obituaries for cookeville city cemetery, cookeville, tn

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OBITUARIES FOR COOKEVILLE CITY CEMETERY, COOKEVILLE, TN
& additional information
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(Compiled by Audrey J. (Denny) Lambert for her website at: http://www.ajlambert.com )
Sources: Putnam County Cemeteries by Maurine Ensor Patton & Doris (Garrison) Gilbert; Allison
Connections by Della P. Franklin, 1988; Boyd Family by Carol Bradford; Draper Families in America,
1964; census records; Putnam County Herald & Herald-Citizen obts; Tennessee DAR GRC report, S1
V067: City Cemetery Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, 1954; names, dates and information obtained from
tombstones and research by Audrey J. (Denny) Lambert and others.
Phillip Dudley LaCommare Obt.
b. 8 March 1973, Detroit, MI – d. 13 January 2008, Cookeville, TN, md on the 30th of July 1994, Putnam
Co., TN to Phillip Dudley LaCommare, s/o Nicole LaCommare & Marlene Hunter Massa.
‘Although I Can’t Be With You, Know That You’re Always On My Mind And In My Heart Forever… My Son, My Brother,
My Father, My Uncle, My Friend, My Love’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 23: Phillip Dudley LaCommare married
30 July 1994, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 8 March 1973, address: 3434 South Meade Dr., Cookeville, TN
to Paula Jean Robinson, age 23, b. 12 February 1971, address: 3434 South Meade Dr., Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jan Mooreo, mother, P. O. Box 2067, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Phillip Dudley LaCommare, 34, of Cookeville, will be held
Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday,
Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. LaCommare died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008.
He was born March 8, 1973, in Detroit, Mich., to Marlene Hunter Massa and the late Nicole LaCommare.
Mr. LaCommare was an associate with Cookeville Kia.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his stepfather, John Massa of Cookeville; a daughter,
Alexandria Hunter LaCommare of Cookeville; a sister, Mara Johnson of Cookeville; two stepsisters,
Jenelle Anderson and Melissa Martinez; a niece, Sya Johnson of Cookeville; and a host of aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Barry Boggs will officiate the services.
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lee Lacy Obt.
b. 1 December 1911, Jackson Co., TN –d. 27 March 2008, md Nell (Bradford) Lacy, b. 1 December 1911,
Jackson Co., TN –d. 27 March 2008, d/o Johnny J. Bradford & Effie Medley. Lee Lacy, s/o Alvin Lacy
& Ellen Meadows.
*See Nell (Bradford) Lacy Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Lee Lacy, 96, of Cookeville, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
March 29, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Lacy died Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Bethesda Health Care Center.
He was born Dec. 1, 1911, in Jackson County to the late Alvin and Ellen Meadows Lacy.
Mr. Lacy was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He owned Cookeville Pottery and Lacy Floral.
His family includes his wife of 69 years, Nell Bradford Lacy; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and
Claudine Lacy and David and Rowena Lacy, all of Cookeville, and Alvin and Barbara Lacy of Sparta; five
grandchildren and spouses, Bill and Susie Lacy of Olathe, Kansas, Jeff and Karen Lacy of Murfreesboro,
Avalyn Lacy of Sparta, Stephen and Cheryl Lacy of Pawleys Island, S.C., and Kenneth and Kimberly Lacy
of Lorton, Va.; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mattie McCoy and Erlene Flatt.
Bro. Arvil Lee officiated the services.
Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, Mar 31, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Ruby (Robinson) Lacy Obt.
b. 5 June 1925, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 August 2000, TN, md on the 16th of July 1946, White Co., TN to
William Matthew Lacy, b. 5 January 1925, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 October 2001, TN, s/o Arnold Lacy
& Frances Dyer. Mary Ruby (Robinson) Lacy, d/o Willie Robinson & Beulah Grimes.
*See William Matthew Lacy Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 146: William Matthew Lacy married 16
July 1946, White Co., TN, age 21, b. 28 December 1924, Cookeville, TN to Mary Ruby Robinson, age 21,
b. 5 June 1925, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Willie
Robinson, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Ruby Lacy, 75, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Fri.,
Sept. 1, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 31; and from 9 a.m. until time of services on
Fri., Sept. 1, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lacy died on Tues., Aug. 29, 2000, at Masters Health Care Center.
She was born on June 5, 1925, in Putnam County to the late Willie and Beulah Grimes Robinson. Mrs.
Lacy was retired co-owner of Arnold Lacy and Son General Contractors and Lacy's Glass and Mirror Co.
She was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband, William Lacy of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Sabra
Lacy of Cookeville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Nannette and Bill Hamby of Cumberland
County, Robin Lacy and Kim and Dale Billingsley, all of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy
and Joyce Robinson of Cookeville, and Jere and Susan Robinson of Crossville; two sisters, Grace Robinson
of Cookeville, and Ruth Fitzpatrick of Wharton, Texas; six grandchildren, Betsy Martin, Molly Leita,
Donna Trentham, Kaitie Billingsley, and Jack and Ed Barton; a great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Stout; two
great-grandsons, Shane Trentham and Tyler Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Jent and Geraldine McMurtry.
Pallbearers will be Dave Martin, Jayme Leita, Randy Trentham, Phillip Robinson, Jack and Ed Barton and
Andrew Buchanan.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published August 30, 2000 11:21 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Nell (Bradford) Lacy Obt.
b. 1 April 1911, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 October 1998, TN, md Lee Lacy, b. 1 December 1911, Jackson
Co., TN – d. 27 March 2008, , s/o Alvin Lacy & Ellen Meadows. Nell (Bradford) Lacy, d/o Johnny J.
Bradford & Effie Medley.
*See Lee Lacy Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Nell Bradford Lacy, 87, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 20, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Lacy died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, at NHC Healthcare Center.
She was born on April 1, 1911, in Putnam County to the late Johnny J. and Effie Medley Bradford. Mrs.
Lacy was a homemaker and a member of Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband, Lee Lacy of Cookeville; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and
Claudine Lacy and David and Rowena Lacy, all of Cookeville, and Alvin and Barbara Lacy of Sparta; four
grandsons, Bill Lacy of Kansas City, Kan., Jeff Lacy of Murfreesboro, Stephen Lacy of Pawleys Island,
S.C., and Kenneth Lacy of Ft. Belvoin, Va.; a granddaughter, Avalyn Lacy of Sparta; and six greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Lacy's grandsons and nephews.
Bros. Arvel Lee and Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, October 19, 1998 11:47 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Matthew Lacy Obt.
b. 5 January 1925, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 October 2001, TN, md on the 16th of July 1946, White Co., TN
to Mary Ruby (Robinson ) Lacy, b. 5 June 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 August 2000, TN, d/o Willie
Robinson & Beulah Grimes. William Matthew Lacy, s/o Arnold Lacy & Frances Dyer.
*See Mary Ruby (Robinson) Lacy Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 146: William Matthew Lacy married 16
July 1946, White Co., TN, age 21, b. 28 December 1924, Cookeville, TN to Mary Ruby Robinson, age 21,
b. 5 June 1925, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Willie
Robinson, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William Matthew Lacy, 76, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
on Thursday, Oct. 18, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 17; and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Thursday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home.
Mr. Lacy died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Master's Health Care Center.
He was born on Jan. 5, 1925, in Putnam County to the late Arnold and Frances Dyer Lacy.
He was the retired owner of Lacy's Glass & Mirror Co., and Arnold Lacy & Son General Contractors. Mr.
Lacy was a former Civitan Club Member and a life-long member of First Baptist Church in Cookeville. He
served in the Army during World War II.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Sabra Lacy of Cookeville; three daughters and
two sons-in-law, Nannette and Bill Hamby of Cumberland County, Robin Lacy and Kim and Dale
Billingsley, all of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Marie Lacy of Wayne, Mich.,
and Edward and Rita Lacy of Satellite Beach, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emogene and Wesley
Flatt, and Ruby Dee and Jim Sliger, all of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Betsy Martin, Molly Leita, Donna
Trentham, Kaitie Billingsley, Jack Barton III and Ed Barton; and three great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Stout,
Shane Trentham and Tyler Martin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruby Robinson Lacy.
Pallbearers will be Jayme Leita, Ed Barton, Jack Barton III, Ernie and Andrew Buchanan and Randy
Trentham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Willard Nash Adult Coed Sunday School Class/Cookeville First Baptist
Church.
Dr. Gerald Stowe and Rev. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published October 17, 2001 10:06 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Andrew J. Lafever
b. 7 December 1926 –d. 25 October 1990 age 63 md Helen (McCollum) Lafever, b. 16 September 1922,
Slayden –d. 9 October 2007, Memphis, TN, d/o Isham Green McCollum & Clara Shelton.
“In Loving Memory’
*See Helen (McCollum) Lafever buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Frank Edward LaFever
b. 5 May 1934, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 September 2000, Cookeville, TN, md Patricia (unknown) Lafever.
Frank Edward LaFever, s/o Robert LaFever & Georgia Tallant.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Frank Edward LaFever, 66, of Cookeville were held today at 10:30
a.m. at Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. LaFever died on Sat., Sept. 2, 2000, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 5, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Robert LaFever and Georgia Tallant. He was a
retired truck driver for the TVA.
His family includes his wife, Patricia LaFever of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and
Kathy LaFever of Cookeville and Donnie and Mary LaFever of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, James LaFever of
Cookeville; a sister, Kathleen Chivari of Cookeville; and eight grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. LaFever was preceded in death by a daughter, April Michelle LaFever.
Bro. Jack Gentry officiated at the services.
Published September 05, 2000 12:06 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Helen (McCollum) Lafever Obt.
b. 16 September 1922, Slayden – d. 9 October 2007, Memphis, TN, md Andrew J. Lafever, b. 7
December 1926 – d. 25 October 1990 age 63. Helen (McCollum) Lafever, d/o Isham Green McCollum
& Clara Shelton.
*See Andrew J. Lafever buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Helen McCollum Lafever, 85, of Memphis and formerly of
Clarksville, will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be in
Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lafever died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis.
She was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Slayden to the late Isham Green and Clara Shelton McCollum.
Mrs. Lafever was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarksville. She worked as a
nurse and taught nursing at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Jim Thompson of Venetia, Pa., a son, Joe
Lafever; a brother and sister-in-law, Graham and Betty McCollum of Gallatin; a sister, Margaret
McWhorter of Cunningham; a brother-in-law, Billy Lafever and wife Sue of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister-in-law,
Rita Evans and husband Lt. Bob of Columbia; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Kylie and Dillon
Thompson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lafever was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Lafever; two
brothers, George and Harry McCollum; and two sisters, Christine Allen and Dorothy Bryant.
Father Chad Puthoff will officiate the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published October 10, 2007 12:18 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lula Lucinda (Golden) Lafever Obt.
b. 23 December 1924, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 January 2013, Putnam Co., TN, md Charlie A. Lafever, b.
9 October 1918 –d. 28 March 1995. Lula Lucinda (Golden) Lafever, d/o William Daniel Golden & Nora
Richardson.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral Services for Lula L. Lafever, 88, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 22, from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 21, at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Lafever entered into rest on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at her son’s residence.
Lula was born Dec. 23, 1924, in Putnam County to the late William Daniel and Nora Richardson Golden.
Mrs. Lafever loved fishing, gardening, gospel singing and church revivals. She was a former employee of
Cookeville Regional Medical Center and worked as a surgical aide. She was also a loving homemaker,
mother and grandmother.
Lula is survived by three children, Perry (Janie) Lafever of Cookeville, Brenda (John B.) Artt of Crossville
and Glenda Ruth (Parker) Burgess of Marble, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A. Lafever; two sons, Clifford
and Terry Lafever; two brothers, Jim and Bernice Golden; two sisters, Beulah Roberts and Dona Randolph
Locke; and a great-grandson, Brandon Lafever.
Bros. Parker Burgess and Tim Miles will officiate at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-7158.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 21 January 2013
Rovena (Williams) Ford Lafever Obt.
d. 11 October 2011, Atlanta, GA, md on the 14th of February 1987, DeKalb Co., TN to Lawrence B.
Lafever.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Lawrence B. Lafever married 14 February
1987, DeKalb Co., TN, age 72, address: Rt. 9, Box 177, Cookeville, TN to Rovena Ford, age 70, address:
P. O. Box 2295, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Rovena Ford Lafever of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 14, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, and again Friday from 7 a.m. until time of
services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lafever died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Atlanta, Ga.
Her family includes a son, Johnny Ford of Gainesboro; a daughter, Norma Madwell of Atlanta, Ga.; a
brother, Alvie Williams of Gainesville, Fla.; and a sister, Evelyn Boner of Iowa.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lafever was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lafever; and
three children, Paul Ford, Maxine Qualls and Louis Ford.
Bro. Tim Copeland will officiate the services.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 12 October 2011
Sgt. Samuel H. Lafever
b. 31 March 1887, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 February 1950, TN, md on the 8th of February 1929
to Verda (Puckett) Lafever, b. 16 October 1893, TN – d. 7 September 1973, d/o Joel W. & Mattie F.
Puckett. Samuel H. Lafever, s/o Lewis Dies Lafever & Martha Ann Presley.
S. H. Lafever Dies In Nashville; Burial Here:
Funeral services for Samuel Harrison Lafever, 60, were held Monday morning at the Waverly Place
Methodist Church, Nashville. The Rev. Dean Stroud officiated, assisted by the Rev. Robert Walters.
Burial was in Cookeville City cemetery.
A native of Silver Point, Mr. Lafever, retired army recruiting officer, died Friday night at the Veterans
Administration Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years and seriously ill for the past three
months. He was the son of the late Louis Dice Lafever and Martha Ann Presely Lafever.
He had been in the Army most of his life and retired in 1938 when he was a master sergeant, serving in the
recruiting office at Savannah, GA.
He was married February 8, 1929 to the former Miss Verda Puckett who survives. They had lived in
Nashville since 1938, making their home at 1207 Parris Avenue.
Mr. Lafever was a member of the Waverly Place Methodist Church and was a 32 nd degree Mason.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Miss Virginia Lafever and Mrs. Mollie Stover; five
brothers, John, James, and Abraham, all of Baxter, S. S. Lafever, Dover, FL, and Jesse Lafever, Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 9 February 1950.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville & Springs Creek Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 440 – Joel W.
Puckett is head of household, 52 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Attorney at Law, md 23 yrs to Mattie F., 42
yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Ernist L., 22 yrs. old; Orie V., 20 yrs. old;
Verda, 16 yrs. old; Margaret A., 12 yrs. old & Mattie L. Puckett, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Julia (Williams) Lafevers
b. 1884
Virginia (Parker) Lafevers
b. 1896 –d. 1954.
Nahidah Lamale Obt.
b. 1 July 1957, Baghdad, Iraq –d. 2 June 2011, Cookeville, TN, md on the 18th of March 1983, Overton
Co., TN to Gerald E. Lamale.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN: Gerald E. Lamale married 18 March 1983,
Overton Co., TN, age 55, address: Box 1291, Cookeville, TN to Nahidah A. Hamga, age 27, address: 316
Peachtree, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Ahmad Hamga, 13A,
Bahdad, Iraq).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Nahidah Lamale, 53, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, June 4, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ms. Lamale died Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 1, 1957, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Ms. Lamale did factory work at Aqua Tech and Met Com.
Her family includes a son, Bassam Lamale of Cookeville, and a daughter, Sissy Scheherazade Lamale of
Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements.
Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 4 June 2011
Andy Arnold Lambert
b. 13 January 1892, TN –d. 5 October 1967 md on the 24th of December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Annie
E. (Goodwin) Lambert, b. 15 August 1892, TN –d. 11 October 1963.
*See Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults Obt.
*See Clarence Lambert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Cordell Shelton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martha Ann (Lambert) Young buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 492, #1415: Arnold Lambert married 24
December 1908, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Annie Goodwin).
(SS Death Index: Name: ANDY LAMBERT Birth: 13 Jan 1892- Death: Oct 1967–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-10-4102, TN)
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: Arnold A. Lambert is head of household, 27 yrs. old,
TN, md to Annie, 27 yrs. old, TN. Children: Marthy A., 9 yrs. old; Maggie J., 7 yrs. old; Beecher, 6 yrs.
old; Rozettie, 2 5/12 yrs. old & Earnest Lambert, 0 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Beecher A. Lambert
b. 9 March 1914, TN –d. July 1997, md on the 21st of March 1942 to Rubye E. (Weaver) Lambert, b. 8
April 1921. Beecher A. Lambert, s/o Andy Arnold Lambert & Annie E. Goodwin.
*See Andy Arnold Lambert buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: BEECHER A LAMBERT Birth: 09 Mar 1914- Death: Jul 1997–Last Residence:
(White Pine, Jefferson, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-26-2606, TN)
Clarence Lambert
b. 11 March 1924 –d. 28 December 1972, (Tenn Tec 5 U. S. Army WWII), s/o Andy Arnold Lambert &
Annie E. Goodwin.
*See Cordell Shelton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Maggie J. (Lambert) Fults Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: CLARENCE LAMBERT Birth: 11 Mar 1924- Death: Dec 1972–Last Residence:
(Ecorse, Wayne, MI) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-20-5812, TN)
Ernest E. Lambert
b. 25 November 1919 – d. 25 April 1996, md Margaret M. (unknown) Lambert, b. 18 August 1923.
Ernest E. Lambert, s/o Andy Arnold Lambert & Annie E. Goodwin.
Jim Anderson Lambert
b. 11 December 1923 –d. 17 April 2000, md on the 24th of March 1944 to Velma Lee (Brown) Lambert,
b. 11 December 1925.
Clarence Ray Lancaster Obt.
b. 30 January 1920, Smith Co., TN –d. 18 September 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of
June 1941, Knoxville, TN to Vera Margaret (Swindell) Lancaster, b. 27 June 1919, Sparta, TN – d. 30
November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Pleas Anderson Swindell & Della Worley. Clarence
Ray Lancaster, s/o Marvin Lancaster & Selina Ray.
*See Vera Margaret (Swindell) Lancaster Obt.
Funeral services for Clarence Ray Lancaster, 92, of Cookeville will be held Friday, September 21 at 11
a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home
with Leighton Sissom officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in
Cookeville City Cemetery. His family will receive friends Thursday 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Lancaster died Tuesday evening, September 18, 2012 at Cookeville
Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 30, 1920 in Smith County, TN to the late Marvin and
Selina Ray Lancaster.
Mr. Lancaster was a member of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ.
He was a 1941 graduate of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (TTU) with a major in Agriculture. On June 7,
1941 he married the former Vera Margaret Swindell of Sparta. In January 1942 they moved to North
Carolina where he accepted a position teaching agriculture in high school. In January 1943 the military
called and he was assigned to USAAF serving until 1946. From February 1946 to September 1951 served
as training officer for USVA. From September 1951 to July 1956 he taught agriculture and was farm
manager for the Tennessee School for the Blind. In July of 1956 he began working at Citizens Bank as
Farm Service Director and retired as Vice-President and Cashier in March 1983. Following retirement he
continued the development of his purebred herd of Angus Beef Cattle.
Mr. Lancaster was a long-time member and past-president of Farm Bureau of Putnam County and served
on the board of the Putnam County Livestock Association.
He was last living charter member of Cookeville Kiwanis having served in all elected offices and serving a
term as Lt. Governor for the Division 4 District of KY-TN Kiwanis International. He was a member and
past-president of the Agricultural Foundation at TTU, and served as president and commissioner of Falling
Water Utility District for over 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Vera Margaret Swindell
Lancaster (who died November 30, 2011) and his brother, Vinson Lancastger.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Claranell Lancaster; granddaughter, Renea
Lancaster, Grandson Daniel Lancaster and wife Andrea; seven great grandchildren, Daniel, Abigail, Carter
and Madison Lancaster, Preston and Savannah Parks and Skyler Smith all of Cookekville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Happy Haven Children’s Home, 2311 Wakefield Dr., Cookeville,
TN 38501 or Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, 521 South Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501.
The Veterans Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will by the Kiwanis Club,
Officers and Directors of Putnam Farm Bureau, Preston Parks, Daniel Lancaster and Carter Lancaster.
Jerry Lancaster Obt.
b. 28 July 1930, Smith Co., TN –d. 3 July 2003, Cookeville, TN, s/o Livy H. Lancaster & Jennie Davis.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jerry Lancaster, 72, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 8, from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from noon until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Lancaster died on Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 28, 1930, in Smith County to the late Livy H. and Jennie Davis Lancaster. Mr. Lancaster
was a security guard at First Tennessee Bank. He was of the Catholic faith, a member of the American
Legion, and served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army.
His family includes a son, Tony Lamberson, and a sister, Emma Jarrett of Cookeville.
Bro. Earl Dirkson will officiate at the services.
Published July 05, 2003 6:38 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Vera (Swindell) Lancaster Obt.
b. 27 June 1919, Sparta, TN – d. 30 November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of June
1941, Knoxville, TN to Clarencer Ray Lancaster, b. 30 January 1920, Smith Co., TN –d. 18 September
2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Marvin Lancaster & Selina Ray. Vera (Swindell) Lancaster, d/o
Pleas Anderson Swindell & Della Worley.
*See Clarence Ray Lancaster Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Vera Margaret Lancaster, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 3, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lancaster died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born June 27, 1919, in Sparta to the late Pleas Anderson and Della Worley
Swindell.
Mrs. Lancaster was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband of 70 years, Clarence R. Lancaster (whom she married June 7, 1941, in
Knoxville); a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Claranell Lancaster of Cookeville; two grandchildren,
Daniel Lancaster and wife Andrea and Renea Lancaster Smith and husband Corey; and seven greatgrandchildren, Daniel, Abigail, Carter and Madison Lancaster, Preston and Savannah Parks and Skyler
Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Herschel Swindell, Herman
Swindell, Tom Swindell, Albert Swindell and Robert Swindell, and two sisters, Treva Reeves and Alberta
Cayce.
Pallbearers will be Richard Clark, Bobby Swindell, Richard Swindell, Gary Swindell, Jerry Don Nash,
Larry Reeves and Mr. Wassom.
Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons of Mrs. Lancaster, Daniel Lancaster and Preston Parks,
officers and members of Putnam County Kiwanis Club, and officers and directors of the Putnam County
Farm Bureau.
Memorial donations may be made to Happy Haven Children's Home, 2311 Wakefield Drive, Cookeville,
TN 38501, or Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, 521 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bros. Buddy Johnson and Charles Williamson will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 1 December 2011
Joseph Ernest Lane
b. 21 February 1884, md Gretrude (Nichols) Lane, b. 3 November 1882 –d. 28 April 1970.
Minnie W. Lane
d. 26 August 1985.
Woodrow W. Lane
b. 29 August 1912 –d. 19 May 1971 (Tenn Pfc 336 Base Unit AAF WWII). Next to him: Cleta P. Lane,
b. 22 November 1921.
Betty Sue (Howell) Langford Obt.
b. 3 October 1930, White Co., TN –d. 14 July 2003, Madison, md on the 26th of September 1952, Putnam
Co., TN to James Harlon Langford. Betty Sue (Howell) Langford, d/o Shelia C. Howell & Ethel
Christine.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 332: James Harlon Langford married 26
September 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 13 July 1929, address: 447 Lowe, Cookeville, TN to Betty
Sue Howell, age 21, b. 3 October 1930, address: 427 N. Willow, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Shelia Howell, Cookeville, TN).
MADISON -- Funeral services for Betty Sue Howell Langford, 72, of Madison will be held Thurs., July
17, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, Wed., July 16, from 5-9 p.m.
Mrs. Langford died Mon., July 14, 2003, at her home.
Daughter of the late Shelia C. and Ethel Christine Howell, she was born in White County on Oct. 3, 1930.
Mrs. Langford was a bookkeeper for the Baptist Sunday School Board and a member of Dickerson Road
Baptist Church.
Her family includes her husband, James Langford of Madison; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jama and
Jesse Lutcavich of Madison and Kara and Tommy Bryant of Castalian Springs; and two grandchildren,
Ashley and Joey Bryant.
Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate at the services.
Published July 16, 2003 12:05 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Elmer Dean Langford Obt.
b. 28 April 1934 – d. 20 February 2008, md on the 5th of February 1961, Seminole, FL to Marilyn Joy
(Davis) Langford, b. 9 February 1935. Elmer Dean Langford, s/o Elmer Andrew Langford & Mayme
Gay.
COOKEVILLE: Funeral services for Elmer Dean Langford, 73, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday,
Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends today, Friday, Feb. 22, from 5-8 p.m. in
the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. until time of services at
the church.
Mr. Langford died suddenly Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, 2008.
He was born April 28, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Elmer
Andrew and Mayme Gay Langford.
Mr. Langford was an attorney for more than 50 years with
Langford and Langford, Attorneys, where he practiced with his
father and his son, John Langford.
He was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and an Army veteran.
His family includes his wife of more than 47 years, Marilyn Joy Davis Langford (whom he married Feb. 5,
1961, in Seminole, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Dean and Carol Langford of Atlanta, Ga., a
son, Andrew M. Langford of Cookeville; a daughter, Tambi Langford Price of Richmond, Texas; a
daughter, Sharon Langford Smith of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, and John E. and Leslie
Langford, a twin sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor Jean and Horace Terry of Cookeville; four
grandchildren, Tyler D. and Eli N. Langford and Kelsie Smith, all of Cookeville, and Andrew K. Price of
Richmond, Texas.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Langford was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Gay and
Frank Saunders.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Helton, Greg Biles, Charles Fillmore Langford, Joel Moss, Frank Bumbalough,
David Bedford, Tom Lee Gaw III, William (George) Dixon, Michael Turbeville and Earl Louise Robbins.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Putnam County Bar Association, the local “roundtable”at
Thunderbird, Star Motor Inn, Nick’s and Holiday Inn, Tom (Buddy) Gaw Jr. and Tommie Moss.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchinson will officiate the services.
Friday, Feb 22, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Prominent lawyer Elmer Dean Langford dies
Mary Jo Denton
Herald-Citizen Staff
COOKEVILLE -- Elmer Dean Langford, who practiced law in the Upper
Cumberland for 50 years, often serving pro-bono, and who took an active role in
church and community work, died yesterday. He was 73.
Langford suffered a heart attack at his home and died at Cookeville Regional
Hospital, friends said. The funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at
First Baptist Church of Cookeville. Visitation is Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. at the church.
Langford was the "middle" of the Langford and Langford law firm, his father,
the late Elmer Andrew Langford, being his partner in his early years of practice
and his son, John E. Langford, being his current partner in the firm.
Langford was a 1952 graduate of Central High School, a 1956 graduate of Tennessee Tech, and a 1958
graduate of Stetson College of Law. He married Marilyn Joy Davis in 1961, and together they brought up
three sons and two daughters.
It was 1958 when Langford began practicing law here with his father, and both enjoyed the task of problem
solving for their clients, many of whom became lifelong friends. Later, he practiced with the late Dick
Mitchell, and in more recent years with his son, John.
Langford was always a member of the informal "Round Table" lunch club which met at various restaurants
over the years and which featured lively talk of current events and politics, always seasoned with humor.
Many at the round table were longtime Democrats, but occasionally a Republican (such as Sterling
McCanless) would join the group and always received a warm welcome along with a little partisan ribbing.
Langford and his father were active in the First Baptist Church, where the elder Langford taught the Men's
Radio Bible Class for over 50 years, with help from his son for about 20 of those years. Elmer Dean
Langford also served as a deacon and a church trustee.
His other public service included more than 20 years on the Cookeville City Zoning Board of Appeals, a
position which could often require considerable courage to make difficult decisions.
Like his father before him, Langford was known for his courtly manners and gentle spirit.
He had many friends and will be greatly missed.
Thursday, Feb 21, 2008: Herald-Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN:
Thursday, 21 February 2008, front page.
Zerry Langford Obt.
b. 26 May 1929, Jackson Co., TN –d. 10 February 2007, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, md Ruth (Cobble) Langford. Zerry Langford, s/o
George Langford & Avie Lee Smith.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 148:
Zerry Langford married 13 June 1959, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, b.
26 May 1929, address: Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN to Lena Ethel Haney,
age 35, b. 9 December 1923, address: 390 S. Walnut, Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lola
Holloway, mother, 390 S. Walnut St., Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Zerry Langford, 77, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 12, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 11; and from 7 a.m. until time of
services on Monday, at the funeral home.
Mr. Langford died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 26, 1929, in Jackson County to the late George and Avie Lee Smith Langford.
He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Free Will Baptist Church on Hilham Rd. in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife, Ruth Cobble Langford of Cookeville; three stepsons and two stepdaughtersin-law, Ronnie and Marie Philpot of Cookeville, Nickey and Sinda Philpot of Crossville, and Jeff Philpot of
Newport; a sister and brother-in-law, Ethelean and Dallas Frazier of Cookeville; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Judy Simino; and a stepson, Larry
Philpot.
Bro. James Phillips will officiate at the services.
Published February 10, 2007 3:10 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Zula Langford
b. 1897 –d. 1988, md Virgil Langford.
Virgil Langford
b. -----, Putnam Co., TN
d. 16 July 1946
Age: abt 57y
Father: Frank Langford, Macon County
Mother: Unknown
Spouse: Zula Langford
Cemetery: Buck
DC#15221, Putnam Co., TN
Judge Dick Latta Lansden
b. 15 May 1869, White Co., TN –d. 10 August 1924, md on the 14th of November 1895, White Co., TN to
Helen Jane (Snodgrass) Lansden, b. 7 December 1875, White Co., TN –d. 18 September 1962. Judge
Dick Latta was Chief Justice Tennessee Supreme Court.
*See Helen Jane (Snodgrass) Lansden Obt.
*See Florence (Lansden) Johnson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 505: D. L. Lansdon married 14 November
1895, White Co., TN to Helen Snodgrass).
Dick was born at Bakers Cross Road in White County, Tennessee, the son of Dr. Hugh Hill and Anna
Lee (McGee) Lansden. On November 14, 1895 he married Helen Jane Snodgrass. Dick served on the
Tennessee Supreme Court and as its Chief Justice.
Children of Judge Dick Latta Lansden & Helen Jane Snodgrass are:
1. David Snodgrass Lansden, b. 22 August 1896 - d. 29 June 1959, md on the 29th of July 1923 to
Ladye Frances Hamilton. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashville TN.
2. Florence Ann Lansden, b. 11 November 1898 - d. 5 March 1940, md on the 13th of October 1920,
Nashville, TN to Hollis Johnson Sr.
3. Henry Snodgrass Lansden, b. 28 October 1900.
4. Hugh McDonald Lansden, b. 13 May 1902.
5. James King Lansden, b. 7 May 1905.
6. John Knight Shields Lansden, b. 2 November 1907 - d. 17 May 1961, md on the 14th of April 1934
to Edna Scott (1906-1997), Interments: Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashville TN.
7. Dick Latta Lansden, Jr., b. 17 October 1909 - d. 12 February 1999, md 19th of October 1935 to
Martha Stanfill, b. 1 December 1911, Milan, TN – d. 13 August 2010, Montgomery, AL,
Interments: Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashville TN.
8. Helen Lansden, b. 23 November 1911 - d. 8 December 1911. Interment: Cookeville City
Cemetery, Cookeville, TN.
9. Arthur Buchanan Lansden, Sr., b. 24 August 1913 - d. 2 December 1948, md on the 24th of
November 1939 to Naomi Henderson.
Source: 10,000 Famous Free Masons from K to Z, Vol. 3 by William R. Denslow, Harry S. Truman, pg.
54: Dick Latta Lansden (1869-1924) Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Tennessee from 1918, b. May 15,
1869 at Bakers Cross Roads, TN. Admitted to the bar in 1893, and practiced at Sparta, from 1893-97, and
Crossville, 1897-1902. Was Justice of Supreme Court of Tennessee from 1910. Affiliated with Sparta
Lodge No. 99, Sparta, Tenn. in 1896 and in good standing at time of death on August 1924.
Helen Jane (Snodgrass) Lansden Obt.
b. 7 December 1875, White Co., TN – d. 18 September 1962, md on the 14th of November 1895, White
Co., TN to Judge Dick Latta Lansden, b. 15 May 1869, White Co., TN – d. 10 August 1924, s/o Dr.
Hugh Hill Lansden & Anna Lee McGee.
*See Judge Dick Latta Lansden buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Florence (Lansden) Johnson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 505: D. L. Lansdon married 14 November
1895, White Co., TN to Helen Snodgrass).
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Snodgrass Lansden, 87, widow of Judge D. L. Lansden were held
Wednesday at the Whitson Funeral Home with Glenn Killom officiating.
Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Lansden, a native of White County, and for many years a resident of Cookeville, where she and Judge
Lansden reared their family, residing on Washington Ave., died Tuesday at a Franklin infirmary.
The mother of the late Dave Lansden, Mrs. Florence Lansden Johnson, John and Buck Lansden, she is
survived by a son, Dick Lansden of Nashville; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were: David Lansden, Jr., John Lansden, Dick L. Johnson, Mettis Johnson, David M.
Snodgrass, Joe Snodgrass and L. A. Williams.
Roach-Patton Funeral Home, Nashville in charge.
(Note: her husband was a Tennessee Supreme Court Judge; they have a small child buried with them).
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 20 September 1962, pg. 5:3.
Maud Lansden
b. 12 October 1902 –d. 12 October 1902, d/o Hugh G. Lansden & Ettie Grimsley. Her parents moved to
Winterhaven, FL.
Ollie H. Larson
b. 7 October 1896 –d. 19 March 1977
Pearl (Brown) Lassitter
b. July 1892, TN –d. 1926, d/o James Madison Brown & Althea Mira Fox.
*See James Madison Brown buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 25 –James M. Brown is head of household, 45 yrs.
old, b. April 1855, TN, md 24 yrs. to Altha M., 40 yrs.old, b. December 1859, TN, 9 children born, 8
children living. Children: Emma J., 24 yrs. old. b. December 1876; Lucy, 17 yrs.old, b. July 1882; Jula, 16
yrs.old. b. February 1884; Mary, 12 yrs.old, b. September 1887; Allis, 11 yrs. old, b. September 1888;
Perley P., 7 yrs.old, b. July 1892 & James Brown, 5 yrs. old. b. July 1894. All born in TN).
(1910 census 16th Civil Dist., Double Springs Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 97 –James M. Brown is head of
household, 56 yrs. old, TN, md 35 yrs. to Alta M., 50 yrs. old, TN, 10 children born, 9 children living.
Children: Callie, 18 yrs. old; Perlia, 17 yrs. old; Mattie, 15 yrs. old & Ethel Brown, 9 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Alford Laubaugh
d. 6 May 1881.
Thomas Hamilton Lawhorn
b. 10 May 1862, Clinton, KY –d. 5 December 1942, md Belle (Smith) Lawhorn, b. 12 September 1863,
TN –d. 17 May 1929, d/o Smith. Thomas Hamilton Lawhorn, s/o Thomas Hamilton Lawhorn & Phena
Brison.
Thomas Hamilton Lawhorn
b. 10 May 1862, Clinton, KY
d. 5 Dec 1942
Father: Thomas Hamilton Lawhorn, Clinton, KY
Mother: Phena Brison, Clinton, KY
City Cemetery Putnam Co., TN
DC #25723, Putnam Co., TN
Mrs. Bell Lawhorn
b. -----, TN
d. 17 May 1929
Age: abt 66y
Father: Smith, TN
Mother: Unknown
Edna (McCulley) Lawson Obt.
b. 27 March 1910, TN –d. 4 November 1998, Oak Ridge, TN, md Herbert E. Lawson, b. 4 August 1903 –
d. 31 August 1989. Edna (McCulley) Lawson, d/o James Hayes McCulley Jr. & Minnie Dosesy Kirby.
*See James Hayes McCulley Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Minnie Dosesy (Kirby) McCulley Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Edna McCulley Lawson, 88, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 7, at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lawson died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at the Oak Ridge Retirement Community.
She was born on March 27, 1910, to the late James Hayes and Minnie Kirby McCulley. Mrs. Lawson was a
long-time member of Shipley Methodist Church.
Her family includes her daughter, Betty L. McDowell of Knoxville; two grandsons, William L. McDowell
and wife, Margaret of Knoxville and Stephen McDowell of Marietta, Ga.; a great-grandson, Stuart
McDowell of Knoxville; a sister-in-law, Lilyon McCulley of Cookeville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Herbert Lawson, all of her
brothers and sisters and her son-in-law.
Rev. Bratton Tucker will officiate at the services.
Published Thursday, November 05, 1998 10:54 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Edward W. “Brud”Lawson
b. 23 December 1921 – d. 9 January 1993, md on the 9th of February 1946, Jackson Co., TN to Ollie
Louise (Lambert) Lawson, b. 4 August 1920, Jackson Co., TN –d. January 2011, d/o Henry Lambert &
Elizabeth “Lizzie”Jernigan.
*See Ollie Louise (Lambert) Lawson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 320: Edward W. Lawson married 9
February 1946, Jackson Co., TN, age 24, address: Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN to Louise Lambert, age
25, address: Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Henry
Lambert, Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: LAWSON, EDWARD –Birth: 23 Dec 1921- Death: 09 Jan 1993–Age: 71- Last
Residence (Bloomington Springs, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 383-18-3888,
Issued By: TN).
James Jefferson Lawson
b. 28 March 1894, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN – d. 25 August 1930, Hamilton Co., TN, (WWI), md
Eunice (Chaffin) Lawson West, b. 8 November 1897, TN – d. 14 October 1991, Fresno Co., CA, d/o
Darvis Bratton Chaffin (1872-1946) & Ova Desivel Loftis (1878-1971), both buried in Gentry Cemetery,
Jackson Co., TN.
The body of James J Lawson, World War veteran and member of Cookeville Post No 46 American Legion,
was brought to this city Tuesday from Chattanooga, where Mr. Lawson had been attending the state
convention as a delegate from the local post. Mr. Lawson, or more familiarly "Doc" as he was know...died
of a heart attack while attending an entertainment given the delegates at Fairyland Inn on Lookout
Mountain Monday night. Drs J R Moody of Erwin, Corbett of Goldsboro and Shoulders of Nashville were
within reach when he fell and made all possible efforts to revive him. He was taken to the Newell
Sanitorium immediately in a private car, but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was then removed
to Wann's for burial preparation, and Cookeville relatives and friends notified....
The funeral arrangements were taken over by the post commander, and after services in the Church of
Christ in Cookeville, the body was laid to rest with full military honors at 3 p.m. Wednesday. He was a
merchant in Cookeville.
Cookeville Press Aug 28, 1930
Ollie Louise (Lambert) Lawson Obt.
b. 4 August 1920, Jackson Co., TN –d. 11 January 2011, md on the 9th of February 1946, Jackson Co., TN
to Edward W. “Brud” Lawson, b. 23 December 1921 – d. 9 January 1993. Ollie Louise (Lambert)
Lawson, d/o Henry Lambert & Elizabeth “Lizzie”Jernigan.
*See Edward W. “Brud”Lawson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ollie Louise Lawson, 90, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 13, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday from 7
a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lawson was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Jackson County to the late Henry and
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Jernigan Lambert.
She was a homemaker and member of Double Springs Church of Christ. Mrs.
Lawson was a special woman whose legacy will live on through her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, James and Treva Lawson of Cookeville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Judy and John Bourgoin of Hermitage; three grandchildren, Jamie Lawson and wife Michelle,
Thesa Davidson and husband Jeff and Courtney Bourgoin; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Reagan and
Garrett Davidson, James Edward and Amber Lawson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Brud”Lawson;
two brothers, Abner and Llyod Lambert; and three sisters, Beulah Flatt, Gladys Medlin and Ruby Vinson.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. James Staggs and his office for the wonderful care,
and to all the staff at Bethesda Health Care for their support, love, care and friendship.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Lawson, James Edward Lawson, Jeff Davidson, Tyler Davidson, Garrett
Davidson, Shawn Grimes and Matt Delk.
Bros. Mike Webb and Ronald Strong will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 12 January 2011.
Wesley Lawson
b. 15 October 1898, Jackson Co., TN –d. 23 May 1951, Putnam Co., TN, (Pvt. 5 Ammo TN 5 Div. WWI),
md on the 14th of June 1941, Putnam Co., TN to Louise (Nash) Lawson, b. 21 February 1919, TN –d. 18
April 1997, Putnam Co., TN. Wesley Lawson, s/o James Lawson & Mary Holmes.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 567 - Wess Lawson married 14 June 1941,
Putnam Co., TN to Louise Nash).
Bettie Cordelia Jo “Delia”(Taylor) Leddy Obt.
b. 26 February 1931, Lovelady, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK –d. 2 October 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
md on the 20th of April 1951, Ada, OK to Glenn Leroy Leddy. Bettie Cordelia Jo “Delia”(Taylor) Leddy,
d/o Silas Peter “Bud”Taylor Sr. & Bettie Cordelia Potter.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Bettie Cordelia Jo Taylor Leddy, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the church.
Mrs. Leddy died Tuesday morning, Oct. 2, 2012, at her residence, after a brave and courageous seven-year
battle with Multiple Myeloma and Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born Feb. 26, 1931, at Lovelady near Ada, Pontotoc County, Okla.,
to the late Silas Peter “Bud”Taylor Sr., (who was born March 5, 1865, at
Boma) and Bettie Cordelia Potter Taylor (born Feb. 25, 1896, in Nathan,
Ark.)
Mrs. Leddy was educated at Lovelady Elementary, a two-room schoolhouse
through the 8th grade. In high school, she was a guard on the basketball team,
coached by the legendary Bertha F. Teague at Byng High School in Ada. She
was Salutatorian of her graduating high school class. While in college at East Central University (ECU) in
Ada, she married Glenn L. Leddy on April 20, 1951, at Central Church of Christ in Ada. She graduated
from ECU with a major in business education and home economics. She accompanied her husband in his
military and civilian careers. In Millington, Tenn., she worked for 10 years in a civil service position at the
Memphis Naval Air Station in various office jobs, and was promoted in her last assignment to handling the
disposition of surplus military aircraft and equipment. Both of her children were born in Memphis. She
worked as a substitute school teacher for two years in the Memphis public school system. The family
moved to Cookeville in 1968, where she worked as a substitute teacher for two more years in Putnam
County and later became an independent book representative for the Southwestern Company Share
Division. After rearing her children, she resumed her civil service career working for the next 17 years with
the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. She retired after 27 years of federal civil service positions.
Mrs. Leddy had many areas of interest. She was a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den mother. For many
years she attended most Tennessee Tech University basketball and football games with her husband. She
was an active member and past president of the Tennessee Tech Faculty Women’s club. She enjoyed
swimming regularly with Tech Faculty Women for more than 35 years, and competed at the Tennessee
Senior Olympics. She enjoyed being an amateur (ham) radio operator-KB4EAT. She was a member and a
past-president of the Cookeville Repeater Association. She was also a member of the Short Mountain
Repeater Club. She especially enjoyed gardening, cooking, music, camping, fishing, traveling and time
with her family.
Mrs. Leddy was an active member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Cookeville. She taught Bible
classes for young children for more than 50 years at three different congregations in Memphis and
Cookeville. She was also a long-time teacher in World Bible School correspondence courses.
Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Glenn Leroy Leddy; a son and daughter and their
spouses, Steve Neal Leddy and Cynthia Garrett Leddy and Terry Kay Leddy Hughes and Garth Allan
Hughes; four grandchildren, Glenn Paul Leddy, Holly Anne Hughes, Katelyn Elizabeth Leddy and Natalie
Brooke Hughes, all of Cookeville; a brother, Silas Peter Taylor Jr. of Ada; a sister-in-law, Billie Fae
Walker Taylor of Healdton, Okla.; and nieces and nephews Bettie Allene Taylor Rickner, Dr. Charles
Wade Taylor, James Michael Taylor, Myra Louise Taylor Singleton, Tommy Eugene Hunt, Frank Earl
Hunt, Ronnie Dean Hunt, Spencer Don Leddy, Bruce Leddy, Tracy Leddy, Johnny Hugh Scott, Gerald J.
Thompson, Donald R. Thompson and Eva Sue Robinson Long.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Nathaniel Taylor (April 12,
1925) and James Monroe Taylor (April 9, 2003); a sister, Lena Mariam Taylor Hunt (July 30, 2007); five
half sisters and five half brothers; three brothers-in-law, Charles Raymond Hunt, James Monroe Leddy and
Lurtis W. Scott; five sisters-in-law, Ruth Lorene Leddy, Vera Saunders Leddy, Judith Gail Holt Leddy,
Syble Marie Leddy Scott and Ileta Irene (Pat) Mitchell Taylor; two nieces, Linda Sue (Susie) Taylor and
Priscilla Jane Hunt Ray; and two nephews, Scott Alan Leddy and Curry Lynn Scott.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 1459 Interstate Drive,
Suite 211, Cookeville, TN 38501, (931) 526-8010 or online at www.alztennessee.org; or the American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 27718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, (800) 227-2345, online at www.cancer.org;
or Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ, 521 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, (931) 526-4605.
Active pallbearers will be Glenn Binkley, Buddy Chaffin, Doug Fowler, Bobby Lane, Gaylon Presley and
Bill Smith.
The family requests that honorary pallbearers be any of her former students from children’s Bible classes.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to all of the doctors and medical staff members who so
lovingly and professionally cared for Mrs. Leddy and her family these past seven years, Dr. Don Grisham,
Dr. Andetola Kassim and Vanderbilt Medical Center, Dr. Algis Sidrys and Cookeville Regional Medical
Center Cancer Clinic, Dr. Daniel Donovan, NHC Home Physical Therapy, Dr. Chet Gentry and Caris
Healthcare and Hospice, Kelly Tayes and Southern Comforts Caregivers, the American Cancer Society,
and Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Appreciation is also extended to BB&T Legge Insurance Employee Care
Committee for their support. Also to our church families at Jefferson Avenue and Collegeside Churches of
Christ, thanks for the love, support, visits and food and especially to Debbie and her husband Dr. Dale
Work.
Delia Leddy will be remembered as industrious, soft spoken, patient, yet outspoken when she felt the need,
for her kind sweet spirit, her faith in God and love for her family.
Dr. Leighton Sissom and Bro. Steve Baggett will officiate at the services.
Congregational singing will be led by Dr. Jann Cupp.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home of Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-6111.
You may share your thoughts, memories, photos and videos at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Dibrell Lee
b. 2 January 1898 – d. 2 April 1962, md on the 28th of June 1925, Putnam Co., TN to Bertha (Morgan)
Lee, b. 17 October 1901 –d. 7 August 1965, both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
‘Our Loved One’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 299, #3050: Dibrell Lee married 28 June
1925, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Bertha Morgan).
Jewel (Isbell) Lee
b. 29 March 1886, TN –d. 19 October 1967, md on the 1st of March 1906, Putnam Co., TN to R. E. Lee.
Jewel (Isbell) Lee, d/o William Jefferson Isbell & Amanda H. Starnes.
*See Amanda H. (Starnes) Isbell Obt.
*See William Jefferson Isbell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 329, #769: R. E. Lee married 1 March
1906, Putnam Co., TN to Jewel Isbell).
Census Place: 1880, District 1, Putnam Co., TN
Source:
FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275
Dwl: 42
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
William J. ISBELL Self
M
M
W
Page 79A
Age
39
Birthplace
TN
Occ:
Amda H. ISBELL
Occ:
Nancy M. ISBELL
Clerk Of County Ct.
Wife
F
Keeping House
Dau
F
Fa: TN
James A. ISBELL
Son
M
Fa: TN
Mary A. ISBELL
Dau
F
Fa: TN
Lillie D.M. ISBELL Dau
F
Fa: TN
Dora A. ISBELL
Dau
F
Fa: TN
Mary ADAMS
Other
F
Occ:
House Keeping
William SHELTON Other
M
Occ:
Teaching School
Hattie SHELTON
Other
F
Occ:
Teaching School
Albert SHELTON
Other
M
Fa: TN
Nute BULINGTON Other
M
Occ:
Student Fa: TN
Joseph PUCKET
Other
M
Occ:
Student Fa: TN
Rebeca IVA
Other
F
Occ:
Nurse
Fa: TN
Fa: AL
M
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Fa: TN
M
Fa: TN
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
29
TN
11
TN
W
10
TN
W
8
TN
W
5
TN
W
2
TN
W
Mo: TN
W
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W
Mo: TN
W
22
TN
25
TN
23
TN
1
TN
W
22
TN
W
22
TN
W
7
TN
John Tom Lee
b. 10 October 1912 –d. 2 December 1962.
Madge (Stanley) Lee
b. 15 October 1890 –d. 20 May 1950.
Marietta H. “Etta”(Holladay) Lee
b. 14 November 1879, TN –d. 27 November 1918, md on the 29th of November 1899, Putnam Co., TN to
Robert E. Lee. Marietta H. “Etta”(Holladay) Lee, d/o Thomas Calvin Holladay & Martha “Tennie”
Tennessee Nichols. (Methodist) Children: Fowler Lee and Robert Calvin Lee.
*See Thomas Calvin Holladay Obt.
*See Martha Tennessee “Tennie”(Nichols) Holladay Obt.
*See Robert Calvin Lee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 25: Robert E. Lee married 29 November
1899, Putnam Co., TN to Marietta Holladay).
Martha Olivia (Matheny) Lee
b. 19 March 1855 –d. 6 September 1897, wife of Rev. T. A. Lee.
Dr. Richard Harry Lee Obt.
b. 6 May 1875, Smithville, TN - d. 20 May 1948, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, s/o Zebulon “Zep”Pike Lee
(1843-1900) & Virginia Francis Atwell (1847-1914), all buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam
Co., TN. Virginia died at the home of her daughter, Josie (Lee) Richmond w/o James Franklin “Frank”
Richmond.
*See Zebulon “Zep”Pike Lee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Franklin “Frank”Richmond Obt.
Funeral services for Dr. Harry Lee, 73, were held Saturday at the grave in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Rev. Thornton Fowler officiated in the services, assisted by the Rev. E. B. Wilcox.
Dr. Lee died last Friday afternoon at his home near Lebanon after a long illness.
The son of the late Capt. and Mrs. Zeb Lee, he was born near Smithville. Before going to Wilson County
about 35 years ago, he practiced medicine in Cookeville and Red Boiling Springs.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Josie Lee Richmond, Cookeville, Mrs. Willie Jennings, Los Angeles,
CA, Mrs. Callie Potter, Cowan, Mrs. Jennie Lee Carroll, Chicago, IL; and Mrs. Jesse Reid, Wichita, KA.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 27 May 1948
(1870 census, Liberty post office, DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 182 –Zebulon Lee is head of household, 27 yrs.
old, TN, occupation: school teacher –md to Virginia, 23 yrs. old, TN. Child: William 5/12 yrs. old, TN).
Census Place: 1880 Smithville, De Kalb Co., TennesseeN Archives Film T9-1252
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Zebulon P. LEE Self
M
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
County Court Clerk
Fa: TN Mo: VA
Virginia F. LEE Wife
F
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
Keeps House
Fa: TN Mo: VA
Willie M. LEE Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Josie E. LEE
Dau
F
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Norah H. LEE Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Harry H. LEE Son
M
S
W
5
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Callie LEE
Dau
F
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Robert E. LEE Son
M
S
W
1
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
David G. LEE Brother M
S
W
25
TN
Occ:
School Teacher Fa: TN Mo: VA
John M. LEE
Brother M
S
W
22
TN
Occ:
Student Fa: TN Mo: VA
Richard H. LEE Brother M
S
W
29
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: VA
Sarah E. LEE
Sister F
S
W
27
TN
Fa: TN Mo: VA
Page 202D
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 472 –Zeblon P. Lee is head of household, 57 yrs. old,
b. March 1843, TN. Occupation: U. S. Commissioner, md 34 yrs. to Virginia F., 53 yrs. old, b. March
1847, TN (parents both born in VA), 9 children born, 7 children living. Children: Richard H., 25 yrs. old,
b. May 1875, Occupation: Physician; Lula Grace, 17 yrs. old, b. September 1882; Zeblon P., 15 yrs. old, b.
February 1885 & Jenny Miller Lee, 15 yrs. old, b. February 1885. Also living in the household: Florence
Cantrell, niece, 21 yrs. old, b. April 1879 & Amanda Smith, servant, 48 yrs. old, b. April 1872, widow. All
born in TN).
(1910 2nd Civil Dist., Clay Co., TN: Dwl: 114 – Harry Lee is a boarder, 35 yrs. old, TN, single,
occupation: Physician General Practice).
Robert Calvin Lee
b. 2 February 1905 –d. 18 April 1906, s/o Robert E. Lee & Marietta “Etta”Holladay.
*See Marietta H. “Etta”(Holladay) Lee
William B. Lee
b. 31 May 1853, Elwood, TN –d. 3 June 1910, md on the 17th of October 1877, Jackson Co., TN to Mary
E. (Ferrel) Lee, b. 7 September 1856 –d. 24 June 1934.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 123: W. B. Lee married 17 October 1877,
Jackson Co., TN to Mary Ferrell).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 20 –William B. Lee, 56 yrs., TN (father
born in KY, mother, TN), Occupation: Trav. Salesman Harness & Saddles, Mary, 53 yrs., TN. Children:
Margaret Lee, 20 yrs., TN)
Zebulon “Zep”Pike Lee
b. 29 March 1843, TN –d. 15 December 1900 (C.S.A., Co. C, 23rd TN Inf.), md on the 21st of March 1869,
DeKalb Co., TN to Virginia Francis (Atwell) Lee, b. 26 March 1847, TN – d. 15 June 1914. Zebulon
“Zep”Lee, s/o James Madison Lee (1812 - 1877) & Elizabeth Howard Terry (1815 - 1877). Virginia
died at the home of her daughter, Josie (Lee) Richmond w/o James Franklin “Frank”Richmond.
*See Dr. Richard Harry Lee Obt.
*See James Franklin “Frank”Richmond Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 68, #33: Z. P. Lee married 21 March
1869, DeKalb Co., Tn to V. F. Atwell).
Zebulon P Lee enlisted in Co C, 23rd TN Infantry, CSA. He was shot in the right knee at the Battle of
Chickamauga (GA) on 20 September 1863. His right leg was amputated above the knee. He was the
County Court Clerk of Dekalb County, TN serving 3 terms, 1878 to 1886 and again from 1890 to 1894.
(!870 census, Liberty post office, DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 182 –Zebulon Lee is head of household, 27 yrs.
old, TN, occupation: school teacher –md to Virginia, 23 yrs. old, TN. Child: William 5/12 yrs. old, TN).
Census Place: 1880 Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255252 National Archives Film T9-1252 Page 202D
Dwl: 25
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Zebulon P. LEE Self
M
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
County Court Clerk
Fa: TN Mo: VA
Virginia F. LEE Wife
F
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
Keeps House
Fa: TN Mo: VA
Willie M. LEE Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Josie E. LEE
Dau
F
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
At School Fa: TN
Mo: TN (married James Franklin “Frank”Richmond)
Norah H. LEE Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Harry H. LEE
Son
M
S
W
5
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Callie LEE
Dau
F
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Robert E. LEE Son
M
S
W
1
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
David G. LEE Brother M
S
W
25
TN
Occ:
School Teacher Fa: TN Mo: VA
John M. LEE
Brother M
S
W
22
TN
Occ:
Richard H. LEE
Occ:
Sarah E. LEE
Student
Brother
Farmer
Sister
Fa: TN
M
Fa: TN
F
Fa: TN
Mo: VA
S
W
Mo: VA
S
W
Mo: VA
29
TN
27
TN
Wayne Ellis Leisenring Obt.
b. 28 December 1947, Auburn, NY –d. 29 May 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 29th of July 1972, Jordan,
NY to Kathleen O'Brien Leisenring. Wayne Ellis Leisenring, s/o Fred Leisenring & Onita Smith.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wayne Ellis Leisenring, 61, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m.
on Monday, June 1, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial,
with military honors, will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Sunday, May 31, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Leisenring died suddenly Friday, May 29, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Auburn, N.Y., to the late Fred and Onita Smith Leisenring.
Mr. Leisenring was an Air Force disabled veteran. He was an active member of American Legion Post 46,
VFW Chapter 6296 and past district commander of the American Legion.
His family includes his wife of more than 36 years, Kathleen O'Brien Leisenring of Cookeville (whom he
married July 29, 1972, in Jordan, N.Y.); a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Amanda Leisenring of
Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Sandy Leisenring of Virginia; two grandchildren, Mathew
and Emily Leisenring, both of Cookeville; and three sisters, Lorna Leisenring, Karen Mantz and Ellen
Shoemaker, all of Auburn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Leisenring.
Pallbearers will be the Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial donations may be made to any local veteran's organization by contacting the funeral home.
Dr. Charles McCaskey will officiate at the services.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Saturday, May 30, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Elise Jared Lefevre
1 April 1917 –d. 7 October 1993.
David Robert Leffew Obt.
b. 29 October 1944, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 March 2000, Dearborn, MI, s/o Robert Leffew & Sylvia
Christine Bilbrey.
*See Robert H. Leffew Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for David Robert Leffew, 55, of Dearborn, Mich., will be held at 10
a.m. on Sat., March 11, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. on Fri., March 10, at the funeral home.
Mr. Leffew died on Tues., March 7, 2000, in Dearborn.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1944, in Putnam County to Sylvia Christine Leffew and the late Robert Leffew.
Mr. Leffew was a clerk for Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
His family includes his mother and stepfather, Sylvia Christine Leffew and Jack Burton of Michigan.
*See Robert Leffew buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Published March 09, 2000 10:47 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert H. Leffew Obt.
b. 1917 –d. 1945, md Sylvia Christine (Bilbrey) Leffew, b. 1916, she md 2nd Jack Burton.
*See David Robert Leffew Obt.
Funeral services were held Monday for Robert Leffew, 28, who was killed Saturday night in an automobile
accident on the highway between Harriman and Rockwood. Rev. D. A. Ensor officiated.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Christine Bilbrey Leffew, a three-month-old son, David Robert, his mother
and a host of other relatives.
He was employed at Oak Ridge.
Bessie Lee (Jernigan) Leftwich Obt.
b. 29 November 1978, Seoul, South Korea – d. 2 October 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Dr.
Lanny Michael Leftwich. Bessie Lee (Jernigan) Leftwich, d/o Paul Jernigan Sr. & Kyong Cha Kim.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie Lee Leftwich, 32, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 4, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Leftwich passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 29, 1978, in Seoul, South Korea to Paul Jernigan Sr. and Kyong Cha Kim.
Bessie was a graduate of Austin Peay University, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees.
She was a teacher at Upperman High School as a reading specialist. Bessie enjoyed reading, making her
home a warm place for her family, baking and shopping. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Previously, she taught a children's Sunday school class at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarksville.
Her family includes her husband, Dr. Lanny Michael Leftwich; two stepchildren, Whitney and Ashton
Leftwich; her parents, Paul Jernigan Sr. and Kyong Cha Kim of Dover; and a brother, Paul Jernigan Jr.
Pallbearers will be Larry Nabors, Johnny Albertson, John Ross Albertson, Johnny Moss, Darryl Lyles and
Ryan McDonald.
Bros. Michael Leftwich and Seth McDonald will officiate at the services.
Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-7158.
Dallas C. Leftwich
b. 26 July 1904, TN –d. 6 April 1987, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of December 1933, Putnam Co., TN
to Minnie Lee (White) Leftwich, b. 28 September 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 January 2003, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Jason White & Vint Watts. Dallas was the principal of Baxter Grammar School. Dallas C.
Leftwich, s/o George Madison Leftwich & Anna “Annie” Frances Haggard. (Mason symbol on
tombstone).
*See Minnie Lee (White) Leftwich Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 219: Dallas Leftwich married 24
December 1933, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Minnie Lee White, age
21, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Jason
White, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 13 - George Leftwich is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, b. January 1861, TN md 13 yrs. to Ana, 29 yrs. old, b. September 1870, TN, 6
children born, 6 children living. Children: Virginia E., 12 yrs. old, b. December
1887; Mary A., 10 yrs. old, b. December 1889; Lonis, 8 yrs. old, b. March 1892;
Etter E., 5 yrs. old, b. September 1894; J. M., 3 yrs. old, b. February 1897 & Martha
E. Leftwich, 9/12 yrs. old, b. August 1899. All born in TN).
1910 census, 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN
Dwl: 3 Family: 3
Leftwich, Annie F. Head F W 39 widow (11 children born, 9 children living)
Farmer TN TN TN
(Annie F. Haggard Leftwich, w/o George Madison Leftwich).
Leftwich, Mary Dau F W 20 Single TN TN TN
Leftwich, Louis C. Son M W 18 Single Student TN TN TN (Lewis Cass Leftwich,
b. 11 March 1892, TN
d. 28 October 1961 md Lela Bates, b. 17 November 1898, TN - d. 7 August 1970, d/o Joseph Bartlett
Bates & Maud Fitpatrick).
Leftwich, Etta Dau F W 14 Single Student TN TN TN (Etter"Etta E. Leftwich, buried Smellage Cemetery)
Leftwich, Joe Son M W 13 Single Labor TN TN TN
Leftwich, Martha E. Dau. F W 9 Single TN TN TN (Martha Ellen Leftwich, buried Smellage Cemetery).
Leftwich, Sam Son M W 7 Single TN TN TN
Leftwich, Dallas C. Son M W 5 Single TN TN TN
1930 census, Baxter Town, Hwy #56, Putnam Co., TN
Dwl: 102
Leftwich, Annie F. Head F W 59 widow Farmer General Farm TN TN TN
Leftwich, Etta Dau F W 35 Single TN TN TN
Leftwich, Sam Son 27 M W 20 Single Laborer Odd Jobs TN TN TN
Leftwich, Dallas Son M W 25 Single Teacher Public School TN TN TN
Emily Avo “Emma”(Ensor) Leftwich Obt.
b. 28 January 1862, TN –d. 11 February 1938, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of February 1880, Putnam
Co., TN to Martin Henry Leftwich, b. 13 May 1858, TN –d. 6 November 1938, s/o William T. Leftwich
(1827-1897) & Martha Brown (1828-1884). Emily Avo “Emma” (Ensor) Leftwich, d/o William
Ashbury Ensor (1825-1901) & Naomi Florilla Huddleston (1827-1901).
*See Martin Henry Leftwich Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 177: M. H. Leftwich married 19 February
1880, Putnam Co., TN to Emily A. Ensor).
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Ensor Leftwich, 76, who died at her home here Thursday night after a long
illness, were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Isbell and Mr. Isbell, of Cookeville, Friday
afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. J. Morgan, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted
by the Rev. Alonzo Harris and Elder Clarence Cooke. Burial was in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Leftwich and her husband M. H. Leftwich had been married 58 years. She had been a member of the
Methodist church since a young girl, and until her recent illness had been a regular attendant.
With the death of Mrs. Leftwich, her sister, Mrs. L. T. Leftwich, is the only living member of a large and
well known pioneer family of this county.
She is survived besides her husband, daughter and sister, by three other daughters, Mrs. L. T. Stone of
Cookeville, Mrs. V. D. Nunally, of Baxter, and Mrs. Clennie Huddleston of Buffalo Valley; four sons,
Roscoe, Wirt and Solon Leftwich of Buffalo Valley and Guy Leftwich of Cookeville; twenty-three
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 17 February 1938.
Katie Pearl (Bussell) Leftwich
b. 20 October 1926, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN –d. 1 July 1953, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 16th of July
1948, Bowling Green, KY to Luke Leftwich, b. 19 October 1926, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19
October 1926, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Waymon Leftwich & Avo Buckner. Luke Leftwich
md 1st Katie Pearl Bussell and md 2nd on the 25th of February 1956 to Joyce Helm. Luke Leftwich is
buried in the Leftwich Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Katie P.
(Bussell) Leftwich, d/o Edgar Dibrell Bussell & Lou Siller
Howell.
*See Edgar Dibrell Bussell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Fitzpatrick P. “Pat” Bussell buried in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
*See Luke Leftwich buried in Leftwich Cemetery, Putnam Co.,
TN.
1930 census –Civil Dist., 1, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN- 3rd
Street, Cookeville Town, w. of Walnut Street
Enumeration Dist: 71-26
700 Dwl: 213 Family: 232 Line: 66
Bussell, Dibbrel Head Owns Home (2,500) 43 M W Married (24 yrs. old 1st marriage) Partner in a
Shuttlemill TN TN TN
Bussell, Siller Wife 37 F W Married (19 yrs. old 1st marriage) TN TN TN
Bussell, Edna Dau 17 F W Single TN TN TN (Ina Edna Bussell md Lester Wayne Saylors)
Bussell, Lorelle Dau 12 F W Single TN TN TN (Lorelle Bussell md Mr. Albert Dewel Butler)
Bussell, Eugene Son 6 M W Single TN TN TN
(Eugene “Gene”Bussell md Geraldine Loftis Denny, div.).
Bussell, Katie P. Dau 3 6/12 F W Single TN TN TN
(Katie P. Bussell md Luke Leftwich)
Bussell, Ruth Dau 1 2/12 F W Single TN TN TN
Tallent, Mary Mother 61 F W Widow TN TN TN
Illa Vera (Presley) Lallar Leftwich Obt.
b. 3 June 1907, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 April 1984, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md on the 6th of April
1975, Putnam Co., TN to William Sam Leftwich, b. 20 April 1902, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 March 1987,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o George Madison Leftwich (1861-1906) & Anna "Annie" Frances
Haggard (1870-1933). William Sam Leftwich and his parents are all buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma,
Putnam Co., TN. Illa (Presley) Lular Leftwich, d/o John L. Presley & Leona T. Waller.
(Source: Marriage record, Putnam Co. TN, pg. 177: William Sam Leftwich, age 72, born 20 April 1902,
address: Rt. 2, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN married 28 March 1975, Putnam Co., TN to Illa Veran Lallar, age,
67, born 3 June 1907, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin:
Wendel Presley, brother, Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN).
*See Ollie E. (Presley) Carrington buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Everett Blanchard Presley Obt.
*See John L. Presley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 177: William Sam Leftwich married 6
April 1975, Putnam Co., TN, age 72, b. 20 April 1902, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Illa Vera
Lallar, age 67, b. 3 June 1907, address: Rt. 1, Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or
next of kin of female: Wendell Presley, brother, Rt. 1, Silver Point, TN).
Funeral services for Mrs. Illa Presley Leftwich, 76, will be conducted from the Chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home Tuesday, April 3, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Andrew Albert and Rev. Joe
Roysdon officiating. Mrs. Leftwich, a resident of Baxter, died April 1, 1984, in a Nashville hospital.
A native of Putnam County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Leona Waller Presley.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Leftwich, Baxter, TN, two step-children, Mrs. Gene (Helen) Dunn,
Cookeville, and Waymon Lollar, Detroit, MI, two foster children, Mrs. Cathy Gentry, Baxter, TN, Paul
Owens, Mt. Clemens, MI, one brother, Wendell Presley, Baxter, TN.
Active pallbearers are Verble Carrington, Eldon Presley, Gaylon Presley, Robert Sadler, Micky Leftwich,
Garry Leftwich, Gerald Dunn, Larry Dunn.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 23 –John L. Presley is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, TN M1 md 16 yrs. to Leona T., 32 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Everet
B., 15 yrs. old; Ollie E., 12 yrs. old; Fredie W., 10 yrs. old & Iler V. Presley, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 89 –John L. Presley is head of household, 44 yrs.
old, TN md to Leona 43 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ila, 12 yrs. old; Windell, 6 yrs. old & Edgbert Presley, 4+
yrs. old. All born in TN).
Martin Henry Leftwich Obt.
b. 13 May 1858, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 November 1938, TN, md on the 19th of February 1880, Putnam
Co., TN to Emily Avo “Emma” (Ensor) Leftwich, b. 28 January 1862, TN – d. 11 February 1938,
Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Ashbury Ensor (1825-1901) & Naomi Florilla Huddleston (1827-1901).
Martin Henry Leftwich, s/o William T. Leftwich (1827-1897) & Martha Brown (1828-1884), both buried
in the Leftwich Family Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. William A. & Naomi F. (Huddleston) Ensor, both
buried in the Joseph Jared Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. (Children: (daughters) Mrs. James Andrew (Cora
Frances) Isbell, Mrs. Lorenza Thurston (Altha) Stone, Mrs. Van Daley (Aline) Nunally, Mrs. Clennie
(Vera) Huddleston, Mrs. Alvin (Sallie) Leftwich, Rilla Leftwich (1885-1920) (sons) Roscoe Leftwich md
Etta McDonald, Wirt E. Leftwich md Alice V. Elrod, Guy Leftwich md Bessie Hickcock & Rupert
Leftwich (1900-1922). Rill & Rupert Leftwich buried in the Holladay Family Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
*See James Andrew Isbell Obt.
*See Emily Avo “Emma”(Ensor) Leftwich Obt.
*See William Roscoe Leftwich buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
*See Wirt E. Leftwich buried in Hughes Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Van Daley Nunally buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Lorenza Thurston Stone buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 177: M. H. Leftwich married 19 February
1880, Putnam Co., TN to Emily A. Ensor).
Funeral services were held Monday morning for Martin Leftwich, 80, retired farmer of Putnam county,
who died Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. C. Huddleston, and Mrs. Huddleston, near
Gentry.
The services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. T. Stone and Mr. Stone in Cookeville,
with the Rev. A. J. Morgan, pastor of the Cookeville Methodist church, in charge. Burial was in the city
cemetery.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
His wife died in February. They had been married 58 years.
Besides his two daughters, Mrs. Huddleston and Mrs. Stone, he is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. J.
A. Isbell of Cookeville and Mrs. V. D. Nunally; and four sons, W. R., W. E., Solon and Guy Leftwich of
Buffalo Valley.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 10 November 1938.
(1870 census 11th Civil Dist. Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 91 - William T. Leftwich is head of household, 43 yrs.
old, VA md to Martha A., 42 yrs. old, TN. Children: Rutha A., 16 yrs. old; Louis T., 15 yrs. old; Martin
H., 12 yrs. old; Martha E., 8 yrs. old; Mary F., 6 yrs. old & Margret E. Leftwich, 3 yrs. old. All born in
TN. Also living in the household: Ruth Brown, 68 yrs. old, TN).
(1870 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: dwl: 68 –William Ensor is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
TN md to Naomi, 43 yrs. old, TN. Children: Dow J., 14 yrs. old; Luvena J., 11 yrs. old; Emly, 9 yrs. old
Tennessee, 4 yrs. old & William W. Ensor, 9 yrs. old, b. 8/12 Oct. All born in TN).
Census Place: 1880 District 11, Putnam Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275 Page 169B
Dwl: 161-175
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William LEFTWICH
Self
M
M
W
54
VA
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA
Marthe LEFTWICH
Wife
F
M
W
52
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: TN
Ruth A. LEFTWICH
Dau
F
S
W
25
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: VA Mo: TN
Lewis T. LEFTWICH
Son
M
S
W
23
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: VA Mo: TN
Mary LEFTWICH
Dau
F
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: VA Mo: TN
Maggy LEFTWICH
Dau
F
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: VA Mo: TN
Dwl: 161-176
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Martin LEFTWICH
Self
M
M
W
22
TN
Occ:
Emma LEFTWICH
Wife
F
M
W
18
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 10 –Martin Leftwich is head of household, 42 yrs.
old b. May 1858, TN (father born in VA, mother born in TN) md 20 yrs. to Emma A., 37 yrs. old, b. June
1862, 9 children born, 9 children living. Children: William R., 17 yrs. old b. April 1883; Matha F. 15 yrs.
old b. April 1885; Sallie B., 12 yrs. old b. October 1887; Wirt E., 10 yrs. old b. November 1889; Altie, 8
yrs. old b. February 1892; Louis S., 6 yrs. old b. January 1894; Aline, 4 yrs. old b. March 1896 & Veral L.
Leftwich, 2 yrs. old b. March 1898. All born in TN).
Minnie Lee (White) Leftwich Obt.
b. 28 September 1912, Putnam Co., TN – d. 2 January 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th
of December 1933, Putnam Co., TN to Dallas C. Leftwich, b. 26 July 1904, TN –d. 6 April 1987, Putnam
Co., TN, s/o George Madison Leftwich & Anna “Annie” Frances Haggard. Minnie Lee (White)
Leftwich, d/o Jason White & Vint Watts.
*See Dallas C. Leftwich buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Minnie Lee Leftwich, 90, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, Jan. 8, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 7, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Leftwich died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 28, 1912, in Putnam County to the late Jason and Vint Watts White.
Mrs. Leftwich was a homemaker and a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Geraldine Leftwich and Mickey and Vivian
Leftwich, all of Cookeville; a brother, James Harvey White of Cookeville; six grandchildren, Stewart and
Lanny Leftwich Jr., Lisa Jones, Vicki Morris, Melodie McDonald and Kimberly Lyles; and 15 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Leftwich; five brothers,
Hubert, Dewey, Edsel, Odel and Henry White; and three sisters, Cora Mae Woodard, Sara T. Dillard and
Ella B. Sullians.
Memorial donations may be made to Tennessee Baptist Children's Home.
Bro. Carl Scarlett will officiate at the services.
Published January 07, 2003 4:48 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 103 –Jason White is head of household, 38 yrs. old,
TN md to Cora V., 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ella B., 11 yrs. old; Sarah T., 9 yrs. old; Minnie L., 7 yrs.
old; Hubert, 5 yrs. old; James H., 3 6/12 yrs. old & Dewey E. White, 3/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1930 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 98 –Jason White is head of household, 49 yrs. ood,
TN (26 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Vint, 43 yrs. old (17 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Hurbert, 15 yrs.
old; Minnie Lee, 17 yrs. old; James H., 13 yrs. old; Dewey E., 11 yrs. old; Henry J., 7 yrs. old; Odell, 4+
yrs. old; Edsel B., White, 1+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
Lewell William “Bill”Legge Jr. Obt.
b. 23 July 1950, Cookeville TN – d. 1 September 2010, Cookeville, TN, md Regina (unknown) Legge.
Lewell William “Bill”Legge Jr., s/o Lewell William “Bill” Legge Sr. & Mildred Hughes. Mr. Lewell
William “Bill”Legge, Jr. md on the 7th of February 1970, Celina, Clay Co., TN to Pamela Kaye Hackett
*See Lewell William “Bill”Legge Sr. Obt.
*See Mildred (Hughes) Legge Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN: Lewell William Legg Jr. married 7 February
1970, age 19, address: 463 East 6th St., Cookeville, TN to Pamela Kay Hackett, age 20, address: Rt. 9,
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian of next of kin: blank).
Funeral services for Mr. Lewell William “Bill”Legge, Jr. 60 of Cookeville will be held Friday September 3
at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First Assembly of God. Interment will follow in Cookeville
City Cemetery. Pastor Bobby Davis will officiate.
Mr. Legge died Wednesday September 1, 2010 in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
He was born July 23, 1950 in Cookeville to the late Lewell William (L.W.) and
Mildred Hughes Legge, Sr.
A graduate of Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA, Bill attended Tennessee Tech University
for two years before transferring to UT-Knoxville where he graduated in 1972 with a degree in Finance and
Insurance. He joined his father in the family insurance agency, L. W. Legge Agency and became President
of the agency prior to L. W. Legge Sr’s retirement. He saw the agency grow from an office of four to an
agency employing more than 30, with customers across the state, and offices in Chattanooga and
Crossville, as well as Cookeville. In 1995, he and a group of mostly independent insurance agents founded
Consumers Insurance Group headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN. He continued to serve on the board of
directors of Consumers as long as his health permitted. During his college days at Tech he was an active
member of ATO fraternity. He was later involved with the Business Foundation at TTU. His family
established a scholarship at Tech in honor of his parents that has benefited many business students at Tech.
Spending time in Knoxville made him an avid UT fan and he was an active member and past-president of
the UT Alumni Association. He has supported the teams in many ways, but most enjoyably by traveling
near and far for games. After playing basketball in high school, he turned his attention to golf. From St.
Andrews to Pebble Beach, he was able to share the sport with his friends and especially with his son,
David. Relaxing always included time on Center Hill Lake. He loved being on the water and spending
time with his family and friends. In the 70’s, he became active in the Jaycee organization, both locally and
statewide. He served two terms as a state Vice-President of the Tennessee Jaycees and then was elected
President of the Tennessee Jaycees in 1980. He devoted much of his time to community service. He was
on the Broad of Directors for Citizens Bank (now Regions) for a number of years. He served as President
of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce in 1997 and has served as President of the
Cookeville Country Club, a position his father had also held. In 1998 he received the Sam Walton Business
Leader award given by the Wal Mart Foundation and the local Wal Mart store.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Legge; son and daughter-in-law, David & Tricia Legge of Cookeville;
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Laura Beth & Curt Libbey of Cookeville, Katie & Eric Horn of
Cincinnati, OH, and Kristin Shipley of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Lindsay, Derek, & Julia Legge,
Jacob and Evan Libby; and two sisters, Susan Sparks of Cookeville, and Jan DeBerry of Memphis.
Honorary Pallberers will be Employees of BB&T Legge Insurance Services.
Active Pallbearers will be Chuch Sparks, Steve Leddy, Allen Ray, Dan Petersburg, Wayne McDonald, and
Kevin Bost.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1459 Interstate Dr. Ste 211, Cookeville,
TN 38501, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Middle TN Chapter, 105 Westport Dr. Ste 415,
Brentwood, TN 37027 www.jdrf.org\midtennessee, Monroe Carell JR Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt,
Vanderbilt Gift Processing Office, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.
Bill’s family will receive friends Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home and Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Lewell William “Bill”Legge Sr.
b. 19 June 1915 – d. 21 December 2001, md Mildred (Hughes) Legge, b. 21 August 1916, Putnam Co.,
TN – d. 8 November 1998, Cookeville, TN, d/o Herbert Merrill Hughes & Maude Barnes. Lewell
William “Bill”Legge Sr., s/o Robert E. Legge & Ivy Martin.
*See Lewell William “Bill”Legge Jr. Obt.
*See Mildred (Hughes) Legge Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for L.W. 'Bill' Legge, Sr., 86, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
today, from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Legge died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born June 19, 1915 in White House to the late Robert E. and Ivy Martin Legge. Mr. Legge was the
CEO of The Legge Insurance Agency of Cookeville, which he opened on May 20, 1946.
He was a founding member and past president of the Cookeville Jaycees Club, member and past president
of the Cookeville Kiwanis Club, past president of the Cookeville Country Club.
He served with the Putnam County Fair assisting with the local horse show for many years. He was an avid
duck hunter and active in the Ducks Unlimited Program in the area.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law: L.W. 'Bill' Legge, Jr. and Pam Legge of Cookeville; two
daughters: Susan Sparks of Cookeville, and Jan DeBerry of Memphis; 12 grandchildren: James Turner
DeBerry, III, Kelli and Joe Thompson, William, Charles and Tracy Sparks, Julie and Corey Jensen, David
and Trish Legge, Laura Beth and Curt Libbey, and Katie Legge; and five great-grandchildren: Stephanie
and Suzanna Bequette, Jacob Libbey, Dylan Sparks, and Lindsey Byars.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Legge was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hughes Legge on Nov. 8,
1998, and a granddaughter, Susan Kimberly Bequette.
Active pallbearers will be grandchildren and their spouses. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the
Legge Insurance Agency and employees of Sunshine Care Givers.
Memorial donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Fund at 2200 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN, 37212
or the Cancer Society in care of Mary D. Heard, 660 West Main Street, Algood, TN. 38501.
Dr. Charles McCaskey and Bro. Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Published December 22, 2001 3:18 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mildred (Hughes) Legge Obt.
b. 21 August 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 November 1998, Cookeville, TN, md Lewell William Legge
Sr., b. 19 June 1915 – d. 21 December 2001, s/o Robert E. Legge & Ivy Martin. Mildred (Hughes)
Legge, d/o Herbert Merrill Hughes & Maude Barnes.
*See Lewell William “Bill”Legge Jr. Obt.
*See Lewell William “Bill”Legge Sr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Mildred Hughes Legge, 82, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 10, from Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Legge died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1916, in Putnam County to the late Herbert Merrill and Maude Barnes Hughes.
Mrs. Legge was secretary and treasurer of L.W. Legge Insurance Company for several years. She attended
college at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Peabody College in Nashville.
Her family includes her husband, L.W. Legge of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, L.W. Jr. and Pam
Legge of Cookeville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan Sparks and Noble Stout and Jan DeBerry of
Memphis; a brother, James G. Hughes of Nashville; grandchildren, Julie Hughes DeBerry, James T.
DeBerry III, William David Legge, Laura Beth Libbey and husband Curt, Kathryn S. Legge, Kelli Lynn
Thompson and husband Joe, William Charles Sparks and wife Tracy; great-grandchildren, Stephanie and
Suzanna Bequette.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kim Bequette.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Legge's grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of L.W. Legge
Insurance Company.
Bro. Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, November 09, 1998 12:29 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Allamae (Vickers) Lehman
b. 7 June 1912, TN –d. 7 November 1974, d/o Mack Vickers & Nevada Stone.
*See Mack Vickers buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Billy Gene Vickers Obt.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 40 –Mack Vickers is head of household, 32 yrs. old,
TN md to Vada, 29 yrs. old. TN. Children: Clio, 11 yrs. old; Alla May, 7 yrs. old; Marvin Vickers, 5 yrs.
old. All born in TN)
Crawford Petway Lewis Obt.
b. 27 February 1865, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 July 1931, md on the 12th of May 1889, Jackson Co., TN to
Mary Laura (Quarles) Lewis, b. 1 September 1872, Cookeville, TN – d. 24 December 1898, d/o Jessie
Hickman Quarles & Nancy Moore. Crawford P. Lewis md 2nd on the 5th of June 1901 to Tina (Davis)
Lewis, b. 14 March 1880 –d. 21 August 1931. Crawford Petway Lewis, s/o Martin Van Buren Lewis &
Susan Farmer. Children: (sons) Charlie Payton “Pate”& Henry V. Lewis –(daughters) Mrs. T. S. (Cleo)
Terry, Mrs. Benton (Martha) Carr & Mrs. Ernest (Laura Florence) Richardson, all children of Crawford P.
& Mary Laura (Quarles) Lewis except Henry V. Lewis was the son of Crawford P. & Tina Davis.
(Presbyterian). Tina (Davis) Lewis’ siblings are: (sister) Mrs. Sam Bussel, (brothers) Cass, Bol., &
Hershall Davis.
*See Mary Laura (Quarles) Lewis Obt.
*See Henry Van Buren Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martin Van Buren Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Benton M. Carr buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 342: Crawford Lewis married 12 May
1889, Jackson Co., TN to Laura Quarles).
Crawford Petway Lewis
b. -----, TN
d. 21 Jul 1931
Age: 66y 5m 24d
Father: Martin Lewis, TN
Mother: Susana Farmer, TN
City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
IN MEMORY OF C. P. LEWIS:
A very dear friend has gone and left us with more interest in heaven than ever before.
Crawford P. Lewis was born on February 27, 1865, and died July 21, 1931, age 66 years, four months and
24 days. He was married to Mary Laura Quarles, May 12, 1889. To this union were born four children,
three girls and one boy: Clio Terry, of McEwin, Martha Carr and Florence Richardson, both of Cookeville,
and the son, Charlie Lewis, of Cookeville, all of of whom are living.
His wife preceeded him in death 33 years and he was married the second time to Tina Davis, June 5, 1901.
One child was born to them, Henry Lewis, who still lives with his mother at the home place near
Cookeville. Bro. Lewis leaves a wife and five children and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Best of all Bro. Lewis professed Jesus Christ as his saviour in the year 1898 and lived a good warm
Christian life to the end. Oh, he loved to read the Bible and talk with ministers and Christian friends so
well. He regretted to go and leave his two boys in sin, unprepared to meet him in heaven. He left a request
and expressed a great desire for his boys to be Christians. I continue to pray for them and ask all Christian
friends to join with me that they both may speedily come to the Lord. Written by: J. A. Harris.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 23 July 1931
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 109 –Martin V. Lewis is head of household, 65 yrs.
old, b. July 1834, TN (parents both born in VA), md 39 yrs. to Susan, 63 yrs. old, b. August 1836, 2
children born, 1 child living. Child: Crawford Lewis, 35 yrs, old, b. February 1865, TN, married 11 yrs.,
wife not listed –Daisy C., granddaughter, 8 yrs. old, b. December 1891; Charlie P., grandson, 7 yrs. old, b.
March 1893; Maritela C., granddaughter, 4 yrs. old, b. March 1896 & Louise F. Lewis, granddaughter, 1 yr.
old, b. November 1898. All born in TN).
(1910 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co. TN: Dwl: 83 –Crawford P. Lewis is head of household, 45 yrs.
old, TN M2 , md 9 yrs. to Florra T., 30 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Charley P. 17 yrs.
old; Martha C., 14 yrs. old & Henry V. Lewis, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN)
(1920 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 403 –C. P. Lewis is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
TN md to Tina, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry V., 12 yrs. old; Charlie P., 26 yrs. old, TN, md to Clara,
daughter-in-law, 24 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mary H., 6 yrs. old, TN & Reba Lewis. Also living in the
household, Martin Lewis, father, 84 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Crawford Petway Lewis Family
Front row, L to R: Daisy Clio (Lewis) Terry, Jessie
Hickman Quarles, Crawford Petway Lewis & his 2nd wife
Tina “Lina”(Davis) Lewis.
Back row, L to R: Martha (Lewis) Carr, Charlie Payton
Leiws, Laura Florence (Lewis) Richardson & Henry V.
Lewis.
Eliza Florence Lewis
b. 19 March 1862 –d. 3 July 1878, d/o Martin Van Buren Lewis & Susan Farmer.
*See Martin Van Buren Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The Owen Cemetery is located on the Cummings Mill Road, Jackson County, Tennessee, about three
fourths mile from the Dodson Branch Road. The cemetery is owned by the Mount Union United Methodist
Church. The land was given to the church by Martin Van Buren Lewis and his wife, Susannah Farmer
Lewis, on 20 September 1882, with the stipulation that no grave be put South of Eliza F. Lewis' grave.
Eliza F. Lewis was the infant daughter of Mr & Mrs Lewis. Eliza F. Lewis was removed from the Owen
Cemetery and was buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, TN after the death of her mother.
The grave site is still visable where Eliza was buried.
Eliza F. Lewis was the infant daughter of Martin Van Buren Lewis. & Susan Farmer, both buried in the
Floyd Alford “Pinkie”Lewis Obt.
b. 19 July 1907, Lawrence Co., TN - d. 13 November 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Louise
(Haile) Lewis. Floyd Alford “Pinkie”Lewis, s/o William Lewis & Maggie Alford.
(SS Death Index: Name: FLOYD LEWIS - Birth: 19 July 1907 –Death: November 1984 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN 38501) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-07-9355, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Floyd Alford “Pinkie” Lewis were held at the First Methodist
Church today at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Maurice B. Moore officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 1984) at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William and Maggie Alford Lewis.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Lewis was retired from the Federal Chemical Company.
His family includes hiw wife, Mrs. Louise Haile Lewis; a son, William F. “Billy”Lewis of Nashville; and
two grandsons, William Bryan Lewis and Floyd Morris.
Friends and associates will serve as pallbearers.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry Van Buren Lewis
b. 20 June 1907, TN – d. 21 June 1988, md on the 2nd of October 1938, Putnam Co., TN to Lillie
Geraldine (Terry) Lewis, b. 19 October 1919 – d. 31 January 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Jere Howard Terry & Mayme Frances Scott. Henry Van Buren Lewis, s/o Crawford Petway Lewis &
Laura Quarles.
*See Martha Frances (Lewis) Gray Obt.
*See Crawford Petway Lewis Obt.
*See Lillie Geraldine (Terry) Lewis Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 13, docket #4, pg. 141: Henry V. Lewis
married 2 October 1938, Putnam Co., TN to Geraldine Terry).
(1910 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co. TN: Dwl: 83 –Crawford P. Lewis is head of household, 45 yrs.
old, TN M2 , md 9 yrs. to Florra T., 30 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Charley P. 17 yrs.
old; Martha C., 14 yrs. old & Henry V. Lewis, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census, 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 403 –C. P. Lewis is head of household, 54 yrs. old,
TN md to Tina, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry V., 12 yrs. old; Charlie P., 26 yrs. old, TN, md to Clara,
daughter-in-law, 24 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mary H., 6 yrs. old, TN & Reba Lewis. Also living in the
household, Martin Lewis, father, 84 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Horace Ray Lewis Obt.
b. 22 September 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 2 November 1999, Cookeville, TN, (Cpl. U. S. Army Korea),
md Sara Ruth (Bullington) Lewis, b. 8 July 1930.
*See Nannie Lou (Bohannon) Bullington Obt.
*See Thurman Bullington buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Horace R. Lewis, 73, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thurs., Nov. 4, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Wed., Nov. 3; and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thurs., Nov.
4, at the funeral home.
Mr. Lewis died on Tues., Nov. 2, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Charlie P. and Clara Cole Lewis. Mr. Lewis
was a retired supervisor with Acme Boot Co., where he worked for 35 years. He was a veteran of the
Korean Conflict. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife, Sara Lewis of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Nancy
Lewis of Cookeville, and Scott and Jane Lewis of Chattanooga; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and
Virginia Lewis of Madison; a sister, Reba Stamps of Hendersonville; four grandchildren, John, Libby,
Jared and Jason Lewis; his mother-in-law, Nannie Lou Bullington; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Lewis Gentry.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Alcorn, John Eubank, Ray and Bill Harris, Doyle Wilmoth, Robert Archer,
William Boles and George Yokley.
Bro. Ken Burton and John Whitson will officiate at the services.
Published November 03, 1999 10:56 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lillie Geraldine (Terry) Lewis Obt.
b. 19 October 1919 – d. 31 January 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 2nd of October 1938,
Putnam Co., TN to Henry Van Buren Lewis, b. 20 June 1907, TN – d. 21 June 1988, s/o Crawford
Petway Lewis & Laura Quarles. Geraldine (Terry) Lewis, d/o Jere Howard Terry & Mayme Frances
Scott.
*See Martha Frances (Lewis) Gray Obt.
*See Henry Van Buren Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jere Howard Terry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lillie Lewis, 88, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2
p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 2, from 12 p.m. until time of services at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Lewis died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at NHC Healthcare of
Cookeville.
She was born Oct. 19, 1919, on the Terry farm in Cookeville to the late Jere Howard
and Mayme Frances Scott Terry.
Mrs. Lewis graduated from Central High School in Cookeville, but referred to her further education as
obtaining her "masters degree" on the family farm. She was extremely proud of the Terry name. She was a
lifetime member of Holladay Church of Christ. She taught Sunday School there for many years, referring to
the members there as "her church family." She spent five years as a cashier at McAdoo's Department Store
before beginning a long association with Whitson's Funeral Home, where she spent 21 years. Mrs. Lewis
also worked with the City of Cookeville Electric Department for seven years. Following her retirement, she
devoted herself to her husband of nearly 50 years, Henry Van Buren Lewis. Mrs. Lewis was a loving and
devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Frances and John Gray of Cookeville; two sons and
a daughter-in-law, Henry Terry Lewis and Jimmy and Jamie Sue Lewis, all of Cookeville; a niece, Bettye
Jo Anderson and husband Andy of Tullahoma; a nephew, Charles Howard and Jo England Harris of
Manchester; a granddaughter, Ashley Beth Tays and husband Sam of Cookeville; a special friend, Sue
Mason of Cookeville; and numerous cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Harvey Terry; a
sister, Nancy Terry Harris; and four grandparents, Joseph Francis and Mary Elizabeth Stephens Scott, and
Joel Wesley Harvey and Nancy Elizabeth Isbell Terry.
Pallbearers will be Mark Rogers, Freddie
Alcorn, Danny Hall, Charles Harris, Bud
Scott, Sam Tays, Steve Medlin and Gary
Brewington.
Honorary pallbearers will be the elders and
deacons of Holladay Church of Christ.
Bros. Johnny Fox, Denton Ramsey and Arkley
Billingsley will officiate the services.
Visit Mrs. Lewis' Web site at www.mem.com
to send a message to the family.
Friday, Feb 01, 2008: Herald Citizen
Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Martin Van Buren Lewis
b. 27 July 1834, TN –d. 4 May 1920, md 1861 to Susan (Farmer) Lewis, b. 15 August 1836, Green Co.,
TN – d. 4 December 1919, d/o Steve Farmer & Eliza Smith. Buried next to their daughter: Eliza
Florence Lewis, b. 19 March 1862 –d. 3 July 1878.
*See Eliza Florence Lewis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
C.S.A.
B. 27 July 1834
D. 4 May 1920
Married: Susan Farmer
B. 15 August 1836
D. 4 December 1919 (DC #512, Putnam Co., TN)
d/o Steve Farmer & Eliza Smith
Buried: Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
Children : Eliza Florence Lewis
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 109 –Martin V. Lewis is head of household, 65 yrs.
old, b. July 1834, TN (parents both born in VA), md 39 yrs. to Susan, 63 yrs. old, b. August 1836, 2
children born, 1 child living. Children: Crawford Lewis, 35 yrs, old, b. February 1865, TN, married 11
yrs., wife not listed – Daisy C., granddaughter, 8 yrs. old, b. December 1891; Charlie P., grandson, 7 yrs.
old, b. March 1893; Maritela C., granddaughter, 4 yrs. old, b. March 1896 & Louise F. Lewis,
granddaughter, 1 yr. old, b. November 1898. All born in TN).
Mary Laura (Quarles) Lewis Obt.
b. 1 September 1872, Cookeville, TN – d. 24 December 1898, md on the 12th of May 1889, Jackson Co.,
TN to Crawford Petway Lewis, b. 27 February 1865, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 July 1931, s/o Martin Van
Buren Lewis & Susan Farmer. Laura (Quarles) Lewis, d/o Jessie Hickman Quarles & Nancy Moore.
*See Jessie Hickman Quarles Obt.
LEWIS, LAURA: Obituary. Mrs. Lewis (nee Quarles) was born Sept. 1, 1872. She was married to Mr. C.
P. Lewis May 12, 1889. She departed this life Dec. 30, 1898, at 3:30 pm.
(pictured: Crawford Petway Lewis and his wife Laura (Quarles) Leiws)
Her dying testimony was as follows: She called her husband to her
bedside and had a talk with him. She also had her children brought to
her bedside, telling them to be good to each other. Turning she said:
"Papa, I want you to turn a new leaf in life and be better and meet me in
heaven." She said that she would know her friends in heaven. Looking
at her mother she said: "I don't know what to say to you." Then her papa
asked if she was suffering any pain. She said that she was not. Then her
papa asked her if she was afraid to die. She said that she was young and
would like to live to rear her children but was not afraid to die. "I don't
think I will die until morning, though I may and would not give much
for so short a time. She says that she supposed that they though that she
was very hard-hearted as she could not shed a tear. She spoke calmly of
death, not fearing to die--repeating that declaration several times. After this she thanked her many friends
and neighbors kindly for being so good to her in her sickness. Then she commenced to sing that lovely
song: "There is a land that is fairer than day." In her last moments she place her arms around her papa's
neck and hugged him, and gently passed away her soul, going to God who gave it. Mrs. Laura Lewis was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Quarles of this place. She was an only child. She was kindhearted,
pleasant and social, making friends wherever she went. She had not an enemy on earth, loving and dutiful,
never giving her parents any trouble. A Short Tribute by Her Teacher. -- Laura Lewis was ten years old
when the writer came to Cookeville. She entered my school and continued a student of mine for six years.
Laura was a great favorite with her teachers. She was a gentle, kind, living and dutiful student, always
doing her school work well. Laura was a pretty girl and grew into lovely womanhood, possessing rare
charms of person and great modesty of demeanor. It is said that "Whom the Gods love die young," and
"Death loves a shining mark." She leaves her husband, mother and father almost heart-broken by this
mysterious dispensation of Providence. . . . S. B. Yeargan [Date: 1/12/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 2, Page 1] The
Cookeville Press, Cookeville, TN.
LEWIS, MRS. CRAWFORD: Mrs. Crawford Lewis Dead. It is with profound regret we announce the
death of Mrs. Crawford Lewis which occurred last Saturday at her late home three miles wet of this place
after a brief illness. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Quarles, of this place, and all the
hopes of the family were centered in her. They are both almost prostrate with grief. Mrs. Lewis was about
twenty-five years of age and it is to be regretted that her career was so untimely ended when by her
exemplary christian life she could have been of so much benefit to the four little children she leaves. On her
death bed her thoughts were with God, and although her body was tortured with pain, her soul was happy
and her last words were prayers for her children, husband and parents. Her remains were laid to rest in the
cemetery at this place Monday. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
[Date: 1/5/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 1, Page 5] The Cookeville Press, Cookeville, TN.
Morrison Lee “Mark”Lewis
b. 25 February 1946, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 April 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Clifford Lewis
& Lonia Scarbrough.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Morrison Lee “Mark” Lewis, 57, of Cookeville will be held
Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until time of services.
Mr. Lewis was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2003.
Born in Putnam County on Feb. 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Clifford and Lonia Scarbrough Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a carpenter.
His family includes a brother, Edward Lewis of Fairborn, Ohio; six sisters, Lucille Sparks of Parker City,
Ind., Hazel Wheeler of Fairborn, Ohio, Willene Roberson, Notie Jenkins and Betty Bilbrey, all of
Cookeville, and Dean Riddle of Algood; a special friend, Glenda Helms of Cookeville; and several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Harold Lewis.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Bro. Larry Self will officiate at the services.
Published April 03, 2003 12:19 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Fowler “Billie”Lewis
b. 28 May 1934 - d. 11 April 1991, age 56, s/o Floyd Alford “Pinkie”Lewis & Louise Haile.
*See Floyd Alford “Pinkie”Lewis Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM F. LEWIS - Birth: 28 May 1934 – Death: April 1991 –Last
Residence: (none specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-62-1609, TN)
Illa Mae (Franklin) Lindsey Obt.
b. 9 June 1927, Overton Co., TN –d. 10 January 2007, Cookeville, TN, md Thurman Lindsey. Illa Mae
(Franklin) Lindsey, d/o Charlie Franklin & Sarah Taylor.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Illa Mae Lindsey, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 14, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 12; from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; and
from 10 a.m. until time of services Sunday, at the funeral home all three days.
Mrs. Lindsey died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 9, 1927, in Overton County to the late Charlie and Sarah Taylor Franklin.
Mrs. Lindsey was a homemaker and a member of Life & Praise Worship Center in Sparta.
Her family includes her husband, Thurman Lindsey of Cookeville; five sons and two daughters-in-law,
Thomas Bruce and Lola Ann Geesling and Ronnie Lindsey, all of Cookeville, Ronald Geesling of Helena,
Mont., Donnie Lindsey of Sparta and Danny and Kim Lindsey of Algood; five daughters and three sons-inlaw, Barbara Croker of Thomasville, N.C., Reta Geesling of Bennett, N.C., Kathy
and Ed Johnson and Patricia and Raymond Rodgers, all of Cookeville, and Pam
and Steve Alexander of Sparta; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Brenda and
Terry Geesling; a sister, Anna Geesling; and a grandchild, April Lindsey.
Pallbearers will be Danny, Gerald and Kenneth Geesling, Richard McClanahan,
Thomas McCulley and Steve Alexander.
Memorial donations may be made to Life & Praise Worship Center, 264 Judah
Drive, Sparta, TN 38583.
Bro. Shawn Patterson will officiate the services.
Published January 12, 2007 11:07 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper,
Cookeville, TN
Edward Little Jr.
b. 11 October 1918, TN –d. 26 October 1918, s/o Edward Little Sr. & Susie Austin.
Infant Little
TN b. 11 Oct 1918
d. 26 Oct 1918
Father: Edward Little, TN
Mother: Susie Austin, TN
Cookeville Cemetery Putnam Co., TN
#650, Putnam Co., TN
James M. Little
b. 21 November 1904 –d. 31 March 1975, md Edyce M. (unknown) Little, b. 2 January 1906 –d. 12 June
1982.
(SS Death Index: Name: EDYCE LITTLE Birth: 02 Jan 1906- Death: Jun 1982 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 337-40-2230, IL)
Susan (Austin) Little
b. 13 November 1878, TN –d. 24 October 1918, d/o Robert P. Austin & Sallie Pitts.
Susie Little
b. 12 Sep 1877, TN
d. 24 Oct 1918
Father: Robert P. Austin, IL
Mother: Sallie Pitts, TN
Frances Susan Littrell
b. 8 March 1931, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 February 1934, d/o William Harve Littrell & Nola
G. York.
*See William Harve Littrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Guyine Littrell
b. 1920, TN –d. 17 May 1939, d/o William Harve Littrell & Nola G. York.
*See William Harve Littrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Guyene Littrell
b. 13 May 1920, Clay Co. TN
d. 17 May 1939
Father: William H. Littrell
Mother: Nola York
William Harve Littrell
b. 1894 – d. 1942, md Nola G. (York) Littrell, b. 1900, TN – d. 1964. Buried next to them is their
daughter, Frances Susan Littrell. (Children: Orene, Guyine, Dumas Clay, Oby, Merle, & James Floyd
Littrell).
*See Frances Susan Littrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Guyine Littrell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
William Harvey Littrell
b. 12 May 1892
d. 3 Apr 1942
Father: Marion Littrell, KY
Mother: Susan Gravens, KY
Spouse: Nola York Littrell
Frances Susan Littrell
b. 8 Mar 1931, Cookeville, TN
d. 18 Feb 1934
Father: W. H. Littrell
Mother: Nola York, Clay Co., TN
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, W. of Walnut St., Gentry Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 299-335 –
Harve Littrell is head of household, 37 yrs.old, TN, (parents both born in KY), Occupation: Laborer
Handle Mill, md to Nola, 29 yrs, old, TN. Children Olene, 11 yrs. old; Guyine, 9 yrs, old; Clay, 7 yrs. old;
Obie, 6 yrs. old; Mystleze, 4 2/12 yrs. old & Floyd Littrell, 1 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Haskell Hinds Livesay
b. 26 May 1909 – d. 7 August 1981, md on the 21st of July 1935, Putnam Co., TN to Lena Rose
(Bockman) Livesay, b. 30 November 1916 –d. 27 October 1963.
(SS Death Index: Name: HASKELL LIVESAY Birth: 26 May 1909 - Death: Aug 1981–Last Residence:
(Murfreesboro, Rutherford, TN) -Last Benefit: (Murfreesboro, Rutherford, TN) –SSN: 410-03-7396, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 524, docket #3, pg. 246: Haskell Livesay
married 21 July 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Cookeville, TN to Lena Rose Bockman, age 18,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Roe Bockman, Cookeville,
TN).
Bill Lock
b. 12 February 1930, TN –d. 10 October 1991, s/o Lee Locke & Lillie Harris.
*See Lee Locke buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 84 - Lee Lock is head of household, 28 yrs. old, TN,
(19 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lillie, 21 yrs. old, TN (20 yrs. old 1st marriage). Child: Bill L. Lock, 1/12
yrs. old, TN).
Cordell Lock
b. 2 October 1909 –d. 30 May 1990.
Lee Locke
b. 22 November 1901 –d. 14 December 1977, md on the 18th of September 1928, Jackson Co., TN to Lillie
C. (Harris) Locke, b. 21 April 1907 –d. 22 August 1989.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 396: Lee Locke married 18 September
1928, Jackson Co., TN to Lillie Harris).
(SS Death Index: Name: LEE LOCKE Birth: 22 Nov 1901 – Death: Dec 1977 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-30-0863, TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 84 - Lee Lock is head of household, 28 yrs. old, TN,
(19 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lillie, 21 yrs. old, TN (20 yrs. old 1st marriage). Child: Bill L. Lock, 1/12
yrs. old, TN).
Alta Francis “Tance”(Allen) Loftis
b. 3 March 1937, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 September 2010, md on the 3rd of May 1957, Putnam Co., TN to
Lehmon Lloyd Loftis, b. 1 May 1935, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 August 1998, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Charlie Loftis & Vinnie Campbell. Alta Francis “Tance”(Allen) Loftis, d/o Harvey
D. Allen & Lillie C. Mansell.
*See Lehmon Lloyd Loftis Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 61: Lehmon Lloyd Loftis married 3 May
1957, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 1 May 1935, address: 739 Welch Avenue, Cookeville, TN to Alta
Frances Allen, age 20, b. 3 March 1937, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alta Francis (Tance) Loftis, 73, were held at 2 p.m. today,
Tuesday, Sept. 7, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Loftis passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at home.
She was born March 3, 1937, in Jackson County to the late Harvey D. and Lillie C. Mansell Allen.
Tance worked for many years at Aqua Tech and was a member of Gentry's Chapel Free Will Baptist
Church.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Wayne Sherrell of Cookeville; two sisters, Edith
Holder and Martha Lou Garrison, both of Cookeville; two grandchildren, Daniel and wife Carrie Sherrell
and Jason Sherrell, all of Cookeville; and three great-grandchildren, Brittney, Gracie and Trenton Sherrell,
all of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lehmon Loftis; a son, Lloyd Loftis
Jr.; a sister, Margie Jones; and six brothers, Carl B., Arthur, Dawson, Franklin D., Carlen F. and Richard
Dale Allen.
Pastor Danny Lane will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 7 September 2010
Brunette Brooks (Faust) Claiborn Loftis Obt.
b. 1863 – d. April 1937, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md to James Madison Loftis, b. 14 July 1864,
Jackson Co., TN - d. 10 November 1938, Tifton, GA.
*See James Madison Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Jim Loftis died at her home in Cookeville this morning at 1 o’clock, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock at the Church of Christ, by Elder
Clarence W. Cooke. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Herring, of Oklahoma City, OK, Mrs.
Mary Douglas and Mrs. Sallie Claiborne Miller, of Cookeville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lenox Henderson
of Tifton, GA, and one brother, John Faust, of Lafayette.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 8 April 1937.
Carl T. Loftis Obt.
b. 12 December 1942, Putnam Co., TN –d. 28 May 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Alice (Evans)
Loftis, b. 8 September 1938. Carl T. Loftis, s/o Charlie R. Loftis (1912-1991) & Vinnie Campbell
(1916-1984).
Funeral services for Carol Loftis, 41, of 232 Liberty Ave., Cookeville, will be held Thus., May 31, at Dyer
Funeral Home, at 10 a.m., with John McClure and Harold Walker officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Loftis died Mon., May 28, 1984, at Cookeville General Hospital follwoign a short illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of Charlie R. and Vinnie Campbell Loftis of Cookeville.
Mr. Loftis worked at Cookeville Marble and Granite.
His family includes, in addition to his parents, his wife, Alice Evans Loftis; five brothers, Leamon Loftis,
Douglas Loftis, and Stanley Loftis, all of Cookeville, Roy Loftis of Detroit, MI, and Terry Loftis of
Bloomington Springs; and one sister, Sue Lynn of Cookeville.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Eldridge.
Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie R. Loftis
b. 25 January 1912 – d. 13 May 1991, md Vennie M. (Campbell) Loftis, b. 15 June 1916 – d. 18 June
1984, d/o Ike Campbell & Sarah Edmonds.
*See Carle T. Loftis Obt.
*See Vennie M. (Campbell) Loftis Obt.
Charles Claron Loftis
b. 14 February 1907 –d. 3 June 1985, md Audrey (Hoffmeister) Loftis, b. 9 December 1927 – d. 3 June
1985, d/o James Albert Hoffmeister & Lena Mae Evans. Charles Claron Loftis, s/o Thomas Jefferson
Loftis II (1881-1959) & Emily Arlou Mayberry (1887-1936).
*See Eugene “Gene”Filmore Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Thomas Jefferson Loftis II buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Eugene “Gene”Filmore Loftis
b. 3 December 1928, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 September 1987, md 1st Rose Juanita (Rodgers) Loftis, b.
12 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN – d. 14 July 1980, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o James
Benjamin “Ben”Rodgers (1900-1965) & Sallie Gertrude Brown (1899-1984). Eugene “Gene”Filmore
Loftis md 2nd on the 19th of March 1981 to Rose Marie (Terman) Loftis, b. October 1938. Eugene
“Gene”Filmore Loftis, s/o Charles Claron Loftis (1907-1985) & Audrey Hoffmeister (1908-1993).
*See Charles Claron Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Rose Juanita (Rodgers) Loftis Obt.
Fannie Beulah (Daniels) Loftis
b. 3 April 1905 –d. 2 December 1990, md on the 26th of September 1931 to George G. Loftis, b. 18 May
1912, Gainesboro, TN – d. 30 December 2000, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, s/o Melvin Pearce Loftis
(1867-1920) & Louvinia Loftis (1876-1963), d/o Francis Marion Loftis & Mary Jane Chaffin. Melvin P.
& Louvinia Loftis both buried in the Hensley Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
*See George G. Loftis Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: FANNIE B LOFTIS Birth: 03 Apr 1905- Death: 02 Dec 1990–Last Residence:
(not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-05-6921, TN)
George G. Loftis Obt.
b. 18 May 1912, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 30 December 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 26th of
September 1931 to Fannie Beulah (Daniels) Loftis, b. 3 April 1905 – d. 2 December 1990. George G.
Loftis, s/o Melvin Pearce Loftis (1867-1920) & Louvinia Loftis (1876-1963), d/o Francis Marion Loftis
& Mary Jane Chaffin. Melvin P. & Louvinia Loftis both buried in the Hensley Cemetery, Jackson Co.,
TN.
*See Fannie Beulah (Daniels) Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for George G. Loftis, 88, of Cookeville, were held at 10 a.m. today,
Tues., Jan. 2, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial was in
Mr. Loftis died on Sat., Dec. 30, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 18, 1912, in Gainesboro to the late Mel and Luvina Loftis. Mr. Loftis was a member
of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ and was retired from Carthage Shirt Factory. He served in the Army
during World War II.
His family includes several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie B. Loftis; four sisters, Martha D.
Gentry, Retta Hensley, Effie Gentry and Ada Loftis; and four brothers, Chester, Marion, John P. and
Harvey Lee Loftis.
Bros. Ralph Jackson and Joel Hillis officiated at the services.
Published January 02, 2001 11:37 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Infant Loftis
b. & d. 16 September 1931 (twins of Jones and Fannie Loftis).
Infant Loftis
19 March 1922, s/o Mr. & Mrs. Marion Cooper Loftis.
*See Marion Cooper Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
James “Jim”Gordon Loftis
b. 5 November 1933 - d. 17 December 1975, md on the 2nd of January 1953, Trenton, GA to Stella Sue
(Warren) Loftis, b. 11 August 1933, Putnam Co., TN - d. 3 November 2005, Putnam Co., TN, d/o George
Warren & Estelle Patton. James Gordon Loftis, s/o Jones H. Loftis & Fannie Maynard.
‘Beyond the Sunset’
*See Jones H. Loftis Obt.
Warren-Loftis Wedding Announced: Mrs. Stella M. Warren of Cookeville announces the marriage of her
daughter, Sue Warren, to James Loftis.
Mrs. Loftis, the daughter of Mrs. Stella M. Warren and the late George Warren, is a graduate of Central
High Schhol and is an employee of the Southern Continental Telephone Compnay in Cookeville.
The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Loftis of Crescent Drive, Cookeville, is also a graduate of
Central High School and is employed at the Wilson Athletic Sporting Goods Co., here.
The wedding was quietly solemnized in Trenton, Georgia, January 2, 1953.
The bride chose for her marriage a navy blue dress with matching accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Loftis now residing on Chestnut Street.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 15 January 1953.
James Madison Loftis
b. 14 July 1864, Jackson Co., TN - d. 10 November 1938, Tifton, GA, md 1st on the 3rd of June 1888,
Jackson Co., TN to Lula Anderson (1866-1889), md 2nd on the 21st of August 1892, Clay Co., TN to Ida
Hamilton (1870-1893), md 3rd Brunette Brooks (Faust) Claiborn (1863-1937), d/o Joseph Faust &
Mary Curley. James Madison Loftis, s/o Reuben Hickman Loftis & Harriet Montgomery Johnson.
James was a city policeman in Cookeville, TN.
*See Brunette Brooks Faust Claiborn Loftis Obt.
*See Joseph “Joe”Hickman Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Children of James Madison Loftis: Edna Marjorie Loftis, b. 19 Mar. 1889, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN
– d. 29 March 1962, Valdosta, GA, md 17 May 1914, Lenox T. Henderson of Ocilla, GA, s/o Daniel J.
Henderson, Irwin Co., GA. Ida Mary Loftis, b. 29 June 1893 – d. 27 October 1893. Joseph “Joe”
Hickman Loftis, b. 15 February 1905 –d. 2 March 1934. Joe never married.
Mrs. Nettie Brooks Loftis
b. -----, TN
d. 8 Apr 1937
Age: 74y 2m 21d
Father: Joseph Faust, TN
Mother: Mary Curley, TN
Spouse: J. M. Loftis
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 212: J. M. Loftis married 3 June 1888,
Jackson Co., TN to Lula Anderson).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN, pg. 226: James M. Loftis married 21 August
1892, Clay Co., TN to Ida Hamilton).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 231 - James M. Loftis is head of household, 34 yrs.
old, b. July 1865, TN, md to Nettie B., 36 yrs. old, b. February 1864, TN, 4 children born, 3 children
living. Children: H? Clayburn, step-daughter, 19 yrs. old, b. April 1881, TN; Edna Loftis, dau., 11 yrs. old,
b. March 1889, TN; Mary Clayburn, step-daughter, 10 yrs. old, b. June 1889, TN & Sallie Clayburn, stepdaughter, 7 yrs. old, b. May 1893, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Spring St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 71 –James M. Loftis is head of
household, 44 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Police Town, (M2) md 11 yrs. to Nettie B., 47 yrs. old, TN (M2),
4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Edna M., 21 yrs. old & Joseph H. Loftis, 5 yrs. old, TN. Also
living in the household: Mary F. Claiborn, step-daughter, 20 yrs. old, TN & Sallie Claiborn, step-daughter,
16 yrs. old, TN).
Jere Whitson Loftis
b. 17 February 1911 – d. 19 June 1987, md on the 25th of March 1936, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to
Claudia V. (Jones) Loftis, b. 18 December 1921, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 June 1988. Jere Whitson
Loftis, s/o Martin Van Loftis (1864-1946) & Lettie Vio Cooper (1874-1931).
*See Geraldine (Loftis) Edwards Obt.
*See Martin Van Loftis Obt.
*See Lettie Vio (Cooper) Loftis Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 82: Jere W. Loftis married 25 March
1936, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Claudie Jones, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Frank Jones, Cookeville, TN).
Jones H. Loftis Obt.
b. 3 October 1906, Jackson Co., TN – d. 12 December 1980, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd
of November 1929, Putnam Co., TN to Fannie (Maynard) Loftis, b. 2 December 1910 –d. 26 May 1993.
Jones H. Loftis, s/o George Rufe Loftis (1880-1936) & Mattie May (Rhoten) Loftis Stockton (18881980). Siblings of Jones H. Loftis are: Morgan C. Loftis (1908-1957) md Ira V. Hensley (1910-1979);
Ernest D. Loftis (1910-1984) md 1st Sarah Belle Loftis, md 2nd Marguerite Hester Spivey (1916-2007);
Harold J. Loftis (1917-1974) md Anna Lou Martin; Clara May Loftis (1912) md Alton J. Winfree; Lassie
Walden Loftis (1915-2002) md Virgil Pate Bennett (1912-2001).
‘The Lord is my Shepard’
*See Lassie Walden (Loftis) Bennett Obt.
*See James Gordon Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Harold J. Loftis buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Morgan C. Loftis buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mattie May (Rhoten) Loftis Stockton Obt.,buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Marguerite “Moggie”(Spivey) Hester Loftis Obt., buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: J. H. Loftis married 23 November 1929,
Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Cookeville, TN to Fannie Maynard, age 19, Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Will Maynard, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Jones H. Loftis, 74, will be conducted at the chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home today, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. with Malcolm Hill and Johnny Fox officiating.
Mr. Loftis was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital Dec. 12 1980.
He was a native of Jackson County, son of the late George R. and Mattie Loftis and was a retired
brickmason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Maynard Loftis; two grandchildren; one brother, Ernest Loftis,
Cookeville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara L. Winfree of Algood and Mrs. Virgil Bennett, Cookeville.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Joseph “Joe”Hickman Loftis Obt.
b. 15 February 1905, Jackson Co., TN – d. 2 March 1934, s/o James Madison Loftis (1864-1938) &
Brunett Brooks Faust Claiborne (1863-1937). Joe never married. He was born with brain damage and
yet had extremely high ability with radio mechanics and was somewhat a "genius" as he could literally
make a radio and repair one, but could not explain it. One college professor said Little Joe knew more than
he could possibly teach him.
*See James Madison Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Services Held Sunday For Joseph H. Loftis
Funeral services for Joseph Hickman Loftis, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Loftis, were conducted
Sunday afternoon at the Cookeville Church of Christ by Dr. A. W. Dycus. Burial took place in the
Cookeville City.
Joe, as he was known by everybody in Cookeville, died at his home Friday night from complications
resulting of injuries susbtained last Dec. 21, when he was struck by an automobile driven by Ira
Williamson, employee at Tennessee tech, near the Federal Building. He received a concussion of the brain.
Besides his parents, he is survived by four half-sisters, Mrs. W. J. Herron, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. L. T.
Henderson, of Clifton, Ga., and Mrs. H. M. Miller and Mrs. Mary Douglas of Cookville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 8 March 1934.
Joseph Hickman Loftis
b. 15 Feb 1905, Jackson Co., TN
d. 2 Mar 1934
Father: J. M. Loftis, TN
Mother: Nettie Faust, TN
Lehmon Lloyd Loftis Obt.
b. 1 May 1935, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 August 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
3rd of May 1957, Putnam Co., TN to Alta Francis “Tance”(Allen) Loftis, b. 3 March 1937, Jackson Co.,
TN - d. 5 September 2010, d/o Harvey D. Allen & Lillie C. Mansell. Lehmon Lloyd Loftis, s/o Charlie
Loftis & Vinnie Campbell.
*See Alta Francis “Tance”(Allen) Loftis Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 61: Lehmon Lloyd Loftis married 3 May
1957, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 1 May 1935, address: 739 Welch Avenue, Cookeville, TN to Alta
Frances Allen, age 20, b. 3 March 1937, Rt. 3, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lehmon Lloyd Loftis, 63, of Welch Ave. in Cookeville will be held
at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mr. Loftis died on Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cookeville, he was born on May 1, 1935, to Charlie and Vinnie Campbell Loftis.
A member of Gentry's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Mr. Loftis was an employee of the Russell Stover
Candy Factory.
His family includes his wife, Frances Allen Loftis of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Helen J. and
Wayne Sherrell of Cookeville; three brothers, Doug Loftis, Stanley Loftis and Terry Loftis, all of
Cookeville; a sister, Sue Lynn of Cookeville; a grandson and his wife, Daniel and Carrie Sherrell; a
grandson, Jason Sherrell and a great grandchild, Brittney Sherrell.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Loftis was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd Loftis Jr.; two brothers, Carl
and Roy Loftis; and a sister, Wanda Eldridge.
Bros. Burdette Randolph and Billy Nabors will officiate at the services.
Published Saturday, August 08, 1998 7:06 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Lettie Vio (Cooper) Loftis Obt.
b. 2 January 1874, Jackson Co., TN –d. 14 December 1931, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11th of September
1890 to Martin Van Buren Loftis, b. 9 August 1864, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 April 1946, Jackson Co., TN,
s/o Rev. John Martin Loftis (1833-1902) & Celina Johnson (1835-1903). Lettie Vio (Cooper) Loftis,
d/o Gabriel Marion Cooper (1838-1906) & Martha Ann Barnes (1842-1930), both buried in the
Brotherton Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Martin Van Buren Loftis Obt.
Mrs. Martin Loftis Succumbs Monday:
Mrs. Martin Loftis, 57, died at her home east of Cookeville on the Algood road early Monday morning
after a lingering illness from heart disease. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday
afternoon by the Rev. Dow A. Ensor. Burial was in the City Cemetery here.
Mrs. Lettie Cooper Loftis was born at Brotherton, and was reared and educated in Putnam county. She had
been a member of the Methodist church since early childhood, and possessed a strong Christina character
and a personality which made her beloved to all who knew her.
Surving Mrs. Loftis are her husband, Martin V. Loftis, and three sons, Cooper, Jere, and Thurman, and two
daughters, Mrs. Howard Williams, of White county, and Mrs. Emma Horner, of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 17 December 1931.
Lloyd Junior Loftis
b. 14 July 1960 –d. 2 March 1995.
Marion Cooper Loftis
b. 30 November 1895, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 July 1960, Cookeville, TN (veteran of WWI), md the 2nd of
June 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Ina (Davis) Loftis, b. 9 February 1893, TN –d. 19 March 1975. He was a
graduate of Dixie College (later known as Tennessee Tech University) and was a prominent politician and
influential real estate broker in Cookeville, TN. Marion Cooper and Ina are both buried in the Cookeville
City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. Luna Davis Gough, was a sister of Ina Davis Loftis.
Marion Cooper Loftis s/o Martin Van Loftis (1864-1946) & Lettie Vio Cooper (1874-1931), both buried
in Cookeville Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. (DAR insignia for Ina (Davis) Loftis).
*See Infant Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jere Whitson Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martin Van Buren Loftis Obt.
*See William Cooper Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 41, #2532: Marion Cooper Loftis married
2 June 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ina Myrtle Davis. By whom married: Sam Edwards Pastor).
TO THE CITIZENS OF COOKEVILLE TENNESSEE: COOPER LOFTIS
I am a candidate for City Commissioner of Finance and Taxation. I am the first candidate to advocate a
City Council for Cookeville. I favor this because it is democratic. I propose to have an accurate survey
made by the Engineering Department of Tennessee Polytechnic Institure of Cookeville, Tennessee, and
have them divide the town into five or six councilmanic wards, and let the people living within the confines
of each of these wards vote for and elect their own member of the City Council. I advocate the passage and
enactment into law at the coming session of the legislature a law that will give to Cookeville a
councilmanic form of government to be approved by the citizens of Cookeville in mass meeting held for
that purpose.
This is the only issue in this campaign. Any other issue sought to be injected will be done for the purpose
of confusing and misleading the citizens of Cooekville. I am not a candidate of any special group, nor ahs
anyone had me behind closed doors directing my campaign. Is there any place in Cookeville, Tennessee,
for a group of power-drunk would-be dictators, whose only desire is to crucity the rights of its citizens and
raid the treasury of the taxpapers? A vot for me means the sudden death of this sort of thing.
I have lived in Cookeville since 1906. What I have is here and I am expecting to spend the remainder of
my days here. My record is an open book. I have made mistakes but it has always been my purpose to be
public spirited and patriotic.
I volunteered in World War I and served 505 days overseas. I gave my only son and child that I had to
World War II. He desired to do his best and did not want anyone to go in his stead. He was not a slacker,
and gave his life in order that dictatorships might be erased from the face of the earth.
My opponent can answer for himself as to his patriotism and public service.
Do not be deceived in this campaign. Decide for yourselves whether or not you prefer a city council of the
people A vote for me means just that thing. I stand for a better Cookeville, a Cookeville that will welcome
industry and thrift; a Cookeville that will equalize taxers to all; a Cookeville that will always be ruled by a
majority vote on all questions of public importance, including the location of a hospital and the expenditure
of public funds; a Cookeville in which we can bring up our families in a moral and decent atmosphere.
Your vote and influence will be deeply appreciated by me.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville TN: 17 October 1946
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, West of Walnut St., N. Peachtree St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 405 –
Cooper Loftis is head of household, 34 yrs. old, TN (27 yrs. old 1st marriage), Occupation: Dealer
Automobile, md to Ina, 33 yrs. old, TN (26 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: William C. Loftis, 5 yrs. old,
TN. Also living in the household: Jane Smith, boarder, 24 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Stenographer,
Hardware store; Margaret Darwin, boarder, 22 yrs. old, TN, Stenographer Dry Goods Store, & Wilma
Schubert, boarder, 25 yrs. old, TN, Teacher Home Economics).
Martin Van Buren Loftis Obt.
b. 9 August 1864, Jackson Co., TN –d. 5 April 1946, Jackson Co., TN, md on the 11th of September 1890
to Lettie Vio (Cooper) Loftis, b. 2 January 1874, Jackson Co., TN – d. 14 December 1931, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Gabriel Marion Cooper & Martha Barnes. Martin Van Buren Loftis, s/o Rev. John Martin
Loftis (1833-1902) & Celina Johnson (1835-1903). Lettie Vio (Cooper) Loftis: DC #27451, Putnam Co.,
TN.
*See John Willington Horner Obt.
*See Jere Whitson Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral Services Tuesday At Whitson Funeral Home For Martin Loftis, 82:
Funeral services for Martin Loftis, 82, were held Tuesday afternoon, April 9, at the Whitson Funeral Home
chapel, at two o’clock with A. S. Landiss and Rev. Dow Ensor officiating.
Mr. Loftis, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Horner on Freeze Street, had been in failing
health for several months, but he had been seriously ill for only a brief period, and his death occurred
Friday at St. Thomas hospital, in Nashville.
Mr. Loftis, a native of Jackson County, had been a resident of Putnam County for a number of years. His
wife, Mrs. Lettie Cooper Loftis, preceded him in death some fourteen years ago. He was a member of the
Church of Christ.
Besides Mrs. Honer he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ann Williams, of Long Beach, CA; three
sons, Cooper Loftis, Circuit Court Clerk of Putnam County, Thurman Loftis, Jere Loftis, all of Cookeville,
and several grandchildren.
Children of Martin Van Buren Loftis & Lettie Vio Cooper are: Emma Loftis, b. 10 Aug. 1891, Brotherton,
TN –d. 27 February 1978, Cookeville, TN md 9 Oct. 1921, TN to John Willington Horner, b. 3 June 1891,
Erin, TN – d. 4 July 1983, Murfreesboro, TN, s/o Thomas Horner & Frances Parsetta Roland; Marion
Cooper Loftis, b. 30 Nov. 1895, Jackson Co., TN – d. 4 Jul. 1960, Cookeville, TN md 2 Jun. 1921 to Ina
Davis, b. 1893. He was a graduate of Dixie College (later known as Tennessee Tech Univ., and was a
prominent politician and influential real estate broker in Cookeville, TN; Martin Thurman Loftis, b. 21 Jan.
1901, Putnam Co., TN –d. 13 Jan. 1963, md 1st Allie Judd, b. 12 Jul. 1901, Jackson Co., TN –d. 12 Nov.
1971. She had 3 sons by a previous marriage. She was deputy Registrar of Putnam Co., TN and active in
county government for many years. Daughter of Buford Lloyd and Sara Moore Judd.
Millard Mike Loftis
b. 18 January 1888, Jackson Co., TN – d. 30 August 1968, Bay City, MI, md on the 25th of July 1907,
Jackson Co., TN to Avo (Gentry) Loftis, b. 22 March 1888, Jackson Co., TN – d. 5 January 1966, d/o
Henderson Brown Gentry & Louvernia "Verny" Loftis. Milliard Mike Loftis, s/o Francis Marion
Loftis (1863-1941) & America "Merky" Gentry (1881-1955), both buried in the Morrison Creek Church
of Christ Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 126: Millard Loftis married 25 July 1907,
Jackson Co., TN to Avo Gentry).
(1900 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 21 –Henderson Gentry is head of household, 56 yrs.
old, b. September 1844, TN md 30 yrs. to Livonna, 45 yrs. old, b. September 1855, TN, 10 children born,
10 children living. Children: Billie, 22 yrs. old, b. June 1877; Ova, 15 yrs. old, b. March 1885; Avo, 13
yrs. old, b. March 1887 & Benton Gentry, 9 yrs. old, b. March 1891. All born in TN)
(1900 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 45 –Francis M. Loftis is head of household, 38 yrs.
old, b. June 1862, TN md to Merica, 22 yrs. old, b. May 1878, TN. Children: Millard, 10 yrs. old, b.
January 1890; Emma, 9 yrs. old, b. August 1891 & Clarence Loftis, 4 yrs. old., b. July 1896. All born in
TN).
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 18 –Millerd Loftis is head of household, 19 yrs. old,
TN md 2 yrs. to Avo, 20 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Glennis Loftis, 1 5/12 yrs. old,
TN).
Rose Juanita (Rodgers) Loftis Obt.
b. 12 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN – d. 14 July 1980, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Eugene
“Gene” Filmore Loftis, b. 3 December 1928, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 September 1987, s/o Charles
Claron Loftis (1907-1985) & Audrey Hoffmeister (1908-1993). Rose Juanita (Rodgers) Loftis, d/o
James Benjamin “Ben”Rodgers (1900-1965) & Sallie Gertrude Brown (1899-1984).
*See Eugene “Gene”F. Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Sallie Gertrude (Brown) Rodgers Obt.
*See James Benjamin “Ben”Rodgers buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Rose Rodgers Loftis will be conducted Tuesday, July 15, at 10 a.m.
at the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Diemer officiating. Burial will be
in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Loftis died July 14 in a Nashville hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late James Benjamin Rodgers and Sallie Brown
Rodgers.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Eugene Loftis of Madison, TN; two daughters,
Mrs. Cynthia Winfree of Knoxville and Mrs. Sallie Kay Vetetoe of Bethpage, TN; a son, Roger Loftis of
Knoxville; two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are Jim Eich, Ernest Puckett, Bobby Davis, Bill Tregillis, Eugene Denny, Keith
Wilmoth, Certis Carr Jr. and W. C. Moore.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 14 July 1980
Roy Loftis
b. 24 October 1944 –d. 11 September 1987 at 42 yrs. old.
(SS Death Index: Name: ROY LOFTIS Birth: 24 Oct 1944- Death: Sep 1987- Last Residence: (Baxter,
Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-72-1375, TN)
Sally Kay Loftis
b. 24 September 1953 –d. 25 December 1997, d/o Eugene “Gene”F. Loftis & Rose Juanita Rodgers.
*See Eugene “Gene”F. Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Rose Juanita (Rodgers) Loftis Obt.
Sondra Sue (Mainord) Loftis Obt.
b. 27 June 1955, Overton Co., TN – d. 27 October 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Stanley A.
Loftis. Sondra Sue (Mainord) Loftis, d/o L. M. Mainord & Vada Reynolds.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Sondra Sue Mainord Loftis, 57, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, and from 11 a.m. until time of services
on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Loftis went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
She was born June 27, 1955, in Overton County to the late L M and Vada Reynolds Mainord.
Mrs. Loftis was an active member of Liberty Church of Christ in Granville. She had compassion for
animals and people. She taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school for more than 30 years. She and
her husband, Stanley, owned and operated Roy’s Market for more than 16 years. She was employed at
Oreck Inc.
She will be missed by all those her life touched. She was a loving wife and mother and a cherished
grandmother.
Her family includes her loving husband of 39 years, Stanley A. Loftis of Cookeville; a daughter and son-inlaw, Sarah and Steven Gaddes of Lebanon; a son, Seth Loftis of Cookeville; three grandchildren, Tyler,
Colton and Rachel; a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Kelly Geurin of Benton, Ark.; and two brothers
and sisters-in-law, David and Judy Mainord of Cookeville and Bill and Rhonda Mainord of Livingston.
Bro. Roy Johnson and Alan Judd will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Stella Sue (Warren) Loftis Obt.
b. 11 August 1933, Putnam Co., TN – d. 3 November 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md James
“Jim” Gordon Loftis, b. 5 November 1933 - d. 17 December 1975, s/o Jones H. Loftis & Fannie
Maynard. Stella Sue (Warren) Loftis, d/o George Warren & Estelle Patton.
*See James “Jim”Gordon Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Sue Loftis, 72, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
6, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, and from noon until time of services on
Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Loftis died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Putnam County to the late George and Estelle Patton Warren.
Mrs. Loftis was retired from Employment Security with the State of Tennessee and was a member of
Sycamore Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Cindy Loftis of Cookeville; a granddaughter and
spouse, Tabitha and SFC Andrew Boswell of Cookeville; a grandson, Josh Loftis of Cookeville; and a
great-grandson, Cade Boswell of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Loftis; a daughter, Janey Cole;
and a brother, James Reed.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate the services.
Published November 04, 2005 11:19 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Thomas Jefferson Loftis II
b. 15 October 1881, Jackson Co., TN –d. 1 August 1959, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 9th of October 1904
to Emily Arlou (Mayberry) Loftis, b. 31 May 1887, Jackson Co., TN –d. 4 December 1936, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Henry Jesse Mayberry & Emily Proffitt. Thomas Jefferson Loftis, s/o Miller Filmore Loftis
(1857-1915) & Persiley C. Gentry (1859-1943). (Children: Clifford E. & Charles Claron Loftis). Emily
A. (Mayberry) Loftis’siblings are: Monroe & Willima Mayberry.
*See Charles Claron Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henry Jesse Mayberry Obt.
Emily Arlou Loftis
b. 31 May 1887, Jackson Co., TN
d. 4 Dec 1936
Father: Henry J. Mayberry
Mother: Emily Proffitt
Husband: Jeff Loftis
City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
DC#32224
(1900 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 98 –Henry Mayberry is head of household, 48 yrs.
old, TN, b. February 1852, TN md 30 yrs. to Martha, 46 yrs. old, b. July 1853, TN. Children: Nevada, 18
yrs. old, b. October 1881; Errette, 16 yrs. old, .b. January 1884 & Lu Mayberry, 13 yrs. old., b. May 1887.
All born in TN).
(1900 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 141 –Miller F. Loftis is head of household, 43 yrs.
old, b. May 1857, TN md 22 yrs. to Percila, 42 yrs., old, b. March 1858, TN, 8 children born, 7 children
living. Children: Riley, 19 yrs., old, b. March 1881; Jeff, 17 yrs., old, b. October 1882; Monroe, 15 yrs.,
old, b. December 1884; Isaac D., 13 yrs., old, b. October 1886; Daisy C., 11 yrs., old, b. March 1889;
Charley K., 10 yrs., old, b. March 1886 & Sallie J. Loftis, 7 yrs., old, b. July 1892. All born in TN).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Roaring River & Gainesboro Rd., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 100 –Jeff Loftis is
head of household, 27 yrs. old, TN md 5 yrs. to Lou, 22 yrs. old, 2 children born, 2 children living.
Children: Clifford 4 yrs. old, TN & Claron Loftis, 3 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 142 –M. F. Loftis is head of household, 52 yrs. old,
TN md 33 yrs. to Priscilla, 51 yrs. old, TN, 8 children born, 5 children living).
(1920 census, 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 400-131-154 –Thomas Jefferson Loftis
is head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN md to Emily A., 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: Clifford E., 13, TN &
Walter C. Loftis, 12 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census, 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 405-105-123- T. Jefferson Loftis is head
of household, 48 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manager Service Station, (23 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Lou,
42 yrs. old, TN, (17 yrs. old 1st marriage).
Vennie M. (Campbell) Loftis Obt.
b. 15 June 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 June 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Charlie R. Loftis, b.
25 January 1912 –d. 13 May 1991. Vennie M. (Campbell) Loftis, d/o Ike Campbell & Sarah Edmonds.
*See Charlie R. Loftis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
BLOOMINGTON SPRINGS – Funeral services for Mrs. Vennie M. Loftis, 68, of Rt. 1, Bloomington
Springs, TN, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Harold Walker and S.
E. Wood officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Loftis died Mon., June 18, 1984, at Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Sarah Edmonds Campbell.
Mrs. Loftis was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband, Charlie Lofits; five sons, Lehmon, Douglas, Stanley, and Terry Loftis, all
of Cookeville, and Roy Loftis of Michigan; a daughter, Sue Lynn of Cookeville; three sisters, Ofa
McBroom of Cookeville, Nell Allen of Indiana, , and Bessie McBroom of Deleware; 14 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Eldridge, and a son, Carl Loftis.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Sherell, Shermon Cox, Durell Loftis, Charlie Eldridge, Gary Martin, and
Douglas McBroom.
Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
William Cooper Loftis Obt.
b. 25 June 1924, TN – d. 26 October 1944 (gave his life WWII in Belgium). He was Salutatorian of his
Senior Class in 1941 at Central High School, Cookeville, TN. William Cooper Loftis, s/o Marion Cooper
Loftis & Ina Davis.
“He Gave His Life For His Country in WWII in Belgium’
(Pictured: William Cooper Loftis. Photo courtesy of Neil Huddleston who sponsored a booth at the
Veterans Hall in Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN in honor of William Cooper Loftis).
William Cooper Loftis, a Central High honor graduate called to service
while studying mechanical engineering at Tennessee Polytech, is dead. The
20-year-old, who had been serving in a military police unit when more
troops were needed at the front, was killed in the fighting in Belgium.
William Cooper Loftis Reported Killed in Action Somewhere in Belgium:
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Loftis received a telegram November 13 from the War
Department stating that their son Pfc. William Cooper Loftis, was killed in
action somewhere in Belgium, October 26. No other details of his death
have been learned.
William Cooper Loftis was born June 25, 1024. He attended and gradurated from Cookeville Central High
School with honors in the spring of 1941. He entered Tennessee Polytechnic Institure at the beginning of
the summer of 1941, where he contined through the spring term of 1943. He was called to active duty on
June 19, 1943, having previously enlisted in the Regular Reserves of the United States Army, and reported
for induction at Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
He majored in mechanical engineering at Tennessee tech, and made excellent grades during the entire time
he attended Tech, Dean A. W. Smith stated today. He would have graduated in 1945 had be continued in
school.
After receiving his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas, he was sent to the University of Delaware, in
Newark, Dela., as an Army Specialized Trainee, in Advanced Mechanical Engineering, where he remained
unitl the program was discontinued April 1, 1944.
He was transferred to Camp Carson, Colo., and attached to the 104th Military Police Platoon of the 104th
Infantry Division. From the time he was sent to the Port of Embarkation until his arrival somewhere in
France, he was assigned to his original division but was reattached to the Military Police Platoon after his
outfit arrived in France and served as Military Police until October 15, 1944.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: November 16, 1944.
The long number following the name is the selective service number, rank:
Loftis, William Cooper
14091921
PVT
KIA (killed in action)
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, West of Walnut St., N. Peachtree St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 405 –
Cooper Loftis is head of household, 34 yrs. old, TN (27 yrs. old 1st marriage), Occupation: Dealer
Automobile, md to Ina, 33 yrs. old, TN (26 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: William C. Loftis, 5 yrs. old,
TN. Also living in the household: Jane Smith, boarder, 24 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Stenographer,
Hardware store; Margaret Darwin, boarder, 22 yrs. old, TN, Stenographer Dry Goods Store, & Wilma
Schubert, boarder, 25 yrs. old, TN, Teacher Home Economics).
Tessa Elisabeth Logan Obt.
b. 16 March 1997, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN –d. 13 December 2012, TN, d/o Christopher Todd Logan
& Tammy Lynn Rippetoe.
Funeral services for Miss Tessa Elisabeth Logan, 15 of Cookeville will be held Wednesday December 19 at
11 a.m. at West View Baptist Church with Rev. John Davis and Rev. Josh Sherman officiating. Interment
will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
While surrounded by her loving family Tessa went home to her heavenly father Friday evening December
13, 2012.
Tessa was born March 16, 1997 in Nashville, TN to Christopher Todd Logan of Cookeville and the late
Tammy Lynn Rippetoe Logan.
She was a student at Cookeville High School where she was active in Dance and
Arts. She was a “social butterfly”with lots of friends.
She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and very active in her youth group.
She was always smiling and known for her brilliant wide smile. She loved spending
time with her family, writing in her journal and scrapbooking. She was an awesome
amazing daughter and a blessing to all who knew her.
Survivors include her parents, Todd and Monica Goolsby Logan; brother, Cole Stephens; sisters, Taylor
Logan and Catelyn Stephens all of Cookeville; Paternal grandparents, Terry and Linda Logan of Nashville;
and maternal grandparents, Dianne Rippetoe and David Rippetoe of Cookeville and Bill and Shearyl
Goolsby of Bloomington Springs.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Wilson, David Reed, Brad Smith, Dave Rogers, Mark Rippetoe, and Chris
Phillips.
Tessa’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tessa Logan Benefit Fund at Bank of Putnam County 140
South Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN”16 December 2012
Hazel Marie (Blaylock) Lollar Obt.
b. 20 January 1926, White Co., TN –d. 12 March 2012, md to James Willard Lollard, b. 22 March 1919,
Kansas City, MO –d. 26 June 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Harvey Lollar & Ollie Mai
Hitchcock. Hazel Marie (Blaylock) Lollard, s/o James “Jim”& Ollie Blaylock.
*See James Willard Lollard Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Hazel Marie Lollar, 86, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March
15, at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 14, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lolla passed away Monday, March 12, 2012, at Bethesda Health Care Center after an extended
illness.
She was born Jan. 20, 1926, in White County to the late Jim and Ollie Blaylock.
Mrs. Lolla resided in Cookeville most of her life. She retired from working at the Jere Whitson school
cafeteria in 1984. She was a member of Jere Whitson Road Church of Christ for more than 50 years.
Her family includes a son, David Lollar of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Jerry
Gaw of Anderson, Ind., and Lana and Junior Phillips of Hilham; two granddaughters, Amber Haynes of
Nappanee, Ind., and Courtney King and husband James of Livingston; four great-granddaughters, Kaylee,
Madison and Ashley, all of Nappanee, Ind., and Katelyn King of Hilham; a sister, Margie Nell; several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friend, Mary Donaldson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lollar was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James Willard
Lollar on June 26, 2002; six brothers and six sisters.
Bro. Ray Wilmoth will officiate the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 14 March 2012.
James Willard Lollar Obt.
b. 22 March 1919, Kansas City, MO –d. 26 June 2002, (Pvt. U. S. Army WWII), Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, md Hazel Marie (Blaylock) Lollar. James Willard Lollar, s/o James Harvey Lollar & Ollie Mai
Hitchcock.
*See Hazel Marie (Blaylock) Lollar Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Willard Lollar, 83, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, June
28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5-9 p.m. and Friday from noon-2 p.m.
Mr. Lollar died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Son of the late James Harvey and Ollie Mai Hitchcock Lollar, he was born in Kansas City, Mo., on March
22, 1919.
Mr. Lollar was a retired factory worker and a member of Jere Whitson Church of Christ. He was an Army
veteran of WWII.
His family includes his wife, Hazel Marie Blaylock Lollar of Cookeville; a son, David Lynn Lollar of
Murfreesboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Lois and Max J. Gaw of Anderson, Ind., and Lana
Sue and Junior Phillips of Hilham; a sister, Barbara Lollar Loftis of Cookeville; three brothers, Jesse W.
and John W. Lollar of Anderson and Charles R. Lollar of Middletown, Ind.; two granddaughters, Amber
Renee Haynes of Napanee, Ind., and Courtney Nicole Phillips of Hilham; and three great-granddaughters,
Kaylee, Madison and Ashley Haynes, all of Indiana.
Bro. Loren Stephens and Bro. Cleve Hitchcock will officiate at the services.
Published June 27, 2002 10:28 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Willie Hugh Lollar
b. 12 May 1906, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 4 December 1970, Putnam Co., TN, md Illa (Presley) Sadler, b. 3
June 1907. Willie Hugh Lollar, s/o James Waymon Lollar (1865-1950) & Mary Matilda Garrison
(1876-1927). Willie Hugh Lollar md on the 10th of October 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Lillian Magdalene
(Trobaugh) Lollar, b. 9 May 1911, DeKalb Co., TN –d. 14 October 2001, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Clarence
& Ida Trobaugh. Lilliam Magdalene (Trobaugh) Lollar md also Raymond Stephen Domanski (19211980).
*See Charlie Rimon Sadler Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 440, #4479: Hugh Lollar married 10
October 1927 to Lillian Trobaugh).
(1920 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 81 - James W. Lollar is head of household, 54 yrs.
old, TN, md to Tilda, 43 yrs. old, TN. Children: Reed, 19 yrs. old; Pearley, 14 yrs. old & Hugh Lollar, 13
(1930 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 37 - Hugh Lollar is head of household, 23 yrs. old,
TN, (23 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Lillian, 18 yrs. old, TN, (16 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Hellen,
2+ yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: James Lollar, father, 64 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Bethel Monroe Loman
b. 5 September 1900 –d. 23 December 1981 - (EN 2 U S Navy), s/o William C. & Della R. Loman.
*See William C. Loman Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: BETHEL LOMAN Birth: 05 Sep 1900 – Death: Dec 1981–Last Residence:
(Nashville, Davidson, TN, 37216) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-05-4305, TN)
William C. Loman Obt.
b. 23 February 1863, TN–d. 9 August 1944, md Della R. (unknown) Loman, b. 17 July 1871, TN –d. 24
April 1959. Children: Mrs. P. E. Burris, Mrs. Eli Storie & Bethel Monroe Loman.
*See Bethel Monroe Loman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Eli Storie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
W. C. Loman, 81, former Cookeville resident, was buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery, last Thursday
afternoon. Funeral services were held in Nashville, Wednesday, with the Rev. S. W. Strickland officiating.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Della Loman, children, Mrs. P. E. Burris, Mrs. Elie Storie and Bethel Loman,
serving in the U. S. Navy, and a grandson, Joe Storie, Army Air Corps, serving in Italy.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 17 August 1944.
(1900 census 18th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –William Lomah is head of household, 37 yrs.
old, b. February 1863, TN md 11 yrs. to Della, 27 yrs. old, b. December 1872, TN, 3 children born, 2
children living. Children: Florrance, 9 yrs. old., b. December 1890, TN & Rutha, 5 yrs. old, b. May 1895,
TN).
(1910 census 5th Civil Dist., Granville Cookeville Rd., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 214 - William C. Loman is
head of household, 47 yrs. old, TN, (father born in NC, mother, TN), Occupation: Retail Merchant Dry
Goods, md 21 yrs. to Della R., 38 yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Naoma R., 15
yrs. old; Bethel M., 9 yrs. old; Sidney M., 5 yrs. old & Barney B. Loman, 11/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 331 – William C. Loman is head of
household, 56 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Venner Factory, md to Dellia, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children:
Florence, 30 yrs. old, TN; Bethel, 19 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Laborer Venner Factory; Elton, 15 yrs. old,
TN & Barney B. Loman, 10 yrs old, TN. Also living in the household, Ruth Story, dau., 25 yrs. old, TN
md to Eli Story, son-in-law, 34 yrs. old, TN, Occuaption: Clerk Railroad Co.)
Billy Dale Long Obt.
b. 5 November 1962, Jackson Co., TN – d. 26 April 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of February
1990, Putnam Co., TN to Shawna Kay (McCloud) Long, b. 7 April 1968. Billy Dale Long, s/o Herman
Long & Mary Opal Jackson.
*See Herman Long Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 1: Billy Dale Long married 24 February
1990, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 5 November 1962, address: Rt. 10, Apt. 2, Mt. View Dr., Cookeville, TN
to Shawna Kay McCloud, age 21, b. 7 April 1968, address: Rt. 10, Apt. 2, Mt. View Dr., Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Sylvia K. McCloud, 124 Maxwell St., Algood, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Billy Dale Long, 37, of Rickman, will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri.,
April 28, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, Thurs., April 27, at the funeral home.
Mr. Long died on Wed., April 26, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1962, in Jackson County to the late Herman and Mary Opal Jackson Long. Mr.
Long was a disabled factory worker from Genco Corp.
His family includes his wife, Shawna Kay Long of Rickman; two sons, Brenton Dale and Dustin Ray Long,
both of Rickman; a daughter, Bailey Kay Long of Rickman; three brothers, Jimmy Murray and Audrey
Long, both of Cookeville, and Gary Long of Nashville; and five sisters, Patricia Hardy, Reba Ferguson and
Linda Long, all of Cookeville, Debbie Pryor of Gainesboro, and Sherry Curtis of Baxter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the trust account of Shawna Long, c/o First Tennessee Bank, P.O.
Box 569, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Published April 27, 2000 10:29 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Herman Long Obt.
b. 11 April 1923, Clay Co., TN – d. 22 April 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of May
1967, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Opal (Jackson) Murray Long. Mary md 1st on the 13th of May 1952,
Putnam Co., TN to Louis Jay Murray.
*See Billy Dale Long Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 204: Louis Jay Murray married 13 May
1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 2 September 1927, address; Rt. 2, Cookeville, TN to Mary Opal Jackson,
age 22, b. 29 April 1930, address: Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN, name of parent, guardian of next of kin
of female: Elmon Jackson, Rt. 1, Bloomington Springs, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 236: Herman Long married 8 May 1967,
Putnam Co., TN, age 44, b. 11 April 1923, address: 126 N. Hickory, Cookeville, TN to Mary Opal Murray,
age 37, b. 29 April 1930, address: 757 Darwin St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin
of female: Patricia Murray, 757 Darwin St., Cookeville).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Herman Long, 62, of 757 Darwin St., Cookeville, will be held
tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Fox officiating. Burial will
be at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Long died Monday (April 22, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness.
Born April 11, 1923 in Clay County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Rosa Adams Long. He was a
veteran of World War II.
Mr. Long was a baker at Big O Donuts.
His family includes his wife, Mary Opal Long; four sons, Gary Long of Washington, and Billy and Audrey
Long and Jimmy Murray, all of Cookeville; five daughters, Sherry Curtis, Reba Ferguson, Patricia Hardy,
and Linda F. Long, all of Cookeville, and Debra Johnson of Baxter; three brothers, Paskell and Arvis Long,
both of Celina, and Haskell Long of Dayton, OH; two sisters, Beulah Long of Celina and Anna Massingale
of Dayton; and 15 grandchildren.
Sarah Lenos (Edmonds) Long
b. 7 April 1909 –d. 13 October 1954. ‘In Memory Of’.
“Remember friends as you pass by as you are now, so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me”
Rev. William Leslie Long
b. 3 April 1915 – d. 26 September 1998, md on the 11th of July 1936, Putnam Co., TN to Cora Edna
(Madewell) Long, b. 25 June 1919- d. 18 October 1997.
‘In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions’
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 143, docket #4, pg. 40: Leslie Long
married on the 11 of July 1936, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN to Edna Madwell,
age 18, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Kellie Madwell,
Cookeville, TN).
Flossie Neal (Jared) Lowe Obt.
b. 17 April 1897, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 August 1980, Putnam Co., TN md
Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr. (1897-1954). Flossie N. (Jared) Lowe, d/o Joseph
Haywood Jared & Laura Shields.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Flossie Jared Lowe, 83, will be
conducted Wednesday, August 20, at 4 p.m. at the Collegeside Church of Christ
with Dr. Neil Christy, officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery,
Cookeville, TN.
Mrs. Lowe died August 19 at her home.
Born April 17, 1897, in Putnam County, TN she was the daughter of the late
Joe and Laura Shields Jared and the wife of the late Morrison Lowe Sr.
Survivors include a son, Morrison Lowe Jr. of Cookeville; two daughters, Mrs. Lowe Jr. of Cookeville; two
daughters, Mrs. Laura Lowe Medley of Cookeville and Mrs. Lucy Lowe Woosley of Shelbyville; a brother,
Houston Jared of Buffalo Valley; and seven grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. Jere Lowe, Robert Lowe, Billy Harper, Joe Houston Jared, Ralph Jared, Lee
Woosley and Andrew Woosley.
Elders and deacons of the Collegeside Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the University Christian Center of the
Collegeside Church of Christ.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 20 August 1980.
Gene Lowe
b. 1 November 1918 – d. 16 September 1970, (Sgt Wyoming WWII, Korea & Vietname,) md Ruby
(unknown) Lowe, b. 11 September 1924.
(SS Death Index: Name: GENE LOWE Birth: 01 Nov 1918 Death: Sep 1970- Last Residence: (none
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-34-9602, TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: RUBY E LOWE Birth: 11 Sep 1924 Death: Jul 1998- Last Residence: (Ormond
Beach, Volusia, FL) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 412-36-5801, TN)
Gideon Harris Lowe Jr.
b. 1899 –d. 1971, s/o Gideon Harris Lowe Sr. & Lucy Cummins.
*See Gideon Harris Lowe Sr. Obt.
*See Lucy Virginia (Cummins) Lowe Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Sparta St., Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 58 –Gidian H. Lowe, 51 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Teach. Salesman Shoes, md 20 yrs. to Lucy, 41 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 5
children living. Children: Robert, 18 yrs. old; Gidian H. Jr., 16 yrs. old; Mary, 14 yrs. old; Morison, 12
yrs. old & Janie Lowe, 9 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Thomas Lowe, brother, 34
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Salesman General Store).
Gideon Harris Lowe Sr. Obt.
b. 9 October 1858, TN – d. 6 November 1913, md Lucy Virginia (Cummins) Lowe, b. 11 July 1868,
Cummins Mill, Jackson Co., TN – d. 8 June 1958, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Morrison Cummins & Frances
Pate. Gideon Harris Lowe Sr., s/o Major Leonard John Lowe (1826-1907 - Confederate Army) &
Nancy Jane Quarles (1831-1908). (Mason).
*See Gideon Harris Lowe Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr. Obt.
*See Robert Witherspoon Lowe Obt.
LOWE, GIDEON H.: Gideon H. Lowe, aged 55, one of our most prominent citizens and one of the best
known businessmen in Middle Tennessee, died today at his home in this city after an illness of several
weeks, his death begin due to cancer of the stomach. He was a member of the wholesale shoe firm of
Murray, Dibrell & Co. of Nashville and had been traveling for his firm in the upper Cumberland territory
for about twenty years. He was largely interested in the timber and lumber business and was the owner of
several mills. He was vice-president of the First National Bank of this city, owned several famrs (sic) and
was a member of the board of trustees of Dixie Colege (sic) and the city board of education. He was a
devoted member of the Christian church and a Mason of high degree. He was one of the most public
spirited men that ever lived in Cookeville and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was the
eldest child of the late Maj. L. J. Lowe. His mother was a daughter of the late Judge James. T. Quarles.
He's survived by his wife and five children, Robert, Gideon, Jr., and Morrison Lowe, and Mary and Janie
Lowe, all of this city; also by four brothers, Tom Lowe of this city, John D. Lowe of Columbia, Ky.,
William Lowe of Pickett county and James Lowe of Texas, all of whom were present when he died.
Uncle, Capt. John S. Quarles, and two aunts, Mrs. Lou Robinson and Miss Susan Quarles, reside in this
city. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the residence, followen (sic) by interment at the city
cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: [Date 11/6/1913, Vol. XI, No. 45, Page 3]
children living. Children: Robert, 18 yrs. old; Gidian H. Jr., 16 yrs. old; Mary, 14 yrs. old; Morison, 12 yrs.
old & Janie Lowe, 9 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Thomas Lowe, brother, 34 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Salesman General Store).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Sparta Pike, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 318-362 – Lucy Lowe is head of
household, 51 yrs. old, TN. Children: Morrison, 22 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Foreman Planning Mill;
Janie, 18 yrs. old & Gideon Jr. Lowe, 25 yrs. old, Occupation, Clerk Dry Goods. All born in TN. Also
living in the household: Tom W. Lowe, brother-in-law, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Tester Tire
Company).
Sgt. James Tompkins Quarles Lowe
b. 14 July 1871, Cheatham Co., TN – d. 28 June 1934, s/o Maj. Leonard John Lowe & Nancy Jane
Quarles.
*See Maj. Leonard John Lowe buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Maj. Leonard John Lowe Obt.
b. 2 April 1826, TN – d. 27 March 1907 (C.S.A. Major), md Nancy Jane (Quarles) Lowe, b. 18 August
1831, TN –d. 9 November 1908, d/o Judge James. T. Quarles.
*See Thomas “Tom”W. Lowe buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
LOWE, L. J.: Maj. L. J. Lowe died here Friday and was buried by the Masonic Order in the City Cemetery
Sunday. Maj. Lowe was a Major in the Confederate Army, and was 83 years old. He leaves five children,
his wife having died only a few months ago. He had been living here with his son Gid H. Lowe, for about
two years.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: [Date 4/1/1909, Vol. VII, No. 13, Page 1]
LOWE, MRS. L. J.: Mrs. L. J. Lowe died at the home of her son Gid. H. Lowe, in this city on Monday,
Nov. 9, 1908. She was buried on Tuesday in the Cookeville cemetery. [Date: 11/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 41,
Page 1] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Cheatham Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255247 National Archives Film T9-1247
Relation Sex
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L. J. LOWE
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Gid ... LOWE
Son
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Billie LOWE
Son
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TN
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John D. LOWE Son
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TN
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Mara T. LOWE Dau
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James LOWE
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Linda E. Lowe Obt.
b. 25 October 1950 –d. 29 June 1997, FL.
COOKEVILLE - Memorial services for Linda E. Lowe, 46, of Ormond Beach, Fla., will be held at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, July 25, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. The family has chosen cremation with
internment in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the funeral home.
Miss Lowe died on Sunday, June 29, 1997, at Bowmans Nursing Home in Florida.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1950. Miss Lowe was disabled from birth.
Her family includes aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bro. Jack Gentry will officiate at the services.
Published Thursday, July 23, 1998 12:05 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lucy Virginia (Cummins) Lowe
b. 11 July 1868, Cummins Mill, Jackson Co., TN – d. 8 June 1958, Putnam Co., TN, md Gideon Harris
Lowe Sr., b. 9 October 1858, TN – d. 6 November 1913, s/o Major Leonard John Lowe (1826-1907 Confederate Army) & Nancy Jane Quarles (1831-1908). Lucy Virginia Cummins Lowe, d/o Morrison
Cummins & Frances Pate.
*See Gideon Harris Lowe Sr. Obt.
*See Robert Witherspoon Lowe Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Cummins Lowe, 89, who died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Ralph Jared, here, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Collegeside Church of Christ.
Claude LaMar and Gilbert Shaffer officiated. Burial was in the Cookeville City cemetery. Whitson funeral
home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lowe was the widow of Gideon H. Lowe, Sr., who died in 1913. Her husband was one of the
organizers and director of Gainesboro telephone company and the First National Bank of Cookeville.
He was also one of the trustees of Dixie College, forerunner of Tennessee Tech, and a member of the
Cookeville city board.
Mrs. Lowe was born at Cummins Mill in Jackson county. She was married to Mr. Lowe in 1890 and they
moved to Cookeville in 1904. She was a daughter of Morrison and Frances Pate Cummins.
Mrs. Lowe was a member of the Chruch of Christ.
She was the mother of the late Robert W. Lowe, former state comptroller, and of the late Morrison Lowe,
Cookeville lumberman.
Surviving is another daughter, Mrs. William Douglas Paschall, St. Louis, MO; a son, Gideon H. Lowe, Jr.,
Cookeville; a brother, Dr. John Cummins, Fort Worth, TX; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 11 June 1958.
Out of Town Friends, Relatives Here For Mrs. Lowe’s Funeral:
Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral of Mrs. Gideon Harris Lowe Tuesday, June 10,
were Col. and Mrs. Wm. Douglass Paschall and Mrs. John Dinwiddie, St. Louis; Mrs. Garland G. Stanton,
Jr., Akron; Mrs. Tom W. Lowe, Sparta; Mrs. Foster Donnell, Mrs. A. T. Williams, Mrs. Jack Graves,
Lebanon; Dr. Walter Cummins, Miss Mary Irene Cummins, Harriman.
Miss Nannie Cummins, McMinnville; Mrs. Rollin Cundiff, Miss Mary Lucy Lowe, John D. Lowe,
Columbia, KY; Major James T. Quarles, L. C. Quarles, Mrs. John Bayless Anderson, Mrs. J. W. Draper,
Mrs. Albert Griffin, Miss Ruth Quarles, Gainesboro; Miss Dorothy Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Miles,
Mrs. W. L. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Mrs. E. F. Neal, Nashville.
Mrs. Allen Carden, La Follette; Mrs. L. M. Hampton, Detroit; Paul M. Hallcomb, Carlsbad, NM; Mrs. F. R.
Hazelton, Norfolk, VA; Mrs. Malcolm Williams, New Orleans; Mrs. Joseph H. Jared, Mr. and Mrs.
Morgan Jared, Mrs. Houston Jared, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ralph Jared, Mrs. J. A. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs.
Alex Burton, Mrs. E. H. Maddux, Mrs. J. T. Jared, Buffalo Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Harding, Silver
Point.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 11 June 1958
Mackey Lowe
b. 12 October 1937 –d. 24 October 1951. Buried next to Wilda “Bill”Lowe (1904-1982).
‘Remember Friends as you pass by, As you are now so once was I. As I am now you soon shall be. Prepare for death
and follow me’
Margaret Anne (Powell) Lowe Obt.
b. 24 May 1923, Nashville, TN – d. 14 January 2010, md Dr. Jere W. Lowe. Margaret Anne (Powell)
Lowe, d/o Ferdinand Powell & Margaret Hayes.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret Anne Powell Lowe, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Jan. 18, at Saint Michael's Church in Cookeville. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 17, at the home of her
son, Whitson Lowe, 2110 Hampton Ave., Nashville, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Monday at the church in Cookeville. Mrs. Lowe died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
She was born May 24, 1923, in Nashville to the late Margaret Hayes and Ferdinand
Powell. Anne graduated valedictorian from Science Hill High School in Johnson City.
She attended Vanderbilt University and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. In 1944
she transferred to Barnard College (Columbia University) in New York City and
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. She went to work in New York City as assistant to the
Chief European Desk for the Voice of America. Her sister, Hortense, introduced her to her future husband,
Dr. Jere Lowe, and the two were engaged in the garden of New York Hospital (Cornell) in 1954. Anne
settled in Cookeville as a "domestic engineer," mother and civic volunteer. She was passionate about
education, and served as president of the Putnam County Library Board for more than 30 years.
She was president of the Cookeville Medical Auxiliary, chairman of the Cookeville Arts Council,
founding member of the Cookeville Town and Gown Club, member of the Book Lovers Club and the
Cookeville House and Garden Club, and a member of the President's Club of Tennessee Tech
University. Anne maintained her Nashville friendships, and was a life member of the Ladies Hermitage
Association, a past president of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Tennessee, a
member of the Centennial Club and a member of the Canby Robinson Society.
Ann was a communicant of Saint Michael's Church in Cookeville for most of her life, and attended
Collegeside Church of Christ with her husband. She was widowed in 1994, and moved to Richland Place in
Nashville in 2001, becoming a communicant of Christ Church Cathedral. Anne loved to travel and visited
every continent. She loved to garden and was particularly fond of boxwoods and boxwood gardens. She
was a student of history and an advocate for historic preservation.
Her family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Richland Health Care Center and to her
personal caregiver, Barbara McGrady. Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Whitson and
Sandra Lowe and John Powell and Wendall Lowe; a sister, Hortense Powell Cooper; and six adoring
grandchildren, John, Margaret, Mark, Powell, Owen and Sarah Lowe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jere W. Lowe, and a brother,
Ferdinand Powell Jr. Pallbearers will be William, Jim and John Cooper, Bob, Monte, John and Mark Lowe,
Fearon Brown, Ferd Powell, Whit Carlen and Lee Woosley. Anne has requested that book donations, in her
honor, be made to the Putnam County Library. Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of
arrangements.
Sunday, Jan 17, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Jean (Proffitt) Lowe Obt.
b. 27 June 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 September 2007, Putnam Co., TN, md Morrison Lewis Lowe
Jr., b. 24 April 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 December 2001, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Morrison Lewis
Lowe Sr. & Flossie Neal Jared. Mary Jean (Proffitt) Lowe, d/o Herman Lee Proffitt & Kathleen Isbell.
*See Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Mary Jean Proffitt Lowe, 83, of Cookeville will be held
Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, Sept. 24, from 4:30-8 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lowe died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at her residence following an extended
illness.
She was born June 27, 1924, in Cookeville to the late Herman Lee and Kathleen Isbell
Proffitt.
Mrs. Lowe was a charter member of Collegeside Church of Christ since it was formed
in 1953. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1945 in physical
education.
She was a loving wife, mother and friend, loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed, but will
always live on in the hearts of her friends and family because of the wonderful example and impact she had
on their lives.
The family wants to thank the caregivers, especially two special people, Lisa Waters and Lori Usrey, for
the loving care given during Mrs. Lowe's illness.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Morrison Lewis (Monte) III and Janet Masters Lowe of
Cookeville; two sisters-in-law, Betty Proffitt and husband William I. of Cleveland and Laura Shields Lowe
Medley; and a brother-in-law, Martin Luke Medley Jr. of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lowe was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison L. Lowe Jr., and a
twin brother, William I. Proffitt.
Pallbearers will be Jim Smith, Brett Stanton, Lee and Andrew Woosley, Jeff Gleason and Tom Willis.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Cookeville High School Class of 1942, a class of true friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Collegeside Church of Christ, University Christian Center, 252 East
9th St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Mike O'Mara and Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate the services.
Published September 24, 2007 11:53 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Michael Gene Lowe
b. 27 September 1948 –d. 13 May 1973.
Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr. Obt.
b. 24 April 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 December 2001, Putnam Co., TN, md Mary Jean (Proffitt)
Lowe, b. 27 June 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 September 2007, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Herman Lee
Proffitt & Kathleen Isbell. Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr., s/o Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr. & Flossie Neal
Jared.
*See Mary Jean (Proffitt) Lowe Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr., 77, of Cookeville, will be held at
Collegeside Church of Christ at noon on Saturday, Dec. 29. Burial will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon at the church.
Mr. Lowe died on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 24, 1924, in Putnam County to the late Morrison Lewis and
Flossie Jared Lowe. He was educated in Putnam County schools and graduated from
Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the
United States Coast Guard, where he served during World War II.
He was part-owner of Lowe Manufacturing Company and later became the owner of Lowe Lumber
Sales Inc. He was also part-owner of Cherokee Furniture and Hermitage Hardwoods Inc.
Other business interests included farming and real estate development. With his passion for horses, Mr.
Lowe owned and exhibited both gaited and walking horses and was an avid member of the TWHBA. He
was one of the founding members of the Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association.
He was a member of Collegeside Church of Christ, where he served as deacon for many years.
His family includes his wife of 56 years, Jean Proffitt Lowe; a son, Morrison (Monte) Lowe III; a daughterin-law, Janet Masters Lowe; a sister, Laura Lowe Medley; and nieces and nephews Harry Lee Woosley,
Thomas Andrew Woosley, Lucy Medley McCain, Molly Medley Gleason and Emily Medley Christensen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Joe Lowe and Lucy Lowe
Woosley; his maternal grandparents, Joseph Haywood and Laura Shields Jared; and paternal grandparents
Gideon Harris and Lucy Cummins Lowe.
Pallbearers will be Lee and Andrew Woosley, Bob, Seth, Whitson and J.P. Lowe, Brett Stanton, Ralph
Grady and Freddy Maddux, Bennett, Chad, Steven and Houston Jared, Ricky and Tom Haselton, Buddy,
Bradley and Todd Jarrell, Mark and Alf Gill, Bennett, Blake, Ernest III, Tom and Kirk Spong, Robert
McCleod, Gideon and Oliver Scoggins, Fearon Brown and Morgan Wallace.
Honorary pallbearers will be the elders and deacons of Collegeside Church of Christ.
Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services.
Published December 28, 2001 11:24 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr. Obt.
b. 11 October 1897, Gainesboro, TN – d. 9 October 1954, Putnam Co., TN, md Flossie (Jared) Lowe, b.
17 April 1897, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 August 1980, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Joseph Haywood Jared &
Laura Neal Shields. Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr., s/o Gideon Harris Lowe & Lucy Virginia Cummins.
*See Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr. Obt.
Morrison L. Lowe Obt.
Funeral services for Morrison L. Lowe, 57 prominent Cookeville businessman were held at the 9th St.
Church of Christ Sunday afternoon.
Walter Bumgardner officiated and was assisted by Gilbert Shaffer and Ray Kinslow. Burial was in the
Mr. Lowe died at Cookeville General Hospital on Saturday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on Friday.
His death came as a shock to his many friends and relatives as it was thought he was in good health.
He was a native of Gainesboro, but he had lived here most of his life and enjoyed a wide friendship with
residents of this area. His trademark was a friendly smile with all he came in contact with.
He was the son of Mrs. Lucy Cumming Lowe who survives, and the late Gideon Harris Lowe, and was a
member of the Church of Christ. One of the members of the 9th Ave. Church of Christ, Mr. Lowe served
as a building trustee and did alot of the supervisory in the construction of the church.
A veteran of WWII, he was a member of the American Legion. He was a past president of the Lion's Club
and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a shriner and Knight Templar.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flossie Jared Lowe, son, Morrison L. Lowe Jr.,
twin daughters, Misses Laura Shield and Lucy Cummings Lowe who are students at Mary Baldwin
College; one grandson, Morriosn L. Lowe III, all of Cookeville; 2 sisters; Mrs. Ralph Jared of Buffalo
Valley, and Mrs. William Douglas Paschall of St. Louis; 2 brothers, Robert W. Lowe and Gideon H. Lowe
of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookevile, TN: Wednesday, 13 October 1954.
Morrison L. Lowe Obt. #2
Funeral services for Morrison L. Lowe, 57, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Ninth and
Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ with the minister, Walter Bumgardner, officiating, assisted by Rev.
Kinslow, and Gilbert E. Shaffer, minister of the Broad Street congregation. Burial was in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Lowe, prominently connected lumberman and manufacturer and a citizen of outstanding business,
civic, social and religious interests, died Saturday, October 9, at the Cookeville General Hospital where he
had been a patient since Thursday afternoon. His death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. Lowe was a member of the firms of the Cookeville Planing Mills and Lowe Manufacturing company.
He was past president of the retail Lumber Dealers Association of Tennessee. A veteran of World War I,
he was a member of the American Legion, the Sons of the American Revolution and was a past president
of the Cookeville Lions Club.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 14 October 1954.
old, TN, Occuaption: Teach. Salesman Shoes, md 20 yrs. to Lucy, 41 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 5
Company).
Robert Witherspoon Lowe Obt.
b. 5 September 1891, Jackson Co., TN - d. 12 March 1956, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Gideon Harris Lowe Sr.
& Lucy Virginia Cummins. Robert W. Lowe md on the 14th of March 1916, Putnam Co., TN to Mary
Alice (Whitson) Lowe, b. 1893 –1980, d/o Jeremiah “Jere”Whitson (1853-1928) & Parizetta Frances
Terry (1853 –1947).
*See Henry “Harry”Schmelzel Brown Obt.
*See Gideon Harris Lowe Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jeremiah "Jere" Whitson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 310, #1232: Mr. Robert W. Lowe married
14 March 1916, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Alice Whitson).
Funeral services for Robert W. Lowe, 65, former state comptroller during the administration of Gov.
Prentice Cooper, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Ninth Street Church of Christ.
Walter Bumgardner and Gilbert Shaffer conducted the services and burial was in Cookeville city cemetery.
A native of Jackson county, Mr. Lowe died Monday at his home here after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Lowe was engaged in the lumber manufacturing at the time of his death. He was a director of the
First National Bank in Cookeville, and was a past president of the Cookeville Lions Club.
He was for several years a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee from the 4 th district.
Mr. Lowe, son of Mrs. Lucy Cummins Lowe and the late Gideon H. Lowe, was born in Gainesboro, a
member of two pioneer and prominently connected families of his native county. Together with his parents
and others of the immediate family he came to Cookeville where he had been a resident since 1904.
He received his education in the Cookeville Schools and Columbia Military Academy and has always been
actively engaged in the civic, business, educational and religious interests of his home county and city. He
enjoyed home life and was keenly interested in the activities of his family. The Lowe home has always
been noted for its cordial hospitality.
Mr. Lowe had been a member of the Church of Christ for many years. He was a member of the Broad
Street congregation unitl some two years ago when the congregation at Ninth and Jefferson was
established. He was instrumental in its establishement materially and by his influential counsel.
He was a trustee of the Ninth Stree Church of Christ.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gideon Harris Lowe; his widow, Mrs. Mary Alice Whitson Lowe; two
sons, Dr. Jere Lowe and Robert W. Lowe, Jr., Cookeville; two daughters, Miss Cynthia Lowe, librarian at
Washington university, St. Louis, and Miss Caroline Lowe, graduate student at Yale University, New
Haven, CT; one brother, Gideon Lowe, Jr., Cookeville and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Jared, Cookeville, and
Mrs. Douglas Paschall, St. Louis.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 15 March 1956.
old, TN, Occuaption: Teach. Salesman Shoes, md 20 yrs. to Lucy, 41 yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 5
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Dixie Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 406-228-258 –Robert W. Lowe is head of
household, 28 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manager Planning Mill, md to Mary Alice, 26 yrs, old, TN.
Child: Jere W. Lowe, 1+ yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census Cookeville Town, Washington Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 134 - Robert W. Lowe is head of
household, 38 yrs. old, TN md to Mary A., 36 yrs. old, TN. Children: Jere W., 11 yrs. old; Cynthia, 7 9/12
yrs. old; Robert W., 1 5/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Buelah Taylor, 19 yrs.
old, servant, TN).
Ruby Eileen (Henley) Lowe Obt.
b. 11 September 1924, Cookeville, TN –d. 11 July 1998, FL.
COOKEVILLE - Memorial services for Ruby Eileen Lowe, 73, of Ormond Beach, Fla., will be held at 2
p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Whitson Funeral Home. The family has chosen cremation with internment in
The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lowe died on Saturday, July 11, 1998, at Bowmans Nursing Home in Florida.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1924, in Cookeville. Mrs. Lowe was a homemaker.
Her family includes a brother, Johnny Henley of Gainesboro; three sisters, Reba Benson of Ormond Beach,
Fla., Helen Johnson of Augusta, Ga., and Lillie Abner of Cookeville; three grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.
Published Thursday, July 23, 1998 12:05 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Seth Warfield Lowe Obt.
b. 25 November 1972, Nashville, TN –d. 1 June 2004, s/o Robert W. Lowe Jr. & Julia Fort.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Seth Warfield Lowe, 31, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, June 5, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Cookeville. A private burial will follow in
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the home of his parents at 290
Evergreen Place, Cookeville.
Mr. Lowe died on Tuesday, June 1, 2004.
He was born on Nov. 25, 1972, in Nashville to Julia Fort and Robert W. Lowe Jr. of Cookeville. He
attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, and Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Kappa
Sigma Fraternity. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis. Mr. Lowe worked in
the information technology industry and was a Microsoft Certified Technician.
In addition to his parents, his family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert W. III and Angela
Lowe of Cleveland, Ohio; and a nephew, Robert W. Lowe IV of Cleveland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Whitson Lowe, J.P. Lowe, James Fearson Brown, Walter Whitson Carlen
Jr., Garth Cooper Fort, Daniel Whitmil Fort, Robert Frierson Fort, Captain Steven Cho, Sean Maxwell and
Michael Medley.
Memorial donations may be made to any YMCA.
Thomas Walter Lowe Obt.
b. 10 December 1902 – d. 29 September 1956, Knoxville, TN, md Louise (Gibson) Lowe, b. 1 October
1907 –d. 27 June 1992.
‘He Is Asleep Not Dead’ ‘Husband’
‘Safe In the Arms of Jesus Sweetly my Soul Shall Rest’ ‘Wife’
Funeral services for Tom Lowe of Knoxville were held last week in the chapel of the Whitson Funeral
home with Rev. J. R. Cox, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville
City cemetery.
Mr. Lowe’s death occurred at a Knoxville convalescent home following an illness of several months.
Formerly of Murfreesboro, Mr. Lowe spent some time in Memphis where he had business interest prior to
coming to this section of Tennessee.
In recent years he and his family have called Fountain City home. He was a traveling salesman for the
Freeman Shell Co., which his father-in-law, E. Y. Gibson, Cookeville, represented for a long period
of time.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Gibson Lowe, formerly of Cookeville, a daughter, Mary Louise
Lowe, and a sister, Mrs. Grover Sneed of Murfreesboro.
Other relatives here to attend the funeral and burial services were Robert Gibson, Bob Gibson, Jr., of
Knoxville, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibson of Florence, AL, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Marian
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, all of Knoxville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 11 October 1956.
Thomas “Tom”W. Lowe
b. 28 January 1876, TN –d. 12 March 1952, s/o Major Leonard John Lowe (1826-1907) & Nancy Jane
Quarles (1831-1908). Buried next to him is Belle England Lowe, b. 7 August 1887 – d. 18 November
1979. (Mason symbol)
*See Maj. Leonard John Lowe Obt.
*See Gideon Harris Lowe Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Cheatham Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
L. J. LOWE
Self
M
M
W
54
TN
Occ:
Page 1A
Nancy J. LOWE Wife
F
Occ:
Keeping House
Gid ... LOWE
Son
M
Occ:
Timber Dealer
Billie LOWE
Son
M
Fa: TN
John D. LOWE Son
M
Fa: TN
Mara T. LOWE Dau
F
Fa: TN
James LOWE
Son
M
Fa: TN
Thomas W. LOWESon M
Fa: TN
M
Fa: VA
S
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
W
48
Mo: TN
W
21
Mo: TN
W
17
TN
TN
W
14
TN
W
18
TN
W
8
TN
W
4
TN
TN
children living. Children: Robert, 18 yrs. old; Gidian H. Jr., 16 yrs. old; Mary, 14 yrs. old; Morison, 12 yrs.
old & Janie Lowe, 9 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Thomas Lowe, brother, 34
Company).
Virginia Joe Lowe
b. 28 July 1928, TN –3 April 1934, d/o Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr. & Flossie Jared.
*See Morrison Lewis Lowe Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Morrison Lewis Lowe Jr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Virginia Joe Lowe
b. -----, TN
d. 3 Apr 1934
Age: 5y 8m 5d
Father: Morrison Lowe, TN
Mother: Flossie Jared, TN
Wilda “Bill”Lowe
b. 23 December 1904 –d. 6 February 1982. Buried next to him is Mackey Lowe (1937-1951).
(SS Death Index: Name: WILDA LOWE Birth: 23 Dec 1904 Death: Feb 1982- Last Residence:
(Kennewick, Benton, WA) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN:518-24-5072, ID)
Mercedes Elisa Lugo Obt.
b. 2 December 1926, Camaguey, Cuba –d. 20 March 2001, Putnam Co., TN, md Jose Lugo.
Funeral services for Mercedes Elisa Lugo, 84, of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, March 24 at 3 pm in
the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Crabtree
officiating. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Lugo’s family will receive friends Thursday from 2 pm until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lugo died suddenly Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 2, 1926 in Camaguey, Cuba.
Mrs. Lugo was a member of Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and an
excellent wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jose Lugo; brother, Alberto Marin;
and sister, Gloria Viamontes.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Lilia and Fernando Delgado of Cookeville; two sisters, Lilia
Andress of Boca Raton, FL and Graciela Marin of Miami, FL; and two granddaughters, Christina Lazcano
and Kasandria Aguilar of Cookeville.
Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
H. Douglas “Doug”Lumby Obt.
b. 27 March 1928, Windsor, Ontario, Canada – d. 16 January 2004, Cookeville, TN, md Helen Marie
(unknown) Lumby, b. 29 August 1924.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Doug Lumby, 75, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 20, from Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Lumby died on Friday, January 16, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 27, 1928, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to the late Ashley and Myrtle Gilly Lumby.
Mr. Lumby was a loan officer at the Bank of America.
His family includes his wife, Helen Marie Lumby of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law Dorinda and
David Derwin of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; a son, Lynn Waters of Wisconsin; six grandchildren: Randy D. and
Michael J. Warren, Warren, Douglas, Shannon, and Christene Waters; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lumby was preceded in death by a sister, Luella.
Memorial donations may be made to the Smyrna Church of Christ.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Oliver W. Lynch
b. 5 August 1904, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 December 1995, Algood, TN, md on the 29th of
August 1929 to Beulah Pearl (Adcock) Lynch, b. 9 October 1907 –d. 11 October 1996.
E. Cecil Lynn Obt.
b. 14 September 1911, Jackson Co., TN –d. 12 June 2005, Nashville, TN, md Catherine (Allen) Lynn. E.
Cecil Lynn, s/o Hop Lynn & Eula Morgan.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for E. Cecil Lynn, 93, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14, at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home in
Nashville; and from noon until time of services on Wednesday, at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home in Cookeville.
Mr. Lynn died on Sunday, June 12, 2005, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He was born on Sept. 14, 1911, in Jackson County to the late Hop and Eula Morgan Lynn.
He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech University and taught elementary school in Jackson County
and Central High in Cookeville. After moving to Oak Ridge in 1944, he worked at Y-12 and X-10
plants for the Atomic Energy Commission and Union Carbide for 31 years as an analytical chemist.
Mr. Lynn was the treasurer at New York Avenue Church of Christ in Oak Ridge for 20 years, where he was
a member until moving to Lakeshore Meadows in Nashville in 2002, where he became a member of
Bellevue Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of more than 63 years, Catherine Allen Lynn of Nashville (whom he married
on Jan. 3, 1942 in Rossville, Ga.); a son, Michael A. Lynn of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy
Lynn and Don Garner of Nashville; two grandchildren, Melissa Garner Ezell and Jeff Garner; four greatgrandchildren, Catelyn, Austin and Garner Ezell and Isabella Garner; and two cousins, Robert Lynn Draper
and Polly Garrison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jackson Miles Ezell.
Bro. Dan Harless will officiate at the services in Cookeville.
*See Hop Lynn.
Published June 14, 2005 10:16 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Hop Lynn
b. 13 December 1882 –d. 1 July 1986, md on the 30th of May 1908, Jackson Co., TN to Eula M. (Morgan)
Lynn, b. 26 July 1893 – d. 30 March 1974. Markers next to them: Cecil Lynn, and his wife Catherine
Lynn
*See E. Cecil Lynn Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: HOP LYNN - Birth: 13 December 1882 – Death: July 1986 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-01-4447, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 299: H. Lynn married 30 May 1908,
Jackson Co., TN to Eula Morgan).
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: Hop Lynn is head of household, 37 yrs. old, TN md
to Ula, 26 yrs. old, TN. Child: Cecil Lynn, 8 yrs. old, TN)
Samuel Asa Lynn Obt.
b. 3 November 1907, Jackson Co., TN –d. 28 July 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Jean (Brown)
Lynn, b. 12 September 1909 – d. 2 April 1983. Samuel Asa Lynn, s/o David Campbell & Zanda
Crawford.
(SS Death Index: Name: SAM LYNN Birth: 03 Nov 1907 - Death: Jul 1966–Last Residence: (not
(SS Death Index: Name: JEAN LYNN Birth: 12 Sep 1909 - Death: Apr 1983–Last Residence: (Huntsville,
Madison, AL) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-78-9428, TN)
Samuel Asa Lynn, 58, died Thursday at his home on the Monterey Road Cookeville Rt. 6, following an
illness of several months. He was operator of Lynn’s Motel.
Funeral services were Saturday afternoon in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Carl Gossett,
minister of the Holladay Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A native of Jackson County he was the son of David Campbell and Zanda Crawford Lynn. He was a
member of the Broad Street Church of Christ and of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Jean Brown Lynn; 2 sons, Joe B. Lynn of South Bend, IN, Billy C. Lynn
of Fairbanks, AK; 5 daughters, Mrs. Sammie Lynn Chance of Huntsville, AL, Mrs. Sue Lynn Miller, Mrs.
Lois Lynn Lusk, both of Houston, TX, Miss Patricia Ann Lynn of Huntsville, MS, Janice Ellen Lynn of
Cookeville; 4 brothers, Crawford Lynn of Rutherfordton, NC, Austin Lynn of HI, James A. Lynn of
Cookeville, Walter C. Lynn of Lebanon; sister, Mrs. Barbara Lynn Whiteside of Charlotte, NC and 11
grandchildren.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 2 August 1966
Willie Harlen Mabrey Obt.
b. 11 January 1925, Putnam Co.., TN – d. 13 October 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Clay
Mabrey & Alice Stafford.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Willie Harlen Mabrey, 73, of Cookeville will be held at 10 a.m. on
Friday, Oct. 16, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. to tonight at the funeral home.
Mr. Mabrey died on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Jan. 11, 1925, in Jackson County to the late Clay and Alice Stafford Mabrey. Mr. Mabrey
was a self-employed entrepreneur.
His family includes two nieces, Patricia Wylie of Arizona and Constance Nelson of Holland; and two
nephews, John Lamb of California and Richard Lamb of Florida.
Pallbearers will be Sherman and Richard Lamb, Bill and John Nelson, Kenny Young and Ray Heady.
Bro. Jackie Wheeler will officiate at the services.
Published Thursday, October 15, 1998 12:06 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Pearl Mabry
b. October 1879 –d. 6 September 1952.
Edna (Hill) Mackey
b. 2 December 1897, TN – d. 29 December 1981, d/o James L. Hill & Mollie Hunter. (School Teacher
41 yrs)
*See James L. Hill buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Alice Mackie
b. 22 January 1880 –d. 8 December 1912, d/o Mr. Mackie & Bettie A. Shoat.
*See Bettie A. (Shoat) Mackie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Arvel Odell Mackie
b. 11 February 1915 –d. 13 May 1991.
Bettie A. (Shoat) Mackie
b. 7 April 1857 –d. 12 October 1902, md Mr. Mackie.
*See Alice Mackie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Corder Mackie
b. 1862 –1918. Buried next to Bettie A. Mackie (1857-1902).
‘Although you went before I came with my wife I will honor your name, A. J. Newport’
Danie Mackie
b. 13 November 1905 – d. 3 April 1975 md Edna M. (unknown) Mackie, b. 15 August 1909. Danie
Mackie, s/o Hirom Armstrong Mackie & Mary Elizabeth Leach.
*See Hirom Armstron Mackie Obt.
*See Mary Elizabeth (Leach) Mackie Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN MACKIE Birth: 13 Nov 1905 - Death: Apr 1975–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-56-1337 TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: EDNA S MACKIE Birth: 15 Aug 1909 - Death: Mar 1995–Last Residence:
Danny Richard Mackie Obt.
b. 23 January 1957, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 March 2006, Chattanooga, TN, md on the 14th of
February 1991, Cumberland Co., TN to Amy Regina (Garrett) Mackie. Danny Richard Mackie,s/o
Arnold Mackie & Dorothy Jean Carr.
*See Dorothy Jean (Carr) Mackie Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Cumberland Co., TN: Danny Richard Mackie married 14
February 1991, Cumberland Co., TN, age 34, b. 23 January 1957, address: 1521 Bunker Hill Rd.,
Cookeville, TN to Amy Regina Garrett, age 23, b. 22 July 1967, Rt. 1, Richman, TN, name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Danny Richard Mackie, 49, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 18, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mr. Mackie died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
He was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Cookeville to the late Arnold and Dorothy Jean Carr Mackie.
Mr. Mackie was an auto mechanic and worked for Gentry's Power Equipment. He loved auto racing and
building cars.
His family includes his wife, Amy Regina Garrett Mackie of Cookeville; a daughter, Angela Nicole Mackie
of Cookeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff and Bobi Mackie of Cookeville and Jamie Nelson; a
brother, Gary Mackie of Cookeville; and two half sisters.
Bro. Carles Walker will officiate the services.
Dillard Mackie
b. September 1885, TN – d. 1957, md on the 23rd of December 1905, White Co., TN to Darria
(Bumbalough) Mackie, b. 1890 –d. 19?. Dillard Mackie, s/o Tim P. & Dicey Mackey.
*See Ina (Mackie) Henry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 191: Dillard Mackie married 23 December
1905, White Co., TN to Darie Bumbalough).
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 161 –Tim P. Mackey is head of household, 40 yrs.old,
b. June 1859, TN md 19 yrs. to Dicey, 22 yrs. old, b. October 1877, TN, 7 children born, 7 children living.
Children: Andy, 17 yrs. old, b. June 1883; Henry, 15 yrs. old, b. October 1884; Dillard, 14 yrs. old, b.
September 1885; Harrison, 13 yrs. old, b. April 1887; Calley, 8 yrs. old, b. September 1891; Amey, 7 yrs.
old, b. October 1892 & Dock 2 yrs. old, b. August 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the household,
Faraba Mackey, mother, 77 yrs. old, b. January 1823, TN, widow, 1 child born, 1 child living.
Dorothy Jean (Carr) Mackie Obt.
b. 18 March 1934, Putnam Co., TN – d. 15 August 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of December
1952, Smith Co., TN to Arnold R. Mackie, b. 21 February 1917 –d. 26 November 1986, Putnam Co., TN,
s/o Andy Mackie (1880-1959) & Lou Conley (1887-1971). Dorothy Jean (Carr) Mackie, d/o Othel Carr
(1908-1987) & Levola Anderson (1916-1990), both buried Crest Lawn Cemtery. Arnold R. Mackie md
also to Mary Walena (Henry) Watts, b. 25 January 1924, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 January 2007, Putnam
Co., TN, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. She was also married to James Millis Watts.
*See Danny Richard Mackie Obt.
*See Bobby Lane Carr Obt., buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Levola (Anderson) Carr Obt., buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Othel Carr Obt., buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mary Walena (Henry) Mackie Watts Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 143, #279: Arnold Mackie married 24
December 1952, Smith Co., TN, age 35, address: Rt. 2, Sparta, TN to Jean Carr, age 18, address; Buffalo
Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Mackie, 66, of Cookeville, were held at 2 p.m. today,
Wed., Aug. 16, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Mackie died on Tues., Aug. 15, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 18, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Othel and Levola Anderson Carr. Mrs.
Mackie was a retired seamstress from the Cookeville Shirt Company. She attended Crossroads Baptist
Church.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary Mackie, and Danny and Amy Mackie, all of
Cookeville; three brothers, Jerry, Jimmy and Bobby Carr, all of Baxter; six sisters, Carolyn Bates of
Buffalo Valley, Shirley Douglas of Gordonsville, Jan Green of Grant, Margaret Vernon of Greenwood,
S.C., Ann Neeley of Nashville, and Tincy Strahin of Baxter; a grandson, Jeff Mackie of Cookeville; and a
granddaughter, Angela Nicole Mackie of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Mackie; two brothers,
Michael and Marty Carr; and two sisters, Becky Maynard and Hilda Maxwell.
Bro. Bill Baker officiated at the services.
Elbert Lee Mackie Obt.
b. 17 February 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 January 1984, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 4th of April 1942,
Putnam Co., TN to Ruby Elizabeth (Ray) Mackie. Elbert Lee Mackie, s/o Henry Mackie & Mary
Amindy Henry.
*See Henry Mackie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Elbert Lee Mackie, 70, of Route 8, Cookeville, will be held
Saturday, Jan. 7, 1984, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Carlos Walker and Raymond
White officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Mackie, a farmer, was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital Jan. 4.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary Henry Mackie. He was a member
of the Stone Seminary Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII.
He served on the board of directors of First Tennessee Bank, was a retired manager of the ASC office and
chairman of the ASC County Committee, and was chairman of the Falling Water Utility District.
His family includes his wife, Ruby Mackie of Cookeville; two daughters, Mrs. Gail Smith of North
Carolina and Mrs. Keran Stamey of Cookeville; two brothers, Floro Mackie and Herbert Mackie of White
County; four sisters, Marie Pedro of California, Modesta Hammond of Ohio, Flossie Golden and Nina
Williams, both of Sparta; and five grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are Henry Brewington, Demus Deering, Keith Graham, Walter Head, Howard
Hitchcock, Curtis Mackie, Kenneth Massa, Marvin Moss. Honorary pallbearers are Perry Graham, Bobby
Mackie, Glen Ray, Robert Williams.
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Ridge Road, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 201 – Henry Mackie is head of
household, 35 yrs. old, TN md. to Mary R., 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Modesto, dau, 13 yrs. old; Herbert
11 yrs. old; Flossie, 9 yrs. old; Elbert L., 6 yrs. old; Nannie L., 3+ yrs. old & Crockette M. Mackie, dau.,
1+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
Henry Mackie
b. 27 October 1884, TN – d. 28 December 1960, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of February 1905,
Putnam Co., TN to Mary Amindy (Henry) Mackie, b. 29 July 1888, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 January
1962, d/o Madison Columbus Henry & Levisa Robinson. Henry Mackie, s/o Tim Mackie & Dicie
Shirley. (Dicie (Shirley) Mackie, b. 18 October 1877, TN –d. 28 May 1934, d/o William Shirley (18421919) & Mary Ann Jackson. Dicie is buried in the Clouse Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN).
*See Elbert Lee Mackie Obt.
*See John D. Mackie Obt.
*See William Dock Mackie Obt.
*See Modesta (Mackie) Hammond buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 268, #515: Henry Mackey married 19
February 1905, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Henry).
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 161 –Tim P. Mackey is head of household, 40 yrs.
old, b. June 1859, TN md 19 yrs. to Dicey, 22 yrs. old, b. October 1877, TN, 7 children born, 7 children
living. Children: Andy, 17 yrs. old, b. June 1883; Henry, 15 yrs. old, b. October 1884; Dillard, 14 yrs. old,
b. September 1885; Harrison, 13 yrs. old, b. April 1887; Calley, 8 yrs. old, b. September 1891; Amey, 7
yrs. old, b. October 1892 & Dock Mackey, 2 yrs. old, b. August 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Faraba Mackey, mother, 77 yrs. old, b. Janaury 1823, TN, widow)
(1910 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 206 –Henry Mackie is head of household, 23 yrs. old,
TN md 5 yrs. to Mary, 21 yrs. old, TN, children born, 2 children living. Children: Modesto, dau, 4 yrs.
old, TN & James H. Mackie, 22/12 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Ridge Road, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 201 – Henry Mackie is head of
household, 35 yrs. old, TN md. to Mary R., 31 yrs. old, TN. Children: Modesto, dau, 13 yrs. old; Herbert
11 yrs. old; Flossie, 9 yrs. old; Elbert L., 6 yrs. old; Nannie L., 3+ yrs. old & Crockette M. Mackie, dau., 1+
Hirom Armstrong Mackie Obt.
b. 10 January 1864, Putnam Co., TN – d. 12 May 1930, Putnam Co., TN, md Mary Elizabeth (Leach)
Mackie, b. 6 November 1865 – d. 24 January 1955, d/o Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Leach. Hirom Armstrong
Mackie, s/o Hirom Mackie & Sally Hairs. Buried next to Hirom & Mary E. Mackie is their son Robert
Lee Mackie, b. 21 April 1902 –d. 24 December 1903.
*See Danie Mackie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Elizabeth (Leach) Mackie Obt.
Hite Mackie Dead After Brief Illness:
After a short illness of about two days the eartly career of H. M. “Hite” Mackie, well known citizen of
Cookeville came to a close Monday evening at his home in this city.
Mr. Mackie was born in Putnam county January 10, 1864, being in his 71st year at the time of his death. He
was one of a family of fourteen children, but is survived by only one brother, Mr. Tim Mackie, who lives a
few miles east of Cookeville. He is also survived by six childen, four daughters and two sons as follows:
Mrs. Maud Young, of Detroit, MI, Mrs. _____ McLean, of St. Lewis, MO, Mrs. Notie Reed and Mrs. Ollie
Johnson, of this city; Dallas Mackie, of Detroit, MI; and Danile Mackie, of this city; and three
grandchildren. All of the children were with their father when the final summons came.
Mr. Mackie had been a citizen of Cookeville for about thirty years, during the most of which time he had
successfully conducted barber shops at various long locations here, being one of the most expert barbers
who ever operated here.
Mr. Mackie was a man who eaily made friends with everyone, being of kind disposition, generous hearted,
liked and admired by all, and his cordial, friendly greeting will be missed by many, both old and young.
Many years ago he professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Mormon church, but in recent
years he gave up his belief in that church and expressed his hope in the Church of Christ and in this faith he
held steadfast till the end.
Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon by W. M. Oakley and O. H.
Tallman, each of whom made extended remarkds appropriate to the sad occasion, a large congregation of
realtives, friends and neighbors being present. Interment in the family lot in the city cemetery followed
these services.
Hirom Armstrong Mackie
Certificate: #11682
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Hirom Armstrong Mackie
Age: 68y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 12 May 1930
Father: Hirom Mackie
Father's Birth Place: TN
Mother: Sally Hairs
Mother's Birth Place: TN
Cemetery: City Cemetery
John D. Mackie Obt.
b. 28 June 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. December 1978, Putnam Co., TN, md Mattie Lou (Roberson)
Mackie, b. 1 January 1915, Putnam Co., TN - d. 31 July 2004, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Dee & Lula Finely
Roberson. John D. Mackie, s/o Tim Mackie & Dicie Shirley. (Dicie (Shirley) Mackie, b. 18 October
1877, TN –d. 28 May 1934, d/o William Shirley (1842-1919) & Mary Ann Jackson. Dicie is buried in
the Clouse Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN).
*See Mattie Lou (Robinson) Mackie Obt.
*See William Dock Mackie Obt.
*See Floyd Mackie Sr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(SS Death Index: Name: MACKIE, JOHN – Birth: 28 Jun 1913- Death: Dec 1978– Age: 65- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 412-18-8890, Issued By:
TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for John D. Mackie, 65, of 344 S. Walnut St. were held Friday, Dec.
22, at the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Mr. Mackie died Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Cookeville General
Hospital.
Services were conducted by Bro. Loyce Mullican and Bro. Dillard Johnson and burial was at Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Mackie was a native of Putnam County and was the son of the late Tim and Dicie Shirley Mackie. He
was a truck driver, retired from the State of Tennessee, and was amember of the Pleasant Ridge Freewill
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Mackie; two sons, Lloyd of Rickman and Floyd of Nashville; three
daughters, Mrs. Lorene Craighead, Mrs. Johnnie Matheney, and Mrs. Edith Harris, all of Cookeville; three
brothers, Tom of Dayton, Ohio, Delbert of Nashville, Bill of Crossville; one sister, Mrs. Lou Clouse of
Sparta; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 26 December 1978
John Leroy Mackie Obt.
b. 2 February 1931, Putnam Co., TN – d.. 26 June 2011, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of June 1963,
Nashville, TN to Peggy (Apple) Mackie. John Leroy Mackie, s/o John Danie Mackie & Mary Edna
Sloan. John Leroy Mackie md 1st on the 12th of November 1954, Putnam Co., TN to Delores Eleanor
Quam.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 437: John Leroy Mackie married 12
November 1954, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 2 February 1931, address; 305 S. Jefferson, Cookeville, TN to
Delores Eleanor Quam, age 19, b. 22 May 1935, address; rt. 4, Everett, Washington, name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of female: Jeffery Quam, father, Rt. 4, Everett, Washington. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of male: J. D. Mackie, father, 305 S. Jefferson, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Leroy Mackie, 80, of Cookeville, will be held a 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 29, at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Interment, with military honors, will follow in
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 28, at the Cookeville Chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the
church.
Mr. Mackie died suddenly Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, at his home, in the loving care of his wife and
family.
He was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Cookeville to the late John Danie and Mary Edna Sloan Mackie.
Mr. Mackie graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1957, and had remained a strong supporter of
TTU Athletics and the College of Business Administration.
He was co-owner and sales manager of IWC (Institutional Wholesale Company) with his brother until his
retirement in 1997.
He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and had been a lifelong member of Jefferson Avenue
Church of Christ.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, Peggy Apple Mackie (whom he married June 28, 1963, in
Nashville, and would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on Tuesday); four daughters and
three sons-in-law, Melinda and David Anderson of Cookeville, Jennifer Kossman of San Diego, Calif.;
Emily and Alan Brown of Gainesboro and Susanne and Ron Lee of Franklin; nine grandchildren, Nicole
Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jacob Kossman, Zachary Kossman Benjamin Kossman, Matthew Brown,
Sarah Brown, Sophia Lee and Jonathan Lee; and a brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Shirley Mackie of
Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be David Anderson, Ron Lee, Alan Brown, Danny Maxwell, Ronnie Stout, Phil Hackett,
Larry Edmondson, Rick Bellar and Michael Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Worley, Glen Ramsey, Leroy Henderson, members of the "Romeo
Club" and all IWC sales representatives, past and present.
Memorial donations may be made to Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, 521 South Jefferson Ave.,
Cookeville, TN 38501.
Bros. Buddy Johnson and Charles Williamson will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (931) 526-6111.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 29 June 2011.
Joyce (Farley) Mackie Obt.
b. 15 July 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 March 2007, Livingston, md on the 18th of July 1944 to Oval J.
Mackie, b. 4 November 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 March 2006, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Andy Mackie &
Lou Conley. Joyce (Farley) Mackie, d/o Tom Farley & Della Maynard.
*See Oval J. Mackie Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Joyce (Farley) Mackie, 80, of Cookeville will be held Saturday,
March 24, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday, March 23, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, from 7 a.m. until
time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mackie died March 22, 2007, at Livingston Regional Hospital.
She was born July 15, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Tom and Della Maynard Farley.
Mrs. Mackie was a factory worker at Cookeville Shirt Factory. She was of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes her daughter, Patsye Dyer of Cookeville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nell and
Billy Joe Lamb of Cookeville and Bernice Birdwell of Algood; four grandchildren, Nikki and husband
Casey Sutton, Ashley and husband Spencer Evans, Curt and wife Malinda Warren and Casey Warren; six
great-grandchildren, Cody Ferguson, Savannah Sutton and Allison, Andrew, Amanda and Arin Warren;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mackie was preceded in death by her husband, Oval; a daughter, Connie
Warren; and two brothers, Bazil and T.M. Farley.
Pallbearers will be Curt and Casey Warren, Spencer Evans, Casey Sutton, Steve Lamb and Timmy Farley.
Bro. Harlan Johnson will officiate the services.
Published March 23, 2007 11:39 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lonnie E. Mackie
b. 17 November 1908 –d. 21 March 1970, md Sarah (unknown) Mackie, b. 1 May 1915.
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 164 –Dillard Mackie is head of household, 34 yrs.
old, TN md to Dorris, 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Leora, 13 yrs. old; Lonnie E., 11 yrs. old & Ina P.
Mackie, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Mary Elizabeth (Leach) Mackie Obt.
b. 6 November 1865 – 24 January 1954, md Hirom Armstrong Mackie, b. 10 January 1864, TN – d. 12
May 1930, s/o Hirom Mackie & Sally Hairs. Mary Elizabeth Mackie, d/o Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Leach.
Buried next to Hirom & Mary E. Mackie is their son Robert Lee Mackie, b. 21 April 1902 – d. 24
December 1903.
*See Danie Mackie buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Hirom Armstrong Mackie Obt.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for Mrs. Elizabeth Mackie, 88, who died Sunday in the
Cookeville General Hospital. Oliver Cunningham, minister, officiated at the services held in the Chapel at
Whitson Funeral Home. Internment was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Mackie was a member of the Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
H. Leach.
Survivors include two sons, Dallas Mackie and J. D. Mackie both of Cookeville; four daughters, Mrs.
Maude Young and Mrs. Notie Reed, Cookeville, Mrs. Irma Briley, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Opha Johnston,
Cookeville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: January 1954
Mattie Lou (Roberson) Mackie Obt.
b. 1 January 1915, Putnam Co., TN - d. 31 July 2004, Putnam Co., TN, md to John D. Mackie, b. 28 June
1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. December 1978, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Tim Mackie & Dicie Shirley. Mattie
Lou (Roberson) Mackie, d/o Dee & Lula Finely Roberson. (Their son Floyd Mackie Sr., b. 24 September
1934 –d. 4 November 2005).
*See Floyd Mackie Sr. buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mattie Lou Mackie, 89, of Cookeville were held at 2 p.m. today,
Monday, Aug. 2, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Mackie died on Saturday, July 31, 2004.
She was born on Jan. 1, 1915, in Putnam County to the late Dee and Lula Finely Roberson.
Mrs. Mackie was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Ridge Free Will Baptist Church in Putnam
County.
Her family includes a son, Floyd Mackie Sr. of Cookeville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Edith and
C.M. Harris, and Johnnie Matheney, all of Cookeville; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Mackie; a son, James Lloyd
Mackie; a daughter, Lorene Craighead; two sisters, Lora Selby and Vesta Carol; a brother, Haskel
Roberson; and two grandchildren, Darell Mackie and Cindy Matheney.
Pallbearers were Jimmy and Richard Craighead, Rudolph Barton, Justin and Jarred Matheney and
Raymond Tallent.
Bros. Clyde (CHUD) Matheney and Jo Jo Matheney officiated at the services.
Oval J. Mackie
b. 4 November 1920, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 March 2006, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of July 1944
to Joyce (Farley) Mackie, b. 15 July 1920 –d. 22 March 2007, d/o Tom Farley & Della Maynard. Oval
J, Mackie, s/o Andy Mackie & Lou Conley.
*See Joyce (Farley) Mackie Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Oval J. Mackie, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
March 14, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Monday, March 13, and from 7 a.m. until time of
services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mackie died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 4, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Andy and Lou Conley Mackie.
He was a timber purchasing agent and a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Mackie was a veteran of the
Army.
His family includes his wife, Joyce Mackie of Cookeville; two daughters, Connie Warren and Patsye Dyer,
both of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Nikki Sutton, Ashley Dyer and Curt and Casey Warren, all of
Cookeville; and six great-grandchildren, Cody Ferguson, Savannah Sutton, Allison, Andrew, Amanda and
Arin Warren, all of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Mackie Wilson, and two brothers,
Arnold and Odell Mackie.
Pallbearers will be Bill Ford, Tommy Moss, Tim Farley, Curt and Casey Warren and Steve Lamb.
Rev. Harlon Johnson will officiate the services.
William Dock Mackie Obt.
b. 27 August 1897, TN, md on the 1st of April 1917, Putnam Co., TN to Stella Elizabeth (Clouse) Mackie,
b. 5 January 1900 –d. 5 November 1969. William Dock Mackie, s/o Tim Mackie & Dicie Shirley. (Dicie
(Shirley) Mackie, b. 18 October 1877, TN – d. 28 May 1934, d/o William Shirley (1842-1919) & Mary
Ann Jackson. Dicie is buried in the Clouse Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN).
*See Robert Junior McCormick Obt.
*See Loretta (Mackie) Watts buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 370, #1471: Dock Mackie married 1 April
1917, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Stella Clouse).
(Source: WWI Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, Putnam Co., TN: William Dock Mackie, b. 27 August
1897, age 20, address: Rt. 8, Sparta, Putnam Co., TN. Nearest relative: Stelley Mackie, Rt. 8, Sparta,
Putnam Co., TN. Short height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair. Can’t hear good and weak lungs).
Funeral services for Dock Mackie, 58, were conducted Tuesday at his home in the Whitson Chapel
community with Bro. Fowler Montgomery officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Stella Clouse Mackie; seven daughters, Mrs. Euentta Beachetti and Mrs.
Rosetta Hood, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Minnie Etta Potter, Jeffersonville, Indiana, Mrs. Modena Green, Detroit,
Michigan, Mrs. Loretta Watts, Baxter, Mrs. Winnie Edna McCormick and Mrs. Irene McDaniels,
Cookeville; five brothers; one sister; four half-brothers; one half-sister; and eight grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 25 August 1955.
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 161 –Tim P. Mackey is head of household, 40 yrs.
old, b. June 1859, TN, md 19 yrs. to Dicey, 22 yrs. old, b. October 1877, TN, 7 children born, 7 children
living. Children: Andy, 17 yrs. old, b. June 1883; Henry, 15 yrs. old, b. October 1884; Dillard, 14 yrs. old,
b. September 1885; Harrison, 13 yrs. old, b. April 1887; Calley, 8 yrs. old, b. September 1891; Amey, 7
yrs. old, b. October 1892 & Dock Mackey, 2 yrs. old, b. August 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Faraba Mackey, mother, 77 yrs. old, b. January 1823, TN, widow).
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Ridge Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 150 –Tim Mackie is head of household, 59
yrs. old, TN, md to Dicie, 42 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mary L., 14 yrs. old; Willie, 9 yrs. old; John D., 6 yrs.
old; Tomie L., 4 2/12 yrs. old & Davy Mackie, 1 6/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Ridge Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 151 – Dock Mackie is head of household,
21 yrs. old, TN md to Stella, 19 yrs. old, TN. Child: Metta Mackie, 8/12 yrs. old, TN).
Willie Vernell “Nell”Mackie Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Willie Vernell “Nell”Mackie, 88, of Ohio, were held at 1 p.m.
today, Tuesday, May 14, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Mackie passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Liberty of Beavercreek Nursing Home in Ohio.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 15 May 2013
Amlic Winton Maddux Obt.
b. 31 January 1882, Putnam Co., TN– d. 1 December 1974, md Mattie (Bartlett) Maddux, b. 22 June
1886, TN –d. 14 July 1961, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Anderson LaFayette Bartlett (1854-1915) & Margaret
Ellen Mayberry. Amlic W. Maddux, s/o David Jeff Maddux & Mary Lane Grimes. Amlic Winton
Maddux’s siblings are: (brothers) Clark & Cecil Maddux –(sister) Mrs. Addie Terry, Cookeville, TN.
*See Mattie (Bartlett) Maddux Obt.
Funeral services for Amlic Winton Maddux, 65, retired telegraph operator who died of a heart attack at his
home on Willow Street Monday morning, were held Wednesday morning at the Cookeville Methodist
Church.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Thornton Fowler, and burial was in City Cemetery.
A native of Putnam County, Mr. Maddux was employed by the Tennessee Central Railway for 30 years,
being retired last January. He was the telegraph operator at the Cookeville depot for 25 years. He was
the son of the late Jeff and Lou Maddux.
Mr. Maddux was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mattie Maddux, two brothers, Clark Maddux, Detroit, and Cecila
Maddux, Cookeville, and a sister, Mrs. Addie Terry, Cookeville.
Amlic Winton Maddux
b. 31 Jan 1882, Putnam Co., TN
d. 1 Dec 1947
Father: Jeff Maddux
Mother: Lane Grimes, Putnam Co., TN
City Putnam Co., TN
(1900 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 150 – Davis Maddux is head of household, 39
yrs.old. b. May 1861, TN, md 19 yrs. to Mary L., 38 yrs.old. b. June 1861, TN, 3 children born, 3 children
living. Children: Amlee W., 18 yrs.old, b. January 1882; Adda, 16 yrs. old. b. April 1884 & Clay F.
Maddux, 7/12 yrs. old, b. October 1899. All born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 219 – Amlet Maddox, is head of
household, 28 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Veneering Factory, md 3 yrs. to Mattie, 23 yrs. old, TN).
David Haywood “Dave”Maddux Obt.
b. 9 October 1915, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 January 1993, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of October 1940,
Putnam Co., TN to Margaret Alice (Carlen) Maddux, b. 19 November 1917 – d. 15 May 1974, d/o
Alfred Algood Carlen & Elizabeth Reams Cox. He md 2nd on the 19th of April 1975, Putnam Co., TN to
Sara Lorraine Parks. David Haywood Maddux, s/o Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux &
Lorelle Adcock.
*See Alfred Algood Carlen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux Obt. *See Lorelle (Adcock) Maddux Obt.
*See Margaret Alice (Carlen) Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 427, docket, pg. 220: David H. Maddux
married 21 October 1940, Putnam Co., TN, age 25, address: Cookeville, TN to Margaret Alice Carlen, age
22, address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Algood Carlen, Cookeville,
TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 191: Dave Haywood Maddux married 19
April 1975, Putnam Co., TN, age 59, address: 534 E. Broad St., Cookeville, TN to Sara Loraine Parks, age
46, address: 416 S. Maple Ave., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Geneva
Eaily Isom, Rt. 2, College Grove, TN).
COOKEVILLE – David Haywood “Dave” Maddux, a prominent Cookeville businessman and former
owner of Maddux Hardward, died Friday, January 1, 1993, at Cookeville General Hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Maddux, 77, will be conducted today, Sunday, January 3, at 2 p.m., at the
Collegeside Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The son of the late Robert Lee and Lorelle Adcock Maddux, he owned and operated Maddux Hardware on
the Courthouse Square for many years.
Mr. Maddux attended Tennessee Tech University and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Maddux had served as president of Tennessee Hardware Association, a director at First Tennessee
Bank, member of Cookeville General Hospital board and past president of Cookeville Development
Corporation.
A native of Putnam County, he served as an elder at the Collegeside Church of Christ since the church was
first built.
Mr. Maddux’s family includes: his wife, Lorraine Parks Maddux; two sons, Robert Algood Maddux, of
Greenwich, CT; and David Carlen Maddux, of St. Petersburg, FL; one daughter, Margaret Alice Maddux,
of Nashville, TN; one step-daughter Teresa Parks Pinson of St. Anthony, ID; one step-son, J. D. Parks, of
Cookeville; one sister, Lennis Ledora Dunlap, of Chico, CA; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Carlen Maddux.
Memorial contributions may be made to University Christian Student Center. Collegeside Building Fund
or American Cancer Society.
Active pallbearers will be J. D. Parks, John Maddux, Hill Carlen, Charles Cobb, Gary Rodgers, Bob Farris,
John Pedigo and Herb Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are Ray Kinslow, James Murphy, Bernard Keyes, Glenn Davis, Morris Mabry, Bill
Davidson, John Mason, Robert Waddell, Sid Maddux, Morrison Lowe, Jere Lowe, Jere Whitson, Billy
Carlen, Robert Cox, Bob Lowe, Walter Whitson Carlen and Harvey Isom.
All elders and deacons of Collegeside Church of Christ will also serve as honorary pallbearers.
Kelly Campbell, Walter Edwards and Harvey Arnold will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 3 January 1993.
Elmo Lewis Grimes (Nichols) Maddux Obt.
b. 12 November 1892, Putnam Co., TN – d. 8 March 1978, Athens, GA, md on the 9th of March 1917 to
Ernest Haywood Maddux, b. b. 1 December 1882, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 August 1969, Putnam Co., TN
s/o James Nelson Maddux & Eudora Jared. Elmo (Nichols) Maddux, d/o James Petway Nichols (18591921) & Harriet Lewis Grimes (1863-1937).
*See Ernest Haywood Maddux Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services will be held Friday March 10 at 2:00 at the Chapel of HooperHuddleston Funeral Home for Elmo Nichols Maddux, 85. She died March 8 at the home of her son,
Nelson Maddux in Athens, GA.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. Fred Johnson and the Rev. Wendell Meggs and burial will be at
Mrs. Maddux was a life-long resident of Putnam County and was the widow of the late Haywood Maddux.
She had been an active member of the Methodist Church for many years.
In addition to her son, she is survived by 2 grandsons, Richard Haywood Maddux of Greensboro, GA, and
Dr. Hugh Nelson Maddux of Newman, GA; 2 great grandsons, Brent and Brett Maddux; 1 brother, Lecil
Nichols of Baxter; 1 sister, Miss Douglas Nichols of Nashville.
Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 9 March 1978.
Ernest Compton Maddux Obt.
b. 3 September 1904, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 October 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of
February 1936, Putnam Co., TN to Lorraine (Huddleston) Maddux, b. 10 January 1907 – d. 17 October
1994, d/o Oscar Dow Huddleston & Ida Mai Stanton
*See Lorraine (Huddleston) Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Compton Maddux married 7 February 1936,
Putnam Co., TN, age 31, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Loraine Huddleston, age 29, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: O. D. Huddleston,
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
Funeral services for Compton Maddux, 86, will be held tomorrow October 13, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. in the
chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mr. Maddux died
October 12, 1990 in Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Martha De Jones Maddux. Mr. Maddux
was a retired farmer. His family includes his wife, Lorraine Huddleston Maddux; 3 sisters, Mary Alice
Young of Baxter, Ruby Jared of Buffalo Valley, and Pauline Medley of Cookeville. Nephews will serve as
pallbearers. The family will receive frinds at the funeral home after 4:00 today. Rev. Buford Kelley, Rev.
Wayne Simmons, and Rev. Derrick Young will officiate at the services.
Herald –Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Friday, 12 October 1990.
Ernest Haywood Maddux Obt.
b. 1 December 1882, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 August 1969 md the 9th of March 1917 to Elmo Lewis
Grimes (Nichols) Maddux, b. 12 November 1892, TN –d. 8 March 1978, d/o James Petway Nichols &
Harriet Lewis Grimes. Ernest Haywood Maddux, s/o James Nelson Maddux & Eudora Jared.
*See Elmo Lewis Grimes (Nichols) Maddux Obt.
Funeral services for Ernest Haywood Maddux, 86, will be held Friday at 2:00 in the chapel of Whitson
Funeral Home and burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Johnson, pastor of Park
View Methodist Church of which Mr. Maddux was a member will officiate.
Mr. Maddux, a native of Putnam County, son of James Nelson Maddux and Eudora Jared Maddux, died
Wednesday at his home Cookeville, Rt. 2 following a long illness. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elmo Nichols Maddux; son, Nelson Maddux of Athens, GA; 2
grandsons, Richard Haywood Maddux and Hugh Nelson Maddux of Athens, GA; 5 brothers, Sam Maddux,
Lawton, OK, Snowden Maddux, Water Valley, MS, Bob Lee Maddux, H. Grady Maddux, both of
Cookeville, and Clarence Maddux of Oak Ridge.
Whitson Funeral Home in charge.
Citizen Newspaper, TN: 7 August 1969, pg. 3.
Sgt. Fred Denton Maddux Obt.
b. 19 January 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 September 1994, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Henry
Grady Maddux (1894-1975) & Vada Mai Carr (1893-1976).
*See Haywood Grady “Henry”Maddux Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: FRED D MADDUX Birth: 19 Jan 1927- Death: 10 Sep 1994–Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Fred Denton Maddux, 67, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday,
September 13, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. Maddux died Saturday, September 10, 1994, in his home.
Born January 19, 1927, in Putnam County, he was the son of the late Henry Grady and Vada Carr Maddux.
Mr. Maddux was retired from the Engineering Department of the State of Tennessee Highway Department.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in both the Navy and Air Force.
His family includes one brother, Sid Maddux of Cookeville; five nephews, Ralph Jared, Freddy and Ralph
Grady Maddux, Robert Knox and David and Scott Massie; one niece, Dana Massie Hutson, and seven
great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Elizabeth Jared and Dimple
Dean Massie.
Active pallbearers will be Freddy and Ralph Grady Maddux, Bennett Joseph Jared, Roy B. Evans, Jim
Reece, Robert Brotherton, Charlie Reece, Robert Brotherton, Charlie Verble and Robert Knox Massie.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Literacy Council, c/o Board of Education,
1400 E. Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Richard Grogan and Frank Tillman Maddux will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 12 September 1994.
Haywood Grady “Henry”Maddux Obt.
b. 11 March 1894 – d. 25 November 1975, md on the 24th of May 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Vada Mai
(Carr) Maddux, b. 28 December 1893 – d. 12 August 1976, d/o James R. Carr & Caroline Allen.
Haywood Grady “Henry”Maddux, s/o James Nelson Maddux & Eudora "Dora" Jared.
*See Vada Mai (Carr) Maddux Obt.
*See Fred Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 162, #642: Grady Maddux married 24
May 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vada Carr).
Cookeville Funeral services for H. Grady Maddux, 81, will be conducted from the chapel of HooperHuddleston Funeral Home Thursday at 1:30 with Bobbie Oliver, pastor of Lee Seminary Presbyterian
Church officiating.
Maddux died Tuesday in Cookeville General Hospital. He was a resident of Rt. 5, Cookeville, a retired
farmer and former Trustee of Putnam County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vada Carr Maddux; 2 sons, Sid and Fred Maddux of Cookeville; 2
daughters, Mrs. Joyce Jared, Buffalo Valley, and Mrs. Vernon Massie, Donelson, TN; 4 brothers, Bob Lee
Maddux, Cookeville, Clarence Maddux, Oak Ridge, Snowden Maddux, Walter Valley, MS, and Sam
Maddux, Lawton, OK; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 26 November 1975.
Herbert Claude Maddux Obt.
b. 6 November 1901, TN – d. 24 January 1979, Crossville, TN, md on the 2nd of February 1924, Putnam
Co., TN to Mattie J. (Whiteaker) Maddux, b. 9 June 1901 – d. 18 October 1956, d/o James Lawrence
Whittaker & Lou Robinson. Herbert C. Maddux, s/o Oscar Jack Maddux (1878-1967) & Sarah H.
Cole (1880-1975) both buried in the Cole-Maddux Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. (Mason and Eastern Star
Symbols)
*See Mattie (Whiteaker) Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 216, #2124: Herbert Claude Maddux
married 2 February 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mattie J. Whitaker).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Herbert Claude Maddux, 77, of 136 Pinewood Dr., Crossville, will
be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Mr. Maddux died Wednesday,
Jan. 24, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Prichard and burial will be at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maddux was a native of Putnam County and was the son of the late Oscar and Sarah Cole Maddux. He
was a retired truck driver and was a member of Baxter Masonic Lodge 657.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Dora Prill Watts of Baxter, and one brother, Jack Maddux of Crossville.
Active pallbearers will be Oscar Maddux, James Maddux, Clyde Maddux, Dennie Maddux, Whit Watts,
Claude Watts.
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 74 - Oscar Maddux is head of household, 31 yrs. old,
TN md 13 yrs. to Sarah C., 30 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Raymond C., 12
yrs. old; Herbert C., 8 yrs. old; Clyde D., 5 yrs. old & Jackson Maddux, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Walton Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 100 – Oscar Maddux is head of
household, 41 yrs. old, TN md to Sarah C., 39 yrs. old, TN. Children: Clifford, 22 yrs. old; Clyde, 15 yrs.
old; Jackie (sp), 12 yrs. old; Redmond P., 8 yrs. old & Dora Maddux, 4+ yrs. old. All born in TN).
James Terry Maddux
b. 13 September 1956, md 27 June 1981, Putnam Co., TN, Sharion Ann (Oakley) Maddux, b. 14 March
1958 –d. 9 March 1998.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 480: James Terry Maddux married on 27
June 1981, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 13 September 1956, address: Rt. 1, Box 359, Baxter, TN to Sharion
Ann Oakley, age 23, b. 14 March 1958, address: 811 Orchard St., Cookeville, MI, name of parent, guardian
or next of kin of female: Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Oakley).
Kathleen Leftwich Maddux Obt.
b. 13 May 1928 –d. 21 January 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Ernest Maddux & Monice
Leftwich.
*See William Ernest Maddux buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Moncie Donna (Leftwich) Maddux Obt.
*See Peggy Lou Maddux Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kathleen Maddux, 71, of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, Jan. 23,
at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home with Brother Gary Lee officiating. Burial will be in
Ms. Maddux died January 21, 2000, in Cookeville Regional Hospital.
She was an administrative assistant for the Tennessee Public Service Commission for 21 years.
The daughter of the late Ernest and Monice Leftwich Maddux, she was born May 13, 1928, in Putnam
County.
She was a member of the Salem Methodist Church.
Her family includes her sister, Mable Lane of Cookeville; her brother, Robert “Bob”and Aline Maddux of
Cookeville; nieces, Cindy Maddux of Virginia, Darlene Marrs of Ohio, and Pauline Maddux of Missouri;
her nephew, James E. Maddux of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Maddux, a sister, Peggy Maddux, and a brother-in-law,
Noah “Doc”Lane.
Pallbearers will be Letcher and Blake Dishman, Lynn and Chad Bullock, Bill Brown, and Dawson Carlile.
Lawrence Page Maddux Obt.
b. 23 September 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 September 2001, White Co., TN, md Ursa (Stamps)
Maddux, b. 17 February 1904 – d. 1 June 1996. Lawrence P. Maddux, s/o Lewis Dow Maddux (18821969) & Margaret Arizona Allison (1883-1979).
*See Ursa (Stamps) Maddux buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lawrence P. Maddux, 91, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Friday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home.
Mr. Maddux died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at White County Hospital.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1909, in Putnam County to the late Dow and Margaret A. Allison Maddux. Mr.
Maddux was a fabric salesman and a member of Donelson Free Will Baptist Church.
His family includes three brothers, Clifford and Leonard Maddux, both of Cookeville, and Eugene Maddux
of Agoura, Calif.; two sisters, Christine Quinn of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Elsie Peterson of Ferndale,
Mich.; a granddaughter, Judy Adcox of Mt. Juliet; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ursa Stamps Maddux, and a brother, Ralph
R. Maddux.
Pallbearers will be Larry, Earl and Jimmy Maddux, Fay Benjamin, John Loba and Finis Bowman.
Bro. Robert Morgan will officiate at the services.
Lorelle Cornelia (Adcock) Maddux Obt.
b. 4 August 1893, Sparta, TN – d. 17 April 1980, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 29th of December 1914,
Putnam Co., TN to Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux, b. 26 June 1889, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 December 1985,
TN, s/o James Maddux & Dora Jared. Lorelle (Adcock) Maddux, d/o Beauregard G. Adcock & Mary
Lee Kendrick.
*See Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux Obt.
*See David Haywood Maddux Obt.
*See Margaret Alice Maddux Obt.
*See Beauregard G. Adcock Obt.
*See Mary Lee (Kendrick) Adcock Obt.
*See Milburn Kendrick Adcock Obt.
*See Harvey Thurman Whitson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 987: Robert L. Maddux married 29
December 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lorelle Adcock).
Services for Mrs. Lorelle Adcock Maddux will be conducted from the Collegeside Church of Christ
Sunday April 20 at 2:00 with Dr. John Averitt officiating.
Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maddux died April 17 in Cookeville General Hospital. She was a native of Sparta, TN, and was the
daughter of the late Beauregard G. and Mary Lee Kendrick Adcock.
Survivors include Mrs. Maddux’s husband Robert Lee Maddux; 1 son, Dave Maddux; a daughter, Mrs.
Lennis Dunlap of Chico, CA; 4 grandchildren, Peter Dunlap, Margaret Alice, Maddux, David Carlen
Maddux, and Robert Algood Maddux; and 4 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Maddux was a member of the Book Lovers Club for many years and of the Cookeville Sewing and
Garden Club.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: 18 April 1980.
Lorraine (Huddleston) Maddux Obt.
b. 10 January 1907 – d. 17 October 1994, md on the 7th of February 1936, Putnam Co., TN to Ernest
Compton Maddux, b. 3 September 1904 – d. 12 October 1990. Lorraine (Huddleston) Maddux, d/o
Oscar Dow Huddleston & Ida Mai Stanton.
*See Ernest Compton Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Compton Maddux married 7 February 1936,
Putnam Co., TN, age 31, address: Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Loraine Huddleston, age 29, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: O. D. Huddleston,
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN).
Funeral services for Loraine Huddleston Maddux, 87, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday, October 19 at
2:00 in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maddux died Monday, October 17, 1994 at her home. Born January 10, 1907 in Putnam County, she
was the daughter of the late Oscar Dow and Ida Mai Stanton Huddleston.
Mrs. Maddux retired from teaching after 33 years of service and became a bookkeeper in the Putnam Co.
Trustees office.
She became a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in the Gentry community in 1921 and later
joined Salem United Methodist Church.
Her family includes 1 brother, Clarence Taylor Huddleston of Buffalo Valley; nieces, Betty Jeah Breeding,
Blanche Smithers, and Mary Jane Huddleston; nephews, Clarence T. Huddleston, Jr., Dow, Ronnie, Gary,
Neil, Ned and Roe Huddleston and Waylon Hawkins, and special friend, Carolyn Young.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maddux was preceded in death by her husband Compton Maddux; 2
brothers, Isaac and Hubert Huddleston, and 1 sister, Geraldine Hawkins.
Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 4:00 today.
Rev. Gary Lee and Rev. Buford Kelly will officaiate at the services.
Note: Lorraine Huddleston Maddux was a teacher at Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, Tuesday, 18 October 1994.
Gentry-Maddux-Huddleston
13 February 1936
A wedding of much interest in this section was that of Miss Lorraine Huddleston and Compton Maddux,
which occurred Friday, February 7 at Cookeville.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dow Ensor at his home. Miss Mamie Huddleston was the only
attendant.
The bride who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Huddleston, is a very popular and higly esteemed
young lady. She is a member of the faculty of Bufflao Valley School. The groom is the son of C. B.
Maddux. He is a progressive young farmer. They will be at home at Buffalo Valley after February 1.
Margaret Alice Maddux Obt.
b. 28 September 1948, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 March 2001, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o
David Haywood Maddux & Margaret Carlen.
*See David Haywood “Dave”Maddux Obt.
*See Lorelle (Adcock) Maddux Obt.
*See Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret Alice Maddux, 52, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m.
on Tues., April 3, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 2, at the funeral
home.
Miss Maddux died on Fri., March 31, 2001, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
She was born Sept. 28, 1948 in Cookeville to the late David H. and Margaret Carlen
Maddux. Miss Maddux was a graduate of Cookeville Central High School and
Tennessee Tech University. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Chief
Financial Officer of American Healthways in Nashville.
Her family includes two brothers and sisters-in-law David Carlen and Martha Maddux of St. Petersburg,
Fla., and Robert Algood and Isabel Maddux of Greenwich, Conn.; three aunts: Mrs. Elizabeth Carlen Brank
McLean of Shelbyville, Mrs. Ledora Dunlap of Chico, Calif., and Mrs. Catherine Cox of Raleigh, N.C.;
step-mother Lorraine Parks Maddux of Cookeville; step-sister and step brother-in-law Teresa and Keith
Pinson; step-brother and step-sister-in-law J.D. and Lissa Parks; nephew David Carlen Maddux, Jr. of
Tampa, Fla.; three nieces Margaret Alice Maddux of Richmond, Ind., Rachel Elizabeth Maddux and
Kathryn Carlen Maddux both of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Active pallbearers will be David Maddux, Peter Dunlap, Hill Carlen, Randy, Rob, Tom, Dan and Andrew
Cox, John Maddux, Joe Carter, Rob Maddux and Monte Lowe.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alfred Algood and Elizabeth Carlen Scholarship or Bob Lee,
Lorelle and David H. Maddux Scholarship at Tennessee Tech, P.O. Box 5047, Cookeville, 38505-0001.
John Acuff will officiate at the services.
Published March 31, 2001 4:40 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mattie (Bartlett) Maddux Obt.
b. 22 June 1886, TN –d. 14 July 1961, Putnam Co., TN, md Amlic Winton Maddux, b. 31 January 1882,
Putnam Co., TN–d. 1 December 1974, s/o David Jeff Maddux & Mary Lane Grimes. Mattie (Bartlett)
Maddux, d/o Anderson LaFayette Bartlett (1854-1915) & Margaret Ellen Mayberry.
*See Amlic Winton Maddux Obt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Bartlett Maddux of 216 N. Willow Avenue were held Monday at Hooper
and Huddleston Funeral Home with Glenn Killom minister of the Willow Avenue Church of Christ, of
which Mrs. Maddux was a member, officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maddux died Friday night at the Cookeville General Hospital following a brief illness.
She was the widow of A. W. Maddux, for many years the local ticket agent with the Tennessee Central
Railroad, and a daughter of the late LaFayett and Margaret M. Bartlett.
There are no immediate survivors.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 18 July 1961.
Mattie J. (Whiteaker) Maddux Obt.
b. 9 June 1901, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 October 1956, Nashville, TN, md on the 2nd of February 1924,
Putnam Co., TN to Herbert Claude Maddux, b. 6 November 1901, TN – d. 24 January 1979. Mattie
(Whiteaker) Maddux, d/o James Lawrence Whiteaker (1867-1950) & Geneva Lousetta Robinson
(1863-1953), both buried in the Leige Whiteaker Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Herbert Claude Maddux Obt.
*See Lena (Whiteaker) Plunkett Kestner Obt.
*See Ernest C. Whitaker Obt.
*See Sallie Frances Whitaker Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 216, #2124: Herbert Claude Maddux
married 2 February 1924, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mattie J. Whitaker).
Mrs. Claude Maddux, 55, Principal of the Lafayette School in Putnam County, died Thursday morning in a
Nashville Hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Baxter Methodist Church, Dr. Harry L. Upperman, and the Rev.
Walter Schaerer conducted the services and burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A native of Putnam County, Mrs. Maddux was a daughter of the late James Lawrence and Lou Robinson
Whittaker. She was a member of the Baxter Methodist Church. Her husband is a member of the Putnam
County Court.
She is survived by her husband; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Plunkett, Miss Sallie Whittaker, Baxter, Rt. 1, and
Mrs. Odell Craighead, Cookeville. Two brothers; Clarence C. Whittaker, Baxter, Rt. 2 and Ernest
Whittaker, Baxter Rt. 1.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home here was in charge of arrangements.
(Grandmother, Fannie Byrne – Great Great Grandfather, Lawrence Byrne, brother of Dorcas (Byrne)
Jared). (James Lawrence Whittaker, s/o Lige & Rhoda Frances Byrne Whitaker)
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 24 October 1956
Moncie Donna (Leftwich) Maddux Obt.
b. 20 October 1894, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 February 1997, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 29th of December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to William Earnest Maddux, b. 1 August 1895 – d. 9
November 1981, s/o Robert Maddux & Cindy Maxwell. Moncie Donna (Leftwich) Maddux, d/o Lute
Leftwich & Tennessee Frances Ensor.
*See William Ernest Maddux Obt.
*See Kathleen Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 471, #1867: Earnest Maddux married 29
December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Moncie Leftwich).
Funeral services for Moncie Leftwich Maddux 102 of Cookeville were held today February 24, 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs.
Maddux died on Saturday, February 22, 1997 at her home.
A native of Putnam Co. she was born on October 20, 1894 to the late Lute & Tennessee Frances Ensor
Leftwich.
She was a homemaker and active member of the Salem Methodist Church
and the Salem Home Dem. Club for more than 60 years. Mrs. Maddux
taught school at White House, Buffalo Valley beginning in 1917.
Her family includes two daughters, Mable M. Love and Kathleen Maddux,
both of Cookeville. One son Robert “Bob” Maddux of Cookeville, four
grandchildren, James Edward, Paulind and Cindy Maddux and Darlene
Marrs; five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, close friends
Geraldine Stewart and Audie Ensley and a host to nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by her husband Ernest
Maddux, one son Gilbert Maddux, six sisters, three brothers and son-in-law
Noah Lane. Pallbearers were Melvin Thomas, Luke Leftwich, James &
Frank Maddux, Dane Marrs, & Pete Peterson. Bro. Gary Lee resided at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 24 February 1997.
Peggy Lou Maddux Obt.
b. 25 June 1936, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 June 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Ernest
Maddux & Moncie Donna Leftwich.
*See William Ernest Maddux Obt.
Funeral services for Peggy Lou Maddux 48 of Cookeville will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home with Rev. J. T. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Miss Maddux died Tuesday, June 25, 1985 at the Cookeville General Hospital following an extended
illness.
A native of Putnam County she was the daughter of Mrs. Moncie Leftwich of Cookeville and the late
Ernest Maddux.
Her family includes in addition to her mother two sisters, Mrs. N. W. (Mabel) Lane, and Miss Kathleen
Maddux, both of Cookeville, two brothers, Robert “Bob”Maddux of Cookeville and Gilbert Maddux of
Dayton, OH.
The family will receive friends after 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 25 June 1985.
Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux Obt.
b. 26 June 1889, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 December 1985, TN, md on the 29th of December
1914, Putnam Co., TN to Lorelle Cornelia (Adcock) Maddux, b. 4 August 1893, Sparta, TN –d. 17 April
1980, Putnam Co., TN d/o Beauregard G. Adcock & Mary Lee Kendrick. Robert Lee “Bob”Maddux,
s/o James Maddux & Dora Jared.
*See Beauregard G. Adcock Obt.
*See Lorelle (Adcock) Maddux Obt.
*See David Haywood Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 987: Robert L. Maddux married 29
December 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lorelle Adcock).
Cookeville funeral services for Bob Lee Maddux, 96, were conducted from the Collegeside Church of
Christ Wednesday December 11, 1985 at 2:00 with Bro. Walter Edwards officiating. Burial was in the
A retired realtor, Mr. Maddux died Monday December 9, 1985 at a local hospital.
He was born in Putnam County, the son of the late James and Dora Jared Maddux.
Survivors include a son, David H. Maddux of Cookeville, a daughter, Mrs. Ledora M. Dunlap, Chico, CA;
4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Elders and Deacons of College Church of Christ officiated.
Herald, Cookeville: 9 December 1985.
Way Back When: Herald-Citizen, Cookeville: 10 December 1995 –(10 Years Ago) Services were held this
week for well-known businessman and avid fox hunter Bob Lee Maddux.
One of the founders of Maddux and Proffitt on the Square, Maddux began his career as a merchant in 1914
when he became a partner in the Maddux and Massa Dry Good Store on the Square.
He was as well known for his humor and wit and for his love of fox hunting. He had written two books on
the subject and string of magazine articles over the years. He was 96.
“It was Christmas Day in 1897 that I saw my first red fox bring pursued by hounds… (It) slipped swiftly
and silently across a haulroad, through the fence, over a bank and away. The hounds came into view, their
great ears flapping backward and forward from their shoulders to the tips of their noses, and their tongues
hanging down to their knees like aprons. The enthusiasm it imparted to me has never been extinguished,
and that Christmas Day revelaed to me the unsuspected intoxication of fox hunting.”Robert “Bob” Lee
Maddux, late Putnam County Foxhunter from a book of his essays, ‘Hill Topping.’
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 148: Robert Lee Maddux, born
in Buffalo Valley, June 26, 1889. Married Miss Lorelle Adcock, December 29, 1914. Mr. Maddux has
been engaged in the mercantile business in Cookeville for several years. He is a Democrat, a Knight
Templar and a Shriner. He is a member of the Church of Christ. Secretary and Treasurer Tennessee Fox
Hunter’s Association. An extensive dealer in real-estate and a strong believer in Cookeville and Putnam
County.
Ursa (Stamps) Maddux
b. 17 February 1904 –d. June 1996, md Lawrence Page Maddux, b. 23 September 1909, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 17 September 2001, White Co., TN, s/o Lewis Dow Maddux (1882-1969) & Margaret Arizona
Allison (1883-1979).
(SS Death Index: Name: URSA O MADDUX Birth: 17 Feb 1904 – Death: Jun 1996 –Last Residence:
(Nashville, Davidson, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-22-0889, TN)
*See Lawrence Page Maddux Obt.
Vada Mai (Carr) Maddux Obt.
b. 28 December 1893, Putnam Co., TN - d. 12 August 1976, TN, md on the 24th of May 1913, Putnam Co.,
TN to Haywood Grady “Henry”Maddux, b. 11 March 1894 –d. 25 November 1975, s/o James Nelson
Maddux (1853-1900) & Eudora "Dora" Jared (1852-1925). Vada Mai (Carr) Maddux, d/o Sidney
“Sid”Franklin Carr & Laura Ann Burton.
*See Albert A. Carr Obt.
*See Sidney “Sid”Franklin Carr Obt.
*See Fred Denton Maddux Obt.
*See Haywood Grady “Henry”Maddux Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Mrs. Vada Carr Maddux, 82, will be conducted from the chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral home Saturday August 14 at 2:00 with Rev. Bobby Oliver officiating.
Interment will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maddux died August 12 at her home on Cherry Creek Road. She was a native of Tennessee, the
daughter of the late Sid F. and Laura Burton Carr, the widow of the late H. Grady Maddux. She was a
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Bohannon Home Demonstration
Club.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jared, Buffalo Valley, TN, Mrs. Dimple Dean Massie,
Donelson, TN; 2 sons, Fred and Sid Maddux of Cookeville; a brother, Joe C. Carr, Nashville; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Alta Campion and Mrs. Dimple Grigg of Nashville; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are Bob Massie, David Massie, Freddie Maddux, David Deathridge, Joe Carr, Jr., and
Ralph Maddux and Bobby Tolleson.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Friday, 13 August 1976.
(1900 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 190 –Syd F. Carr is head of household, 31 yrs. old, b.
July 1868, TN md 8 yrs. to Laura A., 34 yrs. old, b. January 1866, TN, 4 children born, 3 children living.
Children: Vada M., 7 yrs. old, b. December 1892; Allen A., 2 yrs. old, b. June 1897 & Dimple Carr, 3/12
yrs. old, b. February 1900. All born in TN).
William Ernest Maddux Obt.
b. 1 August 1895 –d. 9 November 1981, on the 29th of December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Moncie Donna
(Leftwich) Maddux, b. 20 October 1894, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 February 1997, Cookeville, Putnam Co.,
TN, d/o Lute Leftwich & Tennessee Frances Ensor. William Ernest Maddux, s/o Robert Maddux &
Cindy Maxwell.
*See Kathleen Maddux Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 471, #1867: Earnest Maddux married 29
December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Moncie Leftwich).
SHOTGUN BLAST FATAL:
William Ernest Maddux 86 died about 7 a.m. today November 9, 1991 when he apparently fell on his shot
gun –(was firing at a dog).
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home
with burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The Rev. Royal Wheaton and the Rev. Paul Ford will officiate.
Mr. Maddux was the son of the late Robert and Cindy Maxwell Maddux.
In addition to his wife Mrs. Moncie Leftwich Maddux he is survived by two sons, Gilbert Maddux of Ohio
and Bobby Maddux of Cookeville; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Maddux Lane of Ohio, Miss Kathleen
Maddux of Cookeville and Miss Peggy Maddux of Cookeville, four grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Hooper and Huddleston is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 9 November 1981.
William Ernest Maddux
b. 1 August 1895, TN - d. 9 November 1981, md Moncie Donna (Leftwich) Maddux, b. 20 October 1894,
Putnam Co., TN - d. 22 February 1997, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Louis Temple Leftwich & Tennessee
Francis Ensor. Their daughter is Peggy Lou Maddux, b. 25 June 1936 - d. 25 June 1985 and Kathleen
Maddux, b. 13 May 1928 – d. 21 Janaury 2000. They are all buried in the Cookeville City Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN.
This marker has been placed in a small sitting area in
the Salem Methodist Church parking lot in Putnam Co.,
TN.
*See Moncie Donna Leftwich Maddux Obt. *See
Kathleen Leftwich Maddux Obt. *See Peggy Lou
Maddux Obt.
(1900 census 17th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 50 –
Robert Maddux is head of household, 46 yrs. old, b.
May 1854, TN md 24 yrs. to Sinda, 43 yrs. old, b. March
1857, TN. Children: Dora, 18 yrs. old, b. September
1881; Milton, 16 yrs. old, b. August 1883; Alfred, 12 yrs. old., b. April 1888; Bessie, 8 yrs. old. b. August
1891 & Earnest Maddux, 4 yrs.old. b. August 1895. All born in TN).
(1910 census 17th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 109 –Robert Maddux is head of household, 55 yrs.
old, TN md 33 yrs. to Cinda R., 53 yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 6 children living. Children: Ernest
Maddux, 14 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Dora Taylor, dau., 28 yrs. old, TN & Marvin T.,
Taylor, grandson, 1 ½ yrs. old, TN).
A. V. (unknown) Madewell
b. 16 August 1892 –d. 16 January 1971.
*See Benton Madewell Obt.
Benton Madewell Obt.
b. 8 December 1912 – d. 7 August 1951. Buried next to him: A. V. (unknown) Madewell, b. 16 August
1892 –d. 16 January 1971.
Services Held For Benton Madewell, 38:
Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the Westview Baptist Church for Benton Madewell, 38.
The Rev. Howard Thompson officiated. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Eva Madwell; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Vickers, Cookeville, Mrs. Ila
Turner, Nashville, and Mrs. Maggie Gordon, Cookeville; three nieces and one nephew.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 9 August 1951.
Brownie Lee (Morgan) Madewell Obt.
b. 17 June 1913, White Co., TN – d. 27 May 2002, Cookeville, TN, md on the 13th of October 1929,
Putnam Co., TN to Roosevelt Madewell, b. 29 May 1910, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 January 2002,
Cookeville, TN, s/o Kelly Madewell & Vine Clouse. Brownie Lee (Morgan) Madewell, d/o George
Morgan & Mattie Nash.
*See Roosevelt Madewell Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: BROWNIE M MADEWELL Birth: 17 Jun 1913- Death: May 2002–Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-22-0459TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 48: Rosevelt Madewell married 13
October 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, address; Rt. 1, Sparta, TN to Miss Brownie Lee Morgan, age 16,
address: Rt. 1, Sparta, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: George Morgan, Rt. 1,
Sparta, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Brownie Lee Madewell, 88, of Cookeville will be held
Wednesday, May 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Madewell died Monday, May 27, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late George and Mattie Nash Morgan, she was born in White County on June 17, 1913.
Mrs. Madewell was a seamstress with Wilson Sporting Goods and was a charter member of Wilhite Baptist
Church.
Her family includes three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie Dennis of Laport, Texas, Lois and Don Tarpley
of Sparta and Barbara and Terry Ray of Arcanum, Ohio; a sister, Jewel Henry of Sparta; five
grandchildren, Jerry Lee Dennis, Patsy Carol Pierce, Berry Jean Crews, David Ray Tarpley and Lisa
Thacker; nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Brenda Hampton, and
several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Madewell; a son, Kenneth
Ray Madewell; a brother, Sam Morgan; and a sister, Gladys Walker.
Bro. Terry Geren and Tim Adams will officiate at the services.
Published May 28, 2002 10:31 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Kenneth Ray Madewell
b. 6 April 1935 –d. 24 November 1950.
*See Brownie Lee (Morgan) Madwell Obt.
*See Roosevelt Madwell Obt.
Mamie L. (Holly) Madewell Obt.
b. 27 September 1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 February 2002, TN, md Toy Madewell, b. 29 April 1900 –
d. 27 January 1971. Mamie L. (Holly) Madwell, d/o Avant Holly & Fannie Smith.
(SS Death Index: Name: TOY MADEWELL Birth: 29 Apr 1900Death: Jan 1971–Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mamie Madewell, 83, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 23, from the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. -- 9 p.m. tonight and from 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the
Mrs. Madewell died on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 27, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Avant and Fannie Smith Holly. Mrs. Madewell
was a homemaker and member of the Buckners Freewill Baptist Church.
Her family includes two step-sons: Floyd Madewell of Gainesboro and James Maddox of Cookeville; two
daughters and sons-in-law: Reba and N.C. Lewis, and Sarah and Louis Ford, all of Cookeville; two
daughters-in-law: Norma Madewell of Ga., and Maureen Madewell of Baxter.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Madewell was preceded in death by her husband, Toy Madewell; a son,
Ray Madewell; a brother, Johnny Marcum; and a grandson, Ricky Bussell.
Bro. Earl Williams will officiate at the services.
Roosevelt Madewell Obt.
b. 29 May 1910, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 January 2002, Cookeville, TN, md on the 13th of October 1929,
Putnam Co., TN to Brownie Lee (Morgan) Madewell, b. 17 June 1913, White Co., TN –d. 27 May 2002,
Cookeville, TN, d/o George Morgan & Mattie Nash. Roosevelt Madewell, s/o Kelly Madewell & Vine
Clouse.
*See Brownie Lee (Morgan) Madewell Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: ROOSEVELT MADEWELL Birth: 29 May 1910- Death: Jan 2002 –Last
Residence: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 411-20-3965 TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 48: Rosevelt Madewell married 13
October 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 19, address; Rt. 1, Sparta, TN to Miss Brownie Lee Morgan, age 16,
address: Rt. 1, Sparta, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: George Morgan, Rt. 1,
Sparta, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Roosevelt Madewell, 91, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 8, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home.
Mr. Madewell died on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 29, 1910, in Putnam County to the late Kelly and Vine Clouse Madewell. He was a
farmer and a member of Wilhite Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife of 72 years, Brownie Madewell of Cookeville; three daughters and two sonsin-law, Marie Dennis of LaPort, Texas, Lois and Don Tarpley of Sparta, and Barbara and Terry Ray of
Arcanum, Ohio; three brothers, Clarance, Riley and Floyd Madewell, all of Ohio; five grandchildren, Terry
Lee Dennis, Patsy Carol Pierce, Betty Jean Crews, David Ray Tarpley and Lisa Thacker; nine greatgrandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Brenda Hampton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Madewell; a son-in-law, Denver
Dennis; a brother, James Arnold Madewell; and three sisters, Linda Mae Hitchock, Edna Long and Ethel
Burgess.
Pallbearers will be family and friends of Mr. Madewell.
Bro. Tim Adams will officiate at the services.
Alfred L. Mahan
b. 26 September 1934 md Charlotte M. (unknown) Mahan, b. 23 February 1932 –d. 19 January 1988.
(Masonic symbol)
Alfred L. & Charlotte M. Mahan
“Thy Word is a Lamp unto my Feet, and a Light unto my Path”
Charles David Mahler Obt.
b. 1 July 1948, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 14 August 2012, TN, md Judy Lee (Saylors) Mahler.
Charles David Mahler, s/o Ralph Earl Mahler & Dimple Agnes Boatman.
*See Ralph Earl Mahler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside funeral services for Charles David Mahler, 64, of Cookeville, will be held at
6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Cookeville City Cemetery with burial to follow.
Mr. Mahler passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at his daughter's
home, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 1, 1948, in Cookeville to the late Ralph E. Mahler and
Dimple Boatman Mahler.
David was the owner of the Mahler's Motor Cycle Shop for many years.
His family includes three children, Jeff Mahler and wife Peggy, Candra
Sparks and husband Chris and Sarah McAlpin and husband Chuck; a sister, Joyce Borden and husband
Jimmy; and six grandchildren, LeShay Mahler, Paxton Mahler, Clayton Sparks, Chloe Sparks, Blaine
McAlpin and Mahler McAlpin.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Beasley, Steve Storie, Richard Helms, Eddie Anderson, Will Roberts, B.R.
Freeman, Bobby Vanhouser, and Roger Strimple.
Honorary pallbearers will be Armand Bussell, Rick Swift and Tommy Julian.
Will Roberts and Steve (Postman) Henry will officiate at the services.
is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-7158.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Cleamon D. Mahan Obt.
b. 10 November 1930, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 March 2007, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th of March
1952, Putnam Co., TN to Floria Christine (Oakley) Mahan, b. 7 April 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17
October 2004, Cookeville, TN, d/o Thomas Lawrence Oakley & Vesta Emoline West. Cleamon Mahan,
s/o Clarence Garrett Mahan & Hattie Mae Spears. (Masonic symbol) (Beehive symbol).
‘Our Work Here is Finished We Have Gone Home’
*See Christine (Oakley) Mahan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 170: Cleamon D. Mahan married 18
March 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, b. 10 November 1930, address: Rt. 2, Baxter, TN to Floria Christine
Shaver, age 26, b. 7 April 1925, address: Algood, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Lawrence Oakley, Algood, TN. name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Clarence G. Mahan, Rt. 2,
Baxter, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Cleamon Mahan, 76, of the Austin Bottom Road Community of
Putnam County, will be held Wednesday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville Church of Christ of Latter
Day Saints. Burial, with military honors, will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday, March
14, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. A Masonic memorial service by Tannehill Lodge #133
F&AM will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mahan died suddenly Sunday, March 11, 2007, in his home.
He was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Putnam County to the late Clarence Garrett and Hattie Mae Spears Mahan.
Mr. Mahan was a member of Cookeville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a retired U.S.
Air Force master sergeant and a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was a member and
Past Master of the Tannehill Lodge #133 F&AM in Gainesboro, former member and Past Master of
Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266 F&AM and a member of the Scottish Rite.
After his military career he worked in law enforcement with the San Angelo, Texas, Sheriff's Department
and Putnam County Sheriff's Department. He was also a bus driver for the Putnam County Board of
Education for a number of years.
His family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, William Gerald and Wanda Shaver of Lavergne and
Anthony Mauriece and Karen Mahan of Smyrna; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorene Ashburn, Reba
Massa, Christine Dunn, Jo and Kenneth Ashburn, Frances and James Netherton, all of Baxter, Ruby Dixon
of Rockford, Ann and Bobby Steward of Cookeville, Janice and Richard Cochran of Allons and Judy and
Bob Tatanish of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred and Sata Mahan, C.G. and
Oleen Mahan, Robert and Ann Mahan, all of Cookeville, Keith and Anna Lou Mahan of Huntsville, Ala.;
six grandchildren, Cindy Lynn Shaver, William II and wife Kaila Shaver, Erin Lu Jean and husband Joseph
Ambruster, Sean Patrick, Kevin Michael and Gwyneth Anne Mahan; seven great-grandchildren; and very
special friend, Gearleene Rich of Sparta.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mahan was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Okley Mahan.
Pallbearers will be the Veterans Honor Guard.
Bishop Bruce Heap will officiate the services.
Published March 13, 2007 11:05 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Floria Christine (Oakley) Mahan Obt.
b. 7 April 1925, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 October 2004, Cookeville, TN, md on the 18th of March 1952,
Putnam Co., TN to Cleamon D. Mahan, b. 10 November 1930, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 March 2007,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Clarence Garrett Mahan & Hattie Mae Spears. Christine (Oakley) Mahan, d/o
Thomas Lawrence Oakley & Vesta Emoline West. (Masonic symbol) (Beehive symbol).
‘Our Work Here is Finished We Have Gone Home’
*See Cleamon D. Mahan Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Floria Christine Oakley Mahan, 79, of Baxter will be held at noon
on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 981 S. Walnut, Cookeville.
Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper
Huddleston & Horner funeral home.
Mrs. Mahan died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 7, 1925, in Putnam County to the late Thomas Lawrence and Vesta Emoline West
Oakley. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She served in several women's and
children's auxiliaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Her family includes her husband of more than 52 years, Cleamon Mahan (whom she married on March 18,
1952); two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Wanda Jean Shaver of LaVergne and Anthony and
Karen Gladys Mahan of Smyrna; a brother, Richard C. Oakley of Cookeville; a sister, Vera Mae Smith of
Cookeville; six grandchildren, William G. Shaver II, Cindy Lynn Shaver, Erin LuJean Ambruster, Sean
Patrick, Kevin Michael and Gwyneth Anne Mahan; and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mahan was preceded in death by three brothers, William Thomas, James
Otis and Robert Lee Oakley; and two sisters, Anna Pauline Harp and Glenda Faye Oakley.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Bishop Bruce Heap will officiate the services.
Published October 19, 2004 11:01 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Larry Keith Mahan
b. 22 February 1958, md on the 27th of June 1980, Putnam Co., TN to Kendra Marie (Bowman) Mahan,
b. 7 March 1956. (Mason symbol).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 500: Larry Keith Mahan married 27 June
1980, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 22 February 1958, address: 506 Laurel Ave., Cookeville, TN to Kendra
Marie Bowman, age 24, b. 7 March 1956, address: Rt. 6, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next
of kin of female: Emmett Bowman, father, Box 499, Candler, NC).
Daily Seigel Mahler
b. 12 September 1897, Putnam Co., TN – d. 30 November 1959, md on the 9th of May 1915, Putnam Co.,
TN to Emily Lou (Dyer) Mahler, b. 28 January 1896 - d. 17 January 1984, d/o Kit Dyer & Ida Nunnally.
Daley Seigel Mahler, s/o William Meridith “Billy Mahler & Leona Frances Angeline Gentry.
*See Emma Myrtle Mahler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Len K. Mahler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Walter “Moots”Mahler Obt.
*See Ret. Col. William Howard Mahler Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 262, #1042, docket pg. 212: D. S. Mahler
married 9 May 1915, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Lou Emma Dyer).
Daily and Emily (Dyer) Mahler had nine children: Lillian Leona Mahler, b. ca. 1914 md Hubert Meridith;
Emma Myrtle Mahler, retired teacher of Putnam Co., TN lived at 336 W. Seventh St., Cookeville, TN; Len
K. Mahler, b. 5 Sept. 1919 md Ethel Welch McClain; William Howard Mahler md Mildred Speck; Ralph
Earl Mahler md Dimple Agnes Boatman; Daley Elizabeth Mahler md Frank Stewert; James Walter Mahler,
b. 22 Nov. 1928 md Delores Ann Maxwell; Joe Douglas Mahler, b. 11 Jun. 1931 md Joan McBriar & Betty
Lois Mahler, b. 28 Dec. 1935 md Lonnie Hurt.
Dimple Agnes (Boatman) Mahler Obt.
b. 7 July 1926, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 June 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th of June 1944
to Ralph Earl Mahler, b. 12 August 1923 – d. 5 December 1986, (Sgt. US Army Air Corps WWII), s/o
Daley Seigel Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer. Dimple Agnes (Boatman) Mahler, d/o Herschel Boatman &
Fannie Bagwell.
*See Charles David Mahler Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dimple Mahler, 78, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 7, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mahler died today, Monday, June 6, 2005, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born on July 7, 1926, in Putnam County to the late Hershel and Fannie Ann Bagwell Boatman.
Mrs. Mahler was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son, David Mahler of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jimmy
Borden of Cookeville; grandchildren and spouses, Jenny and Brian Shoemaker, Mark Borden, Janet and
Michael Wheeler, Julie Borden and Ellis Ogburn, Sharlene and Cole Gladstone, Aaron Borden, Jeffery
Mahler, Candra and Chris Sparks, Sarah and Chuck McAlpin; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mahler, who died in 1986; and
a great-grandson, Jonathan Wheeler.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Bro. Glen McDoniel will officiate at the services.
Delores Ann (Maxwell) Mahler Obt.
b. 27 May 1931, Baxter, TN - d. 6 November 2010, Murfreesboro, TN, md on the 5th of December 1947,
Ringgold, GA to James Walter “Moots”Mahler Sr., b. 23 November 1928, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 June
2008, Smyrna, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Daily Seigel Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer. Delores Ann (Maxwell)
Mahler, d/o Charlie Maxwell (1905-2001) & Dora Virginia Stewart (1908-1995), both buried in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See James Walter “Moots”Mahler Sr. Obt.
*See Charlie Maxwell Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Delores Ann Maxwell Mahler, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 9, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mahler died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Park View Meadows Assisted
Living in Murfreesboro.
She was born May 27, 1931, in Baxter to the late Charlie and Dora Virginia
Stewart Maxwell.
Mrs. Mahler was a member of Cookeville Church of the Nazarene and attended
Baxter Seminary. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Mahler Sr., and a sister,
Rose Marie Stamps.
Her family includes three sons and two daughters-in-law, James and Nisha Mahler of Encinitas, Calif.,
Charles and Janice Mahler of Cookeville and Steven Mahler of Murfreesboro; a daughter and son-in-law,
Theresa and Bill Balls of Murfreesboro; nine grandchildren, James Mahler III and wife Mary of Haslett,
Texas, Jennifer Smith and husband Chris of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jason Mahler and wife Alane of Glen
Carbon, Ill., Tracy Sergeant and husband Barry of Manchester, Don Dellget of San Diego, Calif., Josh
Mahler of New York City, N.Y., Nicholas Mahler and Tristan Mahler, both of Ridgeway, Va., and Julian
Cordell of Thompson Station; and six great-grandchildren, Laura Beth and James Michael Mahler, Chloe
and Emma Smith and Jonas and Owen Mahler.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society online by visiting
www.cancer.org/mosaic or be contacting the funeral home.
Rev. Kevin Thomas will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at.
Herald Citizen, Cookeville, 11 November 2010.
Emma Myrtle Mahler
b. 2 November 1917 –d. 22 September 1994, d/o Daley Seigel Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer.
*See Daily Seigel Mahler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
*See James Walter “Moots”Mahler Obt.
James Walter “Moots”Mahler Sr. Obt.
b. 23 November 1928, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 June 2008, Smyrna, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 5th of
December 1947, Ringgold, GA to Delores Ann (Maxwell) Mahler, b. 27 May 1931, Baxter, TN - d. 6
November 2010, Murfreesboro, TN, d/o Charlie Maxwell & Dora Virginia Stewart. James “Moots”
Mahler, s/o Daily Seigel Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer.
*See Delores Ann (Maxwell) Mahler Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James (Moots) Walter Mahler Sr., 79, of Cookeville, will be held
at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home and Cremations Services. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, and from 10 a.m.
until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mahler died Sunday, June 22, 2008, in Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna.
He was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Putnam County to the late Daily Seigel and Emily Lou Dyer Mahler.
He was a member of Cookeville First Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Mahler was a retired postal clerk with
the U.S. Postal Service.
is family includes his wife, Delores Maxwell Mahler (whom he married Dec. 5, 1947, in Ringgold, Ga.);
three sons and two daughters-in-law, James (Jim) and Nisha Mahler of San Diego, Calif., Charles and
Janice Mahler of Cookeville and Steve Mahler of Murfreesboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and
Bill Balls of Murfreesboro; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Mildred Mahler of Cookeville and
Joe and Gini Mahler of Powell; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Stewart of Oliver Springs and
Bettye and Lon Hurt of Clarksville; nine grandchildren, James (Jimbo) Mahler and wife Mary, Jennifer
(Jenny) Smith and husband Chris, Jason Mahler and wife Alane, Donnie Dellget, Tracy Sergeant and
husband Barry, Josh, Nicholas and Tristan Mahler and Julian Cordell; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Meredith and Myrtle Mahler, and
two brothers, Len K. and Ralph Mahler.
Rev. Kevin Thomas will officiate the services.
Guest register may be signed at www.hhhfunerals.com, (931) 526-6111.
*See Daily Seigel Mahler buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Len K. Mahler
b. 5 September 1919 – d. 21 January 1995, (RM3 US Navy WWII), md on the 17th of May 1941, Putnam
Co., TN to Ethel Welch (McClain) Mahler, b. 8 November 1922.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 542: Len K. Mahler married 17 May
1941, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN to Ethel McClain, age 18, address: Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Robert McClain, Cookeville, TN).
Ralph Earl Mahler
b. 12 August 1923 –d. 5 December 1986, (Sgt. US Army Air Corps WWII), md on the 17th of June 1944 to
Dimple Agnes (Boatman) Mahler, b. 7 July 1926 – d. 6 June 2005, d/o Herschel Boatman & Fannie
Bagwell. Ralph Earl Mahler, s/o Daley Seigel Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer. Ralph resided at 1250 E.
Hudgens, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN. He was a retired employee of the U. S. Post Office in Cookeville,
TN. He died of cancer.
*See Charles David Mahler Obt.
*See Dimple Agnes (Boatman) Mahler Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: RALPH MAHLER Birth: 12 Aug 1923 Death: Dec 1986- Last Residence:
Ralph & Dimple (Boatman) Mahler had two children: Joyce E. Mahler, b. 7 Jul. 1946 md James “Jimmy”
Bordon & Charles David Mahler, b. 1 Jul 1948 md Judy Lee Saylors.
Ret. Col. Williams Howard Mahler Obt.
b. 12 August 1921, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 17 October 2012, TN, md on the 17th of 1944, Cookeville,
Putnam Co., TN to Mildred (Peck) Mahler. William Howard Mahler, s/o Dailey Siegel Mahler & Emily
Lou Dyer.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Ret. Col. William Howard Mahler, 91, of Cookeville, will be held
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 19, and from 10 a.m. until time of
services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Col. Mahler died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Kindred Transitional Care
and Rehab at Masters.
He was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Baxter to the late Dailey Siegel and Emily
Lou Dyer Mahler.
Col. Mahler was a longtime member of Cookeville First Baptist Church,
having joined the church in 1948.
He served five years in the Navy during World War II, being discharged as a Chief Petty Officer. He also
served in the Army National Guard for 32 years, retiring in 1980. His military service totaled 37 years, of
which 23 were full-time with the guard. He graduated from the Command & General Staff College in Fort
Leavenworth, Kan., and retired after serving in several positions, including director of logistics for the
Adjutant General and state maintenance officer.
His family includes his wife of 68 years, Mildred Speck Mahler (whom he married June 17, 1944, in
Cookeville); a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Mahler of Brentwood; a brother and sister-in-law,
Joe and Gini Mahler of Powell; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Lonnie Hurt of Murfreesboro; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Len, James and Ralph Mahler, and
three sisters, Myrtle Mahler, Lillian Meredith and Elizabeth Stewart.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cookeville First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 18 South Walnut
Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501, or Wounded Warriors, 223 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Suite 301, Nashville,
TN 37203.
Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at .
William Ray Mahler
b. 19 November 1900 – d. 5 December 1987, md Lena D. (unknown) Mahler, b. 25 May 1905 – d. 5
December 1987.
Charles Davis Malone Obt.
b. 27 March 1932, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN –d. 17 June 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the
2nd of May 1952, Clay Co., TN to Jennie Sue (Terry) Malone.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN, pg. 93, #183 –Charles D. Malone married 2 May
1952, Clay Co., TN, age 20, address: Gainesboro, TN, Rt. 3 to Jennie Sue Terry, age 18, Gainesboro, TN,
Rt. 4).
LIVINGSTON — Funeral services for Charles Davis Malone, 81, of Livingston, will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 20, from the chapel of Hall Funeral Home in Livingston. Burial will follow in the
Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 19, at the funeral home.
Mr. Malone died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 27, 1932, in Gainesboro.
Mr. Malone will always be remembered as a loving husband and father who always took care of his family,
often working long hours and double shifts to ensure a successful life. He will also be remembered as a
great lover of nature — from cutting his grass to planting his garden, to hiking in Alaska, to hunting game
both small and large, to flying his plane throughout the Midwest — he enjoyed every minute spent
outdoors.
After retiring to Livingston, he spent hundreds of hours helping organize, equip and activate the Fairground
Volunteer Fire Department. He strongly supported social justice issues and the independent rights of his
fellow citizens. He was of the Church of Christ faith.
He always enjoyed his morning coffee group at Hardee’s, a good laugh and a big piece of apple pie with a
tall glass of milk. He will be missed by all who loved him and will cherish his memory for the remainder of
their lives.
His family includes his devoted life of 61 years, Sue Terry Malone of Livingston; a son and daughter-inlaw, Jerry and Leika Akiyama Malone of Cambridge, Mass.; a sister and brother-in-law, Emma Jo and Fred
Maxwell of Livingston; a brother, Jimmy Malone of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Carol Thomas of
Cookeville; a brother-in-law, Willie Ragland of Livingston; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Don Ragland, Eric Ragland, Gary Maxwell, Ron Malone, Jerry Dale and David
Birchfield.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 20 June 2013
Billie June Maloney Obt.
b. 24 June 1930 –d. 9 October 1932, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Walter A. Maloney & Janie Gentry.
*See Walter A. Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Billy June Maloney, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maloney, were
conducted at the home, 305 Willow Street, Sunday afternoon by Eld. A. R. Hill, pastor of the Morralton
Ark., Church of Christ. Burial took place in City Cemetery. The baby died early Sunday morning after an
illness of little more than a week.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 13 October 1932
Billie Gene Maloney
b. -----, TN
d. 9 Oct 1932
Age: 2y 4m
Father: Walter Maloney, TN
Mother: Janie Gentry, TN
Charles “Charlie”Perry Maloney Sr. Obt.
b. 22 September 1890, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 September 1947, md on the 7th of May 1911, Putnam Co.,
TN to Mary Jane (West) Maloney, b. 30 August 1889, TN – d. 22 July 1948, d/o Joe & Mattie West.
Charles “Charlie” Perry Maloney Sr., s/o Joseph Andrew Maloney (1862-1935) & Matilda Alice Hill
(1870-1963). (Church of Christ) Children: Charles Perry Maloney Jr. & Mrs. Arnold Carter. Charles P.
Maloney Sr., siblings are: (brothers) Walter & Ray Maloney –(sister) Mrs. Ollie Orville (Lela) Alloway Sr.
*See Ollie Orville Alloway Sr. Obt.
*See Joseph Andrew Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Jane (West) Maloney Obt.
*See Raymond “Ray”Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Charlie P. Maloney, Sr., 57, lifelong resident of Cookeville, died at his home at at 10 o’clock last night
after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at the Whitson Funeral Home with A. S. Landis,
minister of the Clarksville Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
After receiving his education in the public schools here, Mr. Maloney was a traveling saleman for several
years before he acquired the Cookeville Ford agency which he kept for 10 years. He later became
distributor for Standard Oil Company, a position he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Maloney was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Jane West Maloney; one son, Charlie Maloney, Jr.; a daughter,
Mrs. Arnold Carter; mother, Mrs. Alice Maloney; two brothers, Walter and Ray Maloney; sister, Mrs. Ollie
Alloway, and four grandchildren, all of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 25 September 1947.
Charlie P. Maloney
b. 22 Sep 1890, Putnam Co., TN
d. 24 Sep 1947
Father: Joe Maloney
Mother: Alice Langford, Putnam Co., TN
Spouse: Mary Jane West Maloney
City Putnam
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 40, #159: C. P. Maloney married 7 May
1911, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Jane West).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 338 –Joseph Maloney is head of household, 38 yrs.
old, b. February 1862, TN, Occupation: Engineer Mill, md 18 yrs. to Alice, 30 yrs. old, b. April 1870, 4
children born, 4 children living. Children: Lila, 11 yrs. old, b. June 1888; Charley, 9 yrs. old, b. September
1890; Raymond, 6 yrs. old, b. December 1893 & Walter A. Maloney, 2/12 yrs. old, b. April 1900. All born
in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 410-119-141 –Charlie P. Maloney is head
of household, 29 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manager Garage, md to Mary J., 30 yrs. old, TN. Children:
Mildred Maloney, 1 3/12 yrs. old, TN).
Joseph Andrew Maloney
b. 29 February 1862, Danridge, East TN –d. 20 April 1935, md on the 12th of June 1887, Overton Co., TN
to Matilda Ann Alice (Hill) Maloney, b. 30 April 1870, TN – d. 26 February 1963, d/o George
Washington Hill (1840-1900) & Martha Ann Beaty (1840-1885). Children: Charles, Raymond, Walter &
Mrs. Ollie Alloway. Joseph Andrew Maloney, s/o James Maloney & Rebecca Smith.
*See Ollie Orville Alloway Sr. Obt.
*See Raymond “Ray”Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Charles “Charlie”Perry Maloney Sr. Obt.
Joe Maloney
b. -----, TN
d. 20 Apr 1935
Age: 73y
Father: Jim Maloney
Mother: Alice Hill, TN ?
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 32, #80: Joe Maloney married 12 June
1887, Overton Co., TN to Alice Hill).
(1870 census 2nd Civil Dist., Jefferson Co., TN: Dwl: James Maloney is head of household, 37 yrs. old,
AL, md to Rebecca, 35 yrs. old, NC. Children: Martha J., 12 yrs. old; Mary E., 11 yrs. old; Joseph, 7 yrs.
old; Margaret, 6 yrs. old; Annie, 2 yrs. old & Albert B. Maloney, 1 yr. old. All born in TN).
Census Place: 1880 District 2, Jefferson Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Jas. MALONEY
Self
M
M
W
47
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: AL Mo: NC
R. E. MALONEY
Wife
F
M
W
44
TN
Occ:
M. J. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
22
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
M. E. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
20
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
J. A. MALONEY
Son
M
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Works On Farm Fa: TN Mo: TN
M. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
16
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
A. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
14
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
A. B. MALONEY
Son
M
S
W
12
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
S. F. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
D. E. MALONEY
Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Wm. H. MALONEY
Son
M
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
children born, 4 children living. Children: Lila, 11 yrs. old, b. June 1888; Charley N., 9 yrs. old, b.
September 1890; Raymond, 6 yrs. old, b. December 1893 & Walter A. Maloney, 2/12 yrs. old, b. April
1900. All born in TN).
Mary Jane (West) Maloney Obt.
b. 30 August 1889, TN – d. 22 July 1948, md on the 7th of May 1911, Putnam Co., TN to Charles
“Charlie” Perry Maloney Sr., b. 22 September 1890, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 September 1947, Joseph
Andrew Maloney & Matilda Alice Hill (1870-1963). Mary Jane (West) Maloney, d/o Joe & Mattie
West.
Mrs. C. P. Maloney Dies; Funeral Friday:
Mrs. Mary Jane West Maloney, 58, wife of the late Charley P. Maloney, Sr., died at her home on Church
Street this morning after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Whitson Funeral Home at 10 o’clock tomorrow (Friday) morning
by L. N. Moody minister of the Braod Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maloney’s husband died last September.
Daughter of Mrs. Mattie West and the late Joe West, Mrs. Maloney was reared in Cookeville where she
received her education.
Besides Mrs. West, survivors include a son Charles Maloney, Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Maloney Carter,
and four grandchildren.
The body will remain at the funeral home tonight.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 22 July 1948
Raymond “Ray”Maloney
b. 31 December 1893, TN –d. 17 September 1975, md on the 24th of September 1921, Putnam Co., TN to
Mary (Byers) Maloney, b. 24 October 1903 –d. December 1992. Raymond “Ray”Maloney, s/o Joseph
A. Maloney & Alice Hill.
*See Joseph A. Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 54, #2584, docket #2, pg. 66: Ray
Maloney married 24 September 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Byers).
(SS Death Index: Name: RAY MALONEY Birth: 31 Dec 1893- Death: Sep 1975–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: MARY B MALONEY Birth: 24 Oct 1903- Death: Dec 1992–Last Residence:
Walter A. Maloney
b. 3 April 1900, TN – d. 14 June 1982, md Janie (Gentry) Maloney, b. 24 July 1901 – d. 27 May 1979.
Walter A. Maloney, s/o s/o Joseph A. Maloney & Alice Hill.
*See Billie June Maloney Obt.
*See Joseph A. Maloney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Opal (Gibson) Mangrum Obt.
b. 26 January 1918, Putnam Co., TN- d. 7 July 2002, Memphis, TN, md Lockett Mangrum. Opal
(Gibson) Mangrum, d/o Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson & Lillie Myrtle Lindsey.
*See Alvin Phylander “Phy”Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Harding Benton Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Howard Page Gibson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Opal Gibson Mangrum, 84, of Memphis, formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mangrum died on Sunday, July 7, 2002, at Belmont Village Assisted Living in Memphis.
She was born on Jan. 26, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Phy and Lillie Lindsey Gibson. Mrs.
Mangrum was a factory worker for Fleetguard.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra M. and Ronnie Lane of Atlanta, Ga., and Janet
M. and Phil Morton of Memphis; a sister, Reva Gibson Pike of Atlanta; and six grandchildren, Toby and
Tori Lane, Shane and Lindsey Mangrum and Chase and Brittney Crouch.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Bro. Charlie Hutchinson will officiate at the services.
Published July 09, 2002 10:11 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Fannie Mae (Stout) Manier Obt.
b. 8 August 1929, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 May 2008, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Willie Douglas
Manier. Fannie Mae (Stout) Manier, d/o Ira Franklin Stout & Mary Jane Stafford.
*See Mary Jane (Stafford) Hamilton Stout buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Fannie Mae Manier, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, May 29, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, and after 7 a.m. on Thursday, May
29, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Manier died Monday, May 26, 2008, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born Aug. 8, 1929, in Putnam County to the late Ira Franklin and Mary Jane Stafford Stout.
Mrs. Manier was a member of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tommy Manier and Jimmy and Ramona Manier,
all of Baxter, and Jerry and Darlene Manier of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Mike
Herren of Baxter; a sister, Bea Hudson of Lebanon; and grandchildren, Tara Lee, Emily Johnson, Dustin
Ferriss, Joe Pedigo and Melissa Caperton, all of Baxter, Kristi Lafever of Simi Valley, Calif., Jennifer
Manier of Clifton, Colo., Robin Fuller of Salem, Ore., and Russell Manier of Paris, Tenn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Douglas Manier; two brothers,
Luther Erving and Casper D. Stout; two sisters, Nola Bryant and Thelma Lane; and a great-grandchild,
Dalton Randolph.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
W. M. “Jack”Mann
b. 10 April 1906 –d. 4 January 1992, md Eugenia (Wilson) Mann, b. 15 October 1909 –d. 26 December
1997, d/o Clarence E. Wilson & Letitta Pearl Arnold.
*See Clarence E. Wilson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Arnold Seymour Wilson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 520 –Clarence Wilson is head of household, 31 yrs.
old. b. January 1869, TN, Occupation: Marble Work, md 7 yrs. to Letitta P., 26 yrs. old, b. August 1873,
TN, 2 children born, 1 child living. Child: Arnold S., 2 yrs. old, b. August 1897, TN. Also living in the
household: Luana Goodpasture, servant, Black, 44 yrs. old. b. May 1856, TN & Rufus Williams, boarder,
18 yrs. old. b. April 1882, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., West St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 109-113 - Clarence Wilson is head of
household, 41 yrs. old, TN, TN, Occupation: Manager, Marble & Granite Works, md 15 yrs. to Pearl, 35
yrs. old, TN, 5 children born, 2 children living. Children: Elizabeth L., 8 yrs. old, TN & Clareice Wilson,
6/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household; John Wall, boarder, 23 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Carver,
Marble & Granite Works).
Wanda Sue (Baker) Mann Obt.
b. 26 February 1948, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 April 2004, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o James Baker
& Beatrice Hancock.
*See Charlie Baker Obt.
*See Jimmie Lee Baker buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wanda Sue Mann, 56, of Cookeville will be held at 3 p.m. today,
Thursday, April 15, at Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family is currently receiving friends at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mann died on Monday, April 12, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 26, 1948, in Putnam County to the late James and Beatrice Hancock Baker. Mrs.
Mann was disabled.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Loria Scarlett of Murfreesboro and Brent
Clinton of Cookeville; two daughters, Melissa Arendall and Mickey Scarlett, both of Nashville; three
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Kenny and Marlene Baker of Delann, Fla., and Tommy Baker and Larry
and Angie Baker, all of Gallatin; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Betty and Floyd Green of Nashville,
Faye and Don Katterman of Gainesboro, Carolyn and Gerald Young of Cookeville and Linda and Bobby
Wilson and Brenda Mangrume, all of Madison; and eight grandchildren, Brandy, Gage, Dylan, Amy,
Stacey, Bobby Sue, Lucky and Britney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Jimmy Baker.
Bro. Ken Haney will officiate at the services.
You may sign the online register book at www.dyerfuneralservices.com.
Published April 15, 2004 10:47 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Dr. Iliff Conger Marchbanks Obt.
b. 27 September 1890, White Co., TN –d. 7 March 1954, Cookeville, TN, md on the 1st of December 1921,
Putnam Co., TN to Bunola C. (Wilhite) Marchbanks.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 71, #2649, docket #5, pg. 71: Iliff C.
Marchbanks married 1 December 1921, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Bunola C. Wilhite).
Dr. Marchbanks Dies From Heart Attack:
Funeral services for Iliff Conger Marchbanks, 63, were held May 8, at 2 p.m. from the Broad Street Church
of Christ. Gilbert Shaffer officiated, and burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Dr. Marchbanks, who has operated the Marchbanks Drug Store here for about 24 years, died early Friday
morning of a heart attack at his home on East Broad Street. He was a native of White County, the son of
Burton and Margie Sanders Marchbanks. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of World
War I. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Cookeville Lions Club.
Dr. Marchbanks, a leading citizen, was modest and unassuming in his every day mode of living but in his
quiet and genteel manner he was influential in civic, business educational and religious interests. He was
actively engaged in helping those about him and in the promotion of community benefits, and was always
interested in the progress of the church and in recent months has faithfully served with others in the
reconstruction program of the Broad Street building. The members of this congregation, with whom he has
worshipped for many years, sustain a great loss in his passing, as does the citizenery of Cookeville.
Survivors include, his wife Mrs. Bunola Wilhite Marchbanks; a brother, Dr. S. S. Marchbanks,
Chattanooga; two nieces, Mrs. Jack Reddy, Chattanooga and Mrs. Darden Hampton, Charlotte, NC.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 13 May 1954.
Richard Harry Mardis Obt.
b. 29 December 1930, Keokuk, IA – d. 24 November 2012, Algood, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of
May 2005, Sparta, TN to Darlene (Oswald) Mardis. Richard Harry Mardis, s/o Harry Edmond Mardis
& Sara Grace Sergeant. Richard Harry Mardis md 1st Patricia (Fersch) Mardis.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Richard Harry Mardis, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 27, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday
at the funeral home.
Mr. Mardis died Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2012, in Kindred Transitional Care and RehabilitationMasters in Algood.
He was born Dec. 29, 1930, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late Harry Edmond and Sara Grace Sergeant Mardis.
Mr. Mardis was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Sparta. He served in the Army National Guard,
was an avid Bridge player, and was a member of Woodmen of the World Cookeville Lodge.
His family includes his wife, Darlene Oswald Mardis (whom he married May 28, 2005, in Sparta); three
sons, James Mardis of Davenport, Iowa, and David Mardis and Steven Mardis, both of Pensacola, Fla.; a
daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bobby Maynard of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Jeff Maynard, Greg
Maynard, David Mardis and Debbie Mardis; and a sister, Sandra Cosier of Bettendorf, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Fersch Mardis; a grandson,
Daniel Mardis; and a brother, Donald Mardis.
Rev. Robert Yockey will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 25 November 2012
Mary Elizabeth (McBroom) Marlow
b. 2 February 1856, TN –d. 24 May 1939, md Simpson P. Marlow. Mary Elizabeth (McBroom) Marlow,
d/o Anthony McBroom & Mary Crook.
*See Dr. John Mac Wheeler Obt.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Marlow
b. -----, TN
d. 21 May 1939
Age: 86y
Father: Anthony McBroom, TN
Mother: Mary Crook, TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 485 –Simpson Marlow is head of household, 42 yrs.
old, b. October 1857, TN (father born in VA, mother, NC) md 24 yrs. to Mary E., 39 yrs. old, b. January
1861, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Birchie S., Marlow, 11 yrs. old, b. December 1888, TN. Also
living in the household: Girtie Judd, servant, 20 yrs. old, b. November 1879, TN, M1, 3 yrs., 2 children
born, 1 child living, Ausburn Judd, 1 yr. old, b. November 1898, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 56 –Mary E. Marlow is head of
household, 55 yrs. old, TN, widow, 1 child born, 1 child living. Living in the household: John M.
Wheeler, 34 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician General Practice, md 4 yrs. to Birchie S. Wheeler, dau,
21 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Sparta Pike, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 321-374 - Elizabeth
Marlowe is head of household, 67 yrs. old, TN, widow. Birchie Marlow Wheeler, grandson, 8 yrs. old,
TN; William G. McBroom, brother, 56 yrs. old, TN, divorced)
Nina L. (Pennington) Marlow Obt.
b. 12 September 1930, Celina, TN –d. 1 November 2006 md on the 28th to March 1991 Putnam Co., TN to
Walter James Marlow, b. 28 September 1914, Overton Co., TN – d. 26 November 2000, s/o Manney
Robert Marlow & Alva Smith. Nina L. (Pennington) Marlow, d/o Robert Pennington & Laura Reels.
*See Walter James Marlow Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg 252: Walter James Marlow married 28
March 1991 Putnam Co., TN, age 76, address: P. O. Box 171, Monterey, TN to Nina Lois Vaughn, age 60,
b. 12 September 1930, P. O. Box 171, Monterey, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Patsy Billings, daughter, Rt. 8, Box 145, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Nina L. Pennington Marlow, 76, of Cookeville, will be held
Saturday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 3, from 12-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 7 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Marlow died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Celina to the late Robert and Laura Reels Pennington.
Mrs. Marlow was employed as a bar tack with Red Kap for 17 years. She was also a wife and homemaker.
Her family includes six sons, Jerry Tayes of Murfreesboro, Alvin Tayes of Monterey, Virgil Tayes of
Klein, Texas, Lee Tayes of Alto Pass, Ill., Johnny Tayes of Franklin and Wayne Tayes of Cookeville; a
daughter, Patsy Billings of Cookeville; and seven grandsons, Richie and Matt Billings and Josh, Jason,
Brandon, Jake and Sean Tayes.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marlow was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Marlow.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Marlow's grandsons.
Bro. Roger Haley will officiate the services.
Published November 02, 2006 11:59 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Walter James Marlow Obt.
b. 28 September 1914, Overton Co., TN –d. 26 November 2000 md Nina L. (Pennington) Marlow, b. 12
September 1930, Celina, TN – d. 1 November 2006, d/o Robert Pennington & Laura Reels. Walter
James Marlow, s/o Manney Robert Marlow & Alva Smith.
*See Nina (Pennington) Marlow Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Walter James Marlow, 86, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wed., Nov. 29, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Marlow died on Sun., Nov. 26, 2000, at Masters Health Care Center.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1914, in Overton County to the late Manney Robert and Alva Smith Marlow. Mr.
Marlow was employed in mine work. He was a member of Masonic Lodge for 48 years and a member of
Monterey Freewill Baptist Church.
His family includes his wife, Nina Pennington Marlow of Cookeville; two daughters, Lois Fay Basler of
Kentucky, and Patsy Billings of Cookeville; six sons, Wayne Tayes of Cookeville, Virgil Tayes of Texas,
Lee Tayes of Illinois, Jerry Tayes of Old Hickory, Johnny Tayes of Franklin, and Junior Tayes of
Monterey; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two nephews, Robert and Howard Marlow; and three
nieces, Trish Marlow, Beverly Sue Ivy and Janna Terry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Junior, Lawrence and Maxwell
Marlow; and a sister, Christine Howely.
Pallbearers will be Josh, Jeff, Brandon, Jake and Jason Tayes, Matthew and Richie Billings, and Daniel
Light.
Bros. Billy Nabors and Tony Barnett will officiate at the services.
Published November 28, 2000 12:06 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
John Lloyd Marsh Obt.
b. 10 January 1932, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8 August 2010, Huntsville, AL, s/o Wesley Marsh &
Anna Virginia Hawkins.
*See Wesley Marsh buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
ALABAMA -- John Lloyd Marsh, 78, of Alabama, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at Crestwood Hospital in
Huntsville, Ala.
Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville was in charge of funeral services and arrangements in Huntsville and
Cookeville.
He was buried in the Cookeville Cemetery near his parents' graves.
Mr. Marsh was born Sunday, Jan. 10, 1932, in Cookeville to the late Wesley Marsh and Anna Virginia
Hawkins.
He was in the Army Air Corps during the Korean War and graduated from Tennessee Tech University in
1958 with a degree in engineering. He worked for Boeing Aircraft in Renton, Wash., McDonnell-Douglas
Aircraft in St. Louis, Mo., and U.S. Army Missile Command in Huntsville. He retired from Chamber of
Huntsville in 2010.
His family includes two sons, Sam Marsh of Huntsville and Charles Marsh of Mobile, Ala., a grandson,
John Christopher Marsh of Mobile; a brother Doyle B. Marsh of Gallatin; two nephews, Kenneth W. Marsh
of Cottontown, and John D. Marshof Hendersonville; a niece, Mary Charles Marsh Stewart of
Hendersonville; and special friend Shirley Jackson of Huntsville.
Dr. Charles McCaskey of the First Cumberland Church in Cookeville presided at the graveside service.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 18 August 2010
Kenneth Troy Marsh Obt.
b. 2 June 1927, White Co., TN –d. 28 March 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Era Mae (unknown)
Marsh. Kenneth Troy Marsh, s/o Beecher Marsh & Mollie Mae Wheeler.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kenneth Troy Marsh, 73, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thurs., March 30, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Wed., March 29, at the funeral home.
Mr. Marsh died on Tues., March 28, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 2, 1927, in White County to the late Beecher and Mollie Mae Wheeler Marsh. Mr.
Marsh worked for the Amtrack Railroad at the Chicago Union Station.
He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Marsh served in the Korean Conflict.
His family includes his wife, Era Mae Marsh of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Diana
Marsh of Nashville; a sister, Jean Pennington of Cookeville; and two brothers, David Marsh of Michigan
and Frank Marsh of Sparta.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Hershel Marsh.
Dr. Randy Adkisson will officiate at the services.
Published March 29, 2000 10:55 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Virginia Elise (Price) Marsh Obt.
b. 6 April 1922, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 January 2013, Howell, MI, md David E. Marsh. Virginia Elise
(Price) Marsh, d/o John Hillary Price & Ova Edna Messenger.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Virginia Elise (Price) Marsh, 90, of Howell, Mich., will be held at
2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at Wilhite Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, and from 8
a.m. until noon on Sunday, at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Marsh entered into rest on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Medilodge of
Howell in Michigan.
She was born April 6, 1922, in Putnam County to the late John Hillary Price and
Ova Edna Messenger Price.
Mrs. Marsh was a homemaker, a magnificent cook, a loving wife, mother and
grandmother. Virginia was considered the backbone and strength of the family.
Her family includes her husband, David E. Marsh; three children, Danny (Valerie) Marsh, Mike (Rosie)
Marsh and Larry (Carrie) Marsh, all of Michigan; two sisters, Era Mae Marsh and Mildred (Elmus) Lane;
grandchildren Danielle, Marissa, Matt, Billy, Scotty, Shannon, John, Brandon and Michael; greatgrandchildren Christopher, Jacob, Olivia, Little Matt, Elise, Kayla, Milana and Amelia; and several nieces
and nephews in the Cookeville area.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry Clay Price, John Price and
baby Thomas Price, and two sisters, Magdeline Cantrell and Hattie Mae Julian.
Bro. Brank Davis will officiate at the services.
Wesley Marsh
b. 4 November 1893 – d. 9 July 1978, (Pvt. US Army WWI), md on the 18th of September 1929, Putnam
Co., TN to Anna Virginia (Hawkins) Marsh, b. 7 July 1896, TN –d. 14 November 1977, d/o Henry Clay
Hawkins & Julia D. Moss.
*See Henry Clay Hawkins buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Julia D. (Marsh) Hawkins Obt.
*See John Lloyd Marsh Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 30, docket #3, pg. 70: Wesley Marsh
married 18 September 1929, Putnam Co., TN, age 34, address: Sparta, TN to Anna V. Hawkins, age 32,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Clay Hawkins, father,
Cookeville, TN).
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 37 –Henry C. Hawkins is head of household, 33 yrs.
old, TN md 15 yrs.l to July D., 33 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Annie V., 14
yrs. old; William C., 11 yrs. old; Noah, 8 yrs. old & Loyd Hawkins, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 55 – Henry C. Hawkins is head of household, 45
yrs.old, TN md to Julia D. 44 yrs. old, TN. Children: Annie V., 23 yrs. old, Occupation: Operator
Telephone Co.; Noah S., 18 yrs. old; Loid N., 14 yrs. old & Charley F. Hawkins, 5 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Brice H. Martin
b. 30 May 1914 –d. 9 June 1988, md Lorene (unknown) Martin, b. 20 June 1924 –d. September 1996.
(SS Death Index: Name: BRICE H MARTIN Birth: 30 May 1914- Death: Jun 1988–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: LORENE MARTIN Birth: 20 Jun 1924- Death: Sep 1996–Last Residence:
Christine Sunshine Martin Obt.
b. 22 June 1896, Putnam Co., TN –d. 15 June 1898, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Ballard Springs Martin
& Lillie Dale Crutcher, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Brothers and sisters: J. B. S. Martin and L. D. Crutcher had 11 children: H. G., Jesse C, Dr. Claude P.,
Mary W., Samuel E., Nettie V., Fannie Lou, Christine Sunshine, Daisey Dale, Henry C., and John Crutcher
Martin.
*See Dr. John Ballard Springs Martin.
MARTIN, CHRISTINE: We regret very much to announce the death of Christine, the little two-year-old
daughter of Dr. J. B. S. Martin, which occurred at his home Wednesday morning. She had been sick for the
last ten days, but her death will be a shock to numerous friends of the Doctor and his estimable family, who
have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. [Date: 6/16/1898, Vol. XI, No. 35, Page 5]
The Cookeville Press, Cookeville, TN
Claude Dale Martin
b. ca. 1932 –d. 11 November 1986 at 54 yrs. old.
Claudine (Farley) Martin Obt.
b. 23 August 1926, Cookeville, TN – d. 8 September 2008, md Howard C. “Hank” Martin. Claudine
Farley Martin, d/o Claude Lee Farley & Vallie Ann Wright.
*See Claude Lee Farley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ray Farley Obt.
WINCHESTER -- Graveside services for Claudine Farley Martin, 82, will be held Thursday, Sept. 11,
at 2 p.m. at the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 11, from 10-11 a.m. with a short service following at MooreCortner Funeral Home in Winchester.
Mrs. Martin died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008.
She was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Cookeville to the late Claude and Vallie Ann Wright Farley.
Mrs. Martin was the oldest of nine children. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was
very active within her community. Mrs. Martin was the first woman appointed to the Tennessee
Human Rights Commission. She served as a committee woman for the state Republican Party and
elected delegate to two national Republican conventions. She also coordinated several U.S. senatorial
and gubernatorial campaigns.
Mrs. Martin was an enthusiastic collector, refurbisher and dealer of antique funtiture. She was a former
member of First Methodist Church in Winchester. In 1986, she was listed in the book "Personalities of the
South."
Her family includes her husband, Howard C. “Hank”Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pamela
Martin; a sister and brother-in-law, Edith Ann and Dan Verble of Cookeville; four brothers and three
sisters-in-law, A.V. and Thelma Farley, J.B. “Bill”Farley and Jere and Nora Farley, all of Cookeville, and
Ted and Barbara Farley of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Angie Marie and husband Jeremy Bates and
Joe Paul and wife Meredith Martin; and three great-grandchildren, Kayla Brooke and James Addison Harey
and Hannah Grace Martin, all of Winchester.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and
Mildred Farley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Genell and Bobby Newman and Dot and Jack Howard; and
a daughter-in-law, Debby Enterline Martin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemers Association.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home (931-967-2222) is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008
Cledith Ramsey Martin
b. 4 September 1918 –d. 27 June 1989.
Eddie Odell Martin
b. 28 November 1920 –d. 11 February 1923, buried next to Luther D. Martin.
*See Luther D. Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Eliza “Liza”Avo Bussell Allison Martin
b. 2 November 1890 –d. 25 December 1975, md on the 1st of August 1915, Putnam Co., TN to William F.
Allison.
*See Delpha Ann (Allison) Bussell Obt.
*See Hattie M. Bussell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: ELIZA MARTIN Birth: 02 Nov 1890 Death: Dec 1975–Last Residence: (Grosse
Pointe, Wayne, MI) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-05-6943, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 275, #1091: Mr. W. F. Allison married 1
August 1915, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Avo Bussell).
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 183 –James H. Bussell is head of household, 64 yrs.
old, TN, (father born in NC, mother, TN) md 38 yrs. to Bettie A., 61 yrs. old, NC (parents both born in
NC), 4 children born, 4 children living. Children: Hattie M., 31 yrs. old; Liza A., 19 yrs. old; George W.,
35 yrs. old, married to Lucy J. Bussell, daughter-in-law, 19 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Emma Doyne (Jenkins) Martin
b. 3 March 1903, TN –d. 12 June 1990, d/o Carrol S. Jenkins & Daisy Elrod.
*See Carroll Sidney Jenkins, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 178 –Carrol S. Jenkins, 32 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Merchant Dry Goods, md 13 yrs. to Daisy E., 29 yrs. old, TN, 4 children born, 3 children
living. Children: Emma D., 7 yrs. old; Harry H., 4 yrs. old & Rose Jenkins, 8/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Ethan E. Martin Obt.
b. 1863, McMinnville, Warren Co. TN – d. 7 June 1900, Putnam Co., TN,
s/o Dr. John Preston Martin & Parmelia W. Price.
MARTIN, ET: Last Friday night, Et Martin died at his home in Cookeville,
after a lingering illness. He had been in poor health for years, in fact he was
never stout, which was to a large degree responsible for his retiring
disposition. Mr. Martin was the youngest son of the late Dr. J. P. Martin, and
was a pharmacist by profession. He was a first class prescriptionist, but on
account of ill health, has done but little work for a long period. He leaves a
wife and little son, mother, sister, brother and numerous friends to mourn his
loss. He was buried Saturday in the cemetery. (Ethan E. Martin married
Minnie Thompson. He was the father of Van Clair Martin).
[Newspaper: The Cookeville Press, Date 6/7/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 22, Page 3]
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Putnam co., Tennessee
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.P. MARTIN Self
M
M
W
57
TN
Occ:
Physician
Fa: VA Mo: VA
P.W. MARTIN Wife
F
M
W
57
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: VA
G. MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Student Fa: TN Mo: TN
E.E. MARTIN Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
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Fannie Lou Martin
b. 13 October 1885 – d. 1887, d/o John Ballard Springs Martin & Lillie D. Crutcher, buried in
*See Luther D. Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Gilla Beatrice Martin Obt.
b. 5 September 1923 –d. 24 July 1998, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md William H. “Bill”Martin.
(SS Death Index: Name: MARTIN, GILLA B –Birth: 05 Sep 1923- Death: 24 Jul 1998–Age: 74- Last
Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) – SSN: 414-224044, Issued By: TN). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the
family).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Gilla Beatrice Martin, 74, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
today, July 26, from the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Martin died on Friday, July 24, 1998, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Martin was a long time member of the Church of Christ.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and JoAnne Martin and LeRoy and Debbie
Martin, all of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Paulette and Austin Thomas of Baxter; a sister, Tilda
Bowman of Cookeville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband William H. “Bill”Martin and a son, Jimmy Martin.
Bros. Joe Britt and Denton Ramsey will officiate at the service.
Published Saturday, July 25, 1998 6:05 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Harrison G. Martin
b. 14 April 1871, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 May 1920, Santa Barabara, CA, (Single) He was the s/o
Ammon Asbury Martin (1837-1913) & Parasetta Elrod (1841-1917). Harrison G. Martin is a boarder in
the 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co. TN: Dwl: 503 – Felix A. Brown is head of household running a boarding
house.
H. G. Martin Buried Here:
The mortal remains of Harrison G. Martin arrived in Cookeville Monday night and were received by the
Masonic Lodge. Tuesday morning the casket was opene in order that friends might take a last look at the
departed. He was buried in the Cookeville cemetery at two o’clock, with Masonic rites. Past Grand Master
J. H. McClister officiating.
Mr. Martin underwent an operation for gallstones, and died in about three hours. He was teaching in Santa
Barbara, Calif., at the time of his death and students sent beautiful flowers with the casket. Mr. Martin was
aobut 49 years old and had never married.
The local Masonic Lodge adopted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Sumpreme Architect of the Universe to remove from the Masonic midst out
late brother Harrison G. Martin, and,
WHEREAS, While Bro. Martin was a resident of California, yet he was well beloved by those who knew
him before his departure for the West. We therefore place on record our appreciation of his service as a
Mason and his merits as a man,
THEREFORE, Be it resolved by Cookeville Lodge, number 269, of Free and Accepted masons that while
we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High we don not the less mourn for our brother
who has been called from the labor to rest.
RESOLVED, That in the death of Brother Martin his Lodge loses a brother who was always active an
zealous in his work as a Mason, ever ready to succor the needy and distressed of the fraternity, prompt to
advance the interest of the order, an honest and upright man whose virtues not only endered him to his
bretheren of the order, but all his fellow citizens.
RESOLVED, That this Lodge tenders it heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of the deceased Brother in this,
their sad affliction.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy by sent
Carpinteria Lodge Number 444, Santa Barbara, California, of which he was a member and one to the news
papers.
D. E. Slagle, F. R. Pendergrass & Solon Gentry, Committee.
Dwl: 20
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
A. A. MARTIN
Self
M
M
W
43
TN
Occ:
Farming Fa: TN Mo: NC
Parasetta MARTIN
Wife
F
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
Tennessee MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Alexander MARTIN
Son
M
W
15
TN
Occ:
Thomas N. MARTIN
Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
Harrison G. MARTIN Son
M
S
W
11
TN
Occ:
Hixey MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
9
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Calafornia MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
8
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Nancy Jane MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
5
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Violia MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 154 –Ammon Martin is head of household, 62 yrs.
old, b. August 1837, TN md 42 yrs. to Parzettie E., 59 yrs. old, b. April 1841, TN, 11 children born, 11
children living. Children: Hixie, 29 yrs. old, b. February 1871 & Parzettie Martin, 9/12 yrs. old, b. August
Dr. Henry Clay Martin Obt.
b. 9 July 1853, Van Buren Co., TN – d. 5 June 1946, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Dr. John Preston Martin &
Parmelia W. Price. Dr. Henry Clay Martin md 1st on the 22nd of September 1877, DeKalb Co., TN to
Lucy “Lou”E. Shields, d/o Dr. P. C. & Rosannah Shields –md 2nd on the 28th of July 1912 to Hettie E.
Simms. Lucy “Lou” E. (Shields) Martin, b. 17 March 1860, Smithville, TN – d. 7 July 1911, d/o Dr.
Shields & unknown Black. Dr. Henry Clay Martin & Lucy “Lou”E. (Shields) Martin both buried in the
Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. (Member of the Church of Christ). Mason. Odd Fellow. Dr.
Henry Clay’s (step-children): Mrs. Allen Huddleston, P. D. Sims of Nashville, TN, (nephews) Dr. Claude
Martin, Dr. Henry Martin, Van Martin, (brother) Dr. J. B. S. Martin.
*See Dr. John Preston Martin Obt.
*See Dr. John Ballard Springs Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lucy “Lou”E. Shields buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 314, #90: H. C. Martin married 22
September 1877, DeKalb Co., TN to Lucy Shields).
Rites Set Today For Dr. Henry C. Martin, 92:
Funeral services for Dr. Henry C. Martin, 92, Putnam County’s oldest physician who died at 9 o’clock
yesterday morning at his home on Broad Street, will be conducted at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the
Cookeville Church of Christ. Kirk Blankenship will officiate and burial will be in the City Cemetery.
Dr. Martin had been ill only a few days. He would have been 93 years old July 8, having been born in
Spencer in 1853.
At the age of 20, Dr. Martin moved to Cookeville with his parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Martin. He
was a brother of Dr. John B. S. Martin, Cookeville, who died several years ago.
A graduate of the Vanderbilt University Medical School, Dr. Martin began his practice here in 1874. He
continued an active practice until about 15 years ago.
Dr. Martin could, at the time of his illness, recall things which happened in his childhood.
A member of the Church of Christ, Dr. Martin was also a veteran Mason and Odd Fellow.
Dr. Martin was married twice, first to the former Miss Lou Shields of Smithville in 1877. She died in
1911. He later married Mrs. Hettie Sims, who survives.
In addition to his widow, Dr. Martin is survived by three nephews, Dr. Claude Martin, Cookeville, and Dr.
Henry Martin of Atlanta, GA, and Van Martin, St. Louis, MO; a step-daughter, Mrs. Allen Huddleston,
Nashville; a step-son, P. D. Sims of Nashville, and a niece, Mrs. J. Petigo, of St. Louis.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 6 June 1946.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 151: Henry Clay Martin, M.
D.: born in Spencer, July 9, 1853. Married Miss Lou Shields, in 1877, who died July 8, 1911. On July 28,
1912, he married Mrs. Hettie Sims. Dr. Martin is a graduate of the Vanderbilt Medical School and has
practiced in Cookeville since 1884. lie is a member of the Church of Christ, a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a
Woodman and a Democrat.
Dwl: 27
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
H.C. MARTIN Self
M
M
W
26
TN
Occ:
Physician
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lue E. MARTINWife
F
M
W
19
TN
Occ:
Belle MARTIN SisterL F
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
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(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 468 –Henry C. Martin is head of household, 46 yrs.
old, b. July 1853, TN. Occupation: Physician, md 22 yrs. to Lou E., 40 yrs. old, b. March 1860, TN.
Living in the household: Mary Judd, Servant, 10 yrs. old, b. October 1889, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Broad Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 126 – Henry C.
Martin is head of household, 56 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician General Practice - md 33 yrs. to Lue,
50 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 130 Family: 194 – Henry C. Martin is head of
household, 66 yrs. old, TN. Occupation: Physician md to Hettie E., 45 yrs. old, TN)
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, east of Walnut, Broadway St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 130211-225 –Henry C. Martin is head of household, 76 yrs. old, TN (25 yrs. old 1st marriage), Occupation:
Physician Medical, md to Hettie E., 55 yrs. old, TN (19 yrs. old 1st marriage).
Henry Clay Martin
b. 14 July 1888, TN – d. 14 January 1969, s/o Dr. John Ballard Springs Martin & Lillie D. Crutcher,
both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Zee Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 489 –John B. S. Martin is head of household, 52 yrs.
old, b. March 1848, TN, occupation: Physician, md 24 yrs. to Lillie D., 43 yrs. old, b. May 1857, 9 children
born, 5 children living. Children: Claud P., 22 yrs. old, b. October 1877; Daisy M., 18 yrs. old, b. March
1882; Joseph H., 14 yrs. old, b. July 1885; Henry C., 11 yrs. old, b. July 1888 & John C. Martin, 10 yrs.
old, b. August 1889. All born in TN).
Jesse C. Martin
b. 26 February 1876 –d. 20 June 1877, d/o John Ballard Springs Martin & Lillie D. Crutcher, buried in
Jimmy D. Martin
b. 22 August 1950 –d. 8 August 1965.
John Martin
b. 4 August 1893, Jackson Co., TN –d. 12 February 1946, s/o John Martin & Liza Harley. John Martin
md Lura.
John Martin
b. 4 Aug 1893, Jackson Co., TN
d. 12 Feb 1946
Father: John Martin, Jackson Co., TN
Mother: Liza Harley, Jackson Co., TN
Spouse: Lura Martin
John Martin
b. 18 March 1898 –d. 1 February 1925.
Dr. John Ballard Springs Martin
JOHN BALLARD SPRINGS MARTIN, M.D., was born at McMinnville, Tenn., March 19, 1848 –d. 30
December 1926, Cookeville TN. He married May 26, 1875, to Miss Lillie Dale
Crutcher. Attended Cumberland Institute, Dibrell Academy, University of
Nashville and Vanderbilt Medical College. Dr. Martin is a Democrat, a Mason and
a member of the Church of Christ. He has taken high degrees in York and Scottish
Rite Masonry. Was the first druggist to do business in Cookeville, back in 1874 to
1878. He moved to Cookeville in 1873. Began the practice of Medicine in 1878.
Lillie (Crutcher) Martin gave birth to the first baby born in Cookeville.
Lillie Dale (Crutcher) Martin, b. 12 May 1857 – d. 8 July 1927, Putnam Co., TN (no death date on
stone), d/o Joe W. Crutcher (1827-1878) & Mary Jane McKinney (1837-1911). Dr. John Ballard
Springs Martin, s/o Dr. John Preston Martin (1823-1899) & Parmelia W. Price (1823-1907). All buried
in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Mary Jane (McKinney) Crutcher Obt.
*See Joe W. Crutcher buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henry Clay Martin Obt.
*See Dr. Henry Brooks Algood Obt.
*See Charles Burton Obt.
(1870 census Dist. 11, White Co., TN: Dwl: 100 - J. P. Martin is head of household, 47 yrs. old, TN,
occupation: physician, md to Permelia, 47 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry, 17 yrs. old; E. A., 14 yrs. old; Z.
11 yrs. old & Ethan Martin, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Lille Dale Crutcher Martin
b. -----, TN
d. 8 Jul 1927
Age: abt 69y
Father: Joe Crutcher, TN (*See Joe W. Crutcher, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery)
Mother: Mary Jane McKinney, TN
Dwl: 29 Family: 29
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.B.S. MARTIN Self
M
M
W
32
TN
Occ:
Physician
Fa: TN Mo: TN
L.D. MARTIN Wife
F
M
W
23
TN
Occ:
C.P. MARTIN Son
M
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
John SHOREZ BroL M
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN
E.A. SHOREZ SisterL F
M
W
22
TN
Occ:
Mattie SHOREZ Niece F
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Page 78C
Dr. John Preston Martin Obt.
b. 27 March 1823, White Co., TN – d. 9 June 1889, md Parmelia W. (Price) Martin, b. 26 May 1823,
McMinnville, Warren Co., TN –d. 28 September 1907, TN.
*See Parmelia (Price) Martin Obt.
*See Henry Clay Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Zee Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
MARTIN, JOHN PRESTON: Dr. John Preston Martin Dead -- Last Friday morning at his home in
Cookeville, Dr. J. P. Martin quietly breathed his last. A few days before he was struck by paralysis, and
never regained his strength, and was only able to speak a few disconnected sentences. Dr. John Preston
Martin was born in White County, near the Putnam line 76 years ago. He has been a resident of this county
26 years. After reaching the years of maturity Dr. Martin engaged in the newspaper business at
McMinnville, where he conducted a successful journal. He studied medicine, and for 40 years was a
practicing physician. During the latter period of his life, he was engaged in the drug business. Dr. Martin
has been married for 52 years, and his good wife still survives him. 24 years ago he became a member of
the Christian Church. In '88 he represented Putnam county in the Legislature. Such is a brief biography of
the man. His remains were placed in a vault in the cemetery. The burial was under Masonic and Odd
Fellow supervision, of which orders he was an old and honorable member. He was the father of Drs J. B.
S. and H. C. Martin, Et Martin, and Miss Z. Martin.
[Newspaper: The Cookeville Press, Date 6/15/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 24, Page 1]
(1870 census Dist. 11, White Co., TN: Dwl: 100 - J. P. Martin is head of household, 47 yrs. old, TN,
occupation: physician, md to Permelia, 47 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry, 17 yrs. old; E. A., 14 yrs. old; Z.
11 yrs. old & Ethan Martin, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Census Place: 1880 District 1, Putnam Co., Tennessee
Source: FHL Film 1255275 National Archives Film T9-1275 Page 78C
Dwl: 28
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.P. MARTIN Self
M
M
W
57
TN
Occ:
Physician
Fa: VA Mo: VA
P.W. MARTIN Wife
F
M
W
57
TN
Occ:
G. MARTIN
Dau
F
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
E.E. MARTIN Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 421 –Pamilia Martin is head of household, 77 yrs.
old, b. May 1823, TN (parents both born in VA), widow, 6 children born, 3 children living. Children: Joe,
41 yrs. old, b. May 1859, single, occupation: Druggist; Minnie, daughter-in-law, 22 yrs. old, b. October
1877, widow, 2 children born, 1 child living; Van C., grandson, 4 yrs. old, b. February 1896 & Mollie
Martin, granddaughter, 15 yrs. old, b. February 1885. All born in TN).
Joseph H. Martin
b. 20 July 1883, Cookeville, TN – d. 10 October 1904, s/o Dr. John Ballard Springs Martin & Lillie
Dale Crutcher.
Kaye Frances (Brown) Martin Obt.
b. 24 March 1942, Birmingham, AL – d. 13 February 2007, Cookeville, TN, md on the 17th of August
1963, Memphis, TN to James Thomas “Jim” Martin. Kaye Frances (Brown) Martin, d/o Hugh M.
Brown & Frances Williams.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kaye Frances Martin, 64, of Cookeville will be conducted Friday,
Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 15, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 16, from 9
a.m. until time of services.
Mrs. Martin died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in her home.
She was born March 24, 1942, in Birmingham, Ala., to Frances Williams Brown of Memphis and the late
Hugh M. Brown.
Mrs. Martin received her BS degree in elementary education from the University of Mississippi and was a
retired educator with more than 33 years of service. She taught 21 years in the Memphis/Shelby Country
School System and the last 12 years of her teaching career at Sycamore Elementary School in
Cookeville. She has also worked with the American Cancer Society.
She was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church, Putnam Country Retired Teachers Association,
Tennessee Retired Teachers Association and Tennessee Tech Women's Club.
Her family includes her husband of more than 43 years, James Thomas “Jim”Martin, whom she married
Aug. 17, 1963, in Memphis; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dr. James Austin and Janet Martin of
Chattanooga and Jonathan (Jon) Thomas Martin and fiancée, Dr. Kyle Patterson, both of Memphis; sister
and brother-in-law, Beth and David Jones of Franklin; brother, Martin Brown of Memphis; and two
grandchildren, Austin and Josh Martin.
Pallbearers will be Blair Charles, Sonny Malone, David Jones, David Griffith, Charles Stevens, Dick
Pritchett and Ken Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be faculty at Sycamore Elementary School.
Memorial donations may be made to Lazarus House Hospice, The Sarah Cannon Cancer Research Center
or the Foundation at Cookeville Regional Medical Center by contacting the funeral home.
Published February 14, 2007 11:18 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lloyd Martin
b. 3 August 1925, md Louise (unknown) Martin, b. 15 April 1929. Buried next to them: Ronald L.
Martin, b. 18 June 1948 –d. 10 June 1967.
(SS Death Index: Name: LOUISE MARTIN Birth: 15 Apr 1929- Death: Dec 2007–Last Residence:
(Garden City, Wayne, MI) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 369-56-0651, MI)
Lucy "Lou" E. (Shields) Martin
b. 17 March 1860 - d. 7 July 1911, md Dr. Henry Clay Martin, b. 9 July 1853, Van Buren Co., TN –d. 5
June 1946, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Dr. John Preston Martin & Parmelia W. Price. Lucy "Lou" E.
(Shields) Martin, d/o Dr. P. C. & Rosannah Shields.
*See Dr. Henry Clay Martin Obt.
MARTIN, MRS. H. C.: The funeral of Mrs. H. C. Martin was held at the residence Sunday afternoon at one
o'clock, services begin conducted by Elder J. D. Walling and Rev. W. W. Baxter. The esteem in which Mrs.
Martin was held was attested by the large attendance of sorrowing friends. The floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful.
[Date7/13/1911, Vol. IX, No. 28, Page 5]
The Putnam County Herald Newspaper:
Luther D. Martin
b. 18 September 1891 –d. 5 December 1964, md Margaret (Burroughs) Martin, b. 23 February 1895 –
d. 13 May 1990.
‘Suffering on Earth for Sweet Peace in Heaven’
*See Lillie Mai (Martin) Noble Obt.
Margaret Neal (Ryan) Martin Obt.
b. 23 April 1917, Hartselle, AL – d. 18 April 2013, md Osby L. Martin, b. b. 9 March 1913 – d. 15
January 1974. Margaret Neal (Ryan) Martin, d/o Lee Thornton Ryan & Bessie Goodwin.
*See Osby L. Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Margaret Neal Ryan Martin, 95, of Cookeville, will be held at 3
p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Eastwood Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Sunday at the
church.
Mrs. Martin died Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Heritage Pointe Senior Living.
She was born April 23, 1917, in Hartselle, Ala., to the late Lee Thornton and
Bessie Goodwin Ryan.
Mrs. Martin was a longtime and devoted member of Eastwood Baptist Church.
She loved serving any need of the church. She also had a special love for her great-grandchildren.
Her family includes her granddaughter, Samantha Howell McCowan and husband Richard of Cookeville;
two great-grandchildren, Courtney Lee Ann McCowan and Austin Silas McCowan; and a son-in-law,
Winnell Howell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Osby L. Martin (who died Jan. 15,
1974); a daughter, Bessie Lee Martin Howell; three sisters, Ruth Martin, Edith Shaw and Delia Bryson; and
a brother, Thornton Ryan.
Bros. Tracy Gross and Clint Walker will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 19 April 2013
Mary W. Martin
b. 6 November 1879, Cookeville, TN – d. 6 May 1880, d/o John Ballard Springs Martin & Lillie D.
Crutcher, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mary (Walsh) Martin
b. 6 May 1854 –d. 22 October 1891, md W. J. “Bill”Martin.
Osby L. Martin
b. 9 March 1913 –d. 15 January 1974, md Margaret Neal (Ryan) Martin, b. 23 April 1917, Hartselle, AL
–d. 18 April 2013, d/o Lee Thornton Ryan & Bessie Goodwin.
*See Margaret Neal (Ryan) Martin Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: OSBY MARTIN Birth: 09 Mar 1913- Death: Jan 1974–Last Residence: (none
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 373-09-0970 MI)
Parmelia (Price) Martin Obt.
b. 26 May 1823, McMinnville, Warren Co., TN – d. 28 September 1907, TN, md Dr. John Preston
Martin, b. 27 March 1823, White Co., TN –d. 9 June 1889.
*See Dr. John Preston Martin Obt.
MARTIN, PARMELIA: Mrs. Parmelia Martin, widow of the late Dr. J. P Martin, died at her home in this
city Saturday, September 28th, 1907 after a long illness. She was about 84 years of age and a highly
respected lady. For many years she had been a faithful member of the Christian church. Mrs. Martin is
survived by three children, Drs. J. B. S. and H. C. Martin and Miss Z. Martin, all of this city. Her remains
were laid to rest in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock Sunday.
[Date 10/3/1907, Vol. V, No. 31, Page 1] –The Cookeville Press, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Samuel Elija Martin Obt.
b. 5 May 1881, TN – d. 10 June 1955, md Nettie V. (Mitchell) Martin, b. 24 April 1882, TN – d. 14
December 1957.
‘We Will Meet Again’
Samuel E. Martin Funeral Saturday:
Funeral services for Samuel Elija Martin, 74, who died Friday morning at the Cookeville General Hospital,
were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Rev. Carson
Whitaker officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Whitson Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nettie Mitchell Martin; two sons, Herbert Martin, Detroit and Clyde
Martin, Route 2, Baxter; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lobert, Hazel Park, MI; three half-brothers, Joe and
Howard Sliger, Route 2, Baxter, Norman Sliger, Murray, KY; three half-sisters, Minner Sliger and Mrs.
Amanda Dunn, Route 2, Baxter, and Mrs. Sarah Jane Moss of near Nashville; 9 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 13 June 1955.
(1910 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 21 –Samuel E. Martin is head of household, 28 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Lumber Mill md 8 yrs. to Nettie, 29 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Herbert J., 7 yrs. old; Allison C., 5 yrs. old & Lizie Martin, 1/12 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Zee Martin
b. 1857, McMinnville, Warren Co., TN – d. 1939, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Dr. John Preston
Martin & Parmelia W. Price. Zee Martin was a passenger on the last recorded stagecoach holdup in
Tennessee, which took place in Putnam County in 1882, near midnight on October 11. (Church of Christ).
*See Dr. John Preston Martin buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henry Clay Martin Obt.
Roy Cecil “Mike”Mason Jr. Obt.
b. 3 October 1944, Tullahoma, TN –d. 18 February 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 11 th of
July 1965, Huntsville, AL to Donna (Bobo) Mason. Roy Cecil “Mike”Mason Jr., s/o Roy Cecil Mason
Sr. & Lucile Spencer.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Roy Cecil (also known as Mike) Mason Jr., 67, of Cookeville, will
be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at The River Community Church.
Interment, with military honors, will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the
Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and from 11
a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Mason died suddenly on Saturday evening, Feb. 18, 2012, in the Emergency
Room at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, following an apparent heart attack
at his home.
He was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Tullahoma, at Camp Forrest to Mrs. Lucile Spencer Faltus of Mesa, Ariz., and
the late Roy Cecil Mason Sr.
Mr. Mason was a 1972 graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in business
management. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army from 19661969.
Mr. Mason was a sales associate with Stover's Wholesale. For the past 15 years, he and his wife owned and
operated Affordable Travel. He was an active member of The River Community Church, where he served
as deacon and greeter.
His family includes his wife of 46 years, Donna Bobo Mason (whom he married July 11, 1965, in
Huntsville, Ala.); a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and April Mason of Blountville; a daughter, Jennifer
Baker of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Levi Baker, Avery Mason, Aubrey Mason and Laci Baker; a
brother, Don Mason of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Chris Lucia of Petaluma,
Calif.; his mother-in-law, Glyndon Bobo of Lynchburg; three brothers-in-law and wives, Arvis and Peggy
Bobo of Lynchburg, Bob and Linda Bobo of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Bill and Jo Ann Bobo of Lynchburg;
a sister-in-law and husband, Linda and Wayne Chester of Hopkinsville, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Alice Gray of
Lynchburg; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, especially cousin Carolyn Adams of
Manchester.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Mason, and his father-in-law, Don
Bobo.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Mason's Special Life Group from the River and Fraternity Brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Pastors Steve Tiebout and Steve Chapman will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 20 February 2012.
Clifford Thurman Massa I Obt.
b. 3 April 1907, TN – d. 25 April 1958, married on the 9th of June 1925 to Henrietta Pauline (Jared)
Massa, b. 18 November 1907, Cookeville, TN – d. 27 May 1980, d/o Hasker Michael Jared & Minnie
Belle Denny, d/o Thompson Luther “Tobe” Denny & Fannie Ford. Clifford Thurman Massa Sr., s/o
Norman Massa (1881-1947) & Lizzie Elizabeth Brown (1881-1953).
*See Clifford Thurman Massa Jr. II Obt.
*See Norman Massa buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henrietta Pauline (Jared) Massa Obt.
Clifford Massa Dies, Rites Held Saturday
Clifford Thomas Massa, Sr., 51, died at this home on East Eighth Street last Friday morning after an illness
of about six weeks. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Whitson Funeral Home. Burial was
in Cookeville City Cemetery. Drs. Charles Sharpe and the Rev. James Reed Cox officiated.
Mr. Mass was associated with the John E. McCluen plumbing and air conditioning company here. He was
a member of the Methodist Church. A veteran of WWII he was a member of the American Legion.
For several years Mr. Massa was an employee of the local post office and served as both a city carrier and
as a postal clerk.
He was the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth Brown Massa and was a life long resident of Cookeville.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Henrietta Jared Massa, a son Clifford Massa, Jr., two grandsons Clifford III
and John Massa and two granddaughters, Barbara Dee and Julie Bette Massa all of Cookeville.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, 30 April 1958.
Clifford Thurman Massa I:
b. 3 April 1907 –d. 25 April 1958, md 9 June 1925, Henrietta Pauline Jared.
Henrietta Pauline (Jared) Massa I, b. 18 November 1907, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 May 1980,
Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She was the daughter of Hasker Michael Jared & Minnie Belle Denny.
Both Buried: Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Children:
Clifford Thurman Massa "II" was born on 9 Sep 1925. He married Winifred Darlene Bowman on 21 June
1947.
Winifred Darlene Bowman was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan. She married Clifford
Thurman Massa "II" on 21 Jun 1947.
They had the following children:
William Norman Massa was born on 27 May 1948. He died on 27 May 1948.
Clifford Thurman Massa "III" was born on 9 Sep 1949.
John McCluen Massa was born on 9 Dec 1951.
Barbara Dee Massa was born on 20 Aug 1954.
Julie Bette Massa was born on 19 Sep 1956.
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 217 –Norman Massa is head of household, 29 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, md 9 yrs. to Lizzie E., 28 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 1
child living. Child: Clifford T. Massa, 3 yrs. old, TN).
Clifford Thurman Massa Jr. II Obt.
b. 9 September 1925, Nashville, TN – d. 16 May 1991, md Winifred Darlene “Dee” (Bowman) Massa,
d/o Ben E. Bowman & Martha Coleman. Clifford Thurman Massa II, s/o Clifford Thurman Massa Sr.
(1907-1958) & Henrietta Pauline Jared (1907-1980).
*See Clifford Thurman Massa Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Norman William Massa buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Clifford T. “Cliff”Massa Jr., 65, will be held Sunday May 19 at 2
p.m. in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Smith officiating. Burial will
be in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Mr. Massa died May 16 1991 in Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Nashville, he was the son of the late Clifford T. and Henrietta Pauline Jared Massa. He was a
graduate of Tennessee Tech and a U. S. Navy WWII veteran.
For approximately 30 years he was associated with the John E. McCluen Company in the plumbing and air
conditioning business. In 1980 he and his son John formed the Formex Company. He also operated Jaff
Supply Company a wholesale supply for the heating, electrical and plumbing industry for a number of
years.
His family includes his wife, Darlene “Dee” Bowman Massa, two sons, Clifford T. “Bud” Massa of
McLean, VA, and John M. Massa of Cookeville, two daughters, Barbara D. Massa of Glen Ellyn, IL and
Julie Bette Dodson of Broken Arrow, OK and two granddaughters, Melissa Dee Massa and Jenelle Marie
Massa of Cookeville.
Memorial contribution can be made to the Putnam County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. Harold Stone, Dr. W. S. Taylor, Dr. Claude Williams, Bob Boles, Joe Thorne
and Bulas McCaleb.
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Sunday, 19 May 1991
Dee Massa
b. 9 July 1922 –d. 14 Janaury 1996.
Dillard Lorenzo Massa
b. 2 February 1880, TN –d. 5 August 1956, md to Callie (Brown) Massa, b. 22 September 1889, TN –d.
13 August 1965, d/o James Madison Brown & Althea Mira Fox. Dillard Massa, s/o William Massa &
Dorinda (Burgess) Lollar (1842-1916).
*See Lola (Massa) Smartt buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William MASSASelf
M
M
W
49
TN
Occ:
Marinda MASSAWife F
M
W
38
TN
Occ:
Travis MASSA Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
Work On Farm Fa: --- Mo: --Elizebeth MASSADau
F
S
W
17
TN
Fa: --- Mo: --Ann MASSA
Dau
F
S
W
15
TN
Fa: --- Mo: ---
James MASSA Son
M
Occ:
Work On Farm
Leoma MASSA Dau
F
Fa: --Ammon MASSA Son
M
Occ:
Work On Farm
John MASSA
Son
M
Fa: --Haywood MASSASon
M
Fa: --Adiville MASSA Dau
F
Fa: --Loranzo MASSASon
M
Fa: ---
S
Fa: --S
Mo: --S
Fa: --S
Mo: --S
Mo: --S
Mo: --S
Mo: ---
W
15
Mo: --W
12
TN
TN
W
12
Mo: --W
9
TN
TN
W
6
TN
W
2
TN
W
4M
TN
(1900 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 132 –Dorinda Massa is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, b. January 1842, TN, widow, (father born in NC, mother, TN), 8 children born, 8 children living.
Children: Dillard, 20 yrs. old, b. February 1880; Norman, 19 yrs. old, b. April 1881; Oakley, 17 yrs. old, b.
October 1882 & Ader Massa, 14 yrs. old, b. June 1885).
(1910 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –Dillard Massa, b. 30 yrs. old, TN, widow.
Living in the household: Lola N. Massa, granddaughter, 4 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 16th Civil Dist., Double Springs Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 97 –James M. Brown is head of
household, 56 yrs. old, TN, md 35 yrs. to Alta M., 50 yrs. old, TN, 10 children born, 9 children living.
Children: Callie, 18 yrs. old; Perlia, 17 yrs. old; Mattie, 15 yrs. old & Ethel Brown, 9 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 212-231-261 –Dillard Massa is head of household, 38
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Salesman Hardware, md to Callie, 30 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lola, 14 yrs. old,
TN & Mildred B. Massa, 1 10/12 yrs. old, TN).
Dorothy Gordia (Lambert) Massa Obt.
b. 12 September 1918 – d. 16 February 2005, md on the 29th of December 1950, Putnam Co., TN to
Dudley Massa, b. 13 September 1923 – d. 4 March 1981, Royal Oak, MI, s/o George Massa & Ova
Thomas. Dorothy Gordia (Lambert) Massa, d/o John Lambert & Margaret Vinson.
*See Dudley Mass Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 295: Dudley Massa married 29 December
1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 13 September 1923, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Dorothy Gordia
Lambert, age 32, b. 11 September 1918, address: Elmwood, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Margaret Lambert, Elmwood. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: George
Washington Massa).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dorothy Lambert Massa, 86, of Fenton, Mich., formerly of
Putnam County, were held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Massa died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2005, in Fenton Extended Care Center in Michigan.
She was born on Sept. 12, 1918, in the Enigma Community of Putnam County to the late John and
Margaret Vinson Lambert.
Mrs. Massa worked for Motor products, along with several jobs in Detroit, Mich. She was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Gypsie Massa of Fenton; two granddaughters,
Jessica and Taylor Massa, both of Fenton; and a brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Maureen Lambert of
Chestnut Mound; and a sister-in-law, Velma Brown Lambert of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Massa, who died on March 4,
1981 (whom she married on Dec. 29, 1950); seven sisters, Bethel Trawick, Florence Ray, Lena Huff, Allie
Roberts, Cora Cowan, Vera and Lura Lambert; and five brothers, Lawrence, Bob, Charlie, Jim and John
Frank Lambert.
Pallbearers were Franklin, Bill, Bobby and Tommy Harold Huff, Joe Allen Lambert, Earl Roberts, Carroll
Cowan, Charles, Gerald, Eddie, Ronald and John King Lambert.
The Rev. Paul Willis officiated at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dudley Massa Obt.
b. 13 September 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 4 March 1981, Royal Oak, MI, md on the 29th of December
1950, Putnam Co., TN to Dorothy (Lambert) Massa, b. 12 September 1918 – d. 16 February 2005, d/o
John Lambert & Margaret Vinson. Dudley Massa, s/o George Massa & Ova Thomas.
*See Dorothy (Lambert) Massa Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 295: Dudley Massa married 29 December
1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 27, b. 13 September 1923, address: Baxter, Putnam Co., TN to Dorothy Gordia
Lambert, age 32, b. 11 September 1918, address: Elmwood, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Margaret Lambert, Elmwood. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: George
Washington Massa).
FERNDALE, MI –Mr. Dudley Massa, 57, died Wednesday, March 4, 1981, Royal Oak, Michigan. He
was the son of the late George and Ova Thomas Massa and was a native of Putnam County.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 1981, in the Chaple of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home with Bro. Albert Ward and Bro. Charles Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in the
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Lambert Massa of Ferndale; one son, Richard Massa of Ferndale;
one brother, Verdie Massa of Baxter; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Davis and Thelma Massa, both of
Cookeville, and Mrs. Sue McCaleb of Alun Cave, West Virginia.
His body will lie in state at Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home after noon Saturday.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 6 March 1981.
Henrietta Pauline (Jared) Massa Obt.
b. 18 November 1907, Cookeville, TN – d. 27 May 1980, married on the 9th of June 1925 to Clifford
Thurman Massa I, b. 3 April 1907, TN – d. 25 April 1958, s/o Norman Massa & Lizzie Elizabeth
Brown. Henrietta Pauline (Jared) Massa, d/o Hasker Michael Jared & Minnie Belle Denny, d/o
Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny & Fannie Ford.
*See Clifford Thurman Massa I Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Jared Massa, 72, were held Wednesday, May 28
at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hooper – Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mrs. Massa died May 27 in a Nashville Hospital.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late H. M. and Minnie Denny Jared and was the
widow of the late Clifford Massa.
Survivors include a son Clifford Massa, Jr., four grandchildren, Clifford Massa II, John, Bonnie, and Julie
Massa one sister Mrs. John McCluen.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 6 p.m. tonight. Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 27 May 1980
John McCluen Massa Obt.
b. 9 December 1951, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 April 2012, Cookeville Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
November 1998, Putnam Co., TN to Marlene (Hunter) Massa. John McCluen Massa, s/o Clifford
Thurman Massa II & Winifred Darlene “Dee”Bowman.
Memorial Services for John McCluen Massa, 60 of Cookeville will be Tuesday, April 10 at 1 P.M. from
the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Palk officiating.
Military Honors will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Massa died Saturday morning April 7, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Massa was born December 9, 1951 in Putnam County to the late Clifford Thurman and Dee Bowman
Massa.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was President/Owner of John E. McCluen Company of Cookeville.
He was a licensed private pilot and loved flying planes.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by step-son Phillip LaCommare.
Survivors include wife Marlene Hunter Massa(whom he married November 21, 1998 in Putnam County);
two daughters Melissa & husband Will Honeycutt of Thompson Station, TN, Jenelle Anderson and Fiance
Mitch Harrington of Cookeville, step-daughter Mara Palk Johnson of Cookeville; eight grandchildren, Mia
Martinez, Alex and Ashlyn Honeycutt, Taylor and Trace Anderson, Alexandria and Piper LaCommare, and
Sya Johnson; two sisters Bonnie Massa of Chicago, Julie & husband Jack Dodson of Broken Arrow, OK.,
brother, Cliff Massa III of McLean, VA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Care Fund at Cookeville Medical Center Foundation 1
Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38501 or to Caris Hospice 2525 Hwy 111 North Suite B Algood, TN.
Family will receive friends at Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home Monday
from 5 to 8 P.M. and Tuesday from 10 am until service time.
Norman Massa Obt.
b. 12 April 1881, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 April 1947, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of 1901, Putnam Co.,
TN to Lizzie Elizabeth (Brown) Massa, b. 18 July 1881, TN – d. 13 June 1953, d/o James Madison
Brown & Althea Mira Fox. Norman Massa, s/o William Massa & Dorinda (Burgess) Lollar (18421916). (Postmaster of Cookeville 1921-24). (Methodist – Knight Templar). (Child: Clifford T. Massa).
(Norman Massa’s siblings are: (brothers) Dillard & Oakley Massa of Cookeville, TN, (1/2 brothers) Gillam
Massa & Jim Lollard, both of Putnam Co., TN, and Haywood Massa of Paducah, KY, (grandson), Clifford
Massa Jr. Dorinda (Burgess) Lollar Massa, b. 1 January 1842 –d. 11 December 1916, (2nd w/o William
Massa) is buried in the Boiling Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Herman Massa, b. 13 June 1902 –d.
20 July 1903, s/o Norman & Lizzie (Brown) Massa is buried in the Boiling Springs Cemetery, Putnam Co.,
TN.
*See Clifford Thurman Massa Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Dillard Lorenzo Massa buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Norman Massa, 65, Dies After Month’s Illness; Rites Tuesday:
Funeral services for Norman Massa, 65, secretary and treasurer of the Cookeville Federal Savings and Loan
Associaiton since its organization in 1934, who died at his home on Eighth Street Sunday night after an
illness of one month, were conducted at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon.
The Rev. H. Thornton Fowler officiated assisted by the Rev. G. C. McIlwain, Rev. Dow Ensor, and Rev.
Bob Ramsey. Mr. Massa was a member of the Methodist Church and a member of the board of stewards.
Active in the Republican Party, Mr. Massa was the only member of that party ever to be elected county
register, having been named to that post in 1910 to serve one term. He then went into the dry goods
business with Robert Lee Maddux, and later in the same type of business for himself in the building now
occupied by Williams Hardware Company. He was a native of the Sixteenth District.
Mr. Massa was appointed Cookeville postmaster in 1921 by President Warren G. Harding. He held the
post under four presidents until 1934.
Mr. Massa would have been 66 years old Saturday.
Survivors included his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Brown; a son, Clifford Massa; brothers, Dillard and
Oakely Massa, all of Cookeville; three half-brothers, Gilliam Massa and Jim Lollar, both of Putnam
County, and Haywood Massa of Paducah, KY, and, a grandson, Clifford Massa, Jr., of Cookeville.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 146: Norman Massa, born near
Cookeville, April 12, 1881. Received his education in the public schools. Married to Miss Elizabeth
Brown in 1901. Has been in the mercantile business since a young man. Register of the County from 191014. He has been prominent in the Republican party of Tennessee for many years. Postmaster at Cookeville
and Custodian of the Federal building. Member of State Executive Committee, Chair man of County
Committee, and was Secretary of the Executive Committee of the 4th Congressional District for four years.
Member of the Methodist Church, Knight Templar, Shriner, and member of the Lion’s Club of Cookeville.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 86: Norman Massa married 24 March
1901, Putnam Co., TN to Lizzie Brown).
children living. Children: Emma J., 24 yrs. old. b. December 1876; Lucy, 17 yrs. old, b. July 1882; Jula,
16 yrs.old. b. February 1884; Mary, 12 yrs.old, b. September 1887; Allis, 11 yrs. old, b. September 1888;
(1900 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 132 –Dorinda Massa is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, .b January 1842, TN, widow, (father born in NC, mother, TN), 8 children born, 8 children living.
Children: Dillard, 20 yrs. old, b. February 1880; Norman, 19 yrs. old, b. April 1881; Oakley, 17 yrs. old, b.
October 1882 & Ader Massa, 14 yrs. old, b. June 1885).
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 217 –Norman Massa is head of household, 29 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, md 9 yrs. to Lizzie E., 28 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 1
child living. Child: Clifford T. Massa, 3 yrs. old, TN)
Norman William Massa
b. 27 May 1948 – d. 27 May 1948, buried next to Clifford Thurman Massa II & Winifred Darlene
“Dee”Bowman.
*See Clifford Thurman Massa Jr. II Obt.
William Stanton Massa Sr. Obt.
b. 11 January 1912, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 January 2010, Chattanooga, TN, md Hazel (Wallace) Massa &
md Margaret (Hembree) Massa.
(SS Death Index: Name: MASSA, WILLIAM S –Birth: 11 Jan 1912- Death: 07 Jan 2010–Age: 97- Last
Residence (Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 414-62-6049, Issued
By: TN). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
CHATTANOOGA -- Funeral services for William S. Massa Sr., 97, of Chattanooga, will be held at 4
p.m. (EST) on Monday, Jan. 11, from the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist,
404 Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 894-4444. Interment will be at 11 a.m.
(CST) on Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services on Monday at the
funeral home in Chattanooga. Mr. Massa died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Chattanooga.
He was a native of Cookeville and had been a resident of Chattanooga for many years.
Mr. Massa attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, now Tennessee Technological
University. He graduated in 1935, from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn
University, with a B.S. degree in civil engineering.
Mr. Massa was an active member of Brainerd Methodist Church and was retired from TVA after 41
years of service as chief of the Maps and Surveys branch. Many of the procedures and standards now
in use in the national topographic map series were developed by TVA under Mr. Massa's direction.
He was a member and past president of both the Chattanooga Branch of the American Society of Civil
Engineers and the Chattanooga Region American Society of Photogrammetry. He was also a life member
of the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping and served on the National Board of Directors of its
Topographic and Cartographic Divisions.
Mr. Massa was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Chattanooga Engineers
Club, Chi Epsilon Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity and the Federal Geodetic Control Committee. He
was past president of the Chattanooga TVA Luncheon Club. He was a registered professional engineer in
Tennessee.
His family includes a daughter, Margaret M. Dixon of Knoxville; a son, William S. Massa Jr. of Nashville;
dear friend and companion Eloise Brown; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters;
nine stepgrandchildren; and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Hazel Wallace and Margaret Hembree.
Memorial donations may be made to Brainerd United Methodist Church by contacting the funeral home.
Rev. Genevive DeHoog will officiate at the services.
Saturday, Jan 09, 2010: Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
William V. Massa
b. 23 June 1878 – d. 20 April 1962, md Emma J. (Brown) Massa, b. 16 December 1889 – d. 12 August
1957, d/o James Madison Brown & Althea Mira Fox.
children living. Children: Emma J., 24 yrs. old. b. December 1876; Lucy, 17 yrs. old, b. July 1882; Jula,
16 yrs.old. b. February 1884; Mary, 12 yrs.old, b. September 1887; Allis, 11 yrs. old, b. September 1888;
Bertram Eugene Massey
b. 28 April 1909 – d. 27 August 1975, md on the 18th of September 1937 to Aquilla Victoria (Smith)
Massey, b. 28 January 1909 –d. 23 January 1995, d/o Floyd Smith & Ida Mae Martin.
*See Patricia Ann “Pat”(Massey) Rayburn Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: BERTRAM MASSEY Birth: 28 Apr 1909 –Death: Aug 1975 –Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: AQUILLA S MASSEY Birth: 28 Jan 1909 – Death: Jan 1995 –Last Residence:
Celina Masters Obt.
b. 1875 –d. 1922, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Toll Of The Grim Reaper:
Miss Selina Masters died at the home of her brother-in-law, E. H. Sparks, in West Cookeville, Monday
evening, and was buried on Tuesday afternoon at the city cemetery, following an impressive funeral service
at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Sam Edwards, her pastor, and attended by many friends and
relatives.
Miss Masters’death follows closely that of her sister, Mrs. E. H. Sparks, who passed away less than a
month ago. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Clinton “Clint”Thomas Masters Obt.
b. 28 August 1863, Overton Co., TN –d. 26 January 1945, md on the 23rd of May 1905, Putnam Co., TN to
Laura (Warren) Masters, b. 31 January 1872, NC –d. 7 July 1936, d/o Jim Warren & Malissa Gillam
Willis. Clinton Thomas Masters, s/o Simon Masters & Mary Jane McGee. Children: (sons) Coe,
Charlie & Eugene Masters –(daughters) Irene & Mrs. Dero Darwin. Clint Thomas Masters’siblings: Mrs.
R. R. Bockman of Cookeville, TN, Mrs. Thomas Lee of Lake City, FL. Laura (Warren) Masters’siblings:
Bob & Sam Warren. (Presbyterian).
*See Eugene Masters buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Laura (Warren) Masters Obt.
*See Malissa (Gilliam) Warren Willis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: C. T. Master married 23 May 1905, Putnam
Co., TN to Mrs. Laura Masters. By whom married: Rev. M. Seals).
(Simeon Masters, b. 25 February 1828, TN –d. 27 July 1897, TN, (C.S.A. Co E., 13th TN Cav.) md Mary
Jane (McGee) Masters, b. 30 December 1836, Overton Co., TN – d. 12 April 1911, Overton Co., TN,
both buried in the Poplar Springs Cemetery, Overton Co., TN. Simeon Masters served in the Confederate
Army in the Civil War. He enlisted in Co. E of the 13th (Dibrell's) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, which
was organized on August 16, 1862 in Overton Co., TN. Major battles fought included the Battle of
Chickamauga. The regiment was paroled on May 11, 1865 in Washington, Georgia. The final roll showed
381 men present and accounted for out of the original 921 men mustered into service).
(Thomas Wilson Barlow, b. 1848, Overton Co., TN - d. 26 December 1923, Overton Co., TN, s/o
Eliphalet Barlow & Nancy Bradley, md Delia Ann Masters, b. 26 July 1852, Overton Co., TN - d. 27
July 1941, Overton Co., TN, d/o Simon Masters & Mary Jane McGee. Thomas W. & Delia Ann
(Masters) Barlow are both buried in the Camp Ground Cemetery, Overton Co., TN).
Funeral Services held Sunday for Clint Masters:
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Clint Masters, 81, who died Friday at the City Hospital,
after several weeks illness. Rev. W. M. Dicus officiated. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Survivors are, three sons, Coe Masters, Cookeville; Charlie Masters, of Cathage, Eugene Masters, U. S.
Army; one daughter, Miss Irene Masters, of Old Hickory. Two sisters, Mrs. R. R. Bockman, of Cookeville,
and Mrs. Thomas Lee, of Lake City, FL, who survive.
Mr. Masters was an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was one of the progressive
farmers of the Fifteenth District of Putnam County.
Clint Thomas Masters
Overton County b. 28 Aug 1863, Overton Co., TN
d. 26 Jan 1945
Father: Simon Masters, Overton Co., TN
Mother: Mary Jane McGee, Overton Co., TN
Spouse: Laura Warren Masters
Laura Masters
b. -----, NC
d. 27 Jul 1936
Age: 64y
Father: Jim Warren, NC
Mother: Malissa Gillam, NC
Spouse: C. T. Masters
DC #18138, Putnam So., TN
(1870 census 2nd Dist., Livingston, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 61 –Simon Masters is head of household, 42
yrs. old, TN md to Mary Jane, 33 yrs. old, TN. Children: Francis A., 14 yrs. old; William Clay, 10 yrs.
old; Clinton, 6 yrs. old; Mary, 3 yrs. old & Nancy A. Masters, 1 yr. old. All born in TN).
Census Place: 1880 District 2, Overton Co., TN
Source: FHL Film 1255274 National Archives Film T9-1274 Page 261A
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Simon MASTERS
Self
M
M
W
52
TN
Occ:
Mary MASTERS
Wife
F
M
W
43
TN
Occ:
Keeps House
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Clinton MASTERS
Son
M
S
W
16
TN
Occ:
Mary MASTERS
Dau
F
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Nancy MASTERS
Dau
F
S
W
9
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Minnie MASTERS
Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Robert MASTERS
Son
M
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Dora MASTERS
Dau
F
S
W
1
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 2nd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 25 –Mary J. Masters is head of household, 65 yrs.
old, b. December 1835, TN (father born in NC, mother, TN), widow, 12 children born, 9 children living.
Children: Thomas C., 34 yrs. old, b. August 1863, TN & Robert D. Masters, 26 yrs. old, b. October 1875,
TN. Also living in the household: Lula Whittaker, cousin, 20 yrs. old, b. May 1880, TN).
(1910 census 2nd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 166 –Thomas C. Masters is head of household, 45
yrs. old, TN, M1, md 4 yrs. to Laura, 39 yrs. old, NC, (parents both born in NC), M2, 4 children born, 4
children living. Children: Clanny (sp), 8 yrs. old; Eugene, 11 yrs. old; Irene, 11 yrs. old & Charles Masters,
1 5/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Jane Masters, mother, 75 yrs. old, TN,
widow & Alice Masters, sister, 40 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 15th Civil Dist., Springfield & Cookeville Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 7 – Clinton T.
Masters is head of household, 57 yrs. old, TN (father born in TN, mother, NC) md to Laura, 47 yrs. old,
NC. Children: Clemma, 18 yrs. old; Eugene, 13 yrs. old; Irene, 13 yrs. old; Charlie, 11 yrs. old & Coe
Masters, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Malissa Wi… ?, mother-in-law, 65 yrs.
old, NC, div., (father born in VA, mother, NC). Lewis Stevenson, boarder, 24 yrs. old, TN).
Eugene Masters
b. 14 March 1906, TN –d. 9 March 1962, md Edith Leigh (Deck) Masters, b. 24 September 1910 - d. 19
September 1987. Eugene Masters, s/o Clinton “Clint”Masters & Laura Warren.
‘God Gives Us Love – Something To Love He Lends Us’
*See Clinton “Clint”Thomas Masters
*See Tommie Jean Masters buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Clinton “Clint”Thomas Masters
(1920 census 15th Civil Dist., Springfield & Cookeville Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 7 – Clinton T.
Masters is head of household, 57 yrs. old, TN (father born in TN, mother, NC) md to Laura, 47 yrs. old,
NC. Children: Clemma, 18 yrs. old; Eugene, 13 yrs. old; Irene, 13 yrs. old; Charlie, 11 yrs. old & Coe
Masters, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Malissa Wi… ?, mother-in-law, 65 yrs.
old, NC, div., (father born in VA, mother, NC). Lewis Stevenson, boarder, 24 yrs. old, TN).
George Washington “Wash”Masters Obt.
b. 6 September 1874, Overton Co., TN – d. 19 March 1940, s/o Jim Master & Malita Bradley. George
Washington Master md on the 1st of July 1896, Overton Co., TN to Addie Leona (Smith) Masters, b. 9
July 1879, TN –d. 24 January 1966. George W. Masters, s/o Jim Masters & Malilta Bradley.
*See Osco C. Masters buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Otto Palo Masters Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 103: G. W. Masters married 1 July 1896,
Overton Co., TN to Miss A. L. Smith).
Funeral services for Wash Masters, 65, who died at his home here Tuesday morning of a heart attack, were
conducted at the home at 1 o’clock Wednesday, the Rev. Dow A. Ensor officiating. Burial was in the City
Cemetery.
He was a native of Overton County and had lived here for the past 33 years. He was a member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leona Smith Masters; two sons, O. C. Masters of Cookeville, and Otto
Masters of Smithville; three brothers, Jimmie Lee, Matt and Doc Masters all of Livingston; a half-sister,
Mrs. Perry Mayberry of Jackson County; three half-brothers, Will, Jess and Albert Masters, all of
McMinnville.
DC Certificate Number: 7395
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased Name: George Washington Master
Date of Birth: 6 Sep 1874
Place of Birth: Overton County
Date of Death: 19 Mar 1940
Father: Jim Master
Place of Birth: Unknown
Mother: Malilta Bradley
Place of Birth: Unknown
Spouse: Leona Master
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 93 –Wash Masters is head of household, 25 yrs. old,
b. September 1874, TN md 8 yrs. to Leona, 19 yrs. old, b. July 1880, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living.
Child; Osco Masters, 1 yr. old, b. May 1899, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 292 –George W. Masters is head of household, 35
yrs. old, TN md 18 yrs. to Martha A., 29 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living. Children: Osco
C., 10 yrs. old, TN & Palo O. Master, 5 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Edward B. Ramsey,
servant, 18 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 197 –Wash Masters is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
TN md to Leona, 39 yrs. old, TN (parents both born in KY). Children: Osco, 20 yrs. old, md; Otto, 14 yrs.
old, single & Vella Masters, daughter-in-law, 20 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Janet Benita (Akard) Masters Obt.
b. 30 April 1930, Kingsport –d. 10 July 2008, Monterey, TN, md Osco Cordell Masters II. Janet Benita
(Akard) Masters, d/o Eldridge William Akard & Maude Dotson.
*See Osco Cordell “Butch”Masters II Obt.
*See Osco Cordell “Butch”Masters III Obt.
*See William Akard “Bill”Masters buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Osco C. Masters Jr. married 14 January 1949,
Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 21 September 1928, address: Cookeville, TN to Janet Buaneta Akard, age 18,
b. 30 April 1930, address: Church Hill, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Eldridge
Akard, Church Hill, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Janet Benita Masters, 78, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, July 12, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Homes and
Cremation Services. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Saturday, July 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Masters died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Standing Stone Care and Rehab Center in Monterey.
She was born April 30, 1930, in Kingsport to the late Eldridge William and Maude Dotson Akard.
Mrs. Masters was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church and an avid bridge player. She was a
graduate of Churchill High School in Churchill, and attended Tennessee Tech.
Mrs. Masters was an associate with Borden Jewelry for a number of years. She later
owned and operated Laverne and Janet's Jewelry on the Square in Cookeville,
until her retirement.
Her family includes a son, Osco Cordell “Butch”Masters of Cookeville; and two
granddaughters, Hillary and Ali Masters, both of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Masters; a
son, William A. “Bill”Masters; three sisters Nina A. DeVault, Virginia and Helen
Akard; and three brothers, Eldridge W. Jr., Fred E. and J.D. Akard.
Honorary pallbearers will be her fellow bridge players: Kay Greenwood, Eudelle Newport, Virginia
Plummer, Jean Moore, Charlotte Walker, Jean Helton, Rosemary Foutch and Patty Williams.
Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchison will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Friday, Jul 11, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Laura (Warren) Masters Obt.
b. 31 January 1872, NC –d. 7 July 1936, TN, md Clinton “Clint”Thomas Masters, b. 28 August 1863,
Overton Co., TN – d. 26 January 1945, s/o Simon Masters & Mary Jane McGee. Laura (Warren)
Masters, d/o Jim Warren & Malissa Gillam Willis.
*See Malissa (Gilliam) Warren Willis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Warren Masters, 64, of near Cookeville, who died at the City Hospital
Monday afternoon following a long illness, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Hugh Goodpasture, pastor, and the Rev. W. M. Dicus, of
Gainesboro. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Masters had been in ill health since an operation about a year ago and had been under the care of
physians at the Cookeville Hospital for three weeks, when she died Monday afternoon. She had been a
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for several years.
She is survived by her husband, Clint Masters; her mother, Mrs. M. A. Killis (Willis), both of near
Cookeville; two daughters, Mrs. Dero Darwin, of Cookeville, and Mrs. Ernest Seales, of Old Hickory; three
sons, Eugene Masters, of Old Hickory; Charlie Masters, of Long Beach, CA, and Coe Masters, of
Cookeville; and two brothers, Bob Warren, of Johnson City, and Sam Warren, of Biltomore, NC
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 30 July 1936.
Lena Rose (Terry) Masters Obt.
b. 1910 – d. 26 July 1953, Putnam Co., TN, md Otto Palo Masters Sr., b. 20 January 1905, TN – d. 4
June 1974, s/o George Washington “Wash”& Addie Leona Masters. Lena Rose (Terry) Masters, d/o
Mrs. Addie Terry.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Rose Master, 42, were held Monday at the Carver Funeral Home with the
Rev. John Smith, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Bruce Strother, pastor of the
Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Masters died Sunday at her home following an illness of several weeks.
Survivors include her husband, Otto Masters; two daughters, Mrs. L. W. Morton and Miss Janet Masters of
Cookeville; a son Jackie Masters of Cookeville; her mother, Mrs. Addie Terry of Cookeville; three
brothers, Harvey Terry of Midway City, CA, Benton Terry, Cookeville, and Robert Lee Terry, Winchester;
and a sister, Mrs. Hollie Allen of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 30 July 1953.
Osco Cordell Masters I
b. 27 May 1899, TN – d. 16 February 1968, md on the 30th of August 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Vella E.
(Dillon) Masters, b. 2 November 1899, TN – d. 15 March 1957. Osco C. Masters, s/o George
Washington “Wash”& Addie Leona Masters.
*See George Washington “Wash”Masters Obt.
*See Osco Cordell Master II buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 457, #1817: Osco Masters married 30
August 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Vella Dillon).
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 93 –Wash Masters is head of household, 25 yrs. old,
b. September 1874, TN md 8 yrs. to Leona, 19 yrs. old, b. July 1880, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living.
Child; Osco Masters, 1 yr. old, b. May 1899, TN).
Osco Cordell Masters II
b. 21 September 1928 – d. 10 January 1994, md Janet Benita (Akard) Masters, b. 30 April 1930,
Kingsport – d. 10 July 2008, Monterey, TN, d/o Eldridge William Akard & Maude Dotson. Osco
Cordell Masters II, s/o Osco Cordell Masters I & Vella E. Dillon.
*See Janet Benita (Akard) Masters Obt.
Osco Cordell “Butch”Masters III Obt.
b. 17 September 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 November 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
s/o Osco Cordell Masters II & Janet Benita Akard.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services for Osco Cordell (O.C.) "Butch" Masters III, 60, of Cookeville, will
be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 23, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family is currently receiving friends at the funeral home.
Mr. Masters died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at his home.
He was born Sept. 17, 1951, in Cookeville to the late Osco Cordell (O.C.) Jr. and
Janet Akard Masters.
Mr. Masters was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church. He was retired from
Cookeville Social Security Administration.
His family includes two nieces, Hillary Froning and her husband Rich, and Allie
Masters, all of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William (Bill) Masters.
Memorial donations may be made to CRMC Foundation, Mended Hearts Fund, One Medical Center
Boulevard, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Jeff Bass will officiate at the services.
Otto Palo Masters Sr.
b. 20 January 1905, TN – d. 4 June 1974, md on the 24th of April 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Lena Rose
(Terry) Masters, b. 1910 –d. 26 July 1953, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Mrs. Addie Terry. Otto Palo Masters
Sr., s/o George Washington “Wash”& Addie Leona Masters.
*See George Washington “Wash”Masters Obt.
*See Lena Rose (Terry) Masters Obt.
*See Osco Cordell Masters I buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 408, #4437: Otto Masters married 24
April 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Lena Rose Terry).
Tommie Jean Masters
b. 5 May 1945 –d. 10 May 1945, d/o Eugene Masters & Edith Leigh Deck.
William Akard “Bill”Masters
b. 12 September 1955 –d. 27 May 2002, s/o Osco Cordell Masters II & Janet Benita Akard.
Fred Max Matheny
b. 16 February 1950
Fred Max Matheny
“Go to sleep – you look like an apostle.” Sharon Roberson
“I reckon so.” Josey Wales
Nora L. Matheny
b. 1 March 1856, TN – d. 19 July 1931, d/o Thomas Matheny & Emiline Simms. (single). Nora L.
Matheny siblings are: Mrs. Alice Brown & Mrs. Nancy Woody.
‘She Hath Done What She Could’
Norah Matheny
b. 1 March 1856, TN
d. 19 July 1931
Father: Thomas Matheny, TN
Mother: Emiline Simms, TN
City Cemetery Putnam
(1870 census 15th Civil Dist., Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 20 –William Hatfield is head of
household, 30 yrs. old, TN md to Emeline, 35 yrs. old, TN. Children: Martin, 8 yrs. old; Joseph, 6 yrs. old;
John, 4 yrs. old; James, 2 yrs. old & Mary Hatfield, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Nancy Mathena, 16 yrs. old, TN, Nora Mathena, 14 yrs. old & Alice Mathena, 10 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
Emogene “Jean”(Walker) Matheney Obt.
b. 30 April 1938, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 January 2009, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 3rd of
October 1972, Sparta, TN to Charles Curtis “Mo” Matheney, s/o Ovid C. Matheney & Irene
Montgomery. Emogene “Jean”(Walker) Matheney, d/o George Beecher Walker & Anna Laura Davis.
*See Irene (Montgomery) Matheney Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 326: Charles Curtis Matheney married 3
October 1972, White Co., TN to Emogene Wheeler, age 34, b. 30 April 1938, address: Cookeville, TN,
name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: ? Matheney, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Emogene “Jean”Matheney, 70, of Cookeville, will be held at 11
a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Internment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 11, and from 10
a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Matheney died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
She was born April 30, 1938, in Putnam County to the late George Beecher and
Anna Laura Davis Walker.
Mrs. Matheney was a member of Bangham Heights Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Acme Boot Company, McCord's, Oster Corporation and M&M Trading
Post.
Her family includes her husband of more than 36 years, Charles Curtis “Mo”Matheney (whom she married
Oct. 3, 1972 in Sparta); a son, Michael Wheeler and Marion Wright, both of Knoxville; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Catherine Woodard of Cookeville and Patsy and Johnny Carmack of Mt. Juliet; two
grandchildren, Matthew and Maigan Wheeler; Charles' children include a stepdaughter, Susan Melton and
husband Tim of Cookeville, and two stepsons, Kenny Matheney of Cookeville and Billy Matheney and
wife Judy of Chattanooga.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Ernest and Douglas
Walker, and two sisters, Mary Hoffman and Wanda Fuqua.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Mason, Gary Grant, Wayne Flatt, Anthony Maynard, Randy Nuff, Rick Walker
and Mark Carmack.
Rev. Keith Tosh will officiate at the services.
You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Saturday, Jan 10, 2009
Irene (Montgomery) Matheney Obt.
b. 30 January 1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 August 2004, Cookeville, TN, md Ovid C. Matheney. Irene
(Montgomery) Matheney, d/o Luke E. Montgomery & Marjorie Susan Hall.
*See Emogene “Jean”(Walker) Matheney Obt.
*See Cecil Eugene Montgomery Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Irene Matheney, 86, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Aug. 22, at Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Matheney died today, Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Luke E. and Marjorie Susan Hall
Montgomery. She was a homemaker.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Charles C. “Moe” and Jean Matheney of Cookeville; a
brother, Cecil Montgomery of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Bill and Kenny Matheney, Susan Melton
and Mike Wheeler; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ovid C. Matheney; and an aunt,
Maiford Hall.
Pallbearers will be Bill and Kenny Matheney, Mike Wheeler, Tim Melton, Jerry Overstreet and Johnny
Carmack.
Bro. Keith Tosh will officiate at the services.
Published August 20, 2004 10:52 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Mary Ellen (Sliger) Matheney Obt.
b. 14 September 1917 –d. 29 February 2004, md Marshel Dalton Matheney, b. 26 May 1913 –d. 8 April
1990. Marker next to them: Willene Mathenery, daughter, b. 26 April 1935.
*See Willine (Sliger) Matheney Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Ellen Matheney, 86, of Cookeville, will be held Wednesday,
March 3, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Monday, March 1, after 6 p.m., all day Tuesday
and on Wednesday until time of services.
Mrs. Matheney died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Jim and Lizzie Choate Sliger, she was born in Putnam County on Sept. 14, 1917.
Mrs. Matheney was a homemaker and a member of the Scott Ave. Baptist Church.
Her family includes two daughters and son-in-law, Maudine and Carson Holloway and Willene Matheney,
all of Cookeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Betty Matheney of Cookeville and Bill and
Nila Mae Matheney of Algood; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbie Jean Quarles; two brothers,
C.J. and Jimmy J. Sliger, and two sisters, Eva Eldridge and Willa Mae Sliger Walker.
Pallbearers will be Randall Bilbrey, Jason and Quinton Lee, Matthew and Junior Quarles and Carson
Holloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Russell, Frankie Sliger and Frankie Matheney.
Bro. Frank Davis will officiate at the services.
Published March 01, 2004 12:28 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Paschal Matheney
b. 10 December 1895, TN –d. 4 January 1959, md on the 28th of November 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Julia
(Neal) Matheney, b. 3 August 1902, TN – d. 6 March 1956, d/o Dr. Samuel “Sam” Swepson Neal &
Amy S. Salter. Paschal Matheney, s/o Leo D. & Riba A. Matheny.
*See Dr. Samuel Swepson Neal buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 506, #4725: P. Matheny married 28
November 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Julia Neal. By whom married: J. T. Parsons, pastor).
(1910 census 15th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 77 –Leo D. Matheny, is head of household, 53 yrs.
old, TN md 33 yrs. to Riba A., 54 yrs. old, TN, 6 children born, 5 children living. Children: Jarvis H. 17
yrs. old; Pascal, 14 yrs. old; & Haskell Matheny, 14 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Cordell B. Elrod, grandson, 3 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 167 –Samuel S. Neal is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, TN (father born in VA, mother, TN), Occupation: Pharmacist Retail Drugstore md
20 yrs. to Amy S., 36 yrs. old, DC (father from England, mother, TN), 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Edward F., 18 yrs. old; Julia, 7 yrs. old; William R., 4 yrs. old & Samuel K. Neal, 2 yrs. old. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Phana Neal, mother, 80 yrs. old, TN, (father born in VA,
mother, NC), widow, 1 child born, 1 child living).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –Samuel S. Neal is head of household, 60 yrs. old,
TN. Occupation: Druggist Drug Store, md to Amy, 45 yrs. old, District of Columbia (father born in
England, mother born in TN). Children: Julie, 17 yrs. old; William R., 14 yrs. old; Samuel C., 11 yrs. old
& Mary A. Neal, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household, Phauarita (sp) Neal, mother,
89 yrs. old, TN, widow).
Willine (Sliger) Matheney Obt.
b. 26 April 1935, Putnam Co., TN – d. 30 July 2011, Cookeville, TN, d/o Marshall Dalton Matheney &
Mary Ellen Sliger.
*See Mary Ellen (Sliger) Matheney Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Willine Matheney, 76, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Aug. 1, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-9 p.m. today, Sunday, July 31, at the funeral home.
Miss Matheney died Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 26, 1935, in Putnam County to the late Marshall and Mary Sliger Dalton.
Miss Matheney was a garment worker at Wilson's Sporting Goods. She was a member of Midway Baptist
Church.
Her family includes two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald Franklin and Betty Matheney of Cookeville
and Bill and Nila Matheney of Algood; a sister and brother-in-law, Maudine and Carson Holloway of
Cookeville; a brother-in-law, Roy Quarles of Cookeville; special friends Ruth Stout and Heather Butler,
both of Cookeville; special grandsons Alex and Zach Butler, both of Cookeville; and a host of nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Robbie Quarles.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Midway Baptist Church.
Bros. Frank Davis and Randell Wilder will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-2151.
Anna Jewel (Harris) Mathis Obt.
b. 4 October 1911, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 January 2005, md on the 27th of December 1930, Putnam Co.,
TN to Bedford Mathis, b. 11 July 1927 – d. 31 December 1952, s/o James Mathis & Nancy Bryant.
Anna Jewel (Harris) Mathis, d/o John Monroe Harris Sr. & Myrtle Tennessee Stewart.
*See John Monroe Harris Sr. Obt.
*See Bedford Mathis Obt.
*See David Mathis Obt.
*See Myrtle Tennessee (Stewart) Harris Richardson Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Bedford Mathis married 27 December 1930,
Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Jewell Harris, age 19, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: M. T. Harris, Buffalo
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Anna Jewel Harris Mathis, 93, of Cookeville will be held at 11
a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mathis died today, Jan. 12, 2005, at Bethesda Healthcare Center.
She was born on Oct. 4, 1911, in Putnam County to the late John M. and Myrtle Stewart Harris.
Mrs. Mathis was had worked for Wilson Sporting Goods and the Tennessee Tech cafeteria. During WWII,
she worked as a riveter on military aircraft in Michigan. She was a member of Cookeville Freewill Baptist
Church for more than 60 years, where she taught Sunday School for more than 50 years.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Mathis and Lynn Bouldin of Cookeville; four sons
and daughters-in-law, John Ernest and Florene Mathis of Hoover, Ala., Noble and Bonnye Mathis and Ray
and Marie Mathis, all of Cleveland, Ohio, and David and Pat Mathis of Cookeville; a brother and sister-inlaw, James M. and Judy Harris of Elmwood; a sister, Sara Taggart of Nashville and 16 grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bedford Mathis; an infant son; a
daughter, Marjanna Mathis; four sisters, Hazel Tucker, Johnnie Wilmoth, Ruby Bullington and Vallie
Whitson; and three brothers, Howard, Noble and John M. Jr. Harris.
Her grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Bros. Carson Whiteaker and Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Bedford Mathis Obt.
b. 10 July 1910 –d. 31 December 1952, md on the 27th of December 1930, Putnam Co., TN to Anna Jewel
(Harris) Mathis, b. 4 October 1911, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 January 2005, d/o John Monroe Harris Sr.
& Myrtle Tennessee Stewart. Buried next to Bedford Mathis is Margana Mathis, b. 22 August 1933 –d.
26 July 1934. Bedford Mathis, s/o James Mathis & Nancy Bryant.
*See Anna Jewel (Harris) Mathis Obt.
*See David Mathis Obt.
*See Margana Mathis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Bedford Mathis married 27 December 1930,
Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 1, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN to Jewell Harris, age 19, address:
Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: M. T. Harris, Buffalo
Bedford Mathis, 42, Dies In Accident:
Bedford Mathis of 265 S. Willow St., died Monday following an accident which occurred Monday morning
while he and 2 friends were enroute to their work. The accident took place near Jackson, SC where he was
employed.
Funeral services for Mr. Mathis were held Wednesday afternoon at the Cookeville Free Will Baptist
Church.
He was the son of the late James Mathis and Nancy Bryant Mathis who survive. Other survivors are his
widow, Mrs. Alma Jewell Harris Mathis; 4 sons, Ernest Mathis, Cookeville, Noble Mathis, Cleveland, OH,
Ray and Donald Mathis, Cookeville, 1 daughter, Vickie Mathis, and 1 sister, Mrs. Cordell Thompson of
Cookeville.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 6 November 1952.
Note: David Mathis Obt.
b. 20 September 1939, Rome, TN – d. 7 November 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Patricia
(unknown) Mathis. David Mathis, s/o Bedford Mathis (1910-1952) & Anna Jewel Harris (1911-2005).
*See Anna Jewel (Harris) Mathis Obt.
*See Bedford Mathis Obt.
COOKEVILLE — On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, David Mathis of Cookeville passed away. David was
born to Bedford and Jewel Mathis at the family home in Rome, Tenn., on Sept. 20, 1939. He was baptized
at the age of 10 in Mills Creek, off Hwy. 70, along with his older brothers, John, Noble and Ray, by
Brother Malcolm Rodgers.
Dave was highly respected and loved by his family and many friends for numerous reasons; his strong will,
his ability to make his own way, his honesty, his straightforwardness and a way of bringing out the best in
others.
The love of fast cars and driving developed into his becoming a professional drag racer. His ability to work
with his hands entered him into the building trade, building homes and buildings, which are still standing
today. An extremely talented man, “Mathis,”as he was known by many, achieved many personal goals
which he had set for himself. A true entrepreneur and successful businessman, a carpenter of master
craftsman status, an artist in automotive design and mechanics, a talented athlete in professional auto
racing, a family provider, a stern teacher and, most of all, a loving husband to Patricia of more than 50
years.
If David did it, it was done right. He was a man’s man, a working man, a staunch believer of making his
own way through life. He lived his life as he believed he should. “I can do anything I set my mind to”he
would say, and proved that to others on many occasions. His life’s creed, “If it harms none, do what you
will.”
He instilled these qualities in those who were lucky enough to learn from his examples and from his
teachings. His guidance, skills and fairness will be missed.
David’s confidence, determination and, most of all, the immense love for his family and friends will be
remembered.
David Mathis lived a full life and leaves behind a legacy any man would be proud of. He is survived by his
brothers, John, Noble and Ray; a sister, Vivian; his wife, Patricia; his children, Debbie, Richard and
Kenneth; his grandchildren, Matthew (whom he adopted); Amanda, Nicholas, Chance and Amy; and his
great-grandchildren, Draco, Elyjha, Somara, Jonathan and Ava.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bedford and Jewel; his sister, Marjanna; two sons, Larry and
David; and a grandson, Derek.
Commemorative by Richard Mathis.
Carrie Simmons (Thompson) Mathis Obt.
b. 20 December 1909, CA – d. 27 January 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of October
1927, Putnam Co., TN to Tom Mathis, b. 15 February 1904, Jackson Co., TN – d. 27 January 1977,
Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, s/o John Mathis (1865-1936) & Mary Elizabeth Carter. Carrie Simmons
Thompson Mathis, d/o Taylor Frank Thompson & Betty Leona Newman.
*See Taylor Frank Thompson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 441, #4485: Tom Mathis married 23
October 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Carrie Thompson).
(1920 census 12th Civil Dist., Little Indian Creek Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 36 –Taylor F. Thompson is
head of household, 41 yrs. old, TN md to Leona B., 34 yrs. old, TN. Children: Emma W., 16 yrs. old;
Cordell R., 13 yrs. old; Beulah M., 12 yrs. old; Carrie S., 10 yrs. old; Viola E., 8 yrs. old; Cordia, ? yrs. old;
Opal, 4+ yrs. old & Dora F. (sp) Thompson, 11/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Carrie S. Thompson Mathis, 97, of Baxter, will be held at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, and from 10 a.m. until time of services
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mathis died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 20, 1909, in California to the late Taylor and Betty Leona Newman Thompson.
Mrs. Mathis was a homemaker and a member of the Free Will Baptist faith.
Her family includes six daughters and five sons-in-law, Mary Dean Clemons, Wanda Sue and Bob Davis,
Helen (Cricket) and Bobby Boyd and Frankie Juanita and Joe Williams, all of Baxter, Jimmie Frances and
Jere McKinney of Elmwood, and Karen D. and Ronnie Cole of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Gene and Martha Thompson of Cookeville and Clarence Taylor and Omita Thompson of Oak Ridge; three
sisters and a brother-in-law, Opal Hale and Zora Holmes, both of Cookeville, and Juanita and Charles
Bobbitt of Englewood; 14 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two
stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Mathis; a daughter, Betty Elrod;
a son, Tommy Mathis; five sisters; and two brothers.
Bros. Gary Norton and Harlon Johnson will officiate the services.
Published January 27, 2007 4:40 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Louella Mathis
b. 17 April 1885 –d. 4 March 1967, md Martin L. Mathis.
*See Martin Luther Mathis Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: LOU MATHIS Birth: 17 Apr 1885- Death: Mar 1967–Last Residence:
Margana Mathis
b. 22 August 1933 –d. 26 July 1934.
‘Asleep In Jesus’
*See Bedford Mathis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Martin Luther Mathis Obt.
b. 24 July 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 July 2007, Cookeville, TN, md on the 6th of September 1947,
Rossville, GA to Jo (Ealey) Mathis, b. 11 December 1927. Martin Luther Mathis, s/o Martin L. Mathis
& Louella Whitefield.
*See Lou Ella Mathis buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Martin Luther Mathis, 83, of Cookeville will
be held Tuesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville First Baptist Church. Burial with
military honors will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Monday, July 23, from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday, July
24, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Mr. Mathis died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 24, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Martin L. and Louella Whitefield Mathis.
Mr. Mathis was an active member and deacon at First Baptist Church. He was a longtime civic and
business leader in Cookeville. He was a former member of the Board of Trustees for Cookeville Regional
Medical Center and the Tennessee Tech College of Nursing. He was a member and past-president of the
Tennessee Gas Association. He was for many years a volunteer for the Cookeville Fire Department. He
was a Navy veteran of World War II and was instrumental in establishing the Eternal Flame at the Putnam
County Courthouse.
He had a long and productive career with the City of Cookeville, serving as superintendent for the Gas
Department from 1954-1967 and as city manager from July 1967 through August 1968 and again from
February 1984 until August 1988. He was known for his wit and good-natured leadership style. Since his
retirement he was a consultant with Atmos Energy Corporation.
His family includes his wife of more than 59 years, Jo Ealey Mathis (whom he married Sept. 6, 1947, in
Rossville, Ga.); two daughters and a son-in-law, Wanda Mathis of Alcoa and Mary and Bill Clemons of
Cookeville; a grandson, Aaron Sollman and wife Yvonne of Sparta; a great-granddaughter, Anissa
Sollman; an honorary daughter, Debra Carroll of Alcoa; and two honorary grandchildren, Tice and Parrish
Tansil.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by five sisters, Grady Phillips, Johnnie Rogers,
Opal Gentry, Maggie Potton and Minnie Hunter, and a great-granddaughter, Alexandria Sollman.
Pallbearers will be Jim Hall, Jimmy Daniels, Stacey Mott, Eldon Pippin, Buddy Chaffin, Glen and Don
Rogers and Danny Ealey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cookeville High School Class of 1942, and the Fellowship Sunday School
Class of Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 2206, Brentwood, TN
37024-2206.
Published July 23, 2007 11:25 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Alvin Gillam Maxwell Jr.
b. 28 August 1904, TN –d. 26 January 1971, s/o Alvin Gillen Maxwell Sr. & Annie Cassetty Washburn.
*See Richard Hugh “Dick”Darwin Obt.
*See Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell) Darwin Obt.
*See Alvin Gillam Maxwell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Annie Cassetty (Washburn) Maxwell Obt.
*See Frank C. Maxwell Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 107 – Alvin G. Maxwell is head of
household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant Wholesale Groc., md 19 yrs. to Nannie, 40 yrs. old, TN,
5 children born, 5 children living. Children: Frank C., 18 yrs. old; Christine, 10 yrs. old; Mary E., 7 yrs.
old; Alvin G. Jr., 5 yrs. old & Clarissa Maxwell, 5 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Alvin Gillam Maxwell Sr.
b. 20 September 1866, TN – d. 25 August 1959, md 1st on the 14th of September 1890 to Annie Cassetty
(Washburn) Maxwell, b. 13 April 1870, TN – d. 7 April 1912. He md 2nd on the 6th of March 1921 to
Vena May (Martin) Maxwell, b. 10 November 1889 – d. 8 November 1971, all buried in the Cookeville
City Cemetery, Cookeville, TN. Alvin Gillen Maxwell Sr., s/o Wilson Perkins Maxwell (1828-1867) &
Mary Caroline Elrod (1849-1925), both buried in the Maxwell Cemetery N. I-40, Baxter, TN. (Wilson
Perkins Maxwell, s/o Amos Maxwell (1803-1879) & Mary Polly Patton (1798-1875), both buried in the
Maxwell Cemetery, N-I40, Baxter, TN).
*See Richard Hugh “Dick”Darwin Obt.
*See Mary Elizabeth (Maxwell) Darwin Obt.
*See Alvin Gillam Maxwell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Garrett A. Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
MAXWELL-FARLEY
By Quimby Dyer
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 22 March 1923
The Upper Cumberland counties are counties that any boy should be proud to live in. The pure mountain
atmosphere, the beautiful hills and valleys, the sparkling streams, and the charm of the trees, the flowers,
the birds, create geniuses in many line, business and professional. The greatest fighter of the World war,
Alvin C. York, lives in Fentress county. The governor Tennessee from 1919-21, A. H. Roberts, received
his inspiration as a lawyer, thinker and speaker in the hills of Overton county. The national chairman of the
democratic party, Cordell Hull, was born and reared on the banks of the Cumberland, in Clay county, in the
rich bottoms of Jackson county, the president of the United States found John J. Gore, now federal judge
for Middle Tennessee.
Putnam county has the honor of producing two of the great business men of Tennessee, Gillem Maxwell
and R. L. Farley. Both were born in Putnam county and have lived here practically all of their lives. These
gentlemen formed a partnership in 1909 to engage in the timber business. From that time up to the present
their business has developed wonderfully. The spoke industry of Tennessee is under their control. The egg
case industry of the South is also under their management. They own and operate many saw mills in
Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi and are the owners of many thousands of acres of fine timber land in
each of these states. Their products are sold in practically every state in the Union, Canada, South America
and in many European countries in far-off China and Japan.
Mr. Maxwell is a man that is not afraid to do things. This was shown in 1920 when Cookeville was
suffering for the want of business houses. No one would build on account of the inflated prices of labor
and material then prevailing. Mr. Maxwell said, "The town must have the buildings. I will build them
myself." And he did. One building after another was erected, all modern and up-to-date. Today he is
decidedly the largest owner of business property in Cookeville.
A citizen of the first rank, public-spirited and open-hearted; always ready with his time and money to help
not only his town but anyone in distress; a pleasant gentleman to be with and an all-round, first class man.
He is president of the Gainesboro Telephone Co.; director in several banks and many other business
enterprises; a member of the City School Board and mayor of Cookeville for two terms, from 1917-21.
Mr. Farley has as much serve as his partner and is not afraid to back his judgment with his money. He was
cashier of the Bank of Cookeville for many years, and through him more than any other man, this Upper
country owes its gratitude. Seeing the possibilities of the timber industry he financed every legitimate
enterprise to the limit. We today are gathering the fruits of these many industries finances in the beginning
by him. Putnam county, on account of these activities, is one of the most progressive counties in the state
today. Mr. Farley always greets you with a smile and pleasant word. A gentleman of the highest type;
ready at all times to help Cookeville with his time and means. He is vice-president of the Gainesboro
Telephone Co.; member of the City School Board and has been for many years; also a director in several
banks and corporations.
Cookeville and Putnam county should be and are proud of these two big public-spirited business men.
Note: Alvin Gillem Maxwell began his business life as a commercial traveler and there was no better on
the road. Entering business for himself, he made a success of every enterprise he attempted. Today he
owns more real estate than any other individual in Cookeville, TN. He and Robert L. Farley own a
controlling interest in numerous spoke mills, veneering mills, flour mills, etc. Alvin G. Maxwell is a
Democrat and a member of the Church of Christ. Was a Colonel on the staff of Gov. Roberts. One of the
most progressive and public spirited citizens of Putnam County, TN. Article written in the book "A
History of Putnam County" by Walter S. McClain.
(1860 census, Double Springs, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 741 –Wilson Maxwell is head of household, 32 yrs.
old, TN md to Mary, 20 yrs. old, TN).
(1870 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 73 –Amos Maxwell is head of household, 67 yrs. old,
VA, md to Mary, 68 yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: Caroline Maxwell, 30 yrs. old; Garret
Maxwell, 6 yrs. old & Gillum Maxwell, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Dixie Ave, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 616-206-237 –Alvin G. Maxwell is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, Occupation: Manufacturer Veneer Factory, widow. Children: Frank, 29 yrs. old;
Christine, 19 yrs. old; Mary E., 17 yrs. old; Alvin G. Jr., 15 yrs. old & Clarissa Maxwell, 12 yrs. old. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Ivey Brown, housekeeper, 44 yrs. old, TN. Hixie Brown,
boarder, 27 yrs. old, TN. Vera Martin, boarder, 27 yrs. old, TN).
Annie Cassetty (Washburn) Maxwell Obt.
b. 13 April 1870, TN –d. 7 April 1912, 1st md Alvin Gillen Maxwell Sr., b. 20 September 1866, TN –d.
25 August 1959. He md 2nd Vena May Martin, b. 10 November 1889 –d. 8 November 1971, all buried in
the Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, TN. Alvin G. Maxwell Sr. & Annie Cassetty Washburn were
married the 14th of September 1890. Alvin G. Maxwell Sr. & Vena May Martin were married the 6th of
March 1921.
*See Alvin Gillam Maxwell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Frank C. Maxwell Obt.
*See Richard H. Darwin Obt.
*See Murray Kenward Bailey Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
MAXWELL, NANNIE WASHBURN: Resolutions of Respect -- . . . Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom
has removed from our midst our friend and sister, Nannie Washburn Maxwell, wife of our esteemed
townsman, A. G. Maxwell, . . . [Date: 4/25/1912, Vol. X, No. 17, Page 8] Putnam County Herald
newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
Bonnie (Hale) Maxwell Obt.
b. 6 July 1903, Puducah, KY – d. 3 June 1993, Cookeville, TN, md Lloyd Etheridge Maxwell Sr., b. 17
January 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 December 1999, TN, s/o Alfred Whitney "Big Alf" Maxwell
(1886-1968) & America Avo Worley (1889-1979). Bonnie (Hale) Maxwell, d/o John & Fannie Hale.
*See Lloyd E. Maxwell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Bonnie Hale Maxwell, 89, of Cookeville will be held Saturday,
June 5, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell died Thursday, June 3, 1993, in Cookeville General Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Puducah, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Hale.
Mrs. Maxwell was the manager and buyer of Wright Kay Jewelery in Detroit, MI, Birmingham, AL, and
Grosse Pointe, MI. A member of the Methodist Church and the Eastern Star, she was a graduate of
Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
The family is receiving friends at the funeral home today.
Memorial contributions may be made to any organization which helps to feed hungry children.
Lexie Freeman will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 4 June 1993
Claude Jerry Maxwell Obt.
b. 13 August 1927, Putnam Co., TN – d. 31 July 2011, Cookeville, TN, md Lois (Mayberry) Maxwell.
Claude Jerry Maxwell, s/o Solon Jones Maxwell & Ruth Harris.
*See Ruby (Maxwell) Hargis Obt.
*See Solon Jones Maxwell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Claude Jerry Maxwell, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 3, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Internment will be in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, and again Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of
the services at the funeral home.
Mr. Maxwell passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center with his family
by his side.
He was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Putnam County to the late Solon Jones Maxwell and Ruth Harris Maxwell.
Mr. Maxwell worked for many years with the Russell Stover Candy Company before his retirement. He
was a member of the Holiday Church of Christ
His family includes his wife, Lois Mayberry Maxwell of Cookeville; a son, Earl Eugene Maxwell of
Cookeville; and a daughter, Tammy K. Mayberry of Jackson County.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Hale and Ruby
Hargis; and a brother, J. B. Maxwell.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookevillefuneralhome.com
Cookeville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 August 2011
Cora Bilyeu Davis Maxwell
b. 11 April 1900 –d. 22 March 1992.
(SS Death Index: Name: CORA B MAXWELL Birth: 11 Apr 1901- Death: 22 Mar 1992- Last Residence:
(Knoxville, Knox Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 373-12-3883, MI)
Enoch Pickney Maxwell
b. 1871, TN – d. 1937, md on the 13th of December 1898, Putnam Co., TN to Clara Maude (Moscrip)
Maxwell, b. 1877, TN –d. 1972, d/o Major Robert John “R.J.”Moscrip & Emma P. Sleighton. Enoch
Pickney Maxwell, s/o Lewis M. Maxwell & Mary Caroline Elrod. Children: Grady (Nannie Myrtle)
Hilton, Mrs. Ray (Lucille) Kinslow, Mrs. Hoyt (Imogene) Manning.
*See Nannie Myrtle (Maxwell) Hilton Obt.
*Lucille (Maxwell Kinslow Obt.
*See Major Robert John “R. J.”Moscrip Obt.
*See Charles “Charlie”Moscrip Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 102: E. P. Maxwell married 13 December
1898, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Maud Moscrip).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 294 – Enich P. Maxwell is head of
household, 38 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Salesman Ret. Feed Store, md 11 yrs. to Clara M., 32 yrs. old,
TN, 3 children born, 2 children living. Children: Nannie M., 7 yrs. old & Imogene Maxwell, 3 yrs. old.
All born in TN. Also living in the household: Mary C. Maxwell, mother, 68 yrs. old, TN, widow, 3
children born, 3 children living).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., W. Broad St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 610-187-215 –Enoch P. Maxwell is
head of household, 48 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Traveling Salesman Overall Factory, md to Clara M., , 32
yrs. old, TN. Children: Myrtle, 17 yrs. old; Imogene, 12 yrs. old & Lucille Maxwell, 6 yrs. old. All born in
TN. Also living in the household: Mary C. Maxwell, mother, 79 yrs. old, TN, widow)
Frank C. Maxwell Obt.
b. 9 January 1892, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18 May 1934, s/o Alvin Gillan Maxwell Sr. & Annie
Cassetty Washburn.
*See Alvine Gillam Maxwell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Alvine Gillam Maxwell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Richard H. Darwin Obt.
Funeral services for Frank C. Maxwell, 42, were held at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Church of Christ, by
Dr. O. H. Hallman and L. P. Shanks.
He died at the Officer Sanitorium Thursday after a long illness. He became a member of the Cookeville
Church of Christ one week before his death.
Frank was well known in Cookeville for his generous and free-hearted spirit. During his life he spent many
hours in helping others.
He joined the army during the World War and contracted the disease, while in the service, which
subsequently brought about his death.
He is survived by his father, A. G. Maxwell, Sr., three sisters, Mrs. John Q. Owsley, Jr., of San Francisco;
Mrs. Clarissa Bailey, and Patricia Maxwell, of Cookeville, and one brother, A. G. Maxwell, Jr., also of
Cookeville.
Burial took place in the City cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 24 May 1934.
Garrett Auston Maxwell
b. 23 August 1864, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8 January 1937, md on the 17th of January 1893, Jackson Co., TN
to Mamie (Chapman) Maxwell, b. 2 October 1876, Gainesboro, TN – d. 31 May 1937, TN, d/o Joshua
Chapman (1853-bft. 1900) & Alice Herrod, Garrett Auston Maxwell, s/o Wilson Perkins Maxwell
(1828-1867) & Mary Caroline Elrod (1849-1925). Mamie (Chapman) Maxwell’s siblings are: Mrs. Jim
Pickett, Mrs. Jobe Morgan, Marvin and Charles Chapman.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 249: G. A. Maxwell married 17 January
1893, Putnam Co., TN to Mamie Chapman).
(1870 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 73 –Amos Maxwell is head of household, 67 yrs. old,
VA, md to Mary, 68 yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: Caroline Maxwell, 30 yrs. old; Garret
Maxwell, 6 yrs. old & Gillum Maxwell, 4 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 256 - Garret A. Maxwell is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, b. August, 1864, TN, md 7 yrs. to Mamie, 25 yrs. old. b. October 1875).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 3 – Garret A. Maxwell is head of
household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manager Overall Factory, md 17 yrs. to Mamie, 35 yrs. old, TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 409 – Garret A. Maxwell is head of
household, 55 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Overall Factory, md 17 yrs. to Mamie, 45 yrs. old, TN)
H. S. Maxwell Obt.
b. 1 January 1894, TN - d. 5 January 1915 & his sister M. C. (Maxwell) Simon, b. 1 January 1894, TN d. 6 August 1912, twins of Willie C. & Ova Maxwell.
*See M. C. (Maxwell) Simon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Willie C. Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
H. S. Maxwell, aged 20, died Tuedsay at the home of his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. W. c. Maxwell in
Watertown, and remains were brought to Cookeville Wednesday for burial in the city cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, TN: Thursday, 7 January 1914.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Washington St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –Willie C. Maxwell is
head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Cookeville, md 26 yrs. to Ova, 43 yrs. old, TN, 8
children born, 6 children living. Children: McNeal, 20 yrs. old; H. S., 16 yrs. old; M. C., 16 yrs. old; Bula,
11 yrs. old; Eula, 10 yrs. old & Tula Maxwell, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Hollis Edward Maxwell Obt.
b. 9 November 1916 –d. 6 November 1976, (Sgt. U. S. Army WWII), s/o William Clarence Maxwell &
Ida Vestal Cole.
(SS Death Index: Name: HOLLIS MAXWELL Birth: 09 Nov 1916- Death: Nov 1976- Last Residence:
(not specified) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) –SSN: 373-28-8136, MI)
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Hollis Edward Maxwell, 59, of 216 Carr St., Cookeville, were held
today at the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home, Inc., at 1:00, with interment in the City Cemetery. Bro. Charles
Burgess officiated.
A native of Putnam Co., Mr. Maxwell was the son of the late William Clarence Maxwell & Ida Vestal
(Cole) Maxwell. A veteran of WWII, he died November 6 in Spartanburg, SC.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bill Maxwell; 3 sisters, Merle Burdette, Helen Hamblin, MI, Gladys
Ford, IN; 3 brothers, Lonnie & Harold Maxwell of Cookeville, Joe Maxwell, Algood.
Pallbearers were Jimmy, Billy, Thurman Maxwell, Ronnie Anderson, Freddy, Ricky Maxwell.
Hubert Carl Maxwell Obt.
b. 23 April 1912, Jackson Co., TN –d. 25 June 1981, Nashville, TN, s/o Grover C. Maxwell & Vestinea
Wilmoth.
MCMINNVILLE –Funeral services for Hubert Carl Maxwell, 69, of McMinnville, were held yesterday at
Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell died June 25, 1981, in a Nashville hospital.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Grover Cleveland and Vestinea Wilmoth Maxwell.
He is survived by his father, Grover C. Maxwell, of Michigan; one daughter, Mrs. Inogene Judd of Doyle,
Tenn.; five brothers, Lloyd C. Maxwell of Florida; Doyle Maxwell of Greenbrier, Tenn.; John H. Maxwell
of Lansing, Michigan; Rex Maxwell of Mt. Clemons, Michigan; and Lex D. Maxwell of Mt. Clemons,
Michigan; six sisters, Mrs. Dimple Johnson of Detroit, Mrs. Cordie Lamb of Nashville; Mrs. Georgia Jones
of McMinnville; Mrs. Eslena Halteman of Lafayette, Indiana; Mrs. Nan Cutts of McMillnville ; and Mrs.
Rebecka Dobbe of Hollywood, Florida; and three grandchildren.
Dyer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Vestel (Cole) Maxwell Obt.
b. 20 February 1893, Putnam Co., TN –d. 14 January 1981, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of November
1913, Putnam Co., TN to William Clarence Maxwell, b. 1 June 1891, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 September
1965, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Thomas Maxwell & Martha Ann Harris.
*See William Clarence Maxwell Obt.
*See Lonnie Haskell Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 192, #762: Bill Maxwell married 23
November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vestal Cole).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Ida Vestel Maxwell, 87, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17,
with Bro. Carson Whiteaker officiating and burial following in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell, the wife of the late Bill Maxwell, was declared dead on arrival at Cookeville General
Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1981. She was preceded in death by two sons, Hollis and John Maxwell.
She was a native of Putnam County, the daughter of the late Hiram Washington Cole and Belle Pendergrass
Cole.
Survivors include three sons, Lonnie and Harold Maxwell of Cookeville and Joe Maxwell of Algood; three
daughters, Mrs. Merele Burdette of Michigan and Mrs. Helen Hamblin of Michigan and Mrs. Gladys Ford
of Indiana; a brother, Everette Cole, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Benton Gear, Thurman Maxwell, Rick Maxwell, Freddie Maxwell and Billy Maxwell.
Note: She was the wife of William Clarence Maxwell.
Herald –Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 16 January 1981.
Jere Baxter Maxwell Obt.
b. 31 December 1937 – d. 22 November 1991, md on the 5th of April 1975, Putnam Co., TN to Linda
(Minnear) Maxwell. Linda (Minnear) Stafford Maxwell md 1st on the 18th of March 1962, Putnam Co.,
TN to Garris Palo Stafford. Jere Baxter Maxwell, s/o Lonnie Haskel Maxwell & Ora Lee Nash.
*See Ora Lee (Nash) Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 380: Garris Palo Stafford married 18
March 1962, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 16 March 1941, address: Rt. 6, Sparta, TN to Linda Ray Minnear,
age 19, b. 28 September 1942, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
Frank Minnear, father, Rt. 4, Cookeville, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 182: Jere Baxter Maxwell married 5 April
1975, Putnam Co., TN, age 37, address: 118 Jackson St. to Linda Ray Stafford, age 32, address: Rt. 8,
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Frank Minnear).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jere Baxter Maxwell, 53, of Cookeville, will be held Sunday,
November 24, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home with Ralph Dunn, Bill
Halfacre, and Rev. Steve Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell, a retired grocery salesman, was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital on Friday,
November 22, 1991, following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of Ora Lee Maxwell of Cookeville and Lonnie and Jean
Maxwell of Monterey.
In addition to his parents, his family includes his wife, Linda Minnear Maxwell of Cookeville; his sister,
Wanda Miller of Sparta; and his brother, Thurman Maxwell of Cookeville.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Maxwell, Donald Hillis, Brook Halfacre, Darren Manier, Kenneth Stout,
Tommy Howard, Harold Rippetoe, and Jason Hillis.
Herald –Citizen, Cookeville, TN: November 1991.
Jewell Argenia “Genia”(Jernigan) Maxwell Obt.
b. 4 June 1910, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 August 1984, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of October 1934,
Putnam Co., TN to Walter William Maxwell, b. 15 January 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 August 1986,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o David Jerdon “Jerd” Maxwell & Tina Foster Cooper. Jewell Argenia “Genia”
(Jernigan) Maxwell, d/o John Tilford Jernigan (1865-1941) & Mahulda "Hulda" Jane Thompson
(1871-1944).
*See Walter William Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 360,, docket #3, pg. 222: Walter Maxwell
married 28 October 1934, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Baxter, TN to Genia Jernigan, age 23, address:
Double Springs, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: John Tilford Jernigan, Double
Springs, Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Jewel Argenia “Jeannie”Maxwell, 74, will be held Fri., Aug. 31, at
2 p.m., in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with the Rev. L. M. Leftwich and the Rev.
Burdette Randolph officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell died Wed., August 29, 1984, at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John and Muhulda Thompson Jernigan.
Her family includes her husband, Walter Maxwell; a daughter, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Hunter of Cookeville; four
grandchildren, David and Mary Beth Hunter and Jonathan and Susan Stout; three sisters, Mrs. Flossie
Martin of Mobile, AL, Mrs. Pearl Allison of Detroit, MI; and Mrs. Virgie Beard of Chattanooga; foster
children, Mrs. Dorothy Hardy of San Antonio, TX and Mrs. Robbie Harbin of Mobile.
Mrs. Maxwell was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Maxwell Stout, and a foster son, J. B. Goolsby.
Active pallbearers will be Mark Loftis, Ryan Maxwell, Dewey Moss, Harold Whitaker, Michael Loftis,
Danny Maxwell, Glen Whitaker and Ernest Ashburn.
Johnny Ray Maxwell
b. 16 December 1934 –d. 15 October 1951, s/o William Clarence Maxwell & Ida Vestal Cole. Johnny
Ray Maxwell died in a logging accident.
“Our Dear Son and Brother is Gone but He is not Forgotten’
*See William Clarence Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Kit Carson Maxwell
b. 17 June 1911 –d. 15 January 1992, md Ruby Olive (DaVault) Maxwell, b. 1 December 1911, IL –d.25
January 2006, Glendale, AZ, James Authur DaVault & Carrie Isabella Boyd.
*See Ruby Olive (DaVault) Maxwell Obt.
Leona (Blackman) Maxwell Obt.
b. 8 February 1923, Pike Co., KY –d. 17 June 2005, TN, d/o James & Octavia Blackburn.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Leona Maxwell, 82, were held today, June 20, from the chapel of
Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell died June 17, 2005, at NHC Health Care.
She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Pike County, Ky., to the late James and Octavia Blackburn.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Her family includes a sister, Dora Lee Hackney of Cicero, Ill., and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers Clyde, Authur B., Okey, Fred and
LeRoy Blackburn; and a sister, Hazel Scott.
Bro. Jack Gentry officiated the services.
Published June 20, 2005 12:02 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lloyd Etheridge Maxwell Sr. Obt.
b. 17 January 1913, Putnam Co., TN – d. 26 December 1999, TN, md Bonnie (Hale) Maxwell, b. 6 July
1903, Puducah, KY – d. 3 June 1993, Cookeville, TN, John & Fannie Hale. Lloyd E. Maxwell Sr., s/o
Alfred Whitney "Big Alf" Maxwell (1886-1968) & America Avo Worley (1889-1979).
*See Bonnie (Hale) Maxwell Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lloyd E. Maxwell Sr., 86, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 29, from Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. tonight, Dec. 28.
Mr. Maxwell died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Standing Stone Health Care.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1913, in Putnam County to the late A.W. “Big Alf”and Avo Whorley Maxwell.
He was a police officer.
His family includes his wife, Leona Maxwell of Cookeville; a son, Lloyd E. Maxwell Jr. of Michigan; a
granddaughter, Rebecca Rice of Cookeville; three sisters, Effie Lou Ray of Florida and Mable Buskirk and
Ella Mae Burgess, both of Cookeville; and four brothers, Lillard and Tom Maxwell, both of Cookeville,
Clayborn Maxwell of Sparta and Hooper Maxwell of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by four sisters, Odell Grider, Gritharie
Knapp, Myrtle Fliss Young, and Maude Purvis, and two brothers, Ernest V. and J.T. Maxwell.
Bros. Hillier Duke and Carson Whiteaker will officiate at the services.
Published December 28, 1999 10:41 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Lonnie Haskell Maxwell Obt.
b. 12 November 1914 –d. 18 July 1997, (Sgt. U. S. Army WWII) md on the 21st of July 1980, Putnam Co.,
TN to Tommie Jean (England) Allred Maxwell Lawrence, b. 16 February 1933 –d. 18 January 2010.
Lonnie H. Maxwell, s/o William Clarence Maxwell & Ida Vestal Cole. Tommie Jean England md 1st
on the 23rd of December 1951, Putnam Co., TN to Melvin Eugene Allred – md 2nd Lonnie Haskell
Maxwell – md 3rd Durward Lawrence. Tommie Jean (England) Allred Maxwell Lawrence, (1933 –
2010) is buried in the Bohannon Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Ora Lee (Nash) Maxwell Obt.
*See Jere Baxter Maxwell Obt.
*See William Clarence Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 41: Lonnie Haskell Maxwell married 21
July 1980, Putnam Co., TN, age 65, b. 12 November 1914, address: 118 Jackson Ave., Cookeville, TN to
Tommie Jean Dyer, age 47, b. 16 February 1933, address; 118 Jackson Ave., Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Karen Price, Old Walton Rd., Monterey, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 103: Melvin Eugene Allred married 23
December 1951, Putnam Co., TN, age 20, b. 8 November 1931, address: Rt. 1, Monterey to Tommie Jean
England, age 18, b. 16 February 1933: address: Rt. 1, Monterey, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Tom England, Monterey, TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Lonnie Haskell Maxwell, 82, of Monterey and formerly of
Cookeville will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in
the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Friday, July 19, 1997.
A native of Putnam County, he was born November 12, 1914, to the late W. C. and Vesta Cole Maxwell.
He was a logger and a decorated soldier of the Army during World War II.
His family includes his wife, Jean England Maxwell of Monterey; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and
Fred Miller of Sparta; one son and daughter-in-law, Thurman and Sue Maxwell of Cookeville; three
stepchildren, Karen Price and Mike and Marty Allred, all of Monterey; two daughters--in-law, Linda
Maxwell of Cookeville, and Debbie Allred; one son-in-law, Dan Price; one sister, Merile Burnette of
Michigan; two brothers, Joe Maxwell of Algood and Harold Maxwell of Baxter; 11 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Maxwell; two sisters, Helen Hamblin
and Gladys Ford; and two brothers, Hollis and John Maxwell.
Bro. Carson Whiteaker and Bro. Terry Green will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 20 July 1997.
Lonnie H. Maxwell Honored
Lonnie H. Maxwell, of 600 Highland Street, recently was awarded the medal for daring in action for
meritorious service. He is the husband of Mrs. Oral Lee Maxwell, of the above address. Pfc. Maxwell
distringuished himself by outstanding courage and heroism. When the enemy armored colums assulated
his position, he courageously set up a defensive position and fired his weapons so skillfully that their
column became disorganized and retreated in wild confusion. He continued firing at the enemy infantry
men until many of them lay dead or wounded upon the battlefield. His intrepidity and heroism reflect the
highest credit upon himself and the military service.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 5 July 1945.
Ora Lee (Nash) Maxwell Obt.
b. 10 March 1910, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 March 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 21st of
June 1935, DeKalbe Co., TN to Lonnie Haskel Maxwell, b. 12 November 1914 –d. 18 July 1997, (Sgt. U.
S. Army WWII), s/o William Clarence Maxwell & Ida Vestal Cole. Ora Lee (Nash) Maxwell, d/o James
Riley Nash & Sarah Parzetta Martin.
*See Jere Baxter Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN, pg. 162: Lonnie Maxwell married 21 June
1935, DeKalb Co., TN to Ora Noah).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ora Lee Maxwell, 93, of Cookeville were held at 1 p.m. today,
Monday, March 31, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell died on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 10, 1910, in Putnam County to the late James Riley and Sarah Parzetta Martin
Nash.
Mrs. Maxwell was a retired nurse at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Thurman and Sue Maxwell of Cookeville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Wanda and Fred A. Miller of Sparta; a daughter-in-law, Linda Maxwell of Cookeville; three
sisters, Maxine Ellis of Clarksville, Lola Neimian of Sand Pointe, Idaho, and Pearl Page of Bumpus Mills;
four grandchildren, Gail Hillis, Mitsy Smith, John Maxwell and Beth Garner; nine great-grandchildren; and
four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Lonnie Haskel Maxwell; a
son, Jere Maxwell; three brothers; and three sisters.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
Bro. Tim Adams and Randy Smith officiated at the services.
Ruby Olive (DeVault) Maxwell Obt.
b. 1 December 1911, IL – d. 25 Janaury 2006, AZ, md Kit Carson Maxwell, b. 17 June 1911 – d. 15
January1992. Ruby Olive (DeVault) Maxwell, d/o James Authur DaVault & Carrie Isabella Boyd.
*See Kit Carson Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ruby Olive Maxwell, 94, of Phoenix, Ariz., will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 30, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Maxwell died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in The Place of Glendale, Ariz.
She was born Dec. 1, 1911, in Illinois to the late James Authur and Carrie Isabella Boyd DaVault.
Mrs. Maxwell was a retired employee of Industrial Wire and Cloth. She was a member of Stevens Street
Baptist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, LeRoy and Juanita Brittain of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Ila
DaVault; two grandsons and their spouses, Jim and JoAnn Brittain and Tom and Angie Brittain; a
granddaughter, Linda; two great-grandsons, Scott and Shawn Williams; and a great-granddaughter, Carissa
Brittain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kit Carson Maxwell; two brothers,
Lawrence and Barnie DaVault; and a sister, Clevia DaVault.
Pallbearers will be Tom Brittain and friends.
Bro. Tim Frank will officiate the services.
Ruth Frances (Harris) Maxwell Obt.
b. 19 April 1895, Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 March 1987, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of September 1914,
Putnam Co., TN to Solon Jones Maxwell, b. 15 September 1896, Putnam Co., TN –d. 5 February 1992,
Putnam Co., TN. Ruth Frances (Harris) Maxwell, d/o Brownlow Sherman Harris (1867-1940 &
Missouri “Zura” (Harris) Harris Maxwell (1873-1940), both buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam
Co., TN.
*See Solon Jones Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 235, #934: Mr. Solon Maxwell married
27 September 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ruth Harris).
COOKEVILLE: Funeral services for Ruth Maxwell, 92, of Route 2, Cookeville will be held Sunday,
March 22 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Jackie Gentry and bro. Guy Farris
officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell, a housewife, died March 20, 1987 following an extended illness.
She was born April 19, 1895 in Putnam County. She was the daughter of the late Brownie and Missouri
Harris.
Her family includes her husband, Solon Maxwell; two daughters, Lucille Hale and Ruby Hargis of
Cookeville; two sons, James Maxwell of MI and Claude Maxwell of Cookeville; one sister, Gladys Cronk
of Nashville; her granddaughter, Eunetta Randolph of Cookeville; and nine other grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, Sunday, 22 March 1987.
Solon Jones Maxwell Obt.
b. 15 September 1896, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 February 1992, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 27th of
September 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Ruth Frances (Harris) Maxwell, b. April 19, 1895 - d. 20 March
1987, d/o Brownlow Sherman Harris (1867-1940 & Missouri “Zura”(Harris) Harris Maxwell (18731940), both buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Solon Jones Maxwell, s/o James Robert
Maxwell (1877 –1962) & Sonora Mahan (1875-1915).
*See Ruth (Harris) Maxwell Obt.
*See Claude Jerry Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 235, #934: Mr. Solon Maxwell married
27 September 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Ruth Harris).
COOKEVILLE: Funeral services for Solon Jones Maxwell, 95, of Cookeville will be held Friday,
Februrary 7, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell died Wednesday, February 5, 1992, in Cookeville General Hospital.
Born September 15, 1896, in Putnam County, he was the son of the late James and Sanora Mahan Maxwell.
He was a retired farmer.
His family includes two daughters; Lucille Hale of Sparta and Ruby Hargis of Cookeville; two sons, James
Maxwell of MI and Claude Maxwell of Cookeville; one sister, Grace Carr of Cookeville; one brother,
Herman Maxwell of MI, 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Harris Maxwell.
The family is receiving friends at the funeral home.
Bro. Jack Gentry and Bro. Guy Farris will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN, Thursday, 6 February 1992.
Thurman Lee Maxwell Obt.
b. 11 February 1941, Putnam Co., TN –d. 26 August 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 8th of January 1962,
Overton Co., TN to Anna Sue (Davis) Maxwell. Thurman Lee Maxwell, s/o Lonnie Maxwell & Ora
Nash.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 173, #3273: Thurman Lee Maxwell
married 8 January 1962, Overton Co., TN, age 21, address: 118 Jackson St., Cookeville, TN to Anna Sue
Davis, age 21, address: 632 W. Spring St., Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Haskell Davis, 632 West Spring St., Cookeville).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Thurman Lee Maxwell, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 29, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 28, at the funeral home.
Mr. Maxwell died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009.
He was born Feb. 11, 1941, in Putnam County to the late Lonnie and Ora Nash Maxwell.
Mr. Maxwell was a member of Wilhite Baptist Church. He was also the vice president of construction for
Fairfield Glade in Crossville. He enjoyed fishing as often as possible.
His family includes his wife, Anna Sue Davis Maxwell; a son, John Maxwell of Cookeville; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Mitsy and Randall Smith of Louisville, Ky., and Beth and Robert Garner of Cookeville;
and six grandchildren, Meagan and Stephen Smith and Corey, Austin, Will and Isabel Garner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Miller, and a brother, Jere Maxwell.
Bros. Troy Caudle and Terry Geren will officiate at the services.
Guest book and lasting tributes may be viewed at www.dyerfuneralservices.com.
Friday, Aug 28, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Walter William Maxwell Obt.
b. 15 January 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 7 August 1986, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of October 1934,
Putnam Co., TN to Jewell Argenia “Genia”(Jernigan) Maxwell, b. 4 June 1910, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29
August 1984, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Tilford Jernigan (1865-1941) & Mahulda "Hulda" Jane
Thompson (1871-1944). William Walter Maxwell, s/o David Jerdon “Jerd” Maxwell (1882-1946) &
Tina Foster Cooper (1882-1973).
*See Jewell Argenia “Genia”(Jernigan) Maxwell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 360,, docket #3, pg. 222: Walter Maxwell
married 28 October 1934, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Baxter, TN to Genia Jernigan, age 23, address:
Double Springs, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: John Tilford Jernigan, Double
Springs, Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Walter Maxwell, 78, will be held tomorrow August 9 at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Roysden and the Rev. Burdette Randolph
officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell died Thursday August 7, 1986 in Cookeville Health Care Center following an extended
illness.
He was a native of Putnam County and the son of the late Jerd and Tina Foster Cooper Maxwell.
Mr. Maxwell was a retired farmer.
His family includes one daughter, Betty Hunter of Baxter, four grandchildren, Jonathan & Susan Stout of
McMinnville and David & Beth Hunter of Baxter; two foster children, Robbie Lee Harbin of Mobile, AL
and Dorothy June Hardy of San Antonia, TX.
Six sisters; Mattie Clayton of CA, Winnie Whittaker, Ruby Moss, Genie Whittaker, Lorene Maxwell and
Nell Williams all of Baxter, two brothers, Clarence & Lillard Maxwell both of Baxter, and one great
grandchild.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-9 p.m. today, August 8.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Friday, 8 August 1986.
William Clarence Maxwell Obt.
b. 1 June 1891, Putnam Co., TN – d. 11 September 1965, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of November
1913, Putnam Co., TN to Ida Vestal (Cole) Maxwell, b. 20 February 1893, Putnam Co., TN – d. 14
January 1981, Putnam Co., TN. William C. Maxwell, s/o James Thomas Maxwell & Martha Ann
Harris.
‘Gone Till We Meet Again’
*See Ida Vestel (Cole) Maxwell Obt.
*See Johnny Ray Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 192, #762: Bill Maxwell married 23
November 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Vestal Cole).
William Clarence Maxwell, a retired timberman, died at Cookeville General Hospital, Saturday after only a
brief illness. He was 76. He lived at 216 Carr St.
Funeral services were conducted from the Scott St. Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Munsey
and Rev. Arvil Lee officiating. Burial followed in Cookeville City Cemetery with Whitson Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Maxwell was a native of Putnam Co. His parents were the late Thomas and Martha Harris Maxwell.
He attended the Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Maxwell, who lives at the 216 Carr St. address; 4 sons, Lonnie and Hollis of
Cookeville, and Harold of Rt. 2, plus Joe of Algood; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eddie Burdette of Coldwater, MI,
Mrs. Kenneth Hamblin of Royal Oak, MI, and Mrs. Harold Ford of New Castle, IN; 2 brothers, Alf
Maxwell of Rt. 2 Baxter, and Pleas Maxwell of Madeira, CA; 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Dispatch, TN: 15 September 1965
Willie C. Maxwell
b. 2 June 1865, TN - d. 23 March 1941, md Ova (unknown) Maxwell, 29 February 1866, TN - d. 4 June
1942.
*See H. S. Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See M. C. (Maxwell) Simon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Beulah C. (Maxwell) Simon buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 117 - Wm. C. Maxwell is head of household, 35 yrs.
old, b. June 1865, TN md 16 yrs. to Ova, 34 yrs. old, b. January 1866, TN, 6 children born, 4 children
living. Children: Mc., son, 10 yrs. old, b. February 1890; H. S., 6 yrs. old, b. January 1894; M. C., dau., 6
yrs. old, b. January 1894 & Bula Maxwell, 1 yr. old, b. July 1898. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Laura Turner, servant, June 1879, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Washington St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –Willie C. Maxwell is
head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Fireman Cookeville, md 26 yrs. to Ova, 43 yrs. old, TN, 8
children born, 6 children living. Children: McNeal, 20 yrs. old; H. S., 16 yrs. old; M. C., 16 yrs. old; Bula,
11 yrs. old; Eula, 10 yrs. old & Tula Maxwell, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 19th Civil Dist., Livingston Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 139 –Willie C. Maxwell is head of
household, 55 yrs. old, TN md to Ova, 53 yrs. old, TN. Child: Tula Loftis?, dau., 14 yrs. old, TN. Also
living in the household: Lawrence B. Simon, son-in-law, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Machinist
Automobile md to Eula V., daughter, 19 yrs. old, TN & granddaughter, Willie H. Simons, 4+ yrs. old, TN)
Mignon (Brown) May Obt.
d. 28 January 1921, Washington, D. C., md Herbert May. Mignon (Brown) May, d/o Joshua H. Brown
& Elizabeth S. Reagan.
*See Elizabeth S. (Regan) Brown Obt.
*See Joshua H. Brown buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Daisy Brown buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The friends of Mrs. Herbert May, nee Miss Mignon Brown, of Washington, D. C., who remember her as
one of the most charming and beautiful girls that Cookeville has ever entertained, were shocked to lear of
her death from an operation in Washington, Friday evening, Jan. 28.
Mrs. May was the wife of Captain Herbert May of the U. S. Army, who is now stationed at Birmingham,
AL, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Brown, formerly well known Cookeville residents, who now
live in Washington. She was the niece of Mrs. Mary A. Staley and Mrs. Tina Yeargan, and had been a
welcome visitor to Cookeville since her parents had left here in her early girlhood. Her sister, Miss Daisie
Brown died many years ago, and she leaves beside her parents, husband and relatives, an only brother,
Bailey Brown of Washington, to mourn her.
Capt. May had recently accepted as appointment in the army that would take him to the Hawaiian Islands,
and Mrs. May was very enthusiastic over the prospect of work in new fields. She went to the hospital, as it
was thought, for a very simple operation, but which proved to be a very serious one, and of such lenghth
that she could not rally from the operation which was performed Thursday, passing away on Friday
evening.
Her body was brought to Cookeville for the burial beside that of her sister and other relatives and a simple
but beautiful service was held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. A. P. Walker
officiating. The honorary pallbearers were: Drs. J. F. Dyer, J. B. S. Martin, and H. C. Martin, John B.
Dow, Jere Whitson, A. Alggod, H. Algood, and J. W. Richardson. The active pallbearers were, John J.
Gore, Herbert Shanks, W. M. Shanks, C. N. Gracey, E. H. Boyd, Quimby Dyer, T. D. Ford, and Dr. C. P.
Martin.
“Jesus Lover of My Soul,”“Rock of Ages,”and “Abide With me,”were beautifully rendered by the choir
and organ, with Mr. Richmond at the organ. Exquisite flowers were the testimonial from friends of the
loving rememberance in which Mrs. May –Minnie Brown-was held by her friends in Cookeville and other
towns, and the deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to her bereaved husband, father,
mother, and brother in this great sorrow, and especially to her husband, who will very soon go upon the
journey they had planned together –alone.
Christine (Robinson) Mayberry Obt.
b. 5 April 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 March 2006, TN, md Milburn Mayberry. Christine (Robinson)
Mayberry, d/o George & Ada Robinson.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Christine Mayberry, 84, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 1, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 31, and from 8 a.m. until time of services
Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mayberry died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Bethesda Healthcare Center.
She was born April 5, 1921, in Putnam County to the late George and Ada Robinson.
Mrs. Mayberry was a homemaker and a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and LumEllen Mayberry and Ronnie and
Margaret Mayberry, all of Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Helen Robinson of
Cookeville; three grandchildren, Kristy Mayberry Langford and Lane and Patrick Mayberry; a greatgrandchild, Caden Langford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn Mayberry; three brothers,
Herschel and Donald Robinson and Hubert Roberson; and two sisters, Sue Duke and Notie Gragg.
Bro. Mark Gaw will officiate the services.
Published March 30, 2006 1:09 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Ensor D. Mayberry
b. 19 August 1909 –d. December 1981.
(SS Death Index: Name: ENSOR MAYBERRY Birth: 19 Aug 1909 –Death: Dec 1981 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 412-18-8586, TN)
Ernest G. Mayberry
b. 5 November 1895, TN –d. 24 June 1970 md the 6th of June 1914 to Mary D. (Gentry) Mayberry, b. 2
June 1900, TN – d. 4 April 1983. Ernest G. Mayberry, s/o James Monroe Mayberry (1895-1970) &
Mary Anderson (1869-1949).
*See James Monroe Mayberry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Anne Gertrude (Mayberry) Hawkins Obt.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 28 - Monroe Mayberry is head of household, 30 yrs.
old, b. November 1870, TN md 6 yrs. to Mary, 30 yrs. old, b. August 1869, TN, 4 children born, 4 children
livng. Children: Annie, 5 yrs. old, b. August 1894; Ernest, 4 yrs. old, b. November 1895; Charlie, 3 yrs.
old, b. February 1897 & Edgar Mayberry, 3 yrs. old, b. June 1897. All born in TN).
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Roaring River Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 4 – Monroe
Mayberry is head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN md 16 yrs. to Mary, 40 yrs. old, TN, 8 children born, 7
children livng. Children: Annie, 15 yrs. old; Earnest, 14 yrs. old; Charlie, 13 yrs. old; Edgar, 13 yrs. old;
Nellie, 9 yrs. old; Claude, 7 yrs. old & Naideen Mayberry, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Harvey Caleb Mayberry
b. 4 April 1907 – d. 14 February 1961, md on the 4th of March 1933, Overton Co., TN to Lillie (Wilson)
Mayberry, b. 5 March 1905. Harvey Caleb Mayberry, s/o William Franklin Mayberry (1875 - 1951) &
Rhoda Angeline Stafford (1874-1959).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 222: Harvey Caleb Mayberry married 4
March 1933, Overton Co., TN to Lillie Wilson).
Henry Fred Mayberry
b. 24 March 1903 – d. 21 February 1978, md Rosa (Fox) Mayberry, b. 28 April 1904 – d. 26 January
1988.
(SS Death Index: Name: FRED MAYBERRY Birth: 24 Mar 1903- Death: Feb 1978–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: ROSA MAYBERRY Birth: 28 Apr 1904- Death: Jan 1988–Last Residence:
Henry Jesse Mayberry Obt.
b. 28 February 1852, Jackson Co., TN –d. 21 June 1934, md Emily (Proffitt) Mayberry, b. 10 July 1853,
TN – d. 28 October 1924. Henry Jesse Mayberry, s/o Jesse Mayberry & Matilda McClelland.
Children: (sons) James Monroe Mayberry (1871-1951), of Cookeville, TN, Jesse Caleb Mayberry (18731940), of Red Bluff, CA, William Franklin Mayberry (1875-1951), of Cookeville, TN, Alexander Errett
Mayberry (1884-1968), of Colusa, CA, (daughters) Mrs. Thomas Jefferson (Emily Arlou) Loftis of
Cookeville, TN, Mrs. John Preston (Brunette) Gentry of Gainesboro, TN, Mrs. William A. (Nevada E.)
Hensley of Cookeville, TN. Henry Jesse Mayberry siblings: (brother) Stanton Mayberry of Sparta, TN –
(sister) Mrs. Fate Bartlett of Baxter, TN. (John Preston Gentry, b. 19 Jun. 1873 – d. 14 Dec 1950 md
Brunette “Gertrude”(Mayberry) Gentry, b. 22 Jan. 1880 – d. 12 Jan. 1967, d/o Henry Jesse Mayberry &
Emily Proffitt. John Preston Gentry, s/o William Francis Gentry & Angeline Loftis. John P. & Brunette
(Mayberry) Gentry are both buried in the Morrison Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Morrison Creek Rd.,
Jackson Co., TN).
‘Dear husband and fond father thou hashast left us. It is God that took you to be with him in his eternal home.’
‘Dear wife and fond mother… .’
*See William A. Hensley Sr. Obt.
*See William Franklin Mayberry Obt.
*See Thomas Jefferson Loftis II buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Henry Mayberry, 82, who died here last Thursday, were conducted at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Jeff Loftis, on Hickory Street, Friday afternoon by Dr. O. H. Tallman, of the Cookeville
Church of Christ, assisted by Elder J. P. Watson, and Elder Holloway. Burial took place in the City
Cemetery.
Mr. Mayberry died after a long period of ill health, during which time he had been very sick.
A native of Jackson county, where he was born, reared, and lived until 12 years ago when he moved to
Putnam county, Mr. Mayberry was one of the most highly respected citizens of the county. He had been a
member of the Church of Christ for the past 65 years, and had lived a Christian life. He was a farmer by
occupation.
He is survived by four sons, Monroe and William, of Cookeville; Caleb, of Red Bluff, CA, and Errett, of
Colusa, CA, three daughters, Mrs. W. A. Hensley and Mrs. J. F. Loftis, of Cookeville, and Mrs. John
Gentry, of Gainesboro. He is also survived by a brother, Stanton Mayberry, of Sparta, and a sister, Mrs.
Fate Bartlett, of Baxter.
Henry Jesse Mayberry
b. 28 Feb 1852, Jackson Co., TN
d. 21 Jun 1934
Father: Jesse Mayberry, TN
Mother: Matilda McClelland, TN
(1900 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 98 –Henry Mayberry is head of household, 48 yrs.
old, TN, b. February 1852, TN md 30 yrs. to Martha, 46 yrs. old, b. July 1853, TN. Children: Nevada, 18
yrs. old, b. October 1881; Errette, 16 yrs. old, .b. January 1884 & Lu Mayberry, 13 yrs. old, b. May 1887.
All born in TN).
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Roaring River Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 9 – Henry J.
Mayberry is head of household, 58 yrs. old, TN md 40 yrs. to Emily, 56 yrs. old, TN, 7 children born, 7
children living)
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 200 –Henry J. Mayberry is head of household, 67
yrs. old, TN md to Martha E., 66 yrs. old, TN)
James Monroe Mayberry
b. 16 September 187, TN– d. 28 December 1951, md on the 15th of October 1893, Jackson Co., TN to
Mary (Anderson) Mayberry, b. 10 August 1869, TN –d. 29 November 1949.
*See Anne Gertrude (Mayberry) Hawkins Obt.
*See Ernest G. Mayberry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 365: J. M. Mayberry married 15 October
1893, Jackson Co., TN to Mary Anderson).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 28 - Monroe Mayberry is head of household, 30 yrs.
old, b. November 1870, TN md 6 yrs. to Mary, 30 yrs. old, b. August 1869, TN, 4 children born, 4 children
livng. Children: Annie, 5 yrs. old, b. August 1894; Ernest, 4 yrs. old, b. November 1895; Charlie, 3 yrs.
old, b. February 1897 & Edgar Mayberry, 3 yrs. old, b. June 1897. All born in TN).
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Roaring River Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 4 – Monroe
Mayberry, 38 yrs. old, TN md 16 yrs. to Mary, 40 yrs. old, TN, 8 children born, 7 children livng.
Children: Annie, 15 yrs. old; Earnest, 14 yrs. old; Charlie, 13 yrs. old; Edgar, 13 yrs. old; Nellie, 9 yrs. old;
Claude, 7 yrs. old & Naideen Mayberry, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Newton Milburn Mayberry
b. 11 August 1912 –d. 2 February 1990.
William Franklin Mayberry Obt.
b. 4 April 1875, TN –d. 1 February 1951, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 19th of September 1896,
Jackson Co., TN to Rhoda Angeline (Stafford) Mayberrry, b. 27 March 1874, TN - d. 27 November
1959. William Franklin Mayberry, s/o Henry Jesse Mayberry & Emily Proffitt.
*See Henry Jesse Mayberry Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 236:
September 1896, Jackson Co., TN to Angie Stafford).
W. F. Mayberry married 19
Funeral services for William Franklin Mayberry, 75, who died February 1 at Cookeville General Hospital,
were held Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. L. N. Moody minister of Broad
Street Church of Christ, officiated. Interment was in City cemetery.
A retired carpenter, Mr. Mayberry was a son of Henry and Emily Proffitt Mayberry.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include three daughters, Angeline Stafford Mayberry, Mrs. Zina Mitchell, and Mrs. Lorene
Bowling all of Cookeville; three sons, Harvey C. Mayberry of Hanford, WA and Maj. H. E. Mayberry, who
is serving with the Armed Forces in Korea; two brothers, Monroe Mayberry, Cookeville, and Everett
Mayberry of Colusa, CA; one sister, Mrs. Bonita Gentry, Cookeville; 15 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren.
(1900 census 13th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 155 - William F. Mayberry is head of household, 25
yrs. old, b. April 1875, TN md 3 yrs. to Rhoda A., 26 yrs. old, .b March 1874, TN, 1 child born, 1 child
living. Child: Nannie B. Mayberry, 2 yrs. old, b. November 1897, TN. Also living in the household: Mary
Stafford, mother-in-law, 63 yrs. old, b. March 1837, TN & Harvey B. Stafford, brother-in-law, 23 yrs. old,
b. March 1877, TN)
(1910 census 9th Civil Dist., Gainesboro & Roaring River Rds., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 5 - William F.
Mayberry is head of household, 35 yrs. old, TN md 13 yrs. to Angeline, 36 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3
children living. Children: Nannie, 12 yrs. old; Laurene, 5 yrs. old & Harvey Mayberry, 3 yrs. old. All born
in TN. Also living in the household: Mounce Steward, nephew, 10 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 502-28-29 –William F. Mayberry is head
of household, 44 yrs. old, TN: Occupation: Laborer Veneer Factory, md to Angie, 45 yrs. old, TN.
Children: Laurene, 15 yrs. old; Harvey, 12 yrs. old & Eugene Mayberry, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Clay R. Maybrey
b. 15 February 1880 – d. 12 January 1976, md Alice M. (unknown) Maybrey, b. 27 July 1900 – d. 13
Novmeber 1977.
Marilyn A. (Carver) Mayfield Obt.
b. 10 January 1944 - d. 12 April 2003, md Bill Mayfield. Marilyn A. (Carver) Mayfield, d/o C. G. Carver
& Eva Forkum.
(SS Death Index: Name: MAYFIELD, MARILYN A –Birth: 10 Jan 1944- Death: 12 Apr 2003–Age: 59Last Residence (Greenville, Butler, AL) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN: 408-72-4458, Issued By:
TN). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Marilyn Mayfield, 59, Greenville, Ala., were held at 11 a.m. today,
Monday, April 14, from the chapel of Dunklin-Herndon Funeral Home, Greenville Ala., (334)382-2667.
Services will also be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, and one hour prior to services on
Wednesday at Whitson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mayfield died on Saturday, April 12, 2003.
She was the daughter of the late C.G. and Eva Forkum Carver of Gainesboro. Mrs. Mayfield was a member
of Walnut Street Church of Christ in Greenville, Ala.
Her family includes her husband, Bill Mayfield of Greenville; a daughter, Tammy G. Hargis of Cookeville;
a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy L. and Shonda Brown of Easley, S.C.; a stepdaughter and her husband,
Tina and Tal Rutledge of Fountain Inn, S.C.; a stepson, Teryn J. Mayfield of Greer, S.C.; a granddaughter,
Beth Hargis of Cookeville; three grandsons, Benjamin Hargis of Cookeville, Taylor and Trent Rutledge,
both of Fountain Inn; a sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Lemuel R. McClain III of Cookeville; a
brother and two sisters-in-law, Ralph and Vanita Carver and Denise Carver, all of Gainesboro; two nieces,
Penny and Tory Carver, both of Gainesboro; and a nephew, Rux McClain IV of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roy W. Carver.
Donations may be made to Walnut Street Church of Christ in Greenville, Ala.
Minister Charles Box and Rev. John Nordon officiated at the services in Alabama.
Dewayne Chaffin will officiate at the services in Cookeville.
Published April 14, 2003 11:28 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Bethel Carmel Maynard Obt.
b. 9 March 1907, Boma, Putnam Co., TN – d. 31 March 1996, Putnam Co., TN, md to Lizzie Louise
(Bryant) Maynard, b. 27 May 1912, Smith Co., TN –d. 6 September 1994, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William
Houston Bryant & Sallie A. V. Kelley. Bethel Carmel Maynard, s/o Sidney Maynard & Laura Brown.
*See Howard Ray Maynard Obt.
*See Lizzie Louise (Bryant) Maynard Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Graveside services and burial for Bethel “Police”Maynard, 87, of Baxter will be held
Tuesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Maynard died Sunday, March 31, 1996, in Masters Health Care.
He was born March 9 1907, in Boma to the late Sidney and Laura Brown Maynard.
Mr. Maynard was a retired trader and a member of the Baxter Church of God.
His family includes one son, Howard Ray Maynard of Baxter, one daughter, Betty Palmer of Memphis; and
four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Louise Maynard; and two sons,
William and Joe Mack Maynard.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, April 1, at the Baxter Funeral Home.
Bro. Christian will officiate at the services.
Betty Ann (Allison) Maynard Obt.
b. 15 Augusut 1883, Putnam Co., TN – d. 10 December 1966, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md William
Lawson Maynard, b. 28 August 1876 – d. 20 June 1960. Betty Ann (Allison) Maynard, d/o William
Carter “Cart”Allison (1856-1921) & Louisiana “Lou”Gracey (1856-1928).
Mrs. Betty Ann Maynard, widow of William Lawson Maynard, 82, died Sunday at the home of a son,
William Maynard on Cookeville Rt. 2, after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Monday in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Ernest Abston
officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
A native of Putnam County she was the daughter of William Carter and Lou Gracey Allison and was a
member of the Baxter Church of Christ. She was a resident of Rt. 2, Cookeville.
Besides her son, Willard Maynard … … . continues.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 13 December 1966.
Clay W. Maynard
b. 8 May 1924 – d. 29 May 1948, (USS Arkansas). Clay Maynard, s/o Van Everette Maynard & Secie
Lee Ray.
*See Van Everett Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
IN MEMORY:
In loving memory of our daring son and brother, Clay W. Maynard, who passed away May 29, 1948, one year ago.
The years may wipe out many things
But this they’ll wipe out never
The memory of those happy days
When we were all together.
How much we miss you Clay
No one but God can tell,
We miss your precious footsteps
Your smiling face as well.
Just when his life was brightest,
Just when his hopes were best
God called him from among us
To a home of eternal rest.
Loving and kind in all your ways
Upright and just to the end of your days
Sincere and true in heart and mind
What a beautiful memory you left behind.
Sadly missed by his parents, brothers and sisters.
Evangeline Maynard
b. 15 July 1910 –d. 25 October 1918. Evangeline Maynard is buried next to Van Everette Maynard.
*See Van Everett Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Howard Ray Maynard Obt.
b. 7 February 1934, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 June 2007, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Bethel Carmel
Maynard & Lizzie Louise Bryant.
*See Bethel Carmel Maynard Obt.
*See Joe Mack Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services with military honors for Howard Ray Maynard, 73, of Baxter will
be held Friday, June 22, at 3 p.m. at Cookeville Cemetery.
Mr. Maynard died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Putnam County to the late Bethel and Lizzie Bryant Maynard.
Mr. Maynard was a self-employed electrician.
His family includes his daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Mark Callahan of Sparta; his sister and
brother-in-law, Betty and Eddie Palmer of Memphis; three nephews, Bret and Barry Palmer and Scott
Maynard; two grandchildren, Shawn and Jimmy Long; and two step-grandchildren, Ashley and Jonathan
Gallahan.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Maynard was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Joe Mack
Maynard.
Published June 20, 2007 11:17 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Joanna (Waller) Maynard Obt.
b. 11 December 1939, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 March 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of
July 1957 to Thomas G. Maynard, b. 2 February 1934 – d. 28 December 1982. Joanna (Waller)
Maynard, d/o Charles Monroe Waller (1908-1968) & Boda Leftwich (1912-1998), both buried in
Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Thomas G. Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William D. Maynard Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Joann Maynard, 60, of Baxter, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thurs., March 30,
from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. today, Wed., March 29, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Maynard died on Mon., March 27, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1939, in Putnam County to the late Monroe and Boda Leftwich Waller. Mrs.
Maynard was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She was also a member of Baxter Senior
Citizens.
Her family includes a son, Chris Maynard of Baxter; a daughter, Stephanie Giles of Lawrenceburg; a
brother, Bill Waller of Baxter; four sisters, Willene Kinniard of Silver Point, Lois Boyd of Indianapolis,
Ind., Dimple Reeves of Ohio, and Sandra Cunningham of Cookeville; and three grandsons, Ethen, Blake
and John Giles, all of Lawrenceburg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Maynard.
Rev. Sterl Paramore will officiate at the services.
Joe Mack Maynard
b. 1943 –d. 1971, s/o Bethel Carmel Maynard & Lizzie Louise Bryant.
*See William D. Maynard Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOE MAYNARD Birth: 29 Oct 1943 Death: Jan 1971- Last Residence: (not
Lizzie Louise (Bryant) Maynard Obt.
b. 27 May 1912, Smith Co., TN –d. 6 September 1994, Putnam Co., TN, md to Bethel Carmel Maynard,
b. 9 March 1907, Boma, Putnam Co., TN – d. 31 March 1996, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Sidney Maynard &
Laura Brown. Lizzie Louise (Bryant) Maynard, d/o William Houston Bryant & Sallie A. V. Kelley.
*See Bethel Carmel Maynard Obt.
BAXTER –Funeral services for Lizzie Louise Maynard, 82, of Baxter will be held Wednesday, September
7, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Maynard died today, September 6, 1994, in her home.
Born in Smith County on May 27, 1912, she was the daughter of the late William Houston and Sallie A. V.
Kelley Bryant.
Mrs. Maynard was a homemaker and a member of Baxter Crossroads Church of God.
Her family includes her husband, Bethel C. Maynard of Baxter; one son, Howard Ray Maynard of Baxter;
one daughter, Betty Lou Palmer of Memphis; one brother, Bedford Bryant of Lebanon; four grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, William and Joe Mack Maynard; one
sister, Susie Lowe, and two brothers, Charlie and Jimmy Bryant.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.
Bro. Robert Christian will officiate at the services.
Maggie Lee (Phillips) Maynard Obt.
b. 10 April 1890, TN –d. 28 October 1917, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th of March 1908, Putnam Co.,
TN to William T. “Willie” “Will” Maynard, b. March 1887, TN – d. 1970. He md 2nd on the 8th of
December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Conie Ethel (Kuykendall) Maynard, b. June 1890, TN – d. 1
February 1986. Will & Conie Ethel (Kuykendall) Maynard are both buried in the Crest Lawn Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN. William Thomas “Will”Maynard, s/o Jim & Nancy Maynard.
*See Bunola (Maynard) Boatman, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William T. “Willie”“Will”Maynard buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILL MAYNARD - Birth: 20 Mar 1887 -Death: Sep 1970-Last Residence
(SS Death Index: Name: CONIE MAYNARD - Birth: 02 Jun 1890 -Death: Feb 1986-Last Residence
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Will T. Maynard married 15 March 1908,
Putnam Co., TN to Miss Maggie L. Phillips).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 470, #1860: Will Maynard married 8
December 1918, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Cona Kuykendall).
Mrs. Maggie Lee Maynard, wife of Will T. Maynard, of this city died at her home Wednesday afternoon
after a sickness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. R. J. Craig. Burial in the City Cemetery in the presence of a lage crowd of friends and
relatives. Mrs. Maynard had been a Christian since she was about 15 years of ago, she leaves five small
children besides her husband, she was a few months over 27 years old.
Putnam County Herald, Thursday, 30 August 1917.
(1900 census 17th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 92 –Jim Maynard is head of household, 47 yrs. old,
b. February 1853, TN, md 23 yrs. to Nancy, 39 yrs. old, b. July 1860, TN, 5 children born, 5 children
living. Children: Sidney, 21 yrs. old, b. November 1878; Ellen, 19 yrs. old, b. August 1880; Mary, 16 yrs.
old, b. November 1883; Nettie, 15 yrs. old, b. July 1884 & Willie Maynard, 13 yrs. old, b. April 1887. All
born in TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville & Smithville Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 60 – William T.
Maynard is head of household, 22 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Mason Brickwork md 2 yrs. to Maggie, 20
yrs. old, TN. Children: Willie E. Maynard, son, 1+ yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Scott Ave., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 245 – Willie Maynard is head of
household, 32 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Brickmason House md to Connie, 29 yrs. old, TN. Children:
Charlie, 10 yrs. old; Fannie, 9 yrs. old; Roy, 7 yrs. old; Bunola, 5 yrs. old & Mary Maynard, 3 9/12 yrs.
old. All born in TN).
Roy Thomas Maynard Obt.
b. 7 October 1912 – d. 2 February 1946, md Marphis (unknown) Maynard. Roy Thomas Maynard, s/o
Mr. and Mrs. Will Maynard.
‘Rest In Peace’
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the First Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. for Roy
Maynard, by Rev. Bob N. Ramsey. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mr. Maynard was born October 7, 1912, and died February 2, 1946. He was a member of the First Baptist
Chruch here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maphis Maynard and four small children, Dalton, Thomas,
Rebecca and Hattie Lou, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Maynard; a brother, Charlie Maynard, of
Detroit, MI; two sisters, Mrs. Jones Loftis, of Coalinga, CA, and Mrs. Roy Campbell, of Baxter; four halfbrothers, Will Everett Maynard, of the U. S. Army, Howard Maynard, of the U. S. Navy, Joe and Bennie
Maynard, of Cookeville; three half-sisters, Mrs. Doyle Webb, of IN, Mrs. Charles Paul, and Vida Maynard,
of Cookeville, one niece and five nephews.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thrusday, 14 February 1946.
Thomas G. Maynard
b. 2 February 1934 – d. 28 December 1982, md on the 7th of July 1957 to Joanna (Waller) Maynard, b.
11 December 1939, Putnam Co., TN – d. 27 March 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles
Monroe Waller (1908-1968) & Boda Leftwich (1912-1998), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Joanna (Waller) Maynard Obt.
Thurman R. Maynard
b. 21 June 1930 – d. 29 July 1976 (Pfc US Army Korea), md on the 21st of January 1952 to Shirley J.
(unknown) Maynard, b. 10 January 1936.
(SS Death Index: Name: THURMAN MAYNARD Birth: 21 Jun 1930- Death: Jul 1976–Last Residence:
(none specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-44-2712 TN)
Van Everette Maynard
b. 19 October 1888, TN – d. 18 December 1972 (Masonic emblem) md on the 30th of May 1909 to Secie
Lee (Ray) Maynard, b. 10 July 1890 –d. 20 July 1970. Van Everette Maynard, s/o Etta Maynard.
*See Evangeline Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Clay W. Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 514, #1501: Van Maynard married 30
May 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Secie Ray. By whom married: J. W. Dowell, Justice of the Peace).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 299 –Etta Maynard is head of household, 34 yrs. old,
b. September 1865, TN, widow, Occuaption: Seamstress, 4 children born, 3 children living. Children:
Malga, 14 yrs. old, b. October 1885; William, 12 yrs. old, b. March 1888 & Van E. Maynard, 10 yrs. old,
b. October 1889. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Jasper M. Goolsby, brother, 35 yrs. old, b.
May 1865, TN & Mathew Goolsby, nephew, 14 yrs. old, b. April 1886, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 61 –Van E. Maynard is head of household, 20 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Brick Works, md 0 yrs. to Secie, 18 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Scott Ave.,Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 247 – Van E. Maynard is head of
household, 20 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Bricklayer House, md to Secie, 30 yrs. old, TN. Children: Pearl
M., 9 yrs. old; Gladys L., 7 yrs, old; Ottie R., (sp), dau., 5 yrs. old & Millie Maynard, 1/12 yrs. old. All
born in TN. Also living in the household: Zettie Gentry, mother, 68 yrs., old, TN, widow)
William D. Maynard Obt.
b. 18 April 1930 – d. 27 August 1951, (Pfc R A 14345945), md Marie (Brown) Maynard. William D.
Maynard, s/o Bethel Maynard & Lizzie Bryant.
*See Joe Mack Maynard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Local Soldier Killed In Action In Korea:
Pvt. William D. Maynard, of 726 Hickory, Cookeville has been killed in action in Korea. The young
soldier’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bethel Maynard were notified of his death which occurred on August 27, in
a letter from the Department of Defense last Thursday.
Private Maynard had been in the army since July 1949 and had been overseas about 21 months. He had
been previously reported missing in action.
Survivors in addition ot his wife, Mrs. Marie Brown Maynard, Cookeville, Rt. 4; two brothers, Pvt. Howard
Ray Maynard, United States Air Force and Joe Mack Maynard of Cookeville; a sister, Betty Lou Maynard
of Cookeville. He was a grandson of Mrs. Lura Boyd of Boma.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 1951
William Lawson Maynard
b. 28 August 1876 –d. 20 June 1960, md 1900, Betty Ann (Allison) Maynard, b. 15 August 1883 –d. 10
December 1966, d/o William Carter “Cart” Allison (1856-1921) & Louisiana “Lou” Gracey (18561928).
*See Betty Ann (Allison) Maynard Obt.
William Lawson & Betty Ann (Allison) Maynard had ten children: Mattie Lou Maynard, b. 23 Apr. 1904
md Asberry Chaffin; Dillard E. Maynard, b. 19 Nov. 1905 md Myrtle Denny; Ruby Spencer Maynard, b. 5
May 1908 md Walter Cole; Shirley Elmer Maynard, b. 8 May 1910 md Oma Cole; Vola Marie Maynard, b.
18 Jun. 1912 –d. 27 Nov. 1925; Neely Delbert Maynard, b. 29 Apr. 1914; Willard Lawson “Bill”Maynard,
b. 16 Feb. 1916 md Cordelia May Nash; Esther Lorraine Maynard, b. 23 Feb. 1918; Kebel Ethel Maynard,
b. 6 Sept. 1924 & Wilma Lena Maynard, b. 6 Feb. 1927.
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 101 –Lawson Maynard is head of household, 33 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, md 11 yrs. to Bettie, 24 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 3
children living. Childrern: Mattie L, 6 yrs. old, Dillard D., 4 yrs. old & Reuben S. Maynard, 1 yr. old. All
born in TN).
J. W. McAffrey
MCAFFREY, J. W.: J. W. McAffrey Murdered -- Skull Fractured and Body Thrown in City Reservoir -Last Friday morning about 10 o'clock the body of J. W. McAffrey was found in the city reservoir. Laying
by the all (sic) was his hat, pipe, knife, match [b]ox and sack of tobacco. Coroner J. R. Douglas impaneled
a [ju]ry of inquest, which reported that [M]cAffrey came to his death at the hands [of] unknown persons
and his body [t]hrown in the water. There was a large gash in the back of [h]is head, a cut over one eye and
bruise [on] his jaw. Mr. McAffrey was a quiet and inof[fe]nsive man and had resided in Cooke[vi]lle for
many years. He left his home [af]ter supper and was last seen about 8 [o']clock Thursday night, so far as
has [b]een learned. No motive is known to the officers, [a]nd there is no clue to the identity of [the] guilty
person or persons. The funeral services were conducted [at] the family home on Saturday by [R]ev. W. W.
Baxter, and interment made [at] the city cemetery. Mr. McAffrey left several children, two of them small.
[Date: 2/6/1913, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 3] Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
John George McAlonan Jr. Obt.
b. 16 March 1945, Brooklyn, NY – d. 11 April 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 2nd of
September 1967, Long Island, NY to Helaine “Cookie”(unknown) McAlonan. John George McAlonan
Jr., s/o John George McAlonan Sr. & Henrietta Petche.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for John George McAlonan Jr., 60, of Cookeville will be held at
4:30 p.m. on Sat., April 16, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the services, at the cemetery.
Mr. McAlonan died Mon., April 11, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 16, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late John Sr. and Henrietta Petche McAlonan.
He was a plastic fabricator with J.M. Co.
His family includes his wife, Helaine “Cookie” McAlonan of Cookeville (whom he married on Sept. 2,
1967, in Long Island, N.Y.); a son and daughter-in-law, John III and Brandi McAlonan of East Meadow,
Long Island, N.Y.; and a grandchild, Maryssa McAlonan.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published April 15, 2005 10:07 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Bessie Lee (Flatt) McBroom Obt.
b. 14 March 1919, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 April 2007, Cookeville, TN, md on the 12th of November 1938,
Jackson Co., TN to William Frank McBroom, b. 26 December 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 January
2005, Cookeville, TN, s/o William Lee McBroom & Sara Ellen Clark. Bessie Lee (Flatt) McBroom, d/o
William Issac Flatt & Olvie Mae Rodgers.
*See William Frank McBroom Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 23: William Frank McBroom married 12
November 1938, Jackson Co., TN to Bessie Lee Flatt).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie Lee McBroom, 88, of Cookeville will be held Wednesday,
April 25, at 11 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
Family will receive friends today, Monday, April 23, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 24, from 3-8 p.m.
Mrs. McBroom died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 14, 1919, in Putnam County to the late William Issac and Olvie Mae Rodgers Flatt.
Mrs. McBroom was a member of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ. She was a retired hairdresser and
owned and operated Bessie's Beauty Shop for more than 42 years. She served on the National Hair
Fashions Committee and was a member of the Tennessee Hairdressers Association and the Upper
Cumberland Hairdressers Association. Mrs. McBroom was also an avid bowler and a member of the
Cookeville Ladies Bowling League for more than 40 years.
Her family includes her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Earl Clack of Cookeville; three grandchildren,
Kenny Matheney and wife Jenny, Susan Melton and husband Tim, all of Cookeville, and Bill Matheney
and wife Judy of Chattanooga; six great-grandchildren, Chris Lynn, Joey Cowan, Josh, B.J. David and Zac
Matheney; three stepgrandchildren, Tony Clack and wife Cindy of Milford, Ohio, Jerry Clack and wife
Dianna of Coopertown and Nancy Rockett of Pelham, Ala.; two great-great grandchildren, William Parker
Cowan and Riley Elizabeth Lynn; and her stepgreat-great-grandchild, David Wyatt Reeder.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. McBroom was preceded in death by her husband of more than 67 years, W.
Frank McBroom; her brother, Willie Flatt; two sisters, Flossie Farris and Clara Herron; and two
stepbrothers, Jasper B. Bennet Jr. and Kenneth Stout.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Cookeville Ladies
Bowling Association, Tennessee Hairdressers Association and the Upper Cumberland Hairdressers
Association.
Bros. Buddy Johnson and Carl Sims will officiate the services.
Published April 23, 2007 12:08 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Dimple D. McBroom
b. 11 June 1936.
Dimple D. McBroom
John Sidney McBroom Obt.
b. 22 June 1880, TN –d. 12 September 1951, Cookeville, TN, md on the 23rd of August 1900, Putnam Co.,
TN to Grace (Moscrip) McBroom, b. 7 May 1884, TX – d. 16 June 1972, d/o Major Robert John
Moscrip & Emma Sleighton.
*See Major Robert John Moscrip, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 52: John McBroom married 23 August
1900, Putnam Co., TN to Grace Moscrip).
John Sidney McBroom, 71, died Thursday in Cookeville General hospital following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. Thornton
Fowler, assisted by Carl Gossett, officiating. Burial was in City cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. McBroom was a son of the late Robert F. and Dovie Stanton McBroom.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Moscrip McBroom; his step-mother, Mrs. Belle McBroom; three
sons, Robert, Beve and Kenneth McBroom, Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Charlie Maynard, Detroit, Mrs.
Amber Odum, Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Sidney Jenkins, Cookeville; a brother, C. K. McBroom,
Jamestown; 10 grandchildren an six great-grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 13 September 1951.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 117 –John S. McBroom is
head of household, 38 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Sales Dry Goods, md to Grace, TX (father born in
Canada, mother, WI). Children: Sidney B., dau., 18 yrs. old; Lillian A., 15; Ma?, dau., 11 yrs. old; Robert
J., 10 yrs. old & Beverly D. C. McBroom, son, 5/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
John Sidney McBroom Obt.
b. 10 June 1952, Detroit, MI –d. 18 January 2002, TN, s/o Kenneth M. McBroom & Elise Alexander.
*See Kenneth M. McBroom, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for John Sidney McBroom, 49, of Nashville, formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Cookeville City Cemetery, with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home.
Mr. McBroom died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his residence.
He was born on June 10, 1952, in Detroit, Mich. to the late Kenneth M. and Elise Alexander McBroom. He
was an electrician at Nashville VA Hospital. Mr. McBroom was also a Marine veteran.
His family includes a brother, Kenneth McBroom of Knoxville; a sister, Debbie Wells of Knoxville; and
nieces and nephews, Tracy and Ryan McBroom and Matthew and Kendal Wells.
Pallbearers will be friends of Mr. McBroom.
Pastor Thom Phillips will officiate at the services.
Published January 21, 2002 10:05 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Houston McBroom Obt.
b. 24 August 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 June 2000, Cookeville, TN, (US Army –Korea), md on the 12th
of September 1951 to Stella (Greenwood) McBroom, b. 26 October 1982 – d. 18 May 1997. Houston
McBroom, s/o Oakes McBroom (1889-1968) & Virginia Elizabeth “Jeannie”Bryant (1896-1977).
*See Oakes McBroom Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 35: Houston McBroom married 12
September 1951, Putnam Co., TN, age 22, b. 24 August 1929, address: Rt. 1, Baxter, TN to Stella
Greenwood, age 21, b. 1 July 1930, Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: J. J. Greenwood, Rt. 1, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Oaks
McBroom, Rt. 1, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Houston McBroom, 70, of Cookeville will be held today, Sun.,
June 11, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. McBroom died on Fri., June 9, 2000, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1929, in Putnam County to the late Oakes and Jennie (Bryant) McBroom. He was
a retired machinist at McCord Corporation and a member of the Cookeville Freewill Baptist Church.
His family includes four daughters, Dianna McBroom Collins, Jeanette McBroom Smith, Sheila McBroom
Hunter and Regina McBroom Lee, all of Cookeville; four sisters, Dorothy Jakes of Perry, Ga., Pat Sowell
of Madison, Tenn., Ethel Manier of Cookeville, and Dimple McBroom of Baxter; seven grandchildren,
Jason Smith, Rick and David Gurley, Shannon Randolph, Andrea and Jake Lee and Staci Hunter; and two
great-granchildren, Jason Robert Smith and Presley Randolph.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella (Greenwood) McBroom; four
brothers, Cecil, Ralph, Clarence and Lehman McBroom; and one sister, Hallie Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jason and Wayne Smith, Rick and David Gurley, Jake and Mark Lee, Stephen Hunter
and Jack Collins. Jason Robert Smith will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Published June 10, 2000 4:17 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
FAMILY FED UP WITH GRAVEYARD THEFTS
Mary Jo Denton
A message for the thief who is plaguing two certain graves in Cookeville City Cemetery: you are about to
be caught.
Why?
Because the family of those buried in the two graves you have continually victimized has arranged to keep
a watch on those final resting places.
A Cookeville Police detective is also now investigating the cases you have generated.
It may be hard to believe, but some thieves stoop that low, and one Cookeville family says they have had
enough and plan to do something about it.
Some thief has been stealing flowers, ornaments, and whatever else he or she could find off the graves of
Houston and Stella McBroom.
And the graves are not in an isolated spot in the large cemetery; they are located right near Scott Street.
But in spite of the fact that anyone passing by might see what's happening there, the thefts have been
occurring frequently for over a year now, family members say.
The McBrooms were the parents of Jeanette Smith of Cookeville, and she and her sisters say they are sick
and tired of the thief who is always preying on their parents' graves.
"Last year, we put in a $600 solar light at their graves, and it was there only about four nights before
someone stole it," Smith said.
This year just before Mother's Day, she placed a $54 flower arrangement on her mother's grave.
She had it specially made, and it contained burgundy and pink roses with dewdrops on them.
By Monday morning, it was gone.
Another daughter, infuriated by all the thefts from her parents' graves, placed a small Teddy Bear figurine
there last week -- after writing on the bottom of it "Stolen from the grave of Stella McBroom."
Sure enough, the thief took that too.
The solar light stolen last year was clear crystal and was in the shape of a diamond. Inside it was the figure
of an angel.
The light was attached to granite, and the whole thing was cemented down, Smith said.
"But they took a crowbar or something and got it loose," she said.
"And this has been going on for over a year now. They have stolen flowers, the light, figurines -- whatever
we put out there. I think it is a shame and a disgrace that you can't even decorate your parents' graves
because of a low-life thief of this kind."
This past Easter, the thief took the flowers the family members had placed on the McBrooms' graves.
And when the Mother's Day flowers were stolen earlier this week, the thief also took the time to rip open a
Mother's Day greeting card one daughter had placed with the flower arrangement.
Smith has reported the thefts to the cemetery caretaker and to the Cookeville Police Dept., and the family
has also arranged to have the graves watched.
"It's not the monetary loss that makes us so mad," Smith said. "It's just the idea that somebody would do
this. I want everybody to know what's going on there."
She said Detective Sgt. David Gragg is investigating the cases.
Published May 15, 2001 12:02 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Myra Elise (Alexander) McBroom Obt.
b. 28 November 1924, AL –d. 23 August 1980, TN, md Kenneth M. McBroom Sr., b. 18 December 1921
– d. 28 February 1957 (Tenn S1 USNR WWII). Myra Elise (Alexander) McBroom, d/o William R.
Alexander & Ada Lee Henderson.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Myra Elise McBroom, 55, of Mitchell Ave., Cookeville, will be
conducted Monday, August 25, at 4 p.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Seale
officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. McBroom died August 23, at at. Thomas Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness.
A native of Madison County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William R. Alexander and of Ada
Lee Henderson of Alabama. She was the wife of the late Kenneth McBroom.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include two sons, Kenneth McBroom Jr. of Seymour, Tennessee, and
John McBroom of Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Debra Wells of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Tracy
and Ryan McBroom of Cookeville; two brothers and three sisters.
Oakes McBroom Obt.
b. 1 April 1889, Putnam Co., TN –d. 19 June 1968, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 23rd of February 1913 to
Virginia Elizabeth “Jeannie”(Bryant) McBroom, b. 3 November 1896, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 18
November 1977, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, d/o Smith M. Bryant (1872-1935) & Virginia Elizabeth
Goolsby (1876-1963), both buried in the Rodgers Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Oakley McBroom, s/o Jeff
McBroom & Vary Campbell.
‘They Were The Sunshine Of Our Home’
*See Houston McBroom Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: MCBROOM, OAKES –Birth: 01 Apr 1889 - Death: Jun 1968 - Last Residence
(Baxter, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 411-16-9026, TN)
Oakes & Virginia “Jennie”McBroom
Funeral services for Oakley McBroom, 79, a retired farmer of Baxterr, Rt. 1, will be held Friday in the
chapel of Baxter Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery. Rev. Harold Hunter
will officiate.
The body is at Baxter Funeral Home.
Mr. McBroom, a native of Putnam County, died Wednesday at his home following a long illness.
He was the son of Jeff and Vary Campbell McBroom.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Virginia McBroom; 5 sons, Clarence McBroom, Cecile McBroom, both of
Nashville, Ralph McBroom, Buffalo Valley, Lehman McBroom, Baxter, Houston McBroom, Cookeville; 5
daughters, Mrs. J. D. Sewell, Madison, Mrs. Leon Smith, Ashland City, Mrs. Dorothy Jakes, Nashville,
Mrs. Howard Manier, Granville, Miss Dimple McBroom, Baxter; 2 brothers, Frank McBroom, Flint Rock,
MI, Will McBroom, Baxter; 4 sisters, Mrs Edna Burris, Flint Rock, MI, Mrs. Vola Cronk, Cookeville, Mrs.
Delia Maude Winn, CA, Mrs. Avo Chucko, Flat Rock, MI, 33 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 20 June 1968
Samuel N. McBroom
b. 25 July 1921 –d. 12 December 1974, md Vivet (unknown) McBroom, b. 15 May 1926.
(SS Death Index: Name: SAMUEL MCBROOM Birth: 25 Jun 1921 –Death: Dec 1974 –Last Residence:
(none specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-22-0886, TN)
Seburn McBroom
b. 4 December 1898 – d. 6 October 1993, md Melva Estell (Bates) Love McBroom, b. 1 May 1917,
DeKalb Co., TN – d. 22 June 1979, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charlie Bates & Ocia Clemons.
Melva Estell (Bates) Love McBroom is buried in Boma/New Home Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Melva Estell (Bates) Love McBroom, Boma/New Home Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
Virgil D. McBroom
b. 12 February 1904 –d. 17 September 1989, md Vida (Lee) McBroom, b. 21 August 1911 –d. 26 April
1992. Virgil D. McBroom, s/o William Hop & Essie Pearl McBroom.
*See William Hop McBroom buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: VIRGIL D MCBROOM Birth: 12 Feb 1904 Death: Sep 1989–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: VIDA S MCBROOM Birth: 21 Aug 1911 Death: Apr 1992–Last Residence: (not
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 29 –William H. McBroom is head of household, 32
yrs. old, TN, md 12 yrs. to Essie P., 30 yrs. old, 7 children born, 7 children living. Children: Thoma C., 11
yrs. old; Prudie J., 8 yrs. old; Virgil D., 6 yrs. old; Verdie D., 6 yrs. old; Lennie D., 4 yrs. old & Mary L.
McBroom, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Wilda (Coleman) McBroom Obt.
b. 27 March 1912, White Co., TN –d. 17 March 1999, TN, md Robert John McBroom, s/o John Sidney
McBroom & Grace Moscrip. Wilda (Coleman) McBroom, d/o Ed & Lillie Coleman.
*See John Sidney McBroom Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Wilda McBroom, 86, of Monterey, will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri.,
March 19, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Thurs., March 18, from the funeral home.
Mrs. McBroom died on Wed., March 17, 1999, at Standing Stone Health Care Center.
She was born on March 27, 1912, in White County to the late Ed and Lillie Coleman. Mrs. McBroom was a
retired tire builder with UniRoyal. She was a member of Parkview Methodist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Robert John Jr. and Elaine McBroom of Cookeville; a
sister, Abbie Coleman of Sparta; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert John McBroom; and a
daughter, Carol Dean Goodwin.
Bro. Bratten Tucker will officiate at the services.
Published March 18, 1999 10:54 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, West Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 117 –Robert McBroom
is head of household, 20 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Labor Produce, (18 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Wilda,
18 yrs,. old, TN (16 yrs. old 1st marriage).
Willard McBroom
b. 29 April 1915, md the 23rd of February 1946 to Della (unknown) McBroom, b. 17 April 1922. Marker
next to them: Jimmy McBroom, b. 13 December 1948.
William McBroom
b. 4 February 1898 – d. 30 September 1973. Next to him: Dimple D. (unknown) McBroom, b. 11 June
1936.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM MCBROOM Birth: 04 Feb 1898- Death: Sep 1973–Last Residence:
William Frank McBroom Obt.
b. 26 December 1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 January 2005, Cookeville, TN, md on the 12th of November
1938, Jackson Co., TN to Bessie Lee (Flatt) McBroom, b. 14 March 1919, Putnam Co., TN –d. 23 April
2007, Cookeville, TN, d/o William Issac Flatt & Olvie Mae Rodgers. William Frank McBroom, s/o
William Lee McBroom & Sara Ellen Clark. Children: Betty Sue McBroom md Earl Clack.
*See Bessie Lee (Flatt) McBroom Obt.
*See William Lee McBroom buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 23: William Frank McBroom married 12
November 1938, Jackson Co., TN to Bessie Lee Flatt).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William Frank McBroom, 86, of Cookeville will be held at 11
a.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston &
Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Mon., Jan. 31; and from 10
a.m. until time of services on Tues., Feb. 1, at the funeral home.
Mr. McBroom died on Sat., Jan. 29, 2005, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1918, in Putnam County to the late William Lee and
Sara Ellen Clark McBroom.
He was a retired truck driver with the former Tennessee/Carolina Trucking Company. Mr. McBroom was a
member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ, Woodmen of the World and Teamsters Local #480.
His family includes his wife of more than 67 years, Bessie Lee Flatt McBroom (whom he married on Nov.
12, 1938, in Jackson County); a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Earl Clack of Cookeville; six
grandchildren, Bill and wife Judy Matheney of Chattanooga, Kenny and wife Jenny Matheney, Susan and
husband Tim Melton, all of Cookeville, Tony and Cindy Clack of Milford, Ohio, Jerry and Dianna Clack of
Coopertown and Nancy and Wayne Rockett of Pelham, Ala.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Millard McBroom; and six sisters, Ora
Marlin, Ila Roberts, Pearl Puckett, Geneva Schmidt, Della McBroom and Rosa Bullington.
Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of the Tennessee/Carolina Trucking Company.
Bros. Glen McDoniel and Carl Sims will officiate at the services.
William Hop McBroom
b. 10 August 1876 – d. 1 July 1958, md on the 2nd of February 1898, Smith Co., TN to Essie Pearl
(Rodgers) McBroom, b. 18 December 1878 –d. 26 October 1956.
*See Virgil D. McBroom buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 78: W. H. McBroom married 2 February
1898, Smith Co., TN to Pearl Rodgers).
(1910 census 10th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 29 –William H. McBroom is head of household, 32
yrs. old, TN, md 12 yrs. to Essie P., 30 yrs. old, 7 children born, 7 children living. Children: Thoma C., 11
yrs. old; Prudie J., 8 yrs. old; Virgil D., 6 yrs. old; Verdie D., 6 yrs. old; Lennie D., 4 yrs. old & Mary L.
McBroom, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN).
William Lee McBroom
b. 5 June 1882 – d. 30 January 1956, md on the 31st of January 1904, Putnam Co., TN to Sarah Ellen
(Clark) McBroom, b. 28 January 1884 –d. 10 August 1966.
*See William Frank McBroom buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 212, #296: Lee McBroom married 31
January 1904, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Sarah Clark).
James Bradley McCaleb Sr. Obt.
b. 25 February 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 September 1995, Algood, TN, md Juanita Louise (Maddox)
McCaleb, b. 23 May 1927 – d. 7 December 1980, d/o Paul Maddux & Oma Grace Bradford. James
Bradley McCaleb Sr. was the s/o James Addison McCaleb (1890-1969) & Margie Bean (1896-1976),
both buried in the West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN.
James B. & Juanita L. (Maddux) McCaleb had six children: Brenda Joyce McCaleb, b. 31 Aug. 1949 md
Richard Voth (Div), md Kenneth Randolph; Sharon Dean McCaleb, b. 6 Jan. 1951 md James Bobby
Henley II; Janine Ann McCaleb, b. 1 Jul. 1959, works in the advertising dept. of the Herald-Citizen
newspaper; James Bradley McCaleb Jr., b. 21 Sept. 1955 md Marie in Germany, md Karen Belling; Ronald
Allen McCaleb, b. 14 May 1957 md Linda in GA & Joseph A. McCaleb, b. 27 Sept. 1966 lived with his
sister Brenda Joyce in Cookeville, TN.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for James Bradley McCaleb Sr., 74, of
Cookeville will be held Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hooper
and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McCaleb died Wednesday, September 27, 1995, in Masters Health Care Center in Algood.
A native of Putnam County, he was born February 25, 1921, to the late James Addison and Nancy Margie
Bean McCaleb.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
His family includes three daughters, Brenda Randolph and Shari Allen, both of Cookeville, and Janine
Francis of Kingston; three sons, James B. McCaleb Jr. of MI and Ron and Joe McCaleb, both of
Cookeville; one brother, Herb McCaleb of FL; two sisters, Dell Henley of Cookeville and Toby Haefle of
FL; and eight grandchildren, Sandi Voth, James Bobby Henley and Casey, Jessie, Alisha, Jimmie, Ronnie
and Karen McCaleb.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Maddux McCaleb.
The family is receiving friends at the funeral home.
Bro. Jack Genry will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 29 September 1995.
Berta Lou (Draper) McCawley Obt.
b. 8 March 1892, Jackson Co., TN –d. 13 May 1973, Bloomington Springs, TN md 28th of October 1911,
Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN to John Lee McCawley Sr., b. 25 June 1889, Rough Point, Jackson Co., TN
– d. 6 October 1968, s/o Alonzo & Laura B. McCawley. Berta Lou (Draper) McCawley, d/o William
Matthew Draper (1865-1944) & Sophronia Jones (1868-1938).
*See John Lee McCawley Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 195, #131: John L. McCawley married 28
October 1911, Jackson Co., TN to Berta L. Draper).
Funeral services for Mrs. Berta Lou Draper McCawley, widow of John L. McCawley Sr., were conducted
from the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville, Monday May 14 at 3:00 with Harvey
Arnold, minister of Collegeside Church of Christ officiating.
Mrs. McCawley died Sunday at her home at 720 N. Jefferson Ave. following an extended illness. She was
a native of Jackson Co., and the daughter of the late W. M. Draper and Sophonia Jones Draper. She was
also the mother of the late Roy McCawley.
Survivors include 2 sons, Ralph and John McCawley of Cookeville; 7 grandchildren, a great grandchild; a
sister, Mrs. Ben Baugh of Gainesboro, and a brother, Fred Draper.
Jackson County Sentinel, Jackson Co., TN: Thursday, 17 March 1973.
Elna Marie (Smithson) McCawley Obt.
b. 7 February 1918, Cannon Co., TN –d. 6 September 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 18th
of April 1942, Williamson Co., TN to John Lee McCawley Jr., b. 19 February 1920 –d. 30 March 1996,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Army Air Corp WWII), s/o John Lee McCawley Sr. & Berta Lou Draper.
Elna Marie (Smithson) McCawley, d/o Henry Grady Smithson & Elizabeth Odom.
*See John Lee McCawley Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Family graveside services and burial for Elna Marie McCawley, 93, of Cookeville,
were held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 8, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
No visitation was held.
Mrs. McCawley died on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
She was born Feb. 7, 1918, in Cannon County to the late Henry Grady and Elizabeth Odom Smithson.
Mrs. McCawley was a homemaker and member of Cookeville First United Methodist Church.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Anita McCawley of Cookeville; a daughter and
son-in-law, Kathy McCawley Manor and Robert Ferguson of Nashville; two sisters, Hazel Tuley of
Carthage and Marguerite Cannon of Franklin; two grandchildren and spouses, John Thomas and Megan
Manor of Springhill and Amy Smithson and Clay Ellen of Ashland City; and one great-grandchild, Owen
Ellen of Ashland City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. McCawley Jr.; a brother,
Buck Smithson; two sisters, Henrietta McCrary and Christine Damico.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Robin Dodson and Michele Sheldoln with Caris
Hospice and all the staff of NHC Healthcare of Cookeville for all they have done during this period.
Memorial donations can be made to Cookeville First United Methodist Church "God's Grace Food Pantry"
or the Alzheimer's Association, 2209 Sutherland Ave., Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919-9921.
Revs. Max Mayo and Drew Shelley officiated at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 8 September 2011
Infant McCawley
b. & d. 15 December 1949, s/o John L. McCawley Jr. & Elna Smithson.
John Lee McCawley Jr. Obt.
b. 19 February 1920 –d. 30 March 1996, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Army Air Corp WWII), md on the
18th of April 1942, Williamson Co., TN to Elna Marie (Smithson) McCawley, b. 7 February 1918. John
Lee McCawley Jr., s/o John Lee McCawley Sr. & Berta Lou Draper.
*See Elna Marie (Smithson) McCawley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co., TN, pg. 223: John L. McCawley Jr. married
18 April 1942, Williamson Co., TN to Miss Elna Smithson).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for John L. McCawley Jr., 76, of Cookeville will be held Tuesday,
April 2, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
Mr. McCawley died Saturday, March 30, 1996, in Cookeville General Hospital.
He was the son of the late John L. and Berta Draper McCawley.
Mr. McCawley was a former owner of Cookeville Motor Co., a Ford dealer in the area. He served as a
lieutenant in the Army Air Cop during World War II and was a “Hump”pilot in the Burma China Theatre.
He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, was on the Board of Directors of the Bank
of Cookeville and First Tennessee Bank, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of “Score.”
His family includes his wife, Elna Marie Smithson McCawley; one daughter Katherine Ann McCawley
Manor of Nashville; one son, Robert E. McCawley of Cookeville; and two grandchildren, Amy Smithson
and John Thomas Manor.
Active pallbearers will be Leon Deloizer, Allen Maddrell, O. T. Estes, Bill Carter, Wayne Nichols, and
Perry Phipps. The Backslider Class of the First Methodist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Association, 1250 Hyland Blvd., Ste. 4B,
Staten Island, NY 10305-1945, or to the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville.
Rev. Woody Adams and Rev. Lexie Freeman will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 1 April 1996.
John Lee McCawley Sr. Obt.
b. 25 June 1889, Rough Point, Jackson Co., TN –d. 6 October 1968, md 28th of October 1911, Gainesboro,
TN to Berta Lou (Draper) McCawley, b. 8 March 1892, Jackson Co., TN –d. 13 May 1973, Bloomington
Springs, TN, d/o William Matthew Draper (1865-1944) & Sophronia Jones (1868-1938). John Lee
McCawley, s/o Alonzo McCawley & Laura B. Sadler.
*See Berta Lou (Draper) McCawley Obt.
*See John Lee McCawley Jr. Obt.
*See Roy Draper McCawley Obt.
*See William Ralph McCawley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 195, #131: John L. McCawley married 28
October 1911, Jackson Co., TN to Berta L. Draper).
Funeral services for John L. McCawley, 79, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville. Marvin Harris, minister of the Collegeside Church of
Christ, and Tom Cook, former minister, officiated. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McCawley died Sunday night at 6:00 in Cookeville General Hospital after becoming seriously ill a
week ago.
He had not been active in business for the last year.
Mr. McCawley, a veteran political, business, and civic leader in the Upper Cumberland area, was a native
of Jackson County, the son of Alonzo and Laura Sadler McCawley. He received his education in Jackson
County schools and Draughn’s Business College.
He was married to the former Miss Berta Lou Draper of Gainesboro, who survives.
In the early 1940’s Mr. McCawley served as president of the Upper Cumberland Chamber of Commerce,
composed of 22 KY/TN Co’s which successfully worked for the construction of Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow,
and Center Hill Dams.
He was 4th District manager for the campaign of Gordon Browning in 1948. He then served as Secretary of
State election commission during Governor Browining’s two terms in office 1949-53.
He had been a Ford dealer for 52 years, founding McCawley Motor Company here in 1916. He acquired
Cookeville Motor Compnay in 1945 and moved here with his family.
Mr. McCawley served several terms as Mayor of Gainesboro and after moving to Cookeville became City
Comm. of Public Utilities and Grounds.
Mr. McCawley was a director of the Tennessee Auto Association for more than 15 years, served as
chairman of the Ford Dealers Advert. Assoc. of the Louisville Dist.
He was a charter member of First Pres. of the Gainesboro Rotary Club, a 32 degree Mason, Shriner, and a
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors in addition to his wife, include 2 sons, Ralph and John L. McCawley Jr. of Cookeville; a sister,
Mrs. Leola Berry of Gainesboro; 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Another son, Roy McCawley died in
1955.
Serving as pallbearers were 5 grandsons, John C., Jim, Bill, Tom, and Bob McCawley and Earl McCawley
and Ward Draper. Employees of Cookeville Ford Motor Compnay were honorary pallbearers.
Jackson County Sentinel, Jackson Co., TN: Thusday, 17 October 1968, front page.
(1900 census 2nd Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN; Dwl: 76 –Alonzo McCawley is head of household, 39 yrs.
old, b. December 1860, TN md 12 yrs. to Laura B., yrs. old. b. June 1872, TN, 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: John L., 10 yrs. old, b. June 1889, TN & William F. McCawley, 5 yrs. old, b. February
1895)
Mary Alice (Clark) McCawley Obt.
b. 26 January 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 17 March 2002, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 12th of July
1936 to Roy Draper McCawley. Mary Alice (Clark) McCawley, d/o Dr. Frank Butler Clark & Mary
Elizabeth Smalling.
*See Roy Draper McCawley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Alice Clark McCawley, 89, of Cookeville, will be held at 2
p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19; and from noon
until time of services on Wednesday, March 20, at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCawley died on Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
She was born on Jan. 26, 1913, in Jackson County to the late Dr. Frank Butler and
Mary Elizabeth Smalling Clark. Mrs. McCawley was an educator and graduated from Tennessee Tech. She
was also a cheerleader at TTU for three years. Mrs. McCawley was a member of the D.A.R. and the T Club
at TTU.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Lisa McCawley of Murfreesboro, John and
Emily McCawley of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane Ellen and Randall Dellinger of
Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Ruth Sadler of Whitleyville; four grandchildren, Justy, Lauren and Brent
McCawley, and Randy Dellinger Jr.; and very special friends, Pauline Ryan, Mable Graspy and Joyce
Hood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Draper McCawley; and a
brother, Frank Butler Clark Jr.
Pallbearers will be Chip Carlen, Bob, Brent and Bill McCawley, Sam Cooper, Bill Cameron, Steve Pate,
and Jim Draper.
Memorial donations may be made to the Collegeside Church of Christ Library Fund.
Bro. Kelly Campbell will officiate at the services.
Roy Draper McCawley Obt.
b. 28 July 1912, Gainesboro, TN – d. 26 August 1955, md 12th of July 1936 to Mary Alice (Clark)
McCawley, b. 26 January 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 17 March 2002, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Dr. Frank
Butler Clark & Mary Eliza Beth Smalling. Roy Draper McCawley was the son of John Lee McCawley,
b. 25 June 1889, Rough Point, Jackson Co., TN md 28 October 1911, Gainesboro, TN, Berta Lou Draper,
b. 8 May 1892, Bloomington Springs, TN, d/o William Matthew Draper (1865-1944) & Sophronia
Jones (1868-1938). John Lee McCawley, s/o Alonzo & Laura B. McCawley.
*See Mary Alice (Clark) McCawley Obt.
Roy Draper & Mary Alice (Clark) McCawley had three children: Jane Ellen McCawley, b. 11 Jul 1941 md
William Randell Dellinger; John Clark McCawley, b. 23 Nov. 1944 & James Roy McCawley, b. 6 May
1949.
Roy Draper McCawley had two siblings: William Ralph McCawley, b. 25 Sept. 1915, Gainesboro, TN md
19th of Feb. 1943 to Ida Mae Quarles and John Lee McCawley Jr., b. 19 Feb. 19120, Gainesboro, TN md 18
April 1942 to Elna Marie Smithson.
Funeral services for Roy Draper McCawley, 43, partner in Cookeville Motor Compnay, were held Saturday
afternoon at 4:00 at Whitson Funeral Home with Walter Baumgartner, minister of the 9th and Jefferson
Church of Christ, and Ray Kinslow officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery. Whitson Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McCawley died unexpectedly Friday morning at his home following a heart attack.
He was a son of John L. and Berta Draper McCawley of Cookeville, and a native of Jackson County. He
was a graduate of Jackson County High School in Gainesboro and attended TPI. He served 1 year in AntiAircraft in the Army. He moved to Cookeville 10 years ago and since that time has been associated with
his father and brother, John L. McCawley Jr. at the motor company.
Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Alice Clark McCawley, a daughter, Jane Ellen McCawley; 2
sons, John Clark and James Roy McCawley, and another brother, Ralph McCawley, Gainesboro.
Mr. McCawley was a member of the Putnam County Rod and Gun Club, and the American Legion.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 29 August 1955, front page.
William Ralph McCawley Obt.
b. 25 September 1915, Gainesboro, TN –d. 11 June 1981, Nashville, TN, md on the 9th of February to Ida
Mae (Quarles) McCawley, b. 5 September 1919. William Ralph McCawley, s/o John Lee McCawley &
Berta Lou Draper.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for W. Ralph McCawley, 65, of Cookeville, will be held in the chapel
of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Andrew Albert and Rev.
G. David Campbell officiating.
Mr. McCawley died June 11, 1981, in a Nashville hospital.
A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Lee and Berta Lou Draper McCawley.
He was a former partner in Cookeville Motor Company and was a veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae Quarles McCawley; two sons, William Ralph “Bill”McCawley
of Cookeville and Thomas Quarles “Tom”McCawley of Kingsport; and one brother, John L. McCawley Jr.
of Cookeville.
Active pallbearers are Touch Lamb, Dr. David Draper, Chip Carlen, Thomas Lynn, David Compton and
Mark Gill.
Honorary pallbearers are employees of Cookeville Motor Company.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Cancer Society.
Abraham Poteet “A.P.”McClain Obt.
b. 16 September 1924, Overton Co., TN –d. 25 July 2010, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th of June 1947,
Catoosa Co., Ringgold, GA to Mary Alice (Brown) McClain, b. 23 February 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8
November 1998, Nashville, TN, d/o Lee Brown & Fannie Lou Rippetoe Richardson. Abraham Poteet
“A.P.”McClain, s/o Robert Andrew McClain & Ova Ellen Welch.
*See Mary Alice (Brown) McClain Obt.
*See Lemuel Rux McClain Obt. buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Abraham Poteet (A.P.) McClain, 85, of Cookeville will be held
Tuesday, July 27 at 11 a.m., from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Interment, with military honors will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
His family will receive friends today, Monday, July 26, from 4-8 p.m. and
Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. McClain died Sunday morning July 25, 2010, in Master's Health Care
Center.
He was born at Bill's Branch in Overton County on Sept. 16, 1924, to the late
Robert Andrew and Ova Ellen Welch McClain.
He was named for his mother's brother Rev. Abraham Poteet (A.P.) Welch a
Nazarene preacher of Monterey, Tennessee.
His paternal grandparents were the late Dr. Lemuel Rux McClain and Sarah Emily Burton McClain. His
maternal grandparents were the late John Wesley Welch and Julia Ann Ford Welch.
Both sides of his family served their country in the military. His great-grandfather, William Alexander
McClain, was a lawyer by occupation and served as an officer in Co. C Mounted Regiment in the Arkansas
Infantry during the Mexican War, receiving numerous awards for courage and bravery. He also was
Adjutant General on the staff of General Rains of Missouri during the Civil War on the Confederate side.
His maternal great-grandfather was Captain Abraham Ford, a prominent pioneer citizen, Confederate
soldier and Baptist minister of Putnam County. His other maternal great-grandfather was Stephen Decatur
Burton, a prominent merchant of White Plains. He is also a descendant of Lt. William Pennington Quarles,
a Revolutionary War soldier who came from Bedford County, Virginia to White Plains in 1809.
He is also a descendant of William McClain, a lawyer by occupation who lived on Hickman Creek in Smith
County and served in the House and Senate in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Mr. McClain entered the Army on April 21, 1943, at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and was placed in a Field
Artillery Unit. He took his training at Camp Bowie, and Camp Hood, Texas. His military specialty was a
Gun Crewman, Light Artillery 844, and he received his military qualifications as a Carbine Sharpshooter
Nov. 3, 1943. He was sent overseas to England in June, 1944, and went into France on Aug. 25 1944. He
served with General Patton's Third Army. He was placed in the Infantry on Dec. 29, 1944, and earned a
Combat Infantry Badge and was wounded Jan. 13, 1945, in Luxembourg, after which he was hospitalized
for four weeks, and his family received notice of his wounds from the International Red Cross.
Returning to duty Feb. 11, 1945, he was again wounded in the shoulder and arm on Feb. 19, 1945. He was
sent to the 93rd US General Hospital in England for two months, then sent back to the United States to
Starke General Hospital in North Carolina, then sent on to Battey General Hospital in Rome, Ga., and then
to Welch Convalescent Hospital in Daytona Beach, Fla., until Sept. 18, 1945, at which time he received an
Honorable Discharge from the 328th Infantry of the United States Army.
He served in Normandy and the Northern France Campaigns, Rhineland and Ardennes Campaigns and
received European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. McClain received a Purple Heart for wounds received in action from Headquarters, 93rd US General
Hospital in England by order of Colonel Merikangas on March 14, 1945.
After many years, Mr. McClain Accepted the Bronze Star Medal from Tennessee Tech President Angelo
Volpe on Nov. 18, 1989, during a Veterans' Recognition Day ceremony at the university for which he
earned the award for "exemplary conduct in ground combat." This was a proud day for him to finally
receive the Bronze Star Medal.
Mr. McClain graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in vocational training in the field of
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning on August 22, 1949.
He learned the grocery business from his father as a young man and owned and worked at Midway
Restaurant, worked at Southern Manufacturing Company, Todd's Food Market, A&P Market, Tech Food
Market, and Spring Street Supermarket during his working years.
He was a member of many veterans organizations including Veteran's of Foreign Wars, the American
Legion and the Disabled American Veterans, of which he worked hard to help support and build better
lives for disabled veterans.
Mr. McClain was a member of Praise Restoration Center in Sparta.
He Mary Alice Brown Hyder in Catoosa County, (Ringgold) Ga. on June 15, 1947. She died on Sunday,
Nov. 8, 1998, in Nashville.
They were the parents of seven children as follows: The late Loyd Hyder, Linda and husband Eddie
Thompson, Pat and husband Arvis Lee all of Cookeville, Debbie and husband Steve London of Smithville,
Wayne and wife, Levita McClain, Cathy McClain, John and wife, Brittany McClain and daughters-in-law,
Mrs. Evelyn Hyder and Gloria Judd McClain all of Cookeville.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Matt McClain, Misty McClain, Lindsey McClain, Chelsea and
husband Justin Beria, of Cookeville, Jeff and wife Dana London of Smithville, Kim and husband Jerry Dale
Abston of Cookeville, Danny and wife Cyndi Lee, Mike and wife Sherrie Lee, Darrell Lee all of
Cookeville, Jim Hyder of Murfreesboro, and Suzie Hyder of Mt. Juliet; great-grandchildren, Evan and
Landon Beria, Caleb and Courtney London, Morgan Abston, Danielle and Matt Lee, Brandon and Katie
Lee, Aaron and Cody Hyder, Brittany and husband Dustin Turner.
Mr. McClain is also survived by three sisters, Ethel Mahler of Murfreesboro; Clara Clemons of Nashville
and Gertrude Wood of Mt. Juliet; a brother-in-law, Don Sumners of Nashville; and a sister-in-law; Carolyn
McClain of Nashville.
Mr. McClain was one of 11 children and the following siblings preceded him in death: John Robert
McClain, Willie Elizabeth McClain, Lula Grace McClain, Lemuel Rux McClain, Sarah Frances McClain
Sumners, Robert Andrew McClain, Jr. and Julia McClain Stephenson.
Pallbearers will be Jeff London, Matt McClain, Jerry Dale Abston, Mike Lee, Danny Lee, Kelly Mahler
and Lemuel McClain.
Honorary pallbearers will be veterans.
Rev. J.C. Allen and Dr. Sam Wood will officiate at the services.
Memorial donations may be made to Praise Restoration Center, 3380 Walnut Grove Rd., Sparta, TN 38583
and to the local Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 26 July 2010
Helen (Carnes) McClain Obt.
b. 1 November 1895, Dallas, TX –d. 18 March 1977, Alba, Wood, TX, md on the 16th of November 1926,
Dallas, TX to Victor Hugo McClain, b. 3 February 1898, TN –d. 7 May 1977, Mineloa, TX, s/o Walter
Steven McClain (1868-1953) & Minnie Avery (1880-1941). Helen (Carnes) McClain, d/o Robert
Watkins Carnes Sr. (1868-1926) & Carrie Crowser Griffiths (1872-1969).
*See Victor Hugo McClain Obt.
*See Minnie (Avery) McClain Obt.
*See Walter Steven McClain Obt.
ALBA - Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Carnes McClain, 81, of Alba are set for 3 p.m. Sunday in St.
Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Mineola with the Rev. Ralph Woods officiating.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cookeville City Cemetery in Cookeville, TN. Local arrangements are
under direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
Mrs. McClain died Friday in a Tyler hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Dallas, a longtime
Westfield, NJ, resident and an Alba resident since 1962.
She was a member of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church and a graduate of Columbia University.
Survivors include her husband, Victor H. McClain of Alba; one daughter, Mrs. Ann Branch of Phoenix,
AZ; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Griffith Carnes, Albert Carnes, Robert Carnes, H. B. Blount III, Frank Ray and Helmuth
Delius.
East Texas Deaths: Tyler Courier Times Telegraph, Sunday, 20 February 1977, Sec. 1.
Marjorie Ann (Rector) McClain Obt.
b. 3 August 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 25 April 1978, Putnam Co., TN, md Marvin D. McClain, b. 24
June 1911, TN –d. 13 May 1962, Davidson Co., TN, s/o Quentin Squire McClain (1874-1952) & Beulah
Boatman (1873-1955). Marjorie Ann (Rector) McClain, d/o Arliss Rector & Emma Clark.
*See Marvin D. McClain buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Ann McClain, 64, were conducted from the Chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home Thursday, April 27 with the Rev. C. E. Clay and Rev. Guy Farris officiating.
Mrs. McClain, a resident of 380 S. Cedar St., died April 25 in the local hospital.
She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Arliss and Emma Clark Rector, and widow of
the late Marvin D. McClain.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Mrs. Tommie Stout, Mrs. Barbara Bohannon, Mrs. Jean Bowman, Mrs.
Wanda Powell all of Cookeville, Mrs. Patricia Watts, Kingston, TN, one son, Phillip Marvin McClain,
Gainesbille, VA, two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Young, Cookeville, Mrs. Della Mea, Dayton, OH, five brothers,
Larmon Rector, Cookeville, James Rector, Cookeville, Floyd Rector, Middletown, OH, Billy and Donald
Rector, Dayton, OH, 8 grandchildren.
Marvin D. McClain
b. 24 June 1911, TN – d. 13 May 1962, Davidson Co., TN, md Marjorie Ann (Rector) McClain, b. 3
August 1913, Jackson Co., TN – d. 25 April 1978, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Arliss Rector & Emma Clark.
Marvin D. McClain, s/o Quentin Squire McClain (1874-1952) & Beulah Boatman (1873-1955).
‘God But Not Forgotten’
*See Phillip Marvin McClain Obt.
*See Marjorie Ann (Rector) McClain Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: MARJORIE MCCLAIN Birth: 03 Aug 1913- Death: Apr 1978 Last Residence:
Mary Alice (Brown) McClain Obt.
b. 23 February 1921, Putnam Co., TN –d. 8 November 1998, Nashville, TN, md on the 15th of June 1947,
Catoosa Co., Ringgold, GA to Abraham Poteet “A.P.” McClain, s/o Robert Andrew McClain & Ova
Ellen Welch. Mary Alice (Brown) McClain, d/o Lee Brown & Fannie Lou Rippetoe Richardson.
*See Abraham Poteet “A.P.”McClain Obt.
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Mary Alice Brown McClain, 77, of Cookeville will be held at 2
p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. tonight and from 8 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. McClain died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1921, in Putnam County to the late Lee and Fannie Lou Rippetoe Richardson
Brown. Mrs. McClain was a homemaker and a member of Praise Restoration Center.
Her family includes her husband of 51 years, A.P. (Mac) McClain of Cookeville; four daughters, Linda
Thompson, Pat Lee, Cathy McClain, all of Cookeville, and Debbie London of Smithville; three sons, Lloyd
Hyder, Wayne and John and John McClain, all of Cookeville; a brother, Horace Richardson of Sparta; 10
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son. a brother and three sisters.
Pallbearers will be Jim Hyder, Danny, Mike and Darrell Lee, Jeff London, and Kenny Judd.
J.C. and J.B. Allen will officiate at the services.
Published Monday, November 09, 1998 12:29 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Minnie (Avery) McClain Obt.
b. 19 August 1880, Clinton Co, MI - d. 7 March 1941, Cookeville, TN md on the 15th of March 1897 to Dr.
Walter Stephen McClain, b. 24 August 1868, Putnam Co., TN - d. 28 February 1953, Cookeville, TN, s/o
Dr. Lexuel Rux McClain (1844-1936) & Sarah Emma "Emily" Burton (1850-1910). Minnie (Avery)
McClain, d/o John L Avery & Edna Lovett. (Methodist). (son): Victor Hugo McClain, (granddaughter),
Ann McClain, of Newark, NJ –(sister): Mrs. John Wade of Lansing, MI).
*See Dr. Walter Stephen McClain Obt.
Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Walter S. McClain Friday
Seldom in the history of this community have over people been so shocked by the sudden death of a highly
esteemed resident as they were on Friday evening when Mrs. Minnie Avery
McClain, wife of Dr. Walter S. McClain suffered a sudden fatal heart attack at their
home.
The last day of her life was an especially busy one. In the afternoon she had
attended a meeting of the Dry Valley Women’s Club, and she suffered the heart
attack shortly after returning to her home.
On March 15, 1897, only a few days prior to her 17th birthday, she was married to
Dr. Walter S. McClain, and her death occurred only a few days before the 44th
anniversary of their marriage.
Mrs. McClain’s life was truly one of helpful service to others, and many were the
activities and under-takings through which her useful life found expression.
For many years she had been actively identified with the organized relief work of this city and county, and
was the Putnam county representative of the Child Welfare Aid.
Aside from her connection with organized relief and charitable work, and federal social service activities,
Mrs. McClain’s individual and personal assistance to and interest in the poor, friendless, destitute and
underprivileged will ever stand as a monument to her memory in this community.
A public service which, for many years, had enlisted her best efforts and enthusiastic leadership in rural
Women’s Club Work in Putnam County, and to this most useful work she attested her devotion by
rendering the last hours of service.
On the night preceding her death she had held in her home, a child welfare conference, attended by
ministers, teachers, and social workers, for the purpose of planning a busy year’s work in saving and
serving underprivileged children of this county.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church of which the deceased had been
a member for many years, by the pastor Rev. A. J. Morgan, assisted by the Rev. Robert W. Jones, pastor of
the Presbyterian church. (The church was crowded to its capacity with friends of the deceased and her
family. Many beautiful floral designs attested a community’s appreciation of one who had served it long
and well.) Burial was in Cookeville cemetery.
Mrs. McClain is survived by her husband, Dr. Walter S. McClain, a son, Victor H. McClain, and a
granddaughter, Ann McClain of Newark, New Jersey, and a sister, Mrs. John Wade of Lansing, Michigan.
Phillip Marvin McClain Obt.
b. 17 January 1948, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 October 1999, (SP5 U. S. Army Vietnam),
Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA, md on the 11th of July 1970 to Mary (Steckbeck) McClain, b. 20 August
1949. Phillips Marvin McClain, s/o Marvin D. McClain (1911-1962) & Marjorie Ann Rector (19131949).
*See Margorie Ann (Rector) McClain Obt.
*See Marvin D. McClain buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Phillip Marvin McClain, 51, of New Baltimore, Va., formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery with military honors conducted by Veterans
Honor Guard consisting of VFW Post 6277 and VVA Post 741.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 29, at the funeral home.
Mr. McClain died on Mon., Oct. 25, 1999, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, Va.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1948, in Cookeville to the late Marvin Dee and Marjorie Rector McClain. Mr.
McClain was an optician. He was a 1965 graduate of Cookeville High School. He served in the Army
during the Vietnam War. Mr. McClain was a member of the Fauquier Lions Club and served as
Membership Chairman.
His family includes his wife, Mary Steckbeck McClain of New Baltimore; two sons, Phillip Mark and
Brian D. McClain, both of New Baltimore; and four sisters, Tommie Stout, Barbara Little, and Wanda
Powell, all of Cookeville, and Patricia Howard of Sparta.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emogene Bowman.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 4205
Hillsboro Rd., Suite 200, Nashville, Tenn. 37215.
Rev. Terry Geren will officiate at the services.
Victor Hugo McClain Obt.
b. 3 February 1898, TN – d. 7 May 1977, Mineloa, TX, md on the 16th of November 1926, Dallas, TX to
Helen (Carnes) McClain, b. 1 November 1895, TX –d. 18 March 1977, TX, d/o Robert Watkins Carnes
Sr. (1868-1926) & Carrie Crowser Griffiths (1872-1969). Victor Hugo McClain, s/o Walter Steven
McClain (1868-1953) & Minnie Avery (1880-1941).
*See Helen (Carnes) McClain Obt.
*See Walter Steven McClain Obt.
Mr. Victor Hugo McClain was born February 3, 1898,
Cookeville, Tennessee, the son of Walter and Minnie Avery
McClain.
Mr. McClain married Miss Helen Carnes, in Dallas, Texas,
on November 16, 1926. One daughter was born to this union.
The family made their home in Westfield, New Jersey, for 35
years.
Mr.
McClain
was
a
retired
electrical
engineer with the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. While in Westfield, he was an active member of
the Telephone Pioneers, the Art Association and the Community Players.
(Picture: Left: Victor Hugo McClain. Pictured Right: Victor Hugo McClain and his wife Minnie Avery).
He and Mrs. McClain moved to Alba, Texas, in 1962, where he was a member of the Alba Lions Club.
Mr. McClain was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Helen McClain, on February 18, 1977.
He passed away in a Mineola, Texas, hospital on May 7, 1977, following a brief illness.
Mr. McClain is survived by, his daughter, Mrs. Ann Branch of Phoenix, Arizona, his step-mother, Mrs.
Jessie McClain, of Cookeville, TN, 3 grandchildren, Barbara Branch and William Branch of Phoenix,
Arizona, and Robert Branch of Massachusetts, 1 great grandson, Patrick Branch, other relatives and many
friends. Mr. McClain was a Methodist.
Dr. Walter Stephen McClain Obt.
b. 24 August 1868, Putnam Co., TN - d. 28 February 1953, Cookeville, TN, md on the 15th of March 1897
to Minnie (Avery) McClain, b. 19 August 1880, Clinton Co, MI - d. 7 March 1941, Cookeville, TN, d/o
John L Avery & Edna Lovett. Dr. Walter Stephen McClain, s/o Dr. Lexuel Rux McClain (1844-1936)
& Sarah Emma "Emily" Burton (1850-1910).
(Methodist). (son): Victor Hugo McClain,
(granddaughter), Ann McClain, of Newark, NJ –(sister): Mrs. John Wade of Lansing, MI). Dr. Lexuel
Rux McClain b. 29 December 1844, Clarksville, AR - d. 29 April 1936, Cookeville, TN & his wife Sarah
Emma "Emily" Burton, b. 13 February 1850, TN – d. 1 September 1910, both buried in the Burton
Cemetery, located in White Plains, Putnam Co., TN. Walter S. McClain also married Mrs. Jessie Bush of
Baxter.
*See Samuel Lucien Clark buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Dr. Walter S. McClain Services Held Here
Dr. Walter Stephen McClain, 84, one of the most prominent osteopaths of this State and one of
Cookeville’s most widely known and highly esteemed citizens, died Saturday night at the Cookeville
General Hospital, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, in the chapel of the Carver Funeral Home by Rev. James L. Neal and Judge E. H.
Boyd. Burial was in the family plot in the Cookeville cemetery.
(Pictured taken in the Harding Studio, Cookeville, TN in 1917. Courtesy of Jennifer Holte- Kerr).
Dr. McClain was born and reared in Cookeville, he was a son of the late Dr. L.
R. McClain wife Mrs. Emily Burton McClain, pioneer residents of Cookeville.
He received his education in the schools of Cookeville and at Cumberland
University, being a graduate of Cumberland University and the Southern
College of Osteopathy. For several years he was a member of the faculties of
both the Southern College of Osteopathy and the Philadelphia College of
Osteopathy, but for the past forty years he had been actively engaged in the
practice of his profession in Cookeville.
In 1897, he married Miss Minnie Avery, of Cookeville, and after her death,
several years ago, he married Mrs. Jessie Bush of Baxter, who survives him.
Other survivors are a son Victor H. McClain, of Newark, N. J., three brothers, Robert A. McClain, of
Cookeville; William McClain of Montana; and Charles McClain of San Francisco, Calif., and two sisters,
Mrs. Lucian Clark of Nashville; and Mrs. Alice Stokes of Monterey and a step-son, Capt. Monroe Bush of
the U. S. Army.
Dr. McClain and his father the late Dr. L. R. McClain, served in the aggregate for seventy-five years, as
Secretary of Mount View Lodge of Odd Fellows, of Cookeville, the son succeeding his father in that
position and each of them serving until their deaths. Dr. McClain was a member of the Episcopal Church.
Dr. McClain was a prolific writer for osteopathic journals and had often delivered addresses at State and
National Osteopathic conventions.
He was the author of a History of Putnam County, published in 1925. He formerly served for several years
as a member of the Board of Aldermen of Cookeville. A host of friends are grieved by the passing of this
good and useful citizens.
Putnam County Herald Newspaper, Thursday, 12 March 1953.
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 152, Walter Stephen McClain,
D. O., born near Cookeville, August 24, 1868. Married Miss Minnie Avery, March 15, 1897. Graduate
Lebanon Law School and Southern School of Osteopathy. Has also done newspaper work. Democrat and
Odd Fellow.
Ellen Frances (Jared) McCluen Obt.
b. 12 November 1904, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 November 1984, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
md on the 25th of June 1929, Cookeville, TN to John Edward McCluen, b. 18 November 1902 – d. 22
May 1974. Ellen Frances (Jared) McCluen, d/o Hasker Michael Jared & Minnie Belle Denny.
*See John Edward McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Roane Co., TN, pg. 95: John Edward McCluen married 1 June
1928, Roane Co., TN to Ellen Frances Jared).
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Jared McCluen, 79, will be conducted from the chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 1984, with the Rev. Maurice Moore
officiating.
Mrs. McCluen died November 5, 1984, at her home, 19 Church Ave. in Cookeville.
A native of Putnam County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Hasker and Minnie Denny Jared, and
the widow of the late John E. McCluen.
She is survived by two nephews, Cliff Massa and Glenn McCluen; one niece, Leeann Smith; and several
great nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers are Glenn McCluen, Robert Childress, Don Reese, Paul Dennis, Bulas McCaleb, and
Dale Elrod.
Hooper & Huddleston is in charge of arrangements.
John Edward McCluen
b. 18 November 1902 –d. 22 May 1974, md on the 25th of June 1929 in Cookeville, Putnam, TN to Ellen
Frances (Jared) McCluen, b. 12 November 1904, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 5 November 1984,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Hasker Michael Jared & Minnie Belle Denny.
*See Ellen Frances (Jared) McCluen Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Roane Co., TN, pg. 95: John Edward McCluen married 1 June
1928, Roane Co., TN to Ellen Frances Jared).
Isaac Worl McCluen
b. 3 December 1849, Chester Co., PA – d. 14 January 1915 md Mary H. (unknown) McCluen, 26 May
1862 – d. 16 October 1909. Isaac Worl McCluen was a Mason & Odd Fellow member. Isaac had 4
brothers and 1 sister, he also lived in OH in his youth.
*See William D. McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary H. McCluen Obt.
Isaac Worl McCluen
b. 3 Dec 1849, Chester County, PA
d. 14 Jan 1915
Father: William McCluen
Mother: Unknown
Cookeville, TN Putnam Co., TN
(1910 census 14th Civil Dist., Holly St., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 93 –Thomas T. Millard
is head of household, 33 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Dealer Timber, md 7 yrs. to Anna, 26 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Keeper Boarding House, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Horace R., 6 yrs. old;
Mary E., 4 yrs. old & Thomas T. Jr., 3 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Amelia
Herrod, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Servant Hoarding House; William D. McCluen, boarder, 25 yrs. old,
OH (father born in PA, mother, OH), Occupation: Conductor Railroad, md 2 yrs. to Cora McCluen, 23
yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 0 child living).
Mary H. McCluen Obt.
b. 26 May 1862 - d. 16 October 1909, TN, md Isaac Wold McCluen, b. 3 December 1849, Chester Co.,
PA –d. 14 January 1915.
*See Isaac Worl McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William D. McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
MCCLUEN, MRS. I. W.: Mrs. I. W. McCluen died at her home in this city on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1909,
after a long illness. She was buried in the city cemetery on Monday, Rev. J. T. Price conducting the
services. Mrs. McCluen was a most estimable lady, and had resided here several years. She is survived by
her husband and nine children, to whom the Herald extends the sympathy of the community.
[Date 10/21/1909, Vol. VII, No. 42, Page 5] –Herald, Cookeville, TN
William D. McCluen
b. 26 August 1884, Clayton, OH –d. 4 November 1950 md on the 28th of August 1907, Putnam Co., TN to
Cora Agnes (Denny) McCluen, b. 3 September 1887, Cookeville, TN – d. 21 January 1977, d/o
Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny & Frances Jane Ford. William D. McCluen, s/o Isaac Worl “I. W.”
McCluen (1849 –1915) & Mary H. McCluen (1862-1909).
*See Isaac Worl McCluen buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary H. McCluen Obt.
*See Thompson Luther “Tobe”Denny Obt.
*See Frances “Fanny”Jane (Ford) Denny Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 414, #1106: W. D. McCluen married 28
August 1907, Putnam Co., TN to Cora Agnes Denny).
(1910 census 14th Civil Dist., Holly St., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 93 –Thomas T. Millard
is head of household, 33 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Dealer Timber, md 7 yrs. to Anna, 26 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Keeper Boarding House, 3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Horace R., 6 yrs. old;
Mary E., 4 yrs. old & Thomas T. Jr., 3 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Amelia
Herrod, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Servant Hoarding House; William D. McCluen, boarder, 25 yrs. old,
OH (father born in PA, mother, OH), Occupation: Conductor Railroad, md 2 yrs. to Cora McCluen, 23
yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 0 child living).
James Monroe McCormick Obt.
b. 4 March 1876, Calf Killer River, Putnam Co., TN – d. 3 February 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
md on the 28th of September 1902, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Lee (Snodgrass) McCormick, b. 4 August
1882, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 September 1961, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Thomas W. Snodgrass
(1865-1929) & Any Arminda Verble (1860-1940). James Monroe McCormick, s/o George Christopher
“Christy” McCormick (1827-1898) & Nancy Paralee Miller (1832-1881), both buried in the Johnson
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Buried next to them: Infant McCormick, b. & d. 11 March 1914.
*See Wendell S. Johnson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Lee (Snodgrass) McCormick Obt.
*See Oren McCormick buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 142, #18: J. M. McCormick married 28
September 1902, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Lee Snodgrass).
James M. McCormick, 76, retired merchant and one of the most widely known and highly respected
citizens of Putnam County, died Monday morning at his home on Jefferson Street following an illness of
several months.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2:00 o’clock, at the First
Presbyterian Church, by the pastor, Rev. Hall Barrett. Burial was in the family plot in the Cookeville
Cemetery.
He was a son of the late Christopher McCormick and wife Mary Miller McCormick, highly respected
pioneer residents of the Fourth District of this county. He was born and reared at the home of his parents
on the Calf Killer River. He was the last surviving member of the large family of his parents. In his young
manhood, he married Miss Mary Lee Snodgrass; a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W.
Snodgrass. She survives him, also two daughters, Mrs. Wendell (Thelma) Johnson of Cookeville, and Mrs.
Allen (Katherine Lucille) Duggin, of Greeneville, also two grandchildren, Linda and Allen Cameron
Duggin of Greeneville, and a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives in this county and
section.
Mr. McCormick, in his young manhood, commenced his business career as a clerk in the Johnson store on
the Calf Killer River. Aftewards for many years he was a successful traveling salesman in this Upper
Cumberland section of the State. When he retired from the road, he entered the mercantile business on the
North side of the public square in Cookeville, in which he was engaged for several years.
He had been a resident of Cookeville for about fifty years. He had served forty years as an Elder in the
First Presbyterian Church of this city, of which he was an active and devoted member.
He was a gentleman of the strictest integrity, who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
In his passing Cookeville has lost one of the best citizens, who always exerted his effors and influence for
the upbuilding and betterment of the own and county.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, West St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 5 –James M. McCormick is
head of household, 32 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Commerical Travrler Shoe House, md 7 yrs. to Mary L.,
27 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 2 children living. Children: Oren, 5 yrs. old, TN & Thelma McCormick, 2
yrs. old, TN).
Juanita Lurlene (Carr) McCormick Obt.
b. 18 August 1910 –d. 25 October 2008, Cookeville, TN, md on the 16th of September 1943, Overton Co.,
TN to Arva Deston McCormick, b. 7 October 1905 –d. 31 March 1991.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 161: Arva D. McCormick married 16
September 1943, Overton Co.., TN to Juanita L. Carr).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Lurlene Carr McCormick, of Cookeville, were held at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, Oct. 26, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ms. McCormick died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Morningside of Cookeville.
Dyer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Monday, Oct 27, 2008
Mary Alta (Garrett) McCormick Obt.
b. 24 April 1880, Overton Co., TN –d. 8 February 1940, md on the 20th of October 1898, Overton Co., TN
to Richard Walter McCormick, b. 18 October 1878, Overton Co., TN –d. 30 October 1951, Putnam Co.,
TN. Mary Alta (Garrett) McCormick, d/o Levi Henry Garrett & Adelaide Cooper. (Children:
(daughters) Mrs. Terry Dowell, Miss Julia McCormick of Cookeville, TN, Mrs. H. C. Allen, of Colinga,
CA – (sons) George McCormick of Bakersfield, CA, Richard McCormick of Detroit, MI). Mary Alta
(Garrett) MacCormick’s siblings are; Mrs. Bob Maynard of Fox Springs, TN & Thomas Garrett of Leslie,
AR.
*See Adelaide (Cooper) Garrett Obt.
*See Richard Walter McCormick Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN: R. W. McCormack married 20 October 1898,
Overton Co., TN to Miss M. A. Garrett).
Last Rites for Mrs. Alta Garrett McCormick Held At Funeral Home Here Saturday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Garrett McCormick, 59, who died at her home here late Thursday afternoon,
following an illness of three weeks, were held at the Whitson Funeral Home Chapel at 10 o’clock Saturday
morning, the Rev. A. J. Morgan officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery.
Mrs. McCormick was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include, her husband Walter McCormick of Cookeville; three daughters, Mrs. Terry Dowell and
Miss Julia McCormick, both of Cookeville, and Mrs. H. C. Allen of Colinga, Calif.; two sons, George
McCormick of Bakersfield, Calif., and Richard McCormick of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Bob Maynard
of Fox Springs, Tenn., and a brother, Thomas Garrett of Leslie, Ark.
DC Certificate Number: 4321
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased Name: Mary Alta McCormick
Date of Birth: 24 Apr 1880
Date of Death: 8 Feb 1940
Father: Levi Henry Garrett
Mother: Adlaid Cooper
Spouse: Richard Walter McCormick
Mary Lee (Snodgrasss) McCormick Obt.
b. 4 August 1882, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 September 1961, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 28th of
September 1902, Putnam Co., TN to James Monroe McCormick, b. 4 March 1876, Calf Killer River,
Putnam Co., TN –d. 3 February 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o George Christopher “Christy”
McCormick (1827-1898) & Nancy Paralee Miller (1832-1881), Mary Lee (Snodgrass) McCormick, d/o
Thomas W. Snodgrass (1865-1929) & Any Arminda Verble (1860-1940).
*See James Monroe McCormick Obt.
Mrs. Mary Lee Snodgrass McCormick, 79, died Friday at the Cookeville General Hospital. She had
suffered from a heart ailment for some years but was critically ill for only a brief time.
Funeral services were Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of which her husband the late James M.
McCormick was an elder. Dr. Hall Barrett, pastor, officiated and burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. McCormick, a native Putnam Countian, was a daughter of the late Thomas and Arminda Verble
Snodgrass and for many years resided on Dixie Avenue, then later moving to N. Jefferson Ave.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wendell Johnson, Cookeville, Mrs. Lucille Duggin, Greenville; a
sister, Mrs. Lula S. Qualls, Cookeville; brother, Walter Snodgrass of Detroit; two grandchildren, Linda
Duggins, Greenville; Allen Duggins, Cookeville.
Pallbearers were: Dr. Paul Hollister, S. A. McMurry, Dr. C. V. Bruner, Dero Darwin, Dr. T. J. Farr, C. P.
Snelgrove, Dr. C. M. Eyler.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home in charge.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 3 October 1961.
Oren McCormick
b. 8 March 1905, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 August 1924, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Monroe McCormick
& Mary Lee Snodgrass.
*See James Monroe McCormick Obt.
Patty Lou (Scott) McCormick Obt.
b. 8 April 1928, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 July 2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Burch McCormick.
Patty Lou (Scott) McCormick, s/o Jimmy Joe Scott & Lena Hanes.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for Patty Lou Cormick, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, July 27, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will follow
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, July 26, and from
10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCormick passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at her residence.
Patty Lou McCormick was born April 8, 1928, in Putnam County to the late
Jimmy Joe and Lena (Hanes) Scott.
Mrs. McCormick was a homemaker and a member of Willow Avenue Church of
Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Burch McCormick of Cookeville; a son, Bruce McCormick of
Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Jackie Scott of Cookeville; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Scott
of Cookeville; a grandson and his wife, Scott and Logan McCormick; and a great-grandchild, Rowen
McCormick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Bill Scott.
Bro. Clarence DeLoach will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of arrangements (931) 526-2151.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 26 July 2013
Richard Walter McCormick Obt.
b. 18 October 1878, Overton Co., TN –d. 30 October 1951, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 20th of October
1898, Overton Co., TN to Mary Alta (Garrett) McCormick, b. 24 April 1880, Overton Co., TN – d. 8
February 1940, d/o Levi Henry Garrett & Adelaide Cooper. Richard Walter McCormick, s/o Hampton
McCormick & Julia Myers.
*See Mary Alta (Garrett) McCormick Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, pg. 156, #1317: R. W. McCormack married
20 October 1898, Overton Co., TN to Miss M. A. Garrett).
Funeral services for Richard Walter McCormick, 73, retired Cookeville real estate dealer, are to be held at
11:00 a.m. today (Thursday) at Whitson Funeral Home. The Rev. H. Thornton Fowler will officiate.
Burial will be in the City Cemetery.
Mr. McCormick, died Tuesday in General Hospital after an illness of about a month.
A native of Overton County, he was the son of the late Hampton and Julia Myers McCormick. He was a
member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nannie Maynard McCormick; three daughters, Mrs. Hershel Allen,
Coalings, CA, Mrs. Terry Dowell and Miss Julia McCormick, Cookeville; two sons, George McCormick,
Bakersfiled, CA, and Richard McCormick, Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Terry and Mrs. Joe Williford,
Cookeville, Mrs. Stella Smith, Nashville and three brothers, Charles McCormick, Crossville, Millard and
Tracy McCormick, Livingston.
(1900 census 4th Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 71 - Walter McCormack is head of household, 22 yrs.
old, b. October 1877, TN, Occupation: Foreman logging, md 1 yr. to Alta M., 20 yrs. old, b. April 1880,
TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: George McCormack, b. August 1899, TN).
Robert Junior McCormick Obt.
b. 28 February 1923 – d. 7 July 2008, md 1st Winnie Edna (Mackie) McCormick, b. 22 April 1927 – d.
20 September 1871, d/o Dock Mackie & Stella Clouse. Robert McCormick md 2nd Cyna Bell (unknown)
McCormick. Robert Junior McCormick, s/o Jim McCormick & Lilly Dale.
*See Dock Mackie Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert Junior McCormick, 85, of Cookeville, will be held at 6 p.m.
on Thursday, July 10, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 9; and after 7 a.m. on Thursday (the
family be there from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday), at the funeral home.
Mr. McCormick died Monday, July 7, 2008, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 28, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Jim and Lilly Dale McCormick.
He was a member of Cookeville Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. McCormick was retired from the furniture
business.
His family includes his wife of 34 years, Cyna Bell McCormick of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law,
Danny and Joyce McCormick of Murfreesboro; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Dr. Herman
Hurd of Little Rock, Ark., Freda and Ronnie Stout, and Beverly and Mike Emery, all of Cookeville; two
stepchildren, Austin and Becky Thompson of Maryville, and Johnny and Tanda Dangerfield of
Madisonville; a brother, Buster McCormick of Monterey; two sisters, Mary Farris and Mona Dial, both of
Cookeville; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Winnie Mackie McCormick (the
mother of his four children); four brothers; and a sister.
Pallbearers will be Ryan McCormick, Bryan, Jeff and Mike Emery, Herman Hurd and Daniel Sutton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mustard Seed Ranch.
Bro. Bobby Green and Ronnie Stout will officiate at the services.
Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Albert Paul “Buck”McCrary Obt.
b. 23 December 1923, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29 November 2005, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Helen
(O’Hair) McCrary, b. ca. 1926 –d. 8 September 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Helen (O’Hair) McCrary Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Albert Paul “Buck”McCrary, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at 1
p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Cookeville City Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Dec. 1, and from 11 a.m. until time of services Friday
Mr. McCrary died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Mack and Ettie Ashburn McCrary.
Mr. McCrary was a conductor/brakeman for more than 36 years working with Tennessee Central Railroad,
L&N Railroad, and retiring from CSX Railroad. He was a member of VFW Post 6277 and was a US Army
Veteran of World War II.
His family includes his wife of 61 years, Helen O'Hair McCrary; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley
and Steve Morris and Gina and Terry Parker; four grandchildren and their spouses, Misti and Bo Sherrell,
Shalena Parker, Tasia Parker and Scott and Tonya McCrary; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Adkins
and Cameron Sherrell, all of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Paul McCrary.
Dr. Jimmy Arms and the Rev. Tim Frank will officiate the services.
Published December 01, 2005 10:30 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Cora Ernestine McCrary
b. 12 December 1923 –d. 9 June 1925, d/o E. A. McCrary & C. L. Carr.
*See John Martin Carr Obt.
Helen (O’Hair) McCrary Obt.
*See Albert Paul “Buck”McCrary Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Helen Irene McCrary, 84, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Sept. 10, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 9, and from 11
a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCrary passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, Sept. 8, 2010, at her
home.
She was born Feb. 26, 1926, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Berry and Rosa Lee
Byrd O'Hair.
Mrs. McCrary was a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was a loving mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Steve Morris and Gina and Terry Parker,
all of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Misti Copley, Shalena Parker, Tasia Parker and Scott and wife Tonya
McCrary; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Adkins, Cameron Sherrell and Will McCrary; four sisters and
two brothers-in-law, Lula Covey of Dry Ridge, Ky., Dorothy and Coleman Hudson of Franklin, Ohio, Mina
Roberson of Dayton, Ohio, and Jean and Sam Goforth of West Carrollton, Ohio; and three special nurses,
Tish Waller, Amanda Hughes and Kay Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Paul “Buck”McCrary, and a
son, Gary McCrary.
Dr. Jimmy Arms and Rev. Tim Frank will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 8 September 2010
Charles P. McCulley
b. 23 March 1903 –d. 7 February 1985, md Nancy Elizabeth (Tayes) McCulley, b. 24 January 1905 –d.
27 September 1986.
(SS Death Index: Name: CHARLES MCCULLEY Birth: 23 Mar 1903- Death: Feb 1985- Last Residence:
(Cookeville Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-03-8779, TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: NANCY MCCULLEY Birth: 24 Jan 1905- Death: Sep 1986- Last Residence:
(Cookeville Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-05-6944, TN)
Dimple McCulley
b. ? –d. 3 August 1987 at the age of 73.
Dimple (Breeding) McCulley Obt.
b. 1 October 1907, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 June 2000, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of December 1930,
Putnam Co., TN to Samuel “Sam” Hampton McCulley, b. 23 December 1909 – d. 13 July 1985, s/o
Harvey Dillard McCulley (1871-1947) & Minnie E. Phrasier. (1876-1950), both buried in Judd
Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Dimple (Breeding) McCulley, d/o Reuben Marley Breeding & Cynthia Ann
Mills.
*See Samuel “Sam”Hampton McCulley Obt.
*See Ruben Marley Breeding buried in Cookeville City Cemtery.
*See Wiley R. Breeding buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jimmy J. Breeding buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See John C. Breeding buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 266, docket #3, pg. 107: Sam McCulley
married 24 December 1930, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Dimple
Breeding, age 23, address: Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
R. M. Breeding, Cookeville, TN. By whom married: D. A. Ensor).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Dimple McCulley, 92, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m., Mon.,
June 19, in the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCulley died Friday, June 16, 2000 at her home following an extended illness.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1907, in Putnam County to the late Rubin Marley and Cynthia Ann Mills
Breeding.
Mrs. McCulley was an active member of Cookeville First Baptist Church from October 24, 1949, until her
illness. She was a retired school teacher, having taught at Denny Seminary, Burgess, Hollady and
Bangham Schools in Putnam County.
Her family includes several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam McCulley; three sisters, Avana
Griggs, Mary Carr, May Cumby; six brothers, Jay, Hopp, Johnny, Jerry B., Willie and Bob Breeding.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Duncan and the Ruth Sunday School Class at Cookeville First Baptist
Church.
Active pallbearers will be Jerry Joyner, Charles Griggs, Joe Griggs, Wendall Kendrick, W.W. Stockstill,
Hubert Allison, Earl Richardson and Gene Caldwell.
Dr. Gerald Stow and Rev. Charlie Hutchison will officiate at the services.
Published June 18, 2000 11:34 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 148: Harvey Dillard
McCulley, born near Cookeville, April 27, 1871. Educated at Alpine Institute and Yeargan Select Schoul.
Married Miss Minnie Phrasier, March 23, 1902. Mr. McCulley has been a teacher in the public schools of
the county for many years. He is President of the Putnam Cuunty Teachers’Association, Odd Fellow and a
member of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A.
George Dewey McCulley
b. 8 March 1918 – d. 22 October 1990 at the age of 72, md Ida Lilyon (Mainord) McCulley, b. 14
November 1918, Overton Co., TN –d. 19 November 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Eli Joshua
Mainord & Martha Ann Buck.
*See Ida Lilyon (Mainord) McCulley Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: GEORGE D MCCULLEY Birth: 08 Mar 1918- Death: 22 Oct 1990- Last
Residence: (not specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-07-4981, TN)
Gilson H. McCulley
b. 5 January 1907 –d. 3 January 1953, s/o James Hayes McCulley Jr. & Minnie Dosesy Kirby.
‘Gone But Not Forgotten’
Helen Marie McCulley
b. 28 September 1931 –d. 12 June 1936, d/o T. J. Evastus & Vera K. McCulley.
*See J. T. McCulley, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ida Lilyon (Mainord) McCulley Obt.
b. 14 November 1918, Overton Co., TN –d. 19 November 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN md George
Dewey McCulley. Ida Lilyon (Mainord) McCulley, d/o Eli Joshua Mainord & Martha Ann Buck.
*See George Dewey McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ida Lilyon McCulley, 82, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wed. Nov. 22, from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 21, at the funeral home.
Mrs. McCulley died on Sun., Nov. 19, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1918, in Overton County to the late Eli Joshua and Martha Ann Buck Mainord.
Mrs. McCulley was an LPN and was retired from the TTU Infirmary.
She also worked for a number of years at Cookeville General Hospital. She was a member of Shipley
United Methodist Church.
Her family includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Jerry Sartain of Hermitage, and Margaret
and Eddie Hewitt of Clinton; three grandchildren, Steve Sartain and wife Kara, and Jennifer Sartain, all of
Auburn, Ala., and Scott Hewitt of Knoxville; and a great-granddaughter, Kenzie Sartain of Auburn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Dewey McCulley; a brother,
Stonewall Mainord; and two sisters, Elsie Brown and Dola Watkins.
Pallbearers will be Jere and Harold McCulley, Tim, Randy and Mike Richardson, Jack Mainord, Maurice
Wasson and Bob Wheatley.
Memorial donations may be made to Shipley United Methodist Church, The American Heart Association,
or the charity of your choice.
Rev. Gerald Taylor will officiate at the services.
Published November 20, 2000 12:37 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
James Hayes McCulley Jr.
b. 1876, TN –d. 1954, md on the 16th of July 1903, Putnam Co., TN to Minnie Dosesy (Kirby) McCulley,
b. 1877, Overton Co., TN –d. March 1933, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Thomas “Tom”Kirby & Diana Chism.
James H. McCulley, s/o James H. McCulley Sr. & Margaret Ann Atkinson.
*See Thomas A. “Tom”Kirby buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Gladys (McCulley) Anderson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Gilson McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Hayes McCulley Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See T. J. Evastus McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Vester E. McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Minnie Dosesy McCulley
b. -----, TN
d. 17 Feb 1933
Age: 56y
Father: Tom Kirby, TN
Mother: Diana Chism, TN
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 181, #186: J. H. McCulley married 16 July
1903, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Miney Curbey).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 160 –Margaret McCully is head of household, 64 yrs.
old, b. December 1835, TN, (father born in VA, mother, TN), widow. Children: Harvey, 24 yrs. old, b.
June 1875, TN, Occupation: School Teacher & James McCully, 20 yrs. old, b. May 1880, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville & Gainesboro Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 336 – James H.
McCulley is head of household, 33 yrs. old, TN, md 6 yrs. to Minnie D., 33 yrs. old, 6 children born, 6
children living. Children: Gladys, 6 yrs. old; T. J. Evastus, 5 yrs. old; Vester E., 4 yrs. old; Harrie G., 3 yrs.
old; Denton S., 17/12 yrs. old; Edna McCulley, 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Marget A. McCulley, mother, 72 yrs. old, TN (father born in VA, mother TN), widow, 12
James Hayes McCulley Sr.
b. 1829, TN – d. 11 November 1881, (Sgt. Co K 13th Tenn Cav), md Margaret Ann (Atkinson)
McCulley, b. December 1833, TN – d. 26 January 1929, d/o William Atkinson & Aba Webb. (James
Hayes McCulley Sr., great-great grandfather of James William “Bill”Heard).
Margrete Ann McCulley
b. Dec 1833, TN
d. 26 Jan 1929
Father: William Atkinson, TN
Mother: Aba Webb, TN
FLAG CEREMONY TO HONOR LOCAL FEDERAL CIVIL WAR VETERAN
by By Laura Gwinn, Herald- Citizen, Cookeville, TN
COOKEVILLE -- On Saturday, April 10, 2010, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)
Fort Donelson Camp number 62 will hold a flag ceremony at the Cookeville City Cemetery in Cookeville,
Tennessee.
The gravesite ceremony will honor Sergeant James H. McCulley, Co. K, 13th Tennessee Cavalry U.S., a
Civil War veteran, buried at the cemetery. Sergeant McCulley, born in 1839, originally served as a
Confederate soldier, but in 1863, joined the Federal army and participated with the 13th U.S. Tennessee
Cavalry in the Battles of Bulls Gap and Blue Springs. The unit also was responsible for mortally wounding
Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and participating in the capture of Confederate President Jefferson
Davis. McCulley survived the war, had 12 children, and served as the first post-war sheriff of Putnam
County.
Bill Heard, great-great-grandson of Sergeant McCulley will speak, and the 10th Tennessee Infantry
Sons of Veterans Reserve will act as color guards.
The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public.
The Cookeville City Cemetery is located at 241 South Walnut Street in Cookeville.
The SUVCW is a volunteer, non-profit, patriotic and educational organization founded in 1881 by sons of
Civil War veterans.
For more information, please contact Sam Gant at [email protected] and visit www.tnsuvcw.org.
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 157 –J. H. McCulley is head of household, 40 yrs. old,
TN md to Margaret, 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: William T., 13 yrs. old; Celia C., 11 yrs. old Benjamin H.,
8 yrs. old & Andy J. McCulley, 5 yrs old. All born in TN).
Dwl: 151
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.H. MCCULLEY
Self
M
M
W
50
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: --- Mo: --Margret MCCULLEY Wife
F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
Keeping House Fa: --- Mo: --W.T. MCCULLEY
Son
M
S
W
23
TN
Occ:
Caroline MCCULLEY
Dau
F
S
W
21
TN
Occ:
Housekeeping Fa: TN Mo: TN
Benjaman MCCULLEY Son
M
S
W
19
TN
Occ:
A.J. MCCULLEY
Son
M
S
W
16
TN
Occ:
Harvy MCCULLEY
Son
M
S
W
8
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
O.H. MCCULLEY
Dau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
R.D. MCCULLEY
Dau
F
S
W
6
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
James H. MCCULLEY Son
M
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Maggie MCCULLEY
Dau
F
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 160 –Margaret McCully is head of household, 64 yrs.
old, b. December 1835, TN, (father born in VA, mother, TN), widow. Children: Harvey, 24 yrs. old, b.
June 1875, TN, Occupation: School Teacher & James McCully, 20 yrs. old, b. May 1880, TN).
children living. Children: Gladys, 6 yrs. old; T. J. Evastus, 5 yrs. old; Vester E., 4 yrs. old; Harrie G., 3 yrs.
old; Denton S., 17/12 yrs. old; Edna McCulley, 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
James Kelsey McCulley
b. 1911 –d. 1912, s/o James Hayes McCulley Jr. & Minnie Dosesy Kirby.
June McCulley
b. 7 April 1919 –d. 2 November 1986 at the age of 67, md Paul McCulley.
(SS Death Index: Name: JUNE MCCULLEY Birth: 07 Apr 1919- Death: Nov 1986- Last Residence:
(Cookeville Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 545-18-6916, CA).
Minnie Dosesy (Kirby) McCulley Obt.
b. 1877, TN –d. March 1933, md on the 16th of July 1903, Putnam Co., TN to James Hayes McCulley Jr.,
b. 1876, TN – d. 1954, s/o James Hayes McCulley Sr. & Margaret Ann Atkinson. Minnie Dosesy
(Kirby) McCulley, d/o Thomas A. “Tom”Kirby & Diana Chism.
*See Thomas A. “Tom”Kirby buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Edna (McCulley) Lawson Obt.
*See James Kelsey McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Gilson McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See T. J. Evastus McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Vester E. McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 181, #186: J. H. McCulley married 16 July
1903, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Miney Curbey).
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Kirby McCulley, 56, were conducted at the home, three miles north of
Cookeville, on the Gainesboro road, by the Rev. L. Goodpasture. Mrs. McCulley died at her home Friday
after an illness of about six months.
Born in Overton county, Mrs. McCulley became a member of the Methodist Church when a young girl. In
1903 she was married to Jim Hayes McCulley, a prominent Putnam county farmer, and to that union were
born eleven children, ten of whom, with her husband, survive. They are her four daughters, Mrs. Hartford
Anderson, Mayfield, KY; Mrs. Herbert Lawson, Mrs. Clurin Wassom, and Miss Maud McCulley,
Cookeville; six sons, J. T. Vester, Gilson, Shirley, Paul and Dewey McCulley, all of Cookeville.
Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Bennett, of Nashville, and Jessie, Cookeville; two brothers,
Elias and John Kirby, Nashville.
Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Samuel “Sam”Hampton McCulley Obt.
b. 23 December 1909 –d. 13 July 1985 at the age of 75, md on the 24th of December 1930, Putnam Co., TN
to Dimple (Breeding) McCulley, b. 1 October 1907, Putnam Co., TN –d. 16 June 2000, Putnam Co., TN,
d/o Reuben Marley Breeding & Cynthia Ann Mills. Samuel “Sam”Hampton McCulley, s/o Harvey D.
McCulley & Minnie E. Phrasier. Harvey D. McCulley, b. 27 April 1871 –d. 8 February 1947 & his wife
Minnie E. (Phrasier) McCulley, b. 14 April 1876 – d. 8 June 1950, both buried in the Judd Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN.
*See Dimple (Breeding) McCulley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 266, docket #3, pg. 107: Sam McCulley
married 24 December 1930, Putnam Co., TN, age 21, address: Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Dimple
Breeding, age 23, address: Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female:
R. M. Breeding, Cookeville, TN. By whom married: D. A. Ensor).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Samuel Hampton “Sam”McCulley, 75, will be held in the chapel
of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home tomorrow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gerald Stow and the Rev. Byron
Epps officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McCulley was dead on arrival at Cookeville General Hospital on Saturday (July 13, 1985) following an
extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late H. D. and Minnie Frazier McCulley. He was a
member of First Baptist Church and was a retired deacon.
Mr. McCulley was retired from Ford Motor Company as parts manager, and after retirement, he did
woodwork at his home.
His family includes, his wife, Dimple Breeding McCulley; and a sister, Rosalee Peters of Pulaski,
Tennessee.
Active pallbearers are Phillip Judd, Kenneth Cumby, Galen Gentry, Harris Taylor, Dewey McCulley,
Woodrow Stocksill, Harvey McCulley, Hubert Gentry, Wendell Kendrick and Jerry Joiner. Honorary
pallbearers are members of the Men’s Bible Class at First Baptist Church.
Shirley Denton McCulley
b. 16 September 1908 –d. 8 September 1961, md Leatha Aline (Buck) McCulley, b. 17 November 1912 –
d. 26 May 1989. Children: Juanita, Shirlianne, Jimmy & Linda McCulley.
T. J. Evastus McCulley
b. 10 November 1904, TN –d. 14 November 1954, md Vera K. (unknown) McCulley, b. 20 August 1907.
T. J. Evastus McCulley, s/o James H. McCulley Jr. & Minnie Dosesy Kirby.
*See Helen Marie McCulley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
children living. Children: Gladys, 6 yrs. old; T. J. Evastus, 5 yrs. old; Vester E., 4 yrs. old; Harrie G., 3
yrs. old; Denton S., 17/12 yrs. old; Edna McCulley, 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
Vester E. McCulley
b. 24 November 1905 – d. 26 January 1989, md on the 28th of November 1928, White Co., TN to Lura
Ethel (Kinnard) McCulley, b. 8 June 1911 – d. 15 December 1987. Vester E. McCulley, James H.
McCulley Jr. & Minnie Dosesy Kirby.
(SS Death Index: Name: LURA MCCULLEY Birth: 08 Jun 1911- Death: 15 Dec 1987- Last Residence:
(Cookeville Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville Putnam Co., TN) –SSN: 409-05-5066, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 103: Vester McCulley married 28
November 1928, White Co., TN to Lura Kinnard).
children living. Children: Gladys, 6 yrs. old; T. J. Evastus, 5 yrs. old; Vester E., 4 yrs. old; Harrie G., 3
yrs. old; Denton S., 17/12 yrs. old; Edna McCulley, 1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 49 - Vester McCulley is head of household, 24 yrs.
old, TN, md to Lura McCulley, 18 yrs. old, TN).
Annie Francis Elizabeth McDonald
b. ca. 1911, TN –d. 27 June 1930, d/o West McDonald & Effie Carter.
Certificate: #14273
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Annie Francis Elizabeth McDonald
Age: 19y 2m 20d
Birth Place: TN
Death: 27 Jun 1930
Father: West McDonald
Mother: Effie Carter
Atwood “A. W.”McDonald
b. 14 October 1907 –d. 13 October 1967 md Georgia L. (unknown) McDonald, b. 20 February 1906.
(SS Death Index: Name: ATWOOD MCDONALD Birth: 14 Oct 1907– Death: October 1967 –Last
Residence: (none specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-44-8446, TN)
Benton McDonald
b. 3 April 1884 –2 December 1966.
Effie Estelle (Carter) McDonald Obt.
b. 13 August 1913, Granville, Jackson Co., TN –d. 24 November 1945, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md
William Wirt McDonald Sr., b. 22 October 1866, Jackson Co., TN – d. 16 September 1937, TN, s/o
Jasper McDonald & Ada “Delia”Bockman. Effie Estelle (Carter) McDonald, d/o James Nelson Carter
(1842-1880) & Mary Jane Cooper (1841-1903).
*See William Wirt McDonald Sr. Obt.
*See William Wirt McDonald Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Harry Douglas McDonald buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Carter McDonald, 70, who died on Saturday morning in a Nashville hospital
after an illness of many years, was conducted at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church here, Monday
afternoon at 2 o’clock, by the Rev. G. C. McIlwain. Buried was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Born, reared and educated in Granville in Jackson County, Mrs. McDonald was the wife of the late William
Wirt McDonald, Cookeville grocery merchant who died in 1936. Both were natives of Jackson, but moved
to Cookeville about 45 years ago.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fowler Judd and Miss Lorena McDonald, both of Nashville, and
Mrs. Elbert Baker of Manchester; four sons, Carl C. McDonald of Washington, D. C., Frank C. McDonald
of Donelson, Robert C. McDonald, U. S. Navy in the Philippines, and James R. McDonald, U. S. Navy, on
Guam; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Bettie Byrne, of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 22 November 1945.
Floy (Bockman) McDonald Obt.
b. 21 April 1893, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 October 1968, md on the 13th of December 1914, Putnam Co.,
TN to Robert Solon McDonald, b. 23 December 1892 –d. 17 May 1959. Floy (Bockman) McDonald, d/o
Sidney Bockman & Millie Tubbs.
*See Robert Frank McDonald Obt.
*See Robert Solon McDonald buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 245, #972: Solon McDonald married 13
December 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Floy Bockman. By whom married: R. A. Bockman, Justice of
the Peace).
Funeral services for Mrs. Floy B. McDonald, 75, were held today in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston
Funeral Home at 2 p.m.
Rev. Hayden Swann and Rev. Cecil Huff officiated and burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. McDonald, widow of Solon McDonald, died Tuesday at the Cookeville General Hospital after an
extended illness.
She was a native of Putnam County, daughter of Sidney and Millie Tubbs Bockman.
She is survived by a son, Robert Frank McDonald, Cookeville.
Frances (Beaty) McDonald Obt.
b. 11 September 1923, Jamestown – d. 5 December 2000, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Robert C.
McDonald. Frances (Beaty) McDonald, d/o Dillard Osborne Beaty & Martha Ellen Smith.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Frances Beaty McDonald, 77, of Nashville, formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 8, from the chapel of Hibbett & Haily Funeral Home in
Donaldson. Graveside services and interment will follow at 1 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 8, in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 7, at the funeral home.
Mrs. McDonald died on Tues., Dec. 5, 2000, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1923, in Jamestown to the late Dillard Osborne and Martha Ellen Smith Beaty.
Mrs. McDonald was a homemaker and a member of Arlington United Methodist Church.
Her family includes two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Ed Echols and Nell and Woody
Thompkins; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Pat Beaty, Frank Beaty, and Luther and Mary Jean Beaty;
and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Beaty and Kathleen Beaty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. McDonald; and two
brothers, Dillard and Houston Beaty.
Memorial donations may be made to Arlington United Methodist Church, 1360 Murfreesboro Rd.,
Nashville, TN 37217.
Drs. Bill Meness and Ed Britt will officiate at the services.
Published December 06, 2000 10:40 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Frances Elizabeth McDonald Obt.
b. 7 April 1911 –d. 27 June 1930, d/o William Wirt McDonald Sr. & Effie Estelle Carter.
Elizabeth McDonald Dies Friday Morning:
The home of W. W. McDonald was saddened and friends of Miss Elizabeth McDonald grived when the
news was given out of her death at home last Friday morning. She was 19 years old, and had attended the
Cookeville City School and T. P. I. until forced by illness to relinquish her studies about two years ago.
She became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church some years ago.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the church of which she was a member, with Rev. R.
W. Covington in charge, after which she was laid to rest in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were her school
girlfriends as follows:
Honorary: Mildred Bohannon, Elise Cooper, Mary Barbour, Hazel Thompson, Roberta Saunders, Lucile
McCormick, Bertie Brown, John Bryan, Selma Mitchell, Dimple Gentry, Julia Fran Ensor, Amanda Stout,
Virginia Thompson, Thelma Moore, Elizabeth Huffmeister, Della Dow, Mai Lillian Bennett and Mrs.
George Saunders.
The active pallbearers were: Kenneth Sidwell, Reed Mitchell, James Robinson, Kelly Evans, Paul Haile,
and Carlen Jones.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald in the loss of their daughter just
budding into young womanhood.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 3 July 1930
Fred Carson McDonald Obt.
b. 9 October 1922 –d. 1 January 1999, md Isabel (Cole) McDonald, b. 27 January 1927, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 11 January 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Robert W. Cole & Callie Bates. Fred Carson
McDonald, s/o Carse F. McDonald & Rhoda Cowen.
*See Isabel (Cole) McDonald Obt.
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Fred Carson McDonald, 76, of Baxter will be held at the chapel of
Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville at 2 p.m. today with burial to follow at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McDonald died at Southern Hill Medical Center on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1922, to the late Carse F. and Rhoda Cowen McDonald.
A member of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith, Mr. McDonald worked as a farmer and merchant and was
retired from the State of Tennessee Dept. of Transportation.
He also served on the board of directors for the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Cooperative.
His family includes his wife of 51 years, Isabel Cole McDonald of Baxter; a daughter and son-in-law,
Sharon and David Poarch of the Nameless community in Jackson County; a sister and brother-in-law,
Geraldine and Stanley Cawthon of Cookeville; a grandson, Chris Robinson of Cookeville, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Mr. McDonald's pallbearers will be Chris Robinson, David Elrod, Bob Winchester, Ralph Strahin, E.B.
Glover and William Glover.
Rev. Charles McCaskey and Bro. Frank Rodgers will officiate at the services.
Published January 02, 1999 8:57 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Harry Douglas McDonald
b. 26 May 1907, TN –d. 18 November 1928, s/o William Wirt McDonald Sr. & Effie Estelle Carter.
*See Effie Estelle (Carter) McDonald Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 124 –Wirt W. McDonald is head of
household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Solicitor Newspaper, md 15 yrs. to Effie, 35 yrs. old, TN, 7
children born, 6 children living. Children: Samuel C., 12 yrs. old; Carl C., 11 yrs. old; Henry F., 9 yrs. old;
Ada L., 7 yrs. old; Mary I., 5 yrs. old & Harry D. McDonald, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census Cookeville, Cedar Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 400/64/70 - Wirt W. McDonald is head of
household, 54 yrs. old, TN, md to Effie, 44 yrs. old, TN. Children: Coe, 22 yrs. old, Occupation: Clerk
post office; Carl, 21 yrs. old, Occupation: Agent Insurance Co.; Frank, 19 yrs. old; Ada, 16 yrs. old; Mary,
15 yrs. old, Harry, 12 yrs. old; Elizabeth, 8 yrs. old; Lorena, 6 yrs. old; William W., 4 yrs. old; Robert C.,
1 10/12 yrs. old & James McDonald, 0 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Henry Frank McDonald Obt.
Henry Frank McDonald, 52, died suddenly Wednesday night at Harford, Michigan.
Mr. McDonald, a former resident of this county, was the son of the late Wirt and Effie McDonald of
Cookeville.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Carver Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. John Smith,
pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the City Cemetery.
Surviving are three brothers Carl McDonald, Arlington, VA, Robert McDonald, Nashville, James
McDonald of Alabama; three sisters, Mrs. Fowler Judd, Manchester, Miss Lorena McDonald, Nashville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: January 1954.
Infant McDonald
b. 27 December 1908 –d. 31 December 1908, infant of B. M. & H. E. McDonald.
Isabel (Cole) McDonald Obt.
b. 27 January 1927, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 January 2010, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Fred Carson
McDonald, b. 9 October 1922 – d. 1 January 1999, s/o Carse F. McDonald & Rhoda Cowen. Isabel
(Cole) McDonald, d/o Robert W. Cole & Callie Bates.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Isabel Cole McDonald, 82, were held today, Wednesday, Jan. 13,
at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery. Mrs.
McDonald died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 27,
1927, in Putnam County to the late Robert W. and Callie Bates Cole. Mrs. McDonald was a homemaker
and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Lee West of Jackson County;
a grandson and his wife, Chris and Michele Robinson of Cookeville; a great-grandson,
Cole Robinson of Cookeville; stepgrandchildren Pvt. Brent and Carol West of Fort
Hood, Texas, and Jhamie West of Rossville, Ga.; a stepgreat-grandchild, Kassiddy West
of Fort Hood; a sister, Lillian Winchester of Baxter; and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred McDonald, and
three brothers, William P., Robert Jr. and Bethel Cole. Pallbearers will be Bob
Winchester, David Elrod, Robert Steakley, Fred Shanks, Frank Rodgers, Melvin Thomas
and J.C. Kelly. Rev. Martha Vetitoe and Bro. Steve Burgess will officiate at the services.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Dr. M. M. McDonald
b. 3 April 1879 –d. 3 November 1955, md Beva (Phillips) McDonald, b. 31 January 1881 –d. 12 March
1919. Dr. M. M. McDonald md 2nd Florence (Cantrell) McDonald, 6 April 1879 –d. 3 November 1955.
(six children, husband and father survived Beva (Phillips) McDonald).
Robert Frank McDonald Obt.
b. 18 July 1915 – d. 27 December 2007, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 13th of April 1976,
Jamestown, TN to Anna Jo (Beasley) McDonald. Robert Frank McDonald, s/o Robert Solon McDonald
& Floy Bockman.
*See Floy (Bockman) McDonald Obt.
*See Robert Solon McDonald buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: MCDONALD, ROBERT F –Birth: 18 Jul 1915- Death: 27 Dec 2007–Age: 92Last Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 408-26-3498, Issued
By: TN). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Pickett Co., TN, pg. 145: Robert F. McDonald married 13 April
1976, Pickett Co., TN to Ann Jo Beasley).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Robert Frank McDonald, of Cookeville, will be held today, Sunday,
Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Sunday, after 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. McDonald died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Putnam County to the late Robert Solon and Floy Bockman McDonald.
He was a retired Weighmaster with the Department of Transportation with the State of Tennessee.
His family includes his wife of 31 years, Anna Jo Beasley McDonald of Cookeville (married April 13,
1976, in Jamestown); several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Lucy.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth, Kenneth Jr., and Kristopher Fields, Ronnie Adriel and Robert Stout.
Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Fields, Jimmy Walker, Joe Meyers, Pee Wee Hill, Chris Robinson, and
other special nieces and nephews.
Rev. Jim Rennell will officiate the services.
30 December 2007, pg. A-9: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Robert Solon McDonald
b. 23 December 1892 – d. 17 May 1959, md on the 13th of December 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Floy
(Bockman) McDonald, b. 21 April 1893, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 October 1968, d/o Sidney Bockman &
Millie Tubbs.
*See Floy (Bockman) McDonald Obt.
*See Robert Frank McDonald Obt.
*See Sidney Bockman buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 245, #972: Solon McDonald married 13
December 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Floy Bockman. By whom married: R. A. Bockman, Justice of
the Peace).
(1910 census 12th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 48 –Sidney Bockman is head of household, 47 yrs.
old, TN md 19 yrs. to Molly, 38 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 1 child living. Child: Floy Bockman, dau.,
16 yrs. old. TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Mill St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 344 - 417 –Sidney M. Bockman
is head of household, 57 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Carpenter House, md to Mollie, 47 yrs. old, TN).
Walter McDonald
No dates
William Howard McDonald
b. 10 September 1900 –d. 22 January 1962 md on the 21st of September 1924, Smith Co., TN to Maggie
Lou (Huff) McDonald, b. 11 May 1905 –d. 23 January 1975.
(SS Death Index: Name: WILLIAM MCDONALD Birth: 10 Sep 1900- Death: Jan 1962–Last Residence:
(SS Death Index: Name: MAGGIE MCDONALD Birth: 11 May 1905- Death: Jan 1975–Last Residence:
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Smith Co., TN, pg. 108:
September 1924, Smith Co., TN to Maggie Lou Huff).
W. H. McDonald married 21
William Wirt McDonald Jr.
b. 22 June 1915, TN –d. 7 December 1936, s/o William Wirt McDonald Sr. & Effie Estelle Carter.
15 yrs. old, Harry, 12 yrs. old; Elizabeth, 8 yrs. old; Lorena, 6 yrs. old; William W., 4 yrs. old; Robert C., 1
10/12 yrs. old & James McDonald, 0 yrs. old. All born in TN).
William Wirt McDonald Sr. Obt.
b. 22 October 1866, Jackson Co., TN –d. 16 September 1937, TN, md Effie Estelle (Carter) McDonald,
b. 13 August 1913, Granville, Jackson Co., TN – d. 24 November 1945, Nashville, Davidson Co., d/o
James Nelson Carter (1842-1880) & Mary Jane Cooper (1841-1903). William Wirt McDonald Sr., s/o
Jasper McDonald & Ada “Delia”Bockman.
*See William Wirt McDonald Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Harry Douglas McDonald buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Frances Elizabeth McDonald Obt.
William Wirt McDonald
b. ----, TNd. 16 Sep 1937
Age: 72y
Father: Jasper McDonald, TN
Mother: Mattie Bockman
Funeral Services For W. W. McDonald Held Here Saturday
Funeral services for William Wirt McDonald, 71, retired Cookeville merchant, who died last Thursday
were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church here, Saturday afternoon, conducted by the pastor the
Rev. Hugh L. Goodpasture, and the Rev. Robert Lee and the Rev. Shelby Lee, close friends of the family.
Burial was in the city cemetery.
The large crowd attending the services attested to the high standing of the family and the high esteem in
which he was held.
Mr. McDonald was born and reared at Granville. He married Miss Effie Carter of Granville. He was in
business there until he and his family moved to Cookeville about thirty years ago, where he operated a
grocery store until about ten years ago, when failing health forced him to retire.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie McDonald, of Cookeville; five sons, Coe McDonald of
Detroit, Carl of Chattanooga, Frank of Knoxville, James and Robert of Cookeville; three daughters, Mrs.
Fowler Judd of Kingsport, Mrs. Elbert Baker of Manchester and Miss Lorena McDonald of Nashville; one
sister, Mrs. G. C. Davis of Knoxville, three brothers, Benton of Knoxville, Donald and Goodal of Granville
and three grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 23 September 1937.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 124 –Wirt W. McDonald is head of
household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Solicitor Newspaper, md 15 yrs. to Effie, 35 yrs. old, TN, 7
children born, 6 children living. Children: Samuel C., 12 yrs. old; Carl C., 11 yrs. old; Henry F., 9 yrs. old;
Ada L., 7 yrs. old; Mary I., 5 yrs. old & Harry D. McDonald, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
15 yrs. old, Harry, 12 yrs. old; Elizabeth, 8 yrs. old; Lorena, 6 yrs. old; William W., 4 yrs. old; Robert C., 1
10/12 yrs. old & James McDonald, 0 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Alvin W. McDowell
b. 29 March 1911 – d. 31 December 1977, (Cpl US Army WWII), md Margaret Elizabeth (Bilyeu)
McDowell, b. 26 May 1918, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 9 October 2011, Nashville, Davidson Co.,
TN, d/o Harding Lessenberry Bilyeu & Lula Setta Boyd.
*See James Curtis McDowell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Margaret Elizabeth (Bilyeu) McDowell Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: ALVIN MCDOWELL Birth: 29 Mar 1911- Death: Dec 1977–Last Residence:
Douglas Jared McDowell
b. 2 August 1938, TN –d. 8 September 1938, s/o Douglas McDowell & Elise Jared. Maternal
grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Tuck Jared).
Douglas Jared McDowell
b. -----, Cookeville, TN
d. 8 Sep 1938
Age: 1m 6d
Father: Douglas McDowell, TN
Mother: Elise Jared, TN
James Curtis McDowell
b. 12 August 1944 –d. 29 June 1952, s/o Alvin W. McDowell & Margaret Elizabeth Bilyeu.
*See Alvin W. McDowell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Margaret Elizabeth (Bilyeu) McDowell Obt.
John Louis McDowell Obt.
b. 5 January 1901, White Co., TN –d. 31 December 1945, md on the 6th of May 1927, Putnam Co., TN to
Willie Mae (Powell) McDowell, b. 1901, TN - d. 15 April 1935, d/o Manuel Powell. John Louis
McDowell, s/o Whitelaw Reed McDowell & Vicie Williams. Obt. states his wife as: Grady Craighead
McDowell.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 411, #4447: John Louis McDowell
married 6 May 1927, Putnam Co., TN to Willie Mae Powell).
Last Rites Wednesday At Church of Christ For J. L. McDowell, 45:
Funeral services for John Lewis McDowell, 45, were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Church of
Christ, with A. S. Landiss officiating.
Mr. McDowell, one of Cookeville’s leading business men, had been ill for several months and his death
occurred Monday afternoon at his home on Fourth Street.
Born in White County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reed McDowell, he came to Cookeville
when a young man and attended the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and for the past twenty years has been
engaged in the insurance and real estate business. Active in the industrial, civic and religious interests of
Cookeville, he served last year as president of the local Rotary Club and was a member of the Masonic
Lodge. Until his illness he was an active member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grady Craighead McDowell, one daughter, Janice McDowell, two sisters,
Mrs. James Wade of Cookeville, Mrs. Gene Lauderdale, of Nashville; three brothers, Douglas McDowell
and Alvin McDowell, of Cookeville, and Clarence McDowell, of Nashville, and an aunt, Mrs. Florence
Cotton, of Cookeville.
Interment was in the City Cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thrusday, 3 January 1946.
John Lewis McDowell
b. 5 Jan 1901, White Co., TN
d. 31 Dec 1945
Father: Whitelaw Reed McDowell, White Co., TN
Mother: Vicie Williams McDowell, White Co., TN
Spouse: Grady C. McDowell
Willie Mae McDowell
b. -----, TN
d. 15 Apr 1935
Age: 33y 5m 23d
Father: Manuel Powell, TN
Mother: Unknown
Margaret Elizabeth (Bilyeu) McDowell Obt.
b. 26 May 1918, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN –d. 9 October 2011, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, md Alvin
W. McDowell, b. 29 March 1911 –d. 31 December 1977, (Cpl US Army WWII). Margaret Elizabeth
(Bilyeu) McDowell, d/o Harding Lessenberry Bilyeu & Lula Setta Boyd.
*See Alvin W. McDowell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Curtis McDowell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Margaret Elizabeth McDowell, 93, of Nashville, will be held at
2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
A special welcome to attend the services is extended to all family and friends.
Mrs. McDowell died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Nashville.
She was born May 26, 1918, in Cookeville to the late Harding Lessenberry Bilyeu and Lula Setta Boyd
Bilyeu.
Mrs. McDowell was a homemaker, loving wife and devoted mother of four children.
Her family includes a son, John Edward McDowell; a daughter, Mary Catherine McDowell Webb; two
grandchildren, Curtis Lee McDowell and Amanda Paige McDowell; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings; her husband, Alvin W. McDowell;
and two sons, James Curtis McDowell and William Reed McDowell.
Online guest book may be signed at www.dyerfuneralservices.com.
Arrangements by Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville (931) 526-7158.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 10 October 2011
Addie (Davidson) McGee Obt.
b. 1868, TN – d. January 1936, md Robert P. McGee, b. 1866, TN – d. 1945, s/o William J. McGee &
Martelia E. Taylor. Addie (Davidson) McGee, d/o Pearson Davis & Sallie Walker.
*See Robert P. McGee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
*See Gilbert Mayer McGee Obt.
*See Armand Catherine (McGee) Conaster buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Davidson McGee, 67, who died at her home here Saturday afternoon
following a long illness, were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Dean Stroud and
the Rev. Sam Edwards. Burial was in the City cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, R. P. McGee; one daughter, Mrs. James Bockman, Pasadena, CA; two
sons, Wallace McGee, Pontiac, MI, and Morris McGee, Cookeville; two brothers, Thomas Davidson,
Monticello, KY and Pierce Davidson, Static, TN.
Gilbert Mayer McGee Obt.
b. 27 January 1897, TN – d. 28 October 1918, (Co H 34 Inf 7 Div died in France WWI), s/o Robert P.
McGee & Addie Davis/Davidson.
*See Addie (Davidson) McGee Obt.
*See Robert P. McGee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Gilbert McGee’s Body Brought Home:
The body of Gilver McGee, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. McGee, who died in France in the Fall of 1918,
arrived here last Saturday and was re-interred at the City Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, in the
presence of a large concourse of people. The local chapter of the American Legion, assisted by Rev. A. P.
Walker of the Methodist church, performed the last and rites of burial and the service was a very
impressive one.
Gilbert McGee was a splendid young man, possessing those sterling qualities which have made the young
manhood of America admired the world over. He died from the effects of pneumonia brought brought
about by exposure during the awful campaign of 1918, and like thousands of his comrades in arms made
the supreme sacrifice for his country.
The body was examed at the request of the family and the identification was complete, which of course was
a source of great relief to his bereaved parents, who are now as sure that it is their son Gilbert who sleeps in
the newly made grave, as though he had died under their own loving care.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 2 June 1921.
(1910 census 14th Dist., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 159 – Robert P. McGee is head of
household, 41 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Bottler Soft Drinks, md 13 yrs. to Addie, 39 yrs. old, TN, 4
children born, 4 children living. Children: Gilbert M., 12 yrs. old; Wallace, 10 yrs. old; Morris L., 8 yrs.
old & Wilsie McGee, dau., 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Granville Bowan McGee Obt.
b. 30 June 1862, Fentress, TN –d. 3 November 1957, md Emma (Roberts) McGee, b. 3 September 1865,
TN –d. 11 December 1952. Granville Bowan McGee, s/o William J. McGee & Martelia E. Taylor.
*See Mattie (McGee) Allison Obt.
*See Andrew Nelson Bowden buried in buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ruth Ann (McGee) Johnson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Rhion Robert McGee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Death Takes Longtime Area Newsman:
Funeral services for Granville B. McGee, 95, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First
Methodist church with the pastor, the rev. James R. Cox, and Rev. Thornton Fowler, a former pastor, now
of Nashville, officiating.
Burial will be in the City cemetery.
Mr. McGee’s death occurred Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Johnson, and Mr.
Johnson, 258 E. 7th street with whom he had resided for three years. He had not been as well as usual for
several weeks, a condition attributed to declining years and death was unexpected.
He was a devout member of the Methodist church and rarely missed Sunday services, not until six weeks
ago as he grew more feeble and this prevented him from continuing his usual church attendance.
Mr. McGee and family have been residents of Cookeville since 1920 and for other than three eyars he had
been with his daughter, he owned and occupied a residence located at 260 E 7 th street.
He was for many years publisher and editor of the Livingston Enterprise and later was affiliated with the
Golden age in Livingston. He contined his newspaper interests for some years after moving to Cookeville
and in later years frequently furnished The Herald with current, historic, or religious articles.
Mr. McGee’s passing takes from Cookeville one of its oldest and best known citizens. He was born in
Fentress county, son of the late Joseph A. and Matilda Taylor McGee.
The death of his wife, the former Miss Emma Robbins, occurred five years ago.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Johnson, a son, Rhion McGee, of Monterey, and a brother, S. T.
McGee of Los Altos, CA.
The body is a Hooper and Huddleston funeral home where it will remain until time for the church service
Tuesday afternoon.
Former Editor Marks 90th Birthday Here:
Granville Bowan McGee, one of Cookeville’s oldest and most highly respected citizens, well known
throughout this Upper Cumberland section of the State, attained his 90th birthday on Monday, spending the
day quietly at his home, at 280 East Seventh Street, in North Cookeville. Mr. McGee was bron in reared in
Fentress County. His father was Trustee of Fentress County for several years and was a prominent citizen
of that county.
Mr. McGee was named for his father’s cousin, Col. Granville Bowan, of Kentucky.
In his young manhood, Mr. McGee located in Livingston, where, for twenty-six years, he owned, published
and edited a weekly newspaper. For many years he was editor and publisher of the “Livingston
Enterprise”. Another Livingston newspaper that he owned and edited was the “Golden Age”.
He was appointed Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Overton County by Chancellor D. L.
Lansden, in which position he served for six years.
Thirty-two years age, Mr. McGee moved to Cookeville, where he has since resided. His wife is eightyseven years old. They have two children, Ryan McGee, of Monterey, and Mrs. Ruth McGee Johnson, wife
of Eugene Johnson, of Cookeville. Mr. McGee’s brother, Mr. Mac McGee, also a highly esteemed citizen
of Cookeville, resides with him.
Mr. McGee is a Steward in the Methodist Church and throughout his life he has been a faithful and
constant attendant at all of the services of his church. He has always been a public spirited citizen and his
influence has always been exerted in behalf of good governemtn, law enforcement and education. He is
remarkably well preserved, enjoys good health and walks from his home to the Public Square each week
day and to church on Sunday. He is one of the best gardeners in Cookeville and it is said that this year has
the best garden in town. He says that it is the best garden that he has ever had, and he had done all of the
work in it himself with hoes and a push plow. Mr. and Mrs. McGee are wonderfully well preserved,
considering their ages, and the Herald voices the wish of the entire community that they may both be
spared for many more happy birthdays.
(1900 census 6th Civil Dist., Livingston Town, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 29 –Granville B. McGee is head of
household, 36 yrs. old, b. June 1862, TN, Occupation: Editor, Publisher & Printer, md 3 yrs. to Emma, 34
yrs. old, b. September 1865, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Rhion R., McGee, 1 yr. old, b.
December 1898, TN. Also living in the household: Cancadie McGee, sister, 42 yrs. old, b. October 1858,
TN, Occuaption: School Teacher & McPearson McGee, brother, 26 yrs. old, b. May 1878, TN, Occupation:
Editor, Publisher & Printer).
(1910 census 6th Civil Dist., Jamestown Rd., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 9 –Graneil B. McGee is head of
household, 47 yrs. old, TN md 13 yrs. to Emma, 45 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living.
Children: Ryan R., 8 yrs. old, TN & Ruth A. McGee, 7 yrs. old, TN).
Jonnie Young McGee
b. 3 July 1907 –d. 6 May 1972.
Mac McGee
b. 1874 –d. 1953, s/o William J. McGee & Martelia E. Taylor.
*See Granville Bowan McGee Obt.
*See Robert P. McGee buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Maurice L. McGee
b. 1902 –d. 1954.
Morris L. “Jabo”McGee
b. 10 August 1931 –d. 24 June 1988, s/o Kate (McGee) Buckner.
*See Kate (McGee) Buckner buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Rhion Roberts McGee
b. 7 December 1898, TN –d. 12 September 1959, s/o Granville Bowan McGee & Emma Roberts.
*See Granville Bowan McGee Obt.
(1900 census 6th Civil Dist., Livingston Town, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 29 –Granville B. McGee is head of
household, 36 yrs. old, b. June 1862, TN, Occupation: Editor, Publisher & Printer, md 3 yrs. to Emma, 34
yrs. old, b. September 1865, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Rhion R., McGee, 1 yr. old, b.
December 1898, TN. Also living in the household: Cancadie McGee, sister, 42 yrs. old, b. October 1858,
TN, Occuaption: School Teacher & McPearson McGee, brother, 26 yrs. old, b. May 1878, TN, Occupation:
Editor, Publisher & Printer).
(1910 census 6th Civil Dist., Jamestown Rd., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 9 –Graneil B. McGee is head of
household, 47 yrs. old, TN md 13 yrs. to Emma, 45 yrs. old, TN, 2 children born, 2 children living.
Children: Ryan R., 8 yrs. old, TN & Ruth A. McGee, 7 yrs. old, TN).
Robert P. McGee
b. 1866, TN –d. 1945, md Addie (Davidson) McGee, b. 1868, TN –d. January 1936, d/o Pearson Davis
& Sallie Walker. Robert P. McGee, s/o William J. McGee & Martelia E. Taylor.
*See Addie (Davidson) McGee Obt.
*See Gilbert Mayer McGee Obt.
Mrs. Addie Kathrine McGee
b. -----, TN
d. 11 Jan 1936
Age: abt 68y
Father: Pearson Davis, TN
Mother: Sallie Walker, TN
DC#1708, Putnam Co. TN
(1910 census 14th Dist., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 159 – Robert P. McGee is head of
household, 41 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Bottler Soft Drinks, md 13 yrs. to Addie, 39 yrs. old, TN, 4
children born, 4 children living. Children: Gilbert M., 12 yrs. old; Wallace, 10 yrs. old; Morris L., 8 yrs.
old & Wilsie McGee, dau., 6 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Alta Cleo McGlasson Obt.
b. 6 June 1900, TN - d. 24 February 1979, d/o Jasper Green McGlasson & Mary “Polly”Ann Harris.
*See Avo McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Jack B. McGlasson Obt.
*See Malinda Belle McGlasson Obt.
*See Mary “Polly”Ann (Harris) McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Minnie V. McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: MCGLASSON, CLEO – Birth: 06 Jun 1900- Death: Feb 1979– Age: 78- Last
TN).
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Miss Alta Cleo McGlasson were conducted at the chapel of Hooper
& Huddleston Funeral Home, Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. with Glen McDoniel, minister of Jefferson
Avenue Church of Christ, officiating.
Miss McGlasson died Feb. 24 in a Cookeville nursing home following an extended illness.
She was a native of Tennessee, daughter of the late Jasper G. and Polly Ann Harris McGlasson.
She was retired from the Putnam County education department after teaching for a number of years. She
received her degree from George Peabody College.
In addition to teaching in Putnam County, she also taught at Livingston Academy.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 26 February 1979.
Avo McGlasson Obt.
b. 18 November 1892, Clay Co., TN –d. 19 January 1984, TN, d/o Jasper Green McGlasson (1835-1903)
& Mary “Polly”Ann Darenda Harris (1845-1935). Jasper Green McGlasson is buried in the McGlasson
Cemetery, Clay Co., TN.
*See Alta Cleo McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Malinda Belle McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: MCGLASSON, AVO – Birth: 18 Nov 1897- Death: Jan 1984– Age: 86- Last
FL).
Funeral services for Miss Avo McGlasson were conducted from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home Saturday, January 21, 1984, at 2:30 p.m. with Glen McDoniel, Minister of Jefferson Avenue
Church of Christ, officiating.
Miss McGlasson, a resident of 405 Jefferson Avenue, died January 19, 1984, in the local hospital following
a brief illness. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A native of Clay County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jasper G. and Polly Ann Harris
McGlasson. A retired school teacher of many years service in the public schools. Many of her former
pupils will remember her as Miss Avo. She taught for a number of years at the “Old City School”which
was where the City Municipal Building is now located. She was a sincere and dedicated teacher who was
not only loved and respected by the children she taught, but by all who knew her.
After retiring from the Putnam County Schools, she moved to Florida and taught at Jacksonville and
Palatka, Florida for a number of years, returing to Cookeville in 1959. She was not only a dedicated
teacher, but was talented in other things as Art and Music. She was thorough in everything she did whether
it was needle work (sewing, embroidery, crocheting) or cooking a good meal.
Miss McGlasson was a life long member of the Church of Christ, being one of the oldest members of the
Broad Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by a number of nices and nephews.
Active pallbearers are Stacey Mott, Jack Birdwell, Johnny McCawley, Therald Richardson, Jack
McGlasson, and Gaylon Presley.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(1900 census 12th Civil Dist., Clay Co., TN; Dwl: 185 –Green McGlasson is head of household, 64 yrs.
old, b. 1895, TN, md to Mary, 54 yrs. old, b. August 1845, TN, 6 children born, 6 children living.
Children: Bell, 33 yrs. old, b. December 1866; Verds, 24 yrs, old, b. 1876; Marion, 26 yrs. old, b. June
1880; Minnie, 16 yrs. old, b. 1886; Avo, 13 yrs. old, b. November 1886 & Cleo McGlasson, 8 yrs. old, b.
November 1892. All born in TN).
(1910 census Gainesboro Town, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 7 –Pollie A. McGlasson is head of household, 64
yrs. old, TN, widow. Children; Belle, 43 yrs. old; Minnie, 24 yrs. old, Occupation: Teaching Public
School; Avo, 22 yrs. old, Occupation: Teaching Public School & Cleo McGlasson, 18 yrs. old. All born in
TN).
Jack B. McGlasson Obt.
b. no date –d. 20 April 1939, Nashville, TN, s/o Jasper Green McGlasson & Mary “Polly”Ann Harris.
*See Alta Cleo McGlasson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for J. B. McGasson, who died suddenly Thursday morning at 7:45 at Nashville, were
conducted at the home of his sisters on Washington Avenue, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Elder W. C.
Cooke, assisted by Hugh Freeman McGlasson, a nephew of the deceased.
Jack, by which name the deceased was familiarly known, suffered an affliction from early childhood, but in
spite of his handicap, he obtained a secondary education and was for one year a medical student in
Vanderbilt University at Nashville.
For a number of years he held responsible positions with different mercantile companies of Nashville and
for one year at Oneida.
On coming to Cookeville in 1920 he became connected with the Young Produce. He was later employed
by Mott and Son with whom he worked for several years. He served as clerk in the Hotel Shanks for four
years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Gainesboro.
He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. S. M. Moore, Gamaliel, KY, Mrs. Smith Carver, Gainesboro; Misses
Minnye, Avo and Cleo McGlasson and several nieces and nephews.
The following served as pallbearers: Walter Smith, Walter Murphy, Herman Mott, John V. Minor, Herbie
Shanks and T. W. Kittrell.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 20 April 1939
Malinda Belle McGlasson
b. December 1866, TN – d. 24 February 1920, d/o Jasper Green McGlasson & Mary “Polly” Ann
Harris.
*See Alta Cleo McGlasson Obt.
Certificate: #307
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Belle McGlasson
Age: abt 54y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 23 Feb 1920
Father: Green McGlasson
Birth Place: TN
Mother: M. D. Harris - Polly Ann (Harris) McGlasson, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Birth Place: TN
Cemetery: Cookeville Cemetery
Census Place: 1880
Source:
District 3, Clay Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
J. G. MC GLASSON Self
M
M
W
44
Occ:
Farmer
Fa: --Mo: --Marey A. MC GLASSONWife F
M
W
35
Occ:
Keeping House
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Louceta MC GLASSONDau
F
S
W
17
Occ:
At Home Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Scott MC GLASSON Son
M
S
W
16
Occ:
Farming Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Bell MC GLASSON Dau
F
S
W
13
Occ:
At School Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Marey MC GLASSONDau
F
S
W
11
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Birthplace
TN
TN
TN
TN
TN
TN
Occ:
Lee MC GLASSON
At School Fa: TN
Son
M
Fa: TN
Malissa MC GLASSONDau
F
Fa: TN
Bird MC GLASSON Dau
F
Fa: TN
Margret MC GLASSONDau
F
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
W
8
TN
W
6
TN
W
4
TN
W
2
TN
TN).
Mary “Polly”Ann (Harris) McGlasson
b. August 1845, TN –d. 1 November 1934, md Jasper Green McGlasson. Buried next to Mary (Harris)
McGlasson: Avo McGlasson & Alta Cleo McGlasson, their daughters.
*See Eugene McGlasson Sadler Obt.
*See Malissa (McGlasson) Terry Obt.
Mrs. Mary Direnda McGlasson
b. -----, TN
d. 1 Nov 1934
Age: abt 87y
William Norris, TN
Matild Pharris, TN
#25883
Green Lee McGlasson
b. -----, Clay Co., TN
d. 11 Apr 1939
Age: 76y 7m
Father: Jasper Green McGlasson, Jackson Co., TN
Mother: Polly Ann Harris, Jackson Co., TN
Johnson Jackson
Buried: Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery, Stone Community, Jackson Co., TN
Census Place: 1880
Source:
District 3, Clay Co., TN
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
J. G. MC GLASSON Self
M
M
W
44
Occ:
Farmer
Fa: --Mo: ---
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Birthplace
TN
Marey A. MC GLASSONWife F
Occ:
Keeping House
Louceta MC GLASSONDau
F
Occ:
At Home Fa: TN
Scott MC GLASSON Son
M
Occ:
Farming Fa: TN
Bell MC GLASSON Dau
F
Occ:
At School Fa: TN
Marey MC GLASSONDau
F
Occ:
At School Fa: TN
Lee MC GLASSON Son
M
Fa: TN
Malissa MC GLASSONDau
F
Fa: TN
Bird MC GLASSON Dau
F
Fa: TN
Margret MC GLASSONDau
F
Fa: TN
M
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
W
Mo: TN
W
35
TN
17
TN
W
16
TN
W
13
TN
W
11
TN
W
8
TN
W
6
TN
W
4
TN
W
2
TN
Children: Bell, 33 yrs. old, b. December 1866; Verda, 24 yrs, old, b. 1876; Marion, 26 yrs. old, b. June
TN).
Minnie V. McGlasson
d. 6 November 1956 , age 60, d/o Jasper Green McGlasson & Mary “Polly”Ann Harris.
TN).
Alvin “A. B.”McKay
b. 27 January 1896, Pollock, LA –d. 29 April 1971, md on the 15th of January 1943, McKendrie Methodist
Church, Nashville, TN, to Lucy (Whitson) McKay, b. 26 June 1907, Cookeville, TN – d. 18 February
1963, d/o Harvey Denton Whitson (1870-1951) & Etta Farley (1871-1941). Alvin “A. B.”McKay, s/o
C. C. McKay. (Masonic symbol) (Eastern Star symbol).
*See Harvey Denton Whitson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
A. B. MCKAY HONORED BY BAXTER SEMINARY TERMED COUNTY’S MOST CHARITABLE
INDIVIDUAL: (Editor’s Note: This honor which has come to A. B. McKay is timely recognition of a
quality of service to man kind that is seldom equaled and never, surpassed. We are glad to have a small
part in publishing this tribute to Mr. Mckay which has been prepared by some of his friends who have
known of his charitable work through the years).
A man who has been termed by many people as Putnam County’s most charitable individual A. B. McKay,
a Cookeville attorney, has been named by the Official Board of Baxter Seminary to its Honorary Board of
Trustees.
Even though he is a devout Baptist and Baxter Seminary is a school supported by the Methodist Church,
Mckay crosses all lines out when it somes to charity, and for more than 20 years he has helped worthy boys
and girls at Baxter Seminary.
McKay’s work in helping the needy only starts with his aid to the Baxter Seminary students, since he is
constantly helping his fellowman, and is especially interested in those who are sick and afflicted. Poor
children without shoes and clothes have often received aid from him, as he has either bought or helped to
buy hundred of pairs of shoes in recent years. Merchants around the Square in Cookeville say that he does
more charity than any other one individual in Putnam County and has done so consistently during the 25
years that he has lived in Cookeville.
“Uncle Mack”as he is known to the hundreds of small fry that he calls his own, passes out Silver Dollars
as his baby girfts and during the years untold numbers of babies, known as his grandchildren, have received
his Silver Dollars.
On being asked how many people he had helped in school and college, he stated that he had helped six
graduate nurses, 5 practical nurses, 2 doctors with their MD degrees and two more working toward an MD,
2 dentists, 3 lawyers, and about 25 school teachers and some 40 preachers. Also he has helped untold
numbers of other school children. He will never give names of the people he helps out only says, “they are
my children and they know and remember me, which is about the proudest heritage a man can have”.
He is known to have worked with the Rev. John Brown in the building of 10 Missionary Baptist churches
and has helped with 9 churches of other denomination.
He helps us with the Big Brothers movement the year round, contributes to the support of the Boy Scouts
and all other charitable campaigns in Putnam County.
McKay has taken an active part in the dry movement in Putnam County and as a Justice of the Peace has
stood for the local option plan to dry up Putnam County so as to make it a better place to live.
No, he is not rich in dollars –a man who has given away so much cannot be rich in money, but he is rich in
love and happiness and has many others rich in the same.
His wife is the former Miss Lucy Whitson, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. H. D. Whitson of
Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 12 November 1953.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 57 –Harvey D. Whitson is head of
household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Judge, Putnam County, md 15 yrs. to Etta, 59 yrs. old, TN, 6
children born, 6 children living. Children: Alice, 14 yrs. old; Robert J., 12 yrs. old; Mary L., 9 yrs. old;
Howard H., 4 yrs. old; Lucy, 2 yrs. old & Anna P. Whitson, 8/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Sparta Pike, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 319- Harvey Whitson is head of
household, 49 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Judge County, md to Etta, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children: Alice Lou,
24 yrs. old; Mary Lee, 19 yrs. old; Jeremiah, 22 yrs. old; dau., 10 yrs. old; Howard, 14 yrs. old & Lucy
Whitson, 12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Ada Josephine (Simms) McKinley Obt.
b. 9 November 1887, White Co., TN –d. 21 June 1934, md Matthew “Matt” Lee McKinley, b. 26 June
1864, Granville, TN – d. 21 May 1933, s/o Maj. James Donald & Sarah Frances (Maddux) McKinley.
Ada Josephine (Simms) McKinley, d/o John Simms & Nancy Owen.
*See Matthew “Matt”Lee McKinley Obt.
Mrs. Ada McKinley Dies in Cookeville Sunday July 2.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada McKinley were held Tuesday July 4 from the Chapel of Hooper and
Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville. Rev. Arvil Lee officiated. Interment was in Crest Lawn
Cemetery. Mrs. McKinley died Sunday July 2 in the Cookeville Nursing Home following and extended
illness. She was the widow of Matt McKinley.
Survivors include 2 sons, Charles & Floyd McKinley, both of Cookeville; a daughter, Mrs. Everett Rogers
of Lake Jackson, TX, a half-sister, Mrs. Hershel Brown of Detroit, MI, 4 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.
Hooper and Huddleston in Cookeville was in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County Sentinel, TN: Thursday, 13 July 1967.
Charles Richard McKinley
b. 23 February 1952 –d. 15 May 1952.
Donald Cameron McKinley
b. 1 April 1924 –d. 22 February 1982, s/o Matthew “Matt” Lee McKinley & Ada Jossiephine Simms.
*See Matt Lee McKinley Obt.
James C. McKinley Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for James C. McKinley, 88, of Lebanon, will be held a 1 p.m. on
Friday, March 30, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McKinley passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Quality Health Care Center in Lebanon.
Arrangements by Partlow Funeral Chapel, 602 South Cumberland, Lebanon, TN 37088-0901 (615) 4447007.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 28 March 2012
James Clennie McKinley Obt.
b. 18 April 1889 –d. 17 July 1951, md on the 23rd of August 1910, Putnam Co., TN to Maynell (Maddux)
McKinley, b. 19 November 1896 –d. 12 July 1981. James Clennie McKinley, s/o Robert McKinley &
Molly Slagle.
*See Maynell (Maddux) McKinley, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 581, #1762: Clennie McKinley 23 August
1910, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Marnell Maddux).
Funeral services for James Clennie McKinley, 62, were held this afternoon, Thursday at 2:00 at the Chapel
of Carver Funeral Home. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McKinley died Tuesday at his home on N. Washington after suffering a heart attack. He had been in
apparent good health working at his insurance office on Monday.
A native of Putnam County, he had been in the insurance business in Cookeville since 1931. Prior to this
time, he was a farmer in the Buffalo Valley community.
He was a son of Robert and Mollie Slagle McKinley and a member of the Methodist Church. He had spent
1 year in Nashville where he was connected with a brokerage firm.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mainell Maddux McKinley; 2 sons, J. C. McKinley, Jr., Cookeville, and
Robert McKinley, Nashville; a daughter, Miss Virginia McKinley, Cookeville, and 2 step-children.
Herald, TN: 19 July 1951, front page.
Maj. James Donald McKinley
b. 21 July 1831, Jackson Co., TN – d. 5 August 1919, Putnam Co., TN, md Sarah Frances “Fannie”
(Maddux) McKinley, b. 3 January 1843, Jackson Co., TN – d. 1 December 1919, Putnam Co., TN, d/o,
Thomas Jefferson Maddux & Elizabeth “Betsey” James Garrett. James McDonald McKinley, s/o
Matthew C. McKinley & Bettie “Billie”Sadler.
DC#450, Putnam Co., TN, J. D. McKinley. Cause of death: Lobar pneumonia. Attest: Matt McKinley,
Cookeville. Undertaker: Jere Whitson Hardware. Father: Matthew McKinley. Mother: Bettie Sadler.
*See Sarah Frances (Maddux) McKinley Obt.
*See Mary Tommie McKinley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Margaret Lena McKinley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lassie Donna (McKinley) Ragland Obt.
*See Charles Lowery Williams Obt.
J. D. McKinley, one of the best known and most estimable men of this section, died Tuesday evening Aug.
5, 1919, at his home on Washington Avenue and was buried in the City Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. J. A. Colle conducting the burial service. Mr. McKinley was born in Jackson county 88 years ago, and
has since lived in White, Smith and Putnam counties. He was a Confederate soldier, serving the first two
years of the war in McDearmon's company, Newman's regiment, and the last two in Forrest's
regiment, where he was a recruiting officer and was forming a company of his own at the close of the
war. During the war he married Miss Sara Francis Maddux, who now survives him. For many years
he was a well known trader and cotton buyer between Nashville and New Orleans. He leaves one son,
Matt, and the following daughters, Mrs. John Ragland, Mrs. Chas. Williams, Misses Tommie and Margaret
McKinley of Cookeville, and Mrs. W. A. Beasley of Jacksonville, and many grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Verily a good man has gone from among us.
Putnam County Herald, TN: Thursday, 7 August 1919, front page.
17th TENNESSEE INFANTRY CSA
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Entered the service as a Private and left the service as a 3rd Lieutenant
Enlisted on 9 June 1861 at Camp Trousdale
Wagon Master
15 Oct - 31 Dec 1861: Present
May - Aug 1862: Present
May - June 1863: On detached service recruiting officers
15 May 1862: appointed Lieutenant
Deserted
Vouchers
Born: 21 July 1831 in Jackson County, Tennessee
Died: 5 August 1919 in Putnam County, Tennessee
Buried: Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam County, Tennessee
Parents: Matthew Cowan and Darthula "Billie" (Sadler) McKinley
Married: Sarah Frances "Fannie" Maddux on 10 June 1862 in Putnam County, Tennessee
Born: 3 January 1842 in Jackson County, Tennessee
Died: 1 December 1919 in Putnam County, Tennessee
Buried: Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam County, Tennessee
Parents: Thomas and Elizabeth "Betsey" (Garrett) Maddux
Children:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Matthew McKinley
Elizabeth N. "Bettie" McKinley
Lassie McKinley
Mary Tennessee McKinley
Margaret McKinley
Vallie McKinley
http://www.tngenes.net/military/cw/pc/mckinley-jd.html
James Donald McKinley
J. D. McKinley
b. -----, TN
d. 5 Aug 1919
Age: abt 88y
Father: Mathew C. McKinley, TN
Mother: Billie Sadler, TN
Sarah Francis McKinley
b. -----, TN
d. 2 Dec 1919
Age: abt 88y
Father: Thomas Maddux, TN
Mother: Betsey Garrett, TN
Cookeville Putnam Co., TN
(1860 census 15th Civil Dist., Granville, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 106 – M. C. McKinley is head of
household, 57 yrs. old, TN, md to Darthula, 38 yrs. old , TN. Children: James D., 28 yrs. old; Thomas, 17
yrs. old; Henry, 8 yrs. old; David, 6 yrs. old; Emma, 3 yrs. old & Ida McKinley, 2 yrs. old. All born in TN)
(1870 census 15th Civil Dist., Granville, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 180 - James McKinley is head of
household, 38 yrs. old, TN, md to Francis, 26 yrs. old, TN. Children: Mathew L., 6 yrs. old; Bettie N., 4
yrs. old & Dora L. McKinley, 1 yr. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Susan Holman,
black, 24 yrs. old; John Holman, black, 1 yr. old & William Thompson, black, 8 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1870 census 15th Civil Dist., Granville, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 181 – M. C. McKinley is head of
household, 67 yrs. old, TN, md to Darthula, 48 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry, 18 yrs. old; David, 16 yrs.
old; Emma, 13 yrs. old & Ida McKinley, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Percilla
McKinley, black, 80 yrs. old, VA)
Census Place: 1880 District 5, Jackson Co., TN
Dwl: 97
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
James MC KINLEY
Self
M
M
W
48
TN
Occ:
Stock Trader
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Fannie MC KINLEY
Wife
F
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
Mathew MC KINLEY
Son
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
Bettie MC KINLEY
Dau
F
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lassie MC KINLEY
Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
May MC KINLEY
Dau
F
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Harry GOODBAR
Other M
M
B
25
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Sparta, White Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –James D. McKinley is head of household,
79 yrs. old, TN, md 42 yrs. to Frances S., 66 yrs. old, TN, (parents both born in VA) 6 children born, 6
children living. Children: Tommie M., dau., 32 yrs. old, TN & Margeritt McKinley, 29 yrs. old, TN).
James Robert McKinley
b. 31 January 1949 –d. 20 February 1950.
Margaret Lena McKinley
b. 3 December 1874 –d. 4 August 1962, d/o Maj. James Donald McKinley & Sarah Frances Maddux.
*See James Donald McKinley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mary Tommie McKinley
b. 5 September 1871, TN – d. 5 February 1948, d/o Maj. James Donald McKinley & Sarah Frances
Maddux.
*See James Donald McKinley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Sparta, White Co., TN: Dwl: 30 –James D. McKinley is head of household,
79 yrs. old, TN, md 42 yrs. to Frances S., 66 yrs. old, TN, (parents both born in VA) 6 children born, 6
children living. Children: Tommie M., dau., 32 yrs. old, TN & Margeritt McKinley, 29 yrs. old, TN).
Matthew “Matt” Lee McKinley Obt.
b. 26 June 1864, Granville, TN – d. 21 May 1933, md Ada Jossiephine (Simms) McKinley, b. 19
November 1887, White Co., TN –d. 21 June 1934, d/o John Sims & Nancy Owen. Matt Lee McKinley,
s/o Maj. James Donald McKinley & Sarah Frances Maddux. Children: Rena, Ida, Mattie, Fannie,
Margaret, Mrs. Jamie Lemons, Donald Cameron, Dave Tom & Merrill Dean McKinley, all of Cookeville,
TN. Matthew “Matt”Lee McKinley, s/o Maj. James Donald McKinley (1831-1919) & Sarah Frances
"Fannie" Maddux (1843-1919), both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Matt Lee McKinley’s siblings are: Mrs. William E. Beasley, Mrs. John Bigger (Lassie Donna) Ragland,
Tommie McKinley, Margaret McKinley, Mrs. Charles Lowery Williams & Mrs. Lionel (Rena) Nabors.
Josephine (Simms) McKinley’s sibling are: Mrs. Bob Pennington, Mrs. Lan Robinson, Mrs. Ons Wilhite &
Grover Sims.
*See Nannie (McKinley) Fitzgerald buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Ida (McKinley) Hunter Obt.
*See Ada Josephine (Simms) McKinley Obt.
*See Donald Cameron McKinley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James Donald McKinley Obt.
*See Sarah Frances (Maddux) McKinley Obt.
*See Fannie (McKinley) Moss Obt.
*See Rena (McKinley) Nabors Obt.
*See John Bigger Ragland Obt.
Matt Lee McKinley
b. 26 Jun 1864, Granville, TN
d. 21 May 1933
Father: James D. McKinley, TN
Mother: Sarah F. Maddux, TN
Spouse: Lesie Sims McKinley
Josephine Sims McKinley
b. 19 Nov 1886, White Co., TN
d. 9 Jun 1934
Father: John Sims
Mother: Nancy Owen, VA
DEATH OF MATT MCKINLEY OBT.
Matt McKinley, aged about 65, a well known citizen of Cookeville, died Sunday afternoon at his home in
this city. He had been in impaired health for several months.
He was born and reared near Granville, but moved to Cookeville when a young man, and had since resided
here, except during a few years, several years ago, when he resided at Algood and in White county.
During most of his life he as engaged in farming and livestock trading. He was a kind hearted man who
was always glad to render assistance to anyone in distress.
He was a son of the late Maj. James D. McKinley, of this city, who, for many years was one of the
leading live stock traders of this Upper Cumberland section.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josie McKinley, and by several children, and by many other relatives in
this county.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at the residence by Rev. R. H. Brown, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family lot in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Dwl: 97
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
James MC KINLEY
Self
M
M
W
48
TN
Occ:
Stock Trader
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Fannie MC KINLEY
Wife
F
M
W
37
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(1910 census 11th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 70 –Matt McKinley is head of household, 46 yrs. old,
TN md 3 yrs. to Josephine, 22 yrs. old, TN, (father born in TN, mother, AR), 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Jimmie L. dau., 1+ yrs. old, TN & Nannie M., 9/12 yrs. old, TN).
Maynell (Maddux) McKinley Obt.
b. November 1895 – d. 12 July 1981, md on the 23rd of August 1910, Putnam Co., TN to James Clennie
McKinley, b. 18 April 1889 –d. 17 July 1951. Children: Robert B. McKinley, b. 18 Nov. 1911 –d. 20 Jul.
1995 md Margaret Smotherman; J. C. McKinley; Virginia McKinley, b. 13 Jul. 1913 –d. 20 May 1994 md
Everett Colwell.
*See James Clennie McKinley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 581, #1762: Clennie McKinley 23 August
1910, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Marnell Maddux).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Maynell M. McKinley, 84, were held today at 3 p.m. in the chapel
of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home, with Rev. Maurice Moore and Rev. Richard Allison officiating.
Burial followed in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. McKinley died Sunday, July 12, 1981, in the Sparta Health Care Center following an extended illness.
She was a native of Putnam County, and the daughter of the late H. B. and Mary McClarin Maddux. She
was the widow of the late J. C. McKinley.
Survivors include two sons, Robert McKinley of Cookeville, J.)ames C.)lennie McKinley Jr. of Nashville;
one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Colwell of Paris, New York; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Brad Haroldsen of
Phoenix, Arizona.
Pallbearers were Thomas Ammonette, Ralph Maddux, Willard Maddux, Thomas Burton Maddux, James
Lynn, Ted Davis, M. T. Quillen, Noble Cody, Howard Garrison and Bobby Davis.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 13 July 1981
Nannie McKinley
b. 24 December 1909 –d. 24 July 1963.
Sarah Frances (Maddux) McKinley Obt.
b. 5 January 1843 – d. 2 December 1919, md Major James Donald McKinley. Sarah F. (Maddux)
McKinley, d/o Thomas Jefferson Maddux & Elizabeth James Garrett.
*See James Donald McKinley Obt.
Mrs. Sara Francis Maddux McKinley, widow of the late J. D. McKinley, died Tuesday afternoon at her
home in this icty. Mrs. McKinley was born and reared in Putnam County, but had lived in White, Jackson,
and Smith counties. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by 1 son, Matthew
McKinley; 5 daughters, Miss Tommie and Margaret McKinley, Mrs. John Ragland, Mrs. Charles Williams,
and Mrs. Willie Beasley of Jacksonville; 1 brother, Bradley Maddux of Rock Springs and a sister in Terrell,
TX.
Herald, TN: Thursday, 4 December 1919, front page.
William Claude McKinley
b. 14 November 1949 –d. 14 November 1949.
Henry McKinney
b. 24 September 1769 –d. 7 August 1846, md Mary D. (unknown) McKinney, b. 24 September 1770 –d.
3 April 1847, both buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. (Published in the Putnam County Herald, 8 Jan.
1908, pg. 1:3 –The remains of Mary McKinney were moved from Algood and reburied in Cookeville City
Cemetery).
*See James M. McKinney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
James M. McKinney
b. 30 July 1809, TN –d. 17 November 1879, md Winnie (unknown) McKinney, b. 30 June 1814, TN –d.
16 March 1863. James is buried next to Henry McKinney. (Published in the Putnam County Herald, TN,
8 Jan. 1908, pg. 1:3 – The remains of James M. & Winnie McKinney were moved from Algood and
reburied in Cookeville City Cemetery). James M. McKinney, s/o Henry & Mary D. McKinney.
*See Joseph “Joe”W. Crutcher buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
*See Henry McKinney buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
James M. McKinney was a prominent pioneer citizen of Putnam County. He was a member of the first
County Court after the original establishment of the county in 1842, and he was also a member of the first
County Court after the re-establishment of the county in 1854. When Cookeville was founded as the
county seat of Putnam County, he sold his farm to Joel Algood, and with his family moved to the new
county seat town, and built and operated the first hotel in Cookeville, “The McKinney Hotel”. He was also
engaged in the mercantile business with his son-in-law, Joseph W. Crutcher, a pioneer merchant of
Cookeville, who, coming from Williamson County, was one of the first residents of the new town. He
married Mary McKinney, a daughter of James M. McKinney.
Maggie McKinney, a daughter of James M. McKinney, married W. G. Cox, who, for many years, was
County Clerk of Jackson County.
Miss Josephine Crutcher, a daughter of Joseph W. Crutcher and wife Mary McKinney Crutcher and a
granddaughter of James M. McKinney and wife Mary McKinney, was the first child born in Cookeville.
She married Charles Burton, a son of Stephen D. Burton. Her sister Lillie Crutcher married Dr. J. B. S.
Martin. Their sister Frances Crutcher married Dr. Henry Algood.
James M. McKinney was a son of Henry McKinney, one of the earliest settlers of Putnam County, who
entered several hundred acres of land, the large farm which James M. McKinney sold to Joel Algood was a
portion of the land inherited by him from his father Henry McKinney.
Henry McKinney and his son, James M. McKinney and their wives were buried in the Algood Cemetery,
but, many years ago, their remains were re-interred in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Both Henry McKinney and his son, James M. McKinney were large slave owners.
The old “McKinney Hotel”was located on the South sides of the Cookeville Public Square shortly after it
was opened, the Isaac Reagan, and soon thereafter T. J. Shaw built the “Shaw Hotel.”
(1860 census 13th Dist., Whitleyville, Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 334-336 – James McKiny is head of
household, 49 yrs. old, TN - Winnie, 34 yrs. old, TN. Living in the household: Margret, 15 yrs. old;
Henry, 12 yrs. old & Tailor McKiny, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: James
Williams, 31 yrs. old, TN).
(1870 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 17 –J. M. Douglass is head of household, 33 yrs. old,
TN, Occupation: Grocer md to Avo, 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Kate, 10 yrs. old; Charlie, 8 yrs. old &
Sallie McKinney, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Luven Essex, domestic servant,
20 yrs. old, TN. J. M. McKinnie, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Keeping Groceries).
Ranold Clayton McKinney
b. 29 April 1944 –d. 17 June 1944, buried next to Vera (Adams) McKinney.
*See Vera Arlie (Adams) McKinney Obt.
Vera Arlie (Adams) McKinney Obt.
b. 1 September 1911 – d. 14 July 1961, Detroit, MI, md Clayton Edwin McKinney, b. 18 July 1901,
Detroit, MI – d. 15 December 1989, Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., MI, s/o Dennis McKinney & Claudia
Maynard. Vera Arlie (Adams) McKinney, d/o James Wesley Adams & Evergreen Millie Fisher.
Mrs. Vera Adams McKinney, 49, of Lincoln Park, MI, died Friday at a Detroit hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. McKinney were this afternoon in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral
Home. Glenn Killom officiated and burial was in the City Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Clayton E. McKinney, a daughter, Judy Carol McKinney, both of Lincoln
Park; mother, Mrs. Millie E. Adams, Cookeville; three brothers, Ardell Adams, Lebanon, Sidney Adams,
Silver Point, James Adams, Detroit; six sisters, Mrs. Opal Jackson, Cookeville; Mrs. Artis Bennett, Mrs.
Mary Fletcher, both of Detroit; Mrs. Bonnie Jones, McMinnville, Miss Claudia Adams, Chicago, Mrs.
Betty Bradley, Melvindale, MI.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 18 July 1961.
Jean, Jane & Joan McLarity
Triplets of Mr. & Mrs. Durley McLarity, all born & died 16 July 1959.
Martha Louise (James) McMillan Obt.
b. 10 March 1931, Robertson Co., TN – d. 27 February 2007, TN, md on the 18th of September 1949,
Williamson, TN to Robert Edward “Bob” McMillan. Martha Louise (James) McMillan, d/o Joseph
James & Evelyn Edgen.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Williamson Co., TN, pg. 188: Robert Edward McMillan
married 18 September 1949, Williamson, TN to Miss Martha Louise James).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Martha Louise James McMillan, 75, of Cookeville will be held
Thursday, March 1, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday, March 1, from 1 p.m. until
Mrs. McMillan died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at Bethesda Health Care Center from complications of
Parkinson's Disease.
She was born March 10, 1931, in Robertson County to the late Joseph and Evelyn Edgen James.
Mrs. McMillan was a 1949 graduate of Franklin High School.
She was a homemaker, a member of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ and was among the charter members
of the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Auxillary.
Her family includes three sons and daughters-in-law, Phil McMillan and Elaine Benson of Smyrna, Kim
and Claire McMillan of Cookeville and Scott and Geeta McMillan of Sparta; a sister and brother-in-law,
Jeanette and Wilbur Potts of Nashville; a brother and sister-in-law, Max and Joy James of Nashville; and
two grandsons, Chase and Rob McMillan, both of Cookeville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. McMillan was preceded in death by her husband, Bob McMillan.
Pallbearers will be Chase and Rob McMillan, Bobby Davis, Copeland and Ed Jared, Hoke White, Jocy
Pratt and Danel Duarte.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. McMillan's close friends who were members of her beloved "Lunch
Bunch" -- Betty Brady, Jo Britnell, Gerry Cantrell, Ilse Holford, Jean Jared, Claudine Lacy, Lorraine
Maddux, Pat Rodgers and Sarah White.
Henry Shelby and Bros. Buddy Johnson and Charles Williamson will officiate the services.
Published February 28, 2007 11:17 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Sam Anderson McMurry
b. 25 August 1898 – d. 23 April 1966, md Aurelia (Robertson) McMurry, b. 8 February 1901 – d. 15
April 1988.
(SS Death Index: Name: SAM MCMURRY Birth: 25 August 1898 –Death: April 1966–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –408-52-0608 TN)
Harold Lee McReynolds Obt.
b. 29 May 1934, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN –d. 12 July 2012, Venice, FL, md on the 2nd of December 1955
to Clova L. (unknown) McReynolds. Harold Lee McReynolds, s/o Samuel “Sam” Andrew
McReynolds (1906-1991) & Lois Nabors (1915-2002).
‘A Great Trip’
*See Lois (Nabors) McReynolds Obt.
*See Samuel “Sam”Andrew McReynolds Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Harold Lee McReynolds, 78, of Venice, Fla., will be held at 2
p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McReynolds died Thursday, July 12, 2012, following a short illness.
He was born in Baxter to the late Sam and Lois McReynolds.
Mr. McReynolds and his wife, Clova, moved to Venice from Charlotte, N.C., in 1992, following a long
career with and retirement from Warner Lambert Pharmaceuticals.
His family includes his wife, Clova McReynolds of Venice; a sister, Patsy Smith of Nashville; and
nephews Charles L. White of Charlotte and James C. White of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles W. McReynolds.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 220 Wexford
Blvd., Venice, FL 34293, or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Fla., and Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 16 July 2012
Gertise D. McReynolds
b. 1874 –d. 4-3-1965 Robertson Co. (death information from DC).
Gertie D. McReynolds married Julia (Brown) McReynolds, b. 1885 – d. 1971, both buried in Cookeville
City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Lois (Nabors) McReynolds Obt.
b. 30 September 1915 – d. 10 February 2002, md Samuel “Sam” Andrew McReynolds, b. 27 August
1906 –d. 26 November 1991, Hermitage, TN. Lois (Nabors) McReynolds, d/o Richard Haywood Nabors
Sr. (1870-1952) & Martha Brown (1875-1963).
*See Harold Lee McReynolds Obt.
*See Samuel “Sam”A. McReynolds Obt.
*See Richard Haywood Nabors Sr. Obt.
HERMITAGE -- Graveside services for Lois McReynolds, 86, of Hermitage, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Graveside Services and interment will follow at 2
p.m. at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535
Shute Lane, Hermitage, Tenn., (615)889-0361.
Mrs. McReynolds died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 at McKendree Healthcare.
Her family includes a daughter, Patsy White Smith of Hermitage; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and
Clova Lee McReynolds of Venice, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Joanne McReynolds Blount of Meridian, Miss.;
a sister, Bonnie Baker of Zephyrhills, Fla.; and three grandsons, James White of Hermitage, Charles White
of Bowling Green, Ky., and Joel Payne of Meridian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel McReynolds, and a son, Charles McReynolds.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Victory Baptist Church.
Revs. W.D. Thomason and Chuck Groover will officiate at the services.
Published February 12, 2002 10:13 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Samuel “Sam”Andrew McReynolds Obt.
b. 27 August 1906 – d. 26 November 1991, Hermitage, TN, md to Lois (Nabors) McReynolds, b. 30
September 1915 –d. 10 February 2002, d/o Richard Haywood Nabors Sr. & Martha Brown.
*See Harold Lee McReynolds Obt.
*See Lois (Nabors) McReynolds Obt.
HERMITAGE – Funeral services for Samuel A. McReynolds, 85, of Hermitage will be held Friday,
November 29, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Hermitage Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Mr. McReynolds died Tuesday, November 26, 1991, in Hermitage.
His family includes his wife, Lois McReynolds; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Clova McReynolds
of Davison, NC; a daughter, Patsy White of Hermitage; a daughter-in-law, Joanne McReynolds of
Meridian, MS; two grandsons, J. C. and Charles White, and a step-grandson, Joel Payne.
Active pallbearers will be J. C. and Charles White, Joel Payne, Tommy McReynolds, Tommy Smith and D.
C. Crockett Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be member of the Senior Adult Class of Green Hills Baptist Churhc.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Information provide by Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
James L. Meadows
b. 17 November 1892 –d. 13 June 1957, (TN Buglar 3 Ing Regt Tng Bn WWI). Buried next to him
Eunice (Smith) Meadows, b. 20 June 1896 –d. 5 January 1963.
John Laton Meadows
b. 8 January 1899 –d. 8 January 1953, md Marjorie (Johnson) Meadows, b. 19 December 18906 –d. 20
September 1989. Buried next to them: Robert Johnson Meadows.
*See Robert Johnson Meadows buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Robert Johnson Meadows
b. 14 April 1930 –d. 2 May 1982.
*See John Laton Meadows buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
William Tinsley Meadows Jr. Obt.
b. 24 October 1941, Nashville, TN –d. 14 March 2005, Cookeville, TN, s/o William Tinsley Meadows Sr.
& Ina Nell Mabry.
*See William Tinsley Meadows Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for William Tinsley Meadows Jr., 62, of Huntsville, Ala., will be held
at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 18, in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.
Mr. Meadows was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Monday, March 14, 2005.
He was born in Nashville on Oct. 24, 1941, and was the son of the late William Tinsley Sr. and Ina Nell
Mabry Meadows.
Mr. Meadows was employed with Complete Care Services as a hospital administrator. He won numerous
awards for excellence in health care services and management and held advisory positions to government
and health officials, advising on health care standards and quality. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian
Church in Huntsville, where he served as church elder.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Elaine Meadows of Nashville; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Taya and James Ladd of Portland, Heidi and Charles Chitwood of Huntsville and Amy
Meadows of Baltimore, Md.; a brother, Robert Meadows of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Michaela
Grace Meadows, Luke Tinsley, Grace Meadows and Ben Johnson Chitwood and James Owen Ladd.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Leonard Meadows.
Pallbearers will be Will and Jon Meadows, Charles and Luke Chitwood and Shirrel and Charley Lewis
Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Niles Bailey and Ben Chitwood.
The Rev. Houston Hodges will officiate at the services.
William Tinsley Meadows Sr.
b. 1916 –d. 1967 md Ina Nell (Mabry) Meadows, b. 17 March 1922 –d. 11 May 1989.
*See William Tinsley Meadows Jr. Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: NELL M MEADOWS Birth: 17 Mar 1922- Death: May 1989–Last Residence:
Thomas Mecheam Obt.
Thomas Mecheam, a former citizen of Cookeville died at his home in Nashville on Monday of this week,
and his remains were brought here for interment in the Cookeville city cemetery on Tuesday.
Mr. Mecheam was well known in Cookeivlle, having lived here for a number of years. He is survived by
his wife and several grown children. His daughter, Mrs. R. L. Rash, lives here. Mrs. Mecheam and one son
accompanied the remains to Cookeville. After a short funeral service at the Baptist church conducted by
Rev. Sam Edwards and J. Pettey Ezell, the remains were laid to rest.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: 9 February 1922
Delzell “Dell”(Boyd) Medley Obt.
b. 9 April 1910, Rowland, TN – d. 29 July 2010, Madison, TN, md on the 21st of June 1931 to James
Arnold Medley, b. 10 January 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 21 September 1983, Madison TN, s/o Ernest
Medley (1885-1967) & Micheal “Telia” Anderson (1891-1952). Delzell “Dell” (Boyd) Medley, d/o
Dallas Lyda Boyd, s/o (Wm. Elcaney/Elkanah “Cain”Boyd & Alice Barnes) & Hattie Hankins.
*See James Arnold Medley Obt.
MEDLEY, Delzell B., Age 100 of Madison, TN, passed away on July 29, 2010. Preceded in death by her
parents, Dallas Boyd and Hattie Boyd; her husband, James Arnold Medley. Survived by son, Donald
(Shirley) Medley; daughter, Patricia (Carl) Prentice; grandsons, Doug (Penny) Prentice, David (Janet)
Prentice, Jay Medley; granddaughter, Patti (Robert) Wilson; great-grandsons, Matthew Prentice, Justin
Prentice, Madison Medley; great-granddaughters, Emily Prentice, Medley Wilson, Taylor Wilson and
Chase Wilson.
Del was a member of First Baptist Church, Madison, and was the last surviving charter member of that
church. She taught Sunday School for over 60 years. Del started a private kindergarten, Madison
Kindergarten, and owned and taught for 25 years.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, July 31st from 4-7 p.m. Services will be at 7 p.m., in the chapel
of Spring Hill Funeral Home, with Dr. Clyde Cutrer officiating. Burial will be at Cookeville City Cemetery
on Sunday at 2 p.m. Arrangements by SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 5110 Gallatin
Road, Nashville, TN (615) 865-1101.
Donald “Don”Richard Medley Obt.
b. 27 March 1945, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 11 October 2012, TN, md on the 5th of June 1965,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN to Judith Diane “Judy” McReynolds. Donald “Don” Richard Medley, s/o
Martin Luke Medley (1907-1998) & Pauline Maddux (1906-1999).
*See Martin Luke Medley Obt.
*See Pauline (Maddux) Medley Obt.
Funeral services for Donald “Don”Richard Medley, 67, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 PM on Monday,
October 15, at Cookeville First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in
Cookeville City Cemetery. Rev. Pat Handlson and Rev. Ernest Robertson will
officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday 5 PM to 8 PM at the Cookeville
chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, and Monday from 12
noon until time of services at the church.
Don was born on March 27, 1945 in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, to the late
Luke and Pauline Maddux Medley. He died Thursday evening October 11,
2012 at Bethesda Health Care Center.
Don attended Cookeville public schools, and he graduated from Tennessee Technological University in
1967 with a BS in Agricultural Sciences.
During college, Don married his high school sweetheart, Judith Diane “Judy”McReynolds June 5, 1965 in
Cookeville.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine Ann & Dale Hunter, his
son and daughter-in-law, Donald Richard Jr. and Regina Bilbrey-Medley; and two grandsons, Matthew and
Miles Hunter all of Old Hickory, TN; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin & Laura Medley, and Mike &
Carolyn Medley, all of Cookeville; his mother-in-law, Eva McReynolds; brother-in-law, Stanley
McReynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Jan McReynolds all of Cookeville; and a sister-in-law,
Susan McReynolds of Nashville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Medley-Jared; and his father-inlaw, Walter McReynolds.
Pallbearers will be Tom Aitken, Ronnie Ferguson, Dale Hunter, Matthew Hunter, John Koger, and Stanley
McReynolds. Honorary pallbearer will be Miles Hunter.
Don and Judy have been lifelong members of the First Presbyterian Church in Cookeville, where Don
served as an Elder.
Don worked for the federal government for 37 years, beginning at the US Post Office during college and
ending with the USDA Rural Development Agency. Don's career took him to many communities in
eighteen Middle Tennessee counties, working full-time in Carthage for almost a decade.
Don had a passion for nature and loved to hunt, camp, hike, and take his jeep off road. His enthusiasm
extended to the cattle farm he owned and operated with his brothers at the family farm in Buffalo Valley.
Don also had a great appreciation of architecture, helping to design and build the family home, as well as
history, taking his family on vacations to visit and learn about historical sites.
Don pursued his interest in aviation by taking up the hobby of building and flying radio-controlled model
aircraft, eventually becoming a founding member and president of the Upper Cumberland Radio Control
Society.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Luke and Pauline Medley Scholarship Endowment Fund at
TTU or any TTU School of Agriculture Scholarship Fund %TTU PO Box 1915 Cookeville, TN 38505.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 15 October 2012
Ernest Medley Obt.
b. 15 November 1885, TN –d. 26 September 1967, Carthage, Smith Co., TN, md on the 22nd of December
1907, Putnam Co., TN to Micheal Martelia “Telia” (Anderson) Medley, b. 23 February 1891, Silver
Point, TN – d. 1 July 1952, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Lewis Monroe Anderson (1867-1935) &
Matilda Isabelle Wallace (1872-1956). Ernest Medley, s/o William Riley Medley (1857-1944) & Mary
Elizabeth Pedigo (1860-1892).
*See Micheal Martelia “Telia”(Anderson) Medley Obt.
*See Audra Camilla (Anderson) Denny Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: Ernest Medley married 22 December 1907,
Putnam Co., TN to Micheal Anderson. By whom married: J. W. Barks).
Funeral services for Ernest Medley, 81, were held Wednesday in the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston
Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Markham, Pastor of Stevens St. Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in
the Cookeville Cemetery.
Mr. Medley, a retired farmer of the Baxter community, died Tuesday at a Carthage Rest Home, following a
long illness.
His parents were William R. and Mary Pedigo Medley.
Survivors are daughters, Mrs. John Neal, Baxter, Miss Louise Medley, Cookeville; 2 sons, Arnold Medley,
Madison and Lamar Medley, Clinton; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Doss Medley,
Baxter and Eugene Ecsol Medley, Old Hickory; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Baxter, Mrs. Mable Alcorn,
Buffalo Valley and Mrs. Lloyd Denny, Silver Point.
Herald, Cookeville, TN: 28 September 1947.
Eura Belle (Clemons) Medley
b. 26 October 1898, TN - d. 1 January 1978, md on the 24th of July 1914, DeKalb Co., TN to Arlie
Medley. Eura Belle is the d/o Johnny Clemons (1865-1950) & Eliza Jane Carr (1874-1963).
‘In Heaven There Is One More Angel’
*See Nell (Medley) Wood Obt.
*See Tommy Norris Medley Obt.
*See Lula Movaline (Medley) Pienkowski Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, DeKalb Co., TN: Arlie Medley married 24 July 1914, DeKalb
Co., TN to Eura Bell Clemmons).
(1900 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 42 –Johnny Climens is head of household, 34 yrs.
old, b. September 1865, TN md 9 yrs to Lisy J., 25 yrs. old, b. January 1875, 4 children born, 4 children
living. Children: Columbus R., 8 yrs. old, b. December 1891; Evert D., 3 yrs. old, b. September 1893;
General B., 5 yrs. old, b. May 1895 & Ura B. Climens, 1 yr. old, b. October 1898. All born in TN).
(1910 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 38 - Johnie Clemons is head of household, 44 yrs.
old, TN, md 18 yrs. to Liza J., 34 yrs. old, TN. Children: Columbus, 18 yrs. old; Evert, 16 yrs. old;
Bradley, 13 yrs. old & Eurabelle Clemons, 11 yrs. old. All born in TN).
(1920 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 49 - Arley Medley is head of household, 26 yrs. old,
TN, md to Urah B., 21 yrs. old, TN. Children: Nellie, 4 3/12 yrs. old, TN & Scott Medley, 2 7/12 yrs. old,
TN).
Note: Carlen Cemetery located on Clemmons Rd on Doss Medley Ridge, Silver Point, Putanm Co., TN.
Buried in the cemetery are: Johnnie Sypert Clemons, (1865-1950) & his wife Eliza Jane (Carr) Medley
(1874-1963). Also buried in this cemetery: Everett D. Clemons, b. 11 December 1893, TN – d. 25 June
1975.
Evola Jewell (Sliger) Medley Obt.
b. 12 June 1908, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 November 1999, Goodlettsville, TN, md on the 26th of December
1926, Putnam Co., TN to Joel "Joe" Luther Medley, b. 15 April 1903, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –
d. 10 August 1989, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, s/o s/o James High Medley (1871-1944) &
Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Leftwich (1877-1947), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam
Co., TN. Evola Jewell (Sliger) Medley, d/o John Byrd Sliger & Flora Austin.
*See Joel “Joe”Luther Medley Obt.
*See Bobbie Jean (Medley) Roland buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 388, #4591: Luther Medley married 26
December 1926, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Jewell Sliger).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jewell Sliger Medley, 91, will be held on Fri., Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at
Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Fri., Nov. 12, at the funeral home, followed by a
brief service.
Mrs. Medley died on Wed., Nov. 10, 1999, at Vanco Nursing Home in Goodlettsville.
She was born on June 12, 1908, in Putnam County to the late John Byrd and Flora Austin Sliger. Mrs.
Medley was the owner/operator of Jewell's Beauty Shoppe in Double Springs for many years. Her sign said
"We Curl Up and Dye for You." She was well known in the area for her love, good humor and willingness
to help others. She was a great cook and shared her talent generously with friends. A favorite word for her
was 'GO', which meant traveling, and she loved it.
Mrs. Medley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cookeville.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Joe Ann and Wayne Johnson; a granddaughter and
grandson-in-law, Jennifer Johnson and Mike Pursley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Luther Medley; a daughter,
Bobbie Jean Medley Proctor; and two sisters, Cleo Sliger and Stella Sliger Flatt.
Rev. Susan Gardner will officiate at the services.
Whitson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published November 11, 1999 11:07 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
George Royce Medley
b. 1 December 1926 –d. 6 December 1990, (Pvt. U. S. Army WWII).
George Royce Medley
James Arnold Medley Obt.
b. 10 January 1909, Putnam Co., TN –d. 21 September 1983, Madison TN, md on the 21st of June 1931 to
Dezell “Dell” (Boyd) Medley, b. 9 April 1910, Rowland, TN – d. 29 July 2010, Madison, TN, d/o
Dallas Lyda Boyd, s/o (Wm. Elcaney/Elkanah “Cain”Boyd & Alice Barnes) & Hattie Hankins. James
Arnold Medley, s/o Ernest Medley (1885-1967) & Micheal “Telia”Anderson (1891-1952).
*See Dezell “Dell”(Boyd) Medley Obt.
Arnold Medley, 74, Madison, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 10:00, Friday at Madison Funeral Home with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Medley was a retired chemist in research and development at E.L. Dupont for 44 years.
A Putnam County native, Mr. Medley was the son of the late Ernest and Telia Anderson Medley. He was
married to Dezell Boyd Medley, who survives.
He was a prominent church and civic leader, a teacher, a deacon and member of the First Baptist Church of
Madison. He was chosen Madison Brothers Man of the Year in 1978. He also served as president of the
organization. He was one of the many founders of Memorial Hospital and a member of the Masonic
Lodge. He studied at Baxter Seminary.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Donald Murray Medley, Harrisburg, IL; a daughter Mrs.
Carl D. (Patricia) Prentice, Madison; 4 grand children; and a brother.
Tennessean Newspaper –Sept. 22, 1983- C-6.
James Sidney “Sid”Medley Obt.
b. 16 December 1853 –d. 16 June 1943, md Mary Elizabeth (Isbell) Medley, b. 22 November 1852, TN –
d. 16 March 1930, d/o James Livingston “Jim” Isbell & Melvina Mitchell. James Sidney Medley, s/o
George Washington “Goot” Medley (1826-1916) & Amanda D. Smith, d/o Thomas J. Smith &
Matilda Puckett. George Washington "Goot" Medley md 2nd Fannie Childress - md 3rd Sarah Garrison).
*See Mary Elizabeth (Isbell) Medley Obt.
*See James Livingston “Jim”Isbell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the house of J. J. Bradford, 103 Franklin Street, for James
Sidney Medley, age 89, who had been ill for only a few weeks. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Cookeville.
Survivors are three sons, Jim Medley of Silver Point; Bob Medley, Nashville, and Fate Medley, Nashville;
two daughters, Daisy Vaughn and Mrs. J. J. Bradford, both of Cookeville; two brothers, Bill Medley and
Columbus Medley of Silver Point; one sister, Mrs. Lovie Lafever, of Silver Point, and a number of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Census Place:1880 District 8, De Kalb Co., Tennessee
Dwl: 30
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J. C. MEDLEY Self
M
M
W
26
TN
Occ:
Farming Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mary E. MEDLEYWife F
M
W
27
TN
Page 176D
Occ:
Keeps House
Amanda MEDLEYDau F
Occ:
At Home
James W. MEDLEYSon M
Fa: TN
Maud MEDLEY Dau
F
Fa: TN
Fa: TN
S
Fa: TN
S
Mo: TN
S
Mo: TN
Mo: TN
W
4
Mo: TN
W
3
TN
W
TN
5M
TN
Census Place:1880 District 8, De Kalb Co., Tennessee
Dwl: 31
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
G. W. MEDLEYSelf
M
M
W
52
TN
Occ:
Farming Fa: VA Mo: VA
Amanda MEDLEYWife F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
Keeps House
Fa: TN Mo: TN
George MEDLEYSon
M
S
W
16
TN
Occ:
Farm Labor
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Alvin MEDLEY Son
M
S
W
15
TN
Occ:
Farm Labor
Fa: TN Mo: TN
John MEDLEY Son
M
S
W
13
TN
Occ:
Farm Labor
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Octava F. MEDLEYDau F
S
W
11
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Laverna MEDLEYDau F
S
W
5
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Collumbus MEDLEYSon M
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Joel “Joe”Luther Medley Obt.
b. 15 April 1903, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 August 1989, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN,
md on the 26th of December 1926, Putnam Co., TN to Evola Jewell (Sliger) Medley, b. 12 June 1908,
Putnam Co., TN –d. 10 November 1999, Goodlettsville, TN, d/o John Byrd Sliger (1881-1915) & Flora
Ann Austin (1884-1936). Joel “Joe”Luther Medley, s/o James High Medley (1871-1944) & Margaret
Elizabeth "Betty" Leftwich (1877-1947), both buried in Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Arless Dero Brown Obt.
*See Dempse Southard Howard buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Evola Jewell (Sliger) Medley Obt.
*See Bobbie Jean (Medley) Roland Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 388, #4591: Luther Medley married 26
December 1926, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Jewell Sliger).
BAXTER - Services for Mr. Joe Luther Medley, 86, a retired state employee, were to be held at 1:00 today
at the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home. Burial was to be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Medley died Thursday at Cookeville General Hospital after a brief illness.
He was a native of Putnam County, the son of the late James High and Margaret Elizabeth Leftwich
Medley.
He was married to Jewell Sliger Medley who survives.
Mr. Medley was a retired road supervisor with Tennessee Highway Dept.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Joe Ann Johnson of Nashville, and a granddaughter.
Banner, TN: Saturday, 12 August 1989.
Kerrin (Shanks) Medley Obt.
b. 8 January 1947 –d. 23 January 2008, md on the 8th of January 1945, Putnam Co., TN to William David
“J. C.” “Shug” Medley, b. 18 February 1926 – d. 19 June 2009, s/o Willie Howard Medley & Bertha
Delma Watts. Note: On the tombstone is the name William David Medley. J. C. Medley, s/o Willie
Howard Medley & Bertha Delma Watts.
*See William David “J. C.”“Shug”Medley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 327, docket #5, pg. 128: William David
Medley married 8 January 1945, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, address: Silver Point, TN to Kerrin Shanks, age
18, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Floyd
Shanks).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kerrin Medley, 81, will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. from
the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 25, from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan.
26, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Medley died Jan. 23, 2008, at her residence.
(Pictured: Kerrin Shanks Medley & John J. C. Medley).
She was born in Putnam County to the late Floyd W. and Eldra Shanks
Medley.
Mrs. Medley was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband of 63 years, J.C. “Shug”Medley of Cookeville; a son and daughter-inlaw, David and Mitzi Medley of Cookeville; and three grandchildren, Jason and Jeff Matthews and David
Phillips.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Medley was preceded in death by a grandchild, Cody Levi Medley.
Bro. Lynn Bullock will officiate at the services.
Thursday, Jan 24, 2008: Herald Citizen newspaper, Cookeville, TN
*See Chapter 2 & Lewis Monroe Anderson Family Sheet and Anderson files at:
http:///www.ajlambert.com
Lorraine S. (Schultz) Medley Obt.
b. 15 December 1921, New York, NY –d. 27 February 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o John Peter
Schultz & Kathleen L. Loughran.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lorraine S. Medley, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Fri., March 2, at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, Thurs., March 1, at Whitson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Medley died on Tues., Feb. 27, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in New York, N.Y. to the late John Peter and Kathleen L. Loughran
Schultz. Mrs. Medley was the retired operator of The Peddler. She was a member of the Roman Catholic
Church.
Her family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Jack L. and Lois P. Schultz of Huntington, N.Y.; a nephew,
John Schultz of Stamford, Conn.; and a niece, Elizabeth Knobelauch of Sayville, N.Y.
Father Pete Coffey will officiate at the services.
Published March 01, 2001 12:31 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Front Page, 26 July 1998
Martin Luke Medley Obt.
b. 25 June 1907, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 July 1998, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of April 1928, Putnam
Co., TN to Pauline (Maddux) Medley, b. 10 October 1906, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN – d. 6 May
1999, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Charles Burton Maddux & Martha D. Jones. Martin Luke Medley, s/o Zina
"Zinnie" Medley & Sara Sophronia Judd.
*See Donald “Don”Richard Medley Obt.
*See Ralph Pedigo Medley Obt.
*See Sara Sophronia (Judd) Medley Obt.
*See Zina A. Medley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 470, #4588: Luke Medley married 24
April 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Pauline Maddux).
LUKE MEDLEY, FORMER JUDGE, MAYOR, DIES
Funeral services for M. L. (Luke) Medley, 91, a long-time leader in local government, industry recruitment
and public service in Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First
Presbyterian Church in Cookeville, with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral
Home.
Mr. Medley died at his home on Friday, July 24, 1998.
A visionary with a life-long philosophy of public service, Medley was responsible
for helping to bring electricity to the rural communities in the 1930’s and served as a
driving force in organizing the Chamber of Commerce and Upper Cumberland
Development District.
In 1940, Medley founded WHUB radio, one of the first small-market radio CBS
affiliates in the country and the first station to serve the Upper Cumberland.
A lifelong Republican, he was repeatedly elected to public office in Putnam County, which was
traditionally Democratic at the time. Some of the offices he held included Putnam County judge for 16
years, Cookeville mayor for two terms, and he also served as a justice of the peace.
He also served as secretary of the Tennessee Republican Party for 20 years.
His advocacy and influence is partly responsible for some of the defining characteristics of Putnam County,
including the hospital, library, municipal buildings and fairgrounds.
He helped to ensure an adequate water supply for Cookeville and much of rural Putnam County, and his
representation on the five-member governor’s committee to route Tennessee’s interstate highway system
guaranteed Upper Cumberland access to I-40.
Medley was also known for his commitment to excellence in education, which is reflected by his role in the
county’s school consolidation and improvement plan.
An alumnus of Tennessee Tech here in Cookeville, he served on both the Tennessee Tech and University
of Tennessee Development Councils.
Medley was also a longtime member and former elder of the Buffalo Valley and Cookeville First
Presbyterian Churches.
His family includes his wife of 70 years, Pauline Maddux Medley; three sons, Paul Michael Medley,
Martin Luke Medley Jr., and Donald Richard Medley, all of Cookeville; 10 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zina and Sarah Judd Medley; a daughter, Sara Martha Medley
Jared, and two brothers, Ralph and Beverly Medley.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Jeff Gleason, Andrew McCain, Dr. Christian Christensen, and grandsons
Martin Luke Medley II, Paul Michael Medley Jr., Richard Medley and Mark Jared.
Honorary pallbearers will be W.R. Whitaker, H. S. Barnes, Louis Johnson, Dr. William S. Taylor, Lamar
Medley, Warren G. Medley, Dr. Adron Medley and former employees of WHUB.
Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Medley’s memory to the Luke and Pauline Medley Scholarship
Endowment at Tennessee Tech, Box 5047, Cookeville, TN 38505.
Herald-Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Front Page, 26 July 1998
Mary Elizabeth (Isbell) Medley Obt.
b. 22 November 1852 – d. 16 March 1930, Putnam Co., TN, md James Sidney “Sid” Medley. Mary
Elizabeth (Isbell) Medley, d/o James Livingston “Jim”Isbell & Melvina Mitchell.
*See James Sidney “Sid”Medley Obt.
*See James Livingston “Jim”Isbell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Certificate: #6606
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Medley
Age: 77y 4m
Birth Place: TN
Death: 16 Mar 1930
Father: James Usbell - Isbell
Mother: Melvina Mitchell
Mrs. Sid Medley Goes to Her Reward
The death of Mrs. Mary Isbell Medley on Sunday morning, March 16, at her home in West Cookeville,
caused profound grief to her family and many friends. She was 77 years of age and had lived a long and
useful life of devotion to her children and as a member of the M. E. Church, South.
She is survived by her husband Sid Medley, three sons, Jim, Fate, and Bob Medley, all of Nashville; three
daughters, Mrs. Daisy Vaughn, of Laurel Hill; Mrs. Effie Bradford of Cookeville; and Mrs. Maude Carr of
Mississippi; also by one brother W. L. Isbell of this city, and several grandchildren. Two daughters and
one son preceded her to the grave.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Sam Edwards at the home on Monday morning, followed by
internment at the City Cemetery in the family lot.
(1870 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 10 –J. L. Isbell is head of household, 54 yrs. old, TN
md to Melvina, 49 yrs. old, TN Children: Nancy A., 21 yrs. old; Mary E., 17 yrs. old & Washington
Isbell, 10 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Thomas Manard, 16 yrs. old, TN & B. F.
Colemon, 21 yrs. old, TN).
Micheal Martelia “Telia”(Anderson) Medley Obt.
b. 23 February 1891, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1 July 1952, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 22nd of
December 1907, Putnam Co., TN to Ernest Medley, b. 15 November 1885, TN – d. 26 September 1967,
Carthage, Smith Co., TN, s/o William R. Medley & Mary Pedigo. Micheal M. “Telia” (Anderson)
Medley, d/o Lewis Monroe Anderson (1867-1935) & Matilda Isabelle Wallace (1872-1956), both buried
in the Smellage Cemetery, Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Ernest Medley Obt. *See William Grover Anderson Obt.
*See Floyd Witherson Shanks Obt. *See Eldra (Anderson) Shanks Obt.
*See Audra Camilla (Anderson) Denny Obt. *See Virgil Timothy Denny Obt.
Children of Ernest & Micheal M. Medley are: James Arnold Medley (1909-1983) md Delzell “Dell”Boyd;
Morris Charles Medley (1910-1940) md Vera Margarett Swallows; Lamar Medley (1916-2000) md
Elizabeth Carolyn Hall (1924-1998); Ruth Medley (1919-?) md John Neal; Louise Medley (1924) &
LeRoy “Roy”Medley (1928-1933).
Micheal Martelia “Telia”(Anderson) Medley’s siblings are: William Grover Anderson Sr. (1899-1970) md
Lillian Lee (1889-1925); Ollie Lamby Anderson (1896-1988) md Warner Miller Julian (1888-1964); Audra
C. Anderson (1899-1990) md Virgil Timothy Denny (1884-1949); Addie Anderson (1902-1976) md
Preston Steward Gill (1901-1967); Eldra Anderson (1909-1981) md Floyd Witherson Shanks (1906-1990)
& John Byrd Anderson (1893-1894).
Services for Mrs. Telia Medley
Mrs. Telia Anderson Medley, 61, died at Cookeville General Hospital, Tuesday morning after about a
year’s illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home
with Rev. O.T. Nelson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Madison officiating. Burial was in the
Cookeville City Cemetery, TN.
Mrs. Medley is survived by her husband, Ernest Medley, Baxter, 2 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Neal, and Miss
Louise Medley, Baxter, 2 sons Lamar Medley, Oak Ridge, TN and Arnold Medley, Madison, her mother,
Mrs. Matilda Anderson, Silver Point, 4 sisters, Mrs. Julian, Baxter, Mrs. Floyd Shanks and Mrs. Virgil
Denny, Silver Point, Mrs. Preston Gill, Detroit, MI and 1 brother, William Grover Anderson, Cookeville,
and 3 grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 2 July 1953, pg. 2.
Mozelle (Spain) Medley Obt.
b. 10 October 1909, Kosciusko, MS – d. 23 June 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Ralph Pedigo
Medley, b. 20 December 1902, TN –d. 23 December 1951, TN, s/o Zina A. Medley & Sara Sophronia
Judd. Mozelle (Spain) Medley, d/o Sidney Johnston Spain & Texanna Temple.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mozelle Spain Medley, 93, of Cookeville, will be held Friday, June
27, at 11 a.m. at the Cookeville First Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends at Hopper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home
tomorrow (Thursday, June 26) from 5-8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10
a.m. until the time of services.
Mrs. Medley died Monday, June 23, 2003, at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville.
Born in Kosciusko, Miss., on Oct. 10, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Sidney
Johnston and Texanna Temple Spain.
Mrs. Medley graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1927; attended Sophie Newcomb/Tulane
University, Mississippi State College for Women and Hillman College (which became Mississippi College)
and received a BS degree from Tennessee Tech University in Education/Curriculum and Instruction in
1950 and an MA from the George Peabody College for Teachers/Vanderbilt University.
She was a member of the Tennessee Tech Faculty Women's Club and Old Walton Road Chapter of
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Medley was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Friends of
the Depot, Depot Board of Directors and Tennessee Tech Community Symphony Guild.
She was involved with home-delivered meals, the Cookeville Regional Hospital Auxiliary/Pink Lady, the
Study Club and was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church.
She received the 1997 Patron Award for the Cookeville Arts Council and was named outstanding
contributor to the arts in Cookeville.
She taught fourth grade at the Tech Campus School for 21 years, was a part-time instructor at TTU
and was the director of Title III, ESEA and the Upper Cumberland Reading Project for three years.
She was on the TTU Education Foundation Board, a member of the Cookeville Tomorrow
Project/Education Group, Tennessee Tech Emeriti Faculty Association, Tennessee Retired Teachers
Association, American Association of University Women and the Tech Garden Club.
Her family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Dr. James L. Snelgrove of Naperville, Ill.; a son
and daughter-in-law, Dr. Adron and Sara Medley of Helena, Mont.; a sister, Lucille Spain Turner, of
Kosciusko, Miss.; seven grandchildren, Mark Adron Medley, Lee Emmett Medley, Bryce Matthew
Medley, Sara Leigh Medley, Shane Adron Medley, Anne Caroline Snelgrove and Dr. Sarah Margaret
Snelgrove; and three great-grandchildren, Emily, Lia and Emma Medley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Pedigo Medley, whom she
married in Kosciusko, Miss., on April 8, 1934; a sister, Christine Spain Emerson, and a brother, Alfred Otto
Spain.
Pallbearers will be Mike, Martin, Don, Shane and Michael Medley and Jim Snelgrove.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tennessee Tech emeriti faculty, members of the Putnam County Retired
Teachers Association, the staff of NHC Healthcare of Cookeville, former 4th-grade students at Tech
Campus School and elders of the First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee Tech College of Education Foundation, P.O. Box
5047, Cookeville, TN 38505.
The Rev. G. David Campbell and the Rev. Ernest Robertson will conduct Friday's services.
Published June 25, 2003 12:09 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Odas Medley
b. 28 September 1910, TN –d. 20 September 1917, s/o Dock Medley & Verna Judd.
‘He is not dead but sleepth’
Odis Medley
b. 28 Sep 1910, TN
d. 20 Sep 1917
Father: Dock Medley
Mother: Verna Judd, TN
Pauline (Maddux) Medley Obt.
b. 10 October 1906, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN –d. 6 May 1999, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 24th of
April 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Martin Luke Medley, b. 25 June 1907, Putnam Co., TN –d. 24 July 1998,
Putnam Co., TN, s/o Zina "Zinnie" Medley & Sara Sophronia Judd.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 470, #4588: Luke
Medley married 24 April 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Pauline Maddux).
COOKEVILLE – Pauline Maddux Medley, 92, a life long resident of Putnam
County, died on Thursday, May 6, 1999. She was the widow of former Cookeville
mayor and Putnam County judge Luke Medley.
Mrs. Medley was born and grew up in Buffalo Valley where her father was a farmer
and a merchant. She married Luke Medley in 1928 and for 70 years supported her
husband in his public service and his business activities, which included
establishment of pioneer radio broadcast station WHUB and later WHUB-FM.
Mrs. Medley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes three sons and daughters-in-law, Martin and Laura Medley, Mike and Carolyn Medley,
and Don and Judy Medley; 10 grandchildren, Lucy McCain, Molly Gleason, Emily Chirstensen, Mark and
Amy Jared, Catherine Hunter, Donald Richard Jr., Michael Jr., Sara and Martin Luke Medley II; and six
great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Charles Burton and Martha Jones Maddux, she was also
preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Medley Jared; three sister, Edith Neal, Ruby Royce Jared and Mary
Alice Young; and two brothers, Charles and Compton Maddux.
Ralph Pedigo Medley Obt.
b. 20 December 1902, TN – d. 23 December 1951, TN, md Mozelle (Spain) Medley, 10 October 1909,
Kosciusko, MS – d. 23 June 2003, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Sidney Johnston Spain & Texanna
Temple. Ralph Pedigo Medley, s/o Zina A. Medley & Sara Sophronia Judd.
*See Mozelle (Spain) Medley Obt.
*See Zina A. Medley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
Funeral rites for Ralph Pedigo Medley, 49, who died Sunday morning of a heart attack a few hours after
arriving at a Madison, Tennessee hospital were conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday afternoon at the Buffalo
Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Newton Sharpe officiating. Burial was in the City
Cemetery.
A retired merchant, he was the son of Mrs. Sarah Judd Medley and the late Z. A. Medley of Buffalo Valley.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Mozelle Spain Medley; a daughter, Alice
Temple Medley, a son, Ralph Adrin Medley; and two brothers, Judge Luke Medley of Cookeville and
Beverley Medley of Washington D. C.
Sara Sophronia (Judd) Medley Obt.
b. 22 February 1880, Putnam Co., TN –d. 31 May 1964, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 25th
of December 1901, Putnam Co., TN to Zina Aaron Medley, b. 16 July 1880, TN –d. 17 March 1951, s/o
William Riley Medley & Mary Elizabeth Pedigo. Sara Sophronia (Judd) Medley, d/o Francis Marion
Judd (1855-1912) & Asenath “Sena” (Judd) Judd (1845-1926), both buried in Smellage Cemetery,
Boma, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Aliene Judd buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martin Luther Judd buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Zina A. Medley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 107: Zinie Medley married 25 December
1901, Putnam Co., TN to Fronie Judd).
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Sophronia Medley, 84, were held today at the Buffalo Valley Presbyterian
Church with Dr. Charles N. Sharpe and the Rev. Bill Janes officiating.
Mrs. Medley, a retired homemaker, of Buffalo Valley, Rt. 1 died Sunday May 31, 1964, at the Cookeville
Hospital where she was taken last Wednesday following an extended illness. She was the mother of
Cookeville Mayor Luke Medley.
A native of Putnam County, she was the daughter of Francis Marion Judd and Ascenath Judd and a member
of the Buffalo Valley, U. S. A. Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Luke of Cookeville and Beverly M. of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary
Anderson and Mrs. Ailene Judd, Silver Point and Mrs. Emma Harper of Dallas, TX.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Cookeville Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Tuesday, 2 June 1964.
Tommy Norris Medley Obt.
b. 7 November 1930, Silver Point, TN –d. 4 September 1999, Cookeville, TN, (US Air Force Korea), md
on the 7th of September 1954, Putnam Co., TN to Oneal Carter. Tommy Noris Medley, s/o Arlie Medley
& Eura Belle Clemons.
*See Eura Belle (Clemons) Medley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lula Movaline (Medley) Pienkowski Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 398: Tommy Norris Medley married 7
September 1954, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 7 November 1930, Rt. 2, Silver Point, TN to Oneal Carter,
age 18, b. 21 April 1936, address: Rt. 2, Silver Point, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: J. W. Carter, father, Rt. 2, Silver Point, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Eura
Bell Mitchell, mother, Rt. 1, Silver Point, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Tommy Norris Medley, 68, of Silver Point, were held at 10 a.m.
today, Wed., Sept. 8, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Medley died on Sat., Sept. 4, 1999, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 7, 1930, in Silver Point to the late Arlie Medley and Eura Belle Clemons Medley
Mitchell. Mr. Medley was retired from the exterminating business. He served in the Air Force.
His family includes a son, Gary Medley of Harvard, Ill.; two sisters, Lula Plenkowski of Cookeville and
Eura Lee Riggs of Utah; two granddaughters; and a grandson.
Bishop Bobby Spencer officiated at the services.
Published September 08, 1999 11:01 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
William David “J. C.”“Shug”Medley Obt.
b. 18 February 1926 –d. 19 June 2009, md on the 8th of January 1945, Putnam Co., TN to Kerrin (Shanks)
Medley, b. 8 January 1947 –d. 23 January 2008, d/o Floyd Witherson Shanks & Eldra Anderson. Note:
On the tombstone is the name William David Medley. J. C. Medley, s/o Willie Howard Medley &
Bertha Delma Watts.
*See Kerrin (Shanks) Medley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 327, docket #5, pg. 128: William David
Medley married 8 January 1945, Putnam Co., TN, age 18, address: Silver Point, TN to Kerrin Shanks, age
18, address: Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Floyd
Shanks).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for J.C. “Shug”Medley, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, June
21, from the chapel of Cookeville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Mr. Medley died Friday, June 19, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Willie Howard and Bertha Delma Watts Medley.
Mr. Medley was a lifelong farmer and an employee of the Smith County Commission Company for 30
years.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, David M. and Mitzi Medley of Cookeville; three
grandchildren, David Phillips and Jason and Jeff Matthews, all of Cookeville; and five great-grandchildren,
Morgan Martinez and Cody, Connor, Calan and Chase Matthews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Kerrin Medley (who died Jan.
23, 2008), and a grandchild, Cody Levi Medley.
Bro. David Hacker will officiate at the services.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.cookevillefuneralhome.com.
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009
Zina A. Medley Obt.
b. 16 July 1880, TN – d. 17 March 1951, Buffalo Valley, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 25th of December
1901, Putnam Co., TN to Sarah Sophronia Fronie (Judd) Medley, b. 22 February 1880, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 31 May 1964, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Francis Marion Judd & Asenath “Sena” Judd. Zina A.
Medley, s/o William Riley Medley & Mary Elizabeth Pedigo.
*See Sara Sophronia (Judd) Medley Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 107: Zinie Medley married 25 December
1901, Putnam Co., TN to Fronie Judd).
Rites Monday for Zina Medley, 70, who died Saturday at his home in Buffalo Valley. Funeral services
were at Buffalo Valley Presbyterian Church with Rev. Arbaugh officiating. Interment was in Cookeville
City Cemetery. Survivors are Sarah (Judd) Medley, his wife, and 3 sons, Beverly, Ralph, and Luke
Medley.
(1900 census 11th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 10 –William R. Medley, 42 yrs. old, b. December
1857, TN md 3 yrs. to Ada “Ader” McCulley, 23 yrs. old, b. October 1876, TN, 1 child born, 1 child
living – Children in household: Zina A., son, 19 yrs. old, b. July 1880; Haritte, 15 yrs. old, b. July 1884;
Earnest, 14 yrs. old, b. November 1885; Elsie Marion, 13 yrs.old, b. 13 March 1888 (census states 13
March 1887), Babe, son, 10 yrs. old, b. November 1889 & Eskel E. “Dock” Medley, 2 yrs. old, b.23
January 1898 md Buena Vista Denny –b. 26 April 1902. All born in TN).
(William R. Medley md 1st Mary Pedigo).
(1920 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 15 Family: 17 –Zina Medley is head of household, 39
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Merchant General Store, md to Froina, 39 yrs. old, TN. Children: Ralph, 17 yrs.
old; Luke, 12 yrs. old & Beverly Medley, 7 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Alice
Judd, sister-in-law, single, 30 yrs. old, TN and Floyd Huddleston, hired help, 20 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 62 Family: 68 –Luke Medley is head of household, 22
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Occupation: Merchant General Store, (20 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Pauline,
23 yrs. old, TN, (21 yrs. old 1st marriage).
(1930 census 9th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 63 Family: 69 –Zina Medley is head of household, 49
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Occupation: Merchant General Store, (21 yrs. old 1st marriage), md to Frona, 50
yrs. old, TN. Children: Beverly Medley, 17 yrs. old, TN)
Kirk D. Meehan Obt.
b. 12 Octoberr 1959, Port Jervis, NY - d. 29 July 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 25th of May
1980, Yulan, NY to Bettie (Sobolewski) Meehan. Kirk D. Meehan, s/o William Meehan & Inez Mae
Hocker.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Kirk D. Meehan, 51, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, and again
Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Meehan died Friday, July 29, 2011, a Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
Funeral Services for Kirk D. Meehan, 51 of Cookeville will be held Thursday, August 4, at 1 P.M. from the
Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Meehan died suddenly Friday, July 29, 2011 in the Emergency Room of Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
He was born October 12, 1959 in Port Jervis, New York to the late William and Inez Mae Hocker Meehan.
Heaven receieved another angel with the passing of Kirk. He had a heart of gold and deeply loved his
family and friends. He was a friend and a soul-mate to his wife; as well as an inspiration, friend, and
provider to his children: and a wonderful friend to all who knew him.
He was a life member of the Lumberland Fire Dept., Veteran of US Army Reserves, former Chief of
Lumberland Constabulary, former leader and committee member of Cub Scout Pack 102 in Lumberland,
N.Y. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Cookeville.
Survivors include wife of 31 years Bettie Sobolewski Meehan (whom he married May 25, 1980 in Yulan,
NY); daughter & son-in-law Jessica & Thomas Golding of Cookeville, son & daughter-in-law Bryan &
Lindsey Meehan of Poughkeepsie, NY, sister & brother-in-law Theresa & Ken Vandermark of Rockhill,
NY; grandchildren, Thomas Golding and “Baby”Meehan; three brothers & sisters-in-law Patrick &
Michele Meehan of Hyde Park, NY, Thomas & Sharon Meehan of Sparta, Tn., David & Patricia Meehan of
Bumpass, VA; several uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces & cousins.
Rev. Monica Mowdy will officiate.
Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 8 P.M. and after 10 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Cub Scout Pack #651 %Jill Myers 2729 Churchill Dr. Cookeville,
Tn. 38506.
Family & Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home.
Tammie Marie Meese Obt.
b. 17 September 1970, Lincoln, IL –d. 13 April 2004, Cookeville, TN, md John Louis Harness. Tammie
Marie Meese, d/o Howard Meese & Peggy Burris Horner.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Tammie Marie Meese, 33, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, April 17, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9-10:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Cookeville Chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Ms. Meese died on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 17, 1970, in Lincoln, Ill., to Peggy Burris Horner of Lincoln and the late Howard
Meese. She was a homemaker.
Her family includes her husband, John Louis Harness of Cookeville; a son, John Howard Harness of
Cookeville; four daughters, Samantha (Sammie) and Sabrina Harness, both of Cookeville, Michelle
Harness of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Brittany Harness of Ferndale, Mich.; a brother, Joseph Meese of
Lincoln; and a sister, Mary Jean McPhearson of Lincoln.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Meese.
Larry Raper will officiate at the services.
Published April 16, 2004 10:30 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Callie Dimple (Myers) Melton Obt.
b. 30 September 1911, Overton Co., TN –d. 11 October 2009, Putnam Co., TN, md Claude O. Melton, b.
28 February 1911 – d. November 1981, s/o W. M. Gilbert Melton & Belva Tudor. Callie Dimple
(Myers) Melton, d/o Luther Jackson “Jack” Myers & Sallie Edith Smith. Luther Jackson “Jack”
Myers, b. 27 December 1870, TN - d. July 1962, (s/o Luther B. Myers) & his wife Sallie Edith (Smith)
Myers, b. 1891 –d. 14 July 1980, (d/o Alex Smith & Laura Parsons), both buried in the Shiloh Cemetery
at Windle, Overton Co., TN.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Callie Dimple Myers Melton, 98, of Cookeville, will be held
Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in the Windle Community of Overton County. (Callie is buried in
Cookeville City Cemetery next to her husband Claude O. Melton).
Family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Mrs.
Melton went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. She was born Sept. 30, 1911,
in Overton County to the late Luther Jackson and Sallie Edith Smith Myers. Mrs. Melton resided with
her niece, Sally McDonald Askew, in Cookeville. She was a founding member of Parkview United
Methodist Church (now Friendship United Methodist Church).
She earned her B.S. degree in education from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (TTU) and a master's degree
in library science from George Peabody College. Mrs. Melton taught in the Upper Cumberland area for
more than 53 years. As an accomplished teacher, librarian, Girl Scout, poet, published author,
genealogist, historian and storyteller, she touched the lives of young and old with her love for a good
story, books, history, folktales, wildflowers, great food (particularly biscuits) and all things family.
Her family includes three beloved sisters, Mary Barker of Sparta, Marjorie Deck of Maryville and Betty
Ashburn of Cookeville; a sister-in-law, Thelma Myers of Santa Ana, Calif.; nieces and nephews Shelby
Reid, Patsy and Bob Richardson, Jack and Debbie Myers, Sally Askew, John and Cheryl Myers, Susanne
and Roy Ferguson, Steve and Pam Deck, Wayne and Melinda Netherton, Joe and Stephanie Kolb, Phil and
Heather Combest, Brett Myers,and Darren and Beth Shell; 11 great-nieces and -nephews; nine great-greatnieces and -nephews; and a great-great-great-niece and -nephew. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Melton
was preceded in death by her husband, Claude O. Melton; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Ernest
and Edna Myers Smith, Luther K. and Lorelle Myers, Tracy A. and Wilma Myers, Earl P. and Mary Jo
Myers and Arthur B. (Art) Myers; and a nephew, Joe Pat Myers.
Pallbearers will be Jack and John Myers, Steve Deck, Wayne Netherton, Kenneth Allen, Roy Ferguson,
Jack Horton, Carl Sullivan and Ernest Copeland. Pastor Monica Mowdy will officiate the services. You
may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009
Claude O. Melton
b. 28 February 1911 – d. November 1981, md Callie Dimple (Myers) Melton, b. 30 September 1911,
Overton Co., TN – d. 11 October 2009, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Luther Jackson “Jack” Myers & Sallie
Edith Smith. Claude O. Melton, s/o W. M. Gilbert Melton & Belva Tudor.
*See W. M. Gilbert Melton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Callie Dimple (Myers) Melton Obt.
Callie Dimple (Myers) Melton
(SS Death Index: Name: CLAUDE MELTON Birth: 28 Feb 1911– Death: Nov 1981 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam, TN) –SSN: 410-023-1364, TN)
(1920 census 2nd Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 202 Family: 209 – Luther J. Myers is head of
household, 49 yrs.old, TN md to Sallie E., 28 yrs.old, TN. Children: Callie D., 8 yrs. old; Holley E., 6 yrs.
old; Luther K., 3 10/12 yrs. old & Tracy Myers, son, 1 3/12 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Mary A. Myers, mother, 88 yrs. old, TN, widow)
(1920 census 9th Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 410 Family: 426 – Gilbert Melton is head of
household, 32 yrs. old, TN md to Belva, 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: Claude, 8 yrs. old, TN & Alexander
Melton, 7 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census 2nd Civil Dist., Gore Ford Road, Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 67 Family: 67 –Luther J. Myers is
head of household, 59 yrs. old, TN (40 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Sallie E., 38 yrs. old, TN (19 yrs. old 1st
marriage). Children: Callie D., 18 yrs. old; Edna, 16 yrs. old; Luther K., 13 yrs. old; Tracy A., 11 yrs. old;
Earl P., 9 yrs. old; Mary B., 6 yrs. old; Marjorie M., 4 3/12 yrs. old & Arthur B. Myers, 0/12 yrs. old. all
born in TN. Also living in the household: Alex Smith, father-in-law, 79 yrs. old, TN (21 yrs. old 1 st
marriage).
W. M. Gilbert Melton
b. 3 May 1887 –d. 3 December 1981, md on the 8th of November 1908, Overton Co., TN to Belva (Tudor)
Melton, b. 4 May 1887 –d. 23 May 1969.
*See Claude O. Melton burid in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Callie Dimple (Myers) Melton Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Overton Co., TN, #1978: W. G. Melton married 8 November
1908, Overton Co., TN to Belva Tudor).
(1920 census 9th Civil Dist., Overton Co., TN: Dwl: 410 Family: 426 – Gilbert Melton is head of
household, 32 yrs. old, TN md to Belva, 32 yrs. old, TN. Children: Claude, 8 yrs. old, TN & Alexander
Melton, 7 yrs. old, TN).
Dr. Hubert Elmo Meredith Obt.
b. 11 March 1916, Owensboro, KY –d. 24 September 2004, Lynchburg, TN, md on the 17th of June 1944,
Putnam Co., TN to Lillian Leona (Mahler) Meredith, b. 22 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN – d. 29
December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Daily S. Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer. Dr. Hubert Elmo
Meredith, s/o Hirian Lee Meredith & Angie Elizabeth Hutchinson.
*See Lillian Leona (Mahler) Meredith Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 282, docket #5, pg. 104: Hubert Meredith
married 17 June 1944, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, address: Nashville, TN to Lillian Mahler, age 28, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: D. S. Mahler, Cookeville, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: MEREDITH, HUBERT E –Birth: 11 Mar 1916- Death: 24 Sep 2004–Age: 88Last Residence (Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK) - Last Benefit: (none specified) – SSN:401-12-2490, Issued
By: KY). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Dr. Hubert Elmo Meredith, 88, of Lynchburg, formerly of
Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Also, a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Hilltop Church of Nazarene, with Revs.
Mike Tyree and Larry Cornett officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday, at the Cookeville Chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funereal Home.
Dr. Meredith died on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Lynchburg Health Care Center in Lynchburg.
He was born on March 11, 1916, in Owensboro, Ky., to the late Hirian Lee and Angie Elizabeth
Hutchinson Meredith.
He was a Nazarene minister for more than 65 years, and was a retired high school teacher for 34 years. He
taught in Tennessee, Alabama and Michigan. He taught at Monterey High School and served as pastor at
Monterey Church of Nazarene from 1954-1959. Dr. Meredith was a member of Hilltop Church of Nazarene
in Shelbyville.
His family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Rev. Larry Cornett of Kodiak, Alaska; two
grandchildren, US Army Captain Jonathan and Elizabeth Cornett of Baumholder, Germany, and Cheryl and
Joe Young of Anchorage, Alaska; and four great-grandchildren, Isaac Cornett and Jonathan, Hannah and
Rebekah Young.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Leona Mahler Meredith, who died
on Dec. 29, 2000; two sisters, Margaret Devine and Madge Moore; and three brothers, Jack, Bill and Don
Meredith.
Rev. Larry Cornett will officiate at the services.
Published September 27, 2004 12:19 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Lillian Leona (Mahler) Meredith Obt.
b. 22 February 1916, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 December 2000, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 17th
of June 1944, Putnam Co., TN to Dr. Hubert Elmo Meredith, b. 11 March 1916, Owensboro, KY –d. 24
September 2004, Lynchburg, TN, s/o Hirian Lee Meredith & Angie Elizabeth Hutchinson. Lillian
Leona (Mahler) Meredith, d/o Daily S. Mahler & Emily Lou Dyer.
*See Dr. Hubert Elmo Meredith Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: MEREDITH, LILLIAN L –Birth: 22 Feb 1916- Death: 29 Dec 2000–Age: 84Last Residence (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 376-56-0938, Issued
By: MI). (Death date was verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lillian Leona Mahler Meredith, 84, of Cookeville, will be held at
11 a.m., Mon., Jan. 1, 2001, from First Nazarene Church with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. on
Mon., Jan. 1 until the time of the services at Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home.
Mrs. Meredith died on Fri., Dec. 29, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 22, 1916 in Putnam County to the late Daily S. and Emily Lou Dyer Mahler. Mrs.
Meredith was a homemaker.
Her family includes: her husband, Dr. Hubert Meredith of Cookeville; her daughter and son-in-law, Judith
Elaine and Rev. L.E. Cornett of Shelbyville; brothers William Howard Mahler and James Walter Mahler of
Cookeville and Joe Douglas Mahler of Powell, Tenn.; her sisters, Elizabeth Stewart from OLiver Springs
and Bettye Hurt of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Lt. Jonathan D. Cornett and Cheryl Young; and her
great-grandson, Jonathan Cornett.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Meredith was preceded in death by her brothers Len K. and Ralph Mahler;
and her sister, Myrtle Mahler.
Rev. Kelvin Thomas and Rev. L.E. Cornett will officiate at the services.
Published December 30, 2000 6:02 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Melvin E. Meyer Obt.
b. 12 January 1910, WI –d. 15 March 1979, FL, md Kate (Warren) Meyer, b. 3 March 1905, Smithville,
TN – d. 19 November 1996, Tallahasse, FL. Kate (Haynes) Warren Meyer md also William Milton
Warren (1878-1947).
*See William Milton Warren Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: MEYER, MELVIN – Birth: 12 Jan 1910- Death: 29 Dec 2000– Age: 69- Last
Residence (Milwaukee, WI) - Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 389-03-2925, Issued By: WI).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Melvin E. Meyer, 69, were held at the chapel of Hooper &
Huddleston Funeral Home, Monday, March 19, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gerald Stow officiating.
Mr. Meyer, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died March 15 in Tallahassee, Florida where he was
spending the winter months.
He was a native of Wisconsin, a member of the Temple Baptish Church in Milwaukee, a retired machinist
having worked with the Allis Chalmers company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kate Warren Meyer; one step-son, Dr. James Warren, Nashville,
Tennessee; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ann Hart and Mrs. Juanita Reese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; seven
grandchildren
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 19 March 1979
Angelica Miguel Obt.
b. & d. 4 February 2006, Cookeville, TN, d/o Sebastian Diego & Eulalia Miguel Francisco.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Angelica Miguel, infant daughter of Sebastian Diego and Eulalia
Miguel Francisco, will be held today, Feb. 7, 2006, at 4 p.m. at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the cemetery.
Angelica was born and died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, her family includes a sister, Brinda Miguel, and a brother, Benedicto Miguel.
Published February 07, 2006 1:03 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Billie Frank Miller
b. 11 September 1931 –d. 28 November 1956, s/o Frank David Miller (1902-1966) & Marie Beula Eller
(1911-1990).
*See Frank David Miller Obt.
*See Marie Beula (Eller) Miller Obt.
Marie Beula (Eller) Miller Obt.
b. 10 May 1911, Glasgow, KY – d. 19 September 1990, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Frank David
Miller, b. 29 May 1902, Roane Co., TN – d. 16 March 1966, s/o John J. Miller & Lue Abston. Marie
Beula (Eller) Miller, d/o Wheeler Eller & Mary Walker.
*See Betty Jean (Miller) Eldridge Obt.
*See Frank David Miller Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: MARIE B MILLER Birth: 16 May 1911 Death: 19 Sep 1990- Last Residence:
COOKEVILLE - Funeral services for Beula Marie Miller, 79, of Cookeville will be held Friday,
September 21, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will be at the
Mrs. Miller died today (September 19, 1990) in Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Glasgow, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wheeler and Mary Walker Eller.
Her family includes one daughter, Betty Eldridge of Cookeville; one son, Jimmy Miller of Monterey; two
sisters, Hazel Whitley and Edna Tayes, both of Cookeveille; one brother, E.G. Eller of North Carolina; six
grandchildren, Kim Walker, Betty and Jimmy Miller Jr. and Danny, Miff and David Eldridge, and three
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Frank David Miller, and one son, Billy Frank Miller.
Bro. Dewitt Sampley and Bro. Gerald Bland will officiate at the services.
Frank David Miller Obt.
b. 29 May 1902, Roane Co., TN –d. 16 March 1966, md on the 23rd of December 1930, Putnam Co., TN to
Marie Beula (Eller) Miller, b. 10 May 1911, Glasgow, KY – d. 19 September 1990, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o Wheeler Eller & Mary Walker. Frank David Miller, s/o John J. Miller & Lue Abston.
*See Betty Jean (Miller) Eldridge Obt.
*See Marie Beula (Eller) Miller Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 264: Frank Miller married 23 December
1930, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, Cookeville, TN to Marie Eller, age 21, address: Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Wheeler Eller, Cookeville, TN).
(SS Death Index: Name: FRANK MILLER Birth: 29 Mar 1902 Death: Mar 1966- Last Residence:
Funeral services for Frank David Miller, 64, will be held from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral
Home Friday, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dewitt Sampley officiating.
Mr. Miller died at the local hospital Wednesday following an extended illness. He was a resident of
Bunker Hill Road in Cookeville, a former employee of General Telephone Compnay until he retired due to
his health.
He was a native of Roane County, TN, the son of the late John J. and Lue Abston Miller.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marie Eller Miller, 1 daughter, Mrs. Dan eldridge, Cookeville and 1 son,
Jimmy Carl Miller of Cookeville; 1 sister, Mrs. Rita Horn, Cincinnati, OH; 1 half-sister, Mrs. Mattie
Cunup, Rockwood; 2 half-brothers, Thomas C. Miller, Orange, VA, and Earl B. Miller, Arlington, MI and
5 grandchildren.
Fred Miller
No dates md to Lillian R. (unknown) Miller, b. 28 October 1872 – d. 11 February 1958, d/o Alvin
Alexander Regan & Farnetta “Nettie”Horn.
Census Place: 1880 District 9, White Co., Tennessee
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
A. A. REAGON Self
M
M
W
37
TN
Occ:
Merchant
Fa: TN Mo: KY
Farnetta REAGANWife F
M
W
33
TN
Occ:
R. L. REAGAN Son
M
S
W
8
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lillian REAGANDau
F
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Chas. A. REAGANSon M
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mamie REAGANDau
F
S
W
2
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Joseph A. REAGANSon M
S
W
10M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ashley and Anthony (Julian) Mills Obts.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ashley Annette Mills, 21, and her six month old son, Anthony, of
Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 12, from the Cookeville
Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, and on Monday
from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ashley and Anthony died suddenly on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at
Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville from injuries they sustained in an
automobile accident.
Mrs. Mills was born Nov. 10, 1982, in Cookeville.
Anthony was born Dec. 17, 2003, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Mills was a full time mother.
In addition to her husband and Anthony's father, Anthony James Daniel “Danny”Mills, Mrs. Mills' family
includes two daughters: Halee and Jazmyn Mills; her father and step-mother, Phillip and Carolyn Julian;
her mother and step-father, Susan and Jim Slife; a brother, Scott Julian; her paternal grandmother, Phyllis
Julian; two step-sisters: Angie Bilbrey and Julie Land, all of Cookeville; and many aunts, uncles, and
relatives.
Anthony and his mother were preceded in death by Mrs. Mills' paternal grandfather, Hollis Julian; and
maternal grandparents: Gladys and Ezel Thomas.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Mills Family Fund c/o Michelle Matthews, Am South Bank, 951 E.
10th. Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 or by contacting the funeral home.
Bro. Carl Sims and Rev. Jack Gentry will officiate at the services.
Published July 10, 2004 4:10 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Anthony Mills Obt.
b. 17 December 2003, Cookeville, TN – d. 7 July 2004, Nashville, TN, s/o Anthony James Daniel
“Danny”Mills & Ashley Annette Julian.
*See Ashley Annette (Julian) Mills Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funereal services for Anthony Mills, six month old son of Anthony James Daniel
“Danny”Mills of Cookeville and the late Ashley Julian Mills, were held at 11 a.m. today, Monday, July 12,
from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial was in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Anthony (and his mother, Ashley Annette Mills) died suddenly on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Vanderbilt
University Medical Center in Nashville, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on Dec. 17, 2003, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
In addition to his father, his family includes two sisters, Halee and Jazmyn Mills; paternal grandparents,
Brenda and Harold Hageman; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Carolyn Julian, and Susan and Jim Slife,
all of Cookeville; and maternal great-grandmother, Phyllis Julian of Cookeville.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joe Moceri; and his
maternal great-grandfather, Hollis Julian.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mills Family Fund, c/o Michelle Matthews, AmSouth Bank, 951
E. 10th St., Cookeville, Tenn. 38501; or by contacting the funeral home.
Rev. Jack Gentry and Bro. Carl Sims officiated at the services.
Published July 12, 2004 12:53 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Ashley Annette (Julian) Mills Obt.
b. 10 November 1982, Cookeville, TN – d. 7 July 2004, Nashville, TN, md on the 14th of October 2000,
Cookeville, TN to Anthony James Daniel “Danny”Mills. Ashley Annette (Julian) Mills, d/o Phillip &
Susan Julian.
*See Anthony Mills Obt.
*See Hollis Julian Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ashley Annette Mills, 21, of Cookeville, were held at 11 a.m.
today, Monday, July 12, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mills (and her six month old son, Anthony Mills) died suddenly on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1982, in Cookeville. Mrs. Mills was a full-time mother.
Her family includes her husband, Anthony James Daniel (Danny) Mills (whom she married on Oct. 14,
2000 in Cookeville); two daughters, Halee and Jazmyn Mills, both of Cookeville; her father and stepmother, Phillip and Carolyn Julian of Cookeville; her mother and step-father, Susan and Jim Slife of
Cookeville; a brother, Scott Julian of Cookeville; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Julian of Cookeville; two
step-sisters, Angie Bilbrey and Julie Land, both of Cookeville; and many aunts, uncles, relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Hollis Julian; and maternal grandparents, Gladys
and Ezel Thomas.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mills Family Fund, c/o Michelle Matthews, AmSouth Bank, 951
E. 10th St., Cookeville, Tenn. 38501; or be contacting the funeral home.
Bro. Carl Sims and Rev. Jack Gentry officiated at the services.
Published July 12, 2004 12:53 PM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Riley Green Millsap Obt.
b. 3 October 1890, Sparta, White Co., TN –d. 30 January 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, (Tenn Pfc Co
B 309 Inf WWI), md on the 20th of August 1922, White Co., TN to Lena Mae (Cooper) Millsap, b. 25
August 1899 – d. 25 July 1959. Riley Green Millsap, s/o William D. Millsap (1849-1933) & Alta Zara
Goodwin (1851-1923).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 267: R. G. Millsap married 20 August
1922, White Co., TN to Lena Cooper).
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the First Baptist Church for Riley Green Milsap, 62,
Cookeville barber, who died Friday night at Cookeville General Hospital. Dr. John Sykes officiated at the
services. Rev. J. Roy Bethune of Nashville, former Minister of Music of the church, sang.
Mr. Millsap was actively engaged in barbering until he suffered a stroke on Wednesday evening. He
was a native of White County but had lived in Cookeville for 32 years. A veteran of World War I he was a
member of the American Legion. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he served as usher.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Mae Cooper Millsap; four daughters, Mrs. Elise Lane, Cookeville,
Mrs. Evelyn Huffer, Hayward, CA, Mrs. Dorothy Tidwell, Florence, AL, and Miss Wilma Dell Millsap,
Washington, D. C.; two brothers, Jeff Millsap, Sparta; and Charles Millsap, Liberal, KS, and two
grandchildren.
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 133 - William D. Millsap is head of household, 51 yrs.
old, b., June 1849, TN, md 28 yrs. to Altie Z., 48 yrs. old, b. December 1851, TN, 9 children born, 5
children living. Children: Jeff, 14 yrs. old, b. November 1885; Ester, 12 yrs. old, b. March 1888; Riley, 9
yrs. old, b. October 1890 & Charley F. Millsap, 6 yrs. old, b. July 1893. All born in TN).
Ernest Mims Obt.
b. 5 July 1903 –d. 5 July 1903, s/o James L. Mims & Dora Duke.
Lose Their Baby Boy:
Ernest, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Mims of Nashville died last Sunday morning. The remains were
brought to Cookeville on the night train and burial in the city cemetery at 11 o’clock Monday. Services
were conducted at the Duke House, by Rev. A. F. Zeigel. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire
community to the bereaved family.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, 8 July 1903
John Drury Mims
b. 22 January 1903 –d. 5 July 1903.
Frank A. Minnear
b. 7 August 1910 md Bettie (unknown) Minnear, b. 31 December 1909 –d. 16 October 1959.
T. W. “Wash”Minnear
b. 10 January 1880 – 27 August 1969, md Eliza Ellen (unknown) Minnear, b. 10 February 1881 – d. 15
December 1931.
Wade Minnear
b. 6 July 1893 –d. 19 August 1962, (Tenn Pfc M. G. Co. 321 Inf WWI).
Infant Minor
b. 1960 –d. 1960.
John V. Minor
b. 14 April 1896 – d. 31 October 1955, (Tenn Wagoner Co F 104 Inf WWI I P), md on the 10 th of July
1919, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Frank (Hoffmeister) Minor, b. 12 September 1901 – d. 17 December
1991.
*See James Albert Hoffmeister Jr.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 509, #2011: John V. Minor married 10
July 1919, Putnam Co., TN to Mary Frank Huffmister).
Bird Allison Mitchell
b. 31 March 1879, DeKalb Co., TN –d. November 1942, md Fannie (Dyer) Mitchell, b. April 1874, TN –
d. 1928, d/o William & Margaret Dyer. Bird Allison Mitchell, s/o Burton Mitchell & Martha Ann
McCaleb.
Bird Allison Mitchell
b. 31 Mar 1879, DeKalb Co., TN
d. 25 Nov 1942
Father: Burton Mitchell, DeKalb Co., TN
Mother: Martha Ann McCaleb, Putnam Co., TN
Spouse: Fannie Dyer Mitchell
(1880 census 3rd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 15 - William Dyer is head of household, 45 yrs. old,
TN md to Margret, 42 yrs. old, TN. Children: Robberson, 19 yrs. old; Amanda, 16 yrs. old; Libbie, 14 yrs.
old; Calvada, 12 yrs. old; Belle, 10 yrs. old; Dibbrell, 8 yrs. old; Fannie, 6 yrs. old; & Guy Dyer, 3 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
(1880 census 16th Civil Dist., DeKalb Co., TN: Dwl: 26 –Burton Mitchell is head of household, 32 yrs.
old, TN md to Martha, 20 yrs. old, TN. Child: Burd A. Mitchell, 1 yr. old, TN. Also living in the
household: Sallie McCallis, 50 yrs. old, TN).
(1900 census 3rd Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 133 –William Dyer is head of household, 65 yrs. old,
b. November 1834, TN (parents both born in VA), widow. Children: Dibrell, 28 yrs old, b. September
1872, TN & Fannie Dyer, 26 yrs. old, b. April 1874, TN).
Bonnie Rose (Hawkins) Mitchell Obt.
b. 21 January 1932 –d. 15 October 2000, md on the 8th of October 1950, Putnam Co., TN to Zina Gethroe
Mitchell Jr., b. 29 March 1927. Bonnie Rose (Hawkins) Mitchell, d/o Lester K. Hawkins & Lillian
Johnson. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Jr., s/o Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr. & Nannie Mayberry.
*See Zina Gethroe Mitchell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 227: Zina G. Mitchell married 8 October
1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 29 March 1927, address; Algood, TN to Bonnie Rose Hawkins, age 18,
b. 21 January 1932, address; Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lester K.
Hawkins, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Zina G. Mitchell, (dec.) &
Nanny Mitchell, mother, Algood, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bonnie Rose Mitchell, 68, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on
Tues., Oct. 17, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Mon., Oct. 16; and from 1 p.m. until time of services
on Tues., Oct. 17, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mitchell died on Sun., Oct. 15, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Jan. 21, 1932, in Putnam County to the last Lester K. and Lillian Johnson Hawkins. Mrs.
Mitchell was a sales clerk for Faye's Fashions. She was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes her husband, Zina Mitchell of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Glenda
Mitchell of Franklin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi and Rex Fletcher of Collierville, and Debi and
David Tucker of Nashville; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Barbara Hawkins of Cookeville; two sisters
and a brother-in-law, Delores Dockery of Cookeville, and Elwanda and Bernie Delune of Alice, Texas; and
four grandchildren, Jodi and Lynsi Tucker and Autumn and Amber Fletcher.
Pallbearers will be Steve, Jeff and Chris Hawkins, Bruce Dockery, and Mark and Stephen Wheeler.
Donations may be made to Happy Haven Children's Home.
Bro. Ken Burton will officiate at the services.
Published October 16, 2000 12:15 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell Obt.
b. 23 March 1924, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN – d. 23 August 2005, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of
August 1949, Putnam Co., TN to Richard Laken “Dick”Mitchell II, b. 28 October 1919, Livingston, TN
–d. 24 December 2004, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Charles Denton Mitchell & Grace Howard. Eleanor Jane
(Drake) Mitchell, d/o Jesse Allen Drake & Mary “Mae”Draper (Anderson) Drake.
*See Richard Laken “Dick”Mitchell II Obt.
*See Mary “Mae”Draper (Anderson) Drake Obt.
*See James Anderson Drake buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 405: Richard L. Mitchell married 1
August 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, b. 27 October 1919, address: Livingston, TN to Eleanor Jane Drake,
age 25, b. 23 March 1924, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Mary
Drake, Cookeville, TN).
Eleanor Drake Mitchell, one of the Upper Cumberland's most distinguished citizens, died at her home this
morning at age 81.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the chapel of Jefferson
Avenue Church of Christ with Brother Gary Hampton and Brother Glen McDoniel
officiating. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Hooper, Huddleston
and Horner Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday before the funeral
service.
She was the daughter of Mary Jane Anderson Drake and Jesse Allen Drake, descended from some of
the Upper Cumberland's earliest settlers, including the Allens and Martins of DeKalb County and
the Andersons, Drapers, Wheelers, and Montgomerys of Jackson County.
She was the widow of Richard L. (Dick) Mitchell, who died in late December last year.
Her family includes her daughter, Suzanna Jane Mitchell (Mrs. Robert Mann), of Providence, Rhode Island
and Hilham, Tenn.; her son and daughter-in-law, R. Laken Mitchell III and Glenda Mitchell of Naples,
Florida; two brothers, James Anderson Drake and Walter Carroll Drake, both of Cookeville; four
granddaughters, Mary Jane Baker of Canton, Georgia, Patricia Ann Freeman of Chattanooga, Susannah
Draper Cotter of Narragansett, Rhode Island, and Samantha Eleanor Cotter of Hempstead, N.Y.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Howard Mitchell, Elmer Dean Langford, Colonel Morris Lafever,
Sterling McCanless, Ina Gentry, Christine Jones, Lillian Ridley, Luther Mathis, Margaret and Nat Harrison,
Hoke and Sarah White, Pearce and Tomijo Brown, Curtis and Pat Shinsky, Jerry and Myrna Sue Nettleton,
Willard and Joyce Carmack, Jean Evelyn Warren, Jean Lowe, Bill and Jan Shuster, Bob Hill, Henry
Shelby, the Central High Class of 1942, the Ladies' Sunday School class at Jefferson Avenue Church of
Christ, and members of the DAR and the Upper Cumberland Genealogical Society.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Mann, Andrew Baker, Dustin Freeman, John Langford, Andrew
Langford, and Larry Mabry.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity or to the Happy Haven Home for children.
Published August 23, 2005 11:34 AM CDT : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Eleanor Mitchell dead at 81
Mary Jo Denton
COOKEVILLE -- Eleanor Drake Mitchell, one of the Upper Cumberland's most accomplished and
distinguished citizens, died at her home this morning. She was 81.
Dr. Mitchell, a retired college professor, fell ill from kidney disease only recently and, after undergoing
some treatment, insisted on returning to her home to spend her last days.
She was known for her accomplishments and contributions in many fields, including scholarship in
literature, public service in schools, civic efforts and her church and hobbies which ranged from aviation to
genealogy.
She served on the Putnam School Board from 1980 until 1995, holding the chairmanship for one year.
Her distinguished academic career began back at Cookeville Central High School, where she graduated as
valedictorian. She attended David Lipscomb College and later graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic
Institute. She earned a Masters degree at the University of Tennessee, a PhD from the University of
Maryland, and did post graduate work in Mexico and at Oxford University in England.
While still an undergraduate at TPI, she attended a 12-week civil aviation course at Austin Peay Normal
School in conjunction with the war effort and after returning to Tennessee Tech, became the first woman to
fly solo out of the Cookeville Airport. She later taught aviation courses at TPI.
She taught high school classes in West Tennessee and in Texas and later returned here to teach English at
Tennessee Tech for more than 40 years.
She was nominated many times for the TTU Faculty of the Year award, and received that honor in 1988.
She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Delta Kappa honorary societies.
In addition to work in numerous other societies, she was a member of an international zoological
expedition to Belize, Central America, in 1981. She belonged to the South Atlantic Modern Language
Association, the Tennessee Philological Association in which she held various offices, and was a surveyor
and member of the Reaffirmation Committee for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 1987, she was named the first Putnam County Business Woman of the Year. She taught the Ladies
Sunday School class at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ for many years and was past president and
treasurer for the Book Lovers Club.
She had been an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was active in the Upper
Cumberland Genealogical Association, holding several offices.
She published numerous articles, essays and papers throughout her career. In 1987, she presented a paper
taken from her book, "Tete a Tetes and other Biography in the Town and Country Magazine 1769-1796," at
the Seventh International Congress in the Enlightenment in Budapest, Hungary.
One of her proudest accomplishments was co-authorship of "The Draper Families in America."
She is listed in "Personalities of the South," "Outstanding Educators of America," "Directory of American
Scholars," "Who's Who of American Women," and "International Who's Who."
Two young Cookeville attorneys have formed a partnership and are opening a law office in the First
National Bank building here. Richard Mitchell is going into practice with his brother-in-law, James A.
Drake.
Mitchell is married to the former Eleanor Jane Drake of Cookeville. He is a 1951 graduate of UT Law
School. Drake, who also studied at UT, went on to work for the FBI in Washington for three years and
graduated from the National University Law School in Washington.
Published April 16, 1953: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
John Adrian Mitchell
b. 1895 –d. 1982.
Nora Lee (Ervin) Mitchell Obt.
b. 13 September 1893 –d. 9 April 1968, md on the 3rd of August 1909, Putnam Co., TN to William Byrd
Casto Mitchell, b. 16 December 1888 –d. 15 December 1957, s/o John Sterling Mitchell & Ella Sypert.
Nora Lee (Ervin) Mitchell, d/o Doss Ervin & Mary E. Jones.
*See William Byrd Casto Mitchell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Lee Mitchell, 74, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Silver Point Church of
Christ. William O. Mitchell, minister of Willow Ave. Church of Christ, Cookeville, will officiate.
Richard Laken “Dick”Mitchell II Obt.
b. 28 October 1919, Livingston, TN – d. 24 December 2004, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of August
1949, Putnam Co., TN to Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell, b. 23 March 1924, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
– d. 23 August 2005, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jesse Allen Drake & Mary “Mae” Draper (Anderson)
Drake. Richard Laken “Dick”Mitchel II, s/o Charles Denton Mitchell & Grace Howard.
*See Eleanor Jane (Drake) Mitchell Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 405: Richard L. Mitchell married 1
August 1949, Putnam Co., TN, age 29, b. 27 October 1919, address: Livingston, TN to Eleanor Jane Drake,
age 25, b. 23 March 1924, Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Mary
Drake, Cookeville, TN).
Dick Mitchell remembered as man of many talents
One of Cookeville's most prominent citizens, Richard L. “Dick”Mitchell, has died at the age of 85.
A retired attorney with a distinguished career which included public service here and
in Washington, D.C., Mr. Mitchell was a man of many accomplishments and many
friends.
He died at his home on December 24, 2004. Funeral services were held Monday,
Dec. 27 at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial, with military honors, was in
Mr. Mitchell, the husband of Dr. Eleanor Drake Mitchell, had served for many
years as field representative for Congressman Joe L. Evins and worked in
Washington, D.C., for nearly 10 years as chief counsel for the House of Representatives Small
Business subcommittee, where he held investigative hearings on anti-trust issues.
He had also served as a professor of law at Pepperdine University for a number of years, had held many
offices in various civic organizations, including the presidency of the Tennessee Young Democrats and the
Tennessee Society in Washington. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Jaycees, and
the Lions Club. He served on the first board of Cookeville Regional Hospital, which received its first
accreditation during his tenure.
But of all his achievements, one which benefited children brought him the most pride, friends said. He
helped to organize and then served as president of the first Little League in this area.
He was a member and former elder of the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. He also worked with youth
groups and was known for his vivid storytelling skills.
Born Oct. 28, 1919, in Livingston, Tenn., he was the son of Charles Denton and Grace Howard Mitchell.
His ancestors, including the Mitchells, Carlocks, Bates, and Terrys, were among the earliest settlers in the
Upper Cumberland region.
He graduated as salutatorian at Livingston Academy and attended Cumberland University and Milligan
College and later earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee.
Before World War II, he traveled about the country and worked in a shipyard and worked as a tire builder
and as a merchant marine. During the war, he served in the South Pacific and in the Army of Occupation.
After the war, he moved to Brownsville, Texas, and began practicing law, later returning to Cookeville
where he practiced law for nearly 50 years, most of those years with the Langford and Langford firm.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, his family includes his son and daughter-in-law, R. Laken Mitchell III
and Glenda; his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna Jane Mitchell and Robert Mann of Rhode Island and
Hilham, Tenn.; four granddaughters, Mary Jane Baker of Canton, Georgia; Patricia Ann Freeman of
Morristown, Tenn.; Susannah Cotter of Rhode Island; and Samantha Cotter of New York; a brother, John
Howard Mitchell of Oak Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles Denton “Dense”Mitchell and William
G. Mitchell.
Published December 28, 2004 1:11 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Solon Henry Mitchell Obt.
b. 22 September 1913, Putnam Co., TN –d. 29 August 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 19th of July 1935,
Sparta, White Co., TN to Clarice (Grider) Mitchell. Solon Henry Mitchell, s/o John Allison Mitchell &
Oma Elizabeth Crawford.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 244: Solon Mitchell married 19 July 1935,
White Co., TN to Clarice Grider).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Solon Henry Mitchell, 95, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, Aug. 31, 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, Sunday, Aug. 30, and from 11 a.m. until time of
services on Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mitchell died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville.
He was born Sept. 22, 1913, in Putnam County to the late John Allison and Oma Elizabeth Crawford
Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.
He was a former employee of Carver Funeral Home (now Hooper-Huddleston & Horner) and a retired
associate of Dixie Furniture in Cookeville.
Mr. Mitchell was well known in the Upper Cumberland area for his fine handcrafted furniture and bountiful
vegetable gardens. These two hobbies he pursued until health issues in 2008. He was also an avid antique
car collector.
His family includes his wife of more than 74 years, Clarice Grider Mitchell of Cookeville (whom he
married July 19, 1935, in Sparta); two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bessie and Omer Dubree and Clara
Jernigan, all of Cookeville; a special niece, Sue Carr Bennett of Cookeville; and several other nieces,
nephews and relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lee, Kenneth (Bill), Archie and
Durell Mitchell; a half sister, Irma Cooper; and two half brothers, Willie and Jesse Cooper.
Pallbearers will the Veteran's Honor Guard.
Bros. Buddy Johnson and David Vaughn will officiate at the services.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Saturday, Aug 29, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
William Byrd Casto Mitchell
b. 16 December 1888 –d. 15 December 1957, md on the 3rd of August 1909, Putnam Co., TN to Nora Lee
(Ervin) Mitchell, b. 13 September 1893 – d. 9 April 1968, d/o Doss Ervin & Mary E. Jones. William
Byrd Casto Mitchell, s/o John Sterling Mitchell (1858-1911) & Ella Sypert (1868-1957).
*See Reba Faye (Mitchell) Moody Choate buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Nora Lee (Ervin) Mitchell Obt.
Wm. B. Casto & Nora Lee (Ervin) Mitchell had ten children: Alfred Bernard Mitchell, b. 18 Jul. 1910,
Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN – d. 18 Jun. 1978, St. Louis, MO md Ethel Bernice Peterson; John S.
Mitchell, b. 11 Aug. 1912, Putnam Co., TN md Zelma Clark; Jesse W. Mitchell, b. 28 May 1915 md Ann;
Juanita Pearl Mitchell, b. 6 Jan. 1917 –d. 13 Jan. 1917; Yevonne Burl Mitchell, b. 6 Jan. 1917 –d. 15 Jan.
1917; Ralph Sterling Mitchell, b. 2 Dec. 1919, Putnam Co., TN md Dorothy Ashburn; Walter D. Mitchell,
b. 6 Nov. 1922; Gerald Ray Mitchell, b. 23 Nov. 1925 md Vera Jean Stamps; Reba Faye Mitchell, b. 23
Aug. 1931 md 1st Thurman Moody –md 2nd Billy Joe Choate & Stanley L. Mitchell, b. 29 Dec. 1933 –d.
28 Sept. 1962, he was killed by a car on his way home from school, buried in Hopewell Cemetery.
(1910 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 31/34 –Mary Ervin is head of household, 55 yrs.
old, TN, (M1), 39 yrs. md, 4 children born, 2 children living. Child: Walter Ervin, son, 18 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 13th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 31/35 –Casto Mitchell is head of household, 21 yrs.
old, TN, Occupation: Salesman Grocery Store, md 0 yrs. to Nora, 16 yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 0 child
living).
(1920 census 13th Civil Dist., Silver Point & Cookeville Rd., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 28 –Casto Mitchell
is head of household, 31 yrs., TN, Occuaption: Retail Merchant, General Merchandise, md to Nora L., 24
yrs. old, TN. Children: Bernard, 9 yrs. old; John S., 7 yrs. old; Jesse W., 4+ yrs. old & Ralph Mitchell,
1/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
William “Bill”Ezra Mitchell Obt.
b. 17 March 1930, Waverly – d. 14 April 2009, Cookeville, TN, md on the 20th of November 1971,
Bedford Co., TN to Norma (Wright) Mitchell. William “Bill”Ezra Mitchell, s/o Robert Ezra Mitchell
& Cora Bell Haygood.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 59: William Ezra Mitchell married 20
November 1971, Bedford Co., TN, age 41, b. 17 March 1930, address: 1212 Circle Dr., Cookeville, TN to
Norma Ruth Johnson, age 26, b. 7 October 1935, address: 472 East Spring St., Cookeville, TN, name of
parent, guardian or next of kin of female: W. C. Wright, 531 N. Maple, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent,
guardian or next of kin of male: Robert Mitchell, Fairground Dr.)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services, with military honors, for William “Bill”Ezra Mitchell, 79, of
Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral HomeCremation Center. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, and from 9 a.m. until time of services
on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Mitchell died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his residence.
He was born March 17, 1930, in Waverly to the late Robert Ezra and Cora Bell Haygood Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was owner/operator of Burger Chef Restaurant of Cookeville for more than 30 years.
He served in the Air Force for 10 years and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of
Cookeville.
His family includes three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jim Estes of Tallahassee, Fla., Marcia and
Mike Banas of Nashville, and Laura and David Carlile of Cookeville; three sons and a daughter-in-law,
David Johnson of San Diego, Calif., John Johnson of California and Jimmy and Christy Johnson of
Cookeville; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joyce Stewart of Bensenville, Ill., Nancy and Jerry
McCool of Joelton and Carol and Pat Bybee of Cookeville; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and
his companion, Maxine Boyd of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Wright Mitchell; a son, Randy
Mitchell; two brothers, Nolan and Bob Mitchell; and a sister, Ruth Evans.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Memorial donations may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church or to the American Kidney
Foundation.
Please visit Mr. Mitchell's Web site at www.mem.com and send a message to the family.
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Zina Gethroe Mitchell Jr.
b. 29 March 1927, md on the 8th of October 1950, Putnam Co., TN to Bonnie Rose (Hawkins) Mitchell, b.
21 January 1932 – d. 15 October 2000, d/o Lester K. Hawkins & Lillian Johnson. Zina Gethroe
Mitchell Jr., s/o Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr. & Nannie Mayberry. Children of Zina Gethroe &
Bonnie (Hawkins) Mitchell are: Michael G. Mitchell, b. 3 Sept. 1952; Sandra K. (Mitchell) Fletcher, b. 30
October 1954 and Debra S. (Mitchell) Tucker, b. 30 October 1958.
*See Bonnie Rose (Hawkins) Mitchell Obt.
*See Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 227: Zina G. Mitchell married 8 October
1950, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, b. 29 March 1927, address; Algood, TN to Bonnie Rose Hawkins, age 18,
b. 21 January 1932, address; Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Lester K.
Hawkins, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Zina G. Mitchell, (dec.) &
Nanny Mitchell, mother, Algood, TN).
Sergt. Zina Gethroe Mitchell Sr.
b. 10 July 1884 – d. 19 September 1936, md on the 24th of July 1910, Putnam Co., TN, Rosa Blanche
(Bockman) Mitchell – md on the 19th of October 1919 to Nannie Bell (Mayberry) Mitchell, b. 29
November 1897, TN – d. 29 May 1967, TN, d/o William F. Mayberry & Rhoda Angeline Stafford.
Zina G. Mitchell, s/o John Sterling Mitchell (1858-1911) & Ella Sypert (1869-1957). John Mitchell’s
family lived in the Silver Point, TN area in 1923. Rosa Blanche Bockman was the daughter of William
Trousdale Bockman & Mary Jane Lindsey. Nannie Mayberry was the daughter of William Franklin
Mayberry & Angie Stafford. Zina was killed at the Cavalry Barn on 19 Sept. 1936 by Blue Bird
Whittaker.
*See Zina Gethroe Mitchell Jr. buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Franklin Grady “Bud”Townsend Obt.
Zina Mitchell had eight children: Mildred Elizabeth Mitchell, b. 22 Mar. 1921 md Dexter Hall; Margaret
Eugenia “Bobbie”Mitchell, b. 16 Aug. 1922 md Frank Townsend; Donald E. Mitchell, 24 Oct. 1923 md
Louise Stamps; Louise Mitchell, b. 4 May 1925 md 1st John Swope –md 2nd Harold Bartlett; Zina Gethroe
Mitchell Jr., b. 29 Mar. 1927 md Bonnie Hawkins; Frank Sterling Mitchell, b. 25 Apr. 1930 md Peggy Ann
Van Zant; Nancy Sue Mitchell, b. 29 Nov. 1931 md David Galdenzi & Harvey Allen Mitchell, b. 10 Oct.
1933 md Dottie.
Cecil Eugene Montgomery Obt.
b. 11 February 1920, Putnam Co., TN – d. 13 November 2010, Cookeville, TN, md on the 24th of July
1941, Rossville, GA to Jean (Garner) Montgomery.
*See Irene (Montgomery) Matheney Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Cecil Eugene Montgomery, 90, of
Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from the Cookeville
Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, and from noon until time of services on
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Montgomery died Saturday morning, Nov. 13, 2010, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Putnam County to the late Okley Whiteaker and Aldora Collins
Montgomery.
Mr. Montgomery served in the Army during World War II. He and his wife owned and operated Tire
Engineers from 1952-1978.
His family includes his wife of 69 years, Jean Garner Montgomery of Cookeville (whom he married July
24, 1941, in Rossville, Ga.).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Matheney.
Bro. Charles Williamson will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 14 November 2010.
Clara (Bean) Montgomery Obt.
b. 6 April 1899, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 May 1981, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 10th of January 1914,
Putnam Co., TN to James Everett Montgomery, s/o Robert L. “Bob” Montgomery & Florence E.
Bray. Clara (Bean) Montgomery, d/o Elijah Bean & Retta Jacquess.
*See James Everett Montgomery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: MONTGOMERY, CLARA –Birth: 06 Apr 1899- Death: May 1981 - Age: 82Last Residence (Baxter, Putnam Co., TN) - Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) – SSN: 412-166101, Issued By: TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 204, #811: Mr. Evert Montgomery
married 10 January 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Clara Bean).
BAXTER - Funeral services for Clara Montgomery, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, in
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Henry Roberson and Bro. Owen Reed officiating and
burial following in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Montgomery, the wife of the late Everett Montgomery, was declared dead on arrival Sunday, May 17,
at Cookeville General Hospital.
She was a homemaker, a native of Putnam County, and the daughter of the late Elijah Bean and Retta
Jacquess Bean.
Survivors include a son, Dallas Lee Montgomery of Baxter; a brother, Bruce Bean of Michigan; four
sisters, Ruby Burris of Cookeville, Odel Nesbitt of Florida, Audrey Roelling of Florida, and Lojis Taylor of
Arizona; two grandchildren, Nicole Huddleston and Ronnie Montgomery; and two great- grandchildren,
Chris Huddleston and Scott Huddleston.
Dallas Lee Montgomery Obt.
b. 18 September 1915, Putnam Co., TN – d. 7 July 1984, Putnam Co., TN, (Veteran WWII European and
Korean), md on the 25th of October 1946 to Laure Marie (Porsont) Montgomery, b. 22 October 1920 –d.
30 July7 1991, from Chatelet, Belgium. Dallas Lee Montgomery, s/o James Everett Montgomery (18961978) & Clara Bean (1900-1981).
Dallas Lee & Laure Marie (Persont) Montgomery had two children: Nicole Montgomery, b. 5 Jan. 1948,
Germany md Harold Terry Huddleston and Ronald Emile Montgomery, b. 9 Aug. 1954, Germany md
Margaret Robinson.
‘What Can I Do For Him I’ve Loved so Well But Pray With Wistful Mind That Saints And Angels Shepherd Him
Forever’
‘Nothing Is More Beautiful Than A Mother’s Smile. Tender And Loving As Her Heart Or Gentle And Warm As Her
Touch’
*See Clara (Bean) Montgomery Obt.
*See James Everett Montgomery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Ronald Emil Montgomery buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
BAXTER –Funeral services for Dallas Lee Montgomery, 68, of Rt. 1, Baxter, will be held Tues., July 10,
at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Father Gary McGinnis officiating. Burial will be in
Mr. Montgomery died Sat., July 7, 1984, at his home following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, he was the son of the late James E. and Clara Bean Montgomery. Mr.
Montgomer served 21 years in the Army, and was a veteran of Korea and World War II. He was a Mason.
Mr. Montgomery had retired from All-State Insurance Co.
His family includes his wife, Laurie Porsont Montgomery; a son, Ronald Emil Montgomery of Baxter; a
daughter, Nicole M. Huddleston of Baxter; and two grandchildren, Chris and Scott Huddleston, also of
Baxter.
Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. this evening, and wake services will be at 8 p.m. this evening.
James Everett Montgomery
b. 14 January 1896, TN – d. 21 October 1978, md 10 January 1914, Putnam Co., TN to Clara (Bean)
Montgomery, b. 6 April 1900, Putnam Co., TN – d. 17 May 1981, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Elijah Bean &
Retta Jacquess. James Everett Montgomery, s/o Robert L. “Bob” Montgomery (1877-1957) &
Florence E. Bray (1876-1963) both buried in the West Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Florence E. Bray was
the daughter of John M. Bray & Frances Eleanor “Fannie”Gentry.
*See Clara (Bean) Montgomery Obt.
James Everett & Clara (Bean) Montgomery had one son: Dallas Lee Montgomery md Laure Marie Persont.
(1900 census 16th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 53 –Bob Montgomery is head of the household, 22
yrs. old. b. June 1877, TN md 5 yrs. to Florence, 23 yrs. old, b. July 1876, TN, 2 children born, 2 children
living. Children: Everet, 4 yrs. old. b. January 1896 & Charley E. Montgomery, 1 yr. old. b. September
1898. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Joney Campbell, greatgrandfather, 83 yrs. old., b.
December 1816, TN, widow).
Meikle (Garrett) Montgomery
b. 12 November 1896, TN –d. 6 January 1958, md on the 15th of June 1919, Jackson Co., TN to C. Arwed
Montgomery.
(1920 census 10th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 47 –Arwed Montgomery is head of household, 21
yrs. old, TN md to Meikle, 23 yrs. old, TN).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 87, #104: C. A. Montgomery married 15
June 1919, Jackson Co., TN to Meilke Garrett).
Ronald Emil Montgomery
b. 9 August 1954 –d. 3 January 1985, s/o Dallas Lee Montgomery (1915-1984) & Laure Marie Porsont
(1920-1991).
*See Dallas Lee Montgomery Obt.
Otis L. Moody
b. 8 May 1924 –d. 29 May 1948.
William Pete Moody Obt.
b. 21 March 1862, Forbus, TN –d. 17 July 1934, Putnam Co., TN, md Daisy V. (Richardson) Moody, b.
21 November 1884 – d. 16 September 1956. William Pete Moody, s/o Ben Moody & Elizabeth Evans.
(Children: Mrs. Carson Peek, Detroit, MI, Mrs. Holland (Gladys) Denny, Miss Grace Moody, Remurs
Moody, all of Cookeville, TN; granddaughter, Betty Lou Denny).
*See Gladys (Moody) Denny, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Remus Moody Obt.
Funeral services for W. P. Moody, 72, who died at his home, 206 Oak Street, Tuesday morning after an
illness of a month, were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon by Dr. A. W. Dicus, of the Church of
Christ. Burial took place in the City Cemetery.
Mr. Moody had been in bad health for more than a year, although his condition had not been critical until a
month ago, when he was confined to his room.
William Pete Moody was born at Forbus, TN, the son of Ben and Elizabeth Evans Moody. He spent a large
part of his life in Pickett and Overton counties, and moved to Cookeville 21 years ago, where he had
resided since.
He became connected with the Coca-Cola Bottling Works here as a plant manager, and he held this
position here until his retirement about two years ago. Mr. Moody, a gentleman of excellent character and
Christian ideals, was known as one fo the best bookkeepers in Middle Tennesse, and his business ability
was rare. He was the builder of the first Ford garage in Cookeville.
He was married to Miss Daisy Richardson 27 years ago and to this union was born four children all of
whom survive. They are: Mrs. Carson Peek, Detroit; Mrs. Holland Denny, Grace and Remus Moody, of
Cookeville. Mrs. Moody also survives.
Active pallbearers wre James Carlen, Gene Johnson, Charlie Evans, Alggod Carlen, Hugh Hargis, Walter
Carlen, and Carmel Brown. Honorary pallbearers were, Judge O. K. Holladay, Silas Denny, Hiram Knight,
Willie Holladay, Bill Lynch, Vick Whitely, Clarence Whiteaker, Pat Patton, Herschel Judd, Bob McGee, J.
L. O’Dell, Jim Phifer, J. E. Allen, Basil Draper, Henry Haile, Phy Gibson, Herbert Hughes, Parker Judd, G.
P. McIntyre, W. R. Whittaker, Johnnie Whitley, Bob Greenwood, Jim Savage, Thurston Stone, Dillard Hix,
Ritchie Judd, Herbie Shanks, Ezra Davis, Jess Bates, Nonda Wilhite, Dr. J. R. Storie, Dr. D. T. Pettross, B.
W. Graves, Mack McGee, Frank McGee, Dock McGee, A. C. Crowley, Jim Carter, Dr. H. H. Taylor, Dr.
W. A. Howard, Harve Brown, and John Grizzard.
William Pete Moody
b. 21 Mar 1862, Forbus, TN
d. 17 Jul 1934
Father: Ben Moody, TN
Mother: Elizabeth Evans, TN
Spouse: Daisy Richardson Moody
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 413-144-167 – W. Pete
Moody is head of household, 53 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Manufacturer Bottling Co., md to Daisy, 33 yrs.
old, TN. Children: Carlson, 10 yrs. old; Gladys, 10 yrs. old; Remus, 8 yrs. old & Grace Moody, 7 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 503-118-136 –W. Pete Moody is head of
household, 67 yrs. old, TN (30 yrs. old 1st marriage), Occupation: Properitor Bottling Works, md to Daisy,
43 yrs. old, TN, (19 yrs. old 1st marriage). Children: Grace, 17 yrs. old, TN & Remus Moody, 19 yrs. old,
TN).
William Remus Moody Obt.
b. 27 January 1911, Pickett Co., TN – d. 29 July 1985, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o William Pete
Moody (1862-1934) & Daisy V. Richardson (1884-1956).
*See William Pete Moody Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for William Remus Moody, 74, will be held in the chapel of Hooper
and Huddleston Funeral Home tomorrow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Maurine Moore and the Rev. Lexie
Freeman officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Moody died Monday (July 29, 1985) at Cookeville General Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Pickett County, he was the son of the alte W. P. (Uncle Pete) and Daisy Richardson Moody.
Mr. Moody was a retired machinist.
His family includes a niece Mrs. H. J. (Betty) Flatt of Frankin; a nephew, Bill L. Denny of North Augusta,
SC; a brother-in-law, Jack DeLay of Nashville; four great-nephews; and three great nieces.
Active pallbearers will be Dave Coffee, Don Hale, Jim Terry, Harold Lynn, Frank Tittle, Loyd Garrett, and
Mike, Pete, Rick and Bill Flatt. Members of the Backsliders Class of First United Methodist Church will
serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. today.
Avon Robert “Bo”Moore Obt.
b. 1 July 1953, Lawrenceburg, TN – d. 3 December 2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Herman
Albert Moore Sr. & Mary Lee Huddleston.
Funeral services for Mr. Avon Robert “Bo”Moore, 58 of Cookeville will be held Tuesday December 6 at
10 a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home.
Pastor Jim Moore will officiate.
(Pictured: Avon Robert “Bo”Moore).
Mr. Moore died Saturday evening December 3, 2011 in Master’s Health Care
Center.
He was born July 1, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Herman Albert and Mary Lee Huddleston
Moore SR.
He was a member of Trinity Assembly in Algood.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Amber & John Sexton of Greer SC, and Misty Moore of
Indianapolis, IN; grandson, Jonathan Evans; sister, Karen Thomas of Cookeville; and two brothers, Herman
A. “Sonny”(Sherry) Moore JR of Hermitage, TN and Tom Moore of Cookeville.
Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Moore’s family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until
service time at the funeral home.
Benton M. Moore Obt.
b. 4 February 1883, Cookeville, TN –d. 10 January 1944, CA, md on the 29th of September 1913, Putnam
Co., TN to Mary (Cumby) Moore, b. 21 September 1890 – d. 1 July 1920. Benton Moore, s/o Mike
Moore & Linnie Pearl Selby. Buried next to Benton & Mary Moore is Mary Etta Moore, b. 1917- d.
1920.
*See Mitchell “Mike”Moore Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 181: Mr. Benton Moore married 29
September 1913, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Mary Cumby. By whom married: Rev. W. W. Baxter).
Funeral services were held today at three o’clock for Benton Moore, whose sudden death occurred last
week in California, at the Whitson Funeral Home chapel, with A. S. Landiss, minister of the Church of
Christ, officiating and Rev. and Mrs. Dow Ensor in charge of the song service.
Mr. Moore, a son of the late Mike Moore and Mrs. Mary Terry Moore, was born and reared in Cooekville,
but for the past few years had made his home in California with his son, Bruce Moore, now of the United
States Army. His wife, Mrs. Mary Cumby Moore, preceded him in death several years ago.
Besides his son mentioned above, he is survived by another son, John Staley Moore, a daughter, Mrs.
Lester Loftis of Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. A. A. Staley of Washington, D. C., and a brother, Haskell Moore
of Cookeville. Many other near relatives also survive.
Burial was in the Cookeville Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 500 –Mike Moore is head of household, 46 yrs. old, b.
September 1853, TN md 8 yrs. to Linnie, 31 yrs. old, b. April 1869, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Benton M., 17 yrs. old, b. February 1883; Willie W., 5 yrs. old, b. August 1894; Henry A., 4 yrs.
old, b. January 1896 & Earl H. Moore, 2 yrs. old, b. November 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Sibbie A. Selby, dau, 13 yrs. old, b. December 1886, TN. Laura Brown, servant, 23 yrs. old. b.
August 1876, widow, KY, 2 children born, 1 child living. Sarah Wester, servant, black, 19 yrs. old, b.
October 1880, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Middle St., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 12 –Mike Moore is
head of household, 50 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Debt Trustee Putnam Co., M(2), md 18 yrs. to Linnie, 40
yrs. old, TN M(2), 7 children born, 6 children living. Children: Burton, 22 yrs. old; Willie, 19 yrs. old;
Henry, 15 yrs. old; Earl, 12 yrs. old; Margaret, 9 yrs. old; Cathline, 7 yrs. old & Reva Moore, 6 yrs. old.
All born in TN. Also living in the household: Sibbie Selby, stepdaughter, 19 yrs. old, TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 315-255-310 – Mike Moore is head of
household, 66 yrs. old, TN md to Linnie, 49 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry, 23 yrs. old; Earl, 20 yrs. old;
Margrett, 18 yrs. old; Katherine, 16 yrs. old; Reva, 14 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Richard Moore, brother, 47 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 4th Civil Dist., Hadley, Rd., Jacksonville Govt Powder Plant Davidson Co., TN: Dwl: 1311283-292 –Benton M. Moore is head of household, 35 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Foreman Fire Dept. md to
Mary E., 29 yrs. old, TN. Children: Vada M., 9 yrs. old; Bruce L., 5 yrs. old & John S. Moore, 4 11/12
yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Ianthe Clark, mother-in-law, 54 yrs. old, TN,
widow).
Drucilla Dickson Moore
b. 28 May 1839, TN –d. 25 July 1860, d/o George D. Moore & Priscilla Drucilla Hearne.
*See William Thomas Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Joel Algood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
(1860 census 5th Civil Dist., Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN: Dwl: 688-662 – George D. Moore is head of
household, 71 yrs. old, NC. Living in the household, Martha Ann Moore, 30 yrs. old, TN, Occupation:
Seamtress; Rachel, 28 yrs. old, TN; John, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Carpenter; Elizabeth, 21 yrs. old,
TN: Occupation: Seamtress; Drucilla, 20 yrs. old, TN; William, 18 yrs. old & David Moore, 15 yrs. old,
TN).
Earl Hampton Moore
b. November 1897, TN – d. 22 July 1978, age 78 yrs. old, s/o Mitchell “Mike” Moore & Linnie Pearl
Selby.
*See Henry A. Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Reva Mayfair Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Edwin “Eddie”Hart Moore Obt.
b. 14 June 1910 – d. 7 March 1982, md Virginia (Vaughn) Moore, b. 9 July 1921 – d. 18 October 1996,
d/o Walter Dow Vaughn & Vida Jane (Duke) Vaughn Gilbert.
*See Walter Dow Vaughn Obt.
*See Vida Jane (Duke) Vaughn Gilbert Obt.
Funeral services for Edwin “Eddie”H. Moore, 71, of Cookeville, will be held at 1:00 Tuesday, March 9 in
the chapel of Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home with Dr. Gerald Stow officiating.
Mr. Moore a native of Shelby County died suddenly Sunday March 7, 1982 at his home.
He was the son of the late Edward J. & Wilnora Hart Moore, & a retired member of the Cookeville Fire
Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Vaughn Moore of Cookeville; a son, Jimmy Moore of
Cookeville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Aycock of Memphis, Mrs. Frances Ruthledge of Memphis, & Mrs.
Evelyn Grader of Chicago, IL.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. Howard Garrison, Bob Duncan, Ronnie Koger, Bob Thompson, Davis Watts,
& Joe Maxell.
Hooper-Huddleston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: Monday, 8 March 1982.
Elizabeth (Moscrip) Moore
b. 2 October 1910 –d. 1 October 1945.
*See Major Robert John “R. J.”Moscrip Obt.
*See Emma Mildred Moscrip Obt.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 111 –Emma P. Moscrip is
head of household, 64 yrs,. old, WI, widow. Living in the household: Mildred Moscrip, dau., 24 yrs. old,
Occupation: Assistant Photographer Studio & Elizabeth Moscrip, granddaughter, 9 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, W. of Walnut St., W. Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 111-393427 –Emma P. Moscript is head of household, 75 yrs. old, WI (parents both born in England), widow.
Children: Charles Moscript, 39 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Brick Layer Building & Mildred Moscript, 34
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Photographer Studio).
Elsie (Crockett) Moore
b. 1 September 1905 –d. 30 September 1991.
(SS Death Index: Name: ELSIE M MOORE Birth: 01 Sep 1905 Death: Sep 1991- Last Residence: (not
specified) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 313-26-9440, IN)
Franklin Pennock Moore
b. 21 July 1907, Algood, TN – d. 19 November 1982, md June 1937, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN,
Mildred Draper (Darwin) Moore, b. 4 July 1908, Gainesboro, TN – d. 25 May 1993, d/o John Claude
Darwin Sr. & Clio Draper.
*See John Claude Darwin Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: F. Pennock Moore married 27 April 1937,
Putnam Co.., TN, age 29, address: Algood, TN to Mildred Draper Darwin, age 27, address: Cookeville,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: J. C. Darwin, Cookeville, TN).
Haskel H. Moore
b. July 1880, TN – d. 1972, md Mary Etta (Terry) Moore, b. 1884, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1956,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Jasper Terry & Mary Pointer.
*See Benton M. Moore Obt.
*See Paul Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Etta (Terry) Moore Obt.
*See Jere Howard Terry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lassie Terry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 483 –Joel W. H. Terry is head of household, 40 yrs.
old. b. April 1860, TN md 14 yrs. to Nancy M., 32 yrs. old. b. September 1867, TN, 5 children born, 5
children living. Children: Lena W., 11 yrs. old. b. August 1888; Jerry H., 10 yrs. old. b. December 1889;
Harvey B., 8 yrs. old. b. March 1892; John W., 2 yrs. old. b. June 1897 & Walter Lee Terry, 4/12 yrs. old.
b. January 1900. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Frances A. Terry, mother, 82 yrs. old. b.
December 1817, TN, 14 children born, 9 children living. Haskel H. Moore, nephew, 19 yrs. old, b. July
1880, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 26–Hascal H. Moore is head of
household, 29 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Retail Merchant Groceries, md 5 yrs. to Etta M., 26 yrs. old, TN,
3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Paul, 5 yrs. old; John D., 3 yrs. old & Mary L. Moore, 18/12
Henry A. Moore
b. 18 January 1897, TN - d. 12 January 1926, s/o Mitchell “Mike”Moore & Linnie Pearl Selby.
‘Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God’
*See Earl Hampton Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Henry Moore
b. 18 Jan 1897, TN
d. 12 Jan 1926
Father: Mike Moore, TN
Mother: Linnie Pearl Selby, TN
September 1853, TN md 8 yrs. to Linnie, 31 yrs. old. b. April 1869, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Benton M., 17 yrs. old. b. February 1883; Willie W., 5 yrs. old. b. August 1894; Henry A., 4 yrs.
old. b. Janaury 1896 & Earl H. Moore, 2 yrs. old. b. November 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Sibbie A. Selby, dau. 13 yrs. old. b. December 1886, TN. Laura Brown, servant, 23 yrs. old. b.
August 1876, KY, widow & Sarah Western, black servant, 19 yrs. old. b. October 1880, TN).
Mary Etta (Terry) Moore Obt.
b. 1884, Putnam Co., TN – d. 1956, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md to Haskel H. Moore, b. July 1880,
TN –d. 1972. Mary Etta (Terry) Moore, d/o Jasper Terry & Mary Pointer.
*See Haskel H. Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lassie Terry buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Etta Terry Moore, 71, were held Sunday afternoon, February 19, at the
chapel of Whitson funeral home at 2:30 o’clock. Officiating were Daniel L. Harless, minister of the
Central Church of Christ in McMinnville, and Gilber Shaffer, minister of the Broad Stree Church of Christ,
Cookeville. Burial was in the Cookeville city cemetery.
Mrs. Moore’s death occurred Friday night at the Cookeville general hospital where she had been a patient
for several weeks.
A daughter of the late Jasper and Mary Pointer Terry, she was a native of Putnam countaina and spent the
greater part of her life in the vicinity of Cookeville. More than fifty years ago she was married to Haskel
Moore, their marriage united pioneer families as the Terrys, Pointers and Moores were all early settlers of
this section of Tennessee. Their present home is on the Monterey road.
She had been a member of the Church of Christ for many years and worshipped with the Broad Street
congregation. She was a regular attendant. She followed the profession of nursing, particularly baby
nursing and was affectionally known to scores of children, in addition to her grandchildren as “Granny
Moore”.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Paul J. Moore, Kingsport, Donald Moore, Granville, Walter
Moore, Ashland, KY; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Detroit; Mrs. Nathan Fox, Columbia; a
sister, Miss Lassie Terry, Cookeville; a brother, Tom Terry, Pikeville, nine grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Mitchell “Mike”Moore Obt.
b. 13 September 1852, TN –d. 14 December 1935, Putnam Co., TN, age 81 yrs. old, md on the 17th of June
1892, Putnam Co., TN to Linnie Pearl (Selby/Yelton) Moore, b. April 1869, TN - d. – 23 December
1947, age 79 yrs. old, d/o Yelton & Elizabeth Harp. Buried next to them is their infant son Michael
Moore, b. 5 June 1908 –d. 1908. Mike Moore, s/o Jonathan Hampton “Hamp”Moore (1823-1901) &
Margarette Permelia Huddleston (1827-1898).
*See Benton M. Moore Obt.
*See Richard “Dick”Hampton Moore Obt.
Mike Moore’s Death Occurred Saturday:
One of Cookeville’s Oldest and Most Widely Known Residents Passes To His Final Reward:
Mike Moore, aged 83, one of Cookeville’s best known citizens, died Saturday at his home on East Spring
St. He had been in failing health for several years and for the past few weeks had been confined to his bed
most of the time. His death was due to heart trouble and the infirmities of age.
He was the son of the late J. H. “Hamp” Moore, and Margarette Huddleston Moore. His father was a
prominent pioneer merchant of Cookeville and for many years one of Putnam County’s leading business
men and most highly respected citizens.
Mike Moore was born September 13, 1852, on the old Moore farm, two miles East of Cookeville, before
his parents moved to town. His boyhood was spent on his father’s farm.
He began his business career about sixty-five years ago, as a clerk in his father’s store, on the South side of
the Public Square. Soon thereafter, he became a member of the well known pioneer Cookeville
merchantile firm of J. H. Moore and Son; and for many years was associated as a partner, in the mercantile
business.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 121: Mike Moore married 17 June 1892,
Putnam Co. TN to Lennie Selby).
Name: Mitchell Moore
b. -----, TN
Death Date: 14 Dec 1935
Age: 83y 3m 1d
Father: Hampton Moore, TN
Mother: Margrette Huddleston, TN
Name: Linnie Pearl Moore
Death Date: 23 Dec 1947
Death Place: Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Race or Color: White
Age: 79
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 05 Apr 1868
Birth Place: Putnam, Tennessee
Spouse: Mike Moore
Father: Yelton
Father's Birth Place: Overton Co., Tennessee
Mother: Elizabeth Harp
Mother's Birth Place: Putnam Co., Tennessee
Occupation: Housewife
Street Address:
Residence: Cookeville, Putnam Co, TN
Cemetery: City
Burial Place: Cookeville, Tenn.
Burial Date: 24 Dec 1947
Certificate Number: cn 27531
Collection: Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955
Dwl: 31
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Mike MOORE Self
M
M
W
20
TN
Occ:
Dry Goods Merchant
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Mary MOORE Wife
F
M
W
22
TN
Occ:
Linie MOORE Dau
F
S
W
1
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
September 1853, TN md 8 yrs. to Linnie, 31 yrs. old, b. April 1869, TN, 4 children born, 4 children living.
Children: Benton M., 17 yrs. old, b. February 1883; Willie W., 5 yrs. old, b. August 1894; Henry A., 4 yrs.
old, b. January 1896 & Earl H. Moore, 2 yrs. old, b. November 1897. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Sibbie A. Selby, dau., 13 yrs. old, b. December 1886, TN. Laura Brown, servant, 23 yrs. old. b.
August 1876, widow, KY, 2 children born, 1 child living. Sarah Wester, servant, black, 19 yrs. old, b.
October 1880, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Middle St., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 12 –Mike Moore is head of
household, 50 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Debt Trustee Putnam Co., M(2), md 18 yrs. to Linnie, 40 yrs. old,
TN M(2), 7 children born, 6 children living. Children: Burton, 22 yrs. old; Willie, 19 yrs. old; Henry, 15
yrs. old; Earl, 12 yrs. old; Margaret, 9 yrs. old; Cathline, 7 yrs. old & Reva Moore, 6 yrs. old. All born in
TN. Also living in the household: Sibbie Selby, stepdaughter, 19 yrs. old, TN)
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Spring St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 315-255-310 – Mike Moore is head of
household, 66 yrs. old, TN md to Linnie, 49 yrs. old, TN. Children: Henry, 23 yrs. old; Earl, 20 yrs. old;
Margrett, 18 yrs. old; Katherine, 16 yrs. old; Reva, 14 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the
household: Richard Moore, brother, 47 yrs. old, TN).
Paul J. Moore
b. 10 August 1904, TN –d. 2 January 1983, md on the 6th of June 1928, Putnam Co., TN to Myrtle Edna
(Rockwell) Moore, b. 5 January 1903 – d. 14 December 1971. Paul J. Moore, s/o Haskel H. Moore &
Mary Etta Terry.
*See Haskell H. Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Mary Etta (Terry) Moore Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: PAUL MOORE Birth: 10 Aug 1904 Death: Jan 1983–Last Residence: (Florida) Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 413-42-7401, TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: MYRTLE MOORE Birth: 05 Jan 1903 Death: Dec 1971–Last Residence:
(Florida) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 409-44-2655, TN)
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 477, #4614: Paul J. Moore married 6 June
1928, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Myrtle Edna Rockwell).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 26–Hascal H. Moore is head of
household, 29 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Retail Merchant Groceries, md 5 yrs. to Etta M., 26 yrs. old, TN,
3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Paul, 5 yrs. old; John D., 3 yrs. old & Mary L. Moore, 18/12
Regina Joyce (Cooper) Moore Obt.
b. 5 October 1935, Monterey, TN – d. 29 January 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 26th of
October 1953, Monterey, TN to Frank Moore. Regina Joyce (Cooper) Moore, d/o Robert Warner
Cooper (1898-1945) & Hassie Cole .
*See Robert Warner Cooper Obt.
*See Roberta June Cooper, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Regina Joyce Moore, 76 of Cookeville will be held Wednesday February 1 at 1
p.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Goggins
officiating. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore’s family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service time at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Moore died Sunday morning January 29, 2012 in Cookeville Regional Medical
Center.
Mrs. Moore was born October 5, 1935 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Robert Warner and Hassie Cole
Cooper.
She was a 1952 graduate of Baxter Seminary and received her BS Degree in Accounting from Tennessee
Tech University in.
She was a member of Monterey Methodist Church and a retired accountant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, June Cooper.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Frank Moore (whom she married October 26, 1953 in
Monterey); son & daughter-in-law, Richard Douglas “Doug”& Carolyn Moore of Yorba Linda CA.;
daughter & son-in-law, Rebecca June “Becky”& Jeff Tunstill of Winchester, TN; five grandchildren, Sara,
Rachel, Christina, Danielle, and Michael Moore; brother, Richard W. (Judith) Cooper of Cold Water
Mississippi; sister-in-law, Mary Rebecca Lee; two nephews, James (Tammy) Lee and Burt Lee, two nieces
Georgi Moore and Kimberly Ann (David) Baker; great nieces and nephews, Katie and Benjamin Lee, Zane,
Madeline, Hannah, Grace and Emma Baker; brother-in-law, Paul Douglas (Viki) Moore Madisonville, TN.
Mrs. Moore’s family extends a special “Thank-you”to her loving care-givers, Tanya Ramsey and Elizabeth
Roberts.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 31 January 2012
Reva Mayfair Moore
b. 1904, TN –d. 7 February 1991, d/o Mitchell “Mike”Moore & Linnie Pearl Selby.
Richard “Dick”Hampton Moore Obt.
b. January 1868, TN - d. 23 December 1949, age 81 yrs. old, s/o Jonathan Hampton “Hamp”Moore &
Margarett Pernekua Huddleston.
Funeral services for Richard Hampton “Dick”Moore, 81, were held Saturday, December 24, in the Chaple
of the Whitson Funeral Home with the Rev. H. Thorton Fowler officiating. Burial was in the City
Cemetery.
Mr. Moore died Friday at the home of his niece and nephew, Reba and Earl Moore with whom he made his
home since the death of his brother, Mike Moore, who preceded him in death by a number of years.
Son of the late Hampton and Margaret Tamelia Huddleston Moore, he was a native of Putnam Countyand
had lived here all his life. Mr. Moore was one of the last of the early pioneers of Cookeville and Putnam
County.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one brother, Algood Moore, Cookeville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 5 January 1950
Dwl: 35
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
J.H. MOORE Self
M
M
W
60
TN
Occ:
Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
M.P. MOORE Wife
F
M
W
53
TN
Occ:
Lucy MOORE Dau
F
S
W
32
TN
Occ:
House Keeping Fa: TN Mo: TN
Taylor MOORE Son
M
S
W
23
TN
Occ:
W.L. MOORE Son
M
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Ebbey MOORE Dau
F
S
W
14
TN
Occ:
Dick H. MOORESon
M
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
Work On Farm Fa: TN Mo: TN
Algood MOORE Son
M
S
W
8
TN
Occ:
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 522 –Jonathan H. Moore is head of household, 76
yrs. old b. October 1823, TN, widow. Children: Lucy J., 54 yrs. old. b. February 1846; Richard H., 32 yrs.
old., b. January 1868, Occupation: Clerk & Algood Moore, 28 yrs. old., b. November 1871. All born in
TN. Also living in the household: Altie Gracy, dau, 40 yrs. old, b. November 1859, TN, 3 children born, 3
children living. Child; Charlie N. Gracy, grandson, 19 yrs.old, b. March 1881, TN).
Stewart Pippin Moore
no dates md to Mabel Jewel (unknown) Moore, b. 21 March 1925 –d. 21 October 1970.
William Thomas Moore
b. ca. 1842, TN – d. 1 September 1861, Huntsville, VA. Confederate soldier died at Huntersville, VA.
William Thomas Moore, s/o George D. Moore & Priscilla Drucilla Hearne.
*See Drucilla Dickson Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
*See Joel Algood buried in Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
Some of the 13 children born to George D. Moore & Priscilla Drucilla Hearne are: Drucilla Dickson
Moore, Rufus Denny Moore, Louisa Jane “Jennie”Moore; Nancy Wilson Moore md Joel Algood; William
Thomas Moore. Information courtesy of Sharon Butler.
(1860 census 5th Civil Dist., Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN: Dwl: 688-662 – George D. Moore is head of
household, 71 yrs. old, NC. Living in the household, Martha Ann Moore, 30 yrs. old, TN, Occupation:
Seamtress; Rachel, 28 yrs. old, TN; John, 27 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Carpenter; Elizabeth, 21 yrs. old,
TN: Occupation: Seamtress; Drucilla, 20 yrs. old, TN; William, 18 yrs. old & David Moore, 15 yrs. old,
TN).
Richard Moorman
b. 30 May 1912 – d. 5 July 1971, md Marion (unknown) Moorman, b. 7 February 1927, both buried in
Cookeville City Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN.
John Joseph Moran Obt
b. 28 May 1908 –d. 4 July 1979, md to Rose A (Breunig) Moran, b. 23 June 1907 –d. 26 March 1987.
*See Dennis Moran Obt.
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for John Joseph Moran will be held at St., Thomas Aquinas Church,
Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m. with the Mass of the Resurrection celebrated with Father Jerome Breunig. Burial
will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
A special Wake Service will be at 8 p.m. at Hooper & Juddleston Funeral Home Thursday July 5.
He died July 4, in his home at 605 North Maple, Cookeville.
Prior to retirement, for many years Mr. Moran was self-employed as a Consulting Engineer and prior to this
was associated with the Southern Continental Telephone Company here. He was a native of Fod Da Lac,
Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Breunig Moran; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Young, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mary Bryan, Nashville, Tenn.; five sons, Thomas Moran, Columbus, Ind., James
Moran, Rice Lake, Wisc., Patrick, Michael, and Dennis Moran of Cookeville; 16 grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are: Jim Morris, Robert Fort, Al Cannella, Ed Zegarske, Mike Flynn, Joe Eincher.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
Dennis Edward Moran Obt.
b. 4 March 1949, Cookeville, TN – d. 7 November 2007, Cookeville, TN, md Cathy (Colley) Moran.
Dennis Edward Moran, s/o John Moran & Rose Breunig.
*See John Joseph Moran Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Memorial services and a celebration of life for Dennis Moran, 58, of Cookeville, will
be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Cumberland Arts Society, 186 S. Walnut Ave., Cookeville.
This gathering for family and friends will last until 3 p.m. Private burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Moran died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family. He will be greatly
missed by family and friends.
He was born March 4, 1949, in Cookeville to the late John and Rose Breunig Moran.
He was an Air Force veteran and graduate of Tennessee Tech. Mr. Moran was an accomplished artist,
whose works have been featured in galleries and print. He also loved music and played the violin and
guitar. Mr. Moran was a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and former Vice President of
the Cumberland Arts Society. He was retired from the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Dept. and
Nashville State Community College in Cookeville.
His family includes his wife, Cathy Colley Moran of Cookeville; a daughter, Suzanne Moran of Nashville;
a son, Adam Moran of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Barbara Moran of St. Louis,
Mo., and Mike and Linda Moran of Cookeville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Tim Young
of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Mary and Bob Bryant of Nashville; his mother-in-law, Mary Colley of
Nashville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jay Colley and wife Cindy of Williamsburg, Donna Strasser
and husband Bill of Nashville, and Linda McDearman of Cookeville; many nieces and nephews; and
special friend, Chris Powell of Brunswick, Maine.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Pat and Jimmy Moran.
Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee, 2120
Crestmoor Rd., Nashville, Tenn. 37215-2613.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hhhfunerals.com.
Alvin Douglas Morgan Obt.
b. 15 June 1902 – d. 5 April 1979, md on the 6th of May 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Florida May (Tabor)
Morgan, b. 22 March 1904 – d. 19 May 1985, d/o William Tabor & Lou Presley. Alvin Douglas
Morgan, s/o Teb Morgan & Ever Harget.
*See William Herbert Jackson Obt.
*See Florida May (Tabor) Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 163, #2906: Alvin Morgan married 6 May
1923, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Florida Tabors).
COOKEVILLE –Funeral services for Alvin Douglas Morgan, 76, were held Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home withBros. Gerald Stow and Henry Roberson officiating. He was dead
on arrival at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Morgan was a native of Putnam County, the son of Teb and Ever (Harget) Morgan. He was retired
from the City of Cookeville maintenance and water department and a member of First Baptist Church in
Cookeville.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florida Mae Morgan one daughter, Mrs. Eleze Bumbalough; one brother,
Martin Morgan; one sister, Ardell Jackson; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 9 April 1979
Andrew G. Morgan
b. 31 December 1863, TN –d. 29 May 1914, md on the 17th of May 1885, Jackson Co., TN to Fannie E.
(Carnes) Morgan, b. 29 February 1868, TN –d. 23 May 1928.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 451: Andrew G. Morgan married 17 May
1885, Jackson Co., TN to Fannie E. Carnes).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Washington St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 38 –Andrew G. Morgan, is head of
household, 46 yrs., old, TN, Occupation: Traveling Sales Groceries, md 24 yrs. to Tennie, 42 yrs. old, TN,
3 children born, 3 children living. Children: Lella, 15 yrs. old; Carl, 22 yrs. old, TN, md 3 yrs. to Myrtie,
20 yrs. old, KY (father born in TN, mother, IL); Andrew O., grandson, 2 yrs. old, TN & Paul Morgan,
grandson, 7/12 yrs. old, TN).
Bessie B. (Wilson) Morgan Obt.
b. 10 October 1911 –d. 31 October 2003, Cookeville, TN, md John Henry Morgan.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN H MORGAN Birth: 09 Nov 1912 – Death: Nov 1998 –Last Residence:
(Baxter, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 410-66-3232, TN)
(SS Death Index: Name: BESSIE W MORGAN Birth: 10 Oct 1911 – Death: Oct 2003 –Last Residence:
(Baxter, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 414-08-7841, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Bessie B. Morgan, 92, of Cookeville will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Nov. 3, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends on Sunday after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Morgan died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 10, 1911, in Jackson County to the late John J. and Genie Huffines Wilson.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Alma Jo Morgan of Baxter; two brothers and
one sister-in-law: Vester and Madeline Wilson of Jackson County and John J. Junior Wilson of Cookeville;
a sister, Verdie Richardson of Cookeville; and a grandchild, Charlene Hargis; and two great-grandchildren:
Christy Stooksberry and Amie Price.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Morgan; a
daughter, Helen Morgan; a brother, Paul Wilson; and two sisters, Ester Richmond and Edna Long.
Bro. Baker will officiate at the services.
Charles C. Morgan
b. 30 January 1936, md the 18th of June 1955, Jackson Co., TN to Alma Joe (Tayse) Morgan, b. 29 May
1937 –d. 23 October 1982. Charles C. Morgan, s/o John Henry Morgan & Bessie B. Wilson.
*See Bessie B. (Wilson) Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 323, #51: Charles Morgan married 18
June 1955, Jackson Co., TN, age 21, address: Rt. 2, Haydenburg, TN to Alma Joe Tayse, age 20, address:
Haydenburn, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Marlin Tayse, Haydenburg, TN).
Clara R. Morgan
b. 18 January 188, TN - d. 10 January 1933, d/o John Dillard Morgan Sr., & Martha E. Maxwell.
*See John Dillard Morgan Sr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 206-125-148 –John D. Morgan is head of
household, 59 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Traveling Sales Groceries md to Martha, 53 yrs. old, KY.
Children: Clara, 31 yrs. old; Garrett, 22 yrs. old, Occupation: Brakeman railroad; Nannie, 18 yrs. old;
Maud, 16 yrs. old; Griffin, 14 yrs. old; John D. Jr., 12 yrs. old & Willie Morgan, 9 yrs. old. All born in
TN)
Daniel Harvey Morgan Obt.
b. 19 May 1870, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN – d. 2 February 1951, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN,
(Honored Dean of Cookeville Bar). Daniel Henry Morgan, s/o George Hampton Morgan (1841-1900) &
Mary A. Butler (1845-1883). Daniel H. Morgan’s occupation in the 1900 census was that of an Attorney.
Mason symbol on tombstone. His parent’s names are inscribed on his tombstone.
*See George Hampton Morgan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery
Danile H. Morgan, Dies in Nashville:
Daniel Harvey Morgan, 80 the oldest member of the Cookeville Bar in both age and date of admission to
the Bar died at 9:30 o’clock Friday night at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville. He had gone to Nashville on
a business trip a few days before where he suffered a heart attack Thursday and was taken to the Baptist
Hospital, where his death occurred Friday night.
His death came as shock to this community, as he had appeared to be in as good health as usual recently,
althought he had suffered two slight heart attacks a year or so ago.
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning, at 10:30 o’clock in the chapel of the Whitson Funeral
Home, by Rev. H. Thornton Fowler and Judge E. H. Boyd, a large assemblage of friends and relatives
attended the services and the great number of beautiful floral designs evidenced the high esteem in which
he was held by a host of friends and relatives. Burial was in the family lot in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Mr. Morgan was a son of the late Judge George H. Morgan and wife Mary Butler Morgan. Born at
Gainesboro, where his boyhood was spent, he moved with his father’s family to Cookeville sixty-four years
ago.
He received his education in the schools of Gainesboro and Cookeville and at Burritt College and was
graduate of the Law Department of Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.
He was admitted to the Cookeville bar in 1891. In his young manhood, he served for several years as
private Secretary of the late Congressman Benton McMillin.
He was associated in the practice of law with his brother, the late George Edgar Morgan, and still later with
his uncle, the late S. A. Morgan.
For several years, he was a special U. S. Attorney with the Department of Justice in Washington and upon
retiring from that position he returned to Cookeville. He resided at the Sidwell Hotel.
He was a veteran mason, and was buried with Masonic funeral rites.
He was the last surviving member of his father’s immediate family, his sister, Miss Mamie Morgan, died a
few years ago, and his brother, George Edgar Morgan died several years ago.
Mr. Morgan never married. He is survive by two aunts, Mrs. W. E. Ragland, of Murfreesboro, and Mrs.
Mattie Stephens of Valley View, TX, and by a large number of cousins.
Resumes The Practice of Law:
Our former townsman, D. H. Morgan, who has held the position of Manager of the Real Estate and
Mortgage Section in the office of the Allen Property Custodian at Washington for several years, has
recently resigned, and announces that he has resumed the practice of law. He is giving special attention to
all matters arising before all governmental departments. Boards, and commissions, with offices at 804
Evans Building, Washington D. C.
Elvis S. Morgan
b. 15 April 1888 –d. 18 June 1974.
Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan Obt.
b. 17 June 1873, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 January 1938, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 14th of January 1892,
Putnam Co., TN to Robert Perry “R. P.” Morgan, b. 15 January 1867, Jackson Co., TN – d. 13
September 1933, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Austin Morgan & Lidia Solomon. Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan,
d/o Henry Polk Davis & Lydia Ann Solomon.
*See Mary Louise Burton buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Henry Polk Davis Obt.
*See Oriegon Morrow “Pinegar”Davis Obt.
*See Henry Dawson Morgan Obt.
*See Robert Perry “R. P.”Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: R, P, Morgan married 15 January 1892,
Putnam Co., TN to Viola Davis).
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Viola Davis Morgan, 64:
Mrs. Viola Davis Morgan, aged 64, widow of the late R. P. “Perry”Morgan, died Thursday night, at her
home in this city. Her death followed an illness of about three months.
She was born and reared in Cookeville, and her entire life was spent here. She was the oldest, also the last
surviving of the three daughters of the late Capt. Henry P. Davis, and wife Lydia S. Davis of this city. Her
father was a prominent lawyer of the Cookeville Bar, and for many years one of Putnam County’s active
and widely known citizens.
In her young ladyhood she was married to R. P. Morgan. He was for many years one of the most
prominent business men of this city and section of the state. He died about four years ago.
Mrs. Morgan was from her childhood, a devoted and active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her.
She is survived by one son, Dawson Morgan, and a granddaughter Bettie Morgan, also three brothers, Will
C. Davis and Newton Davis all of Cookeville, and Roscoe Davis of Harriman. Also by many other
relatives in this city and county.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church by the pastor,
the Rev. Hugh L. Goodpasture.
Following the services at the church burial took place in the family lot in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Florida May (Tabor) Morgan Obt.
b. 22 March 1904 – d. 19 May 1985, md on the 6th of May 1923, Putnam Co., TN to Alvin Douglas
Morgan, b. 15 June 1902 – d. 5 April 1979, s/o Teb Morgan & Ever Harget. Florida May (Tabor)
Morgan, d/o William Tabor & Lou Presley.
*See Alvin Douglas Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 163, #2906: Alvin Morgan married 6 May
1923, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Florida Tabors).
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Florida May Morgan, 81, of 1450 Cumber Lane, Cookeville, will
be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Byron Epps and Bro. Henry
Roberson officiating. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Morgan died Sunday (May 19, 1985) at Masters Health Care Center.
Born March 22, 1904, Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lou Presley Tabor.
She was married to the alte Alvin Morgan and was a member of the Cookeville First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker.
Her family includes a daughter, Elise Zanardi of Cookeville; a brother, Willis Tabor of OH; a sister, Della
Conely of Cookeville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Morgan.
George Hampton Morgan
b. 5 September 1841, TN – d. 28 July 1900, (Confederate Soldier, Christian, Grand Master Tenn AF & A
M 1895), md on the 15th of October 1876, Jackson Co., TN to Mary A. (Butler) Morgan, b. November
1846, TN. George Hampton Morgan, s/o Daniel M. Morgan (1809–1872) & Susanna H. Smith (18131873). His parent’s names are inscribed on his tombstone.
*See Mary Lou Morgan, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Daniel Harvey Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 4: George H. Morgan married 15 October
1876, Jackson Co., TN to Mary A. Butler).
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 525 –George H. Morgan is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, b. September 1841, TN, Occupation: Supervisor of SEN md 14 yrs. to Mary, 53 yrs. old, b. November
1846, 0 children born. Children: Daniel H., 30 yrs. old, b. May 1870, Occupation: Attorney; Mary Lou, 26
yrs. old, b. August 1873, Occupation: Teacher & George E. Morgan, 21 yrs. old, b. June 1878, Occupation:
Attorney. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Nonnie Baker, boarder, 42 yrs. old, b. November
1857, KY, Occupation: Doctor; Alvin H. Anderson, boarder, 24 yrs. old, b. May 1876, TN, Occupation:
Lawyer, md 2 yrs. to Alberda, 20 yrs. old, b. April 1880, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Ara
Anderson, 1 yr. old, b. November 1898, TN).
Henry Dawson Morgan Obt.
b. 1898, Putnam Co., TN – d. 28 January 1984, md on the 9th of January 1921 to Margaret Alice
(Howard) Morgan, b. 29 October 1900 – d. 29 October 1996, d/o Daniel M. Howard (1872-1947) &
Almedia Lois Burgess (1877-1965), both buried in the Howard Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN. Henry
Dawson Morgan, s/o Robert Perry “R. P.”Morgan (1867-1933) & Flora Viola Davis (1873-1938).
*See Robert Perry “R. P.”Morgan Obt.
*See Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan Obt.
Funeral services for H. Dawson Morgan, 85, were conducted from the Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston
Funeral Home Monday, January 30, 1984, at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Charles McCaskey and Glen McDoniel
officiating.
Mr. Morgan, a resident of 505 N. Washington Avenue, Cookeville, died January 28, 1984, at his home
following an extended illness.
A native of Putnam County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Perry and Viola Davis Morgan.
For a number of years Mr. Morgan owned and operated Morgan Produce Company here. He was aShriner,
active in Masonic Lodge, served on Putnam County Election Commission, and was a member of the first
Cookeville Housing Board. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Alice Howard Morgan, 1 daughter, Mrs. Kaul M. Williams,
Columbia, TN, Mrs. Alice F. Kilgrow, Franklin, TN, 1 grandson, Henry Dawson Fincher, Cookeville.
Hooper & Huddleston Home is in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers are Ben Kilgrow, Mike Williams, Bobby Davis, Bob Carter, Hugh Nash, Kaul Fincher.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Morgan Street, Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: Robert P. Morgan
is head of household, 45 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Lawyer General Practice, md 18 yrs. to Flora V., 36
yrs. old, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Henry D. Morgan, 11 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., 1st Street, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 105 –184-212: Robert P. Morgan is head of
household, 52 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Proprietor Produce Company, md to Viola, 46 yrs. old, TN.
Children: Henry D., 21 ys. old, TN, Occupation: Salesman Automobile & Maggie Morgan, 37 yrs. old,
TN).
Herman Morgan
b. 30 December 1913 – d. 23 October 1981 (S/Sgt US Army WWII), md on the 10th of October 1954 to
Lois (unknown) Morgan, b. 18 November 1923.
(SS Death Index: Name: HERMAN MORGAN Birth: 30 Dec 1913- Death: Oct 1981–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN 38501) -Last Benefit: (Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) –SSN: 414-05-3960, TN)
Jobe M. Morgan Jr.
b. 24 December 1878, TN –d. 6 April 1967, s/o Jobe M. Morgan Sr. & Pauline Gore.
*See Samuel Austin Morgan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See William Henry Haile Obt.
Census Place: 1880 Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN
Dwl:197
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
Joab M. MORGAN
Self
M
M
W
46
TN
Occ:
Pauline M. MORGAN Wife
F
M
W
45
TN
Occ:
Andrew G. MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
17
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Liza J. MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
14
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Perry F. MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
11
TN
Occ:
At School
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ann A. MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
9
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Daniel C. MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Ella MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
4
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Joab MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
1
TN
Catherine UPTON
Occ:
Cook
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Other F
S
Fa: --- Mo: ---
W
23
TN
Joe Morgan
b. 30 April 1921 –d. 20 September 1956.
Joe Morgan Obt.
b. April 1864, TN – d. February 1932, Putnam Co., TN, s/o William Campbell Morgan (1845-1926) &
Marena Farris (1847-1927).
*See William Campbell Morgan buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See James T. Shirley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Joe Morgan Dies Thursday Morning:
Joe Morgan, 67, son of Campbell Morgan, died at his home on Laurel Street here at 9 o’clock Thursday
morning after an illness of two weeks. He had suffered an attack of diabetes.
Mr. Morgan was well known in Cookeville, having lived here more than 30 years after removing from
Jackson county. For several years he was a rural mail carrier.
Funeral services will be held Friday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the pastor, the rev. Hugh
L. Goodpasture, in charge. Burial will be in the City cemetery.
Surviving Mr. Morgan are five brothers, Louis K., of Old Hickory, Ed, of Nashville, Simp and Coe, of
Birmingham, AL, and Wash, of Dallas, TX, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Shirley, of Cookeville, Mrs. Ike
Meacham, of Chattanooga, and Mrs. John Wheat, of Nashville.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 365 – William Campbell Morgan is head of
household, 55 yrs. old, b. February 1845, TN, Occupation: Revenue Officer md 37 yrs. to Marena, 50 yrs.
old, b. December 1849, TN, 12 children born, 10 children living. Children: Joseph, 36 yrs. old, b. April
1864, Occupation: Teamster; Simpson, 24 yrs. old, b. May 1876, Occupation: Rail Road Assesor; Coe, 16
yrs. old, b. April 1884; Edward, 13 yrs. old, b. February 1887 & Louis K. Morgan, 8 yrs. old, b. February
John Dillard Morgan Jr.
b. 24 July 1907, TN –d. 11 May 1941, s/o John Dillard Morgan Sr., & Martha E. Maxwell.
*See John Dillard Morgan Sr. Obt.
*See Martha E. (Maxwell) Morgan Obt.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 242 –Dillard Morgan is head of
household, 48 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Traveling Sales Groceries, md 27 yrs. to Martha, 43 yrs. old, KY
(parents both born in TN), 11 children born, 9 children living. Children: Clara, 20 yrs. old; Carrie, 18 yrs.
old; Oscar, 16 yrs. old; Garret, 13 yrs. old; Nannie G., 11 yrs. old; Maud L., 8 yrs. old; James G., 6 yrs. old
& J. D. Morgan, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
TN)
John Dillard Morgan Sr. Obt.
b. 7 June 1860, TN –d. 7 March 1936, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 7th of September 1884, Jackson Co., TN
to Martha E. (Maxwell) Morgan, b. 7 January 1867, KY – d. 27 March 1949, TN, d/o Pickney C.
Maxwell & Jane Stone. John Dillard Morgan, s/o Austin Hawkins Morgan (1813-1898) & Amanda
Elizabeth Maxwell (1826-1907), both buried in the Overton Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
*See John Dillard Morgan Jr., buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Martha E. (Maxwell) Morgan Obt.
John Dillard Morgan
b. 7 Jun 1860, Jackson Co., TN
d. 7 Mar 1936
Father: Austin H. Morgan, TN
Mother: Amanda Maxwell, TN
spouse: Mrs. Martha Morgan
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Jackson Co., TN, pg. 368:
September 1884, Jackson Co., TN to Martha Maxwell).
Dillard Morgan married 7
SERVICES HELD FOR J. DILLARD MORGAN, 75:
John Dillard Morgan, 75, died Saturday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Burch and Mr. Burch
of Algood, after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services were held at the Burch residence at 3 o’clock Sudnay afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hugh
Goodpasture. Burial was in the Cookeville Cemetery.
Mr. Morgan before moving to Algood a few years ago was a resident of Cookeville where he was first
engaged in the Drug store business, and later was a traveling salesman in the Cookeville territory. He was
the son of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Morgan, pioneer settlers of Jackson county.
Three of his brothers, Perry Morgan, Warren Morgan and Amos Morgan have died within the last two
years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Maxwell Morgan of Cookeville; five sons, Oscar and Walter
Morgan of Nashville, Griffin Morgan of Detroit, Garrett Morgan of Atlanta and J. D. Morgan of
Cookeville; four daughters, Mrs. A. L. Stone, of Nashville, Mrs. C. L. Burch of Algood, Mrs. H. H. Moore
of Harriman, and Miss Willene Morgan of Cookeville; and three sisters, Mrs. R. W. Allen and Mrs. T. V.
Goodpasture of Ada, OK, and Mrs. N. H. Whiteaker of Gainesboro.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN; dwl: 242 –Dillard Morgan is head of
household, 48 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Traveling Sales Groceries, md 27 yrs. to Martha, 43 yrs. old, KY
(parents both born in TN), 11 children born, 9 children living. Children: Clara, 20 yrs. old; Carrie, 18 yrs.
old; Oscar, 16 yrs. old; Garret, 13 yrs.old; Nannie G., 11 yrs.old; Maud L., 8 yrs. old; James G., 6 yrs. old
& J. D. Morgan, 3 yrs. old. All born in TN).
TN).
Martha E. (Maxwell) Morgan Obt.
b. 7 January 1867, KY –d. 27 March 1949, TN, md md on the 7th of September 1884, Jackson Co., TN to
John Dillard Morgan Sr., b. 7 June 1860, TN – d. 7 March 1936, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Austin Hawkins
Morgan (1813-1898) & Amanda Elizabeth Maxwell (1826-1907). Martha E. (Maxwell) Morgan, d/o
Pickney C. Maxwell & Jane Stone.
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. M. Morgan, 80:
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs. Martha Maxwell Morgan, 80, in the Chapel of the
Whitson Funeral Home. L. N. Moody officiated. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Morgan died at her home Sunday afternoon after a short illness.
Daughter of the late Pink and Jane Stone Maxwell, Mrs. Morgan was born in Kentucky, later moving to
Jackson County. She had been a resident of Cookeville for 45 years. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. A. L. Stone, Los Angles, Mrs. C. L. Burch, Algood, Mrs. H. A.
Moore, Harriman, and Miss Willene Morgan, Cookeville; four sons, Walter B. and Garrett A. Morgan, Los
Angeles, Oscar W. Morgan, Nashville, and James Griffin Morgan, Oklahoma city, OK; thirteen
grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 31 March 1949
Mary Lou “Mamie”Morgan
b. 13 August 1873, TN – d. 14 August 1943, d/o George Hampton Morgan (1841-1900) & Mary A.
Butler (1845-1883). Mary Lou Morgan’s occupation in the 1900 census was that of a teacher. Her
parent’s names are inscribed on her tombstone.
*See George Hampton Morgan, buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 525 –George H. Morgan is head of household, 58 yrs.
old, b. September 1841, TN, Occupation: Supervisor of SEN md 14 yrs. to Mary, 53 yrs. old, b. November
1846, 0 children born. Children: Daniel H., 30 yrs. old, b. May 1870, Occupation: Attorney; Mary Lou, 26
yrs. old, b. August 1873, Occupation: Teacher & George E. Morgan, 21 yrs. old, b. June 1878, Occupation:
Attorney. All born in TN. Also living in the household: Nonnie Baker, boarder, 42 yrs. old, b. November
1857, KY, Occupation: Doctor; Alvin H. Anderson, boarder, 24 yrs. old, b. May 1876, TN, Occupation:
Lawyer, md 2 yrs. to Alberda, 20 yrs. old, b. April 1880, TN, 1 child born, 1 child living. Child: Ara
Anderson, 1 yr. old, b. November 1898, TN).
Robert Perry “R. P.”Morgan Obt.
b. 15 January 1867, Jackson Co., TN –d. 13 September 1933, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 15th of January
1892, Putnam Co., TN to Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan, b. 17 June 1873, Putnam Co., TN –d. 27 January
1938, , Putnam Co., TN, d/o Capt. Henry Polk Davis & Lydia Solomon. Robert Perry Morgan, s/o Rev.
Austin Hawkins Morgan (1813-1896) & Amanda Elizabeth Maxwell (1826-1907), both buried in
Overton Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
*See Oriegon Morrow “Pinegar”Davis Obt.
*See Flora Viola (Davis) Morgan Obt.
*See Henry Dawson Morgan Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: R, P, Morgan married 15 January 1892,
Putnam Co., TN to Viola Davis).
R. P. Morgan, 66, Dies Here After A Brief Illness
Prominent Poultry Broker Had Been Ill Only Few Hours With Pneumonia –In Business 43 Years.
R. P. Morgan, 66, prominent throughout the South and East as a poultry broker and produce dealer, with
office in Cookeville for the past 43 years, died at his home, 105 First Street, shortly after noon Wednesday
after a brief illness.
Mr. Morgan was taken ill Monday, and Tuesday developed pneumonia, which resulted in his death.
Funeral services were to be held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon by the pastor,
the Rev. Hugh L. Goodpasture. Burial will take place in the City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are O. E. Cameron, W. M. Shanks, Herman Mott, Paul Turney, Will Phillips, and
George Gentry. Honorary pallbearers are all his friends and business associates both in and out of town.
Born In Jackson:
Robert Perry Morgan was born in Jackson county, near Merinda, and received his education there. He was
the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Austin H. Morgan, his father being a Cumberland Presbyterian church pastor.
Mr. Morgan came to Cookeville in 1890, where he opened a produce house in West Cookeville, on what is
now Oak Street. His business has been conducted in the same building for 43 years, the only one in the city
that can boast such a distinction. Prior to his venture into the poultry business, Mr. Morgan operated a
market wagon between Gainesboro, Cookeville, and Nashville.
He was married to Miss Viola Davis, January 14, 1892, and to that union was born one son, Henry
Dawson, who survives. Other survivors are his widow, three brothers, Warren and Dillard Morgan, of
Cookeville, Amos Morgan, of Cowan; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Goodpasture, and Mrs. Lee Ann Allen, of
Ada, Okla., and Mrs. Matilda Whittaker of Gainesboro.
Came Before Railroad:
Mr. Morgan came to Cookeville before the railroad, and did much to advance this city and surrounding
territory to its present status. He has contributed largely to placing Cookeville as the largest poultry
shipping center in the state, and one of the largest in the South. He was active in his business, and was
recognized as an authority. He was not a man who sought the acclaim of the crowd, rather keeping himself
in the background and to his business. He had admirable traits of character that had endeared him to all
who knew him.
Friends from all parts of the nation have expressed their regrets at his passing, while those who could, have
come to be at his last rites.
Mr. Morgan was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and had membership in the Southern Poultry and Egg
Shippers’Association.
Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 14 September 1933
Source: A History of Putnam County Tennessee by Walter S. McClain, pg. 146: Robert Perry Morgan,
born in Jackson County, January 15, 1867. Married Miss Viola Davis, January 15, 1892. Mr. Morgan is a
Democrat, a K. of P., and a Cumberland Presbyterian in belief. He has never held public office, except
alderman of Cookeville about twenty years ago. He moved here about thirty-five years ago and has been
actively engaged in the produce business, retail and wholesale. His is the oldest business concern in
Cookeville.
Source: MORGAN, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Morgan died at her home in Jackson county on Saturday
night March 16, 1907, in her eighty-first year, and was buried in the Overton graveyard on Monday. Mrs.
Morgan was widely know and held in the highest esteem throughout this section of the state. She was a
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 65 years, and was universally loved for her true
christian character. Truly a good woman has gone to her reward. Her husband, Rev. Austin H. Morgan,
who died about nine years ago was a noted minister of the gospel, having preached for fifty-five years -privilege given but few men. Mrs. Morgan was the mother of Mesers. R. P., J. D. and A. C. Morgan of this
city and Mrs. R. W. Allen of Ada, I. T. The Herald extends sympathy in their irreparable loss. [Date
3/20/1907, Vol. V, No. 3, Page 4]
(1870 census 9th Civil Dist., Jackson Co., TN: Dwl: 146 - A. H. Morgan is head of household, 57 yrs. old,
TN, md to Amanda, 43 yrs. old, TN. Children: Joseph W., 19 yrs. old; Amos C., 16 yrs. old; Granville D.,
14 yrs. old; Martha A., 12 yrs. old; John D., 10 yrs. old; Matilda F., 7 yrs. old; Leaan, 5 yrs. old; Perry R.
P., 3 yrs. old & Michale Morgan, 45 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Samuel Austin Morgan Obt.
b. 14 March 1850, Jackson Co., TN – d. 9 April 1930, TN, md on the 6th of July 1873, Clay Co., TN to
Lucette Margarette (Amonette) Morgan, b. 10 November 1850, TN – d. 20 January 1928. Samuel
Austin Morgan s/o Daniel Morgan (1809-1872) & Susana Smith (1813-1873), both buried in the Old
Antioch Cemetery, Jackson Co., TN.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN, pg. 25: Sam A. Morgan married 6 July 1873,
Clay Co., TN to Lucettia Amonette).
Certificate: #9201
Putnam Co., TN
Deceased: Samuel Austin Morgan
Age: 80y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 9 Apr 1930
Father: Daniel Morgan
Mother: Susana Smith
Samuel A. Morgan, aged 80, well known attorney and oldest member of the Cookeville Bar, died
Wednesday morning at his home near this city. His death followed a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a
week ago. On the day before he was striken with paralysis, he returned from a visit with his son, Bedford
Morgan, in Carthage, and then appeared to be as well as usual, but it had been apparent to his friends for
the past year that his health and strength were declining....For the past eight years he had served as United
States Commissioner at this place. He was born and reared in Jackson County and belonged to a prominent
family in that county.
His father, Daniel Morgan, was a pioneer Primitive Baptist preacher. An uncle, Rev Austin H Morgan, was
a well known Cumberland Presbyterian minister. In his youth, Samuel Morgan was admitted to the
Gainesboro bar. He practiced law in his native county for years, but when the new county of Pickett was
established about fifty years ago, he located in Byrdstown, where he continued in the practice for about 30
years. About 20 years ago, he moved to Cookeville, where he has since resided.
For several years after moving to this place, he was associated in the practice of his nephew, Daniel H
Morgan...; after the dissolution of this partnership, he practiced alone.
While all his brothers were Democrats and Confederate soldiers, he became a Republican and for 50 years
was one of the leaders of the Republican Party in the Upper Cumberland section, being a prominent
member of his party's county, district and state conventions. He married Miss Margarette Lucetta Amonette
of Clay County....She died about a year ago.
He is survived by seven grown children as follows: Bedford of Carthage, County Farm agent of Smith
County; Benton M of San Antonio, Tx; Mrs. Laura Flowers, Bowie, Tx; Mrs. Susie Ledford and Mrs. S J
Bowers of Cordele, Ga; J M and George Morgan of Cookeville.
In the courtroom and in his intercourse with friends and the public, his manner was always quiet,
considerate and kindly. His nature was without bitterness or hatred. He was a well-read and well-informed
man and his kindliness of heart impressed all who came in contact with him.
He was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at
the Christian Church followed by burial in the family lot in the Cookeville cemetery.
Cookeville Press April 10, 1930
Source:
Dwl: 418
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Saml. A. MORGAN Self
M
M
W
30
Occ:
Lawyer
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Lucetta MORGAN Wife
F
M
W
29
Occ:
Keeping House
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Susan MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
5
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Jas. B. MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
3
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Joseph MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
1
Fa: TN
Mo: TN
Page 193D
Birthplace
TN
TN
TN
TN
TN
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville & Smithville Rds., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 54 –Sam A. Morgan is
head of household, 60 yrs. old, TN, (father born in TN, mother, KY), Occupation: Attorney at Law, md 37
yrs. to Lucette M., 59 yrs.. old, TN, 9 children born, 7 children living. Children: Susan, 35 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Sales Store; Vallie P., 27 yrs. old; George D., 23 yrs. old & Newton B. Morgan, 18 yrs. old.
All born in TN).
William Campbell Morgan
b. 3 February 1845, TN –d. 8 January 1926, (C.S.A., Shaws Bn. Cav.), md Marena (Farris) Morgan, b.
10 December 1847, TN – d. 19 October 1927, d/o Ray Farris. William Campbell Morgan, s/o Austin
Hawkins Morgan (1813-1898) & Barbara Johnson (1816-1849). DC#7306 states Campbell Morgan, s/o
E. H. Morgan.
*See Joe Morgan Obt.
*See James T. Shirley buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Campbell Morgan
b. -----, Jackson Co., TN
d. 8 Jan 1926
Father: E. H. Morgan, TN
Mother: Unknown, TN
TN ----Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Marena Morgan
b. -----, TN
d. 19 Oct 1927
Age: abt 78y
Father: Ray Farris, TN
Mother: Unknown
Dwl: 185
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William C. MORGAN Self
M
M
W
34
TN
Occ:
Dept. Marshall Fa: TN Mo: TN
Manna E. MORGAN
Wife
F
M
W
31
TN
Occ:
Joseph MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
18
TN
Occ:
Farm Laborer
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Martha E. MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
12
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
George W. MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
10
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
William MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
7
TN
Occ:
Going To School Fa: TN Mo: TN
Simpson MORGAN
Son
M
S
W
5
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Laura MORGAN
Dau
F
S
W
1
TN
Occ:
At Home
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 365 – William Campbell Morgan is head of
household, 55 yrs. old, b. February 1845, TN, Occupation: Revenue Officer md 37 yrs. to Marena, 50 yrs.
old, b. December 1849, TN, 12 children born, 10 children living. Children: Joseph, 36 yrs. old, b. April
1864, Occupation: Teamster; Simpson, 24 yrs. old, b. May 1876, Occupation: Rail Road Assesor; Coe, 16
yrs. old, b. April 1884; Edward, 13 yrs. old, b. February 1887 & Louis K. Morgan, 8 yrs. old, b. February
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 149 –William Campbell Morgan is head
of household, 65 yrs. old, TN md 47 yrs. to Morena E., 60 yrs. old, TN, Morena E., 60 yrs. old, TN, 12
children born, 10 children living. Children: Coe, 23 yrs. old, Occupation: Laborer Column Factory; Eddie
C., 22 yrs. old, Occupation: Driver Drummer Wagon & Lewis K. Morgan, 16 yrs. old, Occupation:
Salesman Retail Grocery. All born in TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Hickory St., Putnam Co., TN; Dwl: 200-123-146 –Campbell Morgan is head
of household, 75 yrs. old, TN md to Marena, 71 yrs. old, TN. Children: Lewis K., 27 yrs. old, TN,
Occupation: Clerk Produce Co., & Ova Morgan, 27 yrs. old, TN).
John M. Morley
b. 10 November 1903 –d. 18 October 1981.
‘Have Faith in God’
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN MORLEY Birth: 10 Nov 1903- Death: Oct 1981 Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 376-01-9546, MI)
Joan Morris Obt.
b. 30 November 1935, Wilson Co., TN – d. 26 December 2003, Smyrna, TN, d/o Robert E. Morris &
Mary Wright.
‘Loving Mother & Granny’
*See Robert E. Morris buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Joan Morris, 68, of Lawrenceburg were held on Saturday, Dec.
27, from the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Ms. Morris died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at her son's home in Smyrna.
A native of Wilson County, Mrs. Morris was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary Morris. Ms.
Morris was retired from the Social Security Administration after 30 years of service. She was a member of
the Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law: Tony and Diana Barton of Smyrna; a granddaughter,
Sydney Barton also of Smyrna; two sisters: Patsy Leiss of Reston, Va., and Peggy Howard of Jefferson
City, Mo.; four nieces: Gabrilla Gengler, Sharon Leiss, Tara Cifci, and Tonji Leiss; and four nephews:
Terry Howard, Stan Howard, Bernard Leiss, Jr., and Ross Leiss.
Memorial donations may be sent to the St. Jude's Children Hospital in Memphis.
Bro. Wayne Seaton officiated at the services.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
Published December 27, 2003 4:35 PM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Robert Earl Morris
b. 17 July 1895 – d. 6 September 1948, (Georgia Pfc 305 Inf 77 Div WWI), md on the 14th of May 1932,
Maury Co., TN to Mary D. (Wright) Morris, b. 18 January 1899 –d. 17 May 1984.
‘Loving Mother & Granny’
*See Joan Morris Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Maury Co., TN, pg. 455: Robert Earl Morris married 14 May
1932, Maury Co., TN, age 36, address: Rt. 2, Fairburn, GA to Mary D. Wright, age 36, address: Columbia,
TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Mrs. Nancy Wright, Red Boiling Springs, TN).
Jack W. Morrison
b. 1 July 1900 –d. 24 June 1954 –(Soil Conservation Service –Mason and a Methodist).
Tennessee D. Morrison
b. 31 October 1907 –d. 18 February 1982 –(Nurse, Teacher, Mother and a Methodist).
Marilyn Morton Obt.
d. 11 November 2007.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Marilyn Morton, 65, of Brentwood and formerly of Cookeville,
will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. from the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until
Mrs. Morton died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at her residence.
Published November 12, 2007 11:07 AM CST : Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN
Charles “Charlie”Moscrip Obt.
b. 25 November 1891, TN – d. 13 August 1947, s/o Major Robert John Moscrip & Emma Sleighton.
Charles Moscrip’s siblings are: (sisters) Mrs. Enoch Pickney (Clara Maude) Maxwell, of Memphis, TN,
Miss Mildred Moscrip and Mrs. John (Grace) McBroom, of Cookeville, TN –(brother) Robert Moscrip, of
Wheelright, KY.
*See Major Robert John Moscrip buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Enoch Pickney Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Funeral services for Charlie Moscrip, 56, who died in City Hospital yesterday from injuries received
Tuesday night when he was struck by an automobile as he walked along Highway 70 a mile West of
Cookeville, were held this afternoon at Whitson Funeral Home.
The services were conducted by the Rev. H. T. Fowler, pastor of the Cookeville Methodist Church, of
which Mr. Moscrip was a member. Burial was in the City Cemetery.
Sheriff Harvey Higgenbotham reported that his investigation showed that Moscrip was struck by a car
driven by Joe E. Conry, Jr., while his car was being met by another car with strong lights. The sheriff
described the accident as unavoidable.
Conry told officers that he was driving about 30 miles an hour when he met an automobile with strong
lights and that he did not see Moscrip in the highway until it was too late to miss him. Conry swerved his
car in an effort to miss the man.
Moscrip received broken legs, a broken arm, head and internal injuries. He was rushed to city Hospital
where he lived until noon Wednesday.
A civil engineer, Mr. Moscrip was the son of the late R. J. Moscrip, a Canadian engineer who surveyed the
right of way for the old Nashville and Knoxville railroad which later became the Tennessee Central. His
father also laid out the plan for the City of Cookeville.
Mr Moscrip retired from active engineering 10 years ago because of ill health. He was a veteran of World
War I.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Moscrip, Wheelright, KY, three sisters, Mrs. Maude Maxwell,
Memphis, and Miss Mildred Moscrip and Mrs. Grace McBroom, both of Cookeville.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 14 August 1947.
(1900 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 447 –Robert J. Moscrip is head of household, 55 yrs.
old, b. January 1845, CN, (mother born, ME), Occupation: Civil Eng. (Inig. 1869), md 26 yrs. to Emma P.,
45 yrs. old, b. November 1854, WI, (parents both born in EN), 8 children born, 7 children living. Children:
Myrtle J., 18 yrs. old, b. July 1881, ID; Grace M., 16 yrs. old, b. May 1884, TX; Vera A., 14 yrs. old, b.
February 1886, TX; Robert T., 11 yrs. old, b. August 1888, TX; Charles H., 9 yrs. old, b. November 1890,
TN & Mildred Moscrip, 5 yrs. old, b. August 1894, TN).
Emma Mildred Moscrip Obt.
b. 20 August 1894, WI –d. 24 February 2003, TN, d/o Major Robert John Moscrip & Emma Sleighton.
*See Major Robert John Moscrip buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Elizabeth (Moscrip) Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Emma Mildred Moscrip, 108, of Cookeville will be held at 4
p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 24, at Cookeville City Cemetery.
Miss Moscrip died today, Monday, Feb. 24, at Masters Health Care Center.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1894, in Wisconsin to the late Robert John and Emma Sleighton Moscrip.
She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Miss Moscrip worked at Harding Studios for
more than 50 years in Cookeville. She lived through three centuries, 20 presidents and all the wars. She
never married and lived alone until she was 100 years old.
Her family includes a host of great, great-great, great-great-great and great-great-great-great nieces and
nephews.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published February 24, 2003 12:50 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
February 1886, TX; Robert T., 11 yrs. old, b. August 1888, TX; Charles H., 9 yrs. old, b. November 1890,
Occupation: Assistant Photographer Studio & Elizabeth Moscrip, granddaughter, 9 yrs. old, TN).
Myrtie J. Moscrip
b. 28 July 1880, ID –d. 9 May 1903, d/o Major Robert John Moscrip & Emma Sleighton.
February 1886, TX; Robert F., 11 yrs. old, b. August 1888, TX; Charles H., 9 yrs. old, b. November 1890,
Robert Clarence Moscrip
b. 27 August 1912 –d. 1 June 1944, s/o Robert Moscrip. (Lived in Wilder, TN, buried in Cookeville,
TN).
Major Robert John “R. J.”Moscrip Obt.
b. 4 January 1844, Canada –d. 30 June 1917, md in Omaha, NE in 1875 to Emma P. (Sleighton) Moscrip,
b. 6 November 1855, Madison, WI – d. 9 January 1936. Children: Mrs. Enoch Pickney (Clara Maude)
Maxwell, Miss Mildred Moscrip, Miss Myrtie J. Moscrip, Miss Vera Moscrip, Mrs. John (Grace)
McBroom, Charles Moscrip & Robert Moscrip.
*See Charles “Charlie”Moscrip Obt.
*See Emma Mildred Moscript Obt.
*See John Sidney McBroom Obt.
*See Elizabeth (Moscrip) Moore buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Enoch Pickney Maxwell buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Maj. R. J. Moscript died Saturday June 30, 1917, in a hospital at Nashville, and was laid to rest in the city
cemetery Sunday afternoon with Masonic rites. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. A.
Cate. He is survived by his wife and five children: Robert Moscrip of Davidson; Charles Moscrip, Mrs. J.
S. McBroom, Mrs. Pink Maxwell and Miss Mildred Moscrip of Cookeville.
Maj. Moscrip was about 74 years of age and born in Canada. He was a Union soldier during the Civil War.
After the war he engaged in work as a civil engineer, and he served in the location and construction of
several important railroad lines in the West and other sections. He came to this section when the Nashville
& Knoxville railroad was built, serving as chief engineer. He had lived in Cookeville for some 25 years
and made many friends by his quiet and unassuming manners.
Putnam County Herald Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 5 July 1917.
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 178 –Robert F. Moscrip is head of
household, 21 yrs. old, TN, (father born in Canada, mother, US), Occupation: Salesman Retail Grocery, md
to Allie, 19 yrs. old, TN).
(1910 census 1st Civil Dist., Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 318 - Benjamin V. High is head of
household, 57 yrs. old, TN, (parents both born in NC), Occupation: Manager Factory, md 35 yrs. to Bettie,
55 yrs. old, TN, (father born in TN, mother, NC), 10 children born, 6 children living. Children: James C.,
30 yrs. old; Harry L., 23 yrs old & B. V. High, 13 yrs. old. All born in TN. Also living in the household:
Sue Beasley, sister-in-law, 51 yrs. old, TN. Isaac W. McCluin, boarder, 60 yrs. old, PA (parents both born
in PA), Occupation: Engineer RR Pumping Machinery, widow. Robert J. Moscrip, 66 yrs. old, CN,
Occupation: Civil Engineer, married 36 yrs. to Emma, wife, 55 yrs. old, WI, 8 children born, 5 children
living. Children: Charles Moscrip, 19 yrs. old, TN & Mildred Moscrip, 15 yrs. old, TN).
Occuaption: Assistant Photographer Studio & Elizabeth Moscrip, granddaughter, 9 yrs. old, TN).
Vera Moscrip
21 February 1886, TX –d. 4 September 1907, d/o Major Robert John Moscrip & Emma Sleighton.
Ann (Howard) Mosier Obt.
b. 22 August 1927, Livingston, TN – d. 5 November 2008, Morristown md on the 21st of March 1947,
Franklin, KY to James Monroe “Jimmy”Mosier, b. 29 December 1925, Chattanooga, TN –d. 8 August
2007, Morristown. Ann (Howard) Mosier, d/o Harville Pickard Howard & Verda Winningham.
*See James Monroe “Jimmy”Mosier Obt.
*See James William “Jimbo”Mosier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ann Howard Mosier, 81, of Morristown, formerly of Cookeville,
will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mosier died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Morristown Hamblen Hospital in Morristown.
She was born Aug. 22, 1927, in Livingston to the late Harville Pickard (Pete) and Verda Winningham
Howard.
Mrs. Mosier was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist faith.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Howard (Putty) and Terry Mosier of Morristown; a
daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and John Carney of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandchildren; two greatgrandsons; and two nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James M. (Jimmy) Mosier; a son,
James (Jimbo) W. Mosier; and a sister, Elizabeth Howard Speck.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New
York, NY 10001, (866)232-8484.
Rev. Steve Smith will officiate at the services.
Condolences may be sent to www.hhhfunerals.com, 526-6111.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: Friday, Nov 07, 2008
James Monroe “Jimmy”Mosier Obt.
b. 29 December 1925, Chattanooga, TN – d. 8 August 2007, Morristown, md on the 21st of March 1947,
Franklin, KY to Ann (Howard) Mosier, b. 22 August 1927, Livingston, TN – d. 5 November 2008,
Morristown, d/o Harville Pickard Howard & Verda Winningham.
*See Ann (Howard) Mosier Obt.
*See James William “Jimbo”Mosier buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Monroe (Jimmy) Mosier, 81, of Morristown, formerly of
Johnson City and Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cookeville chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery, with military honors
provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mosier died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 29, 1925, a Depression-era orphan in Chattanooga. He grew up in Nashville's Tennessee
Preparatory School. Mr. Mosier served with distinction in the Navy during World War II, earning multiple
commendations and honors. Following his military career, he earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee
Tech University and pursued a successful career in business and government. He served as Putnam County
Judge from 1958 to 1966, and as City Manager of Johnson City from 1966 to 1970. Mr. Mosier owned and
managed multiple restaurants in northeast Tennessee and later worked in construction equipment sales. He
loved history, politics, sports, travel and, above all, family.
His family includes his wife of over 60 years, Ann Howard Mosier, whom he married March 21, 1947, in
Franklin, Ky.; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard (Putty) and Terry Mosier of Morristown; a daughter and
son-in-law, Deborah and John Carney of Pensacola, Fla.; and six grandchildren, William Clark Pinkson,
Kelly Ford, Jay and Joseph Carney and Jason and James Mosier.
Mr. Mosier was preceded in death by a son, James William Mosier.
Pallbearers will be Robin Treadway, Jimmy and Jason Mosier, William Pinkston, David Winningham and
Dagueree Bussell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Millard Oakley, Chuck Neely, Dr. William S. Taylor, Bill Winningham,
Robert Barnett, Joe Ward Booth, Bill Gambill, Jay and Joseph Carney and Armand Bussell.
Memorial donations may be made to Tennessee Prep Historical Society, PO Box 290216, Nashville, TN
37229-0216.
Revs. Steve Smith and Jeff Streszoff will officiate the services.
James William “Jimbo”Mosier
b. 28 July 1955 – d. 22 December 2000, s/o James Monroe “Jimmy”Mosier & Ann Howard. (Shares
tombstone with parents).
‘God Bless Jimbo’
*See Ann (Howard) Mosier Obt.
*See James Monroe “Jimmy”Mosier Obt.
James “Jim”D. Mosley
b. 30 June 1900, Jackson Co., TN –d. 10 June 1970, Jackson Co., TN, md Rhoda (Shoemake) Mosely, b.
21 November 1904, Jackson Co., TN – d. 29 March 1981, Putnam Co., TN, d/o William Shoemake &
Celina Dawes. James “Jim”Mosely, s/o Clay Mosley & Ina Forkum.
‘Rest In Peace’
*See Rhoda (Shoemake) Mosley.
James “Jim”Mosley, age 69, died June 10 at the Jackson County Hospital after an extended illness. Mr.
Mosley was a native of Jackson County.
Mr. Mosley was the son of the late Clay and Ina Forkum Mosley, retired farmer of the Flynn’s Lick
Community.
Mr. Mosely is survived by his wife, Rhoda Shoemake Mosley, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday from the Chapel of the Sutton and Anderson Funeral Home.
Place of burial will be the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Brother James Paul Anderson will officiate.
Rhoda (Shoemake) Mosley Obt.
b. 21 November 1904, Jackson Co., TN – d. 29 March 1981, Putnam Co., TN, md James “Jim” D.
Mosely, b. 30 June 1900, Jackson Co., TN – d. 10 June 1970, Jackson Co., TN, s/o Clay Mosley & Ina
Forkum. Rhoda (Shoemake) Mosely, d/o William Shoemake & Celina Dawes.
*See James “Jim”D. Mosely Obt.
GAINESBORO –Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda Shoemake Mosley, 76, were held at 1 p.m. today in the
chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro, with Bro. James Paul Anderson officiating. Burial
followed in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Mosely, a native of Jackson County, died Sunday, March 29, 1981, in the Cookeville General
Hospital following an extended illness. She was a retired school cook.
She was the daughter of the late William and Celina Dawes Shoemake, and was a member of the Church of
Christ and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include two sisters, Lassie Bryant and Allie Shoemake, both of Cookeville, and several nieces
and nephews.
Anderson Funeral Home of Gainesboro was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 31 March 1981
Annie Louise Moss
b. 29 March 1929.
Fannie (McKinley) Moss Obt.
b. 10 July 1918, Putnam Co., TN – d. 22 January 2006, Cookeville, TN, md William “Willie” Haskel
“Bill” Moss, b. 28 May 1914, Dallas, TX – d. 8 April 1992, Nashville, TN, s/o Orvil Moss & Letha
Roberts. Fannie (McKinley) Moss, d/o Matthew “Matt”Lee McKinley & Ada Josephine Simms.
*See Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Fannie McKinley Moss, 87, of Cookeville will be held at 1 p.m.
Jan. 24, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Moss died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 10, 1918, in Putnam County to the late Matt and Josephine Simms McKinley.
Mrs. Moss was a retired factory worker for Adams USA.
Her family includes two sons and a daughter-in-law, Max and Susan Moss of Shelbyville and Jerry Moss of
Cookeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Betty McKinley of Dayton, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-
law, Sue and Joe Goodwin of Crossville; one grandchild, Max Moss Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Max L.
Moss III, Jared and Elizabeth Moss; special friends Carolyn Reynolds, Brenda Clemons and Wilma
Eldridge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Haskel (Bill) Moss; five
sisters, Jimmie Lamance, Nan Fitzgerald, Rena Nabors, Ida Hunter and Margaret Hitchock; and a brother,
Donald C. (Bud) McKinley.
Pallbearers will be Jerry and Seith Fox, Sam Gibson, Graig, Steve and Joe Goodwin.
Jerry David Moss Obt.
b. 11 January 1947, Putnam Co., TN – d. 24 September 2010, Cookeville, TN, companion, Wilma
Eldridge. Jerry David Moss, s/o Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss & Fannie McKinley.
*See Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Jerry David Moss, 63, of Cookeville, will be held at 4 p.m. today,
Monday, Sept. 27, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
Mr. Moss died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at his home.
He was born Jan. 11, 1947, in Putnam County to the late Willie Haskel Moss and Fannie McKinley Moss.
Jerry was of the Church of Christ faith and attended Holladay Church of Christ. He was a car salesman for
many years and had his own car lot.
His family includes his companion, Wilma Eldridge of Cookeville; two stepsons, Gary and wife Jennie
Eldridge and Randy Eldridge, both of Baxter; a brother and sister-in-law, Max and Susan Moss of
Shelbyville; three stepgrandchildren, Caleb, Emily and Nathan Eldridge; a nephew, Dr. Max Moss Jr. and
his wife, Dr. Mary Moss of Murfreesboro; two great-nephews, Jared and Max Moss III; and a great-niece,
Mary Elizabeth Moss.
Pallbearers will be Harry Stewart, Tommy Morgan, Jimmy Hunter, Jerry Cass, Rick Firestone and Charles
Gentry.
Bro. Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, TN: 29 September 2010.
Johnny Ray Moss
b. 16 October 1920 –d. 27 June 1959.
Michael Anthony Moss Obt.
d. 10 September 2007, Cookeville, TN, s/o Kenneth Lee White & Marilee Moss.
COOKEVILLE -- Graveside services for Michael Anthony Moss, infant son of Kenneth Lee White and
Marilee Moss of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner
Funeral Home.
Michael died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
The Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss Obt.
b. 28 May 1914, Dallas, TX – d. 8 April 1992, Nashville, TN, md Fannie (McKinley) Moss, b. 10 July
1918, Putnam Co., TN –d. 22 January 2006, Cookeville, TN, d/o Matthew “Matt”Lee McKinley & Ada
Josephine Simms. Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss, s/o Orvil Moss & Letha Roberts.
*See Fannie (McKinley) Moss Obt.
*See Jerry David Moss Obt.
COOKEVILLE – Funeral services for Willie Haskel “Bill”Moss, 78, of Cookeville will be held Friday,
April 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Moss died Wednesday, April 8, 1992, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Born in Dallas, TX, on May 28, 1914, he was the son of the late Orvil and Letha Roberts Moss.
Mr. Moss was a retired service station owner and operator.
His family includes his wife, Fannie McKinley “Bill”Moss of Cookeville; son and daughter-in-law, Max
Lee and Susan Moss of Shelbyville and son, Jerry David Moss of Cookeville; three sisters, Velma Burnette
of Crossville, Essie Jared and Christine Craine, both of Dayton, OH; one grandson, Dr. Max Moss Jr. and
one great-granddaughter.
Johnny Fox will officiate at the services.
Herald-Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 9 April 1992
Charlene (Davis) Mott Obt.
b. 28 November 1931, Putnam Co., TN –d. 25 November 2003, Cookeville, TN, md Edward “Ed”Mott,
s/o John Wesley Mott & Mary Lou Clouse. Charlene (Davis) Mott, d/o Haskell Davis & Minnie Dixon.
*See Edward “ED”H. Mott Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Charlene Davis Mott, 71, of Baxter will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 28, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mott died on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 28, 1931, in Putnam County to the late Haskell and Minnie Dixon Davis.
Mrs. Mott was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods in Cookeville with 43 years of service as a machine
operator and in quality control.
Her family includes her husband, Edward “Ed”Mott of Baxter, whom she married on Nov. 29, 1948; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Kim Mott and Gary and LaTonya Mott, all of Baxter; three brothers,
Donald and J.B. Davis, both of Cookeville, and Winell Davis of Louisville, Ky.; and three grandchildren,
Jason Mott of North Hollywood, Calif., Ashley and Brittany Mott, both of Baxter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Terry Mott, and two sisters, Lucille
Rigdon and Laura Cannon.
Bro. Roger Cooper will officiate at the services.
Published November 26, 2003 9:21 AM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN.
Edward “ED”H. Mott Obt.
b. 6 November 1924, Putnam Co., TN – d. 20 January 2012, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, md Charlene
(Davis) Mott, b. 28 November 1931, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 November 2003, Cookeville, TN, d/o
Haskell Davis & Minnie Dixon. Edward “ED”H. Mott, s/o John Wesley Mott & Mary Lou Clouse.
*See Charlene (Davis) Mott Obt.
*See Terry Mott Obt.
Funeral Services for Edward “ED”H. Mott, 87 of Baxter will be Monday, Jan. 23 at 1 P.M. from the
Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Leftwich officiating. Interment
Mr. Mott died Friday afternoon January 20, 2012 at the home of his son in Baxter.
(Pictured: Edward “ED”H. Mott).
He was born November 6, 1924 in Putnam County to the late John Wesley and Mary
Lou Clouse Mott.
He was a retired farmer.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by wife of 55 years Charlene Davis Mott; daughter
Terry Mott; sisters Lillian Herrin and Erma Petris; brothers Oakley Mott and Oscar Mott.
Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law Glen & Kim Mott, Gary & LaTonya Mott all of Baxter;
three grandchildren Jason Mott and wife Jenny, Ashley Dodson and husband Glen, and Brittany Mott.
Special Lady Friend, Evelyn Jones.
Family & friends will serve as pallbearers.
Family will receive fiends Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. and Monday from 10 A.M. until service time at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kids Putnam, 1130 Chocolate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501.
John Robert Mott
b. 18 February 1872, TN –d. 27 October 1928, md 2nd on the 25th of June 1915, Putnam Co., TN to Mary
Louisa (Sullivan) Mott, b. 14 May 1883 – d. 25 June 1962. John Robert Mott md 1st on the 20th of May
1896, White Co., TN to Nora Alice (Duncan) Mott, b. 14 March 1880, TN –d. 30 January 1914, d/o Jane
Duncan. John, Mary Louisa & Nora Alice Mott are all buried in Cookeville City Cemetery. John Robert
Mott, s/o William Mott & Dicy Ann Bussell.
(William T. Mott, b. 13 April 1845, TN –d. 16 September 1882 md on the 21st of February 1868, White
Co., TN to Dicy Ann (Bussell) Mott, b. 13 February 1852, TN –d. 15 January 1918, d/o Alva & Agatha
(unknown) Bussell. William T. Mott, s/o A. M. & S. M. (unknown) Mott. William T. & Dicy Ann
(Bussell) Mott are both buried in the Dobbs Cemetery, White Co., TN, located west side Dobbs Cemetery
Rd. 0.7 mi. north of Burgess Falls Rd. (SR135), 0.8 mi, west of junction Old Kentucky Rd. (SR 136).
*See Oscar Lee Mott Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, White Co., TN, pg. 545: John R. Mott married 20 May 1896,
White Co., TN to Alice Duncan).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 269, #1067: J. R. Mott married 25 June
1915, Putnam Co., TN to Miss Louisa Sullivan).
John Robert Mott
b. -----, TN
d. 27 Oct 1928
Age: 56y
Father: William Mott, TN
Mother: Ada Bussell, TN
Nora Alice Mott
b. 4 Mar 1880, TN
d. 31 Jan 1914
Father: Unknown
Mother: Jane Duncan, TN
Cookeville Putnam Co., TN
Census Place: 1880 District 7, White Co., TN
Dwl: 241
Relation Sex
Marr
Race
Age
Birthplace
William T. MOTTSelf M
M
W
35
TN
Occ:
Dicy A. MOTT Wife
F
M
W
28
TN
Occ:
Eliza J. MOTT Dau
F
S
W
10
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
John R. MOTT Son
M
S
W
7
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lenora MOTT Dau
F
S
W
5
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Sarah MOTT
Dau
F
S
W
3
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
Williams MOTT Son
M
S
W
3M
TN
Fa: TN Mo: TN
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 32 –John R. Mott is head of household, 28 yrs. old, b.
February 1872, TN md 3 yrs. to Alice, 20 yrs. old, b. March 1880, TN, no children).
(1900 census 7th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 33 –Dicy A. Mott is head of household, 48 yrs. old, b.
February 1852, TN, div. Children: Sallie, 21 yrs. old, b. September 1878; William, 20 yrs. old. b. March
1880; Dellar, 9 yrs. old, b. September 1890 & S? Mott, son, 6 yrs. old, b. August 1893. All born in TN).
(1910 census 14th Civil Dist., Monterey Town, Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 70 – John R. Mott is head of
household, 38 yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Saleman Feed Store, md 13 yrs. to Nora A., 29 yrs. old, TN, 2
children born, 1 child living. Child: William H. Mott, 9 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 301-60-65 –John R. Mott is head of household, 45
yrs. old, TN, Occupation: Proprietor Feed Store md to Louisa, 36 yrs. old, TN. Child: Willa C. Mott, 2
11/12 yrs. old, TN).
John Robert Mott
b. 28 April 1920 –d. 11 June 1991.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN R MOTT Birth: 28 Apr 1920- Death: 11 Jun 1991- Last Residence:
(Panama City Beach, Bay, FL) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 415-16-3413, TN)
John Wesley Mott
b. 24 June 1890, TN – d. 8 October 1972, md Margaret (Clouse) Mott, b. 3 November 1896 – d. 25
August 1971.
*See Oscar Mott Obt.
(SS Death Index: Name: JOHN MOTT Birth: 24 Jun 1890 – Death: Oct 1972 –Last Residence: (Baxter,
Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 409-28-4373, TN)
(1910 census 8th Civil Dist., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 38 –Sarah F. Mott is head of household, 62 yrs. old,
TN, widow. Children: Wesley J. Mott, 19 yrs. old, TN, single, farm laborer general farm).
Oscar Lee Mott Obt.
b. 24 April 1929, Putnam Co., TN –d. 1 January 2008, s/o John Wesley Mott & Mary Lou Clouse.
*See John Wesley Mott buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(SS Death Index: Name: OSCAR H MOTT Birth: 24 Apr 1929 – Death: Jan 2008 –Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (not specified) –SSN: 409-46-7355, TN)
BAXTER -- Funeral services for Oscar Mott, 78, of Baxter, will be held Thursday, Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. from
the Baxter chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mott died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 24, 1929, in Putnam County to the late John Wesley and Mary Lou Clouse Mott.
Mr. Mott was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of God of Prophecy. He was a retired mill worker at
Cookeville Handle Mill.
His family includes a brother, Edward Mott of Baxter, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mott was preceded in death by a brother, Oakley Mott, and two sisters,
Lillian Herrin and Erma Petris.
Rev. Thelma Roby will officiate the services.
Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Oscar Lee Mott Obt.
b. 30 September 1922, TN –d. 13 April 1930, Putnam Co., TN, s/o John Robert Mott & Mary Louise
Sullivan.
*See John Robert Mott buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Death of Oscar Mott:
When it became known last Sunday morning that Oscar, the eight year old son of Mrs. John R. Mott, of this
city, was dead, a pall of gloom over-spread the neighborhood, and caused the sympathy of the entire
community to go out to the bereaved mother and family. Death was due to scarlet fever, that dread malady
of childhood. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Stevens street by O. H. Tallman, minister of
the Church of Christ Sunday afternoon, followed by burial in the city cemetery.
Putnam County Herald, Cookeville, TN: Thursday, 17 April 1930
Deceased: Oscar Lee Mott
Age: 7y
Birth Place: TN
Death: 13 Apr 1930
Father: John Mott
Father's Birth Place: Cookeville
Mother: Lovina Sullivan
Terry Mott Obt.
b. 12 February 1959 – d. 20 October 1961, Putnam Co., TN, d/o Edward H. Mott (1924-2012) &
Charlene Davis (1931-2003).
*See Edward “Ed”H. Mott Obt.
Terry Mott, two-year-old daughter of Edward H. and Charlene Davis Mott, died of leukemia Friday at the
home of her parents, 519 Park Ave.
Funeral services were held Saturday in the Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home with Rev. Guy
Farris officiating. Burial was in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Besides her parents, Terry is survived by two brothers, Glenn Edward and Gary Lee Mott.
The Citizen, Cookeville, TN: 24 October 1961.
William Herman Mott
b. 28 February 1901, TN –d. 29 September 1979, md Anna Lee (Huffmaster) Mott, b. 8 March 1911, TN
–d. 8 December 1974.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN: William Herman Mott married 5 April 1919,
Putnam Co., TN to Miss Annie Lee Huffmeister).
(1920 census 1st Civil Dist., Walnut St., Putnam Co., TN: Dwl: 291-349 –William H. Mott, 19 yrs. old,
TN md to Annie Lee, 16 yrs. old, TN).
William Monroe Mott Obt.
b. 14 March 1880, White Co., TN – d. 10 May 1949, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 8th of October 1907,
White Co., TN to Sartoris “Sarah”(Howell) Mott, b. 1 February 1885, TN –d. 24 March 1978. William
Monroe Mott, s/o William Travis Mott (1845-1892) & Dicey Ann Bussell (1852-1918).
*See Nellie (Mott) Carden buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Lula Mott (Howell) Clay Obt.
*See Billie Ann (Mott) Hallcomb Obt.
*See Maggie Lou (Mott) Terry Obt.
Funeral services for William M. “Bud” Mott, 69, were held Wednesday at the Broad Street Church of
Christ with L. N. Moody officiating. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. Mott, son of the late William A. and Dica Ann Mott, died at his home at 315 E. Sixth Street following
an illness of more than two years. He was a native of White County but moved to Cookeville 23 years ago
and was engaged in the produce business up to the time of his illness. He was a member of the Church of
Christ.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Howell Mott: six daughters, Mrs. Gid Lowe, Mrs. David (Maggie
Lou) Terry, Mrs. Burgess Ray, Misses Nellie and Billie Mott all of Cookeville, and Mrs. Ellis Clay,
Lafayette, TN, a brother, Storey Mott, KY, a sister, Mrs. Robert Tollison, Sparta, a half-sister, Mrs. Della
Davis, Cookeville, six grandchildren.
(SS Death Index: Name: SARA MOTT Birth: 07 Feb 1885- Death: Mar 1978–Last Residence:
(Cookeville, Putnam, TN) -Last Benefit: (none specified) –SSN: 414-13-4771, TN).
(1910 census 7th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 59 - Bud Mott is head of household, 28 yrs. old, TN, md
2 yrs. to Sartoras, 24 yrs. old, TN, 3 children born, 2 children living. Children: Lula, 1 6/12 yrs. old, TN
& Lena Mott, 5/12 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Dicey W. Mott, mother, 60 yrs. old, TN, 8
children born, 7 children living and Story Mott, brother, 16 yrs. old, TN).
(1920 census 8th Civil Dist., White Co., TN: Dwl: 16 –William M. Mott is head of household, 39 yrs. old,
TN md to Sarah, 33 yrs. old, TN. Children: Dovie L., 11 yrs. old; Lelia M., 10 yrs. old; Ruby, 7 yrs. old;
Maggie L., 4 8/12 yrs. old & Nellie R. Mott, 2 9/12 yrs. old. All born in TN).
Zuhra (Sinanovic) Muheljic Obt.
b. 10 July 1936, Benjalauka, Bosnia - d. 20 August 2001, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mahmat
Muheljic. Zuhra (Sinanovic) Muheljic, d/o Mujo Sinanovic & Sefika Hirkic.
SPARTA -- Graveside services for Zuhra Muheljic, 65, of Sparta will be held today, August 22, 2001, at 3
p.m. at Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home today,
from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Mrs. Muheljic died Monday, August 20, 2001 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Daughter of the late Mujo and Sefika Hirkic Sinanovic, she was born in Benjalauka, Bosnia, on July 10,
1936.
Mrs. Muheljic was a homemaker.
Her family includes four sons, Fehret Muheljic of Montenegra, Bosnia, Ramo Muheljic of Cookeville and
Suad and Ria Muheljic, both of Sparta.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mahmat Muheljic.
Published August 22, 2001 11:40 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Alberta Naomi (LaBrot) Mullins Obt.
b. 4 September 1921, Marquand, MO –d. 5 October 2000, Putnam Co., TN, md on the 1st of January 1946,
Putnam Co., TN to Joseph Vann Mullins, b. 19 September 1917, Pickett Co., TN – d. 15 January 2012,
Cookeville, Putnam Co., T, s/o Joseph Robert “Bob”Mullins & Ruth Martin. Alberta Naomi (LaBrot)
Mullins, d/o Charles Austin LaBrot & Edith Naomi Carlson.
‘Safe In the Heavenly Garden’
*See Joseph Robert “Bob”Mullins Obt.
*See Joseph Vann Mullins Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 406, docket #5, pg. 161: Joseph Van
Mullins married 1 January 1946, Putnam Co., TN, age 28, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Alberta Naomi
LaBrot, age 24, address: Marguard, MO, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Charles Austin
LaBrot, Marguard, MO).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alberta Mullins, 79, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sun.,
Oct. 8, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 7, at Dyer Funeral Home; and from 1 p.m. until
time of services on Sunday, at the church.
Mrs. Mullins died on Thurs., Oct. 5, 2000, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 4, 1921, in Marquand, Mo., to the late Charles and Edith Naomi Carlson LaBrot.
Mrs. Mullins was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church and a nursery worker for more than
40 years. She was also a member of the Woman's Organization of Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Her family includes her husband, Vann Mullins of Cookeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Becky
Mullins of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bob Lollar of Cookeville; a brother, Willard
LaBrot of Caseyville, Ill.; two sisters, Kathlyn Estel and Melba Lewis of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandsons
and a granddaughter-in-law, Brent Mullins, Charlie and Jessica Mullins, Michael Mullins and Robert
Lollar; and a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Tammy and Mark Bray.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Keith, Wymon and Allen LaBrot.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews of Mrs. Mullins.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Reachers Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church and the Woman's
Organization of the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville in charge of arrangements.
Published October 06, 2000 10:29 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
James Bedford Mullins
b. 11 June 1896, Pickett Co., TN – d. 19 June 1982, md on the 26th of January 1952, Putnam Co., TN to
Minnie Lou (Boyd) Mullins, b. 9 May 1909, Putnam Co., TN – d. 25 September 1975, d/o George
Dibrell Boyd & May Belle Nicholas. James Bedford Mullins, s/o Thomas Mullins & Mary E. Riley.
James B. Mullins md 1st on the 24th of April 1919, Clay Co., TN to Edna Mae (Shipley) Mullins, b. 15
November 1898, KY –d. 25 April 1950.
*See Sara Chrystell (Mullins) Crouch Obt.
*See Wallace H. Crouch buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Clay Co., TN, pg. 261: J. B. Mullins married 24 April 1919,
Clay Co., TN to Edna Shipley).
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 135: James B. Mullins married 26
January 1952, Putnam Co., TN, age 55, b. 11 June 1896, address: Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN to Minnie Lou
Boyd, age 42, b. 9 May 1909, address: Rt. 5, Cookeivlle, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Dibrell Boyd, Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN. Name of parent, guardian or next of kin of male: Bob
Mullins, brother, Rt. 5, Cookeville, TN).
(1920 census, 4th Civil Dist., Pickett Co., TN: Dwl: 35 - James B. Mullins is head of household, 23 yrs.
old, TN md to Edna M., 21 yrs. old, KY. Children: Oda Mullins, 1/12 yrs. old, TN).
(1930 census, 4th Civil Dist., Pickett Co., TN: Dwl: 84 - James B. Mullins is head of household, 33 yrs.
old, TN (22 yrs. old 1st marriage) md to Edna M., 31 yrs. old, KY (parents both born in KY). Children:
Sara Mullins, dau., 10 yrs. old, TN. Also living in the household: Emma L. Mullins, sister, 43 yrs. old, TN,
widow, (39 yrs. old 1st marriage).
Joseph Robert “Bob”Mullins Obt.
b. 28 December 1892, Pickett Co., TN –d. 28 May 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Ruth (Martin)
Mullins, b. 26 February 1894 – d. 26 March 1966, d/o James R. Martin (1853-1935) & Mary Smith
(1857-1940). Joseph Robert “Bob”Mullins, s/o James Thomas Mullins (1850-1929) & Mary Elizabeth
Riley (1854-1918).
*See Ralph Harlan Mullins Obt.
*See Robert Lynn Mullins buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
*See Reba Elizabeth (Mullins) Crouch Obt.
Funeral services for Robert “Bob”Mullins, 90, of Cookeville, were conducted Monday, May 30, from the
first Baptist Church of Cookeville, with Dr. Gerald Stow officiating. Interment was in the Cookeville City
Cemetery. Mr. Mullins died Saturday, May 28 at Cookeville General Hospital.
A native of Pickett County, he was the son of the late James and Mary Elizabeth Mullins. He was married
to the late Ruth Martin Mullins, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cookeville.
Survivors include two sons, Vann Mullins and Harlen Mullins both of Cookeville; one daughter, Reba
Crouch of Sparta; one sister, Eula Martin of Albany, KY; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers were the Men’s Radio Bible Class of First Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers were Lonnie Crouch, Kenny Crouch, Joe Mullins, Ralph Mullins, Bob Lollar, Bill
Byane, Dean Holbert and Bill Shaffield.
Joseph Vann Mullins Obt.
b. 19 September 1917, Pickett Co., TN – d. 15 January 2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Alberta
Naomi (LaBrot) Mullins, b. 4 September 1921, Marquand, MO –d. 5 October 2000, Putnam Co., TN, d/o
Charles Austin LaBrot & Edith Naomi Carlson. Joseph Vann Mullins, s/o Joseph Robert “Bob”
Mullins (1892-1983) & Ruth Martin (1894-1966).
*See Alberta Naomi (LaBrot) Mullins Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Joseph “Vann”Mullins, 94, of Cookeville,
will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at First Baptist Church of Cookeville.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until time of services on Friday at the church.
Mr. Mullins died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at his home in Cookeville.
He was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Pickett County to the late Joseph Robert (Bob) Mullins and Ruth Martin
Mullins.
Vann was a World War II veteran and served in the European Theatre for four years. He was a member of
First Baptist Church of Cookeville, where he served as a deacon for several years. He enjoyed the outdoors,
making his living as a farmer, working on his farm until just recently. He had been a member (and past
president) of the Putnam County Farm Bureau since 1951, a member of the board of directors of the
Tennessee Farm Bureau for 12 years, and served on the board of directors for Upper Cumberland Electric
Membership Corporation for 19 years. Vann was also a member and past president of the Putnam Farmer's
Co-op and the Livestock Association. Over the years, Mr. Mullins was also an avid fox hunter.
Van was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
His family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Becky Mullins of Cookeville; a daughter and sonin-law, Judy Mullins and Bob Lollar of Cookeville; five grandchildren, Brent, Charlie and wife Jessica and
Michael Mullins, Tammy Lollar Brady and husband Mark and Robert Lollar and wife Tiffany, all of
Cookeville; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaylee and Dawson Mullins and Will and Wes Brady.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Naomi LaBrot Mullins; two
brothers, Lynn and Harlan Mullins; and a sister, Reba Mullins Crouch.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bro. Charlie Hutchinson and Dr. Randall Adkisson will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 19 January 2012.
Ralph Harlan Mullins Obt.
b. 26 March 1920, Pickett Co., TN – d. 4 April 2000, md on the 4th of April 1942 to Charlene (Groce)
Mullins, b. 17 January 1926. Ralph Harlan Mullins, s/o Joseph Robert “Bob” Mullins (1892-1983) &
Ruth Martin (1894-1966).
*See Reba Elizabeth (Mullins) Crouch Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Harlan Mullins, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri.,
April 7, at First Baptist Church of Cookeville. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today, Thurs., April 6, at Dyer Funeral Home; and from 1011 a.m. on Fri., April 7, at the church.
Mr. Mullins died on Tues., April 4, 2000, at St. Thomas Hospital.
He was born on March 26, 1920, in Pickett County to the late Joseph Robert and Ruth Martin Mullins. Mr.
Mullins was a farmer and a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and assistant treasurer.
He was also secretary of the Children's Division of Sunday School. Mr. Mullins was supervisor of Putnam
County Soil Conservation District, a member of Farmers Co-op Board, Farm Bureau, a friend of Cordell
Hull Foundation, and a member of Tennessee Cattleman's Assoc.
He was also a member of Cumberland Beef Breeders Assoc., Putnam County Livestock Assoc., American
Legion, TTU Alumni and a veteran of World War II.
His family includes his wife, Charlene Mullins of Cookeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and
Gerald Holland of Scotts Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Shirley Mullins of Cookeville; a
brother, Vann Mullins of Cookeville; a sister, Reba Crouch of Sparta; and three grandchildren, Keenan and
Kurt Holbert, and Stephen Mullins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Mullins.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie and Kenny Crouch, Keenan and Kurt Holbert, Joe and Stephen Mullins, Robert
Koger and Herbert Groce.
Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Published April 06, 2000 10:51 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Robert Lynn Mullins
b. 3 May 1915, Pickett Co., TN – d. 29 October 1953, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md Mildred Cecil
(Elder) Mullins Davidson, b. 3 January 1917, Pickett Co., TN –d. 4 December 2012, Cookeville, Putnam
Co., TN, d/o John Mulkey Edler (1895-1959) & Sarah Ebbia Hassler (1898-1981). Mildred Cecil
(Elder) Mullins Davidson md later Ken Davidson. Robert Lynn Mullins, s/o Joseph Robert Mullins
(1892-1983) & Ruth Martin (1894-1966). Mildred and Robert Mullins share a tombstone.
*See Mildred Cecil (Elder) Mullins Davidson buried in Cookeville City Cemetery.
James Herbert Murphy Obt.
b. 25 April 1913, Overton Co., TN – d. 17 November 2000, Cookeville, TN, md on the 23rd of December
1939, Putnam Co., TN to Lillian (Phillips) Murphy, b. 3 April 1916, Jackson Co., TN –d. 21 May 2007,
Algood, TN, d/o Benton Phillips & Cary Naomi Jaquess. James Herbert Murphy, s/o Henry Harley
Murphy & Della Catherine Gibbons.
*See Lillian (Phillips) Murphy Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 272: Herbert Murphy married 23
December 1939, Putnam Co., TN, age 26, address: Algood, TN to Lillian Phillips, age 23, address:
Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: Benton Phillips, Cookeville, TN).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for James Herbert Murphy, 87, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m.
today in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cookeville
City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston.
Mr. Murphy died on Fri., Nov. 17, 2000, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born April 25,
1913, in Overton County to the late Henry Harley and Della Catherine Gibbons Murphy. Mr. Murphy was
a member of Cookeville Cumberland Church.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Cookeville American Legion Post 135. He owned and
operated Murphy Shoe Store in Cookeville for a number of years and was retired from the State of
Tennessee as a hotel/motel restaurant inspector.
His family includes his wife of over 60 years, Lillian Phillips Murphy; two daughters, Dianne Murphy of
Denver, Colo., and Donna Hackett of Loudon; two brothers, Floyd Murphy of Nashville and Homer
Murphy of Joplin, Mo; his sister, Mildred Whittaker of Nashville; two grandchildren, Angela Hacket of
Athens and Anthony Hackett in the U.S. Marines-Japan.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Clay Murphy, and a
sister, Mrs. Cleo Buck.
Honorary pallbearers will be elders of Cookeville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Active pallbearers will be Roger Phillips, Earl Jaquess, Arnold Lefkovitz, Charles Bullock, Sid Womack
and Fred and Roger Hackett.
Published November 18, 2000 4:47 PM CST: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Lillian (Phillips) Murphy Obt.
b. 3 April 1916, Jackson Co., TN – d. 21 May 2007, Algood, TN, md on the 23rd of December 1939,
Putnam Co., TN to James Herbert Murphy, b. 25 April 1913, Overton Co., TN –d. 17 November 2000,
Cookeville, TN, s/o Henry Harley Murphy & Della Catherine Gibbons. Lillian (Phillips) Murphy, d/o
Benton Phillips & Cary Naomi Jaquess.
*See James Herbert Murphy Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lillian Phillips Murphy, 91, of Cookeville will be held Friday,
May 25, at 11 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Cookeville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends today, May 24, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, May 25, from 10 a.m. until time of
Mrs. Murphy died Monday, May 21, 2007, at Masters Healthcare in Algood.
She was born April 3, 1916, in Jackson County to the late Benton and Cary Naomi Jaquess Phillips.
Mrs. Murphy was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Her family includes two daughters, Dianne Murphy of New York, N.Y., and Donna Hackett of Loudon,
and two grandchildren, Angela Hackett of Seymour and USMC Sergeant Anthony Hackett of Indian Head,
Md.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert Murphy. Dr.
Charles McCaskey will officiate the services.
Published May 24, 2007 11:13 AM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
Lyman Arthur Murphy
b. 5 July 1918, Nash/Dry Crk., Putnam Co., TN –d. 20 February 1991, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md on
the 17th of November 1942, Phenix City, Russell, AL to Gertrude (Sliger) Murphy, b. 14 August 1915,
Wilhite, Putnam Co., TN, s/o James Russell Sliger (1881-1955) & Margaret Ann “Maggie” Shipley
(1886-1971), both buried in the West Graveyard, Putnam Co., TN. Lyman Arthur Murphy, s/o Lyman
Arthur Murphy (1891-1969) & Mary Etta Barr (1898-1986), both buried in Crest Lawn Cemetery,
Putnam Co., TN. Children: Glynn Arthur Murphy, b. 21 Jan. 1947; Harold Lee Murphy, b. 7 February
1951.
Irene Virginia (Tubbs) Myers Obt.
b. 11 January 1926, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 22 September 2006, TN, md on the 30th of April 1945, Putnam
Co., TN to McHenry Myers Sr., d. 17 September 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, s/o Anthony Myers
& Maude Haile. Irene Virginia (Tubbs) Myers, d/o Edward Tubbs & Cora Bates.
*See McHenry Myers Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 343, docket #5, pg. 127: McHenry Myers
married 30 April 1945, Putnam Co., TN, age 23, address: Cookeville, TN to Virginia Tubbs, age 19,
address: Cookeville, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of female: blank).
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for Irene Virginia Myers, 80, of Cookeville, will be held at 2 p.m.
today, Sunday, Sept. 24, from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cookeville City
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time os services today, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Myers died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, in NHC Healthcare.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1926, in DeKalb County to the late Edward and Cora Bates Tubbs.
Mrs. Myers was a homemaker and a member of McClellan Avenue Church of Christ.
Her family includes a son, Ronnie Myers of Cookeville; a daughter, Barbara Myers Carber of Cookeville; a
daughter-in-law, Angelia Myers of Cookeville; a sister, Inez Tubbs of Alexandria; two nieces, Jeanette
League of Smithville and Billie McKinley of Carthage; five grandchildren, Tyrone Carver of Cookeville,
Christopher Myers of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Kenya Myers of Atlanta, Ga., Jasmine Frazier of Murfreesboro
and Ron Hamilton of Nashville; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, McHenry Myers Sr.; a son, McHenry
Myers Jr.; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Bro. Earl Dirkson will officiate the services.
Published September 23, 2006 2:03 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
JoAnn (Winfree) Myers Obt.
b. 26 March 1933, Putnam Co., TN – d. 23 September 2012, Knoxville, TN, md on the 19th of February
1949, Rossville, GA to John Myers. Jo Ann (Winfree) Myers, d/o Alton J. Winfree (1909-1978) &
Clara Mae Loftis (1912-2007).
*See Clara Mae (Loftis) Winfree Obt.
COOKEVILLE — Funeral services for JoAnn Winfree Myers, 79, of Tellico Village in Loudon County,
formerly of Cookeville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from the Cookeville Chapel of
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Myers died Sunday evening, Sept. 23, 2012, in Parkwest Medical Center in
Knoxville.
She was born March 26, 1933, in Putnam County to the late Alton J. and Clara
Mae Loftis Winfree.
Mrs. Myers was a homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking,
painting, traveling, clogging and working in her flower garden.
Her family includes her husband of 63 years, John Myers of Tellico Village (married Feb. 19, 1949, in
Rossville, Ga.); two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Susan Myers of Jasper, Ga., and Michael and
Lentyn Myers of Loudon; two daughters and a son-in-law, Marsha and Wayne Johnson of Chesterfield,
Va., and Patricia Evans of Oak Ridge; nine grandchildren, Angela Shaw, Wally Shaw, Mandy Williams,
Randy Shaw, Lindsey Green, Drew Walker, Sonja Chance, Christina Haley and Stephanie Myers; 15 greatgrandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Cindy Winfree of Cookeville; a niece, Sarah Winfree;
and a nephew, Alan Winfree.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38505, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 355 Trane Lane, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Bro. Mark Loftis will officiate at the services.
Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN: 25 September 2012
McHenry Myers Jr. Obt.
b. 26 July 1945, Putnam Co., TN – d. 19 April 2003, TN, md Patricia Angelia (Prigmore) Myers, b. 3
March 1948. McHenry Myers Jr., s/o McHenry & Virginia Myers Sr.
*See McHenry Myers Sr. Obt.
(Source: Tennessee State Marriage record, Putnam Co., TN, pg. 311: McHenry Myers married 10 July
1970, Putnam Co., TN, age 24, b. 26 July 1945, address: 120 Gibson Ave., Cookeville, TN to Patricia Ann
Pincheon, age 22, b. 3 March 1948, address: Rt. 2, Sparta, TN, name of parent, guardian or next of kin of
female: Ellen Pincheon, mother, Rt. 2, Sparta, TN)
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for McHenry Myers Jr., 57, of Cookeville will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 23, at Cookeville First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cookeville City Cemetery, with
full military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at the Cookeville chapel of HooperHuddleston & Horner Funeral Home and on Wednesday, April 23, at the church.
Mr. Myers was dead on arrival at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Saturday, April 19, 2003, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on July 26, 1945, in Putnam County to Virginia Tubbs Myers of Cookeville and the late
McHenry Myers Sr.
He was an Army veteran and was employed with the media department at Fleetguard. Mr. Myers was a
member of the Fleetguard bowling and golf teams.
In addition to his mother, his family includes his wife, Angelia Prigmore Myers of Cookeville; two
daughters, Kenya Myers of Kansas City, Kan., and Tonta Boleyjack of Lebanon; a son, Christopher DeVol
Myers of Kansas City; two stepdaughters, Charmaine McMurry of Nashville and Shasta McMurry of
Cookeville; a sister, Barbara Carver of Cookeville; a brother, Ronnie Myers of Cookeville; his mother-inlaw, Marion Prigmore of Cookeville; his father-in-law, Charles Prigmore of Cookeville; two grandchildren,
Amaran Nijah Brown and Lorenzo P. Brown III; a stepgrandson, Tavon McMurry; and two nephews,
Tyrone Carver and Ron Myers.
Rev. Earl Dirkson will officiate at the services.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Published April 21, 2003 12:18 PM CDT: Herald Citizen Newspaper, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN
McHenry Myers Sr. Obt.
b. 9 March 1922, Putnam Co., TN - d. 17 September 1983, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, md 30th of April
1945, Putnam Co., TN to Irene Virginia (Tubbs) Myers, b. 11 January 1926, DeKalb Co., TN – d. 22
September 2006, TN, d/o Edward Tubbs & Cora Bates. McHenry Myers Sr., s/o Anthony Myers &
Maude Haile. McHenry Myers Sr., s/o Anthony Myers & Maude Haile.
*See Irene Virginia (Tubbs) Myers Obt.
*See McHenry Myers Jr. Obt.
COOKEVILLE -- Funeral services for McHenry Myers, 61, of 120 Gibson Street, Cookeville, will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in McClellan Avenue Church of Christ, with Bro. Leroy Jackson officiating. Burial
is in Cookeville City Cemetery.
Mr. McHenry, a native of Putnam County, died Saturday, September 17, 1983, in Cookeville General
Hospital following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Anthony Myers and Maude Haile Myers
and Maude Haile Myers; employee of Fleetguard; Member of Masonic Lodge 158.
His family includes his wife, Virginia Myers of Cookeville; a daughter, Barbara Carver of Cookeville; two
sons, Ronnie Myers and McHenry Myers Jr., both of Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of
Cookeville; one uncle, Burley Myers of IN; 5 grandchildren.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
COOKEVILLE CEMETERY: Eight lots were sold and the following persons were buried during the
year (1908): Two infants of Bill Harris, Tommie Jack Shoulders, child of Frank Carr, child of R. L.
Reagan, Mr. Parkins, Jordan Dow, Nannie Choate Noah, child of Mike Moore, Mrs. J. H. Williams, Mrs. J.
M. Mabry, child of W. M. Smoot, Mrs. T. L. Denny, Mrs. L. J. Lowe, child of H. D. Franklin, John
Breeding, grandchild of Alex Weeks, child of A. C. Freeze. [Date: 1/6/1909, Vol. VII, No. 1, Page 3]
Putnam County Herald newspaper, Cookeville, TN.
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