Obituaries

Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey, TN Obituaries

Pam White

Pam White

Jul 25, 2025

HORNER CHAPEL - Pamela Sue White, age 68 of Monterey, passed away on July 25, 2025, at WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville. Born on February 17, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Pamela's vibrant spirit and charismatic personality touched the lives of many throughout her journey.

Pamela dedicated her career to nurturing the minds of young learners within the Cumberland County...

Glenn Roy Robertson

Glenn Roy Robertson

Jul 24, 2025

BAXTER CHAPEL-Glenn Roy Robertson, 88 of Silver Point, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at NHC of Cookeville.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 5th at 1PM at Baxter Chapel Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home, 532 4th Ave South, Baxter, TN.

Interment with military honors will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday 5PM to 8PM and Tuesday 11AM until...

Michaela Pangburn

Michaela Pangburn

Jul 24, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL- A funeral mass for Mrs. Michaela Pangburn, age 80 of Cookeville, will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will begin Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. with a rosary being held at 10:30 a.m., also at the church.

Michaela Pangburn, a beloved wife,...

Michael Allen James

Michael Allen James

Jul 23, 2025

BAXTER CHAPEL-Michael Allen "Hammer" James, born on November 19, 1967, in Smithville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was a dedicated farmer whose life was characterized by hard work and a profound connection to the land he cultivated.

Michael had a multifaceted life filled with various interests and...

Georgiann Johnson

Georgiann Johnson

2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Lura Georgiann Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on November 15, 1931, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and her faith.

Georgiann was primarily a homemaker who dedicated her life to nurturing her children and instilling in them the values of faith in...

Virginia Marie McGee

Virginia Marie McGee

Jul 21, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - With deepest love, reverence, and shared sorrow, we remember and celebrate the life of Virginia Marie Swafford McGee, who passed gently from this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, just two days after her 89th birthday.

Born on July 19, 1936, and raised as the eldest of ten children, Virginia’s life was one marked by strength, service, and...

Delores York Talkington

Delores York Talkington

Jul 20, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Delores "Dee" York Talkington, of Athens, TN and formerly of Cookeville, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025, at her residence in Athens. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rowe Harris York Sr. and Dorothy Gilreath York, who predeceased her. She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, where she attended Paris School...

Helen Vera Purcell Levao

Helen Vera Purcell Levao

Jul 19, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - With hearts full of sorrow yet overflowing with gratitude, we celebrate and honor the extraordinary life of Helen Vera Purcell Levao—a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, treasured sister, aunt, and a steadfast disciple of Jesus Christ.

Born on June 27, 1959, Helen returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on the evening of July 19, 2025, surrounded by...

Arlena Joyce Sliger

Arlena Joyce Sliger

Jul 18, 2025

DYER CHAPEL - Arlena Joyce Sliger, a cherished resident of Baxter, Tennessee, and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 9, 1942, in Putnam County, Tennessee, Arlena dedicated her life to her family, community, and service to her church.

Throughout her working...

Randy Neil Booher

Randy Neil Booher

2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Randy Booher, 72, of Cookeville, TN, passed away in July of 2025.

He was born in Lafayette, TN on April 11, 1953 to A.K. & Edna Booher. After graduating from Putnam County High School in 1971, he went on to earn an architectural degree from Auburn University in 1976.

He met Sherrye Riley of Ft. Myers, FL at Auburn...

Jim Jernigan

Jim Jernigan

Jul 17, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - James "Jim" C. Jernigan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and church member, passed away on July 17, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born on September 26, 1949, in Monterey, TN, Jim was a proud graduate of Monterey High School, Class of 1967. He lived a life full of purpose and commitment, marked by his service...

Dawn Marie Pippin

Dawn Marie Pippin

Jul 16, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dawn Marie Pippin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Algood. Born on May 5, 1954, in Kitsap County, Washington, she lived a vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.

Dawn was known for her straightforward demeanor, often characterized by her introverted nature combined...

Kelvin Ballard

Kelvin Ballard

Jul 13, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Funeral services for Mr. Kelvin Clay Ballard, age 71 of Sparta, will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Saylors Cemetery.

His family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Kelvin Ballard, a devoted family...

Flossie Northcutt

Flossie Northcutt

Jul 11, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Flossie C. Northcutt born to the late George and Virgie Mary Roberts, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose vibrant spirit brought joy to everyone who knew her.

Flossie is survived by two sisters Shirley Chance and Rena...

Richard Martin Hubbard Jr

Richard Martin Hubbard Jr

Jul 10, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Richard Martin Hubbard Jr. from Byrdstown passed Thursday July 10, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 10, 1972 in Millington, TN to the late Richard Martin Hubbard and Sophronia Alafaire Hughes Hubbard.

No services are planned.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at...

Dorothy Pippin

Dorothy Pippin

Jul 10, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dorothy Lois Pippin, age 82 of Cookeville, passed away on Thursday morning July 10, 2025, at Signature Health Care in Cookeville. Born on October 26, 1942, in Jackson County, Tennessee, Dorothy lived a life filled with dedication to her community and love for her family and friends.

Dorothy was a true girl of the 1950s, who cherished not...

Paul Burgess

Paul Burgess

Jul 9, 2025

Paul Curtis Burgess, a devoted man of faith and decorated United States Army veteran, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at the age of 79. Paul’s life was marked by unwavering courage, deep love for God, and steadfast service to his country and community.

Born October 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. Paul was raised in a faith-filled home where...

Brian Lee Hall

Brian Lee Hall

Jul 8, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Brian Lee Hall, born on March 6, 1977, in Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025, following chronic illness and cancer. A cherished husband, father, son, and friend, Brian lived a life brimming with love, joy, and an open heart that touched everyone he encountered.

As a self-employed website designer, Brian poured his creativity and dedication...

Wanda Sherry Jensen

Wanda Sherry Jensen

Jul 8, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Wanda Sherry Jensen, age 81 of Cookeville died Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025 at her residence with her husband, Dennis by her side.

She was born on May 4, 1944 in Monroe, MI to the late Kenneth and Cecile Hall Dycus.

Sherry's wishes for cremation are being honored with no services planned at this time.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral...

Stanley Rex Clinton

Stanley Rex Clinton

Jul 5, 2025

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Stanley Rex Clinton, a dedicated farmer and beloved member of the Cookeville community, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 65. Born on December 7, 1959, Stanley lived a life rooted in hard work, family values, and a deep appreciation for the land.

Stanley enjoyed farming, which allowed him...