md 44 yrs. to Margaret
J., 61 yrs. old, b. October 1838, TN, 10 children born, 7 children living. Children: Elija K., Ditty, son, 33
yrs. old, b. February 1867, TN. Also living in the household: Eda Stanton, granddaughter, 5 yrs. old, b.
May 1895, TN).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: Dwl: 39 –William J. Jared is head of household, 69
yrs. old, TN (parents both born in VA) md 44 yrs. to Elizabeth F., 64 yrs. old, TN, 9 children born, 6
children living).
(1920 census 20th Civil Dist., Baxter, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 39 –Sam Ditty is head of household, 56 yrs.
old, TN md to Florilla, 52 yrs. old, TN. Child: Vaden T. Ditty, 12 yrs. old, TN).
Vaden T. Ditty Obt.
b. 11 July 1907, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 December 1947, s/o Samuel “Sam” Apple Ditty & Florilla
“Rillar”Jared, d/o William James Jared (1841-1919) & Elizabeth “Betty”Frances Huddleston (18451925). His siblings are: Veleda Ditty md Elois Eugene Duke and Arrington Jared md Mattie Mae King.
*See Florilla “Rillar”(Jared) Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Vaden T. Ditty, 40, a familiar face at most sports events in Putnam County and who
had the distinction of being the largest man in this section of the state, were conducted Thursday morning at
the Baxter Methodist Church by Dr. Harry L. Upperman and the Rev. G. C. McIlwain.
Mr. Ditty, an electrical and plumbing contractor, was found dead at this home Wednesday. He had been ill
only a short time having been released from a Nashville hospital a few days before his death.
Mr. Ditty recently told some of his friends that he weighed 385 pounds.
Burial was in City Cemetery, Cookeville.
Mr. Ditty was a member of the Methodist Church and he was a native of Putnam County.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Veleda Duke of Nashville and a brother Arrington Ditty, Baxter.
Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 24 December 1947, front page.
(1920 census 20th Civil Dist., Baxter, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 39 –Sam Ditty is head of household, 56 yrs.
old, TN md to Florilla, 52 yrs. old, TN. Child: Vaden T. Ditty, 12 yrs. old, TN).
Vaden T. Ditty
b. 11 Jul 1907, Putnam Co., TN
d. 17 Dec 1947
Father: Sam Apple Ditty
Mother: Florilla Jared, Putnam Co., TN
Cookeville City Putnam Co., TN
James Fowler Dixon
b. 26 October 1926 – d. 21 February 1992, md Willie Jo (unknown) Dixon, b. 12 April 1927. Children:
James A. “Jim”, Timothy Joe “Tim”& William H. “George”Dixon.
(SS Death Index: Name: JAMES F DIXON Birth: 26 Oct 1926- Death: Feb 1992–Last Residence: (not
Juanita (Jackson) Dixon Obt.
b. 6 July 1923, Ada, OK – d. 15 August 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Oscar Dixon, b. 7
September 1916 –d. 30 March 1977. Juanita (Jackson) Dixon, d/o Willie & Armendie Jackson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Juanita Jackson Dixon, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 18, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 17, and again Thursday from 7 a.m.
Mrs. Dixon died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 6, 1923, in Ada, Okla., to the late Willie and Armendie Jackson.
Mrs. Dixon was a homemaker and a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church.
Her family includes a son, Larry Dixon of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Gene Paul of
Adairsville, Ga.; a sister, Geraldine Phipps of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Brian Lee of Georgia, Josh
Dixon of Franklin, Ky., Chalen Skinner of Georgetown, Ky., Rebecca Violet of Dodson Branch and Amy
Wilmoth of Cookeville; and two great-granddaughters, Mindi Green and Kristi Lee.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Dixon and a daughter,
Dorothy Green.
Pallbearers will be Gene Paul, Brian Lee, David Violet, Quinton Green, Josh Dixon and Steven Violet.
Bro. Richard Phipps will officiate the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 17 August 2011
Odell C. Dixon Obt.
b. 8 June 1913 – d. 15 April 1980, (Pvt US Army WWII), md Robbie Lee (Hatfield) Dixon, b. 10 April
1916, Rome, GA –d. 21 July 2006, d/o Martin Sims Hatfield & Lena Mae Yarbrough. Odell C. Dixon,
s/o John Dixon & Mary Tabor.
*See Robbie Lee (Hatfield) Dixon Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Odell C. Dixon, 66, will be conducted Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Frankin D. Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Dixon died April 15 at Green Valley Nursing Home in Dickson, TN.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of John and Mary Tabor Dixon. He was a truck driver and a
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary West of Monroe, TN; two sons, James Dixon of Little Rock, AR,
and Willard Dixon of MO; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Pearson of Memphis, Mrs. Betty Crutcher of AL,
and Mrs. Patsy McReynolds of WV; a sister, Mrs. Rozell Norrod of Monroe, TN; four grandsons.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 17 April 1980.
Robbie Lee (Hatfield) Dixon Obt.
b. 10 April 1916, Rome, GA – d. 21 July 2006, Odell Dixon, b. 8 June 1913 – d. 15 April 1980, (Pvt US
Army WWII), s/o John Dixon & Mary Tabor. Robbie Lee (Hatfield) Dixon, d/o Martin Sims Hatfield
& Lena Mae Yarbrough.
*See Odell C. Dixon Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robbie Lee Hatfield Dixon, 90, of Cookeville, will be held
Tuesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, July 24, from 5-8 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 25, from 12 noon
until time of services.
Mrs. Dixon died Friday, July 21, 2006, at Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born April 10, 1916, in Rome, Ga., to the late Martin Sims and Lena Mae Yarbrough Hatfield.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cookeville and had worked in sewing and cutting at Red Kap
Industries.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, James (Bud) and Judy Dixon of Little Rock, Ark., and
Willard and Virginia Dixon of Cookeville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Richard (Ossie)
Mitchell of Rickman, Bettye and Donald Crutcher of Huntsville, Ala., and Pat and Richard Marks of
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Dixon, an infant
daughter, Alice Mae Dixon, and a brother, Elbert C. Hatfield.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bro. Steve Thornton will officiate the services.
Published July 25, 2006 10:05 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Homer Dobbs Obt.
b. 14 May 1903, Loudon Co., TN – d. 26 July 1985, Cookeville, TN, md Cynthia Fannin Dobbs, d. 26
July 1983. Homer Dobbs, s/o John Dobbs & Molly Dockerey.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Homer Dobbs, 82, of Kenway Ave., Cookeville, were held today at
2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Harris officiating. Burial was at Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Dobbs died Friday (July 26, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital.
Born May 14, 1903 in Loudon County, he was the son of the late John and Molly Dockerey Dobbs. He
was married to the late Cynthia Fannin Dobbs, who died July 26, 1983.
Mr. Dobbs was a retired coal miner. He had worked with United Mine Compnay of Inland Still, Kentucdy,
and was a member of First Baptist Church in Wheelwright, KY.
His family includes two daughters, Anita Napier of Cookeville amd Ruth Dill of Dayton, OH; a son,
Darrell Dobbso of Toler, KY; a brother, Kelly Dobbs of Toler; and eight grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Robert Giezentanner, Rick Golden, Greg Holt, Joe Cantrell, Tim and Chris Dobbs
and Keith Napier.
Jason Troy “Doc”Dockery Obt.
b. 10 March 1975, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 June 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Windle Troy
Dockery & Margaret Harris.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jason Troy (Doc) Dockery, 31, of Cookeville will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, June 22, from the chapel of Cookeville of Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, June 21, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Dockery died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 10, 1975, in Putnam County to Windle Troy and Margaret Harris Dockery.
Mr. Dockery was employed as a cashier.
In addition to his parents, his family includes a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Greg Pippin of
Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Donna Manier of Jackson County; a grandmother, Ruby
Dockery of Cookeville; an aunt, June Dockery; a niece, Kelsey Ealey; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy Dockery and Jesse and Clio Cynthia Harris.
Pallbearers will be Chad and Rick Barney, Jeremy Tollison, Dan Scott, Johnny Bohannon and David
Norris.
The Rev. James Haynes will officiate the services.
Published June 21, 2006 10:41 AM CDT: Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Jimmy Cosby Dockery Obt.
b. 1918, Jackson Co., TN –d. 25 January 1985, md Ruby Willene (Randolph) Dockery, b. 10 April 1922,
Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 November 2009, Algood, TN, d/o William “Bill” Randolph & Maudie Henry.
Jimmy Cosby Dockery, s/o Sidney L. Dockery & Lucinda Willoughby.
*See Ruby Willene (Randolph) Dockery Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Jimmy Cosby Dockery, 66, of Cookeville were held Sunday at 3
p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Gentry officiating. Burial
was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Dockery died Friday (Jan. 25, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Sidney L. and Lucinda Willoughby Dockery.
Mr. Dockery was a retired maintenance worker and a veteran of World War II.
His family includes his wife, Ruby Randolph Dockery; a daughter, June Dockery; a son, Troy Dockery; his
mother, Mrs. Lassie Dockery; a brother, Charlie Dockery, all of Cookeville; a sister, Louise Martin of
Garden City, MI; and a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tommy Kilgore, Mark Randolph, Michael Sullivan, Bruce and Larry Dockery, and
Kenneth Randolph.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Luther S. Dockery
b. 4 October 1916, TN –d. 3 December 1967, md the 30th of June 1940, Putnam Co., TN to Nora E. (Lee)
Dockery, b. 14 January 1923. Luther S. Dockery, s/o Sidney L. “Sid”Dockery & Lassie Willoughby.
*See Sidney L. “Sid”Dockery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Odis Dockery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 355, docket #4, pg. 213: Luther Docker
married 30 June 1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, Cookeville, TN to Nora Lee, age 17, address: Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Charlie Lee, Cookeville, TN).
(1920 census 6th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 150 –Sidney Dockery is head of household, 29 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Labor Lumber Mill, md to Lassie, 28 yrs. old, TN. Children: Luther Dockery, 3 3/12
yrs. old, TN; James Dockery 2 + yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Jessie Dockery, brother, 18
yrs. old, Occupation: Labor Lumber Mill).
Ruby Willene (Randolph) Dockery Obt.
b. 10 April 1922, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 November 2009, Algood, TN, md Jimmy Cosby Dockery, s/o
Sidney L. Dockery & Lucinda Willoughby. Ruby Willene (Randolph) Dockery, d/o William “Bill”
Randolph & Maudie Henry.
*See Jimmy Cosby Dockery Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ruby Willene Dockery, 87, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 17, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Dockery died Sunday morning, Nov. 15, 2009, in Masters Health Care Center in
Algood. She was born April 10, 1922, in Putnam County to the late William (Bill) and
Maudie Henry Randolph. Mrs. Dockery was a retired cafeteria cook at the former Tech
Campus School in Cookeville. She was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and
attended Scott Avenue Baptist Church.
Her family includes a daughter, June Dockery of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Margaret
Dockery of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Kathy Pippin and Robert Manier, both of Cookeville; a greatgranddaughter, Kelsey Ealey of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dockery; a grandson, Jason Dockery; two sisters, Ann
Clouse and Dimple Judd; and three brothers, John, Jesse and S.T. Randolph. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. Rev. Jack Gentry will officiate at the services. Please share your thoughts and memories at
www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009: Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Sidney L. “Sid”Dockery
b. 30 October 1892, TN – d. 22 June 1969, md on the 4th of September 1913, Jackson Co., TN to Lassie
(Willoughby) Dockery, b. 18 December 1896, TN – d. 27 February 1987, d/o Berry & Tennessee
Willoughby.
(Children of Sidney L. Dockery & Lassie Willoughby are: Luther, James “Jimmie”, Charles “Charlie”,
William Odis & Louise Dockery)
*See Luther S. Dockery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Odis Dockery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jane Willoughby Obt.
*See James “Jim”Willoughby Obt.
*See Jerry Willoughby Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 515. #104: Sid Dockery married 4
September 1913, Jackson Co., TN to Lassie Willoughby).
(1920 census 6th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 150 –Sidney Dockery is head of household, 29 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Labor Lumber Mill, md to Lassie, 28 yrs. old, TN. Children: Luther Dockery, 3 3/12 yrs.
old, TN; James Dockery 2 + yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Jessie Dockery, brother, 18 yrs.
old, Occupation: Labor Lumber Mill).
William Odis Dockery
b. 23 February 1922, White Co., TN – d. 10 December 1933, s/o Sidney L. “Sid” Dockery & Lassie
Willoughby.
*See Sidney L. “Sid”Dockery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
William Otis Dockery
b. 23 Feb 1922, White Co., TN
d. 10 Dec 1933
Father: Syd Dockery, Putnam Co., TN
Mother: Lisa Willoughby, Jackson Co., TN
Carey Elizabeth Dodson
d. 5 July 1971
George V. Dodson Obt.
b. 3 September 1854, near Whitleyville, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 June 1933, Hopkinsville, KY, md on the
15th of May 1879, Jackson Co., TN to Martha E. (Loftis) Dodson, b. 13 October 1861, Jackson Co., TN –
d. 22 February 1926, d/o Roland C. Loftis (1834-1890) & Nancy Jane Smith. George V. Dodson, s/o
Hensie Dodson. No issue.
Funeral services for George V. Dodson, 80, who died Monday in Hopkinsville, KY, after a year of illness,
were conducted Tuesday at the local Church of Christ, Dr. O. H. Tallman officiating.
Mr. Dodson was born in Jackson county near Whitleyville, and lived there until his marriage to Miss
Martha Loftis. He moved to Cookeville forty years ago and operated a flour mill her for several years. His
wife died eight years ago and he moved to Hopkinsville seven years ago, where he resided until his death.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Malissa Denton, of Hopkinsville, and two brothers, William Dodson, of
Gainesboro, and Sam Dodson, of California.
Mrs. Dodson was a member of the Church of Christ and was well known both in Cookeville and Jackson
county.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 8 June 1933.
Martha E. Dodson
b. 13 Oct 1861, Jackson Co., TN
d. 22 Feb 1926
Father: Rolan C. Loftis, Jackson Co., TN
Mother: Nancey Jane Smith, Jackson Co., TN
Cookeville City Putnam Co., TN
(Roland C. Loftis, b. 5 Nov. 1834, Jackson Co., TN –d. 12 Jan. 1890, Jackson Co., TN, buried Hurricane
Cemetery, md the 22nd of Dec. 1857 to Nancy Jane Smith, b. 21 Feb. 1834/44 KY or Jackson Co., TN –d.
14 Nov. 1920 at the home of Allie Bybee in OK, buried in OK. She was the daughter of Benjamin A.
Smith & Mary A. Shockley Smith. She md 2nd Hense Dodson. Roland C. Loftis was the son of Laborn S.
Loftis (1813-1882) & Sally Bean (1813-1890), both buried in the the Hurricane Cemetery, Jackson Co.,
TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 343: George V. Dodson married 15 May
1879, Jackson Co., TN to M. E. Loftice)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Oak St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 2-8-97-115 –George V. Dodson is head of
household, 65 yrs. old, TN, md to Martha E., 58 yrs. old, TN).
James Thomas Donoho
b. 2 April 1886 –d. 15 December 1967, md Hellon/Helen (Gentry) Donoho, b. 14 September 1906.
(SS Death Index: Name: JAMES DONOHO Birth: 02 Apr 1886 Death: Dec 1967–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 274-22-4989, OH)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 171, #170: James Thomas Donoho
married 9 August 1942, Jackson Co., TN, age 56, address: Hartsville, TN to Mrs. Helen Gentry, age 35,
address: Rt. 2, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN).
Adeline (Johnston) Dorman Obt.
b. 4 November 1838 –d. 25 December 1905, Chicago, IL, md David Dorman, b. 22 July 1833- d. 23 April
1898
*See David Dorman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Edward Elmer Dorman Obt.
*See Lucy Amelia (McCowen) Dorman Obt.
DORMAN, ADALINE: Mrs. Adaline Dorman died suddenly on Christmas day at the home of her son in
Chicago, and was brought to this place and laid to rest beside her husband the late David Dorman, in the
city cemetery. She was the mother of E. E. Dorman of this city, and Mrs. Carrie Rout of Harriman. [Date:
1/3/1906, Vol. III, No. 47, Page 1] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
David Dorman
b. 22 July 1833 – d. 23 April 1898 md Adeline (Johnston) Dorman, b. 4 November 1838 – d. 25
December 1905. Buried next to them is their grandson, Albert David Dorman, b. ? –d. 6 June 1900, s/o
Edward Elmer Dorman & Lucy Amelia McCowen.
*See Adeline (Johnston) Dorman Obt.
*See Carrie W. (Dorman) Rout Walden Obt.
Edward Elmer Dorman Obt.
b. 22 February 1861, Allegheny, PA – d. 23 May 1933, Cookeville, TN, md Lucy Amelia (McCowen)
Dorman, b. 1 December 1861, Steubenville, OH – d. 18 February 1948, Nashville, TN, d/o Hayes
Lorenzo McCowen (1830-1896) & Sara Marie Manly/Mouley (1830-1893). Edward Elmer Dorman, s/o
David Dorman & Adeline Johnston.
*See Marguerite (Dorman) Hendrix buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Edward Frank Dorman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
E. E. DORMAN AND SISTER DIE SUDDENLY HERE LATE TUESDAY. Prominent Resident
Here Had Been in Failing Health for Four Years. Shock Believed to Have Hurried Sister’s Death
After She Saw Him Die. Services This Afternoon: Herald, Cookeville, TN: 25 May 1933, pg. 1.
Edward E. Dorman, 72, died suddenly at his home in West Cookeville late Tuesday afternoon of a heart
attack, and his only sister, Mrs. Carrie W. Walden, 64, of Chicago, visiting in his home, died 20
minutes later of a similar attack, believed to have been instigated at the sight of his death.
Mr. Dorman, long a prominent Cookeville resident, had been in failing health for the past four years.
Shortly before his death, however, he had appeared amiable and had chatted freely with friends who had
visited him.
Mrs. Dorman and Mrs. Walden had assisted Mr. Dorman from his chair to a bed when he suffered his
attack, and immediately Mrs. Walden became faint. She became violently ill a few minutes afterwards, and
expired soon after medical aid reached her.
Started When 12: Edward Elmer Dorman was born in Allegheny, Penn., February 22, 1861. At the age of
twelve he assisted his father, David Dorman, at the throttle of a railroad locomotive on a Pennsylvania
railroad. He began his training at the Pittsburg Locomotive Works and delivered engines for that company
to railroad systems throughout the United States.
He was married to Lucy A. McCowen, of Alliance, O., when a young man, and soon thereafter became
connected with the old Nashville and Knoxville Railroad as engineer. He followed the road’s trail through
the unsullied Upper Cumberlands until it reached Cookeville. The road was extended to Monterey, and for
many years afterwards his father engineered the train from Cookeville to Monterey, and he ran between
Cookeville and Lebanon.
Ran Shop Here: Since his retirement from the Tennessee Central Railway thirty years ago, Mr.
Dorman had conducted a machine shop in Cookeville, and was recognized as one of the most expert
machinists in the State. His health began failing about four years ago, and he retired from active business
connections.
Joint funeral services were conducted at the Dorman home this afternoon by the Rev. Joe Barbee, pastor of
the Watertown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, engineer for the Tennessee Central, former fireman for
Mr. Dorman, and a life-long friend. His burial will take place in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Watson will be buried in the grave with her brother. She was the mother of Ralph Rout, of Chicago,
and had made her home with him for several years. Mr. Rout was formerly connected with Will Stamps in
the storage battery business here.
Besides his widow, Mr. Dorman is survived by two sons, Carl, of Jackson, Miss., and Edward F., of
Cookeville, and a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite D. Hendrix, of Cookeville, and three grandchildren. Mrs.
Hendrix is private secretary to Federal Judge John J. Gore.
Mr. Dorman was a charter member of the Lions Club, and was a member of the Cookeville Methodist
Church, the Knights of Pythias, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Honorary pallbearers were
member of the Lions Club, and Lee Douglas, Geo. Snyder and Bill Smith of Nashville; Lloyd McCluen, of
Rockwood; Major Roy DeBerry, of Bloomington, Arthur Pedigo, of Cookeville; H. G. Loftis, of Algood.
Active pallbearers were J. Lee Epperson, Dr. J. T. Moore, Willis Dow, S. L. Gipson, James A. Isbell, R. V.
Overall, Judge John J. Gore and Leon Bockman.
Mrs. Walden is survived by her only son, Ralph Ront, and two grandchildren, all of Chicago.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 25 May 1933.
COOKEVILLE MACHINE SHOPS:
The Only Well Equipped and First Class Industry of its Kind in this Part of the State.
The importance of a thoroughly equipped machine shop, capable of turning out work of a high class, cannot
be over estimated in a vast area of territory like that which is served by Cookeville. The frequent occasion
for repairs to machinery of all kinds which should receive immediate attention particularly mill machinery
– renders a plant of this character a necessity. Recognizing this fact, Mr. E. E. Dorman established the
Cookeville Machine Shops in 1898. The territory he serves extends into all adjoining counties on the
Tennessee Central railroad both east and west, north beyond the state line into Kentucky, and 25 miles
south. Everything in the way of light and heavy machinery is handled, and prices are reasonable.
Mr. Dorman was born in Allegheny county, Western Pennsylvania, and has been a citizen of Cookeville
since 1890. He learned the machinist trade in the Pennsylvania Locomotive Works at Pittsburg, and spent
twenty-one years railroading as fireman and locomotive engineer. Was with the Pittsburg & Western and
Pennsylvania systems and was ten years engineer on what is known as the Tennessee Central. He is a
member of the firm of Dorman & High, manufacturers of shuttle blocks and tight barrel heads.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 2 April 1914.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., First St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 243 - Edward E. Dorman is head of
household, 49 yrs. old, PA (father born in ME, mother, OH), Occupation: Machinist Repair Shop, md 22
yrs. to Lucy A., 45 yrs. old, OH, (father born in PA, mother NY), 4 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Carl H., 21 yrs. old; Margarite, 18 yrs. old & Edward F. Dorman, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., First St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 415-121-143 - Edward E. Dorman is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, PA (father born in ME, mother, OH), Occupation: Proprietor Machine Shop, md to
Lucy A., 56 yrs. old, TN (father born in PA, mother OH). Children: Edward F. Dorman, 12 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Marjorie Hendricks, dau., 26 yrs. old, md, Occupation: Stenographer Law
Office, Maury Hendricks, grandson, 7 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census Cookeville Town, west, Cedar St., Civil Dist., 1, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 217 Family: 236 –
Edward E. Dorman is head of household, 69 yrs. old, PA, (father born in ME, mother, OH), Occupation:
Machinist Shop, (26 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lucy, 66 yrs. old, OH (father born in PA, mother NY),
(23 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Edward Dorman, 23 yrs. old, TN (22 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to
Lorna, daughter-in-law, 20 yrs. old, TN (father b. in TN, mother, TX). Also living in the household:
Margurite Hendrix, dau., 35 yrs. old, TN (18 yrs. old 1st marriage) divorced; Billy Hendrix, grand-son, 17
yrs. old, TN).
Edward E. Dorman
b. 22 Feb 1861, PA
d. 23 May 1933
Father: David Dorman, MA
Mother: Adeline Johnston, PA
Spouse: Lucy A. Dorman
Edward Frank Dorman Sr.
b. 2 April 1907, TN –d. 30 June 1973, md Lorna (Preston) Dorman, b. 20 September 1909 - d. 27 June
1980, d/o James Robert Preston & Collie Martin.
Edward Frank Dorman Sr., s/o Edward Elmer Dorman & Lucy Amelia McCowen.
*See Lorna (Preston) Dorman Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: EDWARD DORMAN Birth: 02 Apr 1907– Death: Jun 1973 –Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: LORNA DORMAN Birth: 20 Sep 1909 - Death: Jun 1980 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-20-1429 TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., First St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 415-121-143 - Edward E. Dorman is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, PA (father born in ME, mother, OH), Occupation: Proprietor Machine Shop, md to
Lucy A., 56 yrs. old, TN (father born in PA, mother OH). Children: Edward F. Dorman, 12 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Marjorie Hendricks, dau., 26 yrs. old, md, Occupation: Stenographer Law
Office, Maury Hendricks, grandson, 7 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census Cookeville Town, west, Cedar St., Civil Dist., 1, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 217 Family: 236 –is
Edward E. Dorman head of household, 69 yrs. old, PA, (father born in ME, mother, OH), Occupation:
Machinist Shop, (26 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lucy, 66 yrs.old, OH (father born in PA, mother NY), (23
yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Edward Dorman, 23 yrs. old, TN (22 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lorna,
daughter-in-law, 20 yrs. old, TN (father b. in TN, mother, TX). Also living in the household: Margurite
Hendrix, dau., 35 yrs. old, TN (18 yrs. old 1st marriage) divorced; Billy Hendrix, grand-son, 17 yrs.old,
TN).
Lorna (Preston) Dorman Obt.
b. 20 September 1909 - d. 27 June 1980, md Edward Frank Dorman Sr., b. 2 April 1907, TN –d. 30 June
1973, s/o Edward Elmer Dorman & Lucy Amelia McCowen. Lorna (Preston) Dorman, d/o James
Robert Preston & Collie Martin.
*See Edward Frank Dorman Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Lorna Dorman, 70, will be conducted in the chapel of Hooper
& Huddleston Funeral Home today, June 29, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roy J. West, Rev. Robert H. Case and
Rev. Maurice Moore officiating.
Mrs. Dorman died June 27 in the Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late James Robert and Collie Martin Preston and the widow of Edward F.
Dorman Sr.
Survivors include a son, Edward F. Dorman Jr., Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Moyer,
Tullahoma; two grandsons, Edward F. Dorman III and Chad Moyer; and one brothers, James Preston, Lock
Port, New York,
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lucy Amelia (McCowen) Dorman Obt
b. 1 December 1861, Steubenville, OH – d. 18 February 1948, Nashville, TN, md Edward Elmer
Dorman, b. 22 February 1861, Allegheny, PA – d. 23 May 1933, Cookeville, TN, David Dorman &
Adeline Johnston. Lucy Amerlia (McCowen) Dorman, d/o Hayes Lorenzo McCowen (1830-1896) &
Sara Marie Manly/Mouley (1830-1893).
*See Edward Frank Dorman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Methodist Church for Mrs. Lucy A. Dorman, who
died in a Nashville hospital yesterday morning after an illness of several months.
Dr. Harry L. Upperman and the Rev. H. Thornton Fowler officiated, and burial was in City Cemetery.
Widow of E. E. Dorman, fireman on the first locomotive to run into Cookeville. Mrs. Dorman was
born in Steubenville, OH, and was the daughter of the late Hayes Lorenza and Sara Maria McCowan. Mrs.
Dorman had made her home in Cookeville for nearly 60 years. Her husband’s father was engineer on
the first train.
She was an active member of the Methodist Church until ill health prevented. She was a charter member of
the Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include two sons, Carl Dorman, Jackson MS, and Edward Dorman, Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs.
Marjorie Hendrix, Nashville, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Charles Arnold Douglass Sr.
b. 27 March 1863, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 October 1940, s/o James M. Douglass & Avo
Arnold. Charles Arnold Douglass, md Nina (Early) Douglass, b. September 1871, TN – d. March 1949,
d/o Robert Early & Sarah Jane Moore. (Douglass pioneer family. Son: Charles Arnold Douglass Jr., of
San Marino, CA, Grandson: Carles A. Douglass III of San Gabriel, CA). Originally members of
Presbyterian church, later joined Methodist).
*See James M. Douglass buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nina (Early) Douglass Obt.
*See Robert Early buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See George R. Early buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Deceased Name: Charles Arnold Douglass
Date of Birth: 27 Mar 1863
Place of Birth: Cookeville
Date of Death: 18 Oct 1940
Father: James M. Douglass
Mother: Avo Arnold
Place of Birth: Overton County
Spouse: Mrs. Nina Early Douglass
(1900 census 19th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 272 –Charles A. Douglass is head of household, 37
yrs. old, b. March 1863, TN, Occupation: Depot Agent, md 12 yrs. to Nina E., 28 yrs.old, b. September
1871, TN (father born in KY, mother born in GA), 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Charley Douglas, 1
yr. old, b. May 1889, TN. Also living in the household: John Ridley Douglass, brother, 26 yrs. old, b.
March 1874, TN, Occuaption: Depot & Espress Agent and Sallie M. Earley, mother-in-law, 54 yrs. old,
b. May 1846, GA (father born in NC, mother born in GA), widow)
James M. Douglass
b. 24 September 1835, TN –d. 16 April 1875, md Avo (Arnold) Douglass, b. 19 October 1841, TN –d. 23
February 1917, d/o Jesse Arnold & Letitia Burton.
*See Charles Arnold Douglass Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Ridley Douglass Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Dawson Sloan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Z. T. Hinds Obt.
Mrs. Avo Douglass
b. 19 Oct 1841, TN
d. 23 Feb 1917
Father: Jesse Arnold, RI
Mother: Letitia Burton. TN
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 17 –J. M. Douglass is head of household, 33 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Grocer, md to Avo, 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Kate, 10 yrs. old; Charlie, 8 yrs. old &
Sallie Douglass, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Luvena Essex, servant, 20 yrs.
old, TN & J. M. McKinnie, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Keeping Groceries).
Source:
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(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 398 –William D. Sloan is head of household, 38 yrs.
old, b. August 1861, TN, Occupation: Merchant md 9 yrs. to Salle, 34 yrs. old, b. February 1866, TN, 3
children born, 3 children living. Children: Earl, 7 yrs. old, b. November 1892; Paul, yrs. old, b. February
1894 & Douglass Sloan, 3 yrs. old, b. December 1896. All born in TN. Also living in the household:
Anderson Sloan, father, 82 yrs. old, b. May 1828, TN (father born in NC, mother, VA), widow. Avo
Douglass, mother-in-law, 49 yrs. old, b. November 1850, TN (father born in Ireland, mother, TN), widow,
6 children born, 5 children living. Agie Burton, servant, 50 yrs. old, b. May 1850, TN, widow, 3 children
born, 5 children living.)
Joseph R. Douglass
b. 7 June 1865 –d. 19 December 1865, s/o James M. Douglass & Avo Arnold.
John R. Douglass Jr.
b. 17 June 1918 –d. 21 October 1992. (S Sgt. US Army, WWII).
*See John Ridley Douglass Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Ridley Douglass Sr.
b. 23 March 1874, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 August 1924, md on the 1st of November 1916, Putnam Co., TN
to Mary Faust (Claibourne) Douglass. John Ridley Douglass Sr., s/o James M. Douglass & Avo
Arnold.
*See James M. Douglass buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Ridley Douglass Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 347, #1380: Mr. John Ridley Douglass
married 1 November 1916, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Faust Claibourne).
Source: Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 2 April 1914:
JUDGE J. R. DOUGLAS: Who Stands for All that is Upright in Business, Official and Private Life – His
Success in All His Undertakings Set a High Example for Other Young Men.
Judge Douglass was born in Cookeville and was thirteen months of age when his father, (J. M. Douglass)
who was a prominent merchant and stock dealer of this county passed to the better world. After attending
the common schools he entered the Literary Department of the State University at Knoxville, and later
graduated in the Law Department of tthat instution in 1897, soon afterwards being admitted to the
Cookeville bar. Practiced one year in Dayton, Rehea county and returned home and a year latter formed a
partnership with Judge T. L. Denny. This connection existed for a periof of three years, after which he
practiced single file. In 1903 Judge Douglass was elected for full six year terms in 1906 and 1912. Was
chairman of the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee from 1904 to 1908, and has served as a
member of this, the Fourth Congressional District Committee and was for a number of years a member of
this the Tenth Sepatorial District Committee which comprises the counties of Putnam, Jackson, Overton,
Clay, Cumberland and Pickett. Has a number of times been delegate to state convention and been a strong
party worker.
After properly qualifying for law and just previous to entering in the local partnership with T. L. Denny
… .continues hard to read type.
(1900 census 19th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 272 –Charles A. Douglass is head of household, 37
yrs. old, b. March 1863, TN, Occupation: Depot Agent, md 12 yrs. to Nina E., 28 yrs.old, b. September
1871, TN (father born in KY, mother born in GA), 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Charley Douglas, 1
yr. old, b. May 1889, TN. Also living in the household: John Ridley Douglass, brother, 26 yrs. old, b.
March 1874, TN, Occuaption: Depot & Espress Agent and Sallie M. Earley, mother-in-law, 54 yrs. old,
b. May 1846, GA (father born in NC, mother born in GA), widow)
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl; 72 – Avo Duglass is head of
household, 68 yrs. old, TN (father born in RI, mother born in VA) widow. Child: John R. Duglass, son,
36 yrs. old, TN, single: Occupation: Justice of Peace Town).
(1920 census 1st Dist., Tennessee Polytech Institute, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 413:202:233 – John R.
Douglass is head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occuaption: Lawyer, General Practice, md to Mary, 30
yrs. old, TN. Child: John R. Douglass Jr., 1 6/12 yrs.old, TN).
Nina (Early) Douglass Obt.
b. September 1871, Davidson Co., TN – d. March 1949, md Charles Arnold Douglass Sr., b. 27 March
1863, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 October 1940, s/o James M. Douglass & Avo Arnold. Nina
(Early) Douglass, d/o Robert Early & Sarah Jane Moore.
*See Charles Arnold Douglass Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Nina Douglas, &&:
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Early Douglass, 77, were held Tuesday morning in the Chapel of the
Whitson Funeral Home. The Rev. M. F. LeCompt, pastor of the Algood Methodist Church, officiated and
burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Douglass died Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Lena High (the old Douglas residence) with
whom she had boarded since the death of her husband, the late Charles Arnold Douglas. Her death
followed an illness of about a month.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Early and wife, Sarah Moore Early. She was a native of Davidson
County. She moved to Algood about 40 years ago, when her husband was a station agent for the Tennessee
Central Railroad. Prior to this he was connected with the wholesale clothing firm of Bolivar H. Cooke and
Co., Nashville. Later, in partnership with the late J. W. H. Terry, he was engaged in the merchantile
business on the East side of the public square in Cookeville.
Mrs. Douglas was a woman of splendid intelligence and strong personality, and was the embodiment of
good cheer and optimism. For many years she was very active in the cultural, civic, and religious life of
Algood and Cookeville. She was a member of the Algood Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Charles A. Douglass, Jr., and a grandson, Charles A. Douglas, III, both of San
Gabriel, CA. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Douglass, Jr. were with her in her illness.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 24 March 1949
Imogene (Dyer) Dover
b. 17 April 1931 –d. 28 July 1994.
*See Linnie Hubert Dyer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: DOVER, IMOGENE –Birth: 17 Apr 1931 - Death: 28 Jul 1994 - Last Residence
(West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL) - Last Benefit: (West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL) –SSN: 410-444936, TN)
Amelia Nell (Swallows) Dow Obt.
b. 22 March 1911, Monterey, TN – d. 16 February 1970, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
December 1935 to David Thomas Dow, b. 20 August 1908, TN – d. 11 January 1996, Putnam Co., TN,
(Mami US Navy WWII), s/o John Byrd Dow Sr. & Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie” Owen. Amelia Nell
(Swallows) Dow, d/o Paris Lee Swallows (1871-1955) & Aldora Whittaker (1877-1943), both buried in
the Whittaker Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See David Thomas Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
Mrs. David Dow:
Funeral services for Mrs. David Dow, 58, the former Amelia Nell Swallows of Monterey, were held
Wednesday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Alexander, pastor of the First United
Methodist Church, Cookeville, and Rev. Gary Taylor, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Monterey,
officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Dow died Monday at the Cookeville General Hospital, where she was a patient for only a short time.
However, she had been ill at her home, 715 E. Spring Street, for some months. She was a native of
Monterey, the daughter of Paris Lee and Aldora Whiteaker Swallows and was a member of the Methodist
Church.
Survivors are her husband, David Dow: brother, Dale Swallows, Baxter; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Bower,
Miss Mary Ruth Swallows, Miss Dora Lee Swallows, all of Monterey.
David Linneas Dow
b. 19 November 1830, Carlyle, Clinton Co., IL – d. 12 August 1915, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Emily Martelia (Harris) Dow, b. 1 August 1828, TN –d. 27 July 1909, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jordan K.
Harris & Rachel Richardson. He was the son of David Dow & Cordellia Hull. David Linneas Dow was
a Mason, Methodist, Contractor & Builder, member of Legislature 1883. Five of his children are: Mrs.
Rachel Cordilla Baker, of Sparta, TN, Mrs. G. W. Cowan, John Dow, David Willis Dow, and R. D. Dow of
Mesquite, TX.
*See Emily Martelia (Harris) Dow Obt.
*See Rachel Cordilla (Dow) Baker buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Byrd Dow Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alice (Dow) Thompson Obt.
*See David Willis Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
David Linnaus Dow
b. 19 Dec 1831, IL
d. 12 Aug 1915
Father: David Dow, NY
Mother: Hull, IL
David Linnaeas Dow:
David Linnaeus Dow was born at Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, Nov. 19, 1830; married Emily M.
Harris, Dec. 23, 1848; died Aug. 12, 1915.
Mr. Dow moved to Putnam county in 1854, where he resided until his death with the exception of the three
years from 1863 to 1868, during which time he lived at New Middleton.
He was a contractor and builder, and also a mill man for many years. Among the public buildings he
erected in whole or in part were the first courthouse in Cookeville after the Civil war; the present
courthouse at Livingston in 1871, at Celine in 1873 and the old courthouse in Gainesboro in 1874. He built
and owned the first flour mill in Cookeville in 1875, and afterwards engaged in the lumber business.
Mr. Dow was elected to the lower house of the Tennessee legislature and served in 1883 under the first
administration of Gov. W. B. Bate, being the first direct represenatative from Putnam county.
His wife died, July 27 1909, aged 81 years. They reared a family of nine children, all of whom lived to be
grown and married, five of whom survive him. Mrs. R. P. Baker, of Sparta; Mrs. G. W. Cowan, of
Cookeville; John B. Dow, postmaster, and D. W. Dow, of Cookeville; and R. D. Dow, of Mequite, TX.
Mr. Dow was a well informed man on almost all subjects, having been a close student all his life until the
past three years, when his eyesight became impaired so he could not read.
He was a devout member of the Methodist church for more than 60 years, always attentive to church and
Sunday school, contributing liberally to both. He was a Master Mason, Royal Arch and Knight Templar.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT:
Death having once more eluded the vigilance of our faithful Tyler and entered
within the sacred portals of our Lodge, another soul has been launched into
eternity, another brother has been called home.
(Pictured: David Linneas Dow).
On the 12th day of August 1915, at his home in Cookeville, Tennessee, David L. Dow, our beloved brother
answered the summons to higher fields of labor. His sincerity of purpose, kindness of mind and heart, and
purity of life endeared him to all who knew him. Brotherly love, relief, truth, faith, hope and charity were
practiced by him in his daily life among his fellows.
He is gone from among us, and yet let us hope his spirity will visit the confines of our Lodge and spur us
on to greater proficiency and as a tribute to his memory we, your committee, present the following
resolutions.
Resolved, That in the deathof David L. Dow our fraternity has lost an intelligent and earnest supporter our
country an enterprising citizen and his family an affectionate father.
Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning and that a page of the record
book be set apart to perpetuate the memory of our esteemed brother.
Resolved futher, That we tender the sorrowing children our heartfelt sympathy in this their greatest
affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family as a reminder of our love and
affection and copy be furnished the local papers. Signed: C. J. Davis, J. F. Dyer and J. R. Douglass.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 16 September 1915.
(1860 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 172 –D. L. Dow is head of household, 29
yrs. old, IL, Occupation: Carpenter, md to Emily, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lorenzo, 10 yrs. old, IL;
Martha, 8 yrs. old, IL; Rachel, 5 yrs. old, TN; Robert, 2 yrs. old, TN & John Dow, 3/12 yrs. old, TN. Also
living in the household, O.D. Harris, 26 yrs. old, TN).
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 16 –D(avid) L. Dow is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
IL, occupation: Builder md to Emily, 41 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lorenzo J., 20 yrs. old, IL; Martha J., 17
yrs. old, IL; Rachel C., 14 yrs. old, TN; Robert D., 12 yrs. old, TN; John B., 10 yrs. old, TN; Harriet L. 8
yrs. old, TN; Sarah A., 6 yrs. old, TN; David W., 4 yrs. old, TN & Enoch F. Dow, 1 yr. old, TN).
(1880 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 115 –David Dow is head of household 49 yrs. old,
IL: Occupation: Mil Machine (father born in VT, mother born in NH) md to Emily M., 52 yrs. old, TN,
(father born in VA, mother born in TN). Children: Robert D., 22 yrs. old; John B., 20 yrs. old; Alice, 16
yrs. old; Willis, 13 yrs. old & Fleming Dow, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household:
Lucy J. Tibbs, 18 yrs. old, dau, TN & James Tibbs, son-in-law, 27 yrs. old, TN).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 334 –David Dow is head of household, 69 yrs. old, b.
November 1830, AL (father born in VT, mother born in OH) – Occupation: Runs Sawmill, md 52 yrs. to
Emily, 71 yrs. old, b. August 1828, TN (father born in VA, mother born in TN), 9 children born, 8 children
living. Living in the household: James Tibbs, Grandson, 7 yrs. old, b. November 1892, TN & Alma Dow,
Granddaughter, 4 yrs. old, b. September 1895, TN).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 335 –Alice Thompson is head of household, 36 yrs.
old, b. May 1864, TN, widow, (father born in IL, mother born in TN), 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: John, 17 yrs. old, b. April 1883; Bettie K., 14 yrs. old, b. June 1884; Mattie, 10 yrs. old, b. April
1890 & Harris Thompson, 5 yrs. old, b. March 1895. All born in TN)
November 1867 –Occupation: Labor Mill, md 11 yrs. to Emma, 27 yrs.. old, b. May 1873, TN 4 children
born, 4 children living. Children: Vida, 8 yrs. old, b. November 1891; Ruby, 7 yrs. old, b. February 1893;
Marvin, 4 yrs. old, b. December 1895 & Virginia Dow, 11/12 yrs. old, b. June 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 192 –David W. Dow is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Column Factory, md 20 yrs. to Emma P., 36 yrs. old,
TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Rubie, 17 yrs. old; Virginia, 10 yrs. old; Maud E., 8 yrs.
old & Julius Dow, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: David L. Dow, father, 79 yrs.
old, IL, widow).
David Thomas Dow
b. 20 August 1908, TN –d. 11 January 1996, Putnam Co., TN, (Mami US Navy WWII), md on the 21st of
December 1935 to Amelia Nell (Swallows) Dow, b. 22 March 1911, Monterey, TN –d. 16 February 1970,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Paris Lee Swallows (1871-1955) & Aldora Whittaker (1877-1943).
David Thomas Dow, s/o John Byrd Dow Sr. & Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”Owen.
*See Amelia Nell (Swallows) Dow Obt.
*See Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”(Owen) Dow Obt.
*See Judge John Byrd Dow Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 21, docket #4, pg. 14: David T. Dow
married 21 December 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, address: Cookeville, TN to Amelia Nell Swallows,
age 23, address: Monterey, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: P. L. Swallows,
Monterey, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 183 Family: 194–John B. Dow is head of household,
50 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: manufacturing lumber, md 13 yrs. to Elizabeth O. 36 yrs. old, TN, 5 children
born, 5 children living. Children: Emily S., 11 yrs. old; John B. Jr., 10 yrs. old; Elizabeth O., 7 yrs. old;
Janie R., 4 yrs. old; David T., 20/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Mattie
Thompson, 18 yrs. old, niece, TN.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory Street. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 308-129-152 –John B. Dow is head of
household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: postmaster, post office, widow. Children: Mary Lou, 21 yrs. old,
occupation: teacher public schools; John B. Jr., 20 yrs. old; Elizabeth, 17 yrs. old; Janie Rose, 14 yrs. old;
David T., 11 yrs. old & Della Dow, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
David Willis Dow
b. 26 November 1866, TN - d. 3 October 1949, md on the 21st of September 1889, Smith Co., TN to Emma
(Thompson) Dow, b. 5 May 1873, Smith Co., TN - d. 15 November 1948, Putnam Co., TN, d/o G. B.
Thompson & Sallie Rollins. David Willis Dow, s/o David Linneas Dow & Emily Martelia Harris.
*See David Linneas Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Emma (Thompson) Dow Obt.
*See Enoch Fleming Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Frank Ensor Obt.
*See Vida (Dow) Ensor Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 150: Willie Dow married on the 21st of
September 1889, Smith Co., TN to Emma Thompson).
(1880 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 115 –David Dow is head of household 49 yrs. old, IL,
Occupation: Mil Machine (father born in VT, mother born in NH) md to Emily M., 52 yrs. old, TN, (father
born in VA, mother born in TN). Children: Robert D., 22 yrs. old,; John B., 20 yrs. old; Alice, 16 yrs. old;
Willis, 13 yrs. old & Fleming Dow, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Lucy J.
Tibbs, 18 yrs. old, dau, TN & James Tibbs, son-in-law, 27 yrs. old, TN).
November 1867, TN, Occupation: Labor Mill, md 11 yrs. to Emma, 27 yrs. old, b. May 1873, TN 4
children born, 4 children living. Children: Vida, 8 yrs. old, b. November 1891; Ruby, 7 yrs. old, b.
February 1893; Marvin, 4 yrs. old, b. December 1895 & Virginia Dow, 11/12 yrs. old, b. June 1899. All
born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 192 –David W. Dow is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Column Factory, md 20 yrs. to Emma P., 36 yrs. old,
TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Rubie, 17 yrs. old; Virginia, 10 yrs. old; Maud E., 8 yrs.
old & Julius Dow, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: David L. Dow, father, 79 yrs.
old, IL, widow).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 349 –Willis Dow is head of household, 53 yrs. old, b.
November 1867, TN, Occupation: Operator Saw Mill, md to Emma, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children: Virginia,
20 yrs. old; Maud Ellen, 18 yrs. old & Julius K. Dow, 15 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”(Owen) Dow Obt.
b. 11 November 1874, TN – d. 26 January 1916, Buena Vista, CO, md on the 3rd of February 1897,
Williamson Co., TN to Judge John Byrd Dow Sr., b. 5 March 1860, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 July 1950,
Sparta, TN, s/o David Linneas Dow & Emily Harris. Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”(Owen) Dow, d/o J. C. &
M. M. Owen.
*See Judge John Byrd Dow Sr.
Funeral of Mrs. J. B. Dow:
Mrs. John B. Dow, who died at Buena Vista, CO, last week was buried in the city cemetery Sunday. The
services were held at the Church of Christ, conducted by Elder J. E. Scobey of Franklin and Elder W. L.
Karnes. The funeral was larely attended and the floral offerings numerous.
Mrs. Dow was Miss Elizabeth Owen of Franklin before her marriage, and taught school in Cookeville. She
was about 42 years of age, and is survived by her husband and six children. She was one of the most
beloved women of Cookeville, and her death is mourned by large circle of friends.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 3 February 1916.
Emily Martelia (Harris) Dow Obt.
b. 1 August 1828, TN –d. 27 July 1909, Putnam Co., TN, md David Linneas Dow, b. 19 November 1830,
Carlyle, Clinton Co., IL –d. 12 August 1915, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o David Dow & Cordellia
Hull. Emily Martelia (Harris) Dow, d/o Jordan K. Harris & Rachel Richardson.
*See Rachel Cordilla (Dow) Baker buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Byrd Dow Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alice (Dow) Thompson Obt.
DOW, EMILY: Mrs. Emily Dow, wife of Hon. D. L. Dow, died at her home in this city Tuesday morning,
July 27, 1909, after a long and painful illness. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, of which she had
been a member for many years, at 10 o'clock Wednesday, and was largely attended. Interment was made in
the city cemetery by Rev. L. S. Ewton of Watertown. Mrs. Dow was almost 81 years of age and had a wide
acquaintance throughout this section of the state and was highly esteemed by all. She is survived by her
husband and six children, J. B. Dow, D. W. Dow, Robert Dow and Mrs. W. W. Baker of this city, Mrs.
Geo. Cowan of Monterey and Mrs. R. P. Baker of Sparta. [Date 7/29/1909, Vol. VII, No. 30, Page 4]
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN.
Emily Sue Dow
b. 2 May 1898, Cookeville, TN –d. 26 July 1920, d/o John Byrd Dow Sr. & Elizabeth Owens.
*See John Byrd Dow Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Byrd “Jack”Dow Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 362 –John B. Dow is head of household, 40 yrs. old, b.
March 1860, TN (father born in IL, mother TN), Occupation: Lumber Dealer, md 3 yrs. to Lizzie, 26 yrs.
old, b. November 1873, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Eurlyene, 2 yrs. old, b. May
1898, TN & John Butler Dow, 7/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Annie Huddleston, servant,
17 yrs. old, b. July 1882, TN).
Emma (Thompson) Dow Obt.
b. 5 May 1873, Smith Co., TN - d. 15 November 1948, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of September 1889,
Smith Co., TN to David Willis Dow, b. 26 November 1866, TN - d. 3 October 1949, s/o David Linneas Dow
& Emily Martelia Harris. Emma (Thompson) Dow, d/o G. B. Thompson & Sallie Rollins.
Funeral Yesterday For Mrs. Willis Dow:
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Thompson Dow, 75, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home
in Cookeville Monday morning, were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Church.
The Rev. H. Thornton Fowler and the Rev. Dow Ensor conducted the services, and burial was in City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Dow had been in ill health for a number of years, but was active in the work of her home until she
suffered the heart attack. She was the daughter of the late G. B. and Sallie Rollins Thompson. She was
married 59 years ago to Willis Dow, a survivor. Mrs. Dow was a native of Smith County, moving to
Cookeville 60 years ago.
Active in the Methodist Churchsince she was 13 years of age, Mrs. Dow was crowned “Queen Mother”of
the church last May by the Wesley Brotherhood. Her church work centered around the Ladies Aid Society
and the Woman’s Society of Christian Service.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Dow leaves three daughters, Mrs. Albert Morris, New Middleton; Mrs.
Walter Snodgrass, Detroit, MI, and Mrs. Hubert Crawford, Cookeville; one son, Julius Dow, Detroit; eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 18 November 1948
Enoch Fleming Dow
b. 20 April 1869, TN –d. 12 July 1893, s/o David Linneas Dow & Emily Martelia Harris, borth buried
in Cookeville City Cemetery.
IL: occupation: Mil Machine (father born in VT, mother born in NH) md to Emily M., 52 yrs. old, TN,
Eric Marvin Dow Obt.
b. 21 December 1895, TN –d. 19 August 1907, s/o David Willis Dow, & Emma Thompson.
DOW, MARVIN: Marvin Dow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dow of this city, died on Monday August 19,
1907, and was buried Tuesday afternoon in the city cemetery. Marvin was about thirteen years old and a
bright boy. He had been sick about a month with slow fever. [Date: 8/22/1907, Vol. V, No. 25, Page 2]
Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
November 1867, Occupation: Labor Mill, md 11 yrs. to Emma, 27 yrs.. old, b. May 1873, TN 4 children
born, 4 children living. Children: Vida, 8 yrs. old, b. November 1891; Ruby, 7 yrs. old, b. February 1893;
Marvin, 4 yrs. old, b. December 1895 & Virginia Dow, 11/12 yrs. old, b. June 1899. All born in TN).
John Byrd “Jack”Dow Jr.
b. 12 November 1899, TN –d. 5 April 1925, s/o Judge John Byrd Dow Sr. & Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”
Owen. Children surviving in 1940 are: Mrs. Bruce Angus, Mrs. Harold Duncan, Mrs. Curtis T. DuBois
(Janie Rose), and David Dow.
*See Emily Sue Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Judge John Byrd Dow Sr. Obt.
b. 5 March 1860, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 July 1950, Sparta, TN, md on the 3rd of February 1897,
Williamson Co., TN to Elizabeth Echol “Lizzie”(Owen) Dow, b. 11 November 1874, TN –d. 26 January
1916, Buena Vista, CO, d/o J. C. & M. M. Owen. John Byrd Dow Sr., s/o David Linneas Dow & Emily
Harris.
*See Emily Sue Dow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Byrd “Jack”Dow Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Janie Rose (Dow) DuBois Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co., TN: John B. Dow married 3 February 1897,
Williamson Co., TN to Miss Elizabeth Owen).
John B. Dow, 90, Civic Leader, Dies After Short Illness:
Funeral services for John Byrd Dow, 90, were held Sunday afternoon at the chapel of the Carver Funeral
home. The Rev. Dow Ensor officiated and burial was in City cemetery.
Mr. Dow died Friday afternoon at a convalescent home in Sparta following a short illness. A native of
Putnam County, Mr. Dow spent most of his life in Cookeville where he was active in civic affairs until his
retirement a few years ago. Prior to entry in the lumber business he was a school teacher and in 1901
served a term as direct representative from Putnam County in the state legislature. In 1911 he was mayor
of Cookeville and served eight years as postmaster during Wilson’s administration.
He was one of the founders a trustee of Dixie College, a school located a the present site of Tennessee
Polytechnic Institute. Later he served as a justice of the peace for the city of Cookeville and United States
Commissioner with the federal court.
He was the son of the late David Linneas and Emily Harris Dow. His wife, the former Miss Elizabeth
Owen of Franklin, died about 30 years ago.
Survivors include a son, David Dow, Cookeville; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis DuBois, Cookeville, Mrs.
Bruce Angus, Grand Junction, CO, Mrs. Harold Duncan, Oak Ridge; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
A prominent businessman and civic leader, he was state representative from Putnam County in 1901. In
1911 he was elected mayor of Cookeville and was Postmaster for eight years. He was one of the founders
of The University of Dixie and also a trustee of the university. He was married to Elizabeth Owen, she
was a school teacher. They were the parents of David Thomas Dow, Mrs. Rose (Dow) Curtis DuBois, Mrs.
Bruce Angus and Mrs. Howard Duncan.
Judge John Byrd Dow of Cookeville celebrated his 80th birthday on March 5.
Judge Dow is a native of Putnam County, having been born three miles from Cookeville in 1860. He was
educated at Washington Academy here and taught school in Putnam and Smith counties. He once sold
goods in Cookeville for W. P. Chapin in one of the earlier stores established here.
He was in the lumber business for many years and represented Putnam County in the Legislature in 1900.
He was mayor of Cookeville in 1912-13 and was Postmaster here 1914 to 1922.
He was City Magistrate for 8 years and U. S. Commissioner from 1933 until February of this year.
Judge Dow has four living children including, Mrs. Bruce Angus of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Harold
Duncan of Joliet, Ill.; Mrs. Curtis DuBois and David Dow of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: March 1940.
J. B. Dow To Mark Ninetieth Birthday:
Former Mayor John B. Dow will observe his 90th birthday on next Sunday at which time he will be at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Curtis DuBois on East Sixth Street.
A life-long resident of Putnam County, he has been prominently identified with the business and civic life
of Cookeville and Putnam County since young manhood.
Throughout his active life he was engaged in the lumber and mill business.
He was representative from Putnam county in the General Assemble of 1901, and was postmaster of
Cookeville during President Wilson’s administration. Several years ago he served a term as Mayor of
Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 2 March 1950.
IL: occupation: Mil Machine (father born in VT, mother born in NH) md to Emily M., 52 yrs. old, TN,
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 362 –John B. Dow is head of household, 40 yrs. old, b.
March 1860, TN (father born in IL, mother TN), Occupation: Lumber Dealer, md 3 yrs. to Lizzie, 26 yrs.
old, b. November 1873, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Eurlyene, 2 yrs. old, b. May
1898, TN & John Butler Dow, 7/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Annie Huddleston, servant,
17 yrs. old, b. July 1882, TN).
born, 5 children living. Children: Emily S., 11 yrs. old; John B. Jr., 10 yrs. old; Elizabeth O., 7 yrs.old;
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory Street. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 308-129-152 –John B. Dow is head of
household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: postmaster, post office, widow. Children: Mary Lou, 21 yrs. old,
occupation: teacher public schools; John B. Jr., 20 yrs. old; Elizabeth, 17 yrs.old; Janie Rose, 14 yrs. old;
David T., 11 yrs. old & Della Dow, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Jordon Lorenzo Dow
b. 26 April 1850, IL - d. 18 June 1908, md Easter Anne (Vick) Dow, b. 31 July 1851, Jackson Co., TN –
d. 12 March 1928, d/o Robartus Vick & Kizar Matheny. Easter Anne Dow occupation is listed as Agent
Medicine in the 1910 census. Jordon Lorenzo Dow, s/o David Linnaus Dow & Emily Martelia Harris.
(He lived in Monterey, TN).
Easter Anne Dow
b. 31 Jul 1851, Jackson Co., TN
d. 12 Mar 1928
Father: Robartus Vick, NC
Mother: Kizar Matheny, East TN
Monterey Putnam Co., TN
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 16 –D(avid) L. Dow is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
IL, Occupation: Builder md to Emily, 41 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lorenzo J., 20 yrs. old, IL; Martha J., 17
yrs. old, IL; Rachel C., 14 yrs. old, TN; Robert D., 12 yrs. old, TN; John B., 10 yrs. old, TN; Harriet L. 8
yrs. old, TN; Sarah A., 6 yrs. old, TN; David W., 4 yrs. old, TN & Enoch F. Dow, 1 yr. old, TN.
Census Place: 1880 District 12, Putnam Co., Tennessee
Dwl: 149
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Jordan DAW Self
M
M
W
30
IL
Occ:
Farmer Fa: IL Mo: TN
Easter A. DAW Wife
F
M
W
29
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Linneous DAW Son
M
S
W
5
TN
Fa: IL Mo: TN
Maud DAW
Dau
F
S
W
3
TN
Fa: IL Mo: TN
Robert DAW
Son
M
S
W
1
TN
Fa: IL Mo: TN
Lue ROBINSON Other F
W
W
34
TN
Occ:
School Mistress Fa: --- Mo: --(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 137 –Jordan Dow is head of household, 50 yrs. old, b.
April 1850, TN, Occuaption: Mill Hand, md 26 yrs to Easter, 49 yrs. old, b. July 1857, 6 children born, 6
children living. Children: Linnie, 25 yrs. old, b. February 1875, Occupation: Mill Hand; Alma, 23 yrs. old,
b. October 1876; Lawrence, 21 yrs. old, b. June 1879, Occuaption: Painter; Hattie, 19 yrs. old, b., March
1881; Lizzie, 13 yrs. old, b. August 1886 & Charles Dow, 10 yrs. old, b. September 1889. All born in TN).
(1910 census 14th Civil Dist., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN: Harry Larson is head of household, 26
yrs. old, NC, Occupation: Car Inspector Rail Road, md 3 yrs. to Alma, 32 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1
child living. Child: Willie A. Lawson, 23/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Easter A. Dow,
mother-in-law, 52 yrs. old, TN, widow, 6 children born, 6 children living, Occupation: Agent Medicine &
her son Charlie B. Dow, brother-in-law, 20 yrs.old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Odd Jobs).
(1920 census 14th Civil Dist., Monterey, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 62 –Mrs. Ann Dow, is head of household,
68 yrs. old, TN, widow. Child: Charley B. Dow, son, 30 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Fireman at the Steam
Railroad.
Ralph F. Dow
b. 30 June 1892 –d. 19 February 1893
A. Terry Dowell Obt.
b. 12 July 1906 – d. 20 May 1977, md Edith (McCormick) Dowell, b. 8 July 1904 –d. 1983. A. Terry
Dowell, s/o Peter N. Dowell & Julie Ann Terry.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Terry Doweel, 70, were conducted at the chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roy J. West and Malcom Hill
officiating.
Mr. Dowell, a resident of 1396 Crecent Drive, died May 20 in the Cookeville Hospital.
He was a native of Putnam County, son of the late Peter and Julia Ann Terry Dowell.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith McCormick Dowell; and one sister, Mrs. Lida Hix, Cookeville.
Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Herald-Citizen, Putnam Co., TN: Wednesday, 25 May 1977.
(1910 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 107 –Peter K. Dowell, 43 yrs. old, TN, md 12 yrs. to
Julie A., 38 yrs, old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Lyslia, 11 yrs. old; Edner, 6 yrs. old
& Terry A. Dowell, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Avannah Z. "Avany" (Brown) Dowell Obt.
b. 16 August 1875, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 October 1958, Alexandria, TN, md to William Byrd Dowell,
b. 10 October 1869, Putnam Co., TN - d. 27 January 1934, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Squire John Hickman
Dowell, b. 6 May 1831, TN- d. 27 January 1920 & Rebecca Bunes (Byrnes) Dowell. Avannah Z.
"Avany" (Brown) Dowell, b. 16 August 1875, TN – d. 10 October 1958, Alexandria, TN, d/o Robert R.
Brown (1847-1924) & Mary Jane Huddleston (1853-1928).
*See William Byrd Dowell Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Avannah Brown Dowell, 83, who died Friday at the Lone Oak rest home in
Alexandria, TN, were held at Hooper and Huddleston funeral home Sunday afternoon.
D. D. Woody, minister of Broad Street Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was in Cookeville City
cemetery.
Mrs. Dowell was the widow of Byrd Dowell who died in 1934. She was a native of Putnam county. Mrs.
Dowell was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. George McCoy, Stonewall, OK, and Mrs. Jannah Wilhite, Knoxville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 8 October 1958
Dwl: 229
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
R.R. BROWN Self
M
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
Merchant
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M.J. BROWN Wife
F
M
W
23
TN
Occ:
Jannah BROWN Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Avannah BROWNDau
Fa: TN Mo: TN
F
S
W
Fa: TN Mo: TN
4
TN
Callie Belle (Sherrell) Dowell Obt.
Callie (Sherrell) Dowell was the 3rd wife of John Martin Dowell.
*See John Martin Dowell Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Callie S. Dowell, 79, were held at the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Home
today at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Philip Ritter officiating.
Mrs. Dowell a resident of 60 Davis Street died in the hospital on Tuesday following an extended illness.
She was a native of Putnam County, the daughter of the late Wesley and Lucy Brown Sherrell and was
noted for her beautiful flowers which she grew and the arrangements she made and generous gave to
friends. Her husband was the late Martin Dowell. Mrs. Dowell was a member of the First Methodist
Church.
Survivors include 1 sister Mrs. Mary Jane Thompson of Cookeville.
Cleora Cordelia (Byrne) Dowell Obt.
b. 2 December 1869 – d. 28 March 1921, Putnam Co., TN, md John Martin Dowell, b. 15 November
1857, TN –d. 18 January 1932, age 74, s/o Squire John Hickman Dowell & Rebecca Bunes (Byrnes).
Cleora Cordelia (Byrne) Dowell, d/o Terrell Byrne (1826-1905) & Mary Jane Spurlock (1834-1890),
both buried in the Byrne Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN. Terrell Byrne, s/o Lawrence Byrne & Martha
“Pasty”Jared. Mary Jane Spurlock, d/o Col. Josiah Spurlock & Leah Manier.
Death Summons Mrs. J. M. Dowell: Prominent Cookeville Woman Succumbs to Fatal Illness:
The long illness of Mrs. Cleora Byrne Dowell, wife of J. M. Dowell, terminated at 7 o’clock on last
Saturday morning, when the angel of death beckoned and the soul of this splendid Christian lady took its
flight to the Haven of Rest.
All that loving service and professional skill could do was done to relive the suffering, but to no avail. That
“death loves a shining mark”was illustrated in the death of this useful woman. She was fifty-one years old
and was a daughter of Terrell Byrne, a prominent and highly respected citizen of Jackson county, who died
several years ago. Her girlhood days were spent at the family home near Granville. In 1896 she was
married to J. M. Dowell and soon thereafter they located here. After spending a year or two on their farm
east of town they erected their home on East Spring Street, where they afterwards resided.
Mrs. Dowell was a woman of excellent education and of great force and nobility of character.
She compelled the confidence and esteem of all with whom she came in contact. In her girlhood she joined
the Methodist church and thereafter until her death she was an active, devoted and untiring worker in her
church.
For many years she had been a teacher in the Sunday school of the Methodist church of this city and also
president of the Ladies Missionary Society of her church.
During her long service as a teacher in the Cookeville Public School she endeared herself to hundreds of
the young people of this city who were under her tuition and in whose hearts her memory is secure.’
She enjoyed her school work and did not relinquish her school duties until her impaired health about one
year ago, forced her retirement.
In every relation of life she measured up to the highest standard. She bore her long suffering with Christian
fortitude and patience and often expressed her perfect resignation and undoubting faith that all was well.
Her life was a blessing to this community and it will indeed be hard to fill her place in the church, the
Sunday school, the public school and the community life.
The Methodist church was crowded to its full capacity on Sunday afternoon when the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. A. P. Walker, her pastor, assisted by Rev. Sam Edwards. Scores of beautiful floral
designs attested a community’s love for one of its greatest benefactors.
Following the service at the church the remains were laid to rest in the Cookeville Cemetery, there to await
that great and eternal day when the graves shall give up their sainted dead and their sleeping dual, reanimated and glorified, shall meet the Redeemer in the air.
The deceased is survived by her husband, J. M. Dowell, and by four brothers and two sisters, W. J. Byrne
and Miss Leona Byrne of Cookeville, Bascom Byrne of Granville. Lawrence Byrne of Eugene, OR, Lem
Byrne of Seattle, WA, and Mrs. Mattie Watts of Snyder, TX; also by many other relatives in this city and
county. All who knew here were her friends and she was the friend of all.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 2 June 192
Elijah Washington Dowell
b. 9 February 1843, TN –d. 6 Novmeber 1930, s/o Martin Dowell & Nancy Terry.
Certificate: #25993
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Elijah Washington Dowell
Birth: 19 Feb 1843
Birth Place: TN
Death: 6 Nov 1930
Father: Martin Dowell
Father's Birth Place: TN
Mother: Nancy Terry
Mother's Birth Place: TN
Cemetery: Cookeville Cemetery
Estelle (Fox) Dowell Obt.
b. 20 August 1911, Jackson Co., TN –d. 1 January 1980, Cookeville, TN, md on the 19th of February 1928,
Putnam Co., TN to John Thomas “Tom” Dowell, b. 13 November 1910, s/o Burch Dowell & Harriet
Pointer. Estelle (Fox) Dowell, d/o Benjamin F. Fox & Nancy P. Montgomery.
*See John Thomas “Tom”Dowell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 312: John T. Dowell married 19 February
1928, Jackson Co., TN to Estelle Fox).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Estelle Fox Dowell, 68, were conducted from the chapel of Hooper
& Huddleston Funeral Home Wednesday, January 2 at 3 p.m. with Paul Fox officiating. Burial was in
Mrs. Dowell died January 1 at Cookeville General following an extended illness.
She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Nancy P. Montgomery Fox.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Dowell, a daughter, Nancy Dowell of Cookeville, a brother, Nathan
Fox of Columbia, Tenn.
Active pallbearers were Bobby Hill, Kenny Hill, Donald Fox, Arthur Montgomery, Homer Fox, Fay Fox
and Jim Edd Bartlett.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemtns.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 January 1980
John Martin Dowell Obt.
b. 15 November 1857, TN –d. 18 January 1932, age 74. Cause of Death: “I attended 9 January 1932 to 17
January 1932, died at 2 a.m. of apoplexy cerebral hemorrhage. Attended by: Lex Dyer M. D., Cookeville,
TN. Father: Squire John Hickman Dowell - Mother: Rebecca Bunes (Byrnes) True: Mrs. J. M. Dowell.
Undertaker: Jere Whitson & Company. Burial: City Cemetery. Registrar: Thelma Moore. John Martin
Dowell was married 3 times: 1st Addie Johnson, 2nd Cleora Byrne & 3rd Callie Belle Sherrell. John
Martin Dowell: DC #1221, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN.
*See Callie (Sherrell) Dowell Obt.
*See Cleora (Byrne) Dowell Obt.
*See William Byrd Dowell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Martin Dowell md 1st Addie Johnson.
John Martin Dowell md 2nd on the 15th of October 1896, Jackson Co., TN to Cleora Byrne, b. 2 December
1869, TN – d. 28 May 1921, d/o Terrell Byrne. Cleora (Byrne) Dowell is buried in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 245: J. M. Dowell married 15 October
1896, Jackson Co., TN to Clara Byrne).
John Martin Dowell md 3rd Callie Belle Sherrell, b. 17 February 1887 –d. 22 February 1966, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Jacob Wesley Sherrell (1859-1919) & Lucy Ann Brown (1858-1900). They were married on the
31st of March 1926, Birmingham, AL. No children.
John Martin Dowell, brother of Mary Etta (Dowell) Loftis, b, 8 March 1865, TN – d. 18 April 1940,
Cookeville, TN md John Martin Loftis, b. 5 November 1857, Jackson Co., TN –d. 19 October 1906, s/o
Reuben Hickman Loftis (1835-1890) & Harriett Montgomery Johnson (1837-1892).
Martin Dowell Is Victim Of Paralytic Stroke: Dies Monday: Servcies Held Tuesday Afternoon For
Prominetn Putnam Countian, Home Telephone Head: Member of Pioneer Family.
John Martin Dowell, 74, died at his home on Dixie Avenue here ealy Monday morning after being stricken
with paralysis early Sunday morning. Although he had not been in the best of health for the past two
weeks, his sudden passing was unexpected.
Mr. Dowell had lived in Putnam county and Cookeville most of his life having spent some time in Jackson
county.
He was born November 15, 1857, the son of John and Rebecca Dowell, pioneer members of Putnam
county’s citizenry, and prominent farm dwellers onwhat was for years known as the “Dowell Home Place,”
about two miles South of Cookeville on the Bunker Hill Road.
Was Merchant:
Mr. Dowell was a farmer for several years, later coming to Cookeville where he entered the grocery
business with W. J. Byrne, on the square. He was associated with Mr. Byrne for about 12 years. He was
not a man of activity, preferring to live the quiet life that marked his residence here. For many years he had
been president of the Cookeville Home Telephone Company, to which position he was re-elected at a
recent meeting of stockholders of that concern.
He had the qualities of character and personality that made him looked upon as a man of noble ideals and
traits, and through his kindliness he had obtained the lasting friendship of hundreds.
He had been married three times first to Addie Johnson, then to Cleora Byrne, and last to Callie
Sherrell, who survives him.
Funeral services were conducted at the Cookeville Church of Christ, of which he had been a member since
a child, Tuesday afternoon by Dr. O. H. Tallman, and burial was in the City Cemetery. Active pallbearers
were his nephews John Thomas Dowell, Walter Dowell, Thurman Dowell, Downie Wade, Byrd Loftis,
Claude Loftis, Roland Terry Dowell, and Burch Dowell Wade.
Besides his widow, he is survived by four brothers, R. H., of Granville, J. L., of Roy City, TX, and W. B.
and J. B., of Cookeville and a sister, Mrs. Mary Loftis, of Cookeville.
Name: John Martin Dowell
Event: Death
Event Date: 18 Jan 1932
Event Place: , Putnam, Tennessee
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: 1858
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Tenn.
Spouse:
Father: John Dowell
Father's Birthplace: Tenn.
Mother: Rebecca Barnes
Mother's Birthplace: Tenn.
Occupation: Retired Merchant
Street Address:
Residence:
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 1932
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4184128
Image Number: 1238
Film Number: 1876785
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn1221
(1860 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –John Dowell is head of household, 29
yrs. old, TN md to Rebecca, 26 yrs. old, TN. Children: John, 2 yrs. old, TN & Martha Dowell, 10/12 yrs.
old, TN).
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 129 – J. H. Dowell is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
TN md to Rebecca, 37 yrs. old, TN. Children: John M. 12 yrs. old; Martha C., 10 yrs. old; Roland H., 9
yrs. old; Joseph L., 7 yrs. old; Mary E., 5 yrs. old; James B., 3 yrs. old & William B. Dowell, 0 yrs. old, b.
October 8/12. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 75 –John M. Dowell is head of household, 52 yrs. old,
M2 md 13 yrs. to Cleora, 39 yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: Leana Byrne, sister-in-law, 30 yrs.
old, TN).
John Thomas “Tom”Dowell Obt.
b. 13 November 1910, md on the 19th of February 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Estelle (Fox) Dowell, b. 20
August 1911, Jackson Co., TN – d. 1 January 1980, Cookeville, TN, d/o Benjamin F. Fox & Nancy P.
Montgomery. John Thomas “Tom”Dowell, s/o Burch Dowell & Harriet Pointer.
*See Estelle (Fox) Dowell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 312: John T. Dowell married 19 February
1928, Jackson Co., TN to Estelle Fox).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Thomas “Tom” Dowell, 74, will be held in the chapel of
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m., with Bro. Paul Fox and Bro. Bob Carrell
officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Burch and Harriet Pointer Dowell.
Mr. Dowell was retired from the Cookeville Water Department.
His family includes a daughter, Nancy Dowell, of Oak Ridge.
Active pallbearers are Jim, Ed Bartlett, Gordon Pointer, Arthur Montgomery, and Bobby, Kenny, John
Holmes “Pill”, Steve and Richard Hill.
Julian Burton Dowell Obt.
b. 30 August 1916, Granville, TN – d. 6 October 2011, Algood, TN, md Marie (Phillips) Dowell, b. 15
February 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 September 2007, Cookeville, TN, d/o Sid Phillips & Alice
Wright. Julian Burton Dowell, s/o Thurman T. Dowell & Mable Clair Hargis.
*See Marie (Phillips) Dowell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Julian Burton Dowell, 95, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 8, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at
the funeral home.
Mr. Dowell died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2011, in Masters Health Care Center
in Algood.
He was born Aug. 30, 1916, in Granville to the late Thurman T. and Mable Claire
Hargis Dowell.
Mr. Dowell attended Granville Elementary School, graduated from Baxter Seminary, and attended
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, majoring in engineering.
He met the former Marie Phillips in 1940, and they married in Las Vegas.
Mr. Dowell began his working career as a payroll clerk at Cookeville Shirt Company, where he made 37
cents per hour. He also worked at Carlen Motor Company and Cookeville Planing Mill. He was a tool
designer for Lockheed in Marietta, Ga., and was a production planner for the former Bowser/Briggs
Corporation.
He was best known in the Cookeville area for his real estate investments for more than 60 years.
In 1968, he became a licensed pilot and continued to fly until he was 80-years-old. He was a member and
worked full time for the National Guard until his retirement. He was of the Methodist faith and traveled
extensively, seeing 48 of the 50 states.
His family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia and Jim Woodford of Cookeville and Linda and
Harold Dunsmore of Lexington, Ky., and two grandchildren, Jay Woodford of Dallas, Texas, and Jenna
and husband Tyler Hillis of McMinnville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Phillips Dowell, and a brother,
Bobby Dowell.
Rev. Max Mayo will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 7 October 2011
Marie (Phillips) Dowell Obt.
b. 15 February 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 September 2007, Cookeville, TN, md Julian Burton Dowell
b. 30 August 1916, Granville, TN – d. 6 October 2011, Algood, TN, s/o Thurman T. Dowell & Mable
Clair Hargis. Marie (Phillips) Dowell, d/o Sid Phillips & Alice Wright.
*See Julian Burton Dowell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Marie Phillips Dowell, 87, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday,
Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 12, after 7 a.m.
Mrs. Dowell died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 15, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Sid and Alice Wright Phillips.
Mrs. Dowell was a property owner. She attended First United Methodist Church, was a member of
Friendship Sunday School Class and the Home Demonstration Club. She was also a county fair volunteer
and Brownie Scout leader.
Her family includes her husband, Julian Dowell of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda
Dowell and Harold Dunsmore of Lexington, Ky., and Julia Dowell and Jim Woodford of Cookeville; and
two grandchildren, Jay and Jenna Woodford.
Rev. John Bell will officiate the services.
Published September 11, 2007 12:20 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Byrd Dowell Obt.
b. 10 October 1869, Putnam Co., TN - d. 27 January 1934, Putnam Co., TN, md Avannah Z. "Avany"
(Brown) Dowell, b. 16 August 1875, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 October 1958, Alexandria, TN, d/o Robert
A. Brown, b. January 1847, TN & Mary J., b. September 1853, TN. William Byrd Dowell, s/o Squire
John Hickman Dowell, b. 6 May 1831, TN- d. 27 January 1920 & Rebecca Bunes (Byrnes) Dowell, b. 2
January 1833, TN- d. 12 April 1871, buried in the Smyrna Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Squire John
Hickman Dowell md 2nd Hipazia S. “Parisha” Allison, b. 22 February 1831, White Co., TN – d. 17
September 1914 of apoplexy, buried in Smyrna Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Hipazia (Allison) Dowell, d/o
James “Wooden Head Jim”Allison & Mary “Polly”Whitefield (no children).
*See Avannah Z. "Avany" (Brown) Dowell Obt.
Funeral services for William Byrd Dowell, 64, were conducted at the Cookeville Church of Christ Sunday
afternoon by Elder J. Petty Ezell, former pastor. Burial took place in the City Cemetery.
Mr. Dowell, prominent Putnam county farmer and stock trader, died at his home near Cookeville Saturday
after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Squire John Dowell and Mrs. Dowell, among the first settlers of Putnam county,
and was born and reared in Putnam county, where he had lived all his life. He had been ill for the past five
years, and took seriously ill about two weeks prior to his death after a recent visit to his brother in Texas.
Mr. Dowell had been a member of the Church of Christ since 1920, and was one of the county’s most
highly respected citizens.
He is survived by his widow, Avannah Brown Dowell; a sister, Mrs. Mary Loftis, of White county, and two
brothers, Roll Dowell, of Granville, and Joe Dowell, of Royse City, Texas.
Active pallbearers were, Thurman Dowell, Mart Dowell, Claude Loftis, J. T. Dowell, Walter Dowell,
Rolland Dowell, Joe Hudgens, and Allison Ensor. Honorary pallbearers were, D. C. Wilhite, R. L.
Maddux, Herman Proffitt, H. H. Taylor, W. A. Howard, Sam Pendergrass, Erastus Sparks, B. C.
Huddleston, V. R. Williams, B. M. Hudgens, J. W. H. Terry, John H. Whitson, Allison Mitchell, A. B.
Wright, Benton Terry, T. D. Ford, Ezra Davis, H. D. Whitson, J. B. Thompson, Algood Moore, W. J.
Phillips, R. P. Gentry, Herbert Hughes, Oliver Jackson, Boyd Hyder, J. B. Breeding, Ben Fox, S. D. Poteet,
W. L. Whitson, W. R. Carlen, Walter Johnson, A. M. Johnson, B. C. Cannon, Bynum Greenwood, Jasper
Terry, Solon Gentry, C. A. Reagan, Rogers Manning, Austin Smith, C. A. Womack, Sam McMurry, Earl
Fitzpatrick, O. E. Camerno, Zeb Barnes, A. W. Smith, J. M. Hatfield, J. M. Anderson, Benton Carr, W. J.
Byrne, Robinson Ray, Hubert Crawford, Z. L. Shipley, Zeb Gentry, Campbell Gentry, C. K. Darwin, J. C.
Darwin, Morgan Brown, Benton Carlen, Dan Howard, R. E. L. Proffitt, N. B. Brown and J. J. Scott.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1 February 1934.
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 129 – J. H. Dowell is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
TN md to Rebecca, 37 yrs. old, TN. Children: John M. 12 yrs. old; Martha C., 10 yrs. old; Roland H., 9
yrs. old; Joseph L., 7 yrs. old; Mary E., 5 yrs. old; James B., 3 yrs. old & William B. Dowell, 0 yrs. old, b.
October 8/12. All born in TN).
Dwl: 275
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
John DOWELL Self
M
M
W
49
TN
Occ:
H.S. DOWELL Wife
F
M
W
49
TN
Occ:
Joseph DOWELLSon
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
Works On Farm Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mary DOWELL Dau
F
S
W
15
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
James B. DOWELLSon M
S
W
13
TN
W.B. DOWELL Son
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M
S
W
Fa: TN Mo: TN
10
TN
Dwl: 229
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
R.R. BROWN Self
M
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
Merchant
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M.J. BROWN Wife
F
M
W
23
TN
Occ:
Jannah BROWN Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Avannah BROWNDau F
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 1 –W. Dowell is head of household, 30 yrs.old, b.
October 1869, TN md 9 yrs. to Avany, 24 yrs. old, b. August 1875, TN, 1 child born, 0 child living).
(1900 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 2 - J. H. Dowell is head of household, 69 yrs. old, b.
May 1831, TN md 27 yrs. to Hipari, 69 yrs. old, b. February 1831, TN. Also living in the household, J. W.
Hyder, boarder, 21 yrs. old, b. November 1878, TN. Beulah Loftis, boarder, 11 yrs. old, b. June 1889, TN
& Clara Loftis, boarder, 9 yrs. old, b. July 1891, TN).
(1900 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 355 –Robert A. Brown is head of household, 53 yrs.
old, b. January 1847, TN, Occupation: Merchant, md 28 yrs. to Mary J., 46 yrs. old, b. September 1853,
TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Valley Brown, 12 yrs. old, b. May 1888, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 195 – W. Byrd Dowell is head of household, 40
yrs.old, TN md 19 yrs. to Avannah Z., 34 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 88 - W. B. Dowell is head of household, 50 yrs. old,
TN, md to Avannah, 44 yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: John H. Dowell, father, 88 yrs. old, TN).
James Anderson Drake
b. 29 April 1927, md on the 25th of October 1952 to Maxine (Draack) Drake, b. 25 April 1933. James
Anderson Drake, s/o Jesse Allen Drake & Mary “Mae”Draper Anderson.
(Pictured: James Anderson Drake, Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class U. S. Navy 1944-1946).
*See Mary “Mae”Draper (Anderson) Drake Obt.
*See Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell Obt.
Two young Cookeville attorneys have formed a partnership and are opening a law
office in the First National Bank building here. Richard Mitchell is going into
practice with his brother-in-law, James A. Drake.
Mitchell is married to the former Eleanor Jane Drake of Cookeville. He is a 1951
graduate of UT Law School. Drake, who also studied at UT, went on to work for the FBI in Washington
for three years and graduated from the National University Law School in Washington.
Published April 16, 1953: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary "Mae" Draper (Anderson) Drake Obt.
b. 24 February 1885, Free State, Jackson Co., TN – d. 25 May 1968, md 2nd the 11th of May 1922,
Nashville, TN to Jesse Allen Drake, b. 8 January 1872, TN – d. 13 October 1934, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, s/o Dr. Isaac Newton Drake (1834-1902) & Elenora Ross Allen (1840-1917). Mary D.
(Anderson) Drake, d/o James Travis Anderson & Mary Jane (Montgomery Washburn. Jesse A. &
Mary Draper (Anderson) Drake were the parents to Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell buried in Cookeville
City Cemetery. Jesse Allen Drake md 1st on the 10th of September 1893, Wilson Co., TN to Lillie Belle
Smith (1872-1917). Child of Jesse Allen Drake and Lillie Belle Smith is: Charley Grady Drake, b. 23
August 1894, Tampa, FL –d. 12 October 1934, buried in Smithville, TN.
*See James Anderson Drake buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co., TN, pg. 123 – Jesse A. Drake married 10
September 1893, Wilson Co., TN to Lillie Smith).
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Anderson Drake 83 were held Sunday at Hooper – Huddleston Funeral
Home.
Harold Poland, minister of Broad Street Church of Christ officiated. Burial was
Mrs. Drake widow of Cookeville attorney Jesse Allen Drake, died Saturday
morning at Cookeville General Hospital. She had been ill for several years.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James Travis and
Mary Jane (Montgomery) Anderson. Her father was a pioneer banker in the
Upper Cumberland; having been connected with banks in Putnam, White, and
Jackson counties.
Mrs. Drake was educated at Burrett College, Spencer, TN, Boscobel College in Nashville and the
University of TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ and resided at 47 N. Jefferson Ave. for a
period of 50 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard “Dick”Mitchell (Eleanor Drake), Cookeville; 2 sons, James
Drake of Donelson, and Walter Drake, Jackson, TN; a step-son, Charlie Drake, Atlanta; 6 grandchildren.
Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, Tuesday, 28 May 1968.
Alene Louis (Brown) Draper Obt.
b. 16 November 1915, White Co., TN – d. 31 January 2004, Sparta, TN, md on the 17th of June 1939,
Knoxville, TN to Newton Byrne Draper b. 23 January 1915, Cookeville, TN – d. 27 May 1974, s/o
William Gilbert Draper & Carrie Byrne. Alene Louis (Brown) Draper, d/o James Edward Brown &
Winnie Bohannon.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alene Louis Draper, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 3, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 2; and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Mrs. Draper died suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Life Care Center in Sparta.
She was born on Nov. 16, 1915, in Board Valley to the late James Edward and Winnie Bohannon Brown.
Mrs. Draper and her late husband, Newton Byrne Draper, owned and operated Draper Lumber
Company in Cookeville and Crossville Lumber Company in Crossville. Following her husband's
death in 1974, she continued to oversee the management of those companies until her retirement in
1983. From 1983 until 1989, she was a dental receptionist in her son's dental office. Mrs. Draper was an
active member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jim and Vickie Draper, and Dr. David Draper, all of
Cookeville; and two grandchildren, Whitney Bays of Cookeville, and David Gilbert Draper Jr. of Oak
Ridge.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Brown Draper.
Pallbearers will be Brandin Bays, William Benton Carlen III, John and Jim McCawley, and Jim and John
Witherspoon.
Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Library, 50 East Broad St., Cookeville, Tenn.
38501.
Leighton Sissom and Davis Watts will officiate at the services.
Published February 02, 2004 10:37 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ann Brown Draper
b. 27 January 1947 – d. 29 January 1947, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Newton Byrne Draper & Alene Lois
Brown.
*See Newton Byrne Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Carrie Mable (Byrne) Draper Obt.
b. 20 November 1892, near Granville, TN –d. 17 November 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
13th of August 1912, Jackson Co., TN to William Gilbert “Gil” Draper, b. 13 August 1891, near
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 September 1963, s/o Oliver Newton Draper & Mary Ollie Cummins.
Carrie Mable (Byrne) Draper, d/o Bascom Byrne & Darthula Watts.
*See William Gilbert “Gil”Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. Gilbert Draper, 73, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson
Funeral Home with Harold Poland, minister of the Broad Street Church of Christ officiaiting. Burial was in
the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Draper, the former Carrie Mable Byrne, died Thursday at the Cookeville General Hospital following
an extended illness.
A native of Granville, Jackson County, Mrs. Draper was the daughter of Bascom and Dorthula West (sic)
Byrne. She attended school here and was a resident of Cookeville throughout her married life, residing on
N. Washington Ave.
Mrs. Draper was a member of the Broad Street congregation where her husband served as an elder for some
years.
Survivors are a son, Newton B. Draper, Cookeville, daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Draper Witherspoon,
Nashville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maude Willoughby, Granville, Mrs. Sherman Hunt, Nashville and a daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Newton B. Draper of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 22 November 1966.
Charles Brockette Draper Obt.
b. 26 August 1910, Livingston, TN – d. 22 March 1999, Nashville, TN, md on the 8th of May 1931,
Tompkinsville, KY to Willene (Pointer) Draper, b. 22 July 1911 – d. 16 February 2001. Charles B.
Draper, s/o William Kennedy Draper & Myrtle Brockette.
*See William Kennedy Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Claude Felix Weaver Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles Brockett Draper, 88, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., March 25, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home. Burial will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Thurs., March 25, at the funeral home.
Mr. Draper died on Mon., March 22, 1999, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1910 to the late William Kennedy and Myrtle Brockett Draper. Mr. Draper was a
graduate of Cookeville High School and attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. He was a member of
Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville. For a number of years, he owned and operated the former
Dogwood Block Company of Tennessee and Kentucky and was retired from the Keith-Simmons Hardware
Co.
His family includes his wife of 68 years, Willene Pointer Draper of Nashville; two sons, Charles Kennedy
Draper of Nashville and James Donald Draper of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane
Draper Jones of London, Ky. and Betty Brockett and Claude Weaver of Nashville; two grandsons, Brad
and Brooks Jones; four great-grandchildren, Logan, Lynsi, Landon, and Keegan Jones, all of London, Ky.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church or to the Nashville Union Rescue
Mission.
Rev. Durward McCord will officiate at the services.
Cynthea Louise Draper
b. 23 December 1948, d/o Ward Cornell Draper & Cora Ethel Coulson.
*See Ward Cornell Draper, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mary Draper
b. 1919 –d. 1919, d/o William Gilbert Draper (1891-1963) & Carrie Mable Byrne (1892-1966).
‘Infant daughter of Gilbert & Carrie Byrne Draper’
*See Carrie Mable (Byrne) Draper Obt.
Newton Byrne Draper
b. 23 January 1915, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 May 1974, (LTJG US Navy WWII), md on the
17th of June 1939, Knoxville, TN to Alene Lois (Brown) Draper, b. 16 November 1915, White Co., TN –
d. 31 January 2004, Sparta, TN, d/o James Edward Brown & Winnie Bohannon. Newton Byrne Draper,
s/o William Gilbert Draper (1891-1963) & Carrie Mable Byrne (1892-1966).
*See Alene Louis (Brown) Draper Obt.
*See Ann Brown Draper, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Newton Byrne & Alene Lois (Brown) Draper had three children: Ann Brown Draper, b. 27 January 1947 –
d. 29 January 1947, Davidson Co., TN; James Newton Draper, b. 18 September 1949 & Dr. David Gilbert
Draper, b. 11 November 1950.
Mrs. Draper and her late husband, Newton Byrne Draper, owned and operated Draper Lumber
Company in Cookeville and Crossville Lumber Company in Crossville. Following her husband's
death in 1974, she continued to oversee the management of those companies until her retirement in
1983. From 1983 until 1989, she was a dental receptionist in her son's dental office. Mrs. Draper was an
active member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Susan Brockett Draper
b. 1 April 1946 –d. 17 November 1964, d/o Ward Cornell Draper & Cora Ethel Coulson.
Tibitha Ann Draper
b. 6 February 1941, d/o Ward Cornell Draper & Cora Ethel Coulson.
Ward Cornwell Draper
b. 22 October 1912, Livingston, TN –d. 11 December 1965, md on the 18th of January 1940, Nashville, TN
to Cora Ethel (Coulson) Draper, b. 27 June 1916 –d. 26 February 2006. Children: Tibitha Ann Draper,
b. 6 February 1941; Susan Brockett Draper, b. 1 April 1946 & Cynthea Louise Draper, b. 23 December
1948. Ward Cornell Draper, s/o William Kennedy Draper & Myrtle Brockette.
*See Cynthea Louise Draper
*See Susan Brockett Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Kennedy Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
William Gilbert “Gil”Draper
b. 13 August 1891, near Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 September 1963, md on the 13th of August
1912, Jackson Co., TN to Carrie Mable (Byrne) Draper, b. 20 November 1892, near Granville, TN –d.
17 November 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Bascom Byrne & Darthula Watts. William
Gilbert Draper, s/o Oliver Newton Draper, b. 1 November 1857 near Smyrna, Putnam Co., TN; md on
the 25th of August 1878, Cummins Falls, to Mary Ollie Cummins, b. 25 April 1857, Cummins Falls,
Jackson Co., TN.
*See Alene Louis (Brown) Draper Obt.
Gilbert “Gill” Draper was a successful businessman of Cookeville, TN. Their daughter Dorothea Anne
Draper md James William Witherspoon, their son Dr. John Witherspoon md Betty Reese and their daughter
is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (Hollywood actress) that had married Matthew Ryan Phillipe
(Hollywood actor), they had (2) children, Ava Elizabeth Phillipe & Deacon Phillipe.
William Gilbert & Carrie (Byrne) Draper had three children: Newton Byrne Draper, b. 23 January 1915,
Cookeville, TN md Alene Lois Brown; Dorothea Anne Draper, b. 11 November 1950, Cookeville, TN md
James William Witherspoon; Mary Draper, b. 8 November 1916 –d. 30 December 1916 buried in Smyrna
at home place and later moved to Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 325: W. G. Draper married 13 August
1912, Jackson Co., TN to Carrie Byrne).
William Kennedy Draper
b. 13 January 1878, Highland, Indian Creek, TN – d. 22 April 1964, md on the 27th of November 1902,
Macon Co., TN to Myrtle (Brockett) Draper, b. 14 October 1873, near Willette, Macon Co., TN – d. 26
December 1964. (William Kennedy Draper, shuttle-block manufacturer; residence, Cookeville, TN)
*See Charles Brockette Draper Obt.
*See Ward Cornwell Draper buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Macon Co., TN, pg. 240: Will Draper married 27 November
1902, Macon Co., TN to Myrtle Brockett).
Romola Ann Drost Obt.
b. 12 June 1921, Greenville, SC – d. 14 October 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Ray Drost.
Romola Ann Drost, d/o James Cline Drost & .
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Romola Ann Drost, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Cookeville. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Ms. Drost died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
Prominent Cookeville artist Ramola Drost dies
by Mary Jo Denton
COOKEVILLE — One of Cookeville’s best known artists, Ramola Drost, died yesterday at the age of 91.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Burial will
be in Cookeville City Cemetery, and a memorial reception will be held at the Cookeville Art Center, 186 S.
Walnut Ave., following the graveside services on Wednesday.
The family will receive friends at Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home
on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Drost, the widow TTU football coach Ray Drost, was known for her long
years of service to this community as an artist and an art instructor who devoted
much time to introducing others to the satisfaction of creativity.
In addition to the art she created and often gave away, she also had a sweet smile
for everyone she met and always gave others the attention of her alert, engaging mind. She was always
interested in what others had to say and in what was going on in the community.
One of her favorite causes was WCTE, Cookeville’s public television station, and she was devoted to the
annual fundraising auction there, donating her own works and serving with other volunteers to make it a
success.
Last year on the occasion of her 90th birthday, the employees and volunteers at WCTE surprised her with a
party, a big beautiful cake, and a story in the WCTE “Close-Up”spotlight feature.
At the birthday party, after her friends sang Happy Birthday to her, Mrs. Drost commented, “No, I’m not
90. I prefer to think of myself as 30 . . . times three.”
The daughter of the late James Cline and Lena Rivers Simmons Drost, she was born in Greenville, South
Carolina, on June 12, 1921.
She studied drafting at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and worked for TVA’s Division of
Forestry as head of the drafting department for a time.
In 1948, she married Ray Drost, who had played football at UT and who became a football coach.
Eventually they moved to Cookeville, where he coached for the Tennessee Tech Athletic Department and
her art talent led her into a teaching career at TTU and with the Cumberland Art Society.
Her family includes her son, Alan Drost, and her daughter, Sally Drost, both of Cookeville.
Robert Edward DuBey
b. 16 January 1912 –d. 26 August 2005, (Army Cpl. WWII), md Cleao (unknown) DeBey.
(SS Death Index: Name: DUBEY, ROBERT E –Birth: 16 Jan 1912- Death: 26 Aug 2005- Age: 93- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 372-10-4837, Issued By:
MI). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
The late Army Cpl. Robert Edward DuBey, represented by widow Cleao DuBey and daughter Joyce
DuBey, is the Herald-Citizen Veteran of the Week. DuBey served during WWII from 1943 to 1945 as an
occupational advisor. He died Aug. 26, 2005, and is buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Curtis T. DuBois
b. ca. 1908, TN –d. 24 March 1990 age 82, md on the 27th of August 1933, Putnam Co., TN to Janie Rose
(Dow) DuBois, b. 17 September 1905, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 July 2000, TN, d/o Judge John Byrd Dow
Sr. & Elizabeth Owen. Curtis T. DuBois, s/o J. W. & Elsie DuBois.
*See Janie Rose (Dow) DuBois Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 131, docket #3, pg. 189: Curtis T. DuBois
married 27 August 1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Cookeville, TN to Jane Rose Dow, age 27,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: J. B. Dow, Cookeville, TN).
(1910 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: dwl: 14 –J. W. DuBois is head of household, 37 yrs. old,
KY (parents born born in TN), md 15 yrs. to Elsie, (no age listed), TN, 5 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Jennings, 10 yrs. old; Seta, 8 yrs. old; Emmet, 4 yrs. old & Curtis DuBois, 2 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
born, 5 children living. Children: Emily S., 11 yrs. old; John B. Jr., 10 yrs. old; Elizabeth O., 7 yrs.old;
Elijah Mannon DuBois Obt.
b. 13 September 1878, White Co., TN –d. 28 May 1948, md Lois Vida (Jared) DuBois, b. 29 December
1885, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. February 1981, d/o William Wade Jared & Mildred Alice
Adams. Elijah Mannon DuBois, s/o John DuBois & Mary England. (Masonic symbol)
*See Lois Vida (Jared) DuBois Obt.
*See Ivan Cordell DuBois Obt.
*See Frank Morrison DuBois buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mildred Alice (Adams) Jared buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted for Elijah Mannon DuBois who died Friday of a heart attack at the age of
69.
The Rev. Thornton Fowler officiated at the services where were held at the Whitson Funeral Home. The
Cookeville Masonic Lodge was in charge of services at the grave in the City Cemetery.
Mr. DuBois, a native of White County, but had lived a number of years in Putnam County. A resident of
Cookeville for the past 6 years, he had been engaged in farming and in the cattle business. He was a Mason
and a member of the Methodist Church.
For a number of years, Mr. DuBois was a member of the Putnam County Board of Education.
He was the son of the late John and Mary England DuBois.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lois Veda (Jared) DuBois; and 3 sons, Ivan Cordell DuBois, Omak,
WA, James DuBois and Frank Morrison DuBois, both of Melo Park, CA.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 3 June 1948.
Source: FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275 Page 121A
Dwl: 102
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
John DUBOIS Self
M
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W
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LA
Occ:
Farmer Fa: FRA Mo: FRA
Mary DUBOIS Wife
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Emma DUBOIS Dau
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James F. DUBOISSon
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A.W.F. DUBOIS Dau
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Josaphene DUBOISDau F
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W
10
TN
Fa: LA Mo: TN
Willie DUBOIS Son
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Fa: LA Mo: TN
Thomas DUBOISSon
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E.A. DUBOIS Dau
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W
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TN
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Elijah DUBOIS Son
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TN
Fa: LA Mo: TN
(1900 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 53 –Mary DuBois is head of household, 54 yrs. old, b.
March 1844, TN, widow, 9 children born, 6 children living. Children: Eliza A., 23 yrs. old, b. December
1876; Elijah M., 21 yrs. old, b. September 1878 & Charley DuBois, 19 yrs. old, b. March 1881. All born
in TN).
(1900 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 54 –James DuBois is head of household, 33 yrs. old,
b. June 1866, TN md 8 yrs. to Lou Rena, 33 yrs. old, b. June 1866, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Gerty, 7 yrs. old, b. May 1893; Iuer (sp), 5 yrs. old, b. February 1895 & James T. DuBois, 1 yr.
old, b. April 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 71 –Eliga M. DuBois is head of household, 31 yrs.
old, TN md 7 yrs. to Vida, 24 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Ivan C. DuBois, 5 yrs. old,
TN. Also living in the household: Allice Jared, mother-in-law, 57 yrs. old, TN, widow)
(John DuBois, b. 1833 –d. 1897 & his wife Mary (England) DuBois, b. 1844-d. 1908, both buried in the
Glade Creek Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Also buried in the same cemetery is: Thomas DuBois, b. 1834 –
d. 1894).
Frank Morrison DuBois Obt.
b. 1919 –d. 1974, CA, s/o Elijah Mannon DuBois & Lois Vida Jared.
*See Elijah Mannon DuBois Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Memorial services for Frank Morrison DuBois will be conducted from the Cookeville
City Cemetery Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. DuBois is the son of Mrs. Veda DuBois and the late Lige DuBois. He died in Los Angeles, California.
The family has requested that contributions be made to the cancer fund.
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 1 July 1974, pg. 2.
Ivan Cordell DuBois Obt.
b. 10 July 1904, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 December 1966, Seattle, WA, (Major U. S. Army
Res. WWII), md Grace (McCracken) DuBois. Ivan Cordell DuBois, s/o Elijah Mannon DuBois & Lois
Vida Jared.
*See Frank Morrison DuBois Obt.
Funeral services for Ivan Cordell DuBois, 62, will be Friday at 2:30 in the Chapel of Whitson Funeral
Home. Dr. Charles N. Sharpe will officiate and burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. DuBois, a native of Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN died Saturday in Seattle, WA, following an illness
of several months. He was the son of Vida Jared DuBois, formerly of Cookeville now of Heritage, TN, and
the late E. M. DuBois.
He was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. DuBois attended the
Cookeville schools, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee
in Knoxville.
A major in the U. S. Army, he was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked in 1941.
After WWII, he resided in Omack, WA, later became a resident of Phoenix, AZ where he had business
interests. He was a member of the Masonic Scottish Rite Bodies and Knight Templar of the Shrine.
Besides his mother, survivors are his wife, Mrs. Grace McCracken DuBois two brothers, Frank Morrison
DuBois of Chicago and Jim DuBois of San Francisco, CA.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 8 December 1966, pg. 8.
Lieut. Ivan C. DuBois Goes To Ft. Oglethorpe:
Lieut. Ivan C. DuBois has just received orders from the War Department to report to Fort Oglethorpe, GA,
for active duty with the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He leaves for Fort Oglethorpe on March 19. His duties will take him to some camp in the Fourth Army
Corps Area, similar to Camp Ridley Mitchell.
DuBois received his commission on June 2, 1926, when he graduated from the senior R.O.T.C. unit,
University of Tennessee. He was cadet captian during his senior year in the University. Since that date he
has had four active duty tours, and acted as instructor for the C.M.T.C.
For the past few months, Lieut DuBois has been project leader for the Federal survey on delinquent farm
taxer and land transfers in Putnam county, with headquarters in Cookeville.
Janie Rose (Dow) DuBois Obt.
b. 17 September 1905, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 July 2000, TN, md on the 27th of August 1933, Putnam Co.,
TN to Curtis T. DuBois, b. ca. 1908, TN – d. 24 March 1990, age 82, s/o J. W. & Elsie DuBois. Janie
Rose (Dow) DuBois, d/o Judge John Byrd Dow Sr. & Elizabeth Owen.
*See Curtis T. DuBois buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rose Dow DuBois, 94, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tues., July 25, at Collegeside Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. today, Mon., July 24, at Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. DuBois died on Sun., July 23, 2000, at Masters Health Care.
She was born on Sept. 17, 1905, in Putnam County to the late John B. and Elizabeth Owen Dow. Her father
was former Mayor of Cookeville. Mrs. DuBois was a retired school teacher. She taught at Silver Point,
Baxter, Old City School, Capshaw and Tech Training School. She was also known as Miss Rose. She
was author of the article "Living Memories" for the Dispatch. Mrs. DuBois graduated from Tennessee Tech
and received a Masters Degree from Peabody College. She was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ.
Her family includes a daughter, Libby DuBois Pettit of Missoula, Mont.; five grandsons and three
granddaughters-in-law, Matthew Medley of Rhode Island, John Young of Louisville, Ky., Mark and Jackie
Medley of Grape Vine, Texas, Lee and Gricell Medley of Italy, and James and Renee Young of Columbus,
Ohio; two great-granddaughters, Emily and Lia Medley; and two stepgreat-granddaughters, Kelly and
Jillian McGraw.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis T. DuBois; and a daughter,
Jane Young.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services.
Lois Vida (Jared) DuBois Obt.
b. 29 December 1885, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. February 1981 md on the 20th of December
1903 to Elijah Mannon DuBois, b. 13 September 1878, White Co., TN – d. 28 May 1948, Putnam Co.,
TN. She was the daughter of William Wade Jared & Mildred Alice Adams.
*See Frank Morrison DuBois Obt.
*See Mildred Alice (Adams) Jared buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Vida DuBois, 95, who died Thursday night in the McKendree
Manor Home, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home with the Rev. Maurice Moore officiating and burial following in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Born on Dec. 29, 1885, she was the widow of Elijah DuBois.
There are no immediate survivors.
Her body will lie in state at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday night.
According to the calendar of Feb. 1981 if Lois Vida (Jared) DuBois died on a Thursday night in Feb. the
date would have been the 26th of February 1981, considering the obt. was in the paper on the 27th of Feb.
1981 a day before the funeral which would have been on the 28th of Feb. 1981. The only Saturdays in Feb.
1981 are the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Putnam Co., TN: 27 February 1981.
Joseph Leander Duckett
b. 31 July 1877, GA – d. 29 November 1937, md on the 13th of September 1918, Putnam Co., TN to
Myrtle K. (Kinnaird) Duckett, b. 1890 –d. 1964. Joseph L. Duckett, s/o William A. Duckett & Nart
Harkins.
Joseph Leander Duckett
b. 31 Jul 1877, GA
d. 29 Nov 1937
Father: William A. Duckett
Mother: Nart Harkins
Spouse: Myrtle Kinnaird Duckett
DC #25922, Putnam, Co., TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 464, #1838: Joseph L. Duckett married 13
September 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Myrtle Kinnard. By whom married: Jno. O. Ensor).
Amos Draper Dudney
b. 15 November 1891, Jackson Co., TN –d. 29 December 1962, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the
27th of December 1925, Nashville, TN to Mildred (Chrisman) Dudney, b. 3 December 1898, Nashville,
TN. Child: Richard K. Dudney. Residence: 914 4th Ave., West Birmingham, AL. Insurance Agent.
*See Amos Jordon Dudney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nancy Jane (Craig) Dudney Obt.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 452 –Amos J. Dudney is head of household, 48 yrs.
old, b. March 1852, TN md 17 yrs. to Nannie J., 38 yrs. old, TN, b. September 1861, TN, 7 children born,
7 children living. Children: Clyde A., 17 yrs. old, b. December 1882; Cora E., 15 yrs. old, b. January 1885;
Frank S., 12 yrs. old, b. December 1887; Amos D., 7 yrs. old, b. November 1892; Annie D., 7 yrs. old, b.
November 1892; Mary A., 4 yrs. old, b. July 1895 & Howard S. Dudney, 3 yrs. old, b. October 1896. All
born in TN).
Amos Jordon Dudney
b. March 1852, Jackson Co., TN –d. 1918, Jackson Co., TN, md on the 3rd of January 1882, Jackson Co.,
TN to Nancy Jane (Craig) Dudney, b. September 1862, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 February 1935,
Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Elijah Almon Craig (1831-Nov. 1863) & Cora Elizabeth Draper
(1838-1871). Amos Jordon Dudney, s/o Sidney Shelby Dudney (1817-1893) & Nancy Ann Stafford
(1825-1877).
*See Amos Draper Dudney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James W. Dudney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 94: Amos J. Dudney
married 3 January 1882, Jackson Co., TN to Nannie J. Craig).
(Children of Amos Jordon & Nancy (Craig) Dudney: Clyde Almon Dudney (1882-?)
md Emma Stowers (1884-?); Cora Elizabeth Dudney (1885-?), md John Robert
Eastes; Frank Sidney Dudney (1886-?) md Theresa Cook; Elam Dudney (18891893); Amos Draper Dudney (1891-1962) md Mildred Chrisman; Anna Darwin
Dudney (1891-?) md 1st James Shelton Harris –md 2nd Clarence Dale Sheaffer; Mary
Anderson Dudney (1894-?) md Thomas Wilmott Freeman; Howard Sutton Dudney (1896-1922) & James
William Dudney (1899-1899).
Name: Amos Dudney
Death Date: 29 Apr 1918
Death Place: Gainesboro, Jackson Co., Tennessee
Gender: Male
Age: 66
Birth Date: 07 Mar 1802
Birth Place: Jackson Co.
Spouse:
Father: Shelley Dudney
Father's Birth Place: Jackson Co.
Mother: Nancy Stafford
Mother's Birth Place: Jackson Co.
Occupation: Farmer
Burial Date: 30 Apr 1918
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 452 –Amos J. Dudney is head of household, 48 yrs.
old, b. March 1852, TN md 17 yrs. to Nannie J., 38 yrs. old, TN, b. September 1861, TN, 7 children born,
7 children living. Children: Clyde A., 17 yrs. old, b. December 1882; Cora E., 15 yrs. old, b. January 1885;
Frank S., 12 yrs. old, b. December 1887; Amos D., 7 yrs. old, b. November 1892; Annie D., 7 yrs. old, b.
November 1892; Mary A., 4 yrs. old, b. July 1895 & Howard S. Dudney, 3 yrs. old, b. October 1896. All
born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 154 –Amos J. Dudney is head of
household, 58 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Dealer Real Estate, md 28 yrs. to Nannie J., 48 yrs. old, TN, 9
children born, 7 children living. Children: Amos, 18 yrs. old, Occupation: Agent Laundry; Anna D., 18
yrs. old; Mary A., 15 yrs. old & Howard S. Dudney, 13 yrs. old. All born in TN).
James William Dudney
b. 24 August 1899, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 September 1899, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Amos Jordon Dudney
& Nancy Jane Craig.
Nancy Jane (Craig) Dudney Obt.
b. September 1862, Jackson Co., TN –d. 18 February 1934, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 3rd of
January 1882, Jackson Co., TN at Robert Cox home to Amos Jordon Dudney, b. March 1852, TN – d.
1918, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Sidney Shelby Dudney (1817-1893) & Nancy Ann Stafford (1825-1877).
Nancy Jane (Craig) Dudney, d/o Elijah Almon Craig (1831-Nov. 1863) killed in the battle of Chicmauga,
near Chattanooga, buried in Chattanooga, TN & Cora Elizabeth Draper, b. 12 April 1838, Jackson Co.,
TN –d. 18 August 1871, Jackson Co., TN, buried in the Jarratt Fitzgerald Cemetery, Flynn’s Lick, Jackson
Co., TN.
*See James W. Dudney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Sacred and beautiful were the services held for Mrs. Nancy Craig Dudney, wife of the late Amos J.
Dudney, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Howard, Washington Avenue, Cookeville, Tuesday afternoon,
attended by friends and relatives from Nashville, Gainesboro and Cookeville, and members of her family.
The services were conducted by Elder E. J. Ijams, pastor of Belmont Church of Christ, and member of the
faculty of David Lipscomb College, Nashville, and lovely music arranged by Mrs. W. A. Howard, in which
“Some Day I’ll Know and Understand,” was sung by Mrs. Herbert Carlen, and “Abide With Me,” and
“Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me,” by the quartet: Mrs. Carlen, Mrs. Herbert Hughes, Allison Ensor and Rhion
McGee.
In this last tribute to a beloved woman, exquisite flowers, inspiring music and a message of hope from a
minister devoted to the family, made the going away of this loved one something dear and sweet to be
remembered. Elder Ijams made a touching and appealing talk on devoted motherhood –real, genuine selfsacrificing motherhood, and paid tribute to the sons and daughters of Mrs. Dudney, left in the world as a
memorial to her –monuments to good motherhood; and all lines of trouble and care were erased from this
mother’s face by the kindly hand of death, leaving her young, calm and at peace – for peace, sweet peace
the gift of God’s love – that peace that passeth all understanding had come to her and left its imprint of
beauty on her face.
Mrs. Dudney left three sons: Clyde Dudney, Nashville; Amos Dudney, Birmingham, AL, Frank Dudney,
Millington, MI, and three daughters, Mrs. Robert Eastes, Nashville, Mrs. C. D. Sheaffer, Chicago, and Mrs.
Wilmot Freeman, Raleigh, NC, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her death came after a five
weeks’illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eastes, Capers Avenue, Nashville, surrounded by the
love and care of her children and grandchildren. Her burial was in the Cookeville cemetery.
Those who cam for the funeral services and burial were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easters, Mrs. Morgan
Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dudney, Miss Catherine Dudney, Mrs. M. N. Young, Elder E. J. Ijama and
Mr. Burnett, of Nashville; Mrs. Glenn Bryan, of Chattanooga, Amos Dudney, Birmingham, AL, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Dudney and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sadler, Robert Montgomery and Edward Dudney,
Gainesboro, Mrs. Mary Dudney Taylor, Crossville, and a number of relatives and friends of Cookeville,
Mr. and Mrs. Amonet Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Draper, of Algood, and Harold Hodges, of Crossville.
Active pallbearers were, T. D. Ford, J. N. Cox, J. H. Whitson, John Dow, W. R. Carlen, Tice Tobbins, A.
G. Maxwell, Dr. Walter McClain, Charlie Darwin, H. S. Hargis, R. A. Montgomery and Frank Anderson,
of Gainesboro, Charley Reagan, R. E. L. Proffitti, R. L. Maddux, Dr. Claud Martin, Henry Haile, J. A.
Isbell, Dr. W. A. Howard, Herby Shanks, W. A. Hensley and Amonet Draper.
Mrs. Dudney was a woman of unusual culture and refinement, and while she had to live a secluded life on
account of illness, she remained a constant reader. She bore her cross of affliction with gentleness and
patience, and as the years went by she grew more spiritual-like a lovely cameo, carved into beauty by the
trials and sorrows of life.
Mrs. Dudney’s mother was Cora Draper, a daughter of James Draper, of Gainesboro, an early settler of
Jackson county, and her sisters were Mrs. Nancy J. Cox, of Gainesboro, and Mrs. Henrietta P. Ford, of
Cookeville. Her father was killed in the War Between the States, leaving a young wife and this one child,
Mrs. Dudney was born in 1861 –the opening year of this war. On September 17, was married to Amos J.
Dudney in 1881, and died February 19, 1934.
“Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be,
As more of heaven in each we see;
Some softening gleam of love and pray
Shall dawn on every cross and care.”
And the meaning of the cross-the-care-the tears, some day we’ll know and understand, for “To walk in
faith, nor dream of questioning God’s scheme of truth and beauty,”is real consecration in this life.
Name: Nancy Jane Dudney
Death Date: 19 Feb 1934
Death Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 72
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1861
Birth Place: Tennessee
Father: Elija Almond Craig
Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
Mother: Cora Elizabeth Draper
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Occupation: At Home
Street Address: 2148 Capers Avenue
Cemetery: Cookville Cem
Burial Date: 20 Feb 1934
Allan Cameron Duggins Obt.
b. 13 May 1944, Harriman – d. 7 May 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Allen Henson Duggins &
Lucille McCormick.
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for Allan Cameron Duggins, 53, of Cookeville will be held today at 3
p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Duggins died Thursday, May 7, 1998 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Harriman on May 13, 1944 and was the son of the late Allen Henson and Lucille
McCormick Duggins.
He was a chemical engineer and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cookeville.
His family includes his sister, Linda Duggins of Greenville, Tenn.; other special friends from Greenville,
Nashville, New Orleans and Cookeville; several aunts and uncles and cousins; and special friends Keith
Andrus and Jerry Buck.
Pastor David Gosslee will officiate at the services.
Published Saturday, May 09, 1998 3:03 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lucille (McCormick) Duggins
b. 20 February 1912 –d. 30 July 1967, md to Allen Henson Duggins.
*See Allen Cameron Duggins Obt.
Blanchard Edward Duke Obt.
b. 3 February 1903, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 15 June 1982, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of October 1923,
Putnam Co., TN to Parilla Ruth (Burton) Duke, b. 29 November 1906, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 21 July
1960, d/o Willie Burton & Callie Smith. Blanchard Edward Duke, s/o Noah Duke (1877-1959) &
Michael Oregon McCaleb (1881-1957). Blanchard Edward Duke md 2nd 22 September 1972, Smith Co.,
TN to Annie (Jackson) Hancock, d/o Calvin Haywood Jackson & Myrtle “Mattie” Denson. Annie
(Jackson) Hancock Duke was md 1st to William S. Hancock (1913-1962), Smellage Cemetery, Boma,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Noah Duke buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Oregon (McCaleb) Duke Obt.
*See Parilla Ruth (Burton) Duke Obt.
*See Robert A. “Sarg”Searcy Obt.
*See Carl Ray Duke buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 193, #2031: Blanchard Duke married 13
October 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ruth Burton. By whom married: J. H. Hodge, Justice of the
Peace).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, #433: B. E. Duke married 22 September 1972,
Smith Co., TN, age 69, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point, TN to Annie Hancock, age 39, address: Rt. 1 Silver
Point, TN).
SILVER POINT –Funeral services for Blanchard Edward Duke, 79, of Rt. 1 Silver Point will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Baxter Funeral Home, with Bro. Donnie Agee and Rev. Woodrow Jackson
Mr. Duke a native of DeKalb County died Tuesday, June 15, 1982; in Smith County Hospital. He was the
son of the late Noah Duke and Oregon McCaleb Duke; retired employee of Welch Furniture Company and
a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Jackson Duke of Silver Point; four sons, Ronald Allen Duke of Silver
Point, Bill Duke of Knoxville, Reece Duke of OH, Royce Duke of Kodak, TN. Three step-sons, Jimmy
Hancock and Charles Hancock both of Silver Point and Sammy Hancock of Madison, TN, six daughters,
Margaret Jones of Silver Point, Lou Randolph and Ina Searcy, both of Cookeville, Sue Addis and Grace
Boyd, both of Knoxville and Shirley Bennett of NV; four step-daughters, Viola Brown and Vistie
Whitehead both of Silver Point, Geraldine Williams of Baxter and Betty Hensley of Madison, TN.
Three brothers, Aron Duke of Shelbyville, Allon Duke of Nashville and Harley Duke of FL; 37
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Baxter Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 16 June 1982.
(Blanchard Edward Duke md 1st Parilla Ruth Burton, d/o Willie “Bill” Burton – md 2nd Annie Jackson
Hancock)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Blanchard Duke married 13 October 1923,
Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ruth Burton. By whom married: J. H. Hodge, Justice of the Peace)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN: B. E. Duke, age 69, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point,
TN, married 22 September 1972, Smith Co., TN to Annie Hancock, age 39, address; Rt. 1, Silver Point,
Putnam Co., TN).
*Blanchard Edward Duke & Parilla Ruth Burton had eleven children: Gorda Margaret Duke, b. 12 Feb.
1925 md Robert Jones; William N. “Bill”Duke, b. 29 Oct. 1926 md Sue Roberson; Thelma Lou Duke, b.
25 Feb. 1928 md Al Clemons; Melba Sue Duke, b. 3 Oct. 1929 md Sid Addis; Carl Ray Duke, b. 10 Mar.
1931 md Elfriede Bentz; Ina Michael Duke, b. 27 Mar. 1933 md Robert Searcy; Reece Edward Duke, b. 14
Feb. 1935, md Reba Anderson; Peggy Ruth Duke, b. Dec. 1937 –d. 1939; Royce Burton Duke, b. 30 Mar.
1939 md Wanda Cate; Callie Grace Duke, b. 9 May 1943 md Grady Boyd & Shirley Rose Duke, b. 12
Aug. 1945 md Bobby Bennett.
*Michael Oregon McCaleb, b. 23 May 1881, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Carter Franklin “Pony”McCaleb &
Dicy M. Campbell. Michael Oregon McCaleb married Noah Duke, 10 November 1901. Son of
William Duke Jr. & Elizabeth Christian. Noah Duke was b.14 January 1877 –d. 18 August 1967.
E. Blanchard Duke
b. 3 January 1886, TN – d. 9 August 1968, s/o John Green Duke & Mary Jane Gentry. E. Blanchard
Duke md Nell (Smith) Duke, b. 5 July 1888, TN –d. 4 May 1959, d/o S.A.D. Smith.
*See John Green Duke, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 282 –Family: 338 –John G. Duke is head
of household, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Groceries md to Mary, 64 yrs. old, TN. Living in the
household, Blanchard, 34 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Agent Insurance, md to Nell, daughter-in-law, 34 yrs.
old, TN & their son, Kenneth Duke, grandson, 11 yrs. old, TN).
John Green Duke
b. 18 July 1848, Lancaster, Smith Co., TN – d. 15 January 1928, md on the 19th of August 1875 to Mary
Jane (Gentry) Duke, b. 8 December 1855, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Newton “Esq. Bill”Gentry &
Ann Elizabeth H. Taylor. John G. Duke, s/o William Duke & Sarah McGuffey. John was in the
mercantile business in Cookeville, TN and was Postmaster for two terms. Both buried in Cookeville City
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN (Masonic emblem).
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 150-151: John G. Duke, born at
Lancaster, Smith County, July 18, 1848. Married Miss Mary Gentry, August 19, 1875. Mr. Duke moved
to Cookeville forty— eight years ago and has helped to build the town. He has been in the mercantile
business for forty-five years. Mr. Duke is a prominent Republican and was Postmaster of Cookeville for
two terms. He is a Mason, K. of P., and a Presbyterian, U. S. A.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 406 –John G. Duke is head of household, 51 yrs. old,
b. July 1848, Occupation: Postmaster md to Mary J., 44 yrs. old, TN. Children: Hop L., 21 yrs. old, b.
January 1879; Jessie L., 17 yrs. old, b. March 1883 & Blanchard Duke, 14 yrs. old, b. January 1886. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Bettie Quarles, servant, 33 yrs. old, b. August 1866, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 282 –Family: 338 –John G. Duke is head
of household, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Groceries md to Mary, 64 yrs. old, TN. Living in the
household, Blanchard, 34 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Agent Insurance, md to Nell, daughter-in-law, 34 yrs.
old, TN & their son, Kenneth Duke, grandson, 11 yrs. old, TN).
Hop Lee Duke
b. 30 January 1879 –d. 12 April 1901, s/o John Green Duke & Mary Jane Gentry.
*See John Green Duke, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 406 –John G. Duke is head of household, 51 yrs. old,
b. July 1848, Occupation: Postmaster md to Mary J., 44 yrs. old, TN. Children: Hop L., 21 yrs. old, b.
January 1879; Jessie L., 17 yrs. old, b. March 1883 & Blanchard Duke, 14 yrs. old, b. January 1886. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Bettie Quarles, servant, 33 yrs. old, b. August 1866, TN).
Infant Duke
b. & d. 7 July 1893, child of N. D. & Nettie Duke.
Noah Duke
b. 14 January 1877, TN - d. 18 August 1959, md 1st Manda M. (unknown) Duke; md 2nd on the 10th of
November 1901, DeKalb Co., TN to Michael Oregon (McCaleb) Duke, b. 23 May 1881, Putnam Co., TN
- d. 14 December 1957, d/o Carter Franklin "Pony" McCaleb & Dicy M. Campbell. Noah Duke, s/o
William Duke Jr. & Elizabeth Christian. Mary Jane (Duke) Sutton (1845-1933) who md James
Wesley Sutton (1845) 1917), is the aunt of Noah Duke. Mary and James W. Sutton are buried in Smellage
Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Oregon (McCaleb) Duke Obt.
Noah Duke & Michael Oregon McCaleb had eight children: Blanchard Edward Duke, b. 3 Feb. 1903 md 1st
Parilla Ruth Burton –md 2nd Annie Jackson Hancock; Clarence Duke, b. 23 Apr. 1905 md Mamie; Herman
Duke, b. 9 Feb. 1908 md 1st Lucille Young md 2nd Vera P. Williams; Herbert Duke, b. 9 Feb. 1908 (twin of
Herman) md Gertrude Blackburn; Compton Duke, b. 29 Jan. 1911 md Kathleen; Harley Duke, b. 25 Dec.
1912 md Montrey Cummins; Allan Duke, b. 1 May 1916 md Lee; and Aaron Duke, b. 15 Dec. 1923.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 474: Noah Duke married 10 November
1901, DeKalb Co., TN to Oregon McCaleb).
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 77 –Noah Duke is head of household, 22 yrs. old, b.
January 1878, TN, Occupation: Blacksmith, md 11/12 yrs. to Manda M., 24 yrs. old, b. January 1876,
TN).
(1910 census 16th Civil Dist., DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 41 –Noah Duke is head of household, 32 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: General Merchandise, md 8 yrs. to Oregon, 28 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children
living. Children: Blanchard, 6 yrs. old; Clarence Duke, 4 yrs. old; Harmon, 2 yrs. old & Herbert Duke, 2
(1920 census 16th Civil Dist., Laurel Hill & Silver Point Rds, DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl 63 - Noah Duke is
head of household, 33 yrs. old, TN md to Oregon M., 38 yrs. old, TN. Children: Blanchard, 16 yrs. old;
Clarence, 14 yrs. old; Harmon, 11 yrs. old; Herbert, 11 yrs. old; Compton, 8 yrs. old; Harley, 7 yrs. old &
Allen Duke, 3 8/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 16th Civil Dist., DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 7 Family: 8 - Noah Duke is head of household, 53
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, (20 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Oregon 48 yrs. old,
TN, (21 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Clarence, 25 yrs. old, Occupation: Clerk General Store; Herman
22 yrs. old, Occupation: General Store; Compton, 18 yrs. old, Occupation: Laborer General Store; Harley
17 yrs. old, Occupation: Clerk General Store; Allen, 13 yrs. old & Aaron Duke, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Oregon (MacCaleb) Duke Obt.
b. 23 May 1881 – d. 14 December 1957, md on the 10th of November 1901, DeKalb Co., TN to Noah
Duke, b. 14 January 1877, TN - d. 18 August 1959, s/o William Duke Jr. & Elizabeth Christian. Oregon
McCaleb, d/o Carter Franklin "Pony" McCaleb & Dicy M. Campbell.
*See Noah Duke buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services were held Monday morning for Mrs. Oregon McCaleb Duke, 76, wife of Noah Duke, who
died Saturday at the Cookeville General Hospital after a long illness.
Services were held at the Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home and burial was in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, a retired merchant of Silver Point; 8 sons, Blanchard Duke, Buffalo Valley,
Clarence Duke, Smithville, Herman Duke, Cookeville, Herbert Duke, Silver Point, Compton Duke, Miami,
FL, Harley Duke, Tampa, FL, Allon Duke, Nashville, TN, Aaron Duke, Washington, MI; a brother, Allison
McCaleb, Madera, CA; a sister, Mrs. Joe Jared, Buffalo Valley, TN and 21 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
Smithville Review, TN: 19 December 1957.
Parilla Ruth (Burton) Duke Obt.
b. 29 November 1906, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 21 July 1960, TN, md on the 13th of October 1923, Putnam
Co., TN to Blanchard Edward Duke, b. 3 February 1903, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 15 June 1982, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o Noah Duke (1877-1959) & Michael Oregon McCaleb (1881-1957). Parilla Ruth (Burton)
Duke, d/o Willie Burton & Callie Smith.
*See Blanchard Edward Duke Obt.
Mrs. Blanchard Duke Dies Unexpectedly:
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Buton Duke, 54, who died unexpectedly this morning are tentantively set for
Saturday afternoon at Hooper and Huddleston funeral home.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. Donald Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Silver Point.
Burial will be in the Cookeville city cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until time for
the services.
Mrs. Duke died soon after arriving at Cookeville General hospital. She was a member of the Baptist
church and a native of Dekalb county. She was a daughter of the late Willie and Callie Smith Burton.
Survivors include her husband, Blanchard E. Duke, Silver Point; six daughters, Mrs. Robert H. Jones,
Silver Point; Mrs. Al Clemons, Cookeville; Mrs. Donald C. Addis, Knoxville; Mrs. Robert A. Searey,
Biloxi, MS; Misses Grace and Shirley Duke, Silver Point; four sons, Bill Duke, Aiken, SC; Sgt. Carl Duke,
U. S. Army, Germany; Reece Duke, Cleveland, OH; Royce Duke, Knoxville; a sister, Mrs. Johnny Agee,
Silver Point; three brothers, Ray, Walter and Dort Burton, Silver Point; 16 grandchildren.
Sam Frank Ditty Duke Obt.
b. 30 November 1912 – d. 27 February 2007, md on the 18th of March 1937 to Thelma D. (Felts) Duke.
Sam Frank Ditty Duke, s/o Elois Eugene Duke & Veleda Ditty.
Children: Phyllis Carolyn Duke, b. 15 Nov. 1940; Sam Franklin Duke, b. 27 Dec. 1945 & Major Frederick
Stephen Duke, b. 3 May 1952.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Sam Frank Ditty Duke, 94, of Durham, N.C., and formerly of
Wilmington, N.C., will be held Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville Cemetery.
Mr. Duke died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2007, following several years of declining health.
He was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Putnam County to the late Veleda Ditty and Elois Eugene Duke.
Mr. Duke attended Tennessee Technological University, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a
B.S. in chemistry and completed graduate studies in mathematics at New York University and meteorology
at the University of Miami. Mr. Duke was a meteorologist with the U.S. Weather Service for 32 years.
He retired in 1972 as the "weatherman" in Wilmington. Mr. Duke was a member of Temple Baptist Church
in Wilmington, the American Meteorological Society and the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees.
His family includes his loving and devoted wife, Thelma Felts Duke, whom he married March 18, 1937; a
daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis C. and Marshall Clements of Durham; a son and daughter-in-law, Sam
Franklin and Cony Duke of Ellenwood, Ga.; three grandchildren, Tammy D. Sanders and husband Daryl,
Todd A. Duke and wife Elizabeth and Theron Erickson; and two great-grandchildren, Heath and Brady
Sanders.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Duke was preceded in death by his son, Major Frederick Stephen Duke; a
sister, Elizabeth Duke Canavan; and two brothers, Kermit and Eugene Duke.
Memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403 or
to one's favorite charity.
Rev. Melvin D. Felts will officiate the services.
Clements Funeral Service in Durham and Hooper-Huddleston & Horner in Cookeville are in charge of
arrangements.
Published March 01, 2007: Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Veleda (Ditty) Duke Obt.
b. 15 February 1905, TN – d. 2 March 1934, md on the 31 May 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Elois Eugene
Duke. Veleda (Ditty) Duke, d/o Samuel Apple “Sam”Ditty & Florilla Jared.
*See Florilla (Jared) Ditty buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Sam Frank Ditty Duke buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 513, #1499: Eugene Duke married 31 May
1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Veleda Ditty).
Veleda Ditty Duke, age 87. Funeral will be conducted from Cookeville City Cemetery today at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Duke, a former resident of Nashville since the middle 1920’s. A daughter of Sam Apple and Florilla
(Jared) Ditty. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of McKendree Methodist Church since 1922.
Survivors include a son, Sam F. Ditty Duke, of Wilmington, NC, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Canavan of
New Port Richey, FL, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Cookeville Dispatch Newspaper, Cookeville: 26 May 1892.
Lucille Duley Obt.
b. 16 October 1908, PA –d. 4 July 1983, md Harry Warren Duley Sr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Duley, 74, will be conducted from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home Wednesday, July 6, at 2 p.m. with Glen McDoniel officiating.
Mrs. Duley was dead on arrival at the local hospital July 4, 1983.
She was a native of Pennsylvania, the widow of the late Harry Warren Duley, Sr. and a retired homemaker.
Survivors include 1 son, Harry Warren Duley, Jr., of Cookeville, 2 grandsons, 2 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Plazza and Mrs. Mary Nalick of New York.
Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Lester Erin Dunbar Obt.
b. 4 November 1922 –d. 4 November 1980, TN (S1 US Navy WWII), md on the 18th of September 1952,
Cumberland Co., TN to Bessie Lee (Keith) Dunbar. Lester Erin Dunbar, s/o Carl Edward Dunbar &
Haley Jane Patton.
(SS Death Index: Name: LESTER DUNBAR Birth: 4 November 1922 – Death: 4 November 1980–Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, 38501) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-24-9427, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Cumberland Co., TN, pg. 93, #1188: Lester E. Dunbar married
18 September 1952, Cumberland Co., TN, age 29, address: Crossville, TN to Bessie Lee Keith, age 17,
Crossville, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lester Erin Dunbar, 58, were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6,
1980 in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Gerald Stow officiating. Burial was in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Dunbar, the son of the late Carl Edward and Haley Jane Patton Dunbar, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, in
Cookeville General Hospital.
He was a security guard at Fleetguard, and lived at 320 N. Whitney Avenue.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Dunbar of Cookeville; two sons, David Lester Dunbar and Samuel
Lee Dunbar of Cookeville; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Staggs and Mrs. Ruby Andrews of Cookeville;
three brothers, ___Dunbar of Cookeville, Carl Dubar Jr. of Crossville, and Bill Dunbar of Rockwood; and
four grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 6 November 1980
Nelda (DeMontbreun) Duncan Obt.
b. 29 January 1917 –d. 28 September 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of December 1938 to Robert
“Bob”Massey Duncan Sr., b. 13 December 1915 –d. 23 January 2002, Cookeville, TN, s/o Hershel M.
Duncan & Molly Cook. Nelda (DeMontbreun) Duncan, d/o Lurton Edward DeMontbreun Sr. & Ora
Janette Bracy.
*See Robert “Bob”Massey Duncan Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nelda Euree Duncan, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time
of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Duncan died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. She was born Jan. 29, 1917,
in Joelton to the late Lurton Edward Sr. and Ora Janette Bracy DeMontbreun. Mrs. Duncan was a direct
descendent of Timothy DeMontbreun, one of the founders of Nashville. She was a member of
Cookeville First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Duncan was also a
charter member of the Pilot Club of Cookeville and an active volunteer with blood drives for the Red
Cross.
Her family includes a son, Bob Duncan Jr., a local CPA, and daughter-in-law, Diane Deberry Duncan; a
grandson and his wife, Robert III and Jessica Duncan of Washington, D.C.; a granddaughter and her
husband, Rebecca and Brian Bowman of Brentwood; a great-grandson, Patrick W. Duncan; and two special
nieces, Sue Ellen Watts and Lynn Bumbalough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Massey Duncan Sr., and two brothers, Lurton Edward Jr. and Mavis DeMontbreun.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Pilot Club of Cookeville.
Memorial donations may be made to Cookeville First Baptist Church, 18 South Walnut St., Cookeville, TN
38501; the Putnam County Library, 50 East Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501; or the Foundation at
Cookeville Regional Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN 38501. Dr. Randall
Adkisson will officiate at the services. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert “Bob”Massey Duncan Sr. Obt.
b. 13 December 1915 – d. 23 January 2002, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of December 1938 to Nelda
(DeMontbreun) Duncan, b. 29 January 1917 – d. 28 September 2009, Cookeville, TN, d/o Lurton
Edward DeMontbreun Sr. & Ora Janette Bracy. Robert “Bob” Massey Duncan Sr., s/o Hershel M.
Duncan & Molly Cook.
*See Nelda (DeMontbreum) Duncan Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert M. (Bob) Duncan Sr., 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 24; and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Friday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home.
Mr. Duncan died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1915, in Hartsville to the late Hershel M. and Molly Cook Duncan. Mr. Duncan
grew up in Nashville and married Nelda DeMontbreum on Dec. 24, 1938. He moved to Cookeville for the
first time in January of 1939 while he was a salesman with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Mr. Duncan served
in the Army during World War II, including the European Theater. He moved to Cookeville for the second
time in 1953 and operated Duncan Oil Co., a distributor of Sinclair, Arco, Fina and Goodyear products.
After his first retirement, he worked part time with McGugin Oil Co. until his retirement at the end of 1985.
His family includes his wife of more than 63 years, Nelda DeMontbreum Duncan; a son, Bob Duncan Jr., a
local CPA; a daughter-in-law, Diane DeBerry Duncan; and two grandchildren, Rebecca and husband Brian
Bowman of Charlotte, N.C., and Robert Duncan III of Washington D.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Mulloy; and two brothers, Burton and
W.E. Duncan.
Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Library for large print books, 50 E. Broad St.,
Cookeville, Tenn. 38501; or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 18 S. Walnut, Cookeville, Tenn. 38501.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published January 24, 2002 10:40 AM CST : Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Arnold Dunn
b. 28 January 1919 –d. 24 June 1976 - (shares tombstone with Wayne Edward Dunn (1951-1964).
(SS Death Index: Name: ARNOLD DUNN Birth: 28 Jan 1919- Death: Jun 1976–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-22-8264, TN)
*See Wayne Edward Dunn
C. Ann Dunn
b. 29 February 1920 –d. December 1981 - (shares tombstone with Mary Ellen Dunn)
*See Mary Ellen Dunn, Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: ANN DUNN Birth: 29 Feb 1920- Death: Dec 1981–Last Residence: (Cookeville,
Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-17-3539, TN).
Mae Bell Dunn
b. 14 August 1900 –d. 23 July 1964.
Martha Mae (Grogan) Dunn Obt.
b. 18 May 1935, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 June 2011, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of December 1970,
Putnam Co., TN to Troy Truman Dunn, b. 15 January 1930, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 February 2012,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Beecher Rasco Dunn & Mae Lafever. Martha (Grogan) Dunn, d/o
James Arthur Grogan Sr. & Lula Patton.
*See James Arthur Grogan Sr. Obt.
*See Troy Truman Dunn Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 455: Troy Truman Dunn married 10
December 1970, Putnam Co., TN, age 40, b. 15 January 1930, address: 38 W. Stevens
St., Cookeville, TN to Martha May Grogan, age 35, b. 18 May 1935, address: 227
Ferguson St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: James
Grogan, brother, Denton Ave., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Martha Grogan Dunn, 76, will be held at 2
p.m. on Monday, June 20, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Sunday, June 19, and from 10
a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dunn went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
She was born May 18, 1935, in Putnam County to the late James Arthur and Lula Patton Grogan.
Mrs. Dunn worked for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper and for many years at Jere Whitson
Elementary School. She was a faithful member of Friendship United Methodist Church for more than 45
years.
Martha was known for her inspiration for the Grogan Cookbook and she loved playing Rummy Cube. She
was a devoted wife, aunt and Christian.
Her family includes her husband of 41 years, Troy Dunn of Cookeville; a sister, Dorothy Nunberg of
Rixeyville, Va.; and more than 50 nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James and R.D. Grogan, and a sister
Delma Whitefield.
Pallbearers will be William Dunn, Kevin Wagner, Bill Grogan, Brent and Randall Johnson and Steve
Smith.
Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons.
Rev. Monica Mowdy, Richard Grogan and Bro. Tommy Harris will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrang
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 20 June 2011
Mary Ellen Dunn
b. 3 January 1953 - (shares tombstone with C. Ann Dunn)
*See C. Ann Dunn buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Troy Thurman Dunn Obt.
b. 15 January 1930, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 February 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of
December 1970, Putnam Co., TN to Martha Grogan Dunn b. 18 May 1935, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 June
2011, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Arthur Grogan Sr. & Lula Patton. Troy Thurman Dunn, s/o Beecher
Rasco Dunn & Mae Lafever.
*See Martha Mae (Grogan) Dunn Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Troy T. Dunn, 82, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, from
the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 2, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Dunn passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Bethesda Health Care
Center in Cookeville.
He was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Putnam County to the late Beecher Rasco and Mae
Lefever Dunn.
(Pictured: Troy T. Dunn).
Mr. Dunn was self-employed and owned and operated Dunn's Texaco Station for a
number of years. He was a faithful member of Friendship United Methodist Church
and served our country in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Gideons International.
His family includes two brothers, Eugene and William Dunn, both of Cookeville; a sister, Gerrie Neal of
Cookeville; more than 50 nieces and nephews; and a devoted nephew, Kevin Wagner of Cookeville, who
cared for Troy and Martha during their elderly years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Grogan Dunn; a brother, John
Dunn; and an infant sister.
Pallbearers will be Billy Grogan, Randall Johnson, Larry Dunn, Andrew Dunn, Steve Smith and Mike and
Brian Neal.
Bros. Carl Stiglich, Richard Grogan and Tommy Harris will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 528-1044.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 February 2012.
Wayne Edward Dunn
b. 9 November 1951 –d. 19 October 1964 –(shares tombstone with Arnold Dunn (1919-1976).
*See Arnold Dunn buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
William Hershell Dunn Obt.
b. 1895, TN –d. April 1954, md on the 9th of August 1916, Wilson Co., TN to Willie Lee (Lewis) Dunn,
b. 1894, TN –d. 1960, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Willie Lee (Lewis) Dunn Obt.
*See Hershell Lee (Dunn) Phillips Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co., TN, pg. 114, #128: Herschel Dunn married 9
August 1916, Wilson Co., TN to Willie Lewis).
Funeral services for William Hershel Dunn, 59, were held Monday in the Chapel at Carver Funeral Home.
Mr. Dunn, a local auto parts dealer, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home on Washington Ave. after a
heart attack. He had been in ill health for about two years, but had been working at his place of business in
the mornings.
He was a native of Wilson county, moving to Cookeville about 20 years ago.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Willie Lewis Dunn; a daughter, Mrs. Hershel Lee Phillips, Cookeville; a
brother, Newborn Dunn, Lebanon, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kennedy, Madison, Tenn. and Mrs. Martin
Wiggs, Christians, Tenn.; and one grandchild.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN, 29 April 1954.
(1920 census 11th Dist., Campbell Co., TN: Dwl: 85 Family: 88 –Hershel Dunn is head of household, 24
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Operator Telephone, md to Willie, 25 yrs. old, TN. Child: Hershal Lee, 1 or 4
yrs. old, TN).
Willie Lee (Lewis) Dunn Obt.
b. 1894, TN – d. 1960, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th of August 1916, Wilson Co., TN to
William Hershell Dunn, b. 1895, TN –d. April 1954.
*See William Hershell Dunn Obt.
*See Hershell Lee (Dunn) Phillips Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Lee Lewis Dunn, 65, who died in the Cookeville General hospital
Wednesday afternoon following an extended illness are scheduled for Friday.
Services will be conducted at Hooper and Huddleston funeral home at 2 p.m. with Glenn Killom
officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville city cemetery.
Mrs. Dunn was the widow of Hershel Dunn. She and her husband owned and operated Dunn’s Auto Parts
in Cookeville for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a native of Putnam county
having made her home at 806 N. Washington St., for many years.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Halbert Phillips, Cookeville; four sisters, Mrs. Chester Smith, Mrs. Nole
Beadle of Lebanon, Mrs. Wayne Hayes, Madison, Mrs. Valta Hayes, Prosperty, TN; a brother, Floyd
Lewis, Alexanderia, TN; a granddaughter, Mrs. Gail Smith, Knoxville; a great granddaughter, Kathy
Smith.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 2 June 1960.
Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer Obt.
b. 1855, Overton Co., TN – d. 8 February 1930, md on the 10th of June 1894 to Dr. Jefferson Franklin
Dyer, b. 6 July 1848, TN – d. 9 May 1929, s/o Edmond Dyer & Mary Buck. Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer,
d/o Dr. James Goodpasture & Ava Arnold.
Mrs. Avo Goodpasture Dyer, widow of the late Dr. Jefferson F. Dyer, died Saturday night at her home in
this city. Her death followed an illness of several months.
Mrs. Dyer was one of Cookeville’s best known and most beloved women.
She was the eldest child of Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture and his wife, Ova Arnold Goodpasture. She
was 74 years of age, having been born at Hilham, in Overton county, on September 27, 1855. In her
infancy her parents moved to Cookeville in 1856, her father being Cookeville’s first physician.
She had lived in Cookeville for seventy-three years and had witnessed its growth from it’s beginning.
From her girlhood she had been an active and devoted member of the Presbyterian Church of this place, in
which both her father and her husband were ruling elders for many years.
The devotion of Mrs. Dyer and her husband to their church, and their long years of active and devoted
service in it’s work and activites, is too well known in Cookeville to require lengthy reference. Throughout
the long years of their married life, their home was literally a “preachers home,” and her chief joy was
found in Christian service and making her home a truly a Christian home.
It can be truthfully said of Mrs. Dyer, without the slightest exaggeration,
“None knew her but to love her: None called her name but to praise her.”
One of the countless acts of her Christian service was that for more than a generation she had regularly
prepared the sacramental emblems for the communion services of her church.
During her last days she endured her suffering with Christian resignation and bore the most fervent
testimony of her Christian faith and her resignation to the will of her Heavenly Father. Her funeral
occurred nine months to a day after the funeral of her husband, who was one of the best known and most
highly respected physicians of this section of the state, having been engaged in the practice of his
profession here for about fifty-five years.
She was married to Dr. Dyer thirty-six years ago.
She is survived by three step-children, Quimbly Dyer and Dr. Lex Dyer of this city and Mrs. Gertrude Dyer
Southworth of Memphis, and by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Mary Body and Mrs. Margery Jared and
John B. Goodpasture, of this city, also by many other relatives inthis county and section of the state.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon by Rev. L. T. Lawrence, of
McMinnville, and Rev. J. H. Miller, of Lebanon, followed by the interment of the remains in the family lot
in the Cookeville cemetery.
The Active Pallbearers were O. E. Cameron, J. Lee Epperson, John H. Whitson, W. R. Carlen, J. M.
McCormick, O. D. Massa, Beecher Gentry, Will Davis, Walter Greenwood, J. H. Johnson, Bob Lee
Maddux and J. N. Cox.
The Honorary Pallbearers were Henry Algood, T. D. Ford, D. C. Wilhite, R. H. Harding, S. S. Webb, A. D.
Pendergrass, L. D. Bockman, R. R. Bockman, S. Hayden Young, Dr. H. C. Martin, Dr. W. A. Howard, Dr.
Z. L. Shipley, Dr. W. S. McClain, Dr. J. R. Storie, Dr. C. P. Martin, Dr. Harlan Taylor, Dr. J. T. Moore, W.
L. Whitson, R. E. Smartt, Ezra Davis, H. S. Hargis, G. W. Alcorn, John B. Dow, E. Y. Gibson, R. L.
Farley, J. W. H. Terry, S. S. Neal, Sam Pendergraa, J. H. Hodge, H. D. Whitson, B. C. Huddleston, D. W.
Dow and C. Bohannon.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 13 February 1930
Certificate: #3979
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Mrs. Ava Goodpasture Dyer
Age: abt 74y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 8 Feb 1930
Father: Dr. James Goodpasture
Mother: Ava Arnold
Carl Franklin Dyer Obt.
b. 25 April 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 July 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Bill Dyer & Grace
Long.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Carl Franklin Dyer, 81, of Cookeville, were held at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, July 3, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Dyer died on Thursday, July 1, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 25, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Bill and Grace Long Dyer.
He was a foreman in a lumber yard and a member of Salem Methodist Church. Mr. Dyer was a World War
II veteran.
His family includes a niece, Linda Thompson of Winston Salem, N.C.; four nephews, Dennis of Terrace
Temple, Fla., Jimmy, Dale, and John Bill Dyer, all of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth N. Dyer.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
Rev. Paul Willis officiated at the services.
Henry C. Dyer
b. 8 November 1918 – d. 1 July 1995, md Leiron B. (unknown) Dyer, b. 28 September 1918 – d. 25
February 1978. Henry C. Dyer, s/o Lex Dyer M. D. & Audra Haynes.
*See Lex Dyer, M. D., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: HENRY C DYER Birth: 08 Nov 1918 Death: 01 Jul 1995–Last Residence: (not
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Jefferson Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 233 –Lex Dyer is head of household,
36 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Doctor Medical, md to Audra, 26 yrs. old, TN. Children: Wyndham S., 4
11/12 yrs. old; Joseph, 3 0/12 yrs. old & Henry C. Dyer, 1 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Madison Ave., East of Walnut St., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 58
–Dr. Lex Dyer is head of household, 47 yrs. old, TN (31 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Audry H., 37 rys.,
old, TN. Children: Wyndham, 15 yrs. old; Joe, 13 yrs. old; Henry, 11 yrs. old & Jim, 9 5/12 yrs. old;
Elizabeth, 6 6/12 yrs. old; Margaret 2+ yrs. old & Jeff Dyer, 3 + yrs. old. All born in TN).
Howard C. Dyer Obt.
b. 12 April 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 January 2011, Cookeville, TN, md to Pearl (Flatt) Dyer.
Howard C. Dyer, s/o Carroll Dyer & Stella Birdwell.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Howard C. Dyer, 83, of Cookeville, will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 26, and Thursday from
7 a.m. until time of the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Howard died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at his residence.
He was born April 12, 1927, in Putnam County to the late Carroll
and Stella Birdwell Dyer.
Mr. Howard was a member of the Church of Christ and a charter
member of the Double Springs Church of Christ congregation. He
retired from Wilson Sporting Goods after 38 years of service. He
loved farming and spending time with his family.
(Pictured: Howard C. Dyer and his wife Pearl (Flatt) Dyer).
His family includes his loving wife of 62 years, Pearl Flatt Dyer of
Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Russell Agee and Michelle and Randall Herron, all of
Cookeville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Angie and Joe Smith and Brian and Karen Buck, all of
Cookeville, and Kevin Buck of Murfreesboro; and three great-grandchildren, Madison and Jacob Smith and
Kason William Howard Buck.
Memorial donations may be made to Judy Agee for the care of Carroll Dyer Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Buck, Brian Buck, Jacob Smith, John Wright, David King and Jr. Ragland.
Honorary pallbearer will be Kason William Howard Buck.
Bros. Mike Webb and Ronald Strong will officiate the services along with grandson Kevin Buck.
James Carroll Dyer
b. 1903 –d. 29 December 1986.
Dr. James E. Dyer Obt.
b. 28 October 1920 –d. 12 July 2005, md Lenola (Martin) Dyer. Dr. James E. Dyer, s/o Dr. Lex Dyer &
Audra Haynes.
*See Lex Dyer M. D. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dr. James Edmond Dyer, O.D., 84, of Cookeville will be held
Thursday, July 14, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial, with
military honors, will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, July 13, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday, July 14, from 2 p.m. until time
of the services, at the funeral home.
Dr. Dyer died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 28, 1920, to the late Dr. Lex and Audra Haynes Dyer.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in North Africa and Italy. He was a member
of the American Legion Post 46 and VFW Post 6296 for more than 59 years.
He was a graduate of Illinois College of Optometry and practiced optometry in Cookeville for more
than 35 years.
He was a lifelong member and deacon of Cookeville First Presbyterian Church, was a charter member and
past president of the Cookeville Kiwanis Club, and he was a founding director of the Bank of
Cookeville.
His family includes his wife of more than 63 years, Lenola Martin Dyer; two daughters, Linda Doran of
Nashville and Jane Dyer of Louisville, Ky.; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Nathaniel Harrison;
two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Dyer and Beth Dyer; and a brother-in-law, Bob Titsworth, all of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Titsworth; and four brothers,
Wyndam Dyer, Joe Dyer, Henry Dyer, and Jeff Dyer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Hamp Morrison, Julia Boyd, Raymond Brown, Bobby Davis, James
Drake, Walter Drake, Dr. Zollie Ferrell, Howard Mahler, Martin Medley and Stacey Mott.
Active pallbearers will be Andrew Dyer, Bill Dyer, Charles Dyer, Gary Dyer, Joe Dyer, Michael Dyer,
Mark Harrison, Tim Harrison, Rusby Titsworth and John West.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville First Presbyterian Church, 20 N. Dixie Ave.,
Cookeville, TN, 38501.
James Dyer Promoted to First Lieutenant in Italy:
James Dyer, First Lieutenant, U. S. Army, has in recent weeks been promoted from the rank of Second
Lieutenant, to his present rank. Lieutenant Dyer, in service for approximately three years, has been on
foreign duty two years of this time, serving in the combat areas of Africa and Italy. He is now somewhere
in Italy.
Lieutenant Dyer, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lex Dyer, is married and his wife and 19-month-old daughter, Linda
Kay, whom he has never seen, are residing on Peachtree Street.
Dr. and Mrs. Dyer have two other sons in service. Pvt. Joe F. Dyer, has been stationed at Camp Lee, VA,
since the spring of 1944, and Henry Dyer, Petty Office, second class, recently stationed at Memphis, is now
located at a naval base in Minneapolis, MN. Pvt. Dyer’s family is residing on Pearl Street.
James “Jim”Edward Dyer Jr. Obt.
b. 20 March 1942 – d. 17 April 2011, md Judy (unknown) Dyer. James “Jim”Edward Dyer, s/o James
Edward Sr. & Floy Chapin.
*See James “Jim”Edward Sr. buried iN Cookeville City Cemetery.
LEBANON -- DYER, James Edward “Jim”– age 69 of Lebanon passed away on
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Centennial Medical Center. Preceded in death by
parents, James Edward Sr. & Floy Chapin Dyer. Survived by wife, Judy Dyer;
daughters, Laura Dyer, Amy Dyer, and Julie (Brian) McDonald; brother, David C.
Dyer; grandson, James Silas McDonald and expected grandson, Judah Breeze
McDonald. Mr. Dyer was a retired Senior Ranger with the United States Army Corp
of Engineers and a member of College Hills Church of Christ. Jim was well noted as
an avid outdoorsman, artisan and master craftsman. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel. Graveside
services will be at 1:30pm in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Dr. Larry Locke and Bro Jim Andrews
officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and again on Thursday
one hour prior to the service. Interment, Cookeville City Cemetery. Pallbearers, Robert Thurman, Brian
McDonald, Tim Carver, Jeff Perry, Frank Massa, Mike Conley, Gerald Lee, and Richard Graham.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Jim Andrews Life Group of College Hills Church of
Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Compassion Center at College Hills Church of
Christ and A New Leash on Life, PO Box 247 Lebanon, TN 37088-0247. Partlow Funeral Chapel (615)
444-7007 Obituary Line (615) 444-7700. www.partlowchapel.com
James Edward Dyer Sr.
b. 11 April 1906 –d. 22 March 1955, md on the 24th of October 1940, Putnam Co., TN to Floy Geraldine
(Chapin) Dyer, b. 3 July 1908.
*See James “Jim”Edward Jr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: James Edward Dyer married 24 October
1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 34, address: Cookeville, TN to Floy Geraldine Chopin, age 32, Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: W. H. Chopin, Cookeville, TN).
Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer Obt.
b. 3 February 1927, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 October 2001, Cookeville, md Mary Ann
(Kittrell) Dyer, d/o Thomas William Kittrell & Effie Mae Doan. Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer, s/o Dr. Lex
Dyer & Audra Haynes.
*See Lex Dyer M. D. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Ann (Kittrell) Dyer Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m.
on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery with full military honors, conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 4:30-8 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home.
Dr. Dyer was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1927, in Cookeville to the late Dr. Lex and Audra Haynes Dyer. He was a Doctor
of Optometry and opened his office on Madison Street in Cookeville in 1955. He retired in 1998 after
43 years of service to Cookeville and surrounding areas. Dr. Dyer was a member of Cookeville First
Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army during World War II.
His family includes his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Kittrell Dyer of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law,
Debby and Ken Kudry of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Sharon Dyer of Bristol; a sister
and brother-in-law, Margaret and Nathaniel Harrison of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Wyndham Dyer, Dr. James E. and Lenola Dyer, and Nell Dyer, all of Cookeville; and four grandchildren,
Andrew and Tom Dyer, and Katy and Genny Kudry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Tittsworth; and two brothers, Joe
F. and Henry Dyer.
Pallbearers will be Mark and Tim Harrison, Gary, Jackie, Billy and Joe Dyer Jr., John West, Rusby
Tittsworth, Tom Binns and Bill Disspayne.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles and Raymond Brown, Tom Hutcheson, James Drake, Sam H.
Greenwood, Ken Peterson, Jean Hester, Ken Eddleman and Don Sloan.
Rev. David Eisenmenger will officiate at the services.
Published October 29, 2001 12:51 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Jefferson Franklin Dyer M. D.
*See Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer Obt.
*See Lex Dyer M. D. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alvin Whitten Boyd buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Source: A History of Putnam County by Walter S. McClain –1925
Jefferson Franklin Dyer, M. D., was born five miles west of Cookeville, July
6, 1848. Married Miss Elizabeth Seawell, May 15, 1877, who died October
20, 1891. Married Miss Avo Goodpasture, June 10, 1894. Finished his
education at Vanderbilt Medical College. Was County Health Officer eight
years. Dr. Dyer is a Democrat, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., a
Mason and charter member of the Cookeville lodge of Odd Fellows. He was
on the committee to rebuild Washington Academy, Courthouse and the
Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. He has been practicing medicine in Cookeville
since 1878. County Health officer for 8 yrs.
Dr. Jefferson Franklin Dyer, b. 6 July 1848, TN –d. 9 May 1929 –md 1st Elizabeth (Seawell) Dyer, b.
1858, TN –d. 20 October 1891. Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer, 2nd wife of Jefferson Franklin Dyer. She was
born 1855, Overton Co., TN –d. 8 February 1930, Putnam Co., TN. Buried next to her is Fannie Dyer, b.
21 November 1890 –d. 25 November 1890. All buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer, DC #3979, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture &
Ava/Avo Arnold. Jefferson Franklin Dyer, DC #13626, s/o Edmond Dyer & Mary Buck. Thomas
Washington Dyer, b. 21 May 1866, TN – d. 15 April 1946, s/o Edmond Dyer & Mary Buck. Thomas
W. Dyer, DC #8325, Putnam Co., TN is buried in the John Seay Lewis Family Graveyard, located south of
Hwy 70, west of Cookeville, three & one half to four miles from the square, near Upper Cumberland E. M.
C., Putnam Co., TN. Edmond Dyer, b. 1 September 1824 – d. 25 March 1893 & his wife Mary (Buck)
Dyer, b. 2 February 1827 – d. 21 October 1866, both buried in the Edmond Dyer Cemetery located in the
Pippin Community, Putnam Co., TN.
(Avo (Goodpasture) Dyer’s stepchildren are; Quimby Dyer, Dr. Lex Dyer & Mrs. Gertrude (Dyer)
Southworth (of Memphis). Her sisters are: Mrs. Alvin Whitten (Mary H.) Boyd & Mrs. Ethelbert Henry
(Margaret Marjoire “Margie”Margery) Jared –brother: John Bryan Goodpasture).
(1860 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 12 – J. M. Goodpasture is head of
household, 33 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Doctor, md to Ova, 21 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ova A., 4 yrs. old,
TN & Mary H. Goodpasture, 2 yrs. old, TN).
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –J. M. Goodpasture is head of household, 43 yrs.
old, TN. Occupation: Physician, md to Ova, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Avo A., 14 yrs. old; Mary H., 12
yrs. old; John B., 5 yrs. old & Sarah M. Goodpasture, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Dwl: 23
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Ova GOODPASTURE Self
F
W
W
41
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: RI Mo: VA
Avo GOODPASTURE Dau
F
S
W
23
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
John GOODPASTURE Son
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
Student Fa: TN Mo: TN
Margie GOODPASTURE Dau
F
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
Dwl: 38
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.F. DYER
Self
M
M
W
30
TN
Occ:
Physician
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lizzie DYER
Wife
F
M
W
21
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: TN
Gertrude DYER Dau
F
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mary A. BUCK Other F
W
22
TN
Occ:
House Keeping Fa: TN Mo: TN
Dwl: 127
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Edmond DYER Self
M
M
W
55
TN
Occ:
Martha DYER Wife
F
M
W
46
TN
Fa: --- Mo: --Chester DYER Son
M
S
W
20
TN
Occ:
Harvey DYER Son
M
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Thomas DYER Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 471 –Jefferson F. Dyer is head of household, 51 yrs.
old, b. July 1848, TN, Occupation: Physician md 6 yrs. to Avo Ann, 44 yrs. old, b. September 1855, TN, 3
children born, 3 children living. Children: Gertrude, 21 yrs. old, b. July 1878, Occupation: teacher;
Guimby, 19 yrs. old, b. July 1880, Occupation: printer & Lex Dyer, 17 yrs. old, b. December 1882. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Ollie Thompson, servant, 28 yrs. old, b. April 1872, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 14 –Jefferson F. Dyre/Dyer is head
of household, 51 61 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician General Practice md 16 yrs. to Avo, 53 yrs. old,
TN. Child: Lex Dyer, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Odd Jobs).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Name of Institution: Putnam County Jail lines 95 to 100 inclusive: Putnam Co.,
TN: Dwl: 406-229-259 – Jefferson F. Dyer is head of household, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Doctor
Medical, md to Avo, 63 yrs. old, TN)
Joey Lynn Dyer
b. 14 January 1966 –d. 24 May 1967.
Joseph “Joe”Franklin Dyer Sr.
b. 17 December 1916 – d. 24 July 1999 (PFC US Army), md Nell B. (Gentry) Dyer, b. 11 November
1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 July 2004, Cookeville, TN, d/o Charles Beecher Gentry & Mary
Elizabeth Taylor.
*See Nell B. (Gentry) Dyer Obt.
*See John Vensaint West Obt.
*See Judith "Judy" Faye (Dyer) West Obt.
Lealer Daskell Dyer
b. 6 March 1903, TN –d. 6 June 1975, md Ethel (West) Dyer, b. 1 January 1909 - d. 14 May 1953. Lealer
Daskell Dyer, s/o Logan Durel Dyer (1863-1941) & Magnola “Maggie”Jackson (1881-1964).
*See Ethel (West) Dyer Obt.
*See Magnola “Maggie”N. (Jackson) Dyer buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(SS Death Index: Name: LEALER DYER Birth: 06 Mar 1903- Death: Jun 1975–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 372-03-1826, MI)
Lex Dyer M. D. Obt.
b. 12 December 1882, Putnam Co., TN - d. 10 December 1966, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11 of April
1914 to Margaret Audra (Haynes) Dyer, b. 13 December 1891, TN – d. 27 July 1976, d/o Henry J.
Haynes & Mariah King Apple. Lex Dyer, s/o Dr. Jefferson Franklin Dyer & Elizabeth Seawell.
(Henry C. Dyer, b. 8 November 1918 –d. ? & his wife Leiron B. (unknown) Dyer, b. 28 September 1918
– d. 25 February 1978. Henry s/o Lex Dyer & Audra Haynes is buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN).
*See Dr. James E. Dyer Obt.
*See Dr. Jefferson Franklin Dyer, M. D. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer, M. D. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henry C. Dyer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Wyndham Dyer Obt.
*See Henry J. Haynes Obt.
*See Robert Lee “Bob”Titsworth Obt.
*See Nathanael “Nat”Harrison Obt. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Heart Attack Claims Life of Dr. Lex Dyer at 83.
Dr. Lex Dyer, 83, believed to have been the oldest native Cookevillian, died of heart failure Saturday at his
home at 22 N. Madison. It was the home in which he was born and had lived with his wife since 1930.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
A physician of 58 years, Dr. Dyer treated patients in his office until he became ill last week. He had been
in semi-retirement for the past three or four years.
Dr. Dyer graduated from the old University of Nashville which later became part
of the University of Tennessee.
(SS Death Index: Name: LEX DYER Birth: 12 Dec 1882- Death: Dec 1966–Last Residence: (Cookeville,
Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-66-6204, TN)
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 149: Lex Dyer, born in
Cookeville, December 12, 1882. Married Miss Audra Haynes, April 11, 1914. Graduate University of
Nashville Medical School. County Health Officer since 1914. Dr. Dyer is associated in practice with his
father, Dr. J. F. Dyer. He is a Democrat, a Mason, an Odd Fellow and a Presbyterian, U. S. A.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 471 –Jefferson F. Dyer is head of household, 51 yrs.
old, b. July 1848, TN, occupation: Physician md 6 yrs. to Avo Ann, 44 yrs. old, b. September 1855, TN, 3
children born, 3 children living. Children: Gertrude, 21 yrs. old, b. July 1878, occupation teacher; Guimby,
19 yrs. old, b. July 1880, occupation: printer & Lex Dyer, 17 yrs. old, b. December 1882. All born in TN.
Also living in the household: Ollie Thompson, servant, 28 yrs. old, b. April 1872, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 14 –Jefferson F. Dyre/Dyer is head
of household, 51 61 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician General Practice md 16 yrs. to Avo, 53 yrs. old,
TN. Child: Lex Dyer, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Odd Jobs).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Jefferson Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 233 –Lex Dyer is head of household,
36 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Doctor Medical, md to Audra, 26 yrs. old, TN. Children: Wyndham S., 4
11/12 yrs. old; Joseph, 3 0/12 yrs. old & Henry C. Dyer, 1 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Madison Ave., East of Walnut St., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 58
–Dr. Lex Dyer is head of household, 47 yrs. old, TN (31 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Audry H., 37 rys.,
old, TN. Children: Wyndham, 15 yrs. old; Joe, 13 yrs. old; Henry, 11 yrs. old & Jim, 9 5/12 yrs. old;
Elizabeth, 6 6/12 yrs. old; Margaret 2+ yrs. old & Jeff Dyer, 3 + yrs. old. All born in TN).
Linda Faye (Clayton) Dyer Obt.
b. 21 March 1949 – d. 2000, md Mike Dyer. Linda Faye (Clayton) Dyer, d/o Robert Fay Clayton &
Irene Presley.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Linda Faye Dyer, 51, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 14, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dyer was born in Cookeville on March 21, 1949, to the late Robert Fay and Irene (Presley) Clayton.
She was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church and served in the U.S. Army.
Her family includes her husband, Mike Dyer of Cookeville; two sons, Michael Dyer of Algood and Trevor
Dyer of Cookeville; two daughters, Casey Collins and Cristy Dihu, both of Knoxville; a brother, Jimmy
Clayton of Cookeville; three sisters, Freda Clark, Susie Clayton and Lisa Norrod, all of Cookeville; and
seven grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Clayton, and a grandmother, Josie
Presley.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Linnie Hubert Dyer
b. 15 July 1911 –d. 7 November 1946, s/o John Dyer & Myrtie L. “Mertie”Blair.
Linnie Hubert Dyer
Lona Ethel (West) Dyer Obt.
b. 1 January 1909, Jackson Co., TN - d. 14 May 1953, Putnam Co., TN, md Lealer Daskell Dyer, b. 6
March 1903 – d. 6 June 1975. Ethel (West) Dyer, d/o Dillard Stanton West (1882-1952) & Carrie L.
Chesney (1886-1974), both buried in the Phillips Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel West Dyer were held Friday afternoon at the Scott Street First Will Baptist
Church with the Rev. Orville Lee officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Dyer, wife of Lealer Dyer, died Thursday at the home of her mother following an illness of several
weeks. She was the daughter of the late Dillard West.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Carrie West; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Marie
Slagle of Cookeville; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Speakman and Mrs. Bertah Dyer, Cookeville, and Mrs.
Lucille Manley, Dayton, OH; three brothers, Orville, Dee and Robert West, Cookeville.
Mary Ann (Kittrell) Dyer Obt.
b. 18 October 1931, Cookeville, TN –d. 25 October 2009, Cookeville, TN, md Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer,
b. 3 February 1927, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 October 2001, Cookeville, s/o Dr. Lex Dyer &
Audra Haynes. Mary Ann (Kittrell) Dyer, d/o Thomas William Kittrell & Effie Mae Doan.
*See Dr. Jefferson “Jeff”Dyer Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Ann Kittrell Dyer, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Dyer died Sunday, Oct.
25, 2009, at her home.
She was born Oct. 18, 1931, in Cookeville to the late Thomas William (T.W.)
and Effie Mae Doan Kittrell. Mrs. Dyer was a homemaker and a member of
Cookeville First Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Sharon Dyer of
Bristol; a daughter and son-in-law, Debby and Ken Kudrey of Cookeville; a
sister, Kathleen Binns of Nashville; and four grandchildren, Katy and Genny
Kudrey, both of Cookeville, Andrew Dyer and wife Jenny of Bristol and Tom Dyer and wife Amanda of
Nashville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 53 years, Dr.
Jefferson Dyer, who was a longtime optometrist in Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Cookeville-Putnam County
Animal Shelter, 2105 West Jackson St., Cookeville, TN 38501, or the Cancer Care Fund, Cookeville
Regional Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN 38501. Rev. Pat Handlson will officiate
at the services. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Myrtie L. “Mertie”(Blair) Dyer
b. 26 July 1897, TN –d. 17 December 1966, md on the 6th of April 1909, Putnam Co., TN to John Dyer.
Myrtie L. “Mertie”(Blair) Dyer, d/o Benjamin Jackson "B. J." Blair & Donia Callie Shoemake.
*See Imogene (Dyer) Dover
*See Linnie Hurbert Dyer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Benjamin Jackson "B. J." Blair buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ernest Conners Blair buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Bertie M. (Blair) Deal buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 509, #1480: John Dyer married 6 April
1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mertie Blair).
(1900 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 72 –Benton Blair is head of household, 36 yrs. old,
b. March 1854, TN, md 10 yrs. to Donie, 24 yrs. old, b. March 1876, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Denton, 9 yrs. old, b. March 1891; Etta, 7 yrs. old, b. April 1893; Myrtle, 5 yrs. old, b. April
1895 & Ernest Blair, 1 yr. old, b. March 1899. All born in TN).
Nell B. (Gentry) Dyer Obt.
b. 11 November 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 July 2004, Cookeville, TN, md Joseph “Joe” Franklin
Dyer, b. 17 December 1916 – d. 24 July 1999, (PFC US Army). Nell B. (Gentry) Dyer, d/o Charles
Beecher Gentry & Mary Elizabeth Taylor.
*See Joseph “Joe”Franklin Dyer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Vensaint West Obt.
*See Judith “Judy”Faye (Dyer) West Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nell Gentry Dyer, 85, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 27, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, July 26; and after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Dyer died on Sunday, July 25, 2004, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Charles Beecher and Mary Elizabeth Taylor
Gentry.
Mrs. Dyer was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cookeville.
Her family includes four sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Hae-soon Dyer, Charles (Jackie) and
Dianne Dyer, Gary and Sharon Dyer, and Bill and Pam Dyer, all of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law,
Judy and John West of Robbins; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Ellin Gentry of Jefferson City; two
sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Heston Milligan of Cookeville, and Charlesie and Ed Crouch of
McMinnville; 10 grandchildren, Patrick, Frank, Andreas, Chris, Angela, Kasey, Lori, Tandra, Eric, and
Jonathan Dyer; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe F. Dyer; a brother, Windell
Gentry; and two sisters, Reba Thompson and Oneta Gentry.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandson.
Rev. Richard Neal will officiate at the services.
Wallace Russell Dyer Obt.
b. 29 July 1923, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (WWII Army Vet), md on
the 11th of April 1945 to Hazel (Richmond) Dyer, b. 29 November 1924. Wallace Russell Dyer, s/o
Everett Bazz Dyer Sr. (1896-1969) & Mary Ruby Lewis (1899-1983), both buried in Double Springs
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Children: Ronald & Linda Dyer. Grandchildren: Angela, Patrick & Mikal.
Great-Grandchildren: Rowan.
‘We lived our lives with hearts entwined. We’ll love again somewhere in time.’
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wallace Russell Dyer, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 5 p.m. on
Monday July 9, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment,
with military honors, will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of services on Monday
Mr. Dyer died Saturday morning, July 7, 2012, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
He was born July 29, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Everett Bazz and
Ruby Lewis Dyer.
Mr. Dyer was an Army Veteran of World War II; retired from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA); and of
the Church of Christ Faith.
His family includes his wife of 67 years, Hazel Richmond Dyer (whom he married April 11, 1945, in
Rossville, Ga.); a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald L. (Ron) and Sara Dyer of Sugar Hill, Ga.; a daughter,
Linda Garrison of Cookeville; eight grandchildren, Angel Schmid, Mikal Dyer, Patrick Dyer, Sacha Wood,
Justin (Gissell) Bretz, Kyla (Steven) Shelton, Tave Jo (John) Richardson, and Chris (Claudia) Bretz; 10
great-grandchildren; a sister, Ona V. (Finis) Fox of Dayton, Ohio; and two brothers, Jeff (Tane) Dyer of
Nashville, and Carroll (Shirley) Dyer of Atlanta, Ga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearlie Bandy and Lucy Billingsly, and
four brothers, Bazz Dyer II, Dillard Dyer, David Dyer, and Bernice Dyer.
Pallbearers will be Bud Bandy, Dan Scott, Bob Meadows, Jeff, Mark, Keith and David Lynn Dyer.
You may share your thoughts and memories at.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 8 July 2012
William “Bill”Dyer
b. 31 May 1898, TN –d. 5 February 1989, md on the 14th of November 1920 to Grace (unknown) Dyer,
b. 23 December 1899
(SS Death Index: Name: W B DYER Birth: 12 Dec 1882- Death: 05 Feb 1989–Last Residence:
Wyndham Dyer Obt.
b. 1 February 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 23 January 2005, Algood, TN, md Rebecca “Becky” (Goff)
Dyer. Wyndham Dyer, s/o Dr. Lex Dyer & Audra Haynes.
*See Lex Dyer M. D. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wyndham Seawell Dyer, 89, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m.
on Tues., Jan. 25, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Dyer died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2005, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Dr. Lex and Audra Haynes Dyer.
He was a retired machinist with the Tennessee Valley Authority. Mr. Dyer was a lifelong member of
Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. He was a 50 plus member of Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266
F&AM and Knights Temple.
His family includes a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Dyer and Nat Harrison of Cookeville; a brother
and sister-in-law, Dr. James E. and Lenola Dyer of Cookeville; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Dyer of
Cookeville, and Beth Dyer of Huntsville, Ala.; and a brother-in-law, Bob Titsworth of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Goff Dyer; a sister,
Elizabeth Titsworth; and three brothers, Joe, Henry and Dr. Jeff Dyer.
Pallbearers will be nephews: Rusby Titsworth, Joe Dyer Jr., Charles, Gary, Bill, Andy and Mike Dyer,
Mark and Tim Harrison, Bob Rea and John West.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cookeville-Putnam County Humane Society, since Mr. Dyer
loved animals.
Rev. Richard R. Neil, D. Min. will officiate at the services.
Published January 24, 2005 2:34 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
George R. Early
b. 17 August 1866, TN –d. 11 December 1903, s/o Robert Early & Sarah Jane Moore.
*See Robert Early buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charles Arnold Douglas Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Robert Early
14 February 1820 –d. 19 January 1897, (C.S.A.), md Sarah Jane (Moore) Early, b. 9 May 1844, GA –d.
2 February 1928, d/o James D. Moore & Caroline Martin.
*See Charles Arnold Douglas Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See George R. Early buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Moore Early
b. 9 May 1844, GA
d. 2 Feb 1928
Father: James D. Moore, NC
Mother: Caroline Martin Moore, NC
Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
Census Place: 1880 Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
Source:
FHL Film 1255250 National Archives Film T9-1250 Page 371A
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--Fa: --Mo: --G. A. EARLEY
Dau
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GA
Fa: KY
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(George R. Early)
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Fa: --Mo: --- (Nina E. Early md Charles A. Douglas)
(1900 census 19th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 272 –Charles A. Douglas is head of household, 37
yrs. old, b. March 1863, Occpation: Depot Agent md 12 yrs. to Nina E., 28 yrs. old, b. September 1871,
TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Charley Douglas, 1 yr., b. May 1889. Also living in the household,
John Ridley Douglas, 26 yrs. old, b. March 1874, Occupation: Depot & Express Agent. Sallie M. Earley,
Mother-in-Law, 54 yrs. old, b. May 1846, GA, widow, (father born in NC, mother born in GA).
Geneva (Spicer) East
b. 5 April 1928 –d. 25 November 1957, buried next to W. R. & Dora Dennis Spicer.
*See W. R. Spicer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Cleo Jean (Walters) Edwards
b. 13 September 1874, TN – d. 11 September 1920, md 1910 to Rev. Sam Edwards, s/o Thomas J.
Edwards & Mary P. Grimes. Cleo J. (Walters) Edwards, d/o Thomas B. Walters & Pauline Hamilton.
(Baptist). Thomas J. Edwards, b. 17 June 1837, TN – d. 1 February 1912 md Mary P. (Grimes)
Edwards, b. 9 October 1848, TN - d. 5 February 1926, both buried in the Boiling Springs Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mary Pauline (Edwards) Coulson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Cleo Edwards
b. 13 Sep 1874, TN
d. 11 Sep 1920
Father; Thomas B. Walters, TN
Mother: Pauline Hamilton, TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Union Co., TN, pg. 367: Sam Edwards married 29 June 1911,
Union Co., TN to Cleo Walters).
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –Thomas J. Edwards is head of household, 72 yrs.
old, TN (father born in VA, mother, TN) md 40 yrs. to Mary P., 60 yrs. old, TN (father born in NC,
mother, KY), 3 children born, 2 children living. Children: Samuel Edwards, 29 yrs. old, TN, single. Also
living in the household: Jefferson F. Gentry, son-in-law, 34 yrs. old, TN md 9 yrs. to Lois, dau., 25 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Artist Landscape Painter, 4 children born, 2 children living. Children: Delia,
granddaughter, 7 yrs. old, TN & Edith Gentry, granddaughter, 10/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the
household: Hurshell Sherrell, hired-boy, 18 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., E. Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 610-286-34 - Sam Edwards is head of
household, 39 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Minister Hospital md to Cleo, 38 yrs. old, TN. Children: Thomas
E., 6 yrs. old, TN & Mary P. Edwards, 4 11/12 yrs. old, TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Buffalo Valley Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 428-429 –Jeff Gentry is head of
household, 44 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Printer Job Printing, md to Lois, 34 yrs. old, TN. Children: Delia,
17 yrs. old, TN & Eddith Gentry, 10 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Mary P. Edwards,
mother-in-law, 70 yrs. old, TN, widow. Also living in the household: William M. Rice, boarder, 18 yrs.
old, TN).
Geraldine (Loftis) Edwards Obt.
b. 5 August 1943, Long Beach, CA – d. 27 October 2005, TX, md on the 15th of June 1991 to Tom
Edwards. Geraldine (Loftis) Edwards, d/o Jere Whitson Loftis & Claudia V. Jones.
*See Jere Whitson Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Geraldine Loftis Edwards, 62, of Temple, Texas, were held at 10
a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Sheffield Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in
Mrs. Edwards died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, in Temple Hospital in Texas.
She was born Aug. 5, 1943, in Long Beach, Calif., to the late Jere and Claudia Jones Loftis.
Mrs. Edwards worked as a bookkeeper for Triple T. Truck Brokers Inc. since 1989.
Her family includes her husband, Tom Edwards of Temple (whom she married June 15, 1991); a son, Hank
Edwards of Temple; a daughter, Melysa Higgins of Troy; a brother, Sam Loftis of North Carolina; a sister,
Pat Edwards of Temple; and five grandchildren.
Pastor Mike D. Lewis officiated the services.
Published November 01, 2005 12:14 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Betty Jean (Miller) Eldridge Obt.
b. 17 April 1933, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 January 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Frank David Miller & Marie Eller.
*See Frank David Miller buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Betty Jean Eldridge, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, Jan. 14, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Eldridge died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at her son’s home in Cookeville.
She was born April 17, 1933, in Cookeville to the late Frank David and Marie Eller Miller.
Mrs. Eldridge was of the Church of God faith. She was retired with more than 25 years of service at the
Holiday Inn of Cookeville.
Her family includes three sons, David Eldridge and wife Shirley Norris of Cookeville, Daniel Eldridge of
Cookeville and Danny Eldridge of Quebeck; a brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Gerry Miller of
Monterey; five grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jonathon, Eli, Drew and Carley Eldridge; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Frank Miller.
Pallbearers will be David and Daniel Eldridge, Gary and Greg Hunter, Jim McCracken and Brandon
Walker.
Pastor Joe England will officiate at the services.
Eva May (Sliger) Eldridge Obt.
b. 22 December 1905, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 October 1998, md on the 29th of July 1920, Putnam Co., TN
to James Arthur Eldridge, b. 1903 – d. 15 July 1985, s/o Joe Eldridge & Elizabeth Davidson. Eva
(Sliger) Eldridge, d/o Jim Sliger & Lizzie Choate.
*See Everette D. Eldridge buried in Cookeville City Cemetety.
*See James Arthur Eldridge Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: EVA ELDRIDGE Birth: 22 Dec 1905 – Death: Oct 1998 –Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 587, #2818: Arthur Eldridge married 29
July 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Eva May Sliger).
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for Eva Eldridge, 92, of Cookeville are scheduled for 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, October 28, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Eldridge died on Monday, October 26, 1998, at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born on December 22, 1905, in Putnam County to the late Jim and Lizzie Choate Sliger. She was a
homemaker.
Her family includes a sister, Opal Matheney of Cookeville; four grandsons, Charlie, David, Ralph and
Eugene Eldridge of Cookeville; and several other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eldridge was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Eldridge; a
son, Everette D. Eldridge; two daughters, Effie C. Hoose and Louise Eldridge; and a grandson, Donnie
Eldridge.
The family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home today until 9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be James, Shane and Bobby Eldridge, Mark Thomas, Grant Lane and Freddy Hoose.
Bro. Franklin Davis will officiate at the services.
Published Tuesday, October 27, 1998 10:37 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Everette D. Eldridge
b. 29 August 1924 – d. 11 June 1988. Buried next to him is his son, Donald Everett Eldridge, b. 24
August 1954 –d. 19 June 1976.
*See Eva (Sliger) Eldridge Obt.
*See James Arthur Eldridge Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: EVERETT D ELDRIDGE Birth: 29 Aug 1924 – Death: Jun 1988 –Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 411-26-9297, TN)
James Arthur Eldridge Obt.
b. 1903 – d. 15 July 1985 md on the 29th of July 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Eva (Sliger) Eldridge, b. 22
December 1905, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 October 1998, d/o Jim Sliger & Lizzie Choate.
*See Eva (Sliger) Eldridge Obt.
*See Everette D. Eldridge buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 587, #2818: Arthur Eldridge married 29
July 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Eva May Sliger).
(SS Death Index: Name: JAMES ELDRIDGE Birth: 21 Oct 1902 - Death: Jul 1985- Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for James Arthur Eldridge, 82, of Rt. 9, Cookeville, will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Freddy Copeland officiating. Burial
Mr. Eldridge died Monday (July 15 1984) at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Joe and Elizabeth Davidson Eldridge.
Mr. Eldridge was retired from the City of Cookevillem were he was employed in the street department.
His family includes his wife, Eva Eldridge; a son, Everett Eldridge of Cookeville; a daughter, Effie
Huddleston of Detroit, MI; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.
James Charlie Eldridge Obt.
b. 20 April 1944, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 May 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of March
1963, Jackson Co., TN to Wanda Joyce (Loftis) Eldridge, b. 1947 –d. 1876. James Charlie Eldridge, s/o
Robert Lee Eldridge & Bonnie Louise Eldridge.
*See Robert Lee Eldridge Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN: James Charlie Eldridge married 23 March
1963, Jackson Co., TN to Wanda Jayce Loftis).
(SS Death Index: Name: JAMES C ELDRIDGE Birth: 20 Apr 1944 –Death: May 2009 –Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Charlie Eldridge, 65, of Livingston, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, May 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Sunday, May 3, and after 7 a.m. on Monday at the
funeral home.
Mr. Eldridge died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 20, 1944, in Putnam County to the late Robert and Louise Eldridge-Eldridge.
Mr. Eldridge was a member of Praise Cathedral Church and a past member of Masonic Lodge 266 F&AM.
Mr. Eldridge was self-employed in monument sales.
His family includes a son, James Eldridge of Sparta; three daughters, Sherry Lane of Cookeville, Kim
Cobble of Rickman and Charlene Painter of Baxter; two brothers, Eugene Eldridge of Baxter and David
Eldridge of Cookeville; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Loftis Eldridge; two brothers,
Ralph and Charles Thomas Eldridge; and his grandparents, Arthur and Eva Eldridge.
Bro. Frank Davis will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 3 May 2009, pg. A-11.
Robert Eugene Eldridge Obt.
b. 9 January 1941, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 June 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 29th of May 1959,
Putnam Co., TN to Lois Fay (Ledbetter) Eldridge, b. 26 November 1941, d/o Isaac Ledbetter. Robert
Eugene Eldridge, s/o Robert Lee Eldridge & Bonnie Louise Eldridge.
*See Robert Lee Eldridge Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Robert Eugene Eldridge married 29 May
1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 9 January 1941, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Lois Fay Ledbetter,
age 18, b. 26 November 1941, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Isaac Ledbetter, father, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: ROBERT E ELDRIDGE Birth: 09 Jan 1941 –Death: Jun 2009 –Last Residence:
(Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 410-60-3452, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert Eugene Eldridge, 68, of Bloomington Springs, will be held
Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 1, from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, July 2, from 7 a.m. until time
of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Eldridge died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 9, 1941, in Putnam County to the late Robert Lee and Bonnie Louise Eldridge.
Mr. Eldridge was a truck driver for Pepsi and was of the Baptist faith. He was also a Shriner.
His family includes his wife, Lois Fay Eldridge of Bloomington Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby
and Renee Eldridge of Silver Point; two daughters and a son-in-law, Crystal Eldridge and friend Shawna
Smith and Genna and Mark Thomas, all of Cookeville; a brother, David Eldridge of Cookeville; 12
grandchildren, Anthony, Jill, Adam and Candis Thomas, Megan, Gavin and Candice Eldridge, Allison and
Ashley Jared and Nicole, Rachel and Sara Sliger; and three great-grandchildren, Madison, Hannah and Will
Thomas.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Eldridge was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Charlie and Charles
Thomas Eldridge; two grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eldridge; and a granddaughter, Brittany Ann
Jared.
Pallbearers will be Anthony and Adam Thomas, Johnie Keith and Buddy Ledbetter and Gavin and James
Eldridge.
Bro. Frank Davis will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert Lee Eldridge Obt.
b. White Co., TN – d. 2 May 1979, Cookeville, TN md on the 8 November 1938, Putnam Co., TN to
Bonnie Louise Eldridge. Robert Lee Eldridge, s/o Charlie & Rose Eldridge.
*See James Charlie Eldridge Obt.
*See Robert Eugene Eldridge Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: ROBERT ELDRIDGE Birth: 31 Dec 1906–Death: May 1979 –Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 36, docket #4, pg. 144: Robert Eldridge
married 8 November 1938, Putnam Co., TN, age 31, address: Sparta, TN to Louise Eldridge, age 21,
address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Arthur Eldridge,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Robert Lee Eldridge, 72, of Route 9, Cookeville, will be held
Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
A retired Baptist minister, Mr. Eldridge died May 2 in Cookeville General Hospital.
The son of Charlie and Rose Eldridge, he was born in White County.
Survivors include five sons, Charles and David Eldridge of Sparta, and Eugene, Ralph, and Charlie
Eldridge, all of Cookeville; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Weathers of Michigan; two brothers, Roy Eldridge of
Florisa and Raymond Eldridge of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Tolbert and Mrs. Minnie Hutson, both of
Sparta; fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 3 May 1979
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., White Co., Sparta, TN: Dwl: 239 –Charly L. Eldridge is head of household,
22 yrs. old, TN, md 5 yrs. to Lena A., 22 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Robert
L., 3 yrs. old; Sarah R., 1 8/12 yrs. old & Rutha Eldridge, 2/12 yrs.old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cumberland Co., TN: Dwl: 49 –Charles Eldridge is head of household, 32
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Miner Coal Mine, md to Lena, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Robert L., 13 yrs. old;
Rachel, 11 yrs. old; Rithie M., 9 yrs. old; Roy T., 7 yrs. old; Richard, 5 yrs. old; Minnie Lou, 3+ yrs. old &
Charles R. Eldridge, 1 8/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Dr. Donald M. Elkins Obt.
b. 15 September 1940, Woodville, AL –d. 23 July 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of
February 1963, Maryville to Earline Mizell Elkins. Dr. Donald M. Elkins, s/o Lotus Marcum Elkins &
Una Troup Elkins.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Donald M. Elkins, Dean Emeritus of the TTU College of
Agriculture and Human Ecology, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Jefferson
Ave. Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home and again Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Dr. Elkins died Monday morning, July 23, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Woodville, Ala., to the late Lotus Marcum and Una Troup Elkins.
He began and ended his career at Tennessee Tech University — as an agronomy student in 1958 and as
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology, retiring in September 2005.
After graduating from TTU in 1962, Elkins earned both his master’s degree and doctorate in agronomy
from Auburn University in 1964 and 1967 respectively.
Later in 1967, he began what would become a 28-year career at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
He became TTU’s dean of Agriculture and Human Ecology on Oct. 1, 1995.
Dr. Elkins authored publications, and received many awards, including being named the top agronomy
teacher in the United States by the American Society of Agronomy. The National Association of College
Teachers Association (NACTA) awarded him the Fellow Award and the Ensminger Distinguished Teacher
Award. He was also named the Tennessee Tech University Distinguished Agricultural Alumnus by the
Agricultural Foundation (1986) and the Distinguished Alumnus by the TTU Alumni Association (1989).
Among his greatest rewards and accomplishments is having worked closely with students. He started a
student ambassador program at both TTU and Southern Illinois University. TTU’s AG/HEC Ambassador
program allows outstanding agriculture or human ecology students to serve as recruiters of new students
and public relations representatives for the college.
Dr. Elkins was a member of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Earline Mizell Elkins (whom he married Feb. 16, 1963 in
Maryville); two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Richelle Elkins of Acworth, Ga., and Dan and
Amelia Elkins of Normal, Ill.; three grandchildren, Tyler, Anna and Joseph Elkins; and brother and sisterin-law, Bob and Nancy Elkins of Madison, Ala.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald M. Elkins Ambassador Scholarship Fund, SIU
Foundation, 1235 Douglas Drive, Mailcode 6805, Carbondale, IL 62901-4308, or the TTU Donald Elkins
Leadership Fund, c/o Ag Foundation, Attn: Lisa Rice, TTU Box 5165, Cookeville, TN 38505, or to Happy
Haven Children’s Home, 2311 Wakefield Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Bro. Buddy Johnson will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 25 July 2013
L. G. Eller Obt.
b. 11 July 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 October 2000, Cookeville, TN, s/o Wheeler Eller & Mary
Walker.
*See Norvel Joe Eller Obt.
*See Edna Elizabeth (Eller) Tays Obt.
*See Hazel Lucille (Eller) Whitley Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for L.G. Eller, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Oct.
28, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, Fri., Oct. 27, at the funeral home.
Mr. Eller died on Wed., Oct. 25, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 11, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Wheeler and Mary Walker Eller. Mr. Eller was
a retired groundskeeper. He was also a member of the Baptist faith.
His family includes a sister, Hazel Whitley of Cookeville; and several nieces and nephews.
Bro. Bob Barefield will officiate at the services.
Published October 27, 2000 12:18 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Mary Jane (Choate) Eller Obt.
b. 1 August 1903, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 September 1983, md Norvel Joe Eller, b. 11 March 1901, KY –
d. 19 February 1981, s/o Wheeler Eller & Mary Walker. Mary Jane (Choate) Eller, d/o Frank Choate &
Melissa Davis.
Services for Mary Jane Eller, 80, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with
Bro. Frank Blair and Bro. T. J. Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery with her
grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Eller, a resident of Stephens St. in Cookeville died Tuesday at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Melissa Davis Choate. She was a
housewife and was married to Norvel Joe Eller, who died on February 19, 1981. She had been a member
of the Summerville United Methodist Church for 67 years.
She is survived by a son, William Howard Eller of Cookeville; six daughters, Lucy B. Wheeler, Flora Jane
Coffelt, Edna Choate and Lela Barefield, all of Cookevillem Virginia Dyer of Baxter and Mary Ashburn of
Winchester, KY; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mildred Louise (Pryor) Eller Obt.
b. 31 July 1920 – d. 8 November 1979, md on the 8th of March 1946 to William Howard Eller, b. 16
September 1927. Mildred Louise (Proyer) Eller, d/o James Elbert Pryor & Eliza Jane Carr. William
Howard Eller md 2nd on the 25th of June 1982 to Betty Lou (Julian) Eller, b. 1 February 1930.
*See Mary Jane (Choate) Eller Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mildred Louise Eller, 59, who died Thursday in Parkview Hospital,
Nashville, will be today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. T. J. Bennett, Bro.
Glean Shelley and Bro. Dee Poole officiating and burial following the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Eller, who lived at Rt. 4 Cookeville, was an employee
of the F & W Vending Co. and a Putnam County native.
She was the daughter of the late James Elbert Pryor and
Eliza Jane Carr Pryor.
(pictured: Mildred & William Howard Eller)
She is survived by her husband, William Howard Eller, of
Rt. 4 Cookeville; and four sisters, Mrs. Kate Ramsey, Mrs.
Frances Brown, Mrs. Dora Mae Malone and Mrs. Shirley… … … … … … … ..
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 11 November 1979.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 449: William Howard Eller married 25
June 1982 to Betty Lour Julian, age 52, b. 1 February 1930, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN 38544, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Gail Julian, daughter, Rt. 2, Baxter, TN 38544).
Norvel Joe Eller Obt.
b. 11 March 1901, KY –d. 19 February 1981, md on the 15th of August 1919, Mary Jane (Choate) Eller,
b. 1 August 1903, d/o Frank Choate & Melissa Davis. Norvel Joe Eller, s/o Wheeler Eller & Mary
Walker.
*See L. G. Eller Obt.
*See Mary Jane (Choate) Eller Obt.
*See Edna Elizabeth (Eller) Tays Obt.
*See Hazel Lucille (Eller) Whitley Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Norvell Joe Eller, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, in
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. T. J. Bennett officiating and burial following in the
A native of Glasgow, Kentucky, Mr. Eller died on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Cookeville General Hospital. He
was a resident of Stevens Street, and a retired landscaper.
He was the son of the late Wheeler and Mary Walker Eller.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Eller of Cookeville; a son, William Howard Eller of Cookeville; six
daughters, Edna Choate of Cookeville, Jane Coffelt of Cookeville, Mary Ashburn of Winchester,
Kentucky, Lela Barefield of Cookeville, Lucy Wheeler of Cookeville, and Virginia Dyer of Double
Springs; a brother, L. G. Eller of North Carolina; four sisters, Hazel Whitley of Cookeville, Edna Tays of
Cookeville Wilda Lowe of Spokane, Washington, and Marie Eller Miller of Cookeville; 15 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Scott Eller Obt.
b. 15 February 1905, White Co., TN – d. September 1968, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Pasco (Isom)
Eller, b. 1 September 1893, Putnam Co., TN –d. March 1984, IN, d/o Charles Isom (1874-1942) & Sarah
Butler Essex (1871-1960). Scot Eller, s/o William “Bill”Eller & Almedia Howard.
Funeral services for Scott Eller, 65, were held Monday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home at 2 p.m.
with rev. Eugene Schmid officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Eller’s death occurred Saturday at the Cookeville General Hospital following a long illness.
He was a native of White County, son of Bill and Almedia Howard Eller and was a member of the West
View Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the Cookeville Planing Mills.
Survivors are a son, Hollis Eller, Cookeville; brother John Eller, Amarillo, TX.
Nina L. (Huddleston) Ellis Obt.
b. 6 May 1894, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 August 1979, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of March 1927,
Putnam Co., TN to A. M. Ellis. Nina L. (Huddleston) Ellies, d/o Simon Peter Huddleston & Sophronia
Whitson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 400: A. M. Ellis married 7 March 1927,
Putnam Co., TN to Miss Nina Huddleston).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Nina L. Ellis, 85, will be held at the chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 22, at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Andrew Albert and Roy West
officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Wllis died August 20 at Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
She was a native of Putnam County, the daughter of the late Simon Peter and Sophronia Whitson
Huddleston and the widow of Alva Ellis. She was a retired school teacher.
She is survived by a brother, Harwood H. Huddleston of Buffalo Valley and a sister, Mrs. Forrest Anderson
of Silver Point.
Active pallbearers will be Charles and Carson Stanton, Joe Huddleston, Max Huddleston, Jerry Huddleston,
Noble Dean Anderson, Simon Prentice Anderson, Jimmy Derl Anderson.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Note: Nina Lola (Huddleston) Ellis, d/o Simon Peter Huddleston, s/o William Jasper Huddleston &
Amanda Jane Jared, d/o Samuel Raulston Jared & Mary Safroni Scruggs. William Jasper Huddleston, s/o
Isaac Alexander Huddleston & Jane Allison. Simon Peter Huddleston md 12 January 1890, Sophronia
Whitson, d/o Jeremiah Whitson & Sarah Barnes. Nina Lola Huddleston md Aloa Martin Ellis. Nina Lola
Huddleston is the sister of Rubye Dean Huddleston who md Forrest Nobel Anderson Sr., s/o James Wade
Anderson & Margaret J. Maddux.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 21 August 1979.
Beatrice “Bea”(Grogan) Elmore
b. 9 February 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 September 2001, Cookville, Putnam Co., TN , md on the 23rd
of June 1958, Cumberland Co., TN to Joe William Elmore.
*See Harold Kenneth Grogan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nancy Jane (Dunn) Grogan Obt.
*See William Haskell Grogan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ara Ethel (Grogan) Farley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Cumberland Co., TN, pg. 383: Joe William Elmore married 23
June 1958, Cumberland Co., TN, age 36, address: Cookeville, TN to Beatrice Grogan, age 29, Cookeville,
TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bea Elmore, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
Sept. 30, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Elmore died on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1929, in Putnam County to the late William Haskell and Nancy Jane Dunn
Grogan. Mrs. Elmore was retired from TTU.
Her family includes a daughter, Cathy Loftis of Cookeville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Haskell and
Dorothy Grogan of Tullahoma, Austin and Ruth Grogan of Lewisburg, Payton and Patsy Grogan of
Cookeville, and Layton and Joy Grogan of Gainesboro; a sister, Ara Farley of Cookeville; and a
granddaughter, Trish Loftis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Kenneth and Donald Howard
Grogan.
Bro. Joe Britt Jr. will officiate at the services.
Published September 28, 2001 10:21 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Betty Elizabeth (Warren) Elrod Obt.
b. ca. 1849 – d. 11 October 1938, md John E. Elrod, b. 15 October 1838, TN – d. 9 June 1916, s/o
Ephraim Elrod & Nancy McDonald. Betty Elizabeth (Warren) Elrod, d/o John Warren.
Mrs. Elizabeth Warren Elrod Buried Here:
Mrs. Elizabeth Warren Elrod, age 89, widow of John E. Elrod, died Tuesday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ellie Watson and Mrs. Watson near Hartsville.
Mrs. Elrod was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Warren, pioneer citizens of DeKalb county where she
lived unitl her marriage to Mr. Elrod in 1868. She had been a member of the Church of Christ since the age
of 14. She lived in Cookeville for a number of years, and has many friends who regret to learn of her
death.
She was the mother of the late J. C. Elrod of Murfreesboro.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Watson, and two sons, James E. Elrod of Kingman, Kansas, and Alex
Elrod of Dallas, Texas, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Hartsville Wednesday, followed by burial in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 13 October 1938.
Charlie S. Elrod
b. 12 March 1889, TN – d. 1 November 1916, md Hazel (Laycock) Elrod, b. 2 April 1892, TN – d. 12
January 1956, d/o R. West & Sallie Laycock. Charlie S. Elrod, s/o Riley A. & Emmer Elrod.
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 16 –Ridley A. Elrod is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
b. February 1855, TN md 22 yrs. to Emmer, 43 yrs. old, b. May 1857, TN, 8 children born, 8 children
living. Children: Birdie, 16 yrs. old, b. April 1884; Secil, 13 yrs. old, b. September 1886; Charley S., 11
yrs. old, b. March 1889; Mirtel L., 8 yrs. old, b. October 1891; Hubert C., 6 yrs. old, b. December 1893 &
Chester F. Elrod, 3/12 yrs. old, b. August 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 175 –Ridley A. Elrod is
head of household, 54 yrs. old, TN (father born in SC, mother TN), Occupation: Agent Real Estate, md 30
yrs. to Emma, 53 yrs. old, TN, 8 children born, 8 children living. Children: Ceicle, 22 yrs. old; Charlie,
19 yrs. old; Myrtle, 16 yrs. old; Hubert, 14 yrs. old & Fowler Elrod, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 31 –West Laycock is head of household, 36 yrs. old, b.
February 1864, TN md to Sallie, 43 yrs. old, b. August 1856, TN, 4 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Arlie, 11 yrs. old, b. January 1889; Hazel, 8 yrs. old, b. April 1892; Reggie, 9 yrs. old, b.
September 1890; son Laycock, 1/12 yrs. old, b. April 1900. All born in TN. Also living in the household;
Mack Brown, 25 yrs. old, b. January 1875, TN & Powell Dillard, 22 yrs. old, b. November 1877, TN).
(1920 census 9th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 67 –R. W. Laycock is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
TN, widow. Living in the household: Hazel Elrod, dau., 27 yrs. old, TN, widow & Sallie Kerr Elrod,
granddaughter, 5 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 13th Civil Dist., Woodbury Pike, Rutherford Co., TN: Dwl: 343-357 –R. A. Elrod is head of
household, 64 yrs. old, TN md to Emma, 62 yrs. old, TN. Child: Hurbert Elrod, 24 yrs. old, TN).
John E. Elrod
b. 15 October 1838, TN –d. 9 June 1916, (Confederate soldier), md Betty Elizabeth (Warren) Elrod, d/o
John Warren. John Eldrod, s/o Ephraim Elrod & Nancy McDonald. (5 children: Jesse C. Elrod, Mrs.
James R. (Ulola), Mrs. Ella Watson, James E. Elrod & Alex W. Elrod) Buried next to him is his daughter
Ulola (Elrod) Coe, b. 1878- d. 1916, Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Betty Elizabeth (Warren) Elrod Obt.
*See Ulola (Elrod) Coe buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Elrod
b. 15 October 1836, TN
d. 9 June 1916
Father: Ephraim Elrod, TN
Mother: Nancy McDonald, TN
Ulola Coe
b. 31 Oct 1878, TN
d. 13 Oct 1916
Father: John Elrod, TN
Mother: Betty Elizabeth Warren, TN
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 74 – John Elrod is head of household, 61 yrs. old, b.
September 1838 md to Liza, 50, b. July 1849. Living in the household: Jessie C. Elrod, 28 yrs., old, b.
July 1872, TN, md 5 yrs. to Millie, 25 yrs. old, b. August 1875, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living; Alie
W. Elrod, b. November 1887; Robert H. Elrod, b. December 1896 & John Elrod, b. 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 299 – John Elrod is head of
household, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Night Watch Factory, md 41 yrs. to Elizabeth, 61 yrs. old, TN, 6
children born, 6 children living. Children: Dwl: 314 –James Elrod is head of household, 39 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation Blacksmith, md 20 yrs. to Mary, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Seamstress At Home, 3 children
born, 2 children living. Children: Veda Elrod, 18 yrs. old, TN & Ellie D. Elrod, 8 yrs. old, TN).
Lovie Mae Elrod
b. 1896, TN –d. 1983
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 34 –Lum Elrod is head of household, 36 yrs. old, TN
md 18 yrs. to Margrett L., 36 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 3 children living. Children: Lou M., 14 yrs.
old; Verdie M., 11 yrs. old & Felix A. Elrod, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
A. S. Embry
b. 1861-1895, md on the 27th of December 1893, Putnam Co., TN to Nina B./D. (Speakman) Embry, b.
March 1867, TN –d. 1928, d/o William Speakman & Francis A. Casson. A. S. Embry, possibly the s/o
Merrel & Vaginia Embrey.
*See William Speakman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John M. Speakman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Thomas Lewis Speakman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Milton Smoot buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg., 351: A. S. Embrey married 27 December
1893, Putnam Co., TN to Nina Speakman).
Census Place: 1880 Decherd, Franklin Co., TN
Source:
FHL Film 1255254 National Archives Film T9-1254 Page 28A
Relation
Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Merrel EMBREY
Self
M
M
W
42
TN
Occ: Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN
Vaginia EMBREY Wife
F
M
W
41
TN
Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: TN
Alex EMBREY
Son
M
S
W
19
TN
Occ: Work On Farm Fa: TN Mo: TN
Tommie EMBREY
Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Wiley EMBREY
Son
M
S
W
15
TN
Charley EMBREY
Son
M
S
W
9
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Jennie EMBREY
Cousin
F
S
W
21
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 395 –William Speakman is head of household, 77 yrs.
old, b. November 1822, AL (father born in IR, mother, KY), Occupation: Carpenter, md 45 yrs. to
Frances, 64 yrs. old, TN, (father born in VA, mother, KY), 11 children born, 7 children living. Children:
Maurice, 24 yrs. old, b. September 1875, TN, Occupation: Carpenter & Vance B. Speakman, 18 yrs. old, b.
August 1881, TN, Occupation: Laborer Factory. Also living in the household: Nina Embery, dau., 33 yrs.
old, b. March 1867, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Carl Embery, grandson, 6 yrs. old, b.
June 1894, TN & Lucy Embery, granddaughter, 5 yrs. old, b. May 1895, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 313 –Frances A. Speakman is head
of household, 74 yrs. old, TN, widow, 11 children born, 7 children living. Children: Vance B. Speakman,
28 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Foreman Factory. Also living in the household: Nina Emery, dau., 43 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Seamstress At Home, widow, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Karl
Emery, grandson, 16 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Grinder Handle Factory & Lucy E. Emery, 14 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 210-146-149 - William M. Smoot is head
of household, 66 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Contractor building, md to Addie, 47 yrs. old, TN. Living in
the household: Nina Embry, sister, 51 yrs. old, TN, widow. Ernest P. Smoot, head, 21 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Truckdriver Express Co., md to Carrie, 20 yrs. old, TN).
Wilma (Vaughn) Bean Emerton Obt.
b. 1 June 1934, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 October 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 1 st on
the 5th of February 1955, Overton Co., TN to Fred Donovan Rutledge - md 2nd on the 11th of April 1970,
Robertson Co., TN to Donald C. Bean, b. 20 July 1924 – d. 11 May 1978 – md 3rd on the 2nd of October
1978, Putnam Co., TN to Eugene Emerton. Wilma (Vaughn) Bean Emerton, d/o Walter Vaughn & Vita
Duke.
*See Donald C. Bean buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Rodger Ray Bean Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN: Fred Donovan Rutledge married 5 February
1955, Overton Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Wilma Vaughn, age 20, address: Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Walter D. Vaughn, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Robertson Co., TN, pg. 103: Donald C. Bean married 11 April
1970, Robertson Co., TN, age 45, address: 314 White Bridge Rd., Nashville, TN to Wilma Rutledge, age
35, address: 429 Bellingrath Dr., Nashville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 172: Eugene Emerton married 2 October
1978, Putnam Co., TN, age 52, address: Box 64, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Wilma Bean, age 44, address:
Box 64, Baxter, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Vida Vaughn, 137 Hill Ave.,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wilma Vaughn Bean Emerton, 77, of Cookeville will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 12, and again
Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Emerton died Monday evening, Oct. 10, 2011, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born June 1, 1934, in Cookeville to the late Walter and Vita Duke
Vaughn.
Mrs. Emerton was a homemaker.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Ron W. and Valerie Bean of Lewisville, Texas; a brother,
Charles Vaughn of Cookeville; two sisters, Hallie Bohannon of Murfreesboro and Lola Wooldridge of
Nashville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a companion of 25 years, James Haggard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald C. Bean; her second
husband, Eugene Emerton; and a son, Rodger Ray Bean.
Rev. Jack Gentry will officiate the services.
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Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 12 October 2011
Elsie Olive Emery
b. 3 February 1906, TN –d. 14 August 1975, d/o James Bee & Rhoda E. Emery.
*See James Bee Emery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Harry Ronald Emery
b. 6 March 1911, TN –d. 20 July 1973, s/o James Bee & Rhoda E. Emery.
*See James Bee Emery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
James Bee Emery
b. 1885, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1935, md Rhoda E. (unknown) Emery, b. 1886, TN –d. 1973. James Bee
Emery, s/o Nelson J. Emery & Elsie England.
*See Elsie Olive Emery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Harry Ronald Emery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
James Bee Emery
b. -----, TN
d. 5 May 1935
Age: 50y 3m
Father: Nelson Emery, TN
Mother: Elsie England, TN
(1910 census 2nd Civil Dist., Cumberland Co., TN: Dwl: 76 - James B. Emery is head of household, 25
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Lumberman, md 5 yrs. to Rhoda, 24 yrs. old, KY, 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Olive, yrs. old, TN & Dorothy Emery, 2 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Ned
J. Emery, father, 64 yrs. old, TN, widow, Occuaption: Salesman General Store)
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Scott Co., TN: Dwl: 102 –James B. Emery is head of household, 35 yrs. old,
TN, Lumber Operator, md to Rhoda, 33 yrs. old, KY (parents both born in KY). Children: Olive, 14 yrs.
old, TN & Ronald Emery, 8 yrs. old, TN)
Alice Viola (Kelly) Ensor Obt.
b. 13 November 1858 – d. 25 September 1913, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th of January 1885 to Dr.
Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor, b. 3 November 1855, Putnam Co., TN - d. 16 November 1921, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Capt. William Asbury Ensor & Naomi Florilla Huddleston. Alice Viola (Kelly)
Ensor, d/o Franklin Kelly & Mary Hughes. (Sisters of Alice V. (Kelly) Ensor are: Mrs. Emma K. Baird,
Mrs. William Gwaltney, Mrs. A. C. Ashburn, Mrs. M. M. Ford, and J. P. Young). (Gainesboro City
Cemetery, S. Murray Street, Jackson Co., TN, (4) names on one marker as follows: Franklin “Frank”K.
Kelly, b. 3 March 1825, TN –d. 12 November 1898, his wife, Mary (Hughes) Kelly, b. 22 January 1835,
TN –d. 14 October 1880; son, Frank M. Kelly, b. 7 May 1878 –d. 24 October 1881; Maude K. Burris,
b. 13 March 1878 –d. 11 May 1881).
*See Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Obt.
*See James Leslie Ensor Obt.
Mrs. A. V. Kelly-Ensor, wife of Dr. L. D. J. Ensor of this city, was born Nov. 13, 1858, and died Sept. 25,
1913, aged 54 years, 10 months and 13 days. She professed religion and joined the church while quite
young. At the time of her death and for many years past she was a faithful member of the Methodist
church at Cookeville. She is survived by her husband, two sons, William Frank Ensor of Cookeville, and
James L. Ensor of Buffalo Valley, and four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shanks, Misses Bertha, Rettie and Naomi
Ensor, all of Cookeville. She also leaves one brother, J. M. Kelly of Gordonsville, and five sisters, Mrs.
Emma K. Baird of Elkton, Mrs. Wm. Gwaltney of Gordonsville, Mrs. A. C. Washburn of Nashville, Mrs.
M. M. Ford of Gallatin, and Mrs. J. P. Young of Royse City, Texas. . . .
:[Date 10/9/1913, Vol. XI, No. 41, Page 1] Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN.
Mrs. L. D. J. Ensor: Mrs. L. D. J. Ensor died at her home in this city this afternoon, after a long illness. The
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. W. M. McClearen. [Date
9/25/1913, Vol. XI, No. 39, Page 3] Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN.
Census Place: 1880 Gainsboro, Jackson Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Frank K. KELLYSelf M
M
W
55
TN
Occ:
Confectioner
Fa: VA Mo: NC
Mary F. KELLYWife
F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: TN
Ave KELLY
Dau
F
S
W
21
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Jas. M. KELLY Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
Stays In Grocery
Aretta E. KELLY Dau
F
Occ:
At Home
Zulenia M. KELLYDau F
Occ:
At Home
Minnie B. KELLYDau
F
Fa: TN
Fanny P. KELLY Dau
F
Fa: TN
Frank M. KELLYSon
M
Fa: TN
Martha E. BURTISSDau F
Occ:
At Home
Maud K. BURTISSGDau F
Fa: TN
Fa: TN
S
Fa: TN
S
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
D
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
Mo: TN
W
15
Mo: TN
W
12
Mo: TN
W
9
TN
W
5
TN
W
2
TN
W
23
Mo: TN
W
2
TN
TN
TN
TN
Allison Rash Ensor Sr. Obt.
b. 8 January 1901, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 September 1990, Putnam Co., TN, md 1st on the 3rd of April
1924, Jackson Co., TN to Rose Nell (Johnson) Ensor, b. 11 August 1900 – d. 24 January 1958, d/o
Joseph Marion Johnson & Fannie Darwin. Allison R. Ensor Sr. md 2nd Jean Peters. He was the s/o
Rev. Dow Allison Ensor (1875-1950) & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pillow Rash (1879-1951), both buried in
*See Rev. Dow Allison Ensor Obt.
*See Elizabeth “Lizzie”Pillow (Rash) Ensor Obt.
*See Rose Nell (Johnson) Ensor Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 282, #91: Allison Ensor married 3 April
1924, Jackson Co., TN to Rose Nell Johnson).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Allison R. Ensor Sr., 89, will be held Sunday, September 9, at 2
p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville Health Care
Center.
Son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Dow Ensor, he was born June 8, 1901 in Putnam County.
Mr. Ensor was a retired merchant of West Broad Street in Cookeville where he worked for many years and
a member of First United Methodist Church.
His family includes his wife, Jean Peters; one son, Allison R. Ensor Jr. of Knoxville; three step-children,
Dr. June Almy of Fort Worth, TX, James W. Peters of Smyrna, GA, and John T. Peters of London,
England; two grandchildren, Beth Gibson and Eddie Ensor.
Mr. Ensor was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Nell Johnson, and two sisters, Fanny Ensor and
Elizabeth Jarsen.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Honorary pallbearers will be H. S. Barnes, Thomas Bockman, Charles
Bullock, Buddy Darwin, Dr. Kenny Lynn, Eugene Johns Sr., Bob McMillan, Walter McReynolds, Glen
Ramsey, all members of the Senior Neighbors of the First United Methodist Church and Cookeville Health
Care Center personnel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of the First United Methodist Church or the
Senior Neighbors program.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. tomorrow.
Rev. Lexie Freeman, Rev. Tom Smith and Rev. Gregg Hamilton will officiate at the services.
Rev. Dow Allison Ensor Obt.
b. 5 August 1875, Boma, Putnam Co., TN - d. 30 August 1950, md the 26th of November 1899, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pillow (Rash) Ensor, b. 21 November 1879, Gainesboro, TN –d.
10 March 1951, d/o Jonathan Marion Rash & Martha Dowell. Rev. Dow Ensor, s/o Jonathan Lasley
Ensor & Sarah Frances Evans.
*See Allison Rash Ensor Sr. Obt.
*See Elizabeth “Lizzie”Pillow (Rash) Ensor Obt.
*See Jonathan Marion Rash buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 25: Dow Ensor married 26 November
1899, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lizzie Rash).
Rev. Dow Ensor Dies At His Home Here:
We learn as we go to press of the death of the Rev. Dow Ensor, beloved Methodist minister of this section,
at his home at noon today. He had been seriously ill for about four weeks.
Funeral arrangement are incomplete at press time.
Herald - Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for the Rev Dow Allison Ensor, 75, well known
Methodist minister of this section who died at his home last Wednesday
afternoon.
A native of Putnam Co. the Rev. Ensor had been a minister for 53 years, holding
pastorates at Donelson, Wartrace, Hartsville, Monterey, Gainesboro and other
towns. Retired in recent years he had made his home in Cookeville and
continued to fill the pulpit in churches in this section. He has probably
officiated at more funerals than any other minister in this area of Tennessee
often holding two services in one day.
Services were held at the First Methodist Church at 2:00 PM with Dr. Harry L.
Upperman, president of Baxter Seminary, in charge assisted by the Rev.
Thornton Fowler, Pastor.
Member of his Sunday School Class of the Cookeville Methodist Church served
as honorary pallbearers. Burial was in the City Cemetery. The Rev Ensor was the son of the late
Jonathan L. and Sarah Evans Ensor. Ordained to preach at the age of 22, the Rev Ensor was a member
of a family of ministers. He has two brothers, Simon Ensor of Springfield and John O. Ensor of Sikeston,
MO and a brother-in-law, the Rev O. P. Gentry of Smyrna, all of whom are now retired Methodist
ministers. He was a Mason and kept his affiliation with the Masonic Lodge in Donelson.
Survivors in addition to his wife who before her marriage was Miss Lizzie Rash and two brothers include
a son, Allison Rash Ensor of Cookeville, two daughters, Miss Frances “Fannie” Dowell Ensor of
Cookeville, and Mrs. Brice (Mary Elizabeth) Stone of Washington DC; three grandchildren, Allison Ensor
Jr. of Cookeville, Douglas Stone and Miss Barbara Stone of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Allison of
Cookeville; his step-mother, Mrs. Almeda Ensor of Baxter, four half-sisters, Mrs. O P Gentry of Smyrna,
Mrs. Oliver Maxwell, Mrs. Burch Gentry, and Miss Ida Ensor of Baxter; three half-brothers, Sam Wirt
Ensor of Detroit, Mich., Jim, Robert, and Charles Ensor.
Note: Children of Rev. Dow Allison Ensor & Elizabeth “Lizzie”Rash are: Allison Rash Ensor, b. 8 Jan.
1901 – d. 6 Sept. 1990 md 1st Rose Nell Johnson (1900-1958), md 2nd Jean Perters; Frances “Fannie”
Dowell Ensor, b. 13 Jun. 1906 –d. 14 Apr. 1967; & Mary Elizabeth Ensor, b. 2 Nov. 1908 md Brice Stone.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 149: Dow Allison Ensor, born
in the 11th district of Putnam County, August 5, 1875. Educated in the public schools and Yeargan Select
School. Taught school for eight years. Married to Miss Lizzie Rash twenty years ago. Minister of the M.
E. Church, South. Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias. Mr. Ensor joined the Tennessee Annual
Conference of the M. E. Church, South, in 1902. He is known to practically every citizen of the county as
a strong advocate of better schools and better citizenship. He is now living on a farm near Cookeville.
Note: Serevices In Springfield Sunday For Polio Victim: Funeral services for Edward “Eddie”Ensor, 13,
were held in Springfield Sunday afternoon with the Rev. H. T. Phipps and the Rev. H. C. McConnell
officiating. Young Edward died at a hospital in Miami, FL, on Thursday morning. He was stricken with
polio some time age and had recently suffered a broken leg in a fall from his wheelchair. He had been
admitted to the hospital Wednesday for treatment. Surviving are his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Edward M.
Ensor of Miami, Fl; one sister, Sandra Ensor; grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Ensor of Springfield
and Mrs. and Mrs. John Moulton of Springfield. He was a nephew of the Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Ensor of
Cookeville. Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 20 October 1949
Elizabeth “Lizzie”Pillow (Rash) Ensor Obt.
b. 21 November 1879, Jackson Co. TN – d. 10 March 1951, TN, md on the 26th of November 1899,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Rev. Dow Allison Ensor. Elizabeth P. (Rash) Ensor, d/o Jonathan
Marion Rash & Martha Dowell.
*See Allison Rash Ensor Sr. Obt.
*See Rev. Dow Allison Ensor Obt.
*See Jonathan Marion Rash buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martha (Dowell) Rash buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Heart Attack Fatal to Mrs. Lizzie Ensor – Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Rash Ensor, 71, were held
Monday afternoon at the Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Fowler officiating. Interment was
Mrs. Ensor, widow of the late Rev. Dow A. Ensor, died Saturday night at her home at few minutes after
suffering a heart attack. She had been in ill health for several weeks.
A daughter of J. M. and Martha Dowell Rash she was a native of Jackson County but had lived in
Cookeville the past 31 years.
She was a member of the Methodist church.
Surviors include two daughters, Miss Fannie Ensor of Cookeville and Mrs. R. D. Stone of Fairfax, VA; a
son Allison Rash Ensor of Cookeville, three half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Shirley, Cookeville, Mrs. Willis West,
Brimingham, AL, and Mrs. H. O. Phillips of Bessemer, AL.
Census Place: 1880 Gainsboro, Jackson Co., TN
Dwl: 429-445
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Johnathan M. RASHSelf M
M
W
20
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: KY
Martha RASH Wife
F
M
W
20
TN
Occ:
Lizza P. RASH Dau
F
S
W
7M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Fannie Dowell Ensor Obt.
b. 3 June 1906 –d. 14 April 1967, d/o Rev. Dow Allison Ensor & Elizabeth “Lizzie”Pillow Rash, both
buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Miss Fannie Ensor, 66, were held at the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home,
Saturday at 3:00 with Rev. T. W. Mayhew & Rev. Phillip Ritter officiating.
Miss Ensor, a resident of Bunker Hill Rd., was a native of Jackson Co., TN, the daughter of the late Dow
A. & Lizzie Rash Ensor.
She died Friday following a short illness.
She is survived by 1 brother, Allison Ensor, Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stone, Berryville, VA.
Cookeville Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 18 April 1967.
James Leslie Ensor Obt.
b. 5 August 1889, TN –d. 18 June 1958, md on the 29th of June 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Mamie Demaris
(Chambers) Ensor, b. 19 December 1889, Smith Co., TN – d. 18 August 1975, Rockwood, Roane Co.,
TN, d/o Elisha Wesley Chambers (1864-1938) & Roxie Lane Boston (1865-1944). James Leslie Ensor,
s/o Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor & Alice Viola Kelly.
*See Frances “Fran”(Enosr) Benedict Obt.
*See Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alice Viola (Kelly) Ensor Obt.
*See Frank Morrison Benedict buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ruth Emma (Ensor) Tallent buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 517, #1513: James L. Ensor married 29
June 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mayme D. Chambers).
Funeral services for James Leslie Ensor, 68, who died Wednesday at Cookeville General Hospital were
held Friday at Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Reed Cox officiated. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Evans was a retired rural postal carrier. He was a native of Putnam County, the son of the late Dr. L.
D. J. Ensor and Mrs. A. V. Kelly Ensor. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mammie Chambers Ensor; 4 daughters, Mrs. Carrell S. Tallent, Dayton,
OH, Mrs. Charles Reeves and Mrs. Edward Lindle Benedict both of Kingston, and Mrs. Harry Maggart,
Knoxville; a son, James Kelly Ensor, S. Pittsburg, TN; 4 sisters, Mrs. T. J. Walls, Bristol, Mrs. L. P.
Shanks, Crossville, Miss Rittie Kelly Ensor, Nashville, and Mrs. Curtis Coxe, St. Augustine, FL; 12
grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 19 June 1958.
(1900 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –Lorenza D. Ensor is head of household, 44 yrs.
old, b. November 1855, TN md 15 yrs. to Av, 41 yrs. old, b. November 1858, TN, 6 children born, 6
children living. Children: William F., 14 yrs. old, b. October 1885; Bertha, 12 yrs. old, b. July 1887;
James L., 10 yrs. old., b. August 1889; Ruth, 8 yrs. old, b. November 1891; Rettie, 6 yrs. old, b. May 1894
& Naomi Ensor, 2 yrs. old, b. June 1898. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 331 – James L. Ensor is head of
household, 20 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Roller Mill, md 0 yrs. to Mamie, 20 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Smithville St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 336 –Dow Ensor is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Physician General Pract., md 25 yrs. to A. V. , 51 yrs. old, TN, 6
children born, 6 children living. Children: Bertha, 22 yrs. old, Occupation: Teacher Music; Ruth, 18 yrs.
old; Rettie, 15 yrs. old & Naomi Ensor, 12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 354 –Dr. Lorenzo Ensor is head of household, 65 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Doctor Medical, widow. Children: Rettie, 25 yrs. old, TN & Naomi Ensor, 22 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Teacher Public Schools).
(Note: Press, TN: 8 July 1909 –James Ensor, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. J. Ensor was married to
Miss Mamie Chambers last Tuesday evening, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Simon Ensor).
Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor Obt.
b. 3 November 1855, Putnam Co., TN - d. 16 November 1921, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th
of January 1885 to Alice Viola (Kelly) Ensor, b. 13 November 1858 –d. 25 September 1913, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Franklin Kelly & Mary Hughes. Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor, s/o Capt. William Asbury
Ensor & Naomi Florilla Huddleston.
SPLENDID CITIZEN PASSES AWAY
Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Dr. L. D. J. Ensor, one of Cookeville’s most prominent
physicians, and a most prominent physicians, and a most highly respected and beloved citizen, which
occurred at his home at an early hour this morning.
Dr. Ensor had not been well for the past few weeks, having been suffering from a nervous trouble and had
not been at his office for some days. His sudden death came as a great shock to his family and many
friends by whom he will be greatly missed, for he was well known throughout the county and belong to one
of the pioneer families of this section. He leaves two sons, four daughters and a large number of friends
and relatives to mourn their loss.
Dr. Ensor was between sixty-five and seventy years of age and had practiced medicine in this county for
many years. He was a high-toned Christian gentleman, measuring up to the full stature of a real man in all
his acts and dealings. He was a devout member of the Methodist church and always took a great delight in
church work. He was also a member of the Masonic order and his burial tomorrow will be conducted by
the local lodge of Masons.
Putnam County Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, front page, 17 November 1921.
Source: Putnam County Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, 24 November 1921, pg. 5: Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Ensor and children and Miss Naomi Ensor have returned to Knoxville, after coming to attend the
funeral of Dr. L. D. J. Ensor.
Source: Putnam County Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, pg. 5: Rev. John O. Ensor of St. Louis was
here to attend the burial of his uncle, Dr. L. D. J. Ensor last Friday, remaining over with relatives until
Monday morning.
(Lorenzo Dow & Alice Viola (Kelly) Ensor had six children: William Franklin Ensor, b. 29 Oct. 1885 md
19 Jun. 1909, Vida Dow; Bertah Kelly Ensor, b. 1 Jul. 1887 md 7 Sept. 1919 Isaac Jacob Walls; James
Leslie Ensor, b. 5 Aug. 1889, Pekin, Putnam Co., TN md 20 Jun. 1909 Mamie Demaris Chambers; Ruth
Ensor, b. 29 Nov. 1891 md 6 Aug. 1912 Luke P. Shanks; Rettie Kelly Ensor, b. 26 May 1894 –d. 28 Apr.
1974; Naomi Ensor, b. 14 Jun. 1897 –d. 8 Jun. 1975, St. Augustine, FL, md Curtis C. Cox).
Rettie Kelly Ensor Obt.
b. 26 May 1894 –d. 28 April 1974, d/o Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor & Alice Viola Kelly.
*See Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor Obt.
Miss Rettie Kelly Ensor, age 73 years, of Maplewood Lane, Nashville, Sunday morning, April 28, 1974 at
a local infirmary. Survived by sisters, Mrs. I. J. Walls, Bristol, VA; Mrs. L. P. Shanks, Crossville, Mrs.
Curtis Coxe, St. Augustine, FL; nieces and nephews. Remains are at the Cole & Garrett Funeral Home,
Goodlettsville, TN. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning, April 30 at 11 o’clock at the
Cookeville City Cemetery. Interment Cookeville City Cemetery.
Cole & Garrett Funeral Home Directors, Goodlettsville, TN.
The Tennesseean Newspaper, Monday 29 April 1974.
Rose Nell (Johnson) Ensor Obt.
b. 11 August 1900, Flynn’s Lick, Jackson Co., TN –d. 24 January 1958, Putnam Co., TN, md 1st on the 3rd
of April 1924, Jackson Co., TN to Allison Rash Ensor. Rose was the d/o Joseph Marion Johnson &
Fannie Darwin. Allison Rash Ensor, b. 8 January 1901 – d. 7 September 1990, s/o Dow Allison Ensor
(1875-1950) & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pillow Rash (1879-1951), both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Allison Rash Ensor Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Allison Ensor, were conducted Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist church.
The rev. H. Thornton Fowler of Nashville, a former local pastor and the Rev. James Reed Cox, the present
pastor, officiated and burial was in the Cookeville City cemetery.
Mrs. Ensor had been ill for several years but grew worse early last week and was removed from her home
on the Sparta road to the Cookeville General hospital where her death occurred Friday morning.
The former Miss Rose Nell Johnson, daughter of the late Marion and Fanny Darwin Johnson. Mrs. Ensor
was born and reared in the Flynn’s Lick community of Jackson county, where she was prominently
connected as a member of pioneer families of that locality. She was a graduate of Tennessee Tech and
spent her entire married life here and until becoming ill was actively engaged in the educational, civic and
religious interest of Cookeville. She was a devout member of the First Methodist church, a devoted wife,
mother and homemaker. A life member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service she served as its
treasurer for 15 years and taught a class in Sunday school for 18 years. A teacher in the City schools for
several years. Mrs. Ensor also held membership with the Parent-Teacher association for a long period of
time.
Survivors are her husband, a Cookeville merchant, a son, Allison Ensor, Jr., a graudate student at the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; three brothers, Fred Johnson, Watertwon, Garrett Johnson, George
Johnson of Gainesboro; five sisters, Mrs. J. B. Hix, Mrs. Vance Anderson, Mrs. John L. Meadows, all of
Cookeville; Mrs. Edward Armstrong of Surgoinsville, and Mrs. Fred Haile of Gainesboro.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Many Here Due To Mrs. Allison Ensor’s Death:
Relatives and friends coming from a distance, due to the death of Mrs. Allison Ensor, and to attend her
funeral were:
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Rev. R. S. Quarles, all of Watertown, TN; Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomton Fowler,
Phil Chadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frank Hudgens, Miss Rosemary Meadows, all of Nashville; Elmore
Gentry, Mrs. Ed Pugh, all of Monterey; Mrs. Willard Clark, Whitleyville; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chaffin,
Double Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and sons, Jamestwon; Bryan Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Stone, Jr., Miss Anne Lovell, all of Knoxville; Ernest Sumner, Donelson; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peck and
sons, Tullahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haile, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Johnson,
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Haile, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Forkum and son, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, Mrs. Marietta
Gaines, Mrs. Roger Quarles, Mrs. Jack Johnson, Mrs. Bob Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Brownadows, and Mrs.
Billy Anderson, all of Gainesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Armstrong of Surgoinsville, TN.
Vida (Dow) Ensor Obt.
b. 14 November 1890, TN –d. 20 March 1938, md on the 19th of June 1909, Putnam Co., TN to William
Frank Ensor, b. 29 October 1885, Gentry, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 December 1943, s/o Dr. Lorenzo Dow
Jared Ensor & Alice Viola Kelly. Vida (Dow) Ensor, d/o David Willis Dow & Emma Thompson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 515, #1507: Frank Ensor married 19 June
1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vida Dow).
Funeral Held For Mrs. Vida Dow Ensor:
Funeral services for Mrs. Vida Dow Ensor, wife of Frank Ensor of Cookeville, were held at the Methodist
church here Monday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. A. J. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Ensor died early Sunday at a Pleasant Hill sanitarium after a long illness. She was an active member
of the Methodist church.
In addition to her husband, survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Levie Dickerson of Memphis; a son, David Ensor
of Cookeville; parents, Mrs. and Mrs. D. W. Dow, Cookeville; sisters, Mrs. A. T. Morris, of New
Middleton, Mrs. Walter Snodgrass, of Detroit, and Mrs. Hubert Crawford, of Cookeville, and a brother, J.
H. Dow, also of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1938
born in TN).
William Frank Ensor Obt.
b. 29 October 1885, Gentry, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 December 1943, TN, md on the 19th of June 1909,
Putnam Co., TN to Vida (Dow) Ensor, b. 14 November 1890, TN – d. 20 March 1938, d/o David Willis
Dow & Emma Thompson. William Frank Ensor, s/o Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor & Alice Viola
Kelly. William & Vida (Dow) Ensor were Methodist. Children of William Frank Ensor & Vida Dow are:
David Dow Ensor & Julia Frances Ensor md Levi Dickerson.
*See Dr. Lorenzo Dow Jared Ensor Obt.
*See Vida (Dow) Ensor Obt.
William Frank Ensor
b. 29 Oct 1885, Putnam Co., TN
d. 15 Dec 1943
Father: Dr. L. D. J. Ensor, Putnam Co., TN
Mother: Q. V. Kelley, Clay Co., TN
Spouse: Vida Dow Ensor
#26644
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 515, #1507: Frank Ensor married 19 June
1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vida Dow).
Funeral services will be held at the Whitson Funeral Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m., for Frank Ensor, 58, who
died at the City Hospital Wednesday after a short illness. Rev. T. W. Mayhew, pastor of the Methodist
Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.
Survivors are: one son, David Ensor, of San Antonio, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Julia Fran Dickerson, of
Memphis, and one grandchild; also one brother, James Ensor, of Cookeville; four sisters, Mrs. R. J. Wall of
Bristol, Mrs. L. P. Shanks of Crossville, Mrs. Curtis Coxe of St. Augustine, FL, and Miss Rettie Ensor, of
Nashville.
Mr. Ensor was born at Gentry, but moved to Cookeville when a small boy, with his parents, the late Dr. and
Mrs. L. D. J. Ensor, where he has lived practically all his life.
His wife the former Miss Vida Dow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dow preceded him in death five
years ago.
Mr. Ensor was connected with a wholesale grocery business as bookkeeper for a number of years. He also
owned and operated a retail grocery store in Cookeville for a few years. He was an active member of the
Cookeville Methodist Church.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 16 December 1943.
(1900 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –Lorenza D. Ensor, 44 yrs. old, b. November
1855, TN md to Av, 41 yrs. old, b. November 1858, TN, 6 children born, 6 children living. Children:
William F., 14 yrs. old, b. October 1885; Bertha, 12 yrs. old, b. July 1887; James L., 10 yrs. old, b. August
1889; Ruth, 8 yrs. old, b. November 1891; Rettie, 6 yrs. old, b. May 1894 & Naomi Ensor, 2 yrs. old, b.
June 1898. All born in TN).
born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 179 –William F. Ensor is head of
household, 24 yrs. old, TN, Bookkeeper Telephone Co., md 0 yrs. to Vida, 19 yrs. old, TN).
Clara Jane (Cox) Epperson Obt.
b. 4 May 1869, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN – d. 10 June 1937, TN,md on the 16th of December 1891,
Jackson Co., TN to John Ananius Epperson, b. 16 March 1865 – d. 17 June 1919, TN. Clara Jane
(Cox) Epperson, d/o Capt. Robert Alexander Cox (1832 - 1892) & Nancy Joseph Draper (1834 - 1908),
both buried in the Gainesboro City Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
*See John Ananius Epperson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Nathaniel Cox Obt.
Cookeville’s Clara Cox Epperson, Poet Laureate of Tennessee, has died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
W.A. Howard.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 95: John A. Epperson married 16
December 1891, Jackson Co., TN to Clara Draper Cox).
Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 21 June 1937
Jackson Lee Epperson
b. 30 August 1868, Macon Co., TN - d. 3 September 1946, md on ythe 14th of December 1898, Putnam
Co., TN to Minnie (Arnold) Epperson, b. 1 May 1876 – d. 4 October 1953, d/o Judge Jesse Arnold &
Lee Ann Brown. Jackson Lee Epperson, s/o Samuel Anthony Epperson & Harriet Jane Henry. Buried
next to them daughter: Margaret Epperson, b. 6 January 1901 – d. 20 August 1901. (Methodist)
Daughter: Jane Ann Epperson.
*See Jesse Arnold buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lee Ann (Brown) Arnold Obt.
*See Mary Elizabeth Epperson, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Sam A. Powell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 101: Jackson Lee Epperson married 14
December 1898, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Minnie M. Arnold).
Jackson Lee Epperson
b. 30 Aug 1868, Macon Co., TN
d. 3 Sep 1946
Father: Samuel Anthony Epperson, Macon Co., TN
Mother: Harriet Jane Henry, Macon Co., TN
Spouse: Minnie Arnold Epperson
Peekville Putnam Co., TN
Dwl: 2
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Jesse ARNOLD Self
M
M
W
34
TN
Occ:
Atty At Law
Fa: RI Mo: VA
Lean ARNOLD Wife
F
M
W
28
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
L.P. ARNOLD Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Minnie M. ARNOLDDauF
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Nellie ARNOLD Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 17 WD Nashville, Davidson Co., TN: Dwl: 606-184-211 –Samuel A. Epperson is head of
household, 64 yrs. old, b. March 1836, TN, Occupation: Spoke Factory, md 5 yrs. to Mallie, 56 yrs. old, b.
August 1843, TN, 0 children. Children: Jackson L. Epperson, 32 yrs. old. b. August 1867, TN, md 2 yrs.
to Minnie Epperson, 24 yrs. old, b. May 1876, TN. Also living in the household: Maggie E. Powell,
dau., 28 yrs. old, b. August 1871, TN, 0 children, md 5 yrs. to Samuel A. Powell, 39 yrs. old, b. October
1860, TN, Occupation: Dry Goods. Also living in the household: Lucia Epperson, dau., 25 yrs. old, b.
May 1875, TN)
(1910 census 19th Civil Dist., Algood, TN: Dwl: 52 –Lee J. Epperson is head of household, 41 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Manufacture Spokes, md 11 yrs. to Minnie M., 32 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 0 child
living).
John Ananius Epperson
b. 16 March 1865, Epperson Springs, Macon Co., TN –d. 17 June 1919, TN, md on the 16th of December
1891, Jackson Co., TN to Clara Jane (Cox) Epperson, b. 4 May 1869, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d.
10 June 1937, TN, d/o Capt. Robert Alexander Cox (1832 - 1892) & Nancy Joseph Draper (1834 -
1908), both buried in the Gainesboro City Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN. John Ananius Epperson, s/o
Samuel Anthony Epperson & Harriett Jane Henry.
*See Clara Jane (Cox) Epperson Obt.
(John Ananius & Clara Jane (Cox) Epperson had two children: Elise Draper Epperson, b. 19 Jul. 1893,
Algood TN md 9 Oct. 1912, Algood., TN, Dr. William Albert Howard, b. 23 Nov. 1887. Samuel Robert
Epperson, b. 3 Feb. 1895 –d. 8 Jul. 1964 md Mary Ruth Thompson).
Clara Jane (Cox) Epperson was a Church of Christ member, DAR member, Poet Laureate of TN, 1934,
club woman and author. Her parents were pioneers of Jackson Co., TN. Her brother was Col. James N.
Cox and her sister was Mrs. Cora (Cox) Lucas. Clara was a descendant of David Cox who gave the land
which was used to lay off the town of Gainesboro, TN.
*See Samuel “Sam”Robert Epperson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Dr. William Albert Howard Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 95: John A. Epperson married 16
December 1891, Jackson Co., TN to Clara Draper Cox).
(1910 census 19th Civil Dist., Algood, Rail Road Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 171 –John A. Epperson is
head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manufacturer Spokes md 18 yrs. to Clara C., 40 yrs. old,
TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Elise D., 16 yrs. old, TN & Samuel R. Epperson, 14 yrs.
old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Peachtree St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 610-50-54 –William A. Howard is head
of household, 33 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Doctor, Medical md to Elise, 26 yrs. old, TN. Child: William
A. Howard Jr., 5 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Leslie Myers, boarder, 16 yrs. old, TN. Clara
C. Epperson, mother-in-law, 50 yrs. old, TN, widow).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Twp., East of Walnut, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 130 –William A.
Howard is head of household, 42 yrs. old, TN (25 yrs. old 1st marriage), Occupation: Physician Medical,
md to Elise, 35 yrs. old, TN (19 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Clara E. Howard, 9 yrs. old, TN. Also
living in the household: Clara C. Epperson, mother-in-law, 60 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Writer).
Mary Elizabeth Epperson
b. 13 May 1874, Springfield –d. 17 January 1940, d/o Samuel Anthony Epperson & Hattie Jane Henry.
Mary Elizabeth Epperson was a Methodist. Her sister is Mrs. Samuel A. Powell (Maggie E.) and her
brother is Jackson Lee Epperson, both of Algood, TN.
Deceased Name: Mary Elizabeth Epperson
Date of Birth: 13 May 1874
Place of Birth: Springfield
Date of Death: 17 Jan 1940
Father: Samuel A. Epperson
Place of Birth: TN
Mother: Hattie J. Henry
Place of Birth: Hartsville
Samuel “Sam”Robert Epperson
b. 3 February 1896, Algood, TN –d. 8 July 1964, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 17th of July 1927, New
York City, NY to Mary Ruth (Thompson) Epperson, b. 29 June 1903 –d. 25 January 1980. Samuel R.
Epperson was the son of John Ananius Epperson & Clara Jane Cox. *See John Ananius Epperson, buried
Barbara (Payne) Erger Obt.
b. 4 December 1943, Trenton, MI – d. 21 December 2009, Sparta, TN, md on the 18th of September,
Detroit, MI to Edward “Ed”Erger. Barbara (Payne) Erger, d/o Joe Taft Payne & Pansy Agnes Crane.
COOKEVILLE -- A Mass of Christian burial for Barbara Erger, 66, of Sparta, will be celebrated Monday,
Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in the
Cookeville Cemetery. Mrs. Erger died Monday evening, Dec. 21, 2009, at her
residence. She was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Trenton, Mich., to the late Joe Taft and
Pansy Agnes Crane Payne. Mrs. Erger was a member of St. Andrews Catholic
Church in Sparta and the office manager at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Diabetes Center. Mrs. Erger took great delight in her grandchildren and enjoyed
working in her garden where she could make anything grow. As a young woman it
was common to find her drag racing cars, wake jumping boats and taking her
children for thrilling rides on a snowmobile. She enjoyed time with her family,
especially camping and playing games.
Her family includes her husband of 44 years, Edward (Ed) Erger of Sparta (whom
she married Sept. 18, 1965, in Detroit, Mich.); two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Master Sgt.
Blair Ferrier of West Point, N.Y., and Melissa and Brian Amaral of Cookeville; two sons and a daughterin-law, Edward (Ed) J. Erger of Vail, Colo., and Eric and Sara Erger of Cookeville; two brothers and a
sister-in-law, Wendel Payne of Gladwin, Mich., and Jerry and Maribel Payne of Centerline, Mich.; a sister
and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Coleman Williams of Hale, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Marie T. Erger of
Sparta; and five grandchildren, Ian Ferrier, Annika and Aidan Amaral and Gavin and Aubrey Erger.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Erger was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Payne. Pallbearers will be Ed
and Eric Erger, Brian Amaral, Blair and Ian Ferrier and Matt Hamilton. Memorial donations can be made
to the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Diabetes Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN
38501, to establish a children's room in memory of Mrs. Erger. Father John Pantusco will officiate the
services. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Charles Francis Erhard
b. 27 January 1921 –d. 8 January 1998, (PFC US ARMY WWII), md Virginia Anne (Rucker) Erhard, b.
20 August 1924 – d. 27 March 1991. Charles Francis Erhard md 2nd on the 10th of August 1992,
PutnamCo., TN to Marie Louise (Selby) Erhard.
‘Huck’s Loving Partner For 47 Yrs.’
*See Lavenia Anne (Erhard) Wright Obt.
*See Marie Louise (Murphy) Selby Erhard Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Charles Francis Erhard married 10 August
1992, Putnam Co., TN, age 71, b. 27 January 1921, address: 707 E. 6th St., Cookeville, TN to Marie Louise
Selby, age 49, b. 19 March 1943, address: 707 E. 6th St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Richard Selby, son, 347 Clover Ave., Cookeville, TN).
Marie Louise (Murphy) Selby Erhard Obt.
b. 19 March 1943, Overton Co., TN – d. 26 April 1999, Nashville, TN, md on the 10th of August 1992,
Putnam Co., TN to Chuck Erhard. Louise (Murphy) Selby Erhard, d/o Aubery Murphy & Rosie
McCowan.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Charles Francis Erhard married 10 August
1992, Putnam Co., TN, age 71, b. 27 January 1921, address: 707 E. 6th St., Cookeville, TN to Marie Louise
Selby, age 49, b. 19 March 1943, address: 707 E. 6th St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Richard Selby, son, 347 Clover Ave., Cookeville, TN).
MONTEREY -- Funeral services for Louise Murphy Selby Erhard, 56, of Cookeville, will be held at 1
p.m. on Wed., April 28, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Tues., April 27, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Erhard died on Mon., April 26, 1999, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was born on March 19, 1943, in Overton County to the late Aurbery and Rosie McCowan Murphy.
Mrs. Erhard was a factory worker and housekeeper. She was also a member of the Life Changing
Ministries.
Her family includes three sons, Randy, Richard and Ronnie Selby, all of Cookeville; two sisters, Bernice
Henry of Monterey and Treva Murphy of Crossville; two brothers, Carl and Marshall Murphy, both of
Monterey; two half sisters, Sarah Pierce and Hazel Phillips, both of Cookeville; and five grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Erhard; a son, Ricky
Selby; an infant sister, Eliese Murphy; a half sister, Beulah Phillips; and a half brother, Poly McCowan.
Rev. Bobby Floyd will officiate at the services.
Published April 27, 1999 11:59 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Mildred (Roberts) Estes Obt.
b. 8 May 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 December 1999, Nashville, TN, md Paul Estes. Mildred (Roberts)
Estes, d/o Sam Roberts & Emma Mable Ferrell.
*See T. Roberts buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE--Funeral services for Mildred Estes, 78, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville, will be held
at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Estes died on Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital.
She was born on May 8, 1921, in Putnam County to the late Sam Roberts and Emma Mable (Ferrell)
Roberts. Mrs. Estes was a retired secretary for the Tennessee Education Association and a member of the
Methodist faith.
Her family includes two uncles, Henry B. Ferrell of Cookeville, and William (Bill) J. Ferrell of Merritt
Island, Fla.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Estes.
Bros. Glen McDoniel and J. Glea Shelley will officiate.
Published December 11, 1999 6:25 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Paul Estes
b. 17 October 1911 –d. 6 January 1973 (TN Pfc 530 AAA –AW Bn CAC WWII).
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM ESTES Birth: 17 Oct 1911- Death: Jan 1973–Last Residence: (not
Sarah McCulley (Upton) Eubank
b. 30 March 1914 –d. 15 May 1978, md Roy Eubank. Sarah was the d/o James Burton Upton & Myrtie
Bell Neely.
‘Gone But Not Forgotten’
Avo (Boyd) Evans Obt.
b. 29 September 1919, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 October 2007, Sparta, White Co., TN, md Dr. Walter L.
Evans Jr. Avo (Boyd) Evans, d/o Ernest Houston Boyd Sr. & Mattie Hughes (Ragland) Boyd.
*See Ernest Houston Boyd Sr. Obt.
*See Mary Butler Boyd Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Avo Boyd Evans, 88, of Cookeville will be
held Sunday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Burial
will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5-8 p.m. at the Cookeville
chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and again Sunday, Oct. 21,
from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church.
Mrs. Evans died suddenly Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at White County Community
Hospital in Sparta.
She was born Sept. 29, 1919, in Putnam County to the late Judge Ernest Houston (E.H.) and Mattie
Hughes Ragland Boyd.
Mrs. Evans graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, now Tennessee Technological University, in
1940. She then began her elementary school teaching career at the Pleasant Hill Elementary School in
Cumberland County and later in the Knox County School System in Knoxville. In 1985, she retired from
the Putnam County Schools System after teaching a number of years at Capshaw Elementary and Northeast
Elementary Schools in Cookeville. She was also a member of Putnam County Retired Teachers
Association, the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association and an active longtime member of Cookeville
First Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes two sons, Walter L. Evans III of Richmond, Va., and Ernest B. Evans of Cookeville; a
brother, Houston Boyd Jr., a granddaughter, Angela D. Lutzker; and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Zoe
Lutzker, all of Arlington, Va.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin and William Hardin
Boyd; a sister, Mary Butler Boyd; and her former husband, Dr. Walter L. Evans Jr.
Pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of Cookeville First Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Pat Handlson will officiate the services.
Dr. Clement M. Eyler Obt.
b. 1897, NC –d. 1979, md Mary (Candler) Eyler.
Dr. Clement M. Eyler, well-known former Tennessee Tech professor and international sports authority, was
declared dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital yesterday.
Services for Dr. Eyler, 82, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Saturday,
Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Campbell and Rev. David L. Meyer
officiating.
Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1897, Dr. Eyler attended numerous
schools, and in 1946 obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from George
Peabody College. He also received two Bachelor degrees from Columbia
University and did research at Harvard, Yale the University of London and at
Oxford.
He began his career in coaching basketball and football games while teaching at
Georgia Military Academy. For 16 years he coached basketball at Milligan
College. He was chairman of the Rules Examination Committee of the
International Athletic Association of Basketball Officials from 1956-1973.
In 1940-41, he became president of that organization, and was later made honorary lifetime president and
delegate to the IAABO, the only person to have received that honor.
He came to Cookeville in 1956 and joined the faculty at Tennessee Tech as associate professor of English
and retired from the faculty 11 years ago. Prior to coming here, he has been superintendent of schools in
Bristol, TN.
A colonel in the Army Reserves, Dr. Eyler served in three wars. In WWI, after being trained and
commissioned a second lieutenant, he helped train other officers at Clemson University in South Carolina.
During WWII, Eyler activated and trained a company of military police, and later worked with military
police and military intelligence at the Pentagon. In the Korean War, he was called up for training.
He was a Mason, honorary life member of Moose, past president of the Rotary Club and past president of
the Kiwanis Club, which last year honored him with its “Community Service Award.”
The Eyler family will receive friends at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight. Burial
will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Candler Eyler; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Soukup of Gulfport,
Mississippi, and Mrs. Don Clodfelter of Brownstown, Indiana; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
four brothers, William, Arnold, Ed and Jack Eyler of Savannah, Georgia; two sisters, Mary Eyler and Mrs.
Charles Butler of Savannah; a niece, Kathy Eyler; and a nephew, Billy Eyler.
Amanda Ann (Williams) Farley Obt.
b. 4 September 1873, TN –d. 13 April 1958, Nashville, TN, md on the 20th of September 1896, White Co.,
TN to Pleasant C. Farley, b. 25 November 1865, TN – d. 8 August 1922, Nashville, TN Jesse Farley
(1825-1895) & Elizabeth Allison (1837-1919). Amanda Ann (Williams) Farley, d/o Elcana D. Williams
(1840-1898) & Mary Jane England (1839-1885).
*See Pleasant C. Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Ann Farley, 85, died Sunday, April 13, at the home of her son, Edward Farely in Nashville, after an
extended illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at Whitson funeral home with the Rev. Alton Garrett
officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
She was the widow of Pleas C. Farley and was a member of the Missionary Baptist church.
Survivors in addition to her son include a half-brother, Joe Williams of Lubbock, tX, and a nephew, Holla
Burgess of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 23 April 1958.
Ara Ethel (Grogan) Farley Obt.
b. 27 November 1922, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 June 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md David Lee
Farley. Ara Ethel (Grogan) Farley, d/o William Haskell Grogan & Dora Mae Anderson.
*See Beatrice “Bea”(Grogan) Elmore Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ara Ethel Farley, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
June 11, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Farley died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 27, 1922, in Putnam County to the late William Haskell and Dora Mae Anderson
Grogan.
Mrs. Farley was a homemaker and a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ. She loved making crafts,
visiting with friends and attending church.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Farley of Franklin, N.C., and Larry
and Debra Farley of Cookeville; three brothers, Haskell Grogan Jr. of Tullahoma, Austin Grogan of
Lewisburg and Layton Grogan of Gainesboro; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Nancy Jane Dunn Grogan; her
husband, David Lee Farley; three brothers, Payton, Harold Kenneth and Donald Grogan; and a sister,
Beatrice Elmore.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and family members.
Bro. Ernest Abston will officiate the services.
Published June 09, 2006 10:47 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Billy Joe Farley Obt.
b. 29 October 1932, Cookeville, TN – d. 16 April 1999, Cookeville, TN, md Retha (Puckett) Farley.
Billy Joe Farley, s/o Charlie Casto Farley & Notie Lafever.
*See Hugh Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charlie Casto Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Billy Joe Farley, 66, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat.,
April 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Fri., April 16, at the funeral home.
Mr. Farley died today, Fri., April 16, 1999, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Cookeville to the late Charlie Casto and Notie Lafever Farley. Mr. Farley
was a retired machinist supervisor and a member of Cookeville Baptist Temple. He was an Army veteran.
His family includes his wife, Retha Puckett Farley of Cookeville; a son, David Casto Farley of Cookeville;
three daughters and a son-in-law, Loretta and Harold McDaniel and Lisa Renee Wilmoth, all of Cookeville,
and Janet Leigh King of Algood; a sister, Ann Fenner of Kingston Springs; a brother and sister-in-law,
Harold and Ruth Farley of Gary, Ind.; and seven grandchildren, Brian McDaniel, Josh King, Billy Smith,
David and Christina Farley and Randy and Cody Wilmoth.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Freda Randolph; and three brothers,
Hugh Lee, Kenneth and Bobby Farley.
Pallbearers will be Harold and Brian McDaniel, Donald Rackley, Randy Wilmoth, Tommy and Jackie
Richardson, David Maxwell and John Puckett.
Bro. Clarence Jared will officiate at the services.
Published April 16, 1999 12:41 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Charles Casto Farley
b. 1 January 1898, Putnam Co., TN – d. 28 January 1940, (TN Pvt. 309 Inf. – 78 Div.), md Notie
(LaFever) Farley, b. 2 October 1902 – d. 12 August 1961. Charles Casto Farley, s/o James Farley &
Oma Cartwright.
*See Hugh Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. *See Billy Joe Farley Obt.
Deceased Name: Charles Casto Farley
Date of Birth: 1 Jan 1898
Date of Death: 28 Jan 1940
Father: James Farley
Mother: Oma Cartwright
Spouse: Notie LaFever
Cemetery: Cookeville
Claude Lee Farley
b. 21 April 1906 –d. 28 November 1970, md on the 25th of October 19235, Putnam Co., TN to Vallie Ann
(Wright) Farley, b. 23 February 1898, TN – d. 30 October 1974, d/o Joseph “Joe” McEwen Wright &
Eliza Fannie Curtis.
*See Joseph “Joe”McEwen Wright Obt.
*See Ray Farley Obt.
*See Claudine (Farley) Martin Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 317, #4120: Claud Farley married 25
October 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vallie Wright).
(SS Death Index: Name: CLAUDE FARLEY Birth: 21 Apr 1906- Death: Nov 1970–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: VALLIE FARLEY Birth: 23 Feb 1898- Death: Oct 1974–Last Residence:
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 120 –Joseph Wright is head of household, 43 yrs.
old, b. July 1856, MS, md 18 yrs. to Eliza F., 37 yrs. old. b. April 1863, 8 children born, 8 children living.
Children: Viola B., 14 yrs. old, b. May 1886; Altha, 12 yrs. old, b. April 1888; Tommy B., 9 yrs. old, b.
February 1891; Daisy E., 6 yrs. old, b. June 1893; Marshall L., 4 yrs. old, b. August 1895; Valley A., 2 yrs.
old, b. February 1898 & Cleo Wright, 4/12 yrs.old, b. February 1900. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 259 –Joseph M. Wright is head of household, 53 yrs.
old, TN, md 28 yrs. to Fannie, 47 yrs. old, TN, 10 children born, 10 children living. Children: Arther M.,
23 yrs. old; Altha, 22 yrs. old; Bascom, 19 yrs, old; Daisie, 16 yrs. old; Marshel, 14 yrs. old; Vallie, 12 yrs.
old; Clio, 10 yrs. old; Estel, 7 yrs. old & Doria Wright, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Sparta Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 117-118- Joe Wright is head of household,
63 yrs. old, TN, md to Fannie, 57 yrs. old, TN. Children: Bascom, 28 yrs, old; Vallie, 21 yrs. old,
Occupation: Teacher Public School; Clio, 19 yrs. old; Estel, 16 yrs. old & Dora D. Wright, 14 yrs. old. All
born in TN).
David Lee Farley
b. 24 July 1922 –d. 13 November 1975, md to Ara E. (unknown) Farley, b. 27 November 1922. David
Lee Farley, s/o Thomas Lonnie Farley & Mary Alice Nash.
*See Lonnie “Joe”Farley Obt. *See Thomas Lonnie Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See L. D. Farley Obt. *See Jimmie Lewis Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: DAVID FARLEY Birth: 28 Jul 1922 Death: Nov 1975- Last Residence:
Donald Ray Farley Obt.
b. 26 May 1931, Putnam Co., TN - d. 23 August 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 2nd of
August 1977 to Mildred Jewell (Jackson) Farley, b. 31 July 1934, Jackson Co., TN – d. 14 April 1990,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Carmel Tom Jackson & Cleo Flatt. Donald Ray Farley, s/o Claude Lee Farley &
Vallie Ann Wright.
‘In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions’
*See Claude Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Claudine (Farley) Martin Obt.
*See Mildred (Jackson) Farley Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ray Farley, 52, of Route 12, Cookeville, will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday in the chapel of Whtison Funeral Home, with Bro. Bobby Roberts officiating. Burial will be in
Mr. Farley, a native of Putnam County was dead on arrival Tuesday, August 23, 1983, at Cookeville
General Hospital following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Claude and Vallie Wright
Farley; a retired mechanic with Ford Motor Co.; veteran of World War II.
His family includes his wife, Mildred Jackson Farley of Cookeville; a daughter, Debbie Farley of
Nashville; a step-son, Arvil Tayse of Sparta; two step-daughters, Barbara Cherry of Cookeville; Ellen King
of Livingston; four brothers, J. B. Farley, A. V. Farley and Jerry Farley all of Cookeville; Ted Farley of
Murfreesboro; three sisters, Mrs. Claudine Martin of Winchester; Mrs. Dorothy Howard of Harriman; Mrs.
Edith Verble of Cookeville; 6 grandchildren.
(SS Death Index: Name: FARLEY, DONALD – Birth: 26 May 1931- Death: Aug 1983– Age: 52- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) – SSN: 410-385905, Issued By: TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: FARLEY, MILDRED –Birth: 30 Jul 1934- Death: 14 Apr 1990–Age: 55- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 408-48-8956, Issued By:
TN).
Earl Kenneth Farley
b. 1923 –d. 1973
Edward A. Farley
b. 25 November 1865, TN - d. 8 August 1922, s/o Pleasant C. Farley & Ann Williams.
*See Ann (Williams) Farley Obt.
*See Pleasant C. Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 330 – Pleasant C. Farley is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN (father born in NC, mother, TN), Occupation: Manager Roller Mill, md 12 yrs.
to Ann, 35 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Edward Farley, 5 yrs. old, TN. Also living in
the household: Mary Cowden, niece, 15 yrs. old, TN; Bryan Cowden, 11 yrs. old, TN. Howard Farley,
boarder, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Saleman Roller Mill Co., widow).
Florence (Fowler) Farley Obt.
b. 26 November 1874, Martinsburg, KY – d. 6 March 1933, md on the 30th of September 1896 to Col.
Robert Lee Farley, b. 2 October 1869, Newark, White Co., TN –d. 26 January 1931. Florence (Fowler)
Farley, d/o d/o Christopher Clark Fowler (1847-1927) & Sue M. Johnson (1849-1927).
*See Col. Robert Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Frank Clark Fowler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Services Conducted For Mrs. R. L. Farley:
Funeral services for Mrs. R. L. Farley, 58, widow of the late Col. Bob Farley, were conducted at the home
on Dixie Avenue, Wednesday afternoon by Dr. W. B. Boyd. Burial took place in the city cemetery. Mrs.
Farley died at Ridgetop, where she had been since last September, early Monday afternoon. Mrs. Farely
had been in ill health before the death of her husband in January, 1931.
Florence Fowler Farley was born in Martinsburg, KY, November 26, 1874, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.
C. Fowler. She joined the Church of Christ at the age of 19 and was affiliated with it until her death.
She was married to Robert L. Farley September 30, 1896, and they had made their home in Cookeville
since that time. Mr. Farley died January 26, 1931.
Surviving Mrs. Farley are one sister, Mrs. A. K. Thornton, of Ada, Okla., and four brothers, Walter Fowler
and Sydney Fowler, of Weiner, Ark., and Frank Fowler, of Cookeville.
Active pallbearers were, A. G. Maxwell, Sr., D. C. Wilhite, H. S. Hargis, Oakley Massa, Q. M. Smith,
Herbert Carlen, F. E. Harris, J. B. Thompson, Robert Lowe, Benton Carlen, Benton Terry, Burr Williams,
Lee Epperson, M. E. Johnson, J. M. McCormick, Illif Marchbanks, Charles A. Womack, H. T. Whitson and
Rev. Sam Edwards.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 9 March 1933.
Haskell F. Farley Obt.
b. 9 February 1914, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 October 1984, md on the 6 July 1940, Putnam Co., TN to
Beulah (David/Davis) Farley. Haskell F. Farley, s/o Anoy Farley & Laura Essex.
(SS Death Index: Name: FARLEY, HASKELL – Birth: 09 Feb 1914- Death: Oct 1984– Age: 70- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) – SSN: 411-203856, Issued By: TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 363, docket #4, pg. 217: Haskell Farley
married 6 July 1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Beulah Davis, age 22,
address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Rob. Davis, Rt. 5,
Cookeville, TN).
Services for Haskell F. Farley, 70, of Route 9, Box 495 Cookeville, were held Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1984, from
the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with burial at Cookeville City Cemetery. Bro. Guy Farris presided
over the services.
Mr. Farley was pronounced dead on arrival Monday, Oct. 1, 1984, at Cookeville General Hospital.
He was a farmer.
He was born to the late Anoy and Laura Essex Farley in Putnam County.
He was married to Beulah (David) Farley, of Cookeville, who survives.
More survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John Oliver (Linda) Bohannon, of Cookeville; three
grandchildren, Julie Bradford, of Cookeville, Brian Bradford, of Cookeville, and Barry Bohannon, of
Cookeville.
Hugh Lee Farley
b. 4 December 1925 –d. 1 August 1957 md on the 12th of May 1945, Putnam Co., TN to Faye E. (Herren)
Farley, b. 23 January 1926. Hugh Lee Farley, s/o Charlie Casto Farley & Notie Lafever.
*See Billy Joe Farley Obt.
*See Charlie Casto Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 344, docket #5, pg. 141: Hugh Lee Farley
married 11 May 1945, age 19, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Fay Herren, age 19, address: Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
James Alan “Jimmy”Farley Obt.
b. 16 October 1964, Dayton, OH – d. 24 May 2006, Cookeville, TN, md on the 20th of July 1984 to
Deborah Yvonne Smith. James Alan “Jimmy”Farley s/o Terry Ronald & Carolyn Farley.
*See James Kyle Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 448: James Alan Farley married 20 July
1984, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 16 October 1964: address: 1712 E. Spring St. #12, Cookeville, TN to
Deborah Yvonne Smith, age 19, b. 30 November 1964, 1712 E. Spring St. #12, Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Madelyn Smith, mother, Rt. 14, Box 15, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Alan “Jimmy”Farley, 41, of Baxter, will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 26, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, May 25, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on
Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Farley died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 16, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, to Terry Ronald Farley and Carolyn Farley, both of Baxter.
Mr. Farley was former owner of Farley Automotive Enterprise in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was a mechanic
and an avid Nascar fan. He owned and raced his own dragster.
He was of the protestant faith.
In addition to his parents, his family includes a stepmother, Delores Farley of Baxter; two aunts and uncles,
Bettsy and Robert Samuels of Dayton and Jane and Rodney Shelton of West Liberty, Ky.; a nephew,
William Thomas Shepherd (who is serving in the US Navy); cousins John Taylor IV, Deborah Blasik and
Michael and Robert Ziegler.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Kyle Farley; a brother, William Alan Shepherd; maternal
grandparents William and Thelma Shepherd; and paternal grandparents Benton and Edna Farley.
The Rev. Tim Adams will officiate the services.
Published May 25, 2006 10:44 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
James Kyle Farley
b. 14 March 1988 –d. 11 December 2003, s/o James Alan “Jimmy”Farley.
*See James Alan “Jimmy”Farley Obt.
Jimmy Lewis Farley
b. 27 June 1917 –d. 9 February 1938, s/o Thomas Lonnie Farley & Mary Alice Nash.
*See Lonnie “Joe”Farley Obt.
*See Thomas Lonnie Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See L. D. Farley Obt. *See David Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
L. D. Farley
b. 18 October 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 October 1998, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of August
1939, Jackson Co., TN to Lorelle (Delaney) Farley, b. 7 March 1922, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 October
2007, Cookeville, TN, d/o Bradley “Brad”Delaney & Dora Ann Campbell. L. D. Farley, s/o Thomas
Lonnie Farley & Mary Alice Nash.
*See Lorelle (Delaney) Farley Obt.
*See David Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jimmie Lewis Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 103: L. D. Farley married 12 August
1939, Jackson Co., TN to Lorelle Delaney).
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for L.D. Farley, 77, of Cookeville will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the
chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Farley died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Masters Health Care Center.
He was born Oct. 18, 1920 in Putnam County.
He was a Navy veteran who served during World War II and was a member of Willow Avenue Church of
Christ.
His family includes his wife, Lorelle (Delaney) Farley of Cookeville; one daughter, Sandy Henry of
Cookeville; one sister, Lucille Speir of Cookeville; two brothers, Joe Farley of Cookeville and Brownie
Farley of Bakersville, Calif.; one grandson, Boz Henry of Cookeville; one granddaughter, Delaney Henry
of Cookeville; a daughter-by-choice, Margaret Ann Delaney Reeves of Nashville; two grandchildren-bychoice, Rachel Reeves and Laura Bills; three sisters-in-law, Ara Farley, Willene Vickers and Pearl Rector,
all of Cookeville; and one brother-in-law, Bill Vickers of Cookeville.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Thomas Farley; two brothers, Dave Farley and Jimmy Farley; and
three sisters, Ruth Farley, Pearl Wright and Roberta Rucker.
The family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home today from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and again on
Monday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bro. Ken Burton and Bro. Ernest Abston will officiate at the services.
Published Saturday, October 10, 1998 5:55 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN
Linda Carol (Dailey) Farley Obt.
b. 6 October 1950, Celina, TN –d. 12 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Thomas & Ivy
Carol Dailey.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside Funeral Services for Linda Carol Farley, age 61 of Cookeville, will be
Saturday October 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in
the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Mrs. Farley passed on Monday September 12, 2011 at
her home. She was born January 4, 1950 in Celina TN to Thomas Dailey and Ivy Carol
Dailey. Linda is survived by her son Toby Farley of Cookeville, one granddaughter,
Nora Regan Farley of Cookeville, two brothers, Wade Troy Dailey, Charlie (Dean)
Dailey, and two sisters, Edith Smith and Louise Wall.
Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters Eunice Dailey, Rosie Dailey, Gene Dailey
and two brothers Walter and Fred Dailey. Bro. Kenneth Haney will conduct the services.
Lonnie “Joe”Farley Obt.
b. 17 October 1930, Cookeville, TN –d. 20 November 2007, Nashville, TN, md on the 26th of November
1952, Rossville, GA to Jean (Bowen) Farley. Lonnie “Joe” Farley, s/o
Thomas Lonnie Farley & Mary Alice Nash.
*See L. D. Farley Obt. *See David Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
*See Jimmie Lewis Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Michael Johnson Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lonnie “Joe”Farley, 77, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, Nov.
24, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
(www.hhhfunerals.com). Pictured left.
Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 23, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until time
Mr. Farley died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, after a brief illness with lung
cancer.
He was born Oct. 17, 1930, in Cookeville to the late Thomas Lonnie and Mary Alice Nash Farley.
Mr. Farley was a supervisor in several different shoe factories in the Cookeville area. He worked for the
telephone company for several years and retired from Jersey Miniere Zinc Company. Mr. Farley was a
member of First Baptist Church in Cookeville.He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
His family includes his wife of 55 years, Jean Bowen Farley (married Nov. 26, 1952, in Rossville, Ga.);
two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Stan Burton and Susan and Mike Johnson, all of Cookeville; a
brother, Brownie Farley of Bakersfield, Calif.; four grandchildren, Eric Burton and girlfriend Sinda Hull,
Ben Johnson, Brent Johnson and girlfirend Jenny McBroom, and Beth Johnson and boyfriend Joey Henry;
a host of nieces and nephews; and four special little friends, Maddie Brown, Maegen Ogledzinski, and Lexi
and Connor McBroom.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Farley was preceded in death by four sister, Roberta Rucker, Pearl Wright,
Lucille Speir, Ruth Herron; and three brothers, Jimmy, L.D. and Dave Farley.
Rev. Charles Hutchinson and Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate the services.
Lorelle (Delaney) Farley Obt.
b. 7 March 1922, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 October 2007, Cookeville, TN, md on the 12th of August 1939,
Jackson Co., TN to L. D. Farley, b. 18 October 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 October 1998, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Thomas Lonnie Farley & Mary Alice Nash. Lorelle (Delaney) Farley, d/o Bradley “Brad”
Delaney & Dora Ann Campbell.
*See Kenneth Delaney Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See L. D. Farley Obt.
*See Willene (Delaney) Vickers Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lorelle Delaney Farley, 85, of Cookeville will be held today,
Thursday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Family will receive friends today, Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 a.m. until time of services at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Farley died Oct. 2, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 7, 1922, in Putnam County to the late Bradley and Dora Campbell Delaney.
Mrs. Farley worked for McCords and was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ for 50 years.
Her family includes a daughter, Sandi Henry of Cookeville; a very special niece, Margaret Ann Delaney
Reeves of Nashville; a brother, Carbon Delaney; two sisters, Pearl Rector and Willene Vickers, both of
Cookeville; a nephew, Gary Vickers; a niece, Barbara Miller; four grandchildren, Boz and Delaney Henry,
Lara Bills and Rachel Settle; four great-grandchildren, Sara Margaret Bill, Calaway Bills, Edward Settle
and Josey Henry; and many very special nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, L.D. Farley; a
son, Jerry Thomas Farley; and a son-in-law, Donald Henry.
Pallbearers will be Rick Henry, Brandon Garrison, Eric Stewart, Shane and Jimbo Cobb and Will Ed Settle.
Honorary pallbearers will be residents of the Upper Cumberland Christian Home.
Derril Reeves and Bro. Ken Burton will officiate the services.
Mildred Jewell (Jackson) Farley Obt.
b. 31 July 1934, Jackson Co., TN – d. 14 April 1990, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 2nd of August 1977
Donald Ray Farley, b. 26 May 1931, Putnam Co., TN - d. 23 August 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
s/o Claude Lee Farley & Vallie Ann Wright. Mildred Jewell (Jackson) Farley, d/o Carmel Tom
Jackson & Cleo Flatt.
In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions’
*See Donald Ray Farley Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Mildred Jewell Farley, 55, were held today at 1 p.m. in the chapel
of Whitson Funeral Horne with burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Farley died Sanrday (April 14, 1990) at her home after an extended illness.
Born July 31, l934 in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Carmel Tom and Cleo Flatt Jackson.
She was a factory worker with Teledyne Still-Man of Cookeville.
Her family includes two daughters, Ellen Jones and Barbara Cherry, both of Cookeville; one son, Arvil J
Wayne Tayse of Sparta; one sister, Emogene Smith of Cookeville; four brothers, William Jackson of
Rickman, Henry Jackson of Knoxville, Thurman Jackson of Double Springs and Ernest Jackson of
Bloomington Springs.
Pleasant C. Farley
b. 25 November 1865, TN – d. 8 August 1922, Nashville, TN, md on the 20th of September 1896, White
Co., TN to Amanda Ann (Williams) Farley, b. 4 September 1873, TN –d. 13 April 1958, Nashville, TN,
d/o Elcana D. Williams (1840-1898) & Mary Jane England (1839-1885). Pleasant C. Farley, s/o Jesse
Farley (1825-1895) & Elizabeth Allison (1837-1919), both buried in the Farley-Scott Cemetery, Putnam
Co., TN.
*See Ann (Williams) Farley Obt.
*See Edward A. Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 566: P. C. Farley married 20 September
1896, White Co., TN to Annie Williams).
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 111 - Pleasant C. Farley is head of
household, 34 yrs. old, b. November 1865, TN md 3 yrs. to Annie, 24 yrs. old, b. September 1875, TN.
Living in the household: Permelia Farley, Aunt, 83 yrs. old, b. March 1817, single, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 330 – Pleasant C. Farley is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN (father born in NC, mother, TN), Occupation: Manager Roller Mill, md 12 yrs.
to Ann, 35 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Edward Farley, 5 yrs. old, TN. Also living in
the household: Mary Cowden, niece, 15 yrs. old, TN; Bryan Cowden, 11 yrs. old, TN. Howard Farley,
boarder, 72 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Saleman Roller Mill Co., widow).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 348 –421 - Pleasant C. Farley is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, TN, Occuaption: Properitor Roller Mill, md to Annie, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children:
Edward Farley, 14 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household, Yeargan Farley, nephew, 19 yrs. old, TN).
Col. Robert Lee Farley
b. 2 October 1869, Newark, White Co., TN – d. 26 January 1931, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 30th of
September to Florence (Fowler) Farley, b. 26 November 1874, Martinsburg, Monroe Co., KY – d. 6
March 1933, Ridgetop, Robertson, TN, d/o Christopher Clark Fowler (1847-1927) & Sue M. Johnson
(1849-1927). (Church of Christ – Mason). Brother: Lan Farley – Sisters: Mrs. Sam Williams & Mrs.
Harvey Denton Whitson (Etta). Col. Robert Lee Farley, s/o Howard Farley (1834-1916) & Caroline
Dyer (1833-1906).
*See Florence (Fowler) Farley Obt.
*See Harvey DentonWhitson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 413 –Robert L Farley is head of household, 40 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Fire Insurance Agent, md 13 yrs. to Florence, 35 yrs. old, TN.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 108 – Robert L Farley is head of
household, 30 yrs. old, b. October 1869, TN, Occupation: Banker, md. to Florence, 25 yrs. old, TN. No
children)
A prominent Cookevillian is dead this week of pneumonia and the Tennessee
General Assembly has passed a resolution paying its respects to the man. He
is Col. R. L. Farley, 62. Born in the Newark community of White County in
1869, Farley became associated with the Bank of Cookeville in 1906. Shortly
afterwards he and A. G. Maxwell Sr. formed a partnership that spawned
numerous companies. They included the Cookeville Veneer Co.; the
Carthage Spoke Co., which had mills in Carthage and Algood; the Egg Case
Filler Mfg. Co. of Nashville; and the Letcher Co., a lumber operation in
Kentucky. He was among those instrumental in the founding and early
expansion of Tennessee Polytech and was well known on the state level as a
prominent Democrat.
Robert L. Farley At Tribute: By Clara Cox Epperson:
When the many friends and relatives looked upon Robert L. Farley, better known as “Bob Farley,”in his
last sleep in the lovely lace-draped casket-couch in the living room of thehome he loved so well,
surrounded by exquisite, fragrant flowers, and saw the tender smile on his face, they could not but think
that:
“Sustained and soothed
By and unfaltering trust.”
He had indeed approached his grave
“Like one that wraps the drapery
Of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.”
And know that,
“So he passed over, and all the
Trumpets sounded
For him on the other side.”
But on this side –the minor chords of grief and loss ound for him: that so beloved, useful and needed a life
should thus suddenly close – yet, it only closes on earth to begin in heaven, for death is inly an incident in
life, leading to that fuller, greater, more perfect life beyond.
Bob Farley’s going away is a loss to his state that he served so faithfully and well, without a thought of self
of selfish gain; to his town – the town and community of Cookeville, where he has given for long years
such splendid service, and so quietly that few knew of his numberless deeds of service, kindness, charity
and love;
“The best portion of a good man’s life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts
Of kindness and love.”
And these deeds of kindness and love were told by the life-long minister friend: a friendly physician stayed
watchfully near the bereaved wife during the last sad rites; the voices of friends sang softly the songs he
loved, while the perfume of flowers from loving friends filled the home like incense; and then the last
journey began.
The students of the City School and High School were lined up in front of the building to which he had so
often gone in their interest, to pay tribute as he was taken by to his last resting place, attesting to the
appreciation felt for his more than twenty-five years of untiring service as a member of the School Board;
the church that he had always so loyally, in its silence mutely spoke of the loss that will be long felt; but
above all, in the home –a good man’s kingdom, and in the broken heart of his loving, faithful wife, will the
going of Bob Farley be most cruelly felt.
The utter devotion of these two; their complete understanding; their unwavering, unquestioning love and
belief in each other, was beautiful and very rare; and the hearts of friends and relatives in this community
and thoughout the state, go out to this devoted wife, left so entirely bereft; so completely alone without the
loving care of this beloved companion, but
“Love is indestructible;
Its holy flame forever burneth;
From heave it came, to heaven
Returneth.”
And in that heaven will be completion forever of that love broken here on earth:
“It soweth here with toil and care.
But the harvest time of love is there.”
Stella M. (Rich) Farley Obt.
b. 30 May 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 December 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of
June 1938, Sequatchie Co., TN to Willie K. Farley Sr. Stella M. (Rich) Farley, d/o Vernie Rich & Bessie
Spivey.
Willie K. Farley Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Willie K. Farley Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Stella M. Farley, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, from
the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 7, and again Thursday
from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Farley passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 30, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Vernie and Bessie Spivey Rich.
Mrs. Farley was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a loving wife, a cherished mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She worked for many years at the Cookeville Junior High School in the cafeteria.
Her family includes a sister, Johnnie Clark of Cookeville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda Farley
and Stella and Kenneth Mahan, all of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Angie Farley
of Cookeville and Richard and Camille Farley of Algood; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
and special friend, Robert Keith of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her husband, Willie K. Farley Sr.; two
sons, Willie K. Farley Jr. and Charles Farley; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Farley; two grandchildren, Marty
Farley and Brenda G. Farley; a brother, James Rich; and four sisters, Claudia Kirby, Elizabeth Kirby,
Lucille Rich and Annie Farley.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Farley, Robert Keith, Shane Johnson, Kenneth Mahan, Jeff Farley and Lee
Clark.
Bro. Terry McCloud will officiate the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at.
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: December 2011
Thomas Lonnie Farley
b. 13 December 1889, TN – d. 29 November 1956, md on the 19th of January 1915, Putnam Co., TN to
Mary Alice (Nash) Farley, b. 19 March 1896, TN –d. 11 February 1989. Thomas Lonnie Farley’s parents
were James D. “Jim”Farley, b. 11 September 1870, TN –d. 11 October 1948 & Lee Oma (Cartwright)
Farley, b. 1 January 1870, TN – d. 5 May 1931, they are both buried in the Sand Springs Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Beulah (Farley) Robinson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 264, #1047: Mr. Lonnie Farley married
19 January 1915, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Alice Nash. By whom married: J. H. Dowell, Justice of the
Peace).
(1910 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 108 –James D. Farley is head of household, 41 yrs.
old, TN md 21 yrs. to Omie, 40 yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 4 children living. Children: Lonnie, 20 yrs.
old; Beulah F., 15 yrs.old & Casto Farley, 13 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Zela
Farley, niece, 14 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., W. of Walnut St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 309-345 - Lonnie Farley
is head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN (parents both born in TN), Occupation: Laborer Handle Factory, md
to Alice, 33 yrs. old, TN. Children: Birdie, 14 yrs. old; Jimmy, 12 yrs. old; Lucile, 11, yrs. old; L. D., 9
yrs. old; Davy L., 7 yrs. old; Nannie P., 5 yrs. old & Brownie B. Farley, 1+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., W. of Walnut St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 311 -347 –Jim Farley is
head of household, 60 yrs. old, TN (parents both born in TN), (21 yrs. old 1 st marriage) md to Oma, 58
yrs. old, TN)
Source: Heritage of Putnam County Tennessee – 2008 by Putnam County Heritage Book Committee and
County Heritage Inc.
Pg. 258: Thomas Lonnie Farley was born December 13, 1889, probably in Missouri. He lived in
Cookeville and worked at the handle mill. He died November 1956 and is buried in the Cookeville City
Cemetery. His father and mother were James D. and Oma Farley. They are buried at the Sand Springs
Cemetery near Monterey. Mary Alice Nash Farley was born on Burgess Falls Road on March 19, 1896.
She passed away on February 11, 1989 and is buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. Lonnie and Mary Alice
had nine children: Dave, Joe, Brownie, L. D., Roberta Hyder Rucker, Pearl Wright, Jimmie, Lucille Speir,
and Ruth Herron.
Story by: Linda Speir Gebhardt, Nashville, TN 37211.
William S. Farley
b. 1 January 1873 –d. 17 November 1936, md May (Mitchell) Farley, b. 27 July 1883 –d. 17 November
1928, both buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
‘Our Loved Ones’
Willie K. Farley Jr.
b. 15 July 1944 –d. 29 May 1972, Nashville, TN, md Linda Gail (Thompkins) Farley, b. 5 July 1948 –d.
29 May 1972, , Nashville, TN, d/o William Tomplins. Buried next to them: Brenda Gail Farley, dau., b.
14 September 1971 – d. 29 May 1972, Nashville, TN and Martin Cornez Farley, son, b. 6 November
1969 – d. 29 May 1972, Nashville, TN. They all died in a house fine in Nashville, TN. Willie K. Farley
Jr., s/o Willie K. Farley Sr. & Stella Rich.
*See Willie K. Farley Sr. Obt.
FAMILY OF FOUR DIE IN FIRE
One Child Spared
The House Was in Flames: Four members of a former
Cookeville family died at about 1 a.m. Monday as a fire swept
through their home at 209 Capitol View Ave. in Maplewood.
The dead were identified as Willie K. Farley Jr., 28, his wife,
Linda Gail Thompkins Farley, 23, and 2 children, Brenda
Gail, 9 months, and Martin Carnez, 2. A third child, Richard
Allen, 4, escaped the fire. He was found safe on the back
porch of the house when firemen arrived.
Lawrence Allen, chief of the Joywood-Bordeaux fire department, said firemen arrived about 3 minutes
after the fire was reported but by that time the back side of the house had fallen in. He said there was no
way for them to get inside and save the victims. The fire is believed to have been caused by faulty wiring
in the kitchen.
The bodies of the parents were found in the children’s bedroom as well as the bodies of the 2 children.
Firemen said the body of the 2-year-old was found with its head under a blanket in a closet.
A neighbor, R. A. Applybe called firemen. He indicated that when he detected the blaze it was already too
far advanced for him to get into the house. Metro police officers also said they were unable to get inside
the house when they arrived because the whole building was in flames.
Farley was a butcher at City Market in Cookeville for eight years before moving to Nashville two years ago
where he was a butcher at Don’s C. B. Store. Besides his son he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Willie K. Farley Sr.; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Farley, all of Double Springs and a brother Charles Edward
Farley of Baxter.
Mrs. Farley is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tompkins, three brothers, Phil, Vandal and
Frank Tompkins all of Orlando, Fla.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Dispatch, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday: 30 May 1972, front page, Vol. 9 –Number 99
FARLEY RITES WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for the 4 members of the Willie K. Farley family who perished in a fire that swept their
home in Nashville Monday were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in
Cookeville with Rev. Leroy Langley officiating. Interment was in the Cookeville Cemetery.
The victims of the fire tragedy were Mr. Willie K. Farley Jr., 27, his wife, Mrs. Linda Gail Farley, 23; their
2-year-old son, Marty Carnez Farley; and their 8 ½ month old daughter, Brenda Gail Farley.
They are survived by 4-year-old Richard Allen Farley, the only member of the family to escape the blaze
and Mrs. Farley’s parents, Mrs. and Mrs. William Tompkins, of Orlando, Fla.; Mr. Farley’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Willie K. Farley Sr., of Double Springs. Mrs. Farley is also survived by 3 brothers, Vondal,
Phillip and Frank Tompkins, all of Orlando, Fla., and Mr. Farley is also survived by a brother, Charles
Farley, of Baxter, and a sister Mary Elizabeth Farley, of Double Springs.
The Dispatch, Cookeville, TN: 1 June 1972.
Willie K. Farley Sr. Obt.
b. 23 August 1918 – d. 8 December 2001, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of June 1938, Sequatchie Co.,
TN to Stella (Rich) Farley, b. 30 May 1922. Willie K. Farley Sr., s/o Tommy Farley & Sally Swanner.
*See Mary Elizabeth (Farley) Kelly Carmack buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Willie K. Farley Jr. Obt.
‘May The God Of Hope Fill You With All Joy And Peace As You Trust In Him’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Sequatchie Co., TN, pg. 59: Willie K. Farley married 18 June
1938, Sequeatchie Co., TN to Stella Rich).
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Willie K. Farley, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at noon on Tuesday,
Dec. 11, from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Farley died on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1918, in Sequatchie Valley to the late Tommy and Sally Swanner Farley. He was
a farmer and retired custodian for the Putnam County School System. Mr. Farley was a member of the
Community Church.
His family includes his wife, Stella Rich Farley of Cookeville; two sons, Charles E. and Jimmy M. Farley,
both of Cookeville; two daughters, Brenda L. Farley and Stella Kelley, both of Cookeville; two sisters,
Tressie Heard and Corine Brown, both of Pikeville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Willie K. Jr. and Linda
Gail Farley; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Farley; two sisters, Lila Frizzell and Mary Jane Miller; a brother,
Sammy Carnez Farley; and two grandchildren, Marty Carnez Farley and Brenda Gail Farley.
Pallbearers will be Richard Farley, Shane Johnson, Chris Bridges, Joe Bowen, Steven Hyde, Lee Clark,
Keith Mayberry and Steven Hyde Jr.
Bro. Terry McCloud will officiate at the services.
Published December 10, 2001 10:29 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Charles Thomas Farr
b. 28 October 1882, TN –d. 16 October 1967, md Martha “Mattie” (Thompson) Farr, b. 28 December
1891, TN –d. 10 April 1974.
*See Elizabeth Frances Farr buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., WD-7, Davidson Co., Nashville, TN: Dwl: 64 –Charles T. Farr is head of
household, 37 yrs. old, TN, (father born in MS, mother TN), Occupation: Traveling Auditor Railroad md to
Mattie T., 28 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mary A. Farr, 7 yrs. old, TN).
Elizabeth Frances Farr
b. 19 November 1914, TN –d. 24 March 1915, d/o Charles Thomas Farr & Mattie Thompson
*See Charles Thomas Farr buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Elizabeth Francis Farr
b. 19 Nov 1914, TN
d. 28 Mar 1915
Charles Thomas Farr, TN
Mother: Mattie Thompson, TN
T. J. Farr
b. 27 March 1902 –d. 30 April 1962
John Thomas Farris
DC: page 1517, Putnam Co., TN, 1st Civil Dist.: Male, White, Married –Died, 24 January 1957, age about
64, farmer. Born in Tennessee. Father: John Farris, TN – Mother: Ocia Mills, TN. Cause of Death:
Apoplexy. Attended by: Lex Dyer, M. D., Cookeville, TN. Arrangements by: Whitson Funeral Home,
Putnam Co., TN.
Margaret (Davis) Fender Obt.
b. 22 October 1888 –d. 2 July 1980, d/o William Morgan Fite Davis & Susan Baker.
*See William Morgan Fite Davis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Davis Fender were conducted at the chapel of
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home Friday, July 4, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles McCaskey officiating.
Mrs. Fender died July 2, 1980, in Cookeville Health Care Center.
She was a native of Tennessee, daughter of the late William Morgan and Susan Baker Davis, and was a
retired school teacher.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Margaret F. McPheeters, Los Angeles, California; one son, James H.
Fender, Cookeville; two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Shanks, Cookeville, and Miss Katherine Davis, Coral Gables,
Florida; and two greatgrandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were elders of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 6 July 1980
Edwin Jonathan Fenstemaker Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Edwin Jonathan Fenstemaker, stillborn infant of William Eric
and Angela Jennings Fenstemaker, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Cookeville City
Cemetery.
In addition to his parents of Cookeville, his family includes a sister, Angel Fenstemaker of Cookeville;
maternal grandmother, Patricia Jennings of Algood; and paternal grandparents, Willie Fenstemaker of
Lawrence, Kan., and Paula Fenstemaker of Atlanta, Ga.
Pastor Bob Keich will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published January 17, 2003 10:43 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
J. C. Ferguson
b. 18 July 1875 –d. 29 March 1909.
John H. Savage Ferguson
b. 30 December 1883 – d. 6 January 1959, md on the 4th of September 1909, Jackson Co., TN to Maggie
Mae (Whitaker) Ferguson, b. 30 March 1892 –d. 21 May 1966, Algood, TN.
*See Maggie Mae (Whitaker) Ferguson Obt.
Maggie Mae (Whitaker) Ferguson Obt.
b. 30 March 1892 –d. 21 May 1966, Algood, TN, md on the 4th of September 1909, Jackson Co., TN to
John H. Savage Ferguson, b. 30 December 1883 –d. 6 January 1959.
*See John H. Savage Ferguson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maggie Mae Ferguson, 74, died unexpectedly Saturday at her home 177 Main St. in Algood.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home and burial was in
the Cookeville City Cemetery. Larry Acuff, minister at the Algood Church of Christ officiated.
Mrs. Ferguson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Pearl F. Matheney, Algood; brother Lott Whitaker, Algood,
Rt. 2; 5 sisters, Mrs. Arrie Whitaker, Rt. 5, Cookeville, Mrs. Roosevelt Cleghorn, Algood, Rt. 2, Mrs.
Norman Elrod, Cookeville, Mrs. Eva Whitaker, McMinnville, Mrs. Casto Spark, Cookeville, Rt. 5; 2
grandchildren, Fred and Janic mae Matheney of Algood.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 24 May 1966
(SS Death Index: Name: MAGGIE M FERGUSON Birth: 30 Mar 1892- Death: Jun 1966–Last
Residence: (38540 (PE) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-58-1590, TN)
Christine (McCormick) Ferrell Obt.
b. 10 July 1909, Sparta, TN –d. 4 June 1998, Cookeville, TN, md on the 23rd of December 1931, Putnam
Co., TN to Henry B. Ferrell, b. 12 September 1906, TN – d. 3 March 2003, s/o William J. Ferrell &
Ethel Brown. Christine (McCormick) Ferrell, d/o John Calvin McCormick (1869-1949) & Nellie
Hudgens (1881-1979), both buried in the Algood Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Henry B. Ferrel Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 417: Henry B. Ferrell married 23
December 1931, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Miss Christine McCormick, age 22,
address: Algood, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: John McCormick, Algood, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Christine Ferrell, 88, of Cookeville will be held at 4 p.m. on
Sunday, June 7, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ferrell died on Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Masters Health Care Center in Cookeville.
She was born on July 10, 1909, in Sparta to the late John Calvin and Nellie Hudgens McCormick. Mrs.
Ferrell was a teacher for more than 40 years. In 1964 she was voted Woman of The Year by members of
the Business and Professional Women's Club, and in 1973 she was nominated as Teacher of the Year. Mrs.
Ferrell was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband of 66 years, Henry B. Ferrell of Cookeville; a sister, Mary Ann Cooper of
Sparta; a number of nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank McCormick.
Pallbearers will be Jack Stites, Billy Holcomb, Jackie Dyer, Sterling McCanless, Carson Davis, Bob
Maggart, Doug Fowler and Leighton Sissom.
Bro. Glenn McDoniel and Jerl Weeks will officiate at the services.
Published Friday, June 05, 1998 1:39 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Ethel (Brown) Ferrell Obt.
b. 23 September 1879, TN – d. 12 January 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of October
1899, Smith Co., TN to William J. Ferrell, b. 2 November 1870, TN – d. 27 January 1909, s/o Mat C.
Ferrell & Darthula G. McDonald. Ethel (Brown) Ferrell, s/o Napolean Bonapart Brown Sr. & Emma
Mahaney.
*See William J. Ferrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Ferrell, 71, were held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the
Carver Funeral Home with the Rev. Thornton Fowler, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial
was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Ferrell, the widow of the late W. J. Ferrell, died Friday night of a cerebral hemorrhage in the
Cookeville Convalescent Home following a long illness. She was born in Smith County, the daughter of
the late N. B and Emma Mahaney Brown. She had been a resident of Cookeville for the past 20 years. She
was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons: Donald and Henry Brown Ferrell of Cookeville; William J. Ferrell of
Chattanooga; a daughter, Mrs. Sam Roberts of Cookeville; one granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Estes of
Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. H. B. Ferrell of Cookeville, Mrs. T. C. Crowell of Lebanon, Mrs. S. C. Ditty
of Long Beach, CA; and two brothers, Grady and N. B. Brown of Cookeville.
Frank C. Ferrell Obt.
b. 11 January 1876, TN –d. 8 January 1951, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of December 1906, Jackson
Co., TN to Mattie Cora (Brown) Ferrell, b. 22 September 1885, TN –d. 1 December 1967.
*See Mattie Cora (Brown) Ferrell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 35: F. C., Ferrell married 16 December
1906, Jackson Co., TN to Cora Brown).
Funeral services for Frank C. Ferrell, 74, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of the Whitson
Funeral Home, with the Rev. H. Thornton Fowler officiating. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Ferrell died Monday morning at his home near Cookeville on the Buffalo Valley road, after a long
illness.
A retired farmer, Mr. Ferrell was the son of Wade and Mary Apple Ferrell. He was a native of Putnam
county.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Cora Brown Ferrell; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Carrington,
Cookeville; two sons, Walter and Hulon Ferrell, Bloomington Springs.
(1910 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 231 –Frank Ferrell is head of household, 34 yrs. old,
TN md 3 yrs. to Cora M., 24 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Walter M. Ferrell, 2 yrs. old,
TN).
(1920 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –Frank Ferrell is head of household, 43 yrs. old,
md to Corra, 34 yrs. old, TN. Children: Walter, 12 yrs. old; Ethel, 8 yrs. old & Huldon Ferrell (sp), 5 yrs.
(1930 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 113 - Frank C. Ferrell is head of household, 54 yrs.
old, TN (31 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Mattie C., 44 yrs. old, TN (21 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children:
Walter R., 22 yrs. old; Mary E. 19 yrs. old & Hulan H. Ferrel, 15 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Henry B. Ferrell Obt.
b. 12 September 1906, TN – d. 3 March 2003, md on the 23rd of December 1931, Putnam Co., TN to
Christine (McCormick) Ferrell, b. 10 July 1909, Sparta, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 June 1998, d/o John
Calvin McCormick & Nellie Hudgens. Henry B. Ferrell, s/o William J. Ferrell & Ethel Brown.
*See Ethel (Brown) Ferrell Obt.
*See William J. Ferrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Christine (McCormick) Ferrell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Henry Ferrell, 96, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday,
March 7, from the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Thursday, March 6, at the funeral home.
Mr. Ferrell died on Monday, March 3, 2003, after a brief illness.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1906, on a farm in the Little Indian Creek Community to the late William J. and
Ethel Brown Ferrell.
He was a retired teacher and principal and served a total of 43 years in public education in Putnam
County, most recently as principal of Park View Elementary, a job he held from 1952 until his retirement
in 1972.
Mr. Ferrell attended Washington Academy School, one of the first schools in the city, and also attended the
old Cookeville City School, where years later, he would serve as principal.
He earned both his high school diploma and college degree from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. After his
retirement, he was elected to the Putnam School Board and served for six years.
His late wife of 67 years, Christine McCormick Ferrell, was also a teacher, and together they gave a total of
83 years to public education.
He was a life member of the PTA and had served in the Rotary Club and other civic clubs.
He was an active member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. His hobbies included reading and keeping
up with governmental and civic events through the news media.
He also enjoyed building houses, gardening and traveling.
His family includes a brother, William J. Ferrell Jr. of Florida; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cooper of Sparta;
two nieces, Marguerite Bennett of Chattanooga and Mary Lee McAlister of McDonough, Ga.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ferrell; a sister, Emma
Roberts; and a niece, Mildred Estes.
Pallbearers will be Leighton Sissom, Ed Forth, Hoke White, Leroy Mackie and J.B. and Brad Bennett.
Honorary pallbearers will be his former faculty and staff members.
Bro. Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Published March 06, 2003 12:08 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Hilda Ferrell Obt.
b. 11 July 1927 –d. 31 December 1952, Waynesboro, TN, d/o F. Bates Ferrell & Della Carr (1904-2005).
Della (Carr) Ferrell Whitson md 1st on the 2nd of October 1926, Overton Co., TN to F. Bates Ferrell –
she md 2nd md on the 13th of September 1931, Overton Co., TN to David Bullock Whitson (1904-1994).
*See Dave Bullock Whitson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Della (Carr) Whitson Obt.
Funeral services for Miss Hilda Ferrell, 25, were held Saturday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church with the Rev. Scott Johnson, Nashville, the Rev. John S. Smith, Cookeville, and the Rev. Glenn
Willoughty of Waynesboro, TN officiating.
Miss Ferrell died Wednesday night of last week in Waynesboro, TN. She was a teacher of French and
English in Wayne County high school. She had also taught previously in Cumberland and Overton
Counties. She was a graduate of Tennessee Tech. Interment was in the City Cemetery.
Miss Ferrell was found dead about 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning by Mrs. Elwood Goble in whose home she
roomed.
Miss Ferrell was an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Dave Whitson and her step father, Dave Whitson of Cookeville;
Josephus Seph Ferrell
b. 7 March 1873, TN –d. 11 August 1950, md on the 22nd of January 1899, Jackson Co., TN to Nannie D.
(Stanton) Ferrell, b. 30 August 1878 – d. 8 May 1951, Putnam Co., TN. Josephus Ferrell, s/o Wade &
Mary Ferrell.
*See Nannie D. (Stanton) Ferrell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 582: Seph Ferrill married 22 January
1899, Jackson Co., TN to Nannie Stanton).
Census Place: 1880 District 5, Jackson Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Wade FERRIL Self
M
M
W
48
TN
Occ:
Mary FERRIL Wife
F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
May FERRIL
Dau
F
S
W
21
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Sidney FERRIL Son
M
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Ida FERRIL
Dau
F
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lafayette FERRILSon
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
James FERRIL Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
Tennie FERRIL Dau
F
S
W
11
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
George FERRIL Son
M
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Josephus FERRILSon M
S
W
7
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Frank FERRIL Son
M
S
W
4
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1910 census 18th Civil Dist., Front St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 198 - Joe S. Ferrell is head of household,
37 yrs. old, TN md 11 yrs. to Nannie D., 30 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children:
Mattie L. 9 yrs. old, TN & Hugh S. Ferrell, 3 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Robert Allen,
boarder, 11 yrs. old, single, KY).
(1920 census 18th Civil Dist., Front St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 82/85 – Josephus Ferrell is head of
household, 46 yrs. old, TN md to Nannie, 40 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mattie, 19 yrs. old, TN & Hugh, 12
yrs. old, TN, Ezria, 4 5/12 yrs. old, TN & Albert Ferrell, 2 2/12 yrs. old, TN).
Leighton D. Ferrell
b. 11 August 1850, TN – d. 21 March 1910, md Emma J. (McKinley) Ferrell, b. 29 December 1856,
Granville, TN – d. 30 January 1943. (Children: Pearl Ferrell, Dr. W. D. Ferrell, Edward L. Ferrell of
Nashville, TN, Leo Ferrell of Murfreesboro, TN). Emma J. (McKinely) Ferrell md 2nd John B. Wilson.
Emma’s stepchildren: Mrs. Dan Seay, of Wilson Co., TN, Dr. Wilson, Kelly Wilson, of Carthage, TN &
Fred T. Wilson of Washington D. C.
(1900 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 42 –L. D. Ferrell is head of household, 49 yrs. old, b.
August 1850, TN (father born in NC, mother, VA) md to Eliza J., 43 yrs. old, b. December 1856, TN, 4
children born, 4 children living. Children: W. D., 24 yrs. old, b. December 1875; D. L., 19 yrs. old, .b
September 1880 & Pearl Ferrell, 13 yrs. old, .b November 1886. All born in TN).
Mattie Cora (Brown) Ferrell Obt.
b. 22 September 1885, TN – d. 1 December 1967, md on the 13th of December 1906, Jackson Co., TN to
Frank C. Ferrell, b. 11 January 1876, TN – d. 8 January 1951. Mattie Cora (Brown) Ferrell, d/o Roy
Brown & Polly Whitson.
*See Frank C. Ferrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mattie Cora Ferrell, 82, were held Saturday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home at
2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Ceasley and Rev. Andrew Albert officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Ferrell’s death occurred Fridge at the Cookeville General Hospital after a short illness.
A native of Putnam County she was the daughter of Roy and Polly Whitson Brown and was a resident of
338 Buffalo Valley Road, Cookeville. She was a member of the Methodist Church, and the widow of
Frank Ferrell.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Carrington, 954 Sunset Drive, Cookeville; son, Hulon Ferrell,
Baxter, Rt. 1, 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Nannie D. (Stanton) Ferrell Obt.
b. 30 August 1878 –d. 8 May 1951, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of January 1899, Jackson Co., TN to
Josephus Seph Ferrell, b. 7 March 1873, TN –d. 11 August 1950, s/o Wade & Mary Ferrell.
*See Josephus Seph Ferrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services are incomplete for Mrs. Nannie Stanton Ferrel, who died suddenly Tuesday night at her
home on Dow Street, pending arrival of a son from California.
Services are to be in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. Thorson Fowler officiating.
Interment is to be in City cemetery.
Mrs. Ferrell is survied by one daughter, Mrs. Joe Allison, Cookeville; one son, Hugh Ferrell, Los Angeles,
CA; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Long Beach, CA.
William J. Ferrell
b. 2 November 1870, TN – d. 27 January 1909, md on the 8th of October 1899, Smith Co., TN to Ethel
(Brown) Ferrell, b. 23 September 1879, TN – d. 12 January 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Napolean Bonapart Brown Sr. & Emma Mahaney. William J. Ferrell, s/o Mat C. Ferrell (1831-1902)
& Darthula G. McDonald (1835-1896). Mat G. Ferrell, b. 12 February 1831, TN –d. 25 February 1902
md Darthula G. (McDonald) Ferrell, b. 8 November 1835, TN – d. 19 October 1896, both buried in the
Cowan Cemetery, close to the Putnam-Jackson Co., TN line, Hwy. 70-Chestnut Mound, go right. Buried
next to William & Ethel Ferrell: Infant Ferrell, b. & d. 20 July 1900, s/o William J. Ferrell & Ethel
Brown.
*See Napolean Bonapart Brown Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Bonnell Brown buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lemuel Hayden Clark buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ethel (Brown) Ferrell Obt.
*See Henry Ferrell Obt.
*See Sam T. Roberts buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 111: W. J. Ferrell married 8 October 1899,
Smith Co., TN to Ethel Brown).
Dwl: 158
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Mathew FERRELL
Self
M
M
W
49
TN
Occ:
Darthula FERRELL
Wife
F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
Luvena FERRELL
Dau
F
S
W
18
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lassie FERRELL
Dau
F
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
Attending School Fa: TN Mo: TN
Bettie FERRELL
Dau
F
S
W
15
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Rhoda FERRELL
Dau
F
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Attending School Fa: TN Mo: TN
William FERRELL
Son
M
S
W
10
TN
Occ:
Samuel FERRELL
Son
M
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Henry FERRELL
Son
M
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –Mat G. Ferrell is head of household, 69 yrs. old,
b. February 1831, TN (father born in TN, mother, KY), widow, md 40 yrs. Henry B. Ferrell, son, 24 yrs.
old, b. November 1875, TN. Also living in the household: William J. Ferrell, son, 29 yrs. old, b.
November 1870, TN md 7/12 yrs. to Ethel, daughter-in-law, 20 yrs. old, b. September 1879, TN, 0 children
born. Also living in the household: Avo Cowen, granddaughter, 14 yrs. old, b. September 1885, TN &
Robert D. Elrod, servant, 22 yrs. old, b. May 1878, TN).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 42 –Ethell Fearl is head of household, 30 yrs. old,
TN, widow, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Emer, dau., 8 yrs. old; Donald, 6 yrs. old; Henry,
3 yrs. old & William Fearl, 9/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Napolian B.
Brown, brother, 15 yrs. old, TN. James D. Fields, head of household, 65 yrs. old, TN, M2, md 23 yrs. to
Nancy J., 59 yrs. old, M2, 7 children born, 7 children living. Children: Benton, 22 yrs. old; Harvy, 20 yrs.
old & Garland Fields, 16 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 49 –Ethell K. Ferrell is head of household, 40 yrs.
old, TN, widow. Children: Emma M., 18 yrs. old, md; Donald, 16 yrs. old & William J. Ferrell, 13 yrs.
old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Sam T. Roberts, son-in-law, 21 yrs. old, TN, (md to
Emma M. Ferrell).
Barbara Ann Fey
b. 11 March 1934 –d. 1 May 1998.
Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr.
b. 19 December 1926, TN –d. 11 July 1982, (S1 U. S. Navy WWII), md Doris (Woolbright) Fields, b. 30
May 1922, Jackson Co., TN –d. 29 January 2012, Sparta, TN, , d/o Orville Woolbright & Letha Coomer.
*See Doris (Woolbright) Fields Obt.
*See Tommy Dale Fields Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: BENJAMIN FIELDS Birth: 19 Dec 1926- Death: Jul 1982–Last Residence:
Benjamin Harvey Fields
b. 14 March 1893, TN – d. 9 November 1949, (Tenn Pvt 4 Replacement Regt WWI,) md on the 3rd of
February 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Lona Bell (Hayes) Fields, b. 15 May 1905, TN – d. 30 April 1987.
Benjamin Harvey Fields, s/o Ruff J. & Eliza J. (unknown) Fields. Their son Charles Earl Fields md
Emily Sue Hawkins.
*See Ruff J. Fields buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Raymond L. Fields buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 559, #2207: Ben Fields married 3
February 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lona Hayes)
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 76 –Ruff Fields is head of household, 40 yrs. old, KY
(father born in TN, mother, AL) md 26 yrs. to Eliza J., 51 yrs. old, TN, 7 children born, 5 children living.
Children: Hully I., 25 yrs. old; Thurston T., 23 yrs. old; Martha E., 19 yrs. old; Benjaman H., 17 yrs. old &
Albert G. Fields, 10 yrs. old. All born in TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Gainesboro Grade Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 309 –R. J. Fields is head of
household, 53 yrs. old, TN md to Eliza, 62 yrs. old, TN. Children: Benj. Harvey Fields, 26 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Lona Hayes, guest, 14 yrs. old, TN)
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., north part of T. C., R. R., Gainesboro Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 85 –Ben
Fields, 36 yrs. old, TN, (father b. KY, mother, TN), Occupation: Farmer, (25 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to
Lona, 26 yrs.old, TN, (18 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Raymond, 7 yrs. old; Grady, 5 yrs. old; Iunich,
(sp), son, 3+ yrs. old & Charles Fields, 6/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Doris (Woolbright) Fields Obt.
b. 30 May 1922, Jackson Co., TN – d. 29 January 2012, Sparta, TN, md Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr., b.
19 December 1926, TN –d. 11 July 1982, (S1 U. S. Navy WWII). Doris (Woolbright) Fields, d/o Orville
Woolbright & Letha Coomer.
*See Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Doris Fields, 90, of Cookeville, will be held a 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Fields died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born May 30, 1922, in Jackson County to the late Orville and Letha Coomer Woolbright.
Mrs. Fields was a seamstress and was of the Church of Christ faith. She attended Smyrna Church of Christ,
Sycamore Church of Christ and Collegeside Church of Christ.
Her family includes two sons, Orville (Bozie) Fields of Norwood, Ohio, and Ronnie Fields of Cookeville; a
daughter, Joy Campbell of Cookeville; a brother, Haron Woolbright of Laporte, Ind.; 16 grandchildren,
Benjamin Harvey Fields IV, Angie Flemming, Brian Bohannon, Dewayne Pippin, Brandy Pippin, Andrew
Campbell, Richard Danner, Matt Weidle, Joshua Fields, Lovenia Fields, Stephens Fields, April Whitaker,
Robert and Anthony Bristow and Richard and David Fields; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr.; two sons,
Benjamin Harvey Fields III and Tommy Dale Fields; a daughter, Le Donna Darty; and a granddaughter,
Sheila Rhea Bohannon.
Bro. Myron Greer will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-2151.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 31 January 2012
Minnie Alice Fields
b. 16 May 1904 –d. 14 August 1973, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Raymond L. Fields
b. 12 May 1922, TN –d. 2 August 1974.
*See Benjamin Harvey Fields buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: RAYMOND FIELDS Birth: 12 May 1922- Death: 22Aug 1974- Last Residence:
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., north part of T. C., R. R., Gainesboro Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 85 –Ben
Fields, 36 yrs. old, TN, (father b. KY, mother, TN), Occupation: Farmer, (25 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to
Lona, 26 yrs.old, TN, (18 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Raymond, 7 yrs. old; Grady, 5 yrs. old; Iunich,
(sp), son, 3+ yrs. old & Charles Fields, 6/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Ruby Carrie (Watts) Fields Obt.
b. 12 February 1915, Jackson Co., TN –d. 9 August 2002, Smith Co., TN, md on the 18th of May 1935,
Putnam Co., TN to George Carmon Fields, b. 2 October 1913 – d. 5 November 1997. Ruby Carrie
(Watts) Fields, d/o Charles Edward Watts & Elizabeth Fields. (Their son Donald Fields, b. 16
September 1951 shares tombstone with his parents).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 485, docket #3, pg. 240: Carmon Fields
married 18 May 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Buffalo Valley, TN to Ruby Watts, age 21,
address: Buffalo Valley, TN, name of parent, guardian, or next of kin of female: Charlie Watts, Buffalo
Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
CARTHAGE -- Funeral services for Ruby Carrie Fields, 87, of Carthage, were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 11, from the Carthage chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Fields died on Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at Smith County Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1915, in the Indian Creek Community of Jackson County to the late Charles
Edward and Elizabeth Fields Watts. Mrs. Fields was a member of the Jack Apple United Methodist in the
Enigma Community.
Her family includes five sons and four daughters-in-law, Billy and Margaret Fields and Eddie and Sylvia
Fields, all of Lebanon, Mackie and Hulene Fields of Dixon Springs, Roger and Peggy Fields of South
Carthage and Donald Fields of Carthage; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George Carmon Fields,
who died on Nov. 5, 1997, and a grandson, Michael Glen Fields, who died on Oct. 17, 1980.
Eld. Charles Allen Gentry officiated at the services.
Published August 13, 2002 10:33 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Ruff J. Fields
b. 3 May 1866, TN – d. 8 August 1950, md 1st Eliza J. (unknown) Fields, b. 6 April 1858, TN – d. 26
November 1922. Ruff J. Fields md 2nd Dicie Lee, b. 28 February 1887, TN –d. 20 September 1950.
*See Benjamin Harvey Fields buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 76 –Ruff Fields is head of household, 40 yrs. old, KY
(father born in TN, mother, AL) md 26 yrs. to Eliza J., 51 yrs. old, TN, 7 children born, 5 children living.
Children: Hully I., 25 yrs. old; Thurston T., 23 yrs. old; Martha E., 19 yrs. old; Benjaman H., 17 yrs. old &
Albert G. Fields, 10 yrs. old. All born in TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Gainesboro Grade Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 309 –R. J. Fields is head of
household, 53 yrs. old, TN md to Eliza, 62 yrs. old, TN. Children: Benj. Harvey Fields, 26 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Lona Hayes, guest, 14 yrs. old, TN)
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., north part of T. C., R. R., Gainesboro Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 83 –Rufus
Fields is head of household, 60 yrs. old, KY, (father b. in TN, mother AL), Occupation: Farmer General
farm, (14 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Dice, 44 yrs. old, TN (parents both b. in TN), (16 yrs. old 1st
marriage). Living in the household: Marion Hayes, son, 14 yrs. old, TN; George Hayes, son, 12 yrs. old;
Mary Hayes, dau., 10 yrs. old; Lucile Hayes, dau., 8 yrs. old & Buna Hayes, dau., 6 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Ruth Fields
b. 2 March 1933 –d. 26 September 1976.
Tommy Dale Fields Obt.
b. 16 May 1959, Putnam Co.., TN – d. 17 August 2010, Chattanooga, TN, md Mary Anne (unknown)
Fields. Tommy Dale Fields, s/o Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr. & Doris Woolbright.
*See Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Doris (Woolbright) Fields Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Tommy Dale Fields, 51, of Baxter, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday,
Aug. 20, at New Beginning Assembly of God. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends starting at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 19, with an all night vigil until time
of services on Friday at the church.
Mr. Fields died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
He was born May 16, 1959, in Putnam County to Doris Woolbright Fields of Cookeville and the late
Benjamin Harvey Fields Jr.
Mr. Fields worked as a truck driver for Dillon Transportation. Tommy was also a deacon in the church,
where he was also a musician and singer. He was also a bus driver for the church.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Mary Anne Fields of Baxter; his children and their
spouses, Robert and Lora Bristow of Gainesboro and their children, Megan and her son Brycen, Kayla,
Charlie, Denton, Tommy and Samantha, Anthony and Becky Bristow of Cookeville and their children,
Tequila, Robert Ray and Olivia, Richard Fields of Baxter and David Fields of Baxter and his son Hayden;
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Benney and Linda Fields and Ronnie and Jean Fields, all of Cookeville,
and Orvil (Bozie) and Arleen Fields of Ohio; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joy and Anthony Campbell
and La Donna Darty, all of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Manuel
Devillanveva and Elizabeth Marsh, and two nieces, Shelia Rhae Bohannon and Christina Hernandez.
Pallbearers will be Marty Greer, Roy Bohannon, Adam Sharrar, David Becerra, Russell Smith, Roger
Ellison and Richard Courtney.
Bro. Myron Greer will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 19 August 2010
Vera (Williams) Fields
b. 15 December 1916
Edward Martin Figg Sr. Obt.
b. 2 December 1907, Jefferson Co., KY – d. 5 February 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Lucy
(McCormick) Figg, b. 25 February 1919 – d. 6 June 1989. Back side of tombstone: Edward M., Jr.,
Shirley, Betty, Charles, Jerry, William, Sandra, Irene, Ronald, Dorothy, Barbara, Michael. Edward M.
Figg Sr., s/o Edward Martin Figg (1885-1918) & Mary E. Polston (1889-1972).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Edward M. Figg, 73, will be held today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Dyer Funeral Home, with Bro. Dewey B. Robinson officiating and burial following in the Cookville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Figg, a native of Jefferson County, Kentucky, was declared dead on arrival at Cookeville General
Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 5. He was the son of the late Edward M. and Mary E. Polston Figg.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy M. Figg of Cookeville; six sons, Edward Figg Jr. of Kentucky, Jerry
Figg of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Charles J. Figg of California, Bill Figg of Cookeville, Ron Figg of Ft. Wayne,
Indiana and Mike Figg of Cookeville; six daughters, Mrs. Shirley Luffman of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Mrs.
Betty Jackson of Stauton, Illinois, Mrs. Sandra Jean Bailey of Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Irene Lewis of
Illinois, Mrs. Dorothy Prater of Cookeville, Mrs. Barbara Baker of Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. Irene Watkins
of Louisville, Kentucky; 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 8 February 1981
Haskel R. “H.R.”Finley Obt.
b. 16 November 1927, White Co., TN – d. 17 February 2008, Cookeville, TN, md Fannie (unknown)
Finley. Haskel R. “H. R.”Finley, s/o Will Carson Finley & Edna Jane Randolph.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Haskel R. (H.R.) Finley, 80, of Cookeville, will be held
Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Finley died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 16, 1927, in White County to the late Will Carson and Edna Jane Randolph Finley.
Mr. Finley was a member of Brotherton Freewill Baptist Church. He owned and operated Southern
Memorial Company, selling grave monuments in Putnam, White and Overton Counties for more
than 50 years.
His family includes his wife, Fannie Finley of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie
Dixon of Cookeville; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Maxine and Herbert Shelby of Fairborn, Ohio,
Kathleen Stamper and Carol and Donald Nash, all of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lonnie and
Mary Finley and Loyd and Eula Finley, all of Sparta; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, A.V. and
Thelma Farley of Cookeville and Charlie Joe and Pat Dixon of Michigan; a special and only-surviving
aunt, Fannie Lee Sliger of Sparta; and a grandson, Philip Dixon of Cookeville.
Bros. Frank Davis and Oval Tinch will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Flavil H. Fisher Obt.
b. 12 June 1909 – d. 9 May 1997, Akron, OH, md on the 29th of January 1934 to Ruth E. (unknown)
Fisher, b. 2 November 1915 –d. 4 February 1989.
‘I will meet you in the morning’
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Flavile H. Fisher, 87, of Akron, OH, formerly of Cookeville, will
be held Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Fisher died Friday, May 9, 1997, in Akron.
Born in Cherry Hill, he was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 40 years and was a
member of Stevens Street Baptist Church.
His family includes three daughters and two sons-in-law, Helen and Dick Weber of Stow, OH, Mary Ann
Arney of Akron and Jonni and James Churchman of Dallas, TX; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Fisher.
Bro. Henry Roberson will officiate at the services.
Nannie (McKinley) Fitzgerald
b. 24 December 1909, TN – d. 24 July 1963, d/o Matthew “Matt” Lee McKinley & Ada Jossiephine
Simms.
*See Matthew “Matt”Lee McKinley Obt.
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 70 –Matt McKinley is head of household, 46 yrs. old,
TN md 3 yrs. to Josephine, 22 yrs. old, TN, (father born in TN, mother, AR), 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Jimmie L. dau., 1+ yrs. old, TN & Nannie M., 9/12 yrs. old, TN).
Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr. Obt.
b. 4 August 1938, Cookeville, TN –d. 5 October 2001, Nashville, TN, md on the 14th of September 1957,
Putnam Co., TN to Ida Pearl (Bussell) Flanigan, b. 12 March 1940 –d. 23 May 2013, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Arvel Bussell & Lessie Mae Gamble. Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr., s/o William Raymond
Flanigan & Elizabeth Kirby.
*See Ida Pearl (Bussell) Flanigan Obt.
*See Willie “Bill”Raymond Flanigan Obt.
*See Arvil E. Bussell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jimmy Eugene Bussell Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 178: Bobby Clarence Flanigan married 14
September 1957, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 4 August 1938, address: General Delivery, Cookeville, TN to
Ida Pearl Bussell, age 17, b. 12 March 1940, address: 142 Mill St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Arvil Bussell, 142 Mill St., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bobby Clarence Flanigan, Sr., 63, of Cookeville will be held at
2:00 p.m. today from the Chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Flanigan died on Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
He was born August 4, 1938 in Cookeville to the late William Raymond and Elizabeth Kirby Flanigan.
His family includes his wife, Ida Pearl Bussell Flanigan, of Cookeville; three sons: William, Bobby, Jr.,
and Michael Flanigan, all of Cookeville; four daughters: Priscilla Russell and Nancy Flanigan of
Cookeville, and Melissa Elrod and Teresa Jones of Baxter; a brother, David Flanigan of McMinnville; 21
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, was preceded in death by three sisters: Nancy Heim, Treva Luke, and Betty
Smith; and grandchildren Heather Jones and Bobby Lynn Mahan..
Bro. Chuck Branch will officiate at the services.
Published October 06, 2001 3:39 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ida Pearl (Bussell) Flanigan Obt.
b. 12 March 1940 – d. 23 May 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of September 1957,
Putnam Co., TN to Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr., b. 4 August 1938, Cookeville, TN – d. 5 October 2001,
Nashville, TN, s/o William Raymond Flanigan & Elizabeth Kirby. Ida Pearl (Bussell) Flanigan, d/o
Arvel Bussell & Lessie Mae Gamble.
*See Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Ida Pearl Flanigan, 73, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, May 25, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Flanigan passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at her residence.
She was born March 12, 1940, to the late Lessie Mae (Gamble) and Arvil Bussell.
Her family includes three sons, Michael Wayne (Jamie), Bobby (Kimberly) Clarence
Flanigan Jr. and Michael Wayne Flanigan Jr.; four daughters, Priscilla (Arnold) Ann Russell, Nancy
(Alvin) Louise Flanigan, Melissa (Danny) Diane Elrod and Teresa (Chris) Renee Jones; 22 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eddie Bussell; and two sisters, Dellene Hall and Janie Knight.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr.; a son, William Harold Flanigan;
two grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers; and a very special mother and friend.
To send the family a message or to sign the online guest book, visit our website at
www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 24 May 2013
Thomas Flanigan Obt.
b. 25 September 1875 –d. 25 April 1947, Detroit, MI.
Rites for Thomas Flanigan, 71, former Cookeville grocer, who died at his Detroit, MI, home last week,
were conducted at Whitson’s Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Bob Ramsey. Burial was in
City Cemetery.
Mr. Flanigan, who left Cookeville about five years ago, died after an illness of several weeks.
Willie “Bill”Raymond Flanigan Obt.
b. 1 March 1904 – d. 31 March 1958, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of May 1922, Putnam
Co., TN to Elizabeth (Kirby) Flanigan Tays, b. 17 February 1907 – d. 28 April 1997, she md 2nd on the
11th of December 1954, Putnam Co., TN to Harney Wright Tays.
*See Bobby Clarence Flanigan Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 129, #2773: Willie Flanigan married 12
November 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Elizabeth Kirby).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 456: Harney Wright Tays married 11
December 1954, Putnam Co., TN, age 44, b. 21 February 1910, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Elizabeth
Flanigan, age 47, b. 17 February 1907, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Mima Kirby, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services for Bill Flanigan, 54, were held Tuesday in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral
home with the Rev. James Reed Cox, officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery.
Mr. Flanigan’s deth occurred Monday at the Cookeville General hospital after a brief illness.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Treva Jenkins, Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, Miss Betty Flanigan; two
sons Bobby and David Flanigan, all of Cookeville, three sisters, Mrs. Estill Gentry, Cookeville; Mrs. J. P.
Johnson, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Annie Everett, Atlanta.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 10 April 1958.
Albert Lee Flatt
b. 14 February 1905 –d. 9 April 1986, md Ethel G. (Flatt) Flatt, b. 23 January 1909, Jackson Co., TN –d.
6 March 2001, Putnam Co. TN, d/o Jeff Flatt & Polly Martin.
*See Ethel G. (Flatt) Flatt Obt.
*See Oma Mai Flatt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: ALBERT FLATT Birth: 14 Feb 1905 - Death: Apr 1986- Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (Baxter, Putnam Co., TN) –SSN: 410-70-2057, TN)
Arnold Flatt
b. 6 April 1909 – d. 11 April 1983, md on the 8th September 1929, Putnam Co., TN to Lola B. (Stewart)
Flatt, b. 5 December 1909, TN –d. 25 March 1986, d/o Eliza Stewart (1893-1970).
*See Eliza Stewart buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lola B. (Stewart) Flatt Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: ARNOLD FLATT Birth: 06 Apr 1909- Death: Apr 1983–Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 23, docket #3, pg. 70: Arnold Flatt
married 8 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Algood, TN to Lola B. Steward, age 21,
Algood, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Liza Stewart, Cookeville, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 223 –Sidney Martin is head of household,
19 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Caser Handle Factory, md 1 yr. to Thula, 24 yrs.old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child
living. Child: Levan Martin, 14/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Dwl: 235 –Foxie Martin,
38 yrs. old, TN, widow, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Calvin, son, 16 yrs. old, TN; Eliza
Stewart, dau., 17 yrs. old, TN md 4 yrs., 1 child born, 1 child living & Lola B. Stewart, granddaughter,
14/12 yrs. old, TN).
Bessie Lee “Pat”(Hughes) Flatt Obt.
b. 25 June 1923, MS –d. 18 November 2001, Algood, TN, md Holland D. Flatt, b. 6 March 1930, Jackson
Co., TN –d. 22 March 2002, Cookeville, TN, s/o Harrison Boyd Flatt & Ollie D. “Aline”Mabery.
Bessie Lee “Pat”(Hughes) Flatt, d/o Shelby Hudges & Viola Ford.
*See Holland D. Flatt Obt.
GAINESBORO -- Funeral services for Bessie Lee “Pat” Flatt, 78, of Baxter, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 21, from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 20; and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Flatt died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born on June 25, 1923, in Mississippi to the late Shelby and Viola Ford Hughes. Mrs. Flatt was a
retired factory employee of Tutco Inc. in Cookeville. She was a member of the Center Grove Church of
Christ in Jackson County.
Her family includes her husband, Holland D. Flatt of Baxter; a stepson, James Boyd Flatt of Romulus,
Mich.; two brothers, James Hughes of Panama City, Fla., and Felton Hughes of Greenville, Miss.; a sister,
Vera Golden of Panama City; several stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, David Lee Flatt; two brothers, J.C. and
Jewel Lee Hughes; and two sisters, Mozell Carlo and Rose Moore.
Bro. John Mabery will officiate at the services.
Published November 20, 2001 10:10 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Blanche Beatrice (Goolsby) Flatt Obt.
b. 17 July 1924, Cookeville, TN –d. 1 April 1999, Cookeville, TN, md on the 16th of April 1949, Putnam
Co., TN to Dallas H. Flatt, b. 18 April 1925, Jackson Co., TN –d. 11 November 2000, Panama City, FL,
James “Jim” Whitefield Flatt (1878-1952) & Luna Latona Birdwell (1883-1960). Blanche Beatrice
(Goolsby) Flatt, d/o Thurman Goolsby & Anna Countiss.
*See Dallas H. Flatt Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 360: Dallas H. Flatt married 16 April
1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 18 April 1925, address: 3954 14th St., Detroit, MI to Blanche Beatrice
Goolsby, age 24, b. 17 January 1926, address: 335 W. 2nd St., name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Thurman Goolsby).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Blanche Beatrice (Bea) Flatt, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at
noon on Sat., April 3, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Fri., April 2, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Flatt died on Thurs., April 1, 1999, at her home, after an extended illness.
She was born on July 17, 1924, in Cookeville to the late Thurman and Anna Countiss Goolsby. Mrs. Flatt
was retired from Belleville Hospital in Belleville, Mich. and was a member of the Cookeville Church of the
Nazarene. She and her husband, Dallas Flatt, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
April 17.
Her family includes her husband, Dallas H. Flatt of Cookeville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard
and Ruth Flatt of Westland, Mich., David and Janice Flatt of Panama City, Fla. and Wayne and Jill Flatt of
Hendersonville; a brother, Floyd Kirby of Cookeville; two sisters, Mildred Terry of Gallatin and Evelyn
Huddleston of Oak Ridge; and seven grandchildren, David, Jennifer, Daniel, Samantha, Jason, Ryan and
Jeremy.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Kirby; and two sisters, Ruby
Maynard and Ruth Oakes.
Pallbearers will be Shane Wheeler, Bobby McCaleb, David, Daniel, Jason and Harold Flatt.
Kevin Thomas, pastor of Cookeville Church of the Nazarene will officiate at the services.
Published April 02, 1999 12:26 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Charles Arbon Flatt Obt.
b. 1 November 1935, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 December 2003, Chattanooga, TN, md on the 17th of
February 1956, Jackson Co., TN to Katrina Ruth (Gentry) Flatt, b. 28 July 1941. Charles A. Flatt, s/o
Marion Oplis Flatt & Vina Ethel Fox. (On back of tombstone: Our Children: Michael and Tena. Our
Grandchildren: Andy, Holly and Kate Lynn).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 89: Charles Arbon Flatt married 17
February 1956, Jackson Co., TN, age 20, address: Rt. 3, Gainesboro, TN to Katrina Ruth Gentry, age 18,
Rt. 1, Gainesboro, TN, name of parnent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. A. Ray Gentry)..
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles A. Flatt, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Dec. 21, from the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20,
and from 11 a.m. until time of services on Sunday at the funeral
home.
Mr. Flatt died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in Erlanger Hospital in
Chattanooga.
He was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Jackson County, to the late Marion Oplis and Vina Ethel Fox Flatt.
He was a farmer and received numerous awards from the Putnam County Soil Conservation Board,
including Farm Family of the Year, Pasture Farmer of the Year, and Master Farmer of the Year. Mr.
Flatt was an active member of Smyrna Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, Katrina Gentry Flatt, whom he married on Feb. 17, 1956, in
Gainesboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Tena and Wayne Mayberry of Old Hickory; a son and daughter-inlaw, Michael and Jennifer Flatt of Mt. Juliet; a sister, Dorothy Chaffin of Cookeville; a brother, W.T. Flatt
of Cookeville; and three grandchildren, Andy and Holly Flatt and Katelyn Mayberry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ava Nell Pippin; and a brother, Hubert
Flatt.
Bros. Sammy Webb, Dan Jones and Joey Davis will officiate at the services.
Published December 19, 2003 10:07 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Charles Austin Flatt
b. 16 November 1908 –d. 5 August 1977, md Mary Eudelle (Fox) Flatt, b. 8 June 1931 –d. 5 April 1983.
‘We Will Meet Someday’
(SS Death Index: Name: CHARLIE FLATT Birth: 16 Nov 1908- Death: Aug 1977–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 362-20-3978, MI)
(SS Death Index: Name: EUDELLE FLATT Birth: Apr 1983- Death: Feb 1966–Last Residence:
Charles Edwin Flatt
b. 26 December 1950 – d. 14 September 1975, md on the 4th of June 1974, Putnam Co., TN to Deborah
Jean Saunders.
‘Whispering Hope’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 338: Charles Edwin Flatt married 4 June
1974, Putnam Co., TN to Deborah Jean Saunders, age 20, b. 27 April 1954, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Frnak Saunders, Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: CHARLES FLATT Birth: 26 Dec 1950- Death: Sep 1975–Last Residence: (not
Dallas H. Flatt Obt.
b. 18 April 1925, Jackson Co., TN –d. 11 November 2000, Panama City, FL, md on the 16th of April 1949,
Putnam Co., TN to Blanche Beatrice (Goolsby) Flatt, b. 17 July 1924, Cookeville, TN –d. 1 April 1999,
Cookeville, TN, d/o Thurman Goolsby & Anna Countiss. Dallas H. Flatt, s/o James “Jim”Whitefield
Flatt (1878-1952) & Luna Latona Birdwell (1883-1960).
*See Blanche Beatrice (Goolsby) Flatt Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 360: Dallas H. Flatt married 16 April
1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 18 April 1925, address: 3954 14th St., Detroit, MI to Blanche Beatrice
Goolsby, age 24, b. 17 January 1926, address: 335 W. 2nd St., name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Thurman Goolsby).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dallas H. Flatt, 75, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at noon on Wed., Nov. 15, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Tues., Nov. 14, at the funeral home.
Mr. Flatt died on Sat., Nov. 11, 2000, at Bay Medical Hospital in Panama City.
He was born on April 18, 1925, in Jackson County to the late James “Jim”Whitefield and Luna Latona
Birdwell Flatt. Mr. Flatt was a retired job setter with General Motors Corp. in Detroit, Mich., with 31 years
of service. He was a member of Cookeville Church of the Nazarene.
His family includes three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Ruth Flatt of Westland, Mich., David and
Janice Flatt of Panama City, and Wayne and Jill Flatt of Hendersonville; a sister, Vola Flatt Wheeler of
Baxter; and seven grandchildren, Daniel, Jennnifer, Samantha, Jason, Jeremy, Ryan and David Flatt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Beatrice Goolsby Flatt; and two
brothers, Estes and Haskell Flatt.
Bro. Paul Wilmoth will officiate at the services.
Published November 14, 2000 12:05 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Ethel G. (Flatt) Flatt Obt.
b. 23 January 1909, Jackson Co., TN – d. 6 March 2001, Putnam Co. TN, md Albert Lee Flatt, b. 14
February 1905 –d. 9 April 1986. Ethel G. Flatt, d/o Jeff Flatt & Polly Martin.
*See Albert Lee Flatt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ethel G. Flatt, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Thurs.,
March 8, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Wed., March 7; and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on
Thurs., March 8, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Flatt died on Wed., March 6, 2001, at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1909, in Jackson County to the late Jeff and Polly Martin Flatt. Mrs. Flatt was a
homemaker and a retired dietitian at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the
Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Paul M. Pippin of Cookeville; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Charles Edward and Carol Flatt of Hamilton, Ala., and Glynn Raymond Flatt of Jackson
County; a brother and sister-in-law, C.J. and Catherine Mayberry of White County; a sister, Zora Flatt of
Cookeville; five grandchildren, Dr. Steven and Cathy Flatt of Cookeville, Donna and Wade Lucas of
Alabama, Dennis and Donna Flatt of Manchester, and Jim and Laura Pippin, both of Cookeville; five greatgrandchildren, Jason, Lindsey, Trisha, Kelly and Rachel Flatt; and a great-great-grandchild, Kegan Flatt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Flatt; a daughter, Mary
Jean Flatt; and a brother, Ewing Mayberry.
Bro. Ken Burton will officiate at the services.
Evelyn Joy (Gentry) Flatt Obt.
b. 26 October 1939, Jackson Co., TN – d. 28 November 1998, Cookeville, TN, md on the 29th of June
1957, Jackson Co., TN to Raymond Flatt. Evelyn Joe (Gentry) Flatt, d/o Ray Gentry & Willie Chaffin.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 440. #166: Glen Raymond Flatt married
29 June 1957, Jackson Co., TN, age 22, address: Rt. 3, Gainesboro, TN to Evelyn Joy Gentry, age 17,
address: Rt. 1, Gainesboro, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Ray Gentry, Rt. 1,
Gainesboro, TN).
BLOOMINGTON SPRINGS - Funeral services for Evelyn Joy Flatt, 59, of Bloomington Springs will be
held in the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro at 1 p.m. on Monday, with burial to follow at
The family will receive friends from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the funeral begins on
Monday.
Mrs. Flatt died on Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 1998, at NHC Health Care of Cookeville.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Flatt was born on Oct. 26, 1939, to Willie Chaffin Gentry and Ray
Gentry.
Mrs. Flatt, a homemaker, was a member of the Center Grove Church of Christ in Jackson County.
Her family includes her husband, Raymond Flatt of Bloomington Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Dennis and Donna Flatt or Manchester and Dr. Steven and Cathy Flatt of Cookeville; her mother, Willie
Chaffin Gentry of Gainesboro; two sisters, Katrina Flatt of Cookeville and Floy Roark of Gainesboro and
three grandchildren, Jason Flatt, Lyndsey Flatt and Rachel Flatt.
Mrs. Flatt was preceded in death by her father, Ray Gentry.
Memorial donations may be made to the Volunteer Auxiliary of Cookeville Regional Medical Center by
contacting Anderson Funeral Home.
Published Saturday, November 28, 1998 7:38 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Holland D. Flatt Obt.
b. 6 March 1930, Jackson Co., TN – d. 22 March 2002, Cookeville, TN, md Bessie Lee “Pat” (Hudges)
Flatt, b. 25 June 1923, MS – d. 18 November 2001, Algood, TN, d/o Shelby Hudges & Viola Ford.
Holland D. Flatt, s/o Harrison Boyd Flatt& Ollie D. “Aline”Mabery.
*See Bessie Lee “Pat”(Hudges) Flatt Obt.
GAINESBORO -- Funeral services for Holland D. Flatt, 72, of Baxter, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today,
Sunday, March 24, from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services today, Sunday, March 24, at the funeral
home.
Mr. Flatt died on Friday, March 22, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 6, 1930, in Jackson County to the late Harrison Boyd and Ollie D. (Aline) Mabery
Flatt. He was a retired machinist. Mr. Flatt married the former Bessie Lee (Pat) Hughes, who died on Nov.
18, 2001.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, James B. and Del Flatt of Romulus, Mich.; a brother, Gene
Flatt of Arizona; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Flatt.
Published March 23, 2002 3:16 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James O. Flatt
b. 5 May 1926, md Mary Frances (Cowan) Flatt, b. 3 April 1930, Cookeville, TN –d. 23 February 2005,
Cookeville, TN, d/o Knox Lee Cowan & Vela Belle Carr.
*See Mary Frances (Cowan) Flatt Obt.
John Bartlett Flatt
b. 10 September 1924 –d. 3 July 1991.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN B FLATT Birth: 10 Sep 1924 - Death: 03 Jul 1991- Last Residence: (not
Joseph Elvis Flatt
b. 1886, TN - d. 1950, md Lucy R. (unknown) Flatt, b. 1891, TN –d. 1975.
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 9 Joseph E. Flatt is head of household, 33 yrs. old,
TN md to Lucy R., 28 yrs. old, TN. Children: Esker, 11 yrs. old; Edna E., 10 yrs. old; Laura F., 8 yrs. old;
Russel L., 6 yrs. old; Leonard B., 2+ yrs. old &Liverta E. Flatt, 7/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Lettie Flatt
b. 28 February 1810 –d. 28 December 1993.
(SS Death Index: Name: LETTIE C FLATT Birth: 28 February 1910 – Death: December 1976–Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, 38501) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 408-623670, TN)
Lola B. (Stewart) Flatt Obt.
b. 5 December 1909, TN – d. 25 March 1986, md on the 8th September 1929, Putnam Co., TN to Arnold
Flatt, b. 6 April 1909 –d. 11 April 1983. Lola B. (Stewart) Flatt, d/o Eliza Stewart (1893-1970).
*See Arnold Flatt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 23, docket #3, pg. 70: Arnold Flatt
married 8 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Algood, TN to Lola B. Steward, age 21,
Algood, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Liza Stewart, Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Mrs. Arnold Flatt, the former Lola B. Stewart, and a resident
of 29 W. 6th St., Cookeville, at the Willow Avenue Church of Christ, at 2 p.m. Oliver Cunningham, former
minister of the congregation, will officiate and the burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
… ..obt. continues.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 26 March 1968.
Lovie Aline (Wheeler) Flatt Obt.
b. 31 January 1920, Jackson Co., TN –d. 19 September 2010, md on the 15th of September 1945, Jackson
Co., TN to James Lloyd Flatt. Lovie Aline (Wheeler) Flatt, d/o Amos Lytton Wheeler (1880-1965) &
Claudie Lee (Ragland) Wheeler (1881-1954), both buried in the Wheeler Memorial Cemetery, 803 Dry
Fork Rd., Jackson Co., TN. Amos L. Wheeler, s/o Jubile Wheeler & Martha Billingsley. Claudie Lee
(Ragland) Wheeler, d/o J. S. & Julia Ragland.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 295: Jas Lloyd Flattt married 15
September 1945, Jackson Co., TN, age 17, address: Rt. 1, Granville, TN to Lovie Aline Wheeler, age 21,
address: Rt. 1, Granville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: A. L. Wheeler & Claudie
Ragland, Rt. 1, Granville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- A Celebration of Life Service for Lovie Aline Flatt, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Sept. 21, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Flatt died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Jackson County to the late Lytton and Claudia Ragland Wheeler.
Mrs. Flatt was a lifelong member of Curry's Chapel United Methodist Church in the Nameless Community
of Jackson County and was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband of 65 years, Lloyd Flatt of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie
and Martha Flatt of Cookeville; three granddaughters and husbands, Amy Shelton, Libby and Maurice
Shoemake and Laura and Jeremy Bennett, all of Cookeville; a grandson and wife, James and Kristie Flatt
of Alabama; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Marjorie Wheeler of Bloomington Springs; a special
nephew, Jackie Wheeler of Cookeville; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of dear nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, O.C., Virgil, J.B. and Comer
Wheeler; three sisters, Eva Carter, Mattie Gentry and Flora Carter; and an infant brother.
Pallbearers will be James Flatt, Jeremy Bennett, Maurice Shoemake, Shane Wheeler, Randy Williams and
Wayne Flatt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Flatt and James Cumby.
Rev. Jackie Wheeler will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 20 September 2010
Mary Frances (Cowan) Flatt Obt.
b. 3 April 1930, Cookeville, TN – d. 23 February 2005, Cookeville, TN, md James O. Flatt, b. 5 May
1926. Mary Frances (Cowan) Flatt, d/o Knox Lee Flatt & Vela Belle Carr.
*See Knox Lee Cowan Obt.
*See James O. Flatt Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Frances Flatt, 74, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Feb. 25, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Whitson
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Flatt died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 3, 1930, to Knox Lee and Vela Belle (Carr) Cowan. Mrs. Flatt was a homemaker and a
member of the Church of Christ.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Tracey and Angie Flatt of Cookeville, Rickey and
Andrea Flatt of Cookeville; three brothers, Willie Howard "Bud" Cowan of Cookeville, Alfred F. Cowan of
Cookeville, Knox Cowan Jr. of Cookeville; one sister, Nora Ann Pullum of Warren, Mich.; two
grandchildren, Kyle Ray Flatt and Tonya Stamps; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Frances Stamps; and one sister,
Thelma Lee Palk.
Bro. Benton Flatt will officiate at the services.
Published February 24, 2005 10:41 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Mary Neil (Summitt) Flatt Obt.
b. 31 October 1927, Loudon Co. –d. 21 May 2009, Chattanooga, TN, md Wesley P. Flatt Jr. Mary Neil
(Summitt) Flatt, d/o Luther Summitt & Florence Spoon.
*See Wesley P. Flatt Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Nell Flatt, 81, of Cookeville will be held today, Sunday,
May 24, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home
Mrs. Flatt died Thursday evening, May 21, 2009, in the Erlanger Medical Center
in Chattanooga from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cookeville,
Wednesday afternoon.
She was born October 31, 1927, in Loudon County to the late Luther and Florence
Spoon Summitt.
Mrs. Flatt was a member of Christ Community Church and an avid Bridge Player. She
was also a member of several prayer groups. Mrs. Flatt earned both her BS and Master's Degrees in English
from Tennessee Tech University. She was a retired professor at TTU.
Her family includes three sons, Steve, Mike and Wes Flatt III, all of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Jeanne Flatt and Wayne Winton of Cookeville and Joy and William Kelly of Nashville; a sister and
brother-in-law, Jackie and Col. Phil Stevens of Topsail Beach, N.C.; ten grandchildren; Steven Flatt and
wife Marcia, Julianne Buckner and husband Rex, Bethany Kimbrough and husband Andy, Nathaniel,
Michael Jr., and Wesley Flatt, Will and Wes Kelly, Mary Ann Crouch and husband Sam, Joy Bryant and
husband Neal; and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Flatt was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley P. Flatt Jr.; a brother,
Joe Summitt; and a sister, Ernestine Denton.
Pallbearers will be family and friends
Memorial donations may be made to Mustard Seed Ranch, 4955 Kuykendall Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501.
Pastor Ed Malone will officiate the services.
Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Five hurt in two serious crashes here yesterday
Mary Jo Denton
Herald-Citizen Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Three persons were injured in this two-vehicle crash on W. 12th St. yesterday afternoon. Here, police begin
making measurements after the victims were removed from the two cars and airlifted to hospitals in other
cities.
COOKEVILLE -- Two serious traffic crashes on city streets yesterday afternoon injured five persons and
kept emergency workers busy for some time, Cookeville Police Traffic Division Capt. Mark Maxwell said.
The first accident, which injured three persons, happened at 1:23 p.m. on W. 12th St. (the Gainesboro
Grade) near the city limits.
The second accident, which injured two, happened at 2:02 p.m. at the intersection of E. Hudgens Street and
S. Maple Avenue.
Capt. Maxwell said all five of the victims survived and some had been released from the hospital as of this
morning. One victim, Mary Flatt, 81, of Cookeville, who remained in Erlanger Hospital in
Chattanooga this morning, probably suffered the most serious injuries, officers said.
In the W. 12th St. accident, Meredith Jeanette Hudson, 39, of Lafayette, Tenn., was driving a 2009 Nissan
Altima, heading east. Kristen Hudson, 16, of Lafayette, was a passenger in the car.
Traveling west on W. 12th in a 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was Jeffrey Richards, 42, of Cookeville.
Capt. Maxwell said the Monte Carlo crossed into the eastbound lane, causing the two vehicles to crash
head-on.
All three crash victims had to be extricated from the wreckage, and three helicopter ambulances were
brought in to transport them to hospitals in larger cities, according to Cookeville Fire Dept. Capt. Daryl
Blair.
He said one helicopter landed at the scene of the accident, one landed at Cookeville Regional Hospital, and
one landed in an athletic field at Tennessee Tech.
Both Meredith Hudson and Kristen Hudson were flown to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, and Jeffrey
Richards was flown to Erlanger Hospital.
The Maple Ave.-Hudgens St. accident happened as Mary Flatt was driving a Honda Accord north on S.
Maple Ave.
"She pulled from the stop sign at the intersection into the path of a GMC pickup truck," Capt. Maxwell
said.
The driver of that truck was E. J. Mackie, 54, of Cookeville. He was traveling east on Hudgens.
"The vehicles collided, and both drivers were transported to Cookeville Regional Hospital, and Mrs. Flatt
was later transferred to Erlanger Hospital," Capt. Maxwell said.
Mackie was treated at the hospital here and released later in the day, he said.
Both accidents are still under investigation today, he said.
"We also had other traffic accidents yesterday, but none as serious as these two. It was really a rough, busy
day for all emergency services workers, and we appreciate all the help we had with these unfortunate
incidents, help from the Sheriff's Department, the Cookeville Fire Dept., the county Fire Dept., and
Emergency Medical Services. Everybody worked so well together."
Ollie Mae (Russell) Flatt Obt.
b. 6 September 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 October 1999, Cookeville, TN, md Willie S. Flatt, b. 5 April
1912 –d. 28 October 1968. Ollie Mae (Russell) Flatt, d/o John Russell & Altie Herron.
*See Willie S. Flatt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ollie Mae Flatt, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed.,
Oct. 13, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, Tues., Oct. 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Flatt died on Mon., Oct. 11, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 6, 1917, in Putnam County to the late John and Altie Herron Russell. Mrs. Flatt was
a retired cook at Sycamore School. She was a member of the Church of Christ faith.
Her family includes two daughters, Linda Helms of White House and Reba Herron of Indiana; a brother,
Albert Russell of Baxter; four sisters, Mary Jordan and Pauline Norrod, both of Cookeville, Ruby May of
Indiana, and Johnnie Bryant of Baxter; three grandchildren, D. Rene' Jett, Patricia Groll and Vickie M.
Clevenger; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Flatt; a brother, James Russell;
and stepmother, Floy Russell Scarlett.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Stout, Doyle Burton, Earl Clack, Keith May, Kenneth Bryant, Wayne
Davidson and Zan Vaughn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Herron and Kaylub Jett.
Olive M. (Rogers) Flatt Obt.
b. 23 January 1892, TN –d. 2 September 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md William I. “Billy”Flatt,
b. 16 November 1890 – d. 23 September 1953. Olive M. (Rogers) Flatt, d/o George Rodgers & Fannie
McBroom.
‘Weep Not For Them Though Tears Arise For They Are Happy In The Skyes’
*See Jasper B. Bennett Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Olive M. Flatt, 89, will be held at the Cookeville Freewill
Baptist Church Saturday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Carson Whitaker, Rev. A.J. Looper and Rev. Don
Pharris officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Flatt died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1981, at Cookeville General Hospital. She was a native of Tennessee
and the daughter of the late George and Fannie McBroom Rodgers. She was the widow of the late William
I. “Billy”Flatt.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clara Herron, Mrs. Flossie Pharris and Mrs. Bessie McBroom, all
of Cookeville; one son, Kenneth Stout of Bloomington Springs; eight grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Oma Mai Flatt
b. ca. 1904 –d. 7 June 1986. Buried next to Albert Lee Flatt (1905-1986)
*See Albert Lee Flatt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Vestie Lee Flatt
b. 8 June 1915 –d. 16 January 1919. Next to him: Louise (unknown) Flatt, b. 23 April 1923.
Wesley P. Flatt Sr.
b. 4 May 1893 –d. 19 January 1969.
William “Bill” Eugene Flatt
b. 23 January 1942, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 September 2011, Sautee-Nucoochee, GA, s/o Issac
Arnold Flatt & Lola B. Stewart.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William Eugene “Bill”Flatt, 69 of Sautee-Nucoochee, Ga.,
formerly of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. today, Sunday September 11, from the Cookeville Chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral
home.
Mr. Flatt died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at his home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1942, in Cookeville to the late Issac Arnold and Lola B. Stewart Flatt.
He was a retired radio announcer, having worked at several stations in the Southeast. At one time he was a
popular radio personality with WHUB in Cookeville.
His family includes two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and Richard Howell of Cookeville and
Anita and Floyd Norrod of Rickman, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harlen Taylor (Yogi) Flatt.
Rev. Rick Lacy will officiate at the services.
Willie S. Flatt
b. 5 April 1912 –d. 28 October 1968, md Ollie Mae (Russell) Flatt, b. 6 September 1917, Putnam Co., TN
–d. 11 October 1999, Cookeville, TN, d/o John Russell & Altie Herron.
*See Ollie Mae (Russell) Flatt Obt.
Zora V. (Mayberry) Flatt Obt.
b. 23 September 1916, Jackson Co., TN – d. 23 July 2002, Cookeville, TN, d/o Jeff Mayberry & Polly
Martin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Zora V. Flatt, 85, of Cookeville will be held Thursday, July 25, at
2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Wednesday, from 4-10 p.m.
Mrs. Flatt died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Jeff and Polly Martin Mayberry, she was born in Jackson County on Sept. 23, 1916.
Mrs. Flatt was a dietary employee with Cookeville Regional Medical Center and a member of Sycamore
Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, William “Buddy”and Brenda Flatt of Marietta, Ga.; three
daughters and a son-in-law, Jessie McCloud and Pauline Moceri, both of Cookeville, and Barbara and
Clayton Walker of Gainesboro; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Flatt of Cookeville; five children by choice,
Samantha Roberts and Villette Doris, both of Cookeville, Villnessa Holloway and Fred Flatt, both of
Gainesboro, and Villery LaRue of North Carolina; one brother and sister-in-law, C. J. and Catherine
Maberry of Sparta; a sister-in-law, Lou Mayberry of Gainesboro; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Joe and Logan Flatt; a daughter, Opal
Jean Flatt; two sisters, Ethel and Aline Flatt; and a brother, Ewin Mayberry.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joe, Jimmy, Bussie, Paul and Joey Moceri, Jason, Jamie, Mark, Randy
and Mark Randal Flatt and Lakeland Barham.
Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Jacqueline McCloud, Diane Parrot, Candace Marie Flatt,
Terri Shipley, Kimberly Murphy and Karen Goodwin.
Erik Wesley Fleming Obt.
b. 25 June 1977, Wilson Co., TN –d. 5 June 1999, Cookeville, TN, s/o Mitchell Lloyd & Linda Gail
Fleming.
‘In Memory of my loving son and a man admired by many’
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Erik Wesley Fleming, 21, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, June 10, 1999, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville with burial to follow at
His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mr. Fleming died at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Saturday, June 5, 1999.
A native of Wilson, Tenn., he was born on June 25, 1977, to Mitchell and Linda Gail Fleming.
Mr. Fleming was a student at Tennessee Tech and a salesperson at Sally's Beauty Supply.
His family includes his father, Mitchell Fleming of Lebanon; his mother, Linda Gail Fleming of
Cookeville; two sisters, Winter Short/Starr and Shauntelle Daniele Fleming, both of Cookeville, and a
grandmother, Katherine Watkins of Lebanon.
Published June 05, 1999 7:20 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Irene Orris Fleming Obt.
b. 11 April 1920, Iowa City, IA – d. 11 March 2000, Iowa City, IA, d/o Charles Thomas Fleming &
Jessie Mae Baines.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Irene Orris Fleming, 79, of Bloomfield, Iowa, were held at 11
a.m. today, Wed., March 15, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Miss Fleming died on Sat., March 11, 2000, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
She was born on April 11, 1920, in Iowa City to the late Charles Thomas and Jessie Mae Baines Fleming.
Miss Fleming was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Cookeville and Baxter.
Her family includes a sister, Naomi Strode of Keokuk, Iowa; and three brothers, Harold and Richard (Dick)
Fleming, both of Bloomfield, Iowa, and Bill Fleming of Fairfield, Iowa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Fleming.
Rev. Roger Cooper officiated at the services.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Alice Keith Ford
b. 11 August 1894, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN - d. 22 October 1977, d/o Thomas Draper Ford &
Virginia Belle Birdwell. Alice Keith Ford, the Herald's first society editor, took the helm and published
her page under the heading, "Social Courtesies of Cookeville." Alice Keith Ford retired in 1971. With her
went the detailed coverage of the Cookeville society scene and the news of local neighbor's comings and
goings.
*See George P. Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Thomas Draper Ford Obt.
Amy (Whitaker) Ford Obt.
b. 1892 –d. 26 September 1947, TN, md Joe Dow Ford Sr. (Baptist) Amy (Whitaker) Ford: sister: Mrs.
Elizabeth Campbell of MI, Mrs. Allie Whitaker, of Monterey , TN –brothers, Haston, Walter, Sina & Tyra
Morgan, - step daughter, Mrs. Coleman (Christine) Bates, step-sons, George, Clifotn, Travis, Kenneth and
Donald Ford, J. D. Ford. Amy (Whitaker) Ford, d/o John Harrison Whitaker (1840-1922) & Mary
Elizabeth Roberson (1856-1928).
*See John Dow Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Coleman Troy Bates buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Whitaker Ford, 55, wife of Joe Dow Ford, Sr., who died Friday at her home
after a long illness, were conducted at the First Baptist Church Saturday by the Rev. Bob N. Ramsey.
Burial was in City Cemetery.
Mrs. Ford was a member of the First Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Ford is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, White Pigeon,
MI, and Mrs. Allie Whitaker, Monterey; five brothers, Haston and Walter Whitaker, Monterey, Sina and
Tyra Whitaker, Dayton, OH, and Morgan Whitaker, Cookeville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Coleman Bates,
Cookeville; and six step-sons, George Clifton, Travis, Kenneth, and Donald Ford, all of Cookeville, and J.
D. Ford, Sparta.
Charilla Nellie “Nell”(Wirt) Ford
b. 25 September 1876, Cedar Mills, MN – d. 2 April 1919, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of December
1896, Cookeville, TN to James Fitzgerald Ford, b. 24 March 1871, Flynns Lick, Jackson Co., TN–md 2 nd
on the 19th of July 1922, Satsuma, AL to Morgan Cecil Brown, b. Calvert, AL. Nell (Wirt) Ford, d/o
Alvin Wirt & Catherine “Kate” Howard. James Fitzgerald Ford, s/o Charles Randolph Ford &
Henrietta Pheobe Draper. (Children of James Fitzgerald Ford & Nell Wirt are: Charles Alvin Ford, b. 11
Oct. 1926, Cookeville, TN; Evelyn Marie Ford, b. 26 Mar. 1927, Cookeville, TN & James B. Ford, b. 23
Jan. 1930, Cookeville, TN). (Children of James Fitzgerald Ford & Morgan Cecil Brown are: Alice Marti
Ford, b. 6 Nov. 1923, Mobile, AL & Willis Thomas Ford, b. 5 Sept. 1925, Mobile, AL).
*See Charles Alvin Ford Sr. Obt.
*See Elmer Lincoln Wirt Obt.
*See Katherine "Katie" Beatrice (Dimond/Diamond) Wirt Obt.
1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN
Dwl: 400 Line: 29
Alvin Wirt Head 63 M W b. July 1837 M (42 yrs. married) OH PA PA
Katie Wirt Wife 61 F W b. June 1840 M (42 yrs. married) (4 children born, 4 children living) NY NY NY
Wallis Wirt Son 26 M W b. November (?) 1874 Single Printer MN OH NY
James Ford Son-in-Law 29 M W b. March 1871 M (3 yrs. married) Farmer TN VA TN
Nellie Ford Dau 23 F W b. September 1876 M (3 yrs. married) (2 children born, 2 children living) MN PA NY
Gladys Ford Granddaughter 2 F W June 1898 Single TN MN TN
Charles Ford Grandson 1 M W b. June 1900 Single TN MN TN
Charles Alvin Ford Sr. Obt.
b. 28 January 1900, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 August 1952, McMinnville, TN, md on the 25th of
December 1925, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Verdis (Fox) Ford, b. 26 April 1906. Charles Alvin Ford
Sr., s/o James Fitzgerald Ford (1871-1919) & Charilla Nellie Wirt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 327, #4160: Charles A. Ford married 25
December 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Virdis Fox).
Charles & Verdis (Fox) Ford had three children: Charles Alive Ford Jr., b. 11 Oct. 1926, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN: Evelyn Marie Ford, b. 26 March 1927, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN & James B. Ford, b.
23 January 1930, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Charles Alvin Ford Sr. was the son of James Fitzgerald Ford (1871-1919) & Charilla Nellie Wirt, b.
1876 –d. 1919/1927, d/o Alvin Wirt & Kate Howard. Charilla Nellie “Nell”(Wirt) Ford is buried in
Funeral services for Charles A. Ford, Sr., were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaple of Whitson Funeral
Home. Gilbert Shaffer, Minister of the Broad Street Church of Christ officiated at the services.
Mr. Ford died unexpectedly Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Lowery near McMinnville
where he was spending the holiday week end with his son, Charles A. Ford Jr. He was the son of the late
James F. and Nellie Wirt Ford and grandson of the late Charles R. and Henrietta Draper Ford, pioneer
citizens of Cookeville.
He was an employee of the stenographic division of the Atomic Energy commission in Oak Ridge, where
he lived since moving from Cookeville several years ago.
He is survived by another son, James B. Ford, U. S. Navy, Norfolk, VA; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Marie
Allen, of Dallas, TX; a sister, Mrs. C. D. Stone of Albuquerque, NM; a half-sister, Mrs. William Schaffer; a
half-brother, Tom Ford; and his step-mother, Mrs. Cecil Brown Ford, all of Mobile, AL.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 4 September 1952.
Charles Randolph Ford
b. 26 August 1808, Albemarle Co., VA - d. 18 June 1901, Rock Spring Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md the
24th of January 1854, Flynn's Lick, TN to Henrietta Pheobe (Draper) Ford, b. 6 April 1833, Jackson Co.,
TN - d. 20 February 1908, Cookeville, TN, d/o James Draper & Jane Moore Fitzgerald. Charles R. Ford,
possible s/o Boaz Ford who came from Albemarle Co., VA, near what is now Charlottesville, - some of his
folks went to Arkansas and Missouri. Charles had a brother named James F. Ford of Mobile, AL.
Surname was originally spelled DeFord.
*See Charles Alvin Ford Sr. Obt.
*See Cora Isabella Ford Obt.
*See Henry Clay Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Herbert Watson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Children of Charles Randolph Ford & Henrietta Pheobe Draper are: Frances Jane Ford (1854-1907) md
Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny; Henry Clay Ford (1857-1878); Cora Isabella Ford (1859-1950); Thomas
Draper Ford (1862-1945) md Virginia Bell Birdwell; Sarah Bullard Ford (1865-1905) md Herbert Watson;
James Fitzgerald Ford (1871-?) md Nellie Wirt; and Nan Denton Ford (1873-?) md Oscar Rauchfuss.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 459 –Charles Ford is head of household, 88 yrs. old,
b. August 1811, VA (parents both born in VA) md 46 yrs. to Henryetta P., 67 yrs. old, b. April 1833, TN
(father born in SC, mother, VA), 7 children born, 6 children living. Children: Cora Bell Ford, 40 yrs. old,
b. August, TN, Occupation: Seamstress).
Clifton “Tut”H. Ford Obt.
b. 13 April 1920, Richmond, VA – d. 18 April 2004, Cookeville, TN, md on the 8th of October 1938,
Overton Co., TN to Jimmie Lee (Vickers) Ford, b. 20 August 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 February
1999, Cookeville, TN, d/o Vay Vickers Sr. & Opha White. Clifton “Tut”H. Ford, s/o Joe Dow Ford &
Alice Hayes.
‘Gone from our Home but not from our Hearts’
*See Jimmie Lee (Vickers) Ford Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 68: Clifton Ford married 8 October 1938,
Overton Co., TN to Jimmie Lee Vickers)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clifton (Tut) H. Ford, 84, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m.
today, Tuesday, April 20, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Ford died on Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 13, 1920, in Richmond, Va., to the late Joe Dow and Alice Hayes Ford.
He was a shovel operator with Putnam County Highway Department.
His family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Euneeda and Michael Malone of Cookeville; a son and
daughter-in-law, Terry P. and Pamelia Ford of Cookeville; two brothers, Kenneth Ford of Cookeville and
Donald Ford of Monroe; five grandchildren, Terry L. Ford, Windy Cheryl Kutrich, April Dawn Carlile,
Christopher and Loria Malone; and six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Shannon and Ryan Kutrich, Seaira and
Skyra Ford and Serenity Carlile.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jimmie Lee Vickers Ford; a
daughter, Janet Ford; a sister, Christine Bates; and three brothers, George N., J.D. and Travis Ford.
Bro. James Williams will officiate at the services
Cora Isabella Ford Obt.
b, 19 August 1859, Rock Spring Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 August 1950, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles
Randolph Ford (1808-1901) & Henrietta Pheobe Draper (1833-1908).
Residents of Cookeville having lost another of the pioneer citizens in the passing of Miss Cora Ford who
died Tuesday afternoon at her home on S. Dixie, where she had lived most of her life. She was active in
church and community activities until two years ago when her health began to fail.
Funeral services for Miss Ford were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the chapel of the Whitson
Funeral Home with Dr. Charles N. Sharpe officiating. Interment was in Cookeville cemetery.
Miss Ford was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Ford. She not only lived to see her nieces
and nephews but three other generations including a great-great-great-nephew, all of whom were closely
associated with “Aunt Cora.” Remarkable for one of her advanced years in many activities, Miss Ford
during the past year made the dress in which she was buried.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by one brother, James F. Ford of Mobile, AL; eight nieces, two nephews and a number of
great nieces and nephews.
George P. Ford
b. 4 September 1888, Whitleyville, TN –d. 26 August 1891, s/o Thomas Draper Ford & Virginia Belle
Birdwell.
*See Alice Keith Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Henry Clay Ford
b. 26 April 1852, Rock Spring Valley, TN - d. 2 February 1878, s/o Charles Randolph Ford (1808-1901)
& Henrietta Pheobe Draper (1833-1908). (Shares tombstone with his parents),
Janet Lea Ford
b. ? –d. 1951
Jimmie Lee (Vickers) Ford Obt.
b. 20 August 1924, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 February 1999, Cookeville, TN, md on the 8th of October 1938,
Overton Co., TN to Clifton “Tut” H. Ford, b. 13 April 1920, Richmond, VA – d. 18 April 2004,
Cookeville, TN, s/o Joe Dow Ford & Alice Hayes. Jimmie Lee (Vickers) Ford, d/o Vay Aldon Vickers
Sr. (1903-1983) & Opha White (1904-1936), both buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
‘Gone from our Home but not from our Hearts’
*See Clifton “Tut”H. Ford Obt.
*See Vay Aldon Vickers Sr. buried in Judd Church Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 68: Clifton Ford married 8 October 1938,
Overton Co., TN to Jimmie Lee Vickers)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Ford, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. today,
Friday, Feb. 26, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family is currently receiving friends at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ford died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Vay Sr. and Opha White Vickers. Mrs. Ford
was a dietary worker at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Her family includes her husband, Clifton H. Ford of Cookeville; a daughter, Euneeda (Pixie) Malone of
Cookeville; a son, Terry P. Ford of Cookeville; five sisters, Emogene Burgess and Julie Zurawski, both of
Michigan, Juanita Bartlett, Lola Boles, and Donna Palk, all of Cookeville; seven brothers, Vay Jr., Johnny,
and Rodger Vickers, all of Cookeville, Bill and Bob Vickers, both of Michigan, David Vickers of
California, and Richard Vickers of Rickman; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Ford; and a sister, Bennie
Cole.
Rev. Myron Greer will officiate at the services.
Published February 26, 1999 12:47 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
John Dow Ford Sr.
b. 2 July 1886 – d. 9 September 1964, md Alice Preston (Hayes) Ford, b. 5 June 1893 – d. 19 October
1944. Buried next to them is their daughter, Infant Ford, b. 15 December 1912 – d. 18 December 1912.
(Children of John Dow Ford & Alice Hayes are: (sons) George N. Ford, Joe Dow Ford Jr., Kenneth Ford,
Donald Ford, Clifton H. Ford and Travis Ford (daughters) Mrs. Coleman (Christine) Bates. Alice (Hayes)
Fords’siblings are: (brothers) A. P. Hayes & H. L. Hayes, (sister) Mrs. Pearl Brady.
*See Coleman Troy Bates buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Amy (Whitaker) Ford Obt.
Millie Christine Ford
b. 9 October 1910 – d. 19 June 1976, d/o Joe Dow Ford Sr. & Alice Preston Hayes. Millie died from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She had six brothers; Clifton H. Ford, George N. Ford, Joe
Dow Ford Jr., Travis Ford, Kenneth Ford and Donald Ford.
Christine was an accomplished pianist and singer. She was a member of the Cookeville Presbyterian
Church choir and often sang solos at church, at weddings etc. when requested to do so. She worked as a
saleslady at several stores in Cookeville. In addition to her work with the church, she was active in Senior
Citizens activities.
Myrtle (High) Ford
b. 1880, TN –d. 1903, age 23 yrs. old, md unknown Ford. Myrtle (High) Ford, d/o John Winston High
& Mary Carolina “Lina”Conditt.
*See John Winston High buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Carolina “Lina”(Conditt) High Obt.
Dwl: 4
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Winston HIGH Self
M
M
W
35
TN
Occ:
Runs Sawmill
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lina HIGH
Wife
F
M
W
30
TN
Occ:
Mabel HIGH
Dau
F
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Wirt HIGH
Son
M
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Willie HIGH
Son
M
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Myrtle HIGH Dau
F
S
W
9M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Liddie HIGH
Mother F
W
W
66
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Easter VADEN Other F
B
21
TN
Occ:
Servant Fa: TN Mo: TN
Thomas Draper Ford Obt.
b. 19 June 1862, Cookeville, TN - d. 28 June 1945, Putnam Co., TN, (Insurance Agent) md on the 27th of
November 1887, Whitleyville, Jackson Co., TN to Virginia Bell (Birdwell) Ford, b. 4 October 1866,
Whitleyville, TN - d. 1 September 1964, Cookeville, TN, d/o Welington Birdwell & Eliza "Liza" Ann
Keith. Thomas Draper Ford, s/o Charles Randolph Ford & Henrietta Pheobe Draper.
*See George P. Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alice Keith Ford buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Edward Francis Neal buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Thomas Draper & Virginia Bell (Birdwell) Ford had three children: George P. Ford, 4 Sept. 1888,
Whitleyville, TN – d. 26 Aug. 1891, buried, Cookeville City Cemetery; Frances Ford, b. 7 Jul. 1891,
Cookeville, TN md Edward Francis Neal & Alice Keith Ford, b. 11 Aug. 1894, Cookeville, TN –d. 22 Oct.
1977.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 152: Thomas D. Ford married 27
November 1887, Jackson Co., TN to Bell Birdwell).
Funeral services were held at the Cookeville Church of Christ, Saturday afternoon for Thomas Draper Frod,
83, who died here at his home Thursday evening at 6:30 after an illness of four months. Minister A. S.
Landiss officiated. A prayer service was held at the residence conducted by Mr. Landiss and Lewis Botts,
of Whitleyville, preceding the church service. Interment was in the City Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Bell Birdwell Ford, two daughters, Mrs. Edward F. neal, of Millburn,
NJ, and Miss Alice Keith Ford, of Cookeville; one grandson, Lieut. Edward Ford neal, who is serving with
the Army Air Forces in Italy; one brother, James F. Ford, of Chattom, AL, and three sisters, Miss Cora
Ford and Mrs. Herbert Watson, of Cookeville, and Mrs. W. B. Boyd, of Cookeville and Humboldt.
Son of the late Charles Randolph and Henerietta Draper Ford, pioneer citizens of Putnam County, Mr.
Ford, whose birthday was observed June 19, had the distinction of being the oldest man born and reared in
Cookeville and to have spent his entire 83 years in the vicinity of his birth place. He shared a wide circle of
friends including many of the younger generation, because of a happy faculty of being interested in those
with whom he came in contact.
A member of the Upper Cumberland Fox Hunters Association, Mr. Ford served as an officer of the
association for a number of years, and in addition to his dogs, he was a great lover of nature, and continuing
a family tradition, was his culture of watermelons.
Mr. Ford was for more than 60 years a member of the local Church of Christ, and for the past 30 years had
served as elder.
Mr. Ford was for more than 60 years a member of the local Church of Christ, and for the past 30 years had
served as an elder.
Mr. Ford was interested in the educational development of Cookeville, being one of the ten founders of
Dixie College, forerunner of Tennessee Tech. He was engaged in the hardware business here for several
years, and actively engaged in the insurance business.
Honorary pallbearers were elders and deacons of the Church of Christ and relatives. His nephews sereved
as active pallbearers.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 147: Thomas D. Ford, born in
Cookeville, June 19, 1862. Married Miss Virgina Bell Birdwell, November 27, 1887. His father, C. R.
Ford, was one of the first settlers of Cookeville and Putnam County. He is a member of the Church of
Christ, a Democrat and a Mason. He has been in the fire insurance business for many years. Mr. Ford is the
oldest citizen of Cookeville who was born here.
Notie (Young) Forester
b. 6 January 1911 – d. 26 June 1987 and buried next to her is her brother James O. Young Sr., b. 23
October 1914 –d. 23 January 1978, both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Charles “Charlie”Foster
b. 17 September 1867, Smithville, TN – d. 8 May 1917, md on the 24th of April 1891 to Mary Susie
(Jared) Foster, b. 25 October 1869, TN - d. 9 August 1936, Elmwood, TN, d/o William James Jared
(1840-1919) & Elizabeth “Betty”Frances Huddleston (1845-1925). Charles Foster had just been elected
city constable prior to his death.
*See Henry Neviles Foster buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William James Jared buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 364 –Charley Foster is head of household, 31 yrs. old,
b. September 1868, TN, Occupation: Surveyor, md 9 yrs. to Susie, 30 yrs. old, b. May 1870, TN, 1 child
born, 1 child living. Child: Henry Foster, 7 yrs. old, b. April 1893, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 246 – Charles Foster is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Foreman Canstineban Co., md 19 yrs. to Mary S., 40 yrs. old, 1
child born, 1 child living. Child: Henry N. Foster, 18 yr. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Machine Shop)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 301-147-170 –Mary S. Foster is head of
household, 49 yrs. old, TN. Child: Henry Foster, son, 26 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Clerk Hardware,
married to Essie, daughter-in-law, 26 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Teacher Public School).
Henry Neviles Foster
b. 24 April 1892, TN - d. 4 February 1963, md on the 4th of September 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Essie
(Graves) Foster, b. 1894, TN – d. 1984, d/o John Beman Graves & Levida Belle Duke. Children of
Henry N. & Essie Foster are: Charlene Graves Foster, b. 11 July 1923 md Dr. William Powell Hutcheson
and Jane Foster, b. 1927.
*See John Beman Graves buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charlene Graves (Foster) Hutcherson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 458, #1822: Henry Foster married 4
September 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Essie Graves).
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., Sullivans Bend Rd., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 143 - John B. Graves is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, TN md 18 yrs. to Levida B., 40 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child:
Essie M. Graves, 16 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Lula E. Cardwell, niece, 18 yrs. old, TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 301-147-170 –Mary S. Foster is head of
household, 49 yrs. old, TN. Child: Henry Foster, son, 26 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Clerk Hardware,
married to Essie, daughter-in-law, 26 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Teacher Public School).
Mary Susie (Jared) Foster Obt.
b. 25 October 1869, TN - d. 9 August 1936, Elmwood, TN, md on the 24th of April 1891 to Charles
“Charlie Foster, b. 17 September 1867, Smithville, TN –d. 8 May 1917. Mary Susie (Jared) Foster, d/o
William James Jared (1840-1919) & Elizabeth “Betty”Frances Huddleston (1845-1925).
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Jared Foster, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Haskell McDonald of
Elmwood, Thursday afternoon, after an illness of thirteen years, were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at
the Methodist Church here, conducted by the Rev. Dean Stroud, pastor, and the Rev. A. P. Walker of
Carthage.
Mrs. Foster was a member of the Methodist Church for forty years. She was the widow of Charles Foster
and a decendent of one of the first settlers of this county.
She is survived by one son, H. N. Foster, prominent Cookeville businessman, two sisters, Mrs. Lorella
Ditty of Baxter, and Mrs. Vallie McDonald of Elmwood, and two brothers, Lee Jared and J. B. Jared of
Baxter.
Mrs. Foster’s nephews served as the active pallbearers.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 16 July 1936
James Foutch Obt.
b. 9 January 1925, Cookeville, TN –d. 14 March 2008, Cookeville, TN, md on the 27th of June 1947, Port
Gibson, MS to Rosemary (Rogers) Foutch. James Foutch, s/o Jesse James Foutch & Mattie Elizabeth
Brewer.
*See Jesse James Foutch Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dolphus James Foutch, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
today, Sunday, March 16, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleton &
Horner Funeral Home, www.hhhfunerals.com. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services today, at the funeral
home.
Mr. Foutch died Friday, March 14, 2008, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born Jan. 9, 1925, in Cookeville to the late Jesse James and Mattie Elizabeth
Brewer Foutch.
He was a 1947 graduate of Mississippi State University with a BS degree in business. Mr. Foutch was a
business and civic leader in the Cookeville area for many years. He, his father, and his son, Martin, were
in business for many years at JJ Foutch & Son, and later at Foutch's Coffee and Spring Water.
Mr. Foutch was an avid golfer and an honorary member of the Tennessee Professional Golf Assoc. (PGA).
In his golfing career, he founded the Upper Cumberland's first premier golf classic, the Elm Hill Open,
which was later knows as the Parade Golf Classic. He served in the Air Force during World War II. Mr.
Foutch was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church, Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266 F&AM, and the
Al Menah Shrine Temple.
His family includes his wife of more than 60 years, Rosemary Rogers Foutch (whom he married June 27,
1947 in Port Gibson, Miss.); a son and daughter-in-law, Martin James and Jane Foutch of Cookeville; two
daughters and a son-in-law, Marlin Jane Francis of Cookeville, and Laura Lee and Carlen Webb of
Alpharetta, Ga.; six grandchildren, John David Francis and wife Heather of Atlanta, Ga., Jesse Martin
Foutch and wife Selena of Cookeville, Phillip Webb III, James Addison Webb and Bailey Jane Webb, all
of Alpharetta, and Taylor James Foutch of Cookeville; two great-grandchildren, Irie Nikolas Francis and
Anna Grace Foutch; a sister-in-law, Jane Beard of Cookeville; and a brother-in-law and his wife, W.H. and
Shirley Rogers of Jefferson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Foutch's grandsons and Carlen Webb.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Francis, Don Haile, Col. John Williams, Dave Thomas, Travis
Anderson, Dr. W.S. Taylor, Dr. C.M. Williams, Tony Stone, Harold Stone, McCoy Shelton, Potter
Greenwood, O.C. Masters III, James Gibbons, Willie Hawkins, Robert Williams, Bobby Williams, W.B.
Carlen III, Jerry Jared and Joe Johnson.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchison will officiate at the services.
Saturday, Mar 15, 2008 : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Jesse James Foutch Obt.
b. 1898, Smith Co., TN –d. 17 May 1977, TN md on the 14th of February 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Mattie
Elizabeth (Brewer) Foutch, b. 1897 –d. 1925. Jesse James Foutch, s/o Thomas J. & Catherine Foutch.
*See James Foutch Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 219, #2133: J. J. Foutch married 14
February 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mattie Brewer. By whom married: Sam Edwards, pastor Baptist
Church).
J. J. Foutch, prominent businessman in Cookeville, died of an apparent heart attack at 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Foutch, 79, had been self-employed at J. J. Foutch & Sons Packing Compnay for many years. He was a
native of Smith County.
The funeral is at 2:0 Wednesady afternoon at First Baptist Church and burial will be at Cookeville City
Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being made by Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lola Davidson Foutch, a son, James Foutch, one sister, Mrs. Arthur
Pedigo of Nashville and three grandchildren, and one great grandson. Rev. Gerald Slow, pastor of First
Baptist Church, will be the officiating minister.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist. Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 293 –Thomas J. Foutch is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Butcher Retail Shop, M2, md 24 yrs. to Catherine, 49 yrs. old,
M2, 8 children born, 6 children living. Children: Fannie, 21 yrs. old; Mattie, 19 yrs. old; Allie, 17 yrs.old;
Alfred, 14 yrs. old & Jesse Foutch, 12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Lola (Davidson) Foutch
b. 11 January 1907 – d. 6 February 1988, md on the 25th of December 1938, Putnam Co., TN to J. J.
Foutch.
(SS Death Index: Name: LOLA D FOUTCH Birth: 11 Jan 1907 Death: 06 Feb 1988- Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: J. J. Foutch married 25 December 1938,
Putnam Co., TN, age 40, address: Cookeville, TN to Lola Davidson, age 28, address: Cookeville, TN, name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
Frank Clark Fowler
b. 3 April 1886 –d. 17 August 1974, md Estelleene (Philpot) Fowler, b. 8 October 1902.
*See Florence (Fowler) Farley Obt.
George Clark Fowler
b. 22 October 1897 –d. 1 August 1898, s/o Walter Leonard Fowler & Luella “Lou”Ella Birdwell.
*See Walter Leonard Fowler Obt.
Lena Belle Fowler Obt.
b. 19 April 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 August 2002, Trousdale, TN, d/o Milous Finley Fowler & Stella
Mae Jackson.
*See Milous Finley Fowler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Lena Belle Fowler, 71, of Cookeville will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, Monday, from 5-9 p.m. at Dyer Funeral Home.
Miss Fowler died on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at Trousdale Medical Center.
She was born on April 19, 1931, in Putnam County to the late Milous Finley and Stella Mae Jackson
Fowler.
Her family includes five brothers, Hartford, Milton, Bobby and Ronnie Fowler, all of Cookeville, and
Holley Fowler of Grant; and two sisters, Lillian LaFever of Baxter and Mildred Spears of Silver Point.
Bro. Charles Burgess will officiate at the services.
Published August 19, 2002 10:27 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Leeodus Fowler
b. 5 June 1921 –d. 28 May 1990, md Lorene (unknown) Fowler, b. 4 March 1921.
(SS Death Index: Name: LEEODUS FOWLER Birth: 05 Jun 1921 Death: May 1990- Last Residence:
Milous Finley Fowler
b. 26 June 1904 –d. 2 October 1973, md Stella Mae (Jackson) Fowler, b. 24 June 1908 –d. 2 December
1979.
*See Lena Belle Fowler Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 442: Milus Fowler married 12 March 1931,
White Co., TN to Stella Jackson).
Ruth (Davis) Fowler Obt.
b. 9 September 1934, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 April 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Harford
Fowler. Ruth (Davis) Fowler, d/o Lonne Davis & Clarcie Bartlett.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ruth Fowler, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at
2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Fowler died Thursday, April 26, 2012, at NHC Health Care in Cookeville.
She was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Lonnie and Clarcie Bartlett
Davis.
Mrs. Fowler was a seamstress and spent many years working for C.M. Clothing, as well as being a
homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and friend.
Her family includes her husband, Hartford Fowler; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and LaDonna
Fowler, Mike and Kim Fowler and Mark and Deloris Fowler, all of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Ryan
Fowler, Makenzie Flower, Breanna Fowler and Cameron Fowler, all of Cookeville; and four brothers and
sisters-in-law, Paul and Nell Davis of Nashville, Joe and Sharon Davis of Murfreesboro, Bob and Joyce
Davis of Lebanon and Jerry and Linda Davis of Christiana.
Pallbearers will be Cameron and Ryan Fowler, Steve Fisher, and Bob, Joe and Jerry Davis.
Bro. Ralph Dunn will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 28 April 2012
Walter Leonard Fowler Obt.
b. 23 November 1871, Clay Co., TN – d. 1 November 1940, Putnam Co., TN, md Luella (Birdwell)
Fowler, b. 28 August 1876 – d. 17 September 1968. Walter Leonard Fowler, s/o Christopher Clark
Fowler (1847-1927) & Susan “Sue”M. Johnson (1849-1927).
*See George Clark Fowler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Following an illness of several weeks the death of Walter L. Fowler, 69, occurred at the home of his
relatives, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Ford, early Friday morning, November 1.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Whitson Funeral Home chapel with
Dr. W. B. Boyd, Lewis Botts, of Whitleyville, two personal friends of the deceased and W. Clarence
Cooke, Sr., minister of the local Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery.
Mr. Fowler, the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fowler was born near Celina, Clay County
where he spent the greater portion of his childhood. When a young man, he with his parents came to
Cookeville to reside where for a number of years he was actively engaged in the mercantile business. Here
he was married to Miss Luella Birdwell.
Later he, his wife and other members of the family moved to Ada, Okla., then to Quinton, Okla. Where he
remained for a periond of years, being the senior member of Fowler Bros. Dry Goods Company. He was a
man of sterling character and was prominently identified with the leading business, civil and religious
activities of the town. A member of the Church of Christ since early manhood, having been baptized by
Elder Howard Sutton, he served as a deacon of the Quinton congregation. Following his business
retirement some seven years ago, he and Mrs. Fowler retured to Tennessee and since that time have been
living at their country home near Gainesboro.
Though ill for many months, Mr. Fowler’s condition became critical soon after coming to Cookeville for a
visit more than four weeks ago.
In addition to his wife he is survived by an only son, Walter Thomas Fowler, Springfield, Mo.; a foster
daughter, Miss Vida Holt, Longview, Texas; a sister, Mrs. A. K. Thornton, Ada, Okla.; three brothers,
Sideny Fowler, Truman, Ark., Charley Fowler, Weiner, Ark., and Frank Fowler, Cookeville. He was a
brother of the late Mrs. R. L. Farley of this city.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 7 November 1940.
Certificate Number: 25953
Deceased Name: Walter Leonard Fowler
Date of Birth: 23 Nov 1871
Place of Birth: Clay County
Date of Death: 1 Nov 1940
Father: Clark Fowler
Mother: Sue Johnson
Spouse: Luella Birdwell Fowler
Asia B. Fox Obt.
b. 1913, Jackson Co., TN –d. January 1984, md Jessie Lee (Cameron) Carlen Fox, b. 5 September 1912,
Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 October 1978, Putnam Co., TN, d/o O. E. Cameron & Bessie O Arnold. Jessie
was md 1st of Henry Frank “Skinny” Carlen, b. 5 September 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 October
1978, Putnam Co., TN. Asia B. Fox, s/o Luther Asia Fox & Ada Locke.
*See Jessie Lee (Cameron) Carlen Fox Obt.
Asia B. Fox, the former director of Tennessee Tech’s University Center, has died at the age of 71.
Mr. Fox retired from Tennessee Tech in 1976 after first coming to the University in the early 50’s. He was
manager of the Book Store until 1969, then became Director of the University Center.
He was a native of Jackson County and the son of the late Luther Asia and Ada Locke Fox. Mr. Fox was a
former resident of 312 N. Jefferson Ave., and had resided in Masters Health Care Centery following an
extended illness.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lola Loftis of Crossville; one brother, Alton Fox of Freemont, CA; one
step-son, Frank Carlen of Huntsville, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home, with
burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Officiating at the service were nephews Frank, Jackie, Jimmy, and
David Fox.
Active pallbearers were Dexter Dennis, Jack Mann, Charles E. Sparks, Frank Swain, Jim Prince, Dr. W. S.
Taylor, Dr. Flavious Smith, and Dr. Wallace Prescott. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. James A. W.
Wattenbarger and Dr. Everett Derryberry.
The family will receive friends at the funeral Home after 6 p.m.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN:
4 March 1943
Asia Fox, Corporal U. S. Army, Ordinance Department reported for duty at Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, on
February 19, and left last week for Santa Anita, CA, where he will be for further military duties. Cpl. Fox,
prior to his enlistment had business connections with Middle Tennessee and Lebanon. He is the son of
Mrs. Asia Fox of Whitson Street.
B. Fox Jr. Obt.
b. 22 January 1924, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 November 1947, TN, md October 1946 to Nonie
(Spradling) Fox. B. Fox Jr., s/o B. Fox Sr. & Daisy (Judd) Fox Roller
*See B. Fox Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
B. Fox Succumbs To Automobile Injuries:
B. Fox, 23, Cookeville restaurateur who was injured in an automobile wreck November 17, lost his 10-day
battle with death, and after a series of blood transfusions and operations at Lady Ann Hospital in
Livingston. He never regained conciousness during the 10 days.
Funeral services were held Thanksgiving Day at the Whitson Funeral Home with L. N. Moody and the
Rev. Bob Ramsay officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery.
Mr. Fox, son of Mrs. Sidney M. Roller, of West Palm Beach, FL, and the late B. Fox, was a native of
Cookeville, where he lived until going to West Palm Beach a few years ago. He returned here recently and
entered the restaurant business with his brother, E. A. “Pack”Fox.
Mr. Fox was married in October, 1946, to the former Miss Nonie Spradling of West Palm Beach.
In addition to his mother, widow, and brother, Mr. Fox is survived by two other brothers, Hugo and Lloyd
Fox, Cookeville; four sisters, Mrs. Verdis Ford, Miss Marie Fox, both of West Palm Beacrh, Mrs. John
Owen of Miamisburg, OH, and Mrs. John Woolley, of Louisville, KY.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 4 December 1947.
B. Fox Sr.
b. 12 February 1883, TN – d. 5 September 1926, md on the 24th of September 1905, Putnam Co., TN to
Daisy (Judd) Fox Roller, b. 31 March 1888, TN –d. 17 October 1965. Bee Fox, s/o Cypia Fox & Dylia
Whitefield. Daisy Judd md 2nd Sydney M. Roller. (Children: B. Fox Jr., Hugo Fox, Lloyd Fox, E. A.
“Pack”Fox, Mrs. Verdis Ford Bursey, Miss Marie Fox, Mrs. John Owen & Mrs. John (Gladys) Woolley).
Daisy (Judd) Fox Roller, d/o George W. & Celia A., Judd.
*See Marie Fox Obt.
*See Rellon D. Fox buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See B. Fox Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Billy Howard Fox Report
*See Hugo Fox Obt.
*See Madge Dewilla Fox buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
B. Fox
b. 12 Feb 1883
d. 5 Sep 1926
Father: Cypia?? Fox, TN
Mother: Dylia Whitefield, TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 295, #645: B. Fox married 24 September
1905, Putnam Co., TN to Daisy Judd).
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 78 –George W. Judd is head of household, 55 yrs.
old. b. January 1845, TN, Occupation: Merchant md 34 yr. to Celia A., 38 yrs. old, b. August 1861, TN, 10
children born, 9 children living. Children: Richey R., 19 yrs. old, b. December 1880; Tina M., 16 yrs. old,
b. November 1883; Daisey E., 12 yrs. old, b. March 1888; Arthur F., 10 yrs. old, b. November 1889; Willie
H., 8 yrs. old, b. September 1891; Freelan P., 6 yrs. old, b. January 1894 & Dorkus M. Judd, 3 yrs. old, b.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville & Sparta Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 253 –B. Fox is head of
household, 27 yrs. old, TN, md 5 yrs. to Daisie E., 22 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Vera, 4 yrs. old; Midas V., 2 yrs. old & Orvel E., Fox, 11/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., First St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 185 – B. Fox is head of
household, 36 yrs. old, TN md to Daisy, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Verdis, 13 yrs. old; Hugo, 12 yrs. old;
Elliot, 11 yrs. old; Emeral A. (sp), son, 9 yrs. old; Gladys, 7 yrs. old; Rellon, 5 yrs. old & Treeva Fox, dau,
3+ yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Emma Pippin, maid, 16 yrs. old, TN. Gilbert
Mills, head, 23 yrs. old, TN; Tennie Mills, wife, 15 yrs. old, TN. Hattie Pippin, sister-in-law, 13? yrs. old,
TN).
Benjamin Franklin Fox Obt.
b. 1874, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 May 1934, Putnam Co., TN, md 1894 to Nannie Penelope (Montgomery)
Fox, b. 18 August 1872, Jackson Co., TN – d. 22 December 1932, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Robert
Montgomery (1833-1889) & Mary Ann Johnson (1839-1911). Benjamin Franklin Fox, s/o Franklin
Pierce Fox (1853-1924) & Sarah Ann “Polly” Rash, both buried in Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery,
Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. (Children: Mrs. Paul Moore, William Nathan Fox).
*See Loranine (Fox) Brown Obt.
Funeral services for B. F. Fox, 60, who died suddenly at his home near Cookeville Friday of a heart attack,
were conducted at the Church of Christ by Elder Willie Hunter. Burial took place in the city cemetery.
Mr. Fox’s death came as a shock to his hundreds of friends in Putnam county, where he was well known
and highly respected. A native of Jackson county, Mr. Fox had lived near Cookeville for several years. He
had been a member of the Church of Christ since young manhood, and was a faithful member of the local
congregation.
He was married to Miss Nan Montgomery in 1894. Mrs. Fox died in December 1932. To this union was
born seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Surviving Mr. Fox are his children, Mrs. C. T. Burton,
Coalinga, Calif., Mrs. A. L. Harley, Gallatin, Mrs. W. M. Carter, Granville, Mrs. W. H. (Loraine) Brown,
Gallatin, and Mrs. Paul Moore and Nathan Fox, of Cookeville. He is also survived by seven brothers
Arthur, Tom, Amon, Noah, and Jeff, of Nashville, John and Russ, of Gainesboro, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph
Carver, of Granville.
Benjamin Franklin Fox
b. -----, TN
d. 4 May 1934
Age: 59y 6m 24d
Father: Franklin P. Fox, TN
Mother: Sarah Rash, TN
(1900 census 12th Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 156 –Benjamin Fox is head of household, 25 yrs. old, b.
October 1874, TN md 5 yrs. to Nancy P., 27 yrs. old, .b August 1872, TN. Children: Lillie A., 2 yrs. old,
b. August 1897, TN & Lou E. Fox, 1 yr. old, b. December 1898, TN).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 162 Benjamin F. Fox is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN md 14 yrs. to Nancy P., 37 yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Lillie A., 13
yrs. old; Lorettie, 11 yrs. old; Zora d., 8 yrs. old; Loraine, 5 yrs. old & William N. Fox, 2 yrs. old. All born
in TN).
Billy Howard Fox Report
b. 20 August 1926 – d. 16 May 1945, (Pvt. killed in action on Okinawa), s/o B. Fox Sr. & Daisy (Judd)
Fox Roller. (Siblings: Mrs. Gladys Wooley of Louisville, KY, Mrs. Treva Owens, Cincinnati, OH, Mrs.
Verdis Bursey, Miss Marie Fox, Hugo Fox, Lloyd Fox, & E. A. “Pack”Fox).
Three Cooevillians Are Being Returned For Burial:
Among the 27 bodies of Middle Tennesseans who were killed in the Pacific area during World War II
being returned aboard the U. S. Army transport Dalton Victory are three Cookevillians, Pvt. Billy Howard
Fox, marines; Pvt. G. J. McCaleb, marines; Pvt. Edward W. Parkerson, army.
The respective families of these young men have been notified that the bodies will arrive in Cookeville
some time near the first of March.
Ethan Eleric Fox Obt.
b. 2 July 1913, Jackson Co., TN –d. 12 January 1955, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of April
1937, Putnam Co., TN to Laura Mae (McCanless) Fox. Ethan Eleric Fox, s/o Lester W. Fox & Deloria
Knight
*See Lester W. Fox buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 352, docket #4, pg. 73: Ethan El Fox
married 29 April 1937, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN to Laura Mai McCanless, age 18,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: P. C. McCanless, Cookeville,
TN).
Ethan Fox, 41 Dies of Heart Attack:
Funeral services for Ethan Eleric Fox, 41 who died of a heart attack at his home last Wednesday night,
were held Friday afternoon at Willow Street Church of Christ.
Oliver Cunningham, minister of the Willow Steet church officiated. Burial was in Cookeville Cemetery
with Whitson Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Fox had just returned home from church with his family when he was stricken.
He had owned and operated Fox Hatchery here until recently when he retired because of poor
health. Prior to coming to Cookeville five years ago he operated a hatchery business at Gallatin for
12 years. He attended Tennessee Tech two years.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Lester and Deloria Knight Fox of Cookeville, Rt. 4, who
survive.
Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Mae McCanless Fox; a son, Mack Fox and a daughter, Joy
Fox; three brothers, Alaric, Arple, and Tharium Fox all of Cookeville; three sisters, Mrs. Herman
Schroeder and Mrs. Lee Garrison, Cookeville and Mrs. Charlie Flatt, Bloomington Springs and his
grandmother Mrs. Annie Mayberry Fox, Rt. 4, Cookeville.
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Gainesboro Grade, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 30- Lester Fox is head of
household, 25 yrs. old, TN md to Glora, 25 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ethen, 6 yrs. old, TN & Alric Fox,
son, 4+ yrs. old, TN).
Henry Monroe Fox
b. 6 November 1878 – d. 31 October 1928, md Fannie D. (Ransom) Fox, b. 13 January 1881 – d. 24
November 1950. Buried next to them: Kate A. Fox, b. 1901 –d. 1980.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 319: H. M. Fox married 1 April 1897,
Jackson Co., TN to F. D. Ransom).
Hugo Fox Obt.
b. 26 June 1907, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 March 1951, West Palm Beach, FL, md Margaret H.
(Martin) Fox, b. 10 April 1909 – d. 1 August 1957. Hugo Fox, s/o B. Fox Sr. & Daisy (Judd) Fox
Roller.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 49, docket #3, pg. 179: Hugo Fox married
15 April 1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, Cookeville, TN to Margaret Martin, age 24, Cookeville, TN, name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
Funeral services for Hugo Fox, 44 were held Sunday afternoon at the Whitson Funeral Home with L. N.
Moody, minister of the Broad Street Church of Christ officiating. A brief service was held by Carl Gossett,
Willow Street church of Christ minister, at the Cookeville City cemetery, where interment was made.
A native of Cookeville, Mr. Fox died Friday morning at his home in West Palm Beach, FL, following a
heart attack suffered two hours earlier.
He was a graduate of the Cookeville schools and attended Tennessee Tech.
For more than 20 years Mr. Fox was a prominent businessman here. He was widely-known in the
restaurant business in this area of Tennessee and in Florida. He sold his local business here last September
and returned to West Palm Beach.
Mr. Fox was a member of the Church of Christ and was active in civic affairs.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Humphreys Fox; a daughter, Patricia Fox; a step-son, Royce
Goodman; his mother, Mrs. Sidney Roller; four sisters, Mrs. Jimmy Brusey and Miss Marie Fox, all of
West Palm Beach, Mrs. John Wooly, Louisville, and Mrs. John Owen, Cincinnati; two brothers, Lloyd and
E. A. Fox, local businessmen.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 5 April 1951.
Hugo Fox Opens Café In West Cookeville:
Hugo Fox has announced the purchase of the Hug City Café in West Cookeville and the change of its name
to the Fox Café. He has taken over its management with Ritchie Judd, famous for his dishes, as chef.
Mr. Fox has had much experience as a restaurant manager and knows what the customers want. He has
issued an invitation for all his friends to come to see him in his new establishment.
household, 36 yrs. old, TN md to Daisy, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Verdis, 13 yrs. old; Hugo, 12 yrs. old;
Elliot, 11 yrs. old; Emeral A. (sp), son, 9 yrs. old; Gladys, 7 yrs. old; Rellon, 5 yrs. old & Treeva Fox, dau,
3+ yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Emma Pippin, maid, 16 yrs. old, TN. Gilbert
Mills, head, 23 yrs. old, TN; Tennie Mills, wife, 15 yrs. old, TN. Hattie Pippin, sister-in-law, 13? yrs. old,
TN).
Jessie Lee (Cameron) Carlen Fox Obt.
b. 5 September 1912, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 October 1978, Putnam Co., TN, md the 18th of October 1933,
Putnam Co., TN to Henry Frank "Skinny" Carlen, b. 6 July 1907, Cookeville, TN - d. 6 July 1945,
Walter Raleigh Carlen & Frances “Fannie” Richmond. Jessie Lee (Cameron) Carlen, d/o O. E.
Cameron & Bessie O Arnold. Jessie Lee (Cameron) Carlen md 2nd Asia B. Fox, b. 1913 – d. January
1984.
*See Asia B. Fox Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 174: Henry F. Carlen married 18 October
1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Cookeville, TN to Jessie Lee Cameron, age 21, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: O. E. Cameron, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Jessie Lee Cameron Fox, 66, of 312 N. Jefferson Ave. were held
today at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Hooper and Heddleston Funeral Home. Mrs. Fox died Sunday, Dec. 24,
at Cookeville General Hospital.
Services were conducted by the Rev. G. David Campbell, the Rev. Roy J. West, and Jackie and Frank Fox.
Burial was at the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Fox was a native of Putnam County and was the daughter of the late O. E. and Bessie O. Arnold
Cameron.
She is survived by her husband, B. A. (Asia) Fox; one son, Frank Carlen of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters,
Mrs. Lucille Holladay and Alberta Cameron, both of Cookeville; one brother, Arnold Cameron of
Cookeville, three grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were William L. Jones, Dexter Dennis, John K. Maddin, Bryan E. Burgess, Forest C.
Erwin, Steve Tankersley, Dr. W. S. Taylor, Dr. Everett Derryberry.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 26 December 1978
Lester W. Fox
b. 26 April 1894, TN – d. 10 April 1963, md on the 18th of August 1912, Jackson Co., TN to Deloria
(Knight) Fox, b. 1 April 1893 –d. 25 November 1967.
*See Ethan Eleric Fox Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 331, # 74x: L. W. Fox married 18 August
1912, Jackson Co., TN to Delora Knight).
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Gainesboro Grade, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 30 - Lester Fox is head of
household, 25 yrs. old, TN md to Glora, 25 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ethen, 6 yrs. old, TN & Alaric Fox,
son, 4+ yrs. old, TN).
Mack Fox
b. ? –d. 24 December 1989.
Madge Dewilla Fox
b. 8 June 1918 –d. 13 July 1919, d/o B. Fox Sr. & Daisy (Judd) Fox Roller.
Marie Fox Obt.
b. 28 October 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 March 2003, Nashville, TN, d/o B. Fox & Daisy Judd.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Marie Fox, 81, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. today from the
Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until the time of the services at the church.
Miss Fox died on Friday, March 28, 2003, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was born Oct. 28, 1921, in Putnam County to the late B. and Daisy Judd Fox. Miss Fox was in the
banking industry for many years. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ and was active
in Meals on Wheels and the Helping Hands Programs.
Her family includes a niece and nephew-in-law: Brenda and Lowell Smith of Cookeville; a niece, Patsy
Fox Fog of Maryville; many more nieces and nephews; a great-niece and nephew-in-law, Shannon and
Greg Hunter of Cookeville; a great-nephew and niece-in-law, Jim and Julie Smith of Cookeville; greatgreat-nephews and niece Matt, Trey, Chase and Samantha Hunter and Cade Smith; and her dog, Molly.
In addition to her parents, Miss Fox was preceded in death by her sisters Verdis Ford, Gladys Wooley and
Treeva Cook; and by her brothers Relon, B. Junior Fox, E.A. "Pack" Fox and Hugo, Lloyd and Billy Fox.
Pallbearers will be Ken Peterson, Buddy Chaffin, Jim Hicks, Chuck Johnson, Donnie Westbrooks, Randy
Chaffin, Bill Paul Hallcomb, and Mitchell Judd.
Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Humane Society.
Bro. Glen McDoniel and Bro. Gary Hampton will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published March 29, 2003 8:30 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Rellon D. Fox
b. 13 March 1914, TN –d. 8 June 1933.
*See Bee Fox buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Marie Fox Obt.
Rellon David Fox
b. -----, TN
d. 8 Jun 1933
Age: abt 19y
Father: Bee Fox, TN
Mother: Daisy Judd, TN
household, 36 yrs. old, TN md to Daisy, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Virdia, 13 yrs. old; Hugo, 12 yrs. old;
Elliot, 11 yrs. old; Emeral A. (sp), son, 9 yrs. old; Gladys, 7 yrs. old; Rellon, 5 yrs. old & Treva (sp)Fox,
dau, 3+ yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Emma Pippin, maid, 16 yrs. old, TN.
Gilbert Mills, head, 23 yrs. old, TN; Tennie Mills, wife, 15 yrs. old, TN. Hattie Pippin, sister-in-law, 13?
yrs. old, TN).
Aliana Beatriz Juan Francisco Obt.
Infant daughter of Juana Juan & Emilio Francisco.
COOKEVILLE — Graveside Services for Aliana Beatriz Francisco, the infant daughter of Juana Juan and
Emilio Francisco, will be held 2 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Cookeville City Cemetery, with
Father Chad Putoff officiating.
Aliana passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Presley Funeral Home (formerly Cookeville Funeral Home) is in charge of arrangements.
Also survived by; maternal grandparents, Maria Bartolome and Sebastian Juan; paternal grandparents,
Maria Sebastian and Gaspar Francisco; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Ashley Alonzo Francisco Obt.
b. 3 November 2005 – d. 13 June 2006, Nashville, TN, d/o Johnny Alonzo Gomez Francisco & Maria
Alonzo Francisco.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Ashley Alonzo Francisco, 7 months, of Cookeville will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ashley died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 3, 2005, to Johnny Alonzo Gomez and Maria Alonzo Francisco.
In addition to her parents, her family includes maternal grandparents Gaspar Francisco and Juana
Sebastian, and paternal grandparents Baltazar Alonzo Juan and Eulalia Gomez Pedro. The Rev. Alvarado
Crispin will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published June 16, 2006 11:29 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mosises “Moses”Francisco Obt.
b. 2 January 1994, Guatemala City, Guatemala –d. 22 February 2013, White Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Isaac Moises Francisco Juan (Moses), age 18, of Sparta and
formerly of Cookeville will be held Thursday, February 28 at 4 p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner. Rev. Max Mayo and Jose Reyes will officiate. Interment will follow in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Moses died suddenly Friday evening February 22 at his home in White County,
Tennessee.
Moses was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on January 2, 1994. He attended
Jere Whitson Elementary School, Avery Trace Middle School, Cookeville High
School, and was currently a junior at White County High School. Moses was a
high achiever in his school studies and showed much potential as a visual artist.
He had aspirations to study graphic art upon the completion of high school. His
outgoing personality made him beloved by his many friends, teachers, and
family members.
Survivors include his mother, Rebeca Francisco of Sparta, and his brother, Jayron Francisco of Cookeville.
Moses’s family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, February 27 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
and Thursday, February 28 from 3 p.m. until service time.
A Memorial-Funeral Fund has been established in Moses’s memory at First Tennessee Bank, ATT: Holly
Wallace, 345 South Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 26 February 2013
Angie Nicole Franklin
b. 13 May 1976 –d. 13 May 1976.
Effie (Dixon) Franklin Obt.
b. 1910, Putnam Co., TN – died January 1960, TN, md Jessie Lee Franklin, b. 1911 – d. 1974. Effie
(Dixon) Franklin, d/o Brack Dixon & Gurdie Bohanon.
*See Jessie Lee Franklin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Dixon Franklin, 49, were conducted Monday afternoon from the Samaria
Church of Christ with Bro. J. T. Smith officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery.
Mrs. Franklin died at her home on Maxwell Ave. Saturday.
She was a native of Putnam county and the daughter of Brack and Gurdie Bohanon Dixon who survive her.
Mrs. Franklin is also survived by her husband, Mr. Jessie Lee Franklin; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Phillips
of Nashville; Mrs. Helen Montgomery of Cookeville; two sons, Earl and Carl Franklin, both of Cookeville;
six sisters, Mrs. Mamie Davis; Mrs. Flossie Choate; Mrs. Clara Choate; Mrs. Mary Morton, Mrs. Bertie
Ann Buckner and Mrs. Pat Burgess of Cookeville; two brothers Jack and Charlie Dixon of Cookeville; nine
grandchildren.
Membership was held with the Church of Christ.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Lee Franklin
b. 1911 – d. 1974, md Effie (Dixon) Franklin, b. 1910, Putnam Co., TN – died January 1960, TN, d/o
Brack Dixon & Gurdie Bohanon. Buried next to them: Danny Joe Franklin, b. & d. 31 October 1945.
*See Effie (Dixon) Franklin Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 497, #7598: Jessie Lee Franklin married
on the 17th of July 1968, Overton Co., TN, age 57, address: Cookeville, TN to Nellie Dora Garrison, age
50, address: 416 S. Cedar St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
Johnnie Randolph Franklin
b. 15 October 1910 –d. 11 April 1911.
‘Budded On Eart To Bloom In Heaven’
Robert T. Franklin
b. 5 November 1911 –d. 18 October 1935.
Richard Hobbs Fraser
b. 1 August 1918 – d. 29 February 1996, md Vivian Grant (Brumfield) Fraser, b. 22 December 1923,
Danville, VA – d. 26 May 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Clarence Dameron Brumfield &
Annie Mae Webb.
*See Vivian Grant (Brumfield) Fraser Obt.
Vivian Grant (Brumfield) Fraser Obt.
b. 22 December 1923, Danville, VA –d. 26 May 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Richard Hobbs
Fraser, b. 1 August 1918 – d. 29 February 1996. Vivian Grant (Brumfield) Fraser, d/o Clarence
Dameron Brumfield & Annie Mae Webb.
*See Richard Hobbs Fraser buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Vivian Grant Brumfield Fraser, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Entombment
A reception will be held back at St. Michael's afterwards.
Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church.
Mrs. Fraser died Saturday morning, May 26, 2012, at her home, surrounded by
loved ones.
(Pictured: Vivian Grant (Brumfield) Fraser).
She was born Dec. 22, 1923, in Danville, Va., to the late Clarence Dameron Brumfield and Annie Mae
Brumfield Webb.
In the 1940s, she worked for the U.S. Government in the War Finance Division of the Treasury
Department. All war bond tours were booked from this office, and celebrities came to the office in person
to pick up their travel orders and itineraries. Among the celebrities who Mrs. Fraser met and talked with
were Tyrone Power, Victor Mature, Paul Whiteman, Caesar Romero, Judy Garland, Joan Fontain, Alan
Ladd, Eleanor Roosevelt and the three surviving Marines who planted the flag on Mt. Surabachi, Iwo Jima.
She also had the privilege of having dinner at the Pentagon, seated with one of the most famous men in the
world at that time, General Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower.
In 1958, she and her late husband, Dr. Richard Hobbs Fraser (retired dean of arts and sciences department
and former history professor at TTU) moved with their daughter, Catherine, to Cookeville. They
immediately joined St. Michael's Episcopal Church, where she remained an active member for more than
54 years, as long as her health permitted.
For 50 plus years, she was a member, former president, and held many offices in the PEO Chapter L
(Philanthropic Educational Organization). She was also an avid reader and member of Cookeville Book
Lovers Club. She had a passion for life and loved music, dancing and being with people. A true "people
person" with a sharp sense of humor, she was generous beyond measure and always had time for her
friends. Above all, she loved her family and was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother,
mother-in-law and sister. She will be dearly missed.
Her family includes her daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Michael Brock of Houston, Texas; a
granddaughter, Melissa Brock of Nashville; a brother and sister-in-law, Shirley Martin and June Brumfield
of Danville, Va.; a sister-in-law, Jaci Brumfield of Newark, Del.; and many nieces, nephews and other
loved ones.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Horace Dameron
Brumfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 604 North Washington Avenue,
Cookeville, TN 38501.
Father Joe Weatherly will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 29 May 2012
Clarence Blanton Frazier
b. 8 May 1908 –d. 18 September 1976.
Cora E. Frazier
b. 11 October 1909 –d. 31 September 1910, d./o John L. & Malgia M. Frazier.
*See John L. Frazier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Hobart H. Frazier
b. 29 December 1914 –d. 10 November 1974. Buried next to John L. & Malgia M. Frazier.
*See John L. Frazier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John L. Frazier
b. 15 August 1878 – d. 15 April 1958, md Malgia M. (Maynard) Frazier, b. 8 October 1885 – d. 9
October 1970, both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Cora E. Frazier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Hobart H. Frazier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Louise (Frazier) Bradford Obt.
*See William H. Bradford Obt.
Wilma A. Frazier
b. 6 May 1919 –d. 11 November 1931.
Dorothy Mae (Stamps) Freeman Obt.
b. 20 March 1920, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Philip Moore Freeman, b. 1 September 1916 – d. 3 May 1995. Dorothy Mae (Stamps) Freeman, d/o
William Henry Stamps & Hallie Vera Williams.
*See Philip Moore Freeman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Henry Stamps buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Freeman, 91, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday November 12 at 1 pm
from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Stiglich
officiating. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5 –8 pm and again Saturday from 12
noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Freeman died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in the Bethesda Health Care
Center in Cookeville.
She was born March 20, 1920 in Cookeville to the late William Henry and Hallie
Vera Williams Stamps.
Mrs. Freeman was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church.
She was retired as an Administrative Assistant with Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation in Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Philip Freeman and granddaughter,
Christie Thomas.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Janice Freeman of Raleigh, NC; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Anne and Joe Thomas of Chillicothe, OH, Betty and Jack Whitehead of the Boma
community in Putnam County; two sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Gerald Mitchell, and Louise
Mitchell, all of Marietta, GA; nine grandchildren, Leigh Anne Brown (Tim), Carol Huber (Bryan), Betsy
Martin (Dave), Molly Leita (Jayme), Matthew Freeman, Sean Freeman, Megan Meadows (Kyle), Mary
Clemons, and Jackie Whitehead; eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Upper Cumberland Affiliate, 1 South Jefferson,
Suite 205, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Edith (Carlock) Freeman Obt.
b. 19 July 1915, Overton Co., TN – d. 11 June 2009, Cookeville, TN, md Rev. R. Lexie Freeman, b. 26
January 1914 –d. 24 November 2001.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edith Freeman, 93, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Sunday, June 14, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, and from noon
until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Freeman died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mary Edith Carlock Freeman was born July 19, 1915, in Overton County to the late
Thomas W. Carlock and Winnie Ellen Neely Carlock.
Mrs. Freeman was the widow of the Rev. R. Lexie Freeman, a United Methodist
minister who died in 2001. Upon his retirement in 1984, they moved to Cookeville,
where he joined the staff of First United Methodist Church.
Before that, they lived near Savannah, Tenn., in Lobelville, Lawrenceburg, Nashville, Donelson, Dickson,
Nashville again, Hermitage, Clarksville, Madison and Livingston. In all those places, she was active in
church, often as a Sunday school teacher or leader of a women's group.
Mrs. Freeman was a graduate of Livingston Academy where she was valedictorian. She attended Tennessee
Polytechnic Institute (now Tennessee Technological University) and Scarritt College. As a very young
woman during the Depression, she taught school for a brief term in Hanging Limb, a community in
southeastern Overton County.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Tricia Gregory Apple and James of Cookeville; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Don and Suzanne Freeman of Knoxville and Harold and Linda Freeman of
Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Douglas, Charles
and Carey Carlock.
Revs. Woody Adams, Max Mayo and Maurice Moore will officiate at the services.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Friday, Jun 12, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Jack L. Freeman
b. 23 December 1938, s/o Wheeler H. Freeman Sr. & Arba C. Howard. (Shares tombstone with
parents).
*See Wheeler H. Freeman Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Philip Moore Freeman
b. 1 September 1916 – d. 3 May 1995, md Dorothy (Stamps) Freeman, b. 20 March 1920 Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Henry Stamps &
Hallie Vera Williams.
*See Dorothy Mae (Stamps) Freeman Obt.
Wheeler H. Freeman Jr.
b. 3 July 1927 – d. 1 September 1990, s/o Wheeler H. Freeman Sr. & Arba C. Howard. (Shares
tombstone with parents).
*See Wheeler H. Freeman Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: WHEELER H FREEMAN Birth: 03 Jul 1927– Death: Sep 1990 –Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 408-23-5856, TN)
Wheeler H. Freeman Sr.
b. 20 November 1903 – d. 9 February 1979, TN, md on the 1st of September 1926, Overton Co., TN to
Arba C. (Howard) Freeman, b. 20 February 1907 – d. 27 November 1987. (Shares tombstone with
childrern). Wheeler H. Freeman Sr., s/o Caney Freeman & Mary Della Judd.
*See Wheeler H. Freeman Jr.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 548: Wheeler Freeman married 1
September 1926, Overton Co., TM to Arbra Howard).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Wheeler H. Freeman, 75, who died Feb. 9 in the Cookeville
General Hospital, will be in the chapel of the Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2
p.m. with Neil Christy, minister of the Collegeside Church of Christ, officiating, and burial following in the
Mr. Freeman, an Overton County native and the son of the late Caney and Mary Della Judd Freeman,
owned and operated Cookeville Recappers Co. for the last 35 years.
He was a member of the Collegeside Church of Christ; served two terms on the Cookeville City Council,
and was a member of the Tax Equalization Board of the county government.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Arba Howard Freeman; two sons, W. H. Freeman and Jack L. Freeman, of
Cookeville; two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Williams, of Crossville, and Mrs. Clemmie Maynard, of Donelson;
two brothers, Jesse Freeman, of Clearwater, FL and Wayne Freeman, of Crossville; and two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Stacey Mott, Robert King, Charles Chaffin, Carlos Dobbs, Ensor Gaw, Dave
Hudddleston and Howard Garrison.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 9 February 1979
Alphus C. Freeze
b. 1859, TN – d. 1912, md Laura (unknown) Freeze. Alphus C. Freeze s/o Major Joseph Crawford
Freeze & Margaret S. Bounds. Buried next to him, children: Joe C. Freeze, b. 24 Sept. 1899 –d. 3 Dec.
1908; Herbert Freeze, b. 11 Feb. 1896 – d. 11 Feb. 1896; Maggie Pearl Freeze, b. 15 Apr. 1894 – d. 5
Aug. 1895/6 & Cecil Freeze, b. Mar. 1893 –d. May 1893.
Alpheus C. Freeze
b. -----, Putnam Co., TN
d. 24 May 1912
Age: 52 years
Putnam
(1880 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 50 –J. C. Freeze, is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Dry Good Merchant, md to M. S., 47 yrs. old, TN. Children: A. C., 21 yrs. old,
Occupation: Clerk Store; May, 19 yrs. old; F. A., son, 15 yrs. old; Efey, dau, 14 yrs. old; Sallie, 12 yrs. old
& Maggie Freeze, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Cecil Freeze
b. 6 March 1893 –d. 8 March 1893, s/o Alpheus C.& Laura Freeze.
Maj. Joseph Crawford Freeze Obt.
b. 13 July 1826, TN –d. 26 August 1896, md Margaret S. (Bounds) Freeze, b. 21 December 1832, TN –
d. 6 January 1905 (she died from serious burns), d/o Judge William C. Bounds (1803-1870) & Sarah
Stone (1802-1868), both buried in the Bounds-Hill Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Buried next to Joseph &
Margaret Freeze is their daughter, Maggie Freeze, b. 25 February 1873 – d. 30 July 1891. Also buried
next to them is their daughter, Francis A. Freeze, b. 16 November 1864, TN –d. 12 February 1885.
*See J. C. Chilcutt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Evander Bud Bilbrey buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alphus C. Freeze buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John W. Chilcutt Obt.
FREEZE, JOSEPH CRAWFORD: His Life and Characteristics -- Joseph Crawford Freeze, was born in
Green county seven miles from Greenville July 13th 1826, and was seventy years one month and twelve
days of age at the time of his death. His parents moved to Overton county, near Hilham when he was but
seven years old. In February 1848 he came to Putnam county and commenced life as a clerk for Bob
Burton at what was then known as Cross Roads, two miles north east of this place. He lived there until
1856, the year after Cookeville was established, when he built the first store house here on the site of
the present one and has continued his residence ever since, with the exception of two years that he
was in the war. He was married in 1858 to Margaret S. Bounds who lived where Peekeville now is. Six
girls and two boys were born to them, three girls and one boy, with his wife survive him. In 1862 he
enlisted in the Confederate army and served two years with honor to himself and country. He was
elected captain and subsequently major. After the war he returned to his business, and by his splendid
ability accumulated a comfortable fortune. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in 1873 and
from that time forward was it mainstay and pillar. It was through his effort that three churches have been
built here, and the church and Sunday School owe more to him than any other man. He was one of the
pioneers and land marks of the town always on the side of morality and right. Energy and promptness were
his slogan. He was seriously?? Honest and punctilious even to the minutest detail. He was authority on all
events and happenings -- posed a wonderful memory. There was not a man in town who was more loved
and no man so completely held the confidence of our people as he. He took great pride in the development
of the country and always threw his whole soul in and of his undertakings. We do not wish to be
extravagant in our praise of this truly good man, but we can say of a truth that the death of no man would
be more regretted by our citizens than that of Maj. Freeze. His life was one of usefulness, and his
influence will live in the hearts of those who knew him. May his good soul rest in peace. [Date 9/3/1896,
Vol. IX, No. 46, Page 1]
FREEZE, JOSEPH CRAWFORD: Maj. J. C. Freeze Dead -- On Wednesday of last week as the sun was
sinking behind the western horizon (sic) the life of Maj. J. C. Freeze ebbed peacefully away, and at 5:20
o'clock the soul of this good man, had gone to the God who gave it. His injury and subsequent death were
a painful surprise and shock to people beyond expression. On the Saturday previous to his death he with
his son A. C. left his store for dinner, and while on the plank sidewalk near his home he tripped over a
loose board, and fell full length upon the walk, his face and stomach striking heavily. With the assistance
of two men he walked him, and Dr. J. E. Dyer sent for who upon examination found that besides bruises on
the face, Maj. Freeze had sustained internal injuries which in all probabilities would prove fatal. Dr. J. B. S.
Martin was called in and the two skilled physicians did all in their power to save the sufferer, but he was at
once beyond medical aid. It was hoped that his splendid physical resistance and will power would be
sufficient to bridge him over, but he had received injuries which to men of ordinary powers of endurance
would have succumbed much sooner.
He lingered along gradually sinking until Wednesday evening, when he yielded to the intense pain he had
suffered. Maj. Freeze had all the aid that physicians and careful nurses could bestow, and his last hours on
earth were made as pleasant as possible. Several times did those who were with him think that each breath
would be his last, but as often did his system rally and he would revive. He was conscious until within a
short while of his death. At 1 o'clock Wednesday morning he summoned his family around his bed side and
bade them all goodbye admonishing them to be good to one another, and directing what dispositions should
be made of his property. He faced death with a tranquil Christian fortitude and was ???? Cool and
composed. His body was taken charge of Thursday by Cookeville Lodge No. 266 F. & A. M. and carried to
the C P church a 2:30 p. m. where impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Carr the choir
rendering some beautiful and choice selections. The large auditorium and Sunday School room were filled
to their utmost capacity by friends of the deceased, who come to pay a farewell tribute to the man they all
loved. At the conclusion of the service his remains were laid to rest in the cemetry (sic) with masonic
hones, in the presence of a large concourse of people. [Date 9/3/1896, Vol. IX, No. 46, Page 1].
Source: Some Prominent Pioneer Citizens of Putnam County and Their Record, By Ernest H. Boyd
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 18 June 1953.
Major Joseph C. Freeze was reared in the Hilham community. At the original sale of town lots in
Cookeville, he purchased the lot on the West side of the Public Square on which the First National Bank
building is now located and immediately commenced the construction of a large two-story frame store
building on that location and, upon the completion of the building, he opened a general store, with a large
stock of general merchandise for that day, and, at that mercantile business until his death about forty years
later, except during the period of the Civil War, when he was an officer in the Confederate Army. He
joined the Confederate Army at the outbreak of the Civil War and was promoted to the rank of of Major.
He was a brave and capable Confederate officer.
He was active in public affairs in Putnam County from his young manhood until his death. He was an
Elder and active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a devoted member of the
Masonic Lodge, instituted in 1857, in the upper story of the store building, where it continued to hold its
meetings until the Civil War. He was always deeply interested in good schools, and, beginning in the early
80’s, he worked hard, with others, to secure the establishment of a Cumberland Presbyterian College in
Cookeville. He served for many years as Superintendent of the Sunday School of the Cookeville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His home residence, on Dixie Avenue one of the first residences built in
Cookeville, was recently torn down by Mr. S. D. Wilhite, who purchased the property.
Major Freeze enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the people of Cookeville and Putnam County in a high
degree. He was a leader in every worthy and progressive movement for the up-building of his home town
and county.
Note: Mrs. Effa Payne Dies In Lebanon Hospital: Mrs. Effa Freeze Payne, 83, passed away Monday
morning, October 24, at Martha Gaston hospital, Lebanon after a short illness.
A native of Cookeville, Mrs. Payne was a daughter of Major and Mrs. Freeze, a former merchant of this
city.
In 1897 she was married to W. S. Payne of Riddleton, TN, and she has resided there since her marriage.
She was a member of the Chapel Hill Methodist church. Her husband preceded her in death three years.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Maggie Baker, Gallatin, Mrs. W. B. Green, Orange, TX, Mrs.
Homer Hudson, Lebanon, and Mrs. Sam B. Massey, Gallatin, nine grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 3 November 1949
1870 census 1st Dist., Putnam Co., TN
Dwl: 13
J. C. Freez 44 M W Dry Good Merchant Ret. (value of real estate 2,500) (value of personal estate, 5,000) TN
Margaret Freez 37 F W Keeping House TN
Alphius C. Freez 10 M W Attending School TN
May Freez 9 F W TN
Francis A. Freez 5 F W TN
Ephy Freez 3 F W TN
Sarah Freez 1 F W TN
Elizabeth Freez 16 F W At School TN
(1880 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 50 –J. C. Freeze, is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Dry Good Merchant, md to M. S., 47 yrs. old, TN. Children: A. C., 21 yrs. old,
Occupation: Clerk Store; May, 19 yrs. old; F. A., son, 15 yrs. old; Efey, dau, 14 yrs. old; Sallie, 12 yrs. old
& Maggie Freeze, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 475 –Margaret S. Freeze, is head of household, 67
yrs. old, b. December 1832, TN, md 40 yrs., widow, 8 children born, 4 children living. Children: May, 39
yrs. old, TN & Sallie Freeze, 31 yrs. old, b. August 1868, TN. Also living in the household: James H.
Reagan, boarder, 61 yrs. old, b. August 1838, TN, widow).
Susie Ann (Turner) French Obt.
b. 3 November 1949, Jamestown – d. 31 December 2010, Algood, TN, md on the 7th of August 1966,
Jamestown to Joe French Jr. Susie Ann (Turner) French, d/o Prime McDowell Turner & Fonza Hinds.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Susie Ann French, 61, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. today,
Sunday, Jan. 2, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Sunday from noon until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. French died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born Nov. 3, 1949, in Jamestown to the late Prime McDowell and Fonza Hinds Turner.
Mrs. French was a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church. She was retired from Flowserve Corporation
and worked before that at French's Shoes with her loving husband for many years.
Her family includes her husband of 44 years, Joe French Jr. (whom she married Aug. 7, 1966 in
Jamestown); a son and daughter-in-law, Joe III and Lisa French; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vicki
Lynn and Tommy McBroom, and Kimberly Sue French, all of Cookeville; three brothers, Robert and Keith
Turner, both of Jamestown and Willis Turner of Richmond, Ky.; three sisters, Ella Jean Hodges of Mt.
Airy, N.C., Cella Zornow of Michigan and Wilma Kaye Atkins of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Amber
Mansell, Heather and Matthew McBroom, Jonathon and Ashley Clark and Joseph French IV; and two
great-grandchildren, Dakota Mansell and Johnny Gullette.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. French was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Tommy and
Darryl Turner; and a sister, Mary Ruth Turner.
Rev. Steve Thornton will officiate the services.
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Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 January 2011.
Alan Frey Obt.
b. 13 April 1885, OH –d. 14 December 1947, Nashville, TN, md to Addie (Riley) Frey, b. 16 July 1887 –
d. 13 October 1977. Alan was a Methodist. Children: Calvin “Shorty” Frey (coach at Tenn. Tech) &
Francis John “Bill”Frey.
*See Franceis John Frey II Obt.
Funeral services fro Allan Frey, 61, who died Sunday morning in a Nashville hospital after a long illness,
were conducted at the Whitson Funeral home Monday by the Rev. Thornton Fowler. Burial was in City
Cemetery.
A native of Ohio, Mr. Frey moved to Cookeville six years ago from Memphis where he was an automobile
salesman.
He was the father of Calvin “Shorty”Frey, coach of intra-mural athletics at Tennessee Tech, and Francis J.
“Bill”Frey, employe at Marchbanks Drug Compnay. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
In addition to the two sons, Mr. Frey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Addie Riley Frey, Cookeville.
Francis John Frey II Obt.
b. 2 July 1943, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8 November 1999, Cookeville, TN, s/o Francis John “Bill”Frey &
Edna Lillian Johnson.
*See Alan Frey Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Francis John Frey II, 56, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wed., Nov. 10, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Tues., Nov. 9, at the funeral home.
Mr. Frey died on Mon., Nov. 8, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 2, 1943, in Putnam County to the late Francis John (Bill) and Edna Lillian Johnson
Frey. Mr. Frey was disabled.
He was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church.
His family includes special cousins, Joanne and Bob Hill of Cookeville; and an aunt, Louise Replogle of
California.
Pallbearers will be Dr. William Shipley, Jacky Johnson, Bobby Raymer, Mike Casey, Jonathan Nelms and
Charles Hutchinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Putnam County Rescue Squad, Hubert Braswell, and the
Contact Ministers of Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville First Baptist Church Building Fund or to Putnam
County Rescue Squad.
Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate at the services.
Published November 09, 1999 10:41 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Philip J. Frick Obt.
md Kasada Mai (Storie) Frick, b. December 1888, TN, d/o Dr. Joshua Raymond Storie & Sarah
Frances Choate.
*See Dr. Joshua Raymond Storie Obt.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Pendergrass Funeral Home for P. J. Frick, 60, who
died at his home on Oak Street Sunday. He had been ill for the past two years. Rev. T. W. Mayhew and
the Rev. G. C. McIlwain were in charge. Burial was in the Cookeville cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mai Storie Frick of Cookeville, one brother and two sisters of Louisville, KY.
M. Frick was a native of Louisville and was in the cab business there before moving to Cookeville some
two years ago.
(1900 census, 7th Civil Dist., Fentress Co., TN: Dwl: 13 –J. R. Storie is head of household, 45 yrs. old, b.
November 1854, TN, Occupation: Physician, md 27 yrs., Sarah F., 33 yrs. old, TN, md 12 yrs.,
Occupation: Physician, 5 children born, 1 child living. Children: Isaac R., 22 yrs. old, b. December 1877,
WA Occupation: Physician; Oscar D., 20 yrs. old, b. December 1880, WA; Lillie E., 18 yrs. old, b.
February 1882, WA; Pansy, 16 yrs. old, b. August 1883, WA; May, 11 yrs. old, b. December 1888, TN;
Minnie M., 7 yrs. old, b. January 1893, TN; Clay, 4 yrs. old, b. August 1895, TN & Paul E. Storie, 2 yrs.
old, b. December 1897, TN)
(1930 census, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Dwl: 126 - Philip J. Frick is head of household, 48 yrs. old,
KY 9father born in VA, mother, Germany), Occuaption: Chaffer, Taxic Co., (23 yrs. old 1st marriage), md
to May, 39 yrs. old, TN, (father born in TN, mother, TN), (15 yrs. old 1st marriage). Living in the
household: Glenn Moody, step-son, 23 yrs. old, KY, Occupation: Salesman, Novelty Store, md (18 yrs. old
1st marriage); Egbert Moody, step-son, 21 yrs. old, TN, md (17 yrs. old 1st marriage); Treva Moody, stepdaughter, 17 yrs. old, TN, single; Helen Moody, step-daughter, 14 yrs. old, KY, single).
David Collins Frizzell
6 December 1879, TN – d. 3 January 1936, md on the 28th of November 1897, Sumner Co., TN to Bettie
Ann (Pool) Frizzell, b. 23 February 1871, TN – d. 17 November 1953, d/o Richard & Susan Pool.
David Collins Frizzell, s/o Henry Frizzell & Sallie Taylor.
*See Henry Irving Frizzell Obt.
*See Neely Young Frizzell Obt.
David Collins Frizzell
b. 6 Jul 1874, TN
d. 3 Jan 1936
Father: Henry Frizzell, TN
Mother: Sallie Taylor, TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Sumner Co., TN, pg. 162: D. C. Frizzell married 28 November
1897, Sumner Co., TN to Bettie Pool).
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Robertson Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Richard POOL Self
M
M
W
30
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: GA Mo: NC
Susan POOL
Wife
F
M
W
32
TN
Occ:
Bettie POOL
Dau
F
S
W
9
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Sue POOL
Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Aaron POOL
Son
M
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Catha POOL
Dau
F
S
W
1
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: Mrs. D. C. Frizzell is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
TN md 11 yrs., 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Irving 8 yrs. old; Neilly, 7 yrs. old; Raymond,
5 yrs. old & Cora Frizzell, 1 7/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Gainesboro Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 10 –David C. Frizzell is head of
household, 46 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Trader Live Stock, md to Bettie, 48 yrs.old, TN. Children: Irving,
18 yrs. old; Nealy, 16 yrs. old; Raymond, 14 yrs. old; Cora Bell, 11 yrs.old & Ora D. Frizzell, 9 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
Etta (Franklin) Frizzell Obt.
b. 18 September 1917, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 January 2003, Cookeville, TN, md on the 16th of November
1938, Putnam Co., TN to Neil Young Frizzell, b. 22 March 1903, Lauderdale Co. – d. 25 January 2000,
Cookeville, TN, s/o David Collins Frizzell & Betty Ann Pool. Etta (Franklin) Frizzell, d/o Byrd
Franklin & Katy Hammock.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Etta Franklin Frizzell, 85, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 7, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 6, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Frizzell died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born on Sept. 18, 1917, in Jackson County to the late Byrd and Katy Hammock Franklin.
Mrs. Frizzell was a homemaker and charter member of West View Baptist Church. She was valedictorian
of her graduating class in 1937 at Cookeville High School.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bob and Eva Frizzell, and David Frizzell of
Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and James Herron of Cookeville; a sister, Estella Jackson of
McConnelsville, Ohio; a grandson and his wife, Randy and Lori Herron; three great-grandchildren, Lani,
Lance and Brady Herron; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Neil Frizzell; three
brothers, Shirley, Joe and Reid Franklin; and three sisters, Pearlie Lee, Julia Bilyeu and Lucille Vickers.
Bro. Chuck Branch will officiate at the services.
Henry Irving Frizzell Obt.
b. 15 August 1901, Landerdale Co., TN – d. 28 November 1947, Putnam Co., TN, md Melvina (Kraft)
Frizzell. Henry Irving Frizzell, s/o David Collins Frizzell & Betty Ann Poole.
*See David Collins Frizzell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Henry Irvin Frizzell, 46, former resident of Putnam County who died Friday night in
City Hospital after a long illness, were held Monday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Scott Johnson and the Rev. Bob Ramsay conducted the services, and burial was in City Cemetery.
Cookeville Lodge No. 266 of Free and Accepted Masons had charge of services at the grave.
Mr. Frizzell was a native of Lauderdale County, but had spent most of his life in Putnam. He was a
construction worker, and for the past several months had been working in Bethelhem, PA, where he
became ill of leukemia. He requested to be brought to Cookeville about two weeks ago. His condition at
that time was so critical that he was flown here for hospitalization.
Mr. Frizzell was a member of the Cookeville Blue Lodge, Chapter, and the Cumberland Commandery. He
was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Melvina Kraft Frizzell; mother, Mrs. Bettie Frizzell; two brothers, Neely
and Raymond Frizzell, both of Cookeville; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Belle Boyd, Cookeville, and Mrs. Ora
Dee Sullivan, Pittsburg, NC.
Neely Young Frizzell Obt.
b. 22 March 1903, Lauderdale Co. – d. 25 January 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 16th of November
1938, Putnam Co., TN to Etta (Franklin) Frizzell, b. 18 September 1917, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 January
2003, Cookeville, TN, d/o Byrd Franklin & Katy Hammock. Neely Young Frizzell, s/o David Collins
Frizzell & Betty Ann Pool.
*See David Collins Frizzell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Etta (Franklin) Frizzell Obt.;
*See Henry Irving Frizzell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 39, docket #4, pg. 144: N. Y. Frizzell
married 16 November 1938, Putnam Co., TN, age 35, Cookeville, TN to Etta Franklin, age 21, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of female: Byrd Franklin Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Neely Young Frizzell, 96, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thurs., Jan. 27, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Wed., Jan. 26, at the funeral home.
Mr. Frizzell died on Tues., Jan. 25, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 22, 1903, in Lauderdale County to the late David Collins and Betty Ann Pool
Frizzell. Mr. Frizzell moved to Cookeville from Jackson County in 1911. He was a retired construction
superintendent and was the first carpenter hired for the Norris Dam project. He later worked on the
construction of many TVA dams. He was also the construction superintendent on the first Cookeville
General Hospital that was built, and many of the buildings at TTU and many other buildings locally and
throughout Tennessee.
Mr. Frizzell was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America since 1923. He
was one of the founding members and a charter member of West View Baptist Church in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife of 61 years, Etta Franklin Frizzell; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and
James Herron of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David Frizzell, and Bob and Eva Frizzell, all
of Cookeville; a sister, Cora Belle Boyd of Cookeville; a grandson, Randy Herron; two greatgrandchildren, Lani and Lance Herron; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ora Dee Sullivan; and two brothers, Irving
and Raymond Frizzell.
Pallbearers will be the Deacons of West View Baptist Church.
Bro. Chuck Branch and Rev. Gary West will officiate at the services.
Published January 26, 2000 10:46 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert “Bob”Young Frizzell Obt.
b. 26 April 1944 – d. 30 May 2009, md Evelyn (Judd )McBroom Frizzell –md Eva (Webster) Frizell.
Robert “Bob”Young Frizzell, s/o Neely Young Frizzell & Etta Franklin.
*See Neeely Young Frizzel lObt.
*See Etta (Franklin) Frizzell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bob Frizzell, 65, of Moss, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June
2, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Frizzell family plot in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Monday, June 1, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Frizzell died suddenly on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at his home.
He was born April 26, 1944, in the family home, to the late Neely and Etta Franklin Frizzell.
Mr. Frizzell was a Cookeville business man for many years, retiring to enjoy life in 1994, the year he
married his surviving wife, Eva Webster. His interest in business continued with his holding several
commercial and residential investments. His greatest enjoyment was his farm in Clay County, enjoying
family and continuing to travel. He was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church.
Anyone who knew Bob loved him; he was devoted to family and friends and cherished the lifelong
friendships he made at Tennessee Tech Training School and Central High in Cookeville. He was a loving
husband, a well-loved neighbor and adored grandfather. His times with the grandchildren on the lake, at the
beach or on the farm were the most enjoyed and the most relaxed of his busy retirement. The grandchildren
will long tell "Pa Bob" stories, the adventures, the fun and the food.
He was an avid reader, an expert on the American West and was fascinated with his family's history.
His family includes his wife, Eva Webster; a sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and James Herron; a
brother, David Frizzell; two stepsons and their wives, Reyes Lee and Carla Rich of Moss and George
Webster and Michelle Bercaw of McDonald; and four grandchildren, Daysie Virginia, Caleb Webster,
Grace Ann and Elisha Lee Rich. His mother-in-law, Juanita Lee Webster Wooden mourns his loss. His is
also survived by a nephew and his wife, Randy and Lori Herron, and two nephews, Lance and Brady
Herron, and a niece, Lani Herron.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Judd McBroom Frizzell.
Rev. Gary West of Nash Grove Baptist Church will officiate at the services, with full military honors at the
graveside.
Monday, Jun 01, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Almond Nelson Fuller
b. 21 November 1899 –d. 11 November 1969, md Lellonine (Johnson) Fuller, b. 25 August 1909.
Duncan T. Fulton
b. 18 October 1902 –d. 11 June 1995, md Georgia Virginia (Chandler) Fulton, b. 4 November 1902 –d.
10 December 1985.
*See Dorothy Theresa (Fulton) Johns Obt.
Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults Obt.
b. 25 June 1912, TN – d. 24 November 2000, md Percy Oliver Fults, b. 10 March 1900 – d. 10 April
1978, s/o Elmer Turman Fults & Julia Ann Conet. Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults, d/o Andy Arnold
Lambert & Annie Goodwin.
*See Percy Oliver Fults Obt.
*See Andy Arnold Lambert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Cordell Shelton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Clarence Lambert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: PERCY FULTS Birth: 10 Mar 1900- Death: Apr 1978–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 385-07-2031, MI)
(SS Death Index: Name: M FULTS Birth: 25 Jun 1912- Death: Nov 2000–Last Residence: (Nashville,
Davidson, TN) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 413-12-4051, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Maggie Lambert Fults, 88, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Nov. 27, at Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Mrs. Fults, a factory worker for the Chrysler Corporation, died Nov. 24, 2000, at Masters Health Care
Center.
She was born June 25, 1912, in White County to the late Andy Arnold Lambert and Annie Goodwin. She
was of the Methodist faith.
Her family includes two sisters, Lydia Shelton of Cookeville and Rosetta Bussell of Ferndale, Mich., and a
niece and nephew-in-law, Donna and Marvin Jones of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Fults; a sister, Martha Young;
and four brothers, Clarence, Beecher, Cloyd and Ernest Lambert.
Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate at the services.
Percy Oliver Fults Obt.
b. 10 March 1900 –d. 10 April 1978, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults, b. 25
June 1912, TN – d. 24 November 2000, d/o Andy Arnold Lambert & Annie Goodwin. Percy Oliver
Fults, s/o Elmer Turman Fults & Julia Ann Conet.
*See Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults Obt.
Funeral services for Percy Oliver Fults, 78, were conducted from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home
Thursday, April 13 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Curry Mitchell officiating.
Mr. Fults died April 10 at Cookeville General Hospital. He was a native of Lome, North Dakota and the
son of the late Elmer Truman and Julia Ann Conet Fults.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Lambert Fults, Cookeville; two brothers, Floyd Fults, MN; and a
brother-in-law, Cordell Shelton of Cookeville.
Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Fussell (Bilbrey) Fussell Obt.
b. 21 October 1934, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 February 1998, Nashville, TN, md G. Ray Fussell, b. 17
September 1937.
Funeral services for Fern Bilbrey Fussell, 63, of Cookeville, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998 at St. Thomas
Hospital in Nashville, were held Feb. 8 from the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville. Burial was
in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 21, 1934 in Putnam County, the daughter of Flossie Buckner Bilbrey and Ernest Bilbrey.
Mrs. Fussell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville and owned and operated
Munford Art and Frame Gallery. Mrs. Fussell was a world traveler.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Fussell of Cookeville; daughter, Julie Dayton of Knoxville; daughter
and son-in-law, Jan Shingleton Arrick and Robert Arrick of San Francisco, CA; mother, Flossie Buckner
Bilbrey of Cookeville; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Sharon Bilbrey of Fayetteville, NC; sister and
brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Brown of Crossville; and father-in-law, R.G. Fussell of Greenville, NC.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Phillips, and her mother-in-law, Lila Mae Fussell.
Pallbearers were Shannon Brown, Chris Vick, Kenny and Robin Fussell, Carlen Vickers, Ken Brown, Jim
Viar and Bob Vick.
The Rev. Woodward Adams officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Cookeville Rescue Mission, 1331 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Homes Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Benjamin B. Gabbert
b. 9 November 1856, Putnam Co., TN - d. 4 May 1883, s/o Dr. William Gabbert & Dianna Coffee.
*See Dr. Dianna (Coffee) Gabbert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
DO YOU REMEMBER (articles written about past events and people):
In the late seventies and early eighties, Cookeville was an incorporated town and Major J. C. Freeze, Capt.
Walton Smith and A. W. Boyd served as Mayors under it’s first incorporation . Ben Gabbert was the town
marshal under its first incorporation.
While serving as town marshal, Ben Gabbert, a splendid, kind hearted young man was shot and killed
about fifty years ago. This tragedy occurred on a vacant lot on the North side of the Public Square. Ben
Gabbert was not married and lived with his widowed mother, Mrs. Dianna Gabbert, and his sisters, Miss
Mary Gabbert and Miss Leah Gabbert, at the old Gabbert home on Washington Avenue, just North of the
County jail. Ben Gabbert was a special favorite to the Cookeville of the day. He was a man of great
kindness of hear and a great lover of children. His death occurred during the annual fair of the old original
Cookeville Fairs. The fair grounds of that old fair are now occupied by the Tennessee Polytechnic
Institute.
Fifty years have passed since the tragic death of Ben Gabbert, Cookeville’s first loved marshal, but the
passage of the years have not served to dim the memory of Cookeville’s older inhabitants.
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 25 –Dianah Gabbert is head of household, 40 yrs. old,
TN. Children: Joel C., 25 yrs. old; Mary O., 24 yrs. old; Sarah K., 21 yrs. old & Benjamin B. Gabbert,
17 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Dr. Dianna (Coffee) Gabbert
b. 2 November 1811, KY - d. 12 February 1895, md Dr. Benjamin Gabbert (1800-1855), s/o Michael
Gabbert (1765-1835) & Elizabeth Brown (1768-1854). Children: Melvina Jane, William, Joel, Mary,
Benjamin & Leah Gabbert. Joel Gabbert md Mrs. Nancy Jane (Saylors) Barnes, a widow, Melvina Jane
Gabbert md 1st Henry, md 2nd William Jordon Perkins (1825-1898).
*See Gabbert Pioneers 19th Century
*See Cpl. Joel C. Gabbert Obt.
*See William Jordon Perkins buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Cookeville City Cemetery Walk presented by The Cookeville Museum, Sept. 2012):
History records that the Gabbert family was one of the first to settle in the Cookeville area. Dianah Coffee
Gabbert, however, was born in Overton Co., TN, and lived there for a number of years. When she was
fifteen years old she married a young man by the name of Benjamin Gabbert. The following year their first
child was born followed by five more. Benjamin was a student of medicine and started a practice in
Monroe, TN. Because of financial difficulties, Benjmain was forced to sell his medical library and move
his family to Cookeville. The Gabbert family lived on what is now Washington Avenue and became very
active in the Christian Church later to be called the Church of Christ. Unfortunately, Benjamin died in
1855 and left Dianah to feed their children. Having assisted her husband in his practice of medicine, she
started helping the sick and injured in order to put food on the table for her family. She continued this
occupation for many years and was referred to as Dr. Gabbert. The Gabbert family found the Civil War
years as difficult as the other families in this area. Two of Dianah sons fought for the Confederacy as well
as her brother. At the age of 82, Dianah died on Tuesday February 12, 1895, after four days of paralysis.
Research by: Charlene McClain. Script: Charlene McClain. Actor: Elissa Longfellow.
(1860 census 2nd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 200 –Diana Gabberd is head of household, 45 yrs.
old, KY. Children: Mary O., 18 yrs. old; Lean K., 13 yrs. old & Benjamin B. Gabberd, 11 yrs. old. All
born in TN).
Dwl: 25
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Dianah GALBERT/GABBERT Self
F
W
W
55
KY
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary GALBERT
Dau
F
S
W
27
TN
Occ:
House Keeping Fa: KY Mo: KY
Leah GALBERT
Dau
F
S
W
25
TN
Occ:
House Keeping Fa: KY Mo: KY
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 506 –Mary O. Babbert is head of household, 46 yrs.
old, b. March 1854, TN, Occupation: Boarding House. Also living in the household: Leah K. Gabbert,
sister, 39 yrs. old, b. October 1860, TN, Occupation: House Keeper).
Cpl Joel C. Gabbert Obt.
b. July 1845, TN - d. 8 April 1910, md Nancy Jane (Saylors) Barnes Gabbert, b. May 1840, TN. Cpl.
Joel Gabbert, s/o Dr. William Gabbert & Dr. Dianna Coffee. Joel Gabbert was an attorney. (3rd Cpl. Joel
C. Gabbert - Co. F, Putnam Co., TN, formerly K: Capt. H. H. Dillard’s Co., 16th TN Inf.)
*See Dr. Dianna (Coffee) Gabbert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
GABBERT, JOEL C.: Joel C. Gabbert died at his home in this city today, Aug. 4, 1910 of Bright's
disease. He was a veteran of the Civil war, and had practiced law in Cookeville for many years. [Date:
8/4/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 31, Page 5] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
TN. Children: Joel C., 25 yrs. old; Mary O., 24 yrs. old; Sarah K., 21 yrs. old & Benjamin B. Gabbert, 17
Dwl: 274
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Joel JALBERT/GABBERT
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA
Nancy JALBERT/GABBERT
Occ:
Keeping House
Alice BARNES
Fa: TN
Zeb BARNES
Occ:
Works On Farm
Self
M
Mo: VA
Wife
F
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Dau
F
Mo: TN
Son
M
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M
W
43
TN
M
W
47
TN
S
W
16
TN
S
W
14
TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 396 –Joel Gabbert is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
b. July 1945, TN, Occupation: Attorney, md 25 yrs. to Nancy, 60 yrs. old, b. May 1840, TN).
Gabbert Pioneers 19th Century
*See Dr. Dianna Gabbert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
One monument with the following names with no dates: Dr. Benjamin, Dr. William Gabbert, Dr. Diana
Gabbert, Joel Gabbert, Attorney, Ben Gabbert, Jane Gabbert, Frances Gabbert, Mary Gabbert & Leah
Gabbert, all no dates on tombstones, all buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, TN. ‘Blessed are
the dead who die in the Lord’.
(1860 census 2nd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 200 –Diana Gabberd is head of household, 45 yrs.
old, KY. Children: Mary O., 18 yrs. old; Lean K., 13 yrs. old & Benjamin B. Gabberd, 11 yrs. old. All
born in TN).
George Gage
d. 21 August 1928 (baby’s gravestone), child of Mr. & Mrs. George Gage.
Joe Douglas Galbreath Obt.
b. 25 May 1936, Davidson Co., TN – d. 9 May 1998, Nashville, TN, md on the 15th of December 1962,
Moore Co., TN to Barbara Sue (Bedford) Galbreath, d/o James S. & Wilma Bedford. Joe Douglas
Galbreath, s/o Charles Robert Galbreath & Hannah E. Newson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Moore Co., TN, pg. 302: Joe Douglas Galbreath married 15
December 1962, Moore Co., TN, age 26, address: Rt. 1, Lynchburg, TN to Barbara Sue Bedford, age 21,
address: Rt. 1, Lynchburg, TN, James S. Bedford, father and Wilma L. Bedford, mother, Lynchburg, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Joe Douglas Galbreath, 61, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 12, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper and Huddleston
Funeral Home.
Mr. Galbreath died on Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
He was born on May 25, 1936, in Davidson County to Charles Robert Galbreath of Nashville and the late
Hannah E. Newson Galbreath.
Mr. Galbreath was a retired industrial engineer with Fleetguard and was serving as engineer consultant for
Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a charter member of the Optimist Club and a member of First
United Methodist Church. A Navy veteran, he was a graduate of Tennessee Tech University and served on
behalf of the American Red Cross, Senior Citizens and Cookeville Clean Commission and was an avid
supporter of TTU athletics.
In addition to his father, his family includes his wife, Barbara Sue Bedford Galbreath; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Susan and Clark Simpson and Michelle and Monte Gaw, all of Cookeville; a grandson,
Matthew Bedford Gaw; and a special son, Britt Akers.
Pallbearers will be Bob Stinnett, Doug England, Terry Kendall, Gary Carwile, Tim Whiteaker, Charles
Johnson, Don Welch, Phil Hall, Larry O'Rear, Randy Hardison, Kevin Dobbs Joe Ferrell.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Pathfinders Sunday School class and Gourmet Group and
golf, bridge and pool friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Jacobs Ladder Day Care at First Methodist Church or to a favorite
charity.
Rev. Woddy Adams will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, May 11, 1998 12:34 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Nancy Sue (Mitchell) Galdenzi
b. 29 November 1931 – d. 17 August 2005, md David Galdenzi. Nancy Sue (Mitchell) Galdenzi, d/o
Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr.
*See Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Emmett Leslie Gallagher
b. 14 May 1912 – d. 31 January 1995, md O. Grace (Bradford) Gallagher, b. 26 March 1909 – d. 16
January 1995.
(SS Death Index: Name: GRACE O GALLAGHER Birth: 26 Mar 1909- Death: 16 Jan 1995- Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-16-6300, TN)
Augusta Jose Garcia Obt.
b. 2 March 1942, San Juan, Puerto Rico – d. 17 July 1968, Vietnam, (TN Cpl Co 13-27 Mar 1 Mar Div
Vietnam Ph Gs), md on the 1st of August 1966, Putnam Co., TN to Jo Katherine (Goff) Garcia, b. 27
September 1945.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 21: Augusto Jose Garcia married 19
August 1966, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 2 March 1942, address: 56 N. Jefferson, Cookeville, TN to Jo
Katherine Goff, age 20, b. 27 August 1945, address: 649 Freeze, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Ruth Goff, mother, 649 Freeze, Cookeville, TN).
MARINE’S BODY RETURNS HOME:
The body of Jose Garcia, Marine corporal killed in Vietnam July 17, was expected to arrive in Cookeville
this afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with Rev. James Beasley
Garcia, 26, was originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, but adopted Tennessee as his home after marrying
Katherine Goff. Mrs. Garcia and their daughter, Christina Marie, five months, old, reside with Mrs. Ruth
Goff at 649 Freeze St.
Garcia came to Cookeville five years ago to attend Tennessee tech, where he was a senior in music
education when he withdrew in 1967 to join the USMC. The Garcias were married at First Methodist
Church in August, 1966.
Besides his wife and daughter, survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Garcia of Hsto Ray,
Puerto Rico, two brothers, Augustine and Noel, and a sister, Mariblanca.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1 August 1968.
Jose Garcia, husband of Katherine Goff Garcia, of Cookeville, was three weeks away from ending his tour
of duty in Vietnam when the Marine's life was ended by a landmine while he was on patrol.
Two days later, the dog he'd shipped to his 4 1/2-month old daughter, Marcia, arrived in Cookeville. He'd
never seen his daughter.
A native of Puerto Rico, he'd come to Tennessee Tech to study music after a vacationing Cookeville couple
told him about TTU's school of music. He's to be buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: July 17, 1968
Sally V. Gardner
b. 12 February 1901 –d. 6 August 1989.
Hattie (Alcorn) Garner Obt.
b. 27 June 1889, TN – d. 11 April 1990, TN, md January 1921 to William Tinsley Garner. Hattie
(Alcorn) Garner, d/o Robert Lee Alcorn (1866-1946) & Josephine “Josie”Jones (1871-1954). They had
a son named Walter Herman Garner, b. 23 February 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 October 1932, Putnam
Co., TN, buried in the Alcorn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. He died of erysipelas (a skin disease).
*See Walter J. Alcorn buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Hattie Alcorn Garner, 100, will be held in the chapel of HooperHuddleston Funeral Home Friday April 13 at 2:00 with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Garner died Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at Masters Health Care Center. A native of Putnam County,
she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josie Jones Alcorn. Her family includes several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tinsley Garner.
Active pallbearers will be Harold Bartlett, Allen, Fred, Robert, James, and Joe Allen Alcorn.
Dr. Charles McCaskey will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 12 April 1990.
James Marvin Garner
b. 17 February 1908, KY –d. 8 November 1954, md Lucy A. (unknown) Garner, b. April 1873, KY.
(1900 census 1st Twp. Barren, KY: Dwl: 129 –Andrew N. Garner is head of household, 34 yrs. old, .b
April 1865, KY (parents both born in KY) md 8 yrs. to Lucy A., 25 yrs., old. b. April 1873, KY, (parents
both born in KY) 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Bernettie, 8 yrs. old, b. June 1891; Mary
June, 5 yrs. old, b. February 1895; Lizzie, 3 yrs. old, b. birth month or year listed & Claude Garner, dau.,
?/12 yrs. old, November. States of birth not listed for the children).
(1910 census 20th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 80 –Andrew Garner is head of household, 49 yrs.
old, KY, widow. Children: Mary, 15 yrs. old; Lizzie, 13 yrs. old; Auddie, 10 yrs. old; James, 6 yrs. old &
Mattie A. Garner, 3 yrs. old. All born in KY).
Adelaide (Cooper) Garrett Obt.
b. 21 July 1846, TN – d. 28 April 1930, Putnam Co., TN, md Levi Henry Garrett (1850-1922), s/o
William Garrett (1823-1899) & Elizabeth Mainord (1825-1855). Adelaide (Cooper) Garrett, d/o
Dane/David Cooper & Nancy Elizabeth Johnson. (Children: Thomas Garrett of AR, Mrs. G. L.
Maynard & Mrs. Richard Walter (Mary Alta) McCormick).
*See Mary Alta (Garrett) McCormick Obt.
Mrs. L. A. Garrett Called To Her Reward:
Mrs. L. A. Garret died at the home of her son-in-law, Walter McCormick, here Sunday night after a three
week’s illness. She had been in failing health for some time, and serious sickness overtook her in the form
of heart trouble.
Mrs. Garrett was eighty-four years of age. Her death brought to a close a long life of gentle good will to
her many friends and a devotion to family that was marked in its sincerity.
She is survied by three children, two girls, Mrs. Walter McCormick, of Cookeville, Mrs. G. L. Maynard, of
Celina, and one son, Tom, who lives in Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Sam Edwards and E. M. Steel.
Burial took place at the city cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 1 May 1930
Certificate: #9207
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Mrs. Adelaide Garrett
Birth: 21 Jul 1846
Birth Place: TN
Death: 28 Apr 1930
Father: Dane Cooper
Mother: Elizabeth Johnson
J. Carlos Garrett Obt.
b. 10 December 1901, KY –d. 15 October 1984, md Lucy (Wright) Garrett, b. 7 September 1910 –d. 28
May 1991. J. Carlos Garrett, s/o Leslie Garrett & Effie Hale.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for J. Carlos Garrett, 82, of 735 Jere Whitson Road, will be held
tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with the Rev. Lexie Freeman
Mr. Garrett died Monday (Oct. 15, 1984).
A native of Kentucky, he was the son of the late Leslie and Effie Hale
Garrett. He was a member of the Lions Club in Scottsville, Kentucky, past
president of Cookeville Lions Club, and was named Lion of the Year in
1980-81. He was also a member of the Backsliders Class at First United
Methodist Church and selected as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Bert Combs in 1961.
Mr. Garrett began working for the Gainesboro Telephone Company in 1914 and served in various
management positions in Glasgow and Scottsville, KY, and in McMinnville and Crossville.
In 1957, he became division plant superintendent in Cookeville and served the company in other capacities
until retirement in 1966. He was with the telephone company for 50 years and held a life membership in
the Independent Telephone Pioneer Association.
His family includes his wife Lucy Wright Garrett; a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Carla) Phillips and son-in-law,
Stephen Phillips, of Chillicothe, OH; two sisters, Miss Cecil Garrett of Burkesville, KY, and Mrs. Margaret
Whitney of Charlestown, IN; and two grandchildren.
Leonard Claydean Garrett Obt.
b. 4 March 1929, OH – d. 25 July 1979, Putnam Co., TN, (PFC US Army), md on the 28th of September
1951, Putnam Co., TN to Rose Ellen (Webb) Eldridge Garrett, b. 7 February 1927 – d. 13 September
2001. Leonard Claydean Garrett, s/o Brevis Dophis Garrett & Minnie Meadows.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, pg. 46: Leonard Claydean Garrett married 28 September 1951,
Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 4 March 1929, address: Cookeville, Rt. 3 to Rose Webb Eldridge, age 24, b. 7
February 1927, address: Cookeville, name of parent, guardian, or next of kin of female: John Riley Webb,
104 W. Stevens, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian, or next of kin of male: Brevis Dophis Garrett,
Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Leonard C. Garrett, 50, were held Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Gentry officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Garrett was dead on arrival June 25, at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Ohio, Mr. Gentry was the son of Brevis and Minnie Meadows Garrett. He was employed as a
machinist at Wilson Sporting Goods in Cookeville.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Garrett of Cookeville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brevis Garrett of
Silver Point; a daughter, Fusha Ann Yarberough of Cookeville; two brothers, Norbert D. Garrett of
Cookeville and Howard Garrett of Sparta; five sisters, Mrs. Chalis O. Riley of Indiana, Mrs. Fredia M.
Knight of Kentucky, Mrs. Rosie Spence of Ohio, Mrs. Marlene Franklin of Cookeville and Mrs. Sue Elrod
of Baxter; and two grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 27 June 1979.
Logan Emery Garrett
b. 13 November 1885, Lee Co., VA – d. 7 June 1961, md Marcellena “Marcy”(Houston) Garrett, b. 2
March 1878, MD – d. 30 March 1960. Logan Emery Garrett, s/o George Washington Garrett & Sarah
Lanier “Sally”Hobbs.
(1920 census 6th Civil Dist., Overton Co.W-2, Livingston, TN- Dwl: 118 –Logan E. Garrett is head of
household, 35 yrs. old, VA, Occupation: Teacher, Literary, md to Marcellena, 39 yrs. old, TMD,
Occupation: Teacher, Music School. Child: Sarah Garrett, 4 yrs. old, MD. Also living in the household:
Sarah Houston, mother-in-law, MD. Mary Crabtree, servant, 37 yrs. old, TN)
Fred Garrison
b. 1 December 1880, Jackson Co., TN –d. 2 September 1954, Putnam Co., md on the 4th of October 1900,
Jackson Co., TN to Lena Susan (Farris) Garrison, b. 5 September 1884, Jackson Co., TN –d. 3 February
1949, Putnam Co., TN. Fred Garrison, s/o Malburn “Mack“ Addison Garrison (1834-1892) &
Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson (1851-1909), both buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery Cummins Mill Road,
Jackson Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 201: Fred Garrison married 4 October
1900, Jackson Co., TN to Lena Pharris).
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –Fred Garrison is head of household, 29 yrs. old,
TN md 10 yrs. to Lena S., 25 yrs. old, TN. Children: Effa, 9 yrs. old; Ann L., 7 yrs. old; Herman, 4 yrs.
old; Clarence, 2 yrs. old & Claria R. Garrison, 5/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household:
Adison Garrison, brother, 17 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 15th Civil Dist., Cookeville & Roaring River Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 154 – Fred
Garrison is head of household, 39 yrs. old, TN md to Lena, 36 yrs. old, TN. Children: Herman, 14 yrs.
old; Clarence, 12 yrs. old; Clara, 10 yrs. old; Vela, 8 yrs. old; Ernest, 6 yrs. old; Lucile, 4+ yrs. old & Doyle
Garrison, 1 5/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 3 - Fred Garrison is head of household, 49 yrs. old,
TN (19 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Lena, 45 yrs. old, TN, (16 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Herman A.,
24 yrs. old; Clara B., 20 yrs. old; Vela, 18 yrs. old; Ernest, 16 yrs. old; Lucile, 13 yrs. old & Doyle A.
Garrison, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Carolina Toc Gaspar Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Carolina Toc Gaspar, infant daughter of Jacoba Bartolome
Gaspar and Fermina Carmen Toc Son, were held at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 24, at Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Carolina died Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Frances (Williams) Gates Obt.
b. 29 March 1905, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 October 2003, Sparta, TN, md on the 14th of December 1963,
Putnam Co., TN to Charles Bennett Gates. Mary Frances (Williams) Gates, d/o Charles Lowery
Williams (1870-1945) & Vallie McKinley (1880-1967).
*See Charles Lowery Williams Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 319: Charles Bennett Gates married 14
December 1963, Putnam Co., TN, age 67, b. 2 May 1896, address: Sparta, TN to Mary Frances Williams,
age 57, b. 29 March 1906, address: 703 N. Washington, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Frances Gates of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday,
Oct. 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gates died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, in Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born in Putnam County to the late Charles and Vallie McKinley Williams.
Mrs. Gates worked for a number of years for Tennessee Tech University and retired from the City of
Cookeville.
Her family includes two nieces, Melissa Crapser of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Linda Mulder of Cookeville;
and two great-nieces, Gina Crapser of Poughkeepsie and Pam Ogletree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bennett Gates; a sister,
Margaret Lawless; and a brother, Winston Williams.
Rev. Richard Neil will officiate at the services.
Published October 09, 2003 10:55 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James Roy Gatewood Sr.
b. 14 August 1923 –d. 31 March 1995, (Pvt. US Army WWII), md on the 30th of September 1941, Jackson
Co., TN to Tina Lee (Bowman) Gatewood, b. 18 August 1924 –d. 5 October 1988.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 142, #141: James Roy Gatewood married
30 September 1941, Jackson Co., TN, age 18, address: Cookeville, TN to Tina Lee Bowman, age 18,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Bethel Bowman, Cookeville,
TN).
Elmer Belle Gatewood
b. 25 September 1943 –d. 25 September 1943.
Kira Linne Gaw
b. 4 November 1960 –d. 24 April 1986 at the age of 25.
Michael Alan Gaw
b. 1978 –d. 1978.
Owen A. Gaw
b. 6 November 1906, TN – d. 11 September 1985 at 78 yrs. old, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of
September 1929, Albany, Clinton, KY to Nora Pearl (Means) Gaw, b. 11 November 1908 –d. 24 October
1997.
(SS Death Index: Name: OWEN GAW Birth: 08 Dec 1906- Death: Sep 1985- Last Residence:
Pansy Lou (Daniels) Gaw
b. 28 February 1907, TN - d. 4 September 1931, d/o John Daniels & Mary Dee Buckner.
Pansy Lou Gaw
b. 28 Feb 1907, TN
d. 4 Sep 1931
Father: John Daniel, TN
Mother: Del Buckner, TN
Tom Lee “Big Buddy”Gaw Jr.
b. 8 October 1937, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 January 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Linda (Smith) Gaw. Tom Lee Gaw Jr., s/o Tom Lee Sr. & Willa Lee.
*See Tom Lee Gaw Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral Services For Tom “Big Buddy” Gaw Jr., Age 75, Of Cookeville,
Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On Friday, February 1, 2013, At 11:00 AM From
The Chapel Of Hooper-Huddleston And Horner Funeral Home In Cookeville.
Mr. Gaw Was Born On October 8, 1937, In Cookeville, Tennessee, To The Late
Tom Lee Sr. And Willa Lee Young Gaw. Mr. Gaw Passed Away On Tuesday,
January 29, 2013, In The Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gaw Was A
Member Of The First United Methodist Church In Cookeville. He Was
Owner/Operator Of Big Bud's Auto Sales, Former Owner And Operator Of Tom
Gaw Jr. Produce Company. He Was A Rental Property Owner In Cookeville, A
Member Of The Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266, And An Al Menah Temple
Shriner. He Is Survived By His Wife Of 36 Years, Linda Smith Gaw Of
Cookeville, TN; 4 Children, Michelle Gaw Of Cookeville, TN, Tom And Wife, Dawn Gaw Of Cookeville,
TN, Kim And Husband, Steve Johnson Of Cookeville, TN, Donna And Husband, Jerry Howard Of
Cookeville, TN; 4 Grandchildren, Kylee And Husband Will Moss, Brooke Gaw, Michael Lynn Broyles,
And Thomas Lee Gaw IV; 2 Great Grandsons, Mason And Braxton Moss; 1 Sister, Carole Stover Of
Cookeville, TN; 1 Brother And Sister-In-Law, Jerry And Brenda Gaw Of Cookeville, TN. In Addition To
His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Daughter, Kira Gaw; Sister, Betty Jean Gaw Wallace, And
An Infant Brother. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Request That Memorial Donations Be Made To The
Shriners Hospital, Or Charity Of Choice. The Family Will Receive Friends At Cookeville Chapel Of
Hooper-Huddleston And Horner Funeral Home On Thursday, January 31,
2013, From 5 PM Until 8 PM.
Tom Lee Gaw Sr.
b. 24 December 1913, TN – d. 18 June 1992, TN, md Willa Lee (Young) Gaw, b. 18 May 1919 – d. 1
October 1953, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Lee Young & Myrtle “Mertie” Donne Foutch. Tom Lee
Gaw md 2nd Emma Catherine (Young) Gaw, b. 24 December 1913 –d. 26 January 1992, d/o James Lee
Young & Myrtle “Mertie”Donne Foutch. Tom Lee Gaw married sisters Willa Lee & Emma Catherine
Young. Tom Lee Gaw, s/o George Gaw & Miranda Phillips.
*See Tom Lee “Big Buddy”Gaw Jr. Obt.
*See Willa Lee (Young) Gaw Obt.
*See Betty Jean (Gaw) Obt.
*See Mildred Foutch (Young) Phillips Obt.
*See James Lee Young Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: TOM L GAW Birth: 24 Dec 1913- Death: Jun 1992 -Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: GAW, EMMA C –Birth: 24 Dec 1913-Death: Jan 1992 -Last Residence (none
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 296-18-4390, OH).
Willa Lee (Young) Gaw Obt.
b. 18 May 1919 –d. 1 October 1953, Putnam Co., TN, md Tom Lee Gaw, b. 24 December 1913, TN –d.
18 June 1992, TN, s/o George Gaw & Miranda Phillips. Willa Lee (Young) Gaw, d/o James Lee Young
& Myrtle “Mertie”Donne Foutch.
*See Tom Lee Gaw buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Betty Jean (Gaw) Obt.
Two Killed Thursday Bring County’s 1953 Traffic Toll To 13:
Putnam County’s 12th and 13th traffic fatalities went on the record books last Thursday night when their
speeding car plunged from the highway and down a 20 foot embankment on highway 70-N six miles west
of Monterey. The two victims were: Mrs. Willie Young Gaw, 34, wife of Tom Gaw, Cookeville
groceryman and mother of four children. Thomas C. Barlow, 35, who had been manager of TPI Café for
the past four months, moving here from Gainesboro.
Also seriously injured in the wreck was Mrs. Florence Roberts Barlow, with of Thomas Barlow. A report
Tuesday from the Nashville Hospital where she was taken indicates that she may recover. Her injuries
were llistred as a broken arm, a punctured lung and a scalp laceration.
State highway patrolman A. C. Jared, who invertigated the mishap said that the party were returning to
Cookeville from Knoxvill. The Barlow car crashed into the huge boulders on the roadside finally stopping
on a large rock, it was reported. The accident happened about 10:00 p.m.
Mrs. Gaw was thrown from the car and her body was not discovered until after an ambulance had started to
Cookeville with Barlow.
Jared was called to the scene of the accident from investigating another accident on Spring Street in
Cookeville. In this mishap Billy Allen, Jr., 21 of Cookeville suffered a hip fracture when struck by a car
driven by a woman listed as Miss Mary Evalene Milton, 23, of Windy, KY.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gaw were held Sunday afternoon at First Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce
Strother, Cookeville, and the Rev. G. C. McIlwain of Lafayette officiating. Burial was in city cemetery.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Betty Jean Gaw, a senior at Central High School
and Carol Gaw; two sons, Tom Gaw, Jr., a high school junior, and Jerrry Gaw, Cookeville, and two sisters,
Mrs. Katherine Shipley and Mrs. Harvey Phillips, Cookeville.
*Betty Jean Gaw Wallace Obt.
b. 22 July 1936, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 January 2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md
Stephen C. Wallace. Betty Jean (Gaw) Wallace, d/o Tom Lee Gaw (1913-1992) & Willia Young (19191953).
*See Tom Lee Gaw buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Willa Lee (Young) Gaw Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Memorial services for Betty Jean Gaw Wallace, 76, of Cape Canaveral, Fla., formerly
of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on
Tuesday at the funeral home in Cookeville.
Mrs. Wallace passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in the Health Care
Center at Richland Place in Nashville.
She was born July 22, 1936, in Cookeville to the late Tom Lee Sr. and Willa
Lee Young Gaw.
Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Cocoa Beach, Fla. She was a
devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. During her professional life, she was assistant
to Connie Bradley, Director of Southern Region of ASCAP, owner and operator of RAZZ Salon, and
owner and operator of Betty Jean Wallace Builders. During her retirement, she enjoyed being a gourmet
cook and artist, and loved living on the beach.
Her family includes her husband of 50 years, Stephen C. Wallace of Cape Canaveral; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Lee Ann and Pete Conners of Sunset Beach, N.C., and Teresa Rae and Curt Lawson of Mt.
Juliet; four grandchildren, Ashley and husband Major Shane Fletcher of Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Joshua
Bulla of Nashville, Adam Livingston of Nashville and Mark and wife Kimberly Livingston of Hermitage;
three great-grandchildren, Hannah Grace Fletcher, Katherine Lee Fletcher and Liam Patrick Livingston; a
sister, Carol Stover of Cookeville; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom Gaw Jr. (Buddy) and Linda
Gaw of Cookeville and Jerry and Brenda Gaw of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Cumberland Heights Rehabilitation Center, or The Wounded Warriors Foundation.
Dr. Brian Hooper will officiate at the services.
A guest register may be signed at www.gofffuneralhome.com.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of arrangements (931) 839-2311.
David George Gay
b. 26 April 1900 –d. 19 April 1957, md on the 8th of October 1932, White Co., TN to Opal (Jared) Gay
Childs, b. 10 June 1911, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 October 2010, Cookeville, TN, d/o James Beersheba
“Bersh”Jared & Mary Myrtle Jones. Opal (Jared) Gay Childs md 2nd G. Felton Childs.
*See Opal (Jared) Gay Childs Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN: George Gay married 8 October 1932, White
Co., TN to Opal Jared).
Mary Louise Geer Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Graveside services for Mary Louise Geer of Nashville will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday,
Aug. 21, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Miss Geer died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, at her home in Nashville.
She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Lola Farr Geer. Miss Geer was a retired secretary. She
attended Woodbine Methodist Church in Nashville.
Her family includes a sister, Jo Ann Darwin of Cookeville; a niece, Mary Fran Lawson; a nephew, James
Lee Darwin; and a great-niece, Sydney Darwin.
Pallbearers will be Phil Lawson, James Darwin, Jim Warren, Sonny Allen, Claude Weaver, Eddie Scott,
and Mike Brashear.
Rev. Woodward Adams will officiate at the services.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published Thursday, August 20, 1998 11:19 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lola Ann (Hedgecough) Geesling Obt.
b. 23 November 1948, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 January 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Thomas Bruce Geesling. Lola Ann (Hedgecough) Geesling, d/o William “Willie” E. Hedgecough &
Mildred Evelyn Murray.
*See William E. “Willie”Hedgecough buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Lola Ann Geesling, 64, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 12, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 11, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Geesling passed away on Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Cookeville to the late William “Bill”and Mildred Evelyn Murray
Hedgecough.
Mrs. Geesling was employed at Echo Valley Day Camp for several years for Martha and Fowler Wright.
Her family includes her husband, Thomas Bruce Geesling of Cookeville; three daughters, Angela and Jeff
Davis, Shelia Geesling and Amy Strong and Nola and Alan Lane; two sisters, Mary Moser and Margaret
Dyer; a brother, Franklin Hedgecough; 10 grandchildren, Lisa and Dustin Loftis, Michelle and Casey
Morgan, Josh Gentry, Todd Mackie, Ashley and Doug Stinson, Nathan Strong, Bethany Lane, Samantha
and Joseph Green and Sierra Gentry; three great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Vanlandingham, Kyndel
Morgan and Elijah Stinson; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Almon Hedgecough, Oliver
Hedgecough and Harvey Hedgecough; two sisters, Irene Allen and Illa Mae Phillips.
Pallbearers will be Doug Stinson, Cody Lindsey, Brandon Lindsey Josh Gentry, Todd Mackie, Nathan
Strong, J.R. Mackie, Casey Morgan and Alan Lane.
Rev. Dow Allen will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 528-1044.
Alonzo Washington Gentry
b. 16 January 1896 –d. 24 February 1966, md Clara Belle (Moody) Gentry, b. 30 January 1901, Overton
Co., TN –d. 7 November 1999, d/o Birch Moody & Osa Lawson.
Carl Odell Gentry Obt.
b. 13 December 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 January 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of August
1935, Putnam Co., TN to Ina (Langford) Gentry, b. 6 February 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 November
2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Carl Odell Gentry, s/o Carlos Gentry & Maggie Roberts.
*See Martha Ann Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ina Victoria (Langford) Gentry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 549, docket #3, pg. 249: Carl Odell
Gentry married 24 August 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN to Ina V. Langford, age
20, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Daniel Langford,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Carl Odell Gentry, 83, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m. today,
Mon., Jan. 17, at Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1916, in Putnam County to the late Carlos and Maggie Roberts Gentry. Mr.
Gentry owned and operated Genco Tool & Engineering Co. for 35 years, and owned and operated Gentry
Complex on Jefferson Avenue for 20 years. He was a lifetime member of the Almas Temple in
Washington, D.C.
His family includes his wife of 64 years, Ina Langford Gentry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna Sue
and Jerome P. Nettleton of Delaware, and Mary Beth and J. Keith Patton Sr. of Maryland; four
grandchildren, Nancy Nettleton Murphy of Pennsylvania, Paul Gentry Nettleton, J. Keith Patton Jr., and
Carl Odell Patton, all of Maryland; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Ann Gentry; and two brothers,
Haggard and Charles Gentry.
Pallbearers were Bill Phillips, Paul Nettleton, Keith Patton Jr., Carl Patton, Raymond Murphy and Phillip
Gentry.
Donations may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Dr. Charles McCaskey and Glen McDoniel officiated at the services.
Published January 17, 2000 10:43 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Charles D. Gentry
b. 22 February 1922 –d. 12 April 1969, (TN Sgt Air Base 3530 GPAF WWII), s/o Sewell Estel Gentry &
May Flanagin.
*See Sewell Estell Gentry Obt.
*See Clarence Thomas Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Clara Belle (Moody) Gentry Obt.
b. 30 January 1901, Overton Co., TN – d. 7 November 1999, md Alonzo Washington Gentry, b. 16
January 1896 –d. 24 February 1966. Clara Belle (Moody) Gentry, d/o Birch Moody & Osa Lawson.
*See Alonzo Washington Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: A W GENTRY Birth: 16 Jan 1896- Death: Feb 1966–Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clara Gentry, 98, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wed.,
Nov. 10, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 9, at Dyer Funeral Home, and from 1 p.m.
until time of services on Wed., Nov. 10, at the church.
Mrs. Gentry died on Sun., Nov. 7, 1999, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1901, in Overton County to the late Birch and Osa Lawson Moody. Mrs. Gentry
was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church for more than 60 years.
Her family includes a daughter, Louise G. Henry of Cookeville; a son, Howard Gentry of Ohio; a
granddaughter, Faye Baker; a brother, Odell Moody of Overton County; three grandsons, James P. Henry
and Jimmy and Bobby Gentry; six great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo W. Gentry; a son-in-law, J.L.
Henry; and several brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Don Williams, Murray Cunningham, James Maberry, Terry Burgess, Ernest Moody,
J.B. Robbins, Luther Mathis, Charlies Hutchinson and Bill Blankenship.
Dr. Randy Addkisson and Bro. David Overstreet will officiate at the services.
Published November 08, 1999 12:31 PM CST: Herald -Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Clarence T. Gentry
b. 21 March 1925 – d. 25 October 1973, (Tenn Cpl US Army WWII), s/o Sewell Estel Gentry & May
Flanagin.
*See Sewell Estell Gentry Obt.
*See Charles D. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: CLARENCE GENTRY Birth: 21 Mar 1925- Death: Oct 1973- Last Residence:
Cordelia Jane (Bray) Gentry Obt.
b. 5 October 1890 – d. 11 January 1985, md on the 25th of December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Herbert
Lindsey Gentry, b. 25 August 1899 –d. 26 February 1969, s/o William Stanton Gentry & Martha Jane
McCaleb. Cordelia (Bray) Gentry, d/o John Bray & Frances “Fannie”Gentry.
*See Herbert Lindsey Gentry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 494, #1420: Herbert Gentry married 25
December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Cordelia Bray).
Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia B. Gentry, 94, were held at 11:00 Monday January 14, 1985 from the
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Gentry & Rev. Carson Whitaker officiating.
Mrs. Gentry died Friday January 11 at Master’s Rest Home. She was a native of Putnam County, the wife
of the late Herbert Gentry and the daughter of John & Fannie Gentry Bray.
Survivors include 3 sons, Alphus Gentry of Cookeville, J. D. Gentry of Ocala, FL & Truman Gentry of
Detroit, MI; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Carter of Cookeville, & Mrs. Sue Ward of Chattanooga; 1 brother,
Wade Bray; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Ray Carter, Allon Gentry, Dilmore Carter, Buddy Pitts, Eddie Jared & Hershel Bush.
arrangements.
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of
Dispatch, TN: Tuesday, 15 January 1985.
Earl Clifford Gentry Obt.
b. 10 October 1922, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN – d. 13 September 2007, TN, md on the 20th of June
1942 to Zanda O. Murphy) Gentry, b. 28 November 1924.
*See Thurman V. Gentry Obt.
*See Claude William Barlow Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 63: Clifford Earl Gentry married 20 June
1942, Overton Co., TN, age 19, address: Hilham, TNto Zandra Murphy, age 18, Hilham, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Earl Clifford Gentry, 84, of Cookeville will be held Saturday,
Sept. 15, at Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church. Burial with full military honors will be in Cookeville
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Sept. 14, from 4-9 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and
Saturday, Sept. 15, from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Gentry died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at VA Nursing Home in Murfreesboro.
He was born Oct. 10, 1922, in Gainesboro to the late Thurman V. Gentry and Eula Smith Gentry.
Mr. Gentry served in World War II and retired from the service. He received the European African
Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit
Citation. He was the past State Commander of VFW of Tennessee. Mr. Gentry was a member of
Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband.
His family includes his wife, Zanda O. Gentry of Cookeville; two nephews, Don Barlow of Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla., and Bruce Barlow and wife Jennifer of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a grandson, Tyler Barlow of Bowling
Green, Ky.; and a granddaughter, Lindsey Barlow of Elizabethtown.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by a sister, Lella Jean Barlow.
Pastor A.J. Looper will officiate the services.
Published September 14, 2007 10:54 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Effie (Loftis) Gentry
b. ca. 1907, TN –d. 15 April 1930, d/o Melvine Loftis & Levina Loftis.
Certificate: #11686
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Mrs. Effie Gentry
Age: 23y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 15 Apr 1930
Father: Melvine Loftis
Mother: Levina Loftis
Cemetery: City
Eliza Arilla (Carr) Gentry
b. 1 July 1874, KY – d. 22 January 1917, TN, md on the 19th of May 1898 to Robert Oscar “Bob”
Gentry, his 3rd wife. Eliza is the d/o Elijah Watson Carr (1837-1905) & Elizabeth F. Harrison (18451907). Robert Oscar “Bob”Gentry, b. 20 June 1864, TN - d. 11 August 1951, TN, s/o William Newton
"Esq. Bill" Gentry & Elizabeth "Eliza" Ann Taylor. Robert O. Gentry is buried in the Judd Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN. (Elijah Watson Carr md on the 13th of November 1862, White Co., TN to Miss Elizabeth
F. Harrison). Robert O. Gentry was md 4 times: Nancy A. Waller, Ollie Frances Maxwell, Eliza Arilla
Carr and Amanda Jane Gentry.
*See George Washington Carr buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 23: R. O. Gentry married 19 May 1898,
Putnam Co., TN to Eliza A. Carr).
Mrs. Elizia A. Gentry
b. 1 July 1874, KY
d. 22 January 1917
Father: Elija Car, TN
Mother: Elizabeth Harrison, TN
Cookeville Cemetery Putnam
Census Place: 1880 District 13, Jackson Co, TN
Source: FHL Film 1255264 National Archives Film T9-1264
Page 173D
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
E. W. CARR
Self
M
M
W
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TN
Occ:
Blacksmith
Fa: TN Mo: TN
E. F. CARR
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M
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TN
Occ:
H. N. CARR
Dau
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S
W
14
TN
Occ:
Helps Keep House
Fa: TN Mo: TN
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Dau
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TN
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W. F. CARR
Son
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Eliza CARR
Dau
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KY
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(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 291 - Elijah W. Carr is head of household, 61 yrs. old,
TN, b. December 1836, TN, (Occupation: Blacksmith), md 36 yrs. to Elizabeth F., 55 yrs. old, b. May
1845, TN, 9 children born, 6 children living. Children: Settie W., 27 yrs. old, b. February 1873; George
W., 20 yrs. old, b. May 1880; Maggie, 16 yrs. old, b. February 1884 & Hardin Carr, 11 yrs. old, b. Ma7
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 515 –Robert O. Gentry is head of household, 34 yrs.
old, b. June 1865, TN, md 2 yrs. to Eliza, 25 yrs. old, b. July 1874, KY, 1 child born, 1 child living.
Children: Eugene M., 1 yr. old, b. May 1899; Maude M., 15 yrs. old, b. July 1884; Ida F., 13 yrs. old, b.
November 1886 & Mary D. Gentry, 10 yrs. old, b. August 1899. All born in TN).
Dwl: 35 Family: 35
Gentry, Robert O. Head M W 47 Married1 (11 yrs. married) Farmer General Farm TN TN VA
(Robert "Bob" Oscar Gentry, s/o William Newton Gentry & Elizabeth Ann Taylor).
Gentry, Eliza Wife F W 35 Married1 (11 yrs. married) 5-5 (5 children born, 5 children living) KY TN TN
(Eliza Arilla Carr, d/o Elijah W. Carr & Elizabeth F. Carr).
Gentry, Eugene M. Son M W 10 Single Farm Laborer Home Farm TN TN KY
(Eugene Martin Gentry md Mattie Lou Wilhite).
Gentry, Ralph O. Son M W 7 Single TN TN KY (Ralph Ogle Gentry)
Gentry, Rupert C. Son M W 5 Single TN TN KY
(Rupert Carr Gentry md 1st Zula Hedgecough - md 2nd Elsie Sears).
Gentry, Charles L. Son M W 3 Single TN TN KY
(Charles Littleton Gentry md Nannie Pearl Phy).
Gentry, Kate Dau. F W 2/12 Single TN TN KY
(Katie Marie Gentry md Everette T. Lee).
Ester “Granny”Gentry Obt.
b. ca. 1910, TN - d. 24 June 1996, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Riley P. Gentry (1885-1959) &
Maude Susana Priscilla Thompson (1884-1958).
*See Maude Susana Priscilla (Thompson) Gentry Obt.
*See Riley P. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Ester “Granny”Gentry, 86, of Cookeville will be held Wed., June
26, at 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Mrs. Gentry died Mon. June 24, 1996, in Cookeville General Hospital.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cookeville, a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ,
and worked as a clerk in area stores.
Her family includes two granddaughters, Mitzi Crislip and special friend John Smith Jr. of Cookeville, and
Janet Ward and husband, Kevin, of Old Hickory; one son-in-law, Waitman Crislip of Cookeville; and one
sister, Willene Brynat of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley P. Gentry and Maude Thompson Gentry; one daughter,
Margaret Aline Crislip; and one sister, Lola Phillips.
Friends may call at the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ from 6-9 p. m. today, June 25.
Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of the arrangements.
Ethel Mai Gentry
b. 9 February 1902 –d. 1 June 1972.
‘A faithful wife and devoted mother’
George W. Gentry
b. 31 October 1884, TN – d. 30 January 1965, md on the 20th of November 1904, Jackson Co., TN to
Frances E. (Wright) Gentry, b. 22 June 1886, TN –d. 29 March 1965.
*See Ila Lucy Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Thirstle/Thurston Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Norman B. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 248: G. W. Gentry married 20 November
1904, Jackson Co., TN to F. E. Wright).
(1910 census 6th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Livingston Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 52 –George Gentry is
head of household, 26 yrs. old, TN md 6 yrs. to Fannie, 23 yrs. old, 3 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Norman, 5 yrs. old; Thurston, 3 yrs. old & Sarah Gentry, 6/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 6th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 41 –George W. Gentry is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN md to Frances E., 33 yrs. old, TN. Children: Norman, 14 yrs. old; Hughie T., 11 yrs. old; Sarah, 9
yrs.,old & Charlie Gentry, 5 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Susan E. Right,
mother-in-law, 67 yrs. old, TN, widow).
(1930 census, Cookeville Town, west part, Wilson St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 607/152/171 – George
Gentry is head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Labor Produce, (20 yrs.old 1st marriage), md to
Fannie, 43 yrs. old, TN, (18 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Raymond, 15 yrs. old; & Dawson Gentry, 6
yrs. old. Also living in the household: Susan Wright, mother, 77 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Harry Whitney Gentry Obt.
b. 6 November 1909 – d. 4 August 1938, s/o Solon Gentry & Norma Maddux. (brothers: Hop, James,
Solon, Glenn & Billy Gentry – sisters: Mrs. John Pointer, Virginia, Pauline, Mrs. Silas Maddux Byrd of
Lawton, OK).
*See Solon Gentry Obt.
Funeral services for Harry Gentry, 28, who died Thursday night as a result of an automobile accident that
afternoon, were held at the Methodist church here Saturday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by the Rev. A. J.
Morgan, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Dow Ensor.
Burial was in City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were the Cookeville Post Office employees. A large crowd attended the funeral.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 11 August 1938, front page.
Harry Whitney Gentry
b. -----, TN (b. 6 November 1909)
d. 4 Aug 1938
Age: 28y 8m 28d
Father: Solon Gentry, TN
Mother: Norma Maddux, TN
City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
Henry Campbell Gentry
b. 22 June 1888, Jackson Co., TN –d. 20 October 1965, Putnam Co., TN, md Lula M. (Lane) Gentry, b.
20 March 1889, Jackson Co., TN – d. November 1980, Putnam Co., TN. Henry Campbell Gentry, s/o
William Campbell Gentry (1858-1934) & Mary Martha Mayberry (1861-1904) both buried in the
Smith Chapel Cemetery, off Willow Ave., Putnam Co., TN.
(SS Death Index: Name: GENTRY, LULA – Birth: 20 Mar 1889-Death: Nov 1980- Last Residence
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-17-9415, TN).
(1910 census, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 162 - Henry C. Gentry is head of household, 21 yrs. old,
TN, md to Lula M., 21 yrs. old, TN. Children Lannie B., 3 yrs. old, TN & John W. Gentry, 11/12 yrs. old,
TN.
Herbert Lindsey Gentry Obt.
b. 25 August 1899 –d. 26 February 1969, md on the 25th of December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Cordelia
Jane (Bray) Gentry, b. 5 October 1890 – d. 11 January 1985, d/o John Bray & Frances “Fannie”
Gentry. Herbert Lindsey Gentry is the s/o William Stanton Gentry & Martha Jane McCaleb.
‘Beyond the Sunset’ ‘Sleep on dear ones and take thy rest’
*See Cordelia B. (Bray) Gentry Obt.
*See Herman Lewis Gentry Obt.
*See Martin “Mart”Stewart, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 494, #1420: Herbert Gentry married 25
December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Cordelia Bray).
Funeral services for Herbert L. Gentry, 78, will be held Friday, February 28 at 1:00 in the chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home. Rev. Carson Whitaker will officiate. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry, a resident of Buffalo Valley Road, died Wednesday in the Cookeville General Hospital
following a long illness.
A retired carpenter, he was a native of Putnam County, son of the late Stanton and Martha Jane McCaleb
Gentry.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cordelia Bray Gentry, 2 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Carter, Cookeville, Mrs.
Sue ward, Dayton, OH, 4 sons, Alphus and Winnel Gentry of Cookeville, J. D. Gentry, Ocala, FL, Truman
Gentry, Detroit, a brother, Herman Gentry, Cookeville, a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Harris, Cookeville, 9
granchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The body is at the funeral home.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 27 February 1969.
Hubert & Cordelia (Bray) Gentry had eight children: Alphus L. Gentry, b. 13 May 1910 md Pearl Ann
Randolph; Gladys Gentry, b. 15 Feb. 1913 md Simmons Carter; Irene Gentry, b. 27 Sept. 1917 –d. 20 May
1941 in Putnam Co., TN, buried in the Gentry Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN, never married; Winnell Gentry,
b. ca. 1921 md Stella Warren; J. D. Gentry md Myrtle Carter; Lorene Gentry, b. 10 Nov. 1914 –d. 16 Nov.
1966 md Martin “Mart”Stewart, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery; Truman H. Gentry, b. 3 Sept. 1929
md Barbara Ann Lafever & Emma Sue Gentry, b. 9 Nov. 1933 md Ralph Ward.
Herman Lewis Gentry Obt.
b. 22 October 1895 – d. 5 October 1971, md Daisy (Cowan) Gentry, b. 6 August 1893 – d. 4 February
1973. Herman Lewis Gentry, s/o William Stanton Gentry & Martha Jane McCaleb.
‘Asleep in Jesus’
*See Herbert Lindsey Gentry Obt.
Funeral services for Herman L. Gentry, 76, of Walnut St., Cookeville, were held last Thursday, October 7,
from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Green and Rev. Critt Holman were the officiating
ministers. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry died last Tuesday, October 7, 1971, at the Cookeville General Hospital after an extended
illness. He was the son of the late Stanton Gentry and Martha McCaleb Gentry, and was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy Gentry of Cookeville, 2 sons, Arvie Gentry of Livonia, MI,
Thurman Gentry of Riverview, MI, 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie Hauer of Livonia, MI, Mrs. Bonnie Alvarez,
Farmington, MI, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Gertrude Harris of Cookeville,
and 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Russel Fagg, Cudahy, CA.
Dispatch, TN: 12 October 1971, pg. 12.
Ila Lucy Gentry Obt.
b. 18 August 1908, TN –d. 1 March 1985, md Norman B. Gentry, b. 17 September 1905 –d. 11 May
1968.
*See Norman B. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: ILA GENTRY Birth: 18 Aug 1907- Death: Mar 1985- Last Residence:
(Hendersonville, Sumner Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-03-8029, TN)
HENDERSONVILLE, TN – Funeral services for Mrs. Ila Lucy Gentry, 77, of Hendersonville, TN, and
formerly of Cookeville will be held Monday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at the Bible Baptist Church in
Hendersonville with the Rev. Carl Frensley officiating. Graveside services and burial will follow at 2 p.m.
in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry died March 1, 1985, in the Sumner Memorial Hospital in Gallatin following an extended
illness.
She was a homemaker.
A native of Tennessee, she was the widow of the late Norman B. Gentry. She was a member of the Bible
Baptist Church.
Her family includes her son, Carl Gentry of Hendersonville; two sisters, Mrs. Avo West and Mrs. Rose
Lee; four grandchildren and three great-granchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Cole & Garrett Funeral
Home in Hendersonville.
Deacons of the Bible Baptist Church in Hendersonville will serve as pallbearers.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Ina Victoria (Langford) Gentry Obt.
b. 6 February 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th
of August 1935, Putnam Co., TN to Carl Odell Gentry, b. 13 December 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15
January 2000, Cookeville, TN, s/o Carlos Gentry & Maggie Roberts. Ina Victoria (Langford) Gentry,
d/o Daniel Langford & Sally Elizabeth Gentry.
*See Carl Odell Gentry Obt.
COOKEVILLE --Funeral services for Ina Victoria Gentry, 96, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 18, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in the Cookeville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 17, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gentry died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Cookeville to the late Willis Daniel and Sallie Elizabeth Gentry Langford.
Mrs. Gentry was a homemaker and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was an
enthusiastic member of the Old Walton Road DAR Chapter since joining on April 18, 1998.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna Sue and Rev. Jerry Nettleton of Cookeville and
Mary Beth and Keith Sr. Patton of Poolesville, Md.; four grandchildren, Nancy Ann Murphy, Paul
Nettleton, Keith Patton Jr. and wife Audrey and Carl Patton and wife Amy; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Carl “Odell”Gentry; a
daughter, Martha Ann Gentry; three brothers, Harley Ralph Langford, Howard Clinton Langford and
Harold Daniel Langford; and two sisters, Ivery Lee Langford and Margaret Irene Redden.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Mrs. Gentry's family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
c/o Martha Ann Gentry Nursery, 565 East 10th St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Dr. Charles McCaskey and Dr. Perryn Rice will officiate the services.
James Hollis Gentry Obt.
b. 10 June 1922, Jackson Co., TN –d. 1 September 2005, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of March 1947
to Veva June (unknown) Gentry, b. 13 December 1929.
Funeral services for James Hollis Gentry, 83, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at
Collegeside Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 3, and from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Gentry died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 10, 1922, in Jackson County to the late Winters L. and A.V. Chaffin Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was a tool and die machinist at McCords, a member of Collegeside Church of Christ, a former
elder at Fairview Church of Christ and a lifelong farmer.
His family includes his wife, June Gentry of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Bob
Clark of Pulaski and Cheryl and Ronny Ramsey of Grimsley; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Gentry
of Cookeville and Paul and Kim Way Gentry of LaVergne; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and
Francis Gentry of Gainesboro and Edward and Betty Gentry of Toledo, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law,
Mildred and Oral Smith of Nashville; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Leigh Anne Ramsey
of Omaha, Neb., Jackie and Rob Hix of King George, Va. (formerly of Pulaski), James and Farrah Clark of
Huntsville, Ala. (formerly of Pulaski), Travis Ramsey and Lee Erin Ramsey of Fentress county, Weston,
Cranston, Bryson and Kenton Gentry, all of LaVergne; great-grandchildren, Noah and Daniel Hix, Parker
James Clark, Mary Mable and Jason Henry Ramsey.
Pallbearers will be Travis Ramsey, Jamie Clark, John Smith, Larry, Cranston, Greg, Eddie and Weston
Gentry.
Honarary Pallbearers will be Phillip Gentry, Herby Wheeler, Bill Bailey, Bruce Reid, Robert Clark, Rob
Hix, Ronny, Jason, Bryson and Kenton Ramsey.
Memorial donations may be made to churches of Christ relief fund for flood victims.
Bros. Kelly Campbell and Glen McDoniel will officiate the services.
John W. Gentry
b. 2 May 1909 – d. 20 January 1968, md Dimple C. (Hensley) Gentry, b. 5 June 1909 – d. 7 June 1972,
d/o Mack Hensley & Emma Loftis. Dimple (Hensley) Gentry md 1st Claude Stewart. Issue one.
Married 2nd John W. Gentry. Issue two.
‘Memory Lane’
*See Benton Mack Hensley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN GENTRY Birth: 02 May 1909- Death: Jan 1968–Last Residence: (not
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 366-10-3063, MI)
(1920 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 160 –Benton M. Hensley is head of household, 33
yrs. old, TN md to Emma, 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Dimple V., 10 yrs. old; Delma C., 8 yrs. old & Edna
Hensley, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Len K. Gentry
b. 28 February 1923 –13 July 1923.
Lena Jewel (Fox) Gentry Obt.
b. 28 May 1914, Jackson Co., TN –d. 21 March 1985, md William Jace Gentry, b. 25 November 1910 –
d. 9 March 1988. Lena Jewel (Fox) Gentry, d/o Luis Fox & Lydia Brown.
*See William Jace Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Lean Jewell Fox Gentry, 70, of 1957 Maddux St., Cookeville, were
held Friday, March 22, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Fox officiating.
Burial was in Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Lydia Brown Fox.
Her family includes her husband, Jace Gentry of Cookeville; two sons, Noel Gentry of Lebanon and hollis
Gentry of Michigan; one daughter, Janis Royal of Michigan; two brothers, Lee Fox and Herbert Fox, both
of Jackson County; one sister, Cecilia Ann Flatt of Jackson County; three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
Lillie M. Gentry
b. 10 May 1894 –d. 1 October 1975.
Mary Gentry
b. 20 August 1890 –d. 24 December 1906.
Martha Ann Gentry
b. 6 July 1949 - d. 12 July 1950, d/o Carl Odell Gentry & Ina Langford.
*See Carl Odell Gentry Obt.
Maude Susana Priscilla (Thompson) Gentry Obt.
b. 16 September 1884, TN – d. 16 September 1958, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of September 1906,
Putnam Co., TN to Riley P. Gentry, b. 18 April 1885, TN –d. 1 August 1959, TN, s/o William Campbell
Gentry (1858-1934) & Mary Martha Mayberry (1861-1904). Maude Susana Priscilla (Thompson)
Gentry, d/o Winchester “Chester” Pierce Thompson (1846-1905) & Sarah “Sake” Susannah Brown
(1843-1935), both buried in the Smyrna Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Mrs. Maude Thompson Gentry, wife of retired merchant Riley P. Gentry, died at her home here early
Tuesday morning on what was her 74th birthday and the 52nd anniversary of she and Mr. Gentry’s wedding.
Funeral services were to be conducted this afternoon (Wednesday) at Hooper and Huddleston funeral
home. Gilbert Shaffer and Stanley Mcinery were to officiate. Burial in Cookeville cemetery.
She had been in ill health for several months.
Mrs. Gentry was a daughter of the late Winchester P. and Sarah Brown Thompson and was a native of
Putnam county. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Gaw, Mrs. Lola Phillips, and Mrs. Willene
Bryant, all of Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. Nora Freeman, Cookeville; a brother, A Porter Thompson,
Lebanon; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 17 September 1958
Nancy A. Gentry
b. 23 June 1865 –d. 10 December 1896, md Robert O. Gentry. Children: Eva Gentry (1892-1892).
*See Neva Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Nancy Josephine Gentry
b. 10 June 1920 –d. 5 March 1921, d/o Solon Gentry & Norma Maddux.
Death of Little Babe
Little Josephine, the 10 month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Solon Gentry, died last Saturday morning from the
effects of Membrane Croup.
Appropriate funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at 11:30 by Rev. A. P. Walker
in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the family after which the remains were interred in
the city cemetery. The Herald joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gentry in extending to them and
their family a heartfelt sympathy in their loss.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: 10 March 1921, pg. 5.
Neva “Eva”Gentry
b. 25 February 1892 –d. 10 July 1892, (twin), d/o Robert O. & Nancy A. Gentry.
‘Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called thee home he thought it best’
*See Nancy A. Gentry, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Norma (Maddux) Fisher Gentry Obt.
b. 25 November 1885, Putnam Co., TN – d. 28 February 1966, md on the 31st of January 1909, Putnam,
Co., TN to Solon Gentry, b. 5 December 1886, TN – d. 23 May 1955, s/o Robert Byrd Gentry (18631944) & Mary Lowe (1867-1887). Norma (Maddux/ Fisher Gentry, d/o Silas F. Maddux & Josephine
Wallace.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg., 481, #1374: Solon Gentry married 31
January 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Norma Maddux).
(1910 census, Cookeville, TN, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 257 - Solon Gentry is head of household, 25 yrs. old,
TN, (M1) md 1 yr., to Norma, 24 yrs. old, TN (M2). Children: Hop, step-son, 3 yrs. old TN & Harry
Gentry, son, 6/12 yrs. old, TN).
Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Maddux Gentry, 80, will be held Wednesday from the first Methodist
Church in Cookeville with the Rev. Phillip Ritter officiating.
Mrs. Gentry died at the home of her daughter, Mr. John Pointer on Rt. 3, Monday. She was a native of
Putnam County, the daughter of the late Silas F. and Josephine Wallace Maddux, and was the widow of
Solon Gentry.
In addition to Mrs. Pointer, other survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Bruce Taylor, Columbus, OH, Mrs.
George Reed, Bainbridge, MD, Mrs. Harry Lea, Lebanon, 4 sons, Tony Gentry, 1000 Oaks, CA, Solon
Gentry, Johnson Coty, Glen Gentry, Clarksville, William Gentry, Old Hickory; 1 brother, George Maddux,
Baxter; 18 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Citizen, Cookeville: Tuesday, 1 March 1966, pg. 6.
Norman B. Gentry
b. 17 September 1905 –d. 11 May 1968.
*See George W. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ila Lucy Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Queen Esther Gentry
b. 26 October 1909 –d. 24 June 1996.
‘In Loving Memory’
Riley P. Gentry
b. 18 April 1885, TN – d. 1 August 1959, TN, md on the 16th of September 1906, Putnam Co., TN to
Maude Susana Priscilla (Thompson) Gentry, b. 16 September 1884, TN – d. 16 September 1958,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Winchester “Chester”Pierce Thompson (1846-1905) & Sarah “Sake” Susannah
Brown (1843-1935), both buried in the Smyrna Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Riley P. Gentry, s/o William
Campbell Gentry (1858-1934) & Mary Martha Mayberry (1861-1904), both buried in the Smith Chapel
Cemetery, off Willow Ave., Putnam Co., TN.
*See Eddrice Willene (Gentry) Bryant Obt.
*See Ester “Granny”Gentry Obt.
*See Henry Campbell Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Maude Susana Priscilla (Thompson) Gentry Obt.
*See Thurman Carlin Phillips buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 357, #883: R. P. Gentry married 16
September 1906, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Maud Thompson).
(1900 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 107 – Chester Thompson is head of household, 53
yrs. old, b. July 1846, TN, Occupation: County Registrar, md 31 yrs. to Sarah, 57 yrs. old, b. April 1843,
TN, 6 children born, 6 children living. Children: Felix, 30 yrs. old, b. June 1869; Isaac N., 24 yrs. old, b.
November 1875; Nora B., 21 yrs. old, b. January 1879; Parter H., 18 yrs. old, b. June 1881 & Maudie S.
Thompson, 15 yrs. old, b. September 1884. All born in TN).
(1910 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 183 –Riley P. Gentry is head of household, 25 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Retail Store, md to Maud S., 25 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Lola M., 2 yrs. old, TN & Estie I. Gentry, 5/12 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 20th Civil Dist., Buffalo Valley Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 22 –Riley P. Gentry is head of
household, 34 yrs. old, TN, md to Maud, 35 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lola M., 12 yrs. old, TN & Ester O.
Gentry, 10 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Bunker Still Road, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 161 - Riley Gentry is head of
household, 39 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Produce, md to Maud, 43 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lola,
21 yrs. old, Occupation: Lestie Cream Station; Esther, 19 yrs. old, Occupation: Saleswoman Grocery Store
& Willine Gentry, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Romaine F. Gentry
b. 21 August 1915 –d. 19 October 1979, (Tec 4 US Army WWII).
‘In Loving Memory’
(SS Death Index: Name: GENTRY, ROMAINE –Birth: 21 Aug 1915 -Death: Oct 1979- Last Residence
(Kerrville, Kerr, TX) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 372-10-0525, MI)
Ronnie Dawson Gentry
b. 9 August 1952 –d. 21 December 1991.
Sewell Estel Gentry Obt.
b. 4 May 1895, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 March 1952, Nashville, TN, (Tenn Cook 2 Artillery WWI), md 16
June 1920, May (Flanagin) Gentry, b. 1902, White Co., TN. Sewell Estel Gentry, s/o Wiley B. Gentry
Jr. (1863-1940) & Nancy Elizabeth “Lizzie”Myers (1865-1939).
*See Clarence Thomas Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charles D. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Estel Gentry Dies Nashville Hospital
Estel Gentry, 56, former employee of the Cookeville Street Department died Wednesday night in a
Nashville hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Carver Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Johnson, Rev.
Addison McCaleb and Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
A veteran of World War I he was a member of the American Legion and the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mae Flanagin; three sons: Charles, Clarence and Lloyd Gentry, all of
Cookeville; three sisters, Mrs. Pierce Allison; Mrs. Billy Gentry of Cookeville and Mrs. Herman Gentry of
McMinnville; one brother Rastus Gentry of Albuquerque, NM.
Sewell Estel Gentry was the son of Wiley B. Gentry Jr. (1863-1940) & Nancy Elizabeth “Lizzie”
Myers (1865-1939). Wiley B. Gentry Jr., both buried in West Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Wiley B.
Gentry Jr. was named for his father who was killed or missing in the battle of Murfreesboro, shortly before
his birth. He was a Freewill Baptist preacher. He owned the farm that had belonged to his grandfather,
Robert Gentry.
Sewell Estel & May (Flanagin) Gentry had three sons: Charles Gentry, b. 22 Feb. 1922 –d. 12 Apr. 1965
md Ann Tigue; Clarence Thomas Gentry, b. 21 Mar. 1925 – d. 25 Oct. 1973 md Ruby Hunter & Lloyd
Glennell Gentry, b. 15 Nov. 1927 md Jo Riggs.
(1930 census, Cookeville Town, west part, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 516/158/177 –Estell Gentry is head of
household, 32 yrs. old, TN (23 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Mai, 28 yrs. old, TN (18 yrs. old 1st marriage).
Children: Charles, 8 yrs. old; Clarence, 5 yrs. old & Loyd Gentry, 2 4/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census, Cookeville Town, west part, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 514/159/178 –Rastus Gentry is head of
household, 28 yrs. old, TN, md to Arzona, 28 yrs. old, TN. children: Willene, 7 yrs. old & Kenneth
Gentry, 1 11/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Solon Gentry Obt.
b. 5 December 1886, TN –d. 23 May 1955, md on the 31st of January 1909, Putnam Co.,m TN to Norma
(Maddux) Fisher Gentry, b. 25 November 1885, TN – d. 28 February 1966, d/o Silas Foster “Sil”
Maddux (1864-1942) & Josephine “Josie”Wallace (1866-1948). Solon Gentry was the s/o Robert Byrd
Gentry (1863-1944) & Mary Lowe (1867-1887). Robert Byrd Gentry md 1st Mary Lowe, md 2nd Ruth
Frances Ensor.
*See Harry Whitney Gentry Obt.
*See Norma (Maddux) Fisher Gentry Obt.
*See Nancy Josephine Gentry Obt.
*See John Smith Pointer Obt.
*See Norma Mildred (Gentry) Pointer Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg., 481, #1374: Solon Gentry married 31
January 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Norma Maddux).
Funeral services for Solon Gentry, 68, were scheduled to be held at the First Methodist Church this
afternoon. The Rev. Bruce Strother was to officiate and burial is to be at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Douglass Street Monday morning.
He retired in 1952 as Ticket Agent for Trailways bus line, a position he held for 12 years, he was with the
Post Office 20 years, part of which he was Assistant Postmaster. He was a member of the Methodist
Church.
A native of Putnam County, son of Robert Byrd and Mary Lowe Gentry, he was a member of the Methodist
Church. Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Norma Maddux Gentry; 4 sons, James Solon Gentry, Johnson City, Hop
Gentry, 1000 Oaks, CA, Glenn Gentry, Clarksville, and W. M. Gentry, Old Hickory; 4 daughters, Mrs.
John Pointer, Cookeville, Mrs. E. B. Taylor, Canadaiqua, NY, Mrs. George E. Reed, Norfolk, VA, and
Mrs. Harry Lea, Jr., Lebanon, TN; 6 brothers, Dow and Paschel Gentry, both of Dallas, TX, Eugene and
Hubert Gentry, Houston, TX, Howard Gentry, Little Rock AR., and R. B. Gentry, Corpus Christy, TX; 2
sisters, Mrs. Clay Venable, Lawton, OK, and Mrs. John Stuart, Dallas, TX.
Citizen, Cookeville: Wednesday, 25 May 1955.
Children of Solon Gentry & Norma (Maddux) Fisher are:
1. Harry Whitney Gentry, b. 6 Nov. 1909 –d. 4 Aug. 1938.
2. Norma Mildred Gentry, b. 23 Aug. 1911, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 Dec. 2004, md on the 22nd of
May 1931 to John Smith Pointer b. 23 Aug. 1911, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 Dec. 2004, s/o Robert
Pointer & Althea Smith. John S. & Norma M. Pointer are both buried in Cookeville City
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
3. George Pascall Gentry, b. 1 Mar. 1913 –d. 24 Apr. 1913, buried in the Maddux-Elrod Graveyard,
Putnam Co., TN.
4. Mary Elizabeth Gentry, b. 11 Feb. 1914 md on the 29th of Aug. 1935 to E. Bruce Taylor.
Children: Carol Ann, Dale Bruce & Nancy Clair Taylor.
5. James Solon Gentry, b. 3 Jan. 1916 – d. 1979 md on the 7th of Sept. 1940 to Anne Bryant.
Children: Susan & John Scott Gentry.
6. Glenn Staley Gentry, b. 26 Dec. 1917 md on the 26th of Dec. 1942 to Janie Swift. Children
Stephen G., Margaret & Peter Douglas Gentry.
7. Nancy Josephine Gentry, b. 10 Jun. 1920 - d. 5 Mar. 1921
8. Virginia Frances Gentry, b. 14 Jun. 1922 –d. 27 June 2002, Annapolis, MD, md on the 1st of June
1942 to George Edward Reed Sr. Children: George Edward Reed Jr. & Genie Reed.
9. Len K. Gentry, b. 28 Feb. 1923- d. 13 Jul. 1923.
10. Pauline “Polly” Gentry, b. 8 Feb. 1924 – d. 19 Dec. 1991, md Harry Lea Jr., b. 4 Sept. 1924,
Wilson Co., TN – d. 20 Apr. 2004, Wilson County Cemetery, TN. Children: Linda & Beverly
Gentry.
11. William Mack Gentry, b. 5 Apr. 1925 –d. 22 Aug. 2008, Duluth, GA, md Ethel Frances Allen, b.
4 Dec. 1927 –d. 15 May 2005, d/o W. Harry Allen. Children: Mary Kathryn, Harry Allen & Billy
Gentry.
12. Tony Gentry, d. 1993, md Jacqueline and they lived in Hollywood, CA. Tony Gentry was a
professional animal trainer who owned a number of apes, at first together with his wife Jacqueline
and later on his own. The Gentrys appear to have separated before Jiggs died, as Jacqueline alone
is cited as his owner in the accounts of the animal's death. Two of the Gentry chimps in addition
to Jiggs have also been associated with the Cheetah role.
*See Tony Gentry Story.
Note: Solon & Norma Maddux Fisher Gentry are buried next to their granddaughter Patricia Lowe
Pointer (1934-1950).
Source: Johnson City Press Chronicle, TN, 30 Aug. 1979: Solon Gentry to be missed.
The community was jolted yesterday with the word of the death of Solon Gentry.
Mr. Gentry’s death was unexpected, the result of a heart attack.
For some 30 years, he was connected with East Tennessee State University. Processions of students knew
him first as a teacher of business, later as an administrator. He had ascended to the post of business
manager of the university before retiring a couple of years ago.
He was a native of Putnam County but had lived in this area for a long time. He had served as a teacher at
Unicoi County High School and at Science Hill High School before joining the faculty at ETSU.
His friends found his dry wit delightful, but he could be firm when the occasion demanded it.
He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and had been the teacher of the Couple’s
Sunday School Class for perhaps 20 years.
Mr. Gentry had always been concerned with community affairs and had been active in many of them. He
was a keen sports fan and maintained an avid interest in ETSU athletic affairs. He served for years on the
athletic committee at the university.
To his family, we offer our deepest sympathy. He will long be remembered.
Census Place: 1880 District 16, Putnam Co, TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Silas W. GENTRY
Self
M
M
W
70
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: VA
Jane GENTRY
Wife
F
M
W
71
NC
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Byrd GENTRY
GSon M
S
W
16
KY
Occ:
Work On Farm Fa: TN Mo: TN
Margaret CONWAYGDau
F
S
W
18
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 120 –Robert B. Gentry is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, b. September 1863, KY, Occupation: Merchant md 13 yrs. to Ruth F., 27 yrs. old, b. April 1876, TN,
5 children born, 5 children living. Children: Salon, 13 yrs. old, b. December 1886; Vinnie, 11 yrs. old, b.
October 1888; Ora, 9 yrs. old, b. March 1891; Wm. D., 6 yrs. old, b. February 1894; Paschal M., 3 yrs. old,
b. August 1896 & Eugin Gentry, 11/12 yrs. old, b. June 1899. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Silas D. Randolph, boarder, 23 yrs. old, b. September 1876, TN, Occupation: Clerk and Ova
Grogan, boarder, 18 yrs. old, b. October 1881, TN, Occupation: Servant).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 257 – Solon Gentry is head of
household, 23 yrs. old, TN, (M1), Occupation: Clerk post office, md 1 yr. to Norma, 24 yrs. old, TN, M2,
2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Hop, step-son, 3 yrs. old, TN & Harry Gentry, 6/12 yrs. old,
TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Maple St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 276 –Solon Gentry is
head of household, TN (father born in KY, mother, TN), Occupation: Bookeeper, md to Norma, 34 yrs.
old, TN. Children: Hop, 12 yrs. old; Harry, 10 yrs. old; Mildred, 8 yrs. old; Mary E., 6 yrs. old; James S. 3
11/12 yrs. old & Glenn S. Gentry, 2 0/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Thirstle Gentry
b. 5 July 1907, TN –d. 25 January 1947, md on the 13th of September 1925 to Claudie (Countiss) Gentry.
Thirstle Gentry, s/o George W. Gentry & Frances E. Right. (newspaper item: Killed by wife when he
advanced with a hammer. Children: Lois, Eugene, and Earl Gentry. Siblings of Thirstle Gentry are:
brothers: Norman & Dawson Gentry –sister: Mrs. Ruby Patton.
*See George W. Gentry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 311, #3098: Thirstle Gentry married 13
of September 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Claudia Countiss).
(1910 census 6th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Livingston Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 52 –George Gentry is
head of household, 26 yrs. old, TN md 6 yrs. to Fannie, 23 yrs. old, 3 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Norman, 5 yrs. old; Thurston, 3 yrs. old & Sarah Gentry, 6/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 6th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 41 –George W. Gentry is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN md to Frances E., 33 yrs. old, TN. Children: Norman, 14 yrs. old; Hughie T., 11 yrs. old; Sarah,
9 yrs.,old & Charlie Gentry, 5 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Susan E. Right,
mother-in-law, 67 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Thurman V. Gentry
b. 15 November 1902 –d. 17 December 1979, md on the 9th of January 1921, Jackson Co., TN to Eula M.
(Smith) Gentry, b. 12 September 1905 – d. 22 October 1964. Thurman V. Gentry, s/o Silas Gentry &
Martha Webb.
*See Claude William Barlow buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Earl Clifford Gentry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 349, #62: Thurman Gentry married 9
January 1921, JacksonCo., TN to Eula Smith).
COOKEVILLE –Thurman V. Gentry, 77, of 2020 Whitson Chapel Rd., will be conducted Wednesday,
Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Riggs and the Rev. Claudi
Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry died December 17 at Cookeville General.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Silas and Martha Webb Gentry.
Survivors include a son, Earl Clifford Gentry of Cookeville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zanda Gentry; a sonin-law, Claude Barlow; two grandsons, Donnie and Bruce Barlow; two brothers, John A. Gentry and Silas
Gentry, Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Vallie Scott, Mrs. Vela Smith, Mrs. Bertha Carlile, and Miss Ruth Gentry.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemtns.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 18 December 1979
Verla Elizabeth (Hinds) Gentry Obt.
b. 13 December 1922 –d. 3 July 2008, md Willie Dawson Gentry, b. 2 December 1923 –d. 25 June 1982,
Nashville, Davison Co., TN, (S Sgt US Army WWII), s/o .George Gentry & Frances Elizabeth Wright.
Verla Elizabeth (Hinds) Gentry, d/o Roy Trammel Hinds & Ida Smith.
*See Willie Dawson Gentry Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Verla Elizabeth Gentry, 85, of Algood, will be held today,
Sunday, July 6, at 3 p.m. at Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of services at Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gentry died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Pickett County to the late Roy Trammel and Ida Smith Hinds.
Mrs. Gentry was a member of Midway Christian Church. She was a seamstress at Cherokee Furniture.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Dana Gilreath of Cookeville and Judy and
Rick Sampley of Atlanta, Ga.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille Huddleston of Battle Creek, Mich.,
Kathryn and Sam Coward of Algood, Nellie and Bill Diamond of Allons, and Pauline and Charles Keisling
of Livingston; a brother and sister-in-law, Kirby and Cheokyo Hinds of Smyrna; five grandchildren, Emily
Brubaker, Julie McMullen, Kyla Gentry, Silas and Willy Gilreath; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Dawson Gentry; and a
son, Ronnie Dawson Gentry.
Rick Sampley will officiate the services.
A guest register book may be signed at www.dyerfuneralservices.com.
Sunday, Jul 06, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Wanda C. Gentry
b. 16 April 1954
William Hollis Gentry
b. 8 January 1931 –d. 28 May 1989.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM H GENTRY Birth: 08 Jan 1931- Death: 28 May 1989- Last
Residence: (Dearborn Heights, Wayne Co., MI) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-44-0598, TN)
William Jace Gentry
b. 25 November 1910 – d. 9 March 1988, md Lena Jewell (Fox) Gentry, b. 28 May 1914, Jackson Co.,
TN –d. 21 March 1985, d/o Luis Fox & Lydia Brown.
‘Thine is the Kingdom, Power, and Glory’
Willie Dawson Gentry Obt.
b. 2 December 1923 – d. 25 June 1982, Nashville, Davison Co., TN, (S Sgt US Army WWII), md Verla
Elizabeth (Hinds) Gentry, b. 13 December 1922 –d. 3 July 2008, d/o Roy Trammel Hinds & Ida Smith.
Willie Dawson Gentry, s/o George Gentry & Frances Elizabeth Wright.
*See Verla Elizabeth (Hinds) Gentry Obt.
Willie Dawson Gentry, 58, a Cookeville fireman and former chief of police, died
Friday in Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Mr. Gentry suffered a stroke Monday at his
home.
A resident of 1315 Maddux Ave., he joined the Cookeville fire department in September 1975. He served
as Cookeville Chief of Police from 1965 to 1969. He was a veteran of World War II.
Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence
Jared officiating. Interment will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gentry was the son of the late George and Frances Elizabeth (Wright) Gentry. Survivors include his
wife, Verla Hinds Gentry; one son, Ronnie Gentry, Doraville, GA; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Samply,
Rosswell, FA, Miss Betty Gentry, Cooekville; and one sister, Ruby Patton, Crossville.
The Dispatch, TN: 27 June 1982.
Zeb B. Gentry
b. 9 December 1890 –d. 8 May 1956.
Edna Reed Gibbons
b. 26 March 1887 –d. 7 June 1973. Buried next to her is D. E. Reed, b. 1884 –d. 1922.
Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson
b. 24 October 1878 –d. 19 March 1964 md on the 24th of May 1903 to Lillie Myrtle (Lindsey) Gibson, at
the Oak Grove Church by Thomas Maxwell, with Birtie Bockman & Della Dyer as witnesses. Lillie
Myrtle Lindsey, b. 4 May 1884 – d. 15 April 1968, d/o Byrd Constantine Lindsey & Rebecca Frances
“Frank” Barnes. Alvin Phy Gibson was the s/o Asa Young Gibson (1846-1910) & Ellenor Jane
“Ellen”Gentry (1843-1910). Asa Young Gibson was the s/o William Gibson. Asa remarried to Kansas
Palk, 15 March 1890. He was remarried to Martha Harris, 18 January 1894.
*See Hugh H. Caruthers buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Otha Kermit Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lillie Myrtle (Lindsey) Gibson Obt.
*See Howard Page Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Clarence Turney Brown buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Opal Lee (Gibson) Mangrum Obt.
Ellenor Jane “Ellen”Gentry was the d/o Silas Whitley Gentry & Jane H. Lindsey.
Alvin and Lillie Gibson had eight children: Howard Page Gibson, b. 31 Jul 1904 md Jenny Goldfore;
Bonnie Dimple Gibson, b. 17 Jan. 1907 md Hugh H. Caruthers; Otha Kermit Gibson, b. 28 May 1909 md
Gradie Sliger; Charles Hubert Gibson, b. 27 Sept. 1911 md Clennie Lee McHenry; Ellen Frances Gibson,
b. 14 Sept. 1915 md Clarence Turney Brown; Opal Lee Gibson, b. 26 Jan. 1918 md Lockett Mangrum;
Harding Belton Gibson, b. 11 Jul 1920 – died while vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico on 24 Aug. 1984,
never married and Rev. Aline Gibson, b. Oct. 1922 md Charlie Pike.
Clennie (McHenry) Gibson Obt.
b. 23 August 1912 – d. 15 September 2002, md on the 25th of March 1934, Putnam Co., TN to Herbert
Gibson, b. 27 September 1911 –d. 30 March 1986. Clennie (McHenry) Gibson, d/o James G. McHenry
& Theo Whitson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Hubert Gibson married 24 March 1934,
Putnam Co., TN, age 22, address: Cookeville, TN to Clennie McHenry, age 21, address: Bloomington, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Garfield McHenry, Bloomington, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: HUBERT GIBSON Birth: 27 Sept 1911 – Death: Mar 1986 –Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: CLENNIE M GIBSON Birth: 23 Aug 1912 –Death: Sep 2002 –Last Residence:
(Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-30-8743, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clennie Gibson, 90, of Cincinnati, Ohio, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 18, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gibson died on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in Cincinnati.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1912, in Gainesboro to the late James G. and Theo Whitson McHenry. Mrs.
Gibson was a homemaker and past employee of Sparta Shirt Factory. She was a member of Holladay
Church of Christ.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie Hayes-Brook and Gene Brooks of Cincinnati; a
brother, Roe McHenry of Long Beach, Calif.; a sister and brother-in-law, Willene and Isam Keith of
Baxter; six grandchildren and their spouses, Teresa and Randy Weber, Toni and Jack Herbst, Jennifer and
Bob Kelsey, Lori and Randy Herron, Troy and Natasha Hayes and Gary and Lisa Gibson; and 12 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Gibson; a son, Eugene
Gibson; a daughter, Betty Dunn; two sisters, Ruby Brown and Lura McHenry; and a brother, J.T.
McHenry.
Bro. Denton Ramsey will officiate at the services.
Dave P. Gibson
b. 3 January 1897 – d. 19 November 1974, md on the 18th of August 1934, Putnam Co., TN to Lola
(Madewell) Gibson, b. 3 March 1914.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 325: Dave Gibson married 18 August
1934, Putnam Co., TN, age 34, address: Baxter, TN to Lola Madewell, age 21, address: Baxter, TN, name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: John Madewell, Baxter, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: DAVE GIBSON Birth: 02 Jan 1897– Death: Nov 1974 –Last Residence:
David Howard Gibson
b. 1932 –d. 3 February 1986.
Ella Gertrude (Johnson) Gibson Obt.
b. 1874 –d. 13 April 1931, Putnam Co., TN, md Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson, b. 23 January 1874 –
d. 10 December 1961, s/o Asa Young Gibson (1846-1910) & Ellenor “Ellen”Jane Gentry (1843-1888).
*See Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson Obt.
*See Joseph A. Gibson Obt.
Funeral Wednesday For Mrs. E. Y. Gibson: Beloved Wife of “Charlie”Gibson Succumbs At Home Here
After Lingering Illness:
Funeral services for Mrs. E. Y. Gibson were conducted at the First Baptist church here Wednesday moring
by the Rev. E. S. Frye, Sam Edwards, and Dow Ensor. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Gibson died at her home here Monday afternoon after an illness of several months, during which time
hope for her recovery was held by those who knew her, and those who know her husband, “Charlie,”who
is widely acquainted in Middle Tennessee. Although she had undergone two operations at a Nashville
hospital her condition was seemingly improved before her death.
News of her passing was a shock to the entire city, and the sincere sympathy of Cookeville has been
extended the bereaved family. Mrs. Gibson was a faithful member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, and four children, Louise, Robert, Edward and Joe. Other survivors are her
sisters, Mrs. George M. Saunders, Sr., Mrs. C. M. Hall, and Mrs. Anna L. Stockton of Nashville, Mrs. R. A.
McDord of Lewisburg, Mrs. M. J. Jones of Jefferson City, MO. She is also survived by a brother, Joseph
A. Johnson, Jr., of Nashville.
Pallbearers were O. M. Adams, Geo. M. Saunders, Jr., S. D. Wilhite, Herman Proffitt, H. J. Shanks,
Campbell Lee, Algood Carlen, and Hugh Caruthers. Honorary pallbeares were O. E. Cameron, C. R.
Womack, O. K. Holladay, Henry Haile, R. L. Maddux, H. T. Whitson, O. D. Massa, W. A. Howard, V. R.
Willams, G. Polly, D. C. Wilhite, C. M. Harris, J. C. Darwin, Solon Gentry, H. S. Hargis, B. M. Hudgens,
John Cornwell, Herbert Carlen, Walter Ament, Benton Terry, Ezra Davis and F. E. Harris.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 16 April 1931
Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson Obt.
b. 23 January 1874 –d. 10 December 1961, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, md to Ella Gertrude (Johnson)
Gibson, b. 1874 – d. 13 April 1931, Putnam Co., TN. Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson, s/o Asa Young
Gibson (1846-1910) & Ellenor “Ellen” Jane Gentry (1843-1888), both buried in the Bloomington
Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson also md on the 18th of August 1935,
Putnam Co., TN to Mrs. Mona Belle (Sadler) Tinsley Gibson, b. 1890, TN – d. 1972, md on the 5th of
July 1923, Jackson Co., TN to Samuel Edgar Tinsley, b. 11 January 1885 –d. 17 April 1933, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Samuel “Sam”Mulky Fowler Tinsley (1856-1971) & Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie”Mahaney.
‘All Is Well’ ‘Mother’ ‘Rest In Peace’
*See Ella Gertrude (Johnson) Gibson Obt.
*See Joseph A. Gibson Obt.
*See Samuel Edgar Tinsley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 544 – E. Y. Gibson married 18 August
1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 59, address: Cookeville, TN to Mrs. Mona Belle Tinsley, age 43, address:
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Blank).
Edward Young Gibson, 87, died Sunday at the Cookeville General Hospital following an illness of several
weeks.
Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Elkins
officiating. Burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gibson was a retired salesman of the International Shoe Co., he represented this and other
nationally known shoe companies from 1902 until 1949.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mona Sadler Gibson; three sons, Robert E. Gibson, Fountain City, TN,
Charles Edwarfd Gibson, Florence, AL, Joe Gibson, Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Gibson Lowe of
Fountain City; two step-sons, Dr. Howard Tinsley, Harold Tinsley both of Donelson; a brother, Phy
Gibson, Cookeville; two half-brothers, Arraington Gibson of Memphis, Joe Gibson, Chattanooga; a half
sister, Mrs. Douglas Wilhite, Cookeville; 7 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were; Dave Maddux, Houston Gibson, Hubert Gibson, Dave Maxwell, Fred Roberson and Luke
Medley.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 12 December 1961.
(1940 census Cookeville, 806 E. Broad Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 806 - E. Y. Gibson is head of
household, 66 yrs. old, TN, md to Mona, 47 yrs. old, TN. Children: Howard Tinsley, step-son, 15 yrs. old,
TN & Harold Tinsley, step-son, 15 yrs. old, TN).
Gradie (Sliger) Gibson Obt.
b. 17 September 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 July 2001, Cookeville, TN, md on the 29th of April 1975,
White Co., TN to Otha Kermit Gibson, b. 28 May 1909 – d. 27 October 1995, s/o Alvin Phylander
“Phy” Gibson & Lillie Myrtle Lindsey. Gradie (Sliger) Gibson, d/o James Russell & Margaret Ann
Shipley.
*See Otha Kermit Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Gradie Sliger Gibson, 87, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 31, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Monday, July 30, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gibson died on Sunday, July 29, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 17, 1913, in Putnam County to the late James Russell and Margaret Ann Shipley
Sliger. Mrs. Gibson was an assembly worker with Bowser-Briggs. She was an adult 4-H Club leader for the
Wilhite 4-H Club for seven years. She was also co-president of the Wilhite PTA for five years.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Ruth and Kory Solarz of Hibbing, Minn.; a brother,
James Sliger of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lois and Walter Dietz, and Arlene Powers, all
of Cookeville; grandchildren and spouses, Todd and Theresa Solarz of St. Cloud, Minn., and Brenda and
Neil Johnson of Golden Valley, Minn.; and great-grandchildren, Samantha and Madison Johnson of Golden
Valley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Kermit Gibson; four sisters,
Grace Sliger, Gladys Buckner, Gertrude Murphy and Helen Danner; and three brothers, Fred, Frank and
Richie Lee Sliger.
Bro. Franklin Davis will officiate at the services.
Published July 31, 2001 11:21 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Harding Benton Gibson Obt.
b. 11 July 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 August 1984, while vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico, he never
married, s/o Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson (1878-1965) & Lillie Myrtle Lindsey (1884-1968).
*See Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Howard Page Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for H. Belton Gibson, 64, were conducted from The First Baptist Church Saturday,
September 1, 1984, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Byron Epps officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Gibson died August 24, 1984, in Acapulco, Mexico, of an apparent heart attack while on vacation.
A native of Putnam County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Phy and Lillie Lindsey Gibson.
He held a Masters Degree from Northwestern University in Hospital Administration. For 12 years, he was
Administrator of the Middle Tennessee Chest Diseases Hospital, and for approximately 10 years was
Health Planner with the Department of Health & Enivironment where he retired July 31, 1984.
He is survived by 4 sisters, Mrs. Opal Mangrum, Mrs. Bonnie Caruthers, Mrs. Clarnece Brown of
Cookeville, Mrs. Charlie Pike, Atlanta, GA; 3 brothers, Kermit and Hubert Gibson of Cookeville, Howard
Gibson, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Active pallbearers were Eugene (Corky) Hunter, Jerry Agee, Joe Gibson, Jimmy Mackie, Ronnie Lane,
Darryle Judd, Steve Mangrum, Carl Brown, Clure Coffelt, Bobby Davis, Gene Gibson, Carrol Warren.
Howard Page Gibson
b. 13 July 1904 md Jennie (Goldfore) Gibson, b. 11 June 1911 – d. 14 May 1989, md Jenny Goldfore.
Howard Page Gibson, s/o Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson & Lillie Lindsey.
*See Harding Benton Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: HOWARD P GIBSON Birth: 31 Jul 1904 – Death: Nov 1992 –Last Residence:
(HC) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 325-01-5365, IL)
(SS Death Index: Name: JENNIE GIBSON Birth: 11 Jun 1911 –Death: May 1989 –Last Residence: (not
specified) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN:355-10-3974, IL)
Joseph A. Gibson Obt.
b. 21 October 1912, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 December 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Virginia (Wright) Gibson, b. 2 March 1918. Joseph A. Gibson, s/o Edward Young “Charlie” Gibson
(1874-1961) & Ella G. Johnson (1874-1931).
‘Good Night Sweet Prince And Flights Of Angels Sing Thee To Thy Rest’ ‘Father’
‘Love Never Fails’ ‘Mother’
*See Ella Gertrude (Johnson) Gibson Obt.
*See Edward Young “Charlie”Gibson Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOSEPH A GIBSON Birth: 21 Oct 1912 Death: 30 Dec 1990- Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 489-01-3188, MO)
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Joseph A. Gibson, 78, of Cookeville will be conducted from
Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Tuesday, January 1, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Gibson died Sunday (December 30, 1990) at Cookeville General Hospital.
Born in Cookeville, he was the son of the late Edward Young and Ella Gertrude Johnson Gibson.
Mr. Gibson was educated at Tennessee Tech, University of Tennessee, University of Alabama and Cornell
University. He served as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and was active in the Lions Club International, having
served as past president and zone chairman. He served as chairman of both the Official Board and the
Commission of Education in
The Methodist Church and as president of Methodist Men's Club.
Mr. Gibson also served as chairman of Cookeville General Hospital's board of trustees. He was employed
as district supervisor of the U.S. Bureau of Census in the Dwight
Eisenhower administration, during which time he received the Certificate of Merit Award. He served as
vice-president of International Operations with Rainbow Manufacturing.
His family includes his wife, Virginia Wright Gibson; one daughter, Ella Virginia Drinnon of Galveston,
Texas; two sons Joe Gibson Jr. of Andrew, North Carolina, and BillGibson of Cookeville; one sister,
Louise Gibson Lowe of Knoxville; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Lions Club and Backslider Class of First United Methodist
Church.
Active Pallbearers will be Art Johnson, Sonny Allen, Terry and Danny Hembree, Tommy Bilbrey, Tommy
and Bob Lowe, Bob Gibson, Hamp Morrison, H.S. Barnes, George Shanks, Dr. Howard Tinsley, Bob
Greenwood and Dave Maddux.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army and World Vision. Rev. Tom Smith and Rev.
Lexie Freeman will officiate at the services.
Lillie Myrtle (Lindsey) Gibson Obt.
b. 4 May 1884, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 April 1968, Putnam Co., TN, md the 24th of May 1903 to Alvin
Phylander “Phy” Gibson, b. 24 October 1878 – d. 19 March 1964, s/o Asa Young Gibson & Ellenor
Jane “Ellen” Gentry. Lillie Myrtle (Lindsey) Gibson, d/o Byrd Constantine Lindsey & Rebecca
Frances “Frank”Barnes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie L. Gibson, 84, will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Rev. George Capps, Pastor, and Rev. Vesper Judd will officiate. Burial will be in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Gibson, a native of Putnam Countian, daughter of the late Bird and Frances Barnes Lindsey, died
Wednesday at the Cookeville General Hospital after a short illness. She was a resident of 25 E. Proffitt St.
for many years and was the widow of Phy Gibson.
Survivors are 4 daughters, Mrs. Hugh Caruthers, Mrs. Clarence Brown, Mrs. Opal Mangrum, all of
Cookeville, Mrs. Charley Pike, Richmond, VA; 4 sons, Howard P. Gibson, Chicago, Belton Gibson,
Nashville, Kermit and Hubert Gibson of Cookeville, 13 granchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille (Stephens) Gibson Obt.
b. 9 April 1928, Stearns, KY – d. 2 September 1999, Cookeville, TN, md 1st on the 13th of August 1952,
Putnam Co., TN to Birchel Gibson, md 2nd on the 22nd of September 1984, Putnam Co., TN to Mitchell H.
Phillips. Lucille (Stephens) Gibson, d/o Jeff Stephens & Flora Mae Phillips.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 292: Birchel Gibson married 13 August
1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 21 May 1925, address: 134 Jackson, Dayton, OH to Lucille Stephens,
age 25, b. 9 April 1927, address: Crawford, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jeff
Stephens, Crawford).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 31: Mitchell H. Phillips married on the
22nd of September 1984, Putnam Co., TN, age 61, b. 16 June 1923, address: 5232 Lebanon Rd., Old
Hickory, TN to Lucille Gibson, age 54, b. 9 April 1930, address: 119 Oak St., Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Noble Shelton, 119 Oak St., Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Gibson, 71, of Cookeville, were conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, September
24, 1999, from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home with Aron Dillon officiating. Burial was in
Cookeville City Cemetery with Livingston Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Gibson, a homemaker, died Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at her home.
Born April 9, 1928, in Stearns, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Flora Mae (Phillips) Stephens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Birchel Gibson; a son, Birchel David
Gibson; and two sisters, Nobel Stephens and Juanita Dorey.
She was affiliated with The Full Gospel Church in Cookeville.
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Phillips, Hilham; two sons, Charles Gibson, Youngstown, OH, and
Jackie Fugate, Tampa, FL; two brothers, Beecher Stephens, Kendallville, IN, and Eugene Stephens,
Covington, OH; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Charles Gibson, Robert B. Gibson, Perry Tharp, Josh Phillips, Andrew C. Gibson, Robert
Ratcliff, and Jackie Fugate.
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Otha Kermit Gibson
b. 28 May 1909 – d. 27 October 1995, md the 29th of April 1975, White Co., TN to Gradie (Sliger)
Gibson, b. 17 September 1913 –d. 29 July 2001, Cookeville, TN, d/o James Russell Sliger & Margaret
Ann “Maggie” Shipley. Otha Kermit Gibson, s/o Alvin Phylander “Phy” Gibson & Lillie Myrtle
Lindsey.
*See Gradie (Sliger) Gibson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 69: Otho Kermit Gibson married 29 April
1975, White Co., TN, age 65, b. 28 May 1909, address: Cookeville, TN to Gradie Sliger, age 61, b. 17
September 1913, address: E. Stevens, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: J. R. Sliger
(deceased. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Alvin Gibson).
Mary E. Gilbert
b. 15 July 1862 –d. 20 February 1900, wife of W. H. Gilbert.
Paul Preston Gilbert
b. 25 May 1936 – d. 15 August 2003, (U. S. Navy Korea) md Clarice V. (unknown) Gilbert, b. 12 May
1940.
Vida Jane (Duke) Vaughn Gilbert Obt.
b. 20 September 1898 –d. 21 December 1991, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of July 1916,
Putnam Co., TN to Walter Dow Vaughn, b. 8 January 1892 –d. 5 July 1958, s/o James Monroe Vaughn
& Daisy Lou Kinnaird - md 2nd on the 6th of July 1965, Putnam Co., TN to Andrew Jackson Gilbert.
Vida J. (Duke) Vaughn Gilbert was the d/o Alexander Morgan Duke & Eliza Virginia Holliman.
*See Walter Dow Vaughn Obt.
*See Edwin “Eddie”Hart Moore Obt.
*See Sam Morgan Vaughn Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 326, #1295: Mr. W. D. Vaughn married
16 July 1916, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vyda Duke. By whom married: J. A. Holladay).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Andrew Jackson Gilbert married 6 July 1965,
Putnam Co., TN, age 67, b. 5 Janaury 1898, address: General Delivery, Cookeville, TN to Vida Jane
Vaughn, b. 20 September 1898, address: 137 Hill Lane, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Ray Vaughn, son, Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services for Vida (Duke) Vaughn Gilbert, 93, of Cookeville, will be at 3:00 today December 23 in
the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Gilbert died Saturday, December 21, 1991 at City Hospital, Cookeville. A native of Jackson County,
she was the daughter of the late Alexander Morgan and Eliza Virginia Holliman Duke.
Her family includes 4 daughters, Virginia Moore, Hallie Bohannon and Wilma Haggard of Cookeville, and
Lola Woolridge of Nashville; 4 sons, Sam, Charles, Dow, and Ray Vaughn all of Cookeville; 8
grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will include Sammy Vaughn, Jr., Mark McKinley, Roger and Ronnie Bean, David and
Lee Vaughn.
Dr. Ken Altom and Rev. Lexie Freeman will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 23 December 1991.
Bobbie R. Alcorn Gill Obt.
b. 12 July 1936, Smith Co., TN –d. 8 April 2004, Smith Co., TN, s/o Solon Frank Alcorn (1916-1942) &
Pruda Medley, b. 23 April 1914. Bobbie was adopted by Bucker "Buck" Gill (1893-1957) & Molly
Jane Medley (1906-1994). Molly Jane (Medley) Gill was the sister of Pruda Medley.
*See Mollie Jane (Medley) Gill Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bobby R. Alcorn Gill, 67, of Carthage will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, April 12, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, April 12, from 10 a.m. until
the time of services.
Mr. Gill died on Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Carthage General Hospital.
He was born July 12, 1936, in Carthage to the late Solon Frank and Prudia Medley Alcorn. Mr. Gill
was a farmer and a Baptist.
His family includes a brother and two sisters-in-law, Mark and Alice Alcorn of Northville, Mich., and Faye
Alcorn of St. Clair Shores, Mich.; and nephews and nieces Jim, Gayle, Kathleen, Mark Kent and John
Alcorn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Buck and Mollie Gill, and
one brother, Frank Neal Alcorn.
Warren G. Medley, the uncle of Mr. Gill, will officiate at the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the local VFW in care of Whitson Funeral Home, 30 N. Dixie
Ave., Cookeville, TN, 38501.
Published April 10, 2004 7:58 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Bucker “Buck”Gill
b. 19 January 1893, Smith Co., TN – d. 25 May 1957, (Tenn Pvt. Inf WWI), md Mollie Jane (Medley)
Gill, b. 5 May 1906, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 April 1994, Smithville, TN. Bucker “Buck”
Gill, s/o Houston Stewart Gill & Frances Rosentrant Smith.
*See Mollie Jane (Medley) Gill Obt.
Mollie Jane (Medley) Gill Obt.
b. 5 May 1906, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 April 1994, Smithville, TN, md on the 2nd of July
1924, Putnam Co., TN to Bucker “Buck” Gill, b. 19 January 1893, Smith Co., TN – d. 25 May 1957,
(Tenn Pvt. Inf WWI), s/o Houston Stewart Gill & Frances Rosentrant Smith.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 237, #2007: Buck Gill married 2 July
1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mollie Medley).
SILVER POINT –Funeral services for Mollie M. Gill, 87, of Silver Point will be held today, April 11, at
3 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Gill died Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Sunny Point Nursing Home in Smithville.
Daughter of the late Washington Doss and Martha Sullens Medley, she was born in Buffalo Valley on
May 5, 1906.
Mrs. Gill was a homemaker and a charter member of Silver Point Baptist Church.
Her family includes one son, Bobby Gill of Lebanon, brothers and sisters, Mrs. Boda Watts
Charles H. Medley of Yountville, California, Margaret Buhner of Daytona Beach, Florida,
Medley of Dickson, Martha Edna Bryant of Baxter, Jewell Martin of Allons, Tavie Sexton
Michigan, Rachel Schmidt of Illinois, Jessie Brewington and Bill Medley, both of Baxter, and
Medley of Marietta, Georgia, and a host of nieces and nephews.
of Algood,
Warren G.
of Detroit,
Omer Deal
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buck Gill.
(Buckner “Buck” Gill, s/o Houston Stewart Gill & Frances Rosentrant Smith. Buck was the brother of
Preston Stewart Gill).
Dr. Joseph E. Wilas and Bro. Warren G. Medley will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 11 April 1994.
Betty Lou (Burgess) Gillem Obt.
b. 19 October 1935, Santa Ana, CA –d. 7 December 2010, Bowling Green, KY, d/o Willis Daniel Burgess
& Julia Frances Copelin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Betty Lou Gillem, 75, of Bowling Green, Ky., formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Gillem died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
She was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Santa Ana, Calif., to the late Willis Daniel and Julia Frances Copelin
Burgess.
Mrs. Gillem was of the Christian faith.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, William and Phyllis Gillem of Monterey; a daughter,
Cheryl Goodrum of Bowling Green; a sister, Judy Cooper of Cartersville, Ga.; six grandchildren, Brandi
Pellett, Cody Forth, Christopher Smith, Amber Phillips and husband Brian Scott, Noah Phillips and wife
Amanda and Daniel Phillips; and 10 great-grandchildren, Blair Adams, Devin Bain, Allen Pellett, Austin
Pellett, Andrew Pellett, Aaron Pellett, Nevah Faye Scott, Taylah Scott, Lannie Welch and Kaley Phillips.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melisa Zimmerman.
Rev. Tony Phipps will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 9 December 2010, pg. A-8.
Charles Aaron Gilliam
b. 29 April 1927, Akron, OH – d. 17 November 2012, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md Elizabeth Lucille
(Barnes) Gilliam. Charles Aaron Gilliam, s/o Hartford Gilliam (1902-1984) & Della Wilhite (19021983).
*See Della (Wilhite) Gilliam Obt.
*See Hartford Gilliam Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 433 – Charles Aaron Gilliam married 23
January 1960, Putnam Co., TN to Elizabeth Lucille Barnes, age 23, b. 31 March 1937, address: 128 Magie
St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Billy Mees, father, Rt. 1,
Cookeville, TN
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Charles Aaron Gilliam, 85, of Cookeville, were held at 11 a.m.
today, Monday, Nov. 19, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gilliam passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17, in Kindred Transitional Care
and Rehabilitation-Masters in Algood.
He was born April 29, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Hartford Gilliam and
Della Wilhite Gilliam.
Charles was an Army veteran and retired from McCord Industries. He loved
fishing and his favorite other pastime was eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
Mr. Gilliam attended Woodcliff Baptist Church in Monterey.
His family includes four children, Steven Gilliam of Michigan, Robert Gilliam (Karen) of Michigan, Nyoka
Foister (James) of Monterey and Carla Gilliam of Cookeville; three sisters, Geneva Farris of Cookeville,
Naomi Nabors of Dayton, Ohio, and Louellen McNeeley of Algood; and three grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jess Gilliam, and two grandchildren,
Jayson and Jacob Lowhorn.
Bro. Gary Farris will officiate at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-7185.
Della (Wilhite) Gilliam Obt.
b. 10 May 1902, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 May 1983, md on the 16th of October 1921 to Hartford Gilliam,
b. 27 March 1902, Putnam Co., TN – d. December 1984, Gainesboro, TN, s/o Jesse Gilliam (1860-1928)
& Lovisey Dodson (1864-1955), both buried in the Phillips Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Della (Wilhite)
Gilliam, d/o Elijah Mack "Lige" Wilhite (1872-1944) & Flora Bartlett (1873-1961). Elijah & Flora
(Bartlett) Wilhite both buried in the Stone Seminary Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Charles Aaron Gilliam Obt.
*See Hartford Gilliam Obt.
Funeral services for Della Wilhite Gilliam, 81, of Cookeville, were conducted Monday, May 30 from the
Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Lee, Rev. Bob Pharris, and Rev. Glea
Shelly officiating. Interment was in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs. Gilliam died Saturday, May 28, at
her home after an extended illness.
She was the daughter of Elige and Flora Barlett Wilhite, and was a native of Putnam County.
Survivors include her husband Hartford Gilliam; two sons, Charles Gilliam of Cookeville, and Jess Gilliam
of New Baltimore, MI; three daughters, Mrs. Guy (Geneva) Farris of Gainesboro, Mrs. Hershal (Naomi)
Nabors of Dayton, OH, and Mrs. Lou Ellen McNeely of Cookeville; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Maxwell of
Cookeville, and Mrs. Beunola Jacquess of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Mitchell Wilhite and Arnold Wilhite
both of Dayton, OH; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Hartford Gilliam Obt.
b. 27 March 1902, Putnam Co., TN –d. December 1984, Gainesboro, TN, md on the 16th of October 1921
to Della (Wilhite) Gilliam, b. 10 May 1902 – d. 28 May 1983, d/o Elijah Mack "Lige" Wilhite (18721944) & Flora Bartlett (1873-1961). Elijah & Flora (Bartlett) Wilhite both buried in the Stone Seminary
Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Hartford Gilliam, s/o Jesse Gilliam (1860-1928) & Lovisey Dodson
(1864-1955), both buried in the Phillips Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Charles Aaron Gilliam Obt.
*See Della (Wilhite) Gilliam Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: HARTFORD GILLIAM Birth: 27 Mar 1902- Death: Dec 1984–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: DELLA GILLIAM Birth: 10 May 1902 Death: May 1983–Last Residence:
Funeral services for Hartford Gilliam, 82, of Cookeville were conducted at the chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home with Rev. Glea Shelley, Rev. Bob Pharris and Rev. Harold Hawkins officiating.
Interment was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gilliam passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Farris in Gainesboro, following an
extended illness. He was a retired farmer and custodian.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Louisa Dodson Gilliam and a member of
the Cane Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Guy (Geneva) Farris, Gainesboro; Mrs. Hershel (Naomi) Nabors,
Dayton, OH and Mrs. Lou Ellen Herron, Cookeville; two sons, Charles Gilliam, Cookeville and Jess
Gilliam, New Baltimore, MI; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Phy, Cookeville and Mrs. Estie Lee Burton,
Columbus, OH; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Bessie Gilpatrick
b. 1908 –d. 23 September 1982.
(SS Death Index: Name: BESSIE GILPATRICK Birth: 12 Feb 1908- Death: Sep 1982- Last Residence:
(Nashville, Davidson Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN:409-24-6316, TN)
James Walter Gilpatrick Obt.
b. 8 November 1898, Overton Co., TN – d. January 1952, Cookeville, TN, md on the 10th of November
1927, Overton Co., TN to Lucy Mae (McCormick) Gilpatrick, b. 12 February 1905 – d. 11 February
1992. James Walter Gilpatrick, s/o Ben Gilpatrick & Dollie Bilbrey.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 138: Walter Gilpatrick married 10
November 1927, Overton Co., TN to Lucy McCormick).
Funeral Held For Walter Gilpatrick:
Funeral rites for James Walter Gilpatrick, 53, who died Friday night in Cookeville General Hospital after
an extended illness were held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptis Church. The Rev. John Sykes, pastor
of the First Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gilpatrick was the son of the late Ben and Mrs. Dollie Bilbrey Gilpatrick of Allons and a native of
Overton County. He had made his home in Cookeville for several years where he was employed by a
wholesale grocery firm. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother; his widow, Mrs. Lucy McCormick Gilpatrick; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtie
Ogletree and Mrs. Josie Maynard, Allons, and Mrs. Gertrude Cole, Deer Lodge, TN.
(SS Death Index: Name: WALTER GILPATRICK Birth: 08 Nov 1898- Death: Jan 1952–Last Residence:
(not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 286-24-6044, OH)
(SS Death Index: Name: LUCY M GILPATRICK Birth: 12 Feb 1905- Death: Feb 1992–Last Residence:
(not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 286-24-6550, OH)
Robert Vance Gilreath Obt.
b. 27 December 1940 – d. 10 April 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Eileen (unknown) Gilreath.
Robert Vance Gilreath, s/o Ruby Gilreath Meek.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert Vance Gilreath, 67, will be held Saturday, April 12, at 2
p.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, April 11, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m.
Mr. Gilreath died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 27, 1940, to the late Ruby Gilreath Meek.
Mr. Gilreath was a member of Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church. In 1982, he founded G&L
Manufacturing Inc. in Cookeville and designed and built the machines that produced stainless tubing.
His family includes his wife, Eileen Gilreath of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Dana and
Betty Gilreath of the Dodson Branch Community; a daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Ronnie Dailey of
Rickman; four special cousins, Allene and Clarence Bryant and Charlene and J.C. Riley; nine
grandchildren, Nick, Sylas and Willie Gilreath, Zack Crouch and Cassidy, Hunter, Jacob, Hanna and
Jessica Dailey; and a great-grandchild, Taylor Gilreath.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Gilreath was preceded in death by a son, Darryl Gilreath; a half-brother,
Wayne Meek; two uncles, Fred and Frank Gilreath; and two grandchildren, Alex Crouch and Blake
Gilreath.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Bro. Mike Adams will officiate the services.
Friday, April 11, 2008 : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Sharlene Borden Gladstone
b. 17 April 1986 –d. 19 July 2005, (US Army).
George R. Glover
b. 19 October 1845, Smith Co., TN –d. 1924, md on the 5th of January 1876, Smith Co., TN to Nancy Ann
(Sadler) Glover, b. February 1858, TN –d. 28 February 1937, TN, d/o Ephraim Sadler & Martha Elrod.
(Children: Mrs. W. H. Betty, Mrs. E. Birch (Melonee) Wilcox, Mrs. L. B. Brown & Fred D. Glover).
*See Nancy Ann (Sadler) Grover Obt.
*See Eason Birch Wilcox buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 175: J. R. Glover married 5 January 1876,
Smith Co., TN to N. A. Sadler).
G. R. Glover:
One of the Best Known Merchants in Putnam County- Store is Located on North Side of Court Square:
One of the veteran merchants of Cookeville, and a gentleman who commands the confidence and respect of
the people of Putnam county, is Mrs. G. R. Glover. He was born October 19, 1847 (sic), on a farm in
Smith county, and many years of his life were spent in farming and stock raising. Mr. Glover became a
citizen of Cookeville eleven years ago, and for a number of years conducted a general merchandising
establishment in West Cookeville. Since 1911, however, his sotre has been siturated on the north side of
court square. He not only enjoys a liberal patronage at the hands of the Cookeville people, but has a strong
trade among the country people of the county. Mr. Glover was married January 5, 1876, to Miss Nancy A.
Sadler of Smith county. The have reared four children.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 12 March 1914.
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 44 –George R. Glover is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
b. October 1845, TN md 24 yrs. to Nancy A., 42 yrs. old, b. February TN, 10 children born, 4 children
living. Children: Fred, 19 yrs. old, b. January 1881; Earen (sp), dau., 14 yrs. old, b. July 1885; Melonee, 12
yrs. old, b. June 1887 & Evangeline Glover, 6 yrs. old, b. August 1893. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 247 – George R. Glover is head of
household, 62 yrs. old, TN, (father born in NC, mother, GA) md 32 yrs. to Nancy A., 62 yrs. old, TN, 9
children born, 4 children living. Children: Evangilene Glover, 16 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the
household: Elizibeth Ditty (Dwl: 248), 62 yrs. old, TN, TN, 1 child born, 0 child living).
Suzanne Edna (Norrod) Glynn Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Suzanne Edna Glynn, 42, of Dowelltown, were held at 2 p.m.
today, Monday, Jan. 30, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Glynn passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
She was born Jan. 24, 1970, in Cookeville to the late Brenda Joy Tollett and Roger Dale Norrod.
Mrs. Glynn worked as a cook at the Gordonsville Market for many years. She was a loving, devoted wife,
mother, sister and friend.
Her family includes her husband, Greg Glynn of Dowelltown; a son, Dalton Chase Norrod of Dowelltown;
aunts Nell Burchett and Clellon of Cookeville, Ann Carr of Cookeville, Edna Bowman of Baxter, Alice
Kelly of Rickman, Ruth Ann South and Coy of Hanging Limb, and Debbie Jarrett and Wesley of Hanging
Limb; uncles David Tollett and Sandra, Paul Tollett, Jimmy Tollett and Charlene, Billy Joe Tollett and Jan,
all of Cookeville, Jerry W. Norrod and Randy Norrod and Sherry, all of Hanging Limb; and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Angie Norrod; her grandparents, Herbert
and Gertrude Tollett and Ted and Carlene Norrod; and a cousin, Jeremy Wayne Hunter.
Bro. J.R. Walls and Justin Kelly officiated at the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with the expenses.
Go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and assist with the services.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 30 January 2012.
Nancy Ann (Sadler) Grover Obt.
b. February 1858, TN –d. 28 February 1937, TN, md on the 5th of January 1876, Smith Co., TN to George
R. Glover, b. October 1845, TN –d. 1924. Nancy Ann (Sadler) Grover, d/o Ephraim Sadler & Martha
Elrod.
Mrs. Nancy Ann Glover
b. -----, TN
d. 28 Feb 1937
Age: 79y 19d
Father: Ephraim Sadler, TN
Mother: Martha Elrod, TN
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Ann Sadler Glover, 79, who died Sunday night, were held at the Methodist
Church here Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Dean Stroud, assisted by the Rev.
Dow Ensor and the Rev. Sam Edwards. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Glover was a devout member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Betty of Nashville, Mrs. Eason Birch Wilcox of Cookeville,
and Mrs. L. B. Brown of Atanta; one son, Fred D. Glover of Thermopolis, WY, and ten grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN Thursday, 4 March 1937.
James Godsey Obt.
b. 2 September 1924, Kansas City, KS – d. 13 Saturday 2004, Algood, TN, s/o Abner Godsey & Della
Van Meter.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for James Godsey, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wed., Nov. 17, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the cemetery.
Mr. Godsey died on Sat., Nov. 13, 2004, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1924, in Kansas City, Kan., to the late Abner and Della Van Meter Godsey.
He was a retired machinist/tool maker with Marquardt Company. Mr. Godsey was a member of Cookeville
Seventh Day Adventist Church. He served in the Army during World War II, in the European Theatre. He
fought in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge.
Pastor Mike Campbell will officiate at the services.
Published November 15, 2004 10:38 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Elizabeth W. Golden
b. 28 December 1882 –d. 7 July 1976.
Mabel Broshear (Barnes) Goldman Obt.
b. 1904, OK – d. 1951, IA, md on the 20th of September 1926, Overton Co., TN to Harry J. Goldman.
Mabel B. (Barnes) Goldman, d/o Jesse Crockett Barnes & Myrtle (Hurst) Broshear.
*See Jessie (Barnes) Siglow Obt.
*See Frank Hurst Barnes Obt.
*See Myrtle (Hurst) Barnes Obt.
*See Jesse Crockett Barnes buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 561: Harry J. Goldman married 20
September 1926, Overton Co., TN to Mabel Broshear).
Services Monday For Mrs. Goldman, 46:
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Goldman, 46, were held Monday at the Whitson Funeral Home, with the
Rev. H. Thorton Fowler officiating. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Goldman died Thursday night in a Davenport, Ia. Hospital following a long illness.
A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Goldman was a daughter of Mrs. J. C. Barnes of Cookeville. Prior to going to
Moline a number of years ago, Mrs. Goldman was superintendent of City Hospital, Cookeville, for ten
years. She was a member of the Methodist church and belonged to the Order of Easterrn Star.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Harry Goldman of Moline; one sister, Mrs.
Victor Wilson of Alma, Mich.; a brother, Allen Broshear of Long Beach, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Norman
Siglow of Los Alamos, N.M.; and a half-brother, Frank Barnes, of Detroit.
Serving as pallbearers were: Sam Epperson, Dr. Iliff Marchbanks, Dr. W. A. Howar, W. S. Johnson and
Pete Terry.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 6 September 1951.
Hugh L. Goodpasture
b. 26 October 1889 –d. 12 February 1944, md Vera (Wilkerson) Goodpasture, d. 8 December 1962.
Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture Obt.
b. 17 April 1827, TN - d. 11 August 1876, md Ova (Arnold) Goodpasture, b. 24 April 1839, Overton Co.,
TN – d. 11 August 1918, d/o Capt. Jesse & Letitia Arnold. Ova was the last member of her immediate
family. Her brother Jesse Arnold and sister Avo Arnold Douglas preceeded her in death. Dr. James
McDonald Goodpasture, s/o John & Margery Bryan Goodpasture.
*See Jesse Arnold Obt.
*See Alvin Whitten Boyd buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jefferson Franklin Dyer M. D. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John Bryan Goodpasture Obt.
*See Sarah Marjorie “Margie”(Goodpasture) Jared Obt.
*See Doctors of Putnam County, TN & surrounding areas.
Children of Dr. J. M. Goodpasture & Ova Arnold are: John Bryan Goodpasture; Mary H. Goodpasture md
Alvin Whitten Boyd; Sarah Margaret Marjorie “Margie”Goodpasture md Ethelbert Henry Jared and Avo
Goodpasture md Dr. Jefferson Franklin Dyer.
Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture was a young medical doctor, son of John and Margery Bryan
Goodpasture of Hilham, Tennessee, Dr. Goodpasture came to Cookeville when the decision was made to
locate Cookeville where it is now situated, but before the original town lots were ready to sell, and he and
his brother purchased land for his home at Washington Avenue and First Street, which land joined the 40
acre tract that had been purchased to subdivide for the town of Cookeville. He immediately constructed his
home on this site. This house is now the home of his grandson’s widow, Nina (Mrs. Eugene F.) Jared. At
that time, no one lived on the adjacent 40 acre tract which was to be Cookeville.
Dr. Goodpasture was one of the first doctors to locate in Cookeville. When the original town lots were
ready to sell, Dr. Goodpasture purchased one of the first lots sold and immediately constructed his medical
office building, which was a one story brick building on the north side of the public square. This building,
the first brick building in Cookeville, remained there until about 1938 when V.R. Williams’Ben Franklin
“Dime Store”was constructed on the site.
(1860 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 12 –J. M. Goodpasture is head of household, 33 yrs. old, TN.
Occupation: Doctor, md to Ova, 21 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ova A., 4 yrs .old, TN & Mary H.
Goodpasture, 2 yrs., old, TN)
(1870 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –J. M. Goodpasture is head of household, 43 yrs. old, TN.
Occupation: Physician, md to Ova, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Avo A., 14 yrs. old; Mary H., 12 yrs. old;
John B., 5 yrs. old & Sarah M. Goodpasture, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Dwl: 23
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
F
W
W
41
TN
Occ:
Keeping House
Avo GOODPASTURE
Dau
Fa: TN
Occ:
Student Fa: TN
Occ:
Student Fa: TN
Fa: RI
F
Mo: TN
M
Mo: TN
F
Mo: TN
Mo: VA
S
W
23
TN
S
W
15
TN
(John Bryan Goodpasture)
S
W
12
TN
John Bryan Goodpasture Obt.
b. 15 July 1864, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN - d. 25 November 1944, s/o Dr. James McDonald
Goodpasture & Ova Arnold.
*See Dr. James McDonald Goodpasture buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John B. Goodpasture, 80, a lifelong resident of Cookeville, and a well known citizen and retired
businessman, died Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. W. Boyd. For almost two years, he had been
confined to his room by illness.
He was a son of the late Dr. J. M. Goodpasture and wife, Ova Arnold Goodpasture, prominent pioneer
residents of Cookeville, who moved from Hilham to Cookeville when the town of Cookeville was
established as the county seat site of Putnam County. His father was Cookeville’s first physician.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, which church and Sunday school he served for years as
treasurer, and had been a deacon in this congregation for 24 years.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, by the Rev. Dow A.
Ensor and burial took place in the family lot in the Cookeville Cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. W. Boyd and Mrs. E. H. Jared, and numerous other relatives in this
city and county. One sister, Mrs. Dr. J. F. Dyer, preceded him in death a few years ago.
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –J. M. Goodpasture is head of household, 43 yrs.
old, TN. Occupation: Physician, md to Ova, 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Avo A., 14 yrs. old; Mary H., 12
yrs. old; John B., 5 yrs. old & Sarah M. Goodpasture, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Dwl: 23
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
F
W
W
41
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: RI Mo: VA
Avo GOODPASTURE
Dau
F
S
W
23
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
F
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
Sarah Goodstein
b. ca. 1850, TN- d. 2 July 1920, d/o Ike Goodstein & Lattie Roberts.
Certificate: #378
Deceased: Sarah Goodstein
Age: abt 70y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 2 Jul 1920
Father: Ike Goodstein
Birth Place: TN
Mother: Lattie Roberts
Birth Place: TN
Cemetery: Cookeville Cemetery
Otha Goodwin
b. 17 October 1889, TN –d. 1 June 1989, md Zula (Hedgecough) Goodwin, b. 17 November 1900. Otha
Goodwin s/o Charley & Fannie Goodwin.
(SS Death Index: Name: OTHA F GOODWIN Birth: 17 Oct 1899- Death: Jun 1989–Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 169, #1931 – Otha Goodwin married 17
June 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Zula Hedgecough).
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 11 –Charley Goodwin is head of household, 26 yrs.
old, b. September 1873, TN, md 4 yrs. to Fannie, 21 yrs. old, b. December 1878, TN, 3 children born, 3
children living. Children: Oscar, 4 yrs. old, b. July 1895; Willis, 2 yrs. old, b. August 1897 & Otha
Goodwin, 7/12 yrs. old, b. October 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., Bloomington Rd., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 17 –Charly P. Goodwin is head of
household, 36 yrs. old, TN, md 15 yrs. to Fanna B., 28 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Oscar J., 14 yrs. old; Willis E, 12 yrs. old; Otha F., 9 yrs. old & Beter E. Goodwin, 3 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
(1930 census part of Civil Dist. 6, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 234 –Otha Goodwin is head of household, 27
yrs. old, TN, md to Cula, 20 yrs. old, TN. Children: Howard D., 5 yrs. old; Maggie, 4 6/12 yrs. old; Willie
M., 111/12 yrs. old & Ralp T. Goodwin, 0/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Shirley Grace (Chaffin) Goodwin Obt.
b. 16 November 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 January 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 13th of December
1952, Putnam Co., TN to Willis Verble Goodwin. Shirley Grace (Chaffin) Goodwin, d/o Claude Chaffin
& Byrda Mills.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Willis Verble Goodwin married 13 December
1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 14 September 1929, address: Crescent Dr., Cookeville, TN to Shirley
Grace Chaffin, age 21, b. 16 November 1931, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Claude Chaffin, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
male: Willis Goodwin, Crescent Dr., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE--Funeral services for Shirley Grace Goodwin, 68, of the Dodson Branch Community of
Jackson County, will be held today, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 9 a.m. today.
Mrs. Goodwin died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 16, 1931, in Putnam County to the late Claude and Byrda Mills Chaffin. Mrs.
Goodwin was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Verble Goodwin; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Monroe Beasley of
Dodson Branch; two sisters, Virginia Reed of Smithville and Nell Thomas of Cookeville; two brothers,
Ralph Chaffin of Cookeville and Jerry Chaffin of Brush Creek; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law,
Debbie and Jason Moss; and one great-grandchild, Kori Moss, all of Dodson Branch.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy and Johnny Chaffin, Harold Brown, Tony and Terry Mayberry, Ray Goodwin;
and Gary Loftis.
Bro. Don Chaffin will officiate the services.
Published January 08, 2000 4:06 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Arthur Goolsby
b. 26 March 1913 –d. 23 October 1916, s/o John H. Goolsby & Bertha Raymer.
Arthur T. Goolsby
b. 17 September 1892 –d. 28 November 1982 md on the 21st of June 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Amelia Elie
(Ware) Goolsby, b. 1 April 1892, MO – d. 8 September 1980, d/o Arthur Ware & Etie Wood. *See
Clara S. Goolsby.
*See Treva Louise Goolsby buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 221, #876 – Arthu Goolsby married 21
June 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Melia Ware. By whom married: W. B. Gentry).
Amelia Elie Goolsby
b. ----- Hunville, MO
d. 26 Jul 1927
Age: 34y 4m 26d
Father: Arthur Ware, VA
Mother: Etie Wood, MO
DC#16037
Clara S. Goolsby
b. 18 October 1895 – d. 28 November 1982. Buried next to Arthur T. Goolsby & his wife Amelia E.
(Ware) Goolsby.
Cordela Goolsby
b. 1852 –d. 1940.
Daniel Hansford A. “D. A.”Goolsby
b. 16 April 1848, TN –d. 8 January 1918, md on the 20th of October 1881, in Monroe, KY to Susan Alice
(Welch) Goolsby.
(1870 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 8 –John P. Goolsby is head of household, 52 yrs.
old, TN md to Sarah, 53 yrs. old, TN. Children: Hansford, 21 yrs. old; Richard, 17 yrs. old; Bird S., 12
yrs. old & George W. Goolsby, 10 yrs. old. All born in TN)
(1880 census Gum Dist., Monroe, KY: Dwl: 49 –Hansford Goolsby is head of household, 32 yrs.old, TN
md to Mary J., 25 yrs. old, TN (father b. in VA, mother, KY). Also living in the household: E. Bullington,
mother-in-law, 73 yrs. old, KY. Also living in the household, Emeline Byrant, 14 yrs. old, KY)
Relation Sex
Marr
Jno. GOOLSBY
Race
Self
Age
M
Birthplace
M
W
Page 186D
60
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA
Sarah GOOLSBY
Wife
Occ:
Keeping House
George GOOLSBY
Son
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Mo: TN
F
Fa: TN
M
Fa: TN
M
W
Mo: NC
S
W
Mo: NC
61
TN
19
TN
(1900 census Turner Pct., Monroe, KY: Dwl: 230 Family: 231 –Hansford Goolsby is head of household,
51 yrs.old, b. April 1849, TN md 28 yrs. to to Susan A., 33 yrs. old, b. August 1866, KY (parents both b. in
KY), 8 children born, 5 children living. Children: Aramutha, 16 yrs. old, b. March 1884; Worie, 12 yrs.
old. b. January 1888; Milas P., 10 yrs. old, b. March 1890; Fird, 8 yrs. old, b. January 1892 & Jewel, 6 yrs.
old, b. October 1893. All born in KY).
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., Double Springs, Gainesborough Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 13: Hansford
Goolsby is head of household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Preacher, (M2), md 28 yrs. to Susan A., 43
yrs.old, KY, Occupation: Boarding House Keeper, 9 children born, 6 children living. Children: Miles P.,
20 yrs. old; Furd, 17 yrs. old; Jewell, 16 yrs. old & Berline P. Goolsby, 8 yrs. old. All born in KY. Also
living in the household: Ethel Goolsby, daughter-in-law, 18 yrs. old, TN, md).
Fred Goolsby
b. 25 January 1892 – d. 19 March 1975, md Grace (Whitson) Goolsby, b. 11 January 1898 – d. 4 May
1979, Sarasota, FL. Buried next to them is: Infant Goolsby, b. 26 June 1919 –d. 27 June 1919.
*See Grace Goolsby Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: FRED GOOLSBY Birth: 25 Jan 1892 – Death: Mar 1975–Last Residence:
(Florida) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN:274-05-5805, OH)
Grace (Whitson) Goolsby Obt.
b. 11 January 1898 – d. 4 May 1979, Sarasota, FL, md Fred Goolsby, b. 25 January 1892 – d. 19 March
1975.
*See Fred Goolsby buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Grace F. Goolsby, 81, will be held at the chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home Wednesday, May 9, at 2 p.m. with Neil, Christy officiating.
Mrs. Goolsby, a native of Putnam County died May 4, in Sarasota, FL. She was the widow of the late Fred
Goolsby.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Neal Jean, Akron, OH; two brothers, Dave Whitson, Cookeville,
Coran Whitson, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Poe, Miss Mattie Whitson and Mrs. Taylor Bilbrey of
Cookeville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 8 May 1979.
John H. Goolsby
b. 8 November 1887, TN – d. 30 January 1956, md on the 10th of February 1912, Putnam Co., TN to
Bertha (Raymer) Goolsby, b. 11 May 1893, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 August 1933, d/o F. Cal. Raymer &
Alice Pharris. John H. Goolsby, s/o John & Nancy Goolsby. (Children: Herman, Willie, Dow, Ogell,
Johnnie, Ellen & Albert Goolsby). Bertha (Raymer) Goolsby siblings are: Sam, Willie, Ernest, General,
Herbert, Grady Raymer & Mrs. Hattie Judd and Mrs. Ruby Pittsman).
*See Hattie (Raymer) Judd Obt.
*See Ernest C. Raymer Obt.
*See Herbert J. Raymer buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 90, #357: John Goolsby married 10
February 1912, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Bertha Raymer. By whom married: J. R. Douglas, Justice of the
Peace).
(1900 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 96 –John Goolsby is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
b. January 1861, TN md 21 yrs. to Nancy, 38 yrs. old. b. November 1861, TN, 11 children born, 9 children
living. Children: Oscar, 20 yrs. old. b. June 1879; Jim, 18 yrs. old. b. June 1881; Nutsel, 14 yrs. old. b.
March 1885; John, 12 yrs. old. b. November 1887; Willie, 8 yrs. old. b. April 1892; Author, 6 yrs. old. b.
September 1893; Sue, 5 yrs. old. b. January 1895; Lizzie, 3 yrs. old. b. July 1896 & Bessie Goolsby, 2 yrs.
old. b. March 1898. All born in TN).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 118 –John C. Goolsby is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, TN md 33 yrs. to Nancy J., 49 yrs. old, TN, 14 children born, 11 children living. Children: Nuter, 23
yrs. old; John H., 21 yrs. old; William C., 19 yrs. old; Arther T., 18 yrs. old; Susie F., 16 yrs. old; Liza, 15
yrs. old; Bessie, 12 yrs. old; Bertha, 9 yrs. old & Josiah Goolsby, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 48 –F. C. Ramer is head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN
md 21 yrs. to Allice, 35 yrs. old, 8 children born, 8 children living. Children: Sam, 19 yrs. old; Birtha, 15
yrs. old; William 14, yrs. old; Grady, 11 yrs. old; Hattie, 8 yrs. old; Earnest, 7 yrs. old; General, 3 yrs. old
& Herbert Ramer, 21/12 yrs. old. All born in TN)
John P. Goolsby
b. 1851, TN –d. 6 August 1928, md Susie (unknown) Goolsby, b. 1894 –d. 1940. John P. Goolsby, s/o
Billie Goolsby & Susie Sherrell.
*See Susie F. Goolsby buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Goolsby
b. -----, TN
d. 6 Aug 1928
Age: abt 78y
Father: Billie Goolsby, TN
Mother: Susie Sherrell, TN
DC#19745
Robert “Bob”Terry Goolsby Obt.
b. 28 February 1954, Cookeville, TN – d. 24 November 2006, Garden City, MI, md on the 13th of June
1972, Putnam Co., TN to Patricia Jane Stewart, b. 3 September 1955, d/o Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stewart).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 17: Robert Terry Goolsby married 13
June 1972, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 28 February 1954, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to Patricia Jane
Stewart, age 16, b. 3 September 1955, address: Rt. 6, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Mrs. & Mrs. Daniel Stewart, parents, Rt. 6, Cookeville, TN).
BAXTER –Funeral services for Robert “Bob”Terry Goolsby, 52, of Garden City, MI, formerly of Baxter,
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Goolsby died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, in Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI.
He was born Feb. 28, 1954, in Cookeville to the late Bethel Vaden and Ruth Vernell West Goolsby. He
was an associate with Palmer Moving & Storage. Mr. Goolsby was a member of the Protestant faith. He
was also a member of the Teamsters Local #234 in Livonia, MI.
His family includes a daughter, Angela Garrett of Knoxville, and a brother, Edward Goolsby of Detroit,
MI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Paul Goolsby.
Bro. Roger Cooper will officiate the services.
Published: Sunday, 26 November 2006: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
S. L. Goolsby
b. 9 September 1863 –d. February 1925, s/o J. S. Maynard & W. N. Gentry.
Treva Louise Goolsby
b. 30 November 1922, TN –d. 23 July 1924, d/o Arthur Goolsby & Amelia E. Ware.
*See Arthur T. Goolsby buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Treva Louise Goolsby
b. 30 Nov 1922, TN
d. 23 Jul 1924
Father: Arthur Goolsby, TN
Mother: Melie Ware, MO
Elder Grace
b. 1927 –d. 1966.
Charles Michael Gracey
b. 28 September 1946, Putnam Co., TN - d. 2 October 1946
Father: Edward Craig Gracey, Putnam Co., TN
Mother: Myra Isbell Smith, Putnam Co., TN
City , Putnam Co., TN
*See Edward Graig/Craig “Pete”Gracey Obt.
*See Myra Isabella (Smith) Gracey Obt.
Charles N. Gracey Obt.
b. 23 March 1881, TN –d. 18 May 1959, md Pearl Lela (Alcorn) Gracey, b. 13 September 1888, TN –d.
December 1985, Cookeville, TN, d/o General “Gennings” “George” Washington Alcorn & Nancy
Josephine "Josie" Garner. Charles N. Gracey, s/o Crockett Dibrell Gracey & Alta Margaret Moore.
*See General “Gennings”“George”Washington Alcorn Obt.
*See Edward Graig/Craig “Pete”Gracey Obt.
Funeral services for Charles N. Gracey, 78, were scheduled to be held this afternoon at First Methodist
Church.
The Rev. James Reed Cox was to officiate with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery. Whitson Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gracey died at Cookeville General Hospital Monday night after a short illness.
A retired employee of the Department of Internal Revenue, Mr. Gracey was a son of Crockett Dibrell and
Alta Margaret Moore Gracey. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Alcorn Gracey; a son Edward Craig Gracey, Donelson; two
daughters, Mrs. Josephine Hale, Kingsport, and Miss Charlene Gracey, Cookeville.
(Lela (Alcorn) Gracey, d/o General "Gennings" "George" Washington Alcorn & Nancy Josephine "Josie"
Garner)
The Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 20 May 1959.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 522 Family: 532 – Jonathan H. Moore is head of
household, 76 yrs. old, b. October 1823, TN, widow. Children: Lucy J., 54 yrs. old, b. February 1846, TN,
single; Richard H., 32 yrs. old, b. January 1868, TN, single, clerk & Algood Moore, 28 yrs. old, b.
November 1871, TN, single. Also living in the household: Altie Gracy, dau, 40 yrs. old, b. November
1859, TN, widow, 3 children born, 3 children living & Charlie N. Gracy, grandson, 19 yrs. old, b. March
1881, single, day laborer).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Spring Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 76 Family: 80 –General W. Alcorn is
head of household, 48 yrs. old, TN md 27 yrs. to Josie, 48 yrs. old, TN, 7 children born, 7 children living.
Children: Bessie, 25 yrs. old; Lela, 23 yrs. old; Mamye, 21 yrs. old; Georgia, 19 yrs. old; Willie M., 14 yrs.
old; Felix, 9 yrs. old & Robert Alcorn, 5 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Edward Craig “Pete”Gracey Sr. Obt.
b. 25 August 1920, Putnam Co., TN - d. 30 November 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Lt US Navy,
WWII), md Myra Isabella (Smith) Gracey, b. 5 April 1920, Cookeville, TN – d. 13 September 2009,
Conway, AR, d/o Austin Wheeler Smith & Sina Clarissa Vaden. Edward Crais Gracey, s/o Charles N.
Gracery & Lela Alcorn.
*See Charles N. Gracey Obt.
*See Myra Isabella (Smith) Gracey Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: GRACEY, EDWARD – Birth: 25 Aug 1920- Death: Nov 1983– Age: 63- Last
Residence (not specified) - Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 409-12-2428, Issued By: TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Edward Graig “Pete”Gracey, 63, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, with Rev. Alexander and Rev. Buford
Kelley officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Gracey, a native of Putnam County, died suddenly Wednesday, November 30 1983, in Cookeville
General Hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Lela Alcorn Gracey of Cookeville and the late Charles N.
Gracey; veteran of World War II, and owner and operator of E. C. Gracey Construction Company.
Mr. Gracey was a start football player at TTU; member of the Tenn. Tech Golden Eagle Sports Hall of
Fame; played football at the U. S. Navy Base during World War II, and was drafted by the Philadelphia
Eagles.
His family includes in addition to his mother, his wife, Mrs. Myra Smith Gracey of Cookeville; a daughter,
Mrs. Michael (Sharon) Clark of Conway, Ark.; a son, Craig Gracey of Oxford Miss.; two sisters, Mrs.
Josephine Hale of Kingsport, Tenn.; Miss Charlene Gracey of Cookeville, and 1 granddaughter, Elizabeth
Clark of Conway, Ark.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 11 p.m. tonight.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, Cookeville is in charge of arrangements.
Myra Isabella (Smith) Gracey Obt.
b. 5 April 1920, Cookeville, TN –d. 13 September 2009, Conway, AR, md Edward Craig “Pete”Gracey
Sr., b. 25 August 1920 - d. 30 November 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Charles N. Gracey &
Lela Alcorn. Myra Isabella (Smith) Gracey, d/o Austin Wheeler Smith & Sina Clarissa Vaden.
*See Edward Craig “Pete”Gracey Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services and interment for Myra Isabella Smith
Gracey, 89, of Conway, Ark., formerly of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 19, at Cookeville City Cemetery. In case of inclement weather,
services will be held at Collegside Church of Christ.
Mrs. Gracey died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Conway. She was born April 5, 1920,
in Cookeville to the late Austin Wheeler and Sina Clarissa Vaden Smith. Mrs.
Gracey was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ. She was a graduate of
Tennessee Tech University and a retired teacher in the Cookeville Public Schools.
She was a member of Town and Gown Club and Book Lover Club.
Her family includes a son, Edward Craig Gracey Jr. of Nashville; a daughter, Sharon Gracey Clark of
Conway; a brother, Austin Wheeler Smith Jr. of Nashville; her stepmother, Alta Hayes Smith of Huntland;
a sister-in-law, Josephine Gracey Hale; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Clark Scott, Sarah Marie Clark and
Caitlyn and Margaret Ann Gracey; a niece; and two nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Craig “Pete”Gracey Sr.; a
son, Charles Michael Gracey; a son-in-law, Michael Wayne Clark; and a sister, Anne Smith Vick.
Memorial donations may be made to Collegeside Church of Christ, 252 E. 9th St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services. Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements, (931) 526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com
Friday, Sep 18, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
John Beman Graves
b. 12 July 1857, Smith Co., TN –d. 30 July 1936, md on the 31st of December 1891, Jackson Co., TN to
Levida Belle (Duke) Graves, b. 3 June 1870, TN – d. 17 May 1948. John Beman Graves, s/o Octavus
Graves & Elvira Thaxton. John Beman Graves was a Methodist. John Beman & Levida Belle (Duke)
Graves had a daughter named Essie M. Graves that md Henry Neviles Foster, their children are: Charlene
Foster, b. 11 July 1923 md Dr. William Powell Hutcheson and Jane Foster, b. 1927.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 105: J. B. Graves married 31 December
1891, Jackson Co., TN to Bell Duke).
Levida Belle (Duke) Graves siblings are: Morgan Duke of Granville, TN, E. H. Duke of Nashville, TN,
Frank Duke of Montana, ½ brothers: Lester, Bedford and Allison Duke, all of Granville, TN; ½ sisters:
Mrs. Henry Thaxton of Knoxville, TN, and Mrs. Walter Duncan of Nashville, TN.
Octavas Graves, b. 4 March 1823, TN –d. 4 July 1861 md Elvira/Elviry (Thaxton) Graves, b. 8 July 1835,
TN - 12 June 1920, both buried in the Williams Cemetery, Smith Co., TN located Hwy 85 between
Kempville & Gladdice. (Elvira (Thaxton) Graves Pulley md 2nd James Pulley). Octavas Graves, s/o
Beman Graves, b. 13 January 1788, VA – d. 12 July 1865 (Williams Cemetery, Smith Co., TN) &
Susannah (unknown) Graves.
*See Henry Neviles Foster buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
John Beeman Graves
b. -----, Smith Co., TN
d. 30 Jul 1936
Age: 79y
Father: Octavus Graves, TN
Mother: Elvira Thaxton, TN
Spouse: Mrs. Bell Duke Graves
#18127
(1850 census, Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 607 –Beaman Graves is head of household, 61 yrs. old, VA md to
Susannah, 57 yrs. old, VA. Children: Wade H., 18 yrs. old; Henry M., 15 yrs. old & Joseph Ann Graves, 5
(1850 census, Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 718 – Leonidas D. Hogg is head of household, 39 yrs. old, KY,
Occupation: Merchant, md to Malvina V., 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ann E., 13 yrs. old; Vittsy O., 11 yrs.
old; Ziska N., 9 yrs.old; Leonidas D. Jr., 3 yrs. old & Louisa R. S. Hogg, 11/12 yrs. old. All born in TN.
Also living in the household: Octavius Graves, 27 yrs. old, TN, Laborer).
(1860 census 2nd Dist., Dixon Springs, Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 201 - Octavius Graves is head of household,
37 yrs. old, TN md to Elvira, 25 yrs. old, TN. Child: John B. Graves, 3 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., Sullivans Bend Rd., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 143 - John B. Graves is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, TN md 18 yrs. to Levida B., 40 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child:
Essie M. Graves, 16 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Lula E. Cardwell, niece, 18 yrs. old, TN)
Frank B. Gray
b. 29 January 1863 – d. 21 October 1955, md Stella (McGugin) Gray, 24 October 1867 – d. 1 October
1941. Members of Christian Church. Children: Mrs. Gladys Hunter of Nashville, TN, Gene Gray of
Louisville, KY. Grandchildren: H. H. Hunter Jr. & Gene Hunter of Nashville, TN, Neil Gray of Louisville,
KY & Carolyn Gray of Hanford, CA. Nephew: Harry McGugin of Algood, TN. Stella (McGuin) Gray’s
brother is Clifford McGugin of Cincinnati, OH.
*See Forrest F. Gray buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Forrest F. Gray
b. 16 April 1896 –d. 8 February 1937, s/o Frank B. Gray & Stella McGugin.
*See Frank B. Gray buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Forrest Franklin Gray
b. -----, IO
d. 8 Feb 1937
Age: 41y
Father: Frank Gray, IO
Mother: Stella McGangan, IO
Jewel (Hadley) Gray
b. 12 July 1913 –d. 20 December 1965, d/o Alfred Hadley & Lula Haynes.
*See Lula (Haynes) Hadley Obt.
*See Robbie Gertrude (Hadley) Coakley Obt.
*See Lockie Alberta (Hadley) Harris Sparks Obt.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Oak St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 120-83-111 – Lula Hadley is head of
household, 35 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Overall Factory, widow. Children: Robbie, dau., 8 yrs. old, TN &
Snookie Hadley, 6 yrs. old, TN).
Published January 28, 2005 10:34 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Martha Frances (Lewis) Gray
b. 25 June 1940 –d. 24 April 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md John Gray. Martha Frances (Lewis)
Gray, d/o Henry Van Buren Lewis (1907-1988) & Lillie Geraldine Terry (1919-2008).
*See Henry Van Buren Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lillie Geraldine (Terry) Lewis Obt.
Martha Frances Lewis Gray, 72, of Cookeville passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24th, at NHC
Healthcare of Cookeville, surrounded by family and friends.
Martha was born on June 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Lillie Geraldine (Terry) and
Henry V. Lewis.
She was a lifetime member of Holladay Church of Christ and was a graduate of
Cookeville Central High School. She spent more than 30 years working with
Department of Human Services and the Office of Disability Adjudication & Review for
10 years. She was loved by many family members, friends and coworkers for her fun
and loving personality She is survived by husband John Gray of Nashville,
two brothers Henry Terry Lewis and Jimmy Lewis and wife Jamie Sue all of
Cookeville.
One niece Ashley Beth Tays and husband Sam of Monterey a very dear friend and caregiver Sue Mason of
Cookeville. Dear friend and coworker Beverly Knight of Cookeville two stepdaughters Susan Clark
(Larry) and Triicia Kitchens (Steve) all of Nashville Martha is also survived by a host of cousins and
friends
She was preceded in death by her parents and grand parents Howard and Mayme Terry, and Crawford and
Tina Lewis The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of NHC Cookeville for the loving
care that was shown to her and her family during her stay. The family also wishes to thank the staff of
Cookeville Cancer Center and Vanderbilt Cancer Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 on Sunday April 28th at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation
Center with Bros. Johnny Fox and Danny Hall officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam Tays, John Mark
Windle, Bill Gibson, James (Red) Lee, Mark Rogers, Larry Clark , Steve Kitchens and Charles Howard
Harris. Honorary pallbearers are Bud Scott, Bill Taylor, Freddie Alcorn, Charles Carter, Tommy
Randolph, Junior Sherrell, Lester Boles, John Lane, Bobby Davidson, Jerry White and Grady Judd.
The family will receive friends Saturday April 27th from 4:00-8:00pm and Sunday April 28th from 12:00
until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CRMC Cancer Center in her memory visit our website at
www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the on line guest book and leave the family a message.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 26 April 2013
Charles Green Obt.
GREEN, CHARLES: Train Runs Away Down Silver Point Hill -- Chas. Green Killed. Last Thursday
night, June 23, 1904, about 9 o'clock, a train of 12 loaded slag cars in charge of Yardmaster Webster and
Engineer Cantrell got beyond control and ran away down Silver Point Hill. Seven rear cars were wrecked
near Alcorn siding and Charles Green, a switchman was killed. He was thrown against a rock and his chest
crushed, causing internal bleeding, his lungs becoming choked with blood, suffocating him. Haskel Jared,
another switchman, and Yardmaster Webster were also on the wrecked cars, but escaped injury. The engine
and five head cars remaining on the track, Engineer Cantrell and Fireman Haynes were unhurt, but had a
great scare. The remains of Mr. Green were brought here and interred in the city cemetery Friday evening,
Mr. Green had lived in Cookeville about a year, and had made many friends here by his steady industry and
quiet, gentlemanly bearing. He was familiarly called "Bogus" by his intimates, and was a witty and
agreeable companion. Mr. Green was about 40 years of age, and left a widow who will continue to reside
here. His parents live in Nashville, where he also has a brother. The Herald extends its deepest sympathy to
the sorrowing ones. [Date: 6/29/1904, Vol. II, No. 21, Page 6] Putnam County Herald newspaper,
Cookeville, TN.
James Dalton Green Obt.
b. 19 April 1880, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 October 1966, Putnam Co., TN, md Lola (Emery) Green, buried
in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens, Monterey, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James W. Emery (1865-1942) &
Amanda Florence Bumbalough (1874-1941). James Dalton Green, s/o Leander Green & Minerva
Rector.
Funeral services for James Dalton Green “Jim”, 86, will be held at the Scott Street Freewill Baptist Church
Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Howard munsy and Rev. Malcolm Rodgers officiating.
Mr. Green died in Church Sunday. He resided at 41 W. Stevens St.
He was a native of Putnam County, the son of Leander and Minerva Rector Geeen and a retired employe of
the State Highway Department.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Mayberry of Lancaster, CA; 2 sons, Thomas Green of Warren,
MI, Herbert Green of Dayton, OH; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Mr. Green reared a granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Jackson of Phoenix, AZ.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 4 October 1966.
Marintha Charlene (Allen) Green Obt.
b. 10 April 1921, Jackson Co., TN –d. 3 August 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Herbert Green.
Marintha Charlene (Allen) Green, d/o Billie Allen & Floy Brown.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Marintha Charlene Green, 89, of Cookeville, were held at 10
a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 5, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Green died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 10, 1921, in Jackson County to the late Billie Allen and Floy
Brown Allen.
Mrs. Green moved to Cookeville several years ago after spending many years as a
bookkeeper for a roofing company and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Charlene had a wonderful life and was a grandmother, great-grandmother and greatgreat-grandmother to a host of children, and will be missed by all her family.
Her family includes five stepchildren, Harold and wife Eunice Green of Florida, Lillian Farris and Lois and
husband Penny Pibbs, all of Nashville, Janice and husband Roy Petty of Portland and Edith and husband
Clifton Purvis of Dayton, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Billie Jr. and Nancy Allen of Miamisburg,
Ohio; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jessie Mae Crangle and Estelle and George Bilyeu, all of
Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Green.
Bro. Ken Haney will officiate at the services.
Guest book and lasting tributes may be viewed at www.dyerfuneralservice.com.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 5 August 2010.
Aileen Greenwood Obt.
b. 25 April 1913, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 February 1999, TN, d/o Bynam Greenwood & Daisy Loftis.
*See Bynam Greenwood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Leon Reeves buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Aileen Greenwood, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Whitson Funeral Home.
Miss Greenwood died on Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born on April 25, 1913, in Putnam County to the late Bynam and Daisy Loftis Greenwood. Miss
Greenwood was a retired case worker with the State of Tennessee Human Resources. She was a member of
First Presbyterian Church in Cookeville.
Her family includes two nephews, Robert B. Reeves of Cookeville and Potter Greenwood of Crossville;
two nieces, Catherine R. Cox of Franklin and Donna S. (Polly) Kidd of Cookeville; nine great-nieces and
nephews, Robert B. Jr. and Charles Clay Reeves, Cynthia A. Ousley, Jacqueline R. Summs, Jamie Stamps,
Karen Mathews, Joe Foster Greenwood, Thurston Greenwood, and Sue Gibbons; and a host of great-greatnieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe P. Greenwood; and two sisters,
Ruby Reeves and Lucy Braswell.
Rev. David Eisenmenger will officiate at the services.
Alta May (Hodge) Greenwood Obt.
b. 28 December 1890, Smith Co., TN – d. 16 December 1984, TN, md on the 27th of May 1906, Putnam
Co., TN to Walter H. Greenwood, b. 8 November 1887, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 April 1979, Cookeville,
TN, s/o Potter Monroe Greenwood & Lucy Peek. Alta (Hodge) Greenwood, d/o Judge John Harrison
Hodge Sr. (1861-1934) & Gillie Stewart (1865-1920).
*See Gillie (Stewart) Hodge Obt.
*See Judge John Harrison Hodge Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Walter H. Greenwood Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 339, #809: Walter Greenwood married 27
May 1906 to Miss Alta Hodge).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alta May Greenwood, 93, of 326 North Dixie Ave., Cookeville,
will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. G. David Campbell
Mrs. Greenwood died Sunday (December 16, 1984) at Masters Health Care Center, following an extended
illness.
A native of Smith County, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Gillie Stewart Hodge. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Greenwood and a daughter, Mrs. Dimple G. Bassett. She was
an active member of First United Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Greenwood was a homemaker.
Her family includes a son, Walter H. Greenwood of Old Hickory; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes G. Robinson of
Little Rock, AR; a half-sister, Mrs. Ruth Seller of Center Hill, Floriday; six grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The pallbearers include Hayes, Potter and Bobby Greenwood, Charles Bassett, James Kidd and Winfred
Uselton.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to the time of the service.
Alvie Eulene (Vaughn) Greenwood Obt.
b. 30 July 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 August 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of
March 1945 to Dewey Greenwood, b. 24 January 1926. Alvie Eulene (Vaughn) Greenwood, d/o Verris
Young Vaughn Sr. (1884-1952) & Maggie Goolsby (1886-1964).
*See Verris Young “V. Y.”“Dock”Vaughn Obt.
*See Maggie (Goolsby) Vaughn Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alvie Eulene Greenwood, 79, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m.
on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Sycamore Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Whitson Funeral Home; and from
1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, at the church.
Mrs. Greenwood died on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 30, 1925, in Putnam County to the late V.Y. Sr. and Maggie Goolsby Vaughn. She
was a homemaker and a member of Sycamore Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Dewey Greenwood of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and
Jack Shapourian of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Vanta Greenwood, and Donald
Greenwood, all of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Rhonda Dillon and Chris, Jennifer Robinson and Rocky,
Josh and Jake Greenwood and Tamera Shapourian; and one great-grandchild, Lauren Bailey Dillon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin, Marshall, Frank and V.Y. Jr.
Vaughn; and two sisters, Daisy Rich and Sallie Shipley.
Pallbearers will be Chris Dillon, Rocky Robinson, Freddy Duncan, Bobby Swift, Gary Fox and Jerry
Vaughn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Farid, Afshin and Arvin Eskandarnia.
Bros. Kevin White, Horace Burks and Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Published August 03, 2004 11:43 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Bynam Greenwood
b. 13 November 1876, TN – d. 16 August 1940, md on the 20th of December 1898, Jackson Co., TN to
Daisy (Loftis) Greenwood, b. 24 September 1882, TN –d. 13 July 1969. Bynam Greenwood, s/o Potter
Monroe Greenwood & Lucy Peek. (Presbyterian) Children: Mrs. Leon Reeves, Miss Aline Greenwood
of Cookeville, TN, Mrs. William Vick (Lucy) Braswell of Philadelphia, PA, Joe Greenwood of Cookeville,
TN. Bynam Greenwood siblings: Mrs. Van Tolbert, Robert Monroe Greenwood Sr. & Walter H.
Greenwood of Cookeville, TN.
*See William Vick Braswell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Aileen Greenwood Obt.
*See Potter Monroe Greenwood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Robert Monroe Greenwood Obt.
*See Leon Reeves buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 565: Bynam Greenwood married 20
December 1898, Jackson Co., TN to Daisy Loftis).
Deceased Name: Bynam Greenwood
Date of Birth: 13 Mar 1876
Place of Birth: KY
Date of Death: 16 Aug 1940
Father: Potter Greenwood
Place of Birth: Unknown
Mother: Lucy Peek
Spouse: Daisy Greenwood
(1900 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 118 –Bynam Greenwood is head of household, 20
yrs. old. b. February 1880, TN md 1 yr. to Daisy, 17 yrs. old. b. September 1882, TN, 1 child born, 1 child
living. Child: May Greenwood, 5/12 yrs. old, b. December 1899, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 288 - Bynam Greenwood is head of
household, 32 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: US Mail Carrier Rural Route, md 11 yrs. to Daisy, 27 yrs. old. TN,
3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Ruth, 10 yrs. old; Lucy, 5 yrs.old & Joe Greenwood, 15/12
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., W. Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 112-192- Bynam Greenwood is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: US Mail Carrier Rural Route, md Daisy, 37 yrs,.old, TN.
Children: Ruby Reeves,dau., 20 yrs. old, md; Leon Reeves, son-in-law, 22 yrs. old, TN; Leon Reeves Jr.,
1/12 yrs. old; Lucy Greenwood, 14 yrs. old; Joseph Greenwood, 10 yrs. old & Allison Greenwood, 6 yrs.
Cortez Greenwood
b. 1 July 1917 –d. 2 August 1990.
(SS Death Index: Name: CORTEZ GREENWOOD Birth: 01 Jul 1917 Death: 02 Aug 1990- Last
Residence: (not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-05-1470, TN).
Loranzo Potter Greenwood
b. 29 July 1930, md Mary Katherine (unknown) Greenwood, b. 6 October 1932.
Mary Viola (Simrell) Greenwood Obt.
b. 27 October 1884 – d. 22 January 1974, md on the 6th of September 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Robert
Monroe Greenwood, b. 17 September 1883, TN –d. 14 October 1980. Mary Viola (Simrell) Greenwood,
d/o Stanton Farris Simrell & Mary Viola Baker. (DAR insignia on tombstone)
*See Robert Monroe Greenwood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 61, #242: Robert M. Greenwood married 6
September 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Viola Simrell).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Viola
Greenwood, 89, were to have been conducted from the First United
Methodist Church today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ben Alexander, pastor
of the church officiating.
Mrs. Greenwood died Tuesday in a local nursing home following an
extended illness. She was a native of Tennessee and the daughter of
the late Stanton and Mary Baker Simrell.
(Pictured: Mary Viola Simrell Greenwood)
Mrs. Greenwood taught business subjects to over 900 girls in her home for many years. She was the first
Stenographer employed by the First National Bank and was a member of the United Methodist Church, the
Woman’s Society of Christina Services, The Eastern Star, Business of Professional Women’s Club and the
DAR. She stayed active until her health forced her to retire from her many activist.
She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Greenwood, a son, Robert Staton “Bob” Greenwood, two
grandchildren, Bobby Greenwood, Cookeville, and Mrs. Ann Gholson, Nashville; and great grandchildren.
Burial was to be in Cookeville City Cemetery. Hooper and Huddleston in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 24 January 1974.
Potter Monroe Greenwood
b. 7 January 1850, Overton Co., TN – d. 21 August 1926, md Lucy (Peek) Greenwood, b. 3 June 1855,
TN –d. 2 July 1892, buried in the Lane-Moody Cemetery, located near Waterloo or Spring Creek Bluff on
the Mayberry farm, Putnam Co., TN. Also buried in the same cemetery is: Infant Greenwood, b. 21
October 1878 –d. 21 October 1878, d/o Potter Monroe Greenwood & Lucy Peek. (Presbyterian).
*See Bynam Greenwood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 147: Potter M. Greenwood,
born in Overton County, January 7, 1850. Married Miss Lucy Peek, who died January 2, 1892. Mr.
Greenwood is a Democrat and a Cumberland Presbyterian. He has never held office and has been engaged
principally in farming with marked success.
Potter Monroe Greenwood
b. 7 Jan 1850, TN
d. 21 Aug 1926
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Dwl: 101
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(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 322 –Potter Greenwood is head of household, 50 yrs.
old, b. January 1850,TN, Occupation: Merchant, widow. Children: Robert, 15 yrs. old, b. September 1884;
Eliza, 13 yrs. old., b April 1887 & Walter Greenwood, 11 yrs. old. b. September 1888. All born in TN.
Also living in the household: Dollie Longford, 28 yrs. old., b. April 1872, divorced, servant, 1 child born, 1
child living. Martin Peek, brother-in-law, 55 yrs. old., b. September 1895, TN, widow).
(1910 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 177 –Potter M. Greenwood is head of household, 60
yrs. old, TN, widow. Living in the household: Dollie Lugford, servant, 42 yrs. old, TN, cook, divorced, 1
child born, 1 child born, 1 child living. Fletcher Williams, lodger, 20 yrs. old, TN, md 2 yrs. to Vallie, 19
yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Norman B. Williams, 18/12 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 15th Civil Dist., Spring Creek & Cookeville Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 25 - Potter M.
Greenwood is head of household, 70 yrs. old, TN, widow. Living in the household: Sofly Laugford,
servant, 51 yrs. old, TN).
Robert Monroe Greenwood Obt.
b. 17 September 1883, TN – d. 14 October 1980, Cookeville, TN, md on the 6th of September 1911,
Putnam Co., TN to Mary Viola (Simrell) Greenwood, b. 27 October 1884, TN –d. 22 January 1974, d/o
Stanton Farris Simrell (1860-1886) & Mary Viola Baker (1855-1953). Robert Monroe Greenwood, s/o
Potter Monroe Greenwood & Lucy Peek. (DAR insignia on tombstone). Stanton F. & Mary V. (Baker)
Simrell are both buried in the Old Zion Cemetery, Sparta, White Co., TN.
*See Mary Viola (Simrell) Greenwood Obt.
*See Mary Viola (Baker) Simrell Obt., buried in Old Zion Cemetery, Sparta, White Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 61, #242: Robert M. Greenwood married 6
September 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Viola Simrell).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 200-189-217 –Mary V. Simrell
is head of household, 64 yrs.old, TN, widow. Living in the household, Robert M. Greenwood, son-inlaw, 35 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Groceries md to Viola, dau., 35 yrs. old, TN & their son
Robert S. Greenwood, grandson, 7 yrs. old, TN)
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Robert Monroe Greenwood, 97, were conducted at the First United
Methodist Church Wednesday, October 15, 1980, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert H. Case and Rev. Maurice
Moore officiating.
Mr. Greenwood died October 14 (1980) at his home at 105 East Spring Street. Survivors include a son,
Robert S. “Bob”Greenwood, two grandchildren, Robert S. (Bobby) Greenwood, Jr., Eden, North Carolina,
Mrs. Ann Gholson, Nashville, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 15 October 1980
Mary Viola (Baker) Simrell
b. 23 January 1855, White Co., TN –d. 23 January 1953, White Co., TN, md on the 1st of February 1883,
White Co., TN to Stanton Farris Simrell, b. 14 October 1860, Sparta, White Co., TN –d. 20 August 1886,
White Co., TN, s/o James Jefferson Simrell & Mary Jane Farris. Mary Viola (Baker) Simrell, d/o James
Marion Baker & Barbara “Barbary”Robinson.
Mrs. Mary Simrell Critically Ill; To Mark 98th Birthday:
Friday, January 23, marks the 98th birthday of Mrs. Mary Baker Simrell, who is numbered among
Cookeville’s most beloved women. Living for almost a century, hers has been a beautiful and useful life.
She is a native White Countain but has called Cookeville home for many years and is the city’s oldest
citizen.
At present Mrs. Simrell is critically ill at her home on Spring Street where she, her daughter, Mrs. R. M.
Greenwood and Mr. Greenwood have resided for some years and where she has always been a gracious
hostess. She enjoyed her friends and in the preceding months when she has been unable to attend the
various church meetings as well as gatherings it was her pleasure to have them come to see her.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 15 January 1953
Cookeville’s Oldest Citizen Dies at 98.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Viola Simrell, Cookeville’s oldest citizen and the oldest member of the
Order of the Eastern Star in Tennessee, were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church.
Officiating at the services was the Rev. Bruce Strother, pastor of the church. Burial was in the Old Zion
Cemetery in White County.
Mrs. Simrell died on Friday, which was her 98th birthday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. M.
Greenwood. She had been ill for two weeks.
Mrs. Simrell was born in DeKalb County and was the daughter of the late James Marion and Lucinda
Robinson Baker. She was the widow of Stanton Farris Simrell. While living in KeKalb she remembers
hearing the roar of the cannons from the Battle of Murfreesboro during the Civil War. Mrs. Simrell was a
pioneer school teacher in DeKalb County and was one of the first women to hold such a position.
A member off the Order of the Eastern Star for 85 years, Mrs. Simrell was believed to be the oldest
member in Tennessee. She had been a member of the Methodist church since childhood and has always
been active in both church and civic affairs. She was also a member of the Old Walton Road Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution, the Womens Christian Temperance Union, The United Daughters
of the Confederacy and the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church. She had lived in Cookeville since 1908.
In 1931 she was crowed “Queen Mother”of her church and had attended each coronation of queen mothers
since that date. Last year she witnessed the coronation of her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Greenwood.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Hayes, Warren Co., and Mrs. Lena
Johnson, Otoka, OK; a brother, Charles Baker, Sparta; a grandson, Robert S. Greenwood, Cookeville; and
two great-grandchildren, Bobby and Ann Greenwood.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 29 January 1953
Robert Stanton Greenwood Sr. Obt.
b. 7 January 1913 – d. 31 January 2003, md on the 22nd December 1933 to Tom “Tommie” Brown
(Sadler) Greenwood, b. 5 December 1914, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 July 1979, d/o Henry Logan Sadler
& Lucy Ann Ferguson. Robert Stanton Greenwood Sr., s/o Robert Monroe Greenwood & Mary Viola
Simrell.
*See Mrs. Tom Brown (Sadler) Greenwood Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: ROBERT S GREENWOOD Birth: 07 Jan 1913- Death: Jan 2003 –Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 414-22-7331 TN)
RUSSELLVILLE, KY. -- Funeral services for Robert Stanton Greenwood, 90, of Cookeville were held
Saturday, Feb. 1, from the United Methodist Temple in Russellville, Ky. Graveside services were held at
the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Greenwood died on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at the NHC Nursing Facility in Springfield, Tenn.
He was born Jan. 7, 1913, in Cookeville to the late Robert Monroe Greenwood and Viola Simrell
Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood was the owner of Sparta Limestone Company and a member of the United
Methodist Temple in Russellville. He was a member of the Cookeville Chamber of Commerce, the
Cookeville Elks Club and the Cookeville Jaycees. He was a past president of the Tennessee Roadbuilders
Association and the Methodist Brotherhood.
His family includes a son, Robert Stanton Greenwood Jr. of Cookeville; a daughter, Ann Greenwood White
of Russellville; five grandchildren, Robert Stanton III, Gena Taylor Greenwood Spires, Viola Maria
Greenwood, John Archer Gholson IV and Melissa Ann Gholson; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Greenwood was preceded in death by his wife, Tom Brown Sadler
Greenwood.
Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Temple in Russellville or to the donor's favorite
charity. Bro. John Weber officiated at the services. Information provided by Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tom Brown (Sadler) Greenwood Obt.
b. 5 December 1914, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 July 1979, md on the 22nd December 1933 to Robert
Stanton Greenwood Sr., b. 7 January 1913 – d. 31 January 2003, s/o Robert Monroe Greenwood &
Mary Viola Simrell. Tom “Tommie”Brown (Sadler) Greenwood, d/o Henry Logan Sadler & Lucy Ann
Ferguson.
*See Robert Stanton Greenwood Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: TOMMIE GREENWOOD Birth: 05 Dec 1914 - Death: Jul 1979–Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 411-38-0170 TN)
Funeral services for Mrs. Tom Brown Sadler Greenwood will be held at the Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home Friday, July 20 (1979), at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Case officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Greenwood, a former resident of Cookeville, was dead on arrival at Sumner County Memorial
Hospital July 18.
She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Logan Sadler.
Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Greenwood; a daughter Mrs. Ann Gholson, Brentwood, Tenn.; a
son, Robert S. Greenwood, Jr.; four grandchildren, sisters, Mrs. Brian Crabtree, Red Boiling Springs,
Tenn., Mrs. Bonnie Shoemake, Henderson, Tenn.; two brothers, Dr. Comer Sadler, Nashville, Tenn. Robert
Sadler, North Springs, Tennessee.
Active pallbearers are: Dr. Howard Tinsley, Harold Tinsley, Joe Gibson, Paul Sadler, Channie Gray Sadler,
Ernest Shoemake, Jr., Counts Shoemake, Edwin Sadler."
Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 20 July 1979
Walter H. Greenwood Obt.
b. 8 November 1887, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 April 1979, Cookeville, TN, md on the 27th of May 1906,
Putnam Co., TN to Alta May (Hodge) Greenwood, b. 28 December 1890, Smith Co., TN – d. 16
December 1984, TN, d/o Judge John Harrison Hodge Sr. & Gillie Stewart. Walter H. Greenwood, s/o
Potter Monroe Greenwood & Lucy Peek.
*See Charles Daniel Bassett buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alta May (Hodge) Greenwood Obt.
*See Walter Hayes Greenwood buried in Gilmer Cemetery, Lobelville, TN.
*See Gillie (Stewart) Hodge Obt.
*See Judge John Harrison Hodge Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See George Henderson Robinson Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Walter H. Greenwood, 91, were held Saturday, April 7 at the
chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. G. Daivd Campbell officiating. He died April 4 at
Cookeville General Hospital.
Mr. Greenwood was a Putnam County native, the son of the late Potter and Lucy Peek Greenwood. He was
a member of First United Presbyterian Church, a retired hardware merchant and a lifetime Mason who
received a 50-year pin. Masonic services were held on Friday, April 6.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alta Greenwood of Cookeville; one son, Walter Hayes Greenwood of Old
Hickory; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Robinson of Little Rock, Ark.; a brother, Robert Monroe Greenwood of
Cookeville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Charles D. Bassett, Winfred Uselton, Hayes Greenwood, Potter Greenwood, Wayne
Langford, and Bobby G. Greenwood.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 9 April 1979
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 339, #809: Walter Greenwood married 27
May 1906 to Miss Alta Hodge).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 280 –Walter Greenwood is head of household, 19 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Retail Grocer md 4 yrs. to Altie, 19 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2
children living. Children: Dimple, 2 yrs. old, TN & Agnes Greenwood, 8/12 yrs. old, TN).
Walter Hayes Greenwood
b. 30 April 1916 –d. 5 April 2004, buried in Gilmer Cemetery, Lobelville, TN, s/o Walter H. Greenwood
& Alta May Hodge.
‘In Memory Of’
*See Walter H. Greenwood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Kevin Michael Greer Obt.
b. 18 July 1979, Putnam Co., TN – d. 30 May 2006, St. Petersburg, FL, s/o Jerry Randall Greer &
Martha Ann Higgins.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kevin Michael Greer, 26, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, June 4, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Greer died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
He was born July 18, 1979, in Putnam County to Jerry Randall and Martha Ann Higgins Greer.
Mr. Greer was a self-employed carpenter.
In addition to his parents, his family includes two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jeremy and Sarah Greer of
Nashville and Patrick Greer of Cookeville; his grandmothers, Charlene Greer of Nashville and Margaret
Higgins of Florence, Ala.; and a niece, Savannah Greer.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joseph Greer and Raymond Higgins.
Published June 03, 2006 3:50 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Christine N. Gregory
b. 11 July 1892, TN –d. 12 November 1962.
*See Thomas Jefferson Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Constance C. Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 268 –Thomas J. Gregory is head of
household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, (M2) md 19 yrs. to Lizzie, 45 yrs. old,
TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Christina, 17 yrs. old; Constant, 14 yrs. old; Dartha, 8
yrs. old & Elise Gregory, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Constance C. Gregory
b. 14 February 1895, TN –d. 6 April 1958, d/o Thomas Jefferson Gregory & Elizabeth “Lizzie”Brown.
*See Thomas Jefferson Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Christine N. Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Christina, 17 yrs. old; Constant, 14 yrs. old; Dartha, 8
yrs. old & Elise Gregory, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Thomas Jefferson Gregory
b. 5 January 1851, TN – d. 17 February 1937, md 2nd Elizabeth (Brown) Gregory, b. 10 February 1866,
Hartsville, TN –d. 9 June 1938, d/o Richard F. Brown & Etta Polketta. Thomas Jefferson Gregory, s/o
William Taylor Gregory & Bonnie McDuffy. (Church of Christ & a Mason). Thomas Jefferson Gregory
was md 1st to Sissie (Wright) Gregory. Children from his 1st marriage are: Will Gregory, Grover Gregory
& Mrs. W. B. Crowder. Children from his 2nd marriage are: Christine Gregory, Constance Gregory, Mrs.
Willis Manchester of Detroit, MI & Mrs. W. L. Tate of Livermore, KY.
*See Christine N. Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Constance C. Gregory buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Thomas Jefferson Gregory
b. -----, TN
d. 17 Feb 1937
Age: 86y 1m 12d
Father: William Taylor Gregory, TN
Mother: Bonnie McDuffy, TN
Elizabeth Etta Brown Gregory
b. 10 Feb 1866, Hartsville
d. 9 Jun 1938
Father: Richard F. Brown, TN
Mother: Etta Polketta, TN
Spouse: Thomas J. Gregory
TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Christina, 17 yrs. old; Constant, 14 yrs. old; Dartha, 8 yrs.
old & Elise Gregory, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Henry Dibrell Grimes
b. 3 November 1919, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 November 2007, Cookeville, TN, (TEC 5 US ARMY WWII,
3rd Army Europe), md 1st on the 29th of November 1942, White Co., TN to Nota Marie (Lamb) Grimes, b.
21 July 1916 –d. 29 February 1956, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Mr. and Mrs. R. Dow Lamb Sr. –
md 2nd on the 7th of March 1958, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Lois (Bullington) Grimes, b. 19 July
1914, Putnam Co., TN - d. 30 May 2011, Cookeville, TN, d/o George Washington Bullington & Mildred
Lassifine Williams. Henry D. Grimes, s/o William Eldredge Grimes & Maggie Jane West.
‘Her soul is God’s her memory ours’
*See Lois (Bullington) Grimes Obt.
*See Nota Marie (Lamb) Grimes Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 450: Henry Dibrell Grimes married 29
November 1942, White Co., TN, age 23, address: Cookeville, TN to Nota Marie Lamb, age 26, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Dow Lamb).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Henry D. Grimes married 7 March 1958,
Putnam Co., TN, age 38, b. 2 November 1919, address; 614 E. 4th St., Cookeville, TN to Lois Bullington,
age 43, b. 19 July 1914, address: 763 E. 15th St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Mildred Bullington, 763 E. 15th St., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Henry D. Grimes, 88, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6,
at 11 a.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
(www.hhhfunerals.com).
Family will receive friends today, Monday, Nov. 5, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday,
Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Grimes died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at NHC of Cookeville.
He was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Putnam County to the late William Eldredge and
Maggie Jane West Grimes.
Mr. Grimes was a member of Willow Ave. Church of Christ. He was retired from General Telephone
Company, with more than 33 years of service. He was also a member of International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers for more than 50 years. Mr. Grimes was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in
Europe as Sgt. Technician Fifth Grade, where he earned four battle stars, a Good Conduct Medal and the
Bronze Star. He was a member of VFW Post 6296 and American Legion Post 46.
He was a former member and past president of the Cookeville Civitan Club, former board member of
Happy Haven Children's Home and former member of Putnam County Auxiliary Police.
His family includes his wife, Lois Bullington Grimes of Cookeville (married March 7, 1958, in
Cookeville); a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy Grimes of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-inlaw, Nettie Ford of Cookeville and Louise and Clarence Wilson of Baxter; a granddaughter, Amy McClure
and husband Brian of Cullowhee, N.C.; and a great-granddaughter, Cassidy McClure.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Grimes was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Lamb Grimes; four
brothers, Dewey, Norvell (Dick), Dempsey and Grady (Joe) Grimes; and a sister, Marie Grimes Southgate.
Pallbearers will be Barry and Ronnie Wilson, Jim Grimes, Mark and Chris Howard and Bobby Swift.
Memorial donations may be made to Willow Meals at Willow Ave. Church of Christ, 1150 South Willow
Ave., Cookeville, TN 38506, or by contacting the funeral home.
Bros. Clarence Deloach and Ernest Abston will officiate the services.
Jessie Ruth Grimes
b. 28 January 1977 –d. 28 January 1977, d/o William & Katherine Grimes.
Lois (Bullington) Grimes Obt.
b. 19 July 1914, Putnam Co., TN - d. 30 May 2011, Cookeville, TN md on the 7th of March 1958,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Henry D. Grimes, b. 3 November 1919, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 November
2007, Cookeville, TN, (TEC 5 US ARMY WWII, 3rd Army Europe), s/o William Eldredge Grimes &
Maggie Jane West. Lois (Bullington) Grimes, d/o George Washington Bullington & Mildred Lassifine
Williams.
*See Henry Dibrell Grimes Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Henry D. Grimes married 7 March 1958,
Putnam Co., TN, age 38, b. 2 November 1919, address; 614 E. 4th St., Cookeville, TN to Lois Bullington,
age 43, b. 19 July 1914, address: 763 E. 15th St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Mildred Bullington, 763 E. 15th St., Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Grimes, 96 of Cookeville will be held Thursday
June 2 at 11 a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Bro. Clarence
Deloach and Bro. Ernest Abston will officiate.
Mrs. Grimes died suddenly Monday May 30, 2011 at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born July 19, 1914 in Putnam County to the late George Washington and
Mildred Lassifine Williams Bullington.
She was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ and a retired telephone operator with the former
General Telephone with over 35 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dibrell Grimes; two sisters,
Jewell Bullington Fox and Aline Bullington Swift; and three brothers, Clyde Bullingotn, Ralph Bullington,
and Leonard Bullington.
Survivors include her son, William “Bill”Henry Grimes of Cookeville; granddaughter, Amy Grimes and
great granddaughter, Cassity McClure both of Whitter, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Winnell & Valerie
Bullington of South Gate, MI; sisters-in-law, Nettie Grimes Ford of Cookeville; Louise Grimes Wilson and
husband, Clarence of Baxter; nieces, Elise Swift Williamson, Dianne Fox Gill and Vivian Bullington
Daniel; and nephews, Jack Bullington, Ralph “Sammy”Swift, Stanley Bullington, Bobby Swift, Terry
Bullington and Rodney Bullington.
Mrs. Grimes family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m.
until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to “Willow Meals” Willow Avenue Church of Christ, 1150 South
Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 2 June 2011
Nota Marie (Lamb) Grimes Obt.
b. 21 July 1916 – d. 29 February 1956, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of November 1942,
White Co., TN to Henry Dibrell Grimes, b. 3 November 1919, Putnam Co., TN – d. 3 November 2007,
Cookeville, TN, (TEC 5 US ARMY WWII, 3rd Army Europe), s/o William Eldredge Grimes & Maggie
Jane West. Nota Marie (Lamb) Grimes, d/o Mr. and Mrs. R. Dow Lamb Sr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Lamb Grimes, 39, of 614 East Fourth Street were conducted at 2 p.m.
today at Whitson funeral home.
Gilbert Shaffer, minister of the Broad Street Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Cookeville
city cemetery.
Mrs. Grimes wife of Henry Grimes, died yesterday morning in Cookeville General hospital after suffering a
heart attack early Tuesday night.
She was a member of the Broad Street Church of Christ and had been a Sunday school teacher there.
Survivors include her husband, a son, William Henry Grimes; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dow Lamb Sr.,
and a brother, R. D. Lamb Jr., all of Cookeville.
John O. Grimsley
b. 10 August 1866, TN –d. 13 November 1902, s/o William Beaty Grimsley & Pamelia Nevin Johnson.
Buried next to him is: Will Henry Grimsley, b. 23 September 1877 –d. 19 March 1903.
*See Pamelia Nevin (Johnson) Grimsley Obt.
*See Will Henry Grimsley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1870 census, 12th Dist., Olympus, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 123 – William B. Grimsley is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN md to Permelia, 23 yrs. old, TN. Child: John O. Grimsley, 4 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Sally Grimsley, 70 yrs. old, VA. Lean Ray, 20 yrs. old, TN.
Pamelia Nevin (Johnson) Grimsley Obt.
b. 16 March 1847, Overton Co., TN –d. 24 November 1921, Overton Co., TN md 1st to November 1865 to
William Beaty Grimsley, b. 12 July 1828, Overton Co., TN – d. 30 March 1897, buried in the Grimsley
Cemetery, Overton Co., TN. Pamelia (Johnson) Grimsley md 2nd to Davis Frank Gilliland, b. 13
December 1843, Overton Co., TN – d. 29 May 1923, Overton Co., TN, buried in the Gilliland Cemetery,
Overton Co., TN. William Beaty Grimsley, s/o Abram Grimsley (1795-1861) & Sally “Sarah” Dillon
(1798-1876), both buried in the Grimsley Cemetery, Overton Co., TN. Pamelia Nevin (Johnson) Grimsley
Gillialand, d/o Henry & Margaret Johnson. Davis Frank Gilliland, s/o James Gilliland (1811-1881) &
Lillie Ann Davis (1809-1887)
‘Sheltered and Safe from Sorrow’
*See John O. Grimsley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Will Henry Grimsley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A Good Woman Passes Away:
Mrs. Pamelia Gilliland, wife of Frank Gilliland, died at her home at Oak Hill, Overton county, on
Thursday, November 24. On Friday her remains were brought to Cookeville to the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. C. Lansden, and on Saturday afternoon funeral services were conducted at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. R. Goodpasture, after which the remains were interred in the Cookeville
City cemetery.
Mrs. Gilliland was born in Overton county March 16, 1847, and was married to W. B. Grimsley in
November, 1865. To this union six children were born, of which three are living: Mrs. H. C. Lansden and
Otto Grimsley of Cookeville, and Alvis Grimsley of Davidson.
Eight years after the death of W. B. Grimsley, she was married to Frank Gilliland of Oak Hill, where she
had lived a useful Christian life. She had been a member of the church since the early age of 15 years. For
the past several years she had been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Cookeville. She
has two brothers living: Joe Johnson of Byrdstown and J. T. Johnson of Atlanta, GA. She leaves an aged
husband to mourn the loss of a loving companion, and many relatives and friends by whom she will be
greatly missed.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1 December 1921.
(1870 census, 12th Dist., Olympus, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 123 – William B. Grimsley is head of
household, 42 yrs. old, TN md to Permelia, 23 yrs. old, TN. Child: John O. Grimsley, 4 yrs. old, TN.
Also living in the household: Sally Grimsley, 70 yrs. old, VA. Lean Ray, 20 yrs. old, TN.
Census Place: 1880 District 13, Overton Co., TN
Dwl: 1
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
W. B. GRINSLY
Self
M
M
W
51
TN
Occ:
Retail Merch
Fa: VA Mo: VA
Permila A. GRINSLYWife
F
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
House Keeping Fa: TN Mo: TN
John O. GRINSLY
Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ida GRINSLY
Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ettice GRINSLY
Dau
F
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
W. H. GRINSLY
Son
M
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ridley C. GRINSLY
Son
M
S
W
10M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 5th Civil Dist., Pickett, TN: Dwl: 27 - Permelia Grimsley is head of household 52 yrs. old, b.
March 1847, TN, widow, Children: John O., 33 yrs. old, b. August 1866, TN, widow & Alma C. Grimsley,
18 yrs. old, b. June 1881, TN).
Will Henry Grimsley Obt.
b. 23 September 1877, TN –d. 19 March 1903, s/o William Beaty Grimsley & Pamelia Nevin Johnson.
His mother was referred to as “Widow Grimsley”. Buried next to him is: John O. Grimsley, b. 10 August
1866, TN –d. 13 November 1902.
*See Pamelia Nevin (Johnson) Grimsley Obt.
*See John O. Grimsley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
GRIMSLEY, WILL HENRY: Falls Off Train Near Silver Point and is Run Over
Wednesday night about 9:30 o'clock, Brakeman Will Henry Grimsley of this place, fell between the cars
near Silver Point and was killed, the wheels passing over both legs and one arm. He was brought here as
soon as possible and medical aid summoned, but died about 1 o'clock. He was a son of Widow Grimsley,
and an honorable young man. The funeral will be from the residence on West Side at 4 o'clock this,
Thursday evening.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: [Date 3/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 6, Page 8]
Braxton E. Grizzard
b. 3 May 1907, TN –d. 10 February 1968, Fulton, GA, md to Ruth V. (Hooser) Grizzard, b. 24 July 1907
–d. 4 June 1996, d/o T. J. Van Hooser. Braxton E. Gizzard, s/o Edgar Arthur & Lillie G. Grizzard.
*See Tommie Van Hooser Obt.
Donald Howard Grogan Obt.
b. 6 September 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 March 2001, Putnam Co., TN, s/o William Haskell Grogan
(1898-1967) & Nancy Jane Dunn (1908-1995). Donald Howard Grogan survived the plane crash of 1952
called ‘Operation Sleigh Ride’that killed Robert Neal Dalton; Van Buren “Bud”Nickens Jr.; Alvin Cullom
Jared & Paul Eugene “Boob”Vaden all of Putnam Co., TN.
*See Miltary Crash Stole Christmas
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Donald Wayne Grogan, 69, of Cookeville, were held on Sunday,
March 4, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery
with full military honors conducted by Veterans Honor Guard, consisting of American
Legion Post 135, VFW Post 6277 and VVA Chapter 741.
Mr. Grogan died on Friday, March 2, 2001, at Cookeville Manor Nursing Home.
He was born September 6, 1931, in Putnam County to the late Haskell and Nancy
Dunn Grogan. He was an antiques dealer and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
His family includes two sisters, Beatrice Elmore and Ara Farley, both of Cookeville;
four brothers, Austin Grogan of Lewisburg, Payton Grogan of Cookeville, Layton
Grogan of Gainesboro and Haskell Grogan Jr. of Tullahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Kenneth Grogan.
Pallbearers were John Collins, Jerry Dillon, Steve and Bruce Grogan, Freddie Jones and Larry Madison.
Bro. Joseph C. Britt Jr. officiated the services.
Harold Kenneth Grogan
b. 20 April 1943 –d. 20 April 1963, s/o William Haskell Grogan & Nancy Jane Dunn.
*See Donald Wayne Grogan Obt.
*See Beatrice “Bea”(Grogan) Elmore
James Arthur Grogan Sr. Obt.
b. 30 January 1892, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 April 1940, Putnam Co., TN, (Tenn Sgt. 321 Inf., 81 Div), md
on the 24th of August 1919, Putnam Co., TN to Lula Frances (Patton) Grogan, b. 22 May 1898, TN –d.
11 July 1970. James Arthur Grogan Sr., s/o Robert Grogan & Martha S. Haggart. (Children: Dorothy
Nell, Delma Lee, Martha May, Robert David & James A. Grogan Jr. James Arthur Grogan Sr. siblings are:
(sisters): Mrs. Alta (Mary Victoria) Way & Mrs. Walter Scott (Fannie Ellen) Stout, (brother): Luther
Grogan of Los Angeles, CA. (Fannie E. (Grogan) Stout, b. 20 July 1894, TN –d. 25 March 1991
*See Martha May (Grogan) Dunn Obt.
*See Fannie E. (Grogan) Stout buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See William H. Stout buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Alta Way buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 522, #2062: Arthur Grogan married 24
August 1919, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lula Patton. By whom married: Rev. E. W. Stone).
Funeral services for James Arthur Grogan, 48, World War veteran, who died at his home here Sunday
afternoon following a long illness, were held at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon, the Rev. A. J.
Morgan and the Rev. J. A. Harris officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Frances Patton Grogan; three daughters, Misses Dorothy Nell, Delma
Lee and Martha May Grogan; two sons, Robert David and James Arthut Grogan, Jr., all of Cookeville; two
sisters, Mrs. Alta Way of Cookeville and Mrs. Walter Stout of near Cookeville, and a brother, Luther
Grogan of Los Angeles, Calif.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 2 May 1940.
Deceased Name: James Arthur Grogan
Date of Death: 28 Apr 1940
Father: Robert Grogan
Mother: Martha Haggart
Spouse: Lula Frances Grogan
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 174 –Robert Grogan is head of household, 38 yrs.
old, TN md 19 yrs. ot Martha S., 35 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: James A.,
18 yrs. old; Fannie E., 15 yrs. old; Mary V., 12 yrs. old & Luther C. Grogan, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 139 - Robert Grogan is head of household, 48 yrs.,
TN md to Martha, 44 yrs. old, TN. Children: Victoria, 22 yrs. old, TN & Luther Grogan, 16 yrs. old,
TN).
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 140 –Walter Stout is head of household, 35 yrs. old,
TN md to Fannie, 25 yrs. old, TN. Child: Mac A. Stout, 3+ yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 20th Civil Dist., Cookeville Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 225 –James A. Grogan is head of
household, 27 yrs. old, TN md to Lula F., 21 yrs. old, TN).
Nancy Jane (Dunn) Grogan Obt.
b. 15 September 1908 Putnam Co., TN – d. August 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of
November 1924, Putnam Co., TN to William Haskell Grogan, b. 10 March 1898, TN – d. 18 August
1967, s/o William Wesley & Cordelia Grogan. Nancy Jane (Dunn) Grogan, b. 10 March 1898, TN – d.
18 August 1967, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Perry Dunn & Lucy Nash.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Nancy Jane Grogan, 86, of Cookeville will be held Sunday, August
13, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Grogan died Friday, August 11, 1995, at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Putnam County, she was born September 15, 1908, to the late Perry and Lucy Nash Dunn.
Mrs. Grogan was a homemaker.
Her family includes two daughters, Beatrice Elmore and Ara Farley, both of Cookeville; five sons, Layton
Grogan of Gainesboro, Peyton and Donald Graogan, both of Cooekville, Austin Grogan of Lewisburg, and
Haskell Grogan Jr., of Tullahoma; one sister, Avannah LaCourse of Cookeville; one brother, Erby Dunn of
Cookeville; and 11 grandchidlren, 20 great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell Grogan, Sr., and one son,
Harold Grogan.
Her grandsons will service as pallbearers.
Bro. Guy Farris will officiate at the services.
Payton Freeman Grogan Obt.
b. 5 April 1935, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 June 2003, Cookeville, TN, md on the 23rd of November 1991,
Putnam Co., TN to Patsy Hunter Thompson Grogan. Payton Freeman Grogan, s/o Haskell Grogan Sr.
& Nancy J. Dunn.
*See Nancy J. (Dunn) Grogan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Payton Freeman Grogan married 23
November 1991, Putnam Co., TN, age 56, b. 5 April 1935, address; 65 N. Womack, Cookeville, TN to
Patsy Ann Thompson, age 43, b. 15 July 1948, address; 65 N. Womack, Cookeville, TN, name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Wilma Clouse, sister, Kirbyville, MO).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Payton Freeman Grogan, 68, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m.
on Tuesday from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cookeville City Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the funeral home.
Mr. Grogan died suddenly on Friday, June 20, 2003, in the emergency room at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
He was born April 5, 1935, in Putnam County to the late Haskell Grogan Sr. and Nancy Dunn Grogan. Mr.
Grogan was the retired owner of A-1 Office Furnishings. He was a US Army veteran and of the Baptist
faith.
His family includes his wife, Patsy Hunter Grogan of Cookeville, whom he married Nov. 23, 1991; a son,
Steve Grogan; a stepdaughter, Debra Ann Dixon of Crossville; three stepsons, Darrell Thompson of Sparta,
Thomas and Freddie Thompson, both of Cookeville; three brothers, Layton Grogan of Gainesboro, Austin
Grogan of Lewisburg and Haskell Grogan Jr. of Tullahoma; a half-sister, Ara Farley of Cookeville; two
grandchildren, Heather and Ryan Grogan; five stepgrandchildren, Tanya Thompson and Amanda, Elisha,
Taylor and Tiffany Dixon.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Grogan was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Howard Kenneth
Grogan, and a sister, Beatrice Elmore.
Pallbearers will be friends of Mr. Grogan.
Bro. Harold Walker and Bro. Matt Henderson will officiate at the services.
Published June 21, 2003 6:41 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Reba Williams Grogan
b. 18 October 1922 –d. 18 November 1946, md James Arthur Gorgan Jr., b. 1922 –d. 26 January 2010,
buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. He was the s/o James Arthur Gorgan Sr. & Lula
Frances Patton.
*See James Arthur Gorgan Jr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
William Haskell Grogan
b. 10 March 1898, TN –d. 18 August 1967, md Dora Mae (Anderson) Grogan, b. 21 July 1903, Jackson
Co., TN – d. 10 May 1924, d/o William Winton Anderson (1878-1956) & Artie Lauvina McBroom
(1884-1927). William Haskell Grogan, s/o William Wesley & Cordelia Grogan. William Haskell
Grogan md 2nd on the 20th of November 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Nancy Jane (Dunn) Grogan, b. 15
September 1908 Putnam Co., TN –d. August 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Perry Dunn & Lucy
Nash.
*See William Wesley Grogan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Beatrice “Bea”(Grogan) Elmore Obt.
*See Donald Wayne Grogan Obt.
*See Payton Freeman Grogan Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM H GROGAN Birth: 10 Mar 1898- Death: Aug 1967–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: NANCY J GROGAN Birth: 15 Sep 1908- Death: Aug 1995–Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 263, #2107: Haskell Grogan married 20
November 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Nancy Dunn).
(1910 census 19th Civil Dist. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 129 - William Grogan is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, TN, widow. Children: Hascle, 13 yrs. old, TN & Walter Grogan, 8 yrs. old, TN)
William Wesley Grogan
b. 15 January 1868, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 June 1940, md Cordelia (unknown) Grogan. William
Wesley Grogan, s/o John Grogan & Ellen Fuqua.
*See William Haskel Grogan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Deceased Name: William Wesley Grogan
Date of Death: 22 Jun 1940
Father: John Grogan
Mother: Ellen Fuqua
Place of Birth: Jackson County
Spouse: Cordelia Grogan
(1910 census 19th Civil Dist., Martin’s Creek Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 129 - William Grogan is head of
household, 39 yrs.old, TN, widow. Children: Hascle, 13 yrs. old, TN & Walter Grogan, 8 yrs. old, TN)
Anna Lucille (Speck) Guenther Obt.
b. 27 September 1913, Overton Co., TN –d. 4 May 2006, Memphis, TN, md Paul Wilhelm Guenther.
Anna Lucille (Speck) Guenther, s/o John Lewis Speck & Dora Elizabeth Mofield.
*See John Curtis Guenther Obt.
*See Herbie Richmond “Pip”Shanks Obt.
*See Dora Elizabeth (Mofield) Speck buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Anna Lucille Speck Guenther, 92, of Memphis, were held at 2 p.m.
today, May 5, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Burial was in
Mrs. Guenther died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis.
She was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Overton County to the late John Lewis and Dora Elizabeth Mofield Speck.
Mrs. Guenther was a retired librarian with the Memphis Defense Depot. Her family moved to
Cookeville, where she met her husband, Paul Guenther. She lived in California while her husband served in
World War II. While there, she participated in war bond drives with Bob Hope and was a "pin-up girl" for
the troops overseas. She was a long-time Memphian but moved to Hermitage after her husband's death and
later returned to Memphis.
Her family includes a son, John C. Guenther of Memphis and Nashville; three sisters and two brothers-inlaw, Mrs. Herbie Richmond (Pauline) Shanks, Mildred and William Howard Mahler, Jonnie and McCoy
Shelton, all of Cookeville; a granddaughter, Melanie Little; great-grandchildren, Paulina and Jacob Little of
Cottontown; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, attorney Paul W. Guenther; and three
brothers, Haskell, Cecil and Fred Lee Speck.
Pallbearers were Randy, Brian and Ricky Shelton, Bill Mahler, Bill Ferrell and Davis Watts.
The Rev. Charles Hutchinson officiated the services.
Published May 05, 2006 11:25 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
(1920 census, 1st Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 103 - John L. Speck is head of household, 36 yrs. old,
TN, md to Dora E., 34 yrs. old, TN. Children: Haskell, 10 yrs. old; Cecil S., 8 yrs. old; Anna L., 7 yrs. old
& Fred L. Speck, 3 4/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
John Curtis Guenther Obt.
b. 10 August 1946, Memphis, TN –d. 18 May 2009, Hendersonville, TN, s/o Paul Wilhelm Guenther &
Anna Lucille Speck.
*See Anna Lucille (Speck) Guenther Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Curtis Guenther, 62, of Hendersonville, formerly of
Memphis, will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston
& Horner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Guenther died suddenly Monday, May 18, 2009, in Hendersonville Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 10, 1946, in Memphis to the late Paul Wilhelm and Anna Lucille Speck Guenther.
Mr. Guenther was a longtime employee of the former Tennessee Public Service Commission. He was a
former manager of TPAC and Clover Bottom Development Center in Nashville. Mr. Guenther served in the
Tennessee Air National Guard from 1966 until 1972. He was a member of First Baptist Church in
Nashville.
His family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Paul Little of White House; two grandchildren,
Jacob and Paulina Little, both of White House; and two aunts, Pauline Shanks and Mildred Mahler, both of
Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an aunt, Jonnie Shelton, and three uncles, Cecil,
Haskell and Fred Lee Speck.
Rev. Mike Head will officiate at the services.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Anna Mae Harness Gullette Obt.
b. 4 July 1935, Scott Co. – d. 28 February 2001, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of January
1958 to John H. Gullette Jr., b. 5 June 1924 –d. 17 June 1996. Anna Mae Harness Gullette, d/o Charlie
Harness & Eva Harness Wilmoth.
*See John H. Gullette Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Anna Mae Harness Gullette, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m., Thursday, March 3, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cookeville
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday, March 2, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday from 7 a.m. until time
Mrs. Gullette passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 4, 1935, in Scott County to the late Charlie Harness and Eva Harness Wilmoth.
Mrs. Gullete was a factory worker for the Appalachian Corp. and also worked for the Dairy Queen in
Monterey.
Her family included three daughters, Donna Poston, Deborah Wade and Eva Rector, all of Cookeville; a
brother, J.C. Wilmoth of Cookeville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gullette was preceded in death by eight siblings.
Pallbearers will be Eric Beaty, Patrick Swift, Gerardo Garcia, Chuck Sider, Dewayne Harness, Ricky
Allen, Johnny Rainey and Rick Cummins.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. Wilmoth and Tim Calhoun.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mustard Seed Ranch, P.O. Box 3814, Cookeville, TN 38502.
Pastor Mac Calhoun will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 March 2011.
John H. Gullette Jr.
b. 5 June 1924 – d. 17 June 1996, (SFC U. S. Army Korea – Vietnam), md the 16th of January 1958 to
Anna M. (Harness) Gullette, b. 4 July 1935 Scott Co. –d. 28 February 2001, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Charlie Harness & Eva Harness Wilmoth. Children: Donna, Deborah & Eva Gullette.
*See Anna Mae Harness Gullette Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: GULLETTE, JOHN H – Birth: 05 Jun 1924 -Death: 05 Jun 1996- Last
Residence (Monterey, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 286-12-3944, OH)
Christine S. Gunter
b. 5 November 1925 –d. 31 May 1955.
Osby Gunter Obt.
b. 18 February 1910, Pickett Co., TN – d. 29 April 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Delta
(unknown) Gunter. Osby Gunter, s/o John Gunter & Mary Loo Kimble.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Osby Gunter, 95, will be held at 11 a.m. on Mon., May 2, from the
chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery, with full military honors by the
Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Sun., May 1; and after 9 a.m. on Monday, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Gunter died on Fri., April 29, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 18, 1910, in Pickett County to the late John and Mary Loo Kimble Gunter.
He was a retired factory worker for General Motors. Mr. Gunter was also a member of First Baptist
Church, and served in the Army during World War II.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Diana Gunter of Cookeville; a brother and sisterin-law, Clyde and Ruby Gunter of Grimsley; a sister, Pearl Jones of Moodyville; and four grandchildren,
Nicole Freeman, Kristy McCloud, and Tina and Scott Gunter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delta Gunter; three brothers, Grover,
Hassel and Earl Gunter; and three sisters, Audra Davidson, Dora Whittenburg and Pauline Flowers.
Bro. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published April 30, 2005 4:02 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert M. “Sonny”Guess Sr. Obt.
b. 29 September 1915, Olar, SC –d. 1 June 1991, Nashville, TN, (mason symbol), md Loretta (Hustson)
Guess, b. 5 April 1920 –d. 30 January 1988, (eastern star symbol).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Robert M. “Sonny”Guess Sr., 75, of Cookeville will be held in the
chapel of Whitson Funeal Home Wednesday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Guess died at Parkview Hospital in Nashville on Saturday, June 1.
Mr. Guess was born in Olar, South Carolina, on September 29, 1915. He was the son of the late Frank M.
and Maida Lee Still Guess.
He was a retired assistant superintendent with the Corp. of Engineers at Center Hill dam.
Mr. Guess was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cookeville, past Master of the Cookeville Masonic
Lodge 266 and past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star Chapter.
His family includes a son, Robert M. Guess Jr of Mt. Juliet; a daughter, Frankie Holloway of Hermitage; a
brother, Jeriel T. Guess Sr. of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Lou Weida G. Alleman and Abbie G. Bogard,
both of Gilbert, SC, and five grandchildren.
Mr. Guess was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hutson Guest.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Dr. Ken Altom will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN:
TIME:
Time, flowing like a river
Time, beckoning me
Who knows when we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river
To the sea
Goodbye my love,
Maybe for forever
Goodbye my love,
The tide waits for me
Who knows when we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river (on and on)
To the sea, to the sea
Till it's gone forever
Gone forever
Gone forevermore
Goodbye my friends,
Maybe forever
Goodbye my friends,
The stars wait for me
Who knows where we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river (on and on)
To the sea, to the sea
Till it's gone forever
Gone forever
Gone forevermore
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