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Evelyn Hyder
May 3, 2026
Evelyn Hyder, age 84 of Cookeville, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday May 7 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Christian Smith will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Cookeville City Cemetery.
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Maxine Drake
May 2, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL- A Celebration of Life Service for Maxine Elinor Drake, age 93, of Cookeville will be held at 2 PM Monday, May 11, 2026 at Collegeside Church of Christ with Joe Roberts and Kelly Campbell officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 12 PM until the time of the service at the church.
Maxine died on May 2, 2026...
Barbara Jean Sliger
May 2, 2026
DYER CHAPEL- Barbara Jean Sliger, 94 of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at NHC of Sparta in Sparta, Tennessee. No services are planned.
Born on April 16, 1932, in Eldorado, Ohio, Barbara's life was one marked by love, dedication, and a gentle strength that quietly shaped the lives around her.
From her earliest days as the cherished daughter of...
Linda Wittenberg
May 1, 2026
DYER CHAPEL - Linda Gale Wittenberg, born on May 16, 1948, in Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday May 1, 2026, at her residence in Cookeville. She lived a life marked by resilience, love, and an unwavering spirit that touched the hearts of many.
Linda was known for her feisty, strong, and tough nature, qualities that defined her as a...
Nancy Sue Anders
May 1, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Nancy Sue Anders, age 81, of Sparta, Tenn., passed away peacefully on Friday May 1, 2026. She was born on Dec. 20, 1944, in Birmingham, Ala., to the late Geneva and Phillip Hudson.
Nancy got her love of laughter from her mother, and throughout her life carried it to everyone she...
Greg Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Greg Jackson, a man deeply rooted in integrity, hard work, and devotion to family and faith, passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026. Born on September 10, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Greg's life journey was marked by dedication and a strong work ethic that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Greg's professional career included work...
Scott Burton
Apr 27, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Scott Douglas Burton, a devoted family man, a hardworking professional, and a cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday April 27, 2026. Born on January 31, 1965, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Scott’s journey was marked by steadfast dedication-to his family, his faith, and his country.
A 1983 graduate of Cookeville High School, Scott...
Jimmy Holloway
Apr 27, 2026
MONTEREY-Funeral services for Jimmy Alexander Holloway, age 78, lifelong resident of the Calfkiller Community, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday April 30 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey. Bro. Tim Singleton and Bro. Darrell Billings will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Bohannon Cemetery in the Calfkiller Community. Visitation for friends and family will...
Nellie Provost
Apr 26, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Delfina Nellie Provost, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 26, 2026, in Monterey, Tennessee.
Born on the island of Graciosa, Azores, Portugal, Nellie immigrated to the United States at the age of five.
A proud veteran, she served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Stationed in Vietnam and the Philippines, she specialized in aircraft supply...
Carol Halfacre
Apr 25, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Mrs. Glynda "Carol" Halfacre, known as sweetie by family, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Sparta. Born on May 23, 1948, in the Dry Valley community of Putnam County, Carol lived a life defined by love, dedication, and the warmth she so freely gave to those around her.
A native of Cookeville, Carol was...
Carmen Valdes
Apr 24, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Carmen Valdes-Izquierdo, passed away peacefully on Friday April 24, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. Born on July 16, 1936, in Cuba, Carmen’s journey from her homeland to the warm embrace of south Florida in the 1960s marked the beginning of a life defined by love, dedication, and resilience.
Known for her heartfelt devotion to family and...
Rickie Jackson
Apr 24, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Rickie "Rick" Charles Jackson, a beloved husband, father, son, and veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 24, 2026. Born on May 19, 1951, in Tampa, Florida, Rickie’s life was a rich tapestry of dedication, love, and adventure that touched all who knew him.
Raised in Central Florida, Rickie attended high school locally and pursued an...
Ellie Lee Woolbright
Apr 22, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Ellie Lee Woolbright, a cherished member of the Cookeville community, passed away peacefully at her home in Cookeville, Tennessee, on April 22, 2026. Born on October 24, 1923, in Overton County, Tennessee, Ellie’s life was marked by dedication to family, community, and a lifelong commitment to the values she held dear.
Ellie attended Rickman School, where her roots...
Don Locke
Apr 21, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Donald Joseph Locke, a beloved and formidable father and husband, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He would have been 80 on Sunday. His heart gave up on him - quite cruelly - as his heart never allowed him to give up on anyone.
Don was a jokester, a dumpster diver and a proud father of three strong daughters....
Suzanne Burgess
Apr 20, 2026
BAXTER CHAPEL-Suzanne Burgess, 69 of Cookeville, a caregiver whose compassion touched many lives, passed away at her home in Cookeville on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born on September 9, 1956, in San Diego, California, Suzanne embraced her calling to care for others through her work in home health, providing comfort and support to those in need.
She was a graduate of...
Nancy Ann Bailey
Apr 18, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Nancy Ann Bailey, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 18, 2026, at Life Care Center of Sparta, Tennessee, with her family by her side. She is now with God, reunited with her beloved husband and her parents.
Nancy was born on November 14, 1948 in Freeport, Illinois to her late parents, Robert & Dorothy Bonnet and...
Rowland "Roger" Lutz
Apr 18, 2026
DYER CHAPEL-Rowland "Roger" Lutz, Jr., age 73, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished quality engineer, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on April 21, 1952, in Washington DC, Roger was a graduate of Ohio State University, where he laid the foundation for a career marked by dedication and expertise.
Roger’s professional journey as...
Bill Halderson
Apr 16, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - William Allan Harry Halderson, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 16, 2026. Born on July 7, 1945, in Canada, Bill’s journey through life was marked by deep kindness, unwavering love, and a genuine commitment to his family and community.
Bill moved from Canada to California at the age of 16, beginning a...
Anna Jo Mathis
Apr 16, 2026
DYER CHAPEL-Anna Jo Mathis, age 98 of Cookeville, died on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at the Lifecare Center of Sparta where she had been a resident for 3 years. Jo was born December 11, 1927 in Putnam County, TN.
She is survived by daughters, Mary (Bill) Clemons of Cookeville, and Wanda (Debra Carroll) Mathis of Alcoa, TN; grandson, Aaron O'Neil Sollman;...
Ed McCoin
Apr 15, 2026
COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Edgar Royce McCoin, 78, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday April 15 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 18, 1947, in Livingston, Tennessee, Ed was the second of three children born to Herbert Donald and Thelma Frances (Roberts) McCoin, and brother Donnie McCoin, all deceased.
Ed grew up across middle Tennessee, spending formative years...
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