Obituaries
Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries
Jo Ann Martin
Sep 3, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Jo Ann Martin, a beloved member of the Baxter community, passed away peacefully at her home in Baxter, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on Wednesday, April 10, 1946, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Jo Ann was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering support for her family and friends.
Jo Ann dedicated 36 years of...
Cheryl Ann DeVore
Sep 2, 2025
DYER CHAPEL - Cheryl Ann Bryant DeVore, beloved caregiver and cherished family member, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her residence. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, on Sunday, September 25, 1955, Cheryl's life was marked by a deep commitment to her family, her profession, as well as her friends.
Cheryl dedicated herself to the field of respiratory therapy, beginning...
Jack Alan Rice
Sep 1, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Jackie Alan Rice, born on December 2, 1958, in Cookeville, TN. He passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Monday September 1, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. Jack was one of the "good guys". He was kind...
Danny Eugene Hargis
Aug 30, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Danny Eugene Hargis, a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025, at the Livingston Regional Medical Center. Born October 2, 1959, Monterey, Tennessee, Danny embraced the joys of life with a spirit known for its humor and warmth. Those who had the pleasure of knowing him will remember his ability to...
Leah Oatsvall
Aug 29, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Leah Wynn Oatsvall passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on October 5, 1969, in Jackson, Tennessee, Leah touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A graduate of Adamsville High School, Leah furthered her education by earning a bachelor's degree from Memphis State...
Ronald Allen Baker
Aug 27, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Ronald Allen Baker, age 61, of Cookeville, TN passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025. Born on April 13,1964 in Hamilton, Ohio to parents Robert and Evelyn Baker, Ron was known for his creativity, unwavering kindness, community involvement and dedication to family. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1982 and Miami University in 1988 with a Bachelor...
Malcolm Lafever
Aug 27, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Malcolm Lafever, age 83, of Putnam County, passed peacefully at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Malcolm was born November 13, 1941 to the late Toy Lafever and Octa Morris Lafever. He was raised on a dairy farm, served three years in the US Army then worked for and later retired from Fleetguard after 30 years...
Adele Cherry Birdwell
Aug 27, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Adele Cherry Birdwell, who passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 surrounded by her daughters.
Adele Cherry Birdwell was born January 23, 1927 in Clay County, TN. Her parents were Orville and Ethel Cherry.
On July 5, 1944 she married Herod Birdwell, Jr. who passed away on...
TJ Bennett
Aug 27, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Reverend TJ Bennett, age 92, of Silver Point, TN, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
TJ was a sharecropper's son. He was born July 4, 1933 in Putnam County, TN to the late Toy H. Bennett and Odell Herron Bennett.
He was a country boy preacher who first starting preaching when he was about 7 years old....
Glenda Faye Burgess
Aug 25, 2025
BAXTER CHAPEL-Glenda Faye Burgess,78 of Baxter, was born on February 3, 1947, in Jackson County, TN, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. A devoted member of her community, Glenda had a rich career, serving as the Baxter City Recorder for 16 years and retired from Averitt Express.
Glenda was a proud graduate...
Patsy Cobb
Aug 22, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Patricia Lea Cobb, age 77 of Cookeville, passed away Friday morning, August 22, 2025. She was born April 10, 1948 in Lebanon, TN to the late James Wesley Lee and Ruth Hankins Lea, and was the wife of Ronnie Cobb, a Church of Christ minister. She attended the congregations where Ronnie preached, presently at Wirmingham Church of...
Shirley Vaden
Aug 21, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Shirley Ann Vaden, previously from Cookeville, died on Thursday, August 21st at the NHC nursing home in Johnson City and is on her way to her eternal home. Shirley was born on February 27, 1936, in White County. She was the daughter of Charlie and Velma Odell Hunter Lamb. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Ava Sue Pifer
Aug 20, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Ava Sue Pifer, a beloved member of the Cookeville community, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 27, 1944, in Cookeville, Tennessee, she exemplified warmth, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to God and her family and passions throughout her life.
Sue’s career spanned her time as a dedicated...
Richard Jonathan Gerfen
Aug 19, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL -Richard Jonathan Gerfen, (February 24, 1975 – August 19, 2025) To know Jon was to love him. He had a way of making every person - especially children - feel seen, valued, and loved. Jon's compassion and generosity extended to everyone. He checked in, showed up, and he poured out love in ways both big and small and...
Reba May Thomas
Aug 17, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Reba May Thomas, born on September 15, 1976, in Cookeville, TN, passed away on Sunday August 17, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Reba will be remembered as a devoted mother, a loving daughter, and a beloved sister whose life was a testament to selflessness and unconditional love.
Reba devoted her life to ensuring that her children, Alyssa...
Stanley Edward Sansom
Aug 17, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Stanley Edward Sansom, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on October 30, 1957, in Craighead County, Arkansas, Stan lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for those around him.
A proud veteran, he served honorably in the United States Navy, demonstrating...
Lucy Neil Stanton
Aug 17, 2025
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Lucy Neil Jared Stanton, age 95 from Cookeville, TN, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at home. She was born September 4, 1929. She grew up on the family farm at Mount Richardson in the lower or western end of Putnam County where she had many fond memories and stories. She graduated from Smith County High School...
Johnny Lynn Nash
Aug 16, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Johnny Lynn Nash, 82, a beloved family man, departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the NHC of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on May 22, 1943 in Cookeville, he was a lifelong resident of the community he cherished deeply.
A man of robust character and unwavering principles, Johnny was known not just for his hard work as a logger,...
Cathy Dilldine
Aug 13, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-Cathy Dilldine, age 70 of Cookeville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Cookeville, TN. Cathy was a compassionate individual who dedicated her career to providing home health care, touching the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering work ethic.
In addition to her career, Cathy's personality...
James David Hannah
Aug 13, 2025
DYER CHAPEL-James David Hannah, 71 of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at TriStar Centennial in Nashville.
David was born on August 31, 1953, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late James Taylor Hannah and Sarah Hannah.
He graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 2014. David served as a police officer in Livingston TN, and later as security guard...
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