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Bertha Rosanell (Sparks) Nabors Obt.
b. 20 September 1926, White Co., TN – d. 3 August 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James A.
Nabors, b. 30 September 1924 – d. 5 August 1993, Putnam Co., TN, (PFC US Army WWII). Bertha
Rosanell (Sparks) Nabors, d/o John Claude Sparks (1896-1976) & Verda Clouse (1905-1988), both
buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See John Claude Sparks buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rosanell Nabors, 73, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat.,
Aug. 5, at Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Fri., Aug. 4, at the church.
Mrs. Nabors died on Thurs., Aug. 3, 2000, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 20, 1926, in White County to the late John Claude and Verda Clouse Sparks. Mrs.
Nabors was self-employed. She was a member of Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Dee Nabors of N. Little Rock, Ark., J.D.
and Mary Nabors of North Carolina, Larry Wayne and Kathy Nabors of Cookeville, and Michael R. and
Sandra Nabors of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Mrs. Nabors.
Donations may be made to Lazarus House Hospice.
Revs. Michael Nabors, Sterl Paramore and Jeff Davis will officiate at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville in charge of arrangements.
Published August 04, 2000 12:20 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Bonnell D. Nabors
b. 26 September 1930 – d. 28 August 1976, md Doris L. (unknown) Nabors, b. 13 January 1931 – d. 22
August 1972. Bonnell D. Nabors, s/o Haskell W. Nabors (1891-1944) & Settie Inellie Jane Burgess
(1897-1992), both buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Esther P. Napier
b. 13 November 1927 –d. 1 November 1969.
Jerry J. Napier
b. 27 February 1948 –d. 7 Ausut 1995.
‘Our Loving Father’
Amanda Cameron Nash
b. 1885 –d. 1963.
Earl R. Nash Obt.
b. 25 July 1912, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 December 2008, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (CPL US
Army Air Forces), md Rozelle (Huddleston) Nash, b. 6 September 1915, Sun Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d.
24 July 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Lee Huddleston & Opher Bullock. Earl R. Nash, s/o
Newton Whitley Nash & Sarah Dalton.
*See Rozelle (Huddleston) Nash Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services with full military honors for Earl R. Nash, 96, of Cookeville, will be
held Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2-5 p.m. pm and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1p.m. until
time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Nash died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Lakeshore Estates Inc. in Nashville.
He was born July 25, 1912, in Baxter to the late Newton Whitley and Sarah Dalton
Nash.
Mr. Nash owned and operated two jewelry stores, one in Cookeville and one in
Sparta, known as Earl R. Nash Jewelry, and was a lifetime member of First United
Methodist Church in Cookeville. He also served in the Army Air Force during World
War II.
His family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles L. and Rita Nash of Atlanta, Ga., and David E.
and Lenora Nash of Hermitage; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine Clifford and Willard Holland of
Cookeville and Cleo and B.J Dennis of California; two granddaughters, Kathryn A. Freeland and husband
Will of Charleston, S.C., and Jennifer Daniel and husband Mike of Nashville; two grandsons, Brian Baltz
and wife Kimberly and Jeff Baltz and wife Stephanie, all of Nashville; two great-granddaughters, Amanda
Baltz and Nora Daniel, both of Nashville; and a great grandson, Ethan Baltz of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his wife, Rozelle Huddleston Nash; a brother,
Kenneth Nash; and a sister, Nell Campbell.
Memorial donations may be made to Rozelle Huddleston Nash Scholarship Endowment c/o TTU
Foundation, Box 5111, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001.
Reverend Becky Larson will officiate the services.
Please visit the family's Web site at www.mem.com and send the family a message.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Friday, Dec 12, 2008
H. Dallas Nash
b. 1919 –d. 1963, md Sarah Elizabeth (Rogers) Nash, b. 17 August 1922 –d. 15 June 2008, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Buck Rogers & Willie Robbins. H. Dallas Nash, s/o Mattison “Matt”Nash (18871925) & Lola Virginia Kinnaird (1888-1930), both buried in the Bullington Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Edith Pearl (nash) Gentry Obt.
*See Rupert Monroe Nash Obt.
*See Sarah Elizabeth (Rogers) Nash Obt.
Kenneth “Ken”Nash
b. 16 August 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 December 1976, Bronx, New York, s/o Newton Whitley Nash
(1889-1965) & Sarah Elizabeth Dalton (1893-1982).
*See Newton Whitley Nash buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Maude Marie (Dildine) Nash Obt.
b. 20 April 1909, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 August 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Newton Herbert
Nash, b. 19 January 1908, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 October 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
s/o Jesse Z. Nash & Amanda Cameron. Maude Marie (Dildine) Nash, d/o Thomas Dildine & Nannie
Parsley.
*See Newton Herbert Nash Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Maude Marie Nash, 89, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 2, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nash died on Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, at her home.
She was born on April 20, 1909, in Putnam County to the late Thomas and Nannie Parsley Dildine. Mrs.
Nash was a homemaker and a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Herbert Nash of Cookeville, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters.
Bros. Ken Burton and Charles Lemons will officiate at the services.
Published Tuesday, September 01, 1998 12:16 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Newton Herbert Nash Obt.
b. 19 January 1908, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 October 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Maude Marie (Dildine) Nash, b. 20 April 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 31 August 1998, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Thomas Dildine & Nannie Parsley. Newton Herbert Nash, s/o Jesse Z. Nash &
Amanda Cameron.
*See Maude Marie (Dildine) Nash Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Newton Herbert Nash, 97, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will be in
Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home.
Mr. Nash died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 19, 1908, in Cookeville to the late Jesse Z. and Amanda Cameron Nash.
Mr. Nash was vice president of Universal Plastics for 35 years. He was a member of Willow Avenue
Church of Christ.
His family includes three sisters and a brother-in-law, Vivian Bates of Baxter, Roselle Ramage of Fairview
Heights, Ill., Dorothy and Frank Brown of Knoxville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jere and Mary Nash
of Cookeville, James and Darnell Nash of Baxter and Paul and Peggy Nash of Cookeville; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Marie Dildine Nash.
Bro. Carl Sims will officiate the services.
Published October 28, 2005 10:19 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Newton Whitley Nash
b. 29 September 1889, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN – d. July 1965, MI, md on the 2nd of July 1911, Putnam
Co., TN to Sarah Elizabeth (Dalton) Nash, b. 17 May 1893, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN – d. June 1982,
Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Buchanan Dalton (1857-1926) & Sarah “Sallie”Myatt (1874-1950),
both buried in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Newton Whitley Nash, s/o John Riley Nash
(1862-1956) & Cordelia Caroline Mott (1868-1953), both buried in Nash Cemetery, Baxter, Putnam Co.,
TN.
*See Christine (Nash) Clifford Obt.
*See Nell (Nash) Campbell Obt.
*See Kenneth “Ken”Nash buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 46, #182 –Nute Nash married 2 July
1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Sarah Dalton).
Rozelle (Huddleston) Nash Obt.
b. 6 September 1915, Sun Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 July 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Earl
R. Nash, b. 25 July 1912, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 December 2008, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN,
(CPL US Army Air Forces), s/o Newton Whitley Nash & Sarah Dalton. Rozelle (Huddleston) Nash, d/o
Lee Huddleston & Opher Bullock.
*See Earl R. Nash Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rozelle Huddleston Nash, 87, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, July 27, at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 26, and from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27,
preceding the services.
Mrs. Nash died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Lee and Opher (Bullock) Huddleston, she was born Sept. 6, 1915, in the Salem
Community of Putnam County.
Mrs. Nash graduated with a B.S. degree from Tennessee Tech University in 1941 and went on to earn a
master's and EDS degrees.
A teacher for more than 40 years in the Putnam County school system, she went from a one-teacher
school to county coordinator for the primary grades, where she also served as director of the Model
City Kindergarten Programs.
Mrs. Nash held offices in the Putnam County Retired Teachers Association, Regional Early Childhood
Association, ADK teachers sorority, FCE (formerly Home Demonstration Club) and was president of VFW
and American Legion Women's Auxillary. She was a longtime member of Cookeville First United
Methodist Church and an active member of the chapel Sunday school class Backsliders and Senior
Neighbors.
Her family includes her husband, Earl R. Nash of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and
Rita Nash of Lawrenceville, Ga., and David and Lenora Nash of Hermitage; four grandchildren, Kathryn
Anne Nash of Lawrenceville, and Jennifer, Jeff and Brian Baltz of Hermitage; and a great-granddaughter,
Amanda Baltz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David Thomas Huddleston and Odell
Huddleston.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Rev. Becky Larson will officiate at the services.
Published July 25, 2003 10:42 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Rupert Monroe Nash Obt.
b. 18 July 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 May 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of August
1934, Jackson Co., TN to Jewell Mae (Scarlett) Nash. Rupert Monroe Nash, s/o Mattison “Matt”Nash
(1887-1925) & Lola Virginia Kinnaird (1888-1930), both buried in the Bullington Cemetery, Putnam Co.,
TN.
*See H. Dallas Nash buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 526 – R. M. Nash married 17 August
1934, Jackson Co., TN to Jewell Scarlett).
WACO, TEXAS-Funeral services for Rupert Monroe Nash, 67, of Waco, Texas, and formerly of Putnam
County will be held Sunday, May 15, 1983, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home
with Dr. Wesley Henry officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Nash died May 11 in Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Matt and Lola Kinndaird Nash
and was the husband of the late Jewell Mae Scarlett.
He was a veteran of WWII.
His family includes three daughters, Mrs. Linda Brimer of California, Mrs. Dorita Clinkenbeard of Utah,
and Mrs. Peggy Meyer of Michigan: three sons, Harold Nash of California, Paul Nash of California, and
Dallas Nash of Texas; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edith Gentry of
Cookeville; a niece, Mrs. Faye Hensley; two nephews, Johnny and Gary Nash.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is In charge of arrangements.
Sarah Elizabeth (Rogers) Nash Obt.
b. 17 August 1922 –d. 15 June 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md H. Dallas Nash, b. 1919 –d. 1963,
s/o Mattison “Matt” Nash (1887-1925) & Lola Virginia Kinnaird (1888-1930), both buried in the
Bullington Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Sarah Elizabeth (Rogers) Nash, d/o Buck Rogers & Willie
Robbins.
*See H. Dallas Nash buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sarah Elizabeth Nash, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, June 17, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Monday, June 16, and from 9 a.m. until time of
services on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nash died Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Manchester to the late Buck and Willie Robbins Rogers.
Mrs. Nash was a factory worker at McCords General Products for more than 30 years before retiring. She
also worked in the cafeteria of the Putnam County School system. Mrs. Nash was a devoted wife and a
loving sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her family includes a daughter, Faye Hensley of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Ray
and Beverly Elaine Nash and Gary and Patricia Nash, all of Cookeville; two sisters, Jean Ray of Cookeville
and Carrie Germaine of Troy, Ohio; three granddaughters and their husbands, Cindy and Jackie Holman,
Karen and Scott Anderson and Sandra and Rick Windrow, all of Cookeville; two grandsons and their
wives, Randy and Jenny Hensley and Tony and Kellie Nash, all of Cookeville; 13 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Nash, and two sisters, Louise
Bouton and Mary Alice Robbins.
Pastor Jim Moore will officiate the services.
Monday, Jun 16, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James G. Nation Obt.
b. 1 May 1921, Bolivar, MO – d. 25 December 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Juanita (Gentry)
Nation. James G. Nation, s/o Joseph E. Nation (1895-1975) & Donnie B. Smith (1897-1988).
*See Joseph E. Nation buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. James G. Nation, 90, of Cookeville passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25th, 2011 at his
home.
Mr. Nation was born in Bolivar, Missouri on May 1, 1921, the son of the late Joseph E.
Nation.and Donnie B. (Smith) Nation.
He was a member of the Willow Avenue Church of Christ, He served as an elder at Allen
Park Church of Christ in Allen Park, Michigan and later at Willow Avenue Church in
Cookeville. He served in the U.S. Army, having been stationed in Panama during WWII .
He served as Union Committee Chairman with the Chrysler Corp for 32 years Mr. Nation
retired January 1, 1979. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, brother and friend.
Mr. Nation is survived by:
Wife: Juanita Gentry Nation of Cookeville
Daughter: Jeanette Pillar & husband Tom of Wyandotte, MI; Joanne Longfellow & husband Tom of
Cookeville.
Granddaughters: Suzanne Wise & husband Keith of Traverse City; MI; Sonya West & husband Darren of
Woodhaven, MI; Elissa Longfellow of Cookeville
Grandson: Nathan Longfellow of Cookeville
Great granddaughter: Sarah Wise of Traverse City, MI
Great grandsons: Kameron Wise of Traverse City, MI; Reese West, Jager West & Brett West all of
Woodhaven, MI
Sisters: Irene McBroom, Ressie Pharris and Marie Vinson all of Cookeville.
He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents, infant daughter Anna Marie Nation and one great grandson Trevor Reese West.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 29th, with Brother Larry Acuff and
Brother Carl Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-9 pm and on Thursday from 10-11 am at the funeral
home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Happy Haven Children's Home, 2311 Wakefield
Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501.
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: 26 December 2011.
Jerry Allen Nation Obt.
b. 30 January 1963, Sparta, TN –d. 2 February 2007, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of October
1984, Whtie Co., TN to Anita Elizabeth Olson, b. 7 July 1967. Jerry Allen Nation, s/o Eugene Nation &
Ellen K. Brock.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. – Jerry Allen Nation married 19 October
1984, White Co., TN, age 21, b. 30 January 1963, address: Rt. 9, Box 397, Sparta, TN to Anita Elizabeth
Olson, age, 17, b. 7 July 1967, address: Rt. 9, Box 281, Sparta, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Mary Elizabeth Olson, Rt. 9, Box 397, Sparta, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of male, Ellen K. Nation, Rt. 9, Box 357, Sparta, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Jerry Allen Nation, 44, of Algood, will be Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2
p.m. at the Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Mr. Nation died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 30, 1963, in Sparta to Ellen K. Brock Nation and the late Eugene Nation.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two daughters, Erica K. Nation of Cookeville and Elaina M.
Nation of Algood; two brothers, Boo (Gerald) D. and Carl T. Nation, both of Cookeville; his grandson,
Marcus S. Stafford of Cookeville; his nephew, Carl E. Nations and wife Donna of Cookeville and four
nieces , Amber L. Bohon, Latasha M. Deschamp, Christina R. Nation and Marlena M. Golden, all of
Cookeville.
In addition to his father, Mr. Nation was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help cover expenses.
Pastor Sam Davis will officiate the services.
Published February 03, 2007 2:24 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Joseph E. Nation
b. 6 June 1895 –d. 15 August 1975, md on the 19th of May 1918, Overton Co., TN to Donnie B. (Smith)
Nation, b. 18 July 1897 – d. 20 Janaury 1988, d/o John Oscar Smith (1872-1955) & Nannie Haggard
Means (1873-1951). Joseph E. Nation, s/o John Wesley Nation (1866-1943) & Alma Belle Robbins
(1867-1950).
*See James G. Nation Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 500 –J. E. Nation married 19 May 1918,
Overton Co., TN to Donnie B. Smith).
Benjamin Morgan Neal Obt.
b. 5 June 1885, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 November 1968, TN, md Maggie Elvia (Blaylock) Neal,
b. 15 April 1890 – d. 24 March 1988, d/o John Hennigan Blaylock (1861-1928) & Louisiana “Lou”
Russel (1870-1909). Benjamin Morgan Neal, s/o Thomas David Neal (1845-1905) & Lydia Ann Grant
(1857-1929), both buried in Shady Grove Community Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Bessie A. (Neal) Gunter Obt.
*See John T. Neal Obt.
*See Vallie (Neal) Murphree buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery
Benjamin Morgan Neal, 83, retired Tennessee Central agent and resident of Baxter, died Wednesday at his
home following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Baxter Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with burial in Crest Lawn Cemetery;
Rev James T Hooten officiated.
Mr Neal was a native of Putnam County, son of Thomas D and Lydia Grant Neal. He was an agent at
Baxter for 47 years, retiring at the age of 71; was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, a
member of the Modern Woodmen of the World, and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs Maggie Neal; son, John T Neal, Baxter; 4 daughters, Vallie Murphree,
McEwen; and Bessie Gunter, Baxter; Pauline Finnegan, Louisville, Ky; Frances Gentry, Cookeville; 2
brothers, Burr, Cookeville; Sanford, Woodcliff; sister Sarah Holloway, Woodcliff.
Whitson funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Betty Sue (McReynolds) Neal Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Betty Sue McReynolds Neal, 67, of Cookeville will be held at 1
p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, Friday, June 6, from 58 p.m. and again Saturday from 11 a.m. until
service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Neal passed away Wednesday evening, June 4, 2014, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer at
her home in Cookeville with friends and family at her side.
She was born April 28, 1947, in Cookeville to the late Quinton Warren and Eulene Junior Roberts
McReynolds.
Mrs. Neal graduated from the Cookeville High School in 1965 and she was a 30 year survivor of breast
cancer. She was a member of Cookeville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was retired from
clothing retail sales most recently having been employed at Belk in Cookeville. Mrs. Neal loved God,
country, and family. She was outgoing, friendly and never met a stranger. Betty valued her friendships and
family the most. She received special joy from her sons, and grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling,
especially to new places. One of here favorite pastimes was “playing in the dirt,”tending her flowers.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas Neal (whom she married Dec. 31, 1965 in Cookeville);
two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Courtney Neal of Charleston, S.C., Chad and Lauren Neal of
Cookeville; brother, Zach McReynolds of Cookeville; and five grandchildren, Caylin, Ella Jane, Colin,
Olivia, and Hannah Neal.
Pallbearers will be Mike and Pat Norman, Dean Johnson, Greg Ford, Malcom Rios and Paul Bathke.
Dr. Charles McCaskey will officiate the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4825 Trousdale Dr., Suite 238
Nashville, TN 37220, www.cff.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105, www.stjude.org.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. You
may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 6 June 2014
David L. Neal
b. 22 April 1922, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 February 1986, Putnam Co., TN, (PFC US Army WWII), md
Bessie Estell (unknown) Neal, b. 23 February 1928. David Neal, s/o James William Neal (1875-1948) &
Lola Sarah Burnett (1895-1969), both buried in Sand Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Earl Francis Neal
b. 21 January 1903, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 October 1972, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th
of Janaury 1937, Smith Co., TN to Grace (Williams) Neal, b. 2 March 1917, TN –d. 8 May 1994, TN, d/o
James “Jim” Edward Williams (1890-1968) & Kizzie Jane Starnes (1893-1970), both buried in
Gordonsville Cemetery, Smith Co., TN. Earl Francis Neal, s/o Cass Avon Neal (1881-1962) & Tennessee
Avo Cooper (1878-1967).
*See Nettie Lois (Williams) Alcorn Obt. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Jimmy Earl Neal Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 62 – Earl Neal married 9 January 1937,
Smith Co., TN to Grace Williams).
(1930 census 9th Civil Dist., Smith Co., TN: Dwl: 63 - James E. Williams is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, TN, md to Kizzie J., 38 yrs. old, TN. Children: Charley N., 18 yrs. old; Sadie, 16 yrs. old; Clara, 14
yrs. old; Grace, 13 yrs. old; Lois, 8 yrs. old & Wilthy D. Williams, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Edith (Maddux) Nichols Neal Obt.
b. 21 December 1900, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 April 1989, Smyrna, TN, md 1st on the 14th of September
1922 to Jamie Grimes Nichols, b. 13 January 1897 – d. 29 October 1929, s/o James Petway Nichols &
Harriet Grimes. Edith md 2nd Monroe Neal, b. 23 January 1910 – d. 3 April 1962 after an automobile
accident. Edith (Maddux) Nichols Neal, d/o Charles Burton Maddux (1878-1940) & Martha D. Jones
(1875-1929), both buried in Maddux Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Edith Maddux Neal, 88, will be held in the chapel of HooperHuddleston Funeral Home tomorrow Apr.27 at 2:00 with burial in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Neal died Tue. April 25 1989 in Cambridge Medical Center, Smyrna, after an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Martha D. Jones Maddux.
Her family includes 3 daughters, Betty Maynard of Smyrna, Ann Bartlett of Gainesville, FL., and Jan Carr
of Warren, MI., one son, James Nichols of Tampa, FL., one brother, Compton Maddux of Cookeville, 3
sisters, Mrs. Luke Medley of Cookeville, Ruby Jared of Buffalo Valley, and Mary Alice Young of
Monterey; 7 grandchildren., 2 great -grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 at the funeral home. Rev. Rose Mary Brown will officiate at the
services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 26 April 1989.
Monroe Neal: A host of relatives and friends from here were in Cookeville Thursday and Friday on
account of the death of Monroe Neal which occurred in Detroit on Tuesday April 3rd after an automobile
accident. Mrs. Neal and family have returned to their home in Detroit. Citizen, TN: 10 April 1962
Jimmy Earl Neal Obt.
b. 8 December 1937, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 January 2003, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of
August 1956, Putnam Co., TN to Ellen Sue (Henley) Neal, b. 1939. Jimmy Earl Neal, s/o Earl Francis
Neal (1903-1972) & Grace Williams (1917-1994).
*See Earl Francis Neal buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 396 –Jimmy Earl Neal married 4 August
1956, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 8 December 1937, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Sue Ellen
Henley, age 17, b. 1939, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of female: Ward Henley, Rt. 2, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Earl
Neal, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Jimmy Earl Neal, 65, of Baxter will be held at 2 p.m. today from the
Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Crest Lawn
Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends today from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Neal died on Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at his home.
He was born Dec. 8, 1937, in Putnam County to the late Earl F. and Grace Williams Neal. Mr. Neal was a
retired maintenance mechanic with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Center Hill Dam with 30 years of
service.
His family includes his wife of 46 years Sue Henley Neal of Baxter; a daughter and son-in law, Annette
and William Laurie of Nashville; his father and mother-in-law, Ward and Ora Henley of Baxter; a brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Kay and Rich McTasney of Tullahoma; and two nieces: Lee Romero and Kare
Loyd.
Active pallbearers will be Jerry Burgess, Rich McTasney, Deuel White, Donald Jones, Donald Moss and
Dow Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers will be employees and retired employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Baxter Seminary Alumni Foundation by contacting the funeral
home.
Bro. Glenn B. Ramsey and Bro. Don Chaffin will officiate at the services.
Published January 11, 2003 4:09 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
John T. Neal Obt.
b. 12 March 1913, TN – d. 2 January 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (veteran of WWII), md on the
29th of June 1946, Putnam Co., TN to Ruth (Medley) Neal, b. 17 October 1919, TN, d/o Ernest Medley
(1885-1967) & Micheal Martelia “Telia” Anderson (1891-1952). John T. Neal, s/o Benjamin Morgan
Neal (1885 - 1968) & Maggie Elvira Blaylock (1890 - 1988).
*See Ernest Medley Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Vallie Lou (Neal) Murphree buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Benjamin Morgan Neal Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 482 –John T. Neal married 29 June 1946,
Putnam Co., TN, age 33, address: Baxter, TN to Ruth Medley, age 26, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Ernest Medley, Rt. 2, Baxter, TN).
BAXTER –Funeral services for John T. Neal, 71, will be held in the Baxter Chapel of Huddleston Funeral
Home Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Cashdollar and the Rev. Clyde Cunningham officiating.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Neal died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital following an extened illness.
A native of Tennessee, he was the son of Mrs. Maggie Blaylock Neal and the late Benjamin Neal. He was
a veteran of World War II and has been a Mason since 1938.
Mr. Neal was a retired watch repairman.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Ruth Medley Neal; and three sisters, Pauline
Finnegan of Louisville, KY, Bessie Gunter of Baxter and Frances Gentry of Cookeville.
The Baxter Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Judy (Park) Neal Obt.
b. 19 June 1945 –d. Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN –d. 15 September 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
on the 27th of Novmeber 1964, to Ray L. Neal, b. 6 June 1944, Bruceton, TN – d. 30 August 2014,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Raymond Lawrence Neal & Camilla Fay. Judy (Park) Neal, d/o Loyce
Park & Carmen Clell.
*See Ray L. Neal Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Judy Neal, 60, of Cookeville will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Sept. 16, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Neal died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at her residence.
She was born June 19, 1945, in Bruceton to the late Loyce and Carmen Clell (Park) Park.
Mrs. Neal worked retail sales with Wal-Mart and also Home Interior sales for 20 years. She was a member
of Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the "Golden Girls" Wednesday lunch
crew.
Her family includes her husband, Ray Neal of Cookeville; a son, Greg Neal of Cookeville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Elaina and Donald McGuire of Cookeville; a sister, Nancy Bryant of Bruceton; a brother-inlaw and spouse, Jerry and Martha Neal of Bruceton; three sisters-in-law and their spouses, Carolyn and
Eugene Noles of Pegram, Judy and Kendell Hurt of Bruceton and Frances and Harlon Stringer of
Jacksonville, Ala.; three grandchildren, Megan, Brittany and Sam McGuire; numerous nieces and nephews;
and numerous special friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Park.
Bro. Charles Walker will officiate the services.
Published September 16, 2005 10:36 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Levi Pierson Neal
b. 9 January 1904, Pickett Co., TN – d. May 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of March
1925, Pickett Co., TN to Mary Della (Cope) Neal, b. 18 February 1908, Clinton Co., KY –d. 9 November
1999, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Ulysses Cope & Deliah Amonette. Levi Pierson Neal, s/o James
Rhoton Neal (1874-1960) & Mary Frances Beaty (1871-1935).
*See Mary Della (Cope) Neal Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Pickett Co., TN, pg. 118 – L. P. Neal married 8 March 1925,
Pickett Co., TN to May Dillie Cope).
Mary Della (Cope) Neal Obt.
b. 18 February 1908, Clinton Co., KY – d. 9 November 1999, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of
March 1925, Pickett Co., TN to Levi Pierson Neal, b. 9 January 1904, Pickett Co., TN – d. May 1995,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Rhoton Neal (1874-1960) & Mary Frances Beaty (1871-1935).
Mary Della (Cope) Neal, d/o Ulysses Cope & Deliah Amonette.
*See Levi P. Neal buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Della Neal, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thurs., Nov. 11, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Wed., Nov. 10, and after 10 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 11,
at the funeral home.
Mrs. Neal died on Tues., Nov. 9, 1999, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1908, in Clinton County, Ky., to the late Ulysses and Deliah Amonette Cope. Mr.
Neal and her husband, the late L.P. Neal, owned and operated Neal's Grocery until their retirement. She
was a charter member of Midway Baptist Church.
Her family includes a daughter, Delcie Wright of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Chancellor
Vernon and Mona Neal of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Charles Wright of Cookeville, Jeff Neal of
Chattanooga, and Belinda Mandrell and Melissa Gogonelis, both of Memphis; seven great-grandchildren;
and seven great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Doyle Wright; a sonin-law, Gawain Wright; three brothers, Jim, Willie and Stanley Cope; and five sisters, Susie Parris,
Clementine Neal, Edith Taylor, Pearl Garrett and Nellie Cope.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Neal, Charles Wright, Tim Mandrell, Paul Gogonelis, Bill Huddleston and Sam
Gibbons.
Memorial donations may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 200 N. Old Kentucky Rd., Cookeville, TN
38506.
Bro. Jim Malone will officiate at the services.
Published November 10, 1999 10:56 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mildred “Millie”(Moss) Neal Obt.
b. 14 April 1937, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 30 December 1998, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md
on the 3rd of July 1959, Putnam Co., TN to William L. “Bill”Neal, b. 25 September 1934, Robertson Co.,
TN – d. 3 October 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Homer Virgil Neal (1899-1986) & Blonnie
Florence (Pippin) Phy (1910-1988). Mildred “Millie” (Moss) Neal, d/o James Frazier Moss (19101998) & Zelma Van Hooser (1906-1991).
*See James Frazier Moss Obt.
*See William L. “Bill”Neal Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 174 – William L. Neal married 3 July
1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 25 September 1934, address: 404 Cedar Ave., Cookeville, TN to Mildred
Louise Moss, age 22, b. 13 April 1937, address: 416 Cedar Ave., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Zelma Moss, mother, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mildred "Mille" Neal, 61, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, Jan.
2, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Ronnie Cobb will officiate. Burial will
follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors after 2 p.m. today, Thursday,
Dec. 31, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Neal died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998 at American Transitional Hospital in Nashville.
She was born April 14, 1937 in Gainesboro. She was a housewife and a member of the Pippin Church of
Christ.
Her family includes her husband, William "Bill" Neal of Cookeville; daughter and son-in-law, Zelma
Suzanne and Ralph Timothy Phy of Cookeville; a brother, Robert "Bobby" Moss of Nashville; four sisters,
Margaret Tarpley of Murfreesboro, Mattie Sue Evins of Nashville, Mary Lewis Baldwin of Louisville, Ky.,
and Rebecca Cantrell of Louisville, Ky; two grandsons, Timothy William Phy and Ralph Tyler Phy, both of
Cookeville, and a great number of very special nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her parents, Frazier and Zelma (VanHooser) Moss, and a brother,
James Clay Moss.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published December 31, 1998 10:07 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Ray L. Neal Obt.
b. 6 June 1944, Bruceton, TN – d. 30 August 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of
Novmeber 1964 to Judy (Park) Neal, b. 19 June 1945 – d. Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN – d. 15 September
2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Loyce Park & Carmen Clell. Ray L. Neal, s/o Raymond
Lawrence Neal & Camilla Fay.
*See Judy (Park) Neal Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Ray L. Neal, 70, of Cookeville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 3, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5-9 p.m. and from 1 p.m. until the time of services
on Wednesday.
Mr. Neal passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at his daughter’s residence in Cookeville.
Ray was born in Bruceton, Tenn., Tuesday, June 6, 1944, to the late Camilla Fay and Raymond Lawrence
Neal.
He married the love of his life, Judy, on Nov. 27, 1964.
Mr. Neal is survived by a daughter, Elaina McGuire and Donald; son, Greg Neal and Alicia; two
grandsons, Sam McGuire and Christopher McWhorter; three granddaughters, Megan McGuire, Brittany
McGuire and Savannah Neal; one brother, Jerry Neal and Martha; three sisters, Frances Stringer and
Harlon, Carolyn Noles and Eugene and Judy Hart and Kendell; and sister-in-law Pat (Neal) Ballard.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Neal is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and brother, Robert Neal.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 31 August 2014
Walter E. Neal
b. 28 July 1905 – d. 22 June 1993, md Audria M. (unknown) Neal, b. 19 October 1907 – d. 9 Janaury
1990.
William L. “Bill”Neal Obt.
b. 25 September 1934, Robertson Co., TN – d. 3 October 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Wilma
(unknown) Neal. William L. Neal, s/o Homer Virgil Neal (1899-1986) & Blonnie Florence (Pippin)
Phy (1910-1988). William L. Neal md 1st to Mildred “Millie” (Moss) Neal, b. 14 April 1937,
Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 30 December 1998, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
*See Blonnie Florence (Pippin) Neal Phy buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mildred “Millie”(Moss) Neal Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 174 – William L. Neal married 3 July
1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 25 September 1934, address: 404 Cedar Ave., Cookeville, TN to Mildred
Louise Moss, age 22, b. 13 April 1937, address: 416 Cedar Ave., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Zelma Moss, mother, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William L. Neal, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Monday, Oct. 5, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-9 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 4, and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on
Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Neal died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at his residence. He was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Roberson County.
Mr. Neal was employed with Averitt Express. He was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ. He
served as a board member of Happy Haven. His family includes his wife, Wilma Neal of Cookeville; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Tim Phy and Sharon and Don Townsend, all of Cookeville; two
sisters, Linda Pippin of Michigan and Frances Dechene of West Memphis, Ark.; five grandchildren,
Timothy and Daniel Ply, Tyler Phy and wife Anika, Mark Steven Webb Jr. and Angelia Kane; and three
great-grandchildren, Brayden Phy and Megan and Mackenzie Webb.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Florence Pippin; his father; two brothers, Virgil and
Verble Neal; his first wife, Mildred (Millie) Moss Neal; and a sister, Velma Baggot. Pallbearers will be
coworkers from Averitt Express. Memorial donations may be made to Happy Haven or Lazarus House
Hospice. Bros. Mike Webb and Clarence Deloach will officiate at the services.
Saturday, Oct 03, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Edith Eudene (Moody) Neatherton Obt.
b. 20 March 1932, Overton Co., TN – d. 18 March 2010, Sparta, TN, md on the 27th of May 1950 to
Dawson Netherton. Edith Eudene (Moody) Neatherton, d/o William Clarence Moody & Mary Lily
Mae Williams.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edith Eudene Netherton, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Sunday, March 21, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on
Saturday, March 20, and from noon until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Netherton
died Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born March 20, 1932, in Overton County to the late William Clarence and Mary Lily Mae
Williams Moody. Mrs. Netherton was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and attended
Cookeville First Baptist Church, where she was a member of Greg Steeves' Sunday School Class. She was
a retired associate of Red Kap.
Her family includes her husband of 59 years, Dawson Netherton of Cookeville (whom she married May 27,
1950); a son and daughter-in-law, David and Carol Netherton of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Michael
and wife Sarah Netherton, Staci and husband Craig Eggleton and Michael and Marianne Borden; six greatgrandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton; five brothers and
three sisters-in-law, Earl and Pauline Moody of Troy, Ohio, Herman Moody, Joe and Agnes Moody and
Donald and Barbara Moody, all of Livingston, and Ernest Moody of Cookeville; and several nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Dianne Netherton; a
sister, Geraldine Davidson; two brothers, Glenn and Doyle Moody; and a daughter-in-law, Brenda
Netherton. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Mustard Seed
Ranch, 4955 Kuykendall Rd., Cookeville, TN 38501. David Netherton and Dr. Randall Adkisson will
officiate at the services. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 5266111.
Charles “Chuck”“Gus”Gooch Neely Obt.
b. 2 October 1922, Chattanooga, TN – d. 5 August 2016, Sparta, TN, md (Staff Sergeant, US Army Air
Force WWII), md Betty Lou (Stanton) Neely. Charles “Chuck” “Gus” Gooch Neely, s/o John Gooch
Neely & Lucile Lillian King.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Charles “Chuck”“Gus”Gooch Neely, 93, of Cookeville, will be
held Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral
Home. Interment will be at Crest Lawn Cemetery in Cookeville.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Neely passed away Friday morning, Aug. 5, 2016, at Life Care Center in Sparta,
where he resided with his wife of 42 years, Betty Lou Stanton Neely.
Mr. Neely was born in Chattanooga on Oct. 2, 1922, the son of John Gooch Neely of
Franklin and Lucile Lillian King of Chattsworth, Ga. In 1925 the family moved to
Nashville, where his dad pursued a career in automotive industry. In 1941, Mr. Neely
graduated from West End High School in Nashville, where he excelled as a student
and athlete.
Following graduation from high school, Mr. Neely enlisted in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) and served
for four years. His career with the Army Air Corps included numerous missions in the England theatre on
B-24’s where he served as the engineer gunner. He was discharged with honors at the rank of staff sergeant
in 1945.
At the end of World War II, Mr. Neely enrolled at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and was a proud
member of the Golden Eagle football team. He graduated in 1949 with a B.S. in business. Upon graduation
he was employed by General Motors Finance in Nashville for 31 years. While working for GMC he was
recognized on numerous occasions for his loyalty and commitment to excellence.
Mr. Neely is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Stanton Neely of Cookeville. Other survivors include a son,
Sandy Stanton (Beverly) of Cookeville; two daughters, Sally Shipley Tucker (Kevin) of Cookeville and
Anne Stevens Aldridge (David) of Darien, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Beth Shipley (Tim), Jess Shipley
(Micheal), Robert Stanton (Whitney), Christi Cheek (Tim), Neely Raper, Jay Pruitt, Lucy Manning, Logan
Price, Hal Pruitt and Luke Pruitt; many great- grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christy Pruitt.
Chuck and Betty Lou were members of Collegeside Church of Christ. Chuck was an avid sports enthusiast
following grandsons, as they became varsity Cavaliers on the high school level and a loyal Golden Eagle
fan. He had nothing but kind words for anyone and was always there to provide encouragement. He was the
epitome of a southern gentleman, showing love and grace.
Pallbearers will be Sandy Stanton, Kevin Tucker, Jess Shipley, Dylan Shipley, Tim Grapes, and John Alex
Bilbrey. Bro. Joe Roberts of Collegeside Church of Christ will preside over the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Cumberland Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 444B
Neal St., Cookeville, TN 38501; Avalon Hospice, 1080 Neal St. Ste. 300, Cookeville, TN 38501; Veterans
Honor Guard, 370 S. Lowe Ave. PMB 212, Cookeville, TN 38501 or the Dean Louis & Virginia Johnson
Fund for Excellence, Tennessee Tech College of Business Foundation, TTU Box 1915, Cookeville, TN
38505.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may
share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 7 August 2016
Sonia Lynn (Thomas) Neeley Obt.
b. 3 January 1964, Madison –d. 2 March 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of April 1986,
Wilson Co., TN to John Kennedy Clinton. Sonia Lynn (Thomas) Neeley, d/o Flavil Thomas Jr. (19411990) & Linda Kay (Boles) Thomas Houstrup.
*See Flavil Thomas Jr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co., TN, pg. 503, #9-5399 – John Kennedy Clinton
married 12 April 1986, Wilson Co., TN, age 25, address; 1417 Idlewild Dr., Lebanon, TN to Sonia Lynn
Thomas, age 22, 1417 Idlewild Dr., Lebanon, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Linda Thomas, 404 Castle Heights, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sonia Lynn Thomas Neeley, 44, of Cookeville, will be held
Thursday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, March 5, from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday,
March 6, from noon until time of services at the funeral home.
Ms. Neeley died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 3, 1964, in Madison to Linda Kay Boles Houstrup of Cookeville
and the late Flavil Thomas.
Ms. Neeley was of the Christian faith. She was previously self employed in sales.
In addition to her mother, her family includes her stepfather, Paul Houstrup of Cookeville; two daughters,
Keesha Lynn Clinton and Sydney N. Neeley, both of Cookeville; a sister and brother-in-law, Jan A. and
Chip Smith of Lebanon; a great-granddaughter, Hanna C. Smith of Cookeville; a great niece and nephew;
and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her father, Ms. Neeley was preceded in death by a grandmother, Anna Mae Boles.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be the elders of Collegeside Church of Christ.
Bro. Kevin White will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James Robert Neergaard Obt.
b. 27 March 1936, TN – d. 16 July 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of August 1959,
Claiborne Co., TN to Janis Delores (Owens) Neergaard, b. 5 August 1937, Hancock Co., TN – d. 31
January 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Carper Owens & Verlia Louise Dodd. James
Robert Neergaard, s/o William Forest Neergaard & Bertha Minerva Cate.
*See Janis Delores (Owens) Neergaard Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Claiborne Co., TN, pg. 179 –James Robert Neergaard married
22 August 1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Oak Ridge, TN to Jamie Delores Owens, age 21,
address: Ewing, VA, (father) J. C. Owens, (mother) Verlia Owens).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Robert Neergaard, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Friday, July 18, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes and
Cremation Services. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Neergaard died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Masters Health Care Center, after a brave battle with
cancer.
He was born March 27, 1936, in Kingston to the late William Forest and Bertha Minerva Cate Neergaard.
Mr. Neergaard graduated in 1954 from Sequatchie County High School in Dunlap. He graduated from
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in Harrogate in 1957 and earned a master's in mathematics from
Florida State University in Tallahassee in 1959.
While walking on Sunday morning with groups of students from LMU to the First Baptist Church in
Harrogate, he met Janis Owens, his future wife, in his senior year. They were married at First Baptist
Church in Harrogate on Aug. 22, 1959.
Mr. Neergaard began his professional life at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he worked the
summer after his graduation from Florida State. He and his wife moved from Oak Ridge to Tallahassee
because he was hired as an instructor in the math department at Florida State. While teaching there, he
interviewed for jobs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Mitre Corp. in Montgomery, Ala. and Los Alamos
National Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. He received offers at all three places. He favored going west.
In June 1960, he began his new job as a computer programmer at Los Alamos National Laboratory
(LANL), where he worked until his retirement in November 1995. His colleagues at LANL knew him as
Jim Neergaard. He worked as a computer programmer and software engineer in several different divisions
of LANL. He also worked for a few years as systems manager for the lab's Sun computers. He took
numerous math and computer courses at the lab and at the University of New Mexico and often attended
conferences around the country to further his professional development.
Mr. Neergaard's professionalism at LANL was outstanding. In 1984, he was honored with the
Distinguished Performance Award for developing the Geological Database Evaluations System
(GEODES), a database management system used at the Nevada Test Site. This award includes cash
and is the highest award given by the Los Alamos National Laboratory. In 1985, he was presented the
Award of Excellence for his significant contribution to the Underground Test Containment of Nevada Test
Site Experiments of the Nuclear Weapons Program. In 1988, he received the Award of Excellence a second
time for developing two major databases in support of test containment of Nevada Test Site Experiments.
The lab awarded him the Award of Excellence a third time in 1992 for outstanding technical
accomplishment associated with Containment of Underground Nuclear Weapons Tests.
After Mr. Neergaard retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory, he and his wife sold their home in Los
Alamos and moved to the Memphis area, where he took a computer programming job with International
Paper in February 1997. After a heart attack, he decided to retire from International Paper the first part of
February 2000 to spend more time exercising for his health and doing things he enjoyed.
Mr. Neergaard could look back over his life with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction for being an
outstanding family man as well as climbing the ladder of professional success. He began as a small farm
lad in East Tennessee and ascended step by step, finally standing high up the ladder as a computer scientist
at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, honored with their highest award. Three major factors in his
success were his brilliant mathematical mind, his demand for explicit and precise documentation in
computer programming and his quiet-mannered public relations skills used in teamwork.
In January of 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Neergaard moved to Cookeville for their final retirement home. In
Cookeville, they attended First Baptist Church and joined the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
His family includes his wife of 48 years, Janis Neergaard; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Judy
Neergaard of Huntsville, Ala., Daryl and Sherry Neergaard of Brentwood, and Mike and Misty Neergaard
of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Miriam, Ben and Steven of Huntsville, Corey of Brentwood and Maitland
and Marcel of Oak Ridge; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Jo Ann of Jackson; and two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Vivian and H.D. Youngblood of Roulette, Pa., and Faye Neergaard of Kingsport.
The family wishes to thank Cookeville Regional Cancer Center, Masters Home Health Center, and Lazarus
House Hospice for their care and to thank all their friends and neighbors and the people of First Baptist
Church who gave vital support and necessary assistance.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Neergaard.
Pallbearers will be Jim Wilson, Ralph Carl, Bud Gaddy, Wendell Kendrick, (Gus) Rich and Earl Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Fellowship Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Tom
and Vonda Graham and Robert and Bonnie Ray.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Thursday, Jul 17, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Janis Delores (Owens) Neergaard Obt.
b. 5 August 1937, Hancock Co., TN –d. 31 January 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
August 1959, Claiborne Co., TN to James Robert Neergaard, b. 27 March 1936, TN –d. 16 July 2008,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o William Forest Neergaard & Bertha Minerva Cate. Janis Delores
(Owens) Neergaard, d/o James Carper Owens & Verlia Louise Dodd.
*See James Robert Neergaard Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Claiborne Co., TN, pg. 179 –James Robert Neergaard married
22 August 1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Oak Ridge, TN to Jamie Delores Owens, age 21,
address: Ewing, VA, (father) J. C. Owens, (mother) Verlia Owens).
COOKEVILLE-Funeral services for Janis Delores Owens Neergaard, age 74, of Cookeville will be held
Saturday, February 4 at 3 p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
with interment to follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev.
Charles Hutchinson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Janis Delores Owens was born August 5, 1937 in Hancock County, TN to the late
James Carper and Verlia Louise Dodd Owens.
In 1956, she graduated salutatorian of her high school class at Hancock County High, Sneedville, TN. She
was junior, then senior editor of the school annual. In 1959, Janis earned a BS degree with Cum Laude
honors in mathematics with minors in chemistry and physics from Lincoln Memorial University,
Harrogate, TN. She also received a secondary teaching certificate for teaching math, chemistry, and
physics. At LMU, she belonged to and held offices in the French Club, Science Club, Christian Coeds for
Christ (CCC), Baptist Student Union, and Student National Education Association. She served on the
House Council of her dorm in her junior year and as secretary of the Science Club in her junior and senior
years. She was hired for a secondary math, teaching position in Lynchburg, VA after graduation, but chose
marriage instead.
After her children grew up, Janis went back to school and earned a master's degree in education in 1987
from Lincoln Memorial University. She was on the graduate school council, and was selected by the
graduate school for "Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". Later, she
received an associate degree in computer applications from the University of New Mexico— Los Alamos.
There, she was selected to “Outstanding College Students of America".
In her freshman year of college (1956), Janis met her future husband, James Robert Neergaard, while
walking on Sunday morning with groups of students from Lincoln Memorial University to the First Baptist
Church in Harrogate, Tennessee. After she received her BS degree, they were married at the First Baptist
Church in 1959.
They first lived in Tallahassee, FL, where Janis worked in the Chemistry Department and Robert was a
math instructor at Florida State University. Intrigued by the West, Janis and Robert ended up in Los
Alamos, New Mexico, where they raised their three children.
Janis taught chemistry and physics at Lincoln Memorial University; math at Ellen Myers School in
Harrogate, TN; computer applications at the University of New Mexico--Los Alamos; math and science at
Pueblo Junior High School in Los Alamos; electronics at Las Cumbres Learning Services in Los Alamos;
and workshops at Mountain Elementary School in Los Alamos. Janis loved her family, greatly, and made
rearing her children her major career. She believed that nurturing and molding the lives of one’s own
children is the greatest, most challenging, and rewarding career on earth!
Janis and Robert sold their home in Los Alamos and moved to Collierville, TN in 1996, where Robert
worked at International Paper. In January of 2003, Janis and Robert moved to Cookeville, TN for their final
retirement home. In Cookeville, they attended First Baptist Church and joined the Fellowship Sunday
School Class.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Neergaard.
Janis is survived by her three sons, Lynn and wife Judy Neergaard of Huntsville, AL; Daryl and wife
Sherry Neergaard of Fairview, TN; and Mike and wife Misty Neergaard of Oak Ridge, TN; grandchildren,
Miriam, Ben, and Steven of Huntsville; Corey of Fairview; and Maitland and Marcel of Oak Ridge;
brothers, Wallace and wife Neville Ann Owens of Church Hill, TN; Jim and wife Evelyn Owens of
Rogersville, TN; and Jerry and wife Nona Owens of Sweetwater, TN.
Pallbearers will be Jim Wilson, Ralph Carl, Keith Jones, Wendell Kendrick, “Gus”Rich,
and Earl Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church,
the staff of Helping Hearts Home Health Care and Robert & Bonnie Ray, her close neighbors and
wonderful friends.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Kenneth Woods, her personal physician, the Helping Hearts staff for their
loving and professional care, Jane Goodman, the sister she never had, and all of her friends and neighbors
who offered help at every turn.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-6111. You may share
your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com
Carlos J. Nelson Obt.
b. 15 May 1917, Overton Co., TN – d. 11 April 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 6th of
January 1940, Overton Co., TN to Lucille (Gaw) Nelson, b. 20 August 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 12
August 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Edgar Benton “Edd” Gaw (1896-1997) & Willie Jewel
Smith (1907-1976). Carlos J. Nelson, s/o Thomas Nelson & Nancy Gaw.
*See Carolyn Rose Nelson Obt.
*See Lucille (Gaw) Nelson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 285 – Carlos Nelson married 6 January
1940, Overton Co., TN to Lucile Gaw).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Carlos J. Nelson, 92, were held today, Wednesday, April 14, at 11
a.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Nelson died
Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1917, in Overton
County to the late Thomas and Nancy Gaw Nelson. Mr. Nelson worked for many years in construction and
was of the Pentecostal faith.
His family includes two sisters, Susie Gregg and Louise Conley of Cookeville; two brothers, Ardean
Nelson of Algood and Benton Nelson of Cookeville; and a grandson and granddaughter. In addition to his
parents, Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Nelson; a sister, Mary Jane Ray; and three
brothers, Horce, Brown and Jack Nelson. Pallbearers were Timothy Gregg, Josh Redmond, Freddie and
Tom Nelson, Charles Wolf and James Haines. Pastors Mike Owens and Dow Allen officiated the services.
Condolences to the family may be sent at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Carolyn Rose Nelson Obt.
b. 19 December 1948, MI – d. 6 July 2003, TN, md on the 16th of October 1970, Putnam Co., TN to
Michael Thomas Vinson. b. 1 August 1953. Carolyn Rose (Nelson) Vinson, d/o Carlos J. Nelson (19172010) & Lucille Gaw (1923-2001).
*See Carlos J. Nelson Obt.
*See Lucille (Gaw) Nelson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 421 –Michael Thomas Vinson married 16
October 1970, Putnam Co., TN, age 17, b. 1 August 1953, address: 735 Steakley Dr., Cookeville, TN to
Carolyn Rose Nelson, age 21, b. 19 December 1948, address: 38 W. Jackson, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Carlos J. Nelson (parents), 38 W. Jackson,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Carolyn Rose Nelson, 54, of Cookeville, will be held at 4 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 9, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 8 at the funeral home.
Ms. Nelson died on Sunday, July 6, 2003, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., to Carlos J. Nelson of Algood, and the late Lucille Cecil
Gaw Nelson.
Ms. Nelson was a member of House of Prayer in Rickman.
In addition to her father, her family includes a son, Timothy Vinson of Cookeville; a daughter, Tonya
Welch; a half brother, David Nelson of Nashville; five grandchildren; and several aunts and uncles.
Bro. Mike Owens will officiate at the services.
Lucille (Gaw) Nelson Obt.
b. 20 August 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 12 August 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 6th of
January 1940, Overton Co., TN to Carlos J. Nelson, b. 15 May 1917, Overton Co., TN –d. 11 April 2010,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Thomas Nelson & Nancy Gaw. Lucille (Gaw) Nelson, d/o Edgar
Benton “Edd”Gaw (1896-1997) & Willie Jewel Smith (1907-1976).
*See Edgar Benton “Edd”Gaw buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Carlos J. Nelson Obt.
*See Carolyn Rose Nelson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 285 – Carlos Nelson married 6 January
1940, Overton Co., TN to Lucile Gaw).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lucille Gaw Nelson, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 4 p.m. on
Tuesday, Aug. 14, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 13, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nelson died on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Overton County to the late Edward and Willie Smith Gaw. Mrs. Nelson
was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
Her family includes her husband, Carlos Nelson of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Lydia
Nelson of Antioch; a daughter, Carolyn Rose Judd of Cookeville; three brothers, Thurman B., J.B. and Carl
Gaw, all of Cookeville; three sisters, Barbara Allen, Della Williams and Jan Stafford, all of Cookeville; two
grandsons, Timothy Vinson and Richard David Nelson; and a granddaughter, Tonya Welch.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Gaw; and a sister, Esther White.
Bro. Steve Moore will officiate at the services.
Mary Ann (Sparks) Nelson Obt.
b. 16 January 1951, OH – d. 28 November 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of June
1974, Putnam Co., TN to Willie B. Nelson, b. 8 April 1954. Mary Ann (Sparks) Nelson, d/o Waymon
Nelson Sparks (1912-1986) & Mary Irene Whitaker (1819-1996), both buried in Sand Springs Memorial
Gardens, Monterey, TN.
*See Waymon Nelson Sparks buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 382 – Willie B. Nelson married 22 June
1974, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 8 April 1954, address: Rt. 8, Cookeville, TN to Mary Ann Sparks, age
23, b. 16 January 1951, address: Rt. 8, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Nelson Sparks, (parents), Rt. 8, Box 134, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Ann Sparks Nelson, 55, of Cookeville, will be held Friday,
Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Thursday, Nov. 30, from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 1, from 7 a.m. until
Mrs. Nelson died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 16, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Waymon Nelson and Irene Whitaker Sparks.
Mrs. Nelson was a housewife and a member of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes her husband, Willie B. Nelson of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and
Teresa Nelson of Baxter; a daughter, Vickey Angela Nelson of Cookeville; two sisters, Martha Lumpkin
and Frances Miller, both of Cookeville; four brothers, David and Dean Sparks, both of Cookeville,
Raymond Sparks of Peru, Ind., and Johnny Sparks of Baxter; two grandchildren, Dylan Nelson and Tristen
Rogers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her mother- and father-in-law, Robert
Clyde and Susan Elease Nelson; two brothers, Riley and Hollis Sparks; two sisters, Geneva and Rosnell
Sparks; a brother-in-law, Ralph Douglas Nelson; and her paternal and maternal grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, care of Whitson Funeral
Home, 30 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, Tenn., 38501.
Bro. Carles Walker will officiate the services.
Wayne Mack Nelson Jr. Obt.
b. 6 April 1927, NY – d. 27 August 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (CPL US Army Korea), md
Irmgard (unknown) Nelson. Wayne M. Nelson Jr., s/o Wayne Mack Nelson Sr. & Adail Bigham.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services with full military honors for Wayne M. Nelson, Jr., 74, of
Cookeville will be held Sunday, September 2, at 3 p.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens .
The family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home on Friday, August 31, after 7 p.m.
Mr. Nelson died Monday, August 27, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Son of the late Wayne Mack Nelson Sr. and Adail Bigham Nelson, he was born April 6, 1927, in Syracuse,
New York.
Mr. Nelson was retired from the insurance sales business, and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during
the Korean War. He was a member of the Lutheran Heavenly Host Church in Cookeville, Phi Delta Theta
and the Lions Club in Pennsylvania. He lived in this area for 16 years having relocated from Wyalusing,
PA.
His family includes one son, Burton Nelson of Cookeville; two daughters, Corinna Kafai of Redwood City,
Calif., and Stephanie Perry of Nashville; one sister, Diane Cowan of Albany, New York; and seven
grandchildren, Shanoah, Micah, Zack, Natasha, Danya, Oliver and Ben.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irmgard Nelson.
Pastor Rodger Paavola will officiate at the services.
Brenda Carol (Moles) Netherton Obt.
b. 14 September 1954, Dayton, OH –d. 27 April 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of June
1973, Putnam Co., TN to David Lee Netherton. Brenda (Moles) Netherton, d/o John Moles & Elise
Loftis.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 415 – David Lee Netherton married 23
June 1973, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, address: P.O. Box 35, Cookeville, TN to Brenda Carol Moles, age 18,
b. 14 September 1924, address: 645 E. 22nd St., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Mr. & Mrs. John Moles, (parents) 645 E. 22nd St., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Brenda Moles Netherton, 47, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m.
today, Monday, April 29, at Cookeville First Baptist Church. Entombment will be in Crest Lawn
Mausoleum.
Mrs. Netherton died on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 14, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to John and Elise Loftis Moles of Cookeville. Mrs.
Netherton graduated from Tennessee Tech, receiving her B.S. and Masters Degrees in counseling. She
served as guidance counselor at Northeast Elementary School. She was a member of Cookeville First
Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, her family
includes her husband of 28 years,
David Netherton of Cookeville; a
daughter and son-in-law, Staci and
Craig Eggleton of Franklin; a son and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Sarah
Netherton of Memphis; a brother and
sister-in-law, Ron and Jane Moles of
Roswell, Ga.; and her father- and
mother-in-law, Dawson and Edith
Netherton of Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be Randall Ramsey, Bennie Loftis, Bill Jackson, Robert Fuller, Jim King, Paul Ramsey,
Brandon Jones and James Hines.
Dr. Randall L. Adkisson officiated at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published April 29, 2002 10:38 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Corinthia Netherton Obt.
b. 2 July 1916, Jackson Co., TN –d. 2 August 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jessie Netherton &
Menurva Davidson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Corinthia Netherton, 87, of Cookeville were held at 2 p.m. today,
Monday, Aug. 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Ms. Netherton died on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 2, 1916, in Jackson County to the late Jessie and Menurva (Davidson) Netherton.
She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a resident of Masters Health Care Center in Algood for
many years.
Her family includes several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two special care givers, Cecil and
Bessie Mai Allen.
Vernon Neal and Randy Wilder officiated at the services.
Published August 04, 2003 11:42 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Edith Eudene (Moody) Netherton Obt.
b. 20 March 1932, Overton Co., TN – d. 18 March 2010, Sparta, TN, md on the 27th of May 1950 to
Dawson L. Netherton. Edith Eudene (Moody) Netherton, d/o William Clarence Moody & Mary Lily
Mae Williams.
*See Linda Dianne Netherton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edith Eudene Netherton, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Sunday, March 21, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on
Saturday, March 20, and from noon until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Netherton
died Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born March 20, 1932, in Overton County to the late William Clarence and Mary Lily Mae
Williams Moody. Mrs. Netherton was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and attended
Cookeville First Baptist Church, where she was a member of Greg Steeves' Sunday School Class. She was
a retired associate of Red Kap.
Her family includes her husband of 59 years, Dawson Netherton of Cookeville (whom she married May 27,
1950); a son and daughter-in-law, David and Carol Netherton of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Michael
and wife Sarah Netherton, Staci and husband Craig Eggleton and Michael and Marianne Borden; six greatgrandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton; five brothers and
three sisters-in-law, Earl and Pauline Moody of Troy, Ohio, Herman Moody, Joe and Agnes Moody and
Donald and Barbara Moody, all of Livingston, and Ernest Moody of Cookeville; and several nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Dianne Netherton; a
sister, Geraldine Davidson; two brothers, Glenn and Doyle Moody; and a daughter-in-law, Brenda
Netherton. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Mustard Seed
Ranch, 4955 Kuykendall Rd., Cookeville, TN 38501. David Netherton and Dr. Randall Adkisson will
officiate at the services. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 5266111.
Friday, Mar 19, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Isaac Vaden Netherton
b. 1914 –d. 1986, (PFC US Army WWII), md 1st on the 24th of May 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Zora Ella
(Pippin) Netherton, b. 1915 – d. 1961, d/o Joe Mack Pippin (1884-1972) & Julia E. Jackson (18891916). Isaac Vaden Netheton md 2nd on the 22nd of February 1964, White Co., TN to Mary Alice (West)
Netherton, b. 22 April 1922, Algood, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 April 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Granville Herbert West (1899-1961) & Winnie Harp (1903-1954). Mary Alice (West) Moore
Netherton is buried in Algood Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Isaac Vaden Netheton, s/o Robert Fain
Netherton (1883-1933) & Alice Carrie Ray (1888-1972).
*See Mary Alice (West) Moore Netherton Obt. buried in Algood Cemetery.
*See Zora Ella (Pippin) Netherton Obt.
*See Nora Frances Pippin Obt.
*See Vivian (Palk) Pippin Obt.
*See Vivian Kathryn (Netherton) Riddle Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 558 –Vaden Netherton married 24 May
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Zora Pippin, age 25, Rt. 4, Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Joe Mack Pippin, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 58 – Isaac Vaden Netherton married 22
February 1964, White Co., TN, age 50, b. 14 February 1914, address: Cookeville, TN to Mary Alice
Moore, age 41, b. 22 April 1922, address: Rt. 6, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of female: deceased. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Fain Netherton).
Linda Dianne Netherton
b. 26 February 1951 –d. 21 November 1963, d/o Dawson L. Netherton & Edith Eudene Moody (19322010).
*See Edith Eudene (Moody) Netherton Obt.
U. L. Netherton Obt.
b. 2 July 1953, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 March 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th of August
1974, Overton Co., TN to Lavinia Joan (Sherrell) Netherton, b. 15 July 1956. U. L. Netherton, s/o
James Vestel Netherton (1916-1987) & Wilma Pauline Hutchings (1923-1998).
*See Wilma Pauline (Hutchings) Netherton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 30 – U. L. Netherton married 9 August
1974, Overton Co., TN, age 21, address; Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Lavinia Joan Sherrell, age 18, address:
Rt. 2, Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lloyd Sherrell, Rt. 2, Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for U.L. Netherton, 45, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today, Mon., March 29, at the funeral home.
Mr. Netherton died on Sat., March 27,1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 2, 1953, in Putnam County to the late Vestel and Wilma Hutching Netherton. Mr.
Netherton was a machine operator for Metcom, Inc.
His family includes his wife, Lavinia Sherrell Netherton of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Nathan
and Marcy Netherton of Cookeville; a daughter, Tonia Netherton of Cookeville; two brothers, Paul
Netherton of Cookeville and James Netherton of Baxter; two sisters, Phyllis Stallion and Marie Slagle, both
of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Daniels.
Pallbearers will be Nathan and Robert Netherton, Joseph Slagle, James Key, Kelvin Green and Rick Smith.
Rev. Bobby Sebastian will officiate at the services.
Published March 29, 1999 1:16 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Wilma Pauline (Hutchings) Netherton Obt.
b. b. 10 June 1923, White Co., TN –d. 29 November 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James Vestal
Netherton, b. 10 June 1916, TN – d. May 1987 Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Moses McDonald
“Mack” Netherton (1884-1956) & Mary Frances Lock (1885-1940). Wilma Pauline (Hutchings)
Netherton, d/o Floyd Hutchings & Fannie Marie.
*See U. L. Netherton Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Wilma Pauline Netherton, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Homes. Burial will
follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family is currently receiving friends at the funeral home.
Mrs. Netherton died on Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 10, 1923, in White County to the late Floyd and Fannie Marie Hutchings. Mrs.
Netherton was a retired health aide and a homemaker. She was also a member of Poplar Grove Baptist
Church.
Her family includes three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Frances Netherton, Paul and Ann
Netherton, and U.L. and Lavinia Netherton, all of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and
Glenn Slagle and Phyllis and Gary Stallion, all of Cookeville; 13 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Vestle Netherton; a daughter,
Jean Daniels; and a grandchild.
Pallbearers will be David Daniels, Joseph Slagle, Robert and Nathan Netherton, James Key, and Joseph
Wise.
Bro. Wade McDonald will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, November 30, 1998 12:29 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Zora Ella (Pippin) Netherton Obt.
b. 1915 – d. 1961, md on the 24th of May 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Isaac Vaden Netherton, b. 1914 –d.
1986, (PFC US Army WWII), s/o Robert Fain Netherton (1883-1933) & Alice Carrie Ray (1888-1972).
Zora Ella (Pippin) Netherton, d/o Joe Mack Pippin (1884-1972) & Julia E. Jackson (1889-1916).
*See Isaac Vaden Netherton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 558 –Vaden Netherton married 24 May
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Zora Pippin, age 25, Rt. 4, Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Joe Mack Pippin, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
Funeral services for Mrs. Zora Ella Pippin Netherton, wife of Vaden Netherton of Cookeivlle, Rt. 4, were
held today at 10 a.m. at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. John Allen Chalk and Edward Anderson
officiated and burial was in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Netherton’s death occurred Monday at the Cookeville General Hospital, follwoign an extended
illness. She was the daughter of Joe Mack and the late Julia Jackson Pippin and was a member of the
Pippin Church of Christ.
Besides her husband and father, she is survived by her stepmother, Mrs. Joe Mack Pippin, of Cookeville,
Rt. 4; two sisters, Miss Nora Pippin of Cookeville, Mrs. Opal Ashburn of Dayton, OH; and a brother,
Edgbert Pippin of Route 4, Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 14 February 1961.
Geoffrey Alan Nett Obt.
b. 1 October 1958, Groose Pointe, MI – d. 7 May 2015, TN, s/o George August Nett (1925-1997) &
Helen Christine Green (1926-2008).
*See Helen Christine (Green) Nett Obt.
Geoffrey Alan Nett, age 56, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life Thursday, May 07, 2015 at
Upper Cumberland Hospice and Palliative Care.
Geoffrey was born in Grosse Pointe, MI on Wednesday, October 01, 1958 to the late George August and
Helen Christine Green Nett.
Geoffrey served in the United States Marines from 1978 to 1984. He served as an Avaionics Mechanic.
While in the Marines, he receieved a Rifle Marksman Medal. He attended Livingston Vocational-Technical
School receiving a diploma in Auto Body as a Auto Body Repairer, where this was considered a 2 year
course and Geoff completed it in six months. He attended the First United Pentecostal Church of
Cookeville.
Geoff is survived by:
Sister: Christina Nett-Avilez of Chico, California
Neice: Amber Kilikina Kincaid of Baxter, TN
Great Nephew: Riley Chase Kincaid of Baxter, TN
Numerous Cousins
In addition to his parents Mr. Nett was preceded in death by: Brother, Robert Larry Nett.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again Wednesday,
May 13, 2015 from 9:00 am until time of services at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be at the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 11:00
am with Bro. Ron Phillips officiating.
Burial will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 10 May 2015
Helen Christine (Green) Nett Obt.
b. 12 November 1926, Graves Co., KY – d. 20 October 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md George
August Nett, b. 9 February 1925 –d. 4 August 1997. Helen Christine (Green) Nett, d/o Rufus D. Green
& Trixie Alice Saltzgiver.
*See Geoffrey Alan Nett Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Helen Christine Nett, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 25, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Nett died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 12, 1926, in Graves County, Ky., to the late Rufus D. and Trixie
Alice Saltzsgiver Green.
Mrs. Nett was a cosmetic manager for Peggy Newton Cosmetics and a homemaker for
many years. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit,
Mich. for 54 years. Mrs. Nett was a devoted wife to her husband and a loving mother, grandmother and
sister.
Her family includes two sons, Robert Larry Nett of Chico, Calif., and Geoffrey Alan Nett of Cookeville; a
daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Charles Avilez of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, T.J. and
Bernice Green of New Baltimore, Mich.; a granddaughter, Amber Kilikina Avilez of Cookeville; and
several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Nett, and a sister, Dorothy
P. King.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice in her memory.
Bro. Ron Phillips will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, Oct 23, 2008
Emma ( Palmer) Neville Obt.
b. 1918, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 November 1980, Clearwater, FL, md on the 16th of April
1938, DeKalb Co., TN to John Donald “Don”Neville, b. 22 October 1913, Brush Creek, Smith Co., TN –
d. 22 May 2005, Clearwater, FL, s/o James Franklin Neville & Lela Mae Allen. Emma (Palmer) Neville,
d/o A. M. Palmer & Mary Waddell.
*See John Donald “Don”Neville Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 197 – Donald Neville married 16 April
1938, DeKalb Co., TN to Emma Palmer).
CLEARWATER, FL – Funeralservices will be held tomorrow in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home,
Cookeville, for Mrs. Emma Palmer Neville of Clearwater, FL, who died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1980, in
Clearwater.
Hour for the services will be 11 a.m., Monday. Officiating will be Bro. Clarence DeLoach Jr. Burial will
be at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Neville was a native of Silver Point, TN, daughter of A. M. and Mary Waddell Palmer.
Survivors include her husband, John Neveill, Clearwater; a son, Ken J. Neville, of Washington, D. C.; a
daughter, Mrs. Patricia N. Solis, of Clearwater; four grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold Palmber of
McMinnville and Charles Palmer, Silver Point, seven sisters, Mrs. D. O. Anderson, Silver Point; Mrs. Nell
Shanks, Mrs. Creola Lewis and Mrs. Arlie Lafever, all of Warren, Michigan; Mrs. Juanita Baker, of
Memphis; Mrs. Wilma Thomas, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; and Mrs. Gertrude Denny, Lake Wales,
Florida.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 30 November 1980.
John Donald “Don”Neville Obt.
b. 22 October 1913, Brush Creek, Smith Co., TN – d. 22 May 2005, Clearwater, FL, md on the 16th of
April 1938, DeKalb Co., TN to Emma (Palmer) Neville, b. 1918, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27
November 1980, Clearwater, FL, d/o A. M. Palmer & Mary Waddell. John Donald “Don”Neville, s/o
James Franklin Neville & Lela Mae Allen.
*See Emma (Palmber) Neville Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 197 – Donald Neville married 16 April
1938, DeKalb Co., TN to Emma Palmer).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Don Neville, 91, of Clearwater, Fla., will be held Saturday,
May 28, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.
Mr. Neville died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Emerald Garden Assisted Living Facility in Clearwater.
Born Oct. 22, 1913, in Brush Creek, Smith County, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Lela Mae
Allen Neville.
Mr. Neville was a retired federal government employee with the US Department of Agriculture in
Washington, D.C. He lived in Tennessee until 1957, when he moved to Virginia and later to Venice, Fla.
Mr. Neville was a US Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the South Venice Baptist Church.
His family includes daughter Patricia Solis of Clearwater, Fla.; a son, Ken Neville of Hyattsville, Md.; five
grandchildren, Christina, James and Danielle Neville, Laura Smith and Diana Solis; and three greatgrandchildren, Grace and Davis Smith and Benjamin Katz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Palmer Neville, who died in 1980.
Published May 26, 2005 10:54 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Beulah (Fields) Newman Obt.
b. 28 April 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 February 2008, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of
August 1939, Putnam Co., TN to Willard H. Newman, b. 8 July 1916 –d. 21 May 1957. Beulah (Fields)
Newman, d/o Garland Fields (1895-1979) & Nancy Elizabeth Thompson (1897-1973).
*See Garland Fields Obt.
*Note: Kathy Jo (Newman) Smith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 202 –Willard Newman married 20 August
1939, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Beulah Fields, age 21, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parnent, guardian or next of kin of female: Garland Fields,
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Beulah Fields Newman, 89, of Baxter, will be held Wednesday,
Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 4-8 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.
until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Newman died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Masters Healthcare Center in Algood.
She was born April 28, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Garland and Nancy Elizabeth Thompson Fields.
Mrs. Newman was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. In 1939, at the age of 21, she married Willard H.
Newman, who preceded her in death in 1957, leaving her with four daughters. She never remarried, but
devoted the rest of her life to her daughters and the care of her invalid mother and later her father. Mrs.
Newman worked in the food industry before her retirement. She enjoyed reading biographies, watching
game shows and working word search puzzles. She also enjoyed sharing a garden with her friend and
neighbor, Gladys Phillips.
Her family includes four daughters and three sons-in-law, Nancy Gail Newman of Baxter, Carol and
Rayburn Billingsley of Double Springs, Kathy and Don Smith of Algood and Joan and John H. Milton of
Hixson; six grandchildren, Dan and Noelle Smith of Algood, Rachael Billingsley of Cookeville, Mechelle
Forgani and husband Tarek, Lisa Freer and husband Kenny, all of Chattanooga, and Larry Milton of
Augusta, Ga.; and four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Zach and Amber Forgani and Seth Freer, all of
Chattanooga.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Joe
Fields.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Newman's nephews.
Rev. Tom Walker will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
*Note: Kathy Jo (Newman) Smith Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Memorial services for Kathy Jo Newman Smith, 60, of Algood, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 14, Stevens St. Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church on Saturday.
Mrs. Smith passed away on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, 2013, at her home.
Kathy was born March 23, 1953, in the Buffalo Valley community of Putnam County to the late Willard H. and Beulah
Maude Fields Newman.
Her family includes her husband of 33 years, Donald L. Smith of Algood (whom she married July 12, 1980, in Putnam
County); a daughter, Noelle Newman Smith of Algood; a son, Dane Alexander Smith of Asheville, N.C.; her sisters,
Nancy Gail Newman of Baxter, Carol (Rayburn) Billingsley of Double Springs and Joan (John H.) Milton of
Chattanooga; her nephew and nieces, Larry Milton of Augusta, Ga., Mechelle (Tarek) Forgani and Lisa (Kenny) Freer,
all of Chattanooga, and Rachael Billingsley of Cookeville; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Amber, Zach and
Hannah Forgani, Seth Freer and Ryder Billingsley.
A complete obituary will run later in the week.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN
38105.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6111.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 8 September 2013
Bruce Newman Obt.
b. 29 June 1954, TN – d. 26 May 2007, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (SGT US Marine Corps), s/o
Charles Bradley Newman & Alice Ann Bolin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bruce Newman, 52, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday, May 29,
at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, May 28, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Newman died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at his residence.
He was born June 29, 1954, in Nashville to Alice Ann Bolin Newman and the late Charles Bradley
Newman.
Mr. Newman was a night auditor/manager at Roadway Inn.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Bradley and Beverly Jo
Newman of Houston, Texas, and Richard and Kassandra Newman of Cookeville; his sister and brother-inlaw, Charlotte Newman and Bob Locke of Cookeville; his nephew, Nathan Bradley Newman of Houston;
and three nieces, Elizabeth F. Draggett of Denton, Texas, Windsor Anne Newman of Houston and Madison
Anne Locke of Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be Tom Moore, Bill Love, Bill Bullington, Paul Draper, Mark Gill and Bobby Garrison.
Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate the services.
Carol L. Newman
b. 16 October 1939 –d. 19 November 2007.
‘Loving Mother and Grandmother’
Charles Arthur Newman Obt.
b. 22 June 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 May 2000, Murfreesboro, TN, (US Army, Purple Heart, WWII),
md on the 8th of April 1949, Putnam Co., TN to Willie Louise (Sullins) Newman, b. 12 April 1930,
Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 November 2004, TN, d/o Willie Lee Sullins & Nancy “Nan”Upchurch. Charles
Arthur Newman, s/o Charlie Newman (1893-1969) & Cappy Needer Goolsby (1886-1964), both buried
in Wesley Thompson Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Willie Louise (Sullins) Newman Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 353- Charles Arthur Newman married 8
April 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to Willie Louise Sullins, age 18, b. 12
April 1930, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Nannie Sullins, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Charles Arthur Newman, 79, of Baxter, will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri.,
June 2, from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. today, Thurs., June 1, at the funeral home.
Mr. Newman died on Wed., May 31, 2000, at Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
He was born on June 22, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Charlie and Needa Goolsby Newman. Mr.
Newman was retired from the Putnam County Highway Department. He was also a farmer. He served in
the Army during World War II.
His family includes his wife, Louise Sullins Newman of Baxter; a daughter, Doris Lugo-Carr of Nashville;
a son-in-law, Jose Lugo of Nashville; two sisters, Aline Dix of Baxter, and Jewell McDonald of Madison; a
grandson, Harold S. Carr III; four granddaughters, Kimberly, Martha and Sarah Carr, and Jose Lugo; and a
great-grandson, Harold S. Carr IV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Howard Ray Newman.
Pallbearers will be nephews of Mr. Newman.
Rev. J. Glea Shelley will officiate at the services.
Published June 01, 2000 10:20 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lee Flemons “Flem”Newman Obt.
b. 25 July 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 April 1990, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 30th of June 1928,
Putnam Co., TN to Savannah (Sparks) Newman, b. 3 March 1910 – d. 12 October 1989, d/o Charlie
Luther Sparks (1887-1918) & Nancy Evelyn Gentry (1883-1958). Lee Flemons “Flem”Newman, s/o
Bradley Maddux Newman (1881-1966) & Ollie Melverda “Verda”Rippetoe (1885-1971).
*See Bradley Maddux Newman Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 480, #4627–Flemons Newman married 30
of June 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Savannah Spark).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lee Flemons "Flem" Newman, 81, will be today at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with burial in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Newman died Friday (April 6, 1990) in Masters Health Care Center
in Algood.
He was born July 25, 1908, in Putnam County to the late Bradley Maddux and Ollie Verda Rippetoe
Newman. Mr. Newman was the retired owner of Newman's Restaurant.
His wife, Savannah Sparks Newman, preceded him in death on October 12, 1989.
His family includes a daughter, Nancy Gallion of Chattanooga; a sister, Mary Thrasher of Cookeville; three
brothers, Clarence Bradley Newman, Rupert Owens Newman and Ernest Ray Newman, all of Cookeville;
and two grandchildren, Hollye and Michael Gallion.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Newman, Phillip Newman, Robert Newman, Hackie Newman, Bruce Newman
and Richard Newman.
Bro. Ed Malone will officiate at the services.
Willie Louise (Sullins) Newman Obt.
b. 12 April 1930, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 November 2004, TN, md on the 8th of April 1949, Putnam Co.,
TN to Charles Arthur Newman, b. 22 June 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 May 2000, Murfreesboro, TN,
(US Army, Purple Heart, WWII), s/o Charlie Newman & Needa Goolsby. Willie Louise (Sullins)
Newman, d/o Willie Lee Sullins (1897-1980) & Nancy “Nan”Upchurch (1902-1968). Her sister Dimple
Corene Sullins is buried in the Rock Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Willie Lee Sullins buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Charles Arthur Newman Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 353- Charles Arthur Newman married 8
April 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to Willie Louise Sullins, age 18, b. 12
April 1930, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Nannie Sullins, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Willie Louise Newman, 74, of Baxter will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 13, at Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5:30 p.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 12, at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Newman died on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She was born on April 12, 1930, in Putnam County to the late Willie Lee and Nancy (Nan) Upchurch
Sullins.
Mrs. Newman was retired from CM Clothing.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Doris J. Lugo-Carr and Jose E. Lugo Jr. of Nashville; five
grandchildren, Harold Carr III and Christie (Wilson) of Little Rock, Ark., Kimberly and Jason Scott of
Baxter, Martha and Sarah Carr, both of Nashville, and Jose and Cody Nichols of Fayetteville, N.C.; and
two great-grandchildren, Harold Carr IV and Zachary Wilson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arthur Newman; and two
sisters, Eulolah Gamble and Dimple Sullins.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.
Bethel Newport Obt.
b. 25 February 1916, Scott Co., TN –d. 31 August 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy WWII),
md on the 21st of December 1941, Ringgold, GA to Eudella (Billingsley) Newport, b. 23 January 1920.
Bethel Newport, s/o William Tell Newport & Lucretia Hatfield.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Bethel Newport, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. today,
Sunday, Sept. 2, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Newport died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 25, 1916, in Scott County to the late William Tell and Lucretia Hatfield Newport.
He received his B.S. Degree in History from Tennessee Polytechnical Institute (TTU). In 1958, he was
elected to the Cookeville City Council and served until 1967. The next year, he was hired as city manager
and served in that position until he retired in 1981, at age 65. After that, he was hired as city manager in
Algood and served there for a number of years before retiring again. He was known as a master politician
and expert in local government.
Mr. Newport was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ. He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was a member of Cookeville Evening Lions Club and an avid golfer.
His family includes his wife of more than 65 years, Eudella Billingsley Newport (whom he married on Dec.
21, 1941 in Ringgold, GA); two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Rhona Newport of Collierville, and
Jerry and Karen Newport of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, W.T. and Martha Newport of
Memphis; four grandchildren, Michael Newport and wife Amy, Christopher Newport, Casey Newport and
wife Keri, and Patrick Newport; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Newport.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Reeda Chambers.
Memorial donation may be made to the building fund at Collegeside Church of Christ, 252 E. 9th St.,
Cookeville, Tenn. 38501.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services.
Published September 01, 2007 9:07 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Alice Lynn (Johnson) Newton Obt.
b. 6 March 1947, Indianapolis, IN – d. 2 August 2009, TN, md Danny Newton. Alice Lynn (Johnson)
Newton, d/o John W. Johnson & Marie B. Franklin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alice Lynn Newton, 62, will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug.
6, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Newton died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at her home.
She was born March 6, 1947, in Indianapolis, Ind., to the late John W. and Marie B. Franklin Johnson.
Mrs. Newton was a homemaker and a member of Christ Community Church. Lynn was very active with
her church family and her testimony was always giving God the glory. She brought a smile to the faces of
the people she came in contact with through her ministry. She was an avid quilter for the Christ Community
Church ministry. Lynn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by
those who knew her. She was a member of the Gideon's Auxiliary.
Her family includes her husband, Danny Newton of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melody
and Aaron Gardy of Mesa, Ariz., and Sarah and Jeremy Phipps of Cookeville; a son, Gregory Lee Newton
of Cookeville; a brother, John W. Johnson Jr. of Cookeville; and three grandchildren, Kyle, Mira and Rion.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Anderson.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Community Church, P.O. Box 209, Cookeville, TN 38503, to
be distributed among her many favorite charities.
Bro. Ed Malone will officiate at the services.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Alma Eileen (Shaul) Newton Obt.
b. 5 October 1926, Madison Co., IN –d. 31 October 2005, TN, md on the 8th of November 1946, Lapel, IN
to Richard Allen Newton, b. 11 September 1951, IN – d. 20 April 2006, s/o Monroe Lee Newton &
Alma Eileen Shaw. Alma Eileen (Shaul) Newton, d/o Wallace Shaul & Mardell Jacobs.
*See Darrell Wayne Newton Obt.
*See Richard Allen Newton Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alma Eileen Newton, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 4, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Newton died on Mon., Oct. 31, 2005, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1926, in Madison County, Ind., to the late Wallace and Mardell Jacobs Shaul.
Mrs. Newton was a member of Christ Community Church and Cookeville Order of the Eastern Star
Chapter 152.
Her family includes her husband, Monroe Lee Newton of Cookeville (whom she married Nov. 8, 1946 in
Lapel, Ind.); four sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny and Lynn Newton of Cookeville, Donald and Judy
Newton and Darrell Newton, all of Baxter, and Richard Newton of Cunningham; a brother, Harry Shaul of
Wilkerson, Ind.; five grandchildren, Matthew Newton of Cookeville, Greg Newton and Beth Kirk, both of
Baxter, Melody Ann Gardy and husband Aaron of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sara Beth Phipps and husband
Jeromy of Algood; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Mira Phipps.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Shaul.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by contacting the funeral home.
Rev. Ed Malone will officiate the services.
Darrell Wayne Newton Obt.
b. 2 March 1954, Madison Co., IN – d. 12 Agusut 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
December 1973, Putnam Co., TN to Deborah Sue (Randolph) Newton, b. 12 September 1954. Darrell
Wayne Newton, s/o Monroe Lee Newton & Alma Eileen Shaul (1926-2005).
*See Alma Eileen (Shaul) Newton Obt.
*See Richard Allen Newton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 113 – Darrell Wayne Newton married 1
December 1973, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 2 March 1954, address: Wash. Terrace, Apt. 8, Cooekville,
TN to Deborah Sue Randolph, age 19, b. 12 September 1954, address: 439 Denton, Cookeville, TN. Name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Albert Randolph).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral Service for Darrell Wayne Newton, 58, of Baxter, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 14, and from 2 p.m. until time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Newton passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 2, 1954, in Madison County, Ind., to Monroe L. Newton of Cookeville and the late
Alma (Shaul) Newton.
Mr. Newton was self-employed at Best Pest & Termite for many years. He was of the Christian faith. He
was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
In addition to his father, his family includes a son, Matthew Newton Scander and wife Heather of
Cookeville; a grandson, Barrett Newton of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny L. and
Caroline Newton of Cookeville and Donald E. and Judy Newton of Baxter; and many nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.
Brother Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Richard Allen Newton Obt.
b. 11 September 1951, IN –d. 20 April 2006, md on the 8th of November 1946, Lapel, IN to Alma Eileen
(Shaul) Newton, b. 5 October 1926, Madison Co., IN – d. 31 October 2005, TN, d/o Wallace Shaul &
Mardell Jacobs. Richard Allen Newton, s/o Monroe Lee Newton & Alma Eileen Shaul (1926-2005).
*See Darrell Wayne Newton Obt.
*See Alma Eileen (Shaul) Newton Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Richard Allen Newton, 54, of Cunningham and formerly of
Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Newton died Thursday, April 20, 2006, at his home.
He was born Sept. 11, 1951, in Anderson, Ind., to Monroe Lee Newton of Cookeville and the late Alma
Eileen Shaw. Mr. Newton was a reel and ink operator with the Quebecore Company in Dickson since 1982
and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Clarksville.
His family includes his father, Monroe Lee Newton of Cookeville; three brothers, Danny (Lynn) Newton of
Cookeville, Donald (Judy) Newton of Baxter and Darrell Newton of Baxter.
The Rev. Ed Malone will officiate the services.
Published April 22, 2006 5:52 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Arlie (Medley) Maddux Nichols Obt.
b. 14 November 1913, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. 16 February 1986, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, md 1st (div) Silas Denton “Sidy” Maddux, b. 5 January 1913 – d. 21 February 1995, s/o George
Henry Maddux (1887-1973) & Verda Pedigo (1891-1918). Arlie Medley md 2nd Roy “Snooks” Odell
Nichols, b. 9 December 1914 –d. 27 January 1964, s/o James David Nichols & Mattie B. Sadler. Arlie
(Medley) Maddux Nichols, d/o James High Medley (1871-1944) & Margaret Elizabeth "Betty"
Leftwich (1877-1947), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Silas Denton “Sidy”Maddux Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Arlie Medley Nichols. 71, of 729 Darwin St., Cookeville, were
held Wednesday, February 19, 1986 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with burial in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Dr. Ken Alton officiated the services.
Mrs. Nichols died Monday February 17, 1986 at Cookeville General Hospital following an extended
illness.
Survivors’s include 1 daughter, Jimmie Morgan of Cookeville, 2 sisters, Velma Carr of Baxter, & Wincie
Brown of Cookeville; 1 brother, Luther Medley of Baxter; 2 grandchildren, Lisa & David Morgan & 1
great grandchild, Travis Morgan.
Cookeville Dispatch, TN: 20 February 1986.
Birchia V. (Presley) Rogers Nichols Obt.
b. 15 August 1903, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 August 1997, TN, md on the 16th of May 1920, Putnam Co.,
TN to Tildon Rogers Birchie V. (Presley) Rogers Nichols also md Solon Clinton Nichols, b. 10
November 1902 –d. 30 June 1965, s/o James David Nichols & Mattie B. Sadler. Solon Clinton Nichols
is buried in the Nichols graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. Birchia V. (Presley) Rogers Nichols, d/o Eddie
Presley & Maude Marlow.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 576, #2273- Tildon Rogers married 16
May 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Birchie Presley).
BAXTER –Funeral services for Birchia V. Rogers Nichols, 93, of Baxter, will be held Sunday, August 17,
at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. R. C. Maples officiating.
Mrs. Nichols, a homemaker, died Friday, August 15, 1997, in Masters Health Car Center.
The daughter of the late Eddie and Maude Marlow Presley, she was born August 20, 1903, Putnam County.
In addition to her parents, two husbands, preceded her in death, Tildon Rodgers and Solon Nichols.
Her family includes her daughter and son-in-law, Lueddie and John Bush of Baxter; two grandchildren and
their spouses, Tom and Pam Bush of Maryville and Teresa and Darren Cooper of Texas; her half-sisters,
Mary Wilcie Rickkers of Michigan and Verda Rodgers of Michigan; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and
Jennifer Bush.
Pallbearers will be James Bush, David Green, John Leftrwich, Tom Bush, and Darren Cooper.
Whitson Fuenra Hame is in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 17 August 1997.
John Clarence Noble Obt.
b. 27 February 1933, Defiance, KY – d. 14 April 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Air Force
Korea), md Rosa J. (unknown) Noble. John Clarence Noble, s/o Daniel Higgins Noble (1900-1953) &
Nelle Watkins (1906-1992). Shares tombstone with Jean (Ford) Noble, b. April 1936.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Clarence Noble, 76, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, April 17, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, and from noon until time of services
on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Noble died peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Defiance, Ky. to the late Higgins and Nelle Watkins Noble.
Mr. Noble was a member of Pennyrile Baptist Church of Franklin, Ohio. He served in the Air Force and
received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Mr. Noble worked in engineering at the Hoover Ball Bearing Company and at Wright Patterson Air Force
Base. He also worked as a truck driver and machine operator with the Kentucky State Highway Department
and Codell Construction Company.
Mr. Noble was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes his wife, Rosa J. Noble of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Erma F. and Kenneth
W. Harvey of Rowdy, Ky.; a son, Robert A. Gutwein of Springfield, Ohio; a grandson and his wife, James
K. and Danielle Harvey of Jeffersonville, Ind.; a granddaughter, Kendra E. Haddix of Rowdy; a greatgranddaughter, Lillian E. Haddis of Rowdy; and a sister, Juanita Finley of Lebanon, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Noble, and a sister, Sue Cole.
Rev. George Turke will officiate at the services.
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Burlene (Tinch) Nolan Obt.
b. 30 May 1923, Fentress Co., TN –d. 22 January 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Thomas Nolan,
b. 1922. Burlene (Tinch) Nolan, d/o John M. Tinch (1876-1967) & Cora Jane Young (1887-1944), both
buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See John M. Tinch buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See *See Wylie Y. Tinch Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services and entombment for Burlene Tinch Nolan, 85, of Cookeville, were
held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Nolan died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 30, 1923, in Fentress County to the late John A. and Cora Jane Young Tinch.
Mrs. Nolan was a member of St. James Parish in Erie, Pa., and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in
Cookeville. She was a machine operator for Johnson Controlling in Erie.
Her family includes her husband, Thomas Nolan of Cookeville; a son, William Nolan of Ft. Worth, Texas;
a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Donald Kaiser of Cookeville; two sisters, Leona Wheeler of
Livingston and Sadie Toole of Lions, Ga.; four grandchildren, Kevin Nolan and wife Patty, Daniel Kaiser
and wife Valarie, Hallie Kaiser and Thomas (T.G.) Kaiser, U.S.A.F.; four great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
Father Chad Puthoff will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, Jan 25, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
George Nolan
b. 17 October 1915, Harlan Co., KY – d. 19 July 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (T Sgt. US Army
WWII), md on the 5th of August 1937, Beckley, Raleigh, WV to Beulah Garnet (Morris) Nolan, b. 7
April 1916, Raleigh Co., WV – d. 28 July 1992 Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Eady Wilson Morris
(1889-1956) & Hattie Lois Cook. George Nolan, s/o John Nolan & Minnie Browning.
Weldon Norden Obt.
b. 23 August 1927, TN –d. 15 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Helen B. (Vaughn) Norden, b.
24 January 1941 – d. 25 January 1998, d/o Robert Frazier Vaughn (1905-1965) & Mallie Rose
Billingsley (1905-1990). Weldon Norden, s/o Alonzo Norden (1901-1949) & Bonnie Hargrove (19021977).
*See Huey Grant Vaughn Obt.
*See Mallie Rose (Billingsley) Vaughn Obt.
*See Robert Frazier Vaughn Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Weldon Norden, age 84, of Cookeville passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15,
2012 at his home.
Mr. Norden was born in Huntington , TN on August 23, 1927, a son of the late Bonnie and Alonzo
Norden. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 2nd Class during WWII receiving the American Area
Ribbon, Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked with General Motors in Michigan for
many years until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the game and his golfing buddies for
years. He will be missed by many friends.
He is survived by
Son: Blake Norden of Crossville;
Sisters: Claudine Jordan & Lonnelle McMillon, both of Huntington, TN;
Brother: Buster Norden of Huntington, TN;
Special friend: Gail Bradley of Cookeville
He is also survived by three nieces, three nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents and Helen Norden.
Join his friends & family for his final tee time at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery with Brother R.J. McCloud officiating.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: July 2012
Charlie Lewis Norris
b. 6 June 1935 – d. 18 February 2005, md on the 21st of December 1962, Putnam Co., TN to Judy Faye
(Buck) Norris, b. 13 July 1944.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 102 – Charlie Lewis Norris married 21
December 1962, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 6 August 1935, address: Rt. 1 Cookeville, TN to Judy Faye
Buck, age 18, b. 13 July 1944, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Hubert Buck, (father), Rt. 1, Algood, TN).
Rev. John Dempsy Norris Obt.
b. 18 December 1919, Algood, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 November 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
(Tec5 US Army), md on the 27th of April 1939, Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Ethel (Sullivan) Norris, b. 5
May 1921, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 March 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Haskell Sr. &
Pearl Smith. Rev. John Dempsy Norris, s/o Lowery D. Norris & Scytha Stockton.
*See Margaret Ethel (Sullivan) Norris Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 130 –John Norris married 27 April 1939,
Putnam Co., TN, age 19, Algood, Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Sullivan, age 18, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian, or next of kin of female: Mrs. Rebecca Hunter).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rev. John Dempsy Norris, 82, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
today from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends today until the time of the services.
Mr. Norris died on Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Algood to the late Lowery D. and Scytha Stockton Norris. Rev. Norris was a
minister and a carpenter. He was a minister of the gospel for over 48 years and did the Christian Gospel
Hour on WHUB Radio for over 20 years. He served in the US Army during WWII.
His family includes his wife, Margaret Ethel Sullivan Norris of Cookeville; a daughter, Virginia Moore,
also of Cookeville; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jeff and Cindy Moore, of Cookeville; two sisters,
Juanita Norris of Algood and Zella Hunsicker of Hazel Park, Mich.; a great-granddaughter, Tiffany Moore
of Cookeville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Norris was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Moore; a sister, Katie
Law; and two brothers, Dennis and Carl Norris.
Dr. Harold Hunter and Bro. Harlon Johnson will officiate at the services.
Published November 23, 2002 6:58 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Margaret Ethel (Sullivan) Norris Obt.
b. 5 May 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 March 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Rev. John Dempsy
Norris, b. 18 December 1919, Algood, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 November 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, (Tec5 US Army), Lowery D. Norris & Scytha Stockton. Margaret Ethel (Sullivan) Norris, d/o
William Haskell Sr. & Pearl Smith.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 130 –John Norris married 27 April 1939,
Putnam Co., TN, age 19, Algood, Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Sullivan, age 18, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian, or next of kin of female: Mrs. Rebecca Hunter).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret Ethel Norris, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
today, Sunday, March 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 8 a.m. until time of services today, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Norris died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 5, 1921, in Putnam County to the late William Haskell Sr. and Pearl Smith Sullivan.
Mrs. Norris was a factory worker with Appalachian Corporation.
Her family includes a daughter, Virginia Moore of Cookeville; a brother, William H. Sullivan Jr. of
Sevierville; a grandson and wife, Jeff and Cindy Moore of Cookeville; a great-granddaughter, Tiffany
Moore of Cookeville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Norris.
Pallbearers will be Charles, Terry and James Nabors, Ronnie Kilzer, Jeff Randolph and Vanas Medlock.
Bros. Harold Hunter and Harlon Johnson will officiate at the services.
Bethel Reed Norrod Obt.
b. 30 November 1924 – d. 15 January 2013, md Betty (Reeser) Norrod. Bethel Reed Norrod also md
Wanda (unknown) Norrod. Bethel Reed Norrod, s/o Thomas Herman Norrod & Clancy Edith.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Bethel Reed Norrod, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18,
at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. by Eagle Creek Masonic Lodge.
Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 17, at the funeral
home.
Bethel left his earthly journey to continue into life everlasting with Our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tues., Jan. 15, 2013. He passed over after a brief
hospitalization at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Norrod, a resident of Cookeville, was born Nov. 30, 1924, to the late Thomas
Herman and Clancy Edith Norrod in Overton County.
Bethel (“Pa”) was most proud of his family and delighted in time spent listening to the laughter of his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His large smile and welcoming handshake to all he met earned him
many faithful friends throughout his life. Having a sharp and sound mind until he left to be with the Lord,
he enjoyed reminiscing with family and friends about his boyhood adventures and time spent growing up
on a farm. He will be remembered for his large, beautiful vegetable gardens, his love and loyalty to
Tennessee football, and his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Bethel was always ready to
discuss politics and it quickly became evident if he disagreed with others’views but he rarely walked away
leaving anyone offended. Bethel held membership as a Mason with the Eagle Creek Masonic Lodge.
Bethel was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946, after serving on the military transport carrier USS
Crescent City in the South Pacific Theater in World War II. He saw active combat in the Guadalcanal
Landing, the Action off Malaita, the Bougainville Landings, the Landing at Guam, the occupation of
Southern Palaus, the Landing at Leyte and the Okinawa Operation. He worked many years in highway and
road construction, serving as an asphalt plant foreman until a severe illness forced him into retirement. As
testament to his strength and strong will, he recovered from the illness to return to a productive and
enjoyable life.
Bethel was baptized a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church on May 16, 1976. During his service there
earlier in life, he served the church family through the benevolence committee and driving the church bus.
He read the Bible daily and enjoyed listening to Dr. John Hagee on television. Bethel had a strong
relationship with Our Lord and is even now basking in the Lord’s love and light.
Bethel spent his later years tending to his vegetable gardens, watching football and westerns and cherishing
time with family. His constancy, love and life wisdom guided his family throughout the years and will
continue to serve as a beacon to guide his family in the coming years.
His family includes his wife, Wanda; his five children, Brenda Nivens and husband Bill of Anderson, Ind.,
Phil and wife Lisa, Lisa Russell, Ann Hellman and husband Mike and Joe and wife Casey, all of
Cookeville; 12 grandchildren, Monica Fenley, Jennifer Olsen and Jeremy Nivens of Indiana, Brian, Emily,
Kenna, Cooper and Sloan Norrod, Andrea Watson, Rachel Pugh and Sara and Brianna Hellman, all of
Cookeville; 11 great-grandchildren; and his brothers and sisters, Gerald and wife Zenith, Donald and wife
Jean, Roy and wife Bobbie Jean, and sister Betty Ledbetter, all of Monroe, and Tom and wife Janie of
Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Reeser Norrod of Monroe; four
brothers, Homer, Glenn, Paul and Landon; and a sister, Helen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in honor of
Bethel’s concern for his daughter.
Rev. Tim Frank will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 17 January 2013
Brenda Joy (Tollett) Norrod Obt.
b. 20 April 1953, Monterey, TN – d. 23 November 2011, Liberty, TN, md Roger Dale Norrod, b. 12
March 1953, Monterey, TN –d. 31 May 2008, Liberty, TN, s/o Ted Norrod & Carlene Bowman. Brenda
Joy (Tollett) Norrod, d/o Herbert T. Tollett (1919-1977) & Gertrude Lafever (1935-1980).
*See Roger Dale Norrod Obt.
*See Gertrude (Lafever) Tollett Obt.
LIBERTY, TN - Mrs. Brenda Joy Tollett Norrod, age 58, of Liberty, TN passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at her home.
Mrs. Norrod was born in Monterey, TN on April 20, 1953, the daughter of the late
Herbert Tollett and Gertrude (LaFever) Tollett. She attended the River
Community Church. Brenda loved taking vacations, country music but most of all
her family especially her grandson. She loved laughing and her life as a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Brenda is survived by:
Daughter: Suzanne Glynn & husband Greg of Dowelltown.
Grandson: Dalton Chase Norrod of Liberty
Sisters: Margaret Nell Burchett & husband Clellon of Cookeville., Ann Carr of Cookeville., Edna
Bowman of Baxter., Alice Kelly of Rickman.
Brothers: David Tollett & wife Sandra of Cookeville., Paul Tollett of Cookeville., Jimmy Tollett & wife
Charlene of Cookeville, Billy Joe Tollett & wife Jan of Cookeville.
Sister in law: Sherry Norrod & husband Randy of Crawford, TN
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Dale Norrod, her parents and one daughter Angie Norrod.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 25th at Crest Lawn Funeral Home with
Brother J. R. Walls officiating. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 12 noon until the time of the service. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Billie Joe Tollett, Jacob Wyatt, Jordon Langford, Eric Langford, Jeff Jordan and Justin
Kelly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dalton Norrod Educational Fund, 1010 E.
Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to her family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 25 November 2011
Brenda Joyce (Moss) Norrod Obt.
b. 31 December 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 March 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Danny Norrod. Brenda Joyce (Moss) Norrod, d/o Roy & Edith Moss.
*See Suzanne Edna (Norrod) Glynn Obt.
*See Roger Dale Norrod Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Brenda Joyce Norrod, 61, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, March 13, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, next to her parents.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Norrod passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 31, 1951, in Cookeville to the late Edith and Roy Moss.
Her family includes her husband, Danny Norrod; a daughter, Lacy and husband Marvin Stapleton; a son,
Russell Norrod; a grandson, Trey Stapleton; a brother, Donald and wife Faye Moss; and several nieces,
nephews, great-nephews and many friends.
Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
To sign the online register and send the family a message, please go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 12 March 2013
Calvin E. Norrod Obt.
b. 10 February 1931, Dry Hollow, TN – d. 2 May 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Pauline
(Russell) Norrod. Calvin E. Norrod, s/o George Lester Norrod (1895-1968) & Meikle Livingston
(1897-1977).
*See George Lester Norrod buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Calvin E. Norrod, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
May 6, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and again Friday from 1 p.m.
Mr. Norrod passed away Monday, May 2, 2011, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Dry Hollow to the late George Lester and Meikle Livingston Norrod.
Mr. Norrod served in the Army and attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Gentry. He was
self-employed as owner of Cal's Standard Service Station and Tire Store for 17 years, after which he sold
new cars until his retirement. He was a devoted husband and a loving brother, uncle and friend to many.
His family includes his wife, Pauline Russell Norrod of Cookeville; three sisters and two brothers-in-law,
Betty C. and George McCormick of Cookeville, Lockie M. and Bobby Wighman of Galesburg, Mich., and
Georgia L. Reed of Tipp City, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe E. and Barbara Norrod of Cookeville;
two sisters-in-law, Johnie Bryant of Baxter and Ruby May and husband Keith of Nineveh, Ind.; and several
nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Norrod was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Zenobia Wentworth
and Zola Young; and three brothers, William L. (Fate), Joe Hollis and Harold Clifford Norrod.
Bro. Billy Cowan will officiate the services.
Please go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to his family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 4 May 2011
George Lester Norrod
b. 1895 –d. 1968, md Meikle (Livingston) Norrod, b. 1897 –d. 1977.
*See Calvin E. Norrod Obt.
Roger Dale Norrod Obt.
b. 12 March 1953, Monterey, TN –d. 31 May 2008, Liberty, TN, md Brenda Joy (Tollett) Norrod, b. 20
April 1953, Monterey, TN – d. 23 November 2011, Liberty, TN, d/o Herbert T. Tollett (1919-1977) &
Gertrude Lafever (1935-1980). Roger Dale Norrod, s/o Ted Norrod & Carlene Bowman.
*See Suzanne Edna (Norrod) Glynn Obt.
*See Brenda Joy (Tollett) Norrod Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Roger Dale Norrod, 55, of Liberty, will be held today, Sunday,
June 1, at 3 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Sunday, from 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Norrod died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at his residence.
He was born Marh 12, 1953, in Monterey, to the late Ted and Carlene Bowman Norrod.
Mr. Norrod spent his entire career as a heavy equipment operator with the Long Foundation Drilling
Company of Hermitage. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Norrod was a loving husband, father and brother.
His family includes his wife, Brenda Tollett Norrod of Liberty; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and
Greg Glynn of Dowelltown; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth Ann and Cory South and Debbie Kay
and Wesley Jarrett, all of Hanging Limb; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry Wayne and Sharon Norrod
and Randy and Sherry Norrod, all of Hanging Limb; a grandson, Dalton Chase of Liberty; and a host of
nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law who he loved very much.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Norrod was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela K. Norrod; and a baby
brother, Teddy Joe Norrod.
Mr. Norrod specifically requested no flowers and that donations be made to the family to assist with the
services.
Bro. Charles Walker will officiate the services.
Sunday, Jun 01, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Richard William North Obt.
b. 21 January 1955, Dayton, OH – d. 13 November 2001, (SSC US Army), s/o Richard E. North &
Sherolyn Noggle.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Richard William North, 46, of Cookeville, will be held Friday,
November 16, at 10 a.m. in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends atthe Cookeville chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home from 9
a.m. until time of services.
Mr. North died Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
The son of the late Richard E. North and Sherolyn Noggle North of Dayton, Ohio, he was born January 21,
1955, in Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. North was a truck driver.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two sons, Richard W. North Jr. of Austin, Texas and Daniel
Lee North of Cookeville; one daughter, Leslie Marie North of Cookeville; two sisters, Paula North of
Union City, Ind., and Tammy Baker of Greenville, Ohio; and a special friend, Vicki Burk of Cookeville.
Bro. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Charles E. Norton
b. 14 October 1919 – d. 2 April 1996, (TEC5 US Army WWII), md Vola L (unknown) Norton, b. 12
March 1921. Charles E. Norton, s/o Charlie Norton (1894-1970) & Milbra Allison (1894-1956), both
buried in Norton-Robinson Cemetery, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN.
Ferol C. (Rogers) Norton Obt.
b. 6 March 1902, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 April 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of
January 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Oliver C. Norton, b. 16 September 1894, TN – d. February 1973, s/o
William N. Norton (1873-1934) & Jeminy “Duffie” Ragland (1873-1948). Ferol C. (Rogers) Norton,
d/o Samuel G. Rogers & Ova Richmond Hogg (1880-1959).
*See Johnnie Ruth (Stephens) Norton Obt.
*See Lemuel Horace Norton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Richard Cameron Norton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 19, #2448 –Oliver C. Norton married 4
January 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ferol Rogers).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ferol C. Norton, 88, will be held Thursday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with burial in the Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Norton died Tuesday (April 24, 1990) in Cookeville Health Care Center.
Born March 6, 1902, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ova Hogg Rogers.
She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a homemaker.
Her family includes two daughters, Polly Greene of Georgia, Pattye Jo Foster of Nashville; three sons,
Douglas T. Norton of Kentucky, Jack W. Norton of Cookeville and Richard C. Norton of Nashville and
four grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver C. Norton.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today.
Bro. Ken Burton will officiate at the services.
James “Jim”Norton
b. 19 December 1887, TN – d. 22 June 1966, md on the 26th of July 1908, Jackson Co., TN to Annie
Angaline (Chaffin) Norton, b. 5 July 1890, Jackson Co., TN – d. 14 April 1978, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Noah Sylvanus Chaffin (1869-1929) & Jo Mary Mattie Elizabeth Netherton (1873-1905).
*See Virgil Dale Norton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 272, #68 - Jim Norton Married 26 July
1908, Jackson Co., TN to Annie Chaffin).
Johnnie Ruth (Stephens) Norton Obt.
b. 31 August 1927, Monterey, TN – d. 11 April 2013, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of May
1961, White Co., TN to Jacke Warner Norton, s/o Oliver C. Norton (1894-1973) & Ferol C. Rogers
(1902-1990). Johnnie Ruth (Stephens) Norton, d/o Edward Cain Stephens & Maggie Clark.
*See Ferol C. (Rogers) Norton Obt.
*See Richard Cameron Norton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 53 - Jacke Warner Norton married 27 May
1961, White Co., TN, age 31, b. 9 August 1929 to Johnnie Ruth Winningham, age 30, b. 31 August 1930,
address: Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Edward C. Stephens,
Monterey, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Oliver C. Norton, Gainesboro, Jackson
Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Norton, 85, of Cookeville will be held at 3
p.m. today, Sunday April 14 from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Norton died Thursday evening, April 11, 2013, in Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Masters in Algood.
She was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Monterey to the late Edward Cain and Maggie Clark Stephens.
Mrs. Norton was a retired nursing assistant with the former Cookeville General Hospital, and was a
member of Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband of 51, years, Jack Norton (whom she married May 27, 1961, in
Cookeville); a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dr. William Laing of Knoxville; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Bobby and Diane Winningham of Cookeville and Jim and Paige Norton of Huntsville,
Ala.; seven grandchildren, Bo Winningham, Christopher (Laura) Winningham, Levi Winningham, Kristy
(Kevin) Clemens, Monte Norton, Scarlet Norton and Mack Norton; and two great-grandchildren, Baylor
Winningham and Adam Clemens; a sister, Mildred Williams of Nashville; two nieces, Susan Williams and
Brenda Smith; and a great-niece and nephew, Shannon Hunter and Jim Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Bertha Nell Stephens, Jo E. Fox and
Margaret Norrod Apple.
Rev. Charles Cook 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.Herald Citizen Newspaper,
Cookeville, TN: 14 April 2013
Lemuel Horace Norton
b. 9 August 1900, Jackson Co., TN –d. 19 April 1996, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of October 1922 to
Jennie Sue (Brown) Norton, b. 6 August 1904, Jackson Co., TN –d. 27 December 1985, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Henry Clay Brown (1873-1960) & Margaret “Maggie”Pruett (1875-1937). Lemuel Horace Norton,
s/o William N. Norton (1873-1934) & Jeminy “Duffie”Ragland (1873-1948).
*See Nell (Brown) Norton Obt.
Nell (Brown) Norton Obt.
b. 1 May 1929, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 17 July 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Lemuel
Horace Norton (1900-1996) & Jennie Sue Brown (1904-1985).
*See Lemuel Horace Norton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nell Brown Norton, 77, of Cookeville will be held Thursday, July
20, at 11 a.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday, July 19, from 5-9 p.m., and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the
funeral home.
Miss Norton died Monday, July 17, 2006, at her home in Double Springs.
She was born May 1, 1929, in Gainesboro to the late Horace and Jennie Sue Brown Norton.
Miss Norton was a member of Double Springs Church of Christ. She and her family moved to Detroit,
Mich., during WWII; she graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with a B.F.A. degree and
began work as a commercial artist. She moved to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1957 to work at Lytle Engineering
and also began working for Sandia Labs in the animation department. Miss Morton retired from Sandia
Labs in 1983 and moved to Cookeville to care for her parents. She took an active part in the American
Cancer Society and Love Lights a Tree. She won the Terese Lasser Memorial Award, the highest national
award for service in the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery Program, after battling cancer for
45 years.
Her family includes several cousins. She is also survived by several close friends.
In addition to her parents, Miss Norton was preceded in death by a sister, Maggie Lou, and an unnamed
infant brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Putnam County.
Bro. Ronald Strong will officiate the services.
Richard Cameron Norton Obt.
b. ca. 1946 –d. 21 October 2010, md on the 22nd of April 1966, Jackson Co., TN to Beverly Sue (Marlow)
Norton. Richard Cameron Norton, s/o Oliver C. Norton (1894-1973) & Ferol C. Rogers (1902-1990).
*See Johnnie Ruth (Stephens) Norton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 232, #4524– Richard Cameron Norton
married 22 April 1966, Jackson Co., TN, age 21, Address: Box 934, Cookeville, TN to Beverly Sue
Marlan, age 21, address; Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. &
Mrs. W. C. Marlow, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Mr. & Mrs.
Oliver Norton, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN).
OLD HICKORY -- Funeral services for Richard Cameron Norton, 64, of Old Hickory, will be held at 10
a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, at Hermitage Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 24, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Norton died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kim Norton; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Douglas T. and Gracie Norton and Jack W. and Johnnie Norton; a sister, Pat Norton Foster; a
granddaughter, Stephanie D. Holt; his former wife, Beverly McKenney; a niece, Leslie Norton; two
nephews, Ty Norton and Jim Norton and wife Paige; two great-nephews, Monty and Mack Norton; and a
great-niece, Scarlett Norton.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Pollye Norton Greene.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rev. Bill Redding will officiate at the services.
Arrangements by Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN
37138, (615) 889-0361.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 24 October 2010.
Virgil Dale Norton
b. 10 March 1912, Jackson Co., TN – d. 13 January 1986, (CM3 US Navy WWII), md Ethel (Bauman)
Norton. Virgil Dale Norton, s/o James “Jim” Norton (1890-1966) & Annie Angeline Chaffin (18901978).
*See James “Jim”Norton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Arthur L. Null
b. 4 July 1896, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 June 1968, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, (Pvt
CO D Development BN WWI), md Dola N. (unknown) Null. Arthur L. Null, s/o Washington/William
Perry Null (1864-1920) & Susan A. Burch (1868-1938), d/o Barnett “Barney” Burch (1839-1921) &
Martha Elizabeth Jones (1840-1925). Susan A. (Burch) Null is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Willow
Springs, Howell Co., MO.
(1930 census Willow Springs, Howell Co., MO: Dwl: 403 - Arthur L. Null is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN, (Occupation, Carpenter, Steam RR), (age at 1st marriage 33), md to Dola N. Null, 21 yrs. old, IA,
(age at 1st marriage 18), (father born in IA, mother WY).
Emma Jean (Dickens) Null Obt.
b. 12 July 1936, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 November 1998, Putnam Co., TN, md Willie
James Null, b. 1929 – d. 1979, s/o Virgil Lee Null & Doris Judd. Emma Jean (Dickens) Null, d/o Sam
Dickens & Cora Francis Scarlet.
*See Willie James Null Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Emma Jean Null, 62, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, Nov. 19, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 1-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Null was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998.
She was born on July 12, 1936, in Buffalo Valley to the late Sam and Cora Francis Scarlet Dickens. Mrs.
Null was a homemaker.
Her family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Rhonda and Jeff Hunter of Cookeville and Rita Webb
of Livingston; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James Null and Jeff and Kathy Null, all of Cookeville; a
sister, Dean Nevadonie of Ohio; a half sister, Reolla Messenger of Florida; two half brothers, Tommy
Dickens of Cookeville and Sam (Tootie) Dickens of Florida; two grandsons, Reid Null and Patrick Webb;
and a granddaughter, Carrie Webb.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Null.
Bro. Tex Boles will officiate at the services.
Published Wednesday, November 18, 1998 11:10 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Willie James Null Obt.
b. 1929 –d. 1979, md Emma Jean (Dickens) Null, b. 12 July 1936, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d.
17 November 1998, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Sam Dickens & Cora Francis Scarlet. Willie James Null, s/o
Virgil Lee Null & Doris Judd.
*See Emma Jean (Dickens) Null Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Willie James Null, 50, who died at home Wednesday, were held
yesterday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Gerald Sexton officiating, and burial
following in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Null, who lived at Rt. 8 Cookeville, was a farmer and the son of Virgil Lee Null and Doris Judd Null.
He was a White County native.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Null, of Rt. 8 Cookeville; two sons, James and Jeffrey, both of
Cookeville; two daughers, Rhonda Null and Mrs. Reita Webb, both of Cookeville; three brothers, Junior
Null of Cookeville, Sherman Null of Michigan and Harvey Null of North Carolina; two sisters, Vada
Scarlett and Christina Dickens, both of Cookeville; and two grandchilderen
Giraldo Nunez Obt.
b. 5 December 1931, Cuba –d. 29 March 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Juan Manuel Nunez &
Clara Casalas.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral Mass for Giraldo Nunez, 72, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, in
the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn's Peace Mausoleum. The
wake service will be held at 5 p.m. today, March 31, and visitation will follow until 7 p.m.
Mr. Nunez died Monday, March 29, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Born on Dec. 5, 1931, in Cuba, he was the son of Clara Casalas Nunez and the late Juan Manuel Nunez.
Mr. Nunez was employed by the US Government with the postal service and was a member of St. Thomas
Aquinas Church.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two sisters and brother-in-law, Yolanda Wheaton and Onelia
and Bob Maxwell, all of Cookeville; three nephews and spouses, John and Jole Wheaton and Anthony
Wheaton, all of Cookeville, and Bobby and Kim Maxwell of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-nephews, Max
Wheaton of Cookeville and Chad and Brett Maxwell of Atlanta; and great-niece Celia Rea Wheaton of
Cookeville.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 421 N. Washington Ave.,
Cookeville, TN 38501.
Father Peter Coffey SDS will serve as celebrant.
Published March 31, 2004 10:27 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Larry Eugene Nunn Obt.
b. 28 October 1933, Green Co., KY –d. 5 November 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of
March, Jefferson, IN to Ruby (Warren) Nunn, b. 13 June 1935, Green Co., KY – d. 18 October 2015,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Omer Warren & Carrie Beauchamp. Larry Eugene Nunn, s/o Curtis
Lee Nunn & Carrie Pearl Anderson.
*See Ruby (Warren) Nunn Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Larry Eugene Nunn, 73, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday,
Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Entombment with military honors will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 3-8 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.
Mr. Nunn died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Green County, Ky., to the late Curtis Lee and Carrie Pearl Anderson Nunn.
Mr. Nunn was a well-known business, civic and community leader. He started a lifelong radio/broadcasting
career while in high school with WTCO Radio in Campbellsville, Ky. Mr. Nunn later worked in radio in
Morganfield, Ky. In 1961 he and his family moved to Cookeville where he worked as general manager of
WPTN (now 94.7 The Country Giant) and was general manager and co-owner of Sunny 95 until his
retirement in 2000. After retiring, Mr. Nunn worked part-time in the Cookeville area for WLIV Radio in
Livingston. He was an active member of Baxter United Methodist Church, an Army veteran and a member
and past president of the Cookeville Civitan Club. Mr. Nunn was an avid hunter, fisherman and
outdoorsman and served on the State of Tennessee Wildlife Commission from 1981-1987. He served on the
Cookeville Planning Commission from 1998-2004 and had just completed a seven-year term on the Board
of Directors of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He married his wife of more than 51 years, Ruby
Warren Nunn of Cookeville, on Mar. 24, 1955, in Jeffersonville, Ind.
In addition to his wife, his family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Monty and Cindy Nunn of Hixson;
two daughters and a son-in-law, Lisa Nunn of Nashville and Lana and Bub Stockton of Livingston; two
sisters, Norma Rogers and Lois Daffron, both of Campbellsville; and three grandchildren, Jeremy Nunn
and wife Aleris of Chattanooga and Jonathan and Jessica Nunn, both of Hixson.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nunn was preceded in death by three brothers, Bobby, Harold and Leon
Nunn.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Abston, Grover Bennett, Tracy Thompson, John Lancaster, Tom Lee and Robin
Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be the Board of Directors of Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
At the request of the family, CRMC is establishing through its foundation the Larry E. Nunn Memorial
Fund to support the development of a mental health program. Memorial contributions may be sent to Gary
J. Curto, Executive Director, CRMC Foundation, 142 W. 5th St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Rev. T.J. Bennett and Dr. Opless Walker will officiate the services.
Ruby (Warren) Nunn Obt.
b. 13 June 1935, Green Co., KY – d. 18 October 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of
March, Jefferson, IN to Larry Eugene Nunn, b. 28 October 1933, Green Co., KY –d. 5 November 2006,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Curtis Lee Nunn & Carrie Pearl Anderson. Ruby (Warren) Nunn, d/o
Omer Warren & Carrie Beauchamp.
*See Larry Eugene Nunn Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Nunn, age 80, of Cookeville, TN, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
October 21st at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Nolan
Cantrell will officiate. Entombment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nunn died Sunday morning, October 18, 2015 at Heritage Pointe Senior
Living in Cookeville, TN.
She was born June 13, 1935, in Green County, Kentucky to the late Omer and
Carrie Beauchamp Warren.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 51
years, Larry Nunn; and by brothers,Duel Warren, Lee Warren and Clell Warren.
She and her late husband Larry moved to Cookeville from Morganfield, KY
in 1961 when he began his career at WPTN radio station. She was an elegant lady, who put her family
first as a loving and faithful homemaker, wife and mother. She was a great cook, who had her own
cookbook and a loyal following at her ‘Ruby Thursdays' lunches at Sunny 95 Radio Station.. She was
a longtime member of Baxter United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Monty and Cindy Nunn of Hixson, TN; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Lisa and Chuck Schmid of Milford, OH and Lana and Bub Stockton of Livingston, TN; three
grandchildren, Jeremy and wife Aleris of Chattanooga, TN;Jonathan Nunn and Jessica Nunn, both of
Hixson TN; and great grandchildren, Naomi Joy Nunn and Cyrus Timothy Nunn; sister-in-law and family,
Lois Daffron of Campbellsville, KY; and by special friends, Niobe Walker and Elise Jenkins.
Chuck Schmid, David Brown, Don Canaster, Terry Daffron, David Davis, and James “Pug”Lee will serve
as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Drue Huffines and Joel Upton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation
Cancer Care Fund, 1 Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 19 October 2015
Shirley (Wedding) Nunnery Obt.
b. 15 August 1943, Pineville, LA – d. 20 December 2003, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Eugene Andrew
Wedding (1919-1995) & Josephine Hendricks (1923-1997).
‘En Memoria De Soledad’
COOKEVILLE -- A memorial graveside service for Shirley Wedding Nunnery, 60, will be held
Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleums.
Mrs. Nunnery died Friday, Dec. 20, 2003, at Masters Health Care in Algood.
She was born in Pineville, La., on Aug. 15, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Eugene Andrew
Wedding and Josephine Hendricks.
Her family includes a daughter, Eugenia Gallegos of Yuma, Ariz.; a son, Will Nunnery of Cookeville; five
sisters, Donna J. Wagner of Celina, Ohio, Connie Kieber of St. Marys, Ohio, Mardale Gannon and
Christina Ridgeway, both of Portland, Ind., and Melissa Kay Dawson of Centerville, Ind.; two brothers,
Wayne Andrew Wedding of La Porte, Ind., and Eugene Wedding of St. Marys; three granddaughters,
Desiree Lea and Andrea Marie Nunnery, both of Yuma, and Faune Nunnery Helms and husband Derrick
Lee Helms of Baxter; a grandson, Silas Cristen Nunnery of Cookeville; and a great-grandson, Michael
Patrick Helms of Baxter.
Her brothers and sisters will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Father Pete Coffey will officiate at the service.
Published December 23, 2003 11:01 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Harold Edward Oakes Obt.
b. 8 January 1913, Crossville, TN –d. 5 March 2000, OH, (US Navy WWII), md on the 9th of April 1938,
Putnam Co., TN to Mary Lou (Hunter) Oakes, b. 22 December 1913, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 December
1913, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Edward Boone Hunter (1889-1971) & Minnie Ethel Lee (1892-1993).
Harold Edward Oakes, s/o Horace Decater Oakes (1887-1930) & Winifred “Winnie” Florence Riddle
(1895-1977).
*See Mary Lou (Hunter) Oakes Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 523 – Harold Oakes married 19 April
1938, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, Cookeville, TN to Mary Lou Hunter, age 24, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian, or next of kin of female: Boone Hunter, Cookeville, TN).
OHIO -- Funeral services for Harold E. Oakes, 87, of Wadsworth, Ohio, were held at 5 p.m. on Wed.,
March 8, at Cox Funeral Home, 7984 Ridge Rd., (Rt. 94) Wadsworth, Ohio (330)335-3311. Burial was in
Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
Mr. Oakes died on Sun., March 5, 2000, in Ohio.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1913, in Crossville. Mr. Oakes was an agent for Metropolitan Life and a member of
Ridgewood Baptist Church in Wadsworth.
His family includes his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Oakes; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert H. and
Sandy J. Oakes of Marshallville, Ohio, and David G. Oakes of Beverly Hills, Calif; two brothers and a
sister-in-law, Andrew Oakes of Barberton, Ohio, and Horace and Doris Oakes of Norton, Ohio; a sister and
brother-in-law, Lou Nell and Van Costas of Florida; grandchildren, Gary Oakes of Damascus, Va., (Steve)
Toth of Manchester, Ohio; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica Oakes, and Joshua and Taylor Toth.
Memorials may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church, 7891 Ridge Rd., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.
Rev. Steven Carter officiated at the services.
Mary Lou (Hunter) Oakes Obt.
b. 22 December 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 December 1913, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th of April
1938, Putnam Co., TN to Harold Edward Oakes, b. 8 January 1913, Crossville, TN –d. 5 March 2000,
OH, (US Navy WWII), s/o Horace Decater Oakes (1887-1930) & Winifred “Winnie” Florence Riddle
(1895-1977). Mary Lou (Hunter) Oakes, d/o Edward Boone Hunter (1889-1971) & Minnie Ethel Lee
(1892-1993).
*See Edward Boone Hunter buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Harold Edward Oakes Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Lou Oakes, 90, were held at 10 a.m. Wed., Nov. 17, 2004, in
the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Wadsworth, Ohio. Graveside services were held Fri., Nov. 19, 2004, at
Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Oakes died Sat., Nov. 13, 2004.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1913, in Putnam County to the late Boone and Minnie Hunter,
Her family includes children, Robert (Sandy) and David; a sister, Alberta Sadler; a brother, Eugene Hunter;
grandchildren and spouses, Gary and Susan Oakes and Virginia and Steve Toth and great-grandchildren,
Jessica Oakes and Joshua M. and Taylor Nicole Toth.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Oakes; and brothers,
Gordon and Joe Edd Hunter.
Published November 26, 2004 10:36 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Iler V. (Loftis) O'Brien Obt.
b. 20 January 1933, Jackson Co., TN – d. 6 January 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Michael
O'Brien. Iler V. (Loftis) O’Brien, d/o Chester A. Loftis & Helon Hammock.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Iler V. O'Brien, 67, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tues.,
Jan. 9, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Mon., Jan. 8, at the funeral home.
Mrs. O'Brien died on Sat., Jan. 6, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Jackson County to the late Chester A. and Helon Hammock Loftis. Mrs.
O'Brien was a homemaker and worked part-time with Jean Cody Assignments.
Her family includes her husband, Michael O'Brien of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and
Roxanne O'Brien of Columbus, Ohio; five sisters, Lila Lee of Richmond, Ky., Mazine Johnson and
Mildred Harris, both of Cookeville, Mary Kos of Hermitage, and Lorene Warden of Jackson County; four
half brothers, Andrew, Austin, P.M. and Tracy Loftis; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Loftis of Algood; four
grandsons, Gary, Michael, Matthew and Nathan O'Brien; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Luke, Loyd and Fred Loftis.
Bro. Don Chaffin will officiate at the services.
Michael D. O’Conner
b. 1905 –d. 1999, md Frances S. (unknown) O’Conner, b. 1925 –d. 1974.
Amelia Nell Officer Obt.
b. 1905, White Co., TN –d. 12 January 1981, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of January 1923, White Co.,
TN to David “Dave”S. Office, b. 18 April 1902, White Co., TN –d. 22 September 1984, Algood, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o James Snodgrass Officer (1879-1967) & Frances “Fannie”Milligan (1882-1939). Amelia
Nell (Brown) Officer, d/o Charles F. Brown & Allie Mae McLellan.
*See David “Dave”S. Office Obt.
*See Arnold Royce Officer Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 328 –David S. Officer married 1 January
1923, White Co., TN to Amelia Nell Brown).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Nell Officer, 75, will be conducted from the chapel of Hooper
& Huddleston Funeral Home Wednesday, January 14, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Maurice Moore and Rev.
Robert h. Case officiating.
Mrs. Officer died January 12, 1981, in the local hospital.
She was a native of White County, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Allie Mae McLellan Brown, and
was a retired beautician.
Survivors include her husband, David S. Officer, a son, Royce Officer, and one grandson.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers are Lewis Coomer, Glen Lee, Billy G. Smith, Charles Vaughn, Ray Swallows, Dwight
Duke, Jerry Abston, Elwin Qualls.
Arnold Royce Officer Obt.
b. 18 May 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 November 2002, Cooekville, Putnam Co., TN, md Nancy Belle
(Looney) Officer, b. 9 February 1928, Cumberland Co., TN – d. 6 April 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Benton Looney & Martha Hutchins. Royce Officer, s/o David “Dave”Simpson Officer (19021984) & Amelia Nell Brown (1905-1981).
*See David “Dave”Simpson Officer Obt.
*See Nancy Belle (Looney) Officer Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Royce Officer, 71, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, Nov.
20, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of services tomorrow, Nov.
20.
Mr. Officer died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at his home.
Born May 18, 1931, in Putnam County, he was the son of the late David S. and Nell Mollen Officer.
Mr. Officer operated his own auto detail shop, and was a Master Mason and Shriner. He rode with the
Shrine Motor Core. He was a veteran and served in the National Guard for nine years, and was of the
Baptist Faith.
His family includes his wife, Nancy Officer of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Karen
Officer of Cookeville and a grandson, David Officer.
Pallbearers will be John Eubanks, Howard Lee Bryant, Bobby Buford, Brian and Gary Murphree and Ed
Smith.
Bro. Jack Gentry will officiate.
Published November 19, 2002 12:24 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
David “Dave”Simpson Officer Obt.
b. 18 April 1902, White Co., TN – d. 22 September 1984, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
January 1923, White Co., TN to Amelia Nell (Brown) Officer, b. 1905, White Co., TN – d. 12 January
1981, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles F. Brown & Allie Mae McLellan. David “Dave” S. Officer, s/o
James Snodgrass Officer (1879-1967) & Frances “Fannie”Milligan (1882-1939).
*See Amelia Nell (Brown) Officer Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 328 –David S. Officer married 1 January
1923, White Co., TN to Amelia Nell Brown).
Services for David “Dave”S. Officer, 82, of Elm Street, Cookeville, were held Monday, Sept. 24, 1984,
from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home followed by burial at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Bro.
Doyle Thrasher presided over the services.
Mr. Officer died Saturday, Sept. 22, 1984, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
He was a retired car salesman for the Ford Motor Co.
He was born April 18, 1902, in White County to the late J. S. and Fannie (Milligan) Officer.
He was married to Ameila Nell (Brown) officer, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son, Royce Officer, of Cookeville; and one grandson, Jeffrey Officer.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn (Tucker) Officer Obt.
b. 17 July 1914, Maury Co., TN –d. 15 February 2003, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md 2nd on the 15th of
September 1956, Putnam Co., TN to Herbert Timothy Officer, b. 9 June 1912, White Co., TN – d. 30
January 1982, Monterey, TN, s/o Perry Estus Officer (1886-1974) & Amanda Arena Milligan (18781966). Evelyn (Tucker) Officer, d/o George Warren & Janie Lucille Dorris Tucker. Herbert Timothy
Officer, md 1st on the 8th of June 1934, Putnam Co., TN to Martha Rebecca Little. Herbert Timothy
Officer was injured in a car wreck that killed his wife and mother-in-law in Ecorse, MI.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 296 –Herbert Office married 8 June 1934,
Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Sparta, TN to Rebecca Little, age 210, address: Monterey, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jimm Little, Monterey, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 429 –Herbert Timothy Officer married 15
September 1956, Putnam Co., TN, age 44, b. 9 June 1912, address: Monterey, TN to Evelyn Warren
Lineberger, age 42, b. 17 July 1914, address: Monterey, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: G. W. Tucker, Mobile, AL. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Perry Officer, Sparta,
TN).
MONTEREY -- Graveside services for Evelyn Tucker Officer, 88, of Nashville, formerly of Monterey,
will be held at 2 p.m. today from the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Mrs. Officer died on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
She was born July 17, 1914, in Maury County to the late George Warren and Janie Lucille Dorris Tucker.
Mrs. Officer was a retired office manager at Walker Lumber Co. in Monterey and also worked with the
Monterey office of the LBJ&C.
Her family includes a son, Robert C. Lineberger of Nashville; a stepdaughter, Martha Officer Uffelman of
Huntsville, Ala.; a stepson, Robert T. Officer of Nashville; a brother, James J. Tucker of Franklin; six
grandchildren, Anne C. Lineberger, Robert E.W. Lineberger, Martha L. Gorham, Becky U. Sparks, Amelia
U. Ragland and Todd Officer; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Officer was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert T. Officer.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital in Memphis or to the charity of your
choice.
Rev. Cliff Ingram and Bill Wiggins will officiate at the services.
Nancy Belle (Looney) Officer Obt.
b. 9 February 1928, Cumberland Co., TN – d. 6 April 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Royce
Officer, b. 18 May 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 November 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o David
“Dave” Simpson Officer (1902-1984) & Amelia Nell Brown (1905-1981). Nancy Belle (Looney)
Officer, d/o Benton Looney (1900-1981) & Martha Hutchings (1896-1972).
*See Martha (Hutchings) Looney buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Nancy Belle (Looney) Officer Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nancy Belle Officer, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 8, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Officer died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Cumberland County to the late Benton and Martha Hutchins Looney.
Mrs. Officer was a homemaker and a factory worker at Acme Boot Company. She was a member of
Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Karen Officer of Cookeville; a sister and brotherin-law, Willie Mae and J.B. Farley of Cookeville; and a grandchild, David Officer of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Officer, and a brother, H.D.
Looney.
Bro. Jack Gentry will officiate the services.
Published April 07, 2006 10:32 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Josephine Allison Oberhausen
b. 1922 –d. 1977
‘Sister of Madgty A. Lawhorn’
Dallas McClellan Ogden Obt.
b. 2 December 1912, Bee Branch, AR –d. 28 December 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Una Ann
(Robinson) Ogden, b. 14 August 1911, Jackson Co., TN –d. 28 December 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o William Green Robinson (1883-1961) & Vernellie “Nellie”Elizabeth Netherton (1893-1969).
*See Una Ann (Robinson) Ogden Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dallas McClellan Ogden, 86, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Gardens. Bishop Brian Palmer will officiate.
Mr. Ogden died on Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 2, 1912 in Bee Branch, Ark. He was a factory worker.
His family includes his wife, Una Ann Ogden of Cookeville; two brothers, Sherman and Luther Ogden,
both of Missouri; five half-brothers, Charles Ray, Lester, Dale, William and Cecil Ogden, all of Missouri;
two half-sisters, Lena Ogden and Betty Lou Goins, both of Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Young.
The family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home until 9 p.m. tonight and at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Una Ann (Robinson) Ogden Obt.
b. 14 August 1911, Jackson Co., TN – d. 28 December 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Dallas
McClellan Ogden, b. 2 December 1912, Bee Branch, AR –d. 28 December 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN. Una Ann (Robinson) Ogden, d/o William Green Robinson (1883-1961) & Vernellie “Nellie”
Elizabeth Netherton (1893-1969).
*See Dallas McClellan Ogden Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Una Ann Ogden, 99, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Monday, May 2, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on
Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ogden passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2011, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born Aug. 14, 1911, in Jackson County to the late William G. Robinson and Nellie E. Netherton
Robinson.
Mrs. Ogden worked as an inspector in manufacturing for many years before her retirement. She was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mrs. Ogden was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Her family includes a brother, Loren A. Robinson of South Dakota, and several nieces, nephews and
friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas M. Ogden; four sisters, Clara
Robinson, Nellie Robinson, Willie Akers and Lillie Dearman; and three brothers, Hershell Robinson,
Samuel Robinson and Bobbie Robinson.
Bro. Jerry Phillips will officiate at the services.
Please go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to the family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 29 April 2011
Marshall V. Ogle
b. 12 November 1873 –d. 5 February 1959.
‘Daddy’
Esther Emma Ogletree
b. 4 February 1916, TN – d. 18 November 1988, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Roscoe Moses Ogletree
(1883-1956) & Georgia Gertrude Rodgers (1882-1920).
Leon Wayne Ogletree Obt.
b. 15 December 1948, Livingston, TN –d. 23 November 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th
of January 1986, Jackson co., TN to Cynthia Diane (Harris) Ogletree, d/o Jessie & Clio Harris. Leon
Wayne Ogletree, s/o Willie Elmer Ogletree (1891-1953) & Lora Edith Swann (1908-1974).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 139 – Leon Wayne Ogletree married 7
January 1986, Jackson Co., TN, age 37, address: P. O. Box 2942 Cookeville, TN to Cynthia Diane Moss,
age 26, address: P. O. Box 2942, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jessie
& Clio Harris, parents, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Mr.
& Mrs. Willie Ogletree, deceased, parents).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Wayne Ogletree, 66 of Cookeville, will be at held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5-9 p.m., with a Masonic
service to be held at 7 p.m.
Mr. Ogletree passed from this life Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1948, in Livingston to the late Willie Elmer Ogletree and Lora Edith
(Swann) Ogletree.
Mr. Ogletree was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and was loved by everyone who knew him. He
was of the Baptist faith and attended VineBranch Community Church, and was a member of Masonic
Lodge #266. He was retired from Kroger after 40 plus years of service. Mr. Ogletree loved classic
automobiles, bowling, and enjoyed playing and coaching softball for many years, loved playing golf, and
spending time with his family and friends and sharing meals together.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Harris) Ogletree of Cookeville; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and
Reed Turner of Cookeville; his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Shannon Moss of Sparta; his
granddaughter, Tierra Harriman of Cookeville; four grandsons, Jonathan Turner, Zach Dilldine, Dylan
Moss, and Shea Brown all of Cookeville; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Mike and Linda
Spurlock of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Ogletree was preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Michelle Ogletree
and Michelle (Moss) Burks; his sister, Margaret Ogletree; and two brothers, William “Bill”and Bruce E.
Ogletree.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kroger employees, and former softball players.
Bro. Keith Tosh will officiate the services.
Please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com and sign the online guest register and send a message to the
family.
Harriet (Boatman) Oliver Obt.
b. ? – d. 2 August 2016, Dallas, TX, md on the 13th of December 1943, Putnam Co., TN to Vernon D.
Oliver, b. 7 August 1919 –d. 27 November 2003, (Cpl US Army WWII, Purple Heart).
COOKEVILLE — Harriett Boatman Oliver, 97, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Baxter, passed away on
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Dallas, Texas.
Graveside memorial services will be held at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville at a later date.
Baxter chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 8582134.
Vernon D. Oliver
b. 7 August 1919 – d. 27 November 2003, (Cpl US Army WWII, Purple Heart), md on the 13th of
December 1943, Putnam Co., TN to Harriett (Boatman) Oliver, b. ? –d. 2 August 2016, Dallas, TX.
*See Harriet (Boatman) Oliver Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 229 – Vernon D. Oliver married 13
December 1943, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, to Harriett Boatman, age 24, address; Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Byrd Boatman).
William Crawford O'Neal Obt.
b. 5 June 1915, Giles Co. – d. 8 March 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Army WWII), md on the
10th of May 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Aline (Brooks) Scott O'Neal, b. 1913 –d. 1989. William Crawford
O’Neal, s/o Otis O’Neal Sr. & Muriel Grimes.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. – William C. O’Neal married 10 May
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, address: Cookeville, TN to Aline Scott, age 28, address: Cookeville, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. V. B. Brooks).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William Crawford O'Neal LTC US Army Ret., 90, of Cookeville,
will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., March 11, at Collegeside Church of Christ. Burial, with military honors, will
be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Frday, March 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the
church.
Mr. O'Neal died on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 5, 1915, in Giles County to the late Otis and Muriel Grimes O'Neal Sr.
He was a charter member of Collegeside Church of Christ. Mr. O'Neal served overseas in the Army during
World War II. He rejoined the Army Corps of Engineers, which he originally joined in 1941. He served
for 42 years in various posts in the Corps and as resource manager of Center Hill Lake for 32 years,
which included management aspects for Lake Cumberland, Cordell Hull and Dale Hollow. He was
also in the Tennessee National Guard, where he served several years as Middle Tennessee Commander and
retired after 20 years as a Lt. Colonel.
He helped to establish Edgar Evins State Park. He is known for his contributions to Tenn Tech, the
Tech-Aqua Research and the Joe L. Evins Appalachian Regional Craft Center at Center Hill Lake.
He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Masonic
Lodge, Al Menah Temple and the Kiwanis Club as the Cookeville Chapter president, and the Upper
Cumberland Shriner's Club as president in past years. He was also instrumental in the expansion and
improvements in the 1990s of the Cookeville General Hospital. While serving on the Cookeville Hospital
Board, he served for a year as chairman of the board.
His family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Ann and Jack Sells of Brentwood and Peggy
O'Neal Cathey of Cookeville; a brother, Otis O'Neal Jr. of Nashville; a sister, Marjorie Miller of
Brentwood; five grandchildren, Jack Huddleston Sells, Allen Brooks Sells, Peggy O'Neal Sells, Michael
(Chip) Cathey and Miles Richmond Cathey; three great-grandchildren, Carter Scott Sells and Jackson
Lloyd Sells and Madeline Anna Cathey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Brooks O'Neal, and two brothers,
Robert and Jim O'Neal.
Pallbearers will be Michael (Chip) and Miles Cathey, Jack and Brooks Sells, Davis Watts, J.B. Robbins,
Richard Puckett and Frank Massa.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bethel Newport and the elders and deacons of his Sunday school class at
Collegeside Church of Christ.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate the services.
Ernest “Ernie”Calvin Onks Sr. Obt.
b. 11 March 1924, Louisville –d. 11 July 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Gunners Mate 1st Class US
Navy), md 1943 to Barbara Raye (Lambert) Onks. Ernest “Ernie” Calvin Onks Sr., s/o Hobart
McKinley Onks (1897-1952) & Lena DeVault.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ernest "Ernie" Calvin Onks Sr., 79, a well-known Cookeville
attorney, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14, from the Cookeville Chapel of the HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Crestlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 at the Cookeville
Chapel of the Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Mr. Onks died on Friday, July 11, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 11, 1924, in Louisville to Hobart McKinley and Lena DeVault
Onks.
Mr. Onks served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and returned to graduate
from the University of Tennessee in the first graduating class of the UT School of
Law in 1950.
He was a field representative for the FBI for several years in Pittsburgh, Pa. before working with the
Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge. He was also associated with Lambert Brothers of Knoxville
as a sales representative.
In 1955, he was hired as general manager of Road Builders Inc. of Nashville and became executive
vice president of the company in 1959. Mr. Onks was instrumental in the construction of much of the
Tennessee interstate system, including the first completed section of Interstate 40, as well as
interstate systems throughout the southeast. He was also active in the Tennessee Road Builders
Association for many years.
After retiring from the road building industry, Mr. Onks began livestock breeding at his Love Valley
Farm in Buffalo Valley and a beef and dairy genetics business, Hybrid Vigor Inc., during which he
introduced numerous European breeds of cattle to the United States now common in the beef cattle
industry.
In 1978, he returned to practicing law by establishing a law firm in Buffalo Valley and opening an
office in Cookeville, where he practiced until his retirement in 1996. He was active in the Putnam
County Bar and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Onks was known among his friends and family as an honest, resourceful and hard-working man. He
was adored by his grandchildren for his kindness and generosity. He was an avid sportsman, photographer,
big game hunter, landscape artist and enjoyed cooking as well as the hobby of gemology.
He was also a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church.
His family includes his wife, Barbara Raye Lambert, who he married in 1943; three sons and daughters-inlaw, Ernest Jr. and Linda Onks of Dayton, Dennis and June Onks of Spring Hill, Jerry and Lauren Onks of
Smyrna; four grandchildren, Jason Cayce, Elizabeth and Katie Onks; one great-grandchild, Hannah Grace
Onks; two brothers, George Onks of Louisville, Cloyd Onks of North Vernon, Ind.; and one sister, Launa
Hamil of Louisville.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Pentzien, Houston Goddard and members of the Putnam County Bar
Association. Active pallbearers will be Carlen Vickers, Ron Thurman, Craig Fickling, Jerry Jared, and
Jason and Cayce Onks.
Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation by contacting the funeral home.
The Rev. Jim Rogers and the Rev. Gerald Taylor will officiate at the services.
Published July 12, 2003 3:10 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Melvin B. Onofrey Jr. Obt.
b. 27 December 1949, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA –d. 13 February 2000, Frankfort, KY, md Mary
(unknown) Onofrey. Melvin B. Onofrey Jr., s/o Melvin B. Onofrey Sr. (1927-1977) & Laura Jean
Emnis (1925-2014).
COOKEVILLE –Graveside services for Melvin B. Onofrey Jr., 50, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Dyer Funeral
Home.
Mr. Onofrey died on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort, Ky.
He was born on Dec. 27, 1949, in Pennsylvania to Laura Jean Emnis Onofrey of Pennsylvania and the late
Melvin B. Onofrey Sr. Mr. Onofrey was a truck driver for Averitt Express.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Mary Onofrey of Cookeville; a son, Mel Onofrey of
Cookeville; two daughters, Marianne and Kimberly Onofrey, both of Cookeville; and a brother, Michael
Onofrey of Pennsylvania.
Bro. Joe Britt Jr. will officiate at the services.
Published February 15, 2000 10:37 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Annette M. (Jackson) Opferkuch Obt.
b. 4 November 1933, GA –d. 1 October 2009, TN, md Hughie Jospeh Opferkuch, b. 18 June 1929, New
Orleans, LA – d. 13 June 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Joseph Anthony Opferkuch & Bertha
Irene Herrin. Annette M. (Jackson) Opferkuch, d/o William Leonard Jackson Sr. & Annie Mae Post.
*See Hughie Joseph Opferkuch Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Annette M. Opferkuch, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
today, Sunday, Oct. 4, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Crest
Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of
services today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Opferkuch went to her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Masters
Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1933, in Doraville, GA, to the late William
Leonard Sr. and Annie Mae Post Jackson. Mrs. Opferkuch was a wonderful nurse for 40
years. After receiving her RN degree in Atlanta, Ga., she worked at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center when she retired. She was an excellent seamstress, obtained her auctioneer
license and real estate license, owned an antique shop in Navarre, Fla., and was an accomplished toy
craftswoman.
Her family includes her loving husband of 30 years, Hughie J. Opferkuch of Cookeville; five daughters and
three sons-in-law, Sandy Allen, Belinda and Everett Gibson, Debbie and James Lafever, Phyllis and David
Burkiett and Shelley Collins; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessie Paul and Dorothy Jackson and William
Leonard Jr. and Faye Jackson; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by a baby boy, Alvin Leon Going, and two sons, Joseph and Sam Opferkuch.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate at the services.
Saturday, Oct 03, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Hughie Joseph Opferkuch Obt.
b. 18 June 1929, New Orleans, LA – d. 13 June 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Annette M.
(Jackson) Opferkuch, b. 4 November 1933, GA – d. 1 October 2009, TN, d/o William Leonard Jackson
Sr. & Annie Mae Post. Hughie Joseph Opferkuch, s/o Joseph Anthony Opferkuch & Bertha Irene
Herrin. Hughie Joseph Opferkuch md also to Nina (Loper) Opferkuch, b. 18 December 1928 –d. 12 April
1978, buried in Ritchie Cemetery, Moss Bluff, Calcasiue Parish, LA.
*See Annette M. (Jackson) Opferkuch Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Hughie Joseph Opferkuch, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 15, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Opferkuch died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his home.
He was born June 18, 1929, in New Orleans, La., to the late Joseph Anthony and Bertha Irene Herrin
Opferkuch.
Mr. Opferkuch served in the Army as Staff Sergeant during the Korean War, receiving the Good Conduct
Medal. He was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Opferkuch worked as an electrician
at Lakeland Electric and with Conoco Oil in Louisiana before his retirement. He was a devoted husband,
and a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes five daughters and three sons-in-law, Belinda and Everett Gibson of Orange, Texas,
Shelley Carroll of Lake Charles, La., Sandra Allen of Loganville, Ga., Debbie and James LaFever of
Cookeville and Phyllis and David Burkiett of Monroe, Ga.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Genevieve
Guzzino and Jacerline and Robert Alexander, all of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Nina Ruth Loper Opferkuch;
his beloved second wife, Annette Jackson Opferkuch; two sons, Joseph Anthony Opferkuch II, and Samuel
Hughie Opferkuch; and a sister, Betty Jo Smith.
Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate at the services.
15 June 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Handley “Ozzie”Oswalt Obt.
b. 14 October 1934 – d. 22 January 2015, Cookeville, Putnam co., TN, (Lt. Col US Army), md Joan
(unknown) Oswalt.
After 80 years of a life well lived and well loved, Handley C. “Ozzie”Oswalt of Cookeville, TN went to
his reward on January 22, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Joan, and
his 3 adoring children; Lori, Cheri, and John. The room was full of the love and caring that defined his life
and he was serenaded with his favorite hymns and for a finale, a rousing rendition of Waltzing Matilda –
one of the many songs he taught his children. Ozzie was a retired Federal employee from the Department of
the Air Force where he was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award upon his retirement in
1989. A retired Lt. Colonel from the United States Army Reserve, Ozzie earned numerous military service
awards and citations recognizing his devotion and dedication to his county and fellow service members;
including from his service as an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy. Next to his strong faith in God
and his devotion to family, his abiding passion was the Boy Scouts of America where he was either a boy
member or an adult leader for over 53 years. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a boy and was selected
for the Silver Beaver Award in recognition of his lifetime commitment to youth and the ideals of Scouting.
He was involved in many other volunteer and charitable activities throughout his life and never wavered in
his commitment to live by the Golden Rule; to treat others as you want to be treated. Ozzie was an avid
outdoorsman who respected and revered Nature and loved dogs, especially his beloved boxers; Butch,
Bonnie, Buc, and Buster. He was a loving son, a devoted husband, a doting father and grandfather, and a
loyal friend to all. In addition to his wife Joan, survivors include his 3 children; Lori Oswalt (David Rubin);
Cheri Oswalt (Dale Sillyman), and John Oswalt (Barbara Oswalt) and 8 grandchildren: Nick, Sam,
Brittany, Josh, Alex, Jake, Libby, and Ben. He also leaves behind his constant feline companion, Kiki, who
brought him much joy and comfort these past several years. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
donations be made to Boy Scout Troop 108, BSA, c/o First United Methodist Church, 165 E. Broad St.
Joseph Albert Otto Obt.
b. 10 September 1927, Dallas, TX – d. 23 December 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Laverne
Ladona (Flippen) Otto. Joseph Albert Otto, s/o Joseph Albert Otto Sr. & Madeline Enneking.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Joseph Albert Otto, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Mon., Dec. 27, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 26, at Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home.
Mr. Otto died on Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, at NHC of Cookeville.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Joseph Albert Sr. and Madeline Enneking Otto.
Mr. Otto was owner/operator of Otto Shirtmakers in Livingston. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Church. He was also past president of the Cookeville Country Club.
His family includes three daughters and a son-in-law, Julia (Muffin) Otto of Cookeville, Elizabeth Otto
Best M.D. of Louisville, Ky., and Donna and Robert Maughon of Kodak; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe A.
III and Wanda Otto of Cookeville; three sisters, Lillian Otto Harris, Rose Otto Hornberger and Carmen
Otto Morrissey, all of Nashville; three brothers, W. James Otto and John Bernard Otto, both of Mt. Juliet,
and W. Thomas Otto of Nashville; four grandchildren, Jonathan Stewart of Cookeville, Michael Flatt of
Kodak, Miles and Tyler Best of Louisville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Ladona Flippen Otto.
Father Peter Coffey will officiate at the services.
Preston Vaughn Overall
b. 5 June 1897, TN –d. 1 January 1974, (Tennessee Sgt US Army WWI), md Helen (Blanchard) Overall,
b. 1892 – d. 1988. Preston Vaughn Overall, s/o Landrum Luther Capers Overall (1857-1938) &
Josephine Price Vaughn.
Catherine (Reynolds) Owens Obt.
b. 6 September 1930, Nicholson, GA – d. 23 April 2015, Nicholson, GA, md Dr. S. Lee Owens, b. 4
August 1921, Marion Co., NC –d. 6 December 2002, Franklin, TN, (HMC US Navy WWII) , s/o Claudia
Owens. Catherine (Reynolds) Owens, d/o Oscar Reynolds & Eula Talbert.
*See Dr. S. Lee Owens Obt.
NICHOLSON, Ga. — A celebration of life service for Catherine Owens, 84, of Nicholson, Ga., will be
held Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Faith Fellowship in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Crest
Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Owens passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at her residence in Cookeville.
She was born in Nicholson, Ga., on Sept. 6, 1930, to the late Eula Talbert Reynolds and Oscar Reynolds.
She was married to the late Dr. Lee Owens.
Her family includes a son, Robert Owens of Brentwood, and a daughter, Debra Cochran of Cookeville.
Crestlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookevile, TN: 25 April 2015
Eula Bell (Stockton) Owens Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Eula Bell Owens, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tues., Sept. 14, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Mon., Sept. 13, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
on Tues., Sept. 14, at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mrs. Owens died on Sun., Sept. 12, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 15, 1909, in Cherokee, Ala., to the late Orvil and Mary Alice Brown Stockton. Mrs.
Owens was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville. She was also a
member of The Ruth Rainer Circle and the Hospital Auxiliary.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Emily Owens of Cherokee, Ala.; five
daughters and sons-in-law, Opaline and Bob Jones, Donna Carolyn and Buck Hooks, Geraldine and Lowell
Flatt, Billie and Bill Mitchell, and Joyce and Stanley Bullington, all of Cookeville; three sisters, Ozell Dyer
of Tompkinsville, Ky., Minerva Pritchard of Whiteside, and Mildred Goad of Bowling Green, Ky.; 17
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ezar Owens; and two sons, Jerry
D. and Willie D. Owens.
Rev. Woodard Adams will officiate at the services.
Oliver Harrison Owens Obt.
b. 1 January 1922 – d. 14 April 1958, (TN Pvt Co C 320 Engineers Bn WWII), md Pearl (unknown)
Owens. Oliver Harrison Owens, s/o Louis & Pearl Owens.
Oliver Harrison Owens, 37, died Monday, April 14, at the Veterans hospital in Augusta, GA, after an
extended illness.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Whitson funeral home with the Rev. W. C.
Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Crest Lawn cemetery.
He was the son of the late Louis Owens.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Owens of Cookeville, his mother, Mrs. Martha Eller Owens; two
sons, Paul and Harold Gene Owens of Silver Point; four daughters, Helen Ruth Owens, Cookeville,
Carolyn, Joyce and Kathy Owens of Silver Point; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Lee Talley, Mrs. Sara Leonard,
Mrs. Daisy Palk and Mrs. Johnny Judd, all of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 23 April 1958.
John Wilson Owen Obt.
b. 8 January 1927, Wilson Co., TN –d. 6 July 2012, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, md Eula Elise (Johnson)
Owen, b. 1923 – d. 1992. John Wilson Owen md also on the 8th of May 1992, Putnam Co., TN to Iva
Jewel (Daniels) Johnson Owen.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 112– John Wilson Owen married 8 May
1992, Putnam Co., TN, age 66, b. 18 January 1927, address: 876 Bill South Road, Cookeville, TN 38501 to
Iva Jewel Johnson, age 64, b. 7 September 1928, address: 3398 Poston Whiteaker Road, Cookeville, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Carlen Blair, 45 Buck Lake Rd., Cookeville, TN
38501).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Wilson Owen, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Monday, July 9, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Sunday, July 8, and from 9 a.m.
until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Owen died Friday evening, July 6, 2012, in Quality Health Care Center in
Lebanon.
He was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Wilson County to the late John Robert Edmond and Bessie Patton Owen.
Mr. Owen was retired from the former Cookeville Coca Cola Bottling Plant. Following retirement, he
worked a number of years for Genco Stamping & Mfg. Co. He was a member of Scott Avenue Baptist
Church.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Danny Wilson and Regina Owen of Emory, Va.; a daughter,
Lisa Ellen Cox of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, Amie Owen, Travis Walker, Josh Owen, Daniel Owen,
Kaitlyn Owen, Kristin Wilbanks and Joel Owen; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Elise Johnson Owen and Iva Jewel
Daniels Owen; a sister, Evelyn Dunn; and a brother, Richard Owen.
Rev. Jerry Blair will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 8 July 2012
Eula Belle (Stockton) Owens Obt.
b. 14 April 1909, AL –d. 12 September 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of May 1925,
Clay Co., TN to Ezra Dewell Owens, b. 22 January 1906, KY –d. 1 September 1981, Putnam Co., TN, s/o
Bradford Owens & Martha Poston. Eula (Stockton) Owens, d/o Orvil Stockton & Mary Alice Brown.
*See Ezra Dewell (Stockton) Owens Obt.
*See Donna C. (Owens) Hooks Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 50 –E. D. Owen married 10 May 1925,
Clay Co., TN to Eula Stockton).
COOKEVILLE - Graveside services for Eula Bell Owens, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tues., Sept. 14, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Mon., Sept. 13, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
on Tues., Sept. 14, at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mrs. Owens died on Sun., Sept. 12, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 15, 1909, in Cherokee, Ala., to the late Orvil and Mary Alice Brown Stockton. Mrs.
Owens was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Cookeville. She was also a
member of The Ruth Rainer Circle and the Hospital Auxiliary.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Emily Owens of Cherokee, Ala.; five
daughters and sons-in-law, Opaline and Bob Jones, Donna Carolyn and Buck Hooks, Geraldine and Lowell
Flatt, Billie and Bill Mitchell, and Joyce and Stanley Bullington, all of Cookeville; three sisters, Ozell Dyer
of Tompkinsville, Ky., Minerva Pritchard of Whiteside, and Mildred Goad of Bowling Green, Ky.; 17
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ezar Owens; and two sons, Jerry
D. and Willie D. Owens.
Rev. Woodard Adams will officiate at the services.
Published September 13, 1999 : Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ezra Dewell Owens Obt.
b. 22 January 1906, KY – d. 1 September 1981, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of May 1925, Clay Co.,
TN to Eula Belle (Stockton) Owens, b. 14 April 1909, AL – d. 12 September 1999, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Orvil Stockton & Mary Alice Brown. Ezra D. Owens, s/o Bradford Owens & Martha
Poston.
*See Billie Ann (Owens) Mitchell Obt.
*See Eula Belle (Stockton) Owens Obt.
*See Donna C. (Owens) Hooks Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 50 –E. D. Owen married 10 May 1925,
Clay Co., TN to Eula Stockton).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Ezra D. Owens, 75, will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, in the chapel of
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home at 1 p.m., with Rev. Roy West and Rev., Maurice Moore officating.
Mr. Owens, a native of Kentucky, was pronounced dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital on
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1981. He was the son of the late Bradford and Martha Poston Owens and a retired
employee of the Putnam County Road Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Stockton Owens of Cookeville; five daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Hooks
of Cookeville; Mrs. Opalene Jones of Raleigh, North Caroilina; Mrs. Billie Ann Mitchell of Hixson, Tenn.;
Mrs. Geraldine Flatt of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; and Mrs. Joyce Bullington of Gallatin, Tenn.; two sons, Willie D.
Owens of Decatur, Alabama, and Edward Owens of Cherokee, Alabama; 17 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren.
There will be a Masonic service at the funeral home tonight at 7 p.m. Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN:
Jerry Denton Owens
b. 22 March 1943 – d. 26 June 1971, md on the 20th of June 1964, Putnam Co., TN to Virginia Lee
(Minnear) Owens, b. 2 February 1946. Jerry Denton Owens, s/o Ezra Dewell Owens (1906-1981) &
Eula Belle Stockton (1909-1999).
*See Eula Belle (Stockton) Owens Obt.
*See Ezra Dewell (Stockton) Owens Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 428 – Jerry Denton Owens married 20
June 1964, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 22 March 1943, address: 707 S. Dixie, Cookeville, Tn to Virginia
Lee Minnear, age 18, b. 2 February 1946, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of female: Ethel Minnear, (mother), Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN).
Dr. S. Lee Owens Obt.
b. 4 August 1921, Marion Co., NC – d. 6 December 2002, Franklin, TN, (HMC US Navy WWII), md to
Catherine (Reynolds) Owens, b. 6 September 1930, Nicholson, GA – d. 23 April 2015, Nicholson, GA,
d/o Oscar Reynolds & Eula Talbert. Dr. S. Lee Owens, s/o Claudia Owens.
*See Catherine (Reynolds) Owens Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for S. Lee Owens, 81, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Dec. 9, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial with
full military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dr. Owens died on Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Williamson County Medical Center in Franklin.
He was born Aug. 4, 1921, in Marion County, N.C., to the late Claudia Owens. Dr. Owens was a WWII
veteran and served in the Navy for 21 years. He was awarded a Ph.D. in business management from the
University of Georgia in 1967 and was chairman of the Business Management Dept. for much of his
21-year tenure at Tennessee Technological University. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Cookeville and served actively as a Gideon from 1968 through 1982.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, Catherine Reynolds Owens of Cookeville; a daughter and son-inlaw, Debra and Doug Cochran of Conyers, Ga.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Francie Owens of
Franklin; a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Don Carr of High Point, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jonathan
and Autumn Lee Morgan and Katherine Lee and Ethan Owens; and three great-grandchildren, Austin,
Andrew and Morgan.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Fellowship
Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church and past and present faculty of the Tennessee Tech University
Business Dept.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Campus Crusade for Christ/Jesus Film Project by contacting
the funeral home.
Rev. Charles Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published December 07, 2002 6:47 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Stuard Lesley “Les”Pack Jr. Obt.
b. 22 July 1952, Jackson Co., TN – d. 2 June 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1 st of July
1991, Putnam Co., TN to Betty Louise (Bussell) Pack, b. 31 January 1943. Stuard Lesley “Les”Pack Jr.,
s/o Stuard Lesley Pack Sr. & Wilma Gentry Lambert.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 448 – Stuard Lesley Pack Jr. married 1
July 1991, Putnam Co., TN, age 38, b. 22 July 1952, address: 1515 Ford Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501 to
Betty Louise Bussell, age 48, b. 31 January 1943, address: 1515 Ford Dr., Box 47 Cookeville, TN 38501.
Name of the parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Betty Odelle Bussell, 412 N. Brewer St., Paris, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Stuard Lesley (Les) Pack Jr., 56, will be held Friday, June 5, at 11
a.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Thursday, June 4, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until time of
services at the funeral home.
Mr. Pack died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 22, 1952, in Jackson County to Wilma Gentry Lambert of Cookeville and the late Stuard
L. Pack Sr.
Mr. Pack was a heavy equipment operator.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Betty Pack of Cookeville; two sons, Christopher
Pack of Cookeville and Bryan Pack of Iowa; three sisters, Elizabeth Cronk of Cookeville, Jenell Sponaugle
of Baxter and Connie Zvienieks; five brothers, Donnie and Bruce Lambert, both of Gordonsville, Reece
Lambert and Kenneth Barnes, both of Cookeville, and Michael Pack of Baxter; a granddaughter, McKenzie
Pack of Cookeville; and many nieces and nephews.
Minister Tom Walker will officiate the services.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Gladys M. (Hargis) Padgett Obt.
b. 6 February 1924, Overton Co., TN – d. 17 September 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md J. D.
Padgett, b. 24 January1922 – d. 8 November 1996. Gladys M. (Hargis) Padgett, d/o Tommy Sisco &
Dovey Loo Hargis.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Gladys M. Padgett, 83, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Sept.
22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Sept. 21, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Padgett died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Overton County to the late Tommy Sisco and Dovey Loo Hargis.
Mrs. Padgett was a homemaker and member of Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes three sons and a daughter-in-law, Vernon and Douglas Wayne Padgett, both of
Cookeville, and Gary Padgett and wife Maria of Lebanon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Cecil
Gentry of Algood and Jewel Dean and Howard Gunter of Ringgold, Ga.; six grandchildren, Michael Gentry
and wife Tina of Gastonia, N.C., Renee Walters and husband Eric of Ringgold, Ga., Jeffrey and Jason
Cunter of Ringgold, and Desiree and Catlin Padgett of Lebanon; eight great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Padgett was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Padgett, and a son,
Harold Padgett.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published September 21, 2007 11:14 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Raymond Padgett
b. 29 August 1921, Overton Co., TN –d. 26 November 1968, Putnam Co., TN, (Pfc US Army WWII), md
Mary Alice (Hood) Padgett, b. 8 May 1925 – d. 26 May 2006, d/o Floyd Cordell Hood (1890-1972) &
Lou Vernia Hammock (1889-1971).
Vernon Padgett Obt.
b. 16 August 1942 –d. 22 June 2009, Algood, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Vernon Padgett, 66, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 24, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Padgett died Monday, June 22, 2009, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Helen R. (Hill) Page Obt.
b. 12 May 1925, Celina, TN –d. 13 January 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of January
1948, Putnam Co., TN to Thomas W. Page, b. 26 April 1927. Helen R. (Hill) Page, d/o Cecil Hill &
Mollie Lancaster Martin.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 206 – Thomas W. Page married 10
January 1948, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 26 April 1927, address; Celina, TN to Helen Ruth Hill, age 22, b.
25 May 1925, address; Celina, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Cecil Hill,
Indianapolis, IN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Helen R. Page, 80, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 16, from McClellan Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Mrs. Page died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 12, 1925, in Celina to the late Cecil Hill and Mollie Lancaster (Martin). Mrs. Page
worked as a counselor with the Pacesetters Group for many years.
Her family includes her husband, Thomas Page of Cookeville; an uncle, Donald Martin
of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four cousins, Sandra Philpot and Irene Hert, both of Celina,
and Haskell Bailey and Dorothy Porter, both of Indianapolis, Ind.
Bro. O.L. Ransom will officiate the services.
Published January 14, 2006 3:23 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Clarence Bethel “Junior”Palk Obt.
b. 9 March 1924, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 7 November 2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (Staff Sgt. US 8th
Air Force WWII), md Janie (Huddleston) Palk, b. 21 February 1929, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 12 February
2000, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Robert Oscar Huddleston (1889-1934) & Mary Etta
“Marietta”Foster (1895-1943), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN. Clarence B.
“Junior”Palk, s/o Clarence Bethel Palk (1898-1968) & Clinnie Avo Pippin (1905-2007), both buried in
the Alex Byers Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Donald Houston Palk Obt.
*See Janie (Huddleston) Palk Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Clarence B. Palk Jr., better known as “Junior”gave up his earthly tent to take on an
eternal body (2 Cor. 5:1-5) on Nov. 7, 2013.
He was born March 9, 1924, in Jackson County to the late Bethel and Avo Palk.
His passing occurred at Heritage Pointe Senior Living, where he was a resident. He was 89 years of age.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Lajuana Palk of Sparta and Mike and Peggy
Palk of Bloomington Springs. His grandchildren are Chris and Kathy Palk Slaughter of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.,
Kyle and Andrea Palk Wylie of Clayton N.M., Jonathan and Betsy Palk of Powell, Tenn., Daniel and Jana
Palk of Bellevue, Tenn., and Jenna Palk of Hermitage, Tenn. His great-grandchildren are Dava and Hank
Slaughter, Jack and Jasmine Palk and Lucy Palk. He had a special friend in
Mary Halfacre and a dedicated caregiver in Inez Drescher.
(Pictured: Clarence B. “Junior”Palk. Also picture from TTI, 1949
yearbook).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife
Janie Palk, and his two brothers, Donald and Bobby Palk.
Junior was the owner/operator of Putnam Farm Supply Inc. for 60 years.
He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Air Force as a ball turret gunner. Junior was a
servant to the Cookeville and Putnam County community his entire life, where he served in various clubs.
He was a past president of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and was a member of TTU’s
Presidents Club. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Junior will always be remembered as someone with a quick wit, a desire to help those in need and who was
a friend to everyone.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Junior Palk can be made to (1) TTU Agriculture Foundation,
College of AGHE, P.O. Box 5165, Attn. Lisa Rice, Cookeville, TN 38505 or (2) Alzheimer’s Tennessee
Inc., 1459 Interstate Drive, Suite 211, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Mr. Palk’s family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral
Home in Cookeville, and will have a private family funeral at a later time.
Please visit the website at crestlawnmemorial.com and sign the register or send a message to the family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6384.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN: 8 November 2013
Donald Houston Palk Obt.
b. 25 January 1928, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 September 1928, md on the 15th of May 1953, Putnam Co., TN
to Donna Ruth (Flatt) Palk, b. 27 June 1934. Donald Houston Palk, s/o Clarence Bethel Palk (18981968) & Clinnie Avo Pippin (1905-2007), both buried in the Alex Byers Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Clarence Bethel “Junior”Palk Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 490 - Donald Houston Palk married 15
May 1953, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 25 January 1928, address: Bloomington Springs, Rt. 1, TN to
Donna Ruth Flatt, age 18, b. 27 June 1934, address: Box 251, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Artie Flatt. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Bethel Palk,
Bloomington Springs, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Donald H. Palk, 71, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. today at the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
His family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. today until the time of services.
Mr. Palk died Thursday evening, Sept. 9, 1999, at NHC Health Care Center in Cookeville.
A native of Putnam County, he was born on Jan. 28, 1928, to Clarence Bethel and Avo Palk.
Mr. Palk was an insurance agent at State Farm Insurance Co. for more than 35 years.
His family includes his mother, Avo Palk of Cookeville; his wife, Donna Ruth Palk, also of Cookeville;
two daughters, Kim Langley of Brentwood and Terri S. Vermillion of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Clarence
Bethel Palk Jr.; and four grandchildren, Casey and Kyle Langley, Michael Adams and Nicholas Rion
Vermillion.
He was preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Bob L. Palk.
Donations can be made in Mr. Palk's honor to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located on E. 10th St.
in Cookeville.
Rev. Charles McCaskey will officiate at the services.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home of Cookeville are in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Ann (Johnson) Palk Obt.
b. 18 December 1947, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 17 July 1999, Winchester, KY, md Roy M. Palk.
Frances Ann (Johnson) Palk, d/o Willard Johnson & Agnes Yates.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Frances Ann Johnson Palk, 51, of Winchester, Ky., formerly of
Cookeville and Baxter, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wed., July 21, at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends from 1-5 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. on Tues., July 20, from the Cookeville
Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mrs. Palk died on Sat., July 17, 1999, at her home in Winchester.
She was born on Dec. 18, 1947, in Cookeville to Willard and Agnes Yates Johnson of Baxter. Mrs. Palk
was a 1967 graduate of TTU with a major in business and education and was self-employed as a court
reporter for 22 years. She was also a former employee of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Assoc. Mrs.
Palk was a member of the Fayette Church of Christ in Lexington, Ky. She enjoyed boating, hiking,
gardening and travel.
In addition to her parents, her family also includes her husband, Roy M. Palk of Winchester, President and
Chief Executive Officer of East Kentucky Power Cooperative; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and John
Hooper of Owensboro, Ky.; a son and daughter-in-law, Russell Lynn and Michelle Palk of Franklin; two
sisters, Louise Charles of Potomac, Md. and Betty Troop of McMinnville; and a grandson, Conner Palk of
Franklin.
Pallbearers will be Harold Johnson, John T. Johnson Jr., Charles Stanton Jr., Charlie Johnson, Dr. David
Hankins, Dr. John Johnson, David Johnson and Dr. William Louis Johnson III.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice East, 24 West Lexington Ave., Winchester, Ky. 40391.
Bros. Dan Barker and Tim Richardson will officiate at the services.
James Leon “Jimmy”Palk Obt.
b. 2 November 1952, Farmington, Oakland Co., MI – d. 8 Feburary 2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN,
md on the 1st of July 1977, Putnam Co., TN to Kathy Darlene (Scarlett) Palk, b. 11 September 1960,
Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 April 2010, Nashville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o George K. Guss Scarlett (1937-1990)
& Mary Elizabeth. James L. “Jimmy”Palk, s/o William B. Palk Jr. (1926-1991) & Gertrude Martin
(1929-2003).
*See William B. Palk Jr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putanm Co., TN, pg. – James Leon Palk married 1 July 1977,
Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 2 November 1952, address: Rt. 1, Box 261, Baxter, TN to Kathy Darlene
Scarlett, age 17, b. 11 September 1960, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. George Scarlett, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for James L. “Jimmy”Palk, 60, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 11, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 10, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Palk passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was born Nov. 2, 1952, in Farmington, Mich., to the late Gertrude (Martin) and Bill Palk.
Mr. Palk served in the Army and National Guard.
His family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Mandi Palk and Roger and Katy Palk, all
of Baxter; a daughter and son-in-law, April and Jamie Hawkins of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, Ethan,
Trevor, Alissa, Audrey, Kelsey, Leah and Katlyn; three sisters, Wanda Bolen, Jean Haggard and Peggy
Long; his mother-in-law, Mary Scarlett of Cookeville; a special aunt, Kathy Martin; a special friend, Paul
Chaffin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Darlene Palk.
Bros. John Davis and Bobby Roberts will officiate at the services.
To sign the online guest book and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Janie (Huddleston) Palk Obt.
b. 21 February 1929, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 12 February 2000, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Clarence
Bethel “Junior”Palk, b. 9 March 1924, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 7 November 2013, Nashville, Davidson Co.,
TN, s/o Clarence Bethel Palk (1898-1968) & Clinnie Avo Pippin (1905-2007), both buried in the Alex
Byers Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Janie (Huddleston) Palk, d/o Robert Oscar Huddleston (1889-1934) &
Mary Etta “Marietta”Foster (1895-1943), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Clarence Bethel “Junior”Palk Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Janie Palk, 70, of Cookeville will be held Monday, Feb. 14, at 11
a.m. at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. The burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Palk died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1929 in DeKalb County to the late Robert and Mary Foster Huddleston. Mrs.
Palk was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church.
Her family includes her husband, Clarence B. Palk Jr. of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David
and LaJuana Palk of Sparta and Mike and Peggy Palk of Cookeville; two granddaughters and a grandsonin-law, Chris Slaughter and Kathy Palk Slaughter of Murfreesboro, and Andy Palk of Nashville; three
grandsons, Jonathan, Daniel and Jeff Palk of Cookeville; a sister, Amanda Torgl of Michigan; and a
brother, Bill Huddleston of Michigan.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Palk was preceded in death by two brothers, R.O. and Bobby Jared
Huddleston, and a sister, Mary Lou Morris.
Pallbearers are Chris Slaughter, Kathy, Andy, Jonathan, Daniel and Jeff Palk. Honorary pallbearers are
James Smith, Perry Phipps, Red Holford, David Bartlett and David Bruce.
The Rev. Woodward Adams will conduct the services.
Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Published February 12, 2000 6:09 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Roger Lee Palk Obt.
BAXTER — Funeral services for Roger Lee Palk, 34, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4,
at the Baxter chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, and from noon until time of services on
Sunday at the funeral home.
Roger passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Baxter, due to injuries he sustained from a
motorcycle accident.
He was born Sept. 9, 1981, in Cookeville to the late James “Jimmy”and Kathy Darlene Scarlett Palk.
Roger was raised at Cedar Hill Baptist Church and rededicated his life to the Lord when he was 20. He
recently graduated from East Tennessee Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
He was a loving husband and father with a big personality and infectious laugh, who made his family’s life
brighter while he was here.
He is survived by his “girls,”wife, Katy Wertz Palk (they married June 21, 2003), and daughter Alissa
Kate Palk; his grandmother, Mary Scarlett of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Mandi
Palk; a sister and brother-in-law, April and Jamie Hawkins, all of Baxter; his father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Dennis and Mary Alice Wertz of Cookeville; a sister-in-law, Sarah Wertz Phillips of Evansville, Ind.;
a “second brother”cousin, Chad Jones; and several aunts, uncle, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chad Jones, Brandon Herren, John McAfee, Barry Wilson, Shane Farris and Seth Farris.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, Cordell Hull
Lodge #10, P.O. Box 1402, Cookeville, TN 38503, or the North American Mission Board, P.O. Box
116543, Atlanta, GA 30368-6543.
Bro. John Davis and Bro. Josh Sherman will officiate at the services.
Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 8582134.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN: 2 September 2016
Willene (Gentry) Palk Obt.
b. 8 January 1925, Jackson Co., TN –d. 30 November 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md ?. Willene
(Gentry) Palk, d/o Lester Dudley Gentry (1889-1973) & Laura B. Chaffin (1889-1942), both buried in
Byers Cemetery, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Willene Palk, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial
will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 2; and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Monday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Palk died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at her home.
She was born in Jackson County to the late Lester and Laura Chaffin Gentry.
Mrs. Palk was a lifetime member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ, having joined in 1955. She worked
as a clerk at Peebles Dept. Store for more than 15 years and was still working two to three days a week. She
was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a great love for the outdoors and
country music.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy M. and Kathy Palk of Lexington, Ky., and Gary
D. and Nina Palk of Cookeville; two sisters, Nola Judd and Martha Smith, both of Cookeville; two
grandsons and spouses, Russell and Michelle Palk of Franklin, and Brent and Paula Palk of Hermitage; two
granddaughters and a spouse, Beth Hooper of Brentwood, and Shannon and Jason Fox of Spring Hill; and
eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Jace, Jonah, Everett, Eston and Willis
B. Gentry; a sister, Mae Julian; and a daughter-in-law, Frances Johnson Palk.
Memorial donations may be made to Willow Avenue Church of Christ Benevolent Fund, Happy Haven
Home, American Cancer Society, or Hospice of Cookeville.
You may send a message to the family by visiting Mrs. Palk's website at www.mem.com.
Bros. David Flatt, Clarence Deloach, Johnny Fox, Carl Sims and Mike Webb will officiate at the services.
Published December 01, 2007 2:45 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William B. Palk Jr.
b. 16 June 1926, TN – d. 16 November 1991, md Gertrude (Martin) Palk, b. 25 August 1929 – d. 16
December 2003. William B. Palk Jr., s/o William B. Palk Sr. (1881-1962) & Alice Delina Randolph
(1888-1975).
*See Mary “Cindy”Lucinda Gail (Palk) Herren Obt.
*See James L. “Jimmy”Palk buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See William B. Palk Sr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
William B. Palk Sr.
b. 1881, TN –d. 12 August 1962, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 30th of November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to
Alice Delina (Randolph) Palk, b. 26 July 1888 – d. 16 August 1975, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Wesley
Randolph (1859-1916) & Lucindy Clouse (1861-1919), both buried in West Cemetery, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN. William B. Palk, s/o William Palk & Parisetta (Beckers) Vickers (1857-1928), buried
in West Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Edith (Palk) Harding Obt.
*See Parisetta “Sissie”(Becker) Palk Vickers buried in West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
*See William B. Palk Jr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 193, #765 – William Palk married 30
November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Alice Randolph).
William Ralph Palk
b. 4 November 1924 – d. 21 November 1989, (S1 US Navy WWII), md on the 31st of December 1945,
Putnam Co., TN to Daisy Jenkins (Owens) Palk
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. – William Ralph Palk married 31
December 1945, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, Cookeville, TN to Daisy Jenkins Owens, age 18, address: Rt. 1,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lewis Owens, Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN).
Bailey Logan Palmer
b. 4 June 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 June 1965, Detroit, MI, md Katheryn (unknown) Palmer, b. 12
April 1920 – d. 13 January 1992. Bailey Logan Palmer, s/o Lee Buckland Palmer (1883-1950) &
Traverse Deeds (1882-1968).
Dosha (Steele) Palmer Obt.
b. 22 July 1924, DeKalb Co., TN - d. 3 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Thurman Palmer, b.
24 February 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 April 1979, Warren, MI, Robert Peay Palmer & Mary
Wallace. Dosha (Steele) Palmer, d/o Albert Bradley Steele & Mona Lee Lafever.
*See Thurman Palmer Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Dosha Palmer, 79, of Silver Point will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April
5, from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, at the Baxter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Palmer died on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 22, 1924, in DeKalb County to Albert Bradley and Mona Lee (Lafever) Steele. Mrs.
Palmer was retired from the Uniroyal Tire Company after 35 years of service. She attended Herrens Chapel
Church of Christ.
Her family includes one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Duane Rhea of Silver Point; one sister,
Dortha Whited of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Darrel Rhea of Silver Point and Alesha West of
Cookeville; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Haley West.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Palmer; and four brothers,
Flavel, Ray, William Jay and Albert Steele.
Published April 03, 2004 4:11 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ewin Palmer
b. 27 January 1914 – d. 14 February 1998, md on the 24th of May 1936, DeKalb Co., TN to Winnie Mae
(Roberts) Palmer, b. 16 January 1919 – d. 7 Janaury 1996, d/o William Daily Roberts (1886-1968) &
Pearl Dona Kinnarid (1891-1977), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 346 –Ewin Palmer married 24 May 1936,
DeKalb Co., TN to Winnie Mae Roberts).
Larry Hooper Palmer Obt.
b. 3 September 1961 –d. 17 October 1961, s/o Mr. & Mrs. George Palmer.
Funeral services for Larry hooper Palmer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer of Detroit, were held
Saturday in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
Rev. Malcolm Rodgers and Rev. W. M. Collier officiated. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The baby died Oct. 17 in Detroit.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 24 October 1961.
Louis Byron Palmer Obt.
b. 1914, KY –d. 29 January 1990, Putnam Co., TN, md Marie (Thomas) Palmer, b. 1920. Louis Bryron
Palmer, s/o Robert Peay Palmer & Mary Wallace.
*See Thurman Palmer Obt.
AZEL PARK, MICHIGAN - Funeral services for Louis Byron Palmer, 75, will be held in the Baxter
Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home Saturday, February 3, at 10 a.m. with burial in the Crest
Mr. Palmer died Monday (January 29, 1990) at his home.
A native of Piano, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert P. and Mary Wallace Palmer.
His family includes his wife, Marie Thomas Palmer of Hazel Park; four sons, Vernon B. Palmer of Ashland
City, Louis Darrel Palmer of Novi, Michigan; Philip Nolan Palmer of Hazel Park, Danny Thomas Palmer
of Warren, Michigan; one daughter, Sharon Made Isaac of Clay City, Kentucky; five sisters, Vinnie
Thomas of Silver Point; Winnie Ashburn of Baxter, Alene Herron of Sparta, Dixie Helms of Baxter and
Louise Roberts of Silver Point; three brothers, John Byrd Palmer of Hazel Park, Jack Palmer of Sterling
Heights, Michigan, James Palmer of Bowling Green, Kentucky; five grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren.
Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Thurman Palmer and sister, Irene Palmer.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Bro. C. M. (Scottle) Glasgow and Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Thurman Palmer Obt.
b. 24 February 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 April 1979, Warren, MI, md Dosha (Steele) Palmer, b. 22
July 1924, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 3 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Albert Bradley Steele &
Mona Lee Lafever. Thurman Palmer, s/o Robert Peay Palmer & Mary Wallace.
*See Dosha (Steele) Palmer Obt.
*See Louis Byron Palmer Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Thurman Palmer, 67, were held Friday, May 27, at Silver Point
Church of Christ with Bro. Scotty Glasgow officiating. Mr. Palmer died April 24 at South Macomb
Hospital, Warren, MI.
Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Palmer was a native of Putnam County the son of Robert Peay and Mary Wallace Palmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dosha M. Palmer of Warren, MI; one son, Dwight Palmer; two daughters,
Barbara Novak and Becky Palmer, all of MI; his mother, Mrs. Mary Palmer of Silver Point; four brothers,
Louis Byron Palmer and Jack Palmer both of Detroit. John Byrd Palmer of Hazel Park, MI and James
Palmer of Warren, MI; five sisters, Mrs. Winnie Ashburn and Mrs. Dixie Helms, both of Baxter, Mrs.
Vinnie Thomas of Silver Point, Mrs. Alene Herron of Warren, MI, and Mrs. Louise Roberts of Mt.
Clemens, MI; three grandchildren; and 27 nieces and nephews.
Rose Lee Palmer
b. 1936 –d. 1975, md James Palmer, b. 1922.
Vander McCall “Mack”Palmer
b. 23 August 1934, Warren Co., TN – d. 21 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
November 1978, Putnam Co., TN to Glenda Lucille (DeLong) Palmer, b. 16 October 1934, also md 1st on
the 25th of July 1954, Van Buren Co., TN to Billy Joe Chandler. Vander McCall “Mack” Palmer, s/o
George E. Palmer (1901-1960) & Vander Mai Maxwell (1906-1986). Vander McCall Palmer also md on
the 6th of June 1953, Putnam Co., TN to Annell Brewington.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 18 - Vander McCall Palmer married 6
June 1953, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 23 August 1934, address; Baxter, TN to Anell Brewington, age 17,
b. 6 October 1935, address: Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Marvin
Breweington. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: George Palmer).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 224 – Vander McCall Palmer married 22
November 1978, Putnam Co., TN, age 44, b. 23 August 1934, address: Rt. 12, Box 218-B, Cookeville, TN
to Glenda Lucille Lewis, age 43, b. 16 October 1934, address: 160 Montgomery, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Dave Chandler (son), Rt. 1, Rock Island, TX).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 484 –Billy Joe Chandler married 25 July
1954, Van Buren Co., TN to Glenda Lucille DeLong).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Vander McCall “Mack”Palmer, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 23, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Palmer died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Warren County to the late George E. and Vander Mai Maxwell Palmer.
Mr. Palmer attended Hampton's Crossroads Baptist Church. He worked as a mechanical contractor at
Jackson and Carwile for 23 years and as a building contractor until retirement.
His family includes his wife, Glenda L. DeLong Palmer of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah
Palmer and Eddie Clark of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Debi Palmer of Baxter; two
stepsons, Jeffery Chandler and wife Carey of Morrison and David Chandler of Murfreesboro; a sister,
Sarah Ruth Palmer of South Carolina; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George H. and Helen Palmer of
Michigan and Bobby R. and Sarah Palmer of Cookeville; a brother-in-law, Lester (Dee) Huddleston of
Cookeville; two granddaughters, Katie and Lauren Clark, both of Cookeville; three grandsons, Bradley
Clark of Cookeville and Dakota and Montana Palmer, both of Baxter; a stepgrandson, Logan Chandler of
Morrison; a stepgranddaughter, Chelsey Chandler of Morrison; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anell Brewington Palmer; two sisters,
Beatrice Jones and Virginia Huddleston; and a brother-in-law, Foil Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Afternoon Coffee Group at Ralph's Doughnuts.
Memorial donations may be made to the CRMC Foundation to be designated for diabetes programs or the
Mustard Seed Ranch in memory of Mack Palmer.
Bros. LeRoy Forgey and James Haynes will officiate at the services.
Visit the family's Web site at www.mem.com and send a message.
Friday, Jan 23, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Louis Vincent Panicali
b. 20 July 1932 –d. 14 October 1986, (Capt US Marine Corps Korea –Vietnam).
Ines A. (Delk) Savage Pardue Obt.
b. 8 August 1936, Jamestown, TN – d. 1 September 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of
September 1958, Fentress, TN to George David Savage. Ines A. (Delk) Savage Pardue, d/o Ampie O.
Delk & Ella Copley.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Fentress Co., TN, pg. 124, #625 – George David Savage, age
20, address: Allardl, TN married 20 September 1958, Fentress, TN to Ina Juanell Delk, age 21, address:
Jamestown, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Ampie Delk (father), Jamestown, TN
& Ella Copley (mother), Jamestown, TN).
Funeral services for Ines A. Pardue, 69, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, from the
chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Sept. 2, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pardue died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
She was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Jamestown to the late Ampie O. and Ella Copley Delk.
Mrs. Pardue was a retired linen manager of Christian Care and worked there four years before retiring.
Her family includes two daughters, Charlotte R. Pardue and Patricia L. Pardue, both of Cookeville; a son,
Michael R. Pardue of Wichita Falls, Texas; a sister, Virgie G. Choate of Manchester; and a brother,
Mitchell B. Delk of Muncie, Ind.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care.
Bro. Perry Delk will officiate the services.
Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in charge of arrangements.
Published September 02, 2005 10:46 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James Frank Parham Jr. Obt.
b. 20 April 1918, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN – d. 20 March 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 4th of May 1946, Rossville, GA to Margie Irene (Randolph) Parham, b. 7 August 1926, Putnam Co.,
TN –d. 21 August 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Crockett Randolph (1895-1982) & Stella Mae
LaFever (1904-1982). James Frank Parham Jr., s/o James Frank Parham Sr. & Bertha Staley Marsh.
*See Margie (Randolph) Parham Obt.
COOKEVILLE — James Frank Parham Jr., 90, of Cookeville, will be held Monday, March 23, at 11 a.m.
from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home.
Burial, with military honors, will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Sunday, March 22, from 2-6 p.m. and Monday,
March 23, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Parham died Friday morning, March 20, 2009, at his residence.
He was born April 20, 1918, in Nashville, to the late James Frank Parham and Bertha
Staley Parham Marsh.
Mr. Parham was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired machinist with
the Addressograph/Multigraph Company in Euclid, Ohio. He was of the Baptist faith
and served as chaplain with the White County Community Hospital in Sparta for a number of years.
His family includes his wife of over 62 years, Margie Randolph Parham (whom he married May 4, 1946, in
Rossville, Ga.); three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Kellie Parham of Plymouth, Mass., Gordan and
Susan Parham of Smithville and Dwight and Janice Parham of Willoughby Hills, Ohio; three daughters and
two sons-in-law, Pam Stephens of Cookeville, Ann and Dave Webb of Sun City, Ariz., and Sarah and Ron
Ryan of Geneva, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Tracy Parham, Matthew Parham and wife Wendy, Dawn Berry
and husband Matthew, Kimberly Cox and husband Woody, Craig Wieland, Andrew Webb, Tom Webb and
wife Jaclyn, Amanda and Natalie Parham, Joshua and Michael Ryan and Stephen and Andrew Elliott; and
seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Hannah and Abigail Cox, Dustin Parham, Alexis Kirkland, Maddie
Griffin and Brookelyn Berry.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Parham was preceded in death by a grandson, Craig Wieland.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Parham’s grandsons.
Rev. Jerry Buckner will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Laura (Smith) Paris Obt.
b. 12 July 1914, Watertown –d. 15 May 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of May 1939,
Wilson Co., TN to James Estes Paris. Laura (Smith) Paris, d/o Robert Halbert Smith & Cornelia Jane
Tuggle.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co., TN, pg. 107 – James Estes Paris married 27 May
1939, Wilson Co., TN to Laura Smith).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Laura Paris, 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri., May
18, at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thurs., May 17, at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home; and from 10-11 a.m. on Fri., May 18, at the church.
Mrs. Paris died on Tues., May 15, 2001, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born on July 12, 1914, in Watertown to the late Robert Halbert and Cornelia Jane Tuggle Smith.
Mrs. Paris was a retired teacher and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the
Home Demonstration Club, PTO at Parkview Elementary, Tennessee Tech Book Club, Garden Club and
Tech Faculty Women's Club. She was also a member of the Retired Teacher's Assoc. She had a B.S. and
M.A. in Education from TTU, worked for 11 years in the Records office at TTU and was an adjunct faculty
in the Math Dept. Mrs. Paris then taught English and Math for 11 years at Tennessee Prepatory School in
Nashville prior to retiring to Cookeville.
Her family includes three daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Noel Tolbert of Cookeville, Janice and
Don Hensley of Blowing Rock, N.C., and Ginabeth and Sam Young of Franklin; three sons and daughtersin-law, James and Corrine Paris of Gallatin, Joel David and Barbara Paris of Ootlewah, and Jeffrey and
Sherry Paris of Knoxville; 16 grandchildren, D.D. O'Neal, Davey, Jay, Angela, Joseph, Laura, Paige and
Megan Paris, Leon Tolbert, Michael McKelvey, Dr. Audrey Tolbert, Randy Taylor, Kyle, Lindy and
Nicholas Young, and Curtis Hensley; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Estes Paris; a sister, Elizabeth
Ashworth; and a brother, Charles Smith.
Pallbearers will be nephews Sammy Ashworth, Clarence Smith, Brownie and Ronald Paris, Charles
Pritchard and Charles Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers will be elders at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial donations may be made to James Estes Paris Civil Engineer Scholarship Fund, c/o Loretta
Howard, Civil Engineering and Environmental Dept. TTU Campus, Box 5005, Cookeville, Tenn. 38505, or
The Barwick-Henry Presbyterian Student House, 629 North Cedar Ave., Cookeville, Tenn.
Drs. David Eisenmenger and G. David Campbell will officiate at the services.
Margie (Randolph) Parham Obt.
b. 7 August 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 August 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of May
1946, Rossville, GA to James Frank Parham Jr., b. 20 April 1918, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN –d. 20
March 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Frank Parham Sr. & Bertha Staley Marsh.
Margie (Randolph) Parham, d/o Crockett Randolph (1895-1982) & Stella Mae LaFever (1904-1982).
*See James Frank Parham Jr. Obt.
*See Crockett Randolph buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Irene (Randolph) Parham, 87, of Cookeville, will be
held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Mrs. Parham died Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Crockett and Stella Mae (LaFever) Randolph.
She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved and cherished
spending time with her family.
Whe was a member of Wilhite Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian lady, who was always active in
serving in her church. She enjoyed reading and her favorite book being the Bible.
Survivors include three daughters, and sons-in-law, Pam and Mark Stephens of Cookeville, Ann and Dave
Webb of Peoria, Ariz., and Sarah and Ron Ryan of Geneva, Ohio; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and
Kellie Parham of Plymouth, Mass., Gordon and Susan Parham of Hermitage and Dwight and Janice
Parham of Willoughby Hills, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Tracy Parham, Matthew (Wendy) Parham, Dawn
(Matthew) Berry, Kimberly (Woody) Cox, Andrew (Alanna) Webb, Tom (Jaclyn) Webb, Amanda Parham,
Natalie Parham, Joshua Ryan, Michael Ryan, Stephen Elliot and Paul (Jenny) Stephens; eight greatgrandchildren, Elizabeth, Hannah and Abigail Cox, Dustin Parham, Alexis Kirkland, Maddie Griffin,
Lincoln Nemanic, Brookelynn Berry and soon to be number nine, Savannah Berry; four sisters, Jewell (J.L)
Watts of Cookeville, Ruth Holman, Dorothy “Dot” Spivey and Nita (David) Wilson all of Sparta; and a
brother, Clayton (Marie) Randolph of Baxter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Frank Parham; two
grandsons, Craig Wieland and Andrew Elliott; and a sister, Sue Stringer.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, One Vantage Way, Suite D-200,
Nashville, TN 37228.
Revs. Jerry Buckner and Tim Miles will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6111.
Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 22 August 2013
James Estes Paris
b. 5 April 1915 –d. 2 August 1973, md on the 27th of May 1939, Wilson Co., TN to Laura (Smith) Paris,
b. 1914 –d. 2001.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co., TN, pg. 107 – James Estes Paris married 27 May
1939, Wilson Co., TN to Laura Smith).
John Oliver Paris
b. 1889 –d. 1975, md on the 27th of January 1907, DeKalb Co., TN to Winnie Myrtle (Parrish) Paris, b.
1891- d. 1971. John Oliver Paris, s/o Appleton Bason Paris (1865-1946) & Lou Anna Moore (18701955).
*See Geraldine “Deane”(Paris) Henry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 36 –John Parris married 27 January 1907,
DeKalb Co., TN to Myrtle Parrish).
John Oliver Paris was born in Smithville, DeKalb county August 18, 1889. He completed his education at
Pure Fountain High School and graduated from the Law Department of Cumberland University in 1927. He
taught in public schools from 1905-13 and was rural mail carrier from 1913-1926. On January 27, 1907 he
married Miss Myrtle Parrish of Smithville. He moved to Cookeville in 1927 and began the practice of law.
He is a Democrat, a member of the Church of Christ and a Modern Woodman.
Putnam County Herald January 18, 1934
Kenneth Lee Parker Sr. Obt.
b. 19 November 1939, Gordon Co., GA –d. 28 May 2001, Rome, md Deborah (Moore) Parker. Kenneth
Lee Parker Sr., s/o Grady Parker & Jessie Kay.
GEORGIA -- Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Parker Sr., 61, of Rome, Ga., will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thurs., May 31, from the Bradley Anderson Memorial Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home in
Calhoun, Ga. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, Wed., May 30, at the funeral home.
Mr. Parker died on Mon., May 28, 2001, at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1939, in Gordon County, Ga., to the late Grady and Jessie Kay Parker. Mr. Parker
was employed by Mohawk Industries.
He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church near the Sonoraville Community.
His family includes his wife, Deborah Moore Parker of Rome; a daughter, Allison Parker of Rome; a son
and daughter-in-law, Kenneth L. and Tracy Parker Jr. of Ocean Springs, Miss.; three sisters, Louise Nelson
of Calhoun, and Bobbie Mattos and Clista Pledger, both of Rome; a brother, Rayford Parker of Calhoun;
four grandchildren, Dakota, Jordan, Serenity and Velocity; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Freeman Parker.
Pallbearers will be Anthony and Carter Smith, Keith and Terry Parker, Glenn Cartec, Marguerite Farr,
Micah Humphrey and Justin Cooper.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Hill, Justin Pollard, Jeremy Farr, Mark McDaniel, James McKinley,
Loyd Carter, Julian Holcombe, Larry Pasley, Nat Bomare, Earl Densmore Jr., Carl Crump, Bruce
Anderson, J.B. Rickett and Ray Elam.
Revs. Billy Murdock, Jackie Waits, Eddie Brannon and Terrell Colston will officiate at the services.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
Published May 30, 2001 10:09 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Laurie Jean (Morando) Parker Obt.
b. 9 August 1968, Malden, MA – d. 29 March 2005, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, md Richard Drew
Parker, b. 1 January 1960, Decatur, AL –d. 29 March 2005, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Richard E.
Parker & Hazel E. Everett. Laurie Jean (Morando) Parker, d/o Dominick Morando & Arlene Davis.
*See Richard Drew Parker Obt.
(Richard was shot and killed at his home along with his wife Laurie Jean (Morando) Parker by Roy Steven
Whitehead over a dispute with the Parkers for some time over the boundary line between the properties,
had used a shotgun to kill the Parkers).
*See DeKalb Murder Victims had strong ties to Cookeville.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Laurie Jean Parker, 36, of Silver Point, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Fri., April 1, at First United Methodist Church in Cookeville. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Thurs., March 31, at Whitson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Parker died on Tues., March 29, 2005, (along with her husband, Richard Drew Parker) at their home
in Silver Point.
She was born on Aug. 9, 1968, in Malden, Mass., to Dominick and Arlene Davis Morando, both of Silver
Point.
Mrs. Parker was office manager at Upper Cumberland Physicians Dr. Steven Flatt. She was a Girl Scout
leader and attended First United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, her family includes a daughter, Madison Parker of Silver Point; two brothers,
Salvatore Dominick Morando Jr. of Saughs, Mass., and Christopher Morando of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and
a sister, Vicki Ann Howe of Melbourne, Fla.
The Rev. Jon Bell will officiate at the joint services for Richard and Laurie Parker.
Published March 31, 2005 10:17 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Orman A. Parker
b. 24 July 1922 –d. 25 September 1995, md on the 29th of March 1946, Putnam Co., TN to Wilma Louise
(Bullington) Parker, b. 15 February 1927, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 August 2015, Antioch, TN,
d/o Jefferson Sewell Bullington (1883-1936) & Lena Jane Jacques (1889-1976). Orman A. Parker, s/o
Floyd Edward Parker (1898-1989) & Lola Lee Foster (1897-1985).
*See Wilma Louise (Bullington) Parker Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 445 – Orman Parker married 29 March
1946, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Cumberland City, TN to Wilma Bullington, age 19, address:
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Lena Bullington).
Richard Drew Parker Obt.
b. 1 January 1960, Decatur, AL – d. 29 March 2005, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, md Laurie Jean
(Morando) Parker, b. 9 August 1968, Malden, MA –d. 29 March 2005, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Dominick Morando & Arlene Davis. Richard Drew Parker, s/o Richard E. Parker & Hazel E. Everett.
*See Laurie Jean (Morando) Parker Obt.
(Richard was shot and killed at his home along with his wife Laurie Jean (Morando) Parker by Roy Steven
Whitehead over a dispute with the Parkers for some time over the boundary line between the properties,
had used a shotgun to kill the Parkers).
*See DeKalb Murder Victims had strong ties to Cookeville.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Richard Drew Parker, 45, of Silver Point, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Fri., April 1, at First United Methodist Church in Cookeville. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Thurs., March 31, at Whitson Funeral Home in
Cookeville.
Mr. Parker died on Tues., March 29, 2005, (along with his wife, Laurie Jean Parker) at their home in Silver
Point.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1960, in Decatur, Ala., to Richard E. and Hazel E. Everett Parker of Hot Springs,
Ark.
He was owner of Express General Contractors and a member of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, his family includes two daughters, Madison Parker of Silver Point, and Melissa
Parker of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Donna Parker of New Orleans, La., and Judy Parker of Memphis; and
a grandchild, Elijah Parker.
The Rev. Jon Bell will officiate at the joint services for Richard and Laurie Parker.
Wilma Louise (Bullington) Parker Obt.
b. 15 February 1927, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 28 August 2015, Antioch, TN, md on the 29th of
March 1946, Putnam Co., TN to Orman A. Parker, b. 24 July 1922 – d. 25 September 1995, s/o Floyd
Edward Parker (1898-1989) & Lola Lee Foster (1897-1985). Wilma Louise (Bullington) Parker, d/o
Jefferson Sewell Bullington (1883-1936) & Lena Jane Jacques (1889-1976).
*See Orman A. Parker buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Wilma Louise Parker, 88, of Antioch, Tenn., and formerly of
Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Parker died Friday evening, Aug. 28, 2015, at her home.
She was born Feb. 15, 1927, in Cookeville to the late Sewell and Lena Jane Jacques Bullington.
Mrs. Parker had been a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church for more than 73 years, and was a retired
administrative assistant with The Chrysler Corporation.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Norman Beach of Antioch; two granddaughters,
Alexandria Ayoubi and Jessica Napier; and three great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Ayoubi, Cianan Napier,
and Tosh Ayoubi.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orman Parker; two sisters, Myrtle
Johnson and Marie Garcia; and her brother, Everett Bullington.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6111. You may share
your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 29 August 2015
Howard E. Parkerson
b. 25 December 1926, TN – d. 24 April 1989, Putnam Co., TN, (S1 US Navy WWII), md Eula L.
(McReynolds) Parkerson, b. 10 November 1928 – d. 3 March 1987, d/o James Gertise McReynolds
(1897-1972) & Vennie Esther Mahan (1899-1990).
*See Vennie Esther (Mahan) McReynolds Obt.
*See Eulene (Roberts) McReynolds Obt.
Ridley Parkerson Jr.
b. 6 July 1921 – d. 13 June 1964, (Tennessee S Sgt US Marien Corps Res WWII), s/o Ridley Parkerson
Sr. (1900-1938) & Jewel Vivian Ray (1898-1978).
Janis Carol Parks Obt.
b. 17 October 1938, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 July 2001, Knoxville, TN, d/o Slyvanus Parks (1895-1966) &
Mamie Lodusky Herron (1913-2006).
*See Mamie Lodusky (Herron) Parks Obt.
*See Silvanue Parks Obt.
*See Clara Blanche (Parks) Wagoner Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Janis C. Parks, 62, of Knoxville, formerly of Cookeville, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 6, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until time of services on Friday, July 6, at the funeral
home.
Miss Parks died on Monday, July 2, 2001, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice of Knoxville.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1938, in Putnam County to Mamie Parks of Knoxville, and the late Silvanus
Parks. Miss Parks was an employee of Ameristeel since 1974. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her mother, her family includes two sisters and brothers-in-law, Blanche and Ken Wagoner
of Crossville, and Lucy and Joe Cassidy of Poquoson, Va.; two aunts, Clara Thomas and Carrie Cobb; a
niece and her husband, Debbie and Bob Wagner; a cousin and her husband, Wanda and Walt Strander; and
a nephew and his wife, Derrick and Belinda Wagoner.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two loving dog companions, Prince and Mitzi.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Miss Parks.
Bro. Joseph Britt Jr. will officiate at the services.
Published July 05, 2001 12:01 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Johnny W. Parks
b. 1905 –d. 1978, Whitson Funeral Home marker.
Mamie Lodusky (Herron) Parks Obt.
b. October 1913 – d. 18 Janaury 2006, TN, md Silvanus Parks, b. 7 June 1895 – d. 7 October 1966,
(Tennessee Cpl Co A 6 Infantry WWI), s/o Johnny Parks & Dicey Dunn. Mamie Lodusky (Herron)
Parks, d/o Albert P. Herron & Lona Bell Coleman.
*See Silvanue Parks Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mamie Herron Parks, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Parks died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in Bethesda Health Care.
Her family includes a sister, Clara Thomas of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Joe Cassidy
of Poquoson, Va.; a son-in-law, Kenneth Wagoner of Crossville; two grandchildren, Debra Wagner of
Martinsburg, W.Va., and Derrick Wagoner of Coon Rapids, Minn.; a nephew, Clay Thomas of Baltimore,
Md.; a niece, Frieda Boyd of Cookeville; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvanus Parks; two daughters, Janis Parks and Blanche
Wagoner; two brothers, Dewey and Ewin Herron; and two sisters, Cordie Dunson and Carrie Cobb.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Fund.
Pastor Joe Britt will officiate the services.
Published January 20, 2006 10:24 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Silvanue Parks Obt.
b. 7 June 1895 – d. 7 October 1966, (Tennessee Cpl Co A 6 Infantry WWI), md Mamie Lodusky
(Herron) Parks, b. October 1913 –d. 18 Janaury 2006, TN, d/o Albert P. Herron & Lona Bell Coleman.
Silvanue Parks, s/o Johnny Parks & Dicey Dunn.
*See Mamie Lodusky (Herron) Parks Obt.
*See Clara Blanche (Parks) Wagoner Obt.
Silvanue Parks, 71, died Friday at a Nashville Hospital following a long illness. He was a retired carpenter
and a resident of 221 Oak St. Cookeville.
Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Willow Ave Church of Christ with Glenn Killom
officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, a native Putnam countian and the son of John and Disie Dunn
Parks.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Parks; 3 daughters, Miss Janis Parks of Nashville, Miss Lucille
Parks of Hampton, VA, Mrs. Blanche Wagoner of Murfreesboro; 3 brothers, Elmer Parks of Lebanon, Zack
parks of Gallatin, John Parks of Cooekville, Rt. 2; 3 sisters, Mrs. Arlisa Dockins of Flint, MI, Mrs. Ruby
McMurtry of Goodlettsville, Mrs. Ella Burgett of Nashville and 2 grandchildren.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 11 October 1966.
Kimberly K. Parrett
b. 9 March 1965 –d. 7 June 1990.
Charles Lansden Parris Obt.
b. 25 August 1931, TN – d. 10 August 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Army), md Donna Beth
(Littrell) Parris. Charles L. Parris, s/o Cosby Lansden Parris & Susan .Nova Cope
COOKEVILLE — Memorial services for Charles L. Parris, of Baxter, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Aug. 16, from the chapel of Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment, with military honors, will
follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
Charles L. Parris died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at the age of 82, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
Charles was born on Aug. 25, 1931, to Cosby and Susan Parris of Pickett County, and was the tenth of 14
children.
The Parris family home had previously been the Olympia post office. In 1942, as the Great Depression was
coming to a close and World War II was beginning, the Parris family farm was sold to the Corps of
Engineers to become a part of what is now Dale Hollow Lake. The family moved to Cookeville. So, at the
age of 12, Charles had a new community and new friends.
The Parris family had a tradition of athletic achievement going back to the oldest son Samuel “Bose”
Parris. Charles became a very successful offensive and defensive player for Cookeville High School. All of
the children worked on the farm. But, between his junior and senior year of high school, Charles boarded a
bus and went to Detroit, Mich., to find work. His first day in Detroit, Charles got in line at Dodge Main and
was hired on the spot. After a couple of weeks he discovered that a machine shop around the corner was
hiring for off shifts. So, as a teenager, Charles traveled to a strange city to work 16 hours per day for his
summer vacation. What fun.
Upon graduation from high school, Charles played football at the University of Georgia on the 1951
freshman team and then transferred to Tennessee Tech University and played football on the 1952 and
1953 OVC championship teams. The 1952 OVC championship team played East Texas State in the 1952
Tangerine Bowl in Tampa, Fla. Unfortunately, Tech lost to East Texas 33 to 0. Charles later recalled that
“he usually didn’t have any trouble handling those little tailbacks”but on that day “they took us to the
woodshed.”
Early in 1954, Charles was drafted into the Army and his football career came to an end. Charles served in
the Army from 1954 to 1955, in the signal corps and was deployed on the Korean peninsula. Many good
stories came from his time in the military. Soon after leaving his stay in the Army, he decided to go west.
Charles found his brother “Bose”in California and got a job on an oil drilling crew. By the end of his first
day, Charles almost lost his life in a crane accident. An inexperienced crane operator hit him with a mud
pan and drove him into a nearby bulkhead. Over the coming months, Charles made a full recovery and had
an opportunity to travel and visit many of the western states. In 1959, Charles moved to St. Louis, Mo., and
began working for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in production control.
In 1960, Charles met the love of his life, Donna Beth Littrell. They were married in the First Methodist
Church of Mendon, Mo., in 1961, with his brother, Jerry, as the best man.
Charles and Donna had their first son, Gregory, in 1963, and soon moved from St. Louis to Mendon, where
Charles was a part owner of the local grain elevator. During this time, the family was blessed with a
second, son, David, born in 1964. The new family left Mendon in 1966, and moved to Cookeville, where
Charles was a part owner in the Cumberland Ranch, a family owned milling and timber property. Charles
soon started his own business and was involved in agricultural and forestry for the following 25 years. In
1975, Charles and Donna were blessed with their third son, Charles William.
Donna Parris was a teacher in the Putnam County School system for many years. Donna died of cancer in
1990.
Charles is the father of Gregory L. Parris, David B. Parris and Charles W. Parris; the grandfather of nine
grandchildren, Sheena, Mandy, Mariah, Austin, Mason, Emma, Nathan, Maggie and Grace; and one greatgrandchild, Elizabeth.
You may share your thoughts or send condolences to the family by visiting www.presleyfuneralhome.com.
Professional services provided by Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville, (931) 528-1044.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 16 August 2014.
Cosby Lansden Parris
b. 22 October 1889, Overton Co., TN – d. 4 August 1974, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Susan Nova
(Cope) Parris, b. 1 November 1897, Pickett Co., TN –d. 25 June 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Ulysus Grant Cope & Cynthia Delia Amonett. Cosby Lansden Parris, s/o Samuel Seber Parris &
Louella Florence Hopkins.
*See Opal (Parris) White Obt.
Donna Beth (Littrell) Parris
b. 3 February 1933 –d. 18 July 1990, md Charles L. Parris, b. August. Donna Beth (Littrell) Parris, d/o
Cecil Edward Littrell (1893-1979) & Della Beryl Smutz (1895-1985), both buried in Medon City
Cemetery, Medon Twp, Chariton Co., MO.
Robert “Bob”Taylor Parrott Sr.
b. 10 March 1896, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 June 1978, Putnam Co., TN (Pvt. US Army WWI), md on the
25th of August 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Delma (Adams) Parrott, b. 9 September 1900 –d. 20 November
1977. Robert Taylor Parrott, s/o John Calvin Parrott (1859-1945) & Frances P. “Fannie”Henry (18721948).
*See Pauline Isabel Parrott buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Robert Taylor Parrott Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 185, #2002–Robert F. Parrott married 25
August 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Delma Adams).
Teresa (Phillips) Pass Obt.
b. 7 December 1964, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH – d. 1 March 2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Edward
Phillips & Ila May Hedgecough.
Funeral Services For Teresa (Phillips) Pass, Age 49, Of Cookeville, Tennessee, Will Be Conducted On
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, At 1:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home. Pastor John Phillips
Will Officate And Interment Will Follow In The Crest Lawn Cemetery In Cookeville, Tennessee.
Ms. Pass Was Born On December 7, 1964, In Elyria, Ohio, To The Late Edward And Ila May Hedgecough
Phillips. Ms. Pass Passed Away On Saturday, March 1, 2014, At The Centennial Medical Center In
Nashville, Tennessee. She Was A LPN At Kindred Transitional Care And Rehabilitation – Masters In
Algood For Many Years. She Is Survived By, Her Son And Daughter-In-Law, Michael And Holly Bullock
Of Cookeville, TN; 2 Grandsons, Eli And Colton Bullock; Special Niece, Devan (And Husband Aris) Salas
Of Las Vegas, NV; Great Niece, Alexis Salas Of Las Vegas, NV; 2 Other Nieces And A Nephew; Brother,
John Phillips Of Monterey, TN.
In Addition To Her Parents, She Was Preceded In Death By Her Twin Sister, Lisa Allison. The Family
Will Receive Friends At Goff Funeral Home On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, From 5:00 PM Until 8:00 PM.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 5 March 2014.
Brenda (Grant) Passaretti Obt.
b. 8 August 1946, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN – d. 20 March 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
md Steven Charles Passaretti, b. 1950. Brenda (Grant) Passaretti, d/o Tom Grant & Ethel Bowman
Grant Goad.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Brenda Grant Passaretti, 63, of Cookeville, will be held at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 24, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Private family burial will occur at a later date. The
family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs.
Passaretti died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1946, in Johnson City to
Ethel Bowman Grant Goad of Bedford, Va., and the late Tom Grant.
Mrs. Passaretti was a member of United Methodist Church of Baxter. She was a director of Professional
Services at Intrepid Home Health Service for 16 years before her retirement. Mrs. Passaretti was a devoted
wife and a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
In addition to her mother, her family includes her husband, Steven Charles Passaretti of Cookeville; two
daughters and a son-in-law, Dr. Katie L. Passaretti of Baltimore, Md., and Christine T. Passaretti and James
Daniels of Chesapeake, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick T. and Cherie Passaretti of Cookeville; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Randall and Shirley Grant of Carthage and Bryant and Janet Grant of Lakeland,
Fla.; and two grandsons, Jack P. Passaretti of Chesapeake and Declan T. Passaretti of Cookeville. Pastor.
T.J. Bennett will officiate at the services.
Doris Elaine (Shellenberger) Patterson Obt.
b. 3 October 1917, Alliance, OH – d. 7 July 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Ret. Col. William
Patterson, b. 27 March 1914 – d. 15 November 2000. Doris Elaine (Shellenberger) Patterson, d/o Clyde
Dele Shellenberger & Laura Linzey.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Doris Elaine Patterson, 91, of Cookeville, will be held Monday,
July 13, at 10 a.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cookeville.
Family will receive friends Sunday, July 12, from 4-6 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Monday, July 13, from 9 a.m. until
time of services at the church.
Mrs. Patterson died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, of natural causes at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Clyde Dele and Laura Linzey Shellenberger.
Not many are aware that Mrs. Patterson turned down a scholarship in voice at Geneva College in
Pennsylvania to become a secretary at Beaver Falls High School. She had been an outstanding student, and
the principal asked her to work in the school upon graduation. She lived in western Pennsylvania when she
met Bill Patterson, who became her husband of almost 60 years.
Mrs. Patterson was the classic millitary officer's wife. She took pride in supporting her husband, Ret. Col.
William Patterson, in his military career with the Army. She remained in the United States with their
children while Bill fought in Europe during World War II and again in the Korean War. As a family the
Pattersons were stationed all over the globe, and Elaine had an opportunity to travel around the world being
a part of new cultures and experiences.
She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a former elder and was involved in
many activities. She was a former member of the Book Lover's Club, PEO and the Tech Women's Club,
and she loved Cookeville and her association with Tennessee Tech. I didn't take Elaine and Bill long to
realize Cookeville would become their home forever. They made lifelong friends through their travels and
activities with the Cookeville Rotary Club, both being Paul Harris Fellows. She enjoyed entertaining,
cooking, playing bridge with friends and golf in her yonger years.
She was known as "Nana" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill Patterson of Cookeville and Craig and Robyn
Patterson of Knoxville; a daughter and son-in-law, Heather Patterson and Jim Karnes of Knoxville; a sister
and brother-in-law, Betty and Albert Hallschwandner of Leesburg, Fla; two sisters-in-law, Annabelle
Shellenberger of Philadelphia, Pa., and Huddie Shellenberger of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five grandchildren,
Jason Karnes and wife Beth of Atlanta, Ga., Jared Karnes and wife Karen and Abby and Alex Patterson, all
of Knoxville, and Jonathan Karnes and wife Caroline of Hollowell, Maine; and three great-grandchildren,
Claire and Keller Karnes of Atlanta, Ga., and Graham Karnes of Knoxville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ret. Col William Patterson (who died
Nov. 5, 2000), and two brothers, Dale and Roy Shellenberger.
Pallbearers will be Bill Grogan, Lanny Knight, Alex Patterson and Jason, Jared, Jon and Jim Karnes.
Honorary pallbearers will be PEO sisters.
Memorial donations may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 565 E. 10th St., Cookeville, TN
38501.
Dr. Charles McCaskey will officiate the services.
Friday, Jul 10, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Robert Glenn “Bob”Patterson
b. 13 April 1960 – d. 17 July 1995, md on the 24th of June 1985, Putnam Co., TN to Julie Ann (Nash)
Patterson, b. 13 January 1965.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 407 –Robert Glenn Patterson married 24
June 1985, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 13 April 1960, address: Rt. 9, Box 64, Cookeville, TN to Julie Ann
Nash, age 20, b. 13 January 1965, address; 1803 Lee Ave., No. 6, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Patricia Nash, mother, 770 Brown Ave., Cookeville, TN).
Bessie Lee (Jared) Patton Obt.
b. 12 November 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 4 February 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th
of December 1937 to Benton McMillon Patton, b. 4 February 1898, TN – d. 11 March 1992, (Cpl US
Army WWI), s/o Lewis M. Patton (1872-1960) & Alta Alty Mitchell (1877-1971). Bessie Lee (Jared)
Patton, d/o Henry Mason Jared (1885-1941) & Mary Etta Belle Watts (1890-1966).
*See Wanda Patton buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 471 - Benton Patton married 15 December
1937, Putnam Co., TN, age 35, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to Bessie Jared, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Baxter,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Henry Jared, Rt. 1, Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie Lee Patton, 87, of Baxter will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1
p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends today, Feb. 5, from 5-9 p.m at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patton died Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 12, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Henry and Belle (Watts) Jared. She was a
homemaker and of the Church of God faith.
Her family includes a son, Wayne Patton of Cookeville; a daughter, Evelyn Winona Allison of Baxter; a
brother, Tommy Jared of Cookeville; a sister, Elizabeth Owens of Baxter; three grandchildren, Stephanie
Martin, Jolene Allison and Tammy Qualls; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benton M. Patton; a daughter, Wanda
Joyce Patton; three brothers, Albert, Kenneth and Bill Jared; and four sisters, Bertha Wade, Estelle Allen,
Maynell Jared and Bonnie Brown.
Bro. Fred Hawkins will officiate at the services.
Published February 05, 2003 12:18 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Hazel Callie (Thompson) Patton Obt.
b. 5 February 1910, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 February 2000, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,
TN, md John Homer “Pat”Patton, b. 23 March 1909, MS –d. 31 March 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Edward F. Patton & Minnie Lee. Hazel Callie (Thompson) Patton, d/o James Bolivar
Thompson (1872-1949) & Mary Jane Sherrill.
*See John Homer “Pat”Patton Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Hazel Thompson Patton, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wed., Feb. 23, at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Tues., Feb. 22, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patton died on Mon., Feb. 21, 2000, in Murfreesboro, after an extended illness.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1910, in Cookeville to the late James Bolivar and Mary Jane Sherrill Thompson.
Mrs. Patton taught at Jere Whitson Elementary School before becoming the supervising teacher for
the kindergarten and primary grades in Putnam County. She was a lifelong member of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Mollie Jane and Ernest Taylor of Murfreesboro; three
sisters, Virginia Thompson Haile of Kingston, Velma Thompson of Cookeville, and Betty Rose Thompson
West of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, James Thompson of California; six grandchildren, Michael Scott Taylor
and Carrie Campbell Taylor, both of Louisville, Mark Patton Taylor of Murfreesboro, Kevin Todd Taylor
of Jonesborough, and Beth Taylor Ellis and Dave Ellis of Birmingham, Ala.; and a great-grandson,
Campbell Scott Taylor of Louisville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer “Pat”Patton; two sisters,
Lucille Thompson and Anna Ruth Tigue; and a brother, Paul Thompson.
Pallbearers will be Michael, Mark and Kevin Taylor, Charles Richard Haile, Mike, Don and Martin Medley
and Rex Hall.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Cookeville.
Rev. David Eisenmenger will officiate at the services.
Published February 22, 2000 12:14 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
George L. Patton
b. 9 February 1897 – d. 19 September 1965, md Anice H. (unknown) Patton, b. 28 July 1899 – d. 13
December 1998. George L. Patton, s/o Wheeler Patton (1871-1930) & Louisa Catherine Morrow
(1868-1936).
Hazel (Thompson) Patton Obt.
b. 5 February 1910, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 February 2000, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,
TN, md on the 22nd of November 1941, Putnam Co., TN to John Homer “Pat” Patton, b. 23 March 1909,
MS – d. 31 March 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Edward F. Patton & Minnie Lee. Hazel
(Thompson) Patton, d/o James Bolivar Thompson (1872-1949) & Mary Jane Sherrill.
*See John Homer “Pat”Patton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 21 – J. H. Patton married 22 November
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 32, address: Cookeville, TN to Hazel Thompson, age 31, address: Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: J. B. Thompson, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Hazel Thompson Patton, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wed., Feb. 23, at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Tues., Feb. 22, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patton died on Mon., Feb. 21, 2000, in Murfreesboro, after an extended illness.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1910, in Cookeville to the late James Bolivar and Mary Jane Sherrill Thompson.
Mrs. Patton taught at Jere Whitson Elementary School before becoming the supervising teacher for the
kindergarten and primary grades in Putnam County. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian
Church.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Mollie Jane and Ernest Taylor of urfreesboro; three sisters,
Virginia Thompson Haile of Kingston, Velma Thompson of Cookeville, and Betty Rose Thompson West
of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, James Thompson of California; six grandchildren, Michael Scott Taylor and
Carrie Campbell Taylor, both of Louisville, Mark Patton Taylor of Murfreesboro, Kevin Todd Taylor of
Jonesborough, and Beth Taylor Ellis and Dave Ellis of Birmingham, Ala.; and a great-grandson, Campbell
Scott Taylor of Louisville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer (Pat) Patton; two sisters,
Lucille Thompson and Anna Ruth Tigue; and a brother, Paul Thompson.
Pallbearers will be Michael, Mark and Kevin Taylor, Charles Richard Haile, Mike, Don and Martin Medley
and Rex Hall.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Cookeville.
Rev. David Eisenmenger will officiate at the services.
John Homer “Pat”Patton Obt.
b. 23 March 1909, MS – d. 31 March 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of November
1941, Putnam Co., TN to Hazel (Thompson) Patton, b. 5 February 1910, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d.
21 February 2000, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, d/o James Bolivar Thompson (1872-1949) &
Mary Jane Sherrill. John Homer “Pat”Patton, s/o Edward F. Patton & Minnie Lee.
*See Hazel (Thompson) Patton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 21 – J. H. Patton married 22 November
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 32, address: Cookeville, TN to Hazel Thompson, age 31, address: Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: J. B. Thompson, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral serevices for John Homer “Pat”Patton, 76, will be held at the chapel of Hooper
and Huddleston Funeral Home tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. G. David Campbell officiating. Burial
will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Patton died Sunday (March 31, 1985) at Cookeville Health Care Center following an extended illness.
A native of Mississippi, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Minnie Lee Patton. He was a member of
the First Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Rotary Club.
He was educated in the public schools of Gunstown, MS, and graduated from Mississippi State University
at Starksville. He came to Cookeville with the CCC Camp and later joined the Department of Soil
Conservation.
He was self-employed in heavy construction and was associated with Clarence Stewart as bookkeeper.
His family includes his wife, Hazel Thompson Patton; a daughter, Mrs. Ernie (Molly Jane) Taylor of
Murfreeboro; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Leory Orr of Tupelo, MS.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 this evening.
Joseph Randall Patton
b. 3 April 1959 –d. 3 April 1959, s/o Robert Denton Patton & Patricia Kathleen Griffin.
Maurine (Ensor) Patton Obt.
b. 30 January 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 February 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of
January 1943 to Robert Denton "Pat" Patton, b. 15 March 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 January 2000,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Chester Patton (1883-1960) & Lola Mae Quarles (1894-1977). Maurine (Ensor)
Patton, d/o Charles "Charlie" Bradley Ensor (1891-1972) & Pearl Jane Huddleston (1892-1981).
*See Charles Bradley “Charlie B.”Ensor Obt.
*See Robert Denton Patton Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Maurine Patton, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. today,
Sunday, Feb. 15, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patton died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 30, 1917, in Putnam County to the late Charlie Bradley and Pearl Huddleston Ensor.
Mrs. Patton attended Summit County Ohio Elementary School in Akron, Ohio
and the Gentry Elementary School in Putnam County. She graduated from
Baxter Seminary where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She
received her BS degree from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (Tennessee Tech
University) and her master's degree from the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville, both in home economics.
She taught home economics at Lambuth College in Jackson for one year
and in the Putnam County School system for more than 34 years.
Mrs. Patton was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, a
lifetime member of the National Educational Association, a lifetime member of
the American Home Economics Association (now called Family and Consumer Sciences), a member of the
Putnam County Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Friends of the Depot Museum, a member of
the board of directors of the Cookeville Heritage Museum, a member and former treasurer of the Upper
Cumberland Genealogical Association, served as secretary to the Putnam County Chapter of the American
Red Cross, and worked in the American Red Cross Blood Mobile for many years following her retirement.
Mrs. Patton was named Putnam County Historian in 2004 and was grand marshal of the Cookeville
Christmas Parade in 2007 at the age of 90. She was one of the first to be certified in Reach to Recovery in
Putnam County and was the oldest living cancer survivor in Putnam County.
Mrs. Patton's hobbies included reading, dancing, gardening, arts and crafts, hunting, fishing, traveling,
genealogy and necrology and she was active in them until her recent illness.
Her family includes her sister, Eleanor Ensor Huddleston of Buffalo Valley; a brother, Charles Eugene
Ensor or Nashville; four nieces, Betty Lynn Ensor Thomas, Maura Kay Ensor Nolan, Patti Jo Patton
Ammonette and Theona Patton Kotz; seven nephews, Clarence Taylor Huddleston Jr., Charles Dow
Huddleston, Ronald Ensor Huddleston, Gary Denton Huddleston, Michael Young Ensor, John Chester
Patton and Robert David Patton; six great-nieces, Debra Huddleston Francis, Angela Joy Huddleston
Fountain, Charlotte Ann Huddleston DeVasher, Regina Sue Huddleston Huddleston, Rhonda Huddleston
Petty and Lana Raychelle Huddleston; five great-nephews, Donald Bradley Huddleston, Christopher Dow
Huddleston, Ronald Huddleston Jr., Jeffrey Taylor Huddleston and Michael Kotz; three great-great-nieces,
Emily Frances Sliger, Jenna Thorton and Leann Francis; eight great-great-nephews, William D. Francis,
D.J. Key, Jason Huddleston, Seth Huddleston, Noah DeVasher, Samuel Fountain, Joshua Petty and Justin
Petty; a great-great-great-niece, Lana Jade Sliger; a great-great-great-nephew, Jacob Ryan Rodriguez; and
her angels at Heritage Pointe Senior Living.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Denton Patton.
Pallbearers will be Fred Breeding, Dr. William Shipley, Ralph Jared, Doug Frances, Glen Jones, Teddy
Johnson, Wayland Hawkins and Pharoah Smithers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Archives, 900 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville,
TN 38501.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerlas.com, 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Sunday, Feb 15, 2009
Robert Denton “Pat”Patton Obt.
b. 15 March 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 January 2000, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of January 1943
to Maurine (Ensor) Patton, b. 30 January 1917, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 February 2009, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles "Charlie" Bradley Ensor (1891-1972) & Pearl Jane Huddleston (18921981). Robert Denton "Pat" Patton, s/o Chester Patton (1883-1960) & Lola Mae Quarles (1894-1977).
*See Maurine (Ensor) Patton Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert Denton Patton, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tues., Jan. 25, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Mon., Jan. 24, at the funeral home.
Mr. Patton died on Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 15, 1917, in Putnam County to the late Chester and Lola Mae Quarles Patton. Mr.
Patton was a salesman for Wholesale Grocery. He was a member of VFW Post #6296 and the American
Legion. Mr. Patton served in World War II.
His family includes his wife, Maurine Ensor Patton of Cookeville; two nieces, Patti Jo Johnson of
Washington, and Theona Kotz of Texas; and two nephews, Jack Patton of Arlington, Va., and Robert D.
Patton of Texas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Joe Rhea Patton.
Pallbearers will be Jack and Robert D. Patton, Clarence T., Dow and Gary Huddleston and Michael Ensor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Library or your favorite charity.
Bro. Glea Shelley will officiate at the services.
Published January 24, 2000 2:47 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Wanda Patton
b. 16 April 1948 –d. 9 May 1964, shares tombstone with Benton M. Patton (1898 –d. 1992) and his wife
Bessie Lee Jared (1915-2003).
*See Bessie Lee (Jared) Patton Obt.
John Fredrick V. Payant Obt.
b. 18 June 1948, Baltimore, MD – d. 13 September 1980, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of
June 1972, Putnam Co., TN to Marlene (Thomas) Payant, b. 22 October 1951. John Fredrick V. Payant,
s/o John Robert Paynat (1906-1977) & Tyra Karabasz.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 3 –John Fredrick Payant married 10 June
1972, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 18 June 1948, address: 22 E. Aberdeen Ocean City, MD to Marlene
Thomas, age 20, b. 22 October 1951, address: Rt. 2, Box 76, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. William Thomas, Rt. 2, Box 76, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for John P. Payant, 32, were held at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the
chapel of Dyer Funeral Home, with Bro. John Warren and Bro. Bill Masters officiating. Burial was in
Crestlawn Cemetery.
Payant died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1980, in Cookeville General Hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Tyra Payant
and the late John Robert Payant of Ocean City, New Jersey.
Payant was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marlene Payant of Cookeville; his son, John William Paynat of
Cookeville; his mother, Mrs. Tyra Payant of Ocean City, New Jersey; a sister, Mrs. Marion Boskland of
San Diego, California; and one half-sister, Isabell Rinback.
Active pallbearers were Larry Mathis, Lamar Redman, Randy Goolsby, Myron Fox, Larry Suggs and Gary
Howard.
Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 16 September 1980.
Dorothy “Dot”Dimple (Goolsby) Payne Obt.
b. 10 January 1916, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 4 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Ralph Boyd Payne, b. 16 October 1912, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 February 1982, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Walter William Payne (1882-1964) & Leona Caroline Boyd (1885-1966). Dorothy “Dot”
Dimple Goolsby Payne, d/o Rutherford Covington Goolsby (1895-1986) & Willie Arizona Grider
(1896-1983).
*See Jay C. Goolsby Obt.
*See Willie Arizona (Grider) Goolsby Obt.
*See Ralph Boyd Payne Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Dorothy Dimple Goolsby Payne, 96, of Cookeville, will be held at
2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Payne went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Cookeville
Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Cookeville to the late Willie (Grider) Goolsby and
R.C. “Cove”Goolsby.
Mrs. Payne was a member of Bethany Methodist Church in Baxter and served with the Senior Citizens for
many years. She loved her crochet, quilting, making and giving away many crafts. She spent her years as a
loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Her family includes two sons, John and Joyce Payne of Lilburn, Ga., and Richard and Judy Payne of
Baxter; grandchildren Kevin and Crystal Payne of Marietta, Ga., Kimberly Payne of Marietta, Ga., Christy
and Willie Allison of Baxter and Stacey and Cris Austin of Baxter; great-grandchildren Tray and Autumn
Allison, Hope and Cade Austin and Chandler, Carter and Ashley Payne; and a brother, Jay C. and Lorelle
Goolsby;
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Boyd Payne, and one sister,
Retta Goolsby Sorrenson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Methodist Church, 7333 Jones Rd,
Baxter, TN 38544.
Special thanks to Dr. Carey, Dr. Barlow, the staff at CRMC and the nurses with Caris Healthcare.
Rev. Martha Vetitoe will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 6 November 2012
Ralph Boyd Payne Obt.
b. 16 October 1912, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 February 1982, s/o Walter William Payne (18821964) & Leona Caroline Boyd (1885-1966). He married Dorothy “Dot”
Dimple (Goolsby) Payne, b. 10 January 1916, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –
d. 4 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o o R. Covington
Goolsby (1895-1986) & Willie Arizona Grider (1896-1983).
*See Dorothy “Dot”Dimple (Goolsby) Payne Obt.
Services for Ralph Payne, 69, will be conducted from the Baxter Chapel
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home Tuesday (today) at 2:00 with the Rev.
Robert Pritchard officiating.
Mr. Payne, a resident of the McBroom Branch Community, died February 7. A native of Putnam County,
he was the son of the late Walter and Leona Boyd Payne. He was a retired employee of the State Highway
Dept.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorthy Goolsby Payne; 2 sons, Richard Payne, Baxter, Howard Payne,
Atlanta, GA; 4 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Lee Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Una Engle, both of Chestnut
Mound, TN, Mrs. Sue Sawyers, Westland, MI, and Mrs. Elsie Biske, Troy, MI.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery. A Masonic service was conducted Monday evening.
Dispatch, TN, 9 February 1982.
Children of Ralph Payne & Dorothy Goolsby are: John Howard Payne, b. 23 June 1940, Detroit, Wayne
Co., MI md Linda Joyce Huggins & Richard Glenn Payne, b. 19 September 1944, Royal Oak, Oakland Co.,
MI md Judy Dalier McBroom.
Place & Time of Service: Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home, Tuesday, 9 February 1982
at 2:00 p.m. Robert Prichard officiating, arrangement by: Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral
Home, Baxter, TN. Burial in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Ella Pervis (Allen) Pearson Obt.
b. 21 January 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 December 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th
of August 1965, White Co., TN to Rex Pearson, b. 5 May 1916 – d. 1998. Pervis (Allen) Pearson, d/o
Henry P. Allen (1881-1939) & Rena Wilmoth (1883-1967), both buried in Smith’s Chapel, Putnam Co.,
TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 270 – Rex Pearson married 29 August
1965, White Co., TN, age 49, b. 5 May 1916, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Ella Pervis Allen, age 49, b.
21 January 1916, address: Algood, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Henry Allen.).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Pervis Allen Pearson, 89, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
today from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Pearson died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at her home.
She was born January 21, 1916, in Putnam County to the late Henry and Rena Wilmoth Allen. Mrs.
Pearson was a seamstress with Cookeville Shirt Co. She was a member of Jere Whitson Church of Christ.
Her family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Cecil C. and Bessie Mai Allen of Cookeville; a niece, Ann
Fraser of Cookeville; and two nephews, William Allen and Jerry Phifer, both of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Pearson; four sisters,
Novella Flatt, Claricie Gaw, Rosalee Bailey and Margie Phifer; and two brothers, Mitchell and Virgil
Allen.
Bro. Ed Todd will officiate the services.
Published December 17, 2005 4:48 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Jayden TyeAnne Peay Obt.
b. 4 June 2003, Livingston, TN –d. 2 January 2005, d/o Grady Louis Peay Jr. & Marie Gandy.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jayden TyeAnne Peay, 19 months old, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Sat., Jan. 22, at West View Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday, at the church.
Jayden died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2005, at her home.
She was born on June 4, 2003, in Livingston to Grady Louis and Lezah Marie Gandy Peay Jr.
In addition to her parents, her family includes a brother, Grady Louis Peay III of Cookeville; maternal
grandparents, Joseph (Joe) R. and Sharon Kelly Schibik of Bloomington, Ind.; maternal great-grandmother,
Hazel Stewart of Cookeville; paternal grandparents, Earl and Deb Graybail of Cookeville, Grady Louis
Peay Sr. of Adairville, Ky., and Martha Jane Peay of Madison; paternal great-grandparents, Grady Harold
Peay of Albany, Ky., Gina Nichols of Dot, Ky., and Margaret Rader of Madison.
Rev. Chuck Branch will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home of Cookeville in charge of arrangements.
Published January 21, 2005 10:50 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Dillard Stephen Peek
b. 26 July 1895 –d. 28 October 1995, Putnam Co., TN, (Cpl US Army WWI), md on the 25th of December
1921, Putnam Co., TN to Maggie Ada (Ford) Peek, b. 25 May 1898 – d. 23 July 1991. Dillard Stephen
Peek, s/o James Burr Peek (1864-1957) & Mary Cordelia “Delia” West (1868-1952), both buried in
West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 78, #2672– Dillard Peek married 25
December 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Maggie Ford).
Fannie (Eller) Peek Obt.
b. 25 September 1895 – d. 10 February 1963, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of February
1911, Putnam Co., TN to John Lee Peek, b. 6 July 1893, TN – d. 25 September 1973, s/o William
Thomas Peek & Martha Farley. Fannie (Eller) Peek, d/o John Eller & Martha Belle Young.
*See Edna Mae (Peek) Hollis Obt.
*See John Lee Peek buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 30, #118 –John Peek married 19 February
1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Fannie Eller).
Mrs. Fannie P Peek, 67, died Feb 10 at Cookeville General Hospital following a long illness. She was a
resident of the Boiling Springs community, Baxter, Rt 2.Funeral services were held today at Whitson
Funeral home with burial at Crest Lawn cemetery with Rev Everett Hooper officiating.
She was the daughter of John and Martha Bell Young Eller, and was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors are her husband, John Lee Peek, daughters Martha Peek, Mrs. Edna Hollis; sons Willie J Peek,
Johnny Lee Peek Jr., all of Baxter Rt 2.
Cookeville Citizen Feb 12, 1963
John Lee Peek
b. 6 July 1893, TN –d. 25 September 1973, md on the 19th of February 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Fannie
(Eller) Peek, b. 25 September 1895 –d. 10 February 1963, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Eller &
Martha Belle Young. John Lee Peek, s/o William Thomas Peek & Martha Farley.
*See Fannie (Eller) Peek Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 30, #118 –John Peek married 19 February
1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Fannie Eller).
Ina C. (Bean) Peek Obt.
b. 3 January 1914, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 February 2005, TN, md on the 10th of November 1935, Putnam
Co., TN to Charlie Burr Peek, b. 22 July 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 23 December 1973, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Ervin Laddie Peek (1891-1966) & Sythie Lee Warren (1889-1958).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 591 –Charley Peek married 10 November
1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Ina Bean, age 22, address: Rt. 1,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Rinsey Bean, Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services and interment for Ina Peek, 91, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
on Friday, Feb. 25, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Peek died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Bethesda Health Care.
She was born Jan. 3, 1914, in Putnam County. Mrs. Peek was a housekeeper retired from Tennessee Tech
University and a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes her daughter-in-law, Geneva Peek of Cookeville; one granddaughter, Karen Smith and
her husband, Jerry, of Gainesboro; and one great-grandchild, Clayton Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Peek; a son; and two sisters.
Bro. Gary Hampton and Bro. Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published February 24, 2005 10:41 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Martha Jean Peek Obt.
b. 8 May 1933, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 March 2009, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Lee Peek &
Fannie Eller.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Martha Jean Peek, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, March 21, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, March 20, at the funeral home.
Ms. Peek died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born May 8, 1933, in Putnam County to the late John Lee and Fannie Eller Peek.
Ms. Peek was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.
Her family includes many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Lee Jr. and Willie J. Peek, and a
sister, Edna Mae Hollis.
Bro. Tracy Gross will officiate at the services.
Friday, Mar 20, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Timothy Hillary Peek
b. 1932 –d. 1996, md Muriel (Bryant) Peek, b. 1938.
Georgia Ellen (Cantrell) Pelham Obt.
b. 27 December 1926 – d. 11 August 2008, Maryville, md James Bradley Pelham. Georgia Ellen
(Cantrell) Pelham, d/o Rufus Cantrell & Virgil Jones. Shares tombstone with son Ronald Pelham, b.
1955.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Georgia Ellen Pelham, 81, formerly of Cookeville, will be held
Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 1-7 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.
Mrs. Pelham died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Asbury Place Nursing Home in Maryville.
She was born Dec. 27, 1926, to the late Rufus and Virgil Jones Cantrell.
Mrs. Pelham was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Cookeville. She worked as a patrol person
with the City of Cookeville for more than 10 years. She was married to the late James Bradley Pelham.
Mrs. Pelham was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Her family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah Y. and Allen Kurk of Knoxville and Johnnie
Belinda Hurd of Cookeville; a son, Ronald D. Pelham of Knoxville; a sister, Eva Dean Wright of Sparta; a
grandson, Anthony Duane Kilgore and wife Amber of Cookeville; three granddaughters, Angelique Dorene
Davis and husband Robert of Mufreesboro, Julie Diane Batson of Sparta and Tennille Faith Rowland and
husband Paul of Smithville; nine great-grandsons, Zachery Rowland and Daniel, Seth and Caleb Stanley,
all of Smithville, Austin Davis of Murfreesboro, Taylor Pitts and Jared and Cody Batson, all of Cookeville,
and Bryce Kilgore of Alabama; four great-granddaughters, Ashely Davis of Murfreesboro, Heaven Kilgore
of Alabama, Alicia Pitts of Cookeville and Kala Batson of Baxter.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pelham was preceded in death by a brother, William Rufus
Cantrell, and a grandson, James Lewis Hurd.
Memorial donations may be made to Mustard Seed Ranch, P.O. Box 3814, Cookeville, TN 38502.
Revs. Timothy and Tommy Pelham will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Rosemary (Alsup) Pennington Obt.
b. 27 October 1913, Rutherford Co., TN –d. 8 June 1961, Putnam Co., TN, md Oscar Glenn Pennington,
b. 3 September 1910 – d. 9 August 1969, s/o Oscar Hulett Pennington & Mattie Mayfield. Rosemary
(Alsup) Pennington, d/o James Cantrell Alsup (1893-1974) & Mary Ruth Horn (1895-1994).
Mrs. Rosemary Alsup Pennington, 47, wife of Glenn Pennington, died Thursday at her home on Bryant
Avenue, following a long illness.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. John Allen Chalk,
minister of the Broad Church of Christ officiated and burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Pennington worshiped with the Broad Street congregation.
Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Leo Anderson, two granddaughters, Rosemary
Lynne and Lore Dawn Anderson all of Dayton, TN; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Alsup of
Murfreesboro; five brothers, James C. Alsup Jr., Charles Alsup, Pacific Bezch, CA, J. D. Alsup, Ft. Knox,
KY, Edward Alsup, Murrfreesboro, Harry Alsup, Knoxville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 13 June 1961.
Roxie May (Peyton) Perkins Obt.
b. 3 September 1915, Morgaqn Co., KY – d. 7 February 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Recie
Clair Perkins, b. 1914 – d. 1997, s/o Elbert Fleming Perkins & Lour Dropha Gevedon (1890-1917).
Roxie May (Peyton) Perkins, d/o William Thomas Peyton & Dora Alice Stacy.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Roxie May Perkins, 85, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 1
p.m. on Sat., Feb. 10, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today, Fri., Feb. 9; and from 10 a.m. until time of services on
Sat., Feb. 10, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Perkins died on Wed., Feb. 7, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1915, in Morgan County, Ky. to the late William Thomas and Dora Alice Stacy
Peyton. Mrs. Perkins was a homemaker.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Janie Perkins of Monroe; a daughter and son-inlaw, Anna Marie and Raymond McCloud of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; six grandchildren, James Michael
and David Lawrence Lykins, Leigh Ann Metcalf, Kimberly Ann McNally, Leslie Lynn Pizzino and Jason
Garant Perkins; and 10 great-grandchildren, Leisha Lykins, Heather Metcalf, Tyler McNally, Leighanna
Pizzino, Maxwell, Samuel and Isabella Pizzino, Justin and MacKinsy Perkins and Zachary McNally.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Recie Clair Perkins.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Mrs. Perkins.
Bro. Ken Burton will officiate at the services.
Published February 09, 2001 10:10 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Diane J. Perry
b. 1940 –d. 1997.
Rush B. Perry
b. 3 August 1931, Wyane Co., MI –d. 21 June 2003, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN, s/o Jay Edward Perry
(1887-1961) & Hazel Ratcliff.
James C. Peterman
b. 6 October 1916, Overton Co., TN – d. 31 December 1978, Overton Co., TN, (MM3 US Navy WWII),
md on the 1st of November 1941, Pickett Co., TN to Clara Ruth (Robbins) Peterman, b. 15 April 1924 –
d. 28 December 1959, d/o J. B.. Robbins (1900-1988) & Bertha (1903-1987). James C. Peterman, s/o
Kelly H. Peterman (1890-1973) & Permelia E. (1889-1980).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Pickett Co., TN, pg. 110 – James C. Peterman married 1
November 1941, Pickett Co., TN to Clara Ruth Robbins).
Bettye Regina Peters Obt.
b. 1960 –d. August 1960, d/o Mr. and Mrs. James Wayne Peters.
Funeral services for Bettye Regina Peters, 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wayne Peters of
Virginia Beach, VA who died unexpectedly Saturday, were held Monday afternoon at the First Baptist
Church, Cookeville.
The Rev. C. D. Sallee officiated. Burial was in the Crestlawn Memorial cemetery. Whitson Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors, other than the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ford, and the
paternal grandmother, Mrs. A. B. Peters, all of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 16 August 1960
Mary Lorraine (Daniel) Peters Obt.
b. 4 April 1928, Hawkins Co. –d. 7 May 2005, md Dr. Ralph Martin Peters, b. 9 May 1926, Knox Co.,
TN –d. 17 January 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy WWII), s/o Timothy Carpenter Peters
& Alma June Shannon. Mary Lorraine (Daniels) Peters, d/o Newton Daniel & Georgia Eva Roberts.
*See Dr. Ralph Martin Peters Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Campbell Co., TN, pg.443, #1203 – Ralph Martin Peters
married 25 June 1949, Campbell Co., TN, age 23, address; Clinton, TN to Mary Lorraine Daniel, age 21,
address: Clinton, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lorraine D. Peters, 77, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tues., May 10, at Cookeville First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Mon., May 9, at the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home; and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday, at the church.
She was born on April 4, 1928, in Hawkins County to the late Isaac Newton and Georgia Eva Roberts
Daniel.
Mrs. Peters was educated in Hawkins County public schools and graduated from Rogersville High School
in May of 1946. Following her graduation from high school and after a year working at Oak Ridge, she
enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University, where she met her husband, Martin Peters. Following his
graduation in 1949, they were married, a marriage of 56 years at the time of her death.
Mrs. Peters and her husband set up housekeeping in Clinton, where her husband was a teacher and coach at
Clinton High School. In 1956, they moved to Harrogate, where Mrs. Peters finished her bachelor's degree.
She later earned her master's degree at Tennessee Tech University and did post-graduate study at the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Mrs. Peters also taught at Clinton High School for one year and
for three years at Lincoln Memorial University.
In 1963, the family moved to Cookeville where Mrs. Peters taught in the School of Human Ecology at
TTU and received the Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching. She was the first female teacher at
TTU to receive this award. One of her students, Dr. Jeff Plant, was so encouraged by Mrs. Peters that he
went on beyond the basic bachelor's degree, earned his doctorate and is now on the faculty in the School of
Human Ecology at TTU. She retired from teaching in 1988, after a total of 29 years in teaching. She
was a member of the Auxiliary of the Cookeville Regional Medical Center for more than 14 years. Her
most genuine interest was helping to organize and carry forward a scholarship program for those already
enrolled in college, as well as those already on the hospital payroll. She was the chairman of the Auxiliary
Scholarship Committee, the only chairman the committee ever had during its existence.
Her family includes her husband, Dr. Martin Peters of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa
and Joe Eaton of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Marta and Ronny Roberts of Nashville; two grandsons, Joe Martin
Eaton of Lynn Haven, and Ben A. Eaton of Ft. Myers; and one granddaughter, Betsy Roberts of Nashville.
Pallbearers will be Joe Martin Eaton, Ben A. Eaton, Ralph Brown, Bill Dunlap, Sam and David Peters, Jim
McCune, Dr. Jeff Plant, and hospital auxiliary members Bob Wheatley, C.O. Wynne and Jim Mitchell.
Honorary pallbearers will be volunteers of the Auxiliary of Cookeville Regional Medical Center, retired
members of the faculty of TTU, members of the Friendship Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church,
LMU Board of Trustees, Dr. Nancy B. Moody, Dr. Robert Bell, Dr. Angelo Volpe, Dr. Wallace Prescott,
Dr. Arliss L. Roaden, Dean James Seay Brown, Dr. Pete Helton, John R.W. Brown, Brownell Bryant, and
Coach Raymond (Bull) Brown.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lorraine D. Peters Endowed Scholarship in Human Ecology at
TTU, the Lorraine D. Peters Endowed Scholarship in Nursing at TTU, or the Lorraine D. Peters Endowed
Scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University, by contacting the funeral home.
Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate at the services.
Published May 09, 2005 12:26 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Dr. Ralph Martin Peters Obt.
b. 9 May 1926, Knox Co., TN – d. 17 January 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy WWII), md
on the 25th of June 1949, Campbell Co., TN to Lorraine D. (Daniel) Peters, b. 4 April 1928, Hawkins Co.
– d. 7 May 2005, d/o Newton Daniel & Georgia Eva Roberts. Dr. Ralph Martin Peters, s/o Timothy
Carpenter Peters & Alma June Shannon.
*See Mary Lorraine (Daniel) Peters Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Campbell Co., TN, pg. 443, #1203 – Ralph Martin Peters
married 25 June 1949, Campbell Co., TN, age 23, address; Clinton, TN to Mary Lorraine Daniel, age 21,
address: Clinton, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dr. Ralph Martin Peters, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Monday, Jan. 21, at First Baptist Church in Cookeville, 18 S. Walnut St. Burial, with military honors,
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 20, from the
Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
(www.hhhfunerals.com); and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Monday, at the
church.
Dr. Peters died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center,
following a brief illness.
He was born May 9, 1926, in Knox County to the late Timothy Carpenter and Alma
June Shannon Peters.
Dr. Peters was a 1944 graduate of LaFollette High School in LaFollette. He earned a bachelor's degree from
Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate and master's and doctoral degrees from The University of
Tennessee. Dr. Peters served in the Navy during World War II.
He had a career of more than 45 years in public and private education, first as a teacher and coach at
Clinton High School in Clinton from 1949-1956, and then as an administrator and professor at
Lincoln Memorial University from 1956-1963. He was subsequently Dean of the Graduate School
and Professor of Education at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, where he retired in
1989, after 26 years of service.
Following his retirement, he taught again at Lincoln Memorial University and later served as Interim
President and a member of the LMU Board of Trustees.
Dr. Peters was a member of First Baptist Church in Cookeville for almost 45 years and was a past president
and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Cookeville. In addition to belonging to several civic
organizations, he held membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Omicron
Delta Kappa, and Alpha Chi. Dr. Peters was a member of the LMU Educators Hall of Fame and the LMU
Athletics Hall of Fame. He had a lifelong interest in amateur and college athletics.
His family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Joe Eaton of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Marta
and Ronny Roberts of Nashville; two grandsons, Joseph Martin Eaton of Lynn Haven, and Benjamin
Andrew Eaton of Lakeland, Fla.; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Casey Roberts of Nashville; and a nephew,
Shannon Samuel Peters of Ballwin, Mo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his college sweetheart and wife of more than 56
years. Lorraine Daniel Peters; and his brother, Shannon Durell Peters.
Pallbearers will be Joe M. and Ben A. Eaton, Sam Peters, Ralph Brown, Richard Barns, Ken Peterson,
Lowell Smith, Nolan Goolsby and Steve Hertzfeldt.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Rotary Club, emeriti members of the Tennessee Tech faculty,
members of the LMU Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, Dr. Nancy B. Moody, Dr. Robert Bell, Dr.
Angelo Volpe, Dr. Arliss Roaden, Dr. Wallace Prescott, Dean James Seay Brown, Dr. Calvin Dickinson,
Dr. Leo McGee, Bob Luna, Sam Sandlin, Dr. Walter (Pete) Helton, Brownell Bryant, John R.W. Brown,
Lester McCarter, Gene Wright, Gene Doss, Charlie Morton, Ray Daugherty, Robert Long, Bill Asbury,
Rudy Bunch, Shehla Rooney and Taylor Qualls.
The family would like to express appreciation to the Rehab Department, nurses and staff of NHC, the
caregivers and staff at Home Instead, Dr. Daniel Donovan and the nurses and staff at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center, and the PTs, nurses and staff at the Blue Roof Inn.
Memorial donations may be made to the Martin and Lorraine Peters Endowed Scholarship at Lincoln
Memorial University, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, Tenn. 37752; or to the Martin and
Lorraine Peters Scholarship Endowment at Tennessee Tech, Box 5111, Cookeville, Tenn. 38505-0001.
Dr. Randall Atkisson will officiate at the services.
Saturday, Jan 19, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Beatrice (May) Peterson Obt.
b. 17 June 1921, Whittaker, Kanawha Co., WV –d. 18 December 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Alonzo & Rosa May.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Beatrice M. Peterson, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 21, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Peterson departed this life peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born June 17, 1921, in Whittaker, W.Va., to the late Alonzo May and Rosa May.
Mrs. Peterson was a retired bookkeeper. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cookeville.
The family would like to thank Dr. James Staggs, Bethesda Health Care Center and Caris Health Care for
the wonderful, loving care they gave their mother.
Her family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Gloria Hayden of Texas and Brenda and Jim
Boyington of Cookeville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie Dryden, and four
sisters.
Pallbearers will be Chance Cawthorn, Frank Tittle, Joe Sharpe, Leonard Shively, Mac Mahan and Steve
Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 10088,
Knoxville, TN 37939.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charlie Hutchison will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 21 December 2011
Constance Peterson
b. 1911 –d. 1967.
Dr. DeWitt T. Pettross Obt.
b. 1897, Smith Co., TN – d. September 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of November
1924, Williamson Co, TN to Sue (Dowell) Pettros, b. 1899 – d. 1970. Dr. DeWitt T. Pettross, s/o J. H.
Pettross & Agnes Roberson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co, TN, pg. 117 – D. T. Pettross married 10
November 1924, Williamson Co, TN to Miss Susie Dowell).
Funeral services for Dr. DeWitt T. Pettross, 69 were held from the Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston
Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Ritter and Rev. James Beasley officiating.
Dr. Pettross died Saturday at his home on 170 S Jefferson Avenue following an extended illness.
He was a native of Smith County, TN, the son o fthe late J. H. and Agnes Roberson Pettross.
He was a chiropractor here for many years.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Sue Dowell Pettross of Cookeville, a brother, John Morgan Pettross of
Detroit, MI; 4 sisters, Mrs. Charles Adams and Mrs. Terry Mason of Detroit, MI, Mrs. F. P. Kreitz and
Mrs. W. S. Thompson of Los Angeles, CA.
Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 20 September 1966
Source: This is his brother’s Obt.: William Hershell Pettross, 59, brother of Dr. D. T. Pettross of
Cookeville, died Tuesday night in Detroit of a heart attack.
Mr. Pettros had been an employee of Hudson Motor Company for 20 years and was a member of the
Methodist Church.
In addition to Dr. Pettros he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rheda Lee; his father, W. H. Pettros, Los
Angleles, three other brothers, John, Austin and Lee Pettros, all of Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Creola Gann
and Mrs. Helen Mason, both of Detroit. Mrs. Zelda Forkner, Mrs. Idah Thompson of Los Angeles.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 18 June 1953.
Harold E. Petty
b. 15 May 1937 –d. 1 April 1992, (US Marine Corps).
Hazel (Harville) Petty
b. 27 February 1914 –d. 8 October 1963, Putnam Co., TN, md Arthur Petty, b. 21 May 1911 –d. 4 May
1997. Children: Harold & Jerry Petty. Hazel (Harville) Petty, d/o Billy Franklin Harville (1870-1936) &
Effie Callie Robinson (1897-1974), both buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Jerry Lee Petty Obt.
Mrs. Hazel Petty, 49, wife of Arthur Petty, of near Baxter, was found dead in Putnam County jail shortly
afternoon today.
Sheriff Bill Bilyeu told a jury empaneled by Coroner O. D. Rice that he found Mrs. Petty hanging from a
shower curtain.
A physician in the jail at the time administered artificial respiration in an effort to revive the woman.
Coroner Rice said that Mrs. Petty had been in Cookeville General Hospital last night. She left the hospital
but had been carried to the jail about an hour and a half before she was found dead to await transportation
to a Nashville hospital.
The body was turned over to Baxter Funeral Home. Arrangements were incomplete this afternoon.
Helen Ruth (Herron) Petty Obt.
b. 23 July 1940, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 May 1980, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN md Charles Petty, b.
October. Helen Ruth (Herron) Petty, d/o Ewin Herron & Barbara Henley.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Helen Ruth Petty, 39, of Route 2, Baxter, were conductred
Monday, May 19, at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Glenn Ramsey and Bro. Logan Tilghman
Mrs. Petty died May 17 at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of Ewin and Barbara Henley Herron of Baxter.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Charles Petty of Baxter; two daughters, Mrs.
Debra Hodges and Miss Donna Petty; a sister, Mrs. Joan Lafever; three brothers, Billy, Alfred and Coy
Herron; a half-brother, Bobby Joe Roberts.
Pallbearers were Danny Dunson, Danny Petty, Larry Petty, Gary Petty, Jeff Herron, Mike Savage, Ralph
Thomas and Austin Thomas.
Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arragements.
Jerry Lee Petty Obt.
b. 15 July 1939, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 March 2001, CA, (US Air Force), s/o Arthur Petty (1911-1997)
& Hazel Harville (1914-1963).
*See Hazel (Harville) Petty Obt.
BAXTER -- Graveside memorial services for Jerry Lee Petty, 61, of California, formerly of Baxter, will be
held at 2 p.m. on Sat., April 14, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Petty died on Thurs., March 15, 2001, in Los Angeles, Calif.
He was born on July 15, 1939, in Putnam County to the late Arthur and Hazel Harville Petty. Mr. Petty was
a veteran of the Air Force.
His family includes a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Myrrl Davidson of Baxter; a niece, DeAnna
Davidson of Baxter; a nephew and his wife, Jeff and Thesa Davidson of Huntsville, Ala.; two greatnephews, Tyler and Garrett Davidson of Huntsville; and a great-niece, Regan Davidson of Huntsville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Petty.
Bro. Denton Ramsey will officiate at the services.
Information provided by Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mildred H. Petty Obt.
b. 10 January 1945, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 March 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Charles Petty.
Mildred (Holloway) Petty, d/o George Cordell Holloway & Ruby Jewel Robinson (1927-2012).
*See Ruby Jewell (Robinson) Holloway Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mildred Petty, 40, of Rt. 4, Cookeville, were held yesterday at l
p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Carson Whiteaker officiating. Burial was
in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Petty died Saturday (March 30, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness.
Born January 10, 1945 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late George Cordell Holloway.
Mrs. Petty was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband, Charles Petty; her mother, Jewel Robinson Holloway of Rt. 2,
Cookeville; three daughters, Tonya Renee Quails of Baxter, and Michele Groves and Donita Ann Groves,
both of Cookeville; two step-daughters, Deborah Hodges of Nashville and Donna Lafever of Baxter; her
grandmother, Nicie Holloway of Sparta; a sister, Kathy Hammock of Cookeville; a brother, Donald
Holloway of Cookeville; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Lester, Manuel and Mike England, Mark Hammock, Donnie Garrison and Terry Brown.
Roy H. Petty
b. 1934 –d. 1982, md Betty Sue (Flatt) Petty, b. 1940 –d. 1989, d/o J. T. Flatt (1916-1974) & Olga B.
Petty (1919-1982).
*See Olga B. (Petty) Flatt Obt.
Virgil Petty
b. 21 June 1906 –d. 17 April 1991, md on the 1st of March 1927, Wilson Co., TN to Neva Pearl (Watts)
Petty, b. 13 March 1901 –d. 8 October 1976.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Wilson Co, TN, pg. 131, #38 – Virgil Petty married 1 March
1927, Wilson Co., TN to Pearl Watts).
David S. Pharris Obt.
b. 4 June 1958, Smith Co., TN – d. 13 July 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Army), s/o Fred
Sherrill Pharris & Betty Ann Givens.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for David S. Pharris, 57, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, July 16, in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in Crest
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 15, and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Thursday at the funeral home.
David passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, at his home.
He was born June 4, 1958, in Smith County, Tenn., to Fred Sherrill Pharris and Betty Ann Givens Pharris
of Cookeville.
After graduating Upperman High School in 1976, he joined the Army.
David enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved his family and always helping others. He was a
sportsman, who enjoyed time spent outdoors fishing or playing baseball. He was an avid sports fan. He
enjoyed laughing with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Kathy Jones and husband Jimmy of Baxter, Judy
Williams of Cookeville and Loretta Joyce and husband Doug of Algood; four nieces, Brooke and Jeremy
Fleenor, Ashley Bullock and Daniel Ballard of Baxter, Christy and Richard Underwood and Heather and TJ
Picard of Cookeville; one nephew, James and Bridget Jones of Baxter; and nine great-nieces and greatnephews.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred B. and Mary Pharris of Cookeville and Druie and
Velma Givens of Smith County.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jones, Doug Joyce, James Jones, TJ Picard, Richard Underwood, Tony Pharris,
Jeremy Fleenor and Daniel Ballard.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Zhen Zhou at St. Thomas Murfreesboro, Caris
Hospice, and Syrena Buck.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jones, Doug Joyce, James Jones, TJ Picard, Richard Underwood, Tony Pharris,
Jeremy Fleenor and Daniel Ballard.
Bros. Mickey Leftwich and Donnie Agee will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 15 July 2015
James “Jimmy”Milton Pharris Obt.
b. 1 January 1945, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 February 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. James “Jimmy”
Milton Pharris, s/o Arthur Palo Pharris & Ressie Nation. Shares tombstone with his mother Ressie
(Nation) Pharris.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James “Jimmy”Milton Pharris, 54, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home.
Mr. Pharris died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1945, in Putnam County to Arthur Palo (A.P.) and Ressie Nation Pharris, both of
Cookeville. Mr. Pharris was a self-employed siding applicator. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, his family also includes three brothers, Dale, Eddie, and Pat Pharris, all of
Cookeville; his fiancee, Linda Ott of Cookeville; and special children, Amanda and Jamie.
Mr. Pharris was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Faye Wilmoth.
Donations may be made to Lazarus House Hospice.
Bros. Ken Burton and John Whitson will officiate at the services.
Mary Katherine (Williford) Pharris Obt.
b. 1 January 1914, Gaiensboro, Jackson Co., TN – d. 13 February 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Fred B. Pharris, b. 1908 –d. 1996. Mary Katherine (Williford) Pharris, d/o James McDonald Williford
& Rosa Jane Phillips.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Katherine Pharris, 96, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 13, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, and from 9 a.m. until time of
services on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Pharris died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Masters Health
Care Center in Algood. She was born Jan. 1, 1914, in Jackson County to the late James McDonald and
Rosa Jane Phillips Williford. Mrs. Pharris was a homemaker and a member of Double Springs Baptist
Church.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Sherrill and Betty Pharris and Ray and Ruby Pharris,
all of Cookeville; a sister, Edna Parks of Ohio; six grandchildren, David Pharris of McMinnville, Kathy
Jones and husband Jimmy of Baxter, Judy Williams and Tony Pharris and wife Tammy, all of Cookeville,
Loretta Joyce and husband Doug of Algood and Lee Anne Dennis of Gainesboro; 10 great-grandchildren;
and nine great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Pharris; six brothers, Elvis,
Alvis, Odell, Bob, Charlie and Larry Williford; and a sister, Maude Williford. Pallbearers will be James
and Jimmy Jones, Doug Joyce, Tony Pharris and Ronnie and Michael Williford. Bro. Gayle Snoddy will
officiate at the services. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Thursday, Feb 11, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ruby G. (Boles) Pharris Obt.
b. ? –d. 13 May 2012, TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ruby G. Boles Pharris, 73, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 16, at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Ms. Pharris died Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 17 May 2012.
Albert M. Phillips Obt.
b. 27 May 1917, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 February 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Pamela (Flatt) Phillips, b. 31 December 1937. Albert M. Phillips, s/o William Calvin Phillips (18851976) & Catherine Herd (1886-1922).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services with full military honors for Albert M. Phillips,
89, of Cookeville were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Crest Lawn Funeral
Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville.
He was born May 27, 1917, in Silver Point to the late William Calvin and Cathern
Herd Phillips, and was the last surviving child of the marriage.
Mr. Phillips participated in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935-1939 and joined the Army Air
Corp. He stayed in the military service and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1968 after 26 years of
service.
His family includes his wife of 44 years, Pamela Flatt Phillips of Cookeville; two daughters and son-in-law,
Sandra Hardy of Sohm, England and Sheralynn and Kevin Poster of Hendersonville; two grandsons, Adolf
and Brixner GamBrell, both of Hendersonville; two step-grandchildren, Ryan and Heather Poster of
Knoxville and his sister, Keeble Tucker of Cookeville.
Rev. John David Eisenmenger officiated the services.
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Alice Cary (Combs) Phillips Obt.
b. 1904, KY – d. 27 October 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Joseph R. Phillips. Alice Cary
(Combs) Phillips, d/o Newt Combs & Cora Belle Gambell.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Alice Cary Phillips, 79, of Laurel Avenue, Cookeville, were held at
10 a.m. today in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Clyde Cunningham officiating. Burial
was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Phillips, a native of Kentucky, died Thursday, October 27, 1983, in Cookeville General Hospital. She
was the daughter of the late Newt and Cora Belle Gambell Combs; wife of the late Joseph R. Phillips and a
homemaker.
Her family includes two daughters, Lillian Phillips, and Lois Wood, both of Cookeville; four sons, Joe
Phillips of Algood; Tom Phillips of Bloomington Springs; Jim Phillips and Don Phillips both of MI; a
brother, Ira Jennings Combs of hyden, KY; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Billy Gene Phillips
b. 1935 – d. 1990, md on the 12th of June 1954, Overton Co., TN to Maxine (White) Phillips, b. 1935.
Mason symbol on marker.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co, TN, pg. – Billy Gene Phillips married 12 June
1954, Overton Co., TN, age 19, address; Albany, KY to Maxine White, age 18, address: Byrdstown, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Alfred White, Byrdstown, TN).
Billy Hugh Phillips Sr.
b. 25 January 1932 –d. 22 December 1981, md Sara Alyce (unknown) Phillips, b. 31 March 1934 –d. 10
July 2002. Billy Hugh Phillips, s/o Mitchell Lee Phillips (1893-1964) & Minnie Lee Allison (18931985).
*See Kermit C. Phillips buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Ina (Phillips) Thomas Obt.
Bobby Harold Phillips Obt.
b. 25 October 1939, Harriman, Roane Co., TN – d. 19 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Brenda “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips, b. 25 October 1940, Harriman –d. 17 April 2006, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o William E. Allen & Ruby D.. Bobby Harold Phillips also md on the 4th of June 1982,
Putnam Co., TN to Shelia Marie (Wheeler) Phillips, b. 23 July 1956 – d. 15 April 2003, d/o Louis &
Madge Wheeler. Bobby Harold Phillips, s/o James Fletcher Phillips & Bessie Elizabeth Bostain.
*See Brenda “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Emily Paige Phillips Obt.
*See Shelia Marie (Wheeler) Phillips Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 398 – Bobby Harold Phillips married 4
June 1982, Putnam Co., TN, age 42, b. 25 October 1939, address: P. O. Box 2664, Cookeville, TN to
Shelia Marie Boswell, age 25, b. 23 July 1956, address; Rt. 13, Box 240, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Wheeler, 304 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — A Celebration of Life Service for Bobby Harold Phillips, 73, of Cookeville will be
held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Bobby had chosen cremation. His
cremains will be interred at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips passed away on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Harriman to the late Bessie Elizabeth (Bostain) and James Fletcher Phillips.
Mr. Phillips was self-employed as a civil engineer for more than 50 years as owner of B.H. Phillips Inc. and
Top Town Ready Mix until his retirement. Bobby was an avid golfer, fisherman and sportsman and he is
still saying “Go Big Orange.”He was a member of First Christian Church in Cookeville. He was a loving,
devoted, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes daughters Ashley E. Phillips of Algood, Molly A. Phillips of Cookeville and Chasity
M. Howard and Chris of Cookeville; grandsons Brandon Williams and Chastity of Cookeville and Dylan
Fisher of Jacksonville, N.C.; a granddaughter, Bailey Fisher of Cookeville; two great-grandsons, Tyler
Williams and Parker Williams, both of Cookeville; sisters Brenda Jones and Bobby of Crossville and
Wanda Frost and Jim of Knoxville; brothers Jim Phillips and Janet and Bruce Phillips, all of Cookeville;
special lady friend Cathy Garrett of Cookeville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Peaches Phillips; his second wife,
Shelia Phillips; three daughters, Paige Phillips, Brooke and Britt Phillips.
Minister Hillier Duke will officiate at the services.
Brenda “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips
b. 25 October 1940, Harriman – d. 17 April 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Bobby Harold
Phillips, b. 25 October 1939, Harriman, Roane Co., TN –d. 19 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o James Fletcher Phillips & Bessie Elizabeth Bostain.. Brenda A. “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips, d/o
William E. Allen & Ruby D.
*See Bobby Harold Phillips Obt.
*See Emily Paige Phillips Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Brenda A. “Peaches”Phillips, 65, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phillips died Monday, April 17, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 25, 1940, in Harriman to Ruby D. Allen of Cookeville and the late William E. Allen.
Mrs. Phillips was a school teacher for Putnam and Smith county schools. She was retired after 20
years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cookeville.
In addition to her mother, her family includes three daughters and two sons-in-law, Molly A. Phillips,
Chasity Phillips and Chris Howard, Ashley Phillips and Bobby Oakley, all of Cookeville; two grandsons,
Brandon L. Williams and Dylan C. Fisher, both of Cookeville; a granddaughter, Bailey B. Fisher of
Cookeville; a great-grandson, Tyler L. William of Cookeville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mona A.
and Sam Spilo of Armonk, N.Y., and Betty N. and Bobby Trueman of Cookeville; a niece, Nichole A.
Spilo of White Fish, Mont.; a nephew, William A. Spilo of Vail, Colo.; her former husband, Bobby H.
Phillips of Cookeville; and numerous friends and relatives.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Brooke, Britt and Paige Phillips,
and an aunt and uncle, Zella D. Seal and Jimmy Seal.
Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes and American Heart Association.
Jim Phillips and Mike Breeden will officiate the services.
Brooke Phillips Obt.
b. Atlanta, GA –d. 8 March 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Bobby Harold Phillips (1939-2012)
& Brenda A. “Peaches”Allen (1940-2006).
*See Brenda A. “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips Obt.
Funeral services for Brooke Phillips, 13, were conducted from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home Saturday, March 10, 1984, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Maurice Moore, Pastor of First United Methodist
Church officiating.
Miss Phillips died March 8, 1984 at her home at 1543 Little John Lane, Cookeville.
A native of Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of Brenda “Peaches” Phillips, Cookeville and Bobby H.
Phillips of Cookeville. Other survivors include two sisters, Paige Williams, Cookeville, Molly Phillips,
Cookeville, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Phillips, Harriman, Tn, maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Ruby D. Allen, Harriman, TN, a great grandmother, Mrs. E. E. Allen, Harriman, TN, one great aunt, Mrs.
Zella Seal, Cookeville.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Emily Paige Phillips Obt.
b. 7 November 1964, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 November 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4 th
of December 1990, Putnam Co., TN to Kenny Neal Fisher. Emily Paige Phillips, d/o Bobby Harold
Phillips (1939-2012) & Brenda “Peaches”Allen (1940-2006).
*See Brenda “Peaches”(Allen) Phillips buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 74 – Kenny Neal Fisher married 4
December 1990, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 7 January 1965, address: 1820 Lakewood Ct., Cookeville, TN
to Emily Paige Phillips, age 26, b. 7 November 1964, address: 1820 Lakewood Ct., Cookeville, TN. Name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Brenda A. Phillips, mother, 1543 Little John Lane, Cookeville,
TN 38501).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Emily Paige Phillips, 34, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 24, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 23, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phillips died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1964, in Putnam County to Brenda “Peaches”Phillips and Bobby “BH”Phillips.
Ms. Phillips was a graduate of Cookeville High School and attended TTU. She was a secretary in the
construction business. She was former owner of Palate Pleaser's Gourmet.
In addition to her parents, her family also includes her husband, Kenny Fisher; two sons, Brandon William
and Dylan Fisher; a daughter, Bailey Brooke Fisher; three sisters, Molly Phillips of Nashville, Chasity and
Ashley Phillips, both of Cookeville; stepmother, Shelia Phillips; grandmother, Ruby Allen of Harriman;
and a great aunt, Zella Seal of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by twin sisters, Rebecca Brooke and Rachel Britt Phillips; grandparents, Bessie
and Fletcher Phillips, and William E. (Bill) Allen.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Davis, Tony Stone, Jim Frost, Paul Hite, Wes Phillips and Glen Whittaker.
Donations may be made to the Cookeville Police Department D.A.R.E. Program to the attention of Roy
Cravens, or the March of Dimes.
Bros. Mike Breeden and Hillier Duke will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, November 23, 1998 12:22 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Rev. Eugene H. Phillips
b. 25 August 1928 – d. 7 November 1996, md on the 26th of April 1947, Overton Co., TN to Ilene
(Vaughn) Phillips, b. 24 May 1930.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co, TN, pg. 424 –Eugene H. Phillips married 26 April
1947, Overton Co., TN, age 18, address; Rt. 3, Monterey, TN to Ilene Vaughn, age 16, address: Rt. 3,
Monterey, TN).
Ginny Phillips Obt.
b. 13 August 1944, Baltimore, MD – d. 3 April 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Jerry Phillips, b.
1941.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ginny Phillips, 58, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, April 7, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. tonight at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, and at the
church on Monday from 12 p.m. until the time of the services.
Mrs. Phillips died on Thursday, April 3, 2003, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Phillips was a wife, mother, and faithful church
member. She was co-owner of The Jewelry Emporium in Cookeville.
Her family includes her husband, Jerry Phillips; a son, Matt Phillips of Cookeville; a daughter, Christine
Lee Phillips of Nashville; three daughters and sons-in-law: Becky and Scott Hill of Spanish Fork, Utah,
Sarah and Tad Warren of Orem, Utah, and Martha and John Paul Caldwell of Kingsport, Tenn.; three
sisters: Susan Feete of Long Island, N.Y., Peggy Mooney of Baltimore, and Janet Jones of Columbia, MD;
two grandsons: Austin Caldwell and Joseph Hill; and two granddaughters: McKenzie Caldwell and Audrey
Hill.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
Bishop Tony Huddleston will officiate at the services.
Rev. James Clarence Phillips Obt.
b. 5 August 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 September 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Willene
(Apple) Phillips, b. 31 January 1921, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 May 2003, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Walter B. Apple & Edna Cooper. Rev. James Clarence Phillips, s/o James Franklin
Phillips (1887-1980) & Pearlie Mae Morgan (1893-1971).
*See Willene (Apple) Phillips Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rev. Clarence Phillips, 86, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday,
Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5-8 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10
a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Rev. Phillips died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 5, 1920, in Putnam County to the late James Franklin and Pearlie Mae Morgan Phillips.
For over 59 years, Rev. Phillips was a well-known Baptist minister in the Upper Cumberland area. He
served as pastor in several churches, including Hamptons Crossroads Baptist, Johnson Baptist, Verble
Baptist, Cane Creek Baptist and Rocky Point Baptist Churches. At the time of his passing, Rev. Phillips
was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, where he served as the church's charter pastor. He was also a
retired self-employed general contractor.
His family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Patricia and Mike and Patti Phillips, all of
Cookeville; two sisters, Janie Frazier and Lena Bruce, both of Cookeville; a granddaughter, Rachel Phillips
and husband Thomas Huff of Cookeville; and two grandsons, Doug Phillips and wife Michele of
Cookeville and Eric Phillips and wife Liz of Indianapolis, Ind.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Willene Apple
Phillips, who died May 18, 2003; a brother, Thurman Phillips; and three sisters, Effie and Linnie Phillips
and Edna Grimes.
Revs. Bob Pharris, Michael Prowse and Tracy Gross will officiate the services.
James F. “Jim”Phillips Obt.
b. 1887, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 January 1980, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Pearlie (Morgan)
Phillips, b. 1893 –d. 1971.
*See Lena Moore (Phillips) Bruce Obt.
*See Nancy Jane “Janie”(Phillips) Frazier Obt.
*See William Bethel Grimes buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for James F. Phillips, 92, of 2120 West Broad Dt., were conducted
Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Eastwood Baptist Church with Bro. Raymond White and Bro. Oliver Lane
Mr. Phillips died January 15 at Cookeville General Hospital.
He was a native of Putnam County and retired farmer.
Survivors include a son, the Rev. Clarence Phillips of Cookeville; three daughters, Mrs. Bethel Grimes,
Mrs. Dewey Frazier and Mrs. Jimmy Bruce, all of Cookeville; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren
and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips’grandsons served as active pallbearers and his great-grandsons were honorary pallbearers.
Jeffery Lynn Phillips Obt.
b. 11 June 1967, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI –d. 12 October 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Funeral Services for Jeffery Lynn Phillips, age 45, will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, @ 2:00 p.m.
from the Chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home with interment in Cookeville City Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 4:00 –8:00 p.m. and on Monday,
October 15, 2012, from 11:00 am until time of the service.
Mr. Phillips passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 11, 1967, in Detroit, MI
Mr. Phillips was employed at Rector's Lawn & Garden Service. His passion was always working on small
engines. Jeff never knew a stranger and had many, many friends. He attended First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers and grandfather: Mary Massengill, Rayburn and Clarice
Phillips and Wilma Phillips.
Bro. John Wright will officiate at the services.
John Bell Phillips
b. 9 July 1932, Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN –d. 26 November 1985, Guston, Meade Co., KY, (SSGT US
Air Force Korea Vietnam), s/o George W. Phillips (1892-1958) & Mallie Perry (1900-1948).
John Travis Phillips Obt.
b. 2 September 1922, Warren Co., TN – d. 28 January 1986, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Maj US Air
Force WWII, Korea, Vietnam), md on the 20th of December 1946, Putnam Co., TN to Genima (Matthews)
Phillips, b. 3 December 1925 – d. 10 January 1997. John Travis Phillips, s/o O. H. Phillips & Maude
Webb.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 40 - John T. Phillips married 20 December
1946, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, address: Cookeville, TN to Genima Matthews, age 21, b. 3 December 1925,
address: Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: N. K. Matthews, Monterey,
TN).
Warren County native J. T. Phillips, 63-year-old resident of Cookeville, died of an apparent heart attack
there Thursday.
The World War II veteran was retired from both the U.S. Air Force and Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Married to the former Genima Matthews, he was a son of the late O.H. and Maude (Webb) Phillips.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Jim of Texas and John Phillips of Knoxville. He is
also survived by three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Winfred George and Mrs. G.H. Powell of McMinnville,
Mrs. C.B. Davis of Hendersonville. O.H. Phillips Jr. of Enville, and two grandsons.
Services were held in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, Cookeville, at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery there.
Johnny Ray Phillips Obt.
b. 8 March 1933, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 May 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Army),
md Gladys Marie (Winchester) Phillips, b. April 1937. Johnny Ray Phillips, s/o Ray Van Phillips
(1897-1967) & Velma Roberts (1902-1996).
*See Clara (Phillips) Alexander Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ray Van Phillips buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ruby Nell (Phillips) Stewart Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Johnny Ray Phillips, 73, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May
4, from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, May 3, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Phillips died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 8, 1933, in Putnam County to the late Ray and Velma Roberts Phillips.
Mr. Phillips was a retired line superintendent for Upper Cumberland Electric. He was a member of Bethany
Methodist Church.
His family includes his wife, Gladys Winchester Phillips of Baxter; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg
and Susie Phillips and Shawn and Christy Phillips, all of Baxter; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Clara
Alexander and Ruby and Nelson Stewart, all of Baxter; a sister-in-law, Opal Phillips of Baxter; three
grandchildren, Bear, Bailey and Madison Phillips, all of Baxter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bernon Phillips, and a sister, Gracie
Phillips Brown.
Pallbearers will be friends and co-workers.
Bros. Vincent Baker and Floyd Massey will officiate the services.
Juanita Angie (Gore) Phillips Obt.
b. 22 May 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 7 October 2011, McMinnville, Warren Co., TN, md Talmadge
Ewell Phillips, b. 1923 – d. 8 August 1987. Juanita Angie (Gore) Phillips, d/o Cubert Tinsley Gore
(1895-1977) & Verda Mariah Ledbetter (1902-1996), both buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Cubert Tinsley Gore buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Charles Kelso Billings buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
MCMINNVILLE -- Funeral services for Juanita Angie Phillips, 88 of McMinnville, will be held at 3 p.m.
on Monday, Oct. 10, from the chapel of High Funeral Home. Interment will be at 5 p.m. on Monday in
Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phillips died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late Cubert and Verda Mariah Ledbetter Gore.
Mrs. Phillips was a retired bank teller with Security Federal Savings & Loan in Maryville, a member of the
Ben Lomand Garden Club and First Baptist Church in McMinnville.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Clint Moore of McMinnville and Jenny and
Greg Barnes of Brentwood, four grandchildren, Chase Moore and fiancee, Sarah Jane Park of Nashville,
Kayann Moore of McMinnville, and Brooks Barnes and Carson Barnes, both of Brentwood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Ewell Phillips (who died
Aug. 8, 1987); a brother, Olen Wyant Gore; and a sister, Consawillo (Connie) Billings.
Memorial donations may be made to American Alzheimer's Association or Wednesday Night Meals at First
Baptist Church, McMinnville, TN.
John May will officiate at the services.
Arrangements by High Funeral Home, McMinnville, TN (931) 473-2137.
Kathryn B. Phillips
b. 22 August 1900 –d. 9 January 1973.
Lillian R. Phillips Obt.
b. 8 June 1933, Oneida – d. 25 January 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o J. Roy Phillips & Alice
Combs.
COOKEVILLE -- Burial of ashes for Lillian R. Phillips, 73, was Monday, Jan. 29, in the Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery. As the family has chosen cremation, no services will be held.
Ms. Phillips died Jan. 25, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 8, 1933, in Oneida to the late J. Roy and Alice Combs Phillips.
Ms. Phillips was a beautician at Working Woman Hair Design. She taught beauty school and cosmetology
in Cookeville and worked as a beautician for 53 years.
Her family includes four brothers, Thomas Phillips of Nancy, Ky., Joseph R. Phillips of Cookeville, Don
Phillips of Cordova and Jimmy Phillips of Farmington Hills, Mich. and his sister, Lois Phillips-Wood of
Arizona.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Phillips was preceded in death by her brother, Woody Phillips.
Linnie Mae Phillips
b. 1925 –d. 1936.
Maxine (Hall) Phillips Obt.
b. 4 January 1937, Davidson Co., TN – d. 7 March 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Billy Ray
Phillips. Maxine (Hall) Phillips, d/o Chester Justice Hall (1913-1978) & Ida I Ramsey (1918- 1996).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Maxine Phillips, 63, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Fri.,
March 10, from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Thurs., March 9, at Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips died on Tues., March 7, 2000, at her home in Cookeville.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Davidson to the late Chester and Ida Ramsey Hall. Mrs. Phillips was a
nurse, working at Donelson Hospital, Centennial Hospital, and Durion in Cookeville. She was also a
member of the Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband of almost 46 years, Billy Ray Phillips of Cookeville; a son and daughterin-law, Dewayne and Jenny Phillips of Cookeville; a sister, Shirley Sutton of Center, Ala.; two brothers,
Chester Hall Jr. of Cookeville, and Michael Hall of Mt. Juliet; and two grandchildren, Heather and Jared.
Pallbearers will be George Vaden, Mike Boyd, Bryan Vaughn, Shane Sutton, Adam Reagan and J.B. Hall.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Homer Nash, Frank Smith, Lynn Franklin, Arvil Howell, Melvin Wright,
Arsdell Bussell and Stacy Farris.
Rev. Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey in charge of arrangements.
Mitchell Lee Phillips
b. 24 October 1893, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 October 1964, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of May 1913,
Putnam Co., TN to Minnie Lee (Allison) Phillips, b. 7 August 1893, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3
June 1985, d/o Samuel B. Allison (1868-1941) & Annie Vinson. Mitchell Lee Phillips, s/o David Nelson
“Bud”Phillips (1859-1928) & Ida Elzira Herren (1866-1928).
*See Sara Alyce (Deason) Phillips Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 161, #638 - Mr. Lee Phillips married 21
May 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Minnie Allison).
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 191 –Samuel B. Allison is head of household, 42 yrs.
old, TN, M2, 9 yrs. to Martha J., 32 yrs. old, TN, M1, 3 children born, 3 children living. Minnie L., 16 yrs.
old, TN; Birtha M., 8 yrs. old; Zina D., 3 yrs. old & Mandy Allison, 10/12 yrs. old. all born in TN).
Oshie (Autrey) Phillips Obt.
b. 13 August 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 March 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Kermit C.
Phillips, b. 30 August 1923 – d. 2 June 1975, s/o Mitchell Lee Phillips (1893-1964) & Minnie Lee
Allison (1893-1985). Oshie (Autrey) Phillips, d/o Robert Lee Autrey (1877-1970) & Martha Dianne Julian
(1880-1970).
*See Robert Lee Autrey buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Oshie Phillips, 87, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, March 7, at
1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born August 13, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Robert Lee and Martha Diane Julian Autrey.
Mrs. Phillips was a former resident of McMinnville from 1981-1996. She was a faithful and active member
of East End Church of Christ. She was a good example in leading others to Christ during her 62 years as a
Christian.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Alice Jean Phillips of Carrollton, Texas; a
daughter and son-in-law, June and Ernest Craun of St. Augustine, Fla.; three grandchildren, Leslie Weiss,
Bryan Craun and Melanie Smith; and seven great-grandchildren, Evan, Lane and Cody Weiss, Courtney
and Cameron Craun and Sloan and Sutton Smith.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Phillips; two
brothers, Barney and Cosby Autry; and five sisters, Loy Maddux, Lillie Mae Beasley, Verda Thomas, Eula
V. Craun and Florida Autry.
Pallbearers will be Ted Autry, Bryan Craun, Harold Maddux, Pat Smith, Phil Thomas and Craig Weiss.
Bro. Larry Paulk, minister of Oceanside Church of Christ in Atlantic Beach, Fla., will officiate the services.
Thursday, Mar 06, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
R. B. Phillips Obt.
b. 26 February 1926, Jackson Co., TN- d. 3 April 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Lillian Edith
(Bean) Phillips, b. 16 February 1929, TN, d/o William Edgbert Bean (1901-1971) & Cora Belle Putty
(1906-1969). R. B. Phillips, s/o Jay Phillips & Julie Haney.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for R.B. Phillips, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wed.,
April 5, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Tues., April 4, at the funeral home.
Mr. Phillips died on Mon., April 3, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1926, in Jackson County to the late Jay and Julie Haney Phillips. Mr. Phillips was
retired from TTU.
His family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Al Hanaway of Cookeville; two brothers, Bill
Phillips of Cookeville, and Fred Phillips of the Dodson Branch Community; a sister, Lou Mea of the
Dodson Branch Community; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Bean Phillips; a brother, Walter
Phillips; and a grandson, Kevin Wayne Lafever.
Pallbearers will be Socttie, Terry, Jackie, Rob, Stevie and Bobby Phillips, Marvon Huddleston, George
McCormick and Gary Fox.
Bro. George Spivey will officiate at the services.
Rachel Brooke Phillips
b. 25 October 1970 –d. 8 March 1984. (Inscription: Rachel Britt Phillips, 25 October 1970).
‘Angels Unaware’
Ray Van Phillips
b. 25 November 1897, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 May 1967, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of May 1920,
Putnam Co., TN to Velma (Roberts) Phillips, b. 1902 –d. 1996, d/o Arlie & Lena Roberts.
*See Clara (Phillips) Alexander Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Johnny Ray Phillips Obt.
*See Ruby Nell (Phillips) Stewart Obt
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 576, #2274 –Ray Phillips married 16 May
1920, Putnam Co., TN to Velma Roberts).
Sara Alyce (Deason) Phillips Obt.
b. 31 March 1934, Cleveland, OH – d. 10 July 2002, Brookpark, md Billy H. Phillips Sr., b. 25 January
1932 – d. 22 December 1981, (S Sgt US Air Force Korea), s/o Mitchell Lee Phillips (1893-1964) &
Minnie Lee Allison (1893-1985). Sara Alyce (Deason) Phillips, d/o Rufus Deason.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Sara Alyce Deason Phillips, 68, of Brookpark, Ohio, were held
at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 15, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Phillips died on Wednesday, July 10, 2002, in Brookpark.
She was born on March 31, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker.
Her family includes a daughter, Melissa; a son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Cindi; and a granddaughter,
Madison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy H. Phillips Sr., formerly of Baxter.
Arrangements by Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Memorial Cemetery.
Shelia Marie (Wheeler) Phillips Obt.
b. 23 July 1956, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 15 April 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
4th of June 1982, Putnam Co., TN to Bobby Harold Phillips, b. 25 October 1939, Harriman, Roane Co.,
TN –d. 19 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Fletcher Phillips & Bessie Elizabeth
Bostain. Shelia Marie (Wheeler) Phillips, d/o Louis & Madge Wheeler. Shelia Marie (Wheeler) Phillips
was md also on the 25th of June 1976, Putnam Co., TN to Maurice Edward Boswell, b. 22 May 1947.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. –Maurice Edward Boswell married 25
June 1976, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, b. 22 May 1947, address: 253 E. 14th St., Cookeville, TN to Shelia
Marie Wheeler, age 19, address; 23 July 1956, address: 655 E. 4th St., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Louis M. Wheeler, 304 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co, TN, pg. 398 – Bobby Harold Phillips married 4
June 1982, Putnam Co., TN, age 42, b. 25 October 1939, address: P. O. Box 2664, Cookeville, TN 38501
to Shelia Marie Boswell, age 25, b. 23 July 1956, address; Rt. 13, Box 240, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Wheeler, 304 N. Washington Ave, Cookeville,
TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Shelia Marie Phillips, 46, of Cookeville will be held at 10 a.m. on
Friday, April 18, in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery and Mausoleums.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 17, from 6-9 p.m.
Mrs. Phillips died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 23, 1956, in Gainesboro, she was the daughter of Louis and Madge Wheeler of Cookeville.
Mrs. Phillips was an employee with Swallows-Newman Insurance Agency for many years and was a
member of First Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, her family includes her husband, Bobby Phillips; three daughters and a son-inlaw, Chasity and Chris Howard, Ashley Phillips and Molly Phillips, all of Cookeville; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Shirley Wheeler of Cookeville and Tracey and Jonathan Wakefield of Chattanooga; three
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Minister Hillier Duke will officiate at the services.
Troy Harrison Phillips Obt.
b. 21 March 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 April 2007, TN, (US Army WWII), md Agnes (Medley)
Phillips, b. 26 May 1924 – d. 28 March 1994. Troy Harrrison Phillips, s/o Dan Phillips & Adell
Montgomery.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Troy Harrison Phillips, 84, of Baxter will be held Sunday, April 29, at 2
p.m. at Baxter Church of Christ with burial in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with military honors
conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Family will receive friends Saturday, April 28, from 4-8 p.m. in the Baxter chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home and Sunday, April 29, after 1 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Phillips died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at Bethesda Health Care Center.
He was born March 21, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Dan and Adell Montgomery Phillips.
He enlisted in the Army in 1943, when he was 19 and celebrated his 20th birthday in England while
training for the Signal Corps, his 21st birthday in France, his 22nd birthday in Germany and his 23rd in the
U.S. the year the war ended.
He spent time in Dachau following the war.
Mr. Phillips was a retired school teacher with a total of 18 years, teaching Veterans School for four years
and trades at Upperman High School for 12 years.
He has served as alderman for the city of Baxter, was the former president of the Baxter Civitan Club,
served as baseball commissioner of Baxter Little League, and was a co-sponsor of the Jr. Civitan Club at
Upperman High.
Mr. Phillips was also a foreman in the maintenance department at the Tennessee Tech University Physical
Plant building.
In later years he served as a funeral director assistant at Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home.
He was a member of Baxter Church of Christ, where he served as treasurer, a Bible class teacher for more
than 50 years, a Sunday school teacher of the adult class, deacon, and elder since 1992.
His family includes his daughter and son-in-law, Cathey and John Butts of Brentwood; his son and
daughter-in-law, Roger and Tommie Phillips of Lenoir City; three grandsons, Chad Morgan Phillips of
Lenoir City, Kyle Harrison Phillips and wife Debbie of Knoxville and Brian Taylor Butts of Newton, Pa.;
and a great-grandson, Harrison Alexander Phillips.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Medley Phillips, on March
28, 1994; two sisters, Vallie Medley and Ellawee Maxwell; and eight brothers, Willard, Thurman, Floyd,
Raymie, Willie, A.D., Ralph and Leo Phillips.
Pallbearers will be Delton Dyal, Jason Phillips, Richard Lafever, L.B. Johnson, Danny Armistead, Aaron
Dyer and Paul Allison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Phillips' grandsons and great-grandson.
Bro. Dewayne Chaffin will officiate the services.
Willene (Apple) Phillips Obt.
b. 31 January 1921, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 May 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Rev.
James Clarence Phillips, b. 5 August 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 September 2006, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o James Franklin Phillips (1887-1980) & Pearlie Mae Morgan (1893-1971). Willene
(Apple) Phillips, d/o Walter B. Apple & Edna Cooper.
*See Rev. James Clarence Phillips Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Willene Apple Phillips, 82, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 20, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Monday, May 19, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phillips died on Sunday, May 18, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1921, in Cookeville to the late Walter B. and Edna Cooper Apple.
Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and a charter member of Eastwood Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband, Clarence Phillips of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David
and Patricia Phillips and Mike and Patty Phillips, all of Cookeville; and three grandchildren, Doug and
Michele Phillips and Eric and Rachel Phillips.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Agee.
Pallbearers will be Ensor Stockton, Maurice Presley, Bill Penn, Jere McCulley, Jimmy Grimes and Earl
Cowan.
Bros. Johnnie E. Lee and Jimmy Arms will officiate at the services.
Floyd Marion Phipps Obt.
b. 29 June 1924, Hickman, KY –d. 29 July 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Cpl Army WWII), md on
the 1st of June June 1946, Obion Co., TN to Elizabeth Lucille (King) Phipps. Floyd Marion Phipps, s/o
George Island Phipps (1901-1997) & Ruby Wayne Nelson (1903-1999).
‘Marker: Courtesy memorial provided by this cemetery’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Obion Co., TN, pg. 423 - Floyd Phipps married 1 June 1946,
Obion Co., TN, age 21, address: Hickman, KY to Elizabeth Lucille King, age 21, address: Hickman, KY).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Floyd M. Phipps, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
July 31, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Sunday, July 30, at the funeral home.
Mr. Phipps died Saturday, July 29, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 29, 1924, in Hickman, Ky.
He was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church and was a corporal in the Army during World War II.
His family includes his wife, Lucille Phipps; a daughter, Kaye Davenport of Cookeville; a son and
daughter-in-law, Butch and Dawn Phipps of Buffalo Valley; two grandsons and their wives, Matthew and
Connie Phipps and Jeremy and Sarah Phipps; two granddaughters, Holly and Mary Phipps; six greatgrandchildren, Leslie and Clay Cantrell, Melinda, Audrey, Kyle and Mira Phipps; and a great-greatgranddaughter, Alexus Cantrell.
Pastor Ed Malone and Bro. Bob Pharris will officiate the services.
Sharon Diane (Roberts) Phipps Obt.
b. 23 October 1952, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN- d. 16 September 2007, Knoxville, TN, md on the 20th of
January 1973, Putnam Co., TN to Richard Allen Phipps, b. 15 April 1952. Sharon Diane (Roberts)
Phipps, d/o Hollie C. Roberts & Winnie E. Mayberry.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 249 – Richard Allen Phipps married 20
January 1973, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 15 April 1952, address; 6465 Hemingway Rd., Dayton, OH to
Sharon Diane Roberts, age 20, b. 23 October 1952, address: Linden St., De Berry Hgts, Cookeville, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Hollis Roberts, Linden St., DeBerry Hgts.,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sharon Diane Phipps, 54, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5
p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phipps died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at St. Mary's Health Care in Knoxville.
She was born Oct. 23, 1952, in Cookeville to Winnie E. Mayberry Roberts and the late Hollis C. Roberts.
Mrs. Roberts worked as an executive secretary at Enterprise Information Systems in Washington, D.C. She
was a loving devoted, pastor's wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by all she met.
In addition to her mother, her family includes her husband, Richard A. Phipps of Knoxville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Lorrin M. and Chris Leonard of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason P.
Phipps of Philadelphia, Pa., and Jonathan N. and Kathleen Phipps of Athens, Ga.; a brother and sister-inlaw, Glen and Villette Roberts of Cookeville; and a granddaughter, Alexandria Phipps of Orlando, Fla.
Dr. David Lee will officiate the services.
To send a tribute to the family, visit www.mem.com.
Betty Sue (Judd) Phy Obt.
b. 9 April 1943, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 September 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 29th of February 1964, Overton Co., TN to Harold Eugene Phy. Betty Sue (Judd) Phy, d/o Harley
Eugene Judd & Lida Mae Hamilton.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 53, #5153 – Harold Eugene Phy married
29 February 1964, Overton Co., TN, age 20, address: Cookeville, TN to Betty Sue Judd, age 20,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Betty Sue Phy, 67, of Cookeville, will be held at noon on Friday,
Sept. 17, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 16, and from
11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phy died Wednesday, Sept.. 15, 2010, at her residence.
She was born April 9, 1943, in Cookeville to the late Harley Eugene Judd and Lida
Mae Hamilton Judd.
Mrs. Phy was a member of Community Chapel Church of Cookeville and was
secretary for 30 years at the church. She worked as a line technician with Acme Boot Co. and was a cook at
Cookeville High School. She was a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Her family includes three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathy S. and Richard Key, Anita Gwen Phy and
Charlotte and Wesley Brown, all of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Harold E. Phy Jr. and
Jason Brian and Sarah Phy, all of Cookeville; six granddaughters, Rachel Marie Gregory and husband
Jeremy of Sparta, Sheena Wheeler of Gallatin and Daisy Mae Brown, Brittany Brown, Addison Grace Phy
and Bella Carrington Phy, all of Cookeville; six grandsons, Ross Tyler Phy, Christian Blake Phy, Jose W.
Brown, Joshua D. Brown, Jeremy Shane Brown and wife Carrie and Tony Dale Brown and wife Mattie, all
of Cookeville; great-granddaughters, Laylah Alexis Key of Sparta, Aubrey Faye Wheeler of Gallatin and
Braiden Gabriel Brown, Courtney Taylor Brown, Jordan W. Brown and Cora D. Brown, all of Cookeville;
a sister and brother-in-law, Doris Marie and Charles Ellis of Newnan, Ga.; a brother and sister-in-law,
Autry Eugene and Dimple Judd of Cookeville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Harold E. Phy.
Pallbearers will be Andy Bennett, Michael Sinor, Arlis Phillips, Richard Key, Jason Phy and Harold Phy Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Cookeville High School "Lunch Bunch."
Memorial donations may be made to assist with the services.
Bro. Isaac Smith will officiate at the services.
Go to to sign the online guest book and send a message to the family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 16 September 2010
John Wesley Phy
b. 30 June 1887 – d. 15 April 1975, md on the 1st of September 1907, Putnam Co., TN to Mindwell
(Messenger) Phy, b. 16 July 1889 – d. 20 October 1952, d/o Samuel Messenger (1831-1904) & Louisa
Cansada Breeding (1853-1933). Mindwell (Messenger) Phy was also md to William T. Sliger, b. 24
February 1879 –d. 8 April 1906, buried in Sliger Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 415, #1109– Johnnie Phy married 1
September 1907, Putnam Co., TN to Minville Messinger).
Juanita Christine (Henley) Phy
b. 1 June 1930 – d. 13 June 1995, d/o Grady Howard Henley (1919-1992) & Lassie Irene Roberts
(1915-2000).
*See Lassie Irene (Roberts) Lee Henley Obt.
Mire Harrison Phy
b. 5 May 1895, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 August 1969, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
23rd of November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Della (Bean) Phy, b. August 1896 – d. 12 June 1983, d/o
George Robert Bean (1876-1957) & Ada Dennis (1878-1947), both buried in Burris Cemetery, Putnam
Co., TN. Harrison Phy, s/o Peyton A. Phy (1867-1940).
*See Vona Mae (Bean) Alexander Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 192, #763 – Harrison Phy married 23
November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Della Bean).
Scottie Deloy Phy
b. 23 May 1971 –d. 14 October 1987.
Clyde Roger Pickett Obt.
b. 13 March 1924, Benton, IL – d. 29 October 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of
December 1948 to Barbara Lee (Moore) Pickett. Clyde Roger Pickett, s/o Clyde Pickett & Lou Berta
Rogers.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clyde Roger Pickett, 84, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 1, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. The family has chosen cremation. Mr. Pickett's cremains
will be buried at a later date in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Pickett died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born March 13, 1924, in Benton, Ill., to the late Clyde Pickett and Lou Berta Rogers Pickett.
He and his wife, Barbara Lee Moore Pickett, had been united in marriage since Dec. 18, 1948. He was a
devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He graduated from Pisgah High
School in Pisgah, Ala., in 1945.
Mr. Pickett worked in the retail business for many years before his retirement. He was a member of
Sycamore Church of Christ in Cookeville. He had a special love of gardening.
Those left to cherish Roger's memory are his wife, Barbara Lee Moore Pickett of Cookeville; a son and
daughter-in-law, Roger Lee and Debbie Pickett of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and
Prasad Kamat of Rochester, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Lauren Pickett Benson and husband Chris of Alabama;
a grandson, Jai Kamat of Rochester; three great-granddaughters, Anna, Veronica and Meagan Benson, all
of Alabama; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Pat Pickett of Ft. Valley, Ga.; three sisters and a brotherin-law, Barbara Lupo of Austin, Texas, Rachel Orrell of Chattanooga and Lynda Ruth and Laddie King of
Green River, Utah; a brother-in-law, Arlen Moore and wife Faye of Huntsville, Ala.; a good friend, Dwan
Nichols of Dutton, Ala.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bros. Johnny Fox and Jason Hart will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Friday, Oct 31, 2008
Dr. Gary C. Pickett Obt.
b. 11 September 1945, Wilmington, NC – d. 25 April 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md October
1966, Winston-Salem, NC to Zarita “Cita” Rogers Pickett. Dr. Gary C. Pickett, s/o Carmel C. Pickett
& Maudie C. Clark.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dr. Gary C. Pickett, 64, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, April 28, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery,
with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 27, at the funeral
home. Dr. Pickett died Sunday, April 25, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center. He was born Sept. 11, 1945, in Wilmington, N.C., to the late Carmel C. and
Maudie C. Clark Pickett.
Dr. Pickett served in the Air Force as a SSGT during the Vietnam War from April
1967 through January 1971, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member
of First Baptist Church. Dr. Pickett was a professor of the College of Business at
Tennessee Tech University for 33 years, beginning from 1977 to the present. He was
the interim chairman of the Management, Marketing and Economics Department
from January through September of 1988. In September, 1988, he became head of the Department of
Decision Sciences and Management. From 1997 through 1999, he was Assistant Dean of the College of
Business. In 1999, he became Associate Dean of the College of Business until he stepped down in 2007 to
become a full-time professor.
His family includes his wife of 44 1/2 years, Zarita (Cita) Rogers Pickett (whom he married in October,
1966, in Winston-Salem, N.C.); two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth P. and Joseph Jones of Huntsville,
Ala., and Becky and Frank Tittle of Cookeville; a grandson, Matthew D. Jones of Huntsville; two sisters
and a brother-in-law, Shirley and George Pierson of New Jersey and Patricia Stevens of Michigan; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay W. and Kathy Duke of Salisbury, N.C., and Gene and Elinor Duke of
California; his father-in-law, Gaines Rogers of Cookeville; and a sister-in-law and her husband, Liza and
Barry Killough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Betty P. Rogers.
Pallbearers will be Donald Weinrauch, Stuart Wells, Curtis Armstrong, Bob Bell, Rodney Carlson and Jack
Matson. Honorary pallbearers will be the College of Business faculty and staff from the university.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Care Fund, c/o Cookeville Regional Medical Center, 142
West 5th Street, Cookeville, TN 38501. Bro. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Jack Victor Pickett Obt.
b. 27 May 1933 –d. 20 February 2014, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN.
Jack Victor Pickett, Age 80, of Baxter, TN, passed away from this life
Thursday, February 20, 2014 from Masters Health Care Center in Algood, TN.
Graveside services for Mr. Pickett will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014
beginning at 3:30 pm at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum with
entombment to follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery Mausoleums.
Roger Lee Pickett Obt.
b. 6 September 1950, Russellville, AL – d. 11 February 2009, Cookevile, Putnam Co., TN, md Deborah
“Debbie” Lynn (Culp) Pickett, b. 1931. Roger Lee Pickett, s/o Clyde Roger Pickett & Barbara Lee
Moore.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Roger Lee Pickett, 58, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 14, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. Pickett chose
cremation and his cremains will be interred in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mr. Pickett died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 6, 1950, in Russellville, Ala., to Barbara Lee Moore Pickett of Cookeville and the late
Clyde Roger Pickett.
Mr. Pickett was a member of Sycamore Church of Christ and was a Deacon Emeritus for many years at the
church. He was also a World Bible School teacher and a member of the Sycamore Singers. He was
employed at Fixture-World Inc. for 26 years, his latest position being that of cage manager.
Mr. Pickett graduated from Freed-Hardeman College with an associate's degree and graduated from
Tennessee Tech with a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology. He had a thirst for knowledge
and read voraciously, both books and the Internet. Mr. Pickett had many hobbies including astronomy,
woodworking and studying science and theology.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Culp Pickett of Cookeville
(whom he married Sept. 3, 1972); a daughter and son-in-law, Lauren Suzanne Pickett and Chris Benson of
Alabama; a sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Prasad Kamat of Rochester, N.Y.; three granddaughters,
Anna, Veronica and Meagan Benson, all of Alabama; a nephew, Jai Kamat of Rochester; and numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins and a large church family.
Memorial donations may be made to Sycamore Church of Christ Building Fund or Sycamore World Bible
School, 1144 Crescent Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bros. Johnny Fox, Jason Hart and Horace Burks will officiate at the services.
Please visit his Web site at www.mem.com and send a message to the family.
Thursday, Feb 12, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Arthur Lee Piepmeier Obt.
b. 12 September 1918 –d. 20 March 1999, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (US Navy Sea Bees), md on the
6th of September 1940, Putnam Co., TN to Mildred (Massa) Piepmeier, b. 2 April 1918 –d. 3 November
2002. Arthur L. Piepmeier, s/o Bion Harman Piepmeier (1885-1974) & Ida Crystal Miller (1883-1971).
*See Rosemary Miller (Piepmeier) DeBerry Obt.
*See Bion Harman Piepmeier buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Mildred (Massa) Piepmeier Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 382 – Arthur Piepmeier married 6
September 1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN to Mildred Massa, age 22, address:
Cookeville, TN. Nme of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Dillard Massa, Cookeville, TN).
NASHVILLE -- Funeral services for Arthur L. Piepmeier will be held at 11 a.m. on Tues., March 23, at
Woodmont Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
Mr. Piepmeier died on Sat., March 20, 1999, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
He was a retired engineer for Neel Schaffer, Inc.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. today, Mon., March 22, and one hour prior
to service time on Tues., March 23.
Memorial donations may be made to Woodmont Baptist Church, TTU, The Rosemary Piepmeier DeBerry
Scholarship Fund, or STARS.
His family includes his wife, Mildred Massa Piepmeier; three sons, James Miller Piepmeier of Evanston,
Ill., Arthur Lee Piepmeier Jr. of Cookeville, and Joseph Massa Piepmeier of Orange, Conn.; a daughter,
Suzanne Dinwiddie of Nashville; a brother, Hargrave Piepmeier of Pennsylvania; a sister, Ester Piepmeier
of Cookeville; and nine grandchildren.
Dr. Bill Sherman will officiate at the services.
Roesch-Patton, Austin, Bracey & Charlton Funeral Directors, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, TN, in charge of
arrangements.
Bion Harman Piepmeier
b. 15 April 1885, St. Clair Co., MO –d. 15 December 1974, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
October 1909, Appleton City, St. Clair, MO to Ida Crystal (Miller) Piepmeier, b. 16 August 1883 –d. 28
August 1971, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Francis Hiram Miller (1850-1928) & Lydia Anne
Crutchfield (1857-1932). Bion Harman Piepmeier, s/o Harmon Henry Piepmeier (1836-1893) & Phebe
Jane Morrison (1851-1942).
*See Arthur Lee Piepmeier Obt.
*See Ester Lily Piepmeier Obt.
*See Rosemary (Piepmeier) DeBerry Obt.
(Source: Missour Marriage Records, 1805-2002: pg. 30 - Bion H. Piepmeier married 1 October 1909,
Appleton City, St. Clair, MO to Ida C. Miller).
Ester Lily Piepmeier Obt.
b. 4 April 1915, Springfield, IL – d. 30 November 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Bion Harman
Piepmeier (1885-1974) & Ida Crystal Miller (1883-1971).
*See Rosemary Miller (Piepmeier) DeBerry Obt.
*See Bion Harman Piepmeier buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ester Lily Piepmeier, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m.
today, Sunday, Dec. 2, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home,
www.hhhfunerals.com. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from Noon until time of services today, at the funeral home.
Miss Piepmeier died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born April 4, 1915, in Springfield, Ill. to the late Bion H. and Ida Miller Piepmeier.
She was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church, the Hall Bible Class, and the Dorcas
Circle.
Miss Piepmeier was assistant to the Dean of Education at Tennessee Technological University for 20
years.
Her family includes a brother and sister-in-law, B. Hargrove and Charlotte Piepmeier of Santa Fe, N.M.;
many neices and nephews throughout the United States, including Diane and Bob Duncan, Kelly and Lee
Piepmeier, and Leslie and Tom DeBerry, all of Cookeville; and special friends, Blanche and Tom Hall of
Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary DeBerry; and two brothers,
Francis and Arthur L. Piepmeier.
Pallbearers will be grandnephews and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Library or First United Methodist Church.
Rev. Rebecca Larsen will officiate at the services.
Mildred (Massa) Piepmeier Obt.
b. 2 April 1918 – d. 3 November 2002, md on the 6th of September 1940, Putnam Co., TN to Arthur Lee
Piepmeier, b. 12 September 1918 –d. 20 March 1999, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (US Navy Sea Bees).
*See Arthur L. Piepmeier Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 382 – Arthur Piepmeier married 6
September 1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN to Mildred Massa, age 22, address:
Cookeville, TN. Nme of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Dillard Massa, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Mildred Massa Piepmeier will be held at 3 p.m. today, Tuesday,
Nov. 5, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Piepmeier died on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.
Her family includes three sons, James Miller Piepmeier, Arthur Lee Piepmeier Jr. and Joseph Massa
Piepmeier; a daughter, Suzanne Dinwiddle; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Alive Hospice or Stars Broadway Chapel of Roesch Patton
Brentwood Funeral Home, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615)244-6480.
Published November 05, 2002 12:10 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Anna Lorene (Short) Pierce Obt.
b. 2 August 1920, Clay Co., TN –d. 5 April 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John E. Short (18951974) & Etta York (1892-1986).
*See John E. Short buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Anna Lorene Pierce, 90, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at
Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 8, and again Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of
Mrs. Pierce passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Clay County to the late John Ed and Etta Harriet York Short.
Mrs. Pierce was a member of Whitson's Chapel Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Her family includes a daughter, Geneva Phy of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Debra
Pierce of Cookeville and Larry W. and and Donna Sue Pierce of Monroe; a sister, Alma Bullington of
Scottsville, Ky.; two granddaughters, Tammy Dickens and husband Troy, and Jacylyn Pierce, all of
Cookeville; two grandsons, Stephen Pierce and wife Emily and Tommy Phy and fiancee Donna Bowman,
all of Cookeville; four great-granddaughters, Abbie Pierce, Baylie Dickens, Lacie Rice and Amy Belli, all
of Cookeville; five great-grandsons, Blake Pierce, Dalton Phy, Jonathan Rice, Michiel Belli and Brandon
Walker, all of Cookeville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Bro. Steve Reeder will officiate the services.
Please go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to her family.
Coneva (Reese) Pierce Obt.
b. 25 October 1922, Spring City –d. 18 February 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of July
1945, Rossville, GA to Robert Daniel Pierce. Coneva (Reese) Pierce, d/o Robert Alex Reese & Tillie
Knox.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Coneva Pierce, 87, of Cookeville, will be held today, Sunday, Feb.
21, at 1 p.m. at Collegeside Church of Christ.
Family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in
Mrs. Pierce died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence. She was born Oct. 25, 1922, in Spring City to
the late Robert Alex and Tillie Knox Reese.
Mrs. Pierce was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ. She worked as a waitress for 15 years at
Holiday Inn in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Her family includes her husband of 64 years, Robert Daniel Pierce of Cookeville (whom she married July
16, 1945, in Rossville, Ga.); a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sherry Pierce of Waterford, Mich.; two
daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Nadine Powers of Auburn Hills, Mich., and Brenda and Geary Hayes
of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Steven Powers and Holly Taylor; and a great-grandchild, Paige Powers.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by a sister, Gay Reese; and five brothers,
Chap, Mike, Landreth, Shirley and Rayner Reese.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate the services. Hooper-Huddleston
and Horner Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements. You may share your thoughts and
memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Sunday, Feb 21, 2010: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Debra (Seward) Pierce Obt.
b. 22 June 1957, Temple, TX –d. 4 February 2016, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James Troy Pierce.
Debra (Penn) Pierce, d/o Ben Seward & Sue Blacklock Penn.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Debra Pierce, 58 of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 11, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of serves on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pierce passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her home in Cookeville.
She was born on Saturday, June 22, 1957, in Temple, Texas, to the late Ben Seward and the late Sue
Blacklock Penn.
Mrs. Pierce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved the outdoors
including fishing, camping and her pets.
She is survived by her husband of 13 years, James Troy Pierce of Cookeville; two daughters, Amy Belli of
Cookeville and Jaclyn Cauthorne of Cookeville; a son, Brandon Walker of Cookeville; a stepson, Steve
Pierce of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Michiel Belli, Hayden Cauthorne, Jaxon Cauthorne, Ava
Cauthorne, Blake Pierce and Abbie Pierce; and a great-grandchild, Piper Pierce.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Benny Seward.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.
Bro. Jimmy Arms will officiate at the services.
family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6384.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 10 February 2016
Mary Magdalene (Goolsby) Guinn Pierce Obt.
b. 6 March 1913, TN –d. 30 April 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Chesley Guinn, b. 8 February
1909 – d. 21 July 1982 and md Harold Pierce. Mary Magdalene (Goolsby) Guinn Pierce, d/o Alvin
Vaden Goolsby (1891-1975) & Selina Carson Palk (1892-1984). Chesley Guinn
is buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mary’s shares a marker with him.
*See Alvin Vaden Goolsby buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mary Magdalene Goolsby Guinn Pierce,
100, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Dyer Funeral
Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3, and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mary died April 30, 2013, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born March 6, 1913, to the late Alvin and Selina Goolsby.
She moved to Detroit, Mich., in 1934, and lived there approximately 64 years before moving back to
Cookeville at age 85.
Mary was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ. She was a supporter of various missionary
programs and provided funds to build two church buildings in Haiti. She also supported an orphanage in
Haiti.
Mary worked for Bendix Company in Detroit, Mich., for 35 years. She dedicated her 100 years to caring
for the poor and needy.
A special thanks to NHC Healthcare of Cookeville and staff for the great care provided during her
residency there.
Mrs. Pierce’s family includes two sisters, Jewell Herron of Baxter and Liloene Styers of Lantana, Texas; a
brother, Joe Goolsby (Mary Ann) of Cookeville; a stepdaughter, Peggy Medrow of Virginia; six nieces,
Joyce Anderson and June Garrett of Baxter, Pam Goolsby of Cookeville, Tami Crowe of Texas, Tanya
Traeger of Minnesota and Debroah Caraballo of Georgia; five nephews, Randall Goolsby of Cookeville,
Jackie Herron of Indiana, Mike and Reggie Goolsby of Ohio and Kevin Bowen of Michigan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Chesley Guinn and Harold Pierce; a
sister, Inez Bowen Thomas; two brothers, Jasper Goolsby and Charlie Goolsby.
In a lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Double Springs Cemetery, P.O. Box 366, Cookeville TN
38503
Bro. Steve Reeder and Dale Garrett will officiate at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-7158.
Robert Pierce Obt.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Pierce, age 91, of Cookeville, will be held Friday May 13 at 1 p.m. at
Collegeside Church of Christ with Joe Roberts officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in
Mr. Pierce died Tuesday May 10, 2016 at 8:40 a.m. at his home.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Johnny Pinkston Obt.
b. 20 July 1944, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 August 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 30th of October 1964, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN to Freida Lonell (Gentry) Pinkston, b. 19 April
1941. Johnny Pinkston, s/o Molly Sybil (Pinkston) Wallace (1918-2005).
*See Molly Sybil (Pinkston) Wallace Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 17 –Johnny Pinkston married 30 October
1964, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 20 July 1944, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Frieda Lonell
Gentry, age 23, b. 19 April 1941, address: 843 W. 7th, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Emily Gentry, mother, W. 7th, Cookeville, TN).
Funeral Services for Mr. Johnny Pinkston, 70 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday September 4th at 11
a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Johnny Fox and Rev.
Terry McCloud will officiate. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Pinkston’s family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m. and again Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at the
funeral home.
Mr. Pinkston died peacefully Sunday evening, August 31, 2014 at his
residence.
He was born July 20, 1944 in Buffalo Valley, TN to the late Molly Sybil
Pinkston Wallace. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford F.
Pinkston and Clevie Smith Pinkston.
Mr. Pinkston has owned Citgo Auto Care on Washington Ave for the past 26 years. His direct, ‘tell it like it
is’and honest nature earned him many loyal customers through the years. He also had worked for General
Electric for 12 years while living in Louisville, KY in the 1970s and as an auctioneer after moving back to
Cookeville.
He and his wife attended Holladay Church of Christ. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, family
and community.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Freida Gentry Pinkston (whom he married October 30, 1964 in
Silver Point), daughter and son in law, Lisa and Patrick Brown; son, Wally Kennon; five grandchildren,
Samantha Boyd, Sarah Kennon, Spencer Kennon, Jonathan Brown all of Cookeville, and Thomas Brown of
Fort Riley, Kansas; great granddaughter, Shyann Hammock; sisters Velma Sue Wallace Cronk and Nancy
Ann Wallace Johnson of Cookeville; and by special friends, Mike Barnes, Gary Goolsby and Chris
Cunningham.
Mike Barnes, Chris Cunningham, Gary Goolsby, James Vinson, Danny Hall, and Thomas Brown will serve
as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-Greater Nashville Chapter, 1818
Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Mildred Lucy (Dyer) Pinkston Obt.
b. 25 December 1921, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 April 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Sgt. Kenneth
Theodore Pinkston, b. 21 May 1921 –d. 31 July 1993, (Sgt. US Army WWII), s/o Hugh Pinkston (18991954) & Mattie Lou Phy (1902-1967). Mildred Lucy (Dyer) Pinkston, d/o Fred Miller Dyer (1889-1967)
& Lola Rachesl Whitson (1889-1966), both buried in Whitson Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Hugh Pinkston buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Lucy Pinkston, 90 of Cookeville will be held Friday April 20 at 1 p.m. in
the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest
Lawn Cemetery. Bros. Ronnie Cobb and Joe Roberts will officiate.
Mrs. Pinkston died suddenly Tuesday afternoon April 17, 2012, in
Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Pinkston was born December 25, 1921, in Putnam County, Tennessee
to Fred Miller and Lola Rachel Whitson Dyer.
(Pictured: Mildred Lucy (Dyer) Pinkston)
She was a homemaker and member of Collegeside Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Pinkston (who died July 31,
1993); and two sisters, Myrtle Rice and Gertude Griffith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Fay & Jackie Borden of Cookeville and several nieces.
Mrs. Pinkston’s family will receive friends Thursday, April 19 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 11
a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Fund Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation, One
Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 18 April 2012
William Parker Pinkston
b. 29 May 1929 – d. 27 October 1990, md on the 7th of September 1965, Putnam Co., TN to Bertha
(Williams) Pinkston.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 262 –William Parker Pinkston married 7
September 1965, Putnam Co., TN, age 36, b. 29 May 1929, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Bertha
Williams, age 40, address: Oneida, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Rosie Terry,
mother, Helenwood, TN).
Ardel Pippin
b. 20 June 1896, Jackson Co., TN –d. 19 August 1963, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 1st of June
1913, Jackson Co., TN to Isabell (Dill) Pippin, b. 10 June 1895 – d. 18 November 1994, d/o James
Preston Dill & Ruth A. Fuqua. Ardel Pippin, s/o James M. Pippin (1873-1897) & Rebecca Jane Young
(1876-1941).
*See Hazel Bell (Pippin) Bush Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 474 –Ardell Pippin married 1 June 1913,
Jackson Co., TN to Isabelle Dill).
Bervel C. Pippin Obt.
b. 14 December 1911, Jackson Co., TN –d. 24 November 1984, Mt. Clemens, Macomb Co., MI, (Tec4 US
Army WWII), md on the 23rd of November 1940, Jackson Co., TN to Ruth Astor (Clark) Pippin, b. 3
September 1915, Jackson Co., TN – d. 29 May 1982, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, d/o Omer Sampson
Clark (1888-1964) & Leona Jane Craighead (1892-1946). Bervel C. Pippin, s/o William Russell Pippin
(1884-1960) & Millie Leona Davidson (1893-1973).
WARREN, MICHIGAN –Funeral services for Bervel Pippin, 72, of Warren, Michigan, were held today
at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Lemons, officiating. Burial was in Crest
Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Pippin died Saturday (Nov. 24, 1984) at Mt. Clemens Hospital, Mt. Clemens, MI.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late William R. and Millie Davidson Pippin. He was
married to the alte Ruth Pippin.
Mr. Pippin, a veteran of World War II, was a retired factory worker.
His family includes three daughters, Joyce Cox of CA, Lois Pippin of GA and Linda Pippin of MI; a son,
Bill Pippin of MI; two brothers, Russell Pippin of MI and David Pippin of Bloomington Springs; a sister,
Lydia Pippin of MI; and two grandchildren.
Edward Tinsley Pippin Obt.
b. 3 July 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 May 1963, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of May
1960, Putnam Co., TN to Opal Evon (Nichols) Pippin, b. 3 March 1926, d/o Hershel Nichols. Edward
Tinsley Pippin, s/o Beverage W. Pippin (1880-1964) & Minnie Tinsley (1882-1955).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 402 – Edward Tinsley Pippin married 28
May 1960, Putnam Co., TN, age 46, b. 3 July 1913, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Opal Evon Nichols,
age 34, b. 3 March 1926, address; Rt. 1, Monterey, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Hershel Nichols, father, Rt. 1, Monterery, TN).
Edward Tinsley Pippin, 49, died May 11. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Cookeville General
Hospital where he was taken from his home on Rt. 4, Cookeville. He was a farmer.
Funeral services were held Monday at Whitson Funeral Home and burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Don Farris and Bill ballard officiated.
He was the son of Beverage W. Pippin of Cookeville, Rt. 4 and the late Mrs. Minnie Tinsley Pippin.
Besides his father he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evon Pippin; brother, Calvin Pippin, two sisters Mrs.
Bessie Carlisle, Mrs. Atwell Rector all of Route 4, Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 14 May 1963.
Eueldean (Gentry) Pippin Obt.
b. 28 August 1926, Putnam Co., TN – d. 30 January 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md William
“Bill”Thurman Pippin, b. 18 August 1924, Jackson Co., TN –d. 15 February 2004, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o Oliver Lee Pippin & Finney Rogers. Eueldean (Gentry) Pippin, d/o Camel H. Gentry &
Lula Lane.
*See William “Bill”Thurman Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Eueldean Pippin, 74, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 2
p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 1, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Wed., Jan. 31, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pippin died on Tues., Jan. 30, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Camel H. and Lula Lane Gentry. Mrs. Pippin
was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband of 57 years, William T. Pippin of Bloomington Springs; a son and
daughter-in-law, Carl and Dawn Pippin of Bloomington Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and
Michael Duncan of MaComb Township, Mich.; a sister, Ida Ruth Ward of Cookeville; three grandchildren,
Crystal Burge, and Corey and Cassandra Pippin; two great-grandchildren, Leah and Kara Burge; and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Mrs. Pippin.
Bro. Dowell Flatt will officiate at the services.
Jessie Carrol Pippin
b. 1942, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1983, md Reita K. (Null) Pippin, b. 1956 – d. 1981. Jessie Carrol Pippin,
s/o Walter F. Pippin (1916-2000) & Myrtle L. Garrett (1917-1978).
*See Walter F. Pippin Obt.
Joe Lytton Pippin
b. 26 March 1950, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 January 1986, s/o Marlin Thurman Pippin (1920-1960) &
Anna Carter.
*See Marlin Thurman Pippin Obt.
Judy Linda (Harris) Pippin Obt.
b. 2 January 1946, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 25 January 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Hoss Reeder.
Linda (Harris) Pippin, d/o Tandy Harris (1885-1943) & Estelle Fields (1914-2002). Judy Linda (Harris)
Pippin also md on the 18th of April 1966, Jackson Co., TN to William Joe Pippin.
*See Estelle Lee (Fields) Harris Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 224 – William Joe Pippin married 18
April 1966, Jackson Co., TN, age 26, address: Rt. 3, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN to Judy Linda Harris,
age 20, address: Rt. 3, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Mr. & Mrs. Tan Harris, parents Rt. 3, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of male: Mr. & Mrs. Poke Pippin, parents, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Judy Linda Harris Pippin, 60, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pippin died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 2, 1946, in DeKalb County to the late Tandy and Estelle Lee Fields Harris.
Mrs. Pippin was a restaurant worker at Bowling World. She was of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Harville and Ronnie Groce, Linda and William
Hamilton and Tonya and Robert Fergueson, all of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and
Toni Pippin and Dennis Pippin, all of Milan, Ind.; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Diane Harris of
Tiverton, R.I.; a sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Bobby Glover of Gordonsville; and 14 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Hoss Reeder; her husband, William Joe Pippin; a
brother, Johnny Harris; and a sister, Evelyn Cummings.
Pallbearers will be Gary and Greg Glover, Rickie Pippin, Ronnie Groce, Brandon Harville and Matthew
Groover.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Bros. Tommy Lyles and Clayton Lee Jr. will officiate the services.
Lanny Dewey Pippin
b. 6 December 1898, Putnam Co., TN – d. 14 December 1979, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 31st of March
1918, Putnam Co., TN to Edna Vola (Bagwell) Pippin, b. 10 January 1897 –d. 19 January 1963, Putnam
Co., TN. Lanny Dewey Pippin, s/o James Monroe Pippin (1853-1933) & Rosetta Paralee Slagle (18581937), both buried in Whitson Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ida Estelle (Pippin) Chaffin Obt.
*See Harl Neal Countriss Obt.
*See Willie O. Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg.428, #1698 –Lannie D. Pippin married 31
March 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Edna V. Bagwell).
Lyda G. Pippin Obt.
b. 24 May 1916, Jackson Co., TN – d. 8 February 2004, St. Clair Shores, MI, d/o William R. Pippin &
Millie L. Davidson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lyda G. Pippin, 87, of Warren, Mich., will be held on Friday, Feb.
13, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home.
Miss Pippin died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Bon Secours Nursing Center in St. Clair Shores, Mich.
She was born on May 24, 1916, in Jackson County to the late William R. and Millie L. Davidson Pippin.
Miss Pippin worked for more than 30 years at the Farm Crest Bakery and was active in her church, where
she volunteered countless hours helping others.
Her family includes sister-in-law Helen Pippin and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Bervel and Rushel; and a
sister, Bertie MacNabb.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ Care Center, 23575 15 Mile Rd., Clinton
Township, MI 48035.
Bro. George Spivey will officiate at the services.
Published February 12, 2004 11:02 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Marlin Thurman Pippin Obt.
b. 4 July 1920, Jackson Co., TN – d. 5 June 1960, md on the 21st of November 1947 to Anna (Carter)
Pippin, b. 1929. Marlin Thurman Pippen, s/o Joseph “Joe”Henry Pippin (1869-1943) & Martha Rhoda
Young (1887-1950).
*See Joe Lytton Pippin buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Marlin Thurman Pippin, 39, who died Sunday, were held Tuesday afternoon at the
Union church of Christ in Jackson county.
Edward Anderson officiated at the services. Burial was in the Crestlawn memorial cemetery. Sutton
funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Pippen was a native of Jackson county a member of the American Legion a veteran of World War II
and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a son of the late Joe Henry and Martha Young Pippen.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ann Carter Pippen; a son, Joe Lytton; a daughter, Kathy Marline; two sisters,
Miss Nell Pippen and Miss Ester Pippen, Bloomington Springs, Rt. 1; two brothers, Eston C. Pippen,
Bloomington Springs, Joe Edd Pippen, Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 9 June 1960
Myrtle Lillie (Garrett) Pippin Obt.
b. 8 February 1917 –d. 1978, md on the 23rd of December 1935, Overton Co., TN to Walter F. Pippin b. 6
March 1916, Overton Co., TN – d. 7 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Asbery Loftis
Pippin (1886-1937) & Sina Armildred Vaughn (1888-1979). Myrtle Lillie (Garrett) Pippin, d/o James
Blain Garrett (1884-1959) & Minnie Frances Gamble (1893-1978).
*See Walter E. Pippin Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Myrtle Lillie Pippin, 60of Route 5 were Monday, Dec. 18, at the
Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Mrs. Pippin died Saturday, Dec. 16, at a Nashville
hospital.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Daily McCowan and burial was at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Pippin was a native of Tennessee and was the daughter of the late James and Minnie Gamble Garrett.
She was employed by the Cookeville Country Club as cook.
Survivors include her husband, Walter F. Pippin; four daughters, Mrs. Ola Brown and Mrs. Frances Garrett,
both of Cookeville, Mrs. Wilma Selby of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Debra Brown of Pleasant Hill; five sons,
A. J., Butch, Lanny and Bruce Pippin, all of Cookeville, and Walter Junior of Dayton, Ohio; one brother,
Claude Garrett of Anderson, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Lee Threet of Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Bessie Hill and
Mrs. Ada Smith, both of Jamestown, Mrs. Tina Vaughn of Crawford; 14 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren.
Nora Frances Pippin Obt.
b. 14 August 1913, OK –d. 22 February 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Joe Mack Pippin (18841972) & Julia E. Jackson (1889-1916).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nora Frances Pippin, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 24, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the funeral home.
Miss Pippin died on Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1913, in Oklahoma to the late Joe Mack and Julia Jackson Pippin. Miss Pippin
was a Home Health Assistant. She was an avid bowler for many years and a member of Jefferson Avenue
Church of Christ.
Her family includes a sister, Opal Ashburn of Mesa, Ariz.; three nieces, Linda Bryant and Betty Frizzell,
both of Cookeville, and Carlotta Henry of Mesa, Ariz.; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Hoke White, Mr. and
Mrs. Gaylon Presley, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Pierce Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Zora Netherton; and two brothers,
Edgbert and Bill Pippin.
Pallbearers will be Gaylon Presley, Hoke White, Eddie, Joey, Greg, and Jason Frizzell.
T. Pierce Brown will officiate at the services.
Otha Donald Pippin Obt.
b. 3 November 1909, Jackson Co., TN –d. 10 May 1974, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of
November 1926, Jackson Co., TN to Minnie Jewel (Pippin) Pippin, b. 1 March 1910, TN – d. 26
February 1987, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Willis B. & Sallie B. Pippin. Otha D. Pippin, s/o Jasper
Lution Pippin (1886-1964) & Sarah Eva Edmonds (1892-1967).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 124 - O. D. Pippin married 28 November
1926, Jackson Co., TN to Minnie Jewel Pippin).
Funeral services for Otha D. Pippin, 64, Rt. 4, Cookeville, were held May 12 from the chapel of Dyer
Funeral Home. Bor. Carl Gossett and Bro. Denton Hudelston were the officiating ministers. Burial was in
Mr. Pippin died May 10, 1974. He was the son of the alte Jasper L. and Sarah Edmonds Pippin. Mr. Pippin
was a member of the Union Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Pippin, Cookeville; 1 son, Clyde Pipin, Cookeville; 3 daughters,
Mrs. Thelma Fox, Cookeville; Mrs. Evelyn Stout, Nashville; Mrs. Betty Sue Petty, OH; 5 sisters, Mrs.
Flora Dyer, Baxter; Mrs. Bessie Pippin, Bloomington Springs; Mrs. Lucille Suggs, Cookeville; Mrs.
Beulah Birdwell, Bloomington Springs; 4 brothers, Boyd, Losier, Herman and J. Fred Pippin of Baxter; and
10 grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Charles Pippin, Andy Sherrill Pippin, Jasper Birdwell, Lloyd Birdwell; Ernest
Dyer and Paul Pippin.
Dyer Fuenral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Vivian (Palk) Pippin Obt.
b. 9 October 1910 –d. 20 August 1980, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of November 1933, Jackson Co.,
TN to Edgert Pippin, b. 31 May 1910, Jackson Co., TN – d. 30 June 1993, TN, s/o Joe Mack Pippin
(1884-1972) & Julia E. Jackson (1889-1916). Vivian (Palk) Pippin, d/o Finis Monroe Palk (1886-1966)
& Stella Davis (1888-1914).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 410 – Edgbert Pippin married 18
November 1933, Jackson Co., TN to Vivian Palk).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Vivian Pippin, 69, of Route 4, Cookeville, will be conducted
Tuesday, August 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel of Dyer Funeraql Home with Bro. Arkely Billingsley and
Bro. Albert Ward officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Pippin died August 24 at her home following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Finis and Stella Davis Palk. She was a
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Edgbert Pippin of Route 4, Cookeville; two daughters Mrs. Linda Bryant
and Mrs. Betty Frizzell, both of Cookeville; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Bumbalough, Mrs. Ruth Billingsley
and Mrs. Dimple Williams; a brother, Clay Palk; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bill Baumalough, Taylor Bumbalough, Dennis Peek, J. C. McDaniel and Vaden
Netherton.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemtnts.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Walter F. Pippin Obt.
b. 6 March 1916, Overton Co., TN –d. 7 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of
December 1935, Overton Co., TN to Myrtle Lillie (Garrett) Pippin, b. 8 February 1917 – d. 1978, d/o
James Blain Garrett (1884-1959) & Minnie Frances Gamble (1893-1978), both buried in Honey
Springs Cemetery, Overton Co., TN. Walter F. Pippin, s/o Asbery Loftis Pippin (1886-1937) & Sina
Armildred Vaughn (1888-1979).
*See Jessie Carrol Pippin buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Myrtle Lillie (Garrett) Pippin Obt.
*See William Bruce Pippin buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 121 – Walter Pippin married 23
December 1935, Overton to Myrtle Garrett).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Walter F. Pippin, 84, of Cookeville were held at 2 p.m. on Sat.,
Dec. 9, 2000 from the Rickman Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in
Putnam County.
Mr. Pippin died on Thurs., Dec. 7, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 6, 1916, to the late Sina Vaughn and Asberry Loftis Pippin. Mr. Pippin was a coal
miner and member of the Slate Springs Baptist Church.
His family includes his four daughters: Lola Finley of Crossville, Debra Creighton of Nashville, Frances
Loftis of Rickman, and Wilma Selby of Crossville; his three sons: A.J. and Walter Pippin, Jr. both of
Cookeville, and Lanny Pippin of Dayton, Ohio; his brother, James Pippin of Crossville; his sister, Mary
Garrison of Monterey; 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pippin was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Garrett Pippin; two sons
Jessie Carroll and William Bruce Pippin; four sisters: Laura Garrison, Willie McCown, Virgie Baylock,
and Ruth Bowman.
Pallbearers were Greg Pippin, Chris Pippin, Randy Selby, Larry Selby, Daniel Reed, and Bobby Parker.
Published December 09, 2000 5:01 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Bruce Pippin
b. 1 January 1958 – d. 23 April 1987, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 29th of November 1983,
Putnam Co., TN to Angela (Brown) Pippin, b. 9 May 1962. William Bruce Pippin, s/o Walter F. Pippin
(1916-2000) & Myrtle L. Garrett (1917-1978). Shares tombstone with his brother Lanny Pippin, b.
1952.
*See Walter F. Pippin Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 138 – William Bruce Pippin married 29
November 1983, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 18 January 1958, address; Rt. 5, Box 167, Cookeville, TN to
Angela Brown, age 21, b. 9 May 1962, address: Rt. 12, Box 258-A, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Robert Brown, father, Rt. 12, Box 258-A, Cookeville, TN).
William “Bill”Thurman Pippin Obt.
b. 18 August 1924, Jackson Co., TN – d. 15 February 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Eueldean
(Gentry) Pippin, b. 28 August 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 January 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Camel H. Gentry & Lula Lane. William “Bill”Thurman Pippin, s/o Oliver Lee Pippin & Finney
Rogers.
*See Eueldean (Gentry) Pippin Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William “Bill”Thurman Pippin, 79, of Bloomington Springs, will
be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and from noon until time of services on
Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Pippin died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1924, in Jackson County to the late Oliver Lee and Finny Rogers Pippin.
His occupation was skill trades for General Motors.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, William and Dawn Pippin of Bloomington Springs; a
daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ann and Michael Duncan of McComb Township, Mich.; a sister, Eunice Isler
of Cookeville; three grandchildren, Crystal Burge, Corey Pippin and Casandra Pippin; and a greatgrandchild, Karen Leah Burge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eueldean Pippin.
Leslic C. Pitman
b. 13 December 1902 –d. 29 May 1985, md on the 21st of July 1927, Overton Co., TN to Vera D. (Arline)
Pitman, b. 28 June 1909 – d. 26 April 1976. Leslie C. Pitman, s/o James Wilburn Pitman & Mary
Kimes.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. – Leslie Pitman married 21 July 1927,
Overton Co., TN to Vera Arline).
Carol J. (Medley) Pitts
b. 1946 - d. 1967, d/o Arlin “Al”Medley (1918-2013) & Jean Randolph (1926-2001).
*See Arlin “Al”Medley Obt.
*See Jean (Randolph) Medley Obt.
Manuel Pitts
b. 25 February 1918 –d. 16 June 1977, md Alma Jean (unknown) Pitts, b. 16 February 192
Corvasso Bruce Plummer Jr. Obt.
b. 20 May 1917, Clarksville –d. 18 April 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (S Sgt US Army WWII), md
on the 17th of July 1955, Putnam Co., TN to Virginia (Wyatt) Plummer, b. 6 July 1921, Chestnut Mound,
Smith Co., TN – d. 13 February 2015, Sparta, White Co., TN, d/o Eddie Compton Wyatt & Vera Lee
King. Carvasso Bruce Plummer, s/o Corvasso Bruce “Voss”Plummer Sr. & Minna Dickson.
*See Virginia (Wyatt) Plummer Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 124 – Corvasso Bruce Plummer Jr.
married 17 July 1955, Putnam Co., TN, age 38, b. 20 May 1917, address: 228 Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN
to Virginia Wyatt, age 34, b. 6 July 1921, address: 228 Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Fred King Wyatt, Carthage, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of male: Carvasso Bruce Plummer Sr., 634 Greenwood Ave, Clarksville, TN).
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for C. Bruce Plummer, 80, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 21, from the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn
Cemetery in the Garden of Peace.
Mr. Plummer died at his residence on Saturday, April 18, 1998, after an extended illness with cancer.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. today, April 20, at the funeral home. The
body will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday.
Mr. Plummer was born in Clarksville on May 20, 1917, to the late C.B. (Voss) and Minna Dickson
Plummer.
He attended schools in Clarksville, Nashville, and Cookeville. For 37 years, he was associated with C.B.
Ragland Wholesale Grocery Co. of Nashville as an Account Executive and traveled in more than 15
counties, including Putnam County.
He was an active member of the Cookeville Evening Lions Club for 42 years, having served as Cabinet
Secretary-Treasurer for District Governor Hugh Childress from 1956-57; and was District Governor for
District 12-0 from 1967-68, during which time he chartered four new clubs. He served as President of the
Past District Governors organization for two years in 1989-91.
During his 42 years of service to Lionism, he rendered many services to the local club and to the
community. Besides serving as President of the Club from 1962-63, he served in all offices at the club
level.
He was Chairman of the Committee to raise funds for the Lions Park in Cookeville; was chairman of the
Golden Anniversary Program in 1972, the 60th Anniversary in 1982; and co-chairman of for the 75th
Anniversary in 1997.
For several years, Mr. Plummer served as Director of the East Tennessee and the Middle Tennessee
Eye Banks. In 1986, he served as Chairman of the 68th annual State Convention of Lions held at the
Cookeville Holiday Inn. He served on the Lions Club Volunteer Services from its inception and worked
hard to raise money for the Lions State Office Building.
Mr. Plummer was chosen Lion of the Decade in 1980 and again in 1995. He was chosen as a Melvin Jones
Fellow in 1990. He received four Presidential awards from Lions International.
For his outstanding service to Lionism, the Lions of the District named a school in his honor in Champona,
Guatemala.
In addition to his Lions Club activities, Mr. Plummer also served on the Board of Directors of the
American Red Cross, serving as Treasurer, and on the Board of Directors of the ARC. He was a Mason and
a Shriner and served as President of the Putnam County Shrine Club, as well as Ambassador for the Upper
Cumberland area.
He served his church, the First United Methodist Church, as Treasurer for eight years, Chairman of the
Administrative Board for three years, and Chairman of the Finance Committee for three years. He also
served as President of the District Laity for the Cookeville District.
He was a Merchant Marine from 1941-1944 and served in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1944-1946.
His family includes his wife, Virginia Plummer of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis Bruce
and Margaret Plummer of Murfreesboro; and two grandchildren, Jenny Plummer Copeland and Julie
Plummer, both of Murfreesboro.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, James E. and Bailey
Plummer; and a sister, Ann Roberts.
Active pallbearers will be Sonny Allen, Will Glenn Crawford, Willard Cummings, Buddy Darwin, Bishop
Holliman, Collie B. Jared, Hoyle Lawson, Bethel Newport, and James (Buck) Norwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Backsliders' Class of the First United Methodist Church,
members of the Cookeville Evening Lions Club, members of Lions of Tennessee, officers and employees
of C.B. Ragland Co., and officers and volunteers of Lazarus House Hospice.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 204 Spring St., Cookeville, TN
38501; Tennessee Lions Charities Inc./Operation KidSight, 2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 206,
Nashville, TN 37214; Lazarus House Hospice, 260 W. 5th, Cookeville, TN 38501; the Virginia and Bruce
Plummer Scholarship Fund, College of Business, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505; or the
Putnam County American Cancer Society, 660 W. Main St., Algood, TN 38506.
The Rev. Woody Adams and the Rev. Lexie Freeman will officiate at the services.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published Monday, April 20, 1998 1:00 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Virginia (Wyatt) Plummer Obt.
b. 6 July 1921, Chestnut Mound, Smith Co., TN –d. 13 February 2015, Sparta, White Co., TN, md on the
17th of July 1955 to Corvasso Bruce Plummer, b. 20 May 1917, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN –d. 18
April 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (S Sgt US Army WWII), s/o Corvosso Bruce Plummer (18731963) & Minna L. Dickson (1882-1928). Virginia (Wyatt) Plummer, d/o Eddie Compton Wyatt & Vera
Lee King.
*See Corvasso Bruce Plummer Jr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 124 – Corvasso Bruce Plummer Jr.
married 17 July 1955, Putnam Co., TN, age 38, b. 20 May 1917, address: 228 Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN
to Virginia Wyatt, age 34, b. 6 July 1921, address: 228 Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Fred King Wyatt, Carthage, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of male: Corvasso Bruce Plummer Sr., 634 Greenwood Ave, Clarksville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Virginia Wyatt Plummer, 93, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m.
on Monday, Feb. 16, at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment
will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Sunday, at Hooper,
Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home and from noon until the time of the
services on Monday at the church.
Mrs. Plummer died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born July 6, 1921, in Chestnut Mound, Smith County, to the late Eddie Compton Wyatt and Vera
Lee (King) Wyatt.
Mrs. Plummer, a 1943 Tennessee Tech University business management graduate, played an important role
in the history of the College of Business, TTU and the Cookeville community. As a student, she was an
assistant to former professors Herman Pinkerton and C.V. Bruner, and to former university president
Everett Derryberry. After teaching business courses at Smith County High School in Carthage for two
years, she returned to TTU as secretary to the president and part-time instructor. In 1950 she received a
fellowship at the University of Tennessee and received her master’s degree. She then returned to TTU as a
full-time instructor.
Mrs. Plummer retired in June 1982 after teaching 39 years and 10 months, 37 of those years at TTU. She
remained active in campus activities, serving on the College of Business Board of Trustees and Board of
the Friends of the Library Foundation. In 1997, she and her husband, Bruce, endowed the Virginia and
Bruce Plummer Scholarship for business students. In 2000, the university awarded her the Alumni
Association’s Outstanding Service Award, and in 2009 she received the TTU College of Business, Louis
Johnson Alumnus Award. Her outstanding support of TTU has also been recognized by naming the
“Virginia W. Plummer”reception room in her honor.
In addition to TTU, Mrs. Plummer served the community in many ways. She served as president of
Tennessee and Putnam County Retired Teachers Association and Cookeville Evening Lions Club. For her
outstanding service to Lionism, she received numerous recognitions at the club, district and state levels.
Also, her outstanding ability to quote poetry and poems were a blessing to her many friends.
Her fundraising endeavors are legendary in the Cookeville community. Whether it was nuts for the
Cookeville Evening Lions Club, tickets for the Friends of the Library Gala, funds for the Red Cross, or
subscriptions to the Herald-Citizen newspaper, she always strived to do her very best.
Her family includes a step-son, Bruce Plummer, and his wife, Margaret, of Murfreesboro; their two
daughters and families, Jenny and Chris Copeland and their daughters, Sydney and Callie; Julie and Kevin
Lewis and their sons, Keegan and Bryce, all of Murfreesboro; three nephews, Fred Wyatt and wife Kay of
Brentwood; Steve Wyatt and wife Nancy of Anaheim, Calif.; James Wyatt and wife Judy of Lebanon; and
four nieces, Sharon Wyatt of Crossville; Nancy Wyatt Hunt of Nashville; Pryntha Wyatt Akin of
Huntsville, Ala., and Deborah Wyatt Callins and husband Tim of Huntsville. She is also survived by 11
great-nieces and nephews, a host of great-great nieces and nephews and faithful friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Bruce Plummer, and three
brothers, Fred King Wyatt, who was from Carthage; Will Lee (Bud) Wyatt, who was from Crossville; and
Jerald Wyatt, who was from Huntsville, Ala.
Active pallbearers will be Fred, Steve and James Wyatt, and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hicks, Tiff Rector, Mark Hutchins, Roger Johnson, Willard Cummings,
Sonny Allen, Dr. Marvin Barker, TTU College of Business Board of Trustees, TTU Friends of the Library
and TTU Faculty Emeritus.
Dr. Martin Theilen will officiate.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 931-526-6111. Share your
thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 14 February 2015
Bethany Denise Poe
b. & d. 16 September 2005, d/o James Scott & Crissy Denise Poe.
Jillian Taylor Poe Obt.
b. 21 June 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 23 June 2002, TN, d/o James Scott & Crissy Denise
Poe.
Graveside services for Jillian Taylor Poe, 2 days old, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June
27, at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The baby died Saturday, June 23, 2002, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
She was born June 21, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center to James Scott and Crissy Denise Poe.
In addition to her parents, her family includes a brother, Conner Poe; grandparents Susan and Robert Byars
of South Carolina, Jim Poe and Cheryl Poe of Cookeville and Chris Miller of Florida; and greatgrandparents, William and Thelma Cumby of South Carolina.
Bro. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Crestlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published June 25, 2002 10:44 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ronald Van Pogue
b. 2 June 1944 – d. 15 February 2006, md on the 14th of June 1980, Putnam Co., TN to Susan Ellen
(Small) Pogue. Ronald Van Pogue, s/o Arthur Pogue (1894-1971) & Laura Manilla Cotton (18981987).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 441 –Ronald Van Pogue married 14 June
1980, Putnam Co., TN, age 35, b. 2 June 1944, address: 1124 Meadow Rd., Cookeville, TN to Susan Ellen
Small, age 32, b. 7 November 1949, address: 1124 Meadow Rd., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Kenneth Mansfield, 2555 PGA Blvd #50, Palm Beach, FL).
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Ronald V. Pogue, 61, of Cookeville, will be held on Sunday,
Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Mr. Pogue died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson,
Miss., from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Son of the late Arthur and Laura Cotton Pogue, he was born June 2, 1944. Mr. Pogue was retired from
Tennessee Tech and enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. He was an organ donor.
His family includes his wife, Susan Pogue of Cookeville; a daughter, Dana Heff of San Diego, Calif.; a son
and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Jodie Pogue of Nashville; a stepdaughter, Barbara Small of Hernando,
Miss.; a stepson, Mark Small of Hattiesburg, Miss.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Gaye and Jimmy
Fitzgerald of Jackson, Miss., Hilda Hatten of Hattiesburg, Betty Harris of Tacoma, Wash., and Jackie and
Wilburn Moffett of Meridian, Miss.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Mary Pogue of Quitman,
Miss., and Brooks and Nell Pogue of Saraland, Ala.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Harry Gordon Pointer
b. 20 August 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. September 1986, Putnam Co., TN, md Tommy Jean (Hughes)
Pointer, b. 22 November 1913, CA –d. April 1984, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Robert Hughes. Harry Gordon
Pointer, s/o Steven Lee Pointer (1879-1948) & Brice Rachel Hunter (1893-1979). Harry Gordon Pointer
md also on the 4th of May 1985, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Alma (Lee) Pointer, b. 13 September 1914 –d.
29 September 1988.
*See Mary Alma (Lee) Pointer buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 314 – Harry Gordon Pointer married on
the 4th of May 1985, Putnam Co., TN, age 60, b. 20 August 1915, address; Rt. 8, Box 184, Cookeville, TN
to Mary Alma Lee, age 70, b. 13 September 1914, address; 524 E. 12th Street, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Winnie Moore, sister, 1570 E. 7th St., Cookeville, TN).
Mildred Joyce (Cole) Pointer Obt.
b. 23 October 1924, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 30 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o J.
Everette Cole (1901-1990) & Patricia Nash (1903-1994).
*See J. Everette Cole Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mildred Joyce Pointer, 86, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Oct. 3, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 2, and from 1
p.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pointer passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Cookeville
She was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Baxter to the late J.E. Pointer and Patricia Nash Cole.
Mrs. Pointer graduated from her beloved Baxter Seminary. She worked as a dispatch communicator at GTE
for more than 25 years before her retirement.
She was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church. She loved to travel and enjoyed her
reading. She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and will be greatly missed.
(Pictured: Class of 1942, Baxter Seminary, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN).
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Steve Hickok of
Madison, Miss., and Mikki and Glenn Hoard of Cookeville; a son and daughter-inlaw, Joe and Elfrun Pointer of Nashville; two granddaughters and spouses, Stephanie
and David Logsdon of Nashville and Rachel and Andy Spence of Hermitage; a
grandson and spouse, Jim and Suzanne Howard of Silver Point; six greatgrandchildren; and many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Austin.
Bro. Kelly Stockton will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 2 October 2011
Mary Alma (Lee) Pointer
b. 13 September 1914 – d. 29 September 1988, md on the 4th of May 1985, Putnam Co., TN to Harry
Gordon Pointer, b. 20 August 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. September 1986, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Steven
Lee Pointer (1879-1948) & Brice Rachel Hunter (1893-1979).
*See Harry Gordon Pointer buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 314 – Harry Gordon Pointer married on
the 4th of May 1985, Putnam Co., TN, age 60, b. 20 August 1915, address; Rt. 8, Box 184, Cookeville, TN
to Mary Alma Lee, age 70, b. 13 September 1914, address; 524 E. 12th Street, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Winnie Moore, sister, 1570 E. 7th St., Cookeville, TN).
Nora Pointer
b. 1872 –d. 1959.
David Clinton Polson
b. 20 November 1943 – d. 13 September 1992 md on the 22nd of May 1992, Putnam Co., TN to Joan
Grace (Tegard) Polson.
‘Beloved Husband’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 64 – David Clinton Polson married 22
May 1992, Putnam Co., TN, age 48, b. 20 Novmeber 1943, address: 1114 Brian Dr., Cookeville, TN to
Joan Grace Tegard, age 55, b. 21 September 1936, address: 1114 Brian Dr., Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Glora Welk, cousin, 1509 E. Rouse, Peroria, IL 61614).
Ethan Adam Polston Obt.
b. 29 February 1992, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 June 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Scotty Wayne
Polson & Tammy Johnson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ethan Adam Polston, 17, will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 11
a.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, June 30, from 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 1, from 8 a.m.
Mr. Polston died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 29, 1992, in Putnam County to Scotty Wayne and Tammy Johnson Polston.
Mr. Polston attended Cookeville First Assembly Church with his family. He was a loving son and brother
who had numerous friends and loved the outdoors. His interests included listening to music, helping people
and working with his hands. He loved carpentry and spent many hours constructing houses through the
building trades class at Upperman High School.
In addition to his parents, his family includes his brother, Bryan Polston of Cookeville; a sister, Emilee
Polston of Cookeville; four grandparents, Ray and Linda Johnson Farley and Kenneth and Sue Polston, all
of Cookeville; two aunts, Vicki Howard and Tammy Kay Dunn, both of Cookeville; two uncles, Wesley
Polston of Rickman and Michael Johnson of North Carolina; and eight cousins, Katie and Callie Howard,
Erin Dunn, Mara and Wesley Christian Polston, Bridgett Johnson and Aaron and Anthony Thornton.
Mr. Polston was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Terry Johnson, and four great-grandparents,
Willit and Nina Ruth Johnson and Walter and Mary Polston.
Pallbearers will be Scott, Bryan and Casey Polston, Mike Johnson, Aaron Thornton and Seth Shaeffer.
Bros. Bobby Floyd and David Corley will officiate the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Jimmy Mearl Polson Obt.
b. 8 May 1939, Pickett Co., TN – d. 4 April 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
December 1963, Putnam Co., TN to Wilma (Harville) Polson, b. 22 December 1941. Jimmy M. Polson,
s/o Louis Radford Polson & Edith Pearl Garrett.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 346, #4946 –Jimmy Mearl Polson married
21 December 1963, Putnam Co., TN to Wilma Lee Pullum, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian of next of kin of female: Mrs. Ruth Harville).
COOKEVILLE – Jimmy M. Polson, 41, a maintenance employee at Dixie Imperial Plating Co., died
Saturday, April 4, 1981, at Cookeville General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Polson, a resident of Cookeville Rt. 11, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, at
Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Officiating at the services will be
Bro. James Overholt.
Mr. Polson was a native of Pickett County, son of Mrs. Edith Pearl Garrett Polson
and the late Louis Radford Polson.
Other survivors, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Mrs. Wilma Harville
Polson, Cookeville; four daughters, Mickey, Kassie, Crystal and Jamie Polson, all
of Cookeville; two brothers, Johnny and David Polson, Cookeville; and three sisters, Barbara Bilbrey, of
Baxter, and Wanda Maxwell and Pam Ford, both of Cookeville.
Johnny Earl Polson
b. May 1939 – d. July 1990, md on the 25th of December 1961, Putnam Co., TN to Lucille (Bilbrey)
Polson, b. 9 July 1943, d/o Cordell Bilbrey.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 316 – Johnny Earl Polson married 25
December 1961, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 8 May 1939, address; 437 So. Lowe, Cookeville, TN to
Lucille Bilbrey, age 18, b. 9 July 1943, address: Rt. 1, Hilham, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Cordell Bilbrey, father, Rt. 1, Hilham, TN).
John Anthony Ponce Obt.
b. 17 July 1930, Puerto Rico –d. 28 September 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy, Korea), s/o
Juan Ponce DeLeon & Virginia Mas-Arroyo.
John Anthony Ponce, age 85, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Monday, September 28,
2015 at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.
John was born in Puerto Rico on Friday, January 17, 1930 to the late Virginia Mas-Arroyo and the late Juan
Ponce De Leon.
He was very proud of serving this country in the United States Navy for 4 years. He served in the Korean
War. He continued his service by working for the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster in New
York City, New York for 30 years.
Mr. Ponce is survived by:
2 Daughters - Evelyn Soto of Cookeville, TN.
Carolyn Rodriguez of Bay Shore, New York
4 Granddaughters: Lisa (David) Teague of Cookeville, Tennessee
Lori Soto Daughtery of Cookeville, Tennessee
Lynda (Jeremiah) LaCoax of Cookeville, Tennessee
Irina Rodriguez of Bay Shore, New York
1 Grandson: Sean Rodriguez of Bay Shore, New York
11 Great-Grandchildren: Gwen, Morgan, Kaylsta, Emma, Camryn, Beka, Juliana, Noah, Gabriel, Caleb &
Asher.
1 Sister: Alice Malave of Fajardo, Puerto Rico
In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by: Brother: Martin Arroyo.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral
Home.
A visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 1:00 pm until time of
services at the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Bruce Ivan Portelli Obt.
b. 30 April 1946, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI –d. 13 February 2012, DeKalb Co., TN, md Gradie Margaret
(Conley) Portelli, b. 4 October 1943, Detroit, MI – d. 9 October 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Sheliah Grady Conley (1922-1985) & Ethel Mai Brown (1921-2003). Bruce Ivan Portelli, s/o Angelo
Portelli & Regina Jones.
*See Gradie Margaret (Conley) Portelli Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bruce Ivan Portelli, 65, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at
St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Whitson Funeral Home.
Mr. Portelli was born April 30, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Angelo and Regina Jones Portelli.
He passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in DeKalb County.
His family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Diane Portelli of St. Petersburg, Fla., and
Robert and Angie Portelli of North Port, Fla.; a daughter, Anna Portelli of Columbiaville, Mich.; three
sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances and John Leddington of Dearborn Heights, Mich., Rita Stamper of
West Lake, Mich., and Millicent Masanio of S.C.; and five grandchildren, Evan Portelli, Keirstin Pelletier
and Gabriel, Riley and Jacob Portelli.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Portelli was preceded in death by his wife, Gradie Margaret Portelli.
Father Chad Putoff will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 15 February 2012.
Gradie Margaret (Conley) Portelli Obt.
b. 4 October 1943, Detroit, MI –d. 9 October 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Bruce Ivan Portelli,
b. 30 April 1946, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI – d. 13 February 2012, DeKalb Co., TN, s/o Angelo Portelli &
Regina Jones. Gradie Margaret (Conley) Portelli, d/o Sheliah Grady Conley (1922-1985) & Ethel Mai
Brown (1921-2003).
*See Ethel Mai (Brown) Conley Obt.
*See Sheliah Grady Conley Obt.
*See Bruce Ivan Portelli Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Gradie Margaret Portelli, 67, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 14, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Whitson Funeral Home and Friday, Oct. 14,
from 7:00-9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Portelli passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Grady Shelia and Ethel Mae Brown Conley.
Mrs. Portelli worked in finance for the Brookstone Company.
Her family includes her husband of 45 years, Bruce Portelli of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Grady Paul and Diane Portelli of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Robert Lee and Angie Portelli of North Port, Fla.;
a daughter, Anna Margaret Portelli of Columbiaville, Mich.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles
Richard Conley of Columbiaville, and Terry Ronald and Diane Conley of St. George, Utah; and five
grandchildren, Evan, Gabriel, Riley and Jacob Portelli and Keirstin Pelletier.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Portelli was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Ray Conley and a sister,
Rose Mary Conley.
Father Chad Puthoff, SDS, will officiate at the services.
Mamie (Smith) Poston Obt.
b. 22 December 1919, Jackson Co., TN – d. 13 December 2005, md Walter Thompson Poston, b. 29
March 1916 – d. 4 April 1991, s/o John Bell Poston (1877-1954) & Mary Isbell Wilson (1881-1965),
both buried in Okalona Cemetery, Overton Co., TN. Mamie (Lee) Poston, d/o Isaac R. Smith & Veachel
M. Maynard.
*See John Lewis Christian Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mamie Lee Poston, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 16, and from 1 p.m. until time of services
Mrs. Poston died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005.
She was born Dec. 22, 1919, in Jackson County to the late Isaac R. and Veachel M. Maynard Smith.
Mrs. Poston was a homemaker.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Linda Poston of Armada, Mich., Phillip and
Phyllis Poston of Hampton; two sisters, Mabel Copeland of Livingston and Judy Daily of Mobile, Ala.;
four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Thompson Poston; three
sisters; and four brothers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital, MLC 3022, 3333 Burnett Ave.,
Cincinnati, OH 45229 or Tennessee Donors Services, 1600 Hayes St., Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203.
Bro. Bobby Sebastian will officiate the services.
Thomas Gary Poston
b. 12 May 1947 – d. 8 June 1991, md on the 15th of September 1984, Fentress, TN to Wilma Alene
(Moon) Poston.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Fentress Co., TN, pg. 8 – Thomas Gary Poston married 15
September 1984, Fentress, TN, age 37 to Wilma Alene Moon, age 32).
Vadus Edson Poston
b. 28 April 1916 –d. 18 October 1986, (US Navy WWII), md on the 29th of June 1957, Overton Co., TN to
Gladys Bertha (Bilyeu) Poston, b. 6 March 1919 –d. 18 April 1988.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 370, #1370 –Vadus E. Poston married 29
June 1957, Overton Co., TN, age 41, address; 2 Chestnut St., Cookeville, TN to Gladys Bertha Bilyeu, age
38, address: Livingston, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Addie Ford, sister,
Livingston, TN).
Clifford Daniel “Dan”Potter
b. 5 June 1941, Maryville, Blount Co., TN – d. 18 September 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Patricia Ann (unknown) Potter. Clifford Daniel “Dan”Potter, s/o Clifford F. Potter & Jo Steel.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clifford Daniel “Dan”Potter, 69, of Sparta, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 20, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Potter passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 5, 1941, in Maryville to the late Clifford F. Potter and Jo Steel Potter.
He worked as a director at Cookeville Water Department for 16 years before his retirement and was of the
Baptist faith. He was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes his wife, Patricia Ann Potter of Sparta; a daughter, Karen E. Emberton of Dowelltown;
a son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Tina Potter of Olathe, Kan.; a grandson, Joshua Lynn Emberton of
Dowelltown; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Paul Harrison of Maryville; and many cousins and
friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Potter.
Bro. A.J. Looper will officiate at the services.
Please go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online guest book and send a message to the family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 20 September 2010
Ella B. (Russell) Power Obt.
b. 14 May 1908, Van Buren Co., TN –d. 2 May 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Waldo Power, b.
1909 –d. 2000. Ella B. (Russell) Power, d/o Richard Russell & Lula Bell Worthington.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ella B. Power, 95, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 5, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 4; and from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday,
Mrs. Power died on Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on May 14, 1908, in Van Buren County to the late Richard and Lula Bell Worthington
Russell.
Mrs. Power was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ and a member of the Putnam County Retired
Teachers Assoc. She taught for more than 40 years in rural schools, including New Martin, Laurel
Creek and Leamont in Van Buren County. She also taught in Putnam County at Burnett, J.S.
Roberson, and retired from Jere Whitson Elementary School.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Jan Power of Cookeville; a sister, Emma Power of
Cookeville; two grandchildren, Beth Wenner of Orlando, Fla., and Bo Power of Cookeville; several nieces
and nephews, including Mary Ruth Davis and Walter Leighton McMahan, both of Morrison.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waldo Power; and a sister, Mary
Louise McMahan.
Bros. Kelly Campbell and Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Joseph “Joe”William Power
b. 30 March 1941, Nashville, Davison Co., TN – d. 12 April 2015, TN, md on the 12th of October 1963,
Putnam Co., TN to Janice “Jan” (Gregory) Power. Joseph “Joe” William Power, s/o John Waldo
Power (1909-2000) & Ella B. Russell (1908-2004).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Joseph “Joe”William Power, 74, of Cookeville, will be held at 4
p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 2 p.m. until service time at
the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Mr. Power died Sunday morning April 12, 2015, in Upper Cumberland Hospice.
He was born March 30, 1941 in Nashville, and was raised by his adoptive parents, John Waldo and Ella B.
Russell Power of Cookeville.
Mr. Power was a 1959 graduate of Central High School, and received bachelor’s (1963) and master’s
degrees (1970) from Tennessee Tech University, where he was a member of the TTU baseball team.
Following teaching stints in Hendersonville and Algood, Mr. Power began another career as a firefighter in
1982. He served as a member of the Cookeville Fire Department for 21 years, where he and his son Bo
Power were the first paid father and son team members of the department, until his retirement in 2003. He
earned an associate’s degree in fire science from Volunteer State Community College and also served on
the TN State Fire Commission for 15 years.
From being voted in high school as the Jolliest Junior and Wittiest CHS Student, to his recent birthday
party where many attended, Mr. Power’s life was filled with many loving and admiring friends. His eternal
optimism, happiness and smiles, and humorous and joking nature will be dearly missed and fondly
remembered.
Mr. Power was a long-time member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church and served as a Putnam County
commissioner. For the past 10 years, he and his wife Jan have enjoyed living as snowbirds for half the year
in Ocala, Fla,, near his favorite team, the Florida Gators.
Mr. Power had a love for cars and enjoyed traveling to car shows. He was a member of the Pistons Car
Club and was a Middle TN Advisor for the National Street Rod Association.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janice “Jan”Gregory Power (whom he married Oct. 12, 1963, in
Cookeville); son and daughter-in-law, Bo and Candie Power of Cookeville; grandson, Trent Power, of
Cookeville; and a daughter, Beth Power of San Francisco, Calif.
Members of the Cookeville Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Power’s car club friends and fellow Sunday school class members at Washington Avenue will serve as
honorary pallbearers.
Bro. Mark Gaw and Pastor Ed Malone will officiate.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to Upper Cumberland Hospice, 570 State St., Cookeville,
TN 38501(uppercumberlandhospice.com).
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may share
your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 14 April 2015
Jimmy Ray Powers
b. & d. 1980.
Margaret Belle (Hale) Prescott Obt.
b. 19 February 1924, Knoxville, TN –d. 10 May 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Wallace Samuel
Prescott, b. 8 May 1920, Chattanooga Valley, Walker County, GA – d. 27 December 2013, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Samuel & Roxie Prescott. Margaret Belle (Hale) Prescott, d/o Paul G. Hale & Sara Pauline
Jones.
*See Dr. Wallace Samuel Prescott Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret Belle Hale Prescott, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, May 13, at First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home, and from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.
Mrs. Prescott died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Knoxville to the late Paul G. and Sara Pauline Jones Hale.
Mrs. Prescott graduated from Bradley County High School. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from
Tennessee Tech University, where she was an honor graduate and served as the first woman president of
the Associated Student Body.
Her career in education included being an English teacher at the college and high school levels,
elementary teacher, and supervisor of instruction for 16 years for the Putnam County school system.
She had been a member of the Putnam County Education Assoc., Tennessee Education Assoc., Middle
Tennessee Education Assoc., and served as the MTEA representative for the Upper Cumberland
Supervisors' Study Council. After 32 years of service, the Putnam County Board of Education named the
middle school, Prescott Central Middle School, in honor of her and her husband.
In the Cookeville community, she served as president of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra Guild, Cookeville
Study Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Inner Wheel Club and the Putnam County Retired Teachers Assoc.
Mrs. Prescott served as a Sunday School teacher and tutor for international students at First Baptist Church,
where she was recently honored for 50 years of service.
She was the recipient of the Tennessee Tech Outstanding Alumni Service Award. She had the unique
opportunity to serve as First Lady at TTU and MTSU on an interim basis.
Her family includes her husband of more than 60 years, Wallace Samuel Prescott; two daughters and a sonin-law, Sara and Doug Hudgens of Cookeville and Marnie Walsh of Asheville, N.C.; two grandsons,
Christopher Hudgens of Cookeville and Shawn Hudgens and wife Kellie of Knoxville; a brother, Dudley
Hale of Lenoir City; a sister-in-law, Ann Hale of Memphis; a special friend of more than 60 years, Virginia
Lee Brown of Cookeville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Will Mitchell; a brother, John Oliver
Hale; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Hale.
Pallbearers will be Christopher and Shawn Hudgens, James Seay Brown, Drs. Pete Helton, Martin Peters
and Morgan Chitiyo, Jack Stahlman, Bob Brown and Lonnie Donaldson.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School class at First Baptist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Cookeville First Baptist Church Building Fund or library; the
Wallace/Margaret Prescott Scholarship fund at TTU; or Prescott Central Middle School Fund, by
contacting the funeral home.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Revs. Charles Hutchinson and Michael Head will officiate the services.
Dr. Wallace Samuel Prescott Obt.
b. 8 May 1920, Chattanooga Valley, Walker County, GA – d. 27 December 2013, Putnam Co., TN, md
Margaret Belle (Hale) Prescott, b. 19 February 1924, Knoxville, TN –d. 10 May 2006, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Paul G. Hale & Sara Pauline Jones. Dr. Wallace Samuel Prescott, s/o Samuel & Roxie
Prescott.
*See Margaret Belle (Hale) Prescott Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Dr. Wallace Samuel Prescott will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014,
at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Cookeville.
Dr. Prescott’s family will receive friends Friday evening, Jan. 3, 2014, from 4:307:30 p.m., at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Private family
interment will be at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dr. Wallace Samuel Prescott passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, surrounded by
family and friends.
He was born on May 8, 1920, in Chattanooga Valley of Walker County, Ga., to the late Samuel and Roxie
Prescott.
Wallace S. Prescott is survived by his two loving daughters, Sara Prescott Hudgens and Marnie Prescott
Walsh; sons-in-law, Doug Hudgens and Jack Stahlman; grandchildren, Shawn and wife, Kellie Hudgens
and Christopher Hudgens; great-grandchildren, Kendall and Harper Hudgens; “son,”Thomas Farr; his
brother, Bill and wife, Jane Prescott and family; sister-in-law, Patsy Prescott and family; in-laws, Dudley
Hale and family, and Ann Hale and family; extended family, Virginia Lee Brown, Becky and David
Chaffin, Jim and Linda Brown, Dr. Pete Helton, Roger Folyer, Dorothy McKay, Morgan and Plaxecles
Chitiyo, George and Rufaro Chitiyo, Melissa and Wade Scott;and four “furry”grandchildren, Riley,
Rhenna, Sassie and Buddy-Kat.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Margaret Belle Hale Prescott; his sister, Edna
Pardue; and his brother, Harold Prescott.
Dr. Prescott was a graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School in Georgia; West Georgia Junior College
1940; Tennessee Technological University, B.S. in General Engineering 1946; B.S. in Civil Engineering
1950; University of Tennessee, M.S. in Civil Engineering 1952; University of Illinois, Ph.D. in Civil
Engineering 1962; Oklahoma State University, NSF Institute, Post Doctorate, 1962.
Dr. Prescott’s professional career began in 1940, as a Topographical Draftsman with TVA. From 1945-46,
he was a structural engineer at the Nashville Bridge Company. For several summers, he worked as the
senior bridge designer of the bridge division of the Tennessee Highway Department. He returned to
Tennessee Technological University in 1946, and began a career that would span more than 40 years.
Beginning in 1946, he was an instructor, assistant professor, and professor of general and civil engineering.
In 1962, he became dean of faculties, and was in this position for eight years. In 1970, he was appointed as
vice-president and dean of faculties, and served in this capacity for six years. In 1976, he was appointed to
become provost and vice-president for academic affairs, serving until 1983. In 1985, he was appointed as
the interim president, and was in this position until 1987. He was selected to become interim president at
Middle Tennessee State University from 1990-1991. Beyond the academic world, Dr. Prescott was vicepresident for financial services for Citizens Bank from 1983-1985.
In addition to his professional career, Dr. Prescott was active in civic and community affairs. He served on
the board of directors and was past president of the Cookeville/Putnam County Chamber of Commerce;
served as a member and past president of the board of trustees of the Cookeville General Hospital and the
long range planning committee for Cookeville Regional Medical Center; served as a member of the board
of directors of Cookeville Citizens Bank; member of the board of directors and honorary director of Union
Planters Bank; served as acting director for the Upper Cumberland Regional Development Center; was a
member, former treasurer, vice-president, president, and Paul Harris Fellow of the Cookeville Rotary Club;
was a member, past president, and Melvin Jones Fellow of the Cookeville Lions Club; was a former
assistant Scout master and post advisor of the Senior Boy Scouts of Cookeville and served as chairman of
the Camping and Activities Committee of the Upper Cumberland Boy Scout District, and was awarded the
Long Rifle and Silver Beaver Awards of the Boy Scouts of America; acted as chairman of the long range
planning committee for Putnam County Schools; and was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Al
Menah Shrine Temple.
Dr. Prescott was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cookeville, where he was a Sunday school
teacher, a deacon, and also served and chaired various church committees. He and his wife, Margaret, were
co-founders of Garden Hills First Baptist Church in Champaign, Ill. He was a supporter of many mission
ventures that spanned the world.
Dr. Prescott was a member of numerous organizations that included the TEA, NEA, American Society of
Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers,
American Society of Engineering Education. He served on committees for the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, the TN Higher Education Commission and the TN Industrial Research Advisory
Service.
Multiple honors and awards were bestowed upon Dr. Prescott. He was listed in Who’s Who in America;
was a National Science Foundation Faculty Fellow; an outstanding alumnus of Tennessee Tech; a member
of Order of the Engineer, Engineer of Distinction of Tennessee Technological University; a recipient of the
Outstanding Civilian Service Award-Department of the Army; Founder’s Award- West Georgia College;
Honorary State Farmer, FFA; Honorary Kentucky Colonel; and numerous honorary society memberships
that include: Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society,
Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society, and Phi Delta Kappa.
Dr. Prescott also enjoyed life beyond academics and community service. He was a loving husband and
devoted family man. Bud was a photographer, golfer, motorcycle enthusiast, airplane pilot, and avid
fisherman. He was also an environmentalist who loved the outdoors, the majestic mountains, and the
beauty and wonder of nature. Dr. Prescott’s legacy is visible in many realms across the county and state,
from his designs and structures that include homes, bridges, interstate overpasses, the Putnam County
Fairgrounds, and buildings and facilities at Tennessee Tech. The Prescott Hall, Civil Engineering Building
at Tech was named in his honor. In 1996, he and wife, Margaret, were honored when the Prescott Central
Middle School was named in their honor. When the school was closed, two new and innovative schools,
Prescott South Elementary and Prescott South Middle, were named in their honor for their years of devoted
service to education and community service.
Honorary pallbearers include the Fellowship Sunday School Class, the noonday Rotary Club and the
Evening Lions Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TTU - Wallace and Margaret Prescott Scholarship Fund,
Prescott/Brown Legacy Endowment; Prescott South Elementary and Middle Schools; or First Baptist
Church.
Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6111.
Bessie (Mahan) Presley Obt.
b. 24 September 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 January 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 6th of
August 1933, Putnam Co., TN to Edgbert A. “Edge”Presley, b. 6 July 1914 –d. 10 August 1975. Bessie
(Mahan) Presley, d/o Powhatton Mahan (1871-1941) & Sina Thompson (1879-1918), both buried in the
Mahan Cemetery, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Powhatton “Hatton”Mahan buried in Mahan Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 114 – Edgbert Presley married 6 August
1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address; Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN to Bessie Mahan, age 21,
Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: P. Mahan, Baxter, Putnam
Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Bessie Mahan Presley, 61, of Route 1, Silver Point, were held
today at 2:30 at the Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Mrs. Presley died Monday January
1, at Cookeville General Hospital.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Guy Farris and the Rev. Raymond Riggs and burial was at Crest
Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Presley was a native of Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Powhatton and Sina Thompson
Mahan. She was the widow of Edgebert Presley.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Vennie McReynolds of Cookeville; one niece, Mrs. Vera Burgess of
Silver Point; four nephews, Oakley Mahan of Algood, Fred, Jess and Tilman Mahan, all of Baxter.
Active pallbearers were Fred Mahan, Verble Carrington, Jeffery Neal, Vernon Neal, Gerald Burgess,
Walter McReynolds.
Calvin Presley
b. 11 April 1901, TN – d. 16 July 1978, TN, md on the 5th of March 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Jessie
(Stewart) Presley, b. 27 July 1901, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 March 1983, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jessie M.
Stewart (1861-1920) & Delia F. Dyer (1873-1941). Calvin Presley, s/o Edward Presley (1877-1905) &
Martha J. Clinton (1879-1896).
*See Walter Ernie Presley Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 88, #2613 – Calvin Presley married 5
March 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Jesse Stewart).
Cecil Ray Presley Obt.
b. 29 October 1923, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 June 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 14 October 1949,
Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Dona Grace (Thomas) Presley, b. 29 October 1930. Ray Presley, s/o Robert
Denton Presley (1892-1951) & Jeanie Mae Gentry (1897-1933).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 451 – Cecil Ray Presley married 14
October 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 29 October 1923, Putnam Co., TN, address: Baxter, TN to Dona
Grace Thomas, age 18, b. 29 Octo0ber 1930, address: Bloomfield Springs, TN. name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Simon Thomas, Bloomfield Springs, TN).
Funeral services for Mr. Cecil Ray Presley, 91, of Baxter, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the
Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Bro. John Pippin officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 –8 p.m. and again
Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ray died Monday evening, June 15, 2015 at Heritage Pointe Senior Living
in Cookeville.
He was born October 29, 1923 in Putnam County to the late Robert Denton
and Jeanie Gentry Presley.
As a young man, Ray was proud to be a part of the Civilian Conservation
Corp. A US Army Veteran of World War II, he served in General Patton’s
Army, marching through France and Germany. At the end of WWII, he continued to serve with the
occupying forces in Germany for another year.
After fulfilling his military service, he returned to Baxter and taught carpentry at Baxter Seminary.
Later, Ray began a career in insurance, first with Life of Georgia, and eventually with Woodman of the
World, where he retired as an area manager.
Ray was a member of Baxter Church of Christ. He was a skilled woodworker who enjoyed making
furniture and especially crafting toys for his grandchildren. He and his wife, Grace loved to travel. He was
known for making friends and it was often said that “he never met a stranger.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Houston Presley; two brothers,
Charles Presley and Willard (Hootie) Presley; sister-in-law, Vivian Presley; and nephew, Robert Presley
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace Thomas Presley (whom he married October 14, 1949 in
Baxter, TN); daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Chase Evans of Nashville; special daughter-in-law,
Carolyn Hamby and her husband Terry of Cadiz, KY; sister, Jean Watts of Baxter; four grandchildren,
Martha Presley (husband, Danny Tran), Michael Presley (wife, Lauren), Cody and Hunter Evans; two
great-grandchildren, Michael (Tripp) Houston Presley III, and Oliver Tran; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Chase, Cody, and Hunter Evans, Michael Presley, Steve Watts, and Glen Thomas will serve as pallbearers.
Ray’s family wishes to extend a special “THANK-YOU”Heritage Point Assisted Living and Avalone
Hospice for their excellent care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1459 Interstate Drive Suite 211,
Jane (White) Presley Obt.
b. 24 October 1927, McMinnville, TN – d. 28 June 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Gaylon
Presley. Jane (White) Presley, d/o Hubert S. White & Fay Emerson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jane White Presley, 73, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, June 30, at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Friday, June 29, at Cookeville Funeral Home; and
from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, at the church.
Mrs. Presley died on Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Oct. 24, 1927, in McMinnville to the late Hubert S. and Fay Emerson White. Mrs. Presley
was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, where she taught Bible School
Classes. She was also a member of the Jackson and Putnam County Home Demonstration Clubs and a
member of the Cookeville Art Society.
Her family includes her husband, Gaylon Presley of Cookeville; a son, James Edward Presley of New
York, N.Y.; a sister, Tomijo White Brown of Cookeville; a brother, Hoke White of Cookeville; and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mark Phy, Frank and Hilary Brown, Jerry White, and John and David Edgington.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Work in Sand Blass Island, Panama, or World Bible
School by contacting the funeral home.
Bro. T. Pierce Brown will officiate at the services.
Elise (Morgan) Presley Obt.
b. 12 September 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 March 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Fred W.
Presley Jr., b. 30 April 1921 –d. 7 October 1980, (Tec 5, US Army WWII). Elise (Morgan) Presley, d/o
Beverage Morgan (1891-1954) & Lola Dee Daniels (1894-1975).
*See Fred W. Presley Sr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Elise Presley, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
March 31, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will
follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 30, and again Thursday from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Presley died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born Sept. 12, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Beverage and Lola Dee Daniels Morgan.
Mrs. Presley was a homemaker and member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Anetia McMurry of Lascassas and Joyce and Everett
Kemp of Lebanon; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Morgan of Cookeville; three
grandchildren, Dwayne McMurry and wife Michele, Gayette Paris and husband Donnie and Wesley Kemp
and wife Chrystal; and five great-grandchildren, Dalen and Autumn McMurry, Jacob Thigpen, Braedyn
Paris and Jesse Ray Kemp.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Presely was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Presley Jr.; two sisters,
Louise Copeland and Jean Dunn; and three brothers, Charlie, Robert and Lee Morgan.
Bro. Buddy Johnson will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements. You may share
Everette Lee Presley Obt.
b. 7 December 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 September 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 5th
of July 1953, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Gladys (Countiss) Presley, b. 25 November 1924, Putnam Co.,
TN – d. 25 July 2011, TN, d/o Harl Neal Countiss (1884-1979) & Leona Cornelia Pippin (1889-1964).
Everett Lee Presley, s/o Jim Presley & Ethel Mae Putty.
*See Mary Gladys (Coutiss) Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 44 – Evertt Lee Presley married 5 July
1953, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, b. 7 December 1924, address; Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Mary Gladys
Countiss, age 28, b. 25 November 1924, address; Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Neal Countiss, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Everette Lee Presley, 73, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 3, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Garden.
Mr. Presley died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Jim Presley and Ethel Mae Putty Presley
McHenry. Mr. Presley was a self-employed carpenter and farmer. He served in the Army during World
War II.
His family includes his wife, Gladys Presley of Cookeville; a son, Terry Presley of Gordonsville; a
daughter, Teresa Ragland of Cookeville; a sister, Ella Mae Hood of Mesa, Texas; two brothers, Garland
Presley and James McHenry of Cookeville; and a grandson, Logan Ragland of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Presley, and a grandson, Lee
Kelly Ragland.
Pallbearers will be Barney and Ronnie Brown, Randy Loftis, Pete Pippin, Lee Ragland and James Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Allen, James Carter, Charlie Hunter, Robert Lee, Carl Milton, Larry
Presley and Bill Weaver.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Published Wednesday, September 02, 1998 10:29 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Fred W. Presley Sr.
b. 21 February 1900 – d. 8 April 1969, md on the 6th of October 1918, Jackson Co., TN to Hallie Baugh
(Locke) Presley, b. 29 March 1905 –d. 3 April 1969.
*See Elise (Morgan) Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 3 –F. W. Presley married 6 October 1918,
Jackson Co., TN to Hallie B. Lock).
George F. Presley Obt.
b. 1913, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 July 1981, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (Veteran WWII), md on the 15th
of October 1933, Putnam Co., TN to Myrtie B. (Alcorn) Presley, b. 1914, Putnam Co., TN –d. May 1966,
Smithville, TN, d/o James Perry Alcorn & Martha Jannie Gregg. George F. Presley, s/o Jacob B.
“Jake” Presley (1861-1950) & Virginia “Jennie” Williams (1869-1945), both buried in William V.
Winchester graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Rilda Philean (Presley) Anderson Obt.
*See Ruby Callie (Presley) Cronk Obt.
*See Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie”(Presley) Moss Leftwich King Obt.
*See Myrtie B. (Alcorn) Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 166 –George Presley married 15 October
1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Myrtie B. Alcorn, age 21,
address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Perry B.
Alcorn, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
ALGOOD – Funeral services for George F. Presley, 68, were held in the Algood Chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home at 2 p.m. today. Rev. Henry Roberson officiated. Burial was in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Presley died July 25, 1981, in a Nashville hospital.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Jake and Jannie Williams Presley.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one son, Lillard Presley of Tullahoma; one daughter, Lorelle Hunter of Carthage; and
three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Cronk of Algood, Mrs. Philena Anderson of Baxter and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth King
of Cookeville.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hulon A. Presley
b. 23 August 1924 –d. December 1985, md Dorothy M. (unknown) Presley, b. 1927. Hulon A. Presley,
s/o Owen Presley (1889-1974) & Dora Eldridge.
Larry James Presley Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Larry James Presley, 57, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m.
today, Monday, March 12, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Mr. Presley passed away suddenly on Friday, March 9, 2012, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 9, 1954, in Cookeville to the late Willie O. Presley and William Edward Presley.
Mr. Presley attended Washington Avenue Baptist Church. He worked as a computer programmer/analyst
with Staples for the past 10 years. He had a master's degree and was a Microsoft Certified System
Engineer. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes is wife, Donna Gail Harness Presley of Cookeville; a son, Larry Michael Presley of
Cookeville; a grandson, Austin Michael Presley of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyliss J.
and Fred T. Burton of Cookeville and Shirley Gail Austin of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Pastor Shane bowling will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 12 March 2012.
Mable Joyce (Stanton) Presley Obt.
b. 19 March 1932, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 March 1994, md on the 10th of January 1953, Smith Co., TN to
Preston E. Presley Sr., b. 10 September 1931, Putnam Co., TN–d. 4 February 1962, Greensboro, NC s/o
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Presley. Mable Joyce (Stanton) Presley, d/o Virgil Lee Stanton & Lola Edna
Hughes.
*See Preston E. Presley Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 147, #287 – Preston E. Presley married 10
January 1953, Smith Co., TN, age 21, address: Baxter, TN to Mabel Joyce Stanton, age 21, Baxter, TN).
Lebanon, TN: Age 61 years. Sunday, March 13, 1994 at St. Thomas Hospital. She is preceded in death by
husband, Preston E. Presley; mother and father, Virgil and Lola Hughes Stanton; brother, Joe B. Stanton.
Survived by sons, Mike Presley and Preston Presley. Ms. Presley was a graduate of Baxter Seminary and
Tennessee Tech University. She was an educator for thirty eight years and was Assistant Principal at Mt.
Juliet High School for seventeen years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Services
on March 15 with Rev. Gerald Noffsinger officiating. Interment Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mary Gladys (Countiss) Presley Obt.
b. 25 November 1924, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 July 2011, TN, md on the 5th of July 1953, Putnam Co., TN
to Everett Lee Presley, b. 7 December 1924, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 September 1998, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o Jim Presley & Ethel Mae Putty. Mary Gladys (Coutiss) Presley, d/o Harl Neal Countiss
(1884-1979) & Leona Cornelia Pippin (1889-1964).
*See Everett Lee Presley Obt.
*See Harl Neil Countiss Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 44 – Evertt Lee Presley married 5 July
1953, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, b. 7 December 1924, address; Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Mary Gladys
Countiss, age 28, b. 25 November 1924, address; Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Neal Countiss, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Gladys Presley, 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, July 28, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, and from 7 a.m. until time of
services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Presley died Monday, July 25, 2011, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born Nov. 25, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Neal and Cornelia Pippin Countiss.
Mrs. Presley was a homemaker and a member of Sycamore Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Terry (TP) and Robin Presley of Hickman; a daughter and
son-in-law, Teresa and Randel Daugherty of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Johnathan Limeburner, Logan
Ragland, Shawn and wife Chelsea Presley and Brittany Brown Presley; and a great-grandchild, Madison
Presley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Lee Presley, and two
brothers, Charles Frank Countiss and Malcolm Countiss.
Pallbearers will be Randel Daugherty, Randy Loftis, Eddie Dale Skyes, Travis Martin, Lee Ragland and
Shane Bundy.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-2151.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 26 July 2011
Myrtie B. (Alcorn) Presley Obt.
b. 1914, Putnam Co., TN –d. May 1966, Smithville, TN, md George F. Presley, b. 1913, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 25 July 1981, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (Veteran WWII), s/o Jake Presley & Jannie Williams.
Myrtie B. (Alcorn) Presley, d/o James Perry Alcorn & Martha Jannie Gregg.
*See George F. Presley Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtie B. Presley, 52, were held from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Phoecian Gibbs officiating.
Mrs. Presley died Friday in Smithville General Hospital following a long illness. She was a native of
Putnam County, the daughter of the late James Perry and Martha Jannie Gregg Alcorn.
Survivors include her husband, George Presley; 1 daughter, Mrs. Bill Hunter, Carthage, 1 son, Lillard
Presley, Baxter; 2 sisters, Mrs. Walter Cowan and Mrs. Bethel Boyd, Cookeville; and 4 grandchildren.
Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 24 May 1966
Preston E. Presley Sr. Obt.
b. 10 September 1931, Putnam Co., TN– d. 4 February 1962, Greensboro, NC, md on the 10th of January
1953, Smith Co., TN to Mable Joyce (Stanton) Presley, b. 19 March 1932, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 March
1994, d/o Virgil Lee Stanton & Lola Edna Hughes. Preston E. Presley Sr., s/o Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Presley.
*See Mable Joyce (Stanton) Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 147, #287 – Preston E. Presley married 10
January 1953, Smith Co., TN, age 21, address: Baxter, TN to Mabel Joyce Stanton, age 21, Baxter, TN).
The body of Preston Presley, 30 Air Force Sgt. from Baxter who was killed in an airplane crash in
Greensboro, NC, Sunday, is due to arrive here Thursday for burial, it was learned
today.
Presley, husband of the former Mable Joyce Stanton and son of Mr. and Mrs.
Willie Presley, all of Baxter, was enroute home from Germany on emergency
leave to visit his seriously ill mother.
The mother, who suffered from a stroke, is still hospitalized at Cookeville
General Hospital.
The Presleys, with their 2 sons, Preston, Jr., 7, and Michael Dale, 5, had been
living in Alcoa for about 3 years. Mrs. Presley and the children were visiting
relatives when notified of the accident.
Presley was a graduate of Baxter Seminary and had attended Tennessee Tech. He had been in military
service for about 10 years. He was sent to Germany about 3 months ago in the military step-up ordered by
President Kennedy.
Pictured: Preston Presley, senior, Baxter Seminary, 1951.
The airplane was about 100 feet off the ground after taking off at the Greensboro airport when it cartwheeled, fell to the ground and burst into flames. All 7 men aboard were killed.
Funeral services are incomplete.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Presely, 2 sons, Preston Jr., and Michael Dale, parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Willie Presley of Baxter; a brother, Bill Presley of Cookeville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Thompson, TX,
Mrs. Bruce Neff, Detroit, MI, and Barbara Presley, Baxter.
Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 6 February 1962, front page.
Samuel Wendell Presley Obt.
b. 10 January 1912, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 March 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Eliza Lois
(Mahan) Presley, b. 1912- d. 1977. Samuel Wendell Presley, s/o John L. Presley (1875-1954) & Leona
Waller (1877-1961), both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Samuel Wendell Presley
md also to Myrtle (Rogers) Presley.
*See Vera Elizabeth (Presley) Burgess Obt.
*See John L. Presley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
SILVER POINT -- Funeral services for Samuel Wendell Presley, 94, of Silver Point, will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, March 27, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Presley died Friday, March 24, 2006, at NHC Healthcare Center in Cookeville.
He was born Jan. 10, 1912, in Jackson County to the late John L. and Leona Waller Presley. He was of the
Baptist faith and was a charter member and music director of Silver Point Baptist Church. He was still
employed for many years with Silver Point Waste Collection and as an associate with Whitson Funeral
Home.
His family includes two foster children, Wanda Keith and Sam Grinder, both of Cookeville; a grandson and
spouse, Gerald and Carol Burgess; great-grandchildren Tina and David Tutterrow and Samuel and
Benjamin Burgess; and great-great-grandchildren Madeleine and Miller Tutterow.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Eliza Mahan Presley and Myrtle Rogers;
a daughter, Vera Elizabeth Burgess; and a host of brohters and sisters.
Pallbearers will be church members of Silver Point Baptist Church.
Bros. Joe Wiles, Tony Crow and Shelby Mainer will officiate the services.
Published March 25, 2006 4:06 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Vivian (Stueckle) Presley Obt.
b. 7 March 1934, Detroit, MI – d. 20 December 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Willard “Hoot”
Presley, b. 26 April 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 November 2003, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, (Pfc US
Army WWII), s/o Robert Denton Presley & Jeanie Mae Gentry. Vivian (Stueckle) Presley, d/o George
Stueckle & Jessie Miller.
*See Willard “Hoot”Presley Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Vivian Louise Presley, 74, of Baxter, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday,
Dec. 22, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 21, and after 11 a.m. on Monday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Presley died suddenly Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in the emergency room of Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
She was born March 7, 1934, in Detroit, Mich. to the late George and Jessie Miller Stueckle.
Mrs. Presley was a homemaker.
Her family includes three sons and a daughter-in-law, George Presley, Charles and Renee Presley and
Willard Presley, all of Baxter; five grandchildren, Jessica Ferraro, Jennifer and Rebecca Presley and Dillon
and Katie Maynard; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Hamlet and Aubrey Ferraro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard (Hoot) Presley, who died
Nov. 10, 2003.
Bro. Archie Whitefield will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 858-2134.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, Dec 21, 2008
Walter Ernie Presley Jr. Obt.
b. 7 September 1946, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 March 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of
October 1990, Putnam Co., TN to Brenda (unknown) Presley, b. 30 September 1957. Walter Ernie
Presley Jr., s/o Walter Ernie Presley Sr. (1924-2010) & Rozelle Ramsey. Walter Ernie Presley Jr. also
md on the 27th of May 1978 to Charlene (Denny) Presley.
*See Walter Ernie Presley Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 499 –Walter Ernie Presley Jr. married 27
May 1978, Putanm Co., TN, age 31, b. 7 September 1946, address: 27 So., Walnut, Cookeville, TN to
Charlene Denny, age 35, b. 11 August 1942, address: 27 So., Walnut, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: John Montgomery, address; 1806 N. Washington, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Walter Ernie Presley Jr., 60, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday,
April 2, at 10 a.m. at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, April 2, from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday, April 2, from 7 a.m. until
Mr. Presley died March 31, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Putnam County to Walter Ernie and Rozelle Ramsey Presley of Cookeville.
Mr. Presley was a sales representative with Phoenix Supply and attended
Rocky Point Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife, Brenda Presley of Cookeville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Wendi and Danny Womack of Nicholsville, Ky.; a stepdaughter
and stepson-in-law, Amy and Craig Beddick of Baxter; a stepson and
stepdaughter-in-law, Scott and Jennifer Sumpter of Cookeville; a brother and
sister-in-law, Roger and Jan Presley of Cookeville; a sister and brother-in-law,
Vickie and Justice Wheaton of Florida; and four grandchildren, Zachary and
Zoe Womack, Lucas Beddick and Tyler Sumpter.
Mr. Presley was preceded in death by his uncle, Phillip Aaron Presley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Moefield, Dock Lee, Nathan Presley, Leroy
Jones, Ronnie Dick and Jim Vandiver.
Bro. Carles Walker will officiate the services.
Walter Ernie Presley Sr. Obt.
b. 19 July 1924 – d. 16 December 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Rozelle (Ramsey) Presley.
Walter Ernie Presley Sr., s/o Calvin Presley (1901-1978) & Jessie Stewart (1901-1983).
*See Calvin Presley buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Walter Ernie Presley Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ernie Presley, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18,
from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 17, and from 7 a.m. until time of services
Mr. Presley died Thursday morning, Dec. 16, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 19, 1924, to the late Calvin and Jessie Presley.
Since retirement, Mr. Presley worked on his farm and raised cattle. He was a retired inspector for the
Tennessee Department of Agriculture. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Mr.
Presley was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife of 65 years, Rozelle Ramsey Presley of Jackson County; a son and daughterin-law, Roger and Jan Presley of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Justice Wheaton of
Florida; grandchildren, Nathan John and Melody Presley, Wynne Elizabeth Presley and Danny and Wendi
Womack; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Zoe Womack; siblings, Maurice and Helen Presley,
Eudrice and Glenn Morphew and Marlene Spivey, all of Cookeville; and a sister-in-law, Tootsie Presley of
Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his eldest son, Walter Ernie Presley Jr., and a
brother, Aaron Presley.
Pallbearers will be Richard McCowan, Joe Burnette, James Nabors, Wayne Upchurch, Jere McCulley,
Jerry Maberry and Brian Howard.
Bro. Bob Farris from Eastwood Baptist Church will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 17 December 2010.
Willard “Hoot”Presley Obt.
b. 26 April 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 November 2003, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, (Pfc US Army
WWII), md Vivian (Stueckle) Presley, b. 7 March 1934, Detroit, MI –d. 20 December 2008, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o George Stueckle & Jessie Miller. Willard “Hoot” Presley, s/o Robert Denton
Presley & Jeanie Mae Gentry.
*See Vivian (Stueckle) Presley Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Willard Huston “Hoot”Presley, 76, of Baxter will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 12, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the funeral home.
Mr. Presley died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at his home.
He was born on April 26, 1927, in Putnam County to the late Robert Denton and Jeanie Mae Gentry
Presley.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a self-employed equipment operator while living in
Michigan. Mr. Presley retired from the Putnam County Board of Education as a custodian at Upperman
High School. He also served as custodian at the Baxter City Hall. He attended Boma First Church of God.
His family includes his wife, Vivian Stueckle Presley of Baxter; three sons and a daughter-in-law, George
Presley, Charles and Renee Presley and Willard Presley, all of Baxter; a sister, Jean Watts of Baxter; a
brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Grace Presley of Baxter; and four grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer and
Rebecca Presley and Dillon Maynard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Presley.
Pallbearers will be Steve and Mitch Watts, Randy Maynard, Bob Presley, Chase Evans and Dewayne Carr.
Memorial donations may be made to Lazarus House Hospice, 260 W. 5th St., Cookeville, Tenn.
Willie O. (Pippin) Presley Obt.
B. 4 June 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 September 2001, md on the 6th of September 1943, Dalton, GA to
William Edward Presley, b. 11 August 1922, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 February 1993, Putnam Co., TN,
(TEC5 US Army WWII), s/o James Silas Presley & Ethel Putty. Willie O. (Pippin) Presley, d/o Lanny
Dewey Pippin (1898-1979) & Edna Vola Bagwell (1897-1963).
*See Lanny Dewey Pippin buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Willie O. Presley, 75, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, Sept. 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Presley died on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at St. Thomas Hospital.
She was born on June 4, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Lanny Dewey and Edna Vola Pippin. Mrs.
Presley was a homemaker and a seamstress.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Fred Burton of Cookeville; a daughter, Shirley
Austin Roberts of Houston, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry James and Donna Presley of
Cookeville; her sister, Estelle Chaffin of Cookeville; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Presley was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Presley, and a
sister, Notie Conner.
Pallbearers will be Charles Austin Jr., Paul Austin, Terry Burton, Michael Presley, James McHenry and
Jerry Chaffin.
Bro. Glen McDoniel and Bro. Jerl Weeks will officiate at the services.
Willie T. “Bill”Presley Jr.
b. 1927 –d. 1991, md Anna Louise (unknown) Presley, b. 1928.
Haile Baugh (Haile) Price
b. 2 February 1907, Jackson Co., TN –d. 10 August 1993, md on the 30th of April 1949, White Co., TN to
James Price, b. 24 December 1877. Haile Baugh (Haile) Price, d/o Colonel Fulton Haile (1864-1946) &
Mary Elizabeth Ragland (1864-1948).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 286 – James Price married 30 April 1949,
White Co., TN, age 70, b. 24 December 1977, address: Sparta, TN to Hallie Baugh Haile, age 42, b. 2
February 1907, address: Gainsesboro, Jackson Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Patterson Haile, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN).
Treva Aline (Adair) Boyd Price Obt.
b. 5 September 1920, KY –d. 31 March 2001, TN, md on the 4th of July 1937 to Grady Howard Boyd, b.
6 January 1913, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 October 1961, Bagdad, Iraq, s/o William Franklin Boyd (18891968) & Sarah Naomi “Sallie” Jernigan (1892-1964). Treva Aline (Adair) Boyd Price, d/o Gentry
Bowden Adair (1874-1956) & Louella Jane Phillips (1880-1936). Aline md 2nd James Price.
*See Grady Howard Boyd buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Clyde William Boyd Obt.
*See Kenneth Dow Boyd Obt.
*See William Franklin Boyd Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Aline Boyd Price, 80, of Knoxville, formerly of Baxter, will be held at 11
a.m. on Wed., April 4, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. on Tues., April 3, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Price died on Sat., March 31, 2001, at NHS Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville.
She was born on Sept. 5, 1920, in Dogwood, Ky., to the late Gentry Bowden and Louella Phillips Adair.
Mrs. Price was a retired sewing machine operator with General Motors, Fisher Body Division in Livonia,
Mich. She was a former employee of Wilson Sporting Goods of Cookeville. Mrs. Price was a member of
the Order of Eastern Star of Gross Pointe, Mich.
Her family includes her husband, James Price of Knoxville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and
Delano Leftwich of LaGrange, Ga., Peggy and Harold Lee of Knoxville, and Charlene and Bill Broyles of
Memphis; a son and daughter-in-law, Grady and Grace Boyd of Knoxville; five grandchildren, Grady Boyd
III, Lynette Nemeth, Shannon Leftwich, and Katheryn and Rebecca Broyles; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Waylon Leftwich.
Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Kidney Foundation.
Bro. Clyde Cunningham will officiate at the services.
Jackie Lee Proffitt
b.19 September 1950 –d. 1990, md on the 14th of February 1986, Putnam Co., TN to Susan Joy (Dixon)
Proffitt, b. 1954. Jackie Lee Proffitt, s/o Jesse L. Proffitt (1913-1978) & Julia White (1908-1998).
*See Mary Sharon (Proffitt) Allen Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 287 – Jackie Lee Proffitt married 14
February 1986, Putnam Co., TN, age 35, b. 19 September 1950, address: Rt. 14, Box 52, Cookeville, TN
to Susan Joy Dixon, address: Rt. 14, Box 52, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Phyllis Jones, Rt. 3, Box 275A, Gainesboro, TN).
Faye Pryor
b. 20 January 1941 –d. 19 April 1997.
Susan Ann (Lewis) Pruett Obt.
b. 27 October 1948, Houston, TX –d. 22 Janaury 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Earl E. Pruettt,
b. 1948, (Sgt 1/11 ACR US Army). Susan Ann (Lewis) Pruett, d/o Robert Charles Lewis & Mary Alice
Roach.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Susan Ann Lewis Pruett, 60, of Sparta, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 25, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, and from noon until time of services on
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pruett died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Houston, Texas, to the late Robert Charles and Mary Alice Roach Lewis.
Mrs. Pruett was a devoted wife and mother and a member of Cookeville Church of The Nazarene. She
worked as vice president at Net-Alert Monitoring Corporation for 12 years.
Her family includes her husband, Carl E. Pruett of Cookeville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Laurie and
Jeff Phifer of Olive Branch, Miss., and Sara Pruett of Sparta; a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Debbie
Pruett of Olive Branch; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Caroljean and Harley Towler of Ocala, Fla., and
Kathleen and Ron Swann of Memphis; her mother-in-law, Annabelle Pruett of Sparta; four granddaughters,
Paige and Skylar Pruett and Kayla and Lauryn Phifer, all of Olive Branch; and two grandsons, Justin and
Jakob Phifer, both of Olive Branch.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two aunts, Louanna and Daphane Roach.
Pallbearers will be Michael Mayfield, Gene Underwood, Daryll Church, Clay Padgett, Rick Maynard and
Scott Proffit.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Pastor Kevin Thomas will officiate at the services.
Friday, Jan 23, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Alfred T. Puckett
b. 1889 –d. 1965, md on the 2nd of September 1916, DeKalb Co., TN to Ethel Mae (Smith) Puckett, b. 6
May 1888, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1973, d/o Abraham Smith (1860-1943) & Laura Ann
Harris (1866-1962).
*See Lillie Dale (Puckett) Bartlett Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 358 –Alfred Puckett married 2 September
1916, DeKalb Co., TN to Mai Smith).
Andy Earl Puckett Obt.
b. 13 May 1932, McDowell Co., WV –d. 18 March 2005, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 28th of
February 1952, Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Ann (Bishop) Puckett, b. 1935. Andy Earl Puckett, s/o
John Hutton Puckett & Nannie Elizabeth Fullen.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Carter Co., TN, pg. 56 – Andy Earl Puckett married 28
February 1952, Putnam Co., TN Margaret Ann Bishop).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Andy (Bill) Puckett of Cookeville will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crest
Lawn Mausoleum with military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. -- 9 p.m. tonight, and from 4 p.m. -- 9 p.m.
Monday and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services on Tuesday.
Mr. Puckett died on Friday, March 18, 2005, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was born May 13, 1932, in McDowell County, W. Va., to the late John Hutton and Nannie Elizabeth
Fullen Puckett. Mr. Puckett was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Cookeville
American Legion Post 46 and Cookeville VFW Post 6296. He was a retired pyrometer technician with
General Motors Corp. in Livonia, Mich., with over 39 years of service.
His family includes his wife of over 53 years, Margaret Ann Bishop Puckett of Cookeville; two daughters
and sons-in-law: Karen and John Sobutek of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Sharon and Michael Hughes of
Livonia; a son and daughter-in-law: Charles A. and Sandra Puckett of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four sisters:
Catherine Honeycutt of Elizabethton, Tenn., Judy Headrick of Soddy Daisy, twin sister Bessie Marshall of
Johnson City, and Mary Triplett of Mountain City; a brother, Herbert Eugene Puckett of Burlington, N.C.,
five grandchildren: Michelle Puckett Meyer, Jennifer Puckett Hunter, Corinne Sobutek Davey, Jamie
Sobutek, Christopher Hughes; and three great-grandchildren: Julia and Cameron Meyer, and Aidan Davey.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Puckett was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Puckett.
Rev. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Bradley G. Puckett Obt.
b. 6 December 1895, TN – d. 23 December 1979, (Pvt US Army France WWI), md on the 1st of August
1935, Putnam Co., TN to Nina (Mitchell) Puckett, b. 7 December 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 January
2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Walton Mitchell & Easter Brown. Bradley G. Puckett, s/o
Lafayette Puckett & Nancy Lockhart.
*See Nina (Mitchell) Puckett Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 532 –Bradley Puckett married 1 August
1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 38, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN to Nina Mitchell, age 21,
Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Walton Mitchell, Silver
Point, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Bradley G. Puckett, 84, were conducted from the chapel of Hooper
& Huddleston Funeral Home Monday, dec. 24, at 1:30 p.n. with Glenn Killom officiating.
Mr. Puckett died December 23 in the local hospital.
He was a native of Tennessee, the son of the late Lafayette and Nancy Lockhart Puckett. He was a veteran
of World War I and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nica Maude Puckett; two sons, Tommie Kenneth Puckettt of Cookeville
and Lloyd Charles Puckett, Sr., of Hermitage, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Gragg of Hermitage and
Mrs. Lois Edwards of Madison, Ala.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Puckett of Nashville.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Frances Almedia (Anderson) Puckett Obt.
b. 5 September 1904, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 25 July 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 31st of
July 1924, DeKalb Co., TN to Byrd Puckett, b. 30 August 1899, DeKalb Co., TN –d. January 1972, TN,
s/o Byrd Puckett (1862-1899) & Jennie Lee Carter (1896-1970). Frances Almedia (Anderson) Puckett,
d/o Thomas “Tom” Shirley Anderson (1871-1960) & Cumiller “Miller” Louise Florida (1880-1961),
buried in New Union Cemetery, Warren Co., TN. Burial: Peace-K. Lot: 5.
*See Kenneth Puckett Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 350 –Byrd Puckett married 31 July 1924,
DeKalb Co., TN to Frances Anderson).
(1900 census 6th Civil Dist., DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 152 - H. A. Carter is head of household, 48 yrs. old, b.
December 1867, TN, md 24 yrs. to Caoline, 45 yrs. old, b. Mach 1854, TN, 10 children born, 7 children
living. Children: Lou, 20 yrs. old, b. July 1880; W. A., 15 yrs. old, b. June 1884; Ethenal, 14 yrs. old, b.
February 1886; Grover, 12 yrs. old, b. February 1888; J. B., 9 yrs. old, b. August 1890; Foney, 7 yrs. old, b.
September 1892; Jennie Puckett, dau., 23 yrs. old, b. November 1896, (md: erased and single barely
legible: 1 yr.); Bird Puckett, 9/12 yrs. old, b. August 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 26 - John N. Carter is head of household, 29 yrs. old, TN, md to
Jinnie, 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: Cody L., son, 3 yrs. old, TN; Eugene Carter, son, 9/12 yrs. old, TN &
Byrd Puckett, stepson, 10 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 8th Civil Dist., DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 26 - John N. Carter is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
TN, md to Jennie, 42 yrs. old, TN. Children: Eugene Carter, son, 9 yrs. old, TN; Aline Carter, dau., 8 yrs.
old, TN & Byrd Puckett, stepson, 20 yrs. old, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Frances Almedia Puckett, 90, of Cookeville will be held Thursday,
July 27, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Puckett was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital on Tuesday, July 25, 1995.
Daughter of the late Tom and Miller Florida Anderson, she was born in DeKalb County on September 5,
1904.
She was a homemaker and a member of Algood Church of Christ.
Her family includes one son and daughter-in-law, Emogene Puckett of Algood; seven grandchildren,
Kenny, Jimmy and Sarah Puckett, Sandy Lemons, Susie Looper and Jeff and Doub Guinn; nine greatgrandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byrd Puckett; one son, Wayne
Puckett; and one son-in-law, Charlie Guinn.
The family is receiving friends today at the funeral home.
Bro. Jim Blankenship will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 26 July 1995.
James Puckett
b. 1917 –d. 1978,
Kenneth Puckett Obt.
b. 12 November 1924, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 September 1998, Nashville, Davidson Co.,
TN, md Maude Ellen (Williams) Puckett, b. 2 December 1928, Algood, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 April
2010, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Burr Williams & Salley Randolph. Kenneth Puckett, s/o Byrd
Puckett (1899-1972) & Frances Almedia Anderson (1904-1995).
*See Frances Almedia (Anderson) Puckett Obt.
*See Maude Ellen (Williams) Puckett Obt.
ALGOOD - Funeral services for Kenneth Puckett, 73, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Oct. 1, at the Algood Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Puckett died suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1924, in DeKalb County to the late Byrd and Frances Anderson Puckett. Mr.
Puckett was retired from J&S Construction Company and a member of Algood Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of 52 years, Ellen Williams Puckett; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny
and Gertha Puckett of Algood and Jimmy and Mary Puckett of Cookeville; three daughters, Sandra Lemons
of Tucson, Ariz., Sarah Puckett and Susie Looper, both of Cookeville; a sister, Mable Guinn of Oak Ridge;
nine grandchildren, Tullie Jones, Andrea Allen, Clint Looper, Rachael and Kellee Lemons, Amy,
Kimberly, Lori Beth and Kenny Pat Pukett; five great-grandchildren, Hannah Hipple, Avery and Devin
Lewis, Sarah and Shae Jones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Puckett.
Pallbearers will be Clyde Allen, Kenny Pat Puckett, Eric Vickers, Juan Chapman, Charlie Allen, John Ford,
Bub Stockton and Leroy Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Allen, Scotty Roberts and Vernon Morgan.
Bros. Jim Blankenship and Carl Wilmoth will officiate at the services.
Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published Monday, September 28, 1998 11:49 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Maude Ellen (Williams) Puckett Obt.
b. 2 December 1928, Algood, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 April 2010, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md Kenneth
Puckett, b. 12 November 1924, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 September 1998, Nashville,
Davidson Co., TN, s/o Byrd Puckett (1899-1972) & Frances Almedia Anderson (1904-1995). Maude
Ellen (Williams) Puckett, d/o Burr Williams & Salley Randolph.
*See Kenneth Puckett Obt.
ALGOOD -- Funeral services for Maude Ellen Puckett, 81, of Algood, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday,
April 23, at the Algood Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Thursday, April 22, at the Algood Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston
& Horner funeral Home and from 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the church. Mrs. Puckett died
Monday, April 19, 2010, at her home. She was born Dec. 2, 1928, in Algood to the
late Burr and Sally Randolph Williams. Mrs. Puckett was a member of Algood
Church
of
Christ.
She
was
retired
from
GTE.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Sherry Puckett of
Jackson County and Jimmy and Mary Puckett of Amarillo, Texas; three daughters
and a son-in-law, Sandy Lemons of Tucson, Ariz., Sarah Puckett of Cookeville,
Susie and Larry Easterwood of Crossville and Gertha Walker of Algood; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Ross and Earlene Williams of Algood and Marion and
Deltha Williams of Chattanooga; a brother-in-law, Donald Sloan of Cookeville; two
sisters-in-law, Mable Guinn of Oak Ridge and Emma Jean Puckett of Algood; 13
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Puckett; a brother, Dow Williams; and three sisters, Cleta
Gill, Dora Swallows and Helen Sloan. Pallbearers will be Amy Julian, Lori Beth Love, Tullie Noltin,
Rachael Hipple, Kellee Lemons, Andi Allen, Clint Looper and Abbra Parsons. Memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 753A Humble Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501, or Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD), P.O. Box 2663, Cookeville, TN 38502. Bro. David Dalton will officiate at the
services. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 526-6111.
22 April 2010: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Nina (Mitchell) Puckett Obt.
b. 7 December 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 5 January 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
Augsut 1935 to Bradley G. Puckett, b. 6 December 1895, TN – d. 23 December 1979, (Pvt US Army
France WWI), s/o Lafayette Puckett & Nancy Lockhart. Nina (Mitchell) Puckett, d/o Walton Mitchell
& Easter Brown.
*See Bradley G. Puckett Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 532 –Bradley Puckett married 1 August
1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 38, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN to Nina Mitchell, age 21,
Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Walton Mitchell, Silver
Point, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nina Maude Puckett, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 8, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Mrs. Puckett died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Walton and Easter Brown Mitchell. She was a
homemaker and a member of Collegeside Church of Christ.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Arnold "Al" Gragg of Mt. Juliet and Lois
and Bob Jones of Madison, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommie Kenneth and Marilyn Puckett of
Cookeville and Lloyd C. and Joyce Puckett of Hermitage; seven grandchildren, Lloyd Jr. and Joe Puckett,
Angie Russel, Sandy Jones, Susie Kleminsky; and Rick and Jeff Edwards; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley G. Puckett; six sisters, Mollie
Ward, Stella Puckett, Annie Brown, Effie Hutsell, Pauline Bates and Mary Birdwell; and three brothers,
Adolph, Archie and Lloyd Mitchell.
Bro. Glenn Killom and Joe Puckett will officiate at the services.
Dorothy F. (Cowan) Pugh Obt.
b. 17 April 1928, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 March 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md ?. Dorothy F.
(Cowan) Pugh, d/o James Solon Cowan (1894-1981) & Ada Leona Dyer (1893-1973).
*See James Solon Cowan Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. James Dorothy Pugh, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Tuesday, March 6, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, March 5, and from 11 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Pugh died Sunday morning, March 4, 2012, in Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville.
She was born April 17, 1928, in Putnam County to the late James Solan and Ada Leona Dyer Cowan.
Mrs. Pugh was retired from the former Stilman Corporation of Cookeville. She was a member of Sycamore
Church of Christ and the Eastern Star Jefferson Chapter 489 in Detroit, Mich.
Her family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Dorothy Cowan of Cookeville; two sisters,
Mildred Harris of Cookeville and Carol Carr of Boma; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Scarlett and Mona Ruth Kirby,
and two brothers, Fred Cowan and Jeff Cowan.
Memorial donations may be made to Happy Haven Home, 2311 Wakefield Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bros. Johnny Fox and Kevin Daughrity will officiate at the services.
A.V. (Manier) Pulley Obt.
b. 16 May 1927, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 February 2012, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md Douglas Ray Pully
b. 1 September 1926, Trousdale Co., TN –d. 15 March 1991, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Elbert Pulley & Mirtie
Lee. A. V. (Manier) Pulley, d/o George Allen Manier (1882-1963) & Dora Brown (1891-1965).
*See Jolene (Pulley) Jones buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Douglas Ray Pulley Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. A.V. Pulley, 84, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 21, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 20, and from 7 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Pulley died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at her residence.
She was born May 16, 1927, in Putnam County to the late George Allen and Dora Brown Manier.
Mrs. Pulley was a factory worker and attended Antioch Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; a daughter-in-law, Kim
Pulley of Ashland City; a son-in-law, Kevin Jones of Nashville; and a special friend, Bill Dolan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Douglas Ray Pulley; a
son, Larry Douglas Pulley; a daughter, Jolene Pulley Jones; eight brothers, Howard, Willie, Lloyd Joe,
Clarence, Ernest (Cowboy), Ralph, John and Cecil Manier; and two sisters, Mandy Manier Brewington and
Verda Manier Lewis.
Pallbearers will be James and Felix Manier, Billy and Wayne Lewis, Lloyd Manier, Kevin Jones, Tommy
Manier and Morgan Stewart.
Bros. Danny Lane and Mike Gillock will officiate at the services.
Douglas Ray Pulley Obt.
b. 1 September 1926, Trousdale Co., TN – d. 15 March 1991, Putnam Co., TN, md to A. V. (Manier)
Pulley, b. 16 May 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 February 2012, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, d/o George
Allen Manier (1882-1963) & Dora Brown (1891-1965). Douglas Ray Pulley, s/o Elbert Pulley & Mirtie
Lee.
*See A. V. (Mainer) Pulley Obt.
Funeral services for Douglas Ray Pulley, 64, of Rt. 1, Baxter, were conducted from the chapel of Baxter
Funeral Home, Monday, March 18, with Bro. Ernest Cashdollar officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Pulley was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital on Friday, March 15. A native of Trousdale
County, he was born September 1, 1926, to the late Elbert and Mirtie Lee Pulley.
Survivors include his wife, A. V. Manier Pulley of Baxter, one son, Larry Pulley of Nashville and several
nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jolene Pulley
Jones.
Active pallbearers were nephews, Tommy and James Manier, Bruce, Wayne and Billy Lewis and Scott
Pulley. Honorary pallbearers were friends, Charlie Apple, Delbert Elrod, Danny Finn, Marco Stanley,
Houston Austin, Nelson Bruce and Carl Mills.
Baxter Funeral Home was in charge.
TREE-CUTTING MISHAP FATAL TO BAXTER MAN: By Mary Jo Denton.
A Baxter man was killed in a tree-cutting accident Friday afternoon, law officers said.
Douglas Ray Pulley, 64, of Route 1, Baxter, was found dead, apparently crushed by a large tree limb from a
tree he had cut down, on Friday afternoon on his property in the Cedar hill area, said Putnam Sheriff’s
Deputy Neil Blythe, who investigated.
Pulley’s body was found about 3 p.m. Friday by Donald Jones, a neighbor who had gone to the Pulley
property to show Pulley a piece of farm equipment, Blythe said.
Pulley had apparently been dead there in the woods cutting trees with a chainsaw, cutting for firewood, I
guess,”Blythe said.
“He had sawed down this big old, 80 foot high tree, cutting it at about four feet above the ground, and it
looked like maybe he had stepped back to let the tree fall.
“And a big old limb on the tree – about 55 feet up – scraped another tree as the big tree fell. The limb
broke off and fell and hit Mr. Pulley square in the top of his head and he died instantly,”Blythe said.
The limb itself was 11 ½ inches in diameter, and the whole tree was “four or five feet around,” Deputy
Blythe said.
Donald Jones had come over to Pulley’s place about 3 p.m. to see him and went on back to the woods when
he heard the sound of Pulley’s chainsaw, Blyuthe said.
“And he went back there and found Mr. Pulley flat on the ground on his back with the chainsaw on the
ground by him, the saw still running and the big tree limb across his chest and face,”Blythe said.
Another neighbor, Nelson Bruce, recalled hearing the tree fall about 1 ½ hours before Pulley was found, the
deputy said.
An obituary for Mr. Pulley is being published on page 12 of today’s Herald-Citizen.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 17 March 1991.
Edith Bonnie (Dawes) Pulley Obt.
b. 1 July 1918, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 November 2005, Barberton, OH, md on the 7th of April 1938,
Jackson Co., TN to Casper Eugene Pulley, b. 12 November 1916 –d. april 1974. Edith Bonnie (Dawes)
Pulley, d/o Oliver Dawes (1890-1976) & Ova Ann Fakes (1886-1970).
*See Oliver Dawes buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 514 –Casper Pulley married 7 April 1938,
Jackson Co., TN to Bonnie Dawes).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edith Bonnie Pulley, 87, of Barberton, Ohio, and formerly of
Baxter will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pulley died on Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at the home of her daughter in Barberton, Ohio.
She was born July 1, 1918, in Jackson County to the late Oliver and Ova Ann Fakes Dawes. Mrs. Pulley
was a retired associate with the former Keene Corp of Cookeville. She had resided for nine years in
Barberton. She was a member of Bethany Methodist Church in Baxter and had been attending the
Barberton Church of God.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law: Dennis and Martha Pulley of Wellington, Ohio; a daughter
and son-in-law: Linda and James (Jim) Heflin of Barberton; four grandchildren and their spouses: Michael
and Leslie Apple of Barberton, Deborah and Shawn Leslie Fincher of North Canton, Ohio, Scott Pulley of
Baxter, and Kelly Jenkins of Dallas, Texas; six great-grandchildren: Samantha and Alex Apple of
Barberton, Chase and Taylor Pulley of Baxter, Dakota Jenkins and Alyssa Jenkins of Dallas; two sisters:
Mabel Byrd of Cookeville and Maggie Stanton of Baxter; a sister-in-law A.V. Pulley of Baxter; and several
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Pulley's family also extends a special thank you to hospice nurse Denise Lyons and Caregiver Teresa
Williams.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pulley was preceded in death by her husband Casper Pulley; and two
brothers: Bill Dawes and Dennis Dawes.
Rev. Vincent Baker will officiate at the services.
Barbara Ann (Leftwich) “Nana B”Pullum Obt.
b. 14 August 1942, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 May 2013, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of
June 1961, Putnam Co., TN to Jack Pullum, b. 17 October 1940, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI –d. 2 July 2016,
Celina, TN, s/o Kenneth Scott Pullum (1914-2007) & Norma Blanche Welsh (1914-2004). Barbara Ann
(Leftwich) “Nana B”Pullum, d/o Fred Martin Leftwich (1910-1989) & Willie Kate McDonald (19091969).
*See Fred Martin Leftwich Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 170 : Jack Pullum married 3 June 1961,
Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 17 October 1939, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Barbara Ann
Leftwich, age 19, b. 14 August 1941 (sic), address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Fred Leftwich, father, Willie Kate Leftwich, mother, Buffalo Valley,
Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Barbara Ann Leftwich “Nana B”Pullum, 70, of the Buffalo
Valley community, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday May 29, from the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, and from 11
a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pullum died Saturday morning, May 25, 2013, at her home; in almost the
exact location she was born, with her loving family surrounding her.
She was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Putnam County to the late Fred Martin and Willie
Kate McDonald Leftwich.
She attended Vaden School, which was a one-room schoolhouse in the Gentry Community. In high school,
she was a member of the Honor Society, Beta Club, Future Home Makers of America, and a 1960 graduate
of Baxter Seminary. She and her graduating class continued to meet monthly and she always played a
pivotal role in organizing group gatherings. She was a dedicated volunteer at Northeast Elementary School,
where her grandson, C.J., is a student, as well as a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in
Gentry. “Nana B”was dearly loved by her family and was always taking care of those around her. She was
an avid gardener, and enjoyed sharing her bountiful vegetables and flowers with friends and neighbors. She
will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
(Pictured: Barbara Ann ((Leftwich) Pullum Class of 1960 Baxter Seminary, Baxter,
Putnam Co., TN).
Survivors include her daughter, Jackaline Pullum of Berea, Ky; her son, Kevin Pullum of Buffalo Valley;
her grandchildren, Carl Jackson Pullum of Buffalo Valley and Garrin Michael Martin of Michigan; a sister
and brother-in-law, Bettye and Clarence Huddleston of Maryville; a niece, Debby Francis and family of
Cookeville, a nephew, Don Huddleston of Maryville; other nephews and nieces include; Mark Pullum and
family of Cookeville, Melissa Pullum and family of Sparta, Shannon DosSantos and family of Orlando,
Fla., Jeff Macon and family of Orlando, Fla., Brian Macon and family of Orlando, Fla., CJ Pullum and
family of Atlanta, Ga., Patrick Pullum and family of Smiths Grove, Ky., David Pullum and family of
Florida, too many cousins to mention, and a whole host of great-nieces and nephews, as well as many
loving friends.
Memorial donations can be made to An Infinite Mind, an organization serving survivors of trauma and their
families, at www.aninfinitemind.com, or to Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, where Barbara was a
lifelong member, at www.pleasantgroveumc.com, Gentry, TN.
Rev. Bill Cowan will officiate at the services.
Charlie Edgar Pullum Obt.
b. 25 February 1894, TN – d. 29 June 1970, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16 th of August
1914, Putnam Co., TN to Sarah Lois (Carr) Pullum, b. 27 July 1895, TN – d. 14 November 1979,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Joseph “Joe” Calhoun Carr (1849-1940) & Elizabeth Jane Evans
(1855-1940), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN. Charlie Edgar Pullum, s/o
William Marion Pullum (1865-1919) & Mary Frances Askew (1869-1903).
*See Mollie Elizabeth (Pullum) Huddleston Obt.
*See Sarah Lois (Carr) Pullum Obt.
*See John Tubb Pullum Obt.
*See Joe Ivan Pullum Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 227, #901 – Charlie Pullum married 16
August 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Sarah Carr).
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 56 –William M. Pullum, 34 yrs. old, b. July 1865,
TN is head of household, father born in NC, mother born in TN, md 10 yrs. to Mary F., 30 yrs. old, b.
February 1870, TN, 6 children born, 2 children living. Children: Charley E., 6 yrs. old., b. February 1894,
TN & John Pullum, 4 yrs. old., b. April 1896, TN).
Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Edgar Pullum, 76, of Buffalo Valley were conducted Wednesday July 1,
1970 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Joe Ellege officiated. Burial was at Crestlawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Pullum died after an extended illness.
Mr. Pullum is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah L. Pullum of Buffalo Valley, 2 sons, John of Akron, OH, &
Joe Pullum of Buffalo Valley, 6 daughters, Mrs. Max Huddleston, Buffalo Valley, Mrs. William Campbell,
Mrs. Lloyd Myers, Mrs. Joe Thrash all of Akron, Ohm Mrs. Gale Simons, Mrs. Robert Somerville, both of
Clinton, OH, 24 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
Dispatch, Cookeville, TN: 2 July 1970.
Joe Ivan Pullum Obt.
b. 28 April 1921 –d. 22 July 1979, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (Sgt. US Army Air Forces WWII), md on
the 8th of December 1950, Putnam Co., TN to Dinella (Roberts) Pullum, b. 4 November 1923 – d. 6
November 1988. Joe Ivan Pullum, s/o Charlie Edgar Pullum (1894-1970) & Sarah Lois Carr (18951979).
*See Charlie Edgar Pullum Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 268 – Joe Ivan Pullum married 8
December 1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, b. 28 April 1921, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN
to Dinelle Roberts, age 27, b. 4 November 1923, address: Rt. 1 Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jessie F. Roberts, Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Charlei Pullum, Rt.1, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
Funeral services for Joe Ivan Pullum, 58, were held Tuesday, July 24, at 2 p.m. at chapel of Baxter Funeral
Home with Bro. Arnold Whitson officiating. Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Pullum died July 22, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville.
He was a native of Putnam County, the son of Charlie and Sarah Carr Pullum. He was farner.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dinelle Pullum of Buffalo Valley, his mother, Mrs. Sarah Pullum of
Buffalo Valley; a daughter, Jenell Young of Cookeville; three sons, Ivan Ray Pullum of Doyle, Tenn. and
Edward Valley; six sisters, Mrs. Mollie Huddleston and Mrs. Lilla Campbell, both of Baxter, Mrs. Inez
Sims and Mrs. Geneverette Sommerville, both of Clinton, Ohio, Mrs. Ella Thrash and Mrs. Uneda Myers,
both of Ohio; one grandchild, Lori K. Pullum.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 24 July 1979.
John Tubb Pullum Obt.
b. 4 November 1915, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 March 1975, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN,
(TEC 4 US Army), md 14 November 1966, Summit Co., OH to Nell Dean (Wade) Pullum, b. 24 August
1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 July 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Floyd Lee Wade (1900-1992)
& Bertha D. Jared (1909-1979). John Tubb Pullum, s/o Charlie Edgar Pullum (1894-1970) & Sarah
Lois Carr (1895-1979). John and Nell got divorced. John Tubb Pullum also md Willie Mae (Rose)
Bradley Skidmore Pullum, b. 9 October 1909, d/o James Holland Rose & Mary Marinda Cable.
Willie also md Jack E. Bradley & Robert Skidmore.
*See Linda Gail (Pullum) Goodwin Obt. buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
*See Sarah Lois (Carr) Pullum Obt.
*See Nell Dean (Wade) Pullum Farris Terry Obt.
Funeral services for John Tubb Pullum, 59, Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, TN were held March 7 from the chapel
of Whitson Funeral Home. Bro. Roy Cross was the officiating minister. Burial was in the Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Pullum died March 4, 1975 in Veteran’s Hospital Nashville, TN after an extended illness. He was the
son of Charlie Pullum and Sarah Carr Pullum.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Sarah Pullum, Buffalo Valley, TN; 2 daughters, Mrs. Linda Goodwin,
Cookeville; Rosemary Pullum, Dalton, GA; 1 son, Lonnie Mark Pullum; 1 brother, Joe Pullum, Buffalo
Valley, TN; 6 sisters, Mrs. Max Huddleston, Buffalo Valley, Mrs. Bill Campbell, Mrs. Gale Simms, Mrs.
Lloyd Myers, Mrs. Robert Sommerville, Mrs. Ella Thrash, Akron, OH; 3 grandchildren.
Dispatch, Cookeville, TN: 11 March 1975.
Sarah Lois (Carr) Pullum Obt.
b. 27 July 1895, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 November 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of
August 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Charlie Edgar Pullum, b. 1894 –d. 1970, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o William M. Pullum & Jane Anderson. Sarah Lois (Carr) Pullum, d/o Joseph “Joe” Calhoun
Carr (1849-1940) & Elizabeth Jane Evans (1855-1940), both buried in Smeallge Cemetery, Boma,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mollie Elizabeth (Pullum) Huddleston Obt.
*See John Tubb Pullum Obt.
*See Joe Ivan Pullum Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 227, #901 – Charlie Pullum married 16
August 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Sarah Carr).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Sarah Lois Pullum, 84, who died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1979, in
Cookeville Health Care Center, were yesterday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Baxter Funeral Home, with
Bro. Donald Milton officiating, and burial following in Crestlawn Cemetery, Cookeville.
A native of Putnam County, Mrs. Pullum was the daughter of the late Joe Carr and Elizabeth Evans Carr.
She is survived by two sisters, Mattie Brown, of Baxter, and Ida Kurklin, of FL; six daughters, Mollie
Huddleston, of Baxter, Lilla Campbell, of Baxter, Inez Sims, of OH, Euneda Myers, of OH, Geneverett
Summerville, of OH, and Ella Thrush, of OH; and 24 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Jackie “Jack”Wade Pyburn
b. 30 April 1936, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN – d. 2 January 2005, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
17th of August 1959, Robertson Co., TN to Joyce Evelyn (Kidd) Pyburn. Jackie “Jack”Wade Pyburn, s/o
Stirl Pyburn & Lorene Davis.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Robertson Co., TN, pg. 157 – Jackie Wade Pyburn married 17
August 1959, Robertson Co., TN, age 23, address: Nashville, TN to Joyce Evelyn Kidd, age 21, address:
Nashville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jackie (Jack) Wade Pyburn, 68, of Algood, were held at 11 a.m.
today, Tues., Jan. 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Mr. Pyburn died on Sun., Jan. 2, 2005, at his home.
He was born on April 30, 1936, in Nashville to Lorene Davis of Nashville, and the late Stirl Pyburn. He
was a plumber.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Joyce Pyburn of Cookeville; close companion,
Darlene Gambrell of Cookeville; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Rockie and Albert Bilbrey, Karen
Caraway, Karla Mabey, and Dottie and Jerry Wilhite, all of Cookeville, and Marnie White of Paducah, Ky.;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Misty Pyburn of Algood, and Monte and Karen Pyburn of
Pittsburgh, Pa.; two half brothers, Larry Davis of Nashville, and Michael Davis of Mt. Juliet; two half
sisters, Carol Kemper and Sheila Komisar, both of Nashville; 19 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Peggy Pyburn; and a brother, Mike
Pyburn.
Bro. Tim Frank officiated at the services.
Dimple Lee (Judd) Qualls Obt.
b. 24 July 1921, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 August 2000, Clinton Twp., MI, md on the 7th October 1939,
Jackson Co., TN to Harvie Lee Qualls, b. 17 May 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 April 1969, s/o Harvie
Roland Qualls (1888-1940) & Mary Lee Riddle (1892-1917). Dimple Lee (Judd) Qualls, d/o Burris
Judd & Nellie Poston.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 123 – Harvey Lee Qualls married 7
October 1939, Jackson Co., TN to Dimple Lee Judd).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dimple Lee Judd Qualls, 79, of Clinton Township, Mich., formerly
of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 1, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today, Wed., Aug. 30; from noon until 9 p.m. on Thurs., Aug.
31; and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Fri., Sept. 1, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Qualls died on Sun., Aug. 27, 2000, at the Church of Christ Care Center in Clinton Township.
She was born on July 24, 1921, in Putnam County to the late Burris and Nellie Poston Judd. Mrs. Qualls
was a homemaker and a member of North Warren Church of Christ in Warren, Mich.
Her family includes two sons, Hubert Qualls of Cookeville, and Harold T. Qualls of Chino Hills, Calif.; a
daughter, Mildred R. Kirk of Fraser, Mich.; a brother, Bill Judd of Goodlettsville; three sisters, Neta Ford,
Eunetta Miller and Ida Hawkins, all of Cookeville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvie Lee Qualls; and two brothers,
Jack and Ben Judd.
Pallbearers will be Willie and Marty Hawkins, David Miller, Jimmy Kirk, Jerry Ford and Alex Edwards.
Bro. Steve Edwards will officiate at the services.
Published August 30, 2000 11:21 AM CDT: Herald -Citizen, Cookeville, TN
David G. Qualls
b. 16 December 1944 –d. 1 April 1983, (SP5 US Army Vietnam).
Dorothy Mildred (West) Qualls Obt.
b. 20 March 1921, Stran, TX –d. 18 November 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of March
1940, Overton Co., TN to Herman Lee Qualls, b. 31 December 1918, TN –d. 26 November 1993, Putnam
Co., TN, (PFC US Marine Corps WWII), s/o Mounci Burr Qualls (1870-1942) & Mary Alice Cooper
(1886-1987). Dorothy Mildred (West) Qualls, d/o Luke West & Anna Hattie Williams.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 282 –Herman S. Qualls married 1 March
1940, Overton Co., TN to Dorothy West).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy Mildred Qualls, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 21, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, and from 7 a.m. until time of
services on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Qualls died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Cookeville
She was born March 20, 1921, in Stran, Texas, to the late Luke and Anna Hattie Williams West. Mrs.
Qualls was an owner of Qualls Vending Company. Her family includes a son, Henry M. Qualls of
Cookeville; a niece, Roberta Dawson of Columbia; two nephews, Phillip West Henry of Hendersonville
and George Stephen Henry of Joelton; three grandchildren, Nancy Lee and Audrey Anne Bronswijk and
Daniel Wayne Qualls; and five great-grandchildren, Indy and Livia Bronswijk and Danielle, David and
Kendal Qualls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Lee Qualls; a
son, David G. (Quincy) Qualls; a brother, Lewis Denton West; and a sister, Anna Lucille West. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. Bro. Ronald Strong will officiate at the services.
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009: Herald -Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Hugh P. Qualls Obt.
b. 13 June 1940, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 January 1980, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Lenora A. (Turner) Qualls, b. 14 March 1943. Hugh P. Qualls, s/o Cecil Odell Qualls (1919-1970) &
Myrtle L. Pharris (1920-2007).
*See Cecil Odell Qualls Sr. buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Hugh Qualls, 39, of 825 Forrest Drive, Cookeville, will be held at
the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, with Bro. Clarence DeLoach and Bro. Johnny
Fox officiating.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery. Mr. Qualls died January 10 at Cookeville General Hospital.
He was an employe of Fleetguard.
A native of Cookeville, he was the son of the late Odell Qualls and Myrtle Qualls of Baxter.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lenora Turner Qualls; two sons, David and Steve Qualls, and one
daughter, Sheryl Qualls, all of Cookeville; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Qualls of Baxter; three brothers,
Gordon Qualls of Baxter, Ralph Qualls and Cecil Qualls of Dtroit, Michigan; and two sisters, Mrs.
Beverley Conner of Cookeville and Miss Karen Qualls of Baxter.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 11 January 1980.
Bobbie Jean (Matheney) Quarles
b. 8 September 1940 – d. 20 May 1994, md Roy E. Quarles. Bobbie Jean (Matheney) Quarles, d/o
Marshall Dalton Matheney (1913-1990) & Mary Ellen Sliger (1917-2004).
*See Mary Ellen (Sliger) Matheney Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Matthew William Quarles Obt.
Matthew William Quarles Obt.
b. 20 April 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 November 2011, El Paso, TX, s/o Roy E. Quarles
Sr. & Bobbie Jean Matheney (1940-1994).
*See Bobbie Jean (Matheney) Quarles buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Matthew William Quarles, 30, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, from Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 25, and after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the
funeral home.
Matthew died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at his home in El Paso.
He was born April 20, 1981, in Cookeville to Roy E. Quarles Sr. of Cookeville and the late Bobbie Jean
Matheney Quarles.
He was a 2000 graduate of Seymour High School and was in restaurant management with Sonic
Corporation.
In addition to his father, his family includes five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Dianna and Brad Russell
of Seymour, Nora and Maurice Farmer of White House, Melissa and Darryl Underwood of Pleasant View,
Judy Quarles of Carbondale, Ill., and Charlene Quarles of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Roy E.
and Leah Quarles Jr. of Murfreesboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.
Bro. Mike Gillock will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement (931) 526-6111.
Ruth Quarles
b. 17 October 1933 –d. 18 April 1996, Putnam Co., TN.
Eva Pearl (Shewmake) Quillen Obt.
b. 11 July 1913, AL – d. 4 April 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Malcolm Patterson “Mutt”
Quillen Sr., b. 15 May 1910, Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN –d. 1 February 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, (US Army WWII), s/o Grover Cleveland Quillen (1889-1944) & Nettie Virginia Hinson (18851922). Eva Pealr (Shewmake) Quillen, d/o Rufus Clay Shewmake & Beulah Adele Ransey.
*See Malcolm Patterson “Mutt”Quillen Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Eva Pearl Shewmake Quillen, 96, of
Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, from the Cookeville
Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest
Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today,
Tuesday, April 6, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral
home. Mrs. Quillen died Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, in NHC Healthcare of
Cookeville.
She was born July 11, 1913, in Anniston, Ala., to the late Rufus Clay (R.C.) and
Beulah Adele Ramsey Shewmake. Mrs. Quillen was a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville
and was a member of the first class awarded a Masters of Education degree at Tennessee Technological
University. She taught English in the Tennessee education system for more than 50 years in Marion
County, Columbia and Cookeville, and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Kappa Gamma sororities
and Retired Teachers of Putnam County. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of
Cookeville and the Friendship Sunday school class.
Mrs. Quillen and her husband, Malcolm, were able to witness an event that provided a memory for a
lifetime. They were in attendance at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, for Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day.
The "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" speech was delivered that day between games of a
doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. The Quillens spent three
summers in New York City while Mr. Quillen was completing his Masters degree at Columbia University.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm Patterson (Pat) and Donna Quillen of
Cookeville and Michael Clay (Mike) and Mary Jim Quillen of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren Lisa and
husband Paul Despres of Panama City Beach, Fla., Malcolm and wife Courtney Quillen III of Thompson
Station, Maggi Quillen of Nashville, Henry and wife Victoria Quillen of Washington, D.C., Mary Rogers
and husband Chris Kirby of Reston, Va., First Lt. James Quillen of Jubuti, Africa; and two greatgrandchildren, Jacob and Blake Quillen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 56 years, Malcolm P. Quillen, and two brothers, Aubrey and Herman Shewmake. Active
pallbearers will be James Akenson, Leon Burns, Walter Keith Crawford Jr., Calvin Dickinson, O.T. Estes
and Bob Luna. Honorary pallbearers will be Retired Teachers of Putnam County and the former Friendship
Sunday school class of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Max Mayo will officiate at the services Please
share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010
Malcolm Patterson “Mutt”Quillen Sr. Obt.
b. 15 May 1910, Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN –d. 1 February 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Army
WWII), md Eva Pearl (Shewmake) Quillen, b. 11 July 1913, AL – d. 4 April 2010, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Rufus Clay Shewmake & Beulah Adele Ransey. Malcolm Patterson “Mutt”Quillen Sr., s/o
Grover Cleveland Quillen (1889-1944) & Nettie Virginia Hinson (1885-1922).
*See Eva Pearl (Shewmake) Quillen Obt.
*See Martha Lucyle Quillen Obt.
Malcolm Patterson Quillen, Sr., 84, Cookeville, a retired Dean of Men at Tennessee Tech University, died
Wednesday February 1 at Cookeville Hospital.
Funeral services were held February 3, at 3:00 p.m. at Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Hooper
and Hudleston Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Quillen, a native of Lewis County, was the son of the late Grover and Nettie Hinson Quillen. He
graduated from Lewis County High School in 1930.
Mr. Quillen, a high school football and baseball coach in Middle Tennessee for 20 years and later baseball
coah at Tennessee Tech.
A ten-time letterwinner as a Tennessee Tech athlete, Quillen coached at Lewis County, Marion County and
Columbia from 1934-1854, winning a state football championship in 1952.
Quillen was a baseball coach at Tennessee Tech from 1954-1958, winning two Ohio Valley Conference
Championships. He served as Dean of Men at Tennessee Tech from 1958 until his retirement in 1975. After
his retirement, he coached the golf team from 1978-1979.
The Tennessee Tech baseball field is named after him and he is a member of the Tennessee Tech and OVC
halls of fame.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Pearl Quillen of Cookeville; two sons, Malcolm (Pat) Jr., of San Antonio,
Texas and Mike Quillen of Birmingham, Alabama; a sister, Lucille Quillen of Cookeville; and six
grandchildren.
Lewis County Herald, 9 February 1995
Martha Lucyle Quillen Obt.
b. 30 September 1913, Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN –d. 24 August 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Grover Cleveland Quillen (1889-1944) & Nettie Virginia Hinson (1885-1922).
*See Malcolm Patterson “Mutt”Quillen Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Martha Lucyle Quillen, 97, of Cookeville, are planned for the
family at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Chaplain Charles Overton will officiate at the services.
Ms. Quillen died on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born Sept. 30, 1913, in Hohenwald to the late Grover Cleveland and Nettie Hinson Quillen.
Ms. Quillen was a retired school teacher and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Middle
Tennessee State University.
Her teaching career spanned 35 years, having taught elementary and high school in Lewisburg and also in
Cocoa Beach, Fla. She was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ.
Her family includes several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Quillen and Malcolm Quillen;
a sister, Roberta Neal; and a sister-in-law, Eva Pearl Quillen.
Norma Jean (Sorrell) Henry-Rabine Obt.
b. 13 October 1935, Johnson City – d. 19 October 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Bernard L.
Henry, b. 14 June 1933, WV –d. 8 February 1984, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, s/o Joe Henry & Myrtle
Allen Cox. Norma Jean (Sorrell) Henry-Rabine also md Robert Charles Rabin, b. 22 April 1924,
Providence Hospital, Detroit, MI – d. 23 April 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Simeon DeForest
“Seneca”Tubbs (1870-1931) & Myrtle Donahue (1885-1940). Norma Jean (Sorrell) Henry-Rabine, d/o
Garret & Nell Sorrell.
*See Bernard L. “Bernie”Henry Obt.
*See Robert Charles Rabin Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jean Henry-Rabine, 71, of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, Oct.
22, at 4 p.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5-9 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 22, from 3 p.m. until time of
Mrs. Henry-Rabine died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Johnson City to the late Garret and Nell Sorrell.
Mrs. Henry-Rabine was employed as a teacher for Putnam County schools from 1974 to her retirement in
1997. She was a member of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Steven and Pamela Henry and Daryl Henry, all of
Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Gary Gentry of Kansas City, Mo., and Saundra and
Paul Degges of Brentwood; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Roy Higdon of Laurel Park, Md., and
Sue and Kenneth Nichols of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Amanda Mosby, Allysen Henry, Adam
Mayberry, currently serving in Iraq, Cassity Degges and Tyler Henry; a great-grandchild, Willie Dean
Mosby III; a special friend, Dave O'Neal of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Henry-Rabine was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard L. Henry
and Robert Rabine, and a sister, Joann Adams.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be former and present teachers and
staff of Jere Whitson Elementary School.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Bro. Harlon Johnson will
officiate the services.
Published October 20, 2006 12:35 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert Charles Rabine Obt.
b. 22 April 1924, Providence Hospital, Detroit, MI – d. 23 April 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Norma Jean (Sorrell) Henry-Rabine, b. 13 October 1935, Johnson City – d. 19 October 2006,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Garret & Nell Sorrell. Robert Charles Rabin, s/o Simeon DeForest
“Seneca”Tubbs (1870-1931) & Myrtle Donahue (1885-1940).
*See Norma Jean (Sorrell) Henry-Rabine Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Robert Charles Rabine will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April
26, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, April 25, and from 1 p.m. until time of services on
Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Rabine died Saturday, April 23, 2005, following a brief illness.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge for many years.
His family includes his wife, Jean Henry-Rabine; four daughters, Kathy Gallager, Virginia Hawley, Karen
Milner and Linda Jankowski; two sons, John and Bernie Rabine; two step-daughters, Berna Jean Gentry
and Saundra Deggs; two step-sons, Steve and Daryl Henry; and 12 grandchildren.
The Rev. Harlon Johnson will officiate at the services.
Carlos Ragland
b. 3 October 1901, TN –d. 12 August 1973, Sparta, TN, md on the 24th of January 1926, Jackson Co., TN
to Clara Ola (Elrod) Ragland, b. 3 August 1909, TN –d. 2 May 1997, Sparta, TN, d/o Stanton L. Elrod
(1869-1929) & Laxie Susan Kirkpatrick (1873-1941). Carlos Ragland, s/o Lemuel Davis Ragland
(1877-1950) & Mary Jane Anderson (1879-1957).
*See Lemuel Davis “Dave”Ragland Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 26 – Carlos Ragland married 24 January
1926, Jackson Co., TN to Ola Elrod).
Carmel Rigley Ragland Obt.
b. 11 August 1894, Jackson Co., TN –d. 23 October 1977, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of
November 1913, Jackson Co., TN to Clara C. (Flatt) Ragland, b. 2 July 1896, TN – d. 24 April 1972,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Burtran Flatt & Geneva Leo Jackson. Carmel R. Ragland, s/o Jonas
Bradford Ragland & Mary Gell Flatt (1873-1946).
*See Pauline (Ragland) Cowan Obt.
*See Hubert Morris Ragland Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 550 - Carmel Ragland married 27
November 1913, Jackson Co., TN to Clara Flatt).
Funeral sservices for Carmel R. Ragland were conducted from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home, Tuesday,
Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. with the Bro. Clarence DeLoach officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Ragland died Oct. 23 at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness. He was a native of
Jackson County and the son of Jonas and Mary Flatt Ragland.
Survivors include three sons, J. T. Ragland, Chattanooga; Hubert Ragland, Cookeville; James Ragland, MI;
four daughters, Mrs. Everett Cowan, Cookeville; Mrs. Troy McDonald, Cookeville; Mrs. Houston Wheeler,
Cookeville; Mrs. Thomas Hastings, MI; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Clark, Baxter; Mrs. Lena Brown, Mrs. Ella
Vinson, both of Cookeville; Mrs. Clara Smith, MI; Mrs. Vada Vinson, OH; three brothers, Herbert,
Gerorge and Bradford Ragland of Gainesboro; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Estelle (Cowan) Ragland Obt.
b. 13 April 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 November 2008, Madison, md on the 13th of April 1941, Putnam
Co., TN to Hubert Morris Ragland, b. 1 June 1918 – d. 2 August 2005, (US Army WWII), s/o Carmel
Rigley Ragland (1894-1977) & Clara C. Flatt (1896-1972). Estelle (Cowan) Ragland, d/o Ira Bee
Cowan (1885-1930) & Edna Foutch (1887-1962).
*See Everett Cowan buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Carmel Rigley Ragland Obt.
*See Hubert Morris Ragland Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 517, #247 – Hubert Ragland married 13
April 1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Estelle Cowan, age 20, address: Rt.
2, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. D. B. Flatt, Rt. 2, Cookeville).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Estelle Ragland, 87, of Madison, formerly of Cookeville, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Homes and Cremation Services. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ragland died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Alive Hospice/Skyline Madison Campus in Madison.
She was born April 13, 1921, in Putnam County to the late Ira Bee and Edna Foutch Cowan.
Mrs. Ragland was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ for more than 45 years and was retired
from Stillman Manufacturing Company.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Fred M. and Betty Ragland of Hendersonville; three
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ira B. and Marge Cowan and Everett Cowan, all of Cookeville, and
Howard and Agnes Cowan of Detroit, MI; two grandsons and their wives, Randy and Jennifer Ragland of
Murfreeboro and Brandon and Dusty Ragland of Spencer; three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Wyatt and
Choloe; and three sisters-ini-law, Clara McDonald and Bobbie Wheeler, both of Cookeville and Jo
Hastings of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert M. Ragland; two sisters,
Nettie Billingsly and Ruby Kirby; and six brothers, Cooper, Carson, Frank, Bill, Tom and Odell Cowan.
Family and frinds will service as pallbearers.
Memorial donations may be made to Alive Hospice/Madison Campus, 500 Hospital Drive, Madison, TN
37115.
Bro. Clarence DeLoach and Rev. Jack Taylor will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 30 November 2008 –Page A-9.
Herman Sidwell Ragland Obt.
b. 13 February 1931 – d. 21 March 2009, Sparta, TN, md Mary Ellen (Scott) Ragland, b. 14 October
1941, Los Angeles, CA –d. 22 October 2004, White Co., TN, d/o Ellen Scott.
*See Carlos Ragland buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Mary Ellen (Scott) Ragland Obt.
SPARTA -- Funeral services for Herman Sidwell Ragland, 78, of Sparta, will be held at 7 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 24, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center.
Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Ragland died Saturday, March 21, 2009, in White County Hospital in Sparta.
Monday, March 23, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Hubert Morris Ragland Obt.
b. 1 June 1918 –d. 2 August 2005, (US Army WWII), Estelle (Cowan) Ragland, b. 13 April 1921, Putnam
Co., TN –d. 27 November 2008, Madison, d/o Ira Bee Cowan & Edna Foutch. Hubert Morris Ragland,
s/o Carmel Rigley Ragland (1894-1977) & Clara C. Flatt (1896-1972).
*See Estelle (Cowan) Ragland Obt.
Funeral services for Hubert Morris Ragland, 87, of Madison, formerly of Cookeville, will be held 11 a.m.
Aug. 5 in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial, with military
honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Aug. 4, from 5-8 p.m., and on Friday from 10
a.m. until the time of services.
Mr. Ragland died Aug. 2, 2005, at Vanco Nursing Center in Madison.
He was born June 1, 1918, in Jackson County to the late Carmel Ridley and Clara Flatt Ragland.
Mr. Ragland was retired from the Stillman Manufacturing Company, he was a veteran of the US Army,
serving in World War ll and a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of more than 64 years, Estelle Cowan Ragland, whom he married April 13,
1941, in Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Betty Ragland of Hendersonville; four sisters,
Pauline Cowan, Clara McDonald, both of Cookeville, Bobbi Jean Wheeler of Baxter and Carmie Jo
Hastings of Gross Pointe Farms, Mich.; a brother, Johnny Ragland of Chattanooga; two grandchildren,
Rand Ragland and Brandon and wife Dusty Ragland; and two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Wyatt
Ragland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Ragland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society by contacting the funeral home.
Bro. Carl Sims will officiate the services.
Lemuel Davis “Dave”Ragland Obt.
b. 20 June 1933, Jackson Co., TN –d. 20 January 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Carlos Ragland
(1901-1973) & Clara O. Elrod (1909-1997).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lemuel Davis “Dave”Ragland, 77, of Sparta, will be held at 7
p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Ragland died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 20, 1933, in Jackson County to the late Carlos and Clara O. Elrod Ragland.
Mr. Ragland was a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ faith.
His family includes three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Claude and Joy Ragland of California, Jim and
Cathy Ragland of Georgia and Bob Ragland, and three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joyce and Billy
Hale and Pattye Ragland, all of Tennessee, and Carlena and Murray Ramson of South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Mary Ellen
Ragland; a niece, Victoria Horn; a nephew, Steve Ragland; and a great-niece, Emily Ann Simmons.
Mary Ellen (Scott) Ragland Obt.
b. 14 October 1941, Los Angeles, CA – d. 22 October 2004, White Co., TN, md Herman Sidwell
Ragland, b. 13 February 1931 –d. 21 March 2009, Sparta, TN, s/o Carlos Ragland (1901-1973) & Clara
O. Elrod (1909-1997). Mary Ellen (Scott) Ragland, d/o Ellen Scott.
*See Herman Sidwell Ragland Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for MaryEllen Ragland, 63, of Sparta will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Oct. 24, from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Ragland died on Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at White County Community Hospital.
She was born Oct. 14, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., to the late Ellen Scott. Mrs. Ragland was an office
worker and a member of the Quilting Club of Sparta.
Her family includes her husband Herman Ragland of Sparta; a daughter and son-in-law Kathlene and Keith
Cavanary of Michigan; two brothers, Montie Ragland of Baton Rouge, La. and Wayne Ragland of Utah;
and four grandchildren: Keith Cavanary, Jr., Cory Cavanary, Brittney Cavanary, and Natasha Horn.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ragland was preceded in death by a son, Steve Ragland; and a daughter,
Victoria Horn.
Published October 23, 2004 4:27 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Cecil E. Railey
b. 19 February 1926, IL – d. 19 July 1995, Polk Co., FL, (US Navy WWII), md Edith Lorene (Burton)
Sliger, b. 21 September 1928, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN –d. 11 July 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Pafford Creacy Burton (1896-1935) & Elizabeth L. “Bessie”Newman (1899-1983).
Jackie P. Raines Sr. Obt.
b. 14 January 1943, Monterey, TN – d. 23 August 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Evie Juanita
(Grogan) Raines. Jackie P. Raines Sr., s/o Walter Raines & Dessie Williams.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Jackie P. Raines Sr., 72, of Cookeville, will be at held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment, with full
military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard, will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the funeral home.
Mr. Raines passed from this life on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at Upper Cumberland Hospice and Palliative
Care in Cookeville.
Jackie was born on Thursday, Jan. 14, 1943, in Monterey, to the Walter and Dessie (Williams) Raines.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Jackie served our country
honorably as a Marine from 1962-1966. He served a duty tour in Okinawa and in Vietnam. Upon discharge
from the Marine Corps, he worked in Nashville as a corrections officer for the Tennessee Department of
Corrections. He then joined the Cookeville Police Department and served Cookeville as a police officer for
41 years, until his retirement. He then began a second career as a Security Officer with the Apollo Security
Agency, and in this position he was responsible for security at Cummins Filtration in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife of 46 years, Evie Juanita (Grogan) Raines of Cookeville; a daughter, Tracy
Michelle Raines Flatt of Cookeville; two sons, Jackie P. Raines Jr. of Cookeville and Christopher Michael
Raines of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Trevor, Katlyn, Brandi, Whitney, Taylor and Kiarra; a greatgranddaughter, Gracie; two sisters, Maxine Farley of Monterey and Margaret Guffey of Monterey; two
brothers, Cecil Raines of Monterey and Pastor Dan Raines of Dunlap; a special friend, Herman Grider of
Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers Thelma Horn, Mary
Katherine “Judy”Hawkins, Tom and Bud Raines and infant twins Vickie and Ricky Raines.
Pastor Jason Graham and Johnny Ray Graham will officiate at the services.
family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements, (931) 5266384.
Ruth (Wilson) Raines Obt.
b. 14 November 1915, Cumberland Co., TN –d. 22 June 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Rudolph
Raines. Ruth W. (Wilson) Raines, d/o James Crockett Wilson & Icy Parham.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Ruth W. Raines, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 26, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday, at Crest Lawn Funeral
Home & Cremation Center.
Mrs. Raines died Friday, June 22, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Cumberland County to the late James Crockett and Icy Parham Wilson.
Mrs. Raines was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church. She was employed as a secretary
and bookkeeper at Cookeville Handle Company for 35 years, where she retired.
Her family includes a daughter, Rosemary R. Varner of Signal Mountain; a stepdaughter, Mildred Basinger
of Jackson; two stepsons, William and Clifton Raines, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Fay Davis
of Cowan, and Ann Rollins of Winchester; a grandson, Christopher T. Varner of Signal Mountain; and a
host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Raines; her stepmother,
Marie Wilson; three brothers, James, Mose and Oliver Wilson; and a half sister, Laura Wilson.
Becky Larson will officiate at the services.
Published June 23, 2007 2:06 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Geraldine “Geri”(Terry) Ramsay Obt.
b. 22 November 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 September 2012, Flint, TX, md on the 28th of June 1943,
Putnam Co., TN to Bob Norwood Ramsay, b. 9 June 1913 –d. 8 February 1997. Geraldine “Geri”(Terry)
Ramsay, d/o Thomas Jasper Terry (1899-1986) & Margaret Ethel Brown (1900-1985).
*See Ethel Margaret (Brown) Terry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 164 – Bob Norwood Ramsay married 28
June 1943, Putnam Co., TN, age 30, address: Cookeville, TN to Geraldine Terry, age 22, address:
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Blank).
Geraldine “Geri”Terry Ramsay, 92, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at home in Flint, TX after a sudden
illness. She was born November 22, 1920 to Thomas Jasper Terry and Margaret Ethel Brown Terry. She
graduated from Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, in 1942, and met and married her life-long
love Bob Norwood Ramsay in 1943.
Geri was devoted to her family and the church. She served faithfully alongside her Baptist minister husband
for 40 years in churches in Tennessee, Texas and Mississippi, and traveled with him on mission trips to
Japan, Korea, India, the Philipines, Italy and England. In her later years of ministry in Tupelo, Mississippi,
she enjoyed teaching a Sunday Couples’Class at Calvary Baptist Church. She was also an active member
of the Tupelo Peripatetic Reading Club.
Geri, or “Gerimom”to her grand and great grandchildren, was passionate, generous, and forgiving. Her
love and dedication for family and church, and passion for reading, politics, argument and words will
continue to serve as inspiration that will be forever remembered and cherished.
Survivors include her children, Dr. Sarah Jane “Sam”Ramsay of Flint, TX, Jere Robert “Bob”Ramsay of
Hattiesburg, MS, Janice Lee “Jan”Ramsay of Orlando, FL, and James Bradford “Brad”Ramsay (Karen) of
Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren Ashley Davis (Jeff) of Winter Park, FL, Catherine Beard (Jon) of Virginia
Beach, VA, David Ramsay of Boston, MA, Tracy Ramsay of London, England, and six greatgrandchildren, Ramsay, Emilie, Sally Ann and J.R. Davis, Gusta and Millie Beard; sister, Sara “Sarie”
Stewart (Clarence), niece Gerry “Cissy”White (Frank), nephew Dr. Jack Stewart (Sarah), friends and
caregivers Frederica Mack and Jane Henson, and “adopted daughter”Rosie Davis. Preceding her in death
were her husband of 54 years, Dr. Bob N. Ramsay, daughter Margaret Melissa Barnett, son-in-law James
Crawley Barnett and niece Lisa Stewart.
Pallbearers will be Bob Ramsay, Brad Ramsay, Jack Stewart and Frank White.
Visitation will be held at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, Cookeville, TN, from 5-8:00pm on
Saturday, September 28. Private graveside service and burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery on
Sunday, September 29, for family and close friends, and with Dr. James Madison Ramsay officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, 501 W. Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804.
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”Proverbs 17:22 … Her heart was indeed merry, and she
accomplished much that was good.
Bessie (Pinkston ) Ramsey Obt.
b. 7 August 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 February 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of
October 1937, Putnam Co., TN to Jim Ramsey, b. 1909 – d. 12 January 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Bill Ramsey & Cynthia Anderson. Bessie (Pinkston) Ramsey, d/o John Pinkston (1853-1929)
& Cassie Jackson (1879-1961), both buried in Sliger Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 441 – Jim Ramsey married 3 October
1937, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, address Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Bessie Pinkston, age 28, address; Rt. 5,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Cassie Pinkston, Rt. 5,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie Ramsey, 89, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 11, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ramsey died on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at Cookeville Manor Nursing Center.
She was born on Aug. 7, 1909, in Putnam County to the late John and Cassie Jackson Pinkston. Mrs.
Ramsey was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes a daughter, Pearl Harville of Cookeville; a son, John William Ramsey of Monterey; a
sister, Effie Wooten of Cookeville; 13 grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ramsey; and a daughter,
Betty Vinson.
Bro. Robert Wright will officiate at the services.
Jim Ramsey Obt.
b. 1909 – d. 12 January 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of October 1937, Putnam Co.,
TN to Bessie (Pinkston ) Ramsey, b. 7 August 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 February 1999, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., John Pinkston (1853-1929) & Cassie Jackson (1879-1961), both buried in Sliger Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN. Jim Ramsey, s/o Bill Ramsey & Cynthia Anderson.
*See Bessie (Pinkston ) Ramsey Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 441 – Jim Ramsey married 3 October
1937, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, address Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Bessie Pinkston, age 28, address; Rt. 5,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Cassie Pinkston, Rt. 5,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Jim Ramsey, 72, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, in
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Carl Scarlett officiating. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Ramsey, a native of Putnam County, was the son of the late Bill and Cynthia Anderson Ramsey. He was
declared dead on arrival on Monday, Jan. 12, 1981, at Cookeville General Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Pinkston Ramsey of Cookeville; a son, John William Ramsey of
Monterey, a daughter, Pearl Harville of Cookeville; a brother, Robert D. Ramsey of Monterey; two sistrers,
Mamie Short of Cookeville and Mrs. Pearl Whitaker of Monterey; 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
Hugh S. Ramsey Obt.
b. 27 August 1907, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 September 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (S Sgt US
Army WWII), md on the 25th of May 1929, Robertson Co., TN to Sally (Duke) Ramsey, b. 26 March
1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 25 February 2001, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John C. Duke & Lillie D.
Burton. Hugh S. Ramsey, s/o Bailey D. Ramsey & Julia Butler.
*See Sallie Pearl (Duke) Ramsey Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Robertson Co., TN, pg. 329 – Hugh Ramsey married 25 May
1929, Robertson Co., TN to Sallie Duke).
COOKEVILLE – Hugh S. Ramsey, retired factory worker and resident of 45 Wedgewood Ave.,
Cookeville, died Saturday (Sept. 24, 1983) at Cookeville General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Ramsey are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral home,
with burial in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery. He was 75.
A native of Jackson County, son of the late Bailey D. and Julia Butler Ramsey, he was retired from work
with the ExCello Corp. in Michigan and was a veteran of World War II.
His immediate family includes his widow, Sally Duke Ramsey; two brothers, L. B. Ramsey Sr. of
Cookeville and Lester Ramsey of Gainesboro; and a sister, Bessie Lee, of Gainesboro.
Officiating at tomorrow’s services will be Bro. Buford Kelly and Bro. Royal Wheaton. Whitson Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lenard Delton Ramsey Obt.
b. 2 May 1916, Overton Co., TN – d. 6 September 1998, Murfreesboro, TN, (Sgt. US Army Air Forces
WWII), md Doris (unknown) Ramsey. Lenard Delton Ramsey, s/o Robert Jefferson Ramsey (18771944) & Jocie Druzilla Spicer (1880-1945).
Lenard Delton Ramsey, 82, of Livingston died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro.
The family has chosen direct cremation with burial to follow at a later date in Crestlawn Cemetery. No
funeral services or visitation are planned.
His family includes his wife, Doris Ramsey of Livingston, and his daughter and son-in-law, Drenda and
Tommy McGee of Gallatin.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published Wednesday, September 09, 1998 11:13 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Leslie Bradford “Dick”Ramsey Sr. Obt.
b. 20 June 1912, Jackson Co., TN – d. 15 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
November 1931, Smith Co., TN to Walter Beatrice (Pulley) Ramsey, b. 5 July 1911, Smith Co., TN –d.
5 September 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Walter B. Pulley & Pearlie Wilkerson. Leslie
Bradford “Dick”Ramsey Sr., s/o Bailey Dixon Ramsey & Julie Butler.
*See Walter Beatrice “Bea”(Pulley) Ramsey Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 300 –Leslie Ramsey married 22 November
1931, Smith Co., TN, age 19, address: Rt. 1, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN to Walter B. Pulley, age 19,
address: Rt. 1, Carthage, Smith Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Pearly King,
mother, Rt. 1, Carthage, Smith Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Leslie B. Ramsey, 91, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, April 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Friday, April 16, and from noon until 3 p.m. on
Saturday, April 17, at the funeral home.
Mr. Ramsey died on Thursday, April 15, 2004, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born on June 20, 1912, in Jackson County to the late Bailey Dixon and Julie Butler Ramsey.
He was a retired accountant for the State of Tennessee Comptrollers Office. Mr. Ramsey was a member of
Salem Methodist Church.
His family includes a daughter, Dorothy Hawkins of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, L.B. and Linda
Ramsey of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Amy Tipton of Chattanooga, Jamie Fox, Sherri Bean and Gary
Ramsey, all of Cookeville, John Hawkins of Salem, Ore., and Charles Hawkins of Murfreesboro; eight
great-grandchildren, Paul and Laura Hawkins, Gwin King, Rachelle Lloyd, Ashley and Sydney Bean, Katie
Tipton and Abby Fox; two great-great-grandchildren, Katelyn King and Elizabeth Lloyd; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Walter Beatrice Pulley Ramsey, and 12
siblings.
Pallbearers will be Charles Hawkins, Gary Ramsey, Bruce Bean, David Tipton, Jeremy Fox and Marvin
Sircy.
Bro. Larry Pedigo will officiate at the services.
Leslie "L.B." Bradford Ramsey Jr. Obt.
b. 8 November 1942, Jackson Co., TN – d. 14 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Linda
(Cornwell) Ramsey. Leslie “L.B.”Bradford Ramsey Jr., s/o Leslie Bradford “Dick”Ramsey Sr. (19122004) & Walter Beatrice Pulley (1911-1999).
*See Leslie Bradford “Dick”Ramsey Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Leslie "L.B." Bradford Ramsey, 69, of Cookeville, were held at 2
p.m. today, Monday, July 16, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Mr. Ramsey passed away peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2012, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Jackson County to the late W. Beatrice (Pulley) and L.B. Ramsey, Sr.
Mr. Ramsey was a member of Sycamore Church of Christ. He was very proud to have served as a bread
salesman on a route in Jackson County, making many friends. He was a loving, devoted husband, father,
grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes his wife of 49 years, Linda Cornwell Ramsey; daughters, Sherri L. Bean and husband
Bruce, Jamie M. Fox and husband Jeremy, all of Cookeville, and Amy R. Tipton and husband David of
Ooltewah; a son, Gary D. Ramsey and special friend Stephanie Miller of Cookeville; grandchildren Ashley
and Sydney Bean of Cookeville, Katie, Nathan and Allie Tipton of Ooltewah, and Abby, Megan and
Bethany Fox of Cookeville; a sister, Dorothy Hawkins of Cookeville; his mother-in-law, Jessie Montcrief
of Gallatin; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Brother Johnny Fox and Horace Burks officiated at the services.
Mary Jane (Gentry) Brown Ramsey Obt.
b. 6 March 1889, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 September 1980, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of September
1929, Overton Co., TN to John Stokley Ramsey, b. 4 September 1873, Overton Co., TN – d. 17 May
1939, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN. Mary Jane (Gentry) Ramsey, d/o William Gentry &
Maggie Swain. Mary Jane (Gentry) Brown Ramsey also md on the 26th of February 1909, Putnam Co.,
TN to Isaac Oliver Brown, b. 18 June 1890, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 September
1968, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Preston Lafayette Winfield Brown (1852-1929) & Scythan Jane Jaquess
(1844-1907).
*See Isaac Oliver Brown Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 503, #1457– I. O. Brown married 26
February 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Gentry).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 407–J. S. Ramsey married 14 September
1929, Overton Co., TN to Mary Jane Brown).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Mary Jane Ramsey, 91, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Andrew Albert and Mr. Sherman Farror officiating. Burial
was in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Ramsey, the wife of the late John Ramsey, was a native of Putnam County, the daughter of the late
William Gentry and Maggie Swain Gentry. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Cookeville General
Hospital on Sept. 29, 1980.
She lived on Holder Avenue in Cookeville, and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Ernest G. Brown of Mt. Juliet; three daughters, Mrs. Reba Fox of Cookeville, Mrs.
Alene Morgan of Valrice, Florida, and Mrs. Bonnie Brown of Bloomington Springs.
She had four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Nancy Carolyn (Billingsley) Ramsey
b. 22 January 1946 –d. 1979, md on the 19th of July 1963, Putnam Co., TN to Donny Gene Ramsey, b. 21
July 1943.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 240 – Donny Gene Ramsey married 19
July 1963, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 21 July 1943, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Nancy Caroline
Billingsley, age 17, b. 22 January 1946, address: 2302 W. Broad, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Ruth Billingsley, mother, 2302 W. Broad, Cookeville, TN).
Norma (unknown) Ramsey
b. 19 May 1918 – d. 31 March 2001, Livonia, MI. Shares tombstone with her sister, Arlie (unknown)
Hayes, b. 1916 –d. 1966.
Oscar P. Ramsey
b. 22 February 1920 –d. 3 May 1964, md Nora L. (unknown) Ramsey, b. 21 March 1922 –d. 10 October
1991.
Sallie Pearl (Duke) Ramsey Obt.
b. 26 March 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 25 February 2001, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 25 th of
May 1929, Robertson Co., TN to Hugh Ramsey, b. 27 August 1907, Jackson Co., TN –d. 24 September
1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (S Sgt US Army WWII), Bailey D. Ramsey & Julia Butler. Sallie
Pearl (Duke) Ramsey, d/ o John C. Duke & Lillie D. Burton.
*See Hugh S. Ramsey Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Robertson Co., TN, pg. 329 – Hugh Ramsey married 25 May
1929, Robertson Co., TN to Sallie Duke).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sallie Pearl Ramsey, 87, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wed., Feb. 28, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 28, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ramsey died on Sun., Feb. 25, 2001, at Master's Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born on March 26, 1913 in Jackson County to the late John C. and Lillie D. Burton Duke. Mrs.
Ramsey was a homemaker and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Her family includes a sister, Ruth Duke Helton of Donelson; three nephews, Bobby Helton, Don and
Lehman Cook; and a niece, Reba Helton Russum.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Ramsey; two sisters, Nettie
Hamlet and Carrie Cook; four brothers, Joe, Paschall, Haskell and Harley Duke; and an adopted child,
Newt Allen.
Bro. Gary Lee will officiate at the services.
Walter Beatrice “Bea”(Pulley) Ramsey Obt.
b. 5 July 1911, Smith Co., TN – d. 5 September 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
November 1931, Smith Co., TN to Leslie Bradford “Dick” Ramsey Sr., b. 20 June 1912, Jackson Co.,
TN – d. 15 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Bailey Dixon Ramsey & Julie Butler. Walter
Beatrice “Bea”(Pulley) Ramsey, d/o Walter B. Pulley & Pearlie Wilkerson.
*See Leslie Bradford “Dick”Ramsey Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 300 –Leslie Ramsey married 22 November
1931, Smith Co., TN, age 19, address: Rt. 1, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN to Walter B. Pulley, age 19,
address: Rt. 1, Carthage, Smith Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Pearly King,
mother, Rt. 1, Carthage, Smith Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Walter B. "Beatrice" Ramsey, 88, of Cookeville, were held
today, Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with burial in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Gary Lee officiated.
Mrs. Ramsey died Sunday, September 5, 1999 at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born July 5, 1911 to the Late Walter B. & Pearlie (Wilkerson) Pulley in Smith County. A member
of Salem Methodist Church, she was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Her family includes her husband, L.B. Ramsey Sr., her daughter, Dorothy Hawkins, and her son &
daughter-in-law, L.B. Jr. and Linda Ramsey, all of Cookeville; six grandchildren and six grand-in-laws,
Sherry & Bruce Bean, Gary D. Ramsey, Amy Ramsey, Jamie Ramsey, Charley & Lisa Hawkins, all of
Cookeville, and John & Mary Hawkins of Oregon; and six great-great grandchildren.
Betty (Pippin) Ballard Randolph Obt.
b. 7 July 1932, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of July
1950, Overton Co., TN to Gerald “Jearl”H. Ballard, b. 8 May 1929 – d. January 1973. Betty (Pippin)
Ballard Randolph also md on the 17th of September 1983, Smith Co., TN to Fred Randolph. Betty
(Pippin) Ballard Randolph, d/o Estes L. Pippin (1906-1944) & Rose D. Whitefield (1913-2002).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 99, #91 –Gerald H. Ballard married 1 of
July 1950, Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN to Betty Pippin, age
20, address: Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 252, #504 – Fred Randolph married 17
September 1983, Smith Co., TN to Betty Ballard).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Betty Ballard Randolph, 79, of Bloomington Springs, will be held
at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Randolph died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 7, 1932, in Putnam County to the late Estes and Rosie Pippin.
Mrs. Randolph was a member of Bloomington Springs Church of Christ.
Her family includes a daughter, Wanda Ballard of Bloomington Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law,
Tommy Ballard and Wayne and Carol Ballard, all of Bloomington Springs; two grandsons and spouses,
Jerry and Stephanie Ballard and Jearl and Angie Ballard, all of Cookeville; two great-grandchildren, Jayden
and Addison Ballard, both of Cookeville; a sister, Peggy Jackson of Bloomington Springs; and a brother,
Lee Pippin of Enterprise, Ala.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Jearl Ballard and Fred Randolph; a
brother, Fred Pippin; and a sister, Edith Byers.
Bro. Paul Fox will officiate at the services.
Betty Lou (McKinney) Randolph Obt.
b. 12 October 1929, Edinburg, TX – d. 3 January 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James Elton
Randolph, b. 26 March 1929, Chestnut Mound, TN –d. 11 June 2014, Knoxville, TN, s/o Herbert Jesse
Randolph & Ila Brown. Betty Lou (McKinney) Randolph, d/o Clyde S. McKinney & Carrie Orene
Love.
*See James Elton Randolph Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Betty Lou Randolph, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Saturday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Randolph died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Edinburg, Texas, to the late Clyde S. and Carrie Orene Love McKinney.
Mrs. Randolph worked many years as a dental assistant and was a member of Friendship United Methodist
Church.
Her family includes her husband, James E. Randolph of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and
Gary Maberry of Hendersonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Cindy Randolph of Harriman; two
sisters, Peggy Norwood and Ellie Burks, both of Texas; a brother, Eddie McKinney of Texas; and six
grandchildren, Chris, Jeremy and Cliff Maberry and Justin, Ben and Jonathan Randolph.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Curtis McKinney.
Memorial donations may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church.
Bro. Gerald Taylor and Ed Moore will officiate the services.
Published January 04, 2007 12:13 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Crockett “Crock”Randolph
b. 30 May 1895, White Co., TN – d. 4 January 1982, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11th of October 1925,
White Co., TN to Stella Mae (LaFever) Randolph, b. 20 December 1904, TN – d. 12 December 1982,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o George W. LaFever (1869-1940) & Cynthia (1872-1946). Crockett “Crock”
Randolph, s/o John Maxwell Randolph (1860-1931) & Amelia Jane Conley (1866-1939).
*See Margie Irene (Randolph) Parham Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 237 –Crock Randolph married 11 October
1925, White Co., TN to Stella LaFever).
Dalton Keenen Randolph Obt.
b. & d. 28 November 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Edward Randolph & Emily Manier.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dalton Keenen Randolph, infant son of Edward and Emily
Manier Randolph of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, at Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery for the
service.
Dalton was stillborn on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
In addition to his parents, his family includes a brother, Edward Zachery Tre Randolph of Cookeville; a
sister, Emerald Dashe Randolph of Cookeville; grandparents Ronnie and Rena Flatt and Jerry and Darlene
Manier, all of Cookeville, and Roy and Beulah Randolph of Silver Point; and great-grandparents Clay and
Mary Goff of Baxter and Fannie Manier, Bobbie Ensley and Verna Randolph, all of Cookeville.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Jesse Randolph and Willie Manier.
Bro. Dewitt Sampley will officiate at the service.
Donald Ray Randolph Obt.
b. 4 August 1930, Monterey, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 January 2013, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
28th of May 1951, Putnam Co., TN to Willa Dean (Mahan) Randolph, b. 9 November 1932. Donald Ray
Randolph, s/o Hollis Randolph (1903-1975) & Etta Mae Swafford (1906-2002), both buried in Woodcliff
Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 404 - Donald Ray Randolph married 28
May 1951, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 4 August 1930, address: Rt. 2, Monterey, TN to Willa Dean Mahan,
age 18, b. 9 November 1932, address: 280 Buffalo Valley Rd., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Mildred Gentry, 280 Buffalo Valley Rd., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of male: Hollis Randolph).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Donald Ray Randolph, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 27, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, and from 1 p.m.
until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Randolph died suddenly this morning, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Kindred
Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-Masters in Algood.
He was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Monterey to the late Hollis and Etta Mae Swafford Randolph.
Mr. Randolph was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
He ran a delivery route for Jersey Farms in Overton and Fentress County for more than 22 years. He later
retired from Russell Stover Candy Company with 15 years of service.
His family includes his wife of 61 years, Willa Dean Mahan Randolph (whom he married May 28, 1951, in
Putnam County); two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Steve Kelly of Shepherdsville, Ky., and
Cheryl and John Harwell of Hermitage; five grandchildren, Holly (Nick) Spiegl, Kyle Skidmore, Jason
Kelly, Crystal Harwell and Hunter Harwell; and a great-granddaughter, Victoria Spiegl.
In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Jones, and a brother, Raymond
Randolph.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Rev. Tim Frank will officiate at he services.
Dorothy (Robinson) Randolph Obt.
b. 21 September 1934, Bee Branch AR – d. 20 January 2004, Muncie, IN, md Fred Vernon “Sam”
Randolph, b. 23 September 1933, Ravenscroft, White Co., TN – d. 12 September 2005, Anderson,
Madison Co., IN, s/o Fred Randolph (1897-1969) & Zonie Lawson (1904-1975). Dorothy (Robinson)
Randolph, d/o Claude H. & Lillie V. Robinson.
*See Fred Vernon “Sam”Randolph Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy R. Randolph, 69, of Anderson, Ind., will be held Friday,
Jan. 23, 2004, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Mrs. Randolph died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind.
A native of Bee Branch, Ark., she was born on Sept. 21, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Claude H.
and Lillie V. Robinson.
Mrs. Randolph was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband, Vernon Randolph of Anderson, Ind.; two daughters and son-in-law, Lori
Randolph of Anderson, Ind., and Rogene and Joe Loepker of Lafayette, Ind.; one son and daughter-in-law,
Howard and Jayma Randolph of Richmond, Ind.; one brother, Carl Dean Robinson of London, Ky.; one
sister, Doris Lane of Anderson, Ind.; two grandchildren and one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, the Kidney Foundation or diabetes
research.
Published January 21, 2004 10:54 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Fred Vernon “Sam”Randolph Obt.
b. 23 September 1933, Ravenscroft, White Co., TN –d. 12 September 2005, Anderson, Madison Co., IN,
md Dorothy (Robinson) Randolph, b. 21 September 1934, Bee Branch AR –d. 20 January 2004, Muncie,
IN, d/o Claude H. & Lillie V. Robinson. Fred Vernon “Sam”Randolph, s/o Fred Randolph (1897-1969)
& Zonie Lawson (1904-1975).
*See Dorothy (Robinson) Randolph Obt.
Funeral services for Vernon Randolph, 72, of Anderson, Ind., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, from
the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Randolph died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 23, 1933, in Ravenscroft to the late Fred and Zonie Lawson Randolph.
Mr. Randolph was employed at Emge Packaging Company for 30 years before retiring.
His family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Rogene and Joe Loepker of Lafayette, Ind., and Lori
Randolph of Richmond, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Jayma Randolph of Richmond, Ind.;
a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Ruben Whitaker of Sparta; two brothers and a sister-in-law, William
and Freda Randolph and Gene Randolph, all of Sparta; grandchildren Greg Van Dallsen, Jennifer Danaher
and Brent Dill; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bro. Ronnie Dunn will officiate the services.
Published September 15, 2005 11:30 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
J. D. Randolph Obt.
b. 9 January 1928, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 June 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of May
1946, Rossville, GA to Wilma (Hamilton) Randolph. J. D. Randolph, s/o William Jessie Randolph
(1908-1985) & Hazel Viola Herren (1911-2002).
BAXTER — Funeral services for J. D. Randolph, 87, of Baxter will be Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. from the
Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, June 5, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of
Mr. Randolph died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Putnam County to the late William Jessie and Hazel Viola Herren Randolph.
Mr. Randolph was a faithful member of Bethlehem Church of Christ. He was a farmer and loved to fish.
Survivors include wife of 69 years, Wilma Hamilton Randolph (whom he married May 16, 1946, in
Rossville, Ga.) of Baxter; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Bill Beuerlein of Cookeville; son and
daughter-in-law, James and Stacy Randolph of Baxter; nine grandchildren, Margaret Guinn, Lynn Dearing,
Randy Randolph, Tim Randolph, Mike Randolph, Dustin Randolph, Johnny Allison, Nikki Davidson and
Amanda Dutrow; 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Randolph was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and
Claudia Randolph;, two sisters, Fay Hunter and Kay Mires; and great-grandchild, Joshua Guinn.
Mr. Randolph’s grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Randy Randolph and Keith Dearing will officiate.
Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com
Herald -Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 5 June 2015
James Randolph Obt.
b. 18 February 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 April 2016, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md Stacia
(unknown) Randolph. James Randolph, s/o J. D. Randolph (1928-2015) & Wilma Hamilton.
COOKEVILLE — Memorial services for James Randolph, 65, of Cookeville, will be held at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Visitation with the family will be from 4 p.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Randolph passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home in Baxter.
James was born Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1951, in Cookeville to Wilma (Hamilton) and the late J.D. Randolph.
In addition to his mother, James is survived by his wife, Stacia Randolph of Cookeville; three sons, Tim
Randolph, Mike Randolph and Dustin Randolph; two daughters, Nicole and Andrew Davidson and
Amanda Stumpf; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his sister, Gail (Randolph) and Bill
Beuerlein.
In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Randolph.
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center.
Herald -Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN:
James Elton Randolph Obt.
b. 26 March 1929, Chestnut Mound, TN – d. 11 June 2014, Knoxville, TN, md Betty Lou (McKinney)
Randolph, b. 12 October 1929, Edinburg, TX –d. 3 January 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Clyde
S. McKinney & Carrie Orene Love. James Elton Randolph, s/o Herbert Jesse Randolph & Ila Brown.
*See Betty Lou (McKinney) Randolph Obt.
Funeral services for James Elton Randolph, 85, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, June 14 at 3 pm in the
chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Pastor Justin Randolph and Bro. Carl Stiglich, Sr. officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday 12noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Randolph passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born March 26, 1929 in Chestnut Mound, TN to the late Herbert Jesse and Ila Ann Brown
Randolph.
Mr. Randolph was a Korean War U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Tennessee Tech University where
he served as the Assistant Director of Campus Law Enforcement.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou McKinney Randolph and a
brother, Ronald Randolph.
Mr. Randolph is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Cindy Randolph of Harriman, TN; a
daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Gary Maberry of Hendersonville, TN; six grandsons, Justin, Benjamin
and Jonathan Randolph, Christopher, Jeremy and Clifford Maberry and eleven great grandchildren; two
sisters, Imogene Geesling of Hilham and Linda Copeland of Livingston.
Mr. Randolph’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 12 June 2014
Jeanette Ethlene (Jernigan) Maynard Randolph Obt.
b. 1 September 1912, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 December 2005, TN, md on the 10th of April 1930, Putnam
Co., TN to Virgle Maynard, b. 1904, TN – d. 1964, s/o Charley Maynard (1860-1930) & Sarah
Cameron (1864-1940), both buried in the Tight Fit Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Jeanette Ethlene
Maynard Randolph, d/o Thomas “Tom” W. Jernigan (1891-1977) & Jesse Thomas Robinson (18911985), both buried in the West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. Jeanette Ethlene Maynard Randolph md 2nd
md on the 29th of July 1967, Putnam Co., TN to Thomas Preston “Cleo”Randolph (1907-1986), he was
md 1st on the 22nd of September 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Panza Randolph (1906-1966), both buried in
West Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Virgle Maynard buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 147 – Virgle Maynard married 10 April
1930, Putnam Co., TN, age: 26, address: Boma, Putnam Co., TN to Jenette Jernigan, age 18, address:
Boma, Putnam Co., TN. Name of Parent, Guardian or next of kin of Female: Thomas Jernigan).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 310 –Thomas Cleo Randolph married 29
July 1967, Putnam Co., TN, age 59, b. 7 December 1907, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Jeanette
Ethlene Maynard, age 56, b. 1 September 1911, address; 667 Maxwell Ave., Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Helen Hunter, 313 West 8th Street, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Jeanette Ethlene Maynard Randolph, 93, of Cookeville will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, December 16, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-9 p.m. today, December 15, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Randolph died Wednesday, December 14, 2005, in NHC Healthcare.
She was born September 1, 1912, in Putnam County to the late Tom and Jesse Thomas Robinson Jernigan.
Mrs. Randolph was a factory worker at Wilson Sporting Goods. She was a talented and avid quilter and a
member of Samaria Church of Christ.
Her family includes three daughters, Helen Hunter of Cookeville, Anna Mae Massa of Livingston and Fay
Lowe of Cookeville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas “Bud” and Ruby Maynard of Silver Point,
Richard and Frances Maynard of Silver Point, James Virgle Maynard of Baxter and an adopted son, Mike
Maynard of Cookeville; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Virgle Maynard; her second
husband, Cleo Randolph; a son, Carson Maynard, and a brother, Clifford Jernigan; three sisters, Margaret
Anderson, Gertrude Page and an infant sister; and a grandson, Gary Lee Maynard.
Pallbearers will be Steve Lowe, Jeff Massa, Ricky, Keith, Scott, Mike, Johnny, Lynn and Donnell
Maynard.
Bros. Ralph Dunn and Dow Allen will officiate the services.
(1910 census 17th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 32 - Virgle Maynard is head of household, 36
yrs.old, TN md to Jenetta, 28 yrs. old, TN. Children: Helen, 9 yrs. old; Thomas M., 7 yrs. old; Richard, 6
yrs. old; May, 4 yrs. old; James V., 2 yrs. old & Leta F. Maynard, 1 yr. old. All born in TN).
John Emmett Randolph
b. 21 May 1899 –d. 15 April 1975, md on the 30th of March 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Emma Mae (Phy)
Randolph, b. 2 November 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 November 1996, Putnam Co., TN. John Emmett
Randolph, s/o Joseph Randolph & Carrie Leona Leach.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 225, #2157 –Emett Randolph married 30
March 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Emma Mae Phy).
John Hershel “Johnie”Randolph Obt.
b. 14 March 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 June 1968, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (veteran of WWII),
md Elizabeth Jewel (Cumby) Randolph, b. 9 September 1930. Johnie H. Randolph, s/o Levi Preston
Randolph (1886-1969) & Hallie Belle Welch (1895-1993), both buried in Sand
Springs Memorial Gardens, Montery, Putnam Co., TN.
Johnie H. Randolph, 43, a member of the Putnam County Court from the 3rd district,
died Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville where he was taken Sunday
after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at his home on the Poplar Grove Rd.
Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston
Funeral Home and burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Raymond White and
Rev. Charles Langford officiated.
Mr. Randolph, a native of Putnam County, was the son of L. P. and Hallie Welch
Randolph, who survive. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was an Army
combat veteran of World War II. In addition to being a member of the County Court, he held a position
with the McGugin Oil Co., Algood, formerly operated several county school buses and was a farmer.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Cumby Randolph; daughter, Mrs. Brenda
Nixon, Cadiz, Ky.; sons, Johnie Jr., Michael, and Roger, all of Cookeville; sisters, Mrs. James H. Heard
and Mrs. Horace Jones; brother, Hubert Randolph, also of Cookeville.
Oscar Ellwood Randolph
b. 21 August 1899, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 June 1960, Putnam Co., TN, md 3rd to Marven Daisy
(Bratton) Randolph Sutton, b. 18 November 1899, KY –d. 5 October 1996, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
3rd of Febuary 1962, Putnam Co., TN Lester Benton Sutton, b. 1 June 1898, Putnam Co., TN– d. 20
October 1978, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Robert Demsey Sutton (1869-1941) & Mary E. “Mollie”
Evans (1874-1937). Lester Benton Sutton is buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN. Oscar
Ellwood Randolph, s/o Jesse Thomas Wesley Randolph (1869-1944) & Julia Long (1870-1935). Oscar
Ellwood Randolph md 1st on the 1st of February 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Jessie Lois (Bean) Randolph, b.
23 Augsut 1904, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 January 1990, Prescott Valley, AZ. Oscar Ellwood Randolph md
2nd on the 26th of August 1942, White Co., TN to Notie (Knowles) Randolph, b. 6 May 1904, TN –d. 25
January 1974, Widner, Barrow, GA. Marven Daisy (Bratton) Randolph Sutton, d/o James M. Bratton
(1868-1940) & Miranda Caroline Middleton (1875-1948).
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 558, #2203 – O. E. Randolph married 1
February 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lois Bean
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 351–Lester Benton Surron married 3 February
1962, Putnam Co., TN, age 63, b. 1 June 1898, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Marven Daisy
Randolph, age 62, b. 18 November 1899, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Robert Bratton, brother, Detroit, MI).
Vaden Lee Randolph Obt.
b. 31 October 1931, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 December 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Doris
(Boles) Randolph. Vaden Lee Randolph, s/o Virgil Randolph (1906-1968) & Myrtie Odelle Walker
(1907-1999), both buried in Browns Mill Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Vaden Randolph, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Friday, Dec. 10, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery, with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 9, and from 10
a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Randolph died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Putnam County to the late Virgil and Myrtle Walker
Randolph.
Mr. Randolph worked for 37 years with GTE. Telephone Company (Verizon) as a
PBX installer/repairman. He served his country well in the Army during the Korean War. He was a faithful
member of Summerfield United Methodist Church and he loved the Lord first and foremost and loved to
farm and care for his cattle while growing a garden. Vaden was a loving husband, a cherished father,
grandfather and a friend to so many.
His family includes his wife of 58 years, Doris Boles Randolph of Cookeville; a son, Ronald Randolph and
special friend, Cindy Jaquith of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Sara Huneycutt and husband Troy of Sparta
and Jessica Webb and husband John of Monterey; four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Abby Webb and
Brooklyn and Holly Huneycutt; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Tommy and Jean Randolph, Verble
Randolph and special friend Tammy West, Joe and Judy Randolph and Bobby and Sandra Randolph; two
sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Ray and Ruby Pharris and Lois Vickers, all of Cookeville; special
nieces Connie and Kelly Ramsey and Cathy and Larry Rodgers, all of Cookeville, and Vickie, Wayne and
Cody Lowe, all of Baxter; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Simp Walker and Tom Randolph,
and a brother-in-law, Gene Vickers.
Pallbearers will be Ray Pharris, Wayne Lowe, Larry, Jason and Ben Rodgers and Buddy Whitson.
Pastors Tommy Harris and T.J. Bennett will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 9 December 2010
Stephen A. “Steve”Randolph
b. 5 December 1896, Putnam Co., TN – d. 13 December 1963, Davidson Co., TN, md Nellie Christine
(Farley) Randolph, b. 1911, White Co., TN – d. 4 February 1964, Putnam Co., TN. Stephen A. “Steve”
Randolph also md to Bertha Lou (Roberson) Randolph, b. 23 April 1899 –d. 1 February 1933, Detroit,
MI, d/o Andrew Preston Roberson (1861-1920) & Victoria Burnett (1866-1954). Bertha Lou
(Roberson) Randolph is buried in Sand Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Muzettie Randolph
b. 24 August 1897 –d. 29 November 1996.
Shelia Marie (Selby) Rangel
b. 31 January 1967 –d. 25 May 2009, md on the the 28th of January 1984, Putnam Co., TN to Jimmy Lee
Brown, b. 13 October 1965. Shelia Marie (Selby) Rangel md on the 3rd November 1990, Putnam Co., TN
to Roger Lane Cannon, b. 16 February 1964.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 214 – Jimmy Lee Brown married on the 28
January 1984, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 13 October 1965, address; Rt. 1, Box 67, Rickman, TN to Shelia
Marie Selby, age 16, b. 31 January 1967, address: Rt. 8, Box 137, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Hazel Phillips, grandmother, Rt. 8, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 13 –Roger Lane Cannon married 3 November
1990, age 26, b. 16 February 1964, address: Rt. 3, Box 531, Baxter, TN to Shelia Marie Brown, age 23, b.
31 January 1967, address: Rt. 3, Box 53, Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Dave Selbey, father, Rt. 2, Box 488, Monterey, TN).
Christine (Haney) Ransom Obt.
b. 20 December 1931, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 March 2010, md on the 5th of February 1953, Memphis, TN
to O. L. Ransom Jr., b. 1926, (Gospel Preacher). Christine (Haney) Ransom, d/o Tom Haney (18871935) & Annie Rawley (1889-1969), both buried in Byers Cemetery, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN.
*See Elijah Haney Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Jube Haney Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Christine Ransom, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, March 6, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Interment will follow in Crest
Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Friday, March 5, and from
noon until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ransom died Thursday, March 4, 2010.
She was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Jackson County to the late Tom and Annie Rawley Haney.
Mrs. Ransom married O.L. Ransom Jr. on Feb. 5, 1953, in Memphis. The couple then moved to California
for two years and later moved to Detroit, Mich., for five years before returning to Tennessee in 1960. Their
daughter Sheri Ransom was born in 1959, in Detroit. Mrs. Ransom was a member of Sycamore Church of
Christ and was a devoted Christian since December of 1954. She loved to travel and her family was
extremely important to her. She was a devoted wife and loving mother who spent her life taking care of her
husband, daughter and family. She worked as a clerk at Model Cleaners for 12 years.
Her family includes her husband, O.L. Ransom Jr. of Cookeville, and a daughter, Sheri Ransom of San
Francisco, Calif. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Lamont, Floyd,
Elijah, D.A. and Jube Haney, and two sisters, Reba Elkins and Louise Dennis. Memorial donations may be
made to the Hungarian Mission Program, P.O. Box 911, Somerville, TN 38068, (901) 465-2632, or
Sycamore Church of Christ Youth Program. Bros. Paul Fox and Jason Hart will officiate at the services.
Friday, Mar 05, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Mary Magdalene “Maggie”(Hensley) Ransom
b. 25 December 1901, Flag Pond, Unicoi Co., TN- d. 3 May 1984, md Ottis Lee Ransom, b. 25 April
1899, Jackson Co., TN – d. 21 December 1956, Jackson Co., TN, s/o Henry Thomas Ransom (18741934) & Oregon Texas Haney (1870-1936).
*See Mattie Lena (Mayberry) Ransom Obt.
*See Millis Darwin Ransom Obt.
*See Ozelma (Ransom) Martin Obt.
Mattie Lena (Mayberry) Ransom Obt.
b. 1 January 1917, Jackson Co., TN –d. 29 November 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James Ray
Ransom, b. 28 June 1895, Jackson Co., TN –d. 10 November 1988, Jackson Co., TN, s/o Henry Thomas
Ransom (1877-1934) & Oregon Texas Haney (1870-1936). Mattie Lena (Mayberry) Ransom, d/o Amos
Sewal Mayberry (1892-1923) & Ollie Frances Payne (1882-1969).
*See Mary Magdalene “Maggie”(Hensley) Ransom buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mattie Mayberry Ransom, 90, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2
p.m. at Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Nov. 30, from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ransom died Thursday, Nov. 29, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 1, 1917, in Jackson County to the late Amos and Ollie Payne Chappin Mayberry.
Mrs. Ransom was a homemaker and member of Center Grove Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son, James (Chick) Ransom; four daughters, Wanda Rodriguez, Betty Preis, Glende
Wishard and Debbie Herrin; seven grandchildren, Mark, Titus, Andrew and J.R. Rodriguez, Vickie
Kimball and Jodi and Kim Preis; and three great-grandchildren, Deseree, Nicholas and Samantha
Rodriguez.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ransom was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ransom; an infant
daughter, Geraldine; three brothers, Comer Chaffin and Avern and Ivern Maybery; and five sisters, Avie
Mitchell, Eula Smith, Janie Haney, Nina Dyer and Suil Flatt.
Pallbearers will be Mark, Titus, Andrew, J.R., Cotton Harvey Dyer and Al Herrin.
Bro. John Maybery will officiate the services.
Millis Darwin Ransom Obt.
b. 29 October 1923, Jackson Co., TN –d. 29 May 1981, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Vera (Vinson)
Ransom. Millis Darwin Ranson, s/o Otis Lee Ransom (1903-1930) & Mary Magdalene “Maggie”
Hensley (1901-1927).
*See Mary Magdalene “Maggie”(Hensley) Ransom buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Millis D. Ransom, age 57, of 2675 West Broad Street, will be
conducted in the Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home, Sunday May 31 at 3 p.m. with Bro.
Johnny Fox and Bro. David Flatt officiating. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Vinson Ransom, three sons, Ronald Ransom of Florence, Ala., Mike
Ransom of Livingston, and Danny Ransom of Cookeville; his mother, Maggie Ransom of Gainesboro; two
sisters, Ozelma Martin of Gainesboro, Jo Gibbons of Kingston Springs; a brother, Otis Lee Ransom of
Macon, TN and three grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 31 May 1981
Elizabeth “Betty”(Brookshire) Raper Obt.
b. 19 January 1919, SC –d. 28 March 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Dr. Horace Wilson Raper,
b. 19 October 1918, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC –d. 30 May 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o
Edward Eugene Raper (1873-1934) & Emma May Shore (1881-1973). Elizabeth “Betty”(Brookshire)
Raper, d/o Euphemia Collins Brookshire & Lorain Justice.
*See Dr. Horace Wilson Raper Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Elizabeth “Betty”Raper, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 31, at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Crest
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. Raper died Sunday, March 28, 2010, in Morningside of Cookeville, where she had resided for nine
years.
She was born Jan. 19, 1919, in Columbia, S.C., to the late Lorain Justice and Euphemia Collins Brookshire.
Mrs. Raper was a graduate of Brevard College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and
earned her A.B. in English and French. During her career, she taught English and French at Adventure Prep
School in Summerville, S.C., and in the Polk, Guilford and Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina.
Mrs. Raper taught homebound students in Putnam County as well as English and French at Monterey and
Cookeville High School. She also taught English as a second language at Tennessee Technological
University for several years.
Mrs. Raper was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church and participated in many and
diverse church activities and programs for more than 50 years. She loved horseback riding and was a riding
instructor at a number of camps and schools. She enjoyed the mountains, traveling and family times at the
beach throughout her life.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen and Winnifred Raper of Rocky Mount, N.C.,
and Ted Raper of Robinsville, Miss.; three grandchildren, Cathy Chaffin and husband Doyte, Elizabeth
Jones and husband Lt. Col. Robert and Rayna Owen; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Jones and Courtney
and Tyler Chaffin; a brother and sister-in-law, Hal Collins and Pattie Brookshire; and a sister-in-law,
Martha Brookshire of Asheville, N.C.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Horace Wilson Raper,
and two brothers, Balfour and William Brookshire.
Pallbearers will be Doyte Chaffin, Lt. Col. Robert Jones, David and Larry Brookshire, Robert Turney and
Bailey Norris.
Honorary pallbearers will be George and Mary Bird King, H.S. and Vivian Barnes, Mrs. Robert Sublett,
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Steinquest, Bishop and Ellen Holliman, Dr. Fred and Louise Culp and O.T. Estes.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (Research), P.O. Box 2827, Cookeville,
TN 38502, or the Wesley Foundation, 271 E. 9th St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Revs. Max Mayo and Drew Shelley will officiate at the services.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Dr. Horace Wilson Raper Obt.
b. 19 October 1918, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC –d. 30 May 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Elizabeth “Betty” (Brookshire) Raper, b. 19 January 1919, SC – d. 28 March 2010, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Euphemia Collins Brookshire & Lorain Justice. Dr. Horace Wilson Raper, s/o Edward
Eugene Raper (1873-1934) & Emma May Shore (1881-1973), both buried in Salem Cemetery, Putnam
Co., TN.
*See Elizabeth “Betty”(Brookshire) Raper Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dr. Horace Wilson Raper, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Internment will follow in Crest
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 2, at the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Dr. Raper died Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 19, 1918, in Winston Salem, N.C., to the late Edward Eugene and Emma May Shore
Raper.
He was a graduate of Brevard Junior College and earned his A.B., M.A. and Ph.D. in history at the
University of North Carolina. He authored several books and articles. His teaching career of more than 46
years included McCallie Prep School in Chattanooga, Brevard College, U.S. Army University in Florence,
Italy, UNC, EKU, Ball State and 29 years at Tennessee Tech University.
Dr. Raper was particularly proud of two accomplishments at TTU. First, he was a member of the faculty
committee that established the master's degree program. This initial graduate program later led to a Ph.D.
program. Second, he headed a committee that received federal financial support for a summer History
Institute designed to improve the teaching of history for the entire Appalachian area.
As a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Dr. Raper served as chair or co-chair of several
committees which accomplished monumental tasks. The Education Commission started kindergarten. The
Worship Commission supervised renovations to the choir loft, which eliminated the split channel. He was
instrumental in raising funds for the new Shantz organ. He was chair of the commission that started the
Triad program and Senior Neighbors. He thought his major contribution was with Wesley Foundation. For
about 20 years, he served as either chair or a member of the board. This board secured the Baxter
Upperman Funds, paid off the building debt, built the arena, bought the adjoining property, acquired the
parsonage and established the Upperman Lectures.
Dr. Raper was a champion of racial equality. He was instrumental in integrating Little League baseball
statewide, Putnam County schools and Cookeville motels.
His family includes his wife of more than 62 years, Elizabeth Brookshire Raper of Cookeville (whom he
married June 11, 1946, in Asheville, N.C.); two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen and Winnifred Raper
of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Ted Raper of Robinsonville, Miss.; three grandchildren, Cathy Chaffin and
husband Doyte, Elizabeth Jones and husband Lt. Col. Robert, and Rayna Owen; and three greatgrandchildren, Ashley Jones and Courtney and Tyler Chaffin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Francis and Sidney Raper.
Pallbearers will be Dr. William Brinker, Gary Maxwell, Rankin Bennett, Dr. Marvin Barker, Doyte Chaffin
and Dr. Calvin Dickinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be George and Mary Bird King, H.S. and Vivian Barnes, Mrs. Charlotte Sublett,
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Steinquest, Bishop and Ellen Holliman, Dr. Fred and Louise Culp and O.T. Estes.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 271 E. 9th Street, or Mended Hearts, c/o Tom
Little, 899 Miller Avenue, both in Cookeville, TN 38501.
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Rosa (Susser) Rappl Obt.
b. 23 July 1922, Bavaria, Bayern, Germany – d. 17 January 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Hans
Rappl. Rosa (Susser) Rappl, d/o George Susser & Theres Geier.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rosa Rappl, 89, of Cookeville, were held at noon on Wednesday,
Jan. 18, 2012, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Rappl passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her home.
She was born July 23, 1922, in Hinterschloss, Bavaria, Germany, to the late George and Theres Geier
Susser.
Mrs. Rappl was a homemaker and a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mrs.
Rappl's favorite activity was volunteering at Santa Teresita Orphanage in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
The family would like to extend special thanks to our second families, namely, Mrs. Yessenia Garcia
Pineda and family in Honduras for their loving care during a 15-year period and to Mrs. Rachel Galindo
Vazquez and family for their loving care during 2011 and 2012 in Cookeville.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Magdalena Rappl and Jim Schwartz of Cookeville; a
grandson, Johann Alexander Diaz Rappl of Cookeville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hans Rappl; a sister, Theresa Susser
Petzenhauser; and a brother, Georg Susser.
Rev. Bo Perez officiated at the services.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Louis Salvatore Rasera Obt.
b. 3 February 1941, Elizabeth, NJ – d. 23 June 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mary Sue
(unknown) Rasera. Louis Salvatore Rasera, s/o Salvatore Rasera & Rose Trippiedi.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Louis Salvatore Rasera, 71, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 27, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Rasera passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Elizabeth, N.J., to the late Rose (Trippiedi) and Salvatore Rasera.
He served in the Navy, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He attended First Baptist Church. Mr. Rasera
worked with General Motors in Linden, N.J., for 26 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a loving,
devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes his wife, Mary Sue Rasera of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Samuel L.
and Tami Rasera of Brick, N.J., and Thomas J. Rasera of Cookeville; two grandsons, Michael A. Rasera of
Virginia and Andrew T. Rasera of Clinton Township, Mich.; two granddaughters, Nicole M. Rasera and
Jessica P. Rasera, both of Brick, N.J.; a great-grandson, Michael A. Rasera Jr. of Virginia; a sister and
brother-in-law, Rosemarie and Frank Barca of Garwood, N.J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Randy Adkisson will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 25 June 2012
Daryl Dean-Brian Rasmussen Obt.
b. 26 November 1971, Parson, KS –d. 12 June 2007, Sparta, TN, md Rebecca Elene Tallent-Rasmussen.
Daryl Dean-Brian Rasmussen, s/o Ray Edward Rasmussen & Mary Loretta Cutshall.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Daryl Dean-Brian Rasmussen, 35, of Sparta will be held today,
Friday, June 15, at 3 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Rasmussen died Tuesday, June 12, in Cookeville.
He was born Nov. 26, 1971, in Parsons, Kan., to Ray Edward and Mary Loretta Cutshall Rasmussen.
Mr. Rasmussen was employed in public works in the city of Cookeville for 11 years.
He also worked with Middle Tennessee Landscaping and Fall Creek Falls State Park.
In addition to his parents, his family includes his wife, Rebecca Elene Tallent-Rasmussen of Sparta; three
sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn Jean Presley, Lori Gail and Joseph Elder, all of Cookeville, and Gloria
Mae and Carmen Iorio of Bloomington Springs; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry Ray and
Starlena Rasmussen of Walling, Daniel E. and Brenda Kay Rasmussen and David E. Rasmussen, all of
Cookeville.
Mr. Rasmussen was preceded in death by his twin nieces, Daisy and Rose Elder, and his niece Diana Iorio.
Memorial donations may be made to Crest Lawn Funeral Home to assist with the services.
Bro. Gary Farris will officiate the services.
Published June 15, 2007 11:17 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Mattie Valentine (Lemons) Rasmussen Obt.
b. 14 February 1914, Cumberland Co., TN – d. 5 October 2009, TN, md Merle Rasmussen. Mattie
Valentine Rasmussen, d/o John Lemons & Mary Bowen.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mattie Valentine Rasmussen, 95, of Cookeville, will be held
Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 9, from 7
a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rasmussen died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Bethesda Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1914,
in Cumberland County to the late John and Mary Bowen Lemons. Mrs. Rasmussen was a member of The
Way Church. She was in the ceramic business and taught ceramic classes. Her family includes a son and
daughter-in-law, Lynn and Kathaleen Hayes of Cookeville; a daughter, Carolyn Thomas of Cookeville;
eight grandchildren, Karen Clayton of Kentucky, Cathy Flynt of Gainesboro, Judy Phann, Kendra Jared,
Shawn Gibbons and Scott Thomas, all of Cookeville, Jonie Larosee of Charleston, S.C., and Laurie
Graham of Ohio; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Merle Rasmussen; two brothers; and a sister.
Pallbearers will be Keith Thorp, Mick Graham, Joshua and Justin Phann, Jeremy Flynt and Ryan Gibbons.
Eric Hahn will officiate the services.
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Cleo Estes Ray Obt.
b. 5 February 1898, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 February 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 12th of
December 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Louella (Jones) Ray, b. 28 November 1904, TN –d. 20 January 1988,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Andrew “Andy”Johnson Jones (1857-1949) & Nancy Jane Neal. Cleo Estes Ray,
s/o Joseph Benjamin Ray (1875-1932) & Martha Adeline Stamps (1877-1970), both buried in Shady
Grove Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 10, #2414 – Cleo Ray married 12 December
1920, Putnam Co., TN to Lovella Jones).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Cleo E. Ray, 81, will be conducted at the chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home Wednesdy, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Tex Boles and Rev. Claudell Honeycut
officiating.
Mr. Ray died February 11 in the Cookeville Hospital.
He was a native of Putnam County, son of the late Joseph and Martha Stamps Ray.
Surivors include his widow, Mrs. Lou Ella Jones Ray; five daughters, Mrs. Gusta Walker, Detroit, MI, Mrs.
Lena Maude Phillips, Dayton, OH, Mrs. Nadine Bilbrey, Anderson, IN, Mrs. Reba Snodderly, Crossville,
and one brother, Lora Ray, Dayton, OH; 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 13 February 1979
Emily Jane (Sayre) Ray Obt.
b. 6 February 1904, Mason Co., VA –d. 10 September 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, , md on the 3rd
of July 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Ridley Ray, b. 4 October 1898, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 November 1967,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Daniel Wilburn Ray (1866-1942) & Maggie Burgess (1871-1899), both buried in
West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. Emily J. (Sayre) Ray, d/o Ephraim Sayre & Matilda Childress.
*See Emma Jean (Ray) Maynard Obt.
*See Ridley Ray buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Ridley Winburn Ray buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Emily Jane Ray, 86, of Cookeville will be held tomorrow,
September 12, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mrs. Ray died Monday (September 10, 1990) in Cookeville General Hospital.
Born February 6, 1904 in Mason County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ephraim and Matilda
Childress Sayre.
Mrs. Ray was a homemaker and a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes three daughters, Aline Maddux, Emma Jean Maynard and Gwendolyn Ray, all of
Cookeville; two sons, Ridley W. Ray of Oak Ridge and Charley E. Ray of Kingston; two sisters, Elzina
Casto of Akron, Ohio, and Lucy White of Letart, West Virginia; seven grand-children and four greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her husband, Ridley Ray.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.
Pallbearers will be Jack McGee, Eldon Burgess, Lloyd Gentry, Max Atnip, Myron Stringer and Harvey
Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Loyalty Ladies Sunday School class of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Wesley Henry and Dr. Jon Carlock will officiate at the services.
Genevieve J. Ray
b. 14 March 1928 –d. 8 February 2007, md Fural D. Ray, b. 24 June 1929.
Infant Ray
b. & d. 8 January 1968, s/o Charley E. & Virginia Lois Ray.
Ridley Ray
b. 4 October 1898, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 November 1967, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of July 1925,
Putnam Co., TN to Emily Jane (Sayre) Ray, b. 6 February 1904, Mason Co., VA –d. 10 September 1990,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Ephraim Sayre & Matilda Childress. Ridley Ray was also md on the
28th of March 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Maggie (Farris) Ray, b. 17 January 1903, TN –d. 9 March 1921,
Putnam Co., TN. She is buried in West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. Ridley Ray, s/o Daniel Wilburn
Ray (1866-1942) & Maggie Burgess (1871-1899), both buried in West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Emily J. (Sayre) Ray Obt.
*See Ridley Winburn Ray buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 567, #2241– Ridley Ray married 28 March
1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Maggie Farris).
Ridley Winburn Ray
b. 6 June 1928 – d. 24 February 1993, md on the 8th of April 1950, Putnam Co., TN to Evelyn Bernice
(Hull) Ray, b. 7 September 1929, d/o Hiram Edgar Hull (1894-19780 & Fannie Bilbrey (1897-1980).
Ridley Winburn Ray, s/o Ridley Ray (1898-1967) & Emily Jane Sayre (1904-1990).
*See Ridley Ray buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 65 – Ridley Winburn Ray married 8 April
1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 6 June 1928, address: Algood, Putnam Co., TN to Evelyn Bernice Hull,
age 21, b. 7 September 1928, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Ed Hull,
Sparta, TN).
Angela Darlene “Angie”(Maxwell) Bullington Regan Obt.
b. 16 November 1963, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 September 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
md Kenneth Leslie Regan, b. 20 May 1957. Angela “Angie” Maxwell Bullington Reagan, d/o Hollis
Lenell Maxwell & Wanda Ellen Polson (1941-2003). Angela “Angie”Maxwell Bullington Reagan also
md on the 2nd of August 1980, Putnam Co., TN to Jeffery Alan Bullington.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 53 –Jeffery Alan Bullington married 2 August
1980, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 28 April 1962, address: Rt. 8, Box 334, Cookeville, TN to Angela
Darlene Maxwell, age 17, b. 16 November 1962, address: Rt. 1, Box 134, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Hollis Maxwell, Rt. 1, Box 134, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 249 – Kenneth Leslie Regan married on the
24th of February 1984, age 26, b. 20 May 1957, address: Rt. 11, Box 326, Cookeville, TN to Angela
Darlene Maxwell, age 20, b. 16 November 1963, address: Rt. 11, Box 326, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Wanda Maxwell, mother, Rt. 1, Box 134, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Angela “Angie”Maxwell Reagan, 50, of Cookeville, will be held
at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crest
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, and again Thursday from noon until time
of services at the funeral home.
Ms. Reagan passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Saturday, Nov. 16, 1963, in Cookeville, to Lenell Maxwell and the late Wanda Polson
Maxwell.
Ms. Reagan was a member of Life Church of Cookeville, and was self-employed.
In addition to her father, her family includes her long-time companion and soul mate, Donald Thrasher of
Rickman; four daughters, Chasity Maxwell and Destiny Johnson, both of Cookeville, and Tiffani Reagan
and Stephanie Reagan, both of Rickman; a devoted pet, Harley Dog; a grandson, Kaiden Maxwell of
Cookeville; a sister, Donna Rowland of Cookeville; two nieces, Brandi Harris and husband Austin, and
Morgan Lane and husband Zach Dancy, all of Cookeville; two great-nieces, Bailey Honeycutt and Olivia
Dancy; a great-nephew, Ethan Lane-Hickey; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Reagan was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Louis and
Edith Polson; and her paternal grandparents, Hollie and Naomi Maxwell.
Bro. Steve Henry will officiate the services.
To sign the online guestbook and leave the family a message, visit crestlawnmemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center.
James Arthur Rector
b. 13 February 1910 –d. 5 May 1997, Putnam Co., TN, (Sgt US Army WWII), md on the 23rd of December
1934, Putnam Co., TN to Lula R. (Phillips) Rector, b. 27 June 1913 –d. 8 April 1998.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 400 – Arthur Rector married 23 December
1934, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Lula Phillips, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Dollie Phillips, mother, Cookeville, TN).
Susan W. Rector
b. 1926 –d. 1998.
Alex Reed Jr.
b. 1881 –d. 1961, md Notie (Mackie) Reed, b. 1894 –d. 1963. Alex Reed, s/o George Reed (1853-1906)
& Flora Jane Smith (1857-1945), d/o Hiram Armstrong Mackie (1864-1930) & Mary Elizabeth Leach
(1865-1955). Notie (Mackie) Reed also md to Clyde M. Reed, b. 1915 –d. 1966.
*See Hiram Armstrong Mackie Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See John I. Reed Obt.
Cecil Douglas Reed Obt.
b. 16 February 1933, Overton Co., TN –d. 25 February 2009, DeKalb Co., TN, (PFC US Army Korea), md
on the 5th of February 1954, Putnam Co., TN to Virginia Ruth (Chaffin) Reed.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 211 –Cecil Douglas Reed married 5 February
2009, DeKalb Co., TN, age 20, b. 16 February 1933, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN to Virginia Ruth
Chaffin, age 23, b. 8 June 1930, address: Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Willis Denton Reed, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Cecil Douglas “Doug”Reed, 76, of Smithville, formerly of the
Dodson Chapel Community of Overton County, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, from the
Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial, with military honors, will
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 27, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Reed died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in DeKalb Community Hospital in Smithville.
He was born Feb. 16, 1933, in Overton County to the late Denton and Nancy Gibbons Reed.
Mr. Reed was a member of Dodson Chapel Methodist Church. He was a certified Lay Speaker with the
United Methodist Church. Mr. Reed was a retired salesman with Elizabeth Webbing Mills in Rhode Island.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
His family includes his wife of 55 years, Virginia Reed of Smithville (whom he married Feb. 5, 1954, in
Cookeville); three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Howard Stephenson, Denise and James
Gribble, all of Cookeville, and Doris Cantrell of Smithville; nine grandchildren, Rebecca, Chip and Laura
Beth Stephenson, Amanda Vaughn and husband Jimmy, Houston, Rosa Beth, Zachary and April Cantrell,
and Maranda Washer and husband Michael; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Cantrell and Gabriel
Washer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Owen and Leo Reed; two sisters,
Ninnie Masters and Teola Wilford; and a son-in-law, Bill Cantrell.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law and grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Guy Wilmoth and Jimmy Vaughn.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 753A Humble Dr., Cookeville, TN
38501 or Gideon's International, P.O. Box 422, Cookeville, TN 38503-0422.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Friday, Feb 27, 2009
Charles Raymond Reed Obt.
b. 22 September 1924 - d. 6 October 2006, Marietta, GA, md Vellanea (Whimberley) Reed. Charles
Raymond Reed, s/o Rosier Cullum Reed (1892-1973) & Martha Belle Buck (1891-1983).
GEORGIA – Funeral services for Charles Raymond Reed, 82, of McCaysville, GA will be held at 4:30
p.m. today, Sunday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m. today, Sunday, October 8 at the Fairview Baptist Church in
Georgia.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery will full military honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard, led by
Colonel George Pletcher.
Mr. Reed died on Friday, October 6, 2006 in Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.
He was born in Allardt to the lat R. C. and Martha Buck Reed.
He served in the Navy during World War II. During his tour of duty from 1943-1946, he served aboard the
USS Hank as a torpedo operator. During this time he survived three kamikaze attacks.
He graduated from Tennessee Tech and was an educator throughout the East Tennessee area. After 34
years of teaching, he retired from the Polk County School system in 1985, as Principal of Copperhill
Elementary School.
Mr. Reed was very active in the community, serving on the Fannin County Board of Equalization for 10
years. He was also very active in the Fairview Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and on the
Sunday School Committee.
His family includes his wife of 26 years, Vellanea Whimberley Reed of McCaysville; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Bruce and Brenda Reed of Cookeville, and Shannon and Janet Payne of McCaysville; a
daughter and son-in-law, Roxie and John Trovato of Copperhill, GA; four sisters and two brothers-in-law,
Alma Mahoney, Azra and Ruble Price, and Gladys Nixon, all of Jamestown and Grace and Ernest Buck of
Pall Mall; four grandchildren, Philip and Ginny Reed, Connor and Alexis Payne; special canine friend,
Ginger; and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Welba Reed.
Pallbearers will be Jack Suits, Calvin Cook, Keith Brooks, John Trovato, Andy Hyde and Sam Parr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Jones, Darrell Moore, Mike Gobble, Alden Dilbeck, Gary Pantaleo,
Royce Burnette, Nick Wimberley, Kim Campbell, Johnny Payne, Marvin Hyde, Dr. Bill Crouch and Edsel
Deal.
Memorial donations may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, P. O. Box 492, McCaysville, GA, 30555.
Revs. Scott Graves and A. J. Heaton will officiate at the services.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.Akinsfuneralhome.com
Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA in charge of arrangements.
Information provided by Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Sunday, 8 October 2006.
Dana “Danny Lee”Reed Obt.
b. 1 June 1928, Overton Co., TN – d. 26 July 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7 th of April
1973, Overton Co., TN to Betty Sue (Gentry) Reed. Dana “Danny Lee”Reed, s/o Commie Reed (18891956) & Bessie L. Peek (1890-1974).
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 106, #9204– Dana Lee Reed married 7 April
1973, Overton Co., TN, age 44, address: Rt.7, Cookeville, TN to Betty Sue Swearingin, age 38, Rt. 7,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Linus Gentry,).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dana Lee Reed, 78, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, July 28, at
11 a.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Thursday, July 27, from 3-9 p.m.; and Friday, July 28, from 11 a.m. until
Mr. Reed died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 1, 1928, in Overton County to the late Commie and Bessie L. Peek Reed.
Mr. Reed was employed as a machinist for various employers for over 30 years.
He was a member of Northeast Church of Christ in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife, Betty Sue Gentry Reed of Cookeville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice
R. and Cecil Garrett of Cookeville, Mary Arlene and Joe Spicer of Algood, and Patsy M. and Jerry Peek of
Rickman; a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and JoAnn Reed of Hardy's Chapel; two stepdaughters and a
stepson-in-law, LuAnne and Phillip Scott of Marion, Ark. and Jan Allen of Cookeville; a stepson and
stepdaughter-in-law, Randall and Brenda Swearingin of Lawrenceburg; 18 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reed was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Katherine; a greatgranddaughter; four brothers; and three sisters.
Malcolm Hill will officiate the services.
Published July 27, 2006 10:07 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Harold Estes Reed Obt.
b. 18 September 1932, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 May 2008, TN, md on the 11th of September 1954, Overton
Co., TN to Lorene (Farley) Reed. Harold Estes Reed, s/o Herman Reed & Hassie Pearl Patterson.
(Source: Tennessee Marriage Record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 712 –Harold Estes Reed married 11 September
1954, Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Lorene Farley, age 21, address: Rt. 1,
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Alex Farley, Rt.1, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Harold E. Reed, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 13, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Monday, May 12, and from 7 a.m. until time of
Mr. Reed died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
He was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Putnam County to the late Herman and Hassie Pearl Patterson Reed.
Mr. Reed worked at Dacco as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
His family includes his wife, Lorene Farley Reed of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and
Elizabeth Reed of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Allen Arnold and Tracy Arnold Deck; four greatgrandchildren, Hope, Faith, Grace and Brittany; a brother-in-law and spouse, Chester and Kathrine Farley
of Modesta, Calif.; and a sister-in-law and spouse, Gina and Charles Hooten of New Carrollton, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Reed.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Smith, James Rector, Ray Foucault, Thurman Bilbrey, Tim Mercer and Roy
Loftis.
Bros. Mike Gillock and Frank Davis will officiate at the services.
Monday, May 12, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
James Lee Reed Obt.
b. 9 July 1920, Brookhaven MS – d. 25 September 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Louise
(Parker) Reed, b. 14 January 1912 – d. 17 December 2000. James Lee Reed, s/o Sherman Lee Reed
(1901-1934) & Bessie Ofelia Tillman (1903-1967), both buried in Johnson Grove Laird-Redd Cemetery,
Lincoln Co., MS.
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for James Lee Redd, 78, of Cookeville will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at
2 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.
Mr. Redd died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
He was a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and the son of the late Sherman Lee and Bessie Ofelia Tillman
Redd.A retired procurement officer with the US government, his family includes his wife, Louise Parker
Redd of Cookeville; a son, James Lee Red Jr. of Ponchatoula, La.; a daughter, Margena Redd Maffett of
Cookeville; a sister, Dorothy Parnell of Houma, La.; grandchildren, James Lee Redd III, Tracey Lynn
Robbins, William Lee Maffett; and a great grand child, Kaitlyn Paige Mabe.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
Rev. Woody Adams will officiate at the services.
Jesse Willard Reed
b. 25 December 1918 – d. 26 July 1986, Putnam Co., TN, (S1 US Navy WWII), md Georgia (Norrod)
Reed.
John I. Reed Obt.
b. 22 November 1879, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 18 May 1965, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Maude
Elizabeth (Ray) Reed, b. 29 December 1888, TN – d. 2 April 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co. TN, d/o
William & Paralee Ray. John I. Reed, s/o George Reed (1853-1906) & Flora Jane Smith (1857-1945).
*See Alex Reed buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See John Everette Reed Obt.
*See Maude Elizabeth (Ray) Reed Obt.
*See Willard C. Reed buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for John I Reed, 85, retired watchmaker who died today at Cookeville Hospital, will be
held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn cemetery, Rev George
Capps officiating.
The son of George and Flora Smith Reed, he was born in DeKalb county.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Reed, Cookeville; 2 sons, Willard, Algood; John E, Macon, Ga; 3
sisters, Mrs Shelby Watson, Murfreesboro; Mrs Mae Snell, Marietta, Ga; Mrs Molly Warner, Florida.
John Everette Reed Obt.
b. 30 September 1927 –d. 10 March 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of September 1945,
Rossville, GA to Elise (Morgan) Reed. John Everett Reed, s/o John I. Reed (1879-1965) & Maude
Elizabeth Ray (1888-1985).
*See Maude Elizabeth (Ray) Reed Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Everette Reed, 75, of Cookeville will be held Thursday,
March 13, at 11 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Wednesday, March 12, from 5-8 p.m.
Mr. Reed died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Son of the late John Ira and Maude Elizabeth Ray Reed, he was born on Sept. 30, 1927, in Putnam County.
Mr. Reed was a communication agent for Life of Georgia for 28 years and a master sergeant in the U.S. Air
Force for 38 years and a veteran of WWII. He was of the Baptist faith.
His family includes his wife of 57 years, Elise Morgan Reed, whom he married on Sept. 8, 1945, in
Rossville, Ga.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Jimmy Sandiford of Fort Valley, Ga., Sherry and
Bobbie Andrews of Lake Butler, Fla., and Stephanie and James Saam of Gordon, Ga.; eight grandchildren,
Suzanne and Wesley Sandiford, Scott, Sandie and Mitch Andrews, Todd Hartley and Tyler and Tifani
Saam; and four great-grandchildren, Bobby, Brandon, Sean and Rebecca Andrews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Reed.
His grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Published March 12, 2003 10:57 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Josephine (Brown) Reed Obt.
b. 25 June 1922, Clay Co., TN – d. 20 November 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9 th of
September 1942, to Walter Minor Reed, b. 9 September 1920, Jackson Co., TN – d. 28 February 2001,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o William Thomas Reed (1873-1945) & Sallie Mai Burris (1893-1987).
Josephine (Brown) Reed, d/o Frank Brown & Hester Rogers.
*See Walter M. Reed Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Josephine Brown Reed, 80, of Cookeville will be held Saturday,
Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Mrs. Reed died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Frank and Hester Rogers Brown, she was born in Clay County on June 25, 1922.
Mrs. Reed was a homemaker and a retired school teacher in the Jackson County School System. She was of
the Baptist faith.
Her family includes a son, Charles Reed of Cookeville; a brother, Reginald Brown of Cookeville; two
sisters, Sue Sinichak of Cookeville and Cathy Osgathorpe of Celina; two grandchildren, Joe Reed of
Huntsville, Ala., and Janet Gonzalez of Orlando, Fla., and two great-grandchildren, Tessa and Treven
Gonzalez, both of Orlando.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Reed, and a grandson,
John Reed.
Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate at the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Maude Elizabeth (Ray) Reed Obt.
b. 29 December 1888, TN – d. 2 April 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co. TN, md John I Reed, b. 22
November 1879, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 18 May 1965, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o George Reed
(1853-1906) & Flora Jane Smith (1857-1945). Maude Elizabeth (Ray) Reed, William & Paralee Ray.
*See Willard C. Reed buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Maude Elizabeth Reed, 97, will be held in the chapel of Hooper
and Huddleston Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Byron Epps officiaitn. Burial will be in
Mrs. Reed died Tuesday (April 2, 1985) at Cookeville Manor Nusing Home following an extended illness.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William and Paralee Ray.
Mrs. Reed was a homemaker.
Her family includes a son, John E. Reed of Macon, GA; a sister, Flora Dedman of Lebanon; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 and fro 7-9 this evening at the funeral home.
Walter Minor Reed Obt.
b. 9 September 1920, Jackson Co., TN –d. 28 February 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th
of September 1942, to Josephine (Brown) Reed, b. 25 June 1922, Clay Co., TN – d. November 2002,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Frank Brown & Hester Rogers. Walter Reed, s/o William Thomas
Reed (1873-1945) & Sallie Mai Burris (1893-1987).
*See Josephine (Brown) Reed Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Walter Reed, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri.,
March 2, at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services on Fri., March 2, at Dyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Reed died on Wed., Feb. 28, 2001, at NHC of Cookeville.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1920, in Jackson County to the late William Thomas and Sallie Burris Reed. Mr.
Reed was a chemical engineer with Vanderbilt University. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife, Josephine Reed of Cookeville; a son, Charles Reed of Cookeville; three
sisters, Elva Meadows, Dean Wilson and Frances Anderson, all of Gainesboro; and two grandchildren, Joe
Reed and Janet Gonzalez.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Reed; and a grandson, John Reed.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Mr. Reed.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Assoc.
Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate at the services.
Published March 01, 2001 12:31 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Willard C. Reed
b. 1915 –d. 1982, md Frances J. (unknown) Reed, b. 1928 –d. 1998. Willard C. Reed, s/o John I. Reed
(1879-1965) & Maude Elizabeth Ray (1888-1985).
Jay Green Reeder Obt.
b. 18 February 1892, TN –d. 16 September 1973, Cookeville, TN, md on the 11th of October 1914, Putnam
Co., TN to Dora Ellen (Crawford) Reeder, b. 6 July 1889, TN – d. 4 May 1982, d/o Wiley Smith
Crawford & Jane Elizabeth "Betty" Maxwell. Jay Green Reeder, s/o Levi Pearson Reeder (18561945) & Martha Frances “Mattie”Green (1856-1921).
*See Lillard Earl Reeder Obt.
*See Jessie Mae (Reeder) Lafever Obt.
*See Betty Marie (Reeder) Julian Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
*See Joe Lanier Redder buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
*See William Talmadge Reeder buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN
*See Wiley P. Reeder Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 237, #941 – Mr. Jay Reeder married 11
October 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Crawford).
Funeral services for Jay Green Reeder, 81, of Rt. 4 were held September 18, 1973 at the Chapel of Dyer
Funeral Home. Bro. Owen Reed and Bro. Albert Ward were the officiating ministers. Burial was in Crest
Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Reeder died Sunday, September 16, 1973 at Cookeville General Hospital.
He was the son of the late Levi Pearson Reeder and Mattie Green Reeder.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Maxwell Reeder of Cookeville, Rt. 4; 4 sons, Wiley, Paul, Talmage,
and Lillard Reeder, all of Cookeville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Betty Julian and Mrs. Jessie Mae Lafever, also of
Cookeville; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Bobby Lafever, Wayne Lafever, Ronnie Reeder, Buddy Reeder, Kenneth Hollows,
Dewey Mathis.
Dispatch, TN: 20 September 1973.
(1930 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 106 –J. Reeder is head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN
(22/25 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Dora, 40 yrs. old, TN (21/25 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Wiley, 14
yrs. old; Joz, 12 yrs. old; Bettie, 9 yrs. old; Talmage, 7 yrs. old; Lilliard, 4 ?/12 yrs. old & Jessie Mar
Reeder, dau., 1 ?/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1940 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 401 –Jay G. Reeder is head of household, 47 yrs. old,
TN, md to Dora E., 50 yrs. old, TN. Children: Joe L., 22 yrs. old; Bettie M. (Julian), 20 yrs. old, md;
William T., 17 yrs. old; Lillard E., 13 yrs. old; Jessie M., 11 yrs. old & Paul D. Reeder, 4 yrs. old. All born
in TN. Also living in the household: Ernest Julian, son-in-law, 25 yrs. old, TN).
Lillard Earl Reeder Obt.
b. 1925 –d. 16 July 1992, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Mary Martelie (Lafever) Reeder, b. 9 March
1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 January 2011, Sparta, TN, d/o Tillman C. Lafever (1886-1974) & Nora
Della Mills (1886-1979), both buried in LaFever Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Lillard Earl Reeder, s/o Jay
Green Reeder (1892-1973) & Dora Ellen Crawford (1889-1982).
*See Jay Green Reeder Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lillard Earl Reeder, better known as “Pappy”, 66, of Cookeville,
will be held Saturday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the
Mr. Reeder died Thursday, July 16, 1992, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Son of the late Jay Green and Dora Ellen Crawford Reeder, he was born August 28, 1925 in Putnam
County.
Mr. Reeder was a retired auto repairman with Bob’s Body Shop.
His family includes his wife, Mary Martelie Lafever Reeder of Cookeville; one son, Ronnie Reeder of
Cookeville; one son, Ronnie Reeder of Cookeville; one daughter, Carolyn Reeder of Cookeville; three
brothers, Wiley, Talmadge and Paul Reeder, all of Cookeville; two sisters, Jessie Mae Lafever and Betty
Julian, both of Cookeville and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gaylon Miller, Kenny Spurlock, Phillip and Wayne Lafever, Ross Secord, Lowell
Kennedy and Eric Stewart.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, July 17, after 5 p.m.
Bro. Donald Widner and Bro. Mike Madden will officiate at the services.
Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 17 July 1992.
Lillard Earl Reeder Obt.
b. 1925 –d. 16 July 1992, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Mary Martelie (Lafever) Reeder, b. 9 March
1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 January 2011, Sparta, TN, d/o Tillman C. Lafever (1886-1974) & Nora
Della Mills (1886-1979), both buried in LaFever Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Lillard Earl Reeder, s/o Jay
Green Reeder (1892-1973) & Dora Ellen Crawford (1889-1982).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lillard Earl Reeder, better known as "Pappy", 66, of Cookeville,
will be held Saturday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest
Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Reeder died Thursday, July 16, 1992, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Son of the late Jay Green and Dora Ellen Crawford Reeder, he was born August 28, 1925 in Putnam
County. Mr. Reeder was a retired auto repairman with Bob's Body Shop.
His family includes his wife, Mary Martelie Lafever Reeder of Cookeville; one son, Ronnie Reeder of
Cookeville; one son, Ronnie Reeder of Cookeville; one daughter, Carolyn Reeder of Cookeville; three
brothers, Wiley, Talmadge and Paul Reeder, all of Cookeville; two sisters, Jessie Mae Lafever and Betty
Julian, both of Cookeville and four grandchildren.
Mary (Lafever) Reeder Obt.
b. 9 March 1927, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 January 2011, Sparta, TN, md Lillard Earl Reeder, b. 1925 –d.
16 July 1992, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Jay Green Reeder (1892-1973) & Dora Ellen Crawford
(1889-1982). Mary (Lafever) Reeder, d/o Tillman C. Lafever (1886-1974) & Nora Della Mills (18861979), both buried in LaFever Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Funeral Services for Mary Reeder, age 83, will be held Monday, January 24, 2011, at 11:00 am from the
chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home with interment in Crest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 4:00 –9:00 pm and
on Monday, January 24, 2011, from 10:00 am until time of the services. Mrs.
Reeder passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011, at NHC Health Care Center in
Sparta, TN. She was born March 9, 1927, in Putnam County, TN to the late
Tillman C. & Nora Della Mills Lafever. Mrs. Reeder was a homemaker and a
member of the Boiling Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law: Ronnie Earl and Cathy Bartlett Reeder of Cookeville, and a
daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn Reeder Harmon and husband Keith. Four
Grandchildren: Jeffery Ray Harmon and wife Janie Beaty, Sonja Beth Harmon Farris, Tina Michel Reeder
and husband David Brown, and Marty Jay and wife Frances Gentry Reeder. Eight Great-Grandchildren:
Darraa & Kaylee Brown, Jadyn & Gray Reeder, Colby & Madison Harmon, Keistyn Horn & Hayden Farris
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Lillard Earl
Reeder, brothers: James (Sam), Clifford & T. Z. Lefever, & a sister: Bonnie Lefever. Pall Bearers will be
Eric Steward, Lowell Kennedy, Phillip Lafever, David & Steve Brown and Wayne Farris. Bros. Alan
Lovelace & Tracy Gross will officiate at the services.
Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 23 January 2011
Violet Elise (Lee) Reeder Obt.
b. 9 July 1919, Jackson Co., TN –d. 7 April 2004, Putnam Co., TN, md Wiley P. Reeder, b. 31 July 1915,
Putnam Co., TN – d. 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Jay Green Reeder (1892-1973) & Dora
Ellen Crawford (1889-1982). Violet Elise (Lee) Reeder, d/o Andrew Horace Lee (1881-1978) & Mary
Mabery (1885-1928), both buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Gladys C. (Lee) Carr Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Elise Lee Reeder, 84, of Cookeville will be held Saturday, April
10, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 9, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Reeder died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at NHC.
Born July 9, 1919, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Horace and Mary Mayberry
Lee.
Mrs. Reeder was a homemaker and a member of Whitson Chapel Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Wiley P. Reeder; a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Linda Reeder of
Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Dewey Mathis of Cookeville and Mary Ellen and
Herman Keith of Hendersonville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa and Radford Duke, Lisa
and Chuck Porter and Steve and Kerri Reeder; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Bo and Abbie Reeder
and Cole and Kaylin Porter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Lee; three brothers, Verble, Fred
and Geralds Lee; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jay and Dora Reeder.
Pallbearers will be Herman Keith, Dewey Mathis, Radford Duke, Chuck Porter, Bo Reeder, Tyler Reeder,
Cole Porter, Dr. James Millis and Jerry Dyer.
Bro. Steve Reeder will officiate at the services.
Wiley P. Reeder Obt.
b. 31 July 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Violet Elise (Lee) Reeder, b.
9 July 1919, Jackson Co., TN –d. 7 April 2004, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Andrew Horace Lee (1881-1978) &
Mary Mabery (1885-1928), both buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Wiley P. Reeder,
s/o Jay Green Reeder (1892-1973) & Dora Ellen Crawford (1889-1982).
*See Jessie Mae (Reeder) Lafever Obt.
*See Violet Elise (Lee) Reeder Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wiley P. Reeder, 93, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11,
from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Reeder died today, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 31, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Jay Green and Dora Ellen Crawford Reeder.
Mr. Reeder was retired from Cookeville Handle Mill. He was a member of Whitson Chapel Church of
Christ.
Special thanks to Dr. Kenny Lynn and staff and a niece Kathy Reeder for her care and compassion.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Linda Reeder of Cookeville; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Sue and Dewey Mathis of Cookeville and Mary Ellen and Herman Keith, of Hendersonville; a
brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dixie Reeder of Cookeville; three grandchildren, Steve Reeder, Melissa
Duke and Lisa Porter; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Bo and Abbi Reeder and Kaylin and Cole
Porter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Elisa Lee Reeder; two sisters, Jessie
Lafever and Betty Julian; and three brothers, Joe, Talmage and Lillard Reeder.
Pallbearers will be Herman Keith, Dewey Mathis, Radford Duke, Chuck Porter, Bo and Tyler Reeder, Cole
Porten, Jerry Dyer and Charles Tuck.
Bro. Steve Reeder will officiate at the services.
Online guest register is at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Friday, Jan 09, 2009: Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Gerald “Pee Wee”Reels Obt.
b. 17 November 1943, Overton Co., TN – d. 5 April 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Bobbie
(Gunnels) Reels, b. 1944. Gerald “Pee Wee”Reels, s/o Lester F. Reels & Lola B. Carter.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Gerald "Pee Wee" Reels, 56, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday,
April 8, at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors today until 9 p.m. at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home and on
Saturday from noon until time of services at the church.
Mr. Reels died on Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1943, in Overton County to the late Lester F. and Lola B. Carter Reels.
He was an member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. He believed in and served the community
through his membership and support of various organizations, such as the Cookeville Jaycees, where he
served in various capacities through the years. He was recognized for his outstanding service in that
organization through a lifetime membership in the Tennessee Jaycees Volunteer Corps. He was also a
member of Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266; a 32nd Degree Shriner; and a member of Al Menah Temple.
Mr. Reels was an avid amateur golfer who loved the game. He participated in many amateur golf
tournaments throughout the state and was a winner on the local golf circuit.
He and his family owned and operated Gunnels Florist.
His family includes his wife of over 38 years, Bobbie Gunnels Reels; a daughter, Rosemary Qualls; a son
and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Susan Reels, all of Cookeville; three sisters, Pauline Wilson of
Livingston, Jane Wilmoth of Cookeville and Betty Jean Nelson of Ft. Meyers, Fla; and a granddaughter,
Jessica Qualls of Cookeville.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Norris, and four brothers, L.B., David, Bill and Tony Reels.
Honorary pallbearers will be his golfing buddies.
Active pallbearers will be Ken Brown, Lanny Dunn, Donnie Westbrooks, Danny Brooks, Harold Stone,
Bill Legge, Bobby Burroughs, Carl Trantham, Buck Manis and Terry Randolph.
The family requests that memorials be made to Netherland Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 5, Rickman, TN
38580.
Bros. Mike Benson and Glen McDonial will officiate at the services.
Stella (Wright) Reeser Obt.
b. 1897, TN –d. 4 October 1983, md on the 13th of September 1918, Overton Co., TN to Porter Reeser, b.
1897 –d. 1978. Stella (Wright) Reeser, d/o Andrew Wright & Mary Sells.
*See Eleen (Reeser) Hawkins Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 540 – Porter Reeser married 13
September 1918, Overton Co., TN to Miss Stella Wright).
Services for Mrs. Stella Wright Reeser, 86, will be conducted from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home, Friday, at 2 p.m. with Henry Shelby and Bob McMillian officiating. Burial will be in
Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeser died October 4, at her home at 228 W. Fourth Street in Cookeville.
She was a native of Tennessee and the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Sells Wright. She was the
widow of the late Porter Reeser.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eleen Harkins and Frances Bumnbalough, both of Cookeville; two
grandsons, Tim Bumbalough of Cookeville and Wayne Harkin of Kansas City, Kansas, a brother, Julian
Wright of Cookeville.
Barbara J. (McHenry) Reeves Obt.
b. 20 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 May 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Eugene H.
Reeves, b. 1919, Darden, TN – d. 9 December 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Cager Reeves &
Deena Owens. Barbara J. (McHenry) Reeves, d/o Hershel McHenry & Cora Green.
*See Eugene H. Reeves Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Barbara J. Reeves, 85, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at 10
a.m. on Tues., May 15, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Mon., May 14, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Reeves died on Sat., May 12, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1916, in Putnam County to the late Hershel and Cora Green McHenry. Mrs.
Reeves was retired from U.S. Rubber. She was a member of Bloomington Springs Church of Christ.
Her family includes a sister, Lora Rose of Bloomington Springs; three brothers, Joe McHenry of Madison
Heights, Mich., and Charles and Terry McHenry, both of Warren, Mich.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Reeves; a sister, Reva
Skimmiehorn; and a brother, Kenneth McHenry.
Bro. Paul Fox will officiate at the services.
Eugene H. Reeves Obt.
b. 1919, Darden, TN – d. 9 December 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Barbara J. (McHenry)
Reeves, b. 20 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 May 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Hershel McHenry & Cora Green. Eugene H. Reeves, s/o o Cager Reeves & Deena Owens.
*See Barbara J. (McHenry) Reeves Obt.
BLOOMINGTON SPRINGS –Funeral services for Eugene H. Reeves, 64, of Bloomington Springs, will
be held Sunday, Dec. 11, 1983, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Fox
officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Reeves was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital Dec. 9.
A native of Darden, TN, he was the son of the late Cager Reeves and Deena Owens. He was a veteran of
WWII.
His family includes his wife, Barbara McHenry Reeves of Bloomington Springs; a sister, Madeline Lyle of
Bloomington Springs; a brother, Owen Reeves of Bloomington Springs; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Family member will serve as pallbearers.
Dyer Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Owen Alfred Reeves Obt.
b. 2 April 1925, Darden, TN – d. 12 July 2014, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Cage A. Reeves & Denia
Elizabeth Matilda Owens.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Owen Alfred Reeves, 89, of Algood, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, July 19, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Reeves died Saturday evening, July 12, 2014, in Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood.
He was born April 2, 1925, in Darden, Tenn., to the late Cage A. and Denia Elizabeth Matilda Owens
Reeves.
Mr. Reeves was a retired assembler with Chrysler Corp. in Detroit.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Arnie and Helen Reeves of Shelby Township, Mich.,
and Tommy and Pat Reeves and Steve and Barbara Reeves, all of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; five grandchildren,
Jennifer (Jim) Kurlinski, Melissa (Jason) Rowe, Samantha (Dan) Badalamente, Tom (Karen) Reeves, Jr.,
and Katie Reeves; four great grandchildren; and numerous other extended family members.
Rev. Jim Rogers will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6111
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 18 July 2014.
James Lee Redd Obt.
b. 9 July 1920, Brookhaven, MS –d. 25 September 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Sherman Lee
Redd & Bessie Ofelia Tillman.
COOKEVILLE Funeral services for James Lee Redd, 78, of Cookeville will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at
2 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Mr. Redd died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
He was a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and the son of the late Sherman Lee and Bessie Ofelia Tillman
Redd.A retired prorement officer with the US government, his family includes his wife, Louise Parker
Redd of Cookeville; a son, James Lee Red Jr. of Ponchatoula, La.; a daughter, Margena Redd Maffett of
Cookeville; a sister, Dorothy Parnell of Houma, La.; grandchildren, James Lee Redd III, Tracey Lynn
Robbins, William Lee Maffett; and a great grand child, Kaitlyn Paige Mabe.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
Rev. Woody Adams will officiate at the services.
Published Saturday, September 26, 1998 8:25 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Lou (Murrey) Reeves
b. 29 April 1906 –d. 9 January 1992, (Founder of Crest Lawn Cemetery).
Marie E. “Coco”Reid
b. 7 January 1909 –d. 30 January 1997.
Grover Reinbold Obt.
b. 17 April 1933, Herrin, IL – d. 24 April 1998, Rochester, MN, md May (Briscoe) Reinbold, b. 26 July
1936, Carrollton, MS – d. 8 October 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Daniel Briscoe III & Alma
Ruscoe. Grover Reinbold, s/o Homer Grover Reinbold & Mary Eva Hopkins.
*See May (Briscoe) Reinbold Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Grover Reinbold, 65, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Cookeville, will be
held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mr. Reinbold died on Friday, April 24, 1998, in Rochester, Minn.
He was born on April 17, 1933, in Herrin, Ill. to the late Homer Grover and Mary Eva Hopkins Reinbold.
Mr. Reinbold, a Mason, was a past deacon of St. Johns Presbyterian Church in Reno. He was a member of
the Geological Society of America, the Society of American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and
Petroleum Engineers, Inc. and the American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologist. Mr. Reinbold served as an Air
Force pilot for two years.
His family includes his wife, May Briscoe Reinbold of Reno; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Reinbold of
Reno and Mary Elizabeth Reinbold of San Francisco, Calif.; one son, Stewart G. Reinbold of Reno; and
one sister, Carolyn Reinbold of St. George, Utah.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Reinbold.
Pallbearers will be Del Harper, Rob Austin, Francis Fitzgerald, Jim Norton, Denzil Walker and Frank
Seymour. Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Essler and Don Estes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Revs. David Eisenmenger and G. David Campbell will officiate at the services.
Published Thursday, April 30, 1998 11:10 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
May (Briscoe) Reinbold Obt.
b. 26 July 1936, Carrollton, MS –d. 8 October 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Grover Reinbold,
b. 17 April 1933, Herrin, IL – d. 24 April 1998, Rochester, MN, s/o Homer Grover Reinbold & Mary
Eva Hopkins. May (Briscoe) Reinbold, d/o Daniel Briscoe III & Alma Ruscoe.
*See Grover Reinbold Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for May Briscoe Reinbold, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 17, at the Cookeville chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Mrs. Reinbold died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at her residence. She was surrounded by friends and loved
ones.
She was born July 26, 1936, in Carrollton, Miss., to the late Daniel Briscoe III and Alma Ruscoe Briscoe.
Mrs. Reinbold raised four children throughout the family’s moves from Tennessee to Colorado, Texas and
Nevada. A graduate of UT Knoxville, she worked as a librarian and computer teacher in elementary
schools in Colorado and Nevada. For several years Mrs. Reinbold worked in the summer with the Camp
Country Lad team. Since returning to Cookeville 15 years ago, she had been a member of Cookeville First
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reinbold was an elder and a deacon at the Presbyterian Church. In addition, she
volunteered at Helping Hands, Cookeville Visitor’s Center, and the gift shop at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Reinbold was a Master Gardner and member of Cookeville FCE. She enjoyed
national and international travel, visiting Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and
Great Britain. She cared for children and animals throughout her life, donating to various organizations.
Her pride and joy were her seven grandchildren.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and J.T Reinbold Blackledge of Morehead,
Ky., and Mary Elizabeth and Marc Reinbold Schepman of San Jose, Calif.; a son, Stewart Grover Reinbold
of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Ava Jillian Reinbold Blackledge, Emma Camille Reinbold
Blackledge, Parker Cole Reinbold Schepman, Cooper Briscoe Reinbold Schepman, Petal May Reinbold,
Finn Michael Reinbold and Sawyer Gray Reinbold; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Sarah and Joe
Hanlon of Fort Myers, Fla., and Charlotte Scruggs and Laurie Porterfield, both of Maryville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Reinbold, and a daughter,
Kimberly Lynn Reinbold.
Pallbearers will include her son, Stewart Reinbold; her sons-in-law, Marc Schepman and J.T. Blackledge;
as well as friends, Eliseo Rios, John McGee and Drue Huffines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Putnam County, 421 East Broad Street,
Cookeville, TN 38501; or to the American Cancer Society, 753A Humble Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501. The
American Cancer Society may also be reached at www.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 (option #2).
Rev. Pat Handlson will officiate the services.
Lester Leroy Renner Obt.
b. 23 May 1923, Frederick Co., MD –d. 12 January 1978, TN, s/o Herbert Leroy Renner & Beulah Belle
Staub.
*See Maurice “Pappy”Elwood Renner Ob t.
Word has been received of the death of Lester Leroy Renner, age 54, of Walling, TN, at the White County
Hospital.
Mr. Renner had been regional manager of a Boy Scout Camp.
Funeral services were conducted at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home, Cookeville, TN, by Brothers
Malcom Hill and Horace Parks. Interment was in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Cookeville.
Maurice “Pappy”Elwood Renner Obt.
b. 1 July 1930, Frederick City, MD – d. 4 August 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Nancy Louise
(Marshall) Renner, b. 20 July 1936, Mountaindale, MD –d. 5 May 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Jesse Marshall & Jennie Welty. Maurice “Pappy” Elwood Renner, s/o Herbert Leroy Renner
(1901-1984) & Beulah Belle Staub (1903-1965).
*See Lester Leroy Renner Obt.
*See Nancy Louise (Marshall) Renner Obt.
Funeral Services for Maurice (Pappy) Elwood Renner, 75, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 14, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Peace Mausoleum
of Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the funeral home.
Mr. Renner died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005.
He was born July 1, 1930, in Frederick City, Md., to the late Herbert Leroy and Beulah Belle Staub Renner.
He was a retired machine operator for Fleetguard and served in Navy for nine years.
His family includes his wife of 52 years, Nancy (Granny) Renner; two sons, Butch Renner of Montana, and
Michael Renner of Fort Hood, Texas; three daughters, Bonnie Rich, Barbara Pitts and Becky Allen, all of
Cookeville; a brother, Kenneth Renner of Creagerstown, Md.; a sister, Betty Beachy of Westminster, Md.;
10 grandchildren, Brian, Bonnie, Bo, Nanda, Jason, Jessica, James, Shane, Tyler and "Little Bit;" and
several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby and Brian Renner; two brothers,
Lester and Paul Renner; and a sister, Helen Farley.
Billy Nabors will officiate at the services.
Nancy Louise (Marshall) Renner Obt.
b. 20 July 1936, Mountaindale, MD –d. 5 May 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,, md Maurice “Pappy”
Elwood Renner, b. b. 1 July 1930, Frederick City, MD – d. 4 August 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,,
s/o Herbert Leroy Renner (1901-1984) & Beulah Belle Staub (1903-1965). Nancy Louise (Marshall)
Renner, d/o Jesse Marshall & Jennie Welty.
COOKEVILLE –Memorial services for Nancy “Granny”Louise Renner, 7 of Cookeville, will be held at
12:30 p.m. Saturday May 10, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. The family has chosen
cremation. Encryptment will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery following the services.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 9, and Saturday, may 10, from
10 a.m. until time of services.
Ms. Renner passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at her home in Cookeville.
She was born Monday, July 20, 1936, in Mountaindale, MD, to the late Jesse and Jennie (Welty) Marshall.
Mrs. Renner attended Rocky Point Baptist Church and worked several years as a safety coordinator for
Aqua Tech in Cookeville.
She is survived by three daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Rich and Rebecca Renner, both of Cookeville,
and Barbara and Larry Pitts of Baxter; two sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Jackie Renner of Billings,
MT, and Mike and Christie Renner of Cookeville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Sally and James Abiba of Frenchville, PA; and several
nieces and nephews, with special nephew, Huseyin Abiva.
In addition to her parents Ms Renner was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Renner; two sons,
Bobby and Brian Renner; two sisters, Dorothy Marshall and Pat Rice; and a brother, June Marshall.
Bro. Nolan Cantrell will officiate the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 7 May 2014.
Robert Wayne Renner
b. 3 January 1955 –d. 30 May 1970.
Uzziel Velazquez Reyes Obt.
b. & d. 27 June 2001, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Esau Velazquez Ventura & Veronica Reyes
Cruz.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Uzziel Velazquez Reyes, newborn son of Esau Velazquez
Ventura and Veronica Reyes Cruz, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, at Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home; family will receive friends at the cemetery following the
services.
Uzziel died on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
In addition to his parents of Cookeville, his family includes two sisters, Charlotte Esther Ventura and
Jacqueline Velazquez, both of Cookeville.
Pastor Sidonio C. Reyes will officiate at the services.
William “Bill”George Rezny Obt.
b. 18 December 1930, Houghton, MI –d. 11 Augsut 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 26th of
March 1955, Detroit, MI to Dorothy (Ford) Rezny. William “Bill” George Rezny, s/o Frank Joseph
Rezny & Myrtle Emily Warrick.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William “Bill”George Rezny, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 1
p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment, with military honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 13, and from 11 a.m. until time of
Mr. Rezny died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Houghton, Mich., to the late Frank Joseph and Myrtle Emily Warrick
Rezny.
Mr. Rezny was of the Protestant faith. He was an Army veteran and a retired welder with the Equipment
Manufacturing Company in Warren, Mich.
His family includes his wife of more than 55 years, Dorothy Ford Rezny (whom he married March 26,
1955, in Detroit, Mich.); three daughters, Denise Rezny, Terry Hicks and Amanda Rezny, all of
Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, A.J. and Josie Rezny of Cookeville and Ron Rezny of Warren;
two brothers, Bernard and Ernest Rezny, both of Warren; two sisters, Josephine Bungard of Warren and
Lill Etapa of Lake City, Fla.; three grandchildren, Matt and wife Rebecca Rezny, Elizabeth and husband
Michael Gibby and Brandon William Rezny; and a great-grandson, Gavin William Rezny.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Clarence and Joseph Rezny
Jr., and a sister, Mary Mousseau.
Pastor Jason Stanford will officiate at the services.
Robert Taylor Rhea Sr.
b. 3 March 1891, White Co., TN – d. 23 July 1972, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of June
1919, White Co., TN to Margie Fancher (Owen) Rhea, b. 29 December 1894, White Co., TN –d. 19 May
1977, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Martin Wayne Owen (1848-1918) & Marcia Jane "Jennie"
Matheny (1856-1939). Robert Taylor Rhea, s/o John Byrd Rhea (1854-1926) & Mary Loucetta
Williams (1866-1940), both buried in Highland Cemetery, Sparta, TN.
*See Grover Bob Thompson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 244 – Taylor Rhea married 17 June 1919,
White Co., TN to Margie Owen).
John William Rhoten Obt.
b. 8 March 1927, Jackson Co., TN – d. 21 July 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of
October 1973, Putnam Co., TN to Lorell (Ashburn) Presley Rhoten, b. 18 January 1941. John W.
Rhoten, s/o Andy Rhoten & Florence Roberts. Lorell (Ashburn) Presley Rhoten, also md on the 18th of
May 1957, Smith Co., TN to Lillard Presley.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 303 –Lillard Presley married 18 May 1957,
Smith Co., TN, age 19, Baxter, TN to Lorell Ashburn, age 18, Baxter, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 59 – John William Rhoten married 13
Putnam Co., TN, age 46, b. 8 March 1927, address: 481 West End, Cookeville, TN to Lorell Presley, age
32, b. 18 January 1941, address: General Delivery, Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Mr. & Mrs. Leanard Ashburn, parents, Rt.2, Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John W. Rhoten, 80, of Baxter will be held Monday, July 23, at 2
p.m. at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Sunday, July 22, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Rhoten died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 27, 1927, in Jackson County to the late Andy and Florence Roberts Rhoten.
Mr. Rhoten was a factory worker for S&S Screw Machine. He also served in the Navy. He was a member
of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife, Lorell Rhoten of Baxter; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Micheal and
Sharon Rhoten of Baxter; a daughter, Wanda Rhoten of Cookeville; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Patricia
and Bill Fielder of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Jerry Rhoten of Nashville and
James and Wanda Rhoten of Greenwood, Ind.; a sister, Lucille Tryon of Greenwood, Ind.; and three
grandchildren, Amanda Parks, and Lori and Chris Rhoten.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rhoten was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben, Audney (Al) and Billy
Crawford Rhoten; and two sisters, Pauline Doty and Jean Wilkerson.
Bro. John Davis will officiate the services.
Patricia Diane Rhule Obt.
b. 18 July 1968 – d. 14 July 1980, Nashville, TN, d/o Randell Rhule & Willodene Whittenburg (19442012).
*See Willa Dean (Whittenburg) Rhule Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Patricia Diane Rhule, 11, were conducted Wednesday, July 16, at 2
p.m. at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Dewey Robinson and Bro. Kenny Vaughn officiating.
Miss Rhule died July 14 in a Nashville hospital following an accidental shooting at her home on June 17.
She is survived by her parents, Randell and Willodene Whittenburg Rhule of Cookeville; two sisters,
Tammy and Deborah Rhule of Cookeville; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhule of
Byrdstown; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Geneva Cope of Byrdstown.
Pallbearers were Jenneth Stout, Robert Balir, Jerry Joyner, Eddie Rodgers, Ronnie Rodgers and Bud Street.
Willa Dean (Whittenburg) Rhule Obt.
b. 3 May 1944, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH – d. 26 May 2012, Sparta, TN, md on the 2nd of July 1960,
Overton Co., TN to Randall Benton Rhule. Willa Dean (Whittenburg) Rhule, d/o Kenneth Whittenburg
& Edna Geneva West.
*See Patricia Diane Rhule Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 422 – Randell Benton Rhule married 2
July 1960, Overton Co., TN, age 18, address: Huntsville, KY to Willa Dean Whittenburg, age 18,
Byrdstown, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Geneva Whittenburg).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Willa Dean Rhule, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 29, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, and from noon until time of services on Saturday
Mrs. Rhule died on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Highlands Medical Center in Sparta.
She was born May 3, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Edna Geneva (West) Whittenburg.
Mrs. Rhule was of the Baptist faith and worked for Rhule’s Auto Sales.
Her family includes her husband, Randall Rhule of Cookeville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tammy
and Tim Snow of North Carolina and Deborah Carlile of Baxter; three grandchildren, Timothy John “T.J.”
Snow, Amanda Carlile Graham and husband Garry Graham II and Ryan Matthew Carlile; a greatgrandchild, Garry “Trey”Graham III; two brothers; three sisters; and special friend Carolyn Nash.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Diane Rhule, and two sisters.
Bro. Ronald Strong will officiate at the services.
Claude P. Rice
b. 11 September 1917, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 May 1974, Jackson Co., TN, (PFV US Army), md on the
19th of April 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Myrtle L. (Dyer) Rice, b. 15 September 1919 – d. 6 April 2000.
Claude P. Rice, s/o John Filmore Rice (1878-1957) & Minnie May Putty (1890-1976).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 523 –Claude Rice married 19 April 1941,
Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Cookeville, TN to Myrtle Dyer, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN. Name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Ted Dyer, Cookeville, TN).
Joshua McDonald Rice Obt.
b. 24 February 1979, Carthage, Smith Co., TN –d. 24 May 2005, Albany, KY, s/o Richard Dwayne Rice
& Karen Yvonne McDonald.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Joshua McDonald Rice, 26, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
May 28, in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cross Mausoleum at Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at the funeral home.
Mr. Rice died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in Albany, Ky.
He was born Feb. 24, 1979, in Carthage, to Richard Dwayne Rice and Karen Yvonne McDonald.
Mr. Rice worked as an engineer with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
In addition to his parents, his family includes a step-father, Ken Olds of Davenport, Wash.; a step-mother,
Kristi Susanne Rice of Baxter; a daughter, Allie Nicole Rice of Columbus, Ohio; a fiance, Michelle Ann
Garrett of Cookeville; four brothers, Christopher Dwayne Rice of Lebanon, Chadrick L. and Dustin L.
Rice, both of Baxter and Kelly Ray Olds of Davenport; two sisters, Dannielle L. and Jessica A. Olds, both
of Davenport; two grandfathers, Cleo McDonald and James Bill Montgomery, both of Cookeville; two
step-grandmothers, Violet Montgomery and Paulette McDonald, both of Cookeville and step-grandparents,
Eddie Dean and Martha Sparks of Double Springs.
Mr. Rice was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Reba Ray Montgomery and Anna Ruth McDonald;
an uncle, James Ray Rice Jr. and an aunt, Anessa Nicole Rice.
Bro. Hillier Duke will officiate at the services.
Sam Rice
b. 21 August 1910 – d. 19 June 1976, md on the 14th of March 1959 to Zell (West) Rice, b. 14 February
1922 –d. 6 April 1994.
Virginia (Howard) Stout Rice Obt.
b. 13 September 1918 – d. 7 May 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Brownie J. Stout. Virginia
(Howard) Stout Rice, d/o John & Lillie Howard.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Virginia Stout Rice (Virg-Alice Howard), 86, of Cookeville will be
held at 3 p.m. on Tues., May 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rice died on Sat., May 7, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 13, 1918, to the late John and Lillie Howard.
Mrs. Rice was a Federal and State employee, working more than 30 years with the Farmers Home
Administration.
Her family includes a daughter, Kathryn Stout Winters; a grandson, Benjamin Winters; two nephews,
Vaughn and Johnnie Howard; and other nieces and nephews on the Stout side.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brownie J. Stout; a brother, Taylor
Howard; and a sister, Prietta.
Memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of choice, or to the White County Howard
Cemetery Fund by contacting the funeral home.
The Rev. Rebecca Larson will officiate at the services.
Fannie Louise (Vaughn) Rich Obt.
b. 11 October 1929 – d. 12 January 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Robert Vaughn & Ethel
Hunter.
*See Pansy Ethel (Hunter) Vaughn Obt.
*See Robert Henry Vaughn Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Louise Rich, 55, of Crescent Dr., Cookeville, will be held Monday
January 14 at 2:00 in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Fox officiating. Burial will be
in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Rich died January 12, 1985 in Cookeville General Hospital. Born October 11, 1929 she was the
daughter of the late Ethel Hunter Vaughn & Robert Vaughn. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her father, her family includes 2 daughters, Linda Wilmoth & Peggy Moore, both of
Cookeville; 4 sons, Bob, Billy, Jimmy and Jerry Rich, all of Cookeville; 3 brothers, Willard Vaughn,
Luther Vaughn, & Alvin Vaughn, all of Cookeville; 9 grandchildren.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 13 Janaury 1985.
Janice (Byrne) Rich Obt.
b. 30 October 1939, Detroit, MI – d. 6 December 2000, Mt. Clemens, MI, d/o Fred Spurlock Byrne
(1909-1991) & Ruby E. Judd (1915-2014).
*See Ruby E. (Judd) Byrne Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Janice Byrne Rich, 61, of Mt. Clemens, Mich., formerly of Baxter, will
be held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 12, from the Baxter chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rich died on Wed., Dec. 6, 2000, at Mt. Clemens General Hospital in Mt. Clemens, Mich.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1939, in Detroit, Mich. to Ruby Judd Byrne of Baxter and the late Fred Byrne.
Mrs. Rich was employed with Consumer Powers for many years as a demo advisor. Later she worked as a
substitute teacher for various school districts in the Mt. Clemens area. She attended WSU where she earned
a bachelor's degree in domestic science. She was an active member of Northpointe Community Church of
Christ in Macomb Township, Mich., serving in the women's ministry, benevolence ministry, and she was
currently studying to be a grief counselor with Stephen's ministry. She was also a delegate working with the
recent democrat election through Congressman David Bonior's office. Mrs. Rich volunteered her time and
talent with many groups and causes, especially assisting with services at the Church of Christ Care
Facility, Clinton Township.
In addition to her mother, her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Miranda and Lee Winer of
Boston, Mass.; a son, Charles Rich of Mt. Clemens; and a grandson, Zachary Rich of Northstreet, Mich.
Pallbearers will be George, Charles and Willard Presley, George Yancey, Bob Wingate and Lee Winer.
Bro. Dewayne Chaffin will officiate at the services.
Lela Louise (Mason) Rich Obt.
b. 20 April 1925, Smith Co., TN –d. 30 October 2011, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of March
1945, Overton Co., TN to Oscar Delon Rich, b. 24 January 1924, Overton Co., TN – d. 2 July 2006,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Dave Plumlee Rich (1895-1969) & Eula Belle Davis (1899-1969). Lela Louise
(Mason) Rich, d/o Ben Mason & Betty Pearl Lackey.
*See Oscar Delon Rich Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 249 –Oscar Rich married 14 March 1945,
Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: Livingston, TN to Lela Mason, age 19, address: Algood, TN).
Cookeville, TN - Mrs. Lela Louise Rich, 86, of Cookeville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October
30th, 2011 at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
Mrs. Rich was born in Smith County, TN on April 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Ben Mason and Betty
Pearl (Lackey) Mason. She attended Trinity Assembly Church in Algood. Mrs. Rich spent her years as a
homemaker caring for her family. She was a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
sister and friend.
Mrs. Rich is survived by: Daughters: Deborah Lineweaver & husband Keith of
Palm Coast, FL; Martha Rich of Florida.
Sons: Bobby Rich & wife Sandra of Palm Coast, Florida., Leonard Rich & wife
Robin of Cookeville., Gary Rich & wife Ethelene of Cookeville., Terry Rich &
wife Annette of Cookeville.
Brother: K. D. Mason & wife Jane of New Middleton, TN.
Mrs. Rich has 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. She was preceded in death by her
husband Oscar D. Rich, her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 3rd, with Pastors Mike Campbell and
Jim Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of the service.
Go to www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the guest book and send a message to the family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
Oscar Delon Rich Obt.
b. 24 January 1924, Overton Co., TN – d. 2 July 2006, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of March 1945,
Overton Co., TN to Lela Louise (Mason) Rich, b. 20 April 1925, Smith Co., TN – d. 30 October 2011,
Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Ben Mason & Betty Pearl Lackey. Oscar Delon Rich, s/o Dave Plumlee
Rich (1895-1969) & Eula Belle Davis (1899-1969).
*See Lela Louise (Mason) Rich Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 249 –Oscar Rich married 14 March 1945,
Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: Livingston, TN to Lela Mason, age 19, address: Algood, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Oscar Delon Rich, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 6, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the funeral home.
Mr. Rich died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at his home.
He was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Overton County to the late David P. and Eula B. David Rich.
He was a retired welder with General Motors Corp. with 33 years of service. Mr. Rich was a member of
Trinity Assembly of God. He served in the Army as a private during World War II and received the Good
Conduct Medal.
His family includes his wife, Lela Louise Mason Rich of Cookeville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Bob
D. and Sandra Rich of Palm Coast, Fla., Leonard E. and Robin Rich of Cookeville, Gary A. and Ethelene
Rich of Silver Point, and Terry D. and Annette Rich of Baxter; two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra K.
and Keith Lineaweaver of Palm Coast and Marti A. Rich of Cookeville; 13 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Neeley, and two brothers, Albert and
Roy Rich.
Memorial donations may be made to Cookeville Rescue Mission.
Pastors Mike Campbell and Jim Moore will officiate the services.
Ernest Richard Jr.
b. 17 April 1921 –d. 15 January 1989, Putnam Co., TN, md N. Ezell (unknown) Richard, b. 29 December
1925. Ernest Richard Jr., s/o Ernest Richard Sr. (1886-1977) & Sarah E. (1890-1969).
Clarence Millard Richards Obt.
b. 6 December 1923, Overton Co., TN –d. 10 April 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24 th of
June 1950, Gibson Co., TN to Mary Lou (Johnston) Richards. Clarence Millard Richards, s/o George
Verble Richards (1895-1983) & Lockie Belle Eldridge (1902-1992).
*See George Verble Richards Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 98, #43 –Clarence Millard Richards
married 24 June 1950, Gibson Co., TN to Mary Lou Johnston).
Clarence Millard Richards passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical
Center following an extended illness.
He was the son of the late George Verble and Lockie Belle Eldridge Richards of Cookeville. Born in the
Dry Valley area of Overton County, Richards was a 1941 graduate of Rickman High School, where he was
president of his senior class, and played varsity basketball. He entered Tennessee Polytechnic Institute
(TPI) in 1941 to study pre-medicine. At the outbreak of World War II, having just turned 18, Richards
volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps, with the intention of entering pilot training. In the post-DDay period of the war, his skills were needed elsewhere, and he became a radio operator on B-24s. While
assigned to Langley Field, Va., he served as crew member, patrolling the East Coast against U-Boat
infiltration. The War winding down, his skills as a teacher and mentor were called into action, and he was
tasked to train others to become radio operators. He taught radio school at Rockhurst College near Kansas
City, Mo., and later assigned to Scott Field, Illinois, where he mustered out. Richards received an
Honorable Discharge on Feb. 17, 1946, and returned to Tennessee Tech to complete his studies. His
military decorations include an Air Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal,
and the Army Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from TPI with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Agriculture and became a Plant and Soils Scientist.
Richards spent his entire career in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, first as a District Soil
Conservationist in Greeneville, Tenn., and retired as an area conservationist for the Knoxville area. Shortly
after joining the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), he was selected for further training in leadership and
assigned to Washington, D.C., where he undertook graduate studies at The American University in 195253. He received multiple awards for his work in the Greene County Soil Conservation District, and
continued to be asked to apply his gift for teaching by training and mentoring as many as 31 soil
conservation trainees. Many of his trainees rose through the ranks of soil conservation to hold posts at the
district, area, and state levels.
While in Greeneville, Richards was active in his church, the First Methodist (later Christ United Methodist)
Church, the Rotary International Club, where he served as president, was president of the Greene County
Fair Board, and served as president of the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association in 1974. He was named
"Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" in 1986 by the Tennessee Technological University Agriculture
Foundation.
He returned to Cookeville in 1983, having retired from the USDA after 33 years of service. Together with
W. Clyde Hyder, he was instrumental in further development of the Agriculture Foundation at Tennessee
Tech, where he served as executive secretary, a post he held for 23 years. Throughout his life, Richards
remained true to his calling to be, in his words, "A Steward of the Earth." He received the "Environmental
Educator of the Year" award from the Putnam County Schools for his volunteer work at Project: S.T.E.P.,
establishing the Environmental Classroom at Park View Elementary School in 1993. Richards served
several years as an Associate Member of the Putnam County Soil Conservation District Board. In the
1990s, he served with an environmental group whose focus was Abandoned Mine Reclamation, serving
one term as its President. He frequently testified before the U.S. Congress on behalf of this group, and led
the effort to protect the Environment. Additionally, Richards was a member of the Volunteer Auxiliary at
Cookeville General Hospital (later, Cookeville Regional Medical Center), installing Life Lines throughout
Putnam County. He served as president of Life Line in the mid-1990s. Richards was a lifelong member of
the Methodist Church, and a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Cookeville. He was a
member of the Breakfast Rotary Club for a number of years.
Richards is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Johnston Richards; two daughters, Melinda
("Mendy") and Claire, a son-in-law, Kim McMillan; two grandsons, Chase and Rob McMillan; and his
beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Rusty.
Visitation was held Friday, April 12, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Cookeville. Funeral services
were held there Saturday, April 13, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the First United Methodist Building
Fund or the Ag Foundation at Tennessee Tech University.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384
George Verble Richards Obt.
b. 1895, Overton Co., TN –d. 26 September 1983, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 2nd of April 1922, Overton
Co., TN to Lockie Belle (Eldridge) Richards, b. 19 April 1902, TN – d. October 1992, d/o Calvin
Morgan Eldridge (1863-1929) & Mary Louvine Oakley (1870-1945). George Verble Richards, s/o
George Thomas Richards (1855-1901) & Goolie Verble (1863-1938).
*See Clarence Millard Richards Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 483 – Verble Richards married 2 April
1922, Overton Co., TN to Miss Lockey Bell Eldridge).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for George Verble “G.V.” Richards, 88, of East Ninth Street,
Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, with
Rev. Jim Hughes and Rev. Perry Parker officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Richards, a native of Overton County, died Monday, September 26, 1983, in Masters Health Care
Center following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Thomas and goolie Verble Richards; a
retired farmer and retired manager of Putnam County Farmers Corp; member of Algood United Methodist
Church.
His family includes his wife, Mrs. Lockie Eldridge Richards; a son, Clarence Richards of Cookeville; two
granddaughters, Mrs. Douglas C. Wonder of San Antonio, TX; Elizabeth Claire Richards of Knoxville.
Active pallbearers are Clyde Hyder, Claude Hyder, Calvin “Bud” Eldridge, Deloy Looper, Randall
Eldridge, Hugh Claibourne.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. J. T. Moore, Dr. W. S. Taylor, Dr. Thurman Shipley, J. T. DeBerry, Dr. Jere
Lowe, J. B. Robbins Sr., J. B. Robbins Jr., Vann Mullins, Harlan Mullins, Jasper Terry, Robert Lynn
Draper, Hubert Wall, Herman Johnson, Willis Huddleston, Buster Reeves, Charles R. Miller Jr., Elmer
Langford, Hugh Childress, Willard Nash, Willie Arms, Ramond Brown, James Murphy.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.
Russell Lenard Richards
b. 29 November 1922 –d. 11 October 1991, (TEC5 US Army WWII), md on the 2nd of May 1982, Putnam
Co., TN to Phyllis Jean (Lance) Richards, b. 5 September 1936.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 353 –Russell Lenard Richards, married 2
May 1982, Putnam Co., TN, age 59, b. 29 November 1922, address; Rt. 15, Cookeville, TN to Phyllis Jean
Lance, age 45, b. 5 September 1936, address; Rt. 15, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: William Death, father, Seville, OH).
Fannie Lou (Brown) Richardson Obt.
b. 1891 – d. 1959, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of June 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Levie
“Livie” Edgar Richardson, b. 23 July 1880, Jackson Co., TN – d. 4 May 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, s/o Riley Shaver Richardson & Lucy B. Hardcastle.
*See Carlos Lee Gaw Obt.
*See Georgia Belle (Richardson) Gaw Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 298, #3047–L. E. Richardson married 20
June 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Mrs. Fannie Brown).
Mrs. Fanny Lou Richardson, 68, wife of L. E. “Bud”Richardson, died last Monday at Cookeville General
hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services were held last Wednesday at Whitson funeral home. The Rev. John Barnes and the Rev.
Carson Whittaker officiated. Burial was in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Gaw, Mrs. Mary Alice McClain and Mrs.
Ed Cannon, all of Cookeville; two sons, Horace Richardson, Sparta, and Howard Brown, Cookeville; six
step-sons, Ernest and Dallas Richardson, Cookeville, L. S., E. A. Allison and Charlie Richardson, Detroit,
Mich.; two brothers, Charlie Rippetoe, Cookeville, and Vestle Rippetoe, Madison, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs.
John Howard, Maggie Rippetoe, and Mrs. Bob Stout, Cookeville, 17 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
The Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 23 December 1959, pg. 3-section 1.
Daniel Herman Richardson
b. 22 October 1904 –d. 9 July 1993, md Ila (Burks) Richardson, b. 1 February 1910, Clay Co., TN – d.
16 March 1997, Livingston, Overton Co., TN, d/o William Alexander Burks (1873-1915) & Cora
Cannon (1879-1929).
*See Walter Fred Burks buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Christine (Gilliam) Burks Obt.
*See John William “Bill”Emerton buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Margaret L. “Peggy”(Dyer) Richardson Obt.
b. 13 April 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 November 2006, Putnam Co., TN, md Henry Richardson.
Margaret L. “Peggy”(Dyer) Richardson, d/o Russell Andrew Painkey Dyer (1888-1965) & Kitty Bell
Johnson (1895-1963), both buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Russell Andrew Painkey Dyer Obt. Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret L. “Peggy” Richardson, 79, of Cookeville, will be held
Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Nov. 17, from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.
Mrs. Richardson died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at NHC.
She was born Apr. 13, 1927, in Putnam County to the late Russell and Kitty Bell Johnson Dyer.
Mrs. Richardson was a homemaker and a member of Holladay Church of Christ. She did volunteer work at
Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Her family includes her husband, Henry Richardson of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Ladelle and
Mark Randolph of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Joan Dyer of Cookeville; and a
grandson, Zachary Randolph.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Tribble, and a
brother, Ralph Dyer.
Pallbearers will be Bob, Russell and Tom Dyer, Ray Bennett and Bill Randolph.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate the services.
Published November 17, 2006 11:19 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Marvin Mainord Richardson Obt.
b. 22 January 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 10 March 2007, White Co., TN, md on the 20th of March 1948,
Putnam Co., TN to Norma Jean (Burroughs) Richardson, b. 17 March 1930. Marvin Mainord
Richardson, s/o Jimmy Lee Richardson & Lola Bell Mainord.
*See Norma Jean (Burroughs) Richardson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 225 -Marvin Mainord Richardson married
20 March 1948, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 22 January 1923, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Norma Jean
Burroughs, age 18, b. 17 March 1930, address: Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Clyde Burroughs, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mainord Richardson, 84, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday, March 12, form the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Sunday, March 11, and from 7 a.m. until time of
services on Monday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Richardson died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in White County Community Hospital.
He was born January 22, 1923, in Overton County to the late Jimmy Lee and Lola Bell Mainord
Richardson.
Mr. Richardson was a salesman and a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife, Norma Jean Richardson of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Pattie and
Ronald Stamps of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Myra Richardson of Knoxville; a
brother, Jimmy Gayle Richardson of Wilmington, NC; and three grandchildren, Eric and Jey Stamps of
Lenior City and Jenni Stamps of Knoxville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Richardson.
Pallbearers will be Mike and Tim Richardson, Jack Mainord, Nolan and Ronnie Gollsby and Larry
Eldridge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Brewington, Shirley Stamps, Harold Boatman, Joe Maxwell, Sam
Gibbons, Freddie Maxwell and Gerald Pryor.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 11 March 2007.
Norma Jean (Burroughs) Richardson Obt.
b. 17 March 1930, Overton Co., TN – d. 24 January 2015, Sparta, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of
March 1948, Putnam Co., TN to Marvin Mainord Richardson, b. 22 January 1923, Overton Co., TN –d.
10 March 2007, White Co., TN, s/o Jimmy Lee Richardson & Lola Bell Mainord. Norma Jean (Burris)
Richardson, d/o Clyde Burroughs & Addie Moore.
*See Marvin Mainord Richardson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 225 -Marvin Mainord Richardson married
20 March 1948, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, b. 22 January 1923, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Norma Jean
Burroughs, age 18, b. 17 March 1930, address: Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Clyde Burroughs, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Norma Jean Richardson, 84, of Algood, will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today Monday, Jan. 26, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Richardson passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center of Sparta.
She was born March 17, 1930, in Overton County to the late Clyde Burris and Addie (Moore) Burroughs.
Mrs. Richardson was a secretary with Wilmoth Insurance Agency. She was of the Baptist faith and
attended Washington Avenue Baptist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Myra Richardson of Lenoir City; a daughter and
son-in-law, Patti and Ronald Stamps of Crossville; a sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Harold Stringer
of Franklin; grandchildren, Eric and Jey Stamps of Lenoir City and Jenni Stamps of Knoxville; and a greatgrandchild, Libby Stamps.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Mainord Richardson,
who passed away March 10, 2007.
Pallbearers will be Tony and Chris Stringer, Tim Richardson, Ronnie Goolsby, Nolan Goolsby and David
Andrews.
Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate the services.
Rev. Hurshal Lennon Riddle Obt.
b. 30 November 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 May 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of
November 1939, Jackson co., TN to Vivian Kathryn (Netherton) Riddle, b. 17 December 1918, Putnam
Co., TN – d. 17 August 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Robert Fain Netherton (1883-1933) &
Alice Carrie Ray (1888-1972). Hurshal Riddle, s/o John Hollis Riddle (1896-1980) & Lola Harriet
Pippin (1897-1979), both buried in Shipley Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Vivian Kathryn (Netherton) Riddle Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 133 –Hurshal Riddle married 4 November
1939, Jackson Co., TN to Vivian Netherton).
Funeral services for Rev. Hurshal Lennon Riddle, 98, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May
14 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home
with Dr. Harold Hunter and Rev. Bill Stone officiating. Interment will follow
at the Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 3 –8 p.m. and again
Thursday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Rev. Riddle died Saturday evening, May 9, 2015 at his home.
He was born November 30, 1916 in Putnam County, TN to the late John
Hollis and Lola Harriet Pippin Riddle.
Rev. Riddle graduated from Cookeville Central High and attended TPI (Tennessee Tech University).
He married the former Vivian Kathryn Netherton on November 4, 1939. Hurshal and “Miss Vivian”were
saved during a Revival Meeting at Wilhite Baptist Church in 1946, and they immediately became active in
the church, where he served as, not only the Sunday School Superintendent, but as teacher, deacon and
song leader. In 1951, serving as Building Chairman, he led a successful effort by the Wilhite church to
purchase and move the unused Bohannon School building to the present location that now houses the
Cookeville Rescue Mission.
On December 5, 1955 he became an ordained Baptist Minister. For the next 35 years he served as
pastor of several Baptist churches including Sand Springs, Johnson, Rocky Point, Hanging Limb,
and Dodson Branch. He also served as interim pastor at Silver Point Baptist Church. He has the
unique distinction of performing the weddings of all four children and even some grandchildren. He has
also baptized all his grandchildren and several of his great grandchildren.
Hurshal loved history, was very involved in genealogy, and did extensive research for several history
and genealogical books and publications.
He was a retired production control manager and manufacturing supervisor with Wilson Sporting Goods.
In addition to his parents, and wife Vivian, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Lee Riddle; three
sisters, Mary Lanczki, Marie Farris, and Louise Snakenberg.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Penny Riddle; three daughters and sons-in-law,
Shirley and Hoyt Maberry, Retha and David Mayberry, Debbie and Joe Maberry, all of Cookeville; seven
grandchildren, Ronnie (Vickie) Mayberry, Lisa (Tim) Hammons, Marcie Manzaro, Mark (Amy) Maberry,
Elizabeth (Daniel) Witt, LeAnn (John) Looper, and Carrie Riddle (fiancé Justin Roberson); 13 greatgrandchildren, Megan (Kyle) Fuller, Maicie (Jason) Hodge, James David Hammons, Kala Mayberry,
Andrew and Emma Manzaro, Alibeth, Callen, and Ellie Kate Maberry, Parker and Ethan Witt, Annie and
Kace Looper; and special care givers, Wanell Goolsby, Gail Carr, and Judy Hix.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International (by contacting the funeral home) or Colonial
View Baptist Church Building Fund, 1426 West Cemetery Road, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Vivian Kathryn (Netherton) Riddle Obt.
b. 17 December 1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 17 August 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of
November 1939, Jackson Co., TN to Hurshal Lennon Riddle, b. 30 November 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d.
9 May 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o John Hollis Riddle (1896-1980) & Lola Harriet Pippin
(1897-1979). Vivian Kathryn (Netherton) Riddle, d/o Robert Fain Netherton (1883-1933) & Alice
Carrie Ray (1888-1972).
*See Veleda Roena (Netherton) Bennett Obt.
*See Robert Fain Netherton buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Hurshal Lennon Riddle Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 133 –Hurshal Riddle married 4 November
1939, Jackson Co., TN to Vivian Netherton).
Funeral services for Vivian Kathryn Riddle, 86, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20,
from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Riddle died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 17, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Robert Fain and Alice
Carrie Ray Netherton.
Mrs. Riddle was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods and was a member of West
View Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband of 65 years, Hurshal Riddle, whom she married on
Nov. 4, 1939; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Penny Riddle of Sparta; daughters and sons-in-law
Shirley and Hoyt Maberry, Retha and David Mayberry, Debbie and Joe Maberry, all of Cookeville; a
brother and sister-in-law, Dawson and Edith Netherton of Cookeville; and a sister, Millie Wall of
Cookeville; seven grandchildren and spouses, Ronnie and Vicki Mayberry, Lisa and Tim Hammons,
Marcie and Matt Manzaro, Mark and Amy Maberry, Elizabeth Maberry, LeAnn and Carrie Riddle; six
great-grandchildren, Megan, Maicie and James David Hammons, Kala Mayberry and Andrew and Emma
Manzaro; and special friends Judy Hix, Diane Fox, Wanell Goolsby and Sandra Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Vaden, Charlie and Bob Netherton;
two sisters, Veleda Bennett and Velna Eldridge; and two infant siblings.
Pallbearers will be Mark Maberry, Ronnie Mayberry, Tim Hammons, Matt and Andrew Manzaro, Daniel
Witt and James David Hammons.
Dr. Harold Hunter and Bro. Chuck Branch will officiate the services.
Rev. Charles Raymond Riggs Obt.
b. 15 October 1915, Pocahontas, AR – d. 13 April 2009, MO, md 22 July 1999, Putnam Co., TN to
Winona Mae (Gates) Riggs, b. 23 November 1920, Randolph Co., AR – d. 23 March 1999, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o Newton Preston Gates (1894-1977) & Virgie West. Rev. Charles Raymond Riggs,
s/o Charles Ernest Riggs & Eva Dawson. Rev. Charles Raymond Riggs md 1st on November 1934 to
Velma (Staten) Riggs.
*See Winona Mae (Gates) Riggs Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rev. Raymond Riggs, 93, of Monett, Mo., formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at Cookeville Free Will Baptist
Church. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at
the church.
Rev. Riggs died Monday, April 13, 2009, at his home in Missouri.
He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Pocahontas, Ark., the first son of the late Charles
Ernest and Eva Dawson Riggs.
In November 1934, he married Velma Staten Riggs, who died two months later.
On Oct. 25, 1936, he was united in marriage to Winona Mae Gates Riggs and,
to this union, six children were born. After more than 62 years of marriage, she died March 23, 1999.
Prior to entering the ministry, he taught in a one-room school house in Arkansas. He was ordained in 1938
to the Gospel ministry. On June 5, 1938, he established the Highland Park Free Will Baptist Church in
Highland Park, Mich. In 1953, he and his family moved to Nashville, where he became the first full-time
general director of the Free Will Baptists Foreign Missions Department. In 1959, they moved to Norfolk,
Va., to pastor Bethany Free Will Baptist Church, where he also established the first Free Will Baptist
Christian School in 1966.
In 1967, he returned to Royal Oak, Mich., to pastor Central Free Will Baptist Church, formerly Highland
Park Free Will Baptist, and organized the Great Lakes Bible Institute. In 1976, he returned to Cookeville to
pastor Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church and established the Upper Cumberland Bible Institute. In 1980,
he moved to Pleasant View, to pastor Good Springs Free Will Baptist Church. In 1982, he became the
promotional secretary for the Tennessee State Association of Free Will Baptists and conducted many
revivals with his wife, Winona, under the name of Stateside Evangelism. All in all, his ministry spanned
more than eight decades.
His family includes his wife, Burnice Davis Riggs (whom he married July 22, 1999, in Cookeville); four
sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joyce Riggs of Hewitt, Texas, Kenneth and Carolyn Riggs of
Springfield, Randy and Beverly Riggs of Joelton and Steve and Becky Riggs of Nantes, France; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Ramona and Earl Sessoms of Chesapeake, Va., and Patsy and Bill Daniel of
Calhoun, Ga.; two stepsons and their wives, Rick and Linda Davis of Monett and Jim and Dee Davis of
Rapid City, Iowa; a stepdaughter and her husband, Sue and Gaylon Henderson of Monett; three brothers
and two sisters-in-law, Lehman and Jean Riggs of Cookeville, James (Jim) Riggs of Florida and Dwight
and Cathy Riggs of Columbia, S.C.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lena Mitchner of Wisconsin,
Betty Jo and Claude Mullins of Algood and Dorothy and John Bugbee of Crossville; 31 grandchildren; 48
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his first two wives, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ernestine Riggs,
Madeline Whiteaker, Eileen Dalton and Geneva Miller.
Memorial donations may be made to Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church of Monett, Mo., or the Free Will
Baptists International Missions Department by contacting the funeral home.
Dr. Charles Thigpen and Rev. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Thursday, Apr 16, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Winona Mae (Gates) Riggs Obt.
b. 23 November 1920, Randolph Co., AR –d. 23 March 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd
July 1999, Putnam Co., TN to Rev. Charles Raymond Riggs, b. 15 October 1915, Pocahontas, AR –d. 13
April 2009, MO, s/o Charles Ernest Riggs & Eva Dawson. Winona Mae (Gates) Riggs, d/o Newton
Preston Gates (1894-1977) & Virgie West.
*See Rev. Charles Raymond Riggs Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Winona Mae Gates Riggs, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Fri., March 26, at Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. on Thurs., March 25, at the church.
Mrs. Riggs died on Tues., March 23, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1920, in Randolph County, Ark. to the late Rev. Newton P. and Virgie West
Gates. Mrs. Riggs was an accomplished musician and played many instruments.
She was best known for her piano and organ playing.
She was actively involved in her husband's ministry.
For the past 20 years, they traveled to many states, singing and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Rev. Raymond Riggs of Cookeville; six children, Charles Preston Riggs
of Oklahoma, Kenneth Howard Riggs of Tennessee, Ramona Kaye Sessoms of Virginia, Patricia Anne
Daniel and R. Randall Riggs, both of Tennessee, and Stephen Douglas Riggs of France; two brothers,
Graydon and Lowell Gates, both of Michigan; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Riggs' grandsons.
Memorial donations may be made to Free Will Baptist Foreign Missions Department, for the account of
Steve and Becky Riggs, Missionaries to France.
Pastor Sterl Paramore, Drs. Charles Thigpen and Ken Riggs, and other family members will officiate at the
services.
Lucile (Perez) Riley
b. 15 July 1952 –d. 26 February 1992.
Clemma Euretta (Jaquess) Rippetoe
b. 4 November 1905, TN – d. 29 February 1996, md on the 29th of April 1934, Putnam Co., TN to Bee
Rippetoe, b. 4 August 1905, TN –d. 17 August 1996, TN, s/o Peter L. Rippetoe (1869-1943) & Mollie A.
Pendergrass. Clemma Euretta (Jaquess) Rippetoe, d/o Arthur David Jaquess (1872-1949) & Una
Francis Bean (1878-1966).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 278 –B. Rippetoe married 29 April 1934,
Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Clemma Jaquess, age 27, Cookeville, TN. Name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Arthur Jaquess, Cookeville, TN).
Charlie Douglas Rippetoe Obt.
b. 2 April 1900, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 January 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of June
1975, Putnam Co., TN to Nina Lucille (Qualls) Rippetoe, b. 20 June 1910, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 April
1994, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Noah Newton Qualls (1885-1953) & Ida Bell Keyllon (18911949). Charlie Douglas Rippetoe, s/o Louis Napolean Rippetoe (1854-1939) & Josephine “Josie” Lee
Clark (1874-1939).
*See Bobbie Jean (Rippetoe) Shumate Obt. buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Louis Napolean Rippetoe Obt. buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 265 – Charlie Douglas Rippetoe married
21 June 1975, Putnam Co., TN, age 75, b. 2 April 1900, address; Rt. 12, Cookeville, TN to Nina Lucille
Qualls, age 64, b. 20 June 1910. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Billy Rippetoe, Rt. 12,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Charlie Douglas Pippetoe, 78, of Route 12 were held today at 1
p.m. at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Mr. Rippetoe died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Cookeville General
Hospital.
Services were conducted by Bro. Johnny Fox and burial was at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Rippetoe was a native of Putnam County and was the son of Lewis and Josa Clark Rippetoe. He was a
retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Qualls Rippetoe; three daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Shumate of Nashville,
Mrs. Ruth Russell of Nashville and Mrs. Joann Whitaker of Arrington, TN; three sons, County
Commissioner Bill Rippetoe and David Rippetoe, both of Cookeville and Jim Rippetoe of Pleasant View;
three sisters, Mrs. Estalee Howard, Mrs. Blanche Stout and Mrs. Zera Newman, all of Cookeville; 13
grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Hugh Qualls, Gordon Qualls, Kenneth Stout, Richard Godsey, Phillip Godsey, Joe
Lewis Rippetoe, Junior Howard.
Everett Dyer Rippetoe Obt.
b. 1902, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1961, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of December 1935, Putnam Co., TN
to Willie Dee (Kirby) Rippetoe, b. 1900 - d. 18 May 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Willie (Kirby)
Rippetoe, d/o Oman H. Kirby & Polly Chaffin. Everett Dyer Rippetoe, s/o Peter Leroy Rippetoe (18681943) & Mollie A. Pendergrass (1873-1952), both buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Willie Dee (Kirby) Rippetoe Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 26 – Everett Rippetoe married 22
December 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 36, address: Cookeville, TN to Willie Kirby, age 35, address:
Cooekville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Omnie Kirby, Cookeville, TN).
Everett Dyer Rippetoe, 58, died Saturday at his home on the Buffalo Valley Road following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Monday at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with Rev. E. H. McCaleb and
Rev. Arvil Lee, officiating. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
A native Putnam Countian, Mr. Rippetoe was a carpenter and cabinet maker, and for some years held a
position with the County as School Maintenace supervisor.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Kirby Rippetoe; two brothers, Gertis and Bee Rippetoe, all of Route
2, Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 28 November 1961.
Mildred (Livesay) Rippetoe Obt.
b. 3 January 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 April 2007, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md Gertis Rippetoe, b. 5
December 1912, TN –d. 31 January 1986, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Peter Leroy Rippetoe (18681943) & Mollie A. Pendergrass (1873-1952), both buried in Judd Church Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Mildred (Livesay) Rippetoe, d/o Calvin H. Livesay (1880-1963) & Mattie Carr (1884-1956).
*See Lela (Livesay) Switzer Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Mildred L. Rippetoe, 91, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
April 9, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Sunday, April 8, at Cookeville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rippetoe died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Putnam County to the late Calvin and Mattie Carr Livesay.
Mrs. Rippetoe was a homemaker and a member of Locust Grove Church of Christ.
Her family includes a niece, Fay Rippetoe Stout of Cookeville; four cousins; and special care givers, Bill
and Mildred Rippetoe of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gertis Rippetoe; and three sisters,
Lela Livesay Switzer, Vera Livesay Henderson and Shirley Livesay.
Bro. David Flatt will officiate at the services.
Willie Dee (Kirby) Rippetoe Obt.
b. 1900 - d. 18 May 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Everette Dyer Rippetoe, b. 1902, Putnam Co.,
TN –d. 1961, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Peter Leroy Rippetoe (1868-1943) & Mollie A. Pendergrass (18731952). Willie (Kirby) Rippetoe, d/o Oman Herod Kirby (1871-1945) & Polly Barbara Chaffin (18731951).
*See Omna Herod Kirby Obt. buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Everett Dyer Rippetoe Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Dee Kirby Rippetoe, 84, of Cookeville, will be
conducted in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home on Monday, May 20, 1985 at 10 a.m. with
Rev. Jack Taylor and Rev. Arvil Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Rippetoe died Saturday, may 18 in Cookeville General Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Everett Rippetoe and the daughter of Omna H. and Polly Chaffin Kirby.
Her family includes two brothers, B. C. Kirby, of Cookeville, and Fowler Kirby, of Warren, MI; a sister,
Mrs. Carrie Davis, of Elkhart, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. Sunday at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
Stephen Alan Risher
b. 31 August 1947 –d. 7 January 1993.
Serenity Raylee Ritenour Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Graveside services for Serenity Raylee Ritenour, infant daughter of Maggie Ritenour
of Cookeville, were held today, Monday, June 23, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Serenity passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 23 June 2014
T. J. Rittenberry
b. 16 June 1917, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8 June 1957, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11th of June 1940, Jackson
Co., TN to Donna Low (Welch) Rittenberry, b. 14 December 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 August
2001, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Willie Robert Welch (1894-1966) & Mary Myrtle Lee (18941978). T. J. Rittenberry, s/o William D. & Effie Rittenberry.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 241, see pg. 224 – T. J. Rittenberry
married 11 June 1940, Jackson Co., TN to Donna Low Welch).
Fred L. Rizzo
b. 20 April 1917 – d. 4 December 1958, (Tennessee S Sgt 8 Mal Contl Unit WWII BSM), md Helen
(Burris) Rizzo Higgenbotham, b. 29 August 1921, Brotherton, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 August 2003, TN,
d/o John Burris & Mattie Hall.
*See Helen (Burris) Higgenbotham Obt.
Gracie Dean (Lynn) Robbins Obt.
b. 10 April 1931, Jackson Co., TN – d. 19 June 2016, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of
November 1949, Overton Co., TN to Will Herman Robbins. Gracie Dean (Lynn) Robbins, d/o Avert
Lynn (1907-1992) & Vida Phillips (1907-2002).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 34 –Will Herman Robbins married 28
November 1949, Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 2, Algood, TN to Gracie Dean Lynn, age 21,
address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Blank).
COOKEVILLE — A private family service for Gracie Robbins, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at a later
date.
Ms. Robbins passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her home.
Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements, (931) 528-1044.
Earl Haggard Robbins Obt.
b. 6 October 1939, Clay Co., TN – d. 2 December 2009, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of December
1963, Ringgold, GA to Juanita “Cookie”(Hunter) Robbins, b. 7 August 1942, Putnbam Co., TN –d. 29
january 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Louis Hoburt Hunter & Audrey Helen Medlin. Earl
Haggard Robbins, s/o J. B. Robbins Sr. (1900-1988) & Ora Bertha Brown (1903-1987).
*See J. B. Robbins Sr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Juanita “Cookie”(Hunter) Robbins Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Earl Haggard Robbins, 70, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Dec. 4, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment,
with military honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 3, and from 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Robbins died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Clay County to the late J.B. and Bertha Brown Robbins. Mr. Robbins was
retired from the Leisure Services Department with the City of Cookeville. He was an Army veteran and
was a member of the Methodist faith. His family includes his wife of more than 45 years, Juanita Hunter
Robbins (whom he married Dec. 21, 1963, in Ringgold, Ga.); two sons and daughters-in-law, Louie and
Diana Robbins of Altamont, Ill., and Chris and Deborah Robbins of Cookeville; two daughters and a sonin-law, Belinda Carter of Baxter and Gina and Jim Reels of Cookeville; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
J.B. and Thelma Robbins, Will Herman and Grace Robbins and James and Mary Robbins, all of
Cookeville; eight grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Ethan and Macie Robbins, Shane Carter, Linda Dobbs and
husband James, Dustin Reels and wife Ivah and Ryan Reels; and three great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Carter,
Michael Maracle and Kaitlyn Dobbs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jill Carter; his son-in-law, Mike
Carter; a sister, Clara Ruth Peterman; and a brother, Bill Robbins. Rev. Drew Shelley will officiate at the
services. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Thursday, Dec 03, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ira M. “Bill”Robbins
b. 28 December 1921 –d. 1 November 1995, Putnam Co., TN, (SF1 US Navy WWII – Korea), md Anna
Ruth (Peterman) Robbins, b. 13 February 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 31 July 1987, d/o Kelly Hunter
Peterman (1890-1973) & Permelia “Melia”Emaline Donaldson (1889-1980). Ira N. “Bill”Robbins, s/o
J. B. Robbins Sr. (1900-1988) & Ora Bertha Brown (1903-1987).
J.B. Robbins Jr. Obt.
b. 4 October 1928, Clay Co., TN – d. 25 January 2011, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of June
1947, Putnam Co., TN to Thelma Lee (Jaquess) Robbins, b. 30 April 1929, Jackson Co., TN –d. 13 June
2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Claude C. Jaquess ((1887-1964) & Lucy Miranda Gentry (18941952). J. B. Robbins, s/o J. B. Robbins Sr. (1900-1988) & Ora Bertha Brown (1903-1987).
*See Thelma Lee (Jaquess) Robbins Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 124 – J. B. Robbin Jr. married 20 June
1947, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 4 October 1928, address: Algood, TN to Thelma Lee Jaquess, age 18, b.
30 April 1929, Algood, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Claude Jaquess, Algood,
TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for J.B. Robbins, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 29, at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 28, at the
Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from 11
a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Mr. Robbins died Tuesday evening, Jan. 25, 2011, in Masters Health Care Center
in Algood surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Clay County to the late J.B. and Bertha Brown Robbins.
Mr. Robbins was an active member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years,
and a member of the Backsliders Sunday school class.
He was a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 with 41 years of military service. He was active in many
community and civic organizations where he was a former member of Cookeville Jaycees, a longtime
member of the Upper Cumberland Horseback Riders Club and the Upper Cumberland Beef Breeders
Association.
He was a member of Cookeville Masonic Lodge 266 F&AM for 59 years, a member of the Scottish Rites
Masonic Bodies and the Al Menah Shrine Temple.
He loved horses and he and his wife attended the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in
Shelbyville for the past 42 years.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing corn and turnip greens with his friends and neighbors. He
was best known to many for his mouth-watering rum cakes, having baked and given away 1,030 cakes over
the past 25 years.
His family includes his wife of 63 years, Thelma Jaquess Robbins (whom he married June 20, 1947, in
Algood); a son, Jerry Robbins of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Rachel and husband Whit Addicks of
Knoxville and Jason Robbins of Cookeville; two great-grandchildren, Lucy and Carter Addicks, both of
Knoxville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Will and Willodean Robbins and James and Mary Robbins, all
of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Ruth Peterman, and two brothers, Ira
(Bill) and Earl Robbins.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Goodwin, Buddy King, Thomas Peek, Larry O'Rear, Billy Harris, Ron Moore,
Tom Williford and Billy Jim Clark.
Honorary pallbearers will be his military friends and the Backsliders Sunday school class at Cookeville
First United Methodist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Cookeville First United Methodist Church, 204 East Spring Street,
J. B. Robbins Sr.
b. 3 May 1900, Overton Co., TN –d. 3 June 1988, Putnam Co., TN, md Ora Bertha (Brown) Robbins, b.
28 June 1903, Overton Co., TN – d. 26 January 1987. J. B. Robbins Sr., s/o Wilburn Buford Robbins
(1876-1964) & Floretta R. Upton (1880-1972).
*See Earl Haggard Robbins Obt.
*See Ira M. “Bill”Robbins
*See J. B. Robbins Jr. Obt.
Juanita “Cookie”(Hunter) Robbins Obt.
b. 7 August 1942, Putnbam Co., TN –d. 29 January 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
December 1963, Ringgold, GA to Earl Haggard Robbins, b. 6 October 1939, Clay Co., TN – d. 2
December 2009, Putnam Co., TN, J. B. Robbins Sr. (1900-1988) & Ora Bertha Brown (1903-1987).
*See Earl Haggard Robbins Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Juanita “Cookie”Robbins, 72, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, Jan. 31, from the chapel of Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial followed in Crest
Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
Mrs. Robbins passed away on Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 2015, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center
after an extended illness.
“Cookie,”as she was affectionately known, was born Aug. 7, 1942, in Putnam County, to the late Louis
Hoburt and Audrey Helen Medlin Hunter.
She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a great cook. She loved
to make sure everyone around her was taken care of and well fed.
She is survived by two daughters, Belinda Carter of Baxter and Gina (Jim) Reels of the Shady Grove
community; two sons, Louie (Diana) Robbins of Altamont, Ill., and Chris (Deborah) Robbins of
Cookeville; two granddaughters, Linda Dobbs of Baxter and Macie Robbins of Cookeville; seven
grandsons, Shane Carter of Baxter, Dustin Reels of Sparta, Ryan Reels of Shady Grove, Jacob Robbins,
Tyler Robbins and Ethan Robbins, all of Altamont, Ill., and Gavin Robbins of Cookeville; two greatgranddaughters, Kaitlyn Dobbs of Baxter and Kinley Reels of Sparta; two great-grandsons, Jeffrey Dobbs
of Baxter and Michael Carter of Baxter; and two sisters, Jeanette Hall and Judy (Wayne) Hargis, all of
Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Robbins.
Pallbearers were Dustin Reels, Ryan Reels, Brett Burish, Cameron Burish, Jacob Robbins and Cody
Bartlett.
Bro. John Preece officiated at the services.
Mary Ellen (Sisco) Robbins Obt.
b. 21 march 1935, Overton Co., TN –d. 12 May 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of July
1954, Rossville, GA to James Robbins. Mary Ellen (Sisco) Robbins, d/o William Eskew & Clara Sisco.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Robbins, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Thursday, May 16, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 15, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Robbins died Sunday morning, May 12, 2013, in Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville.
She was born March 21, 1935, in Overton County to the late William Eskew and Clara Sisco.
In addition to being a homemaker, she worked for a number of years at the former Acme Boot Company.
She was well-known by family and friends for her beautiful crochet and embroidery work.
She was a member of Bangham Heights Baptist church.
Her family includes her husband of 59 years, James Robbins (whom she married July 3, 1954, in Rossville,
Ga.); a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Robbins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and
Harold Morphew and Teresa and Jesse Huddleston, all of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Shawn (Ashley)
Robbins, Andrew Thompson, Lesily Thompson, Brittany Thompson and Jessica Spurlock; and two greatgrandchildren, Josh Spurlock and Delania Carr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Caldwell; a brother, James Sisco; and
three other infant siblings.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Cobble, Jake Cobble, Mark Marshall, Josh Spurlock, Shawn Robbins and
Andrew Thompson.
Rev. Keith Tosh will officiate at the services.
Thelma Lee (Jaquess) Robbins Obt.
b. 30 April 1929, Jackson Co., TN –d. 13 June 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of June
1947, Putnam Co., TN to J. B. Robbins Jr., b. 4 October 1928, Clay Co., TN – d. 25 January 2011,
Algood, Putnam Co., TN, s/o J. B. Robbins (1900-1988) & Ora Bertha Brown (1903-1987). Thelma Lee
(Jaquess) Robbins, d/o Claude C. Jaquess (1887-1964) & Lucy Miranda Gentry (1894-1952), both
buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See J. B. Robbins Jr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 124 – J. B. Robbin Jr. married 20 June
1947, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 4 October 1928, address: Algood, TN to Thelma Lee Jaquess, age 18, b.
30 April 1929, Algood, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Claude Jaquess, Algood,
TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Thelma Lee Robbins, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Friday, June 17, 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, Thursday, June 16, and from
10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Robbins passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at her home.
She was born April 30, 1929, in Jackson County to the late Claude and Lucy
Miranda Gentry Jaquess.
Mrs. Robbins was an active member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years,
and was an active member of the Backsliders Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker.
She was an avid gardener and loved horses. She and her late husband attended the Tennessee Walking
Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville for the past 42 years.
Her family includes a son, Jerry Robbins of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Rachel Addicks and husband
Whit of Knoxville and Jason Robbins of Cookeville; two great-grandchildren, Lucy and Carter Addicks of
Knoxville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, J B Robbins (who died
Jan. 25, 2011); two sisters, Pearl Phillips and Ila Kinnaird; and two brothers, Cecil and Doyle Jaquess.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Backsliders Sunday School Class at Cookeville First United Methodist
Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville First United Methodist Church, 165 East Broad St.,
Revs. Max Mayo and Drew Shelley will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Roberson Obt.
b. 6 November 1919, Putnam Co., TN – d. 28 June 2003, Memphis, TN, md Ann (Sunday) Roberson.
Clarnece Roberson, s/o Rev. Jim Robertson & Daisy Hyder.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clarence Roberson, 83, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 1, at Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Monday, June 30, at Whitson Funeral Home and from
9-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.
Mr. Roberson died on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.
He was born on Nov. 6, 1919, in Putnam County to the late Rev. Jim and Daisy Hyder Roberson.
He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for more than 50 years. Mr.
Roberson served in the Army during World War II (706 Ordinance). He was an excavating contractor and a
farmer.
His family includes a son, Donald Roberson of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Mike
Roberts of Greenville and Rita and Sherman Anderson of Franklin; loved ones, Susan, Jesse and Josh
Johnson, all of Cookeville; three sisters, Cleo Lazarine and Polly Roberson, both of Cookeville, and
Geraldine Gentry of Knoxville; a grandson, Brian Roberts of Bean Station; two stepgrandchildren, Neil and
Amy Anderson, both of Nashville; a stepgreat-grandson, Sherman Neil Anderson III of Nashville; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Sunday Roberson; a brother, Clyde
Roberson; and three sisters, Verda Craig, Bessie Buckner and Opal Robbins.
Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons at Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
Bros. Johnnie Lee and Bobby Sebastian will officiate at the services.
Published July 05, 2003 6:38 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Coyle Roberson Obt.
b. 10 September 1927, Monterey, TN –d. 27 September 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Veteran)
md Geneva Novella (Nabors) Roberston. Coyle Roberson, s/o Emery Roberson (1897-1940) & Hattie
Jane Miller (1897-1995), both buried in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens, Monterey, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Coyle Roberson, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veterans
Honor Guard.
Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 29, and from 11 a.m. until time of services
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberson passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at his home under the care of hospice,
surrounded by his loving family, who loved him very much, and took his final journey from this life to his
eternal home in heaven where he is now rejoicing and shouting on streets of pure gold. He will be missed
but never forgotten.
Coyle was born Saturday, Sept. 10, 1927, in Monterey, the son of the late Emery and Hattie (Miller)
Roberson.
Coyle was a loving husband to Geneva Novella Roberson, the mother of his children; a loving father,
granddad, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and son, as well as a great man of God,
a great mentor to others and left a great legacy behind. He was a true friend to everyone he met. He was a
painter and drywall professional by trade and worked several years with Stillman Company in Cookeville.
He was a private first class in the U.S. Army and served his country proudly.
He is survived by three daughters and two sons in law, Brenda and Larry Williams of Lafayette, Ind.,
Sharon and Dennis Woolbright and Sandy Nelson, all of Algood; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie
and Gay Roberson of Knotts Island, N.C. and Kenny and Donna Roberson of St. Albans, W. Va.; 16
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Tom
and Mable Roberson of Monterey; and two sisters-in-law, Joyce Roberson of Cookeville and Mary Lou
Roberson of Yulee, Fla.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Novella (Nabors) Roberson;
one grandson, Dennis Heath Woolbright; one great-granddaughter, Charity Grace Hammons; one sister,
Thelma Whitaker; and six brothers, Ray, Ralph, Bill, Doil, Curtis and Frank.
Pastor Joseph Ramsey will officate the services.
family.
Dimple (Thomas) Roberson Obt.
b. 19 March 1925, Bethlehem Community, TN –d. 4 July 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Hubert
H. Roberson, (TEC% US Army WWII), s/o George W. Robinson (1886-1981) & Ada M. (1896-1986),
both buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Dimple (Thomas) Roberson, d/o Sammie
Thomas & Annice Herron.
*See Hubert H. Roberson buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dimple Thomas Roberson, 76, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Sunday, July 8, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberson died on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born on March 19, 1925, in the Bethlehem Community to the late Sammie and Annice Herron
Thomas. Mrs. Roberson was a teacher's assistant at Jere Whitson Elementary School for 21 years. She was
a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school for 40 years. She was a
1942 graduate of Cookeville Central High School. Mrs. Roberson was well known as a cook and
homemaker and noted for her hospitality.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Perry and Elizabeth Roberson of California and Donnie
and Rose Roberson of Cookeville; a daughter, Becky Roberson Magura of Cookeville; a sister, Ruth
Thomas Phipps of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Shawn, Jackie and Andrew Roberson, April Roberson
Jones and Max Magura, all of Cookeville, and Emily Roberson of California; and five great-grandchildren,
Kayla, Seth and Luke Roberson, Ashley and Alex Jones, all of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Roberson; and a sister, Clarice
Thomas.
Pallbearers will be Shawn and Andrew Roberson, Max Magura, John Jones, Garrett and Mark Phipps and
Anthony Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scott, Wes, Carrie and Nathan Phipps and Preston Tremble.
Memorial donation may be made to the Happy Haven Children's Home or the Alzheimers Association.
Bros. Ken Burton and Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Published July 06, 2001 11:48 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Geneva N. Roberson
b. 9 March 1933 –d. 20 October 1994.
Hubert H. Roberson
b. 15 July 1917 –d. 17 September 1992, (TEC% US Army WWII), md Dimple (Thomas) Roberson, b. 19
March 1925, Bethlehem Community, TN – d. 4 July 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Sammie
Thomas & Annice Herron. Hubert H. Roberson, s/o George W. Robinson (1886-1981) & Ada M.
(1896-1986), both buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Dimple (Thomas) Roberson Obt.
*See Hershel Lee Robinson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Mary Della (Pointer) Roberson Obt.
b. 4 August 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of
August 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Fred Harlan Roberson, b. 21 March 1913 –d. 4 June 1988. Mary Della
(Pointer) Roberson, d/o R. T. Pointer & Althea Smith.
*See Robert Lee “Bob”Roberson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 598 – Fred Roberson married 24 August
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, address: Cookeville, TN to Mary Della Pointer, age 31, address: Algood,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: R. T. Pointer, Algood, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Della Roberson, 94, of Cookeville will be held Friday, April
23, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Whitson Funeral Home today, April 22, from 6-9 p.m. and on Friday
from 9 a.m.-noon. The body will lie in state at the church Friday from noon-2 p.m.
Mrs. Roberson died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Born Aug. 4, 1909, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late R.T. and Althea Smith Pointer.
Mrs. Roberson was a teacher with the Putnam County School System and Tennessee Tech University and
was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Her family includes two sons, Robert L. and William F. Roberson, both of Cookeville; two sisters, Peggy
Jones of Kettering, Ohio, and Jean Zimmerman of Belvidere; and two grandchildren, William F. Roberson
Jr. and Wesley C. Roberson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Harlan Roberson; a sister,
Robbie Katcherseid; and two brothers, Jim and John Pointer.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Women's Sunday School Class.
Jim Rogers will officiate at the services.
Published April 23, 2004 10:14 AM CDT: Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Robert Lee “Bob”Roberson Obt.
b. 1 May 1942, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 September 2009, Livingston, TN, (Cpl US Army Vietnam), md on
the 20th of June 1969, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Gretchen (Luna) Roberson, b. 10 September 1949.
Robert Lee “Bob” Roberson, s/o Fred Harlan Roberson (1913-1988) & Mary Della Pointer (19092004).
*See Mary Della (Pointer) Roberson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. –437 –Robert Lee Roberson married 20
June 1969, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 1 May 1942, address: 68 N. Dixie, Cookeville, TN to Mary
Gretchen Luna, age 19, b. 10 September 1949, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Ray Luna, Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Robert Lee “Bob”Roberson, 67, of Cookeville, will be held at 10
a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Burial, with military honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m. and Thrusday,
Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberson died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 in Livingston Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 1, 1942, in Cookeville to the late Fred and Mary Della Pointer Roberson.
Mr. Roberson was a graduate of Cookeville High and received his B. S. and master’s degrees in biology
from Tennessee Tech Univeristy. While attending TTU, he was a place kicker for the Golden Eagles
football team. He served as a captain with the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Roberson and his family were owners/opertors of Roberson’s Clothing in Cookeville from 1951 unitl
2007. He was a member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church and the Backsliders Sunday School
Class. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 108 and was an avid golfer and an amateur inventor.
His family includes two brothers and a daughter-in-law, Bill Roberson of Cookeville and Jerry and Jenny
Venable of Waynesboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Max Smith and Agnus and Ross White
all of Tallagega, Ala., and several nieces and nephews, including Wes and Will Roberson both of
Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Roberson was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Howard Cockrill.
Memorial donations may be made to Cookeville First United Methodist Church, 204 East Spring St.,
Rev. Max Mayo will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 9 September 2009, pg. A-7.
Terry Lynn Roberson
b. 7 February 1954, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 November 1977, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Shirlie Edward
Roberson, b. 13 November 1930 & Reba McKinley, b. 2 January 1932. Shares tombstone with his
parents.
Albert Brooks Roberts Obt.
b. 16 October 1925, Bowling Green, KY – d. 30 June 2006, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of March
1948, Jackson Co., TN to Gertie Brown (Paige) Roberts, b. 3 January 1930, Celina, TN –d. 9 February
2015, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Rose Paige & Jessie Alice Halsell. Albert Brooks Roberts, s/o
George & Ada Roberts.
*See Gertie Brown (Paige) Roberts Obt.
*See John Albert Roberts Obt.
*See Franklin Dwitt “Iceman”Roberts Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 400 – Albert Brooks Roberts married 22
March 1948, Jackson Co., TN, age 22, address: Cookeville, TN to Gertie Brown Page, age 18, Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Rose Page, Celina, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Albert Brooks Roberts, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m.
today, Sunday, July 2, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Entombment
will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died Friday, June 30, 2006, in Erlanger North Medical Center in Chattanooga.
He was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Bowling Green, Ky., to the late George and Ada Roberts.
He was educated in Jackson County and Darwin High School in Putnam County. After school, he joined
the Navy. In 1948, he married the former Gertie Page. Mr. Roberts was employed with the Claude Darwin
family for many years. He later went into the Oster factory, where he worked until he retired.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, his family includes a son, John A. Roberts Jr. of Cookeville; a daughter
and son-in-law, Vivian and Greg Brown of Mt. Juliet; two sisters, Willie D. Gooch of Franklin, Ky., and
Mattie Lou Roberts of Nashville; a brother, J.T. Crabtree of Portland; seven grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Roberts; a sister, Otha Alberta
Roberts; and two brothers, William and John W. Roberts.
Bro. Erman Williams will officiate at the services.
Arvil Odell Roberts
b. 7 February 1919 – 15 November 1983, Marietta, GA md Dimple Irene Viteto, d/o James Thomas
Viteto & Louella Neal. Dimple Irene (Viteto) Roberts was b. 19 June 1917.
Arvil & Dimple (Viteto) Roberts had one daughter: Myna Dale Roberts, b. 9 May 1944 md Ronald Edward
Jones, s/o Carlton Edward Jones & Donna Irene Stevens.
Bedford Roberts
b. 23 December 1886, Flynn Lick, TN – d. June 1977, Putnam Co., TN md on the 12th of October 1913,
Jackson Co., TN to Lena R. (Forkum) Roberts, b. 9 June 1893, Jackson Co., TN- d. July 1975,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Henry Harrison Forkum (1864-1937) & Melvina G. T. (18731962).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 531 – Bedford Roberts married 12
October 1913, Jackson Co., TN to Lean Forkum).
Betty Ruth (Dyer) Elmore Roberts Obt.
b. 10 April 1936, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 December 2014, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md 2nd on the
10th of February 1984, Putnam Co., TN to Kenneth Ray Roberts, b. 1 June 1933, s/o William Mansfield
“Pencil” Roberts (1886-1948) & Eulah Solona Lindsey (1892-1960). Betty Ruth (Dyer) Roberts, d/o
Charlie Edward Dyer (1910-1970) & Mattie Lou Allen (1913-2001). Betty Ruth (Dyer) Roberts md 1st
on the 22nd of May 1953, Putnam Co., TN to Joseph “Joe” Lynell Elmore, b. 27 April 1933. Kenneth
Ray Roberts was md 1st on the 16th of June 1951, Putnam Co., TN to Mildred Ladell (Saylors) Roberts,
b. 26 September 1930 –d. 9 April 1983, d/o Joseph Bethel Saylors & Allie Enid Maxwell (1906-2001).
*See Charlie Edward Dyer Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mattie Lou (Allen) Dyer Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 500 –Joe Lynell Elmore married 22 May
1953, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 27 April 1933, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Betty Ruth Dyer, age
17, b. 10 April 1936, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Charlie Dyer, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Bill Elmore,
Baxter, Putnam Co., TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 233 – Kenneth Ray Roberts married 10
February 1984, Putnam Co., TN, age 50, b. 1 June 1933, address: Rt. 2, Box 44, Cookeville, TN to Betty
Ruth Elmore, age 47, b. 10 April 1936, address: Rt. 3, Box 170-B, Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: William Lynell Elmore, son, Rt. 3, Box 170-B, Baxter, TN ).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 439 - Kenneth Ray Roberts married 16
June 1951, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 1 June 1923, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN to Mildred
Ladell Saylors, age 20, b. 26 September 1930, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Bethel Saylors, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of male: Lona Roberts, mother).
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Ruth Roberts, age 79 of Baxter, will be held Tuesday, December 22 at 11
am from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Marsh
officiating. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 to 8 pm and after 9 am Tuesday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberts died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at her home.
She was born April 10, 1936 in Baxter, TN to the late Charlie Edward and Mattie
Lou Allen Dyer.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Linda Dyer
Lafever and a brother Ralph Dyer.
She was a 1954 graduate of Baxter Seminary. She attended Baxter First Church of God.
She was a retired Dispatcher with the Tennessee Highway Patrol with twenty-three years of service, she
worked the midnight shift and was known as “Miss Betty”.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth Ray Roberts of Baxter,-daughter and son-in-law Jo Ann and Mike
Deckard of Cookeville, son and daughter-in-law Lynell and Christie Elmore of Baxter, step-son Danny
Roberts of Cookeville, brother and sister-in-law Ed and Shirley Dyer of Baxter, grandchildren: Jason
Robert (Jennifer) Gentry of East Palatka, FL., Charles William Gentry of Cookeville, Ashley LeAnn
Elmore of Homestead, FL, Alyssa Lynn Elmore of Cookeville, Elaini Ruth Elmore and William Andrew
Elmore both of Baxter, step-grandchildren: Dustin (Amy) Roberts, Deann and Clayton Peek all of
Cookeville, great-grandson: Jason Samuel Gentry, step-great-grandchildren: Ali Beth Roberts, Parker
Roberts and Thomas Peek.
Active Pallbearers will be Jason and Charles Gentry, Andrew and Alyssa Elmore, Kim Dyer Montgomery,
Jake Wade and Brandon Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tennessee Highway Patrol (Active and Retired) and Putnam EMS Personnel.
Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)8582134 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Bobby “Bob”Glenn Roberts Obt.
b. 30 April 1931, Livingston, TN- d. 6 April 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mary (Dextre)
Roberts. Bobby “Bob” Glenn Roberts, s/o Herman Roberts (1898-1960) & Agnes Wilburn (19081984).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bobby “Bob”Glenn Roberts, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Mon., April 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Entombment
will be in Crest Lawn Mausoleum.
Military honors will be provided at the graveside by Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Sun., April 9, at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died on Thurs., April 6, 2000, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born on April 30, 1931, in Livingston to the late Herman and Agnes Wilburn Roberts. Mr. Roberts
was retired Sr. Master Sgt. from the Air Force with 24 years of service in Korea and Vietnam. He was a
retired accountant from Pacesetters and Cedar Hills Retirement Center. Mr. Roberts was a Methodist and a
member of the U.S. Air Force Sergeants Association and active with the Putnam County Republican Party.
His family includes his wife of 42 years, Mary Dextre Roberts of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Maryse and Charlie Neal of Knoxville and Karen and Randy Prater of Cookeville; a sister, Jane
Bilbrey of Livingston; and three grandchildren, Robert Neal of Knoxville and Rebecca and Nicholas Prater,
both of Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be members of the local VFW Honor Guard.
Bro. Malcolm Hill will officiate at the services.
Published April 08, 2000 5:32 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Cardova (Anderson) Roberts Obt.
b. 22 May 1915, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 June 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Clay
A. Roberts, b. 15 January 1914 – d. 24 August 1991, (TEC4 US Army WWII). Cardova (Anderson)
Roberts, d/o Ewin Pretemon Anderson (1892-1954) & Oda V. Carr (1895-1939), both buried in
Wallace-Anderson Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ewin Pretemon Anderson Jr. Obt.
*See Joseph “Joe”Byrd Anderson Obt.
*See Anna Mae (Anderson) Burgess Obt.
*See Levola (Anderson) Carr Obt.
*See Clay Roberts buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
BAXTER - Funeral services for Cardova Anderson Roberts, 85, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri.,
June 16, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. on Thurs., June 15, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberts died on Tues., June 13, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on May 22, 1915, in Buffalo Valley to the late Ewin P. and Oda Carr Anderson. Mrs. Roberts
was a homemaker.
Her family includes a sister and brother-in-law, Anna Mae and Ward Burgess of Baxter; and three brothers
and two sistersinlaw, Harold Richard and Mick Anderson of Baxter, Alfred Noel and Mildred Anderson of
Silver Point, and Lloyd Anderson of Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Roberts; five sisters, Estie
Tucker, Vestie Oakes, Dean Tucker, Levola Carr and Marjorie Jones; and four brothers, Joe, E.P., Kenneth
and Ralph Anderson.
Clay Roberts
b. 15 January 1914 – d. 24 August 1991, (TEC4 US Army WWII), md Cardova (Anderson) Roberts, b.
22 May 1915, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 June 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Ewin
Pretemon Anderson (1892-1954) & Oda V. Carr (1895-1939), both buried in Wallace-Anderson
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Cardova (Anderson) Roberts Obt.
Diana Faye (Whiteaker) Roberts Obt.
b. 7 February 1954 – d. 27 May 2009, md on the 18th of August 1972, Putnam Co., TN to Danny Wayne
Roberts, b. 11 November 1953, s/o Kenneth Ray Roberts & Mildred Ladell Saylors (1930-1983).
Diana Faye (Whiteaker) Roberts, d/o J. B. Whiteaker (1918-1989) & Ida Ruth Bumbalough (19172000).
*See Midred Ladell (Saylors) Roberts buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Ina Ruth (Bumbalough) Whiteaker Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 92 – Danny Wayne Roberts married 18
August 1972, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 11 November 1953, address: Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Diana Faye
Whiteaker, age 18, b. 7 February 1954, address; Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Whiteaker, Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Diana Faye Roberts, 55, of Cookeville, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at Willow Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Cookeville
Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from noon until time of
services on Sunday at the church.
Mrs. Roberts died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was born Feb. 7, 1954, in Putnam County to the late J.B. and Ina Ruth
Bumbalough Whiteaker.
Mrs. Roberts attended Willow Avenue Church of Christ and Collegeside Church of Christ.
She was a customer service manager at Kroger Company in Cookeville, where she worked for more than
37 years.
Her family includes her husband of more than 36 years, Danny Roberts (whom she married Aug. 18, 1972,
in Cookeville); a son, Dustin Roberts and wife Amy Stewart of Cookeville; a daughter, Deann Roberts of
Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Joyce Whiteaker of Sparta and Bobby and Cathy
Whiteaker of Cookeville; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Charles Cobb of Cookeville; her father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Roberts of Baxter; a sister-in-law, Betty Jo Whiteaker; a
granddaughter, Alli Beth Roberts; and nieces and nephews Julie Aikens, David Cobb, Lori Anne
Whiteaker, Teresa Dillon, Marla Moore and Rodney and Reggie Richards.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Timmy Whiteaker, and her mother-inlaw, Mildred LaDell Roberts.
Honorary pallbearers will be management, staff and associates at the Kroger Company.
Bros. Kevin White and Clarence Deloach will officiate at the services.
Friday, May 29, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Dimple J. Roberts Obt.
b. ? –d. 20 May 2004, GA.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dimple J. Roberts of Marietta, Ga., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
Sunday, May 23, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts died today, Thursday, May 20, 2004, in Georgia.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Gale and Ron Jones of Marietta; two sisters, Pollie
Williams of Melbourne, Fla., and Mary Roberts of San Diego, Calif.; a grandson, Chad Jones, and his wife,
Malinda, of Acworth, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Edward and Callie Ilene Jones, both of Acworth;
Memorial donations may be made in Dimple Roberts' name to the Robert and Drew Williams Missionary
Fund of Honduras, c/o Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Rd., Marietta, GA 30062.
Arrangements are being made by H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Rd.,
Marietta, GA (770)977-9485.
Information was provided by Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral home of Cookeville.
Edward J. Roberts
b. 1907 –d. 1998, md Sue L. (unknown) Roberts, b. 1909 –d. 1972.
Franklin Dwitt “Iceman”Roberts Sr. Obt.
b. 26 July 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 September 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US
Navy Vietnam), md Doris (Luna) Roberts. Franklin Dwitt “Iceman” Roberts Sr., s/o Albert Brooks
Roberts (1925-2006) & Gertie Brown Paige.
*See Albert Brooks Roberts Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Franklin Dwitt (Iceman) Roberts Sr., 48, of Cookeville, will be
held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 4, at McClellan Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery with the Cookeville Veterans Honor Guard providing military honors at the graveside.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, Fri., Sept. 3, at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home,
and from 1-2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 4, at the church.
Mr. Roberts died on Wed., Sept. 1, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 26, 1951, in Cookeville to Albert B. and Gertie Page Roberts of Cookeville. Mr.
Roberts was a radio personality with 106.9FM in Cookeville and also hosted the Dance Club 22 on
Channel 22 in Cookeville. He also had radio programs on radio stations in Crossville, Sparta and
Smithville. Mr. Roberts was a Navy veteran.
In addition to his parents, his family also includes his wife, Doris Luna Roberts of Cookeville; two
daughters, Tiffany Joy Roberts and Crystal Michelle Shoemake, both of Cookeville; two sons, Franklin D.
Roberts Jr. and Wesley Lynn Shoemake, both of Cookeville; and a brother, John Albert Roberts of
Cookeville.
Bro. Lewis Carrick will officiate at the services.
G. Maxine (unknown) Roberts
b. 1928 – d. 1969, md Loyd Calvin Roberts, b. 22 July 1925, TN – d. 6 March 1995, (Sgt US Army
WWII), s/o Joseph William Roberts & Mary Alice Cloyd.
Gary Steve Roberts
b. 3 July 1948 –d. 3 June 2005, (US Air Force Vietnam).
Gertie Brown Paige Roberts Obt.
b. 3 January 1930, Celina, TN – d. 9 February 2015, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of March
1948, Jackson Co., TN to Albert Brooks Roberts, b. 16 October 1925, Bowling Green, KY – d. 30 June
2006, Putnam Co., TN, s/o George & Ada Roberts. Gertie Brown Paige Roberts, d/o Rose Paige &
Jessie Alice Halsell.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Gertie Brown Paige Roberts, 85, of Cookeville will be held at 1
p.m. Saturday, Feb., 14, at McClellan Avenue Church of Christ. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery Mausoleums.
The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Ms. Roberts passed from this life Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County in
Algood.
She was born Friday, Jan. 3, 1930, in Celina, to the late Rose Paige and the late Jessie Alice (Halsell)
Paige.
Ms. Roberts was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was retired
from Wilson Sporting Goods of Cookeville, and enjoyed cooking, shopping, singing and reading her Bible.
Her family includes two granddaughters, Kristie McMurry of Antioch and Tiffany (Weston) Bucher of
Wichita, Kan.; three grandsons, Jabbar (Tammy) Jordan and John Albert Roberts Jr., both of Cookeville,
and Frank Roberts Jr. of Smyrna; five great-grandchildren; six sisters, Rosa Farley, Nardie Hamilton, Anne
Peake, and Hilda (Leroy) Gist, all of Cookeville, Mattie Dowell of Nashville, and Kathlene Hamilton of
Celina; two devoted nieces, Kathy Roberts and Pauline Hamilton; and a host of other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Brooks Roberts; two
sons, John Albert Roberts and Frank Roberts; four sisters, Evelyn, Odean, Flossie, and Claudette, and two
brothers, Charlie Ray and James Matthew.
Bro. Marty Gribble will officiate the services.
family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 12 February 2015
Gladys (Meadows) Roberts Obt.
b. 19 May 1917, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 February 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of
November 1937, Putnam Co., TN to Allie B. Roberts, b. 1920 –d. 1994. Gladys (Meadows) Robert, d/o
John Wade Meadows (1876-1946) & Flora Edna Richards (1886-1957). Allie B. Roberts is buried in
West Cemetery, Bangham, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 455 – Allie B. Roberts married 10
November 1937, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Gladys Meadows, age 20,
address: Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Flora Meadows,
Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Gladys Roberts, 89, of Cookeville will be Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3
p.m. in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberts died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born May 19, 1917, in Putnam County to the late Ade and Flora Edna Richard Meadows.
Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes her daughter, Joyce Adams of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and
Brenda Roberts of Cookeville; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Doukakos; two
sisters, Lela Gentry and Lucille Garrett; and three brothers, Charlie, James and Clarence Meadows.
Dr. Johnny M. Curry will officiate the services.
Henry H. Roberts
b. 2 January 1909 –d. 21 October 1970, (Tennessee Pvt. 1959 SVC Comd Unit WWII).
Hollis C. Roberts Obt.
b. 24 January 1921, Jackson Co., TN –d. 2 February 2006, Putnam Co., TN, (Pfc US Army WWII, Purple
Heart), md Winnie Edith (Mayberry) Roberts, b. 24 April 1928 Jackson Co., TN – d. 10 January 2016,
Overton Co., TN, d/o Perry A. Mayberry (1881-1957) & Ova Masters (1890-1976). Hollis C. Roberts,
s/o Zina Frank Roberts (1893-1968) & Carrie L. Allen (1892-1974).
*See Winnie Edith Roberts Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Hollis C. Roberts, 85, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 5, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
He was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Jackson County to the late Zina and Carrie Allen Roberts.
Mr. Roberts worked as a carpenter at Bussell Construction Company in Cookeville for 31 years.
After retiring he worked with Park View School with his wife. He was a member of Cookeville Freewill
Baptist Church.
He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in the WWII. He received the following medals: Purple Heart, Good
Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater
Ribbon and One Bronze Battle Star.
His family includes his wife, Winnie Roberts of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Rick
Phipps of Knoxville; a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Villette Roberts of Cookeville; a sister, Alcie
(Peggy) Tice of Nashville; three brothers, Recie Roberts of Dodson Branch, Terry Roberts of Michigan and
Clovis Roberts of Cookeville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ada Rush and Bertha Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church, 833 S. Willow Avenue,
Cookeville, 38501.
Rick Phipps and Sterl Paramore will officiate the services.
John Albert Roberts Obt.
b. 26 June 1949, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 April 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
24th of July 1970, White Co., TN to Laura (Carrick) Roberts, b. 1 August 1951. John Albert Roberts, s/o
Albert Brooks Roberts (1925-2006) & Gertie Brown Paige.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 245 –John Albert Roberts married 24 July
1970, White Co., TN, age 21, b. 26 June 1949, address: Cookeville, TN to Laura Ann Carrick, age 18, b. 1
August 1951. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Albert Robert).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for John Albert Roberts, affectionately known as John Albert, 64 of
Cookeville,will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with full military honors by the Hull/York Chapter of
the DAV.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Mr. Roberts passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in
Cookeville.
He was born Sunday, June 26, 1949, in Cookeville to Gertie Brown (Paige) Roberts and the late Albert
Roberts.
Mr. Roberts served in the Army as a military police, graduated from Cookeville High School where he
played on the baseball team, and continued to love sports and served as coach for an area baseball team for
many years. He also was an avid dog lover.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Gertie Roberts; devoted ex-wife, Laura Roberts; a daughter,
Kristie McMurry and friend Chris Henderson of Nashville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jabbar and
Tammy Jordan and John Albert Roberts Jr. (best friend) all of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Avery
Jordan, Kumunti J. Jordan Jr.,Olivia Johnson and Larissa Henderson; a sister and brother-in-law, Vivian
and Greg Brown of Mt. Juliet; special friend, Tina Brown Young; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
In addition to his father, Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin (Iceman) Roberts.
family.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 18 April 2014
Johnnie Foster Roberts Jr. Obt.
b. 14 April 1947, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 September 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, (Sgt US Air Force), md on the 20th of June 1966, Putnam Co., TN to Betty Darleen (Ray) Roberts, b.
12 December 1947. Johnnie Foster Roberts Jr., s/o Johnnie Foster Roberts Sr. & Anna Rose.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 471 – Johnnie Foster Roberts Jr. married
20 June 1966, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 14 April 1947, address; 721 ½ W. Third, Long Beach, CA to
Betty Darleen Ray, age 18, b. 12 December 1947, address; 523 Pine, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Troy H. Ray, father, 523 Pine, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Johnnie Foster Roberts Jr., 61, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept. 20, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial, with full military honors, will be
in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 19, at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1947, in Bloomington Springs to the late Anna Rose Roberts Bryant and Johnnie
Foster Roberts Sr.
Mr. Roberts served in the Air Force for eight years as an air traffic controller and was a Vietnam veteran.
He attended Tennessee Tech University and became a commercial construction superintendent. Mr.
Roberts attended Faith Chapel Church.
His family includes his wife, Darleen Ray Roberts of Cookeville; three sons and two daughters-in-law,
Troy and Julie Roberts of Dickson, Trent Roberts of Johnson City and Jason and Meadow Roberts of
Murfreesboro; six sisters and five brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Dick Burgess, Deleala and Jimmy
Newman, Donna and Mike McCloud, Michelle and Rick Henry and Barbara Sparks, all of Cookeville and
Melody and Randy Poole of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Linda Bryant of
Cookeville; five grandsons, Matthew, Zackery and Benjamin Roberts and Anthony and Josh Bravo; a
granddaughter, Amanda Roberts; a great-granddaughter, Carmen (CJ) Corrona; his mother-in-law, Jean
Ray; a sister-in-law, Sheila Ray Phillips; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Leroy Bryant, and his father-in-law,
Troy Haskell Ray.
Pallbearers will be Steve Stephens, Scott Ray, Shane Cunningham, John Poteet, Sam Lamie and Shane
McCloud.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Newman and Dick Burgess.
Pastor Steve Warren will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Friday, Sep 19, 2008
Lillie Mae (Burgess) Roberts Obt.
b. 1896, Jackson Co., TN – d. 1979, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md Jodie L. Roberts, b. 1900 – d. 1997.
Lillie Mae Roberts, d/o Roberts Burgess & Ila Shoemake.
*See Fannie Lou (Roberts) Brown Obt. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Roberts were held Saturday from the caapel of
Dyer Funeral Home with burial in Crest Lawn Cemtery.
Mrs. Roberts, age 81, died Thursday at Masters Rest Home in Algood.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Roberts, the daughter of the late Robert and Ila Shoemake Burgess, is
survived by her husband, Jodie Roberts of Cookeville; two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Brown of Cookville and
Mrs. Sue Brewington of Lebanon; three sons, James “Top”Roberts of Cookeville, Albert Roberts of Lenoir
City and Lloyd Roberts of Florida; four sisters, Mrs. Doris Bowman, Mrs. Love Gillispie, Mrs. Mildred
Thompson and Mrs. Etta Henry, all of Cookeville; two brothers, Harvey and Ira Burgess of Cookeville and
10 grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted by Brothers Clarence DeLoach and Johnny Fox.
Active pallbearers at Saturday’s 2 p.m. burial were Walter Smith, Billy Braddom, Ralph Spurlock, Hugh
Birdwell, Everett Presely and Richmond Roberts. Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Maryse Neal Roberts
b. 20 October 1960 –d. 21 June 2001, md Mary Agnes (unknown) Roberts, b. 5 November 1956.
Mildred Ladell (Saylors) Roberts
b. 26 September 1930 – d. 9 April 1983, md on the 16th of June 1951, Putnam Co., TN to Kenneth Ray
Roberts, b. 1 June 1933, s/o William Mansfield Roberts (1886-1948) & Eulah Solona Lindsey (18921960). Kenneth Ray Roberts, md 2nd on the 10th of February 1984, Putnam Co., TN to Betty Ruth (Dyer)
Roberts, b. 10 April 1936, d/o Charlie Dyer & Mattie Allen. Mildred Ladell (Saylors) Roberts, d/o
Joseph Saylors & Allie Maxwell.
*See Diana Faye (Whiteaker) Roberts buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
June 1951, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, b. 1 June 1933, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN to Mildred
Ladell Saylors, age 20, b. 26 September 1930, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Bethel Saylors, Baxter, TN).
February 1984, Putnam Co., TN, age 50, b. 1 June 1933, address; Rt. 2, Box 44, Cookeville, TN to Betty
Ruth Elmore, age 47, b. 10 April 1936, address; Rt. 3, Box 170-B, address: Baxter, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: William Lynell Elmore, son, Rt. 3, Box 170B, Baxter, TN).
KENNETH RAY ROBERTS, born 1 June 1933. He is the son of William Mansfield “Pencil”
ROBERTS, born 3 November 1886, and died 17 April 1948 in Putnam Co., TN. He married (1) Eulah
Solona LINDSEY on the 10th of April 1915 in Putnam Co., TN. She is the daughter of John Sr. & Mary
LEE. Eulah Solona (LINDSEY) ROBERTS was born 3 September 1892 in DeKalb Co., TN, and died 17
June 1960 in Putnam Co., TN. William Mansfield ROBERTS & his wife Eulah Solona (LINDSEY)
ROBERTS are both buried in the Roberts Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. KENNETH RAY ROBERTS
married 1st Mildred Ladell SAYLORS on the 16th of June 1951, daughter of Joseph SAYLORS & Allie
MAXWELL. She was born 26 September 1930, and died 9 April 1983. He married (2) Betty Ruth
DAVIS on the 10th of February 1984, daughter of Charlie DYER and Mattie ALLEN. She was born on the
10th of April 1936. They had a son named Danny Wayne ROBERTS, born 11 January 1953.
Pauline Roberts
b. 1911 –d. 1988.
Winnie Edith Roberts Obt.
b. 24 April 1928 Jackson Co., TN – d. 10 January 2016, Overton Co., TN, md Hollis C. Roberts, b. 24
January 1921, Jackson Co., TN – d. 2 February 2006, Putnam Co., TN, (Pfc US Army WWII, Purple
Heart), s/o Zina Frank Roberts (1893-1968) & Carrie L. Allen (1892-1974). Winnie Edith Roberts, d/o
Perry A. Mayberry (1881-1957) & Ova Masters (1890-1976).
*See Hollis C. Roberts Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Edith Roberts, 87, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roberts passed from this life Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Overton County Nursing Home in Livingston.
She was born Tuesday, April 24, 1928, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Perry Mayberry and
Ova Masters Mayberry.
She was a loving mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a member of
Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church and loved her family and friends. She worked several years at Lays 5
and Dime store in Cookeville and with her husband at Parkview Elementary School in Cookeville.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Villette Roberts of Cookeville; a son-in-law, Rick Phipps of
Knoxville; seven grandchildren, Ricky Roberts, Jason Phipps, Shane Roberts, Jonathon Phipps, Carrie
Kearns, Chelsey Galloway and Lorrin Leonard; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edna Hix of
Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Roberts; one son, Glen
Roberts; one daughter, Diane Phipps; five brothers, Cordell, Ernest, Norman, Larmon and Harold
Mayberry; three sisters, Stella Hix, Lilly Mae Mayberry and Ruby Mayberry.
Bro. Charles Cook will officiate the services.
family.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 12 January 2016
Fredrick L. Robertson Obt.
b. 23 December 1936 –d. 19 December 2003, Putnam Co., TN, (US Marine Corps).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Fredrick Robertson, 67, of Cookeville, were held at 11 a.m.
today, Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Robertson died suddenly on Fri., Dec. 26, 2003, at his home.
He was an Army veteran and a self-employed electrical contractor.
Rev. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published December 30, 2003 10:33 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Artie Ann (Prichard) Robinson Obt.
b. 16 May 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 April 2010, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 5th of January
1936 to Othal Douglas Robinson, b. 25 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 January 2006, TN, s/o
William Rosko Robinson & Effie Bush. Artie Ann (Prichard) Robinson, d/o Robert Schuyler Prichard
(1895-1937) & Margaret “Maggie”Ann Brown (1897-1917).
*See Robert Schuyler Prichard buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Othal Douglas Robinson Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Artie Ann Robinson, 94, of Cookeville, will be held Monday,
May 3, at 3 p.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at
Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
She was born May 16, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Skyler and Maggie Brown Pritchard.
Mrs. Robinson spent most of her years as a homemaker and was a devoted wife and loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her family includes a daughter, Jean Vaughn of
Cookeville; three granddaughters, Kimberly McNally and husband John of Marblehead, Ohio; Leslie
Pizzino of Algood and Aimee Wethington and husband Gerald of Houstonville, Ky.; six great-grandsons,
Tyler and Zachery McNally, both of Marblehead, Maxwell and Samuel Pizzino, both of Algood, and Drew
Laurel and Justin Perkins, both of Houstonville; four great-granddaughters, Leighanna and Isabella Pizzino,
both of Algood and Mackenzie Perkins and Sarah Wethington, both of Houstonville; three nieces, Joyce
Grissom of Cookeville, Ann McAdoo of Arkansas and Kathy Cashman of Texas; and a nephew, Michael
Scarlett of Nashville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Othal Douglas
Robinson (whom she married Jan. 5, 1936); and a sister, Floy Scarlett. Crest Lawn Funeral HomeCremation Center is in charge of arrangements.
2 May 2010: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Beecher Robinson Obt.
b. 16 November 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 September 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Irene
(Bush) Robinson. Beecher Robinson, s/o James P. Robinson & Mary Lou Whitehead.
*See Lillard Beecher Robinson buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
OOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Beecher Robinson, 86, of Cookeville will be held Thursday, Sept.
11, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5-9 p.m.
Mr. Robinson died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Son of the late Jim P. and Mary Lou Whitehead Robinson, he was born in Putnam County on Nov. 16,
1916.
Mr. Robinson was a retired truck driver for the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a member and
former deacon of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. He loved to garden.
His family includes his wife, Irene Bush Robinson of Cookeville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma
and Robert Doan and Freida and Jerry Poston, all of Cookeville, and Mable and Eugene Duke of Granville;
three sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold and Jean Robinson of Baxter, Edward and Linda Robinson and
Donald and Sandra Robinson, all of Cookeville; one brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Virgie Robinson
of Chestnut Mound; one sister, Mary Alice Jared of Cookeville; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Steve and Stacy Robinson, Eugene Duke, Sal Pirrone, Rick Pharris, Barry Sowell, Troy
Gore and Lee Braswell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 446 Metroplex Dr.,
Nashville, TN 32711-3139.
Bros. Bobby Sebastian and Johnnie E. Lee will officiate at the services.
Bertrum Scruggs “Bert”Robinson
b. 8 October 1898 – d. 20 January 1968, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of February 1921 Sallie
Bettie (Boyd) Robinson, b. 16 April 1901 –d. 26 August 1986, d/o Thomas Jefferson Boyd (1854-1903)
& Malissa Florilla Jared (1860-1946), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
Bertrum Scruggs “Bert”Robinson, s/o Edward D. Robinson (1864-1926) & Mary J. Brown (1875-1938),
both buried in Robinson Ridge Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See William Franklin Boyd Obt.
*See John Calvin Boyd Sr. Obt.
*See Dow Ensor Robinson Obt.
Bessie Robinson
b. 1904 –d. 1994.
Bill Robinson Obt.
b. 12 May 1894, TN – d. 15 February 1975, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (PFC US Army), s/o George
Robinson & Bell Farley.
Funeral services for Bill Robinson, 80, Cookeville Rt 2, formerly of the Mill Creek community, were held
February 17 at Whitson Funeral Home, Rev Woodrow Ford officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn
cemetery.
Mr Robinson died February 15, 1975 at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness. He was the
son of George and Bell Farley Robinson.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Ruby Jewell Holloway, Cookeville; 5 sisters, Tennie Holloway, Monterey;
Lillie McCormick, Cookeville; Miss Gulia Robinson, Monterey; Mrs Lee Welch and Miss Fannie
Robinson, Monterey; 1 brother, Jim, Monterey.
Cookeville Dispatch February 18, 1975
Sgt. Dave Lee “Frog”Robinson Sr. Obt.
b. 3 June 1935, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 January 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Sgt. US Army Korea
–Vietnam). Sgt. Dave Lee “Frog”Robinson Sr., s/o Thomas Robinson & Jessie Thompson.
Funeral services with full military honors for David Lee “Frog”Robinson Sr., 72, of Cookeville, will be
held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at his residence.
He was born June 3, 1935, in Putnam County to the late Thomas and Jessie Thompson Robinson.
Mr. Robinson retired from the Army after serving in Korea and Vietnam. He later retired from law
enforcement with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department and worked for Spring Street Market after
retirement.
His family includes two sons, David Lee Jr. and Daniel Robinson, both of Cookeville; four granddaughters,
Latisha Leigh Billen and husband Brant, and Danielle Leigh Robinson, all of Cookeville, Courtney Lashea
Robinson of Sparta and Sydney Leigh Ann Robinson; a grandson, Dustin Rose Langford of Cookeville;
two great-granddaughters, DeAundria Leigh and Gabrielle Simone Billen, both of Cookeville; two greatgrandsons, Brant Markeith Billen Jr. and Tristan Blaine Chubb, both of Cookeville; a stepdaughter, Natalie
Wallace of Cookeville; three step-grandchildren, Devin McClellan, Isaiah Henderson and Schuyler Troy; a
brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Helen Robinson of Detroit, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and George
Thomas Robinson, and two sisters, Leon and Clara Sue Robinson.
Pallbearers will be the Putnam County Sheriff's Department employees.
Memorial donations may be made to the family at the funeral home to help with final expenses.
Bro. Earl Dirkson will officiate the services.
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 Herald Citizen
Dow Ensor Robinson Obt.
b. 27 January 1901, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 March 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
24th of December 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Ida (Jared) Robinson, b. 22 October 1903, Putnam Co., TN –
d. 27 October 1990, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA, d/o William Ensor “Wild Bill” Jared (1854-1923) &
Mary Beauregard Evans (1862-1950). Dow Ensor Robinson, s/o Edward D. Robinson (1864-1926) &
Mary J. Brown (1875-1938), both buried in Robinson Ridge Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Bertrum Scruggs “Bert”Robinson buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Ida Elizabeth (Jared) Robinson Obt.
*See Billie Elise (Robinson) Townsend Obt.
*See Chapter 8 for information and photos.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 141, #2821– Dow Robinson married 24
December 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ida Jared).
Funeral services for Dow Ensor Robinson, 83, were conducted Saturday, March 17, 1984 at 2:00 from the
Chapel of Baxter Funeral Home with Bro. Terry W. Cathey officiating. Burial was in the Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mr. Robinson died Thursday, March 15, 1984 at Cookeville General Hospital. A retired farmer and a
native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Brown Robinson.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Robinson, Cookeville, 1 son, Hillard Robinson, Warren, MI, 1 daughter,
Billie Dowell Townsend, Darien, GA, 2 sisters, Mrs. Ina Thompson, MI, Mrs. Lillie Whitehead, Baxter; 14
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
The Dispatch Cookeville Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 20 March 1984.
Eva (Mathis) Robinson Obt.
b. 24 October 1910, Jackson Co., TN – d. 17 December 1998, Hot Springs Co., AR, md on the 19th of
January 1930, Putnam Co., TN to Cordell Robinson, b. 20 October 1910, TN - d. 15 December 1982,
Madison Heights, MI, s/o William Roscoe Robinson (1887-1970) & Effie Bush (1889-1964).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 110 – Cordell Robinson married 19
January 1930, Putnam Co., TN, address: Baxter, TN to Miss Ova Mathis, age 18, address: Baxter, TN.
Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: John Mathis, Baxter, TN).
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Funeral services for Eva Robinson, 88, of Hot Springs, Ark., and formerly of
Putnam County, will be held at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. Burial
will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Bro. Lester Flatt will officiate.
Mrs. Robinson died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was a
homemaker.
She was born October 24, 1910 in Jackson County.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Anna R. and William H. McAdoo of Hot Springs, Ark.; a
son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Anne Robinson, also of Hot Spings; two granddaughters, Sandra
Curtis of Brighton, Mich., and Deborah Roach of Calif.; and four great-grandchildren, Michael and
Jonathon Edge of Hazen, Ark., and Jacob and Ethan Curtis of Brighton, Mich.
The family will receive visitors Saturday, Dec. 19, after 6 p.m. at Whitson Funeral Home.
Helen (Solecki) Robinson Obt.
b. 7 January 1918, Erie Co., PA – d. 15 August 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Helen (Solecki)
Robison, d/o Anthony & Victoria Solecki.
COOKEVILLE - Graveside services for Helen Robinson, 80, of Cookeville were held at 11 a.m. today,
Aug. 17, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson died suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 7, 1918, in Erie, Pa., to the late Anthony and Victoria Solecki. Mrs. Robinson was a
homemaker.
Her family includes a son, Denny Robinson of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Richard
King of Cookeville; and a sister, Virginia Przepierski of Erie.
Rev. Tim Frank officiated at the services.
Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Candis (Fox) Robinson Obt.
b. 13 January 1931, Jackson Co., TN –d. 20 August 2012, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 30 th of
October 1954, Putnam Co., TN to James Howard Robinson, b. 27 November 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d.
17 February 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (SSGT US Air Force), s/o George W. & Ada Robinson.
Helen Candis (Fox) Robinson, d/o Uriah Burton Fox (1909-1983) & Essie Cleo Burgess (1911-1984).
*See Uriah Burton “Arah”Fox Obt.
*See James Howard Robinson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 428 –James Howard Robinson married 30
October 1954, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 27 November 1931, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN to Helen Candis Fox,
age 23, b. 13 January 1931, address; 428 Franklin Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of female: Urah Burton Fox, father, Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN. Name of parent, guardian or nexr of
kin of male: George W. Robinson, father, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Helen Candis Fox Robinson, 81, were held at 2 p.m. today,
Thursday, Aug. 23, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, after an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Jackson County to the late Burton and Cleo Fox.
Mrs. Robinson was retired from both ACME Boot Company and McCord-Winn Corporation. She attended
Willow Avenue Church of Christ for 56 years. She was an avid gardener, cook and seamstress.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Cathy Robinson of Cookeville; four
grandchildren, Rachel, Elizabeth, Mary Catherine and Thomas Robinson of Cookeville; five brothers and
sisters-in-law, Leamon Fox and Thelma Fox, Hulon and Carolyn Fox, all of Gainesboro, Bobby and Judy
Fox of Rome, Ga., and Jerry and Linda Fox and Roger and Linda Fox, all of Cookeville; a sister and
brother-in-law, Anna and Ross Carroll of Athens; a sister, Treva Mundy of Jamestown; two sisters-in-law,
Georgia Fox of Cookeville and Rose Fox of Rome; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James H. Robinson, and
three brothers, Leonard, Boyd and Earnest Fox.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville.
Pallbearers were Hulon, Roger, Gary and Bobby Fox and Thomas and Steve Robinson.
Bro. Johnny Fox officiated at the services.
Ida Elizabeth (Jared) Robinson Obt.
b. 22 October 1903, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 October 1990, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA, md on the 24th of
December 1922, Putnam Co., TN to Dow Ensor Robinson, b. 27 January 1901, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –
d. 15 March 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Edward D. Robinson (1864-1926) & Mary J. Brown
(1875-1938), both buried in Robinson Ridge Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Ida Elizabeth (Jared) Robinson,
d/o William Ensor Jared (1854-1923) & Mary Beauregard Evans (1862-1950).
*See Dow Ensor Robinson Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Ida Elizabeth Robinson, 87, of Cookeville will be held tomorrow
October 30 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson died Saturday, October 27, 1990 at Sears Manor Nursing Home in Brunswick, GA.
She was born October 22, 1903 in Putnam Co., TN to the late William Ensor and Mary Evans Jared. She
was a homemaker and the wife of the late Dow Robinson.
Her survivors include one daughter, Billie Townsend of Darien, GA, one son, Hillard Robinson of Warren,
MI; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. today, October 29, at the funeral home.
Bro. Jim McAfee will officiate at the services.
Jackie Robinson
b. 6 October 1966 –d. 26 September 1991.
Jackson Lee Robinson
b. & d. 1 November 2001.
James Howard Robinson Obt.
b. 27 November 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 17 February 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, , (SSGT US
Air Force), md on the 30th of October 1954, Putnam Co., TN to Helen Candis (Fox) Robinson, b. 13
January 1931, Jackson Co., TN –d. 20 August 2012, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Uriah Burton Fox
(1909-1983) & Essie Cleo Burgess (1911-1984). James Howard Robinson, s/o George W. & Ada
Robinson.
*See Helen Candis (Fox) Robinson Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Howard Robinson, 79, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 19, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 18, and from 2 p.m.
until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Robinson passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 27, 1931, in Putnam County to the late George W. and Ada Mae
Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was an Air Force veteran and was retired from the Air Force National Guard. He worked
many years as an assistant manager in the restaurant industry.
His family includes his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Fox Robinson; a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony
and Cathy Robinson; four grandchildren, Rachel, Elizabeth, Mary Catherine and Thomas Robinson, all of
Cookeville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Christine Mayberry, Sue Duke and
Notie Gragg, and two brothers, Hershel Robinson and Hubert Roberson.
Pallbearers will be Hulon, Jerry, Roger and Bobby Fox, Steve Robinson and Donnie Roberson.
Bros. Carl Simms and Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Jonathan “Jon Jon”Christopher Robinson Obt.
b. 21 June 1983, Los Angeles, CA –d. 31 August 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Randall
Robinson & Cynthia Renee Geer Johnson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jonathan Christopher “Jon Jon”Robinson, 18, of Cookeville will
be held today at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Jon Jon died on Aug. 31, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 21, 1983, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James Randall Robinson of Baxter and Cynthia
Renee Geer Johnson of Cookeville. Jon Jon attended Cookeville High School and was a member of the
Cookeville High School Baseball team. He was a member of the Stevens Street Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, his family includes his brother, Shane Robinson of Cookeville; his sister, Brittany
Johnson of Cookeville; step sisters Angela Bouton and Julie Land of Cookeville; his grandmother, Ruby
Geer Gentry of Cookeville; his grandparents, Glen and Donna Robinson of Silver Point; his greatgrandmother, Vennie Thomas; his step father, Willie Johnson; aunts and uncles Mark and Pamela Citro and
Rick and Kim Robinson; two cousins, Tiffany Citro and Chessa Robinson; and a special girlfriend,
Rebecca Sharpe.
Jon Jon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Benton Geer.
Pallbearers will be his friends.
Bro. Jimmy Arms will officiate at the services.
Published September 01, 2001 6:08 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lillard Beecher Robinson
b. 16 November 1916 –d. 9 September 2003, md Minnie Irene (Bush) Robinson, b. 8 May 1918, Smith
Co., TN –d. 15 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Liviticus Bush & Maude Jean Smith.
Lillard Beecher Robinson, s/o James P. Robinson (1894-1941) & Mary Lou Whitehead (1897-1987).
*See Mary Alice (Robinson) Jared Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Beecher Robinson Obt.
*See Minnie Irene (Bush) Robinson Obt.
Minnie Irene (Bush) Robinson Obt.
b. 8 May 1918, Smith Co., TN –d. 15 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Lillard Beecher
Robinson, b. 16 November 1916 – d. 9 September 2003, s/o James P. Robinson (1894-1941) & Mary
Lou Whitehead (1897-1987). Minnie Irene (Bush) Robinson, d/o Liviticus Bush & Maude Jean Smith.
*See Lillard Beecher Robinson buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Minnie Irene Robinson, 94, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 16, and from 10 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Robinson died on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville.
She was born May 8, 1918, in Smith County to the late Liviticus and Maude Jean (Smith) Bush.
Mrs. Robinson was a retired factory worker with Wilson's Sporting Goods and was also a homemaker. She
was of the Baptist faith and attended Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lillard Beecher Robinson; a son-inlaw, Sidney Eugene Duke; two brothers; and four sisters.
Nettie M. (Lee) Robinson Obt.
b. 22 November 1943, Brookhaven, MS – d. 8 March 2007, Chattanooga, TN, md Edward Robinson.
Nettie M. (Lee) Robinson, d/o Willie E. Lee & Nettie L. Newell. (Masonic & Eastern Star symbols on
tombstone).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nettie M. Robinson, 63, of Cookeville will be held Monday,
March 12, at 1 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 11, from 12-5
p.m. at the funeral home.
Ms. Robinson died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga.
She was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Brookhaven, Miss., to the late Willie E. and Nettie L. Newell Lee.
Ms. Robinson was a member of Cookeville First Assembly of God.
She was retired from Bank of America as branch manager in California for 24 1/2 years.
She was assistant branch manager at Security Pacific National Bank for eight years.
Ms. Robinson was active with the PTA, the youth organization of the Masonic Order.
She was Worthy Matron to Order of Eastern Star, Wilmington Chapter of California 1987 and life member
of Torrence Chapter #380 of California.
Her family includes her daughter, Teresa L. Maisonet of Cookeville; two sons, Ricky E. and Robert L.
Robinson, both of Cookeville; five sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Robinson was preceded in death by her sister.
Memorial donations may be made to Order of Eastern Star Scholarship Fund of California or the American
Cancer Society, Relay for Life Cancer Fund.
Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate the services.
Othal Douglas Robinson Obt.
b. 25 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 January 2006, TN, md on the 5th of January 1936 to Artie
Ann (Prichard) Robinson, b. 16 May 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 April 2010, Algood, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Robert Schuyler Prichard (1895-1937) & Margaret “Maggie” Ann Brown (1897-1917). Othal
Douglas Robinson, s/o William Rosko Robinson & Effie Bush.
*See Artie Ann (Prichard) Robinson Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Othal Douglas Robinson, 89, of Cookeville will be held at 10
a.m. on Monday from Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. today at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Mr. Robinson died on Friday, January 20, 2006, at Masters Health Care Center.
He was born February 25, 1916, in Putnam County to the late William Rosko and Effie Bush Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was retired from General Motors where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a member
of Central Emmanuel Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife Artie Ann Robinson of Cookeville; a daughter Jean Vaughn of Cookeville;
three granddaughters and their husbands: Kimberly and John McNally of Marblehead, Ohio, Leslie and
Marvin Hill of Algood, and Aimee and Gerald Wethington of Houstonville, Ky.; a grandson and
granddaughter-in-law Jason and Kelly Perkins of N.C.; six great-grandsons: Tyler and Zachery McNally,
both of Marblehead; Maxwell and Samuel Pizzino, both of Algood; Justin Perkins and Drew Laurel, both
of Houstonville; and four great-granddaughters: Leighanna and Isabella Pizzino, both of Algood,
Mackenzie Perkins and Sarah Wethington, both of Houstonville; a niece Ann McAdoo of Arkansas; and a
nephew Charles Robinson, also of Arkansas; and a sister-in-law Floy Scarlett of Baxter.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by a brother Cordell Robinson.
Willie Z. Robinson
b. 12 January 1904 – d. 21 March 1995, md on the 4th of May 1922, White Co., TN to Bulah (Grimes)
Robinson, b. 18 July 1904 –d. 23 November 1986.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 216 – Willie Robinson married 4 May
1922, White Co., TN to Bulah Grimes).
Earl Alton Rockwell Obt.
b. 18 October 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 December 1992, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Sgt. US Air
Force), s/o Rowland 'Roll' K Rockwell & Sertha Lee.
Earl Alton Rockwell, 67, son of the late Rowland 'Roll' K Rockwell and Sertha Lee Rockwell, was born
October 18, 1925 in Putnam County, TN. He died Saturday, December 12, 1992, at Cookeville General
Hospital. Mr. Rockwell was a retired Seargeant in the United States Air Force. His family includes two
sisters, Wilma Rockwell, of Brotherton, TN, and Eva Green, of Maryland; three brothers, Vance Rockwell
of Cookeville, TN, Hollis Rockwell of Monterey, TN, and Orley Rockwell of Dayton, Ohio; and six nieces
and nephews.
Mr. Rockwell was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Wilma Jean Rockwell
b. 1934 –d. 2006.
Alberta (Dyer) Rodgers Obt.
b. 30 April 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 31 October 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of
March 1938 to Loyld Rodgers, b. 3 January 1920 – d. 26 September 1980, s/o Joe Rodgers & Lizzie
Burrough. Alberta (Dyer) Rodgers, d/o Lan Dyer & Ila Carr.
*See Loyld Rodgers Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alberta Dyer Rodgers, 81, of Algood, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thurs., Nov. 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 3, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rodgers died on Sun., Oct. 31, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 30, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Lan and Ila Carr Dyer. Mrs. Rodgers was a
retired nurse's assistant at Masters Health Care Center. She was a member of the Church of Christ faith.
Her family includes two sisters, Lanene Robinson of Warren, Mich., and Bunola Myers of Texas; a special
nephew, Ilan Dyer of Algood; and a host of other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rodgers; and two brothers,
Roy and Joe Dyer.
Bro. John Davis will officiate at the services.
Published November 01, 1999 1:47 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Alfred Williams Rodgers
b. 17 July 1918, MT –d. 6 April 1973, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (TEC 4 US Army
WWII), md Anna Lee (Elrod) Rodgers Chaffin, b. 9 May 1927, Bloomington
Springs, TN – d. 4 March 200, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Lowery
Elrod (1884-1963) & Sarah Elizabeth Bryant (1890-1955). Alfred Williams
Rodgers, s/o William Farris Rodgers (1875-1941) & Gordie Fuquay (1895-1977).
*See Anna Lee (Elrod) Rodgers Chaffin Obt.
*See Gordie Mae (Fuquay) Rodgers buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Angie Faye (Gentry) Rodgers Obt.
b. 3 January 1931 –d. 18 December 2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Jimmy Rodgers. Angie Faye
(Gentry) Rodgers, d/o Linue Roscoe Gentry (1886-1974) & Mary Lou Vina Gentry (1892-1972).
*See Linus Roscoe Gentry buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Angie Faye Rodgers, 83, of Cookeville, will be at held at 2 p.m.
today, Sunday, Dec. 21, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will be in
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services on Sunday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Rodgers passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
She was born on Saturday, Jan. 3, 1931, to the late Linus Roscoe and Mary Lou Vina
(Gentry) Gentry.
Mrs. Rodgers was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She
was in partnership with her husband, Jimmy, at Mid-State Distributors in Cookeville, and worked several
years with Acme Boot Factory.
She is survived by her husband; Jimmy Rodgers of Cookeville; four daughters and three sons-in-law,
Rhonda and Mike Breeding of Cookeville, Linda Phy of Cookeville, Kathy and Lafayette Cope of St.
Augustine, Fla., and Kathy and Billy Dyer of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, Brooke Kennedy, Zachary
Phy, Eric Dyer, Tyler Cope, Ethan Breeding, Logan Cope and Emily Breeding; three great-grandchildren,
Kelly, Skylynn and Soriah Phy; two sisters, Wilma Lambert and Betty Reed of Cookeville; and a brother,
Vestle Gentry of Spartanburg, S.C., formerly of Carthage.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Harold Phy, three sisters, Grace
Loftis Armstrong, Elizabeth Allen and Edith Loftis; and four brothers, Shirley and Grady Webb and Encil
and Charlie Gentry.
Bros. Jeremiah Tatum and Clarence Deloach will officiate at the services.
family.
Anna Lee (McKinley) Brown Rodgers
b. 3 March 1910, Jackson Co., TN –d. 23 July 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 6th of October
1928, Putnam Co., TN to Everette E. Rodgers, b. 1905 –d. 1965. Anna Lee (McKinley) Brown Rodgers
md also on the 4th of November 1967, Putnam Co., TN to Floyd Haskel Brown, b. 25 March 1904,
Jackson Co., TN – d. 1 December 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Millard Brown & Fannie
Fuqua. Floyd Haskel Brown is buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Anna Lee
(McKinley) Brown Rodgers, d/o Matt McKinley & Ada Stout.
*See Floyd Haskell Brown Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 497, #4692 - Everett Rodgers married 6
October 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Annie Lee McKinley).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 413 – Floyd Haskell Brown married 4
November 1967, Putnam Co., TN, age 63, b. 25 March 1904, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to
Anna Lee Rodgers, age 57, b. 3 March 1910, address: 440 W. 5th, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Mattie Johnston, daughter, 129 Rose Bud Lane, TX).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Anna Lee Rodgers Brown, 89, of Cookeville will be held in the
chapel of Dyer Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, with burial to follow at Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday.
Mrs. Brown died at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 23, 1999.
A native of Jackson County, she was born on March 3, 1910, to Matt and Ada Stout McKinley.
Mrs. Brown was a member of the Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Her family includes two grandsons, Jim Johnson of Texas and Mark Johnson of Saudi Arabia; two nieces,
Pat Byers and Reba Robinson, both of Cookeville, and a nephew, Earl McKinley of Oklahoma.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two husbands, Everett Rodgers and Floyd
Brown; a daughter, Mattie Johnson, and two brothers, Charles and Floyd McKinley.
Her pallbearers will be Shirlie Roberson, Earl Stout, Roger Keith, Junior Keith, Gene Keith, Philip Keith
and Wayne Byers.
Bro. Gerald Taylor will officiate at the services.
Published 24 July 1999 : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Carmon L. Rodgers
b. 26 August 1906, TN –d. 9 February 1976, md on the 22nd of January 1933, Putnam Co., TN to Buna V.
(Sliger) Rodgers, b. 9 October 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 November 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Willis Mack Sliger (1882-1918) & Fannie M. Mitchell (1883-1927).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 598 – C. L. Rodgers married 22 January
1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Buna Sliger, age
21, Baxter, TN).
Cordell Hull Rodgers
b. 14 March 1908, TN –d. 25 January 1991, md on the 29th of November 1930, Jackson Co., TN to Mary
Dawn (Brown) Rodgers, b. 20 August 1906, Coffee Co., TN –d. 14 June 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o John William Brown & Emma Lee McCullough. Cordell Hull Rodgers, s/o James Harvey
Rodgers & Alice McHenry.
*See Mary Dawn (Brown) Rodgers Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 113 – Cordell Rodgers married 29
November 1930, Jackson Co., TN to Mary Brown).
Dora Alice (Helms) Rodgers Obt.
b. 5 February 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 October 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of
September 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Rev. Malcolm Rodgers, b. 24 July 1910, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9
December 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN s/o Haywood Tildon Rodgers (1886-1960) & Maggie
McBroom (1891-1970). Dora Alice (Helms) Rodgers, d/o Napoleon Payton Helms (1881-1947) &
Mattie Mae Patton (1881-1922), both buried in Tightfit Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Rev. Malcolm Rodgers Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 494, #4683 - Malcomb Rodgers married
16 September 1928, Putnam Co. TN to Miss Alice Helms. J. T. Askew Justice of the Peace).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Dora Alice Helms Rodgers, 74, of Carr Avenue, Cookeville, will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. David Lee England
officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Rodgers a native of Putnam County died Thursday, October 6, 1983 in Cookeville General Hospital
following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Mattie Patton Helms; wife of
the late Rev. Malcom Rodgers; member of the Freewill Baptist Church; a homemaker.
Her family includes three sons; Marston Rodgers of Florida; Franklin Rodgers of California and Burl
Rodgers of Cookeville; a daughter Sylvia Rodgers of Cookeville; a brother Eugene Helms of Cookeville;
two sisters, Bonnie Williams of Ohio and Ruth Waller of Baxter; 15 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be the members of the Associational Fundermental Ministers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 10 a.m., Friday.
Herald-Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 6 October 1983.
Emma Joyce (Jackson) Sutton Rodgers Obt.
b. 2 June 1951, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL –d. 27 October 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 17th
of September 1983, White Co., TN to James Donald Rodgers, b. 25 March 1948. Emma Joyce (Jackson)
Rodgers also md on 9th of January 1964, DeKalb Co., TN to William Howard “Bud” Sutton, b. 22
January 1930, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 September 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, buried in Smellage
Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN. Emma Joyce (Jackson) Rodgers, d/o Jim Jackson & Helen Hancock.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 4: William Howard Sutton, age 33,
address; Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, married 9 January 1964, DeKalb Co., TN to Emma Joyce Jackson,
age 16, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 169 – James Donald Rodgers married 17
September 1983, White Co., TN, age 35, b. 25 March 1948, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Carthage, TN to
Emma Joyce Sutton, age 31, b. 2 June 1951, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Carthage, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Jim Jackson, Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Carthage, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of male: Heab Grizzard, West End Ave., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Emma Joyce Rodgers, 62, of Granville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 30, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will be in
Granville Cemetery in Granville.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home.
Ms. Rodgers passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 2, 1951, in Tampa, Fla., to Helen (Hancock) Jackson and the late Jim Jackson.
Her family includes two sons, Mark Sutton and wife Gina of Baxter and Jamie Rodgers and wife Olynda of
Sparta; a grandson, Samuel Tyler Sutton; two granddaughters, Maryann and Gracie Rodgers; three sisters,
Barbara, PK and Patricia; two nieces; and five nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Rodgers.
Please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com to sign the online register and leave a message for the family.
Gordie Mae (Fuquay) Rodgers
b. 3 November 1894, TN –d. 14 June 1977, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of July 1913, Putnam Co., TN
to William Farris Rodgers, b. 15 June 1875, TN - d. 7 September 1941, TN, s/o George Washington
Rodgers (1854-1910) & Fannie (1856-1910).
*See Alfred William Rodgers buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg.169, #672– Mr. W. F. Rogers married 13
July 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Gordie Fuquay).
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 53 –James Rodgers is head of household, 44 yrs.
old, TN, M2, md 8 yrs. to Laura H. Rodgers, age 30, M2, 5 children born, 5 children living. Children:
Frank, son, 17 yrs. old, Dora, step-daughter, 16 yrs. old; Loran, dau, 15 yrs. old; Gordie M., step-daughter,
14 yrs. old; Rutha F., dau., 6 yrs. old; Tina, dau., 4 yrs. old & Cordell H. Rodgers, son, 2 yrs. old. All born
in TN).
(1920 census 9th Dist, Fergus, MT: Dwl: 17 - William F. Rodgers is head of household, 43 yrs. old, TN,
md to Goldie Rodgers, 24 yrs. old, TN. Children: Alfred W. Rodgers, son, 1 5/12 yrs. old, MT).
Harvey Rodgers
b. 1941 –d. 1989, md on the 15th of December 1972, Jackson Co., TN to Minnie Pearl (Grasty) Rodgers.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 408 - Harvey Rodgers married 15
December 1972, Jackson Co., TN, age 33, address: Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN to Minnie Pearl Grasty,
age 37, address; 1960 N. Maple, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Bessie Blaylock, W. 7th St., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Mr. & Mrs.
Cordell Rodgers).
Jessie (Lewis) Rodgers Obt.
b. 17 July 1909, Clifty, TN –d. 27 August 2004, Arlington, md Beverette D. Rodgers, b. 1905 –d. 1974.
Jessie (Lewis) Rodgers, d/o Joseph Lewis & Mary Morgan Jones.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jessie Rodgers, 95, of Arlington, Va., will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, Aug. 31, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rodgers died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Cherry Dale Health Care in Arlington.
She was born on July 17, 1909, in Clifty to the late Joseph and Mary Morgan Jones Lewis.
Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for more
than 30 years.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Shirley Rodgers of Gainsville, Va.; a brother,
Jack Lewis of Crossville; a sister, Nola Broom of Sparta; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Beverette Rodgers; a son, Joe Lee
Rodgers; five brothers, Ben, Robert, Clyde, Leslie and Ray Bob Lewis; and two sisters, Noda Bennett and
Bessie Johnson.
Pastor Ron Pledger of Gainsville will officiate at the services.
Joe Lee Rodgers
b. 1942 –d. 1991.
Laura Alice (McHenry) Rodgers
b. 17 October 1878, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 April 1977, Putnam Co., TN, md James Harvey Rodgers, b.
June 1867, TN- d. abt. 1928. Laura Alice (McHenry) Rogers, d/o Joseph “Joe”McHenry (1857- 1950) &
Mary Susan Hickey (1858-1943).
Larkin Rodgers
b. 1914 –d. 1971, md on the 18th of November 1906, Dickson Co., TN to Myrtle (Blenkenhorn) Rodgers,
b. 1914 –d. 1995.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Dickson Co., TN, pg. 5 – Harvey Rodgers married 18
November 1906, Dickson Co., TN to Myrtle Blenkenhorn).
Loyld Rodgers Obt.
b. 3 January 1920 – d. 26 September 1980, md on the 19th of March 1938, Putnam Co., TN to Alberta
(Dyer) Rodgers, b. 30 April 1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 October 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Lan Dyer & Ila Carr. Lloyd Rodgers, s/o Joe Rodgers & Lizzie Burrough.
*See Alberta (Dyer) Rodgers Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 111 – Lloyd Rodgers married 19 March
1939, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Bloomington , TN to Alberta Dyer, age 19, address: Baxter,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lan Dyer, Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Lloyd Rodgers, 60, who died Friday in the Cumberland Medical
Center, Crossville, were today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Willie B.
Rodgers officiating and burial following in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Rodgers, who resided at 164 2nd Avenue, in Algood, was a truck driver for Mid-South Pavers, a
Putnam County native and son of Joe and Lizzie (Burrough) Rodgers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alberta (Dyer) Rodgers, of Algood; and one sister, Mrs. Beulah Bruce, of
Cookeville.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 29 September 1980.
Rev. Malcolm R. Rodgers Obt.
b. 24 July 1910, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 December 1979, Cookeville, , Dora Alice (Helms) Rodgers, b. 5
February 1909, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 October 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Napoleon Payton
Helms (1881-1947) & Mattie Mae Patton (1881-1922), both buried in Tightfit Cemetery, Putnam Co.,
TN. Rev. Malcom R. Rodgers, s/o Haywood Tildon Rodgers (1886-1960) & Maggie McBroom (18911970), both buried in Rodgers Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Clauie B. (Rodgers) Mahan Obt.
*See Dora Alice (Helms) Rodgers Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for the Rev. Malcolm R. Rodgers, 69, were conducted from the chapel
of Whitson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Raymond Riggs and Bro. David
England officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Rev. Rodgers died December 9 at Cookeville General.
He was a minister and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Born July 24, 1910, in Putnam County, he was the son of Haywood and Maggie McBroom Rodgers.
Survivors include his widow, Alice Helms Rodgers of Cookeville; three sons, Marston Rodgers of Florida,
Franklin Rodgers of California, and Burl Rodgers of Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Wilhite of
Cookeville; a brother, Aaron Rodgers of Cookeville; three sisters, Mrs. Clie Malan and Mrs. Gilberta
Presely of Algood, and Mrs. Dean Lee of Cookeville; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Crit Holman, Hall Davis, Raymond White, and Ray Mabey of the
Funamental Ministers Fellowship of Putnam County.
The active pallbearers were Carlos Webb, Frank Russell, Claudie Richardson, Ray Martin, Hershell Riddle
and Frank Davis.
Herald-Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 11 December 1979.
Mark Keith Rodgers Obt.
b. 24 February 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 November 2012, Bloomington Springs, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o Billy Joe Rodgers & Charleen Young.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mark Keith Rodgers, 29, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at
noon Friday, Nov. 16, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 15, and Friday from 11 a.m. until time of
Mr. Rodgers left this life Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at his home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1983, in Cookeville, to Charleen (Young) Rodgers and Billy Joe Rodgers.
Mr. Rodgers worked as a Teamster Low Boy operator with the Michaels Corp in Brownsville, Wis. He also
worked with Budweiser of Cookeville. He loved being around his family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, his family includes his grandmother, Mable E. Young of Cookeville; two aunts
and an uncle, Kathleen Fortney of Baxter and Donetta and John Whipple of Albequerque, N.M.; cousins
Mandy and Danny Loftis and Michelle McBroom, all of Cookeville, Kimberly and Greg Pauch of
Gainesboro, Melissa and John Garrett of Livingston, Michael and Tomko Kinniard of San Diego, Calif.,
and Chad and Jeanette Kinniard of Lincoln, Neb.; and a host of other cousins, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy and Doylene Rodgers and William Young.
Brother Johnny Fox will officiate the services.
Herald-Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 15 November 2012
Mary Dawn (Brown) Rodgers Obt.
b. 20 August 1906, Coffee Co., TN – d. 14 June 2006, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Cordell Hull
Rodgers, b. 14 March 1908, TN – d. 25 January 1991, s/o James Harvey Rodgers & Alice McHenry.
Mary Dawn (Brown) Rodgers, d/o John William Brown & Emma Lee McCullough.
*See Cordell Hull Rodgers buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 113 – Cordell Rodgers married 29
November 1930, Jackson Co., TN to Mary Brown).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Dawn Rodgers, 99, of Bloomington Springs, will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, June 16, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rodgers died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 20, 1906, in Coffee County to the late John William and Emma Lee McCullough
Brown.
Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes a daughter, Geraldine Jackson of Cookeville; a daughter-in-law, Pearl Rodgers; three
sisters, Betty Jane, Louise Baltimore and Zelma; four grandchildren, Ted, Jerry, Eddie and Mike Jackson,
all of Cookeville; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Hull Rodgers; a son, Harvey
Rodgers; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Ted, Jerry, Eddie, Mike, Jason and Jeremy Jackson.
Bro. Frank Rodgers will officiate the services.
Pearl Reba (Whitson) Rodgers Obt.
b. 17 January 1912, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 16 April 1998, Tustin, md Nelson M. Rodgers, b.
1904 – d. 1976. Pearl Reba (Whitson) Rodgers, d/o Jacob M. Whitson (1880-1965) & Mima Judd
(1887-1975).
*See Jacob M. Whitson buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Pearl Reba Whitson Rodgers, 86, of Tustin, Calif., will be held at 3
p.m. on Friday, April 24, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rodgers died on Tuesday, April 16, 1998, in Tustin.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1912, in Cookeville to the late Jacob M. and Mima Judd Whitson.
Her family includes a daughter, Nelda Haggard of Tustin; two sisters, Rozelle Tasker of Warren, Mich.,
and Thelma Flatt of Clearwater, Fla.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Garnet, Everett, Clarence and
Edgbert Whitson.
Dow Allen will officiate at the services.
Published Thursday, April 23, 1998 1:05 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Tildon Anderson Rodgers
b. 29 December 1895 – d. 1961, md on the 16th of May 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Birchia V. (Presley)
Rodgers, b. 1903 – d. 1997. Tildon Anderson Rodgers, s/o Frank R. Rodgers (1868-1940) & Lula B.
Rodgers (1878-1939).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 576, #2273 –Tilden Rodgers married 16
May 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Birchie Presley).
Wuanita Ann (Viges) Rogers Obt.
b. 1 November 1927, St. John, MI – d. 29 October 2015, TN, md Ezell Rogers. Wuanita Ann (Viges)
Rogers, d/o Vern & Agnes Ann Viges.
COOKEVILLE-Funeral services for Mrs. Wuanita Ann Rogers, 87, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday,
Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. The Rev.
Roger Cooper will officiate. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Tuesday from noon until the service at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Rogers died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born Nov. 1, 1927, in St. Johns, MI, to the late Vern and Agnes Ann Viges.
Mrs. Rogers worked as a housekeeper. She loved spending time outside, working in her flower gardens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children, Opal Ide and Sheila Bernard.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ezell Rogers; son, Galye Foreman; daughter, Karen McGee of
Lansing, MI; grandchildren, Benjy and London Bernard and Tim and Jacob Ide; twin brother, Walter
(Barbara) Viges of St. Johns, MI; sisters, June Erickson of Glendale, AZ and Donna Wolle of Milwaukee,
WI; and by stepchildren, Merry Hileman, Mollie Loveall, Becky Gager, Jody Holtz and Susies Thayer,
Jerry Baker, Tyson Baker, TJ Rogers, Ross Loveall, Timothy Thayer and Jim Holtz will serve as
pallbearers.
Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6111. You may share
your thoughts and memories at hhhfunerals.com.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 31 October 2015
Clarence Cox Roe
b. 13 November 1940 –d. 24 July 1966, (Tennessee 1st Lt. US Air Force).
David Leo Roe
b. 24 May 1938, TN – d. 11 August 1969,TN, (Tennessee, EM3 US Navy), s/o William Joseph “Will”
Roe (1883-1960) & Pearl Howell (1896-1938).
Dr. John M. Roe
b. 19 September 1929, Pulaski, KY – d. 20 August 1982, TN, s/o Charles Roe (1892-1940) & Alice R.
Clouse (1905-1993).
Dr. Gaines Madison Rogers Obt.
b. 11 June 1918, Belton, SC –d. 4 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 1st Betty Pollay Rodgers.
b/ 20 October 1921 –d. 19 August 1988. Dr. Gaines M. Rogers md 2nd to Algene (Davis) Rodgers. Dr.
Gaines M. Rogers, s/o James Duckworth Rodgers (1872-1930) & Cora Gaines (1877-1918), both buried
in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Williamson, Anderson Co., SC.
COOKEVILLE -- Private family graveside services for Dr. Gaines M. Rogers, 94, of Cookeville, were
held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dr. Rogers passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at
Heritage Pointe Assistant Living in Cookeville.
He was born June 11, 1918, in Belton, S.C., to the late Cora (Gaines) and James Duckworth Rogers.
He was a member of the Army and received the Good Conduct Medal. He received his B.S. from Clemson
University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. He served as chairman of economics at
Baylor University. He also served as dean of the school of business administration at Wake Forest
University for 20 years and as the dean of the college of business and industry at Mississippi State for 14
years. He was of the Baptist and Presbyterian faith and was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother and friend.
His family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Cita R. Pickett of Cookeville and Liza R. and Barry
Killough of Martinez, Ga.; three granddaughters, Beth Pickett Jones and husband Joseph of Huntsville,
Ala., Becky Pickett of Cookeville and Laurel Killough Canipe and husband Ryan of Martinez, Ga.; a
grandson, Joseph Gaines Killough and wife Jennifer of Martinez, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren,
Matthew Jones, Cameron Killough and Brenna Canipe.
He was blessed by his relationship with the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of his second
wife.
In addition to his family, his final years were enriched by the loving residents and staff at Heritage Pointe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Betty P. Rogers; his
second wife of 18 years, Algene Davis Rogers; a son-in-law, Gary C. Pickett; and several brothers and
sisters.
Brother Charlie Hutchinson officiated at the services.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6384.
Gene L. Rogers Obt.
b. 24 April 1927, Chapel Hill – d. 14 May 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mary Jo (unknown)
Rodgers. Gene L. Rogers, s/o Charles Walter Rogers & Maude White.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Gene L. Rogers, 71, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
May 17, from the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Rogers died on Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on April 24, 1927, in Chapel Hill to the late Charles Walter and Maude White Rogers.
Mr. Rogers was a developer, a licensed funeral director, embalmer and was involved in the funeral business
in Cookeville and Putnam County from 1943-1972. He was president of the Tennessee Funeral Directors
and Embalmers Association in 1965-1966 and co-owner of Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery from 19571995. He served in the Navy during World War II as a pharmacist mate first class.
Mr. Rogers, past president of Putnam County Shrine Club, was a past member of the Cookeville Jaycees
and the Cookeville Chamber of Commerce and a member of First United Methodist Church in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife, Mary Jo Rogers of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Thom
Marshall of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Rogers and Shawn and Ann Rogers,
all of Cookeville; two brothers, Doug and Charles Rogers, both of Chapel Hill; two sisters, Eloise Griffin
and Margaret Sanders, both of Lewisburg; and six grandchildren, Shay and Shad Shearer, Justin
Richardson and Mary Mae, Cameron and Ashton Rogers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Rogers Talley, and a brother, William
Rogers.
Pallbearers will be Grover Bennett, Billy Rogers, employees of Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Arlis,
Donald and Ronald Phillips, Jason Pope, Charles Farley and Charles Connell.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Tennessee Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association,
Tommy Lynn, Will Glenn Crawford, Stacey Mott, Dr. John Wright, Jim Terry, Clarence B. Palk Jr., John
D. Stites Sr., Robert Little, Wallace Holford, David Bruce, Ray Spencer, Copeland Jared, Dean Buck,
James Thrasher, Doyle White, Eddie Locke, Hunter Hill Sr., Hunter Hill Jr. and Dale Woodard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lazarus House Hospice, P.O. Box 149, Cookeville, TN 38503, or
to the building fund at First United Methodist Church, Cookeville, TN
Published Friday, May 15, 1998 1:48 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Gregory Edward Rogers
b. 1954 –d. 1969.
James Everett Rogers
b. 28 February 1897 –d. 12 October 1975, md on the 30th of September 1917, Jackson Co., TN to Naomi
(Spivey) Rogers, b. 16 January 1899 – d. 28 January 1983, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jonas Spivey (18511937) & Sarah Leanna Upchurch (1863-1930). James Everett Rogers, s/o Bedford Forest Rogers
(1866-1948) & Sarah Mary Margaret Cherry (1877-1966).
*See Odazell (Rogers) Lynn Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 292 – Everett Rogers married 30
September 1917, Jackson Co., TN to Naoma Spivey).
Mac E. Rogers
b. 26 April 1921 –d. 5 July 2005, (2nd LT. U. S. Army WWII).
Joe Edward Roland
b. 4 December 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 July 1977, Putnam Co., TN, md Maggie M. (unknown)
Roland. Joe E. Roland, s/o George “Leslie” Roland (1905-1989) & Nellie G. Rippetoe (1902-1999),
both buried in Shipley Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Sarah H. Roland
b. 10 October 1871 –d. 18 Feburary 1969.
Mary Juanita “Nita”(Dudney) Rolland Obt.
b. 28 February 1941, Detroit, MI – d. 7 March 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles Edwin
“Reeves”Dudney (1916-1996) & Edna Bertha Carlile (1922-1996).
*See Charles Edwin Dudney buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Mary Juanita “Nita”Dudney Rolland, 68, of Cookeville, will be
held Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home.
Family will receive friends Thursday, March 12, from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rolland died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at her residence after an extended battle with breast cancer.
She was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Charles Reeves and Edna Carlile Dudney.
Mrs. Rolland graduated from Bluff City High School in Tennessee in 1959, and later attended Vanderbilt
University and married Douglas Rolland in Nashville.
She loved gardening, traveling and, most of all, family. She worked as a travel agent and office manager at
Ships and Trips in Cookeville for many years. To know her was to love her.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Steven Douglas and Kara Krietlow Rolland of Bozeman,
Mont.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ann Kiser of Chapel Hill, Charlene and Cliff Owens of
Lebanon, Betty Winfree of Murfreesboro and Bobbie and Wayne Kennedy of Kingman, Ariz.; a brother
and sister-in-law, Pat and Andrca Dudney of Cookeville; an aunt, Stella McCoin of Detroit; a grandson,
Graham Van Rolland; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many
friends.
Joan Kibbons will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home (931-526-6111) is in charge of arrangements. You may share
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Louise (Cooley) Roth Obt.
b. 2 May 1937, TN – d. 4 September 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of March 1958,
Durham, NC to William C. “Bill”Roth, b. 21 April 1928, Philadelphia, PA –d. 23 January 2016, Johnson
Co., TN, s/o Jacob Roth & Rose Lee Friedman. Mary Louise (Cooley) Roth, d/o John H. Cooley & Olie
M. Thompson.
*See William C. “Bill”Roth Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Mary L. Roth, 76, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Sept. 9, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center in Cookeville. Interment will be in Crest
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 8, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Roth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at her residence.
She was born May 2, 1937, in Tennessee to the late Olie M. (Thompson) and John H. Cooley.
Mrs. Roth was a member of Faith Church of God and she worked as a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband, William C. Roth of Cookeville; a son, John J. Roth and wife Teresa of
Chuckey, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Angela Bowling, Michelle Caudill and Sara Gooden; five greatgrandchildren, Joshua Hall, Taylor Bowling, Whitney Gregory, Lela Grace Caudill and Marcus Gooden;
two brothers, John and Harvey Cooley; and five sisters, Margaret, Evelyn, Minnie, Dorothy and Ruby.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Bobby and Clarence Cooley,
and two sisters, Henrietta and Cathrine.
Pallbearers will be John Roth, Glenn Oaks, John Cooley, Harvey Cooley, Thomas Weaver and Bill Shanks.
To send the family a message or to sign the online guest book, visit our website at
www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
William C. “Bill”Roth Obt.
b. 21 April 1928, Philadelphia, PA – d. 23 January 2016, Johnson Co., TN, md on the 4th of March 1958,
Durham, NC to Mary Louise (Cooley) Roth, b. 2 May 1937, TN – d. 4 September 2013, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o John H. Cooley & Olie M. Thompson. William C. “Bill”Roth, Jacob Roth & Rose
Lee Friedman.
*See Mary Louise (Cooley) Roth Obt.
William (Bill) C. Roth, age 87, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, January 23,
2016 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, April 21, 1928 to the late Rose Lee (Friedman) and Jacob
Roth.
William married his loving wife Mary Louise (Cooley) Roth, March 4, 1958 in Durham, North Carolina.
Bill was an honorable soldier, dutiful son, a respectful brother, a loving husband and a caring father.
William is survived by:
Son: John and Teresa Roth of Chuckey, Tennessee, 2 Grand-Daughters: Sara (Roth) and Marlon Gooden of
Bluffton, South Carolina Michelle Lee (Hensley) Caudill of Jonesborough, Tennessee, 6 Greatgrandchildren: Joshua Hall, Taylor Bowling, Whitney Gregory, Gracie Caudill, Marcus Gooden and
Maxwell Gooden, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Liam Hall and Baby Boy Bowling
Sister: Ann (Roth) and Maurice Cohn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In addition to Bills parents, he was preceded in death by his Loving Wife Mary Louise Roth and
Granddaughter, Angela Bowling.
Funeral Services for Mr. Roth will be held Thursday January 28,2016 beginning at 2:00 pm from the chapel
of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with Full
Military Honors.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 12:00 noon until time
of service at 2:00 pm.
Ronald Mark Rothschild
b. 22 May 1937 –d. 1980, md on the 30th of November 1979, Putnam Co., TN to Frances Marie (Volney)
Rothschild, b. 14 February 1946 –d. 1984.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 231 –Ronald Mark Rothschild married 30
November 1979, Putnam Co., TN, age 42, b. 22 May 1937, address: 1800 Lee Ave, Apt. 8, Cookeville, TN
to Frances Marie Volney, age 33, b. 14 February 1946, address: 1146 N. Franklin, Cookeville, TN. Name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jospeh & Helen Volsey, parents, 18301 Waterburg Ave.,
Maple Height, OH).
Emily Margaret Row Obt.
b. 17 February 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 June 2000, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o
Robert B. Row & Rebecca Campbell.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Emily Margaret Row, 3-month-old daughter of Robert B. and
Rebecca Campbell Row, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 5, at Grace Presbyterian Church, Three North
Jefferson, Cookeville. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home today from 6-9 p.m. and at the
church from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday.
Emily died Friday, June 2, 2000 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She was born on February 17, in Cookeville.
Emily's family includes her parents, maternal grandparents Don and Mary Ann Campbell of Chattanooga;
paternal grandparents Marian Row of Farragut, and Tom Row of Oak Ridge; aunts and uncles, Jeff and
Donna Kaplan of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jimmy Campbell of Cookeville, Gary and Debbie Stapleton,
Stuart Leslie Row, and Chris and Susan Row, all of Knoxville.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Campbell, Stuart and Chris Row and Gary Stapleton.
Rev. Joey Stewart will officiate.
Published June 03, 2000 7:01 PM CDT: Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
Arthur Brinkley Rowland Obt.
b. 31 January 1945, Joiner, Mississippi County, AR –d. 23 November 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
(US Army Vietnam), md Donna Faye (unknown) Roland. Arthur Brinkley Rowland, s/o Loyd Elmo
Rowland & Tula Vernell Shaw.
*See William L. Rowland Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Arthur “Art”Brinkley Rowland, 64, of Cookeville, will be held
Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 27, from 3-5 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m., and
Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Rowland died peacefully Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at his residence. He was born
Jan. 31, 1945, in Joiner, Ark., to the late Loyd Elmo and Tula Vernell Shaw Rowland.
Mr. Rowland was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War,
receiving the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He served
as a sergeant with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for 18 years before his retirement. Mr. Rowland
was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.
His family includes his wife, Donna Faye Rowland of Cookeville; four daughters and a son-in-law,
Shannon West of Franklin, Brittney Rowland of Columbia, Brandi and Michael Honeycutt of Cookeville
and Morgan Gaynor of Cookeville; two sisters, Josephine Cartwright of Joiner and Tommye Nell Gillardi
of Ofallon, Mo.; six brothers and four sisters-in-law, William and Diana Rowland of Cookeville, Cecil
Steve and Donna Rowland of Viola, Walter and Mary Kaye Rowland of Moro, Ill., Ray Rowland of
Jennings, Mo., Garyland Rowland of Bunker Hill, Ill., and Garland and Brenda Rowland of Earlville, Ill.;
two granddaughters, Gabrille Sheffield of Columbia and Bailey Honeycutt of Cookeville; and two
grandsons, Kyler West of Franklin and Ethan Hickey of Cookeville; and numerous nephews, nieces,
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rowland was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Rev. Tracy
Langford will officiate the services. Please visit www.mem.com and send a message to the family.
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009: Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
William L. Rowland Obt.
b. 26 May 1935, Blue Springs, MS –d. 9 February 2016, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Denna (Copp)
Rowland. William L. Rowland, s/o Loyd Elmo Rowland & Tula Vernell Shaw.
*See Arthur Brinkley Rowland Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for William L. Rowland, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Friday, Feb. 12, from the chapel of in Cookeville. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. until time of services on
Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Rowland passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born on Sunday, May 26, 1935, in Blue Springs, Miss., to the late
Loyd Rowland and the late Tula Shaw Rowland.
Mr. Rowland was loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
brother. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in Germany. His passion was
his cars. He was an excellent mechanic, who was on call 24/7 by all his
friends. He loved attending car shows and showing his own cars. He also
loved collecting pennies as well as everything else.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Deanna (Copp) Rowland of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law,
Russell and Sunshine Rowland of Yorkville, Ill.; a daughter, Kathy Rowland and finance, Bill Heier, of
Cookeville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Tommye Nell Gillardi; and four brothers
and their spouses, Walter and Mary Kay Rowland, Mancel Ray Rowland, Garland and Brenda Rowland
and Gayland Rowland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; and two sisters.
family.
Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 10 February 2016
Stanley D. Rudolph
b. 1914 –d. 1989, md J. Sue (unknown) Rudolph, b. 1921 –d. 1972.
Ada B. (Roberts) Rush Obt.
b. 31 May 1918, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 July 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of August
1937, Jackson Co., TN to Goodloe L. Rush, b. 1915 –d. 1989. Ada B. (Roberts) Rush, d/o Zina Franks
Roberts & Carie Alan.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 433 – Goodloe Rush married 14 August
1937, Jackson Co., TN to Ada Roberts).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ada B. Rush, 87, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 6, at Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, July 5, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rush died Monday, July 4, 2005, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 31, 1918, in Jackson County to the late Zina Franks and Carie (Alan) Roberts. Mrs.
Rush was a member of Dodson Branch Baptist Church and was an employee with the Shirt and Boot
Factory.
Her family includes four brothers and sisters-in-law, Holis and Winnie Roberts and Clovis and Bobbie
Roberts, all of Cookeville, Recie and Dimple Roberts of Jackson County and Perry and Betty Roberts of St.
Clair Shores, Mich.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Alice (Peggy) and James Tice of Nashville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.L. Rush, and a sister, Bertha
Johnson.
The Rev. Loyd Barnes and Bro. Billy Haney will officiate the services.
James C. Russell
b. 1936, md Betty J. (unknown) Russell, b. 1941 –d. 1989.
Jim Russell
b. 21 September 1905 – d. October 1979, md on the 9th of January 1932, Smith Co., TN to Myrtle
(Williams) Russell, b. 20 February 1915 –d. 8 August 1978.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 340, #221 – James Russell married 9
January 1932, Smith Co., TN, age 26, address: Buffalo Valley, TN to Myrtle Williams, age 23, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Williams,
Buffalo Valley, TN).
John K. Russell
b. 1893 – d. 1975, md on the 17th of June 1935, Dyer Co., TN to Lillian (Bubford) Russell, b. 1908 – d.
1978.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Dyer Co., TN, pg. 378 – J. K. Russell married 17 June 1935,
Dyer Co., TN to Lillion Binford).
Pearl (Dyer) Russell Obt.
b. 1905, Jackson Co., TN – d. 20 August 1979, md Marcellus Russell, b. 1898 – d. 1960. Pearl (Dyer)
Russell, d/o Dastel Dero Dyer & Mary Frances Pippin. Children: Agnes Louise Russell (1923-1931), It
is reported that some school children set fire to some sedge grass and the child jumped on the fire to try to
put it out, when her clothes caught on fire. She was burned so badly that she was brought to the City
hospital where died. She is buried in Dyer Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Thelma Jean Russell (1929-1981)
md Donald H. Lee.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Russell, 74, were held Wednesday, August 22, at the
chapel of Dyer Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ed Malone officiating. Burial was in Crestlawn
Cemetery.
Mrs. Russell died August 20 at Cookeville General Hospital.
She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Dastel Dero and Mary Frances Pippin Dyer.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald Lees of Bartlett, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Arpha Whitfield, Mrs.
Gertrude Warren and Mrs. Birdie Braden; and three brothers, Bill, MacAdoo and Malcom “Pat”Dyer.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 22 August 1979.
Onita “Nita”(Dunson) Rutherford Obt.
b. 31 July 1954, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN- d. 14 March 2005, Carthage, Smith Co., TN, d/o Samuel
Ernest Dunson (1925-2004) & Flora Dee Thomas (1925 –d. 2005).
*See Linda Jerrell (Dunson) Blair Obt.
*See Samuel Ernest Dunson Obt.
CARTHAGE -- Funeral services for Nita Rutherford, 50, of South Carthage will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, April 18, from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Crestlawn Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. until the time of the
services on Monday at the funeral home.
Ms. Rutherford died on Thursday, March 14, 2005, at the Carthage General Hospital following a brief
illness.
She was born Onita Dunson on July 31, 1954 in Cookeville to Flora Dee Thomas Dunson of Baxter and the
late Ernest Dunson. Ms. Rutherford was a 1972 graduate of Upperman High School and the Cumberland
School of Technology. She was a laboratory technologist for 32 years and was most recently employed at
the Carthage General Hospital. She was a member of the Bussell Church of Christ.
In addition to her mother, her family includes two sons: Jerry Wasson of Murfreesboro, and Andy
Rutherford of South Carthage; two sisters, Linda Blair and Elaine Nabors, both of Baxter; a brother, Danny
Dunson of Sparta, five nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Chad Nabors.
Edward L. Anderson and Joe Britt will officiate at the services.
Violette (Heffawy) Sacran Obt.
b. 14 September 1931, Israel –d. 30 December 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Louis F. Sacran, b.
9 January 1925 –d. 14 June 1977. Violette (Heffawy) Sacran, d/o Merti & Rita Heffaway.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Violette Heffawy Sacran of Cookeville were held Sunday, Jan. 1,
2006, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Sacran died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center of a massive stroke.
She was born Sept. 14, 1931, in Israel to the late Metri and Rita Heffawy.
Mrs. Sacran had been a resident of Tennessee since 1963.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Frank Haddad of Waterdown, Ontario,
Canada, and Lillian and George Banna of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Debbi
Sacran of Smithville and Eli Sacran of Cookeville; a brother, Antone Heffawy of Haffa, Israel; two sisters,
Deanna Mounayer and Evette Kidess of Israel; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Samar
Haddad of Burlington, Canada, Neil and Ramzi Haddad of Waterdown, Canada, Jason and Rebecca Sacran
of Cookeville, Louis and Abi Sacran of Ripley, Miss., Tommy Sacran of Smithville, Mark Banna of
Algood, Evonne and Wesley Suddarth of Lebanon, Maria Banna of Algood and Lawrence Ray Sacran of
Cookeville; and two great-grandchildren, Fauzi Matthew Haddad of Burlington, Canada, and Elaina Sacran
of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. Sacran; a brother, Dahoud
Heffawy; and a sister, Jamila Heffawy.
Father Pete Coffey officiated the services.
Published January 03, 2006 10:45 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Albert Johnson Sadler
b. 1900 –d. 1991, md on the 7th of November 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Carrie May (Stanton) Sadler, b.
1901 –d. 1996, d/o Edward Murry “Eddie”Stanton (1873-1963) & Eufamie Lenora McKinley (18791966). Albert Johnson Sadler, s/o Hopkins Turney Sadler (1875-1966) & Isabelle Johnson (1879-1930).
*See Edward Turney Sadler buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Hopkins Turney Sadler buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 2, #2384 – Albert Sadler married 7
November 1920, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Carrie Stanton).
Carl Alexander Sadler
b. 19 September 1901 –d. 15 January 1974, s/o Hopkins Turney Sadler (1875-1966) & Isabelle Johnson
(1879-1930). Shares marker with his brother Fred Turney Sadler (1912-2002).
Edward Turney Sadler
b. 10 May 1922, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 March 1997, Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Albert
Johnson Sadler (1900-1991) & Carrie M. Stanton (1901-1996).
Fred Turney Sadler
b. 16 November 1912, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 May 2002, Putnam Co., TN. Shares marker with his brother
Carl Alexander Sadler (1901-1974).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Fred Turney Sadler, 89, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, May 4, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, Friday, May 3, at the funeral home.
Mr. Sadler died on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 16, 1912, in Putnam County to the late Hop T. and Isabell Fannie Johnson Sadler. He
was a retired farmer.
His family includes a sister, Grace Cowan of Cookeville; two nieces, Frances Culloms and Louise Stover,
both of Cookeville; and two nephews, Earnest and Robert Sadler, both of Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be Robert and Earnest Sadler, Randy Cowan, Dale Brown, Joe Lefever and Freddie Alcorn.
Bros. Paul Fox and Denton Ramsey will officiate at the services.
Hopkins “Hop”Turney Sadler
b. 1875 –d. 1966, md on the 7th of August 1899, Jackson Co., TN to Isabelle (Johnson) Sadler, b. 1879 –
d. 1930. Children: Albert Johnson Sadler (1900-1991), md Carrie M. Stanton; Carl Alexander Sadler
(1901-1974); Charlie Rymon Sadler (1903-1943) md Illa Vera Presley (1907-1984); Zina Theo Sadler
(1905-1985) md Mary Lillie McBroom (1907-1995); Grace Hazel Sadler (1909-2002) md 1st Clarence
Apple and md 2nd Walter Cecil Cowan & Fred Turney Sadler (1912-2002).
*See Grace Hazel (Sadler) Apple Obt.
*See Albert Johnson Sadler buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Charlie Rymon Sadler Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Fred Turney Sadler Obt.
*See Carl Alexander Sadler buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Zina Theo Sadler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 56 –Hop Sadler married 7 August 1899,
Jackson Co., TN to Isabelle Johnson).
Anna Ruth (Hamilton) Sams Obt.
b. 11 July 1935, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY –d. 14 January 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John
Hamilton & Laura E. Shelton Roach.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Anna Ruth Sams, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 18, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sams passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 11, 1935, in Barbourville, Ky., to the late Laura E. Shelton Roach and John Hamilton.
Mrs. Sams worked as a machine operator at Monarch Marking Systems in Dayton, Ohio, for more than 20
years.
Her family includes her husband, Charles Sams; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles D. and Linda
Sams of Baxter, Timothy W. Sams of Dayton, Ohio, and Douglas K. Sams of Cookeville; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Geneva and Bill Goins of
Goshen, Ohio, Dorothy and Danny Case of Kentucky and Sue and Terry Burkehead of Kentucky; and five
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Jim and Norma Hamilton and David Hamilton, all of Dayton, Randal and
Loretta Roach of Barbourville, Samual and Linda Roach of Lexington, Ky., and William Roach.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sams was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Hamilton.
Bill Goins and Terry Burkehead will officiate the services.
Richard Stanford Sanders Obt.
b. 8 July 1930, Grundy Co., - d. 1 March 2007, McMinnville, TN, (MSG US Army Korea, Vietnam, Silver
Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart), md Judy (Yamamoto) Sanders. Richard Stanford Sanders, s/o Sam
& Carrie Sanders.
CAMPAIGN -- Funeral services for Richard Stanford Sanders, 76, of the Gath Community near
McMinnville will be held Saturday, March 3, at 3 p.m. at Bridges of Hope Fellowship in Campaign.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery in Cookeville.
Military grave rites will be administered by American Legion Post 173 and V.F.W. Post 5064.
Family will receive friends Friday, March 2, from 12-9 p.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home and Saturday,
March 3, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Mr. Sanders died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
He was born July 8, 1930, in Grundy County to the late Sam and Carrie Sanders.
He was a retired master sergeant with the U.S. Amy, a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, a
Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient; and a former quartermaster of VFW Post 5064.
His family includes his wife of 56 years, Judy Yamamoto Sanders of McMinnville; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Jane and John Blomberg of Seattle, Wash., and Betty and John Myers of Cookeville; a son and
daughter-in-law, Clent and Teresa Sanders of Cookeville; three sisters, Margaret Schaeffer, Darlene
Hughes and Joann Young, all of McMinnville and Nancy Callahan of Palmer; a special friend, Dr. Jeff
Barnes of Cookeville; grandchildren Lalena Borland, Tosh and Jeremiah Blomberg, John Kenneth Myers
III, Zachary Wayne Sanders and Sheila DiNucci; and great-grandchildren Gwendalyn, Ethan and Sadie
Borland and Blake and Alisha McCammon.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his sister, Betsy Sanders and brother,
Melvin Sanders.
Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund at Bridges of Hope Fellowship, P.O. Box 552,
McMinnville, TN 37111.
Pastor DeWayne Howard will officiate the services.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
Grant Wilken “Will”Sasser Jr.
b. 18 October 1983 –d. 15 December 1997.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co., TN, pg. 58, #2115 –Grant Wilken Sasser, age
25, address: 311 Cameridge Rd., Antioch, TN married 2 August 1980, Williamson, TN to Sandra Kay
Klein, age 25, address: Rt. 2, Lewisburg Pk., Franklin, TN).
Edwin Ross Saunders Obt.
b. 8 January 1920, Fulton Co., Cuba, IL – d. 11 March 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy
WWII), md Helen Ione (Cluts) Saunders, b. 1922 –d. 2004. Edwin Ross Sanders, s/o Cleve Saunders &
Ruth Saville.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial graveside services for Edwin Ross Saunders, 82, of Cookeville, will be held
at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Saunders died today, Monday, March 11, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1920, in Fulton County, Cuba, Ill. to the late Cleve and Ruth Saville Saunders. He
served in the Navy in Okinawa during World War II, and again during the Korean War. Mr. Saunders was
a retired welder of barges on the Illinois River. He was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of
Christ, the VFW and Masonic Lodge in Lewistown, Ill. He and his wife lived in Lewistown until his
retirement and spent 21 years in Mission, Texas, before moving to Cookeville in 1999.
His family includes his wife of 60 years, Helen Ione Cluts Saunders of Cookeville; a daughter and son-inlaw, Anna and Andy Yoder of Cookeville; a grandson and wife, Todd and Deanna Picton of Vista, Calif.;
granddaughters, Julie Picton of Boulder, Colo, and Laura Plummer of Champaign, Ill.; stepgranddaughters,
Marcia Brown of Sparta, and Michelle Conley of Indianapolis, Ind.; great-grandsons, Bryce Picton of
Vista, Calif., and Samuel Plummer of Champaign; a great-granddaughter, Sophie Plummer of Champaign;
a stepgreat-grandson, Jared Myers of Vista; stepgreat-granddaughters, Stephanie Myers of Vista, and Sierra
Conley of Indianapolis; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Bernita Saunders of Yates City, Ill., and
Howard and Helen Saunders of Trivoli, Ill.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Saunders; and a sister, Ruth Ellen
Saunders.
Bros. Glen McDoniel and Gary Hampton will officiate at the services.
Frank Allen Saunders
b. 1925 – d. 2007, md on the 8th of September 1945, Putnam Co., TN to Rosalind Gay (Langford)
Saunders, b. 1927 –d. 2004.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 378 – Frank Allen Saunders married 8
September 1945, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, address: Cookeville, TN to Rosalind Gay Langford, age 17,
address: Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: C. P. Langford, Cookeville,
TN).
Dr. George Martin Saunders Jr.
b. 31 May 1900, Atlanta, GA –d. 12 January 1988, Putnam Co., TN, md Lucy Gertrude (Jones) Sanders,
b. 1906, TN – d. 1959. Dr. George M. Saunders Jr., s/o George Martin Saunders (1868-1960) & Ada
Thomas Johnson (1878-1975).
*See Helen (Betke) Saunders Obt.
(1920 census, Russell St., Nashville, Davidson Co., TN: Dwl: 812-262-356 –George M. Saunders is head
of household, 50 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Optician Own Shop, md to Ada J., 40 yrs. old, TN. Children:
George M., 19 yrs. old, GA; Alice E., 18 yrs. old, TN; Joseph A., 16 yrs. old, TN; John H., 13 yrs. old, TN;
Grace, 11 yrs. old, TN; Alberta, 8 yrs. old, TN; Mary F., 4 7/12 yrs. old, TN & Virginia Saunders, 2+ yrs.
old, TN).
(1930 census, Cookeville Town east of Walnut, Arnold Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 103- 63- 66 –George
Saunders is head of household, 29 yrs. old, GA (24 yrs. old 1st marriage). Occupation: Physician
Optometrist, md to Lucy, 23 yrs. old, TN, (18 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Frank, 4 9/12 yrs. old, TN
& Carol Saunders, adopted dau, 2 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Sarah Lee, servant, 30 yrs.
old, TN).
Helen (Betke) Saunders Obt.
b. 4 October 1909, Cook Co., IL –d. 4 February 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of April
1937, Evanston, Cook, IL to John Howard Saunders, b. 24 July 1906, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN –d.
27 November 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o George Martin Saunders (1868-1960) & Ada
Thomas Johnson (1878-1975). Helen (Betke) Saunders, d/o Frederich Betke & Marie Scheurisch. John
Howard Saunders md also on the 12th of May 1930, Chicago, IL to Florence Eleanor (Tait) Saunders
(1908-1936).
*See Dr. George Martin Saunders Jr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See John Howard Saunders Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Helen Betke Saunders, 101, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 8, at First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 7, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and
from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Saunders passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, in Cookeville.
She was born Helen Betke to the late Marie Scheurisch Betke and Frederich Betke at home on her family’s
farm in Evanston, Ill.
Mrs. Saunders lived and worked on the farm until she went to business school to learn shorthand and
typing. Her first job was at Toy Tinkers, the company that made Tinker Toys.
She met her husband-to-be, Howard Saunders, in Evanston. They were
married April 3, 1937. They moved to Nashville and lived on Saunders
Avenue, which was named for Howard’s father, Dr. George M. Saunders, Sr.,
who owned a lot of property in East Nashville. They lived there three years
before moving to Cookeville with their three children, Richard, Bettye and
Mary Helen. They were married 44 years before Howard passed away.
Mrs. Saunders and her husband, Howard, owned and operated Saunders
Florist for almost 30 years. They had several loyal and long-term employees
who worked there more than 25 years, one of whom said she would have worked there for free because it
was such a fun place to work, and another long-term employee went on to open her own flower shop. After
Saunders Florist was sold, Mrs. Saunders worked at Cookeville Housing Authority, and for a while, as a
dental assistant for Maurice Morehead, DDS.
Mrs. Saunders was an active member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. In the 1950s, she
was the secret “Temptation Jones.”Clues were given on WHUB each day for people to try to guess who
“Temptation Jones”was. The contest went on for several weeks. Mrs. Virginia Plummer was the winner
and received several nice prizes.
She was an active member of the Central High School Band Boosters Club from 1954 to 1957, and hosted
several cookouts and get-togethers for the band members. Mrs. Saunders loved gardening and working in
the yard and still raked her own leaves well into her 90’s. She loved playing cards, watching the Atlanta
Braves and playing table tennis. For many years, she participated in the local and state Senior Olympic
Games, and went to the national games in San Antonio, where she won a gold medal for singles in table
tennis, gold for doubles in table tennis, and silver for doubles in shuffleboard. In all, she won more than 50
medals (many of them gold) in the years that she was active in the senior games. She also loved fishing and
spending time at the lake with friends.
Mrs. Saunders was an accomplished needlework devotee, especially crewel embroidery, crocheting and
knitting. She embroidered many unique items, pillows, Christmas ornaments and decorations, and several
large framed pictures. She knitted large throws for each of her children and grandchildren in their favorite
colors, and for many friends.
Mrs. Saunders was a volunteer at Cookeville Regional Medial Center for more than 20 years. In later years,
she worked three days a week, and often did double shifts working for others who could not come in. She
loved working as a volunteer and amassed more than 10,000 hours, working well into her 90’s.
Mrs. Saunders was a faithful member of Cookeville First Baptist Church since 1942. She was a woman of
deep faith and met the challenges of her last years with grace, humor and strength of character. She has
been and always will be an inspiration to her family.
Her family includes Bettye Whiteaker of Athens, Ala., Mary Helen Saunders of Cookeville and Bettye Sue
Smith Saunders; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Loving grandchildren and spouses are Bruce and Shirley Whiteaker,
Cynthia Whiteaker Messick and husband Don, Scott and Ellen Whiteaker, Susan Saunders Ziegler and
husband Frank and Laura Meadows Nodal and husband Danny.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Saunders; a son, Richard
Saunders; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Stan Gross; and three brothers, Herman, Bill and Louie
Betke.
The Rev. Charlie Hutchinson and Dr. Randall Adkinsson will officiate at the services.
John Howard Saunders Obt.
b. 1906, Davidson Co., TN –d. 27 November 1981, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Veteran of WWII), md
on the 3rd of April 1937, Evanston, Cook, IL to Helen (Betke) Saunders, b. 4 October 1909, Cook Co., IL
– d. 4 February 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Frederich Betke & Marie Scheurisch. John
Howard Saunders, s/o George Martin Saunders (1868-1960) & Ada Thomas Johnson (1878-1975).
John Howard Saunders md also on the 12th of May 1930, Chicago, IL to Florence Eleanor (Tait)
Saunders (1908-1936).
*See Helen (Betke) Saunders Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Howard Saunders, 75, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
29, in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, with Dr. Gerald Stow officiating.
Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Saunders, a native of Davidson County, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1981, at Cookeville General Hospital,
following an extended illness. He was the son of the late George M. and Ada Johnson Saunders. He was a
veteran of World War II and for many years was self-employed as owner and operator of Saunders Florist
and Mary Carter Paint Store here.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Betke Saunders; a son, Richard Saunders, Madison, TN; two
daughters, Mrs. Bettye Whitteaker, Nashville, and Mrs. Mary Helen Meadows, Vero Beach, FL; five
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Grace Cowan, Nashville, Mrs. Alice Sherman,
Greenfield, MA, Mrs. Alberta McDaniel, Madison, TN, Mrs. Virginia Gatlin, Springfield, VA, and Mrs.
Lathryn David, Fredericksburg, MD; and three brothers, Dr. George M. Saunders, Cookeville, Joseph
Saunders, Madison, TN, and Raymond Saunders, Longview, TX.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Whiteaker, Scott Whiteaker, Don Messick, Frank Saunders, Ray Saunde4rs,
martin Medley, Potter Greenwood, Jimmy Pendergrass, Phillip Hackett, Woodrow Stockton, Bill Warren,
Jimmy chism, Bill Harris, Halbert Phillips and Charlie Miller.
Hooper & Huddleton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clytie Lan (Hickey) Saylors Obt.
b. 5 February 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 February 2007, Bowie, md on the 25th of December 1941,
Putnam Co., TN to Willie M. Saylors. Clytie (Hickey) Saylors, d/o Thomas Matison Hickey & Mary
Etta Rice.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 36 - Willie M. Saylors married 25
December 1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Cookeville, TN to Clytie Lan Hickey, age 23, address:
Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Johnnie Hickey, Silver Point, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Clytie Hickey Saylors, 89, of Bowie, Md., will be held at 11 a.m.
on Monday, Feb. 19, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 18; and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Monday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Saylors died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in Bowie.
She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Thomas Matison and Mary Etta Rice Hickey.
Mrs. Saylors owned and operated Saylors Furniture in Cookeville. She was a member of the Church of
God on South Jefferson Ave. in Cookeville, where she received two awards for outreach work in the
church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Sharon Saylors of Bowie; two sisters, Bertha
Hickey Nash and Edith Hickey Nash, both of Baxter; a sister-in-law, Geneya Hickey of Sparta; three
grandchildren, Mary Saylors Walker and William Saylors, both of Bowie, and Marcia Saylors of
Mooresville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Saylors; two sisters, Moncy
Cole and Della Hickey Maxwell; a brother, Christopher Hickey; a sister-in-law, Esta Lee Saylors Miller;
and other younger siblings.
Honorary pallbearer will be Carmel Maxwell.
Pastor Fred Hawkins will officiate at the services.
Jimmy Darnell Saylors Obt.
b. 21 December 1948, Putnam Co., TN –d. 5 March 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (SP4 US Army),
s/o James & Jean Saylors.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jimmy Darnell Saylors, 59, of Cookeville, will be held Friday,
March 7, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Thursday, March 6, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, March 7, from 7 a.m. until
Mr. Saylors died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Putnam County to Jean Saylors of Cookeville and the late James Saylors.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Amy Saylors of Cookeville; a daughter, Elana
Newton of Portland; two stepsons, Don and Kelly Holloway, both of Cookeville; two sisters, Jo Crabtree of
Cookeville and Judy Moore of Newport; and a grandchild, Luke James Newton.
Johnny Fox and David Flatt will officiate the services.
Thursday, Mar 06, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lester Wayne Saylors
b. 3 August 1908 –d. 24 July 1998, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Marvin Abraham Saylors & Irene Hatfield.
Alford Thomas Scantland Obt.
b. 1901, Jackson Co., TN – d. 11 April 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mattie Lillian (Swann)
Scantland, b. 1902 –d. 1995. Alford Thomas Scantland, s/o Oliver Scantland & Sara Richardson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alford Thomas Scantland, 82, of Rt. 12, Cookeville, were to be
held today, April 13, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Arkley Billingsley
officiaiting. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Scatland died Wed., Apirl 11, 1984, in Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Oliver and Sara Richardson Scatland. He was a
member of the Church of Christ and a farmer.
His family includes his wife, Mrs. Lillian swann Scantland; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Richardson of
Rockwood, MI; two sons, Joe Fred Scantland of Akron, OH and Louis Scantland of Dallas, TX; one sister,
Mrs. Alice Bell of Nashville; eleven grandchildren; and thrieteen great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Earl Swann, Volley Bowman, Jim McManus, Jim Boogren, Ralph Ford III, and Ralph
Ford IV.
Clifton Arlin Scarlett
b. 30 September 1932, TN – d. 16 April 1991, MI, (Cpl US Army Korea), md Shannon R. (unknown)
Scarlett, b. 16 May 1937. Clifton Arlin Scarlett, s/o Joseph C. Scarlett (1909-1985) & Nellie Bell
Rodgers (1909-1954).
Fred Lee Scarlett
b. 22 January 1906 –d. 17 July 1989, , md on the 15th of February 1936, Putnam Co., TN to Liddie Jewell
(Morphew) Scarlett, b. 1909, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 June 2000, Smyrna, TN, d/o Leonard
Morphew (1885-1974) & Bonnie Jared (1887-1954).
*See Liddie Jewell (Morphew) Scarlett Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, FRED –Birth: 22 Jan 1906- - Death: 17 Jul 1989 –Last Residence
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) –Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-30-3735, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 65 –Fred Scarlett married 15 of February
1936, Putnam Co., TN, age 30, address: Rt.1, Baxter, TN to Jewell Morphew, age 27, address: Rt. 1,
Baxter, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Leonard Morphew, Rt. 1, Baxter, TN).
Harley Thomas Scarlett
b. 26 February 1905, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1982, Putnam Co., TN, md Winnie Cynthia Ann (Brown)
Scarlett, b. 25 July 1906, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 September 2005, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James “Jim”R.
Brown (1869-1946) & Della Bush (1871-1937). Harley Thomas Scarlett, s/o James Mode Scarlett
(1869-1946) & Cynthia Jane Rippetoe (1882-1964).
*See Winnie Cynthia Ann (Brown) Scarlett Obt.
James S. Scarlett
b. 18 August 1954- d. 1988.
Joe Mack Scarlett
b. 18 Feburary 1946 –d. 4 December 1982.
Kenny “Yarddog”Scarlett Obt.
b. 11 May 1959, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 June 2008, Pikeville, s/o Carl D. Scarlett & Mary
K. Bowman.
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, KENNETH C –Birth: 11 May 1959 Death: 10 Jun 2008 - Last
Residence (Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-11-5982, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Kenny “Yarddog”Scarlett, 49, of Cookeville, will be held at 10
a.m. on Friday, June 13, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Scarlett died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Pikeville.
He was born May 11, 1959, in Cookeville to Carl D. Scarlett of Nashville and the late Mary K. Bowman
Crabtree.
Mr. Scarlett was a member of the Church of Christ faith and was self-employed as a construction worker
and mechanic.
In addition to his father, his family includes two sons, Gator Scarlett of Livingston and Jason C. Scarlett of
Georgia; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Tina D. and Bobby Green and Tammy R. and Danny Wilmoth, all
of Cookeville; and a brother, Tommy Lynn Scarlett of Jackson County.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lowell and Montie Bowman.
Memorial donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses by contacting the family or the
funeral home.
Bro. Keith Tosh will officiate the services.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Cookeville in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008: Herald Citizen, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Liddie Jewell (Morphew) Scarlett Obt.
b. 1909, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 June 2000, Smyrna, TN, md on the 15th of February 1936, Putnam
Co., TN to Fred Lee Scarlett, b. 22 January 1906 – d. 17 July 1989. Liddie Jewell (Morphew) Scarlett,
d/o Leonard Morphew (1885-1974) & Bonnie Jared (1887-1954).
*See Fred Lee Scartlett buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
SMYRNA -- Funeral services for Jewell Scarlett, 90, of Smyrna, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wed., June 21,
at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, 203 N. Lowry St., Smyrna, Tenn. 37167, (615) 459-3254. Burial will follow at
1 p.m. in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tues., June 20, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Scarlett died on Sun., June 18, 2000, at Peachtree Center in Smyrna.
She was a native of Baxter and the daughter of the late Leonard and Bonnie Jared Morphew. Mrs. Scarlett
was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cookeville.
Her family includes a son, Carl L. Scarlett; a brother, Glenn Morphew of Baxter; three grandchildren; and
nine great-grandchildren.
Rev. Carl L. Scarlett will officiate at the services.
Lois H. (Cowan) Scarlett Obt.
b. 1923, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 March 1978, Willoughby, OH, md Willard Scarlett, b. 25 October 1925
–d. 19 August 1989. Lois H. (Cowan) Dyer, d/o James S. Cowan & Ada Dyer.
*See Willard Scarlett buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lois H. Scarlett, 54, were conducted from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home
March 18 with Bro. Albert Ward officiating. Mrs. Scarlett was a resident of Willoughby, Ohio, and died
there March 15 after an extened illness.
Mrs. Scarlett was a native of Putnam county and the daughter of James S. Cowan and the late Ada Dyer
Cowan.
Survivors include her husband, Williard Scarlett, Willoughby, OH; a son, Michael Scarlett, Willoughby;
her father, James Cowan, Cookeville; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Kirby, Mrs. Mildred Harris and Mrs. Dorothy
Pugh, all of Cookeville, and Mrs. Carol Carr of Baxter; three brothers, jeff Cowan, Fred Cowan and Joel
Cowan, all of Cookeville.
Dyer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
M. Pauline “Gigi”Scarlett
b. 1943 –d. 2006, md Carl L. Scarlett, b. 1942.
Theodore Sherman Scarlett Obt.
b. 4 October 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 June 1985, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, (US Army WWII),
md on the 6th of May 1944, Putnam Co., TN to Jimmie (Hickey) Scarlett. Theodore Sherman Scarlett, s/o
Roscoe Sherman Scarlett (1885-1943) & Agnes Nevada “Veda”Bell (1898-1987).
*See Martha (Scarlett) Medlin Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, THEODORE – Birth: 04 Oct 1918- Death: Jun 1985 - Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-14-0475, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 270 – Theodore Scarlett married 6 May
1944, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Cookeville, TN to Jimmie Hickey, age 16, address: Cookeville,
TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Mandy Scott, mother, Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Theodore S. Scarlett, 66, of 449 ½ Stevens Street, Cookeville, were
held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bob Pharris and Willie B. Rodgers
Mr. Scarlett died Thursday (June 27, 1985) at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of Vada Bell Scarlett and the late Rosco Scarlett.
Mr. Scarlett was a monument worker.
His family includes, in addition to his mother, three daughters, Mary Palk of Spencer, Martha Medlin of
Cookeville and Barbara Thomas of Baxter; four sons, George and James Scarlett of Cookeville, Ross
Scarlett of Nashville and John Scarlett of Baxter; four brothers, Rapel, Haskel, George and Willard
Scarlett; two sisters, Hazel Williford and Verda Bussell; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dewayne Adams, Kenneth Stout, Lewis Davis, Morgan Young, Herbert Fox, and Dale
Scott.
Willard Scarlett
b. 25 October 1925 –d. 19 August 1989, md Lois H. (Cowan) Scarlett, b. 1923, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15
March 1978, Willoughby, OH, d/o James Solan Cowan (1894-1981) & Ada Leona Dyer (1893-1973).
*See Lois H. (Cowan) Dyer Obt.
*See James Solon Cowan Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, WILLARD – Birth: 25 Oct 1925 - Death: 19 Aug 1989 - Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 411-34-9330, TN)
Winnie Cynthia Ann (Brown) Scarlett Obt.
b. 25 July 1906, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 September 2005, Putnam Co., TN, md Harley Thomas Scarlett,
b. 26 February 1905, Putnam Co., TN – d. October 1982, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Mode Scarlett
(1869-1946) & Cynthia Jane Rippetoe (1882-1964). Winnie C. (Brown) Scarlett, d/o James “Jim” R.
Brown (1869-1946) & Della Bush (1871-1937).
*See Jane Evelyn (Scarlett) Bush Obt.
*See Harley Thomas Scarlett buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, WINNIE C – Birth: 25 Jul 1906- Death: 13 Sep 2005 - Last
Residence (Baxter, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 414-72-4285, TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: SCARLETT, HARLEY –Birth: 26 Feb 1905- Death: Oct 1982 - Last Residence
(Baxter, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-05-1436, TN)
Funeral services for Winnie Scarlett, 99, of Baxter will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, from the
chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Sept. 13, at the funeral home.
Ms. Scarlett died today, Sept. 13, 2005, at Masters Healthcare Center.
She was born July 25, 1906, in Putnam County, to the late Jim and Della Brown.
Ms. Scarlett was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and James Bush of Baxter; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Wilson and Ruth Scarlett of Nashville and Harry D. and Jodi Scarlett of Goodlettsville; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Scarlett; a sister, Maggie
Pritchett; and two brothers, Virgil and Collie Brown.
Alma Elaine Scearse
b. 1934 –d. 2003.
Elaine (unknown) Schaefer
b. 1947 –d. 2008, md John Schaefer, b. 1947.
Fritz F. Schatz
b. 10 March 1899 –d. 24 May 1978.
Robert Michael “Ace”Schibik
b. 5 August 1990 –d. 18 October 2002.
Ralph John Schlosser
b. 17 July 1912 –d. 29 August 1993, (AMM2 US Navy WWII), md Margaret (Sullivan) Schlosser, b. 9
October 1907 – d. 23 June 1989. Ralph John Schlosser, s/o John Donald Schlosser (1884-1924) &
Mayme A. Tobe (1887-1955).
Clifford Wayne Schouten Obt.
b. 5 April 1937, Baldwin, St. Croix Co., WI –d. 14 April 2011, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of
December 1967, Anoka, MN to Louise E. (Martin) Schouten. Clifford Wayne Schouten, s/o Jacob
Schouten (1902-1963) & Dagmar Marie Hansen (1907-2004).
BAXTER -- Memorial services for Clifford Wayne Schouten, 74, of Baxter, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, April 18, at Heavenly Host Lutheran Church in Cookeville. Graveside services with military
honors will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Sunday, April 17, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home and
Monday at the church, one hour before the service.
Mr. Schouten died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood with his beloved
fiancee, Maime Faust, at his side.
He was born April 5, 1937, to the late Jake and Dagmar Schouten in Baldwin, WI.
Mr. Schouten grew up on a small farm near Glenwood City, Wis. After graduation from Glenwood City
High School, he served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Mr. Schouten's lifelong vocation was
over-the-road semi driving. "Dutchman," as was his handle, made numerous good friends among fellow
drivers and truck stop workers, always greeting everyone with an upbeat attitude and quite likely a joke or
two. He loved to fish, ride his four-wheeler and motorcycle and spend time with his many friends. He lived
most of his years in Wisconsin and Minnesota and retired to Baxter approximately 13 years ago.
In addition to his fiancee, his family includes two sons, Dean and Bryan Burrington, both of Ada, Minn.;
eight stepchildren, Thomas Martin, Stephen Martin, Deborah Owens, Cindy Ramacher, Dorien Shurson,
Jolene Martin, Alan (Jay) Martin and Jerome Martin; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ken and Lorraine
Schouten of Emerald, Wis., and Jerry and Deb Schouten of Hudson, Wis.; a sister and brother-in-law,
Karen and Bob Bullock of Altoona, Wis.; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Schouten was preceded in death by a son, Jay; two stepsons, James and
Dawain Martin; and a brother, Leo.
Pastor Roger Paavola will officiate the memorial services.
Herman R. Schroeder
b. 23 November 1923 –d. 29 August 1971, (PFC 6 Mecz Cav Recon Sq., WWII).
Allene Jeanette (Franks) Schmid Obt.
b. 13 December 1926, Hazard, KY – d. 8 May 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 5th of
December 1947, Jeffersonville, IN to Rev. Eugene Schmid. Allen Jeanette (Franks) Schmid, d/o Auburn
Franks & Sarah Spurgeon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Allene Jeanette Schmid, 85, of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, May 10 at 7
p.m. at West View Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Simpson and Rev. Chuck Branch will officiate. Private
family interment will be at Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmid’s family will receive friends Thursday from 5pm until service time at the church.
Mrs. Schmid died Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 at NHC of Cookeville.
She was born December, 13, 1926 in Hazard, KY to the late Auburn and Sarah
Spurgeon Franks.
Mrs. Schmid was a member of West View Baptist Church.
She served with her husband, Rev. Eugene Schmid, in his pastoral ministry at
several local churches and served faithfully in the children’s ministry and music ministry.
Mrs. Schmid was a Registered Nurse and previously worked at Plateau Mental Health in Cookeville and
McFarland Specialty Hospital in Lebanon, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, two brothers, Marcus and Lee Franks.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Rev. Eugene Schmid of Cookeville, (whom she married,
December 5, 1947, in Jeffersonville, Indiana) a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Vicky Schmid of
Cookeville; a brother, Voit Glen Franks of Florida; two sisters and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Bruce
Stewart of Connecticut, and Marsha Franks of Hazard, KY; a grandaughter, Angela Schmid, a step
granddaughter, Ann Marie Richards; a goddaughter, Lori Strode; and three great grandchildren, Rowan
Correll, Alexander and Luke Vinson; Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to West View Baptist Church Building Fund, 427 Laurel Avenue,
Donetta Faye (McBroom) Adams Lacey Schmidt Obt.
b. 7 August 1941, Jackson Co., TN –d. 2 September 2008, Gonzales, md 1st on the 2nd of September 1960,
Putnam Co., TN, to Lendal Roy Adams Jr., b. 7 August 1941 Donetta Faye (McBroom) Schmidt, d/o
Donell McBroom & Ruth Ragland. Donetta Faye (McBroom) Schmidt md 2nd on the 4th of January
1979, Putnam Co., TN to Viness Walter Lacey, b. 12 April 1943. Donetta Faye (McBroom) Schmidt md
3rd on the 24th of December 1985, Putnam Co., TN to Frank John Schmidt Jr., b. 28 September 1941,
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 478 – Lendal Roy Adams Jr. married 2
September 1960, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 7 August 1941, address: 2601 Bedmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
to Donetta Faye McBroom, age 19, address: 2601 Bedmont Blvd, Nashville, TN. Name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Mrs. Donell McBroom, mother, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 271 – Viness Walter Lacey married 4
January 1979, Putnam Co., TN, age 35, b. 12 April 1943, address: 304 Cane Ridge Rd., Nashville, TN to
Donetta Faye Adams, age 37, b. 7 August 1941, address: 1506 Dellwood, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Donell McBroom, father, Ridgdale Drive, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 221 – Frank John Schmidt Jr. married 24
December 1985, Putnam Co., TN, age 44, b. 28 September 1941, address: 1506 Denwood Ave, Cookeville,
TN to Donetta Faye Lacey, age 44, b. 7 August 1941, Denwood Ave, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Donell McBroom, father, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Donetta Faye Schmidt, 67, of Gonzales, La., and formerly of
Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. from the Cookeville chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 8, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 9,
from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Ms. Schmidt died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Gonzales.
She was born Aug. 7, 1941, in Jackson County to the late Ruth Ragland and Donell
McBroom.
Ms. Schmidt was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ. She worked at Plateau Mental Health
Center for 30 years and retired in 2002 as a physician's clerical assistant. Ms. Schmidt was well-known for
her love of family and friends, and they were always welcomed in her home. She enjoyed flower gardening
and music, was an excellent cook and had an unforgettable laugh.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Faron Freeman of Gonzales; a son, Christopher
Adams of Pikeville; a brother, Dwain McBroom of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Briana Norrod of
Cookeville, Nicole Quirk, Shannon Cobb and Chase Freeman, all of Gonzales; and five greatgrandchildren.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate the services.
Online condolences may be sent at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, Sep 07, 2008
Betty D. (Cooper) Schmitt Obt.
b. 23 October 1929, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 December 2014, Lakeland, FL, md William H.
Schmitt. Betty D. (Cooper) Schmitt, d/o Farris & Doshea Cooper.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Betty D. Schmitt, 85, of Lakeland, Fla., will be at 1 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 29, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 28, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Mrs. Schmitt passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, in Lakeland, Fla.
She was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Cookeville, to the late Farris and Doshea Cooper.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William H. Schmitt; two daughters, Terrie Hohimer and
husband Jay of Tampa, Fla., and Tammy Schmitt of Lakeland, Fla; one son, Paul Schmitt of Lakeland, Fla.;
two granddaughters, Heather Nolan and Alexandra Smith, both of Lakeland, Fla.; and two greatgranddaughters, Bailey and Kiley of Lakeland, Fla.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Dewey Cooper and three sisters, Jewel
Brown, Nancy Smith and Dorothy Smith.
Brother Johnny Fox will officiate the services.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Barbara A. (Nabors) Schultz
b. 29 September 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 October 2010, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN,
md Dr. Richard Schultz. Barbara A. (Nabors) Schultz, d/o Bonnell Nabors & Doris LaFever.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Barbara A. Schultz died on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, after a 10-year battle with
cancer.
Barbara was born on Sept. 29, 1953, in Cookeville, Tenn., to Bonnell Nabors and Doris LaFever. She
graduated first in her class from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in
Memphis, Tenn., and practiced as a registered nurse in Memphis and in Riverside,
Calif. Barbara later worked as a marketing specialist for Covenant Health in Oak
Ridge, retiring in 2003, a few years after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia Williams.
She is survived by husband, Dr. Richard Schultz of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; her daughter,
Wendy Knight, and husband, Jim, of Washington, D.C.; her son, Jeremy Schultz, of
Oak Ridge, Tenn.; daughter, Kristina Schultz Weir, and husband, Jay, of
Birmingham, Ala.; daughter, Bethney Adams, and husband, Jim, of Franklin, Tenn.;
sister, Cathy Bauder of Colorado Springs, Col.; her nephew, Ryan Bauder; nephew,
Trent Williams, and wife, Jill; nephew Shay Williams, and wife, Tiffany; her niece, Stacy Blackmon, and
husband, Casey; her grandchildren, Ella Grace and Jared "Jack" Knight, Jake and Charlie Weir, Meredith
Kate and Delaney Brooke Wilken and Samuel Garrett Adams; her great-nieces and -nephews, Addison,
Emma and Molly Williams, Haden and Cohen Williams, and Brody Blackmon.
Services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Weatherford Mortuary, 158 S. Jefferson Circle in Oak Ridge.
Receiving of friends begins at 5 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. A burial service will follow
on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at noon at Crestlawn Cemetery, 800 W. Jackson Avenue in Cookeville. Serving as
honorary pall bearers are Gary Mullins, Jay Mullins, Jared Mullins, Dr. Joel Perkerson, McRae Sharp,
Craig Brent, Jacob Schneider, and Bobby Dzeiwulski.
The family wishes to recognize the gentle and expert medical teams at Little Rock Treatment Center, the
Emory Cancer Research Center, and the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. And also the legion of
family and friends who have been so supportive through the years. In particular, her queen bees, Karen
Mullins and Ann Perkerson.
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Brenda Gail (Brown) Scott
b. 26 September 1952 –d. 20 January 2013.
Dorothy I. Scott
b. 9 June 1915 –d. 5 March 1989.
George Shelton Scott
b. 4 March 1927, AL – d. 13 February 1995, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (US Navy WWII – Korea &
Vietnam), md Yasuko (unknown) Scott, b. 1 January 1935, Japan. George Shelton Scott, s/o George
Washington Scott & Mayme.
Hugh M. Scott
b. 18 October 1911 – d. 2 September 1993, (PFC US Army WWII), md to Elsie Vernell Scott, b. 13
February 1926.
James Kyle Scott
b. & d. 26 march 1995, s/o James & Sherry Scott.
Keith Allen Scott Obt.
b. 12 August 1966, Monroe Co., FL –d. 29 August 2001, Chattanooga, TN, md Teresa (unknown) Scott.
Keith Allen Scott, s/o James W. Scott & Beverly Scott Senecal.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Keith Allen Scott, 35, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Sept. 3, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 2, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Monday, Sept. 3, at the funeral home.
Mr. Scott died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1966, in Monroe County, Fla., to Beverly Senecal of Cookeville. Mr. Scott was
an electrician for Pan American Electric. He was a member of Community Chapel Church.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Teresa Scott of Cookeville; two sons, Aaron and
Johathon Scott, both of Cookeville; a daughter, Elizabeth Scott of Cookeville; two brothers and a sister-inlaw, Blair Neumann of California and James and Jaynett Scott of Fountain, Colo.; two sisters and a brotherin-law, Lynn Stiglitz of Germantown, Wis., and Kim and Jerry Oliver of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl A. Scott.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Erlanger Medial Center Burn Unit.
Bro. Isaac Smith will officiate at the services.
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Tommy Lloyd “Arthur/Booger”Scott Obt.
b. 22 December 1942, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 15 August 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
Janet L. (unknown) Scott. Tommy Lloyd Scott, s/o Lonzo C. Scott & Marie Pryor.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Tommy Lloyd (Arthur/Booger) Scott, 66, of Cookeville, will be
held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and from noon until time of services on
Mr. Scott died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Gainesboro to Marie Pryor Scott and the late Lonzo C. Scott.
Mr. Scott was a member of the Pentecostal faith. He worked as an auto body man at Stover Body Shop in
Cookeville before his retirement.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Janet L. Scott of Cookeville; three daughters and a
son-in-law, Betty D. Scott, Marsha M. Scott and Jennifer L. and Tommy Ray Hammons, all of Cookeville;
a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Cindy Dillon of Cookeville; three sisters, Faye Upchurch and Margaret
C. Conner, both of Cookeville, and Louise Morgan of Jackson County; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy R.
and Deborah Scott of Cookeville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews and many friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Scott, and a stepson, Jim Nelson.
Bro. Jamie Duke will officiate at the services.
Monday, Aug 17, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
George William Scribner
b. 1916 –d. 1994, md Betty Sue (Prichard) Vaughn Scribner, b. 1933 –d. 1995.
James William Search
b. 29 April 1920, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH – d. 12 June 2008, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, (US Air
Force), md Hilda Marie (Pleiman) Search. James William Search, s/o William Fletcher Search & Nora
Cogan.
Memorial services for Mr. James William Search, 88, of Cookeville, were held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 18, 2008 from St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Cookeville with Father Chad Puthoff officiating.
An interment service of his remains was held with full military honors at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Honors were provided by Veteran's Honor Guard.
Mr. Search died Thursday, June 12 at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
Born April 29, 1920, in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late William Fletcher Search and Nora (Cogan)
Search. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 siblings.
He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He
served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a First Lieutenant and bombardier pilot during World War II, and
also served as bombardier flight instructor. He was employed as a tool maker at Oster Corporation for over
40 years before his retirement. He was also president of Livingston Tool and Die company. Mr. Search was
a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Marie (Pleiman) Search of Cookeville; 3 daughters and a son-in-law,
Janis Marie Smith of Cookeville, Donita Francis Kennedy and husband John Lillard of Hilham, and
Patricia Holloway of Cleveland, OH; two sons and daughters-in-law, James L. Search and wife Patricia
Ann of Centerville, OH, and Robert L. Search and wife Patricia Sue of Norman, OK; a sister, Teresa Cull
of Dayton, OH; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Crestlawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Mae (Miller) Segler Obt.
b. 1905, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 May 1984, Louisville, KY, md Connie S. Segler, b. 1903 – d. 1982.
Bessie Mae (Miller) Segler, d/o Lidge Fine Miller & Amanda Leola Brown.
LAGRANGE, KY – Graveside services for Mrs. Bessie Mae Miller Segler, 78, of laGrange, KY, will be
held Wed., may 9, at 11 a.m., at Crest Lawn Cemetery, Cookeville, with Bro. Tony Huddleston officiating.
Mrs. Segler died Sunday, may 6, 1984, in Humana Hospital, University of Louisville.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Lidge Fine and Amanda Leola Brown Miller.
She was the widow of the late Connie S. Segler, who died July 20, 1982, and was a member of the Grace
Baptist Church in LaGrange.
Mrs. Segler was a retired school teacher, and she had taught for many years in Detroit, MI.
Her family includes one daughter, Mrs. Edward W. (Carol) Patton of LaGrange; one sister, Mrs. John T.
(Virgie) Cunningham of Cookeville; and two grandsons.
Radcliffe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ann Selby Obt.
b. 17 May 1921, White Co., TN- d. 14 February 2008, TN, d/o Alfred Simeon Selby & Sarah Elizabeth
Mabe.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ann Selby, 86, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11
a.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb.
16, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Miss Selby died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Bethesda Health Care Center.
She was born May 17, 1921, in White County to the late Alfred Simeon and Sarah
Elizabeth Mabe Selby.
Miss Selby was a longtime member of Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Her family includes a sister, Martha Harp of Sparta.
In addition to her parents, Miss Selby was preceded in death by a sister, Della Caryle, and two brothers,
Clyde and Alfred Selby.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 2206, Brentwood,
TN 37024.
Drs. Randall Adkisson and Gerald Stow and Rev. Charles Hutchinson will officiate the services.
Friday, Feb 15, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Kristi Lynne Selby
b. & d. 1971.
Rebecca F. Selestow
b. 1922 –d. 1996.
Larry Ray Sells
b. 20 November 1952 –d. 20 February 1983, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Willie C. Sells (1920-2001)
& Mildred Holman (1923-2006).
*See Mildred (Holman) Sells Obt.
Funeral services for Larry Ray Sells, 30, of 123 Hoover Avenue, Algood, will be held at 2 p.m. today in the
chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. The services will be conducted by Bro. Owen Reed and Bro. Glee Shelley.
Mr. Sells died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1983 at Metropolitan Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sells of Algood.
In addition to his parents, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frances Mallard of Nashville and Mrs. Marie
Gott of Jackson, TN.
Mildred (Holman) Sells Obt.
b. 12 August 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 25 October 2006, md Willie Carldon Sells, b. 6 October 1920,
Overton Co., TN –d. 28 May 2001, (WWII), s/o Emmitt Sells & Margaret Ledford. Mildred (Holman)
Sells, d/o Floyd Holman & Lucy Hensley.
*See Willie Carldon Sells Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mildred Katherine Holman Sells, 83, of Jackson, formerly of
Algood, will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. until time
Mrs. Sells died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.
She was born Aug. 12, 1923, in Overton County to the late Floyd and Lucy Hensley Holman.
Mrs. Sells was a member of Summerfield United Methodist Church and Algood Senior Citizens.
Her family includes two daughters and a son-in-law, Frances Mallard of Nashville and Marie and Mickey
Wilson of Jackson; four brothers, Edward Holman of Nashville, Lloyd Holman of Wilson, N.C., Robert
Holman of Sparta and J.D. Holman of Cookeville; and two granddaughters, Emily Mallard of Birmingham,
Ala., and Maddie Wilson of Henderson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sells was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Carldon Sells; a son,
Larry Sells; and three brothers, Bedford, Lester and Milburn Holman.
Rev. Tommy Harris will officiate the services.
Published October 26, 2006 11:29 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mildred (Holman) Sells Obt.
b. 12 August 1923, Overton Co., TN – d. 25 October 2006, md Willie Carldon Sells, b. 6 October 1920,
Overton Co., TN –d. 28 May 2001, (WWII), s/o Emmitt Sells & Margaret Ledford. Mildred (Holman)
Sells, d/o Floyd Holman & Lucy Hensley.
*See Willie Carldon Sells Obt.
Willie Carldon Sells Obt.
b. 6 October 1920, Overton Co., TN – d. 28 May 2001, (WWII), md Mildred (Holman) Sells, b. 12
August 1923, Overton Co., TN –d. 25 October 2006, d/o Floyd Holman & Lucy Hensley. Willie Carldon
Sells, s/o Emmitt Sells & Margaret Ledford
*See Mildred (Holman) Sells Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Willie Carldon Sells, 80, of Algood, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wed., May 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Tues., May 29, at the funeral home.
Mr. Sells was born on Oct. 6, 1920, in Overton County to the late Emmitt and Margaret Ledford Sells.
His family includes his wife, Mildred Holman Sells; two daughters and a son-in-law, Frances Mallard of
Nashville and Marie and Micky Wilson of Jackson; three sisters, Maggie Carter and Christine Graham,
both of Dayton, Ohio, and Irene Qualls of Muncie, Ind.; a brother, Kenneth Sells of Muncie; and two
grandchildren, Emily Mallard and Maddie Wilson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Sells.
Rev. Tommy Harris will officiate at the services.
Anthony Selmek
b. 26 December 1908 – d. 2 October 1981, md Flossie (unknown) Selmek, b. 9 November 1907 – d. 21
September 1976.
Joseph John Selmek
b. 1 March 1911 –d. 21 June 1989, (Pvt. US Army WWII), md on the 12th of October 1978, Putnam Co.,
TN to Cora Emma (Allison) Selmek, b. 6 May 1915.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 182 – Joseph John Selmek, married 12
October 1978, Putnam Co., TN, age 65, b. 1 March 1911, address: P. O. Box 2215, Cookeville, TN to Cora
Emma Allison, age 63, b. 6 May 1915, address: Rt. 2, Box 56, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Etta Ervin, daughter, address: Rt. 2, Box 56, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN).
Anita Louise Sewell Obt.
b. 1955, Jackson Co., TN –d. 14 August 1984, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Clyde Sewell (1899-1983) &
Faydell Long (1917-1995). Shares tombstone marker with her parents.
*See Clyde Sewell buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Clyde Sewell
b. 1899 –d. 1983, md Faydell (Long) Sewell, b. 1917- d. 1995.
*See Anita Louise Sewell Obt.
Cora (Gentry) Sewell Obt.
b. 11 July 1897, Jackson Co., TN – d. 4 January 1978, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md to James Nixon
Sewell, b. 11 July 1897, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 4 January 1978, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, Dr. William
Thomas Sewell & Elizabeth Nixon. Cora (Gentry) Sewell, d/o Wesley Gentry & Susan Norris.
*See Freddie “Bimbo”Norris Sewell Obt.
*See James Nixon Sewell Obt.
*See Rose Marie (Maddux) Sewell Obt. in Rock Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Cora Gentry Sewell, 89, of Baxter will be held Friday, January 24, at 1
p.m. in the Baxter chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Cemetery.
Mrs. Sewell died Wednesday, January 22, 1992, at Masters Health Care Center.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Susan Norris Gentry.
Her family includes two daughters, Jo Billingsley of Cookeville and Jean Ferrioria of Detroit, MI; two
sons, Freddie and Clarence Sewell, both of Baxter; one sister, Amanda Palk of Nashville, and one
grandson, Wayne Sewell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nixon Sewell, and a son, Wilbur Buster Sewell.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Bro. Ernest Abston will officiate at the service.
(Note: Services were held Saturday for Wilburn Sewell, better known as Buster, 58, from McDonald
Funeral Home in Hohenwald, TN, with the Reverends Jere Durham and Elton Jackson officiating.
Mr. Sewell, a former resident of Baxter, died Wednesday in St. Margaret’s Hospital in Whitting, IN.
He was an employee of the Ford Motor Company in Chicago for 20 years. A native of Putnam County, he
was the son of Cora Sewell and the late Jim Sewell.
Survivors in addition to his mother includes his wife, Linda Whittworth Sewell; two brothers, Clarence and
Freddie Sewell, of Baxter; two sisters, Jo Billingsley, Double Springs, and Jean Ferriorra, Detroit.
Burial was in the Grinders Creek Cemetery in Hohenwald).
Freddie “Bimbo”Norris Sewell Obt.
b. 14 January 1934, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 January 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (SP3 US Army),
md Fay Dell (unknown) Sewell. Freddie “Bimbo”Norris Sewell, s/o James Nixon Sewell (1897-1978) &
Cora Belle Gentry (1902-1992). Shares marker with Anita Sewell (1955-1984).
*See James Nixon Sewell Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Freddie “Bimbo” Norris Sewell, 68, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m.
today, Sunday, Feb. 3. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Sewell died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Jan. 14, 1934, in Putnam County to the late James Nixon and Cora Gentry Sewell. He was
a retired carpenter, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Church of Christ faith.
His family includes his fiancée, Billie Collier of Baxter; a brother, Clarence Sewell of Baxter; two sisters,
Jo Billingsley of Cookeville and Jean Ferriorra of Michigan; and a nephew, Wayne Sewell of Baxter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wilburn Sewell.
Family and friends of Mr. Sewell will serve as pallbearers.
James Nixon Sewell Obt.
b. 11 July 1897, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 4 January 1978, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md Cora Belle (Gentry)
Sewell, b. 11 November 1902, Jackson Co., TN – d. 4 January 1978, Algood, TN, d/o Wesley Gentry &
Susan Norris. James Nixon Sewell, s/o Dr. William Thomas Sewell (1864-1925) & Nancy Elizabeth
Nixon (1873-1965).
*See Cora (Gentry) Sewell Obt.
*See Freddie “Bimbo”Norris Sewell Obt.
*See Dr. William Thomas Sewell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Rose Marie (Maddux) Sewell Obt. buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Funeral services for James Nixon Sewell, 79, will be conducted from Baxter Chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home Friday, January 6, at 2 p.m. with Ernest Abston officiating. Mr. Sewell, a
resident of Baxter, died January 4 in a local nursing home.
He was a native of DeKalb County, the son of the late Dr. William Thomas and Elizabeth Nixon Sewell.
He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Gentry Sewell, three sons, Clarence Sewell, Baxter, Wilburn Sewell,
Chicago, Illinois, Freddie Sewell, Baxter, two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Billingsley, Algood, Mrs. Frank
Ferronia, Detroit, MI, one grandson, 6 sisters, Mrs. Oscar Collier, Mrs. Mildred Hyder, Nashville, Mrs.
Lizzie Brandford, TX, Mrs. Alberta Chaffin and Mrs. Mollie Vickers, Detroit, MI.
Pallbearers will be Jim Austin, Jim Ed Austin, Dan Maxwell, Joe Medley, Foil Jones, Captain Jones,
Nelson Stewart. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Rebekah Ann (Ament) Shaeffer Obt.
b. 16 February 1940, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 June 2012, Chattanooga, TN, md James E.
Shaeffer. Rebekah Ann (Ament) Shaeffer, d/o Henry Sterling Ament (1915-1968) & Lennie Mae
Cumby (1919-1987).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rebekah Ann Ament Shaeffer, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 10
a.m. on Thursday, June 28, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, and from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Shaeffer passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
She was born Feb. 16, 1940, in Cookeville to the late Lennie Mae (Cumby) and Henry Serling Ament.
She was a teacher for kindergarten through 4th grade at Sycamore Elementary School for 20 years until her
retirement. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving, devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Her family includes her husband, James E. Shaeffer of Cookeville; a son, James Scott Shaeffer of
Cookeville; a grandson, James Set Shaeffer of Cookeville; a granddaughter, Brittany Benson of Cookeville;
two grandsons, Bailey Shaeffer and Justin Shaeffer, both of Cookeville; a granddaughter, Lexy Shaeffer of
Cookeville; a great-grandson, Liam Shaeffer of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sue Gonzalez
of Arizona and Charlotte and James Hinkle of Huntsville, Ala.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Hank
Ament of Tucson, Ariz., and Christopher and Mori Ament of Arizona; and a host of nieces, nephews,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Bro. Charles McCaskey will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville TN: 25 June 2012
Helen Lucille (Terry) Ragland Shaeffer Obt.
b. 4 March 1933, Memphis, TN –d. 5 October 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James W. Ragland.
Helen Lucille (Terry) Ragland Shaeffer also md on the 21 st of October 2013 to James E. “Jim”Shaeffer.
Helen Lucille (Terry) Ragland Shaeffer, d/o Dave Bedford Terry & Emma Louise Willis.
Funeral services for Helen Lucille Ragland Shaeffer, 82 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, October 8th
at 12 noon at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Leighton Sissom will
officiate. Her family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shaeffer died Monday morning, October 5, 2015 at Upper Cumberland Hospice and Pallative Care in
Cookeville.
She was born March 4, 1933 in Memphis, TN to the late Dave Bedford Terry and Emma Louise Willis.
Mrs. Shaeffer was a long time and faithful member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. She worked as
an Administrative Assistant at Cookeville First Baptist Church and as an associate at Duriron (now
Flowserve).
Helen and her late husband, James W. Ragland, traveled extensively in the U. S. as members of the
Southeast Packard Car Club.
In addition to her late husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Billy Terry.
Survivors include her husband James E. “Jim”Shaeffer (whom she married October 21, 2013 in
Cookeville); daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Chuck Armstrong of Sparta; son and daughter-in-law,
Steven and Kyong Carpenter of Seoul Korea; four grandchildren: John Limbacher III, of Cookeville; Katie
(Brian) Parks of Chattanooga, Martin Carpenter of Ft. Lewis Washington; Lanhee (Jeff) Harrington of Ft.
Belvoir, VA; great grandchildren: Sydney & Rhys Parks; Noah, Lilly, Joseph, Avery, & Winnie
Harrington.
Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home (931)526-6111 is in charge of arrangements. You may share
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 6 October 2015
Andelene (Stout) Shanks Obt.
b. 5 October 1935, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 September 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md
on the 12th of January 1952 to Reginald “Reggie” Shanks, b. 8 July 1932, s/o Walter Robinson Shanks
(1883-1967) & Euda Bettie Warren (1902-1985), both buried in Maddux Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Andelene Stout Shanks, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home in
Cookeville.
Mrs. Shanks passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 5, 1935, in Cookeville to the late Hermon and Pearl Stout.
Mrs. Shanks was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. She served on the Putnam County Fair
Board for more than 18 years and served as president twice.
She was also a member of the Cookeville Civitan Club, Cookeville Parks and Recreation, director of
Summer Arts and Crafts and was director of the Mountain Dance Competition at the Putnam County Fair
for more than 30 years.
Her family includes her loving husband of 61 years, Reggie Shanks, county commissioner and retired
police officer; three children, Gina and Paul Hooper of Cookeville, Pam and Tim Thomas of Cookeville
and Penny and Brian Gilliam of Rickman; eight grandchildren, Trina and Johnnie Allison, Chris Weber,
Mark and Debbie Thomas, Brandy Minnear and Brian Beachboard, Casey Thomas (all of Cookeville)
Austin Gilliam and Jessica Gilliam of Rickman, Kristie and the late Brandon Thomas; and 12 greatgrandchildren, Tristan, Stacy, Rookie and Cruz Allison, Leanna Thomas, Maddi Minnear, Laura Durham,
Sara Crawford, Josh Holloway, Brittany, Seth and Kaylee Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Thomas.
Pallbearers will be Chris Weber, Tristan Allison, Stacy Allison, Rookie Allison, Cruz Allison, Johnnie
Allison, Mark Thomas, Casey Thomas, Bryan Beachboard, Austin Gilliam, Wayne Shanks, Lee Chadwell
and Jason Robert Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be the past and present Putnam County Fair Board members.
You may send donations to the Mustard Seed Ranch in honor of Mrs. Shanks.
Bill Cowan and Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Haskell Owens Shanks Obt.
b. 24 June 1908 –d. 14 November 1971, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, md Minnie Nell (Palmer) Shanks, b.
17 October 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 October 1993, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, d/o Monroe Palmer
& Mary Waddell. Haskell Owens Shanks, s/o Van Everett Shanks (1884-1953) & Ellen Denton
Maynard (1880-1965), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ellen Catherine (Shanks) Anderson Obt.
*See Minnie Nell (Palmer) Shanks Obt.
Funeral services for Haskell Shanks, 63, of Warren, MI, will be held today at 3:00 p.m. at the chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home. Charlie Lemons, minister of Willow Ave. Church of Christ will be the
officiating minister. Burial will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Mr. Shanks died last Sunday November 14, 1971 in Warren, MI, following a long illness. He was a native
of Putnam County, and the son of the late Van Everett and Ellen Maynard Shanks.
There was a funeral service for Mr. Shanks in Roseville, MI, from Kaul Funeral Home on Wednesday
November 17 at 10 prior to his remains being shipped to Cookeville for burial.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell Palmer Shanks; 1 brother, Floyd Shanks, of Goodletsville, TN; 5
sisters, Mrs. John Boyd, Warren, MI, Mrs. William "Bill" Mervin Denny, Lebanon, TN, Mrs. Jim Grisham,
Memphis; Mrs. Tom Floyd, Old Hickory, TN, Mrs. Hara "Harry" Lea Anderson, Cookeville.
The Dispatch Cookeville Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 18 November 1971, pg. 3-A.
Minnie Nell (Palmer) Shanks Obt.
b. 17 October 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 October 1993, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, md Haskell Owens
Shanks, b. 24 June 1908 –d. 14 November 1971, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, s/o s/o Van Everett Shanks
(1884-1953) & Ellen Denton Maynard (1880-1965). Minnie Nell (Palmer) Shanks, d/o Monroe Palmer
& Mary Waddell.
*See Haskell Owens Shanks Obt.
WARREN - Funeral services for Nell Palmer Shanks, 85, of Warren, MI, were held Saturday, October 30,
in the chapel of the Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Mrs. Shanks died Tuesday, October 26, 1993, in Bi-County Hospital in Warren, MI.
A native of Putnam County, she was born October 17, 1908, to the late Monroe and Mary Waddell Palmer.
She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a retired press operator with Edgewood Tool and Die
Manufacturing Co., in Detroit.
The family includes four sisters, Gertrude Denny of Lake Wells, FL, Wilma Thomas of Sterling Heights,
MI, Creola Lewis of Warren, MI and Juanita Baker of Cookeville; and one brother, Charlie Palmer of
Silver Point.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell Shanks.
Pallbearers were Doug and Earl Baker Jr.; Dennis Thomas; Steve, Bobby, Mack, Harold and Arnold
Palmer Jr.; Ken Neville; Tim Lewis; Rowan Anderson; and Ted Lafever. Bro. Larry Acuff officiated.
Henry Grady Shealy
b. 11 March 1896, Levy Co., FL –d. 21 March 1976, md Ruth Bryan (Stephens) Shealy, b. 15 December
1901, Sparr, Marion Co., FL – d. 23 November 1989, d/o Allen J. Stephens (1872-1940) & Effie R.
(1869-1956). Ruth Bryan (Stephens) Shealy is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., FL.
Henry Grady Shealy also md to Sara Josephine (unknown) Shealy, b. ? –d. 2 August 1993. Henry Grady
Shealy, s/o George Munroe Shealy (1860-1917) & Sarah Anna Russell (1866-1893).
Elowease (Murray) Sherfield Obt.
b. 7 December 1932, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 31 March 2015, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of
November 1955, Putnam Co., TN to Willie George Sherfield, b. 17 July 1934, Celina, TN – d. 14 July
2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Fred Sherfield (1904-1949) & Lilly Colson. Elowease (Murray)
Sherfield, d/o David Murray & Cora Haney.
*See Willie George Sherfield Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 357 – Willie George Sherfield married 5
November 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 7 July 1931, address: Cookeville, TN to Elowease Murray,
age 20, b. 7 December 1931, address: 236 S. Willow, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Carwell Colson, uncle, Cookeville, TN).
Elowease Sherfield, age 82, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at
Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Algood,
She was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 7, 1932 to the late David Murray and
Cora (Haney) Murray.
Elowease was a teacher for several years in the Jackson County area.
She is survived by:
3 Daughters: Judy A. Gamble of Baxter, TN
Susan J. Tayes of Baxter, TN
Jenny L. Scott of Baxter, TN
2 Sons: David Sherfield of Cookeville, TN
William Dale Sherfield of Cookeville, TN
Mrs. Sherfield is preceded in death by her husband Willie Sherfield. Son, Wayne Sherfield
The family will receive friends Saturday April 4, 2015 from 9 am until time of service at 10 am from the
Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at 10 am at Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Willie George Sherfield Obt.
b. 17 July 1934, Celina, TN – d. 14 July 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of November
1955, Putnam Co., TN to Elowease (Murray) Sherfield, b. 7 December 1932, Gainesboro, Jackson Co.,
TN – d. 31 March 2015, Putnam Co., TN, d/o David Murray & Cora Haney. Willie George Sherfield,
s/o Fred Sherfield (1904-1949) & Lilly Colson.
*See Elowease (Murray) Sherfield Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 357 – Willie George Sherfield married 5
November 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 7 July 1931, address: Cookeville, TN to Elowease Murray,
age 20, b. 7 December 1931, address: 236 S. Willow, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of
kin of female: Carwell Colson, uncle, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Graveside services for Willie George Sherfield, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Crest Lawn Cemetery in Cookeville.
Mr. Sherfield passed away at 4:01 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 17, 1934, in Celina to the late Fred and Lilly Colson Sherfield.
Mr. Sherfield was a warehouse employee at Builders Supply in Cookeville for 40 years.
His family includes his wife, Elowease Murray Sherfield (whom he married Nov. 4, 1955 at the Putnam
County Courthouse); three daughters, Judy A. Gamble, Susan J. Tayes and Jenny L. Scott, all of Baxter;
two sons, David S. Sherfield and William Dale Sherfield, both of Cookeville; a sister, Geneva Davis of
Cookeville; two brothers, Fred “Junior”Sherfield of Cookeville and Orbie Sherfield of Clarksville; 14
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sherfield was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Sherfield; a sister, Alice
Bartlett; and two brothers, Bobby Richard Sherfield and William James Sherfield.
To send the family a message or to sign the online guestbook, visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
David C. Shepard
b. 9 December 1925 –d. 17 June 1996.
John D. Sherrell
b. 14 October 1917 –d. 20 June 1993, (S Sgt US Army WWII).
Lilbern Voyd Sherrell Obt.
b. 25 July 1922, White Co., TN – d. 12 April 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Martha Louetta
(Johnson) Sherrell, b. 1916 – d. 1995. Libern Voyd Sherell, s/o James Thomas Sherell & Arminta
Spears. Lilbern Voyd Sherrell, s/o James Thomas Sherrill (1888-1972) & Arminta Ann “Minta”
Spears (1889-1965).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lilbern Voyd Sherrell, 62, of Rt. 9, Box 251, Cookeville, were held
today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Jack Gentry officiating. Burial was in Crest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Sherrell died Friday (April 12, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of White County, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Arminta Spears Sherrell.
Mr. Sherrell was a factory worker.
His family includes his wife, Martha Sherrell; a son, Larry Sherrell of Cookeville; a brother, Verble Sherell
of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Brenda, Martha, Pamela, Tommy and Jennifer Sherrell; and two greatgrandchildren, Jason and Kisten.
Pallbearers were Wallace Butler, Doyle Brown, Floyd Brown, Howard Sparks, Bobby Joe Hammock, and
Truman Fox.
Meadie Belle “Jackie”(Jernigan) Shirley Obt.
b. 20 March 1931, Monterey, TN – d. 15 June 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of
November 1954 to Willie Shirley. Meadie Belle “Jackie”(Jernigan) Shirley, d/o James Cater Jernigan
(1890-1968) & Janie Goodwin (1892-1976), both buried in Whittaker Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam Co.,
TN.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Meadie Belle “Jackie”Shirley, 84, of
Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at Crest Lawn Funeral
Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shirley passed from this life on Monay, June 15, 2015, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Jackie was born on Friday, March 20, 1931, in Monterey to the late Janie Goodwin Jernigan and James C.
Jernigan.
Mrs. Shirley married Willie Nov. 27, 1954. She was wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother. She
was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church for a number of years and attended the Ladies Friendship
Sunday school class for many years, which she dearly loved.
Her family includes her husband, Willie Shirley of Cookeville; two sons, Gary Shirley (Vicky) of
Hermitage and Michael Shirley of Algood; two grandchildren, Taelor Anderson (Aaron) of Spring Hill and
Logan Shirley of Hermitage; and a brother, J.C. Jernigan (Norene) of Goodlettsville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, Hollis, James, Tom, John L. and
Robert L. Jernigan; a sister, Dora Eldridge; an infant brother and sister; and a daughter-in-law, Jennine
Shirley.
Bros. Tim Frank and Eugene McCowan will officiate at the services.
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center, (931) 526-6384.
To sign the online guest book and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
James Richard “Jim”Shock
b. 8 September 1945 –d. 27 March 1992,md Anna Marie (Anello) Shock.
*See James Richard Shock II Obt.
James Richard Shock II Obt.
b. 31 August 1971, Dayton, OH –d. 2 August 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (HM3 US Navy), md on
the 10th of November 2007 to Bessie Ann (unknown) Shock, b. 5 September 1979. James Richard Shock
II, s/o James Richard “Jim”Shock (1945-1992) & Anna Marie Anello.
*See James Richard “Jim”Shock buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services, with full military honors, for HM3 James (Jimmy) Richard Shock II,
37, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will
The family will receive friends from noon until 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and from 9 a.m. until time of
HM3 Shock died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his home.
He was born Aug. 31, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, to Anna Marie Anello Shock of Cookeville and the late
James Richard Shock.
He served as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class Petty Officer at the U.S. Navy/United States Marine Corps
for four years as an E4, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
the National Defense Service Medal and the Weapons Qualification Medal.
He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and was a devoted husband and loving father,
brother, son and friend.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Bessie Ann Shock of Cookeville; three sons, James
(Jake) Richard Bryant-Shock III of McMinnville and Logan Allen and Samuele Thomas Lee Shock, both
of Cookeville; a stepdaughter, Adrienne Alana Lee Merideth of Cookeville; a sister and brother-in-law,
Joanie Marie and Matt Sanders of Cookeville; four nieces, Brittany Michele Lynn of Cookeville, Kayla and
Madison Tolbert, both of Pensacola, Fla., and Keri Bess Sanders of Smithville; two brothers-in-law,
Christopher Lee Tolbert and wife Amy and Floyd Martin Tolbert, all of Pensacola; his father-in-law,
Robert Lee Tolbert of Pensacola; an aunt, Pattie Jayne Horning of Detroit, Mich.; an uncle and his wife,
Gregory and Wanda Anello of Chicago, Ill.; three cousins, Jackie Michelle Horning of Detroit and Rachel
and Nick Anello, both of Chicago; and many special friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Joanne Anello and Fred
and Oleatha Smith, and his grandfather, Paul Shock.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Veterans Organization.
Pastor Roger Paavola will officiate at the services.
Please visit his Web site at www.mem.com and send a message to the family.
Thursday, Aug 06, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Billie Jerry Shoemake
b. 29 January 1943 – d. 15 February 1992, TN, md on the 9th of July 1960, Putnam Co., TN to Rose Nell
(Goolsby) Shoemake, b. 4 August 1943. Billy Jerry Shoemake, s/o Oscar Bill Shoemake (1898-1973) &
Willie Bell Johnson (1913-1982).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 448 – Billie Jerry Shoemake married 9
July 1960, Putnam Co., TN, age 17, b. 29 January 1943, address: Rt. 3, Cookeville, to Rose Nell Goolsby,
b. 4 August 1943, address: Mansville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Illa Mae
Goolsby, Mansville, TN).
James Cecil Shoemake Obt.
b. 19 July 1929, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 October 2012, Putnam Co., TN, md Maxine Alaine
(Pease) Shoemake, b. 9 July 1924 –d. 28 March 1995, Sparta, TN. James Cecil Shoemake also md on the
31st of December 1998 to Murrel (Reed) Buck Shoemake, b. 29 November 1927, Gainesboro, Jackson
Co., TN – d. 18 June 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Walter Reed (1910-1990) & Evie Mae
Harris (1911-1999). Murrel (Reed) Shoemake Buck is buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. James Cecil
Shoemake, s/o Willie Hayes Shoemake (1905-1962) & Berchie Bryant (1908-1932).
*See Murrel (Reed) Buck Shoemake Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Gladys Roselle (Shoemake) Tinch Obt.
Graveside services for James Cecil Shoemake, 83, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12,
at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Shoemake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Kindred Transitional Care and
Rehab at Masters.
James was born July 19, 1929, in Cookeville to the late Berchie (Bryant) and Willie Hayes Shoemake.
He served in the Army and was a member of Sycamore Church of Christ. He worked as a machinist at
Chrysler Corp for more than 20 years before his retirement, and also owned an auto repair business in
Florida and loved his vintage cars. He was a loving, devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Pease Shoemake, and two sisters,
Gladys Tinch and Ruby Jean Rittenberry.
Shelia E. Shoemake
b. 24 September 1914 –d. 16 August 2001, md Mary Burnette (Ealey) Shoemake, b. 8 March 1917 –d.
23 December 1997, d/o Charles Rufus Ealey (1877-1972) & Sarah Leona Jane White (1886-1968).
*See Esta Mae (Ealey) Dyer Obt.
Cleveland “Cleve”Shores
b. 15 February 1884, TN – d. 20 January 1974, md on the 1st of March 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Emma
“Emmie” (Hamilton) Shores, b. 20 March 1892, , Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 April 1975, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o James T. “Jim”Hamilton & Frances Elizabeth “Bettie”Prentice.
*See Flossie Shores buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
*See Udell Shores buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 449, #1246 – Cleave Shores married 1
March 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Emma Hamilton).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl:37 - Cleveland Shores is head of household, 22 yrs.
old, TN, md to Emmie A., 18 yrs. old, TN. Child: Flossie A. Shores, 1 yr. old, TN).
(1920 census 13th Civil Dist., Silver Point, Cookeville Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl:149 - Cleve Shores is
head of household, 34 yrs. old, TN, md to Emmie, 27 yrs. old, TN. Children: Flosa, 10 yrs. old; Ella, 8 yrs.
old & Udell Shores, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl:153 - Cleve Shores is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
TN, md to Emma, 38 yrs. old, TN. Children: Flossie, 21 yrs. old; Ella, 19 yrs. old; Udell, 17 yrs. old &
Travis Shores, 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Flossie Shores
b. 2 February 1902 – d. 3 April 1989, d/o Cleveland “Cleve” Shores (1884-1974) & Emma (Hamilton)
Shores (1892-1975).
*See Cleveland “Cleve”Shores buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Udell Shores
b. 2 March 1913, TN – d. 6 March 1997, md on the 22nd of December 1932 to Etmo Dean (Maxwell)
Shores, b. 24 November 1914, TN – d. 3 March 1995, d/o Joseph "Washie" Washington Maxwell
(1889-1958) & Lucy Angeline Herd (1890-1971). Udell Shores, s/o Cleveland “Cleve” Shores (18841974) & Emma (Hamilton) Shores (1892-1975).
*See Cleveland “Cleve”Shores buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
James Calvin Short Obt.
b. 16 August 1931, White Co., TN – d. 28 July 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Joan (Huber)
Short. James Calvin Short, s/o Ulis Short & Lennie Jane Hood.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for James Calvin Short, 83, of Cookeville, were held at 11 a.m. today,
Thursday, July 30, from the chapel of Presley Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment followed in Crest
Mr. Short passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1931, in White County
to the late Ulis and Lennie Jane Hood Short.
Mr. Short was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a lifelong businessman. He founded Dixie
Home Furniture, The Discount House and the 111 Flea Market.
Mr. Short is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Huber Short; one daughter, Cathi Short Killom; three
sons, Jim Short and wife Pat, John Short and wife Tish, and Don Short and wife Annie, all of Cookeville;
four sisters, Pansy Spurlock of Cookeville, Helen Tollett of Monterey, Geraldine McKenzie of Cookeville
and Ruth Coffelt of Cookeville; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ron Short; two brothers, Alvin Short and
Arvill Short; and two sisters, Wanda Jean McBroom and Margaret Caldwell.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Patrick Short, Jake Short, Timmy Killom, John Short Jr., Jordan Short and
DJ Short. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Pryor, Mike Owens and Jerry Tollett.
Pastor Jim Short officiated at the services.
John Ed Short
b. 18 October 1895, KY – d. 20 September 1974, Putnam Co., TN, (Pvt. US Army), md on the 18th of
November 1917, Clay Co., TN to Etta Harriet (York) Short, b. 8 July 1892, Overton Co., TN – d. 15
August 1986, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jefferson Green York (1859-1943) & Rhoda Jane Riddle (18681942).
*See Anna Lorene (Short) Pierce Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN, pg. 62 – Ed Short married 18 November 1917,
Clay Co., TN to Etter York).
(1930 census 4th Dist, Clay Co., TN: Dwl: 175 –John E. Short is head of household, 36 yrs. old, KY, (22
yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Etta, 37 yrs. old, TN, (23 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Anna L., 8 yrs. old;
Cleo, 7 yrs. old; Alma Lucile, 6 yrs. old; Paul Edgar, 2+ yrs. old & Roda L. Short, 0 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Richard Henry Shoulders Obt.
b. 18 April 1943, Celina, TN – d. 5 September 2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
February 1986, Putnam Co., TN to Jacqueline Sue (Townsend) Shoulders, b. 8 June 1947. Richard
Henry Shoulders, s/o Henry D. Shoulders & Grace Monroe.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 256 – Richard Henry Shoulders married
22 February 1986, Putnam Co., TN to Jacqueline Sue Townsend, age 38, b. 8 June 1947, address; 801
Winston Dr., Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Billie Townsend, mother,
P. O. Box 744, Darien, GA).
COOKEVILLE — Memorial services for Richard H. Shoulders, 71, of Cookeville, will be held at 7 p.m.
on Friday, Sept. 19, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Shoulders departed from this life on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in
Nashville.
He was born April 18, 1943, in Celina to the late Henry D. Shoulders and Grace Monroe Shoulders of
Gainesboro.
Mr. Shoulders was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. He served in the Army 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. He was a charter member of the Gainesboro Jaycees and helped with the
building of Camp Discovery in Jackson County. He retired from Fleetguard in 2005, with 38 years of
service. He was loved and cherished by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He leaves a loving family to cherish his memory and mourn his passing. Three children, Susan Shoulders
of Denver, Colo., Sheri S. Kinney of Cookeville and Sloan (Niki) Shoulders of Cookeville; five
grandchildren, Cassie, Casen and Callie Kinney and Brittni and Bradon Shoulders, all of Cookeville; the
mother of his children, Jacqueline Shoulders of Cookeville; two nieces, Sandra S. Rodgers of Denver,
Colo., and Sonya (Jeff) Critzer of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Peggy Shoulders of Indian Shores, Fla.;
three great-nephews, Joel Douglas Rodgers of Boulder, Colo., and Ian and Alex Critzer of Raleigh, N.C.; a
special friend, Gayle Lester of Cookeville; and several cousins and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Shoulders.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Happy Haven, St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital or a charity of choice.
To sign the online guest book and to leave the family a message, please visit our website at
www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Kenneth Ray Shanks Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Shuster Jr., 17 of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, Aug. 23, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, and from 1 p.m. until time of services
on Sunday at the funeral home.
Kenny passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in
Nashville.
Kenny was born on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, in Cookeville, to Denise Russell Carter and Darren Carter and
the late Kenneth Shuster.
He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was a senior at Jackson County High School and had planned to
attend college and major in engineering.
He enjoyed giving his sisters a hard time but loved them very much. He loved playing various sports, riding
his four-wheelers and motorcycles with his brother Kenen, loved his bonfires and fishing with Trae and
friends. He loved life and enjoyed every moment. He was a very proud uncle to Oakley and Owen Shuster.
In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by four sisters, Dannyce and Kiersten Shuster, both
of Cookeville, and Stephanie and Nicole Carter, both of Ohio; a brother, Kenen Carter of Cookeville; his
paternal grandmother, Sue McClure of Ohio; his maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Robert and
Kathy Russell of Ohio; his great-grandfather, Richard Dick (Ken) Shuster of Ohio; a special aunt and
uncle, Aunt Mel and Uncle Steve Hickey of Cookeville; several aunts and uncles, Jason and Kim Scott,
Craig Scott of Baxter, Kevin and Jenessa Carter of Cookeville, Sheila and Michelle Shuster of Ohio, and
Larry and Deb Frazier; numerous cousins; a special friend, Dilly; and many, many, many more.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Jack and Pauline Miller; his
grandparents, Sandy and L.P. Scott; his grandfather, Jesse McClure; and an aunt, Louawana Smith.
Bro. Jim Phillips will officiate at the services.
To send the family a message and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com.
Judith Ann (Rogers) Sieber Obt.
b. 10 June 1943, Jamestown, NY –d. 4 March 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Edward G. Sieber
Sr., b. 1937. Judith Ann (Rogers) Sieber, d/o Kenneth G. Rogers & Doris King.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Judith Ann Sieber, 56, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wed., March 8, at Crestlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Mon., March 6, and tomorrow, Tues., March 7, at
Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sieber died on Sat., March 4, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 10, 1943, in Jamestown, N.Y. to Kenneth G. and Doris King Rogers. Mrs. Sieber
was a quality engineer with Fleetguard. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Randolph, N.Y. and
the American Society for Quality.
In addition to her parents, her family includes her husband, Edward G. Sieber Sr. of Cookeville; two sons,
Joel and Edward G. Sieber Jr., both of New York; and a sister, Sue Logue of New York.
Bro. Joe Britt Jr. will officiate at the services.
Walter Woodrow Simcox
b. 29 July 1913 – d. 29 April 1996, (S Sgt US Army WWII), md on the 18th of December 1956, Putnam
Co., TN to Mildred (West) Simcox, b. 1 January 1929.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 496 –Walter Woodrow Simcox married
18 December 1956, Putnam Co., TN, age 43, b. 29 July 1913, address; 164 W. First St., Cookeville, TN to
Mildred West, age 27, b. 1 January 1929, address: Algood, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Herbert West, Algood, Putnam Co., TN).
Richard Vernon Simms Obt.
b. 3 October 1940, Johnson City –d. 3 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN (US Army Vietnam).
Richard Vernon Simms, s/o Gilford Simms & Vera Turner. Marker need his friend Tommy Kellow, b.
27 July 1944.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Richard V. Simms of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on Tues.,
Dec. 5, from the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Full military honors and burial will follow in Crest
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Mon., Dec. 4, at the funeral home, and at the home on
704 N. Franklin Ave., Cookeville, at times other than funeral home listed hours. The home number is 5251519.
Mr. Simms died on Sun., Dec. 3, 2000, at his home.
He was born on October 3 in Johnson City to the late Late Gilford (G.V.) and Vera Turner Simms. Mr.
Simms was a native of Johnson City, living there until moving to Cookeville in July of 2000.
He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State University.
He was employed by First Peoples Bank and United American Bank in Johnson City for many years.
He was a member of the American Institute for Banking and held numerous offices, including president in
the Johnson City Chapter. Mr. Simms served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving both the
Vietnam Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He was a longtime member of a Johnson City church, but during his last days, he enjoyed the ministry of
First Nazarene Church in Cookeville.
His family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Gary L. and Betty Highsmith Simms of Frisco, Texas; a
special friend, Tommy Kellow of Cookeville; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a host of dear friends; and
his dog, Josh, and other pets.
Pallbearers will be friends of Mr. Simms.
Memorial donations may be sent to Cancer Fund of America Inc., 2901 Breezewood Lane, Knoxville, TN
37921, or First Church of Nazarene, 360 S. Old Kentucky Rd., Cookeville, TN 38501, or your choice of
any animal shelter.
Rev. Kevin Thomas will officiate at the servives.
Published December 04, 2000 11:57 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Artie Simmons
b. 10 October 1916, TN – d. 4 April 1993, Macomb Co., MI, md on the 10 th of October 1934 to Ruby
Irene (Spurlock) Simmons, b. 1915 –d. 8 March 1991, FL, d/o Holley Spurlock & May Burnett. Artie
Simmons, s/o Joseph Thomas Simmons (1873-1947) & Ella Mable Lewis (1896-1954).
Donald W. Simmons Obt.
b. 13 Augsut 1946, Tuscaloosa, AL –d. 1 September 2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 27th of
June 1966 to Esther (Crawford) Simmons. Donald W. Simmons, s/o Chester Simmons & Lucille
Rhinehart.
Donald W. Simmons, age 68 of Paris, TN died Monday September 1, 2014 at Centennial Medical Center
in Nashville, TN.
He was married June 27, 1966 to Esther Crawford Simmons and she survives.
Don was born August 13, 1946 in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late Chester Simmons and the late Lucille
Rhinehart Simmons.
Don retired after 35 years as a minister with the Church of the Nazarene. After retiring he worked part
time at Promise Land Book Store. He was also a certified Square-foot gardening instructor. Don was a
life-long Alabama Crimson Tide Fan. He was a member of Dover First Church of the Nazarene.
Besides his wife, Don is survived by his Mother-in-law, Margaret Moody of Paris, TN; Daughter, Sharla
Smith of Paris, TN; Two sisters, Betty Jane (Coleman) Campbell of Tuscaloosa, AL, Janet Sue (Norman)
Patrick of Tuscaloosa, AL; Two Brothers, Billy (Virginia) Simmons of Alexander City, AL, Tommy
(Sarah) Simmons of Duncanville, AL; Brother-in-law, Paul Crawford of Paris, TN; Three Grandchildren,
John Kelly Teague of Nashville, TN, Christian Lee Smith of Cookeville, TN, and Ali Renee’Smith of
Cookeville, TN; and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris, TN. Visitation will be Thursday
September 5, 2014 from 4 - 7 pm at the First Church of the Nazarene in Paris, TN with a Service to be held
at 7:00 pm at the First Church of the Nazarene. Cremation will follow the service and burial will be later
in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville, TN.
Barry Hart will officiate the service.
Memorials may be made to: Dover First Church of the Nazarene
Building Fund, 1335 Donelson Parkway, Dover, TN 37058.
Karia Nella (Carter) Simmons Obt.
b. 19 January 1929, Jackson Co., TN – d. 27 January 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md William
“Bill”Simmons. Karia Nella (Carter) Simmons, d/o Willie Carter & Vernia Wheeler.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Karia Nella Simmons, 78, of Cookeville will be Tuesday, Jan. 30,
at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hopper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest
Lawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 29, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. until time
Mrs. Simmons died suddenly Saturday, Jan 27, 2007, in her home.
She was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Jackson County to the late Willie and Vernia Wheeler Carter.
Mrs. Simmons was of the Baptist faith and, along with her late husband, owned and operated Simmons
Cleaning Service before their retirement.
Her family includes two sisters, Oneida Maxwell and Thelma Scarbough, both of Cookeville, and seven
nieces and nephews, Draper Carter, Andelene Shanks, Nell and Ernie Burgess, Burneith Medlin, June
Russell and Irma Huntsman.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Simmons;
two sisters, Edna Burgess and Pearl Stout; and three brothers, Bethel, Clarence and Lewis Carter.
Revs. Jackie Wheeler and Tim Frank will officiate the services.
Kenneth “Ken”Halan Simmons Obt.
b. 25 July 1926, Jacksonville, FL –d. 17 November 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of
April 1949, Rossville, GA to Gladys Marie (Bumbalough) Simmons. Kenneth “Ken”Halan Simmons,
s/o James Henry Simmons & Nola Ethel Geer.
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth “Ken”Harlan Simmons, 87 of Cookeville, will be conducted Thursday
November 21 at 1pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial with
military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Buddy Johnson
will officiate.
Mr. Simmons’family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
and again on Thursday from 12 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Simmons died Sunday morning November 17, 2013 at NHC of
Cookeville.
He was born July 25, 1926 in Jacksonville, FL to the late James Henry and
Nola Ethel Geer Simmons.
Ken served his country in the US Army in WWII, in the US Air Force in the
Korean Conflict, and later as a member of the Air National Guard. He retired from the Caterpillar Tractor
Co. where he worked as a material controller with 40 years of service.
He has been a member of Jefferson Ave Church of Christ since moving to Cookeville in 1997. He enjoyed
clock making.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gladys Marie Bumbalough Simmons (whom he married April 18,
1949 in Rossville, GA); sister, Melvie Payne of Sparta; brother Archie and wife Delores of East Peoria, IL;
and by several nieces and nephews.
Members of the Veterans Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers.
Edgar E. Sisco Obt.
b. 27 September 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 7 June 2000, Algood, TN, md on the 28th of February 1937,
Jackson Co., TN to Vula (Wilson) Sisco, b. 1915, Jackson Co., TN – d. 30 March 1980, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Wilson & Laura Ethridge. Edgar E. Sisco, s/o William Sisco & Susie
Gentry.
*See Vula (Wilson) Sisco Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 398 – Edgar Sisco married 28 February
1937, Jackson Co., TN to Viela Wilson).
GAINESBORO -- Funeral services for Edgar E. Sisco, 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri.,
June 9, from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in
Cookeville.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today, Thurs., June 8; and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Fri., June 9, at the funeral home.
Mr. Sisco died on Wed., June 7, 2000, at Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
He was born on Sept. 27, 1913, in Jackson County to the late William and Susie Gentry Sisco. Mr. Sisco
was a retired farmer and former employee of Cookeville Pure Milk Company. He was a member of the
Baxter Church of Christ and a resident of the Double Springs Community of Putnam County.
His family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and James Harold Stafford of Baxter; a brother,
Dewey Sisco of Cookeville; two grandsons and their wives, Steve and Teresa Stafford and Tom and Kim
Stafford, all of Baxter; and three great-grandchildren, Stephen, Evan and Annalee Stafford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vula Wilson Sisco, who died on March 30,
1980; and a sister, Gwen Sircy.
Bros. Bill Hufstedler and Dewayne Chaffin will officiate at the services.
Vivilee Ruth (Long) Billingsley Sisco Obt.
b. 12 February 1926, Jackson Co., TN –d. 16 May 2009, Double Springs, Putnam Co., TN, md Willie Lee
Billingsley. Vivilee Ruth (Long) Billingsley Sisco also md to Dewey Sisco. Vivilee Ruth (Long)
Billingsley Sisco, d/o Beecher Long & Toy Carrington.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Vivilee Ruth Billingsley Sisco, 83, of the Double Springs
Community of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Monday, May 18, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sisco died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 12, 1926, in Jackson County to the late Beecher and Toy Carrington Long.
Mrs. Sisco was of the Church of Christ faith and was a member of Double Springs Church of Christ. She
was retired from McCord's Corporation and was also a homemaker.
Her family includes two sons and their wives, Alton and Donna Billingsley and Rayburn and Carol
Billingsley, all of Cookeville; two daughters and their husbands, Stephanie Louise and Jerry Gore of
Cookeville and Eva and Bob Mize of Georgia; a daughter-in-law, Rema Faye Billingsley of Baxter. Ten
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four brothers, Charles, Clayton, Gene
and Donnell Long; two sisters, Dorothy Clemmons and Shirley Haas and husband Lyle; a sister-in-law, Jo
Billingsley; and special caregiver Nita Clayton of Buffalo Valley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie Lee Billingsley and Dewey
Sisco; a son, Willie Lee Billingsley Jr.; and a brother, Fred Long.
Pallbearers will be Lee and Shawn Billingsley, Roger Gore, Chris Clayton, Willard Phillips and Brian
Chambers.
Bros. Johnny Fox and Morgan Medlin will officiate at the services.
Saturday, May 16, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Vula (Wilson) Sisco Obt.
b. 1915, Jackson Co., TN– d. 30 March 1980, Cookeville, TN, on the 28th of February 1937, Jackson Co.,
TN to Edgar E. Sisco, b. 27 September 1913, Jackson Co., TN –d. 7 June 2000, Algood, TN, s/o William
Sisco & Susie Gentry. Vula (Wilson) Sisco, d/o John Wilson & Laura Ethridge.
*See Edgard E. Sisco Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Vula Sisco of Route 2, Cookeville, will be conducted Tuesday,
April 1, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Wilmoth officiating. Burial will be in
Mrs. Sisco died March 30 at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of John and Laura Ethridge Wilson.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Sisco of Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Judy Stafford of Baxter; two
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Craighead and Mrs. Sue Rector; a brothers, Joe Wilson; two grandsons.
Active pallbearers are Carson harness, Al Patrick, James Lawsin, Dexter Dennis, Paul Wilson and jack
Walker.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 31 March 1980.
Perry Edwin Sitz Obt.
b. 15 November 1923, Sequatchie Co. – d. 2 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Sgt. US Army
WWII, Bronze Star & Purple Heart), md Emogene (Peek) Sitz, b. 3 March 1927. Perry Edwin Sitz, s/o
William Marion Sitz & Clara Edith Myers.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Perry Edwin Sitz, 80, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, April 4, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial with
military honors will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Sitz died on Friday, April 2, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Sequatchie County to William Marion and Clara Edith Myers Sitz. Mr. Sitz,
a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, was retired from Rodgers Carpet Center. He was a member of
Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife of more than 57 years, Emogene Peek Sitz; three daughters and two sons-inlaw, Judy and Joe Vaughn of Algood, Patricia Miller of Cookeville, Sandra and Allan Martin of
Cookeville; one sister, Mescal Roberson of Rickman; nine grandchildren and spouses, David and Terra
Tucker, Lisa and Chuck Maynor, Laila and Jason Dunnam, Britt, Cole, Andrea and Sampson Martin, Diana
Rodgers, Jason Miller; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sitz was preceded in death by three brothers, Francis, Harry and Martin Sitz;
and five sisters, Mollie Brindley, Ruth Matthews, Annie White, Rachel Burgess and Bernice Cato.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Joy Sunday School Class at Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church. Active
pallbearers will be family.
The Rev. Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Sgt. Richard "Dick" Raymond Skelton Obt.
b. 4 April 1929, Waynesboro – d. 9 March 2003, Sparta, TN, md Mary (unknown) Skelton. Richard
“Dick”Raymond Skelton, s/o James Lee Grant Skelton & Anna Mae Scott.
SPARTA -- Funeral services for Richard "Dick" Raymond Skelton, 73, of Sparta will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, March 13, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Crest Lawn
Mausoleums in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 12, at the funeral home.
Mr. Skelton died on Sunday, March 9, 2003, at NHC Health Care Center of Sparta.
He was born on April 4, 1929, in Waynesboro to the late James Lee Grant and Anna Mae Scott Skelton.
His family includes his wife, Mary Skelton of Sparta; a son, Richard Skelton of Sparta; three daughters,
Tresa Davies and Rosemary Skelton, both of Sparta, and Susan Skelton of Wisconsin; a brother, Howard
Skelton of Ohio; a sister, Mamye Bates of Centerville; five sisters-in-law, Lois Springer, Ruth Skelton,
Elisa Brewer, Maggie Littleton and Etta Littleton; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, James and Noah Brewer.
Donations may be made to Cookeville Regional Medical Center's Heart and Lung Unit.
Published March 12, 2003 10:57 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Donald Lynn Slagle Obt.
b. 24 October 1946, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 March 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o
Henry Thurman Slagle & Lillian Bernice Griffin.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Donald Lynn Slagle, 58, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. on
Monday from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. -- 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until time of the services
tomorrow at the funeral home.
Mr. Slagle died on Friday, March 18, 2005, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 24, 1946, in Cookeville to the late Henry Thurman Slagle and Lillian Bernice Griffin
Slagle. After attending Capshaw Elementary School and Cookeville High School, Mr. Slagle began a
career as a facilities maintenance engineer at Fleetguard which spanned 36 years.
His family includes two brothers and a sister-in-law: (Tommy) Thurman Slagle, Jr., and David Ronald and
Peggy Slagle; a sister and brother-in-law: Dianne and Dave Friedman; two nephews and nieces-in-law:
Jeffrey Michael and Stephanie Slagle, and Rodney Shawn and Teresa Slagle; five nieces and a nephew-inlaw: Carrie Beth Slagle and Mike Hurst, Jamie Jo Newman, Alicia Dianne Qualls, Sarah Jane Qualls and
Joanna Griffin Slagle; two great-nephews: Tyler Blake Slagle and Wyatt Jefferson Slagle; three greatnieces: Cassi Leigh Slagle, Riley Ann Hurst and Reagan Beth Hurst, all relatives reside in Cookeville; a
host of aunts and uncles; special family friends Agnes and Lucille Davis; and his extended family at
Fleetguard.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Slagle was preceded in death by a great-niece, Molly Elizabeth Slagle.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Slagle, Rod Slagle, Mike Hurst, Eric Lewis, Buddy Qualls and Richard Shoulders.
Music will be performed by Wayne Nabors, Jeff Monday and Tammy Saylors. There will be a special
message from his close friend, Bobbie Floyd.
Lillian Bernice (Griffin) Slagle Obt.
b. 24 November 1918, Sparta, TN –d. 14 July 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Henry Tom Slagle,
b. 18 September 1918 – d. 20 April 1985, (TEC4 US ARMY WWII BTRY C 181 FLD ARTY). Lillian
Bernice (Tilley) Slagle, d/o Norman Dennis Griffin & Edna Mae Tilley.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lillian Bernice Slagle, 84, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wed., July 16, in the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery and Mausoleums.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tues., July 15, from 4-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until
time of services on Wednesday.
Mrs. Slagle died today, Mon., July 14, 2003, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville.
Born Nov. 24, 1918, in Sparta, she was the daughter of the late Norman Dennis Griffin and Edna Mae
Tilley.
Mrs. Slagle was a homemaker and was active for years in the city and county election commissions and
also assisted with the 181st Field Artillery Division.
Her family includes three sons and a daughter-in-law, Henry T. Slagle Jr., Donnie Slagle and David Ronald
and Peggy Slagle, all of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and David Friedman of Cookeville;
three sisters and brothers-in-law, Merle and James Catron of Nashville, Betty and Ed Wilson of Rome, Ga.,
and Janice and Bob Smith of Nashville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Dean Griffin and
Dennis and Jane Griffin, all of Sparta; grandchildren, Jamie Jo Newlan and husband Wesley of Knoxville
and Jeffrey Slagle and wife Stephanie, Rodney Slagle and wife Teresa, Carrie Hurst and husband Mike,
Joanna Slagle, Alicia Qualls and Sarah Jane Qualls, all of Cookeville; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Wyatt,
Cassi Slagle and Riley and Reagan Hurst; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Slagle; three sisters, Geneva
Griffin, Margaret Hickey and Billie Leiby, and a granddaughter, Molly Elizabeth Slagle.
Bro. Terry Geren will officiate at the services.
Published July 14, 2003 12:30 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Molly Elizabeth Slagle Obt.
b. & d. 8 September 1999, Carthage, Smith Co., TN, d/o Rodney & Teresa Slagle.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Molly Elizabeth Slagle, infant daughter of Rodney and Teresa
Slagle of Cookeville, will be held at 4 p.m. today, Thurs., Sept. 9, at Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Molly was born and died on Wed, Sept. 8, 1999, at Carthage General Hospital.
In addition to her parents, her family also includes a sister, Cassi Slagle; grandparents, Vernon and Judy
Ragland, Judy and Weldon Patterson, and Ronnie and Peggy Slagle; and a great-grandmother, Bernice
Slagle.
Russell Cain will officiate at the services.
Willie Clyde Slagle
b. 13 August 1928 –d. 1995, md on the 9th of August 1948, Rossville, GA to Ruby Jo (Vaughn) Slagle, b.
30 May 1930, Overton Co., TN – d. 29 December 1995, d/o Hassel Hickman Vaughn (1895-1985) &
Mary Zeffie Winningham (1897-1977).
Betty Jo (Boone) Sliger
b. 1926 –d. 1975, md on the 24th of December 1943 to Luther Ernest Sliger, b. 16 December 1919, Silver
Point, TN –d. 30 November 2010, Cookville, TN, (U. S. Army Master Sgt. WWII), he md 2nd on the 29th
of December 1977, Putnam Co., TN to Edith Lorene (Burton) Sliger, b. 21 September 1928, Nashville,
Davidson Co., TN –d. 11 July 2020, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Luther Ernest Sliger, s/o James Luther
Sliger (1871-1949) & Mary Ann Harris (1881-1966).
*See Luther Ernest Sliger Obt.
Veteran of the Week: U. S. Army Master Sgt. Luther Ernest Sliger, represented by his children, Richard
Sliger, Lou Ann Carter and Wayne Sliger, is the Herald-Citizen Veteran of the Week. Luther was born in
Silver Point December 16, 1919, and volunteered for service in World War II in September of 1939. He
was a construction foreman and served in New Guinea, the southern Philippines and Luzon. Married to the
late Betty Jo Sliger, Luther received a Bronze Star and was discharged in December of 1945.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 21 September 2010.
Dorothy Lillian “Dottie”(Cooper) Smith Sliger
b. 12 February 1936 – d. 4 February 1986, Southfield, MI, md Nolan “Bob” Eugene Smith, b. 5
November 1934, Jackson Co., TN –d. 1 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Carlos Ethan
Smith (1902-1971) & Lassie L. Smith (1908-1980). Dorothy Lillian "Dottie" (Cooper) Smith Sliger md
also to Cecil Donell Sliger, b. 3 March 1934, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 January 2004, South Lyon, Oakland
Co., MI, s/o Samuel Young Sliger (1905-2000) & Auda Lou Martin (1914-1954). Cecil is buried in
Washtenong Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Ann Arbor, MI. Dorothy Lillian "Dottie" (Cooper) Smith
Sliger, d/o Norman Farres Cooper (1900-1971) & Theo Doshea Melvina Randolph (1903-1983).
*See Theo Doshea Melvina (Randolph) Cooper Obt.
*See Nolan “Bob”Eugene Smith Obt.
Dorothy Lillian "Dottie" Sliger was the daughter of Doshea (Randolph) and Norman Farris Cooper. She
had a son, Robert Wayne Smith (1954-2011), from her first marriage to Bob Smith. She married Cecil
Donell Sliger ca. 1974 in Michigan. Dottie was an avid golfer and a great cook. She died in 1986 after a
prolonged bout with liver cancer in Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan.
Edith Lorene (Burton) Sliger Obt.
b. 21 September 1928, Davidson Co., TN –d. 11 July 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of
December 1977, Putnam Co., TN to Luther Ernest Sliger, b. 16 December 1919, Silver Point, TN –d. 30
November 2010, Cookville, Putnam Co., TN, (U. S. Army Master Sgt. WWII), s/o James Luther Sliger
(1871-1949) & Mary Ann Harris (1881-1966). Edith Lorene (Burton) Sliger, d/o Pafford & Elizabeth
Burton.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edith Lorene Sliger, 81, of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, July
13, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, July 12, from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday from noon until time of
Mrs. Sliger died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Davidson County to the late Pafford and Elizabeth Burton.
Mrs. Sliger was a nurse at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville and a member of Holladay Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Luther Sliger of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and
Linda Railey of Hendersonville and Pete and Judy Railey of Strongsville, Ohio; two step-sons and stepdaughters-in-law, Wayne and Virginia Sliger of Gainesboro and Richard Sliger of Cookeville; a stepdaughter and step-son-in-law, Lou Ann and Alex Carter of Hendersonville; 17 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sliger was preceded in death by a son, Ridley Michael Railey; a daughter,
Edith Diane Braden; and a sister, Edna O'Brien.
Bros. Johnny Fox and Denton Ramsey will officiate at the services.
Fred Alan Sliger
b. 30 June 1937 –d. 11 April 1992, (SSG US Army).
Elizabeth Sliger
b. 7 October 1921 –d. 25 November 1994.
Jessie Willard Sliger
b. 13 September 1917 –d. 3 January 1971, (Pvt. US Army WWII), s/o James Luther Sliger (1871-1949)
& Mary Ann Harris (1881-1966).
*See James Luther Sliger buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See William Hobert Sliger buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Lenvil Sliger
b. 7 March 1910, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 February 1972, Wayne Co., MI, (TEC5 US ARMY WWII), md
Lennie Mae (Clouse) Sliger, b. 7 February 1902, TN – d. 1982, Montgomery, TX, d/o William Suttles
“Sutt”Clouse (1861-1943) & Ann Eliza England (1861-1936). Lenvil Sliger, s/o Richard Simon Sliger
(1883-1930) & Laura Bell Bumbalough (1888-1979).
Luther Ernest Sliger Obt.
b. 16 December 1919, Silver Point, TN –d. 30 November 2010, Cookville, Putnam Co., TN, (U. S. Army
Master Sgt. WWII), md 1st on the 24th of December 1943 to Betty Jo (Boone) Sliger, b. 1926 – d. 1975.
Luther E. Sliger md 2nd on the 29th of December 1977, Putnam Co., TN to Edith Lorene (Burton) Sliger,
b. 21 September 1928, Davidson Co., TN – d. 11 July 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Pafford &
Elizabeth Burton. Luther Ernest Sliger, s/o James Luther Sliger (1871-1949) & Mary Ann Harris
(1881-1966).
*See Edith Lorene (Burton) Sliger Obt.
*See Betty Jo (unknown) Sliger buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jessie Willard Sliger buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See William Hobert Sliger buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Luther Ernest Sliger, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 4, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial, with full military honors, will be in
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, and from 7 a.m. until time of services on
Mr. Sliger died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 16, 1919, in Silver Point to the late James Luther and Mary Ann Harris Sliger.
Mr. Sliger was an electrician. He was a Master Sergeant in the Army and was a member of Holladay
Church of Christ.
His family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Luther W. and Virginia Sliger of Gainesboro and
Richard C. Sliger of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Lou Ann and Alex Carter of Hendersonville;
nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jo Sliger; his second wife, Edith
Lorene Sliger; five brothers, Sam, Herbert, Hobert, Willis and Willard Sliger; and two sisters, Beulah
Vickers and Bonnie Sliger.
Pallbearers will be the Veterans Honor Guard.
Bros. Johnny Fox and Denton Ramsey will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN: 2 December 2010
Mable (Nash) Sliger Obt.
b. 2 May 1909, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 October 1990, Warren, MI, md William L. Sliger, b. 9 August 1897
– d. 13 May 1958, (Pvt 320 Machine Gun Bn WWI). Mable (Nash) Sliger, d/o James Riley Nash (18621956) & Florence Cordellia Mott (1868-1953).
MICHIGAN -- Funeral services for Mable Nash Sliger, 85, of Warren, Michigan, will be conducted
tomorrow, October 13, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Sliger died Tuesday (October 9, 1990) in Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late James Riley and Cordellia Mott Nash.
Paula Dawn Sliger
b. 1950 –d. 2004.
Richie Lee Sliger
b. 6 January 1919, TN – d. 19 October 1987, Putnam Co., TN, (PFC US Army WWII), md Martha
Earline (Neal) Sliger Clouse b. 11 April 1927, Overton Co., TN –d. 21 March 2016, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Shirley Bedford Neal & Emma Susan Handy. Richie Lee Sliger, s/o James Russell Sliger (1881-1955)
& Margaret Ann Shipley (1886-1971).
*See Martha Earline (Neal) Sliger Clouse Obt.
*See Gradie (Sliger) Gibson Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Lyman Arthur Murphy buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See James Robert “Red”Sliger Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Thelma Lee (Harness) Sliger Obt.
b. 6 November 1912, Gallatin, TN – d. 19 September 2002, Sparta, TN, md on the 24th of May 1929,
Putnam Co., TN to Thomas F. Sliger, b. 1 December 1906, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 June 1983,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Charles “Charlie” Newton Sliger (1870-1936) & Myrtle Nancy
Goodwin. Thelma Lee (Harness) Sliger, d/o Charlie Harness & Martha Judd.
*See Thomas F. Sliger Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 538, #4851–Tom Sliger married 24 May
1929, Putnam Co., TN to Thelma Lee Harness).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Thelma Lee Sliger, 89, of Sparta will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Sept. 23, from the Chapel of the Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest lawn Memorial
Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. -- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sliger died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at NHC Healthcare, Sparta.
She was born Nov. 6, 1912, in Gallatin, to the late Charlie and Martha Judd Harness. Mrs. Sliger was a
homemaker and a member of the Baxter Methodist Church.
Her family includes a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sliger was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sliger.
Rev. Susan Gardner will officiate at the services.
Published September 21, 2002 4:23 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville TN
Thomas F. Sliger Obt.
b. 1 December 1906, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 June 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of
May 1929, Putnam Co., TN to Thelma Lee (Harness) Sliger, b. 6 November 1912, Gallatin, TN – d. 19
September 2002, Sparta, TN, d/o Charlie Harness & Martha Judd. Thomas F. Sliger, s/o Charles
“Charlie”Newton Sliger (1870-1936) & Myrtle Nancy Goodwin.
*See Thelma Lee (Harness) Sliger Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 538, #4851–Tom Sliger married 24 May
1929, Putnam Co., TN to Thelma Lee Harness).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Thomas F. Sliger, 76, of 2461 West Broad Street, Cookeville, will
be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Andrew Albert officiating.
Mr. Sliger, a native of Putnam County, died Friday, June 17, 1983, in Cookeville General Hospital. He was
the son of the late Charlie and Myrtle Goodwin Sliger; member of the Double Springs Presbyterian Church.
His family includes his wife, Thelma Sliger of Cookeville; a son, Fred Sliger of Mobile, AL, and a sister,
Flora Collins of GA.
William Hobert Sliger
b. 1907, TN –d. 1987, md on the 22nd August 1934, DeKalb Co., TN to Mary (Robinson) Sliger, b. 1916
–d. 1992. William Hobert Sliger also md on the 21st of June 1925, DeKalb Co., TN to Dora G. (Hickey)
Brown. Dora G. Hickey also md on the 25th of October 1930 to Jess E. Brown (1898-1976), both buried
in Biscoe Cemetery, Prairie Co., AR. William Hobert Sliger, s/o James Luther Sliger (1871-1949) &
Mary Ann Harris (1881-1966).
*See Jessie Willard Sliger buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Samuel Young Sliger Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 403 – Hobert Sliger married 22 August
1934, DeKalb Co., TN to Mary Robinson).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 418 – William Sliger married 21 June
1925, DeKalb Co., TN to Dora Hickey).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 26 –James L. Sliger is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN md 6 yrs. to Mary A., 29 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Samuel Y., 5
yrs. old; William H, 3 yrs. old & Herbert W. Sliger, 15/12 yrs. old, TN).
William Neal Sliger
b. & d. 5 March 1968.
Herbert “Herb”Sloan Jr. Obt.
b. 9 January 1932, Elkhorn, KY –d. 7 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (E6 US Air Force),
md Anna Jeanette (Damron) Sloan, b. 15 July 1934, Belcher, KY –d. 27 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Hearl Damron (1915-1998) & Lenice Lester (1914-1988). Herbert Sloan Jr., s/o Herbert
Sloan Sr. & Nancy Salyer.
*See Anna Jeanette (Damron) Sloan Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Herb Sloan, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,
Dec. 10, from Stevens Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Whitson Funeral Home. The body
will lie in state at the church from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the church.
Mr. Sloan died on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Elkhorn, Ky., on Jan. 9, 1932, to the late Herbert Sloan Sr. and Nancy Salyer Sloan. He was
retired medically from the US Air Force after 15 years of service, and then retired after 25 years from
General Motors in Michigan. He was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church and professed his faith in
1962 in Dale City, Okla.
He lived in Clinton Township until coming to Cookeville in 1990. He was one of the founders of New
Center Area Lions Club in Detroit, Mich., and was a member of the Stevens Street Adult Men's Sunday
School class.
His family includes his wife, Jeanette Damron Sloan of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr.
Teri and Michael Anderson of Cookeville and Janlyn and Rocco Messina of Clinton Township, Mich.; two
sons and daughters-in-law, John Douglas and Dawn Sloan of East Pointe, Mich., and Greg Randolph and
Pam Sloan of Temperance, Mich.; a brother, Bobby and Barbara Slone of Hartsville, S.C.; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Juanita and Hubert Childress of Gross Pointe Park, Mich., and Avaline Salyer of Elkhorn,
Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Sloan, and a sister, Florene Ratliff.
Pallbearers will be Chuck and Bill Masters, Herb Mills, Glynn Gentry, Dave Keller and Frank Kaiser.
Dr. Jimmy Arms and Bro. Tim Franks will officiate at the services.
Anna Jeanette (Damron) Sloan Obt.
b. 15 July 1934, Belcher, KY –d. 27 July 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Herbert “Herb”Sloan
Jr., b. 9 January 1932, Elkhorn, KY –d. 7 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (E6 US Air
Force), s/o Herbert Sloan Jr., s/o Herbert Sloan Sr. & Nancy Salyer. Anna Jeanette (Damron) Sloan, d/o
Hearl Damron (1915-1998) & Lenice Lester (1914-1988).
*See Herb Sloan Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Anna Jeanette Sloan, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 31, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Monday, July 30, and from 9 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Sloan died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Cookeville.
She was born July 15, 1934, in Belcher, Ky., to the late Hearl Damron and Lennice Lester Damron.
Mrs. Sloan was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church.
She was a homemaker and military wife, supporting her late husband, Herb Sloan, in his military
assignments and travels. Jeanette was an avid golfer. She had a wonderful gift of hospitality and never met
a stranger.
She was a volunteer with The Care Center Ministry and Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support.
Her family includes two sons, John Douglas Sloan and wife Dawn of East Pointe, Mich., and Gregory
Randolph Sloan of Temperance, Mich.; two daughters, Dr. Teri Anderson and husband Mike of Cookeville
and Janlyn Messina and husband Rocco of Candler, N.C.; a sister, Janice Cool of Belcher; 11
grandchildren, Nicole Sloan, Jake Sloan, Amy Beth Sloan, Harmony Langford, Ashley Sloan, Brandy
Sloan, Cassidy Sloan, Casey Norrod and husband Joe, Clint Anderson and wife Jenny, Eric Messina and
Priscilla Messina; and seven great-grandchildren, Kenna Norrod, Cooper Norrod, Sloane Norrod, Gage
Wakula, River Langford, Jackson Langford and Aiden Bradley.
Pallbearers will be Joe Norrod, Doug Sloan, Rocco Messina, Jake Sloan, Clint Anderson, Cooper Norrod
and Mike Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Women's Center at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, 251
West Third Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Dr. Jimmy Arms will officiate at the services.
Emmett E. Smartt
b. 30 August 1901 –d. 12 May 1976, s/o Robert E. Smartt (1873-1951) & Minnie Bradley (1878-1966),
both buried in Brush Creek Cemetery, Smith Co., TN.
*See Roger Manning buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Albert Casper Smith Obt.
b. 21 September 1910, Jackson Co., TN – d. 18 January 1980, TN, md on the 17th of November 1940,
Jackson Co., TN to Bessie Lola (Thompson) Smith, b. 15 September 1920, Hilham, TN – d. 3 March
2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jim E. & Anna Dale Thompson. Albert Casper Smith, s/o
Robert Payton "Pate" Smith (1868-1966) & Louverna "Verna" Lynn (1875-1964).
*See Bessie Lola (Thompson) Smith Obt.
*See Cordell Hull Smith
*See U. L. Smith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 14 –Casper Smith married 17 November
1940, Jackson Co., TN, age 30, address: Gainesboro, TN to Bessie Thompson, age 20, address: Rt. 2,
Hilham, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jim & Annie Thompson, Rt. 2, Hilham,
TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Albert Casper Smith, a retired farmer, will be held today at 2 p.m.
from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery with Rev. Charles Jones
and Rev. Elbert Scantland officiating.
Mr. Smith, 69, was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late R. P. and Lou Verna (Lynn) Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Lola (Thompson) Smith of Cookeville; two sons, Tobert Morris
Smith, Fairfield, Calif., and Raymond Carl Smith, Cookeville; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Nell Huffines,
Mrs. Myrl Sue Dyer and Mrs. Hazel Jean Ragland all of Cookeville; Mrs. Betty Ann Harris, Memphis, and
Mrs. Linda Rose Cronk, Gallatin; three brothers; Virgil Smith, California, Cardell Smith, Cookeville, and
Vandorson Smith, Gainesboro; three half brothers, Shawn Smith, Waverly, U. L. and Cecil Smith,
Cookeville. He is also survived by six grandchildren.
Alice Sophia (Freeman) Smith
b. 13 January 1853 – d. 17 April 1924, md on the 13th of December 1871, Overton Co., TN to Albert
Burtin Kirby, s/o Elias Kirby & Sarah Emeline Johnson.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 152 –A. B. Kirby married 13 December
1871, Overton Co., TN to Miss Alice Freeman).
Andrew Jackson Smith
b. 23 August 1900 – d. 10 February 1982, (MMC US Navy WWII), md on the 12th of May 1925,
Williamson Co., TN to Mable Grace (Lee) Smith, b. 21 November 1909 –d. 19 November 1995.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co., TN, pg. 261, #1318 – Andrew Jackson Smith
married 12 May 1925, Williamson Co., TN to Miss Mable Grace Lee).
Andrew Mark Smith
b. 5 November 1970 –d. 5 September 1985.
Arlon Dale Smith Obt.
b. 3 November 1955, Jackson Co., TN –d. 24 June 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 1st on the 8th of
August 1975, Putnam Co., TN to Delina Jayne (Clouse) Smith, b. 8 August 1957. Arlon Dale Smith md 2nd
on the 7th of November 1980, White Co., TN to June ellen (Stice) Smith, b. 2 September 1959.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 325 –Arlon Dale Smith married 8 August
1975, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, b. 3 November 1955, address: 257 E. 14th St., Cookeville, TN to Delina
Jayne Clouse, age 18, b. 8 August 1957, address: 305 W. 8th, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Jean Clouse, 305 W. 8th, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 385 – Arlon Dale Smith married 7
November 1980, White Co., TN, age 25, b. 3 November 1955, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to June Ellen
Stice, age 21, b. 2 September 1959, address: Rt. 6, Sparta, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Fred H. Goodson, Rt. 6, Sparta, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Ben A.
Smith, Rt. 3, Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Arlon Dale Smith, 59, of Cookeville, will be held at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, June 27, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville. Interment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith passed from this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born on Thursday, Nov. 3, 1955, in Jackson County to the late Ben and Etta (Rector) Smith.
Mr. Smith was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He was very skilled with his hands, and loved
being outdoors. He loved life and everyone he met. He would not want us to mourn his death but celebrate
his life. His life was at a slower pace, and he enjoyed the simple things in life.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Bradford Carter of Crossville; a son, Jonathon Dale
Smith of Texas; two grandchildren, Cherokee and Terra Sioux Carter/Smith; three sisters and spouses,
Evelyn Gentry of Baxter, Irene and Junior Meadows of Bloomington Springs and Wanda and Steven
Swartz of Cookeville; four brothers and spouses, Carlen Smith and Larry and Tina Smith, all of Cookeville,
Edward and Karen Smith of Baxter and Mark and Teresa Smith of Sparta; several nieces and nephews; and
his best friend and mother of his daughter, Delina J. Foy of Baxter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, two sisters, Etta Medley and Darlean Ferrell; and a
brother-in-law, Roy Gentry.
Bro. Jimmie Simpson will officiate the services.
family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6384.
Arnold Irwin Smith
b. 28 February 1946 –d. 23 February 1986, Putnam Co., TN, md Brenda (King) Smith, b. 20 April 1945 –
d. 23 February 1986. Arnold Irwin Smith, s/o Arnold Smith (1900-1974) & Mildred S. Beck (19122001).
Arthur H. Smith
b. 11 Feburary 1901 – d. 26 October 1965, md on the 10th of July 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Iva Thelma
(Nabors) Smith, b. 4 February 1908 –d. 12 March 1993, d/o Richard Haywood Nabors Sr. (1870-1952)
& Martha Brown (1875-1963).
*See Richard Haywood Nabors Sr. Obt. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 423, #4493 –A. H. Smith married 10 July
1927, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Thelma Iva Nabors).
Bessie Lola (Thompson) Smith Obt.
b. 15 September 1920, Hilham, TN – d. 3 March 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of
November 1940, Jackson Co., TN to Albert Casper Smith, b. 21 September 1910, Jackson Co., TN – d.
18 January 1980, TN, s/o Robert Payton "Pate" Smith (1868-1966) & Louverna "Verna" Lynn (18751964). Bessie Lola (Thompson) Smith, d/o Jim E. & Anna Dale Thompson.
*See Albert Casper Smith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 14 –Casper Smith married 17 November
1940, Jackson Co., TN, age 30, address: Gainesboro, TN to Bessie Thompson, age 20, address: Rt. 2,
Hilham, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jim & Annie Thompson, Rt. 2, Hilham,
TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie Lola Smith, 87, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday,
March 5, at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends today, Tuesday, March 4, from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 5, from noon
Mrs. Smith died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
She was born Sept. 15, 1920, in Hillham to the late Jim E. Thompson and Anna Dale Thompson.
Mrs. Smith was a lifetime member of Postons Chapel Upper Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She worked
in a garment factory for 34 years before she retired. She was a devoted wife to her late husband Albert C.
Smith and was a loving mother and grandmother.
Her family includes five daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary N. Huffines and friend David Redmon,
Myrl S. and David R. Dyer, all of Cookeville, Betty Ann Harris, Linda R. and Larry Keith Cronk, all of
Gallatin, and Hazel Jean Greenwood and husband Jimmy Ray of Gainesboro; two sons and a daughter-inlaw, Robert Morris Smith of North Highland, Calif., and Raymond Carl and Brenda M. Smith of
Cookeville; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Trudy Zilphia Barlow, Ruby and Eugene Smith, all of
Cookeville, Norma Jean Smith of Gainesboro, Villa and Billy Joe Maxwell of Hillham, and Marcella and
Robert Lancaster of Livingston; four grandsons, Steven Ray Smith of West Sacramento, Calif., Terry
Harris of Gallatin, Donnie Smith and wife Karina of West Sacramento, Calif., and Stanley Ray Dyer and
wife Andrea of Cookeville; two step-grandsons: Kip Scott of Cookeville and Ray Greenwood and wife
Terry of Lebanon; two step-granddaughters, Abby Scott of Cookeville and Tina Daniels and husband Frank
of Hermitage; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, Freeman,
Sherman and Clifton Thompson; two sisters, Veechel Stringfellow and Mary Lou Katong; and two sons-inlaw, Bobby Huffines and Johnny Harris.
Bros. Charles Jones and James Eidson will officiate the services.
Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Bonnie Lynn (Whitlowe) Smith Obt.
b. 4 September 1968, St. Paul, MN –d. 1 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Bobby Smith.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bonnie Lynn Whitlowe Smith, 42, of Cookeville, will be held at 1
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn
Family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, and from 7 a.m. until time of services
Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 4, 1968, in St. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Smith was a certified nursing assistant at Standing Stone Health Care Center and a member of Faith
Fellowship Church. She also served 14 years in the National Guard.
Her family includes her husband, Bobby Smith of Cookeville; two step-children, Justin and Selina Smith,
both of Cookeville; his mother, Linda Courier of Oregon; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Danny and
Melissa Meadows of Lebanon, John Meadows of Cookeville and Roger Dale Meadows of Minnesota; a
life-long friend, Patricia Bilbrey of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bro. Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Brenda K. Smith
b. 30 January 1946 –d. 23 February 1986.
Carlos Ethan Smith
b. 3 October 1902 –d. 7 February 1971, md on the 3rd of May 1927, White Co., TN to Lassie L. (Gentry)
Smith, b. 18 December 1908, Jackson Co., TN –d. 25 January 1980, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Willie Genty &
Modilie Johnson.
*See Lassie L. (Gentry) Smith Obt.
*See Nolan “Bob”Eugene Smith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 460 – C. E. Smith married 3 May 1927,
White Co., TN to Lassie Gentry).
Cecil B. Smith
b. 22 September 1922 –d. 13 July 2007, (US Navy WWII), md on the 24th of July 1971, Jackson Co., TN
to Betty J. (Brown) Smith, b. 4 August 1932.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 102, #5389 –Cecil Smith married 24 July
1971, Jackson Co., TN to Betty Jo Brown, age 38, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Bessie Floyd, mother, father deceased, Sparta, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of male: Pate Smith & Loretta Smith, deceased).
Clarence William Smith Obt.
b. 9 March 1937, Broseley, MO – d. 26 December 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Sara Lou
“Sallie”(Wallace) Smith, b. 26 May 1943, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 April 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, (PFC US Army Vietnam), d/o Walter Clifford Wallace (1917-1979) & Chairty “Sallie”Lou Cook
(1922-2005). Clarence William Smith, s/o John William Smith & Thelma Christine Minehardt.
*See Sara Lou (Wallace) Smith Obt.
Funeral services for Clarence William Smith, age 78, of Baxter will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday,
December 30th, 2015 in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Nabors officiating.
Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial.
The family will receive friends 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, and again, 9:00-11:00 AM Wednesday at Presley
Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in
Cookeville, Tennessee after an extended illness.
Clarence William Smith was born Tuesday, March 09, 1937 in Broseley, Missouri to the late John William
Smith and Thelma Christine Minehardt Smith.
Clarence lived in Poplar Bluff, MO where he worked on his fathers farm until he was 18 years old. He then
moved to Michigan to work for GM before moving back to tend the family farm. He later went to join the
US Army where he served for 20 years before retiring as a SFC. He was a foster parent in Texas, along
with his beloved wife Sallie, (a Putnam Co. native) before moving to Putnam County in 1979. After
moving to Putnam County, he joined the Baxter Civitan Club, and along with his friend and neighbor,
Robert Vinson, helped found the Little League, Softball League, and Babe Ruth League in Baxter. He
loved working with children and coached girls softball. He was a member of the VVA in Cookeville, and
was a former Vice President. He was also a lifetime member of Woodmen of the World. He worked for
Exxon and Big Lots. He also provided lawn care to the locals of Baxter. Along with his son, Jerry, he was a
former part owner of Cookietown Automotive. His hobbies included going to flea markets and yard sales.
He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He loved spending time with his
family and watching westerns and sports.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Sallie, his son Michael Smith, of
Baxter, and a brother John Smith of Missouri.
He is survived by; six daughters, Lisa Gore of Baxter, Jennifer Calfee of Baxter, and from a previous
marriage Phillis Gregory, Patty Pruitt, Linda Luffman and Kim Robertson all of North Carolina; two sons,
Gerald Smith of Cookeville, and Abe Smith of Utah. He has 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be members of the Veterans Honor Guard.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 28 December 2015
Cordell Hull Smith
b. 19 January 1903 –d. 30 April 1991, md on the 28th of September 1924, Jackson Co., TN to Fannie Bea
(Anderson) Smith, b. 6 February 1908, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN – d. 8 March 1987, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o William "Willie" C. Anderson (1873-1955) & Martha Avo Pendergrass (18771935. Cordell Hull Smith, s/o Robert Payton Smith (1868-1966) & Louverna Lynn (1875-1964), both
buried in Maxwell Chapel Cemetery, Overton Co., TN.
*See Albert Casper Smith Obt.
*See U. L. Smith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 355 – Cordell Smith married 28
September 1924, Jackson Co., TN to Fannie B. Anderson).
Cordell Hull Smith Obt.
b. 23 May 1910, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 March 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11th of April
1936, Putnam Co., TN to Mildred Helen (Byrne) Smith, b. 16 August 1913 –d. 29 March 1974. Cordell
Hull Smith, s/o Robert Lee Smith & Ann Horn.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 92 –Cordell Hull Smith married 11 April
1936, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Detroit, MI to Mildred Helen Byrne, age 22, Granville, TN. Name
of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. ? Byrne, Granville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Cordell Hull Smith, 79, of Cookeville, will be held tomorrow,
March 7, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with burial in the Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died Monday (March 5, 1990) at Cookeville General Hospital.
Son of the late Robert Lee and Ann Horn Swift Smith, he was born May 23, 1910 in Jackson County. Mr.
Smith was retired from General Motors in Detroit and was an antique dealer. He was a member of the
Church of Christ and a Mason.
His family includes three sisters, Martha Allen of Florida, Ruth Byrne of Utica, Michigan, and Lydia Allen
of Gainesboro; a special friend, Clay Maxwell, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Byrne Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Sunday School class of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ.
Bro. Glenn McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., Virgina Selby, 1005 E. 6th Steet,
Cookeville, Tn. 38501 or the Ameri-can Lung Assoc., 1717 West End Ave., Nashville, TN.
Dr. Curtis “Curt”Howard Smith Obt.
b. 16 April 1940, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 August 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Margaret (unknown)
Smith. Dr. Cutis Howard Smith, s/o Howard & Tena Smith.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dr. Curt Howard Smith, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
on Sunday, Aug. 5, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, at HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Dr. Smith died this morning, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center.
He was born April 16, 1940, to the late Howard and Tena Smith.
A Cookeville native, Dr. Smith, a cardiovascular surgeon, was a longtime
resident of Alexandria, La., before returning to Cookeville to retire.
Dr. Smith attended Cookeville primary and secondary schools and graduated from Cookeville Central High
School. He earned a Bachelor of Science, majoring in chemistry, from TTU and an M.D. from the
University of Tennessee Medical School of Memphis.
Dr. Smith completed his internship in Oaklawn, Calif., after which he served two years in the Air Force. He
then returned to Oakland, where he completed his residency in general surgery. Afterwards, he studied and
performed peripheral vascular surgery under Alan Gathright, M.D., in San Francisco.
Prior to moving to Alexandria, La., Dr. Smith completed a post-doctoral fellowship in cardiovascular
medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, under the direction of Michael DeBakey, M.D.
and George Morris, M.D.
His family includes his brother, James L. Smith, D.D.S. and wife Margaret of Cookeville; a nephew,
Christopher Smith of Osprey, Fla.; a great-niece, Amanda Smith; and two great-nephews, Jared and
William Smith of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death by a nephew, Mike Smith.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Smith, Jared Smith, William Smith, Ernie Toubert, Jaco Chambers, Jack
Borden Jr., and Johnny Nash.
Darrell Smith Obt.
b. 5 November 1950, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 April 2003, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Lee Eugene &
Sylvia Smith (1924-1982).
COOKEVILLE – Graveside services for Darrell Smith, 52, of Cookeville were held at 2 p.m. today,
Tuesday, April 8, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died on Sunday, April 6, 2003, in Nashville.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1950, in Putnam County to Sylvia Smith of Cookeville and the late Lee Eugene
Smith.
He was a truck driver for Belford Trucking.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two sons, David and Bryan Smith, both of Cookeville; a
daughter, Kim Smith of Cookeville; a brother, Danny Smith of Cookeville; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Betty and David Morris and Dian and Larry Jones, all of Cookeville; and two grandchildren, Joseph and
Sarah Smith, both of Cookeville.
Bro. Bob Keich officiated at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Della (Farmer) Smith Obt.
b. 22 February 1888 – d. 23 May 1975, md Robert Baxter Smith, b. 12 September 1885, Rockwood,
Roane Co., TN –d. 15 September 1969, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Robert Randoph Smith (18491930) & Mary Mitchell (1849-1921). Della (Farmer) Smith, d/o Joseph Campbell Farmer (1863-1942)
& Anna A. Gang (1865-1953).
*See Robert Baxter Smith Obt.
Mrs. Della Famer Smith, age 87, of Clover Avenue, Cookeville, TN, passed away at the Wharton Nursing
Home May 23, 1075. She was the daughter of Joseph Campbell and Anna Gang Farmer, and was preceded
in death by her husband, Robert Baxter Smith. She was a housewife by occupation, and was a member of
the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bilbrey’s. Brother John B. Jenkins
officiated. Burial was in the Crestlawn Memory Gardens in Cookeville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Crawford, Cookeville, three sons, Delbert of El Paso, TX;
Reece of Springfield, OH, and Harrell of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves two brothers, Earl Farmer and
George Farmer of Crossville, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Nelson of Wartburg, TN, and Mrs. Carrie Price and
Miss Nellie Farmer, both of Crossville. She also leaves six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Grandsons and nephews served as pallbearers. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Crossville Chronicle, 27 May 1975.
Diana Rose Smith Obt.
b. 23 October 1952, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 August 1998, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Harden
Smith (1928-1992) & Dora Rosetta Fields (1930-1991).
*See William Harden Smith buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Diana Rose Smith, 46, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, Aug. 13, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Aug. 12, at the funeral home.
Ms. Smith died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at Masters Health Care Center.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1952, in Putnam County to the late William Harlan and Dora Rosetta Fields
Smith. Ms. Smith was a homemaker and a US Army veteran. She was a member of Lillys Chapel Free Will
Baptist Church.
Her family includes a brother, Roy Smith of Cookeville; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; a niece; and
two nephews.
Bro. Tommy Lyles will officiate at the services.
Donald Edward Smith Obt.
b. 23 September 1935, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 June 1999, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of
August 1959 to Elsie (Hickey) Smith, b. 1932 – d. 1995. Donald Edward Smith, s/o Walter Asberry
Smith (1898-1958) & Rita Katherine Welch (1905-1986).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Donald Edward Smith, 63, of Cookeville, were held at 1 p.m.
today, Mon., June 21, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died on Sat., June 19, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Putnam County to the late Walter and Rita Welch Smith. Mr. Smith was
Director of Maintenance for Putnam County. He was a member of Holiday Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife, Carlena Nabors Smith; children, Lisa Jared, Scott and Tanya Nabors, and
Lecia Nabors; five sisters, Hazel McBroom, Virginia Randolph, Reba Leggett, Alberta Robinson and Linda
Curfman; three brothers, Robert Harold (Bob), James Harvey and Terry Joe Smith; and grandchildren,
Brent Jared, Brandon, Nathan and Jacob Nabors.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Hickey Smith; four brothers,
Walter A., Billy Ronald, Dean Royland and Willie Eugene Smith.
Pallbearers were Ralph Davis, James Franklin, Dennis Maxwell, Pat Walker, Gary Brewington, Howard
Grider, Dennis McBroom and Dale Scott.
Honorary pallbearers were all Putnam County Employees.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bro. Denton Ramsey officiated at the services.
Published June 21, 1999 12:23 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Edgar Donald “Ed”Smith Obt.
b. 5 September 1928, Overton Co., TN –d. 3 August 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 5th of
September 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Barbara (unknown) Smith. Edgar Donald Smith, s/o
Haskell Smith & Judy Myrtle Hill. Edgar Donald “Ed”Smith md 1st to Peggy Lee (Buford) Smith, b.
28 March 1931, Clay Co., TN – d. 3 November 1998, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Haskell Lee
Buford & Allie Fletcher.
*See Peggy Lee (Buford) Smith Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Master Sergeant Edgar Donald “Ed”Smith, 82, of Cookeville, will
be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Internment, with military honors, will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, and from
11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Overton County to the late Haskell “Hack”and
Judy Myrtle Hill Smith.
Mr. Smith was a member of Algood Church of Christ. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the Tennessee
National Guard, serving from June 1948 to September 1988.
His family includes his wife, Barbara Smith of Cookeville (whom he married Sept. 5, 2000, in Cookeville);
a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Wanda Smith of Crossville; a sister and brother-in-law, Nell and
Walter Daily of Rickman; two nieces, Patricia and husband Mike Spicer, and Rebecca and husband James
Bilbrey (who thought of Ed as a second father); and a nephew, Eddie and wife Kathy Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Buford Smith, and an uncle,
TTU professor Marlin C. Hill.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby D. Lee, Earl Jaquess, Wayne Morris, Billy Jim Little, Sherry Holman,
Joy Rhoton and Freda Byrd.
Bros. David Dalton and Tim Buford will officiate at the services.
Essie Dee (Holloway) Smith Obt.
b. 23 January 1933, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 October 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of
March 1950, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Ralph Smith, b. 21 January 1928, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –
d. 15 February 2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Arthur Hubert Smith & Thelma Iva Nabors.
Essie Dee (Holloway) Smith, d/o Charles Bassell Holloway & Vallie LaDonna Mayberry.
*See James Ralph Smith Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Essie Dee Smith, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 9, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 8, and from 11 a.m.
until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Putnam County to the late Charles Bassel Holloway and
Vallie LaDonna Mayberry Holloway.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and devoted to her
grandchildren. She loved to read and tend her flower garden. She also was an avid bowler.
Her family includes her husband of 62 years, Ralph Smith (whom she married March 13, 1950, in
Cookeville); a son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Sherry Smith of Cookeville; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Beverly and Charles Nivens of Cookeville and Sarah and Bill Doyle of Chattanooga; a brother,
Charles Holloway of Cookeville; a sister, Pearl Wheeler of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, Mollie Tuch
(Mike), Ashley Chadwell (Lee), Josh Williams (Caris), Jon Williams, Heather Naaktgeboren (Chris),
Brandon Burgess (Amber) and Brad Doyle (Anna); and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Bobby Holloway, and a
sister, Lavada Kailen.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Burgess, Chris Naaktgeboren, Brad Doyle, Chuck Nivens, Bill Doyle and Lee
Chadwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 1459 Interstate Drive, Suite 211,
Rev. Charles Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Fannie H. Smith
b. 3 August 1928 –d. 10 September 1994.
Fannie (Allen) Smith Obt.
b. ? –d. 18 January 1979, d/o Leander A. Allen & Sarah Hix.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Fannie A. Smith, 91, of 1061 Fisk R. were held Saturday, Jan. 20,
at the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Jan. 18, at Cookeville Nursing Center.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Jackson County and was the daughter of Leander A. and Sarah Hix Allen. She
was a member of the Cookeville Freewill Baptish Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Anella Bradley of Cookeville; one grandson, Larry Harold Bradley;
one great-grandson, Mark Harold Bradley.
Frank Smith Obt.
Frank Smith Dies In Pomona Community:
Funeral services for Frank Smith, 94, were held Monday, June 13, at the Freewill Baptist church at Baker’s
Cross Roads, with the Rev. Critt Holman officiating.
Burial was in the Crest Lawn cemetery.
Mr. Smith died at the home of a son, Homer Smith, Saturday, June 11, in the Pomona community of
Cumberland county.
Survivors include three other sons, Jim Smith, Spencer, Everett Smith, Dayton, OH, and Will Smith of
Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Davis, Mrs. Anna Belle Rector, both of Crossville; 42
grandchildren; 124 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 23 June 1960
Glen Edward Smith Obt.
b. 11 August 1947, Overton Co., TN – d. 23 August 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Sgt US Army
Vietnam, Bronze Star), md on the 20th of March 1970, Putnam Co., TN to Donneita (Hearld) Smith, b. 29
June 1950. Glen Edward Smith, s/o Cecil Brown Smith & Frances Evelyn Phillps.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 196 – Glen Edward Smith married 20
March 1970, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 11 August 1947, address: 1955 Freehill Rd., Cookeville, TN to
Donneita Hearld, age 19, b. 29 June 1950, address: 550 Sycamore, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mr.s Louis Hearld, 550 Sycamore, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Glen Edward Smith, 62, of Algood, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 26, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25, and from 11
a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Overton County to Frances Evelyn Phillps Smith
of Cookeville and the late Cecil Brown Smith.
Mr. Smith was an Army veteran who received the Bronze Star and Air Medal
for his meritorious service in the Vietnam War.
He was employed at Bunny Bread with more than 35 years of service. He was a
loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife of 39 years, Donneita
Hearld Smith of Algood (whom he married March 20, 1970, in Cookeville);
three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeff and Trish Smith and Scott and Lindsey Smith, all of Cookeville,
and Mitchell Smith of Rickman; a half brother, Kevin Smith of Cookeville; a sister and brother-in-law,
Joyce and Art Neilson of Jackson County; four sisters-in-law, Gale Swallows and husband Jackie, Keeble
Bell and husband LeBron, Kym Hearld and Kayla Reager; and five grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Holly,
Kelsey and Jacob Smith.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jimmy Dale Hearld, and father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Louis and Joyce Hearld.
Pallbearers will be members of the Veterans Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Matt, Scott and Jackie Swallows, Wade England, Rodney Stout and Ray
Smith.
Rev. Keith Tosh will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Monday, Aug 24, 2009
Grady Dewitt Smith Obt.
b. 19 April 1914, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 April 2016, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md Margaret (Boatman)
Smith, b. 31 May 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 June 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Albert Lon
Boatman (1871-1951) & Mary Dee Peek (1878-1954). Grady Dewitt Smith, s/o Fount & Pearlie Smith.
*See Margaret (Boatman) Smith Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Grady Dewitt Smith, 101, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 9, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 8, and again Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of
Mr. Smith passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Signature Health Care in Algood.
He was born April 19, 1914, in Putnam County to the late Fount and Pearlie Smith.
Mr. Smith worked for B&W Amusement and served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith and
attended Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Stanley Bullington of Cookeville; a sister, Opal Cronk of California; two
grandchildren, Tim and Steven Bullington; and five great-grandchildren, Marissa, Emma, Reese, Isaac and
Elijah Bullington.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Smith; one brother,
Howard Smith; one sister, Ila Smith; three half-brothers, Paul, Knox and Ezra; a half-sister, Ova Wilmoth;
Pallbearers will be Bobby Brown, Beecher Underwood, James Clinton, Junior Phipps, and Tim and Steven
Bullington.
Bro. Ron Dyer will officiate the services.
Harrell Glen Smith Obt.
b. 12 July 1915, Cumberland Co., TN – d. 23 October 2008, Stockbridge, GA, md Charlotte (Clark)
Smith. Harrell Glen Smith, s/o Robert Baxter & Della Smith.
Graveside funeral services for Harrell Glen Smith, 93, of Jonesboro, GA, will be held Tuesday, October 28,
at 12 p.m. noon at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Jack Honeycutt will officiate.
Mr. Smith died Friday, October 23, 2008 at the Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge, GA.
He was born July 12, 1915 in Cumberland County, TN, to the late Robert Baxter and Della Smith.
Mr. Smith was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army.
He was retired with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Clark Smith of Stockbridge, a son, Neal Clark of Camden, SC, three
daughters and two sons-in-law, Janice and John Elledge and Kathy Hamby all of Stockbridg

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